The New-York packet (New York [N.Y.]), 1787-08-07 00:00:00

The New-York Packet.
TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
T U E S D A Y, AUGUST 7, 1787.
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ASSIZE OF BREAD.
A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 10oz. for six-pence: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 2oz. for three-pence.
H I G H - W A T E R.
Monday 22 Min. after 3 Friday 54 Min. after 6 Tuesday 14 Min. after 4 Saturday 46 Min. after 7 Wednesday 10 Min. after 5 Sunday 38 Min. after 8 Thursday 2 Min. after 6
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Wheat per bushel, 3f. at 3f. 2d. West-India Rum, 3f. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 60f. 6d. Indian Corn, 4f. at 4f. 3d. Muscovado Sugar, 50f. at 70f. 85f. 6d. Flour, common 43f. superf. 46f. per b. Single refined do. 1f. 2d. Fine Salt, 2f. 0d. Brown Bread, 20f. 6d. Molasses, 1f. 11d. at 2f. Rock Salt, 7f. to 4f. 6d.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, the Council and the General Assembly of the late colony, now State of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy four, entitled, "an act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates;" that on Thursday the first day of November next, will be sold at the merchants coffee-house in the city of New-York, to the highest bidder, the fee simple of all that certain farm or tract of land, which Joseph Harris, late of Dutchess county, formerly possessed, lying within the said county of Dutchess, in the patent commonly known by the name of the Nine-Partners, being bounded as follows; beginning at a black oak tree, it being the northeast corner of Job Meeks's farm, the northwest corner of Jeremiah Conklen's farm, and the southeast corner of the said Joseph Harris's farm, from thence the line runs north thirteen degrees, west to the farm now or late in the occupation of Richard Gray, being the south line of the Little Nine-Partners, from thence the line runs west on the south line of the said Little Nine-Partners, to the northwest corner of said farm, and the northwest corner of America Precinct, from thence south thirteen degrees east to a walnut sapling, it being the northwest corner of the farm, now or late of Moses Harris, from thence east to the first mentioned bounds; containing eight hundred and sixty-three acres and twenty rods of land, with the buildings, rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders thereof; which sale will be made by virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date of November, which was in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, for securing the payment of one thousand pounds, (with a power of sale therein contained) from Brinton Paine of Dutchess county, Esq. to Augustus Van Cortlandt. Deeds of conveyance after the sale will be executed to the purchaser pursuant to the said power by AUGUSTUS VAN CORTLANDT. April the 16th 1787. 2 89 6m
C I N C I N N A T I. THE Members of the New-York State Society of the Cincinnati are requested to meet at the Coffee-House, on Wednesday the 8th of August, at five o'clock precisely, on business of importance. By order of the President, 19 3 ROBERT PEMBERTON, Secretary. THE warm and cold baths on the North-river, the foot of Crown-street; those that want to use the WARM BATH, will be pleased to give one hour's notice to the keeper of the baths. 2 9 3m HENRY LUDLAM.
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony (now state) of New-York, entitled "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774, that on Friday the fourteenth day of September next ensuing the date hereof, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL BE SOLD at public auction or vendue, at the merchants Coffee-House in the city of New-York, the fee-simple of all that certain dwelling house and lot of ground in a certain indenture of mortgage herein after mentioned particularly, described as follows, to wit. All that certain dwelling house and lot of ground, situate, lying and being within the city of New-York aforesaid, in Montgomery Ward of the same city, on the north side of a certain street commonly called & known by the name of Gold Street; bounded westerly to the house and ground of Robert White, northerly by ground late of Geesie Vander Clif, deceased, easterly to the houses and ground late of Nicholas Kortright, deceased, and southerly by said Gold Street; containing in breadth, in front to said Gold Street and in the rear at each end twenty-three feet and an half, and in length on each side forty-five feet, all English measure. Together with all and singular the edifices, buildings, fences, waters, water courses, easements, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said dwelling house and lot, piece, or parcel of ground belonging or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises duly made and executed by Elijah Miller of the city of New-York, Ship-Wright, and Rebecca his wife to Mary Strange of the said city, widow, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth days of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, with a power to sell therein contained, for the better and more effectual securing the payment of the sum of 125 pounds, current money of New-York, with lawful interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bearing date the said twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and executed by the said Elijah Miller to the said Mary Strange. Deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser or purchasers pursuant to the said power, by MARY STRANGE. New-York, March 9, 1787. 2 78 52
Board of Treasury of the United States, May 17th, 1787. The United States in Congress having directed the Commissioners of this Board, to take the most effectual measures, for settling the accounts of the secret and commercial Committees of Congress. Notice is hereby given, THAT the accounts of the said Committees, having been arranged, as far as the materials furnished by the respective parties, will enable them to proceed in that business; it has become necessary, to adopt immediate measures for closing these transactions. All persons therefore, who have received public money from the general Treasury, in pursuance of engagements entered into with the secret and commercial Committees of Congress, and who have not accounted for the same, are hereby required, to render and adjust their respective accounts within three months, computed from the present date; at the expiration of which time, proceedings will be commenced against such as neglect this notice. SAMUEL OSGOOD, WALTER LIVINGSTON, ARTHUR LEE, } Commissioners. 2 98 3m
Jacob Foster, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from Roofvelt-street, No. 21, to Cherry-street, No. 22, where he continues carrying on the NAILING MANUFACTORY, in all its various branches, from a tack to a twelve inch spike; where city and country merchants, shopkeepers, ship and boat builders, joiners and house carpenters can be supplied on short notice with any quantity. LIKEWISE, Bar iron and nail rods for sale. Wanted, a few Journeymen Nailers. Apply as above. Furthermore, he would inform the merchants, who would wish to contract for any ship work or smith work to send abroad, that he will contract with them on reasonable terms for the same. Please to apply as aforesaid. 19
By the United States in Congress assembled, July 23, 1787. RESOLVED, That all persons having unliquidated claims against the United States, pertaining to the late Commissary's, Quarter-master's, Hospital, Clothing's or Marine Department, shall exhibit particular abstracts of such claims to the proper Commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of those departments within 3 months from the date hereof; & all persons having other unliquidated claims against the United States, shall exhibit a particular abstract thereof to the Comptroller of the Treasury of the United States, within one year from the date hereof; and all accounts not exhibited as aforesaid, shall be precluded from settlement or allowance. 19 1m CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'y.
JAMES BERRY, Watch and Clock Maker, HAS removed from No. 33, Fly-market, to No. 67, Water-street, near Beekman-slip, at the house occupied by Abraham Anderson, where he will carry on all the various branches of clock and watch work of any kind whatsoever, and compleat the work at the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms. 19 4
For DUBLIN, (To sail 10th August) The BRIG BROWNLOW, Joseph McMeaken, Master, Now ready to take in goods. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Mr. Ten Eyck's wharf, Cruger's dock, or to William Neilson, who hath received by her and the Hector, from Bristol, the following Goods, which he will sell on the best terms for money or merchantable produce, viz.—An assortment of 7-8 and 4-4 Linens, from 1-6 to 7-6, 9-8 brown and white sheetings, drohedas, printed linens and chintzes, men and boys Athlone hats, girls and womens shoes in boxes, cashmers and queens cloths, short pipes, Bristol ware in crates, grindstones, quart bottles, 7-8 and 8-10 window glass very low—also, Pig and Bar Iron. N. B. Cash given for Pot and Pearl Ashes. July 27. 19
For St. PETERS, (Touching at Pasmaquady) The SLOOP NANCY, Oliver Foster, Master, Now lying at Laurence's wharf, near Peck-slip, will take freight for either, and sail on the 10th of August; she is a good burthen-som vessel, nicely accommodated for passengers, having two convenient state rooms, suitable for a gentleman and family. Such as are disposed for shipping, may further acquaint themselves by an application either to Comfort and Joshua Sands, Water-street, No. 136, or the Master on board. July 31, 1787. 19 3
To be Sold at Private Sale, THAT Valuable House and Lot of Ground, lying in Cherry-street, opposite the New-slip, No. 27; the lot contains in breadth in front twenty-four feet nine inches, and in length about 110 feet; The house is large, two story high, and in good repair, well calculated for the grocery or dry good business, having a large dry cellar under the whole, with a good stable and chair-house in one, and the stand perhaps equal to any in the city. For further particulars enquire on the premises. New-York, July 30, 1787. 19 4
NEW MILLENNERY STORE. Miss LOGIE, MILLENNERY from LONDON, BEGS leave to inform the Ladies in particular, and the public in general, that she has opened a store at No. 8, Water-street, nearly opposite to Mr. John Shaw's, Wine Merchant, where she intends to carry on the MILLENNERY business in all its different branches, after the newest and most approved fashions in London and on the most reasonable terms.—She will keep a general assortment of every thing in the line of her business of the best qualities, and will dispose of them on moderate terms.—Ladies' DRESSES, of every sort, will be made up after the newest fashion, and with the utmost expedition. As Miss LOGIE has settled correspondents who will send her regularly the fashions both from London and Paris, by every opportunity, she flatters herself, that by her attention to keep a good assortment of the best and most fashionable things in her way, and her endeavours to please those ladies who may employ her, she will meet with the encouragement of a generous Public, to merit whose favours will be her principal care and study. SHE HAS FOR SALE, Several articles of millinery, ready made up, after the present and most approved of fashions in London. New-York, July 27, 1787. 19 3
Treasury of the United States, MAY 14th, 1787. THE Commissioners of the Board of Treasury of the United States, give notice, That on the 21st day of September next, will be exposed to Sale, at the place where the United States in Congress may hold their sessions—The following Townships and Lots of Lands in the Western Territory, which were surveyed last year, under the direction of the Geographer General of the United States, viz: FIRST RANGE. No. 3, containing 4,350 acres. SECOND RANGE. No. 1, containing 1,386. 2, 5,434. 3, 8,598. 5, 21,139. 6, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 22,886. 9, 18,644 1/2. THIRD RANGE. No. 1, containing 6,596. 2, 11,797. 3, 14,482. 5, 23,040. 6, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 23,040. 9, 23,040. 10, 23,040. 11, 23,040. 12, 23,049. FOURTH RANGE. No. 1, containing 4,574. 2, 21,350. 3, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 23,040. 10, 23,040. 11, 23,040. 12, 23,040. 13, 23,040.
The admirable quality of these Lands, and the favorable climate in which they are situated, are too well known to need description. The conditions of sale are as follows, viz: 1st. The townships or fractional parts of townships throughout the different ranges, will be sold either entire or in lots in alternate order; that is to say, where a township or fractional part of a township is sold entire, the next will be sold in lots, agreeably to the ordinance of the 20th of May, 1785. 2d. The lands are not to be sold under a dollar per acre, payable in gold or silver, or any of the securities of the United States. 3d. The purchasers are to pay the charges of survey, which are to be eliminated at thirty-six dollars in specie, or certificates as aforesaid for every township; and in the same proportion for fractional parts of townships or lots; this payment to be made at the sales, and in case of failure, the lands to be again exposed to public auction. 4th. One third of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of purchase; and the remaining two thirds in three months after the date of the sale; on which payment a certificate shall be given by the Treasurer of the United States, which shall entitle the person to whom the same is given to receive from the Commissioners of this Board a proper title; provided, that if the second payment is not made at the time above specified, the first payment is to be forfeited, and the land on which the forfeit accrued be again set up for sale. 5th. The plats of the townships will be marked by subdivisions into lots of one mile square or 640 acres, and numbered from 1 to 36; and out of each township, Lot No. 8, 11, 26 and 29, are to be reserved for future sale; Lot No. 16, for the maintenance of Public Schools within the respective townships, and out of every fractional part of a township, as many lots of the same number as shall be found therein. There will also be referred to the United States; one third part of all gold and silver, lead and copper mines. Proper maps and descriptions of the lands will be exhibited at the time and place of sale, and the sales will continue from day to day until the whole are sold. Samuel Osgood, on, Walter Livingst, Arthur Lee, } Commissioners. 2 97
Governeur & Kemble, Have imported and now for Sale at their Store, No 26, Front-street, Muscovado sugar in hds. and barrels, Geneva in cases, an assortment of cordage and cables. Windward island rum & Jamaica spirits, Holland duck, Russia duck, Ravens duck, Russia sheetings, Russia drilling, Oznabrigs, Ticklenburghs, Flemish linen, Writing-paper, Dutch copper tea-kettles, Rosin in barrels. 13
PASTE-BOARD Sold by the Printers.
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1774. That on Tuesday the 4th day of December next ensuing the date hereof, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be Sold at Public Auction upon the premises, the fee simple of a Lot of Ground in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between Stephen Sayre, of the city of New-York, in the State of New-York, Esq. of the one part, and Peter Stuyvesant of the same city, Esq. of the other part, described as follows, to wit:—A certain lot of ground situated in the north part of the said city of New-York, being distinguished as lot No. 7, in a partition made on the 3d day of January, in the year of Lord, 1718, between Abraham De Peyster and Samuel Bayard, and is bounded as follows, to wit; southeasterly in front by Wall-street, southeasterly by lot No. 6, formerly occupied by Lewis Pintard, northeasterly in the rear by ground formerly occupied by James Nevins, and northerly by lot No. 8, formerly the property and in the possession of Nicholas Bayard, and contains in breadth, in front and in the rear 25 feet, and in length on each side 122 feet, being the lot of ground granted to Nicholas W. Stuyvesant, by two deeds, the one executed by John Cruger, Philip Livingston and nine others, on the 6th of February 1773, and the other by Philip V. Cortlandt, on the 13th day of April 1762, together with all and singular the buildings, passages, lights, easements and all other privileges, profits, commodities, emoluments, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said lot of ground and premises, or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises by indenture of lease and release, bearing date 31st day of December, in the year of our Lord, 1783, and 1st day of January, 1784, (with a power to sell therein contained) from the said Stephen Sayre to the said Peter Stuyvesant; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by P. STUYVESANT. New-York, May 22, 1787. 2 700 6m
Public Securities. CASH and the highest price given for all kinds of PUBLIC SECURITIES. PARTICULARLY Final Settlement Certificates, Facilities, Nourse's, Pickering's, Bancker's and Barber's NOTES. Apply at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street. 2 700 6m  To be SOLD at this Printing-Office, An ACT To regulate the MILITIA of the State of New-York, To which is annexed, An Amendment to the said Act; passed at the last meeting of the Legislature.

M O D E S T Y.
WHAT is more respectable, or more sacred, than true modesty; who will dare bring a blush on the cheek of chaste beauty, ignorant of the mysteries of which she has not even an idea? Who will dare to blemish the carnation of a chaste countenance and a pure mind; break the seal of virtue, and corrupt a peaceful heart, that shame has not yet affected! Even the depraved man feels his schemes die away; he restrains the emotions of his impoisoned tongue, and his bold hand; he is disarmed by the glance where modest assurance shines; he turns aside, as the most brutal wretch would turn the wheel of his carriage when it threatened to crush an infant stretched on the road.
Manlius gave his wife too amorous a kiss in presence of their daughter, and Cato the censor justly reprehended Manlius.
Painters and poets prepare your colouring! Albani and Gellner lend me your pencil for a moment! You who read me, be happy with the blessing of innocence. Call back your earlier years; once more view that new and sensible heart you thought lost. Behold that young man, with a modest inflamed eye, contemplating the beauty who has wounded his heart; his head, gently reclined, has an air of ecstasy; his humid, half-closed eyelids; his eyes, with a gentle motion, run over the enchanting object from head to foot; he admires the folds of her gown almost as much as he does her face; she opens her lips, he breathes short; a sigh scarcely heard, escapes from him; every motion of his adorable object determines his. He is struck dumb, as if by the hand of a divinity; yet all his motions are graceful, rapid, animated.
When he sits beside her, his arms hang negligently; he is in a manner annihilated, and his whole soul is enwrapp'd in her looks; a kind of interior languid tenderness manifests itself even in his silence; that his silence is more eloquent than his tongue; he feels it too imperfect for his thoughts, which he wishes could be defined.
One would imagine his sensibility wound up to the highest pitch; but it receives an addition from the degree of complacence in the adored object. When she casts a look on him, he becomes a new man, he has something celestial about him. He would no longer be of mortal race, if there did not still seem a something left to desire; he is at the same instant intoxicated and tender, vehement and submissive, exulting and pliant; and however affecting the beauty of the beloved object, however enhanced by the triumph excited by pride and joy, in knowing herself the object of his adoration, the young man who sighs at her feet is more charming than she; but the most striking part of the picture is, that the most austere modesty may contemplate the representation of their chaste endearments.
ON DUELLING.
IT is true the ancients, were accustomed to duelling. What is a duel in our ideas? I think it must be defined, a premeditated combat between fellow citizens, or even among strangers, not in a state of warfare. Single combats between warriors of different nations, such as David and Goliath, Hector and Achilles, Aeneas and Turnus, the Horatii and Curiatii, &c. are not properly duels. Here I see men of public character, approved by their own nation, in whom the interest of the people they represented is confided.
To find an example of a duel between fellow citizens, we must go back almost to fabulous times, to the duel of Eteocles and Polynices, which has not an historical foundation. The heroes of the Iliad, even those of the same time, abuse each other, but do not fight. Ajax did not cherish the design of attacking Ulysses until he was mad.
Perhaps it will not be prejudicial to morality to have it well established, that in the truly heroic times the rage of duelling was unknown.
It is a modern frenzy, grounded on a wretched point of honor, that no one has ever yet been able to explain or define, which changes a man to a brutal egotist, and makes him arrogantly assume reason and the majesty of the law.
If it is to revenge an affront, what injury can authorize the effusion of blood, and where is the real injury the laws do not provide for? As to those chimerical initials, so far distant from true honor, madness only can put life and a frivolous opinion in the same scale.
But the struggle may be rivalry which jealousy raises between two men enamoured with the same beauty; in that case we must refer to the decision which natural reason dictates, to Harlequin Savage . The more one reflects, the more we find it answers all. The deepest philosopher could not have said more.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
D U B L I N, April 28.
The independent spirit of the north has long been the subject of applause, and deservedly so. The last though not the least instance it has given of it, was on the trial of Mr. Magee—where, without any of that low partiality for great men—sometimes the effect of fear—too often of that mean habit of the mind, which degrades the free agent into a vile sycophant—they gave a verdict according to their consciences, in favor of a Printer, and against a Peer of the realm.
The infamous practice of stealing children, for the purpose of selling them to the masters of vessels bound to America, is beginning to appear in this city. One of those wretches was detected lately in decoying a girl of seven years old, belonging to a reputable inhabitant in Kevin-street, in order, as is supposed, to put her on board a ship in the river, which sails in a few days for New-York. We hope, however, that no merchant or master would be capable of encouraging this worst species of felony, so highly detected by all nations.
A letter from Dingle, dated March 14, says—“A night or two since, a vessel from America, with flax-seed and slaves, was in a violent gale of wind, stranded near this town; the crew and passengers
were saved, except two or three; and so would the cargo have been, but for the brutality of the country people, who before any assistance could reach the wreck, plundered it (as is supposed) of 350 hog-heads of flax-seed. A party of the 21st regiment, commanded by Lieut. Mackay, having marched from thence, for the preservation of the vessel and cargo, amidst a violent shower of rain, no sooner appeared, than they were attacked by the country people, and the extreme wet having rendered their arms unserviceable, were obliged to retreat, with a number severely hurt, and the loss of their arms. It is supposed, that no part of the vessel or cargo is to be had. The violence and inhumanity of the country people is beyond expression, and calls loudly for correction. The entire cargo might have been saved, were it not for that unfeeling temper, which unfortunately is so predominant among the inhabitants of every maritime coast. The mob amounted to, at least, from 3 to 4000 people.”
L O N D O N, May 12.
Extract of a letter from Paris, May 10.
“Never was the plain of Sablons ennobled with such grand folks, nor trod by so many feet as on Tuesday last, when the King made his annual review. I really believe half a million of people were assembled on the occasion. The Queen honored it with her presence this year, in her grand gala coach, drawn by eight beautiful cream coloured horses, richly caparisoned, and their necks covered with a redundancy of white feathers. Her Majesty's head-dress was elegantly simple; a kind of lace coronet, intermixed with pale pink ribbons, ending in triple undulating knots, rendered the whole arrangement of the hair unaffectedly neat; while the ladies in waiting, and the maids of honor, who followed in the Queen's, Mesdames, and Countesses d'Artois' carriages, had very shewy and elevated coronets in the form of helmets, with four plumes of bending feathers. The handsomest man on horseback was certainly the Duke of Bourbon, the Prince of Conde's son; all the Princes were on horseback, and in their uniforms; that of the Duke of Orleans (hussars) was superbly rich and martial. His Majesty was mounted on a steed as white as snow, his dress of scarlet and gold, with a white feather in his hat. Most of the foreign Ministers likewise attended on horseback. In the Duke of Dorset's carriage were Col. Gardiner, his lady, &c. Baccelli appeared in the elegant vis-a-vis he had built on purpose for Long Champs , and added splendor to the pompous cavalcade.”
Extract of a letter from Haravich, May 30.
“It is generally admitted, that a Dutchman out of temper is by no means a loquacious animal; but their taciturnity has lately been extreme; yet from the few who would converse on politics, we understand, that it is from this country the Stadtholder hopes for assistance, rather than from Prussia, whose present monarch they represent as greatly infected with French politics. Should that prove indeed the case, a total revolution in the government of Holland will most probably take place.”
Among the wretched prisoners in the fleet prison, who are waiting in anxious expectation of an insolvent bill passing, is an illegitimate brother of his present M——
The King of Prussia has furnished his palace entirely with the manufactures of this country, which he finds superior in workmanship, superior in materials to those of any other kingdom; and last week a large order in the cabinet and upholstery line, consisting of every article of furniture of the most costly and exquisite workmanship, was furnished at one of our first houses, and shipped on board the Hamburg packet , which also contains woolens and other goods, and a suit of steel buttons, made at Birmingham, which cost two guineas and a half each button, all for his Prussian Majesty. The chairs, tables, library, and furniture did honor to our workmen; being finished in a style that displayed taste, neatness, and elegance. Many of our nobility and people of fashion viewed the goods before they were put on board.
Friday Thos. Bowles, Esq. paid four hundred pounds and twenty marks, being the fine for declining to serve the office of Sheriff in the city of London.
Extract of a letter from Pondicherry, May 2.
“A circumstance has occurred lately at Nellore, about a hundred miles to the northward of Madras, that has roused the attention of the curious.”
“A poor man, digging in the field, found a pot, containing a quantity of gold coins, most of which he, I believe, destroyed, for the sake of the gold: Some, however, were preserved, and sent down to the Nabob. I have seen four of them; they are of the purest gold, somewhat larger than a half guinea, and in the highest state of preservation, of a dye bold, elegant, and correct. They are of the reign of the Emperors Trajan and Adrian; but, as this part of the world was utterly unknown to them or their subjects, it is a matter of much conjecture how these coins have found their way into so remote a corner.”
June 3. Mr. Forsyth, of the Royal Gardens, Kensington, has had sent him from the Appalachian mountains, which divide Carolina, from Florida, in South-America, a young doe of the mouse deer, of a new species; its head is very long, and the nose tapers like a grey-hound, eyes large, and ears resembling an ass, with horns on the outside of the hind legs between the hoofs and knees. It is so tame as to stand erect, and walk on its hind legs to take a piece of bread. The buck, as large as an ox, and horns upwards of sixteen feet long, died on the passage. He has also received from the same parts a new species of the dog, without hair, and having only six teeth, two tusks above, and four canine teeth behind, and never had more: a green snake, about three feet long, which might pass through a small ring, and the tail tapering as fine as a thread; a new species of the tortoise, not larger than a half crown piece, with three buttons on its back, and a tail projecting like a rudder; a live opossum, and some other curious and rare animals.
A merchant at Poole has received a letter from St. Johns, in Newfoundland, that on the 20th of March, they had a violent hurricane there, which had done considerable damage to the flags, buildings, &c. and that the Orpheus , a French man of war of 94 guns, was lost on the banks, but all the crew except two men got on shore, and procured a vessel at St. Johns to carry them home, which is supposed to be lost, as she has not been heard of.
A most superb set of plates have been lately engraved at Paris, and presented to his Majesty by M. le Compte de la Platiere. These engravings are
entitled, “An Universal Gallery of the most illustrious men in the republic of letters, from Leo the tenth, until the present time; with the portraits of the greatest ministers, and other eminent personages, who distinguished themselves during the same period.” Such works do honor to the French.
K I N G S T O N, (Jamaica) June 13.
Extract of a letter from Cape Gratia a Deo (Honduras).
“The inhabitants here universally deprecate your ministry for ordering this country to be abandoned; a country which the settlers have long vainly hoped would have been established as a British colony; a country that with the protection of Britain would soon have become the garden of the world. That part of the country which has been cleared and formed into plantations, has been found more productive than any of the British West India islands. The country abounds with game of all sorts, deer, wares, (wild hog) and various other animals of delicate taste. Wild fowl we have of all sorts, geese, ducks, teal, &c. and so abundant, that by one shot you may destroy dozens. The rivers swarm with fish, and we have such an amazing quantity of turtle, that if there were ten thousand persons in the country equally voracious of such food with the Common Council and Aldermen of London, there would be no apprehensions of scarcity. The face of the country is low and level, and not a mountain to be seen for some hundred miles; and though I have traversed the country, I have not yet discovered one barren spot.”
“The poor Indians, who are basely given over to their implacable enemies the Spaniards, whose tender mercies are cruelties, express not only great concern for their own situation, by having so late notice of the intention of the British Government, as to render it almost impossible to prepare for defence, but are even sorry for the separation from Englishmen. The natives have been invariably the constant, steady and affectionate friends of Englishmen; they have admitted us into their bosoms, relying on our protection; and we have now basely endeavoured to fling them to death.”
“The Indians retain their inveteracy towards the Spaniards, who I am convinced will never receive any benefit from this country. The Indians have already begun to prepare for war, and horrid war it will be; they are now removing their families into the back parts, and have resolved to harry the Spaniards by every means in their power, neither giving nor receiving quarters.”
“I am highly gratified at any measure taken by the Indians for the advancement of their security; you cannot expect me then to express my sorrow when I inform you that they have seized the arms and ammunition, amounting to four barrels of musket cartridges filled with ball, 40 stands of arms, and a quantity of gun flints.”
“I was a few days since with one of their chiefs, who told me a party of Indians, amounting to some hundreds, were gone down to the Black River to seize the stores of ammunition there, which I have no doubt is effected. The chief shewed me a plan of their intended operations, which cannot fail of having the wished for effect; the women, children, and old Indians are to be taken care of in the back part of the country, the arms and ammunition are to be distributed thro' the country, and the Indians are to be dispersed in small detachments along the coasts, rivers, creeks, all passes, where the Spaniards are expected to come, and to lie in ambush for their reception, and to give no quarters. Such are the outlines of the plan which I believe will be sufficient to strike a damp on the spirits of the Spanish soldiery; and which I am sure will, if the Spaniards attempt to extirpate the Indians, deluge the country with Spanish blood.—I send you the following story, which is told by the chiefs to their parties, which serves to animate each other, and give them a confidence in their military prowess:—
“AGuarda Costa a few years back landed 30 men on a foraging party; they were noticed by an Indian Chief, who immediately assembled his men, amounting to 20, and taking advantage of the woods, followed the foraging party unobserved, until he thought they were a sufficient distance from their ship; he then desired his men not to give him any assistance, and he would shew them what chance an European had with them in the bush, and that every tree was the fafety of an Indian. The chief then discharged his piece, and shot one of the foraging party, he changed his situation and fired again, and continued to do until he had destroyed every man, none of whom could tell from what quarter to expect an attack.”
UNITED STATES.
B O S T O N, July 31.
We hear from good authority, that his Excellency the Governor, by advice of Council, has put a stop to any further establishments of troops ordered to be raised by the Legislature in its last session, agreeably to the powers vested in him by the celebrated resolution of the 19th of June last, for quieting the disorders in this commonwealth:—and, at the same time, has directed the officer in command, to reduce the number in service, to two hundred men, officers included, on the 20th of August next ensuing.—We most sincerely congratulate the public on this event, as it carries the very pleasing evidence of the commotions which have disturbed this State in the course of the last winter, being in a fair way to a happy adjustment.
We are informed, that his Excellency our worthy and patriotic chief magistrate, proposes a visit to the western counties, to review the militia in that district in the last of September, provided his health will admit. A design which reflects high honor on his zeal and activity in the public service.
N E W - P O R T, July 26.
Last Saturday died in this town, and on Sunday were buried, the remains of JOHN MANLY, Esq. of Providence, a civil officer of the United States. He had been frequently employed in the service of the United States and this State, and discharged his duty to both with diligence and fidelity.—He was a firm whig and an honest man.
New-York, August 7.
The General Assembly of Franklin, at their last session, have divided their territory into two districts, and appointed Col. Daniel Kennedy, Brigadier General, of Washington district; and Col. William Cocke, Brigadier General, of Elkhorn district.—They have likewise appointed the Honorable William Cocke, William Nelson, and George Elholm, Esqrs. Delegates to wait on Congress, for the purpose of being admitted into the federal union.
From the frequent murders committed on the people of Kentucky, Cumberland, and the unwary travellers to and from those countries, by the Creek and Chickamauga tribes of Indians, the State of Franklin has lately resolved to place a strong garrison at the mouth of Hlghwanee river, in order to give a check to the future progress of such a banditti of blood hounds, who make it their business to live by their predatory excursions, and likewise to secure the great number of emigrants that are daily settling on the frontiers of Franklin.
On Tuesday morning last, the noted Solomon Lyon, alias Tom Haney, for feloniously altering the bills of credit of this State, had his head fixed in an iron crown to the gallows, and agreeable to the sentence of the late Court of Oyer and Terminer, was branded on the left cheek with the letter C, with a red-hot iron, and then committed to the Bridewell of this city, for life, there to be confined to hard labor. At the same time and place, four men and one woman, for crimes under the degree of grand larceny, underwent the discipline of the cat with nine tails previous to being put to hard labor by having thirty-nine lashes well applied to their bare breech, except the woman, who was indulged to receive her punishment on her bare back. One of the men had once before undergone the same discipline, with the addition of having the half of his head shaved, which made him cut a droll figure.
On the 17th July last, James Wilson and William Stewart were committed to the new gaol, charged with robbing, on the high way, from Peter Parnet, one gold watch and chain, and one stock-buckle. This happened a night or two before, between the hours of nine and ten, in the Bowery-lane, when Mr. Parnet returning home in company with Mr. Barney, they were stopped by those two fellows, who presented a long knife to their breasts, and demanded their money; they obliged Mr. Barney to deliver them his buckles out of his shoes and knees, but returned them again upon finding the gold watch and stock-buckle, with which they went off, threatening vengeance to Parnet and Barney, if they offered to alarm the neighbourhood: Still the neighbours were alarmed, and pursuing the robbers, one of them was taken, in a ditch near Bunker's hill, with the watch in his pocket; and the other, by the vigilance of the Magistrates, was also soon secured.
It is with pleasure we must bear testimony to the activity and vigilance of the Magistrates, Marshals and Constables of this city; by which, since the peace, very few crimes of a public nature have been committed, where the perpetrators have escaped with impunity, on the contrary, the most of them have been nipped in the bud, and, by that excellent school of correction, the Bridewell, vagrants are taught to become useful to society, or banished from the city without burthening the community with any great expence.
A short time since, about eight miles from Pittsburgh, up the Alleghany river, at an Indian camp, the following very extraordinary affair happened. A young warrior of the Seneca nation, who had escaped taking the small pox, which is raging amongst them, being much incensed at seeing so many of his brethren seized with that malady, expressed himself to this effect: That if the Great Man above dared to give him the small pox, he would tomahawk him as he would a stump, which he pointed at, and to shew how he would act, began cutting the stump in a most furious manner. In a few minutes he was struck entirely blind, and his head swelled to so great a degree that his eye balls burst from their sockets, and he expired in a few hours.—The above intelligence is communicated by Mr. Joseph Nicholas, Interpreter for the United States, who had it from Guia Sutho, principal Chief of the nation, who was present when this happened.
On Monday the 30th ult. His Excellency General Washington set out from Philadelphia, for Moore Hall, in order to visit his old quarter, at the Valley Forge in that State.
By the Hudson paper we are informed that the body of Cyrus Hill, being found dead, the 5th inst. near Gilbert Clap's, in East-precinct, Dutchess county, and the Coroner's inquest fit on the body; after being made acquainted with the circumstances, brought in their verdict, that it appeared to them that the said Cyrus Hill, with other persons, were charged with felony, and a hue and cry was made after them; that they were pursued by Allen Cooper, Jacob Peck, and David Little, and charged to stand and deliver themselves up to justice, and that the said Cyrus Hill did refuse and resist. Upon which Allen Cooper fired at and killed the said Cyrus Hill. The jury also determined that the said Allen Cooper did his duty in killing him.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in this city to his friend in Philadelphia.
“There can be very little dependence upon the tidings which are sent us by the English news-papers, respecting the circumstances of the United Netherlands. Britain, that kingly republic, laboured by every artifice to carry her point in the contest with America; and in the Netherlands, endeavoured to raise a subject in opposition to his sovereign (for in that light the Prince of Orange and the States must be considered) by promising through their minister, Sir Joseph York, to support the Stadtholder in acting against the voice of the national council. The States General have, indeed, declared that they will not suffer any power to interfere in their domestic affairs, nor will they admit the idea of a mediation between a citizen and the government (an idea properly rejected by every independent nation in the world) so that on that ground a general war is possible though not probable: And the Stadtholder will, in that event, vainly have recourse to the British promises, which he cannot exact, and they cannot perform. The faith of the nation now, as in the days of Elizabeth, can only be ascertained by their interest; and it is notorious that that celebrated Queen, notwithstanding all her assurances of friendship, and zeal to protect a republic that then began to receive the protestant tenets, meant nothing more than to promote her views in politics and religion at the expence of Holland. At this time,

however, the friendly interposition of France may be the means of producing peace, and of restoring union to the States. In the State of Guelderland indeed where the greater number engaged in the government, are nobility without the means of supporting their dignity, some difficulty may arise from the ambition of acquiring military rank and emolument, which infigate certain characters to disturb the quiet of their country. But even there some patriots will step forward (for some there are as well as in the other provinces, witness Baron Schimmelpennig, &c.) and still preserve the liberties of a people, who, after 30 years war, forced Philip the Second to recognize their freedom and independence."
The anxiety of many citizens relative to the safety of the ship Hope, Captain Magee, was happily relieved on Friday last, by the arrival of that ship, from Canton, in China, after a passage of 6 months. — She touched on her homeward bound passage, at St. Helena; and the season being late when she failed, was much detained by frequent calms.
The following talk, together with other dispatches, was received by the Governor of Franklin the beginning of last month:
To the Head Warriors and Chiefs of the Cherokee Nation.
Friends and Brothers, I AM requested by our great Council in Kentucky, to write to your nation, to let you know that the men who attacked your people last February, were not sent out with any hostile intentions against the upper towns, but against the Chickamaugies, who depredated and infest our southeastern frontiers; and our men who accidentally fell in with a party of Cherokees, could not possibly distinguish them from that of the Chickamaugies. But I must inform you that what your people have suffered, was not altogether undeserved, as our men have found in their possession two horses belonging to our people. I can give you every assurance, that it is our desire to live in peace and harmony with the Cherokees, but it is impossible for us to do it, as long as the Chickamaugies, a part of your nation, are suffered by you to commit the most horrid outrages on our people; and provoked to the last degree by such repeated injuries, we are determined to take an exemplary revenge, unless either of you, out of your own accord, will take effectual measures to reduce that lawless tribe, or assist us in so doing. But should you not acquiesce to either, the blood which may be shed in our taking indiscriminate revenge must lie on your own heads. I would only request you to look back, and think of the blood your nation has shed on the west side of Cumberland mountain, since the conclusion of the war with Great Britain, and not only that, but the horses and goods you have taken from the travelling people. I would also with you to remember the time I went to your towns in search of horses, (when your Father Mr. Martin, got you to hold a council) which horses you had at that time in your possession, though denied me in the most solemn protestations! Now if you do not cause an immediate alteration, I am determined to have satisfaction for all my disappointments, and give you this timely notice that you may not complain when it is too late. I could with you to give me an immediate answer on this occasion.
I am, Your humble servant, BENJAMIN LOGAN.
Arrivals since our Last. Ship Mary, Wilcocks, Musquito-Shore. Brig Lucy, Watson, Jamaica. Snow Santissimo Trinidad, Fo. Sagara, Montego. Sloop Hancock, Parker, Bermuda. Two Sifters, Smith, Turks Island. Sally, M'Gugon, Antigua. Dolphin, Hughes, St. Thomas. Sally, Chalé, Charleston.
TO BE SOLD, One eighth part of the FURNACE INDEPENDENCE,
WITH all the utensils belonging thereto, it is almost new, and its products are worth the attention of any person who may wish to carry on the Nailing Business, to advantage—Also, a Forge, blacksmith's shop, grist and saw-mill, and other out buildings, together with about 700 acres of excellent Land, part of which is under improvement, lying on a fine river, in the town of Winchester, State of New-Hampshire, 85 miles from Albany, and 5 miles from a landing on Connecticut river.
The above will be Sold, on easy terms for the purchaser, or exchanged for West-India or dry goods, or property in or near the city of New-York, wild lands on Mohawk or Hudson's river, or public securities. For further particulars apply to Murray, Mumford and Bowen, No. 20, Peck-slip, or Benjamin Thurlar, Langinborough, eight miles north of Albany, east side of Hudson's river, at the sign of the bunch of grapes. New-York, August 3, 1787. 21 6w
NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a meeting of "the Corporation, for the relief of the Widows and Children of clergymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America," in the city of New-York, on the 2d day of October next, being the first Tuesday after the feast of St. Michael.
The members of the Corporation are requested to be punctual in their attendance, as a re-consideration of the fundamental laws will be part of the business, which will come before them.
BENJ. MOORE, Sec'ry. New-York, August 2, 1787. 21 3w
To be Sold for want of Employ, A Likely young NEGRO GIRL, about fourteen years of age; was brought up in a family, and can do all kinds of house-work, and is very handy with children. Enquire of the Printers. 21
Benjamin Halsted, GOLD and SILVER-SMITH, RESPECTFULLY acknowledges the favours of his friends and customers, and hereby informs them and the public in general, that he carries on his business as usual, at No. 12, Maiden-lane, where all orders will be duly acknowledged and faithfully executed on the shortest notice.
N. B. He sells silver tea spoons for one shilling per doz. 4 1/2 or 1/4
By order of the Hon. Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York:
NOTICE is hereby given to Seth Williams, now or late of Rhode-Island, and to all others whom it may concern; that on application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State of New-York entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the fourth day of April, 1786." He hath issued his warrant to the Sheriff of the city and county of New-York, commanding him to attach, seize, take and safely keep all the estate as well real as personal, of the said Seth Williams, an absent debtor, of what kind or nature soever, and every or any part or parcel thereof, in whatever part of his bailiwick the same can be found, with all evidences, books of account, vouchers and papers relating thereto. And that unless he, the said Seth Williams shall return and discharge his debts within twelve months after the publication of this notice, all his estate real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at the city of New-York, this 24th day of February, in the year of our Lord, 1787. 75
To be Sold at Private Sale, THAT valuable lot of ground, situated in Queen-Street, adjoining the estate of Isaac Roosevelt Esq. facing Cherry-Street nearly opposite the bank; the lot contains in breadth in Queen-Street 23 feet 3 inches, in the rear 18 feet, and in length on each side 143 feet, in the front is a very convenient shop, a store admirable calculated for groceries or dry goods, which opens in the rear into a convenient dwelling house with a yard and garden, with some fruit trees, all in good order; in point of situation no place in the city can excel for a Merchant or a Gentleman of fortune. Enquire of Donald Mac-key the proprietor, on the premises, No. 157 Queen-Street, New-York.
N. B. As no preference is to be given, it is to be sold to the highest bidder. April 16, 1787 89
THE partnership of J. and L. Bleecker, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons who have any demands against them, will call at the office of Leonard Bleecker, No. 186, Water-street, for payment, and those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts as they wish to close their books.
N. B. The certificate business is still pursued by them in a separate manner, viz. by John Bleecker at his office No. 198, Queen-street, and by Leonard Bleecker at the late office of J. and L. Bleecker No. 186, Water-street. New-York, May 7, 1787. 93
JOHN BLEECKER gives ready money for all kinds of Continental and State Certificates, at his Auction-Room and Commission Store, No. 198, Queen-street, where all kinds of Merchandise will be thankfully received, and sold on commission. 96
THIS DAY is published, and for SALE at this Printing-Office, O B S E R V A T I O N ON THE A R T I C L E S OF C O N F E D E R A T I O N OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF A M E R I C A.
JOHN GLOVER, Is removed from No. 71, William-street, to No. 49, Broad-way, near the Olwego market, and hath for sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, wholesale and retail, which he will sell low for cash: consisting of BROADCLOTHS, rainets and shalloons with trimmings, Moreens, durants and tammies, Chintzes and calicoes, Printed linens and chintz ditto, a variety, Fustians, jeans, corduroys and velverets, Irish linens and sheetings, Wide and narrow checks, Ruffs and calimancoes, Satinets and hollings, Silk and other handkerchiefs, Modes, sattins and peelongs, Brocades and lute-strings, Persians and saracnets, Gauzes, cambricks and lawns, Mullins, shawls, corded dimities and dutch cord, Hollery of all kinds, Mens, boys and childrens hats, Ladies black and brown ditto, Black and white offish feathers, Coloured and black ribbons, Mens and womens shoes Bedticks, diapers and tablecloths Mens and womens gloves, Sewing-silks, pins, threads, tapes, &c. With a variety of other articles. 94
JUST PUBLISHED, and to be Sold at the Printing-Office No. 5, Water-street, Des Barris' drafts of the following, MERCATOR CHARTS: Nova-Scotia, Newbury and Piscataqua, New England, Boston Bay, Rhode-Island and Bay, Buzzard Bay and Vineyard Sound, Harbour of New-York, New-York and Long Island Sound, Harbour and Bay of Pensacola, River of Mississippi, Port Royal and Charleston, Harbour of Augustine, Gulph of Mexico, Harbour of Halifax; Being the most accurate and elegant charts which was ever published in any country—sold at moderate prices by SAMUEL LOUDON.
JACOB ASTOR, No. 81, Queen-street, two doors from the Friends Meeting-house; HAS just received from London, an elegant assortment of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, such as Piano-Portes of the best kind, Violins of all sorts, Bassoons, Clarinets, Haut-Boys, German Flutes, &c. which are to be sold on very reasonable terms. 18
TO BE LET, A House in New-street, No. 13, with 7 fire places, a new cistern, newly repaired and painted inside and outside; the house is cleaned fit for any family, to go in directly. Apply at No. 37, Broad-way, or next door to said house. 18 5
Thomas Burling, CABINET and CHAIR-MAKER, At the sign of the CHAIR, near the Chapel, in Beekman-street, formerly Chapel-street, ACKNOWLEDGES the many favors received from his friends and the public, and would wish to inform them that he has opened, a Warehouse of Mahogany and other Furniture, on a more extensive plan than heretofore; and for the convenience of strangers and others, who may resort to, or settle in this city, he means to keep an assortment where they may be supplied on the shortest notice; for it must hurt the feelings of every citizen to observe the daily impositions strangers are liable to, in purchasing new furniture at these public vendues.
He served his time with Samuel Prince, a conspicuous character in his way, and esteemed one of the best workmen in this city, and as he has laid in a stock of the best Mahogany and other Wood, and means to employ the best hands, and sell his work at the lowest rate good work sells at, he flatters himself with being able to give satisfaction to his customers.
Bed-Chairs for the sick having been much wanted in this city, said Burling has provided some to let. 89
BESLY and GOODWIN, DRUGGISTS, No 228, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, the third door west of the corner of Maiden-lane, have imported by the last ships from Europe, A very large assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, Warranted of the first quality, which they will sell very low for cash, all kinds of public securities, or upon short credit; Druggists in the country may be supplied very low for cash by the quantity; they return their sincere thanks to their customers and with a continuance of their favours, as they have imported largely will be able to supply them lower than usual. 95
The following ACTS of the Hon. the Legislature, passed at their last session, may be had singly, at the Book-store of S. LOUDON, viz. An Act for regulating elections: together with an act for regulating town-meetings. An Act imposing duties on goods and merchandise imported into this State. An Act for the more speedy recovery of debts to the value of ten pounds. An Act to institute an University within this State. An Act to amend an act entitled "An Act to regulate the Militia." Also, an Act to regulate the Militia. Passed the 4th of April, 1786.
FOR SALE, The House and Lot of Ground, No. 41, Roosevelt street, now in the occupation of Captain Peter Wynkoop: The house is commodious, two stories high, four rooms with fire places, and two bed rooms. A cellar and cellar kitchen. The lot is 25 feet in front and rear, and 100 feet in length. Also, a Lot of Ground bounded front on Fair-street, and on the rear on Ann-street, 25 feet wide front and rear, and 116 feet in length, on which is a small dwelling-house and stable. For terms apply to DAVID WOLFE, No. 13, Fair street. 3
Wm. Backhouse & Co. Removed to No. 15, Duke-street, have FOR SALE, RED Port, } WINE S. Lisbon, } Malaga, } Teneriffe, & Fyal } Anchovies and Capers, Crockery Ware, Boots and Shoes. Also, a few boxes Lisbon Lemons. New-York, June 21, 1787. 8
NOTICE is hereby given, that William M. Bets, of Kinderhook, in the county of Columbia, merchant, did in pursuance of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April 1786," assign all his estate, real and personal, both in law and equity, for the use of all the creditors of the said William M. Bets. All persons therefore, who are indebted to the said William M. Bets, are hereby requested to make immediate payment; and all those who have any demands against the said William M. Bets are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated to JONATHAN STILES, Jun. Assignee. Kinderhook, July 18, 1787. 3 17 4
Auction and Commission Store. JOHN RAMSAY very respectfully begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a store at his house No. 227 Queen-street, near the upper end of the Fly market for the purpose of vending every quality of merchandise, both by public and private sale on commission, sales will also be made, where else it may on particular occasions be necessary. He is well provided with cellars and stores for the reception of bulky as well as fine goods, and the favor of the commands of the public will be gratefully received and faithfully executed, with every endeavour to render perfect satisfaction. He has on hand an assortment of Irish linens, cambricks, men and womens thread and cotton stockings, cañes, white and brown Russia sheetings, striped cañes, pound pins, ribbons, nests of trunks, calimancoes, &c. &c. which he will dispose of very reasonable for prompt pay. 99
THE partnership of Fell and Graham, being this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons having any demands against them, will please to call at their store, No. 2, Cruger's-wharf, for payment; and all those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts. The business in future, will be carried on by John Graham, who has for Sale, a quantity of West India Goods, Teas, Brandy, Wine, &c. &c. Also, a quantity of fresh Flour, Beef and Pork in barrels, Butter in firkins, a few salt peter Hams, &c. July 23, 1787. 11
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, And to be sold by the Printers hereof, (In a neat bound and lettered pocket volume) (Price 6s.) THE UNIVERSALIST, In Seven Letters to Aymyrour. In adamant chains shall death be bound, And hell's grim tyrant feel th' eternal wound— The seas shall waste, the skies in smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away, But fix'd his word, his saving power remains, Thy realm forever lasts, thy own Messiah reigns. 6
WILLIAM BUCKLE, No. 9, Water-street, Has Imported in the late arrived vessels from London, an elegant assortment of all articles in Silver and Plated Goods:
LADIES elegant paste and gilt shoe buckles, bracelets, lockets, ear rings, &c. paste knee buckles very elegant, pen knives, cuttees, table, desert and carving knives and forks, Reeves colours for drawing, plated spurs, bits and stirrups, iron and steel spurs, plated, white metal and tin buckles, thread and cotton hose, marking instruments, ladies and gentlemen's jean and leather gloves, silk purses, silk cane and watch strings, beaver and common hats, bathing caps, ebony ink flasks, razor straps, lancets in cases, steel and gilt watch chains, powder flasks and shot belts, ivory tortoise-shell and horn combs, tortoise-shell snuff boxes, tooth pick cases, and instrument cases, Poland leather and paper ink flasks, fiddle strings, foil for jewellers, ivory and tortoise shell memorandum books, morocco and black leather pocket books, shoe, tooth and cloth brushes; linen, woollen and straining web for faddlers; fwan skin and turkey stripe for do. all kinds of ironmongery, all kinds faddlers do. and brass furniture for harness & coach makers, German flutes, japanned goods, prints and looking glasses in oval gilt frames, blacking ball, whips, thongs for whips, mahogany tea caddys, do. knife cases, ladies japanned dressing cases, sealing wax and wafers, quills and writing paper, ebony crewitt frames silver tops, canes and sticks, copper tea kettles, sauce pans, coffee pots, &c. brass and princes metal candlesticks, brass furniture for cabinet makers, silver watches, steel cock spurs in cases complete; gold cyphers for sleeve buttons, and ear rings, and stones proper for do. silver and metal pocket compasses, fishing hooks and lines, shoe and knee chapes, scissors and razors, fowling pieces, brown tea and coffee urns, brass and copper scales and scale beams, spectacles, spying glasses and telescopes, box rules, playing cards, garnets & crystals different sorts, violins and guitars, window glass different sizes, needles and pins, hog skins for covering fiddles, coat and breast buttons, hair powder and pomatum, 4d. 6d. 8d. 1od. 12d. 2od. and 24d. nails, tin in boxes, patent yellow, and other colours for coach painters, varnish, leaf gold, white lead Spanish brown and yellow oak ground in oil, redand white lead dry. 95
TO BE LET, AND now in good repair, the corner house No. 1, Smith-street and Duke-street. Enquire at No. 33, Smith-street. 704
ALL Persons who are indebted to the estate of Elias Desbrosses, late of the city of New-York, merchant, deceased, by bond, note or book debt, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, by the first day or September next, as all accounts without dismission unsettled by that time, will be put into the hands of an attorney. JAMES DESBROSSES, Executor. New-York, Queen-street, No. 9, May 30, 1787.
ALL Persons who are indebted to the estate of William Butler, late of the city of New-York, merchant, deceased, by bond, note or book debt, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, by the first day of September next, as all accounts without dismission, unsettled by that time, will be put into the hands of an attorney. JAMES DESBROSSES, Executor. New-York, Queen-street, No. 9, May 30, 1787. 702
ALL persons having any demands against the late Doctor WILLIAM FARQUHAR's estate, are desired to send their accounts; and those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES FARQUHAR, Executor. June 12, 1787. 8 3
PASTE-BOARD Sold by the Printers.

POET'S CORNER.
AUGUST.
Bee the reapers, gleaners, dining, Seated on the shady grass; O'er the gate the Squire reclining, Wanton eyes each ruddy lass.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, agreeable to an act of the Legislature of the late Colony, now State of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates." That on the second day of February next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be sold at public auction, at the merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, all that certain dwelling house and lot of land, now in the tenure and occupation of Peter Kemble, situated lying and being, on the west side of Smith-street, in the city of New-York aforesaid, bounded on the east by said Smith-street, on the north by the house and lot of ground, formerly of Charles Lodoewick, but now of the heirs or devisees of the late David Clakson, deceased, and by another lot of ground belonging to the reformed Dutch Church, in the said city of New-York, on the south by a house and ground, late of the widow Bend, but at present in the occupation of John Oothoudt, and on the west by land now or late belonging to the heirs of the late Alderman Gautier; together also, with all that certain piece or parcel of land, being westerly and in the rear of a lot of land, formerly owned by the said widow Bend, which said lot is in breadth, in front and rear twenty-two feet, in length on the southwesterly side, sixty-one feet and one inch, on the northeasterly side, fifty-nine feet eleven inches; which said lot was mortgaged on the 29th day of March, 1781, by Grove Bend to the subscriber, to secure the payment of one thousand pounds, with lawful interest, on the 29th day of March, then next ensuing. The conditions of sale will be made known on the day of the vendue.
Dated this 27th day of July, 1787. JOHN LEAKE.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, the Council and the General Assembly of the late colony, now State of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March, 1774, entitled, "An Act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates; that on Friday the fourth day of January next, will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, the fee simple of all the three Tracts of Land, now in the possession of Andrew Miller, lying in the township of Brook-Haven, in Suffolk county, on Nassau-island, and bounded as follows: One tract, on the north by lands belonging to John Woodhull, Esq. on the west by lands belonging to Timothy and Ebenezer Miller, on the east by the south road, and on the south by the sheep pasture lots. Also, one other tract, bounded, on the north by the leading river road, on the west by lands lately belonging to the late Solomon Davis, and on the east by lands belonging to Philip Rod, and southwardly by the country road, containing about a hundred and fifty acres more or less. Also, one other piece or parcel of land, already mortgaged to Phillip Rod, bounded, southerly by the road, and eastwardly by lands belonging to John Woodhull, westerly by lands belonging to Ebenezer Miller, northwardly by the bank on the sound, containing about forty acres more or less, with the buildings thereon, which sale will be made by virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-ninth and thirtieth days of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, for securing the payment of two hundred and thirteen pounds, twelve shillings (with a power of sale therein contained) from the said Andrew Miller, to William Flyod. Deeds of conveyance after sale will be executed to the purchaser pursuant to the said power, by Wm. FLOYD.
Dated at the city of New-York, this 4th day of May in the the year of our Lord 1787. Paper Hanging Manufactory. A Large and elegant assortment of Paper Hangings, with festoon borders, is now finished for Sale, at Gerardus Duyckinck, jun'r's Store, No. 30, Little Dock-street, or at John Colles's, at the Manufactory in the Lower Barracks, where orders and directions for paper are received—The public now can be supplied with any kind of paper hangings, agreeable to their fancy, plain, green & blue, or any other colour to suit their furniture, may be had at a very short notice. One very great advantage will attend the purchasing of paper hangings manufactured here, is that it can be always matched again; many persons have been obliged to new paper their rooms for the want of a few yards of paper hangings that has been imported, being damaged on their walls; and another very great advantage is, they can be sold much cheaper than the imported paper hangings, and warranted to be equally as good. Cash given for Old Rope, Linen and Cotton Rags.
By order of the Hon. Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme court of judicature of the State of New-York: Notice is hereby given to Benjamin Eyre, of the city of London in the kingdom of Great Britain, merchant, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the legislature, entitled "an act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th day of April 1786, by a creditor of the said Benjamin Eyre; he the said Chief Justice, has directed all his the said Benjamin Eyre's estate, real and personal, within this State to be seized, and that unless he shall discharge his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real and personal will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors.
NOTICE is hereby given according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony, now State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774; That on Monday the 8th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be Sold at Public Auction, the Lands described in a certain indenture of mortgage, executed by Jonathan Fish and Elizabeth his wife, now both deceased, to Thomas Candell, deceased, dated the 3d day of September 1770, as follows: ALL and singular the Lands, meadows and premises devised to him by his father Samuel Fish, jun. lately deceased, to wit: ALL the cleared land and meadow which he formerly and latterly bought of John Renne, with all the buildings, erections, fences and improvements thereon; also, the north-easterly half part of wood-land which he bought of John Renne, deeming and estimating all on the south side of the fence there standing on the north side of the said wood-land, as wood-land; notwithstanding a small parcel thereof between the fence and the woods is cleared, with the liberty to pass and repass through the other part of his land thereto, and from the easterly or north-easterly half so devised to him, his heirs and assigns to cart his wood or otherwise—he also gave and devised to his son Jonathan Fish, his heirs and assigns for ever, all the homestead lands, buildings and improvements which he formerly bought of Capt. Nathaniel Lawrence, since deceased, as the same was then included within fence, be the same in quantity more or less;—and also, four acres of salt-meadow, which he lately purchased of the Widow Langdon, lying near Flushing creek, in New-Town aforesaid;—also, about forty acres of upland which he lately bought of John White, adjoining to the land of Jonathan Furman and Samuel Waldron, jun.—and also, one equal third part of his right in Juniper Swamp, and the land he bought of Nathaniel Lawrence, is bounded northerly on the road that leads from New-Town to Jamaica, westerly by land belonging to Samuel and Richard Fish, & southerly by wood-land belonging to Samuel Fish, and easterly by Samuel Renne, and the said land or meadow he bought of John Renne as aforesaid, is bounded northerly by the road that leads from New-Town to Fish's mill, westerly by the common burying place, and a piece of fresh meadow belonging to Richard Fish, southerly by a creek and easterly by meadow belonging to William Betts; and the land he bought of John White is bounded as follows: to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the limits of New-Town, containing by estimation forty acres, be the same more or less, and is butted and bounded as follows:—north-easterly by a highway leading from New-Town to south, north-easterly by a highway that leads to Fresh Pond so called, south-easterly by the same road which extends to the Hills so called, and south-westerly by land of Jonathan Morrell (the third) & Thomas Morrell, jun. which sale will be made on the premises, part of which is now in the occupation of Jonathan Underhill and Cornelius Hyatt, and proper deeds of conveyances will be executed by the Subscriber, to which the heir at law will be a party. MARY CANDELL, Executrix of the last Will and Testament of THOMAS CANDELL, deceased. I 34 6m March 29, 1787.
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE FARM, lying in the White-Plains, two miles from the Court-House, in the county of Westchester, about 28 miles from the city of New-York, and within four miles of a landing at Mamaroneck, containing about 260 acres of excellent land, and a large proportion of timber; about 80 acres of the farm very fine meadow, and will produce annually about 100 tons of hay of the best quality. On said farm is a large commodious dwelling-house, with four rooms on a floor, a large passage through the house, and a very large and convenient cellar under it; also a good barn, two orchards, one of which is very large and produces the best kind of fruit the country affords, and a well of excellent water by the door. The farm is in a beautiful part of the country, and is esteemed one of the finest farms in America in point of situation, quality and good order. Indeed the farm is so good, in such excellent order, and so beautifully situated that any person, on a view of it, will be inclined to purchase, especially as it will be sold for a reasonable consideration. Whoever inclines to purchase may apply to the subscriber on the premises, who will give an indisputable title for the same. JOSHUA HATFIELD, White-Plains, February 19, 1787. I 74 8v
Cheap Grocery Store. JOHN DONNAN acquaints his friends and former customers, and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 216, Queen-street, to that commodious new store on Cruger's dock, corner of the Old slip, where he has for sale, on the usual reasonable terms, the following articles, viz. Jamaica spirits, Coffee, West-India rum, Chocolate, New-York, ditto, Hyson, Coniac brandy, Souhong, Holland geneva, Green and Madeira, Bohea, Lisbon } Wines, Cask and jar raisins, Teneriffe } Ginger, London porter in draft Pepper and allspice, and bottles, Barley, Loaf and Muscovado English and country sugars, } Chees. } Wheat, flour, corn, rye, Indian-meal, &c taken in barter. 15
FOR SALE, By Nicholas Hoffman and Son, No. 12, Little Dock-street; Parcel excellent dryed Hides, A few casks of Linseed Oil, 80 pieces Russia Duck, blue mark, 6 by 8 and 7 by 9 Window Glass. 15
This Day is Published by the Editor, And to be Sold at the Printing-Office No. 5, Water-street, THE New-York Directory. CONTAINING NAMES of the citizens, their occupations, and places of abode. Officers of the State. Officers in Chancery. Officers of Supreme Court. Officers of Court of Probates. Officers of Court of Admiralty. Commissioners of State accounts. Officers for City and County. Lawyers and Attorneys. Notaries Public. Chamber of Commerce. Officers of the Port. Land and Tide-Waiters. Branch Pilots. Surveyors. Guagers. Weigh-Masters. Inspectors of Flour. Packers and Cullers of Flour. Measurers of Boards and Timber. Measurers of Grain. Measurers of Lime. Gold and Silver-smith Society. Assessors. Commissioners of Alms-House and Bridewell. Commissioners of the Hospital. Officers of the Bank. Rules observed in the Bank. Marine Society. Society for promoting the Manumission of Slaves. Mutual Assurance Company. Officers of Columbia College. German Society. Society for promoting useful knowledge. Ministers of the Gospel. Commissioners for adjusting the public Accounts. Loan Officers of the United States. Grand departments of the United States. Dutiable goods &c. &c. &c. On account of several unforeseen accidents, the Editor has been unable to publish his New-York Directory, before this period.—He has industriously endeavoured to procure a complete catalogue of the names, occupations, and places of abode of the inhabitants of this City; and flatters himself, that it is the most complete of any yet offered to the Public.—The utility of a publication of this nature must be so obvious, as to render observation unnecessary; the Editor, therefore, hopes that a generous public will encourage his undertaking, which will enable him to compile his next Directory with accuracy and dispatch. 14
Embree and Shotwell, At the above Sign, No. 24, Queen-Street, between the Fly-Market and Burling-Slip, have lately received by the brig Hector, from Bristol, and several other vessels from Europe, a very extensive assortment of articles in the Ironmongery and Saddlery line, amongst which are, FOUR to 300 nails, all kinds of tacks, brads, clouts, trunk and scupper nails, copper and iron rivets, 4 to 16 in HL hinges—A general assortment of chest, strap, garnet, table, closet, clock, safe, card, table and hinge hinges &c. &c.—A great variety of wood-screws, from 1-2 to 3 1-2 inches, locks, bolts, and latches, of common and superior quality, Smiths anvils, vices, bick-irons, sledges, &c. mill, cross-cut, hand, tenant, saw, webb, dovetail, key-hole and fret saws—An assortment of carpenters tools, among which is the new invented American polished screw-auger, superior to any hitherto at this market—Pen, cuttee, oyster, pocket, pruning, butchers knives, table knives and forks; girthings, furlings, straining and diaper webb, fashionable tuft, staples and nails, fadler tools, &c. &c. They likewise have on hand a large quantity of LISBON, ST. UBE'S, LIVERPOOL, and DIVERS OTHER KINDS OF SALT, by wholesale only—Refined and bloomy bar-iron, castings, &c. Salem, Trenton and New-England GRASS-SCYTHES, a few reams of writing-paper, GERMAN, BLISTERED and CROWLEY'S STEEL. All which they will sell on the lowest terms. June 22, 8 tf
FOR SALE, A FARM situated in the township of Westchester, containing about 115 acres, a convenient proportion of which is wood, arable and meadow land; on the premises are a large and convenient two story dwelling-house, a kitchen separate from it, a good barn, cyder-mill, &c. with a large bearing orchard, besides a plenty and variety of other fruit-trees. Its situation is pleasant and calculated for a gentleman whose inclination leads to a country life, as also for a farmer who wishes to profit by keeping a flock and dairy, as it lies in the vicinity of an extensive common, and near a large tract of salt meadow, from whence hay in any quantity, may be procured at a trifling expense. It also lies within three quarters of a mile of a public landing, from whence market-boats ply to and from New-York, twice or thrice a week. For further particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises, who will give an unquestionable title, and deliver immediate possession if required. LEAKE HUNT. ALSO, a small farm adjoining the above, containing between twenty and thirty acres; this place has on it a small tenement, some fruit trees, and a sufficiency of wood for fuel. If most convenient for the purchaser the whole will be sold together. Enquire as above. N. B. An assortment of dry, or West-India goods, to a considerable amount, will be taken in payment. June 12, 187. 5
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, For which the highest price in CASH will be given, £7,000 in Bancker's Notes £10,000, or any smaller sums, in Pierce's final settlement certificates. The highest prices in cash given, as usual, for all other kinds of public securities, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street. 5
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. HIS Excellency the Governor having furnished the Collector of the Customs with the Signals agreed upon, between the United States and the Emperor of Morocco, by which their respective vessels may be known to each other at sea; masters of vessels, who wish to be supplied with copies of them, will make application at the Custom-House, for that purpose. New-York, 1st August, 1787. ** The Printers in this State are requested to publish the above in their respective papers. 20
William Guest, C U R R I E R, No. 13, Ferry-street, HAS now on hand, Boot Legs, an assortment of Upper Leather, and a quantity of good Sole Leather—Also, takes in leather to curry, from the country, and is determined to use his utmost endeavours to give satisfaction to his employers; taking his pay in half Jersey, and half York currency. 20 3m
PROCLAMATION is hereby made, That there will be a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery, held at the City Hall of this city, on Thursday the sixteenth day of August next, at 10 o'clock A. M. of which all Justices of the Peace, Coroners, Escheators and Constables, are to take notice, that they be then and there in their own proper persons, with their rolls, records, indictments and other memorandums, to do those things which to their office in that behalf appertain to be done. MARINUS WILLETT, Sheriff. New-York, July 31st, 1787. 20
To be Sold at Private Sale, A BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 4, with a convenient Lot and Gang-way, situated in Peck-slip, near the market, now in the occupation of Mr. Cooper; being in breadth in front, 22 1/2 feet, and in length, 72 1/2 feet—Also, to be Sold, a Lot in St. James's street, near the New-slip. For further particulars enquire of John De Pyster, No. 125, Water-street. 20
Taken up a-drift, at the Narrows, on Monday the 30th July, a SHIP'S BOAT—Whoever proves property and pays costs, may have her by applying to the Printers. 20
IRON WORKS. THE subscriber, who owns a Forge in Rutland County, in the State of Vermont, about 90 miles northeast of Albany, is now erecting a Slitting-Mill on the premises, and wishes to employ a few good hands, capable of working at the nailing-business, as well as at that of a cutter. MATTHEW LYON. July 31, 1787. 20
Mutual Assurance Company. For insuring HOUSES from LOSS by FIRE in New-York. WHEREAS the insuring of houses and other buildings from loss by fire, has been found of great and public utility wherever it has been practised; and although societies, have been instituted in different places, yet none have hitherto been formed in this city for that laudable and beneficent purpose. A number of respectable citizens, as well for their own mutual security as for the common security and advantage of their neighbours and fellow-citizens, with the view of promoting the insurance of houses and other buildings from loss by fire, upon the most equal terms, and without any views of private or separate gain or interest, have established a company by the name of The Mutual Assurance Company, For Insuring Houses from Loss by Fire in New-York. The utility of an institution in its purpose so laudable, cannot fail to attract the notice of every citizen being of so great importance to the security of property and the happiness of families, that it is presumed that no person of prudence will be found to neglect it. The office is now opened at No. 57, King-street, where such persons as incline to insure their houses and other buildings, may, on application, receive every necessary information. JOHN PINTARD, Secretary. June 15, 1787. 8
WILLIAM HILL, At J. M'Vickar and W. Hill's, No. 210, Water-street, REQUESTS those persons who are still indebted to Mr. Smith Ramadge, formerly of this city, merchant, to call and pay their accounts, on or before the first of September next, as he has positive orders to hand over to a Lawyer, any that may remain unsettled at that time, of which they will please to take notice. June 21, 1787. 8
Conveyancer & Scrivener's Office, No. 5, Wall Street. THE Subscriber influenced by his friends, has determined to open the above Office; where every species of writing, coming under its denomination, will be executed with accuracy and dispatch. The patronage of the public is earnestly requested. Gentlemen of the law, as well as every other, will find their account in applying as above, as all writings done at this office, will be upon very moderate terms, by the public's very humble servant, CHRISTOPHER BANCER. July 16. 25 3m
Theodosius Fowler & Co. At their Office, No. 164, Water-Street, Buy, sell and negotiate all kinds of Continental, Connecticut and New-York Securities. 97