The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-02-26 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
(VOL. IV.)
NEW-YORK: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1788.
[No. 939]
MICHAEL ROBERTS, Fronting the Coffee-House, Has imported in the Cato, Capt. Coffin, from London; A large Supply of Stationary, Consisting of the following articles, viz. FOOLS Cap, pot and post Paper of the first quality; best Dutch sealing wax and Quills, and a great variety of Blank Books; which he will dispose of wholesale, on very moderate terms. Feb. 21. tf.
J. M'Vickar and W. Hill, No. 212, Water-Street, Have just landed on board the brig Susannah, Captain Derry, from Dublin, A COMPLETE assortment of 7-8, 4-4, and yard wide LINENS, which they will sell on the lowest terms. N. B. They have also on hand, a very good assortment of 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 Cotton Checks, Ladies black and white Beaver Hats, Men's and Children's do. black Sattinets and Lattings. Feb. 15. tf.
Just Imported in the Brig Nymph, Capt. John Palmer, from Amsterdam, And to be Sold By Jacob Le Roy and Son, No. 52, Queen-Street, opposite Chapel-Street. FINE Holland Linens, Calicoes. Flemish do. Writing Paper. Russia Duck. Black Pepper. Oznaburghs. Feb. 19. Twine. tf.
Le ROY and BAYARD, No. 194, Water-Street, Have imported the following articles, per the brig Nymph, Capt. Palmer, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, viz. Oznaburghs, in bales, Cardwire, Flemish Sheetings, Nutmegs, Cambricks, Cloves, Lawns, Gun Powder, in quarter casks, Writing Paper, They have also still on hand, Fayal Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks, Feb. 19. tf.
Streatfield & Levinus Clarkson, No. 47, Water-Street; Have just imported in the Brig Nymph, John Palmer, from Amsterdam, The following Articles, which they will dispose of on reasonable Terms. BLACK Pepper in Nutmegs, Bales. Geneva in Pipes. They have likewise on Hand, Best Holland Gun-Powder. Sheetings. Dire Linseed Oil. Quills, &c. Waffle Irons. Feb. 19. tf.
JOHN DONNAN, At his STORE, corner of the Old-Slip and Cruger's Dock, has for SALE, 80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kegs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Fayal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 11. tf.
JUST ARRIVED To HUGH SMITH, No. 22, WALL-STREET. A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low priced IRISH LINEN, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. Sept. 15. tf.
Wm. 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, WINES, in pipes, hogs- SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON sheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.
GEORGE POLLOCK, Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Susannah from Liverpool, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 18, Water-Street. POT ASHES and FLAXSEED received in payment. Sept. 13. tf.
JUST IMPORTED, In the ship MERCURY, Captain Grant, TENERIFFE WINES Of a very superior quality, which will be disposed of by the quantity or single Pipe, by JOHN C. SHAW, at his store opposite Van Zandt's wharf. Oct. 12.
Johnston and Ogden, Removed to No. 14, Great Dock-Street, next door to Robert C. Livingston's, Esq. Have for SALE very low, for Cash, or good Notes, at 30, 60, or 90 days, HANDSOME blue and white table CHINA, in cases of one set each. One case of elegant CHIMNEY GLASSES. A quantity of PORK, BEEF, and RYE MEAL in barrels, also, Hibernia PIG-IRON. All previous whole Accounts, Bonds and Notes have been long due, are requested to make to them satisfactory payments by the 15th of March next, or the same will be put in suit without further notice. Jan. 26. tf.
Andrew Van Tuyl, Has received per the Ship FOUR FRIENDS, Captain Douglass, from London, A Neat Assortment of Superfine Cloths, with Trimmings: Neat patent ribb'd Worsted Hose; emboss'd Serges, Durants, &c. &c.
FOR SALE, GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF, PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUTTER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by Storm and Sickles, Dec. 18. tf. No. 35, Little-Dock-Street.
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 205, Water-Street, have imported in the ship Montgomery from London, and the brigantine Susannah from Dublin; By the former, a complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8, and 11-8 Checks; and by the latter, 4-4, 7-8 and 3-4 Linens, 9-8 white and brown Sheetings, Dowlas, black Lattings, and Threads: which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, good Notes at a short date, or Pot Ashes. Feb. 14. tf.
H. & J. Thompson, No. 29, Front-Street, near Burling-Slip, Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH, PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment, Scarf, silk and hair Twist, coarse Woolens, Irish Linens, low priced, Russia Sheetings, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties, Canvas, No. 1 to 7, seaming Twine, Sugar in barrels, Cocoa in do. Earthen Ware and Delft Ware, a small parcel of Beaver Fur, and Bengal Taffeties. Jan. 1, 1788. tf.
Coffee in the shell, Cotton, Hides, And FUSTICK, JUST arrived in the Maria, Capt. Maxwell, from St. Thomas, now landing at Matson's wharf, and to be SOLD By LUDLOW & GOOLD,
Who have also for Sale, The best Bourbon Coffee, Rice, TOBACCO, GIN in cases, a few pipes of CAPE WINE, a cask of COTTON WICK, &c. &c. Jan. 22. tf.
Claret, in small Cases, EXCELLENT in Quality and Flavor, to be Sold by JOHN MILLER, in Wall Street. Feb. 19. tf.
FOR SALE BY James Watson & Co. No. 6, Crane-Wharf, SUPERFINE FLOUR, COMMON do. RYE MEAL, INDIAN do. RICE in tierces, BEEF in barrels, FALL MACKAREL in do. CANDLES in boxes, SPERMACETI do. in do. A quantity of INDIGO, FLAXSEED, &c. Jan. 11. tf.
Now Landing at the Old-Slip, From the sloop Berley, Capt. DENTON, from St. Thomas, and for SALE By JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-Lane, No. 36. PORTO-RICO COFFEE in the shell, PIMENTO, HIDES, COTTON, LIGNUMVITAE in small pieces, MAHOGANY in logs, & GUM GUAIACUM in bbls. Where also may be had, HAVANNA SUGAR, in boxes, and NEW-YORK RUM. WANTED TO PURCHASE, SIX HUNDRED lb. BEES WAX. Jan. 25. tf.
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen, Have for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip, 50 bbls. common FLOUR, 10 Hds. prime Virginia Tobacco, 50 Casks FLAXSEED, A quantity of excellent SOAL LEATHER, SUGAR in barrels, BOHEA TEA, Russia HEMP, MOLASSES, BEEF, PORK, HOG'S LARD, YORK RUM, COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, DUMB do. COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in Barrels, RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK, HOLLAND POWDER, first quality, 40 Boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES, GINSANG, first quality, from Kentucky, A quantity of good white WHEAT, A large ANCHOR, weighing 30 cwt. to be sold Cheap, SNUFF in barrels, MENHADEN, 200 bbls. TAR and TURPENTINE, 3000 white-oak barrel and pipe STAVES. Feb. 5. tf.
GARRET RAPALJE, No. 3, Fly-Market, Sells Goods of all kinds on Commission, and has at present for Sale, a quantity of BEAVER, RACCOON, FOX, WILD CAT, and BEER SKINS, as well as sundry DRY GOODS. Where the highest prices are given for all kinds of PUBLIC SECURITIES. And where 200 specie is to be lent on interest; provided satisfactory security shall be given for the same in New-York.
To be Sold at Public Auction, At the Coffee-House, on TUESDAY the 3d of March, ONE fourth part of a tract of LAND, of 3000 acres, granted to Wm. Walton and others, adjoining the Lands called Coffey's Manor. Also, Two HOUSES, fronting the O'Wego Market, under lease. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale. GARRET RAPALJE, Assignee to Abraham Schenck. Feb. 5. tu. tf.
TO BE SOLD, SUNDRY LOTS OF GROUND, situate in Montgomery-ward, three in Roosevelt-Street, one in Bancker's, two in Rutger's, and three in St. James's Streets. Enquire of ANNE BANCKER, Fresh Water, or of ABRAHAM B. DEPEYSTER, No. 178, Queen-Street. Feb. 15. tf.
MANCHESTER GOODS. Imported in the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, and to be sold on very reasonable terms, By DANIEL TUCKER, & Co. No. 202, Water-Street, for Cash or Country Produce only, 7-8, 4-4, and 4-4, 3-8, Cotton Checks, Striped Tick, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velvets, low priced; Checked Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copperplate Furniture Cottons, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Thicksets, A neat assortment of Shawls, Men's and Women's Beaver Gloves, Romall Handkerchiefs, Fancy Printed Do. 1-2 Dozen cases of Hats, low priced, and well assorted. Dec. 1. tf.
AT PRIVATE SALE, A QUANTITY of choice and well assorted INDIGO, CASSIA in cases, MADEIRA, SHERRY, and FAYAL, } WINES. Russia and Raven's Duck, Russia Sheetings, Broad Cloths, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Hair Ribbons, Writing Paper, &c. &c. ISAAC MOSES
SADLER and BAILIE, No. 215, Water-Street, Have received by several vessels from Ireland, for SALE, a large assortment of white linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown Linens, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas and bed ticks, Diapers of all widths, Sheetings, 9-8, to 10-8 wide, some very fine, Grey and white ticks, They have also on hand, RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE in pipes and bds. and a few bds. of OLD VIDONIA WINE. N. B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf.
Tobacco & Ginsang. They have---Just Arrived, SIXTY Hogsheads of Prime JAMES'S RIVER TOBACCO, and a few Casks of GINSANG. Sixty Chaldrons of COALS, fit for Smith's use and Foundaries, to be sold cheap. Feb. 2. tf.
HILL and OGDEN, No. 41, Great-Dock-Street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bar-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz. TICKLENBURGS, oznaburghs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, platillas, Britannia, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white Flemish linens, German stripes and checks, lawns, calicoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coatings, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, durants, flannels, Irish linens, &c. Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES, cast in the Air-Furnace, at Newark, which, besides being exceedingly neat, are constituted to give more heat into the room, a remedy for smoky chimneys, and more secure from fire than any other. Also, Pot-ash kettles, forge hammers and anvils refined from bog-ore, pig-metal, and approved by many years experience. N. B. Orders are received by them for every kind of hollow-ware and non-castings, made at said Air-Furnace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. tf.
C A S H, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES, PARTICULARLY Bancker's, Barber's, Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACILITIES, at No. 40, 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 BAB IRON. July 24.
JAMES WALKER Has removed from No. 10 to No. 12, Williams-Street, where he continues to keep a general assortment of DRY GOODS, which he is determined to sell at the very lowest prices; and the smallest favors most gratefully acknowledged. N. B. He thinks it necessary to observe, that the partnership of Vande Beek and Walker was dissolved in November, 1786; should any person have demands against them, they are desired to call on said Walker for settlement.
JUST IMPORTED, By Shedden, Patrick, & Co. No. 206, Water-Street; In the Brig Commerce, Capt. Darrell, from Gibraltar, including at Government's wharf, a choice cargo of Mediterranean GOODS, to be disposed of on reasonable terms, viz. OLD Brandy, of very high proof and flavor. Barcelona Handkerchiefs, bld. & white, 4-4 squares; New Ruffles of the Sun, in casks. Fine bloom Raisins, in jars. Catalonia Wines, of the port and claret qualities. Also, lately imported in the Brig Apollo, from Russia. Clean Petersburg Hemp. Russia Sheetings, Russia Sail Cloth, Cordage. Raven's Duck. They have also for Sale, Old Jamaica Spirits, Black Pepper, Bohemian Tea. London particular Madeira Wine. 20 Hds. choice new James river Tobacco, 20 Hds. choice old do. do. Old Mountain Malaga 800 Bushels white Wheat. An Assortment of Iron-mongery, viz. Nails, Brads and Tacks; Carpenters and broad Axes; narrow and grubbing Axes; narrow Hoes and Hawk-Bills. Feb. 19. tf.
For SALE, The Hull of the new BRI J O H N, BURTHEN about 330 TONS, a strong vessel, well built of the best materials, and of an easy draught of water, Apply to NICHOLAS LOW, Esq. No. 216, Water-Street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-Street. Dec. 13. tf.
S K A T E S. A large assortment just arrived, amongst which are 400 pair, superior in quality, and on much lower terms than any imported to this country. To be sold at No. 13, Hanover-Square. Feb. 19. tf.
FOR SALE BY ROBERT JOHNSTON, No. 14, Water-Street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden, A large and general assortment of IRON CASTINGS, among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes kettles, cast with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cart, waggons, coach and chair boxes, 56, 28, 14 and 7 lb. weights with rings, Mortar and pestles, sad irons, Franklin stoves, large and small, Rittenhouse do. do. Ten and six-plate do. do. close stoves with pipes, Sharp's new invented stove grates, Canada stoves for large rooms, Patent caboodles for ships, with one and two boilers, grates and oven, Fire places with jambs complete, Back plates of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, shestop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for bds. and bds. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. 10d. and 8d. nails, 7 inch, 6 inch and 5 inch spikes, Crowleys and blistered steel. The above articles will be sold for cash and country produce, at the lowest prices; and a large allowance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly attended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. Oct. 29.
FRANCIS I'ANS, No. 51, Broad-Street, Has received by the Montgomery, collected by the other late arrivals, and has remaining on hand of his former stock, the following general assortment, in the FANCY, MILLENERY, and DRY GOOD Line, CHINA and satin ribbons, a great variety different widths and colors; plain net, crape, foulle, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes; fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Leghorn do. per dozen or quantity; black and white skein and ribbon wires; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk disto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black satins and modes sluttishings, white and colored tarce-nets; chintzes and calicoes; furniture cover plate do. linens and checks; morseens, callimancoes and stuff; silk, thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mullinet and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, mullinet and chintz trimmings; plain and sprigged lawns; plain and striped mullins; lawn and mullin handkerchiefs; fine and common cambrics; black patent net lace; nankeens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, hummelts, baizes, and stiped wildbores, fewing silks, in cads, &c. &c. all which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for immediate payment. He returns his sincere thanks to the public in general for their past custom, and solicits a continuance. The Millinery Business will still continue to be carried on in the most extensive manner, with the utmost exertions to give satisfaction; and to enable him to sell off the large stock of gauzes, ribbons, &c. remaining on hand, every article in that line will be charged at the lowest terms possible. Nov. 23. tf.

BOSTON, February 18. On Thursday, the 7th instant, after the Committee of Mechanicks had agreed upon the formation of a Procession, to express their approbation of the conduct of the gentlemen, who represented this town, in the late Convention, in using their utmost endeavors to effect a ratification of the proposed Constitution—a polite Card, purporting their intentions, was sent to each of the gentlemen, respectively; who, on Tuesday last, returned the following answer thereto, viz. TO THE COMMITTEE OF TRADESMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOSTON.
GENTLEMEN, WE should do injustice to our feelings not to acknowledge our deep sense of the approbation with which we have been publicly honored by our fellow citizens; as well as for the friendly manner in which you have communicated their intentions. We endeavored that our conduct in the late Convention, should be governed by the magnitude of our subject:—And after the most mature deliberation, we severally decided according to the best light of our understandings, and the dictates of our consciences.
We are happy to find that our decisions have so fully corresponded with the sentiments and wishes of our constituents.
And here, we cannot help expressing our admiration of the magnanimity of those gentlemen, who could not agree with the majority. We promise ourselves, that the declarations, which they so generously made, to use their influence in support of the proposed Government, will have a very extensive and happy effect.
For our own parts, we assure you, that we shall, in our several spheres of life, upon all occasions, use our best efforts to promote a righteous administration of Government, on which the liberty and welfare of our country, the advancement of arts and sciences, agriculture, manufactures and commerce so greatly depend.
We have the honor to be, Gentlemen, your obedient, Humble servants, JOHN HANCOCK, JAMES BOWDOIN, SAMUEL ADAMS, WILLIAM PHILLIPS, CALEB DAVIS, JOHN COFFIN JONES, CHARLES JARVIS, JOHN WINTHROP, THOMAS DAWES, jun. SAMUEL STILLMAN, THOMAS RUSSELL, CHRISTOPHER GORE.
Boston, Feb. 11, 1788.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) Feb. 12.
The general joy diffused through all ranks of people in this metropolis, upon receiving intelligence of the adoption of the Federal Constitution by the Massachusetts Convention, was really pleasing—a general rejoicing would have immediately taken place (such was the fire of our youth) had not some of our patriots recommended a suspension of any public testimonials of joy until the Grand Question should be decided by the Convention of this State, which agreeably to appointment is to meet at Exeter, to-morrow, for that important purpose. May Heaven guide their deliberations and direct to a favorable issue.
Married, at Durham, a few days since, JOHN STEEL, Esq. of Nottingham, to Miss LYDIA SULLIVAN, the only daughter of his Excellency President SULLIVAN.
On Monday the 4th inst. died at Kittery, after a painful sickness, which he bore with the utmost patience and resignation, Captain SAMUEL STACEY, in the 38th year of his age.
He was sailing master of the Bon Homme Richard , when commanded by Chevalier John Paul Jones, Esq. and in the memorable action with the Serapis, he exhibited a coolness, resolution and bravery that would have done honor to the most experienced, and aged officer.
LITCHFIELD, Feb. 11.
On Saturday last, the Hon. Superior Court then convened in this town, gave sentence against Francis Crane, convicted of counterfeiting and passing the paper currency of New-York, and various other public securities. He was ordered 20 stripes, to pay a fine of 30l. and suffer two years imprisonment. Same day the first part of his punishment was duly administered. Thomas Hurlbut, found guilty of manslaughter, was fined 30l. and made liable for costs of prosecution. The punishment was thus light, as no malice was proved; the man being slain only by reason that all due caution had not been used when the gun was fired.
TO BE LET,
THE House No. 40, in Hanover Square, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Maule. For terms apply to JOSHUA SANDS, No. 136, Water-street. Feb. 25.
New-York, Feb. 26.
THEATRICALS.
Last Friday night we attended the Theatre, attracted by the advertisement of that much admired Tragedy of Shakespeare, Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; which, of all the productions of that Poet, pleases us the most, his Othello alone excepted. But great was our mortification in finding, that the alterations of Mr. Garrick have been, in general, so many mutilations of the piece. He has not only, with arbitrary hand, changed the general catastrophe of the play, but has totally expunged the scene of the grave-diggers; which we have never heard spoken of by lovers of moral sentiment (to say nothing of its humor) but with the highest commendation. The instructions of the Prince to the Players we heard nothing of; tho' we conceive they contain the finest rules for acting, that were ever delivered in so few, or even in any words. The speech of Polonius to his son, upon his embarkation, in the first act, is omitted; the precepts contained in which we think are, for their excellence, inimitable. Many other alterations and omissions, tho' not all equally injudicious, readily strike the observer: and altho' Shakespeare's Hamlet will always deserve, and we believe in general command, a full house, yet Garrick's, we are apprehensive, will never have such attractive power.
As to the Performers, they acted with as much animation as could be expected to empty benches; but, as may be supposed, not with equal merit.—Mr. Hallam seems to have studied Hamlet well, and to be, in general, master of the part. He supported it, throughout, with great credit; though we thought him not sufficiently quick and ardent in his enquiries concerning his father's spirit, in that beautiful colloquial interview with Horatio. Mr. Henry, in the Ghost, we think excels; but either the cock crowed not at all, or the ears of the ghost, and the gentlemen upon the watch, were more refined than those of the audience; for we think none of the latter heard it, and surely it is requisite to the solemnity of the occasion. Mr. Harper, in Horatio, represented the gentleman-soldier, and the warm friend of Hamlet, with spirit and justice. The prolixity of Polonius was well supported by Mr. Morris; but we wish him to take special care, lest he make the old Lord Chamberlain degenerate into a buffoon; which the author, with all his puns and oddities, never designed him. We wanted Mr. Wignell in the King, tho' we could ill spare him in Laertes, in which part he expressed his filial and fraternal affections with due warmth, and with great merit. Mr. Heard, nevertheless, was, in the King, correct, if not important; and was, generally, very judicious in his emphasis. Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Harper, as Ophelia and the Queen, played with judgment and attention, and gave great satisfaction. We were, however, very sorry to see so thin a house to reward the merit of the managers, in exhibiting so good a play as Hamlet, and so entertaining and expensive a Pantomime as was afterwards presented; which latter, we think, promises fair, if repeated, to please the public.
A letter from the Secretary of Congress to a Gentleman of great learning and high rank in a populous part of the Continent of Europe, dated at Philadelphia, says, — "Having come to this place on account of some private business, I have been waited on by Mr. C——, who flatters himself that he has made a discovery, which will be of great public utility; in short, nothing less than an easy and certain mode of ascertaining the Longitude by what is commonly called the Variation of the Compass."
"Wishing to submit the matter to your consideration, he has requested me to accompany the letters and piece he means to send you, with a few lines recommending his scheme to your attentive perusal, and if you shall find his principles well founded, his deductions justly drawn, and the result such as he flatters himself it is, that you will, as far as you shall judge proper, favor him with your countenance in his system, and endeavoring to obtain the rewards promised for the discovery."
Extract of a letter from Boston, Feb. 18. "Tuesday last, agreeable to the orders of Major-General LINCOLN, the several detached military corps in this town, and its vicinity, formed in one battalion, for the purpose of celebrating the ratification of the Federal Constitution by the Convention of this State. At eleven o'clock, the line was formed in the following order from right to left—Capt. Tyler's Horse, from Roxbury, on the right; then the Independent Light-Infantry, under Captain-Lieutenant Oliver; then Capt. Spooner's Artillery from Roxbury; then the Independent Cadets, under Major Scollay; then the Boston Fuziliers, under Captain-Lieutenant Laughton; then the Republican Volunteers, under Captain Gray; then the Boston Artillery under Captain-Lieut. Blagge;
and the Boston Light Infantry under Capt. Green, on the left. The whole commanded by Lieut. Col. Bradford. At 12 o'clock the whole marched, in review, before his Excellency the Commander in Chief, and by South School-lane through the Main-street into State-street, where the line was formed, and several firings, by platoons, companies and battalion, were made with much exactness. The troops were all in uniforms, and made a fine appearance; and received the plaudits of their fellow-citizens for their perfectly soldier like conduct through the day."
On Sunday arrived the sloop Ranger, Benison, from St. John's, in 19 days.
On Saturday the ship Mary, Stevenson, for Londonderry; the brigantine Young Gardoqui, Rodriguez, for Carthagena; and the Schooner Lilly, Hurd, for Martinique, cleared out at the Custom-house.
The sloop Diamond, George Church, off Turk's-Island, was brought to by a cruiser from New-Providence, fitted out by Governor Dunmore, and strictly searched. The Captain informed him no Americans would in future be suffered to load with salt at that island.
The following is a copy of a law that was passed by the Legislature of Virginia, January 8, 1788.
An ACT of the commonwealth of Virginia, for the punishment of persons guilty of stealing or selling FREE PERSONS as SLAVES.
Whereas several evil disposed persons have seduced or stolen the children of black and mulatto free persons, and have actually disposed of the persons so seduced or stolen, as slaves, and punishments adequate to such crime, not being by law provided for such offenders; be it enacted, that any person who shall hereafter be guilty of stealing or selling any free person for a slave, knowing the said person so sold to be free, and thereof shall be lawfully convicted, the person so convicted shall suffer death without benefit of clergy.
A correspondent informs us, that the immense frames of timber, filled with large stones, and sunk, in order to form the capacious harbor of Cherbourg, are five hundred feet long, five hundred wide, and forty feet high! The landholders in the neighborhood, have sold their mountains to Government at a high price, for materials to fill these frames. Some are sunk in fourteen fathom water, and some are yet visible above the surface of the sea so that that there is no change in its aspect at present. But if once that wonderful undertaking can be brought above the level of the ocean, it will prove a thorn in the side of Britain.
Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, February 8.
"The following tragical circumstance occurred at New-Durham, on Monday last: A number of persons had assembled at Mr. Randall's tavern upon business; among others present were, Col. Tash, Capt. Peter Drown, a son of Col. Tash's, and an Elisha Thomas (formerly of Durham, but late a resident in the above town). Thomas had got into a dispute with one of the persons present, and having taken a stone into his fist, was dealing his blows with a great deal of avidity, when Capt. Drown, pained at a sight so inhuman, slipped in between them, and taking Thomas to one side of the room, endeavored, by soft words, to cool down his resentment, and to dissuade him from persevering in a conduct so alarming. But alas, what was the consequence! O virtue, where was thy shield! Justice, where was thy arm! At this instant, when this good man was acting the part of a mediator, Thomas drew a knife, and plunged it into his breast:—the wound was mortal—Capt. Drown survived it but a few hours, and then expired. Thus fell, in the cause of humanity, Capt. Drown, in the meridian of his days: a most amiable and deserving man, esteemed and admired by his acquaintance, revered and respected by his friends."
"As soon as Thomas had committed the horrid deed, he put himself in a posture of defence, and threatened instant death to any person who should dare to approach him—a son of Col. Tash's endeavored to seize on him, but receiving several wounds he was obliged to desist. Thomas made his escape, but was apprehended and committed to the gaol in Dover, on Wednesday evening."
"Thomas had received several favors from Capt. Drown, was greatly indebted to him for his assiduity in procuring him a pension for the loss of his thumb, while in the late continental army."
The following Remarks on the New Plan of Government are handed us as the substance of Doctor WILLIAMSON'S Address to the Freemen of Edenton and the County of Chowan, in North-Carolina, when assembled to instruct their Representatives.
(Continued from yesterday's Paper.) IT is complained that the powers of the national Judiciary are too extensive. This objection appears to have the greatest weight in the eyes of gentlemen who have not carefully compared the powers which are to be
delegated with those that had been formerly delegated to Congress. The powers that are now to be committed to the national Legislature, as they are detailed in the 8th section of the first article, have already been chiefly delegated to the Congress under one form or another, except those which are contained in the first paragraph of that section. And the objects that are now to be submitted to the Supreme Judiciary, or to the Inferior Courts, are those which naturally arise from the constitutional laws of Congress. If there is a single new case that can be exceptional, it is that between a foreigner and a citizen, or that between the citizens of different States. These cases may come up by appeal. It is provided in this system that there shall be no fraudulent render in the payments of debts. Foreigners, with whom we have treaties, will trust our citizens on the faith of this engagement. And the citizens of different States will do the same. If the Congress had a negative on the laws of the several States, they would certainly prevent all such laws as might endanger the honor or peace of the nation, by making a render of base money; but they have no such power, and it is at least possible that some State may be found in this Union, disposed to break the Constitution, and abolish private debts by such tenders. In these cases the Courts of the offending States would probably decide according to its own laws. The foreigner would complain; and the nation might be involved in war for the support of such dishonest measures. Is it not better to have a Court of Appeals in which the Judges can only be determined by the laws of the nation? This Court is equally to be desired by the citizens of different States. But we are told that justice will be delayed, and the poor will be drawn away from the rich to a distant Court. The authors of this remark have not fully considered the question, else they must have recollected that the poor of this country have little to do with foreigners, or with the citizens of distant States. They do not consider that there may be an Inferior Court in every State; nor have they recollected that the appeals being with such exceptions, and under such regulations as Congress shall make, will never be permitted for trifling sums, or under trivial pretences, unless we can suppose that the national Legislature shall be composed of knaves and fools. The line that separates the powers of the national Legislature from those of the several States is clearly drawn. The several States reserve every power that can be exercised for the particular use and comfort of the State. They do not yield a single power which is not purely of a national concern; nor do they yield a single power which is not absolutely necessary to the safety and prosperity of the nation, nor one that could be employed to any effect in the hands of particular States. The powers of Judiciary naturally arise from those of the Legislature. Questions that are of a national concern, and those cases which are determinable by the general laws of the nation, are to be referred to the national Judiciary, but they have not any thing to do with a single case either civil or criminal, which respects the private and particular concerns of a State or its citizens.
The possibility of keeping regular troops in the public service has been urged as another objection against the new Constitution. It is very remarkable that the same objection has not been made against the original Confederation, in which the same grievance obtained without the same guards. It is now provided, that no appropriation of money for the use of the army shall be for a longer time than two years. Provision is also made for having a powerful militia, in which case there never can be occasion for many regular troops. It has been objected in some of the Southern States, that the Congress, by a majority of votes, is to have the power to regulate trade. It is universally admitted that Congress ought to have this power, else our commerce, which is nearly ruined, can never be restored; but some gentlemen think that the concurrence of two thirds of the votes in Congress should have been required. By the sundry regulations of commerce, it will be in the power of Government not only to collect a vast revenue for the general benefit of the nation, but to secure the carrying trade in the hands of citizens in preference to strangers. It has been alleged that there are few ships belonging to the Southern States, and that the price of freight must rise in consequence of our excluding many foreign vessels: but when we have not vessels of our own, it is certainly proper that we should hire those of citizens in preference to strangers; for our revenue is promoted and the nation is strengthened by the profits that remain in the hands of citizens; we are injured by throwing it into the hands of strangers; and though the price of freight should rise for two or three years, this advantage is fully due to our brethren in the Eastern and middle States, who, with great and exemplary candor, have given us equal advantages in return. A small increase in the price of freight would operate greatly in favor of the Southern States: it would promote the spirit of

ship-building; it would promote a nursery for native seamen, and would afford support to the poor who live near the sea-coast; it would encrease the value of their lands, and at the same time it would reduce their taxes. It has finally been objected that the several States are not permitted to tax their exports for the benefit of their particular Treasuries. This strange objection has been occasionally repeated by citizens of this State. They must have transplanted it from another State, for it could not have been the growth of North-Carolina. Such have been the objections against the new Constitution.
Whilst the honest patriot, who guards with a jealous eye the liberties of his country, and apprehends danger under every form: the placeman in every State, who fears lest his office should pass into other hands; the idle, the factious, and the dishonest, who live by plunder or speculation on the miseries of their country; while these, assisted by a numerous body of secret enemies, who never have been reconciled to our Independence, are seeking for objections to this Constitution; it is a remarkable circumstance, and a very high encomium on the plan, that nothing more plausible has been offered against it; for it is an easy matter to find faults.
Let us turn our eyes to a more fruitful subject; let us consider the present condition of the United States, and the particular benefits that North-Carolina must reap by the proposed form of Government. Without money, no Government can be supported; and Congress can raise no money under the present Constitution: They have not the power to make commercial treaties, because they cannot preserve them when made. Hence it is, that we are the prey of every nation: We are indulged in such foreign commerce, as must be hurtful to us: We are prohibited from that which might be profitable, and we are accordingly told, that on the last two years, the Thirteen States have hardly paid into the Treasury, as much as should have been paid by a single State. Intestine commotions in some of the States: Paper Money in others, a want of inclination in some, and a general suspicion throughout the Union, that the burthen is unequally laid; added to the general loss of trade, have produced a general bankruptcy, and loss of honor. We have borrowed money of Spain—she demands the principal, but we cannot pay the interest. It is a circumstance perfectly humiliating, that we should remain under obligations to that nation: We are considerably indebted to France but she is too generous to insist upon what she knows we cannot pay, either the principal or interest. In the hour of our distress, we borrowed money in Holland; not from the Government, but from private citizens. Those who are called the Patriots were our friends, and they are oppressed in their turn by hosts of enemies: They will soon have need of money: At this hour we are not able to pay the interests of their loan. What is to be done? Will you borrow money again from other citizens of that oppressed Republic, to pay the interest of what you borrowed from their brethren? This would be a painful expedient, but our want of Government may render it necessary. You have two or three Ministers abroad; they must soon return home, for they cannot be supported. You have four or five hundred troops scattered along the Ohio to protect the frontier inhabitants, and give some value to your lands; those troops are ill paid, and in a fair way for being disbanded. There is hardly a circumstance remaining; hardly one external mark by which you can deserve to be called a nation. You are not in a condition to resist the most contemptible enemy. What is there to prevent an Algerine Pirate from landing on your coast, and carrying your citizens into slavery? You have not a single sloop of war. Does one of the States attempt to raise a little money by imposts or other commercial regulations. A neighboring State immediately alters her laws and defeats the revenue, by throwing the trade into a different channel. Instead of supporting or assisting, we are uniformly taking the advantage of one another. Such an assembly of people are not a nation. Like a dark cloud, without cohesion or firmness, we are ready to be torn asunder and scattered abroad by every breeze of external violence, or internal commotion.
[We are obliged to postpone the remainder till To-morrow.]
TO BE LET, And may be entered the first of May, The Mansion-House, at Bush-Hill, WITH 20 acres of the adjoining grounds. The House is large and commodious, being composed of three stories, each consisting of four rooms, and a spacious gallery; there are two Kitchens, a Servant's Hall, an Ice-House, Coach-House, Scullery for eight Horses and five Cows, with other convenient offices. The situation is excellent, commanding views of the Delaware, Schuylkill, and the City of Philadelphia, being within one mile of it. In point of elegance and accommodation for a large family, this seat is not exceeded by any on the continent. For terms apply to WILLIAM HAMILTON, Bush Hill, Feb. 1. 39
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, THIS DAY, XII o'clock, At the Coffee-House, 60 Doz. London Porter, 12 Boxes Soap, 2 Pipes Faya Wine, 1 do. Port Wine, 20 Doz. Frying Pans, 6 Bags Coffee, 20 Kegs Olives, 6 Jars Raisins, 2 Boxes Bohea Tea, 6 Casks Salmon, 4 do. Bafs, &c. &c.
AT PRIVATE SALE, 100 quintals of Cod Fish, 30 firkins Highland Butter, 20 kegs Sounds and Tongues, Souchong Tea, by the Chest, Irish Linens, coarse broad Cloths, Corduroys, Loaf Sugar, &c. &c. A Parcel of Ginseng, Best Florence Oil in bottles, do. Capers in boxes, do. Almonds in small bales, do. Olives in boxes and kegs.
Wanted to Charter, For the West-Indies, A British VESSEL of 1000 to 1600 barrels burthen. Apply to ROBERT STEWART, Feb. 26. tf No. 7, Water-street.
TO BE SOLD, And possess'd on the first of May next, A Good two story DWELLING-HOUSE, back Store and yard, No. 5, in Mifflin-street, opposite to Mr. George Janeway's. The House has 3 rooms on a floor, and an excellent cellar under the whole. The Lot in front is 25 feet, and in length from front to rear 105 feet. For terms apply to the subscriber on the premises. WM. HAWKINS. If not sold by the first of April, then to be let. Feb. 26. cod. tf Ap.
The last shift of an old Sailor, after being nine times wounded. On SATURDAY next, half past six in the Evening, at the Coffee-House, JOHN MACPHERSON, Professor of Natural Philosophy, Will give a Moral Lecture, and liberal opinion of the Christian Religion, with a candid exposition of Bigotry; and conclude with an introductory Lecture on Astronomy, and other branches of Natural Philosophy. The Lectures will be introduced by the 43d Psalm. After the exposition of Bigotry, Dr. Watts's Hymn on the Ocean, a little altered, and set to music, by said Macpherson. After the lecture on Natural Philosophy, will be sung and played, a very moral Song. He is really a stranger to himself if there is anything very mercenary in his disposition; and as he wishes to serve his fellow creatures (which he believes is the most acceptable way a mortal can serve his God) he cheerfully leaves it to each of his hearers to give what they think proper, when the Lecture is over, and before they leave the room. The Ladies who are pleased to attend Mr. Macpherson's Lectures, will please to go in at No. 100, Water-street, where Mrs. Balford will conduct them into the Long Room, to prevent their passing through the gentlemen in the Coffee-House.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, TWO NEGRO FELLOWS, between the age of fifteen and thirty. Enquire at No 3. Burling-slip. Feb. 26. tf.
100 Dollars Reward. WHEREAS one night last week the grave of a person recently interred in Trinity Church yard was opened, and the Corpse, with part of the cloaths were carried off.—Any person who will discover the offenders, so that they may be convicted and brought to justice, will receive the above reward from the Corporation of Trinity Church,—By Order of the Vestry, ROBERT C. LIVINGSTON, Treasurer. New-York, Feb. 21. 1788. 5c.
R U M. JUST imported in the brig Nancy, Capt. Deas, a quantity of high-proof and good flavored Rum, for sale by SAMUEL PELL and Co. No. 191, Queen-street. Feb. 21. cod. tf.
SHALER and SEBOR No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale, A QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of candlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and milkpots, black table cases, with knives, forks, and spoons complete, fruit stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warmers, brass chasing dishes, corkcrews, steel snuffers, sadlery, brass rings, cloak pins, sleeve buttons, brass table hinges, guns and gun locks, China tea cups chimney tiles, sets of house brushes, neat mahog. any razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and lock buckles and sleeve buttons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Mouselines quilting, silk shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, muslinets, muffs, teerlickers, habaffes, fisterfoys, baronege, romalls, corded dimity, and a box of assorted bolting cloths, with a variety of other articles which will be disposed of for cash or shipping produce, at a price much below the sterling cost.
At a fine place may be had, Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, Champagne of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, striped duffel blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, received by the Montgomerie, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the lowest terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
SALES THIS DAY, XI o'clock, opposite my door, 3 Hhds. Sarsaparilla, 5 Pots Irish Rose Butter, 5 Boxes Chocolate, 6 Chefts Souchong Tea, And a few Carpets.
At XII o'clock, At the Coffee-house, (If not sold before at private sale) A commodious new HOUSE, near the Ferry-flairs, adjoining Mr. John Wilkins' store, 20 feet front, and 24 feet deep, with a large dry cellar; and a vacant LOT on the rear, fronting Fletcher-street, 20 years of the lease unexpired; now in the possession of Mr. John Walsh. R. HUNTER.
PUBLIC SALE, THIS DAY, at XII o'clock, At the Merchant's Coffee-House, Without reserve, The BRIGANTINE NYMPH, As she lately came from sea; now lying at Murray's Wharf, a good strong vessel, has excellent accommodations to carry passengers, is well found, as per inventory, on board said Brig, or at the subscriber's. To accommodate the purchaser, approved Notes, at 30, 60, or 90 days, will be received in payment. ISAAC MOSES.
On THURSDAY, At the Auction Room, No. 37, Great-Dock-street, precisely at XII o'clock, A parcel of POPLINS, Imported in and damaged on board the brig Susannah, Capt. Derry, from Dublin; and sold under the inspection of the Wardens of the port, for the benefit of the underwriters.
At the same time, a variety of DRY GOODS.
Van Horne and Clarkson, No. 15, Hanover-Square, HAVE imported in the brig Nymph, Palmer, master, from Amsterdam, and the brig Mercury, W. Sayer, from Bristol, the following articles, which they will sell upon low terms: Holland Gin, in pipes, Window Glass, 6 by 8, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, Do Linseed Oil, 7 by 9, 8 by 10, 9 by 11, Do. Duck, Bird Lead ground in oil, Ruffa Duck, Bird shot, Gun Powder, Hammered, 11 Flints, Thimbles, Nunnage, Mace and Shovels and Tongs, Clov s, Childrens Knives, &c. Writing Paper & Quills, Feb. 19 7c.
TO BE LET, (From the first of May next,) THAT corner HOUSE, No. 23, which makes the corner of Wall and Water-street, opposite the Coffee-House; at present occupied by Mr. George Miller, merchant. Enquire at No. 15, Beekman-street. Feb. 14. 2w.
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, in King's County, Long-Island, on Monday the 18th inst. a NEGRO MAN, named JIM, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, about 20 years old, mildling black, short hair; had on when he went out a round collar hat, a short home-spun jacket, under jacket of home-spun black and white wool, buck kin breeches, grey home-spun stockings, woollen check shirt, and brass shoe buckles. A person taking up said negro, and delivering him to the subscriber, shall have EIGHT DOLLARS reward, and all reasonable charges paid. NICHOLUS WYCKOFF. 4c
To be Sold at the Coffee-House, On SATURDAY the 1st of March, between XII & 1 o'clock. THE undivided moiety or equal half part of a certain Dwelling-House and Lot of Ground, No. 22, in King George-street, a few doors north of the German Church; the Lot containing in breadth 36 feet, and in length 100 feet.
ALSO A SLOOP of about 40 tons burthen, with her tackling and apparel, lying in the Basin near the Exchange. Seized and taken in execution by me, Feb. 23. ROBERT BOYD, Sheriff.
TO BE SOLD, A HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, No. 6, the East side of Broad-street, at present occupied by Mrs. McLean; said house is in good repair, and has seven fire-places, is very convenient, being all on a floor from the street door to the kitchen and yard; the lot is 26 feet front and rear, and on the South side 81 feet deep, on the North side from the front 33 feet, then extending to the northward 18 feet, and from thence to the North end of the rear line 52 feet English measure. If not sold at private sale before the first day of April next, then to be sold at Public Auction.—For conditions, enquire at No. 46, Smith-street. Feb. 23. td off
To be LET on easy Terms, A Dwelling-House & Bake-House, IN good order, near Beekman-slip, in Queen-street. Enquire at No. 35. Queen-street. Feb. 25. tf.
To be Let from the first of May, A Convenient HOUSE, situated in Little Queen-Street, two stories high, an airy, commodious building, and very suitable for an Academy.—Also, to be let, a small HOUSE adjoining the same, containing two rooms with a kitchen, very convenient for a small family. For particulars, apply to JONATHAN COUDRAY, No. 68, King-street. Feb. 23. ed ti
SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY, XI o'clock, Opposite the Coffee-House, 11 Large bales Black Pepper, imported in and damaged on board the brig Nymph, Capt. John Palmer, from Amsterdam, and sold under the inspection of the Wardens of the port, for the benefit of the Underwriters. VAN HORNE and CLARKSON.
SALES AT AUCTION, THIS DAY, At the Coffee-House, XII o'clock, 6 pipes Teneriffe and a few casks Malaga Wine, 4 chefts Hyson Tea. TO-MORROW, At the Auction-Room, No. 208 Water-street, A valuable assortment of DRY GOODS, Consisting of a great variety, and amongst which are sundry lately imported articles
To be had at PRIVATE SALE, Genuine Madeira Wine, in pipes, hhd., and quarter casks, old, and fit for immediate use—Teneriffe, and Malaga Wines—Hyson, Souchong and Bohea Tea—Nankeens, Coarse Sheetings, Cotton Checks, and a great variety of Printed GOODS. A. L. BLECKER.
Twenty Dollars Reward, And no Questions asked. L O S T. PICKED out of a gentleman's pocket, this morning, at or near the Fly-market, a black Leather POCKET-BOOK, containing, amongst other things, one Thirty Pound, and two Ten Pound Notes of the Bank of England.—If offered to be negotiated, please to stop them, and apply at No. 28, Water-st. Feb. 23. 3t
Three Pounds Reward. STOLEN from the new Tannery, within 12 days, thirteen CALF SKINS, in the hair, that have been killed about one month. The above reward will be given by ISAAC COULTARD, on discovery being made to him. Feb. 21. 3w. 2w
At private Sale, cheap for cash, A variety of Linens, Silks, Satins, Callicoes, coarse Mullins, Lawns, Point Blankets, blue Strouds, silk Stockings, Russia Sheetings, a few barrels Carolina Indigo, some boxes best Hyson Tea, nests of small Hair Trunks, Clock Jacks, Umbrellas, &c. JOHN RAMSAY.
This Day is Published, By HUGH GAIN, At the BIBLE, in HANOVER-SQUARE, THE Conductor Generalis; OR the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Coroners, Constables, Gaolers, Jurymen, and Overseers of the Poor. As also the office of Clerks of Allice, and of the Peace, &c. Compiled chiefly from Burns' Justice, and several other books on those subjects. By JAMES PARKER, Late one of the Justices of the Peace for Middlesex County, in New-Jersey; and now revised and adapted to the United States of America. By a GENTLEMAN of the LAW. The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. To which are added, [Above what is in any other edition of this work,] The Act called the TEN POUND ACT, and the MILITIA LAW of the State of New York.
This Day is Published, On an entire new American Type and good Paper, (Price 6s. in Boards.) The First Volume of the Debates of the Convention Of the State of Pennsylvania, On the Constitution proposed for the Government of the United States. Taken accurately in Short hand by Thomas Lloyd. —Containing— THE speeches of the hon. Thos. McKean and Jas. Wilson, Esqrs. In which they have unfolded the principles of Free Government; demonstrated the superior advantages of this Constitution, and answered every objection hitherto suggested. Philadelphia, Sold by T. Seddon, in Market-street, and at New-York, by Messrs. Berry and Rogers, Messrs. S. and J. London, M. Dodge, and by the principal booksellers in the United States. 35.
The following Houses to be Let, (From May next,) THAT large and convenient HOUSE, now occupied as a War-Office; it has 12 fire places. This House will answer a large family, boarding house or tavern. Also, a corner HOUSE, next to the Assembly-Room, in the Broadway, occupied by the Register of the United States. This House has four large rooms, and two small ones: also a Coach-House and Stable on the rear of the Lot. A HOUSE in the Broadway, No. 47, one of the best stands for any kind of shop-keeping, as it stands near the Market. Also, A new 2 story DWELLING-HOUSE, in Cortland-street, near the Ferry, very convenient, and a good stand for any kind of business. Any person wishing to rent any of the above houses, will enquire at No. 37, John-street. Feb. 5. tu &
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 15, Queen-street, now in possession of Messrs. Dubey & Co. Likewise the HOUSE, No. 16, Queen-street. Enquire at No. 45, Maiden-lane, or at No. 26, Queen-street. Feb. 32 1/2.

For BOSTON, The SCHOONER SALLY, Benjamin Olmsted, Master, BUTHERN about sixty tons, a strong well built Vessel, one year old, in good repair. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at the Crane-Wharf, or to JAMES WATSON, at his Store on said Wharf. New-York, Feb. 25. tf.
For Charleston, South Carolina, The Sloop MARIA, WILLIAM ELLIOTT, Master. For Freight or Passage ap- ply to JOHN JACKSON, No. 78, Water-street, or the Captain on board, lying at Kortwright's wharf; will sail on the 27th inst. has good accommodations for Pas- sengers. Feb. 21. tf.
For Kingston, Jamaica, The Sloop FANNY, James Fowle, Master, NOW lying at Ten Eyck's wharf, will be dis- patched as soon as possible. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, or DANIEL TUCKER, and Co. No. 202, Water-street. Feb. 19. tf.
For CHARLESTON, The SHIP MOLLY, LYING at Brownjohn's Wharf, will sail in eight days. For Freight or Passage apply to CONSTABLE, RUCKER and Co. Feb. 12. tf.
Wanted to Charter by the Month, For Four Months certain, A Vessel from 80 to 120 Tons measurement. For particulars apply to N. WOOD, No. 74, Wa- ter-street. Feb. 13. tf.
FOR NEWRY. The Ship ST. JAMES, Mark Collins, Commander, WILL be ready for Sea before the 1st of March. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain, at Mr. Ludlow's Wharf, or to John Miller, No. 16, Wall-street. Feb. 14, 1788. tf.
For BRISTOL. The Ship FANNY, EBENEZER GREEN, Master, WILL sail early in March, one half of her cargo being al- ready engaged, and will take the other or moderate terms. For Freight or Passage apply to the Cap- tain on board, or to W. M. NELSON, Who has chartered by the Ann Maria, from New- ry, and Savannah, from Dublin, a large and ge- neral assortment of 4-4 & 7-8 Linens, from 17/3 upwards, A great variety of Poplin, silk Handkerchiefs, &c. He hath also for SALE, Powder, 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. Nails; short Pipes; a few hds. of Tin Ware, well assorted; Irish mels and Cango Beef and Pork, in bbls. and tierces; Butter and Lard, &c. Feb. 8. tm.
TO BE SOLD, At the Merchant's Coffee-House, on Satur- day, the first day of March next, At twelve o'clock. The brig or vessel called the PEGGY and KATY, As she now lies on shore at Rockway, on Long- Island, together with such part of her rigging as was saved. An in- ventory of which may be seen at the time of sale. Feb. 20. tdf.
To be Sold at Private Sale, That large and well built HOUSE, No. 173, and LOT of GROUND fronting on Queen-street, extending through to Cliff-street, with a conveni- ent Coach House and Stables, on said Cliff-street, being part of the real estate of the late Mr. Ger- ard Depuyter, deceased. The above House and Lot is situated in a part of the city of New-York, which is and will continue to be a situation for trade and business, not inferior to any part of the said city. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who may still have demands upon the estate of the said Gerard Depuyter, to bring in their accounts for payment; and to all such who are yet indebted to said estate, to settle the same with the Subscriber, who will give an indispensible title upon a Sale of the above House and Lot to the purchaser. JOHN DEPEYSTER. Feb. 18. tf.
New Line of STAGES. THE Proprietors of the New Line of Stages find- ing many inconveniences arise both to the respectable Public and themselves, from inattention to business, in future they are determined to use every endeavour to serve the public, and wish encouragement only in proportion to their exert- ions and attention to their business. From the date hereof the fare will be from Powles- Hook three Spanish milled Dollars and all way pas- sengers Four Pence per mile; 150 weight baggage to be the same as a Passenger. Printers papers and letters will be conveyed gratis, convenient post- men are provided for that purpose. The Sta- ges leave Powles-Hook at 3 o'clock, P. M. every day for Philadelphia, except Saturday. Michael Denunton, John Gulick, Joseph Davis, Thomas Egbert, Joseph Vandegrift, Matthias Ward, David Hamilton, John N. Cumming. Robert Stockton, Feb. 21. tf.
TO BE LET, [From the first day of May next.] THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the fourth side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf.
JAMES SAIDLER Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, two doors from the corner of King-street. BUYS and sells on Commission, all kinds of Pub- lic Securities, Goods and Produce, as usual. He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liver- pool, the America, from London, and last vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS, consist- ing of fine brown, mixed, blue drab, and copper- coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffsels and Blan- kets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Sattins and Modes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, sewing Silks and Twill, fine and coarse Hats, Mo- reens, Durans, Tamies, Callimancoes and Cam- blets, Table Cloths and Diapers, Writing Paper, and an assortment of HARD WARE, &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities.---Also, six pair of ele- gant brass mounted Fire Dogs, and a few barrels pickled Mackerel and Cod-Fish, in excellent order. Apply as above. N.B. Purchasers of unappropriated and consecrated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
FOR SALE, A Quantity of Inch Boards, Ditto Scantling, Ditto Short Shingles, Pitch-pine sheathing Boards. Apply at the Lumber Yard on the wharf above the New-ship, or at No. 49, Cherry- street. JAMES SMITH. Jan. 1, 1788. 2 m 30d
TO BE SOLD, A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 13, Wall- street. Also to be Sold, a LOT in Broad-way, next to Mr. Seaman's, 54 feet in front, extending in the rears to New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 23. tf.
TO BE SOLD, FOUR LOTS of GROUND, situate in Montgome- ry Ward, in the lower part of George-street; being part of the Land, formerly the garden of Mr. Bemper, deceased; three of which Lots are 25 by 100 feet, and one Lot, 25, by 50 feet. Also four LOTS in Gold-street, being also part of the said gar- den. Two of which Lots are 25 by 75 feet, and two Lots, 25 by 50 feet, one of which is a Corner Lot; possession to be given the first day of May next. ALSO, TO BE SOLD or LEASED, for a term of years, three Lots of Ground, in the West Ward, bounded Northerly, on Vesey-street, and are dis- tinguished, by Lots, No. 40, 41 and 42, which Lots are 25 feet each, front and rear, and from 82 to 89 feet in length. The payments will be made easy to the purchasers. ALSO, TO BE LET, from the first day of May next, three HOUSES, in Crown-street, No. 43, 44 and 45 and two HOUSES, the one, being the corner of Beckman and Gold-street; and the other adjoin- ing thereto, in Gold-street. For particulars, enquire at No. 2, Beckman-ship. Feb. 5, 1788. tf.
Fifty Dollars Reward. LOST on Friday Evening the 18th, or Saturday Morning the 19th inst. in the market of the city of Philadelphia, an old Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing one note of the Bank of North- America, for five Dollars, a small sum in Pennsylv- ania money of the last emission, and the follow- ing numbers of Loan Office Certificates of the State of Pennsylvania, viz. No. 10436 for L. 734 12 6 3343 649 11 2 3344 586 10 Payable to Andrew Caldwell. No. 3354 for L. 21 16 5 3355 23 15 9 3356 66 18 11 3357 41 5 0 3358 38 6 8 3359 165 2 7 3360 171 12 4 3361 24 1 3 Payable to Sarah Caldwell Whoever has got the same, and will deliver them to the Printer hereof, or to WILLIAM HAMILTON, No. 2, in Little-Dock-street, shall receive the above reward, with the money and bank note in the pock- et book, and no questions asked. N.B. Payment of the Certificates being stopped at all the Public Offices, they can be of no use to any person but the owner. Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1788. tm.
TO BE SOLD, SEVENTEEN years' lease of that pleasant Coun- try 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 MUR- RAY, jun. No. 38, Queen-street, or to the Person now on the premises. Feb. 13. tf.
FLAX-SEED, Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Ja- cob Sarly, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Andr's and Murray's Wharves. tf Oct. 22.
A FARMER. A Middle aged steady Man and his Wife, without children, capable of conducting a FARM and DAIRY, producing undeniable proof of being in- dustrious, honest, attentive and frugal, may hear of permanent employment, by applying to the Printer. Feb. 4. tf.
TO BE LET, [From the first of May next.] A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in Partition-street, adjoining the red store, where Mr. Sheaff formerly lived. Enquire of JOHN MY- BR, at said House. Feb. 8. tf.
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.
WHEREAS the Partnership of JACOB BOGAR- DUS & Co. is by mutual consent dissolved; All Persons having any demands against said House, are requested to present their accounts at their Store at Red-Hook, for payment; and all Persons in- debted to said House, will be pleased to make im- mediate payment on or before the 1st day of April next, or their accounts will, without distinction, be put into the hands of an attorney. Red-Hook, Feb. 1. 28. tf.
TO BE LET. A HOUSE, No. 136, Water-street, (at present occupied by COMFORT SANDS, Esq.) with nine fire places, the Rooms large, and well finish- ed. On the Premises is a very convenient Stable the whole in excellent order, and suitable for a large Family. A HOUSE, No. 201, Queen-street, near Burling's-Ship, a capital stand for any kind of Business. Also, That well finished and commodi- ous Building, No. 16, Dock-street, in which Messrs. PHILIP and JACOB MARK, now live, well situated for mercantile pursuits, or domestic convenience. They will be Rented at moderate prices. Enquire at No. 200, Queen-street, of WILLIAM LAIGHT, & Co. New-York, Feb. 11. tf.
TO LET, A FARM, whereon is a good new HOUSE, a fine orchard of choice fruit, with a garden of En- glish Cherry Trees. Any quantity of Land, may be had under eighty acres, situated within four miles of New-York. For particulars apply to JOHN LEAKE, Bloomingdale. Feb. 19. tf.
To be LET or SOLD, THE HOUSE and DISTILLERY on the North- River, below the College, late Skinner's.--- Enquire of J. & H. WADDINGTON. Feb. 9. tf.
THE HOUSE, No. 202, Queen-street, next door to Mr. Thomas Peaseall's, in which Mr. James Montadevere now lives, is to be let. Enquire at No. 9, Queen-street. tf Feb. 5.
To be sold, and possession given to the purchaser on the First day of May next, a neat two story DWELLING-HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, No. 5, situate in Wil- iam-street, three doors below John-street. The situation is perfectly eligible for trade, and the lot is in breadth in front 21 feet and an half, and in the rear 18 feet and an half, and in length on both sides 79 feet. For terms of sale, enquire of George Bond, Attorney at law. Feb. 5. 1 a w tf.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, PREMPTORILY, At the Coffee-House, on WEDNESDAY the 25th of March next, (if not sold at private sale before,) THAT elegant and convenient three story brick HOUSE and STORE, in Queen-street, No. 35, between Beckman and Burling-ship, being 39 feet in the front, and 37 and 1-2 feet in the rear; the depth on the west side 86 feet 3 inches, on the east 82 feet 10 inches, now in the occupation of Mr. Mo- ses Rogers. The mansion-house has two large rooms on the first floor, with fire-places, and an the second floor, two large and elegant rooms with fire-places, and a bed room; the 3d floor has two rooms with fire-places, and two bed-rooms, above them a large spacious garret and tiled roof: Ad- joining there is a good back building, having two very good rooms, and a kitchen under the whole; in the yard is a good well and pump, and a floor cistern that contains 12 hds. of water. There is the convenience of a perpetual gang-way into Water- street. It is a most capital stand for business, having been occupied a number of years as a dry good and ironmonger's store. For terms of sale apply to E- VERT BYVANCE, Ruger's-street, No. 3, or PETER BYVANCE, Peck-ship. Feb. 1. 2 a w.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, Council and General Assembly of the late colony of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registra- tion of mortgaged Estates." That on the twenty-fifth day of February next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at the Coffee House in the City of New- York, to the highest bidder, all that certain undivided moiety or half part of and in a certain LOT of GROUND, ly- ing in Pearl-street in New-York, aforesaid, on the north side thereof. Containing in breadth on the said street, three rods wanting half a rod, in the rear, two rods one foot and three inches, and in length, ten rods, seven feet and three inches, which said premises, were by inden- tures of lease and release, bearing date respectively, the first and second days of May, 1786, mortgaged by James Vanbraham, and Mary his wife, to William Alex- ander, in trust and for the purposes in the said release men- tioned, for securing the payment of Seventy pounds, and interest. Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale. New-York, August 21, 1787. 20 6m.
WILLIAM USTICK, jun. No. 33, Queen-street; HAS just received from the SALLY and other late vessels from Bristol, a general assortment of IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY; Amongst which are---Nails, Glass, Paints, Sheet Iron, Sheet Lead, blistered and Crawley Steel, Anvils, Vices and Beck Irons, brass Kettles, Iron Pots and Kettles, Prying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, Brads and Iron Can- dlesticks, hard and soft Waffle Irons, men and boys Scates, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack-knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and Spring Mouse and Rat Traps, Jacks, Clogs, Brads, and Screws of all sizes, Locks and Hinges of every kind, Carpenters, Coopers and Joiners Tools, &c. &c. He has also for sale Pickled Mackerel, Salmon and Herrings, which he will dispose of on reasona- ble terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manu- factured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. tf.
JOHN MURRAY, jun. INTENDING to decline the Hard-Ware business, would dispose of his stock on hand, being a pre- ty general assortment, on elegant terms, worth the attention of any one who wish to pursue the Ironmongery line, and be at once fixed therein. FOR SALE or to be LET, THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BEL- VUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its properties in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, in Queen-street. Jan. 29. tm.
JUST IMPORTED. A quantity of TADOUSSAC-SHILLING BILLS for the Bank, to be sold by NATHANIEL SMITH, Manufactory of Perfumery and Combs-Maker from LONDON, At the New-York Hair Powder and Perfume Ma- nufactory, the ROSE, No. 157, Queen-street. To the Ladies, Gentlemen and connoisseurs of ge- nuine and delicate perfume, the goods of the above manufactory are most respectfully offered. He assures the public that he has determined to persevere in selling every article of the best quality, tho' on as low terms as it is possible to afford them. He continues to manufacture his superior English white hair powder, and his clarified hard and soft pomatums, on a new construction that was never introduced in this country before; they are rendered exceedingly nutritious to hair, feels cool and pleasing to the head, and never causes the least heat or agi- tation, but on the contrary it strengthens and nour- ishes the hair, keeping it from turning grey or comb- ing off, to be had no where else but as above, with- out his labels upon them. His superior English White Hair Powder, 10s. per doz. The very best common ditto, 8s. per doz. Do. Violet pink oris, and Marshall, double scented, 15s. per doz. The best of English and French marshall, from 6 to 24s. per lb. His beautiful Carnation Hair Powder, for giving a natural shade to the complexion, 18s. per lb. Smith's nervous Essence for the curing the tooth ach, Sold with printed directions, 4s. per bottle. His highly approved or Milk of Roses, so well known for clearing the skin from scurf, pim- ples, redness or sun- burns, has not its equal for whitening and pre- serving the skin to ex- treme old age, and is very fine for gentlemen to use after shaving, 4s. and 8s. per bottle, or 3 dollars per quart, with printed directions. Highly improved sweet scented hard & soft po- matums, 1s. per pot or Roll. Smith's genuine Romaid Degrease, for thickening the hair, it keeps it from falling off im- mediately, 4s. and 8s. per Pot, with printed di- rections. Smith's Liniment for de- stroying nits and ver- min in the hair, war- ranted innocent, 2s. per Box. His white almond wash- ball for making the hands and arms deli- cately soft and white, 2s. and 3s. each. Very good common, 1s. do. Fine Windsor Soap, 1s. do. Gentlemen may have their shaving boxes filled with fine shaving Soap, 2s. each. Smith's Balsamic Lipsalve of Roses, for giving a most beautiful coral red to the lips, cures roughness and chops, leaves them quite smooth and beautiful, 2s. and 4s. per Box. His fine Cold Cream, for taking off all kinds of roughness and leaving the skin smooth and comfortable, 2s. and 4s. per Pot. Smith's Essence of Pearl, and Pearl Dentifrice, one dollar per box and bottle, with printed directions. Violet Tooth Powder and Royal Do. 2s. per box. Smith's Almond Paste, and Almond Powder, for washing and clear- ing the skin. All kinds of sweet scented Waters, and Essences, with every article ne- cessary for the Toilet. He also connoisseurs to make the full dress and half dress Vergette Toupees upon the same princi- ples that has given the greatest satisfaction, particularly made for Ladies to dress their own hair on. To be had only as above.
All Store-keepers supplied as usual, wholesale and retail, with the best articles in all the branches of perfumery, good and cheap. Just imported, a large quantity of LONG HAIR, of all colors, for braids, curls, &c. Where Hair Dressers may be supplied on reasonable terms. Feb. 12. tf.
TO BE LET, From the first of May next, THAT neat convenient HOUSE, No. 2, in Fair- street, either with or without the Lot and Build- ing in the rear thereof. The above premises are excellently situated for a private family. Likewise, two roomy convenient HOUSES, No. 14 and 15, in Ruger's-street, lately fitted up and put in good repair. For terms apply to Mr. FRAN- CIS TANS, No. 51, Broad-street. Feb. 19. tf.
TO BE LET, For one year, or on lease, and possession given the first of May next, THE HOUSE and FARM and out Houses, now occupied by John Marston, Esq. The Farm contains 46 acres of ground, its situation is plea- sant and healthy, and about 6 miles from the city. It is well stocked with fruit trees of all kinds.--- To be let also, the HOUSE No. 42, Dock-street.--- Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 13, Water-street. Feb. 15. tf.
Twenty Pounds Reward. WHEREAS the DOOR of SAINT PETER'S CHURCH in this City was BROKE OPEN on the night of Saturday the 26th inst. by some per- son or persons unknown: The above reward of Twenty Pounds will be paid by the Trustees of said Church, to any person or persons who may detect apprehend, and prove to conviction the party or parties guilty thereof. New-York, Jan. 31. tf.
NOTICE. FOR the information of the Professional Gentle- men in the City and County of New-York, and others whom it may concern, the subscriber has opened his SHERIFF'S OFFICE At his house in Partition-street, a little west of the fourth end of the Bear Market. ROBERT BOYD. New-York, Feb. 2. tm.
TO BE LET, THE first and second floor of a STORE on Mur- ray's Wharf, as also a large Room over the Store, now occupied by Stewart and Jones, on said wharf. Enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, Queen-street. Feb. 6. tf.
WHEREAS the Co-Partnership of the House of JOHN READE and JACOB BOGARDUS, of this city, under the firm of Reade and Bogardus, was, on the 5th day of November last, dissolved by mutual consent; All Persons having any demands against said House, are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, and those who are indebted to them, will be pleased to make payment to JAMES HILL, jun. at Great-D-ck-street, No. 46, on or before the 1st day of April next, or their accounts will, without distinction, be put into the hands of an Attorney. New-York, Feb. 2. 28. tf.