The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-03-10 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[Vol. IV.]
NEW-YORK: MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1788.
[No. 950.]
To be Sold Cheap at private Sale, THE place which William Provost formerly occupied, which for elegance of situation is perhaps equal to any in the State of New-Jersey, it lies three quarters of a mile from the church of Hackensack, and extends from the river up the road leading to the New Bridge: On the Lot next the river is a Stone DWELLING-HOUSE, two story high in front, and three in rear, having a fine dry Cellar and a Dwelling-Room underneath on the ground floor, (being built on the declivity of a hill) with a large Kitchen adjoining: Also, a Poultry-House and a new Barn in the rear of the Dwelling-House is a beautiful Green, ornamented with Fruit-Trees; between which and the river, lies a valuable piece of Meadow, yielding about twenty-four loads of English Hay yearly: to the rear of the meadow is a spacious and substantial Dock, newly made, on which is a Store with a large quantity of ashes, an extraordinary Spring and Well at the Dwelling-House, from which the Meadow may be watered: There is also a Garden on the opposite side of the road hands a commodious Store, commanding the trade of the back country; also a young Orchard of good Fruit-Trees. The whole of the place contains about thirty-four or five acres, twelve of which are Wood-Land; the Land has been in well manured with ashes; the whole of the Land is enclosed with a new substantial fence. The beauty of this situation, and its advantages for trade, make it eligible either as a Country Seat or a place of business. To be sold in three different Lots, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser; if not sold by the first day of April next, then to be rented. For terms, apply to DIRCK LEFFERTS, in Maiden-Lane, No. 21, New-York, who will give a good title for the same. The conditions of payment will be made easy to the Purchaser. If any person wants to view the place, apply to D. LEFFERTS, he will send a Person with him. Feb. 5, 1788. 3tw mw&f.
TO BE SOLD, Being part of the Estate late of Sir Peter Warren, K. B. deceased, A LOT of GROUND, situate on the West side of the Broadway, being in front and in rear 41 feet, and in length on each side to Lombard-Street 227 feet, Dutch measure. This lot lies a little to the Northward of Mr. Macadam's dwelling house. Also, a LOT of GROUND, on the North side of Great Dock-Street, near the Exchange; and contains in front 24 feet 2 inches, and in the rear on Bridge-Street 28 feet 7 inches, and extends in length, from said Dock-Street to Bridge-Street, as the same is now in the tenure of and subject to the lease of J. Egbert. Also, sundry LOTS of GROUND, lying at the lower end of Cortlandt-Street, on the North side of the Slip from whence the boats ply to Paulus-Hook; some of which lots are vacant, and others under lease to Messrs. Niven and Hunter.
Also, at Greenwich, A LOT or Tract of Garden Ground, next adjoining to the house and ground in the occupation of Mr. George Cummings, and lies on each side of the main road leading to Greenwich, and extends on the river from said Cummings's house to the turn of the road; and it contains altogether fifteen acres of land and upwards, as the same is now in the tenure and occupation of Widow Amos. Also, that large MANSION-HOUSE, Barn, Buildings and Grounds, lying to the Northward and Eastward of the above tract, now in the occupation of Mr. Hunt; being bounded to the Westward by the aforesaid main road leading to Greenwich, and partly by the river; to the Northward by ground in the tenure of Mr. Yellis Mandeville; and to the Eastward by Greenwich Lane; and contains fifty-six acres and upwards. Also another HOUSE, Garden and Ground adjoining to the Northward on the above Farm; under lease to the aforesaid Yellis Mandeville, and on every other side is bounded by the road which runs round the same, and contains upwards of nineteen acres of land.
Also, a BARN and piece of GROUND, lying towards the river, adjoining the garden late of William Isayard, Esq. and contains 1 acre and 39 perches. The whole of this property at Greenwich lies in one body, and contains altogether upwards of 91 acres of land, as will appear from the survey heretofore made by Gerard Bancker, Esquire, late City Surveyor.
Also, a TRACT OF LAND adjoining the glass house Farm, and extends from the road to the river, and contains 30 acres of land more or less, as the same is now in the tenure and subject to the lease of Mrs. Anne Macadam.
Also, in the Manor of Cortlandt, County of Westchester, several good FARMS, adjoining and near the Hudson's River, and at and near Pine's Bridge, on Croton River, in the occupation of Messrs. Montrois, Duyckman, Lent, and others.
Also, at Warrensbergh, County of Montgomery, a very fine Tract of LAND, lying and extending more than seven miles in length, on the East side of the Schoharie Kill or river, as the same winds and turns, and extending from thence in the rear, so as to comprehend five thousand acres of land. This tract lies about 30 miles from Albany, and about half this distance from Schenectady. It will be sold altogether or in parcels, as may best suit the purchasers. Also, at Fort-Edward, Washington County, a Tract of LAND, lying on the Hudson's River, near Col. Duer's mills, and contains 1000 acres. For further particulars enquire at No. 4, BEAVER-STREET, near the Bowling-Green, where the Survey, Leases, &c. may be seen. March 7. 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. 25. 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 Worked Hose; emboss'd Serges, Durants, &c. &c. Also for sale, Ninety large Pine MASTS, 16 to 26 inches. PORK, BEEF, CORN, and a small assortment of IRONMONGERY. TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 174, Water-Street, near the Fly-Market. Apply to Andrew Van Tuyl. 948
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 205, Water-Street, have imported in the ship Montgomery from London, and the brigantine Savannah 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. and 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 Twiss, 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 Manton'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.
FOR SALE BY JAMES WATSON and Co. No. 6, Crane-Wharf, SUPREME BUTT 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 Betsey, 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 GUTACUM 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 Hhds. 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.
TO BE LET, [From the first day of May next,] THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the south side of Queen-Street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf.
CONSTABLE, RUCKER, & Co. Have received by the Brig TOM, from Bourdeaux, A Few Hogheads of Claret, Also, a quantity of excellent Bottled Wine, A few Packages of Women's Kid Gloves, And some Fine Cambrics. Feb. 27. tf.
JOHN DONNAN, At his STORE, corner of the Old-Slip and Crugar's Dock, has for SALE, 80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kegs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hhds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Payal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 13. tf.
FOUND, A BILL of the New-York Emmission. The owner describing the same, may have it, on application at No. 55, Cherry-Street. March 3. 6t.
FLAX-SEED. ABOUT thirty or forty casks wanted, for which a market price will be given. Apply to WM. WILLEMENT, March 1. No. 22, Smith-Street.
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 cakes, with knives, forks, and spoons complete, fruit stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warmers, brass chafing dishes, cork-screws, 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 mahogany razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and stock buckles and sleeve buttons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marseilles quilting, silk shawls, black crape, white and black gauzes, mulmets, muffs, teatricklers, habassies, fetersoy, bamboozle, romalls, corded dimity, and a box of assorted boutting 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 same 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 dutch blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, received by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the lowest terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
MANCHESTER GOODS. Imported in the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, and for Sale 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 Ticks, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velverets, low priced; Checked Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copperplate Furniture Cottons, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Thickets, 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 } WINES. FAYAL, Russia and Raven's Duck, Russia Sheetings, Broad Cloths, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, An assortment of Superfine Cambricks, 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 ticken, Diapers of all widths, Sheetings, 9-8, to 10-8 wide, some very fine, Grey and white tickens. They have also on hand, RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE in pipes and hds. and a few hds. of Old VIDONIA WINE. N. B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf.
TOBACCO and GINSENG. They have---Just Arrived, SIXTY Hogheads of Prime JAMES's RIVER TOBACCO, and a few Casks of GINSENG. Sixty Chaldrons of COALS, fit for Smith's use and Foundaries, to be sold cheap. Feb. 2. tf.
FRANCIS PANS, 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 fatin ribbons, a great variety different widths and colors; plain net, crape, font-fle, 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 firo, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black fatins and modes; lustrings, white and colored saracens; chintzes and calicoes; furniture copperplate do. linens and checks; moireens, callimancoes and stuffs; silk thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mullin 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, flannels, baizes, and striped wildbores, sewing silks, threads, &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.
JUST IMPORTED, By Sheddens, Patrick, & Co. No. 206, Water-Street; In the Brig Commerce, Capt. Darrell, from Gibraltar; unlading at Gouverneur'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 Hand'ke, Bilk & white, 4-4 square New Raisins of the Catalonia; Wines, of the port and claret qualities, in casks, Fine bloom Raisins, in jars. Also, lately imported in the Brig Apollo, from Russia. Clean Peterhoff Hemp, Russia Sail Cloth, Raven's Duck, Russia Sheetings, Cordage.
They have also for Sale, Old Jamaica Spirits, crop 1783, London particular Madeira Wine, Old Mountain Malaga do. vintage 1782 and 1783, Old Singes Malvofia, do. do. Black Pepper, Bohemian Tea, 20 Hhds. choice new James River Tobacco, 20 Hhds. choice old do. do. 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 BRIG JOHNN, BURTHEN about 130 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.
FOR SALE BY ROBERT JOHNSTON, No. 24, 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, call with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cart, waggon, coach and chair boxes, 56, 28, 14 and 7lb. weights with rings, Mortars 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, Siberia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, shecrop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for hds. and bbls. 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. tf. Oct. 29.
WILLIAM USTICK, jun. No. 33, Queen-Street, HAS just received by 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, Frying Pans, Spades and shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, bials and iron Candlesticks, hard and soft Wattle 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 Moule and Rat Traps, Jacks, Cloaks, 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 reasonable terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manufactured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 25, 1787. tf.

A publication in the Federal Herald, under the signature of A Citizen , having for some days attracted the notice of the public by its extreme virulence and singular facility, Mr. John Lansing, jun. who was one of the subjects of its animadversions, requested the Printers to discover the author, and was by them informed, that it was Mr. GEORGE METCALF, a young Englishman, who has resided during great part of the late war in Canada, and for some time in this city.
However unfortunately a difference in sentiment on a great national question, may agitate and divide the people of this State, Mr. Lansing trusts that the good sense of his fellow citizens will readily distinguish between a manly discussion of political subjects, and the vile arts of private traduction.
Mr. Lansing has given directions to institute a prosecution against Mr. Metcalf, which will afford him an opportunity of giving any instances of Mr. Lansing's depravity, in his justification in evidence.—If Mr. Metcalf cannot do this, he may, at least, on some future occasion, be taught a proper discrimination between a wanton excursion into the flowery fields of invention, and a strict adherence to truth.
For the Albany Journal.
Messrs. Printers,
HAVING read a paragraph in the last Albany Gazette, which, Mr. Webber informed me, was written by JOHN LANSING, jun. Esq. setting forth that I am the author of a publication in the Federal Herald, under the signature of a Citizen—that I am an Englishman, and resided during great part of the late war in Canada, and for some time in this city:—I am, in justice to myself, obliged to add a few additional facts, to take off that impression, which this publication must evidently tend to make on the public—that I am a foreigner and an alien, and consequently unentitled to the privileges of a CITIZEN, or to make any strictures upon the administration of Government.—I acknowledge myself an Englishman by birth, a circumstance I am rather proud than ashamed of: it has not been unusual for Englishmen to be warm for the welfare of America, and with the foremost in its cause.—But that I am a citizen of America is an incontrovertible fact; under a law of this State I claim that privilege—from the journals of the Assembly, this fact may be ascertained; and also, from the records of the Mayor's Court of the city of Albany, where I have since taken the oaths of allegiance and abjuration. That I have been an inhabitant of this State upwards of four years, is also a well known fact. But, I presume Mr. Lansing was unacquainted with these facts, or he, otherwise, would not have placed them in so partial a point of view.
Mr. Lansing, I think, cannot be ignorant that my father and family (except myself) have resided in this State upwards of twenty years, with respectability and esteem; and have ever been known to have had a sincere attachment to the cause of America; and for that attachment to have sustained the loss of a great deal of property, besides much distress and severity; and, that the family was detained in Canada, by order of the British Governor till the peace; and, that my residence there for two years was, in consequence of that circumstance, and the impracticability of a communication, rendered wholly involuntary.
I know not what Mr. Lansing means by the vile arts of traduction or the flowery fields of invention . I am conscious of having trod on no other ground than the plain road of patriotism, impartiality and truth. But I am perfectly satisfied with the tribunal to which Mr. Lansing has made an appeal, sensible that every necessary investigation will be made, and a fair and impartial decision given.
I am, &c.
G. METCALF.
NEW-YORK, March 10.
Mr. Sands, in the House of Assembly on Thursday last, moved for a resolution, that the Senate and Assembly would adjourn, to meet at _____, on the first Tuesday of January next.
This was agreed to.
Mr. Low moved, that the blank be filled with the word New-York .
Mr. Schoonmaker, - - - Poughkeepsie. Mr. Powers, - - - Hudson. Mr. Younglove, - - - Albany.
The question being taken on Albany, Hudson and Poughkeepsie, were severally negatived: The word New-York was then inserted, by a very large majority; and the resolution sent to the Senate for concurrence.
On Thursday sen'night departed this life, in the 63d year of his age, his
Honour THOMAS CUSHING, Esquire, L. L. D. and A. A. S. Lieutenant-Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
In a letter received last night from Poughkeepsie, mention is made, "That the Assembly who last year were so pettish and anxious to remove the Legislature to a country town, have on Thursday evinced their disapprobation of their present situation, by almost unanimously voting to hold their next Session in the city of New-York; being not only convinced of the advantage of such bodies, but more particularly to have the fuller information on matters respecting commerce, revenue, &c. &c. &c. The use of libraries, and other things, necessary for the purposes of statesmen."
On Friday arrived the Schooner Betsey, Brant, from Norfolk, Virginia.
Same day the brig Enterprize, Palmer, for the South Seas; the sloop Mary, Searing, and the sloop Ranger, Bennison, for St. John's, N. B. cleared out at the Custom-House.
On Saturday failed the ship St. James, Collins, for Newry, and the ship Favorite, Willson, for Madeira.
AS the time approaches when the citizens of New-York will be called upon to make their choice of proper characters to represent them in the Convention, the following gentlemen are submitted to the public consideration: Their qualifications for this important trust, are too well known to need any comment; and as an union of sentiment is peculiarly necessary at this crisis, it is presumed that the present nomination will effect this object with more certainty than any other which can be proposed.
A CITIZEN.
John Jay, Richard Harrison, Isaac Roosevelt, John Sloos Hobart, Robert R. Livingston, Alex. Hamilton, Nicholas Low, James Duane. Richard Morris,
HOUSE of ASSEMBLY, POUGHKEEPSIE.
Monday, March 3, 1788.
The House met pursuant to adjournment. The Supplement to the Impost Act; The Bill for the relief of devisees; The Bill for extinguishing fires in the city of Albany; and
The Bill for the more effectual collection of taxes in the city of New-York; were read a third time and passed the House.
A message was received from the Council of Revision by the Hon. Mr. Justice Yates; that they had no objections to the Bill for granting a bounty on hemp;
The Bill to regulate the exportation of flaxseed and lumber;
The Bill to regulate the exportation of butter and hog's lard;
The Bill supplementary to the act for vesting the estate of R. Maitland, deceased, in trustees;
The Bill to enable the Justices of the Peace in the town of Schenectady to establish a night watch; and
The Bill for the relief of Benjamin Michau, late Treasurer of Richmond county.
Mr. Harrison, pursuant to leave given, brought in a Bill to vest the estate of Sarah Anne Delaplaine, in the persons therein mentioned; which was read a first time and ordered a second reading.
The House went into a Committee on the Bill to enable the Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonality of Albany, to raise 500l. for the purposes therein mentioned:
Mr. Gilbert in the Chair.
The Committee having agreed to the Bill rose and reported the same; when it was ordered to be engrossed.
Went into Committee on the Bill to enable the Supervisors of Albany county to raise a sum of money to repair the gaol of said county:
Mr. Carman in the Chair.
The Committee altered the Bill; instead of repairing the old gaol at Albany, the following gentlemen are appointed Commissioners to build a new gaol: Philip Schuyler, Abraham Ten Brook, James Gordon, Tunis J. Van Vacher, John Younglove, John Van Ranselaer and Leonard Bronck. And for this purpose the sum of 2000l. is to be raised by tax in the said county, one half to be raised by the first day of November next, and the other half by the first day of November, 1789.
The title to read, "An act for building a Gaol and Court-house in the county of Albany."
The Committee then rose and reported the Bill, when it was ordered to be engrossed.
Went into a Committee on the engrossed Bill from the Senate for the relief of William Chafe:
Mr. Patterson in the Chair.
The Committee agreed to the Bill with a few amendments, when they rose and reported the same; and the amendments were ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
[To be Continued.]
STATE of NEW-YORK.
An Act to lay a Duty of Excise on strong Liquors, and for the better regulating of Inns and Taverns. Passed the 1st day of March, 1788.
BE it enacted by the people of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That it shall and may be lawful, for the person administering the Government of this State, for the time being, by, and with the advice and consent of the Council of Appointment, from time to time, to constitute and appoint such person in the city of New-York, as they shall think proper, to be the Commissioner, for collecting the duty of excise, of and from the several retailers of strong and spirituous liquors, in the city and county of New-York.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the following persons shall be Commissioners for collecting the duty of excise, of and from the several retailers of strong and spirituous liquors, within the several other cities and counties in this State; that is to say, in and for the city of Albany, the Mayor of the said city, for the time being; and in and for the city of Hudson, the Mayor, Recorder, Alderman and Commonality of the said city; and in and for the several towns and places in the respective counties in this State, the Supervisor of, and any two Justices of the Peace, resident within the same respective towns or places; or in case there shall not be two Justices, or in case of the absence of the Justices residing in any such town or place, then such neighboring Justice or Justices, as the Supervisor of such town or place shall notify, and associate with him for that purpose. Provided, that no permit shall be granted, except in either of the said cities of Albany or Hudson, unless three Commissioners shall be present at the granting thereof.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall and may be lawful for the Commissioners of Excise, appointed, or to be appointed, by virtue of this act, annually, by writing, under their respective hands and seals, to grant to the several persons who shall reside in the respective cities, towns, or places, for which they are, or shall be appointed a Commissioner or Commissioners as aforesaid, who shall apply for the same, permits to retail strong, or spirituous liquors, under five gallons; which said respective permits shall continue in force, from the time of granting the same, until the first day of March, next ensuing the date of such permits, and no longer.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall and may be lawful for the Commissioners of Excise, to be appointed in the city and county of New-York, by virtue of this act, to determine, and ascertain the sum, which each respective person, applying for a permit, as aforesaid, shall pay for the same, not being less than forty shillings, nor more than twenty pounds, as a duty of excise, which sum shall be paid to him, by the person applying, before the permit shall be issued as aforesaid.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall and may be lawful for the Commissioners of Excise, appointed in the several other cities, towns, and places in this State, by virtue of this act, to determine, and ascertain the sum, which each respective person, in their respective cities, towns, and places, applying for a permit, as aforesaid, shall pay for the same, not being less than forty shillings, nor more than twelve pounds, as a duty of excise; which, together with the sum of six shillings, as a fee to the respective Commissioners, for granting such permit, shall be paid to him, or them, by the person applying for a permit as aforesaid, before the permit shall be issued as aforesaid.
And further, the said Commissioners are hereby respectively required to keep an account of the persons, to whom permits shall be granted, and of the sums, by each of the said persons paid, for a permit, and to file the same with the Clerk of such city, town or place, on or before the first day of March, in every year; and shall from time to time, without delay, pay the monies so to be by them received, for the duty of excise, to the Overseers of the Poor of the respective cities, towns and places, for which they are Commissioners, as aforesaid, to be applied to the relief of the Poor thereof.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That instead of the fees herein before allowed, the Commissioner of Excise for the city and county of New-York, for the time being, shall be entitled for his services, to a salary, at and after the rate of sixty pounds per annum; which it shall be lawful for him to retain out of the monies which shall come into his hands from the duty of excise aforesaid; and the residue thereof, he shall, from time to time and without delay, pay to the Treasurer or Chamberlain of the said city, for the time being, to be applied and disposed of (except as to eight hundred pounds for the
time herein after mentioned) for and towards the payment of the contingent charges of the said city, in such manner as the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the said city, in Common Council convened by warrant under the hand of the Mayor or Recorder of the said city, presiding in such Common Council, shall from time to time direct and appoint. And further, That the said Commissioner shall keep an account of the persons to whom permits shall be granted, in the said city and county, and of the sums by each of the said persons paid for a permit, and file the same with the Treasurer or Chamberlain of the said city, for the time being, on or before the last day of February in every year.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Treasurer or Chamberlain, of the said city of New-York, shall, out of the monies to arise from the excise, to be raised in the said city and county of New-York, on or before the first Tuesday of February in every year, for and during the term of four years, from and after the first day of February last, pay to the Treasurer, for the time being, of the Society of the Hospital in the city of New-York, in America, at and after the rate of eight hundred pounds and no more, for the better support of the Hospital erected in the said city, for poor and indigent persons.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Commissioners appointed, or to be appointed by virtue of this act, to grant permits to retail strong or spirituous liquors, shall not grant permits to any person or persons to retail strong or spirituous liquors, for the purpose of keeping an Inn or Tavern, unless it shall appear to the said Commissioners, that an Inn or Tavern at the place, at which such permit is applied for, is necessary for the accommodation of travellers, and that the person applying for such permit, is of good moral character. And that in every such permit, to be granted for the purpose of keeping an Inn or Tavern, shall be expressed, that it appears necessary to the Commissioners, that a public Inn or Tavern be kept at such place, and that the person to whom such permit is granted, is of good moral character as aforesaid.
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Prospects on the Rubicon:
OR, An Investigation Into the Causes and Consequences of the Politics, to be agitated at the Meeting of Parliament.
LONDON:
Printed for J. DEBETT, Piccadilly, 1787. [Said to be written by the Author of Common Sense.]
P R E F A C E.
AN expression in the British Parliament respecting the American war, alluding to Julius Cæsar having passed the Rubicon, has on several occasions introduced that river as the figurative river of war.
Fortunately for England, she is yet on the peaceable side of the Rubicon: but as the flames once kindled are not easily extinguished, the hopes of peace are not so clear as before the late mysterious dispute began.
But while the calm lasts, it may answer a very good purpose to take a view of the prospects, consistent with the maxim, that he that goeth to war should first sit down and count the cost.
The nation has a young Minister at its head, fond of himself, and deficient in experience; and instances have often shewn that judgment is a different thing to genius, and that the affairs of a nation are but unsafely trusted where the benefit of experience is wanting.
Illustrations have been drawn from the circumstances of the war before last to decorate the character of the present Minister, and, perhaps, they have been greatly overdrawn; for the management must have been bad to have done less than what was then done, when we impartially consider the means, the force, and the money employed.
It was then Great-Britain and America against France singly, for Spain did not join till near the end of the war. The great number of troops which the American Colonies then raised and paid themselves, were sufficient to turn the scale, if all other parts had been equal. France had not at that time attended to naval affairs so much as she has done since, and the capture of French sailors before any declaration of war was made, which, however it may be justified upon policy, will always be ranked among the clandestine arts of war, assured a certain, but unfair advantage against her, because it was like a man administering a disabling dose over night to the person whom he intends to challenge in the morning.
RIGHT by chance and wrong by system, are things so frequently seen in the political world, that it becomes a proof of prudence neither to censure nor applaud too soon.
"The Rubicon is past," was once given as a reason for prosecuting the most expensive war that England ever knew. Sore with the event, and groaning beneath a

galling yoke of taxes, she has again been led ministerially on to the shore of the same delusive and fatal river, without being permitted to know the object or the reason why.
Expensive preparations have been gone into; fears, alarms, dangers, apprehensions, have been mystically held forth, as if the existence of the nation was at stake, and at last the mountain has brought forth a Dutch mouse.
Whoever will candidly review the present national characters of England and France, cannot but be struck with surprise at the change that has taken place. The people of France are beginning to think for themselves, and the people of England resigning up the privilege of thinking.
The affairs of Holland have been the bubble of the day, and a tax is to be laid on shoes and boots (so say the newspapers) for the service of the Stadtholder of Holland. This will undoubtedly do honor to the nation by verifying the old proverb, "Over shoes, over boots."
But tho' Democritus could scarcely have forbore laughing at the folly, yet as serious argument and sound reasoning are preferable to ridicule, it will be best to quit the vein of unprofitable humor, and give the case a fair investigation. But before we do this, it may not be improper to take a general review of sundry political matters that will naturally lead to a better understanding of the subject.
What has been the event of all the wars of England but an amazing accumulation of debt, and an unparalleled burthen of taxes? Sometimes the pretence has been to support one outlandish cause, and sometimes another. At one time Austria, at another time Prussia, and so on: but the consequence has always been taxes. A few men have enriched themselves by jobs and contracts, and the groaning multitude bore the burthen. What has England gained by war since the year 1738, only fifty years ago, to recompence her for two hundred millions sterling, incurred as a debt within that time, and under the annual interest of which, besides what has incurred before, she is now groaning? Nothing at all.
The glare of fancied glory has often been held up, and the shadowy recompence imposed itself upon the senses. Wars that might have been prevented have been madly gone into, and the end has been debt and discontent. A sort of something which man cannot account for is mixed in his composition, and renders him the subject of deception by the very means he takes not to be deceived.
That jealousy which the individuals of every nation feel at the supposed designs of foreign powers, fits them to be the prey of Ministers, and of those among themselves whose trade is war, or whose livelihood is jobs and contracts. "Confusion to the politics of Europe, and may every nation be at war in six months," was a toast given in the hearing of the writer. The man was in Court to the Ministry for a job. Ye gentle Graces, if any such there be, who preside over human actions, how must ye weep at the viciousness of men!
When we consider, for the feelings of nature cannot be dismissed, the calamities of war, and the miseries it inflicts upon the human species, the thousands and tens of thousands of every age and sex who are rendered wretched by the event, surely there is something in the heart of man that calls upon him to think. Surely there is some tender chord, tuned by the hands of its Creator, that still struggles to emit in the hearing of the soul a note of sorrowing sympathy. Let it then be heard, and let man learn to feel, that the true greatness of a nation is founded on principles of humanity; and that to avoid a war when her own existence is not endangered, and wherein the happiness of man must be wantonly sacrificed, is a higher principle of true honor than madly to engage in it.
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INDIAN NANKENS.
By the quantity or single pieces! Also, elegant Window Blinds, and Quadrille Counters, for sale, by JOHN HONE, No. 74, William-street. March 8. 2w.
THE Trustees of Columbia College are hereby notified to meet at the Hall of the said College, on THURSDAY the 13th day of March inst. at Ten o'clock in the forenoon. By Order, March 4 9t ROBERT HARPUR, Clerk.
CINCINNATI. THE Members of this State Society of the Cincinnati are requested to attend a general Meeting, at the Coffee-House, on THURSDAY the 20th of March, at 6 o'clock, P. M. precisely. By Order of the President, Feb. 19. 45. ROBT. PEMBERTON, Sec'y.
NANKENS. A Quantity of India NANKENS for Sale, by J. SHIPPEY and Co. No. 43, Little Dock-street. March 5, 1788. tf
HYSON TEA, Of the first quality, imported in the sloop Experiment, from Canton, to be sold by JOHN REMSEN, No. 60, King-street. March 7. tf
SALES at AUCTION,
By Frederick Jay, THIS DAY, XII o'clock, At No. 58, Maiden-lane. A Variety of very excellent Household Furniture, Chiefly calculated for furnishing a drawing room.
TO-MORROW, XII o'clock, Opposite the Coffee-House, 3 pipes Fayal, and) WINE: 2 do. Port ) 6 chests Souchong ) TEA. 6 do. Bohea ) 12 bags choice Coffee, 12 boxes Turpentine Soap, 6 casks London bottled Porter, 12 jars Raisins, 12 kegs Olives, 2 bales of soft shell Almonds, 2 hampers Oil.
AT PRIVATE SALE, Souchong and bohea Tea, in quarter and half Boxes, 20 Barrels Beef, Best Florence Oil in bottles, Do. Capers in boxes, Do. Almonds in small bales, Do. Olives in boxes and kegs, Do. Raisins in Jars, A parcel of Cotton in bales, A few bags excellent Coffee, A quantity of Loaf Sugar; And a large and elegant assortment of DRY GOODS.
ALSO. Those two very valuable HOUSES and LOTS of GROUND, No. 42, and 43, in William-street, calculated not only for the wholesale or retail business, but also for the accommodating of a family. Enquire of FREDERICK JAY.
WHEREAS, Catharine my wife, has misbehaved me in every respect, and threatening to run me in debt to the utmost of her power; this is to forewarn every person whatever, to trust her upon my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting from the date hereof. March 10. 3t. KIRKHAM GROVES.
TO BE LET, FROM the first of May next, the HOUSE, No. 36, Hanover-Square; at present in the occupation of Messrs. LEIPER & GRAY. Enquire of JAMES GILES, No. 58, Maiden-Lane. March 5, 1788. tf
TO BE LET, FROM the first day of May next, THE STORE, No. 17, Queen-street, one of the best stands in the city for the wholesale business. Two Rooms may be had with the store if required. For terms apply to GEORGE SCRIBA, at said house. Feb. 1. 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.
ENGLISH and AMERICAN GARDEN-SEEDS, To be sold by DAVID WILLIAMSON, at Mr. Brannon's, North-River, viz. SPARAGUS; green Dutch, Gravefend large white, BEANS; broad Windsor, long podded, white blossom, Sandwich. PEASE; early Feme, golden hopper, charlton, Spanish Meretto; large marrowfat, dwarf ditto. KIDNEY-BEANS; speckled dwarf, tawney ditto, scarlet runners, white ditto. TURNIP; early Yorkshire, Suga-loaf, Battersea, large drum head, Savoy and red. CUCUMBERS; early prickly, long ditto. ONIONS; red Spanish, silver skin'd, Portugal. RADISH; early short copp'd, salmon or scarlet. LETTUCE; green coss, white ditto, white cabbage, spotted ditto. CELLERY; Italian or hollow, solid stalked. ENDIVE; green carrot, white ditto. SPINAGE; prickly seeded, round ditto. PARSLEY; curled and plain. CRESS; curled and common. MUSTARD; white and brown. BEET; red and white. CARROT; orange, early horn. PARSNIP; early and late. With several varieties of annual and biennial FLOWER SEEDS. tf March 6.
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE & Co. No. 15, Duke-street---have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shown to be superior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON WINES, in pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf
Wanted, as an Apprentice, A BOY of about fifteen years old, who can write, and knows something of accounts; his situation will be comfortable, and he will have an opportunity to gain an extensive knowledge in the wholesale and retail trade. A Boy from the country will be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. tf 947
FOR SALE, A parcel of Pipe and Hoghead-White Oak Staves and Heading. THEY may be viewed at Mr. Van Tuyl's lumber-yard, and the price known by applying at No. 213, Water-street. 6c March 6.
SALES THIS DAY,
X o'clock, At No. 20, Wall-street, A neat and general assortment of DRY GOODS. Amongst which are, 50 pieces Jeans and Fustians, and a variety of saleable articles. ROBERT HUNTER:
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, On FRIDAY, One o'clock, At the Coffee-House, THE hull, masts and materials, of the brig BETSEY & AMY, burthen 110 tons, as she now lays stranded about 30 miles to the southward of Sandy-Hook, near Shark River.
GEORGE POLLOCK, Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Sullannah 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. 28, Water-street. POT ASHES and FLAXSEED received in payment. Sept. 13. tf
LeROY 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. Osnaburghs, in bales, Cardwire, Flemish Sheetings, Nutmegs, Cambricks, Cloves, Lawns, Gun Powder, in quarter casks, Writing Paper, They have also full on hand, Fayal Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks. Feb. 19. tf
J. M'Vickar and W. Hill, No. 210, Water-street, Have just landed from on board the brig Sullannah, Captain Derry, from Dublin, A COMPLETE assortment of 7-8, 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 Satinets and Lastings. 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. Osnaburghs. Feb. 19. Twine. tf
Just imported in the ship Favorite, Captain Taylor, and to be SOLD by ALEXANDER OGBURY, At the corner of Crown and Smith-streets. A fresh assortment of last year's growth GARDEN SEEDS, viz. Early Charlton, Small ditto. Long Horn, Dwarf Marrowfat and Sugar Dwarf, large Windsor Beans. Orange Carrot, Cress, Parsnip, Thyme, Early Dutch Turnip, Sweet Marjoram, Cabbage Lettuce, Rape, Prickly Spinage, Canary, and Round ditto, Hemp. White Mustard, And likewise some excellent SPLIT PEAS. Feb. 27. wfm. 4w
Just IMPORTED and for SALE By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co. No. 26, Front-street, The following Articles, which they will sell on reasonable terms, viz.
OLD Sherry Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks. Raven's do. Ticklenburgh, W. Irving Paper, Teneriffe Wine in do. Copper Tea Kettles, Malaga Wine in do. Richmond Tobacco, both old and new, Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400 lb. 60 bbls. Rosin, Holland Geneva, in pipes and cases, West-India Rum, London Porter, in bottles, Muscovado Sugar, Linseed Oil, in casks; A quantity of excellent Spanish Hides, and a few casks Lamp Oil, A quantity of excellent Nicaragua Wood, Holland Duck, A quantity of Cassia in Russia do. cases.
Also to be LET by them, A convenient DWELLING HOUSE, No. 27, in Font-street, very suitable for a person in business, and at present unoccupied. March 5. tf
To be Sold at Public Vendue, PEREMPTORILY, At the Coffee-House, on WEDNESDAY the 29th 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-street, being 39 feet in the front, and 37 and 1-2 feet in the rear; the depth on the west side 85 feet 3 inches, on the east 81 feet 3 inches, now in the occupation of Mr. Moses Rogers. The mansion-house has two large rooms on the first floor, with fire-places, and on 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. Adjoining 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 stone cistern that contains 18 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 EVERETT BYVANCK, Rutgers-street, No. 3, or PETER BYVANCK, Peck-slip. Feb. 1. 34w.
SALES at AUCTION,
TO-MORROW, At the Coffee-House, XII o'clock, 5 pipes choice Teneriffe Wine, 6 casks excellent Malaga do. A few chests Hyson and Souchong Teas.
On WEDNESDAY next, At the Auction-Room, No. 208 Water-street, A large and valuable assortment of DRY GOODS.
To be had at PRIVATE SALE, Genuine Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga Wines; Hyson, Souchong, and Bohea Teas. A L S O, A handsome assortment of two purple and fancy Calicoes, furniture Cottons, Chintzes, Cotton checks, low priced Sheerings, Irish Linens, from 1s. 6d. to 7s. 6d. per yard; a few dozen 4-4 Barcelone Handkerchiefs, of superior quality, and various other articles, on the lowest terms for Cash. A. L. BLEECKER.
VERY CHEAP!
To be Sold at Vendue, at the Merchant's Coffee-House, on the 20th March, (if not Sold before at private Sale) THAT valuable FARM, on which John Richards formerly lived, on the Second River, Bergen County; containing One Hundred and Eighteen Acres of excellent LAND, with a Sufficiency of Timber for Fencing and Fire. On the Premises are a large and commodious Dwelling-house, two Stories high, with good Kitchen, Wash-house, separate from the House, with Servants Rooms over the same, and Cellars under the House; Kitchen and Wash-house, with a Piazza the whole length of the House; two Orchards of the best Fruit, containing twelve Acres; the Garden large and well stored with Fruit, and two Asparagus Beds; The whole of the Farm and Garden in good Fence. There are also on the Farm a large Stone Barn, with Cedar Roof, equal to any in the Country; a Carriage House, Corn Crib, and other Out-houses, all in good Repair. Any Person desirous of purchasing, previous to the Day of Sale, are requested to enquire of Mr. ROBERT HUNTER, Vendue Master, or of GOZEN RYERS, Esq. on Staten-Island, who will dispose of the same, and make good and sufficient Title. Feb. 14. N. B. Jersey, or Pennsylvania Paper, will be received at its current Value, and Possession given the 1st May.
JOHNSTON and OGDEN, Removed to No. 14, Great-Dock street, next door to Robert C. Livingston, 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 persons whose 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
TO BE SOLD, SUNDRY LOTS of GROUND, situate in Montego-mery-waid, three in Roosevelt-street, one in Bancker's, two in Rutgers'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
TO BE LET, ON very reasonable terms; and possession given the first day of May next, that commodious STORE HOUSE, situate in Mill street, being two stories and an half high. Enquire at Mr. Rebeca Gomez, at No. 19, Little Queen-street. New-York, March 8. tf
Cypress Shingles for Sale, ALSO, a few casks of excellent pickled SALMON, HERRINGS and BASS, by ROBERT GILL, No. 119, Water-street, near New-Slip. March 4. tf
Just Published, and Sold by S. and R. CAMPBELL, At their Book and Stationary Store, No. 44, Hanover-Square, Corner of the Old-Slip, Barlow's Vision of Columbus: A POEM, in Nine Books. A neat Pocket Edition, price One Dollar, neatly bound.
Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, at Boston, vol. 1st. illustrated with copper-plates, Price Three Dollars.
The Columbian Magazine, For JANUARY, 1788. With an elegant Map of Pennsylvania. Price only Two Shillings to Subscribers. ** Subscriptions for the American Magazine taken in at the above store. Feb. 27. tf
This Day is Published, On an entire new American Type and good Paper, (Price 8s. 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. Henry and Rogers, Messrs. S. and J. Loudon, Mr. H. G. and by the principal booksellers in the United States. 5s. 6d.

AMSTERDAM, The noted American BRIG NYMPH, John Palmer, Master. WILL sail with all possible dispatch, part of her cargo being already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to Isaac Moses, No. 37, Great-Dock-street, or the Captain on board. Feb. 29. tf.
For MORLAIX, (France.) The Brigantine TOM, Alexander Lindsey, Master. WILL sail on the 9th of March, having most of her cargo engaged. For freight (of Flaxseed) apply to the Master on board, at Malcom's wharf, or to SEAMAN and FRANKLIN, No. 50, Queen-street: Who want to purchase a quantity of FLAXSEED. Feb. 29. tf.
For Amsterdam. The Brigantine ELIZIA, THOMAS SKINNER, Master. WILL sail by the 10th of March, having two thirds of her cargo already engaged. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Moore's Wharf, or to JACOB LE ROY & SON, No. 52, Queen-street. Feb. 28. tf.
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.
For BOSTON, The Schooner SALLY, Benjamin Olmsted, Master. URTHEN 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 Kingston, Jamaica, The Sloop FANNY, James Fowle, Master. NOW lying at Ten Eyck's wharf, will be despatched 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.
TO BE LET, And entered on the first of May next, A NEW HOUSE at the lower end of Partition-street, near the Corporation-Dock; a good stand for business. The House has six fire places, exclusive of the kitchen; is commodious and easy, with a large cistern in the yard; stands in a very healthy, pleasant situation, having a view of the North-River, and of the vessels entering and departing the harbor. For terms apply to the subscriber, on the premises. ROBERT BOYD. Feb. 29. tm.
WANTED TO HIRE, An active NEGRO BOY, as waiter.— For particulars enquire of the Printer. Feb. 27. tf.
VERDIGREASE. A few Sacks of the best quality, may be had of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market. Also a large and general assortment of
Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Surgical Instruments, &c. An invoice of a complete assortment of Drugs & Medicines, Shop Furniture, &c. with every necessary for a person disposed to enter into the Druggist business, will be sold very reasonable. A large quantity of Ointment, Syrup and Pill-Pots very cheap; Orange Peas for Illus; MEDICINE CHESTS, with directions. Oct. 12. tf.
C A S H, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES, PARTICULARLY Banker'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 BAR IRON. July 24. tf.
TOBACCO and SNUFF, Of the best quality and flavor, to be had of Peter and George Lorillard, At their Tobacco and Snuff Manufactory, No. 4, Chatham-street, above the New Gaol.
PIG-TAIL, plugs, and cut Tobacco, kitesfoot and common smoking; also leaf Tobacco, by the hogshead or smaller quantity. Acuba snuff, at 4s. per bottle; Strasburgh, Brazil and scented Rappee snuff, at 2s. per bottle; scented Rappee in leads, at 15s. per lb. Rappee not scented, at 15s. per lb. Manufactured tobacco and snuff will be exchanged for leaf tobacco in bds. or casks, or tobacco taken and manufactured on the most reasonable terms. Whoever may want any of the above tobacco or snuff, shall receive them good as any on the continent. N. B. Proper allowance will be made to those that want a quantity. March 1. tm.
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-Dock-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. 1. 28. tf.
TO BE SOLD, A HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, No. 6, the East side of Broad-street, at present occupied by Mrs. M'Lean; 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 28 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. id off
JAMES SAIDLER Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, two doors from the corner of King-street. BUYS and sells on Commission, all kinds of Public Securities, Goods and Produce, as usual. He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liverpool, the America, from London, and last vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS, consisting of fine brown, mixt, blue drab, and copper-coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffles and Blankets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Satins and Modes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, sewing Silks and Twill, fine and coarse Hats, Maureens, Durants, Tammies, Callimancoes and Camblets, 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 elegant 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 confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
TO BE SOLD, A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall-street. Also to be Sold, a LOT in Broad-way, next to Mr. Seaman's, 54 feet in front, extending in the rear to New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 25. tf.
TO BE SOLD, FOUR LOTS of GROUND, situate in Montgomery 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 garden. 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 distinguished, 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. Enquire of HUBERT VAN WAGENEN, No. 2, Beekman-street. Feb. 5, 1788. 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 Building 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-street, lately fitted up and put in good repair. For terms apply to Mr. FRANCIS TANS, No. 51, Broad-street. Feb. 19. tf.
FLAX-SEED, Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Jacob Sarly, left by Mr. Nash, between Van 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 industrious, honest, attentive and frugal, may hear of permanent employment, by applying to the Printer. Feb. 4. tf.
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 convenient Coach-House and Stables, on said Cliff-street, being part of the real estate of the late Mr. Gerard Depeyster, 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 Depeyster, 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 indisputable title upon a Sale of the above House and Lot to the purchaser. JOHN DEPEYSTER. Feb. 18. t.f.
New Line of STAGES. THE Proprietors of the New Line of Stages finding 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 exertions and attention to their business. From the date hereof the fare will be from Powles-Hook three Spanish milled Dollars, and all way passengers Four-Pence per mile; 150 weight baggage to be the same as a Passenger. Printers papers and letters will be conveyed gratis, convenient portmanteaus are provided for that purpose. The Stages leave Powles-Hook at 3 o'clock, P. M. every day for Philadelphia, except Saturday. Michael Dennion, 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 of May next,) A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in Partition-street, adjoining the red store, where Mr. Sheaff formerly lived. Enquire of JOHN MYER, at said House. Feb. 8. tf.
WHEREAS the Partnership of JACOB BOGARDUS & 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 indebted to said House, will be pleased to make immediate 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 finished. 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-Slip, a capital stand for any kind of business. Also, That well finished and commodious 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 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.
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 person 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 and apprehend, and prove to conviction the party or parties guilty thereof. New-York, Jan. 31. tf.
TO BE LET, THE STORES No. 2 and 3, opposite the Ely-market, with counting rooms and good cellars; both the Stores have counters and completely shelved; also, the whole or any part of the rooms above stairs; a capital stand for any kind of business.—Enquire of JOHN BYRNE, on the Premises. March 3. id tm
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. tf.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, TWO NEGRO FELLOWS, between the age of fifteen and thirty. Enquire at No. 3, Burling-slip. Feb. 26. tf.
HOGS' BRISTLES. WANTED, by the Subscribers, a quantity of Hogs' Bristles, for which Two Shillings per pound will be given, provided they are dressed clean; those in the ruff, One Shilling and Three-pence per lb.—The Subscribers having erected a BRUSH MANUFACTORY, at No. 4, Peck's-Slip, where they propose carrying on the Bush Making Business in all its branches,—Store-keepers and others may be furnished with all sorts on as low terms as any imported, to which they hope the preference will be given them, as the work is equally good if not better; and as they will warrant their work not to fail till worn out by use, they flatter themselves with expectation of getting a sufficient supply of this country Bristles, that they may not be under the necessity of importing their stock from England;—the Farmers, by being careful in the season of killing, may save sufficient to supply them in this business.—Country Store-keepers would be the most proper persons to collect them. Those who will please to undertake the collecting them, will meet with a ready sale, and be the means of promoting a very useful branch of business, which may be carried on in this state, and put a stop to the importing that commodity. The least favor will be gratefully acknowledged, by ANANIAS COOPER and Company. New-York, Nov. 5, 1787. m 6m
Cedar and Chestnut Rail, Of the best quality, cut this winter of sound timber, 12 feet in length, and equal if not superior to any in America. They will be sold either at the Landing at Hackinack river, opposite the Island Seacauus, or should any person contract for any parcel they will be delivered at their farms. Also a parcel of prime cedar Gutter Poles, from 25 to 36 feet in length, and upwards. Enquire of WILLIAM KIRBY, Pewter, No. 23, corner of Great-Dock-street; who has for sale all sorts of PEWTER WARES, wholesale and retail, for which Jersey Money will be taken without discount. N. B. Said Kirby has several Lots of Ground to dispose of, lying in Crown-street, near the North River. Feb. 14. th & m
To the Honorable the Legislature of the State of New-York, in Senate and Assembly convened. The Petition of the Congregation of the Reformed German Church of the German Flats, of the County of Montgomery, Most Humbly Sheweth, THAT HANS DEDRICK STALEY, and others, by Indenture, bearing date the 18th day of September, 1765, conveyed to Peter Remsen, late of the City of New-York, merchant, deceased, Lots No. 45, 46, and 47, in a patent granted to Rudolph Staley, and 16 others, situate, lying and being on the south side of the Mohawk River, at a place called the German Flats, in the County aforesaid, to have and to hold the said three Lots of Land, unto the said Peter Remsen, his Heirs and Assigns, in trust for the maintenance and support of the officiating Minister of the Gospel for the time being, of the church aforesaid: That the said Hans Dedrick Staley, and the rest of the grantees aforesaid, gave the said Conveyance under an impression that the said premises above-mentioned would be for the benefit of the Church aforesaid, and not for the maintenance of the officiating Minister thereof only, which will appear by the Certificate hereunto annexed, signed by the present officiating Minister: That several of the parties to the said Indenture have since died, and some of the Heirs are Minors: That others of the said parties have been attainted for adhering to the enemy, during the late war, and their estates forfeited to the people of this State. Great inconveniences arise to your Petitioners, the said Church, and the present Minister thereof, from the execution of the said trust by the Heirs of the said Peter Remsen, by reason of the distance they live at from the said land: And that the Heirs of the said Peter Remsen are desirous of being exonerated from the further execution of the said trust. Thus circumstanced, your Petitioners are advised that the interposition of the Legislature is necessary to prevent all future inconveniences arising from the execution of the trust aforesaid, by the Heirs of the said Peter Remsen, to insure the advantages which the Grantees of the said trust intended the Church aforesaid should derive from it.
YOUR Petitioners therefore pray, That the Honorable the Legislature will be pleased to pass an Act, to direct an assignment of the said trust to or vest the said land in the Trustees and their Successors, for the sole benefit and behoof of their said Church, or to grant unto your Petitioners such other relief, in the Premises, as to the Honorable the Legislature shall seem meet. And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, shall ever pray. ABRAHAM ROSENCRANTZ, In behalf of the Congregation.
STATE OF NEW-YORK. In Assembly, February 21st, 1788. THE Petition of Abraham Rosenkrantz and others, in behalf of the Congregation of the Reformed German Church of the German Flats, in the County of Montgomery, was read, and thereupon Ordered, that the Petitioners have leave to present to this House at the next meeting of the Legislature, a Bill for vesting the lands specified in the said Petition in the Trustees of the said Congregation, agreeable to the prayer of the said Petition, provided that the Petitioners do previously cause a copy of the said Petition and of this Order, to be printed for the space of six weeks successively, in one of the public News-papers printed in the City of New-York, and in one of the public News-papers printed in the City of Albany, to the end, that all persons who may conceive themselves interested therein, may shew cause to this House, on the first Monday after a quorum of both Houses shall be convened, at the next meeting of the Legislature, why the prayer of the said Petition should not be granted. A copy, 6wm JOHN M'KESSON, Clerk.
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 15, Queen-street, now in possession of Messrs. Dubey & Co. Likewise the HOUSE, No. 16, Ferry-street. Enquire at No. 43, Maiden-lane, or at No. 26, Queen-street. Feb. 12. tf.
THE HOUSE, No. 202, Queen-street, next door to Mr. Thomas Pearfall's, in which Mr. James Montadevert now lives, is to be let. Enquire at No. 9, Queen-street. Feb. 5. 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 Marlon, Esq. The Farm contains 46 acres of ground, its situation is pleasant and healthy, and about 6 miles from the city. It is well stocked with fruit trees of all kinds.—To be let also, the HOUSE No. 42, Dock-street.—Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 13, Water-street. Feb. 15. tf.
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