The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-02-09 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[Vol. IV.]
NEW-YORK: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1788.
[No. 923.]
At Private Sale.
Double, Single, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, Coffee in Barrels, a quantity of Beads, proper for the Indian trade, 200 ready made Shirts, Marfeilles Quilting, a handsome Horse and Chair, three handsome Desks and Book Cases, and a quantity of Household and Kitchen Furniture.
JAMES BARCLAY.
JUST ARRIVED
To HUGH SMITH,
No. 22, WALL-STREET,
A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low priced IRISH LINEN, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. Sept. 15.
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 broad, mixed, blue drab, and copper-coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffles and Blankets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide checked Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Battins and Motes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks and Twist, fine and coarse Hats, Morreens, Durants, Tommies, 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.
SALT-PETRE.
A few hundred weights may be had very low 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. for which Cash, Ginseng, Bees-wax, Snake-root, Potash, Pearl-ashes, &c. will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHESTS complete, with directions. Orange Peas for Limes. N.B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 12. tf
SHALER and SEBOR
No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale, a quantity of plated ware, consisting of candlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Mullineers, black table cakes, with knives, forks, and spoons complete, fruit stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warmers, brass chasing dishes, cork-screws, fleethuffers, sadlery, brass rings, cinab-pans, sleeve buttons, brass table-hinges, guns and gun locks, China tea cups chimney-pots, sets of horse brushes, neat mahogany razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and lock buckles and sleeve buttons. fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marfeilles quilting, flannel shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, mullineers, muffs, feathered hats, habalies, feterfoys, barongos, romalls, coded dimity, and a box of assorted quilting 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 some place may be had, Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, Champane of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, striped duffel blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish Linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, received by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the most terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
FOR SALE BY
James Watson & Co.
No. 6, Crane-Wharf,
SUPERFINE BUTT FLOUR, COMMON do. RYE MEAL, INDIAN do. RICE in tiers, BEEF in barrels, FALL MACKAREL in do, CANDLES in boxes, SPERMACHETI do. in do. A quantity of INDIGO, FLAX-SEED, &c. Jan. 17. tf
Wm. Backhouse, & Co.
No. 15, Duke-street---have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shown to be superior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON WINES, in pipes, hog-sheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf
GEORGE POLLOCK,
Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Savannah 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
JUST IMPORTED,
In the ship MERCURY, Captain Grant, TENERIFFE WINES Of a very superior quality, which will be disposed of by the quantity or single Pipe, by JOHN C. SHAW, at his store opposite Van Zandt's wharf. Oct. 12.
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 Hackinsack, and extends from the river up the road towards Paramus, being intersected by 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 with a variety of the best Fruit-Trees: On the Lot on the opposite side of the road stands 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 well manured with ashes: the whole of the Land inclosed 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.
If any person wants to view the place, apply to D. LEFFERTS, he will send a Person with him. Feb. 5, 1788. 32aw m&f.
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co.
No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house, HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence from London, an assortment of IRISH LINENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS, low and high priced; which they will sell, on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit. They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER HANGINGS, with felson and other borders; and rod, and other sized NAILS. July 7.
St. Ubes Salt.
(Excellent in quality,) THE cargo in the ship Pomona, at Mr. Hallett's wharf, at Three Shillings and Four-Pence per bushel, water-measure, on board; and at the same price when landed, by JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street. Jan. 30.
H. & J. Thompson,
No. 29, Front-street, near Burling-ship, Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH, PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment, Searf, silk and hair Twist, coarse Wool-lens, Irish Linens, low priced, Russia Sheetings, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties, Canvas, No. 1 to 7, seaming Twine, Sugar in barrels, Cocoa in do. Farthen 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 Markton'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 COYTON WICK, &c. &c. Jan. 22. tf.
Johnston and Ogden,
Removed to No. 14, Great-Dock-street, next door to Robert C. Livingston's, Esq. Have for SALE very low, for Cash, or good Notes, at 30, 60, or 90 days,
HANDSOME blue and white table CHINA, in cases of some set each, One case of elegant CHIMNEY GLASSES, A quantity of PORK, BEEF, and RYE MEAL in barrels, 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.
Andrew Van Tuyl,
Has received per the Ship FOUR FRIENDS, Captain Douglass, from London, A Neat Assortment of Superfine Cloths, with Trimmings: Neat patent ribb'd Worsted Hose; emboss'd Serges, Durants, &c. &c.
FOR SALE,
GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF, PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUTTER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by Storm and Sickles, Dec. 18. tf. No. 35, Little-Dock-street.
PORT WINE,
Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place, LANDING this Day at Cruger's wharf, out of the Brig St. Jesuide Villa Nova, from Oporto, for Sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th tf.
Irish Linen,
3-4, 7-8, and yard-wide. ABOUT 500 pieces, in small packages assorted, will be sold cheap for cash. Apply to John Miller, Wall-street. Feb. 5.
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, 1, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Hair Ribbons, Writing Paper, &c. &c. ISAAC MOSES
Now Landing at the Old-Slip,
From the ship Bersey, Capt. DENTON, from St. Thomas, and for Sale By JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-lane, No. 36, PORTO-RICO COFFEE in the shell, PIMENTO, HIDES, COTTON, LIGNUMVITE in small pieces, MAHOGANY in logs, & GUM GUIACUM 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.
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215, Water-street, HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, for SALE, a large assortment of White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas and bed ticks, Diapers of all widths, Sheetings, 9-8, to 10-8 wide, some very fine, Grey and white ticks, Codoorays, velverets, jeans and jeanets, Black lasting, Ribbons, Shoes and boots, Checks, 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 wide, A few mullin gown patterns, Indigo, Men & women's gloves. They have also on hand, RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE in pipes and bds. and a few bds. of OLD VIDONIA WINE. N.B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf.
Tobacco & Ginsang.
They have---Just Arrived, SIXTY Hogheads of Prime JAMES'S RIVER TOBACCO, and a few Casks of GINSANG. Sixty Chaldrón of COALS, fit for Smith's use and Foundaries, to be sold cheap, Feb. 2. tf.
HILL and OGDEN,
No. 41, Great-Dock-street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bar-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz.
TICKLENBURGS, ozanaburgs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, platillas, Britannias, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white Flemish linen, German stripes and checks, lawns, calicoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coatings, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, durants, flannels, Irish linens, &c.
Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES, cast in the Air-Furnace, at Newark, which, besides being exceedingly neat, are contrived to give more heat into the room, a remedy for smoky chimneys, and more secure from fire than any other. Also, Potash kettles, forge hammers and anvils refined from bog-ore, pig-metal, and approved by many years experience. N.B. Orders are received by them for every kind of hollow-ware and iron-castings, made at said Air-Furnace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. tf.
CASH,
And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES.
PARTICULARLY Bancker's, Barber's, Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACILITIES, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street. Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quarter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
For NEWRY,
The Brig Brownlow,
JOSEPH McMACKEN, Master, WILL sail the 12th inst. For Passage apply to the Master on board at Murray's wharf, or RANDALL, SON, and STEWARTS, No. 211, Water-street.
Who have for SALE, Teneriffe Wine, in pipes and hogheads, Also a large and general assortment of Ironmongery, with some Dry Goods, and assorted Glass and Earthenware in crates. Feb. 6.
TO BE SOLD,
A Very capable NEGRO BOY, about fifteen years of age, understands all kinds of house work, and is well qualified to wait on a single gentleman. For further particulars, enquire at No. 210, Water-street. Feb. 4, 1788.
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, Anyils, Vices and Beck Irons, brass Kettles, iron Pots and Kettles, Frying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, brass and iron Candlesticks, hard and soft Waffle Irons, men and boys Scates, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack-knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and spring Mouse and Rat Traps, Jacks, Clors, 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. 15, 1787.
THIS DAY is landed, and for sale, at Steven's and Connolly's Lumber Yard, from on board the Brig Hector, Capt. Barker.
140 Hhds. of MOLASSES, excellent quality. Feb. 4. tf.
FOR SALE BY ROBERT JOHNSTON,
No. 14, Water-street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden. A Large and general assortment of IRON CASTINGS, among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes kettles, cast with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cart, waggon, coach and chair boxes, 56, 28, 14 and 7 lb. 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 stoves, grates, Canada stoves for larger rooms, Patent cabootes for ships, with one and two boilers; grates and oven, Fire places with jambs complete, Back pieces of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, shestop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for bds. and bbls. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. rod, and 8d. nails, 7 inch, 6 inch and 5 inch spikes, Crowley and blistered steel. The above articles will be sold for cash and country produce, at the lowest prices; and a large allowance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly attended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. Oct. 22.
FRANCIS I'ANS,
No. 51, Broad-street, Has received by the Montgomery, collected by the other late arrivals, and has remaining on hand of his former stock, the following general assortment in the FANCY, MILLENERY, and DRY GOOD Line.
CHINA and satin ribbons, a great variety different widths and colors; plain net, crape, foulé, 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 wiles; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk ditto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black facings and modes slueings, white and colored facings; nets, chimneys and calicoes; furniture co. per place do. linens and checks; moreens, callimancoes and stuff; silk thread, cotton, and worsted hole; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mullin and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, mullineer and chintz immings; plain and spung'd lawns; plain and striped mullins; lawn and mullin handkerchiefs; fine and common cambrics; black patent net laces; nankeens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, funnels, baizes, and striped wildpoes, sewing silks, thads, &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 patronage, and offers 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.

To the People of the State of New-York.
IT may be contended perhaps, that instead of occasional appeals to the people, which are liable to the objections urged against them, periodical appeals are the proper and adequate means of preventing and correcting infractions of the Constitution .
It will be attended to, that in the examination of these expedients, I confine myself to their aptitude for enforcing the Constitution by keeping the several departments of power within their due bounds, without particularly considering them, as provisions for altering the Constitution itself. In the first view, appeals to the people at fixed periods, appear to be nearly as ineligible, as appeals on particular occasions as they emerge. If the periods be separated by short intervals, the measures to be reviewed and rectified, will have been of recent date, and will be connected with all the circumstances which tend to viciate and pervert the result of occasional revisions. If the periods be distant from each other, the same remark will be applicable to all recent measures, and in proportion as the remoteness of the others may favor a dispassionate review of them, this advantage is inseparable from inconveniences which seem to counterbalance it. In the first place, a distant prospect of public censure would be a very feeble restraint on power from those excesses, to which it might be urged by the force of present motives. Is it to be imagined, that a Legislative Assembly, consisting of a hundred or two hundred members, eagerly bent on some favorite object, and breaking thro' the restraints of the Constitution in pursuit of it, would be arrested in their career, by considerations drawn from a censorial revision of their conduct at the future distance of ten, fifteen or twenty years? In the next place, the abuses would often have completed their mischievous effects before the remedial provision would be applied. And in the last place, where this might not be the case, they would be of long standing, would have taken deep root, and would not easily be extirpated.
The scheme of revising the Constitution in order to correct recent breaches of it, as well as for other purposes, has been actually tried in one of the States. One of the objects of the Council of Censors, which met in Pennsylvania, in 1783 and 1784, was, as we have seen, to enquire 'whether the Constitution had been violated, and whether the Legislative and Executive departments had encroached on each other.' This important and novel experiment in politics, merits in several points of view, very particular attention. In some of them it may perhaps, as a single experiment, made under circumstances somewhat peculiar, be thought to be not absolutely conclusive. But as applied to the case under consideration, it involves some facts which I venture to remark, as a compleat and satisfactory illustration of the reasoning which I have employed.
First. It appears from the names of the gentlemen, who composed the Council, that some at least of its most active and leading members, had also been active and leading characters in the parties which pre-existed in the State.
Secondly. It appears that the same active and leading members of the Council, had been active and instrumental members of the Legislative and Executive branches, within the period to be reviewed; and even patrons or opponents of the very measures to be thus brought to the test of the Constitution. Two of the members had been Vice-Presidents of the State, and several others, members of the Executive Council, within the seven preceding years. One of them had been Speaker, and a number of others distinguished members of the Legislative Assembly, within the same period.
Thirdly. Every page of their proceedings witnesses the effect of all these circumstances on the temper of their deliberations. Throughout the continuance of the Council, it was split into two fixed and violent parties. The fact is acknowledged and lamented by themselves. Had this not been the case, the face of their proceedings exhibits a proof equally satisfactory. In all questions, however unimportant in themselves, or unconnected with each other, the same names stand invariably contrasted on the opposite columns. Every unbiased observer may infer, without danger of mistake, and at the same time, without meaning to reflect on either party, or any individuals of either party, that unfortunately passion , not reason , must have presided over their decisions. When men exercise their reason coolly and freely, on a variety of distinct questions, they inevitably fall into different opinions, on some of them. When they are governed by a common passion, their opinions, if they are so to be called, will be the same.
Fourthly. It is at least problematical whether the decisions of this body do not, in several instances, misconstrue the limits prescribed for the Legislative and Ex-
ecutive departments, instead of reducing and limiting them within their Constitutional places.
Fifthly. I have never understood that the decisions of the Council on Constitutional questions, whether rightly or erroneously formed, have had any effect in varying the practice founded on Legislative constructions. It even appears, if I mistake not, that in one instance, the contemporary Legislature denied the constructions of the Council, and actually prevailed in the contest.
This censorial body therefore, proves at the same time, by its researches, the existence of the disease; and by its example, the inefficacy of the remedy.
This conclusion cannot be invalidated by alledging, that the State, in which the experiment was made, was, at that crisis, and had been for a long time before, violently heated and distracted by the rage of party. Is it to be presumed, that at any future septennial epoch, the same State will be free from parties? Is it to be presumed, that any other State, at the same, or any other given period, will be exempt from them? Such an event ought to be neither presumed nor desired; because an extinction of parties necessarily implies either a universal alarm for the public safety, or an absolute extinction of liberty.
Were the precaution taken of excluding from the Assemblies, elected by the people to revise the preceding administration of the Government, all persons who should have been concerned in the Government within the given period, the difficulties would not be obviated. The important task would probably devolve on men, who with inferior capacities, would, in other respects, be little better qualified. Although they might not have been personally concerned in the administration, and therefore, not immediately agents in the measures to be examined; they would probably have been involved in the parties connected with these measures; and have been elected under their auspices.
PUBLIUS.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6,
Yesterday morning, as four men belonging to the Upper Ferry were crossing the Delaware from Cooper's with a wherry, the weight of the boat broke the ice, and a young negro man falling in, was immediately carried under the ice by the tide, so that no exertions could be made to save him.
A correspondent has furnished us with the following authentic account of the late melancholy accident, which has so much excited the sympathy of the public for some days past:
Mr. David Lewis and Mr. Joseph Thomas had accompanied Miss Morton (daughter to Mr. John Morton) and Miss Hollingsworth (daughter of Mr. Levi Hollingsworth) in a sleigh, on a visit to an intimate friend lately married, and removed from the city into Chester county. They set off on their return home on Tuesday last; when they reached Darby Creek, they found it so swelled by the rain and melted snow, that the ford over which the Marple Road led was altogether impassable. They then enquired of the neighbors, and were informed that there was a good bridge at a small distance up the creek; they accordingly went thither. They examined the bridge and road, and conceived it safe; the driver and the two gentlemen got out in order to see the way before the passage was attempted; the bridge was immediately below the confluence of two streams, and the road beyond the bridge passed over low grounds then overflowed by the freshet; after this examination, Mr. Lewis went into the sleigh to drive it, while the driver and Mr. Thomas were endeavoring to make their way across the overflowed ground as well as they could on foot, that the sleigh might be easier drawn. The course of the road could not be exactly seen through the water that covered it, and after they had left the bridge about eighty yards, the near horse slipped into one of the streams, which ran nearly parallel to the road, and drew the other horse and the sleigh after him. Mr. Thomas seeing their danger, crossed the road and came to their assistance, seizing hold of the back part of the sleigh; but by this time the current had entered between the off horse and the bank of the stream, and turned them round with such rapidity as to baffle all his strength; he however determined to risk his life with those in the sleigh, and accordingly stuck to it, endeavoring to keep it from overfetting. The horses swam, and aimed at the opposite shore of the creek, but the stream was too rapid, and carried them down backwards to the bridge, where Mr. Thomas received a heavy blow against one of the timbers, and losing his hold, drifted in the stream; the sleigh followed, passing under the bridge. Mr. Thomas swam to the shore, but before he reached it the sleigh overset, and Mr. Lewis and the two ladies were committed to the current, which drove
Mr. Lewis and Miss Morton within reach of the branches of a stooping tree, which they laid hold of, and she by his assistance was enabled to stick to, until Mr. Thomas came to their assistance, and thus their lives were providentially saved. But Miss Hollingsworth, being nearer the middle of the stream, was carried rapidly down; and before the others got to the fast land, so as to rest their exhausted limbs in safety, she disappeared. Several neighbors were by this time collected, and searched for the body in vain. It was found the next morning about break of day near half a mile below the bridge, and brought to town in the evening; it was interred on Friday afternoon in the Friends burial ground, attended by the greatest concourse of people, of every religious denomination, that has perhaps ever been collected together upon any occasion in this city.
The blooming beauty, the sweetly engaging disposition, the amiable and unaffected simplicity of manners, the enlightened mind and cultivated understanding of this accomplished young lady, render the catastrophe the most affecting of any we recollect to have happened; and the mournful solemnity which attended the funeral, fully evinces, that sympathy and compassion are eminent characteristics of the citizens of Philadelphia.
New-York, Feb. 9.
Extract of a letter from Trinidad, December 14, 1787.
"I am just informed, and I believe from the best authority, that three valuable mines are discovered in the province of Gayana, near the town of Angostura, on the river Oronoque, two gold and one silver. It is more than probable they are the same which Sir Walter Raleigh was in search of when he took possession of this island."
The sloop Nancy, Capt. Decatur, is arrived at Hereford-Inlet, (about ten miles east of Cape-May) in 70 days from Demarara. Capt. Decatur made the coast about the 25th of December, and expected to reach this port two days after, but was drove off, and had, till his arrival, a succession of very bad weather, during which his mate and one of the hands were washed over-board, and another had his arm broke. The sail or was unhappily lost, but the mate recovered by seizing a rope.
About the 1st January Captain Decatur spoke the brig Washington, from St. Eustatia for Virginia, a French ship from Amsterdam for New-York, and saw several other vessels, but the weather being bad, could not speak them.
The brig Convention, Captain Jones, arrived at Lewis-Town the 29th January, in 13 weeks from London.
A short time since, a negro belonging to a Kingston planter, jumped from a wharf into the ocean to bathe. In a few moments a shark appeared. The negro dived, but afterwards rose almost close to him, then instantly dived again after the monster had bit at him, nearly on the water's surface. Some people in a vessel were spectators of the circumstance. The shark struck his tail with great force against the vessel, when he plunged after the negro. The latter, by amazing exertions, however, at length reached the shore unhurt. When the negro rose to the water's surface, the shark was so near him, that his head was plainly seen by the people in the vessel; therefore the poor fellow's escape was deemed miraculous. Swimmers often perish by the sharks, sometimes losing an arm or leg, and sometimes being bit quite asunder, and serving only as a couple of morsels for the ravenous creature. The shark has 144 teeth, sharp and terrible, notched like a saw on the edges, disposed in six rows, and placed in various directions. These teeth, when he sleeps, lie flat in his mouth; but when he seizes his prey, he has the power of erecting them, by a set of muscles which join them to the jaw.
An unhappy and perhaps unparalleled accident happened lately in Paris: A child of five years of age hanged his brother, who was not quite two years old. On his being reprimanded, he answered coolly, "I did not hurt him; my brother did not cry; I only did what I saw Punch do two or three times." He had been often to see a puppet-show.
Anecdote from an English Paper.
A YOUNG man who has since made a conspicuous figure in the fields of Literary Controversy, made an accidental visit to some friends who resided near the University. He thought it necessary to shew, that his education was not bestowed on him in vain, and that an academical system of life had given him "an unlimited command over the most beautiful figures of speech." He contradicted every thing, disputed every thing, undertook to prove every thing. In the maze of this metaphorical confusion, a pretty servant maid entered the room; she caught his attention, and he enquired her name; he was told it was Patience. "Her coming (resumed
my Gentleman) was exceedingly apropos; for I was going to explain my sentiment of the Stoic system, of which, you know, Patience, under all pain and difficulty, was the basis." He proceeded, in the ardor and pride of argument, to assert that patience was a jewel, &c. &c. At dinner time the young man was missing, and was long sought for in vain; at length one of the servants came into the room very eagerly exclaiming — Mr. G — is coming, he is walking from the arbor at the bottom of the orchard, — I fancy he has been trying our Patience .
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
POUGHKEEPSIE,
Friday, February 1, 1788.
The House met, pursuant to adjournment.
The Bill for preventing and punishing forgeries and counterfeits, was read a third time and passed.
The Bill concerning oaths of office; and The Bill concerning tenants, &c. were read a second time and committed.
The House went into a Committee on the Bill for the amendment of the Law, and the better advancement of Justice;
Mr. Hedges in the Chair.
The Committee having gone through and agreed to the Bill, rose and reported the same, when it was ordered to be engrossed.
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Duane, with a resolution, concurring to the resolution of the House for calling a Convention.
Mr. Sands moved for leave and brought in a Bill to enable the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of New-York, to raise a sum of money for the purposes therein mentioned, which was read a first time and ordered a second reading.
Mr. Gansevoort moved for leave and brought in a Bill to naturalize the persons therein mentioned, which was read a first time and ordered a second reading.
Then the House adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.
Saturday, Feb. 2.
The Bill to naturalize the persons therein mentioned; and
The Bill to enable the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of New-York to raise a certain sum of money; were read a second time and committed.
The Bill to prevent stealing and avoiding records; and
The Bill declaring it to be felony in servants to embezzle their masters' goods; were read a third time and passed into Laws.
A Message was received from the Senate by Mr. Williams and Mr. Van Nels, that the Senate had passed the Bill against buying and selling of Offices.
It was ordered that 500 copies of the concurrent resolutions, for calling a Convention, be printed, and distributed in the different towns of the State.
A petition from John Livingston, and Caleb Benton, in behalf of themselves and others, suggesting that they had leased all the vacant land from the Indians, was read and referred to the same Committee, as the petition of Roger Pollock.
A memorial of Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the State, concerning money owing to him by Gen. Tryon, whose estate is forfeited; was read and referred to Mr. John Smith, Mr. Webster, and Mr. P. Cantine.
A petition from the Collectors of New-York, concerning fees allowed them for the collection of taxes, was read and referred to the Committee, who are to bring in a Bill for the more effectual collection of the arrears of taxes due since 1785.
A representation from the State Treasurer, respecting a sum of money he had paid to Michael Connolly, Paymaster of the 2d reg. of Infantry of this State; and a balance now due the State from the said Paymaster, which he has tendered in certificates; and
A petition from the said Michael Connolly, praying to be permitted to pay the said balance in certificates; were read, and referred to a Committee of the whole House.
A petition from Philip Frisby, and others, concerning lands they have settled on, was read, and referred to the same Committee, as the petition of Roger Pollock.
A petition from John Keating, jun. concerning his creditors, was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
A petition from Obadiah Gore, and his associates, concerning lands they have leased from the Indians, was read, and referred to the same Committee, as the petition of Roger Pollock.
A petition from a number of inhabitants of Ulster County, concerning the interest due on their certificates, was read, and referred to the Committee, who are to bring in a Bill to compel the payment of certain arrears of taxes in certificates.
A memorial from a number of people near Lake Champlain, praying to have a new County erected there, was read, and referred to the Committee of the whole House.

when on the Bill for dividing the State into Counties.
A petition from a number of inhabitants of Half-Moon, and another from a number of inhabitants of Saratoga Districts, praying to be added to Ballstown, was read, and committed to a Committee of the whole House, when on the Bill for dividing the Counties of this State into Towns.
A petition from Elizabeth Phelps, and others, widows of the levies of this State, praying some assistance from the Legislature, was read, and referred to Mr. Powers, Mr. Younglove, and Mr. Frey.
A petition from Philip Pell, of the Manor of Pelham, concerning cattle he had lost during the war; was read and referred to the Auditor.
A petition from William Crawford, of Eastchester, concerning a negro man, he had purchased previous to the war, from the estate of — Fowler, of Westchester, and praying permission to pay for the said negro in certificates; was read, and ordered to lie on the table.
A petition from Moses Scott, of Waterford, in the County of Albany, praying to have an exclusive right of a Ferry over the Hudson River, at said Town; was read and referred to Mr. Bruyne, Mr. Taulman, and Mr. Strang.
A petition from James Cowtan, of Cambridge, in Albany County, praying payment for certain losses sustained during the war; was read, and referred to the Auditor.
A petition from John Ramsay, and others, concerning cannon taken from them at the commencement of the war; was read and referred to Mr. Verplank, Mr. Patterson, and Mr. N. Smith.
A representation from the Auditor, of sundry accounts brought against the State, was read, and referred to a Committee of the whole House.
A petition from William Palmer, and others, praying an exclusive right to work certain mines; was read, and referred to Mr. Clark, Mr. Schoonmaker, and Mr. Graham.
A petition from Aries Vanderbilt, of Duchess County, praying to have an allowance, for two certificates, lost by fire; was read and referred to Mr. Doughty, Mr. Savage, and Mr. Wisner.
The House went into a Committee on the Bill for taking out of circulation the present paper currency, and emitting other as a substitute:
Mr. Verplank in the Chair. The Bill having been agreed to, the Committee rose and reported the same; when it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Jones moved for leave and brought in a Bill for defraying the necessary public charges in the respective Counties of the State; which was read a first time and ordered a second reading.
Then the House adjourned till Monday morning, 11 o'clock.
Monday, February 4. The House met pursuant to adjournment.
A petition from Caleb Gardiner and 13 others, concerning lands they had purchased from the Indians, was read and referred to the same Committee, as the petition of Roger Pollock.
A petition from B. B. Benson, and John W. Watkins, concerning Harlem Commons, was read and referred to Mr. Benson, Mr. Verplank and Mr. Gilbert.
The Bill to take the paper money out of circulation, and issue new money, was read a third time and passed the House.
The Bill for defraying the public and necessary charges of the respective Counties, was read a second time and committed.
The House went into a Committee on the Bill to repeal the act for the relief of insolvent debtors:
Mr. Doughty in the Chair. The Committee went through the Bill and agreed to the same; when it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The House went into a Committee on the Bill for dividing the State into Counties:
Mr. Powers in the Chair. The Committee made some progress in the business, when they rose and asked for leave to sit again.
Then the House adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.
For the Daily Advertiser. IN the late Convention, in Connecticut, the Members from New-London and Fairfield County were unanimously for the proposed Constitution; and the Honorable Mr. Williams, from Lebanon, and Mr. Hopkins, from Waterbury, who were the leaders of the opposition, came over and voted for the Constitution; being fully convinced it was for the interest of that State and the United States to adopt it. Many others who were in the opposition, and of the minority, declared, after the vote was taken, their intention to use their influence with their friends to give it all the force in their power; and a few minutes before the question was put, Judge Southward declared,
that "he was less opposed to it than before he heard the discussions, and was restrained from voting for it only by his instructions; that the whole business of the Convention had been conducted with "great fairness and candor." — From these facts it may be decided, that the Extract of a Letter, in Mr. Greenleaf's paper of yesterday, is not true; and I am persuaded it is no part of a Letter written in Connecticut, but fabricated in this State.
A CONNECTICUT MAN. New-York, 8th Feb. 1788.
MR. CHILDS, IT is reported that a public character has given orders for the following Motto to be painted on the ceiling of his dining room, in such a manner that his guests may each be able to read it as he sits at dinner. I should esteem it a favor if you will insert it in your next useful paper, as it may be a means of some of your correspondent's giving a translation thereof.
I am yours, &c. A. Z. Quisquis amat dictis absentem rodere Vitam, Hanc mensam vetitam noverit esse sibi. New-York, Feb. 7, 1788.
St. Kitt's Rum. A CARGO of excellent quality is now landing from on board the brig Nancy, at Marlow's wharf. Attendance will be given on the wharf. Feb. 5. tf.
One Dollar Reward. LOST last Thursday, a white spaniel BITCH, of small size, with a leather collar and an iron ring round her neck; she has a brown head, two large brown spots on her back, her hair full of tar. Whoever will bring her to Mr. LA FARGUE's, No. 62, William-street, opposite the North Church, shall have the above reward. Feb. 9. 3t.
WANTED, A NEGROMAN, honest and sober, who understands the business of a Footman, and can be well recommended. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 9. 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.
A PERSON perfectly acquainted with the BREWING BUSINESS, may hear of Employment by applying to MURRAY and SANSOM, in Queen-Street.
A Quantity of BARLEY wanted. If of a good Quality, a generous Price will be given. Apply as above. Feb. 9. 6t.
BY Order of the Hon. JOHN SLOSS HOBART, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York: Notice is hereby given to all the Creditors of JAMES LATTA, an insolvent Debtor, to appear before the said Judge, at his chambers in Crown-street, on Friday the 22d inst. to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the said Insolvent's estate should not be made, and be discharged, pursuant to the directions 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. Dated this 8th day of February, 1788. JAMES LATTA.
NOTICE. FOR the information of the Professional Gentlemen in the City and County of New-York, and others whom it may concern, the subscriber has opened his SHERIFF'S OFFICE At his house in Partition-street, a little west of the fourth end of the Bear Market. ROBERT BOYD. New-York, Feb. 1. tm.
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 Brewery-house. Enquire at the Post-Office, No. 8, Wall-street. tf Feb. 7.
WANTED. A PARTNER, at Richmond in Virginia, in the Medicinal line, who can advance 300l. cash, Virginia currency, to come into an established retail trade. Further particulars enquire of Messrs. CRAIGIE, WAINWRIGHT, & Co. New-York. Jan. 31. eod. 1m.
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 41, in Queen-street, and the STORE, No. 62, Water-street, either together or separate. The House is three story, the rooms large, and is in every respect convenient for a family: The Store large and convenient for any kind of business. For terms apply to Mrs. Sears, or Pashal N. Smith. Jan. 31. eod. tf.
To be LET from May next, A LARGE three story HOUSE, having eleven fire places, situate in Queen-street; one of the first stands for business. Enquire of SAM. PELL, & Co. No. 191, Queen-street. Jan. 28. tf. fw
THE HOUSE, No. 202, Queen-street, next door to Mr. Thomas Pearsall's, in which Mr. James Montaudet now lives, is to be let. Enquire at No. 9, Queen-street. Feb. 5.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, On MONDAY, the 11th inst. 12 o'clock, At the Coffee-House, A BAY STALLION, fifteen hands high, aged seven years, three quarters blooded, may be seen at Mr. Levinus's stables.
On TUESDAY the 12th inst. at 12 o'clock, On the premises, Those two valuable HOUSES and LOTS of GROUND, No. 59 and 60 in Wall-street, containing twelve fire places, and 5 rooms without; are situated in a pleasant part of the street, near the City-Hall, being well calculated for a merchant, or any other kind of business. The two can be made into one at a very trifling expence. For particulars apply at No. 69, Wall-street.
N. B. There is a very convenient brick stable in the yard.
AT PRIVATE SALE, 100 quintals of Cod Fish, 30 firkins Highland Butter, 20 kegs. Sounds and Tongues, Souchong Tea, by the Chest, Irish Linens, coarse broad Cloths, Corduroys, Loaf Sugar, &c. &c. A Parcel of Ginseng.
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 SOALEATHER, SUGAR in barrels, BOHEA TEA, RUSSIA HEMP, MOLASSES, BEEF, PORK, HOG'S LARD, YORK RUM, COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, DUMB do. COL 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.
WANTED, A GOOD MAN SERVANT, and a good black WOMAN COOK, who understands washing and ironing. Enquire at No. 28, Water-street. Jan. 29. tf.
TO BE LET, THE first and second story of a STORE on Murray's Wharf, as also a large Room over the Store, now occupied by Stewart and Jones, on said wharf. Enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, Water-street. Feb. 6. tf.
TO BE LET, THE house No. 27, Water-street, now in possession of Richard Platt, Esq. Enquire of Nicholas Hoffman and Son, No. 12, Little-Dock-street. Feb. 5. tf.
FLAX-SEED, Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Jacob Sarly, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. tf Oct. 22.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA, IN pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, of superior quality, to be landed this day at Cruger's wharf, and to be sold by IOZE ROIZ SILVA. 22d Aug. 1787.
ALBANY PEASE, WARRANTED Good, to be sold by ZACHARIAS SICKLES, No. 7, New-York. Feb. 5. 4w. w. tf
BY Order of the Hon. Zephaniah Platt, Esq. first Judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for Duchess County: Notice is hereby given to all the Creditors of Jabez Berry, jun. Enoch Post, David Smith, jun. and Jesse Howe, Insolvent Debtors, to appear before the said Judge, at the house of Stephen Hendrickson, in Poughkeepsie, on Tuesday the 29th day of March next, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the said Insolvents' estates should not be made for the benefit of all their Creditors, and they discharged, according to the form of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of Insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated this 11th day of February, 1788.
Petitioners for Jabez Berry, jun.—John Drake, William Adams, Samuel Berry, Thos. Deems Raymond, Philip and Benjamin Pelton, David Coss, jun. Stephen Evans, John Roberts, George Wilkinson, and James Balding.
For Enoch Post.—Abraham and John Post. For David Smith, jun.—John Drake, Samuel Willson, William Hughson, John Jane, David Smith, sen. and John Beyer.
For Jesse Howe.—John Drake, James Cock, William Webb, and William Adams.
TO BE LET, (From the first of May next,) A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in Paillon-street, adjoining the edifice where Mr. Paull formerly lived. Enquire of JOHN NYE, at said House. Feb. 8. tf.
Will be Sold at Public Auction, On WEDNESDAY, the 13th inst. (If not purchased at private sale before that day.)
The SHIP St. JAMES, WITH all her Stores, Tackle, Apparel, Boats and Furniture, as she arrived from sea.
This strong and fast-sailing ship may be viewed at Mr. Hallett's wharf, and her inventory may be seen, and the mode of payment made known by applying to HUGH SMITH. Feb. 7.
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, THIS DAY, Precisely 1 o'clock, at the Coffee-House, A NEGRO WENCH, about 25 years old, understands all kind of house work; sold for no fault, but want of employ.
SALES at AUCTION, By JOHN RAMSAY, On Friday the 22d February, Precisely at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-house, That convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 3, in Partition-street, a frame building, two stories high, with three fire-places; a good oven and an excellent dry cellar. The lot is 25 feet wide and 77 feet in length and a small garden in the rear. An indisputable title will be given for the same.
At private Sale, cheap for cash, A variety of Linens, Silks, Satins, Callicoes, coarse Muslins, Lawns, Point Blankets, blue Strouds, silk Stockings, Russia Sheetings, a few barrels Carolina Indigo, some boxes best Hyson Tea, nests of small Hair Trunks, Clock Jacks, Umbrellas, &c. JOHN RAMSAY.
TO BE LET, (From the first day of May next,) THE HOUSE and STORE, No. 45 and 46, in Wall-street. Jan. 29. 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.
Just Published By M. CAREY, in Philadelphia, And now to be Sold By THOMAS ALLEN, Book-Seller, in Queen-street, New-York, (By whom Subscriptions are received) The AMERICAN MUSEUM, For DECEMBER, 1787.
BY Order of the Hon. JOHN SLOSS HOBART, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York: NOTICE is hereby given to BLAIR McCLENACHAN, late of the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, merchant, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, made by a creditor of the said Blair McClenachan, an absent debtor as aforesaid, he the said Judge, by virtue and in pursuance of the Act of the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed 4th April, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said Blair McClenachan, an absent debtor, within this State, to be seized, and that unless the said Blair McClenachan, an absent debtor as aforesaid, shall return and discharge his debts within one year after the date hereof, his estates, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at New-York, this 28th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
TUESDAY, 29th January, 1788. AN advertisement having appeared in this day's paper, in which Mr. Blair McClenachan is mentioned as late of the city of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, and as an absent Debtor—This notice is given to the person who published that advertisement, and to every other person concerned, that Mr. McClenachan not only was, but still is, a merchant, a man of property, and an inhabitant of Philadelphia, the only part of America in which he ever resided; and any person having just claims upon him, may have a legal remedy, by an application therefor. The author of this notice gives it principally to remove any groundless impressions or ideas which the advertisement may occasion, concerning a worthy citizen of the United States, whose person and property have often been ticked in their service. tf.
THE author of Blair McClenachan's vindication in yesterday's paper, seems to be little acquainted with the laws of the State of New-York, and much less with the principles of the man whom he endeavours to defend. It may not be amiss to inform the public, that Blair McClenachan has already suffered his property to be attached in the land of S. Eutatia, in the year 1780, by his creditors. Now in the name of common sense, why should a citizen of the State of New-York, be obliged to go to the State of Pennsylvania, or to Algiers, or any other place, and enter into a litigation with Blair McClenachan, when the laws here afford a sufficient remedy? If Blair McClenachan is a man of such property and so worthy a citizen as his friend pretends that he is, why has he not paid the debt, which is the ground of the attachment? The DEBT IS JUST—HAS BEEN LONG DUE—and a virtue of it has often been demanded: The publisher therefore will judge whether Blair McClenachan acts like a worthy citizen, in still refusing payment of the debt, which, according to his friend's account, the want of property is not the cause of it. 19th Jan. 29, 1788. tf.

For BRISTOL. The brig PANNY , WILLIAM GREEN, Master, WILL sail early in March, one half of her cargo being al- ready engaged, and will take the other or moderate terms. For Freight or Pass apply to the Cap- tain on board, or to W. NELSON, who has the vessel by the Ann Maria , from New- York, and Susan , from Dublin, a large and ge- neral assortment of 4 & 7-8 Linens, from 17 1/2 upwards, A great variety of Poplins, silk Handkerchiefs, &c He hath also for SALE, Powder, 101. 12. 1. 2. 3. 4. Nails; shot Pipes; a few bbls. of Tin Ware, well assorted; Irons, hams and cigo Beef and Pork, in bbls. and tierces; Butter and Lard, &c. Feb. 8. tm.
For Cape-Francois. The fast Sailing brig  LOVELY BETSEY , RICHARD STITES, Master, HAS good accommodations for Passengers, and will sail on Wednesday next, For Freight or Pass apply to the Captain on board the brig at Murray's wharf, or of Henry Pratt, at Capt. Harris's, in Beekman-street, No. 48, nearly opposite St. George's Chapel. There is just landing on board said brig, A few bbls. Hispaniola Molasses, and a few bags Cocoa, which will be sold cheap for Cash or Country Pro- duce. Enquire as above. Feb. 9. 4.
For Londonderry. The Ship MARY , Archibald Stevenson, Master, WILL sail the 10th inst. For Freight or Passage apply on board, at Government's wharf, or to MATTHEW WETZELL, No. 19, Duke-street. Feb. 1.
For Londonderry. The Brigantine  MARY , JAMES CASSIDY, Master, LYING at Hallett's wharf, will sail in five days. For passage apply to the Master, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16 Wall-street. Jan. 24. tf.
For Londonderry. The Ship  HENRY , William Macky, Master, LYING at Ackerly's Wharf, will sail on the 20th February, is 350 tons burthen, and has good accommodations for Passengers. For Freight and Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street. New-York, Jan. 24. 1788.
For Londonderry. The Ship  POMONA , John Grieve, Master, Will sail the 20th Febru- ary. For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER, or to the Master on board, at Mr. Hallett's Wharf. 26th Jan. tf
For Charleston and Savannah in Georgia. The Sloop  PHILADELPHIA and  NEW-YORK PACKET , Jacob Bird, Master. A FAST Sailer, and well found, with good ac- commodations for Passen- gers, will sail by the 12th inst. at farthest. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at the Old-Slip, or GEORGE DOUGLASS. No. 14, Fly-Market. Feb. 4. tf
Who has for Sale, 100 tierces New Rice, 100 boxes Castile Soap, A quantity of superfine and common Flour in barrels and half barrels, A quantity of Ship Bread, 60 barrels Rye Meal, Cayenne and Jamaica Cotton, Hops in bags, Quebec patent Essence of Spruce, Bar Iron, 50 bbls. Middlings, 50 bbls. Ship Stuff, 20 bbls. Alewives, &c Dec. 24. tf
For Londonderry. The Ship  BETSEY , Capt. WOODWARD, SHE has good accommodations, is a fast sailing vessel, and will sail in ten days. For Passage apply to the Master on board, at Taylor's wharf, or to MATTHEW WETZELL, at No. 19, Wall-street. Jan. 25. tf.
For TRINIDAD, The Sloop  MERCY , Oswald P. Harris, Master. SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, at Clark's wharf. Jan. 4. tf.
For SALE, The Hull of the new brig  JOHN , BURTHEN about 130 tons, a strong vessel, well built of the best materials, and of an easy draught of water. Apply to N. HOLMAN, Esq. No. 216, Wa- ter-street, or to EDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 209, Water-street. Dec. 13. tf.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD By ROBERT HODGE, No. 27, Queen-street, and the other Booksellers,  Conductor Generalis; OR the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Cor- oners, Constables, Gaolers, Juyemen, and Over- seers of the Poor. As also, the office of Clerks of Allice, and of the Peace, &c. To which are added, Several choice maxims in Law, &c. compiled chiefly from Burns' Justice, and several other books on those subjects. By JAMES PARKER, Esq. late Justice of the Peace in New-Jersey. Now adapted to the United States. The whole alphabetically digested under the se- veral titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. ** This Book is highly esteemed, and very ne- cessary for gentlemen in the commission of the Peace; likewise for every other person who would wish to be acquainted with the laws of the land we live in. At the above Store may be had, a great variety of
BOOKS, Consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Also, an excellent assortment of  STATIONARY. Jan. 19. tf.
For LONDON-DERRY. The Brigantine  LOUISA , William Boyd, Master, WILL sail the 15th in- stant. For freight and passage apply to the Master on board, or to John Miller, No. 16, Water-street. Feb. 5.
For Freight or Charter to the West-India Islands, The Sloop  FANNY , James Fowle, Master, Bermuda built Sloop, A burthen about 1000 bar- rels. Apply to the Master on board, at Lynch and Stoughton's Wharf, or at No. 202, Water-street. tf Feb. 5.
For Kingston, Jamaica. The Brigantine Little Jean , Robert Gill, Master, WILL positively sail the 10th inst. For Freight or Passage apply to the said Master on board, at Com- mercial's wharf. Feb. 2.
THE Public are informed, that the sub- scriber has removed his OFFICE to No. 66, WALL-STREET, his former place of residence. 24th Dec. 1787. W. COCK.
GENTEEL ROOMS To be had, furnished or unfurnished, in a pleasant part of the city, with or without board; also a good front Room for a store or an office. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 11
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. Dec. 25.
The following Houses to be Let, (From May next.) THAT large and convenient HOUSE, now occupied as a War-Office; it has 12 fire places. This House will answer a large family, boarding house or tavern. Also, A corner HOUSE, next to the Assembly-Room, in the Broadway, occupied by the Register of the United States. This House has four large rooms, and two small ones; also a Coach-House and Stable on the rear of the Lot. A HOUSE in the Broadway, No. 47, one of the best stands for any kind of shop-keeping, as it stands near the Market. Also, A new 2 story DWELLING-HOUSE, in Cortland-street, near the Ferry, very convenient, and a good stand for any kind of business. Also, A new two story brick HOUSE, No. 31, John-street; it has every convenience for a family. Any person wishing to rent any of the above houses, will enquire at No. 31, John-street. Feb. 5. tn&f.
LANDS for SALE, In Tryon County in the State of New-York. A PATENT, under the great seal of the (then) Province of New-York, bearing date the 3d day of February, 1770, was granted unto Charles Read, Thomas Wharton, and others, for a tract of Land containing 69,000 acres, situate in the (then) county of Albany now Tryon county: Bounded southward and eastward, partly by lands patented to Col. Staats Morris; to Sir Wm. Johnson, and associates; to Arrent Brandt, and others, and by the river Susquehanna. The Offego Creek, issuing from the Offego Lake, passes through the middle of this tract. The said tract was divided into 65 lots, of which the following are now offered for sale, viz. LOT No. 10, containing 1000 acres, 22, 873 24, 1000 32, 285 35, 350 43, 1000 Those who incline to purchase the whole, or either of these Lots, may apply to the subscriber, who will shew them the plan of the whole tract, divided into lots. ROBERT RALSTON. Philadelphia, Jan. 14. 5w. 12w 1
This Day is Published, By HUGH GAINE, At the BIBLE, in HANOVER-SQUARE,  THE  Conductor Generalis; OR the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Cor- oners, Constables, Gaolers, Juyemen, and Over- seers of the Poor. As also the office of Clerks of Allice, and of the Peace, &c. Compiled chiefly from Burns' Justice, and several other books on those subjects. By JAMES PARKER, Late one of the Justices of the Peace for Middlesex County, in New-Jersey; and now revised and adapted to the United States of America. By a GENTLEMAN of the LAW. The whole alphabetically digested under the se- veral titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. To which are added, [Above what is in any other edition of this work,] The Act called the TEN POUND ACT, and the MILITIA LAW of the State of New-York.
Twenty Pounds Reward. WHEREAS the DOOR of SAINT PETER'S CHURCH in this City was BROKE OPEN on the night of Saturday the 26th inst. by some per- son or persons unknown; The above reward of Twenty Pounds will be paid by the Trustees of said Church, to any person or persons who may detect apprehend, and prove to conviction the party or parties guilty thereof. New-York, Jan. 31. tf.
A FARMER. A Middle aged steady Man and his Wife, without children, capable of conducting a FARM and DAIRY, producing undeniable proof of being in- dustrious, honest, attentive and frugal, may hear of permanent employment, by applying to the Printer. Feb. 4. tf.
TO BE LET, [From the first day of May next,] THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the fourth side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf.
TO BE SOLD, THE remainder of the lease yet to come and un- expired, of that valuable BREW-HOUSE, MALT- HOUSE, DWELLING-HOUSE, &c. lately in the possession of Samuel Atlee, on the Bank of Hudson River, in Greenwich-street, together with the ap- paratus necessary to carry on the brewing business very extensively; or if the purchaser is inclined, the fee of these buildings, with 24 lots of GROUND on which they stand, will be sold, and the terms made easy. The advantageous situation in which these buildings stand, is too well known to need any encomium. For terms apply at No. 39, Hanover- square Jan. 3. h.&f. tf.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, PEREMPTORILY, At the Coffee-House, on WEDNESDAY the 25th of March next, (if not sold at private sale before.) THAT elegant and convenient three story brick HOUSE and STORE, in Queen-street, No. 35, between Beekman and Burling-slip, being 39 feet in the front, and 37 and 12 feet in the rear; the depth on the west side 36 feet 3 inches, on the east 31 feet 10 inches, now in the occupation of Mr. Mo- ses Rogers. The mansion-house has two large rooms on the first floor, with fire-places, and 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: Ad- joining there is a good back building, having two very good rooms, and a kitchen under the whole; in the yard is a good well and pump, and a 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 E- VERT BYVANCK, Ruger's-street, No. 3, or PETER BYVANCK, Peck-slip. Feb. 1. 3w.
PURSUANT to an order of John Wylley, Esq. Al- derman, and one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York: Notice is hereby given by David Ten Eyck, of the City of New- York, an insolvent debtor, and the petitioning cre- ditors of the said David Ten Eycke, to all the cre- ditors of the said David Ten Eycke, to be and appear before the said Judge, at his office in Nassau-street in the said City, by Monday the eleventh day of Fe- bruary inst. to shew cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said David Ten Eycke should not be made for the benefit of all his credi- tors, and he discharged, pursuant to an act of the le- gislature of this state, entitled, "An act for the re- lief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated this 2d of February, 1788. 3t.
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, situ- ated on Penn's Neck, within 4 miles of Prince- ton; containing 300 acres, with a sufficient quantity of meadow, lying on Mill-stone Creek; about 50 acres is excellent good timber land; the remainder is good land for all kinds of grain as any about Princeton; all in good fence. There are on the premises a very good large Dwelling-House, a large Barn, all covered with cedar; a Waggon- House, with out houses, all in good order; a large orchard that will produce 100 bbls. of cyder a year, with other fruit trees; a very fine well of water at the door. The situation is high, and has a fine prospect of Princeton College. This farm is rendered more delightful and convenient by the contiguous situ- ation of a large branch of Mill-stone river. Also, A Lot of excellent Wood Land, near the same, containing 58 acres; it lies conveni- ent to divide into two farms, and will be sold sepa- rate, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser. Also, The Stone Tavern and Lot of Land in Princeton, known by the sign of the thirteen stars, whereof is a large new Stable, Sheds, &c. all in good order, with a fine well of water at the kitchen door; the house is well known to be very convenient, as it has been kept as a tavern for many years. Also, A Lot of Land of 12 acres, near this town, which may all be made into meadow. A good and indisputable title will be given for any of the above premises. For terms apply to the subscriber, attache of the College in Princeton. JACOB G. BERGEN. Princeton, Dec. 3, 1787. 5w. 12w 1
This Day is Published, And to be SOLD by Messrs. S. & R. Campbell, Mr. S. Loudon, Messrs. Berry and Rogers, Mr. T. Allen, Mr. R. Hodge, Mr. T. Greenleaf, Mr. J. Reid, and the Printer hereof,  The American Magazine, For JANUARY, 1788.
TO be let from the first of May next, three STORE HOUSES on Moore's-wharf, adjoining Beekman-slip, at present occu- pied by Messrs. Gardiner, Wilson, and co. also a Dwelling-house in Water-street, op- posite said Stores. Enquire of William Moore, No. 20, Cliff-street. Feb. 5. 1w.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Cre- ditors of John Fardon, an Insolvent Debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before John Wylley, Esq. Alderman, at his office in Nassau-street, on the sixteenth inst. why an assignment of the estate of the said insolvent should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an act of the Legis- lature of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated New-York, February 6, 1788. JOHN FERDON. Petitioning Creditors—John J. Myer, Alexander M'Lellan. 3t.
TO BE SOLD, FOUR LOTS of GROUND, situate in Montgome- ry Ward, in the lower part of George-street; being part of the Land, formerly the garden of Mr. Bempier, deceased; three of which Lots are 25 by 100 feet, and one Lot, 25, by 50 feet. Also four LOTS in Gold-street, being also part of the said gar- den. Two of which Lots are 25 by 75 feet, and two Lots, 25 by 50 feet, one of which is a Corner Lot; possession to be given the first day of May next. ALSO, TO BE SOLD or LEASED, for a term of years, three Lots of Ground, in the West Ward, bounded Northerly, on Vesey-street, and are dis- tinguished, by Lots, No. 40, 41 and 42, which Lots are 25 feet each, front and rear, and from 82 to 89 feet in length. The payments will be made easy to the purchasers. ALSO, TO BE LET, from the first day of May next, three HOUSES, in Crown-street, No. 43, 44 and 45 and two HOUSES, the one, being the corner of Beekman and Gold-street; the other adjoin- ing thereto, in Gold-street. For particulars, enquire at No. 23, Beekman-Slip. Feb. 5, 1788. tf
To be Sold at private Sale, And possession given on the first day of May next, THE Lease of a DWELLING HOUSE, and LOT of GROUND, now in the occupation of Mr. Jacob Concklin, grocer, fronting the Fly-mar- ket, near the Ferry-stairs, five years of which re- main unexpired. Also, the same term to come in two other Dwelling- Houses, on the rear of the said Lot, fronting Fletcher-street: the whole of which are subject to a yearly ground rent of Forty-five Pounds, and now rent for Two Hundred and Four Pounds per annum. The convenience of the situa- tion for Grocery stores, or any other public busi- ness, will be a sufficient recommendation to the pur- chaser. For terms of sale, apply at 57, Water- street. New-York, Jan. 30. 1788. t.f.
JOHN MURRAY, jun. INTENDING to decline the Hard-Ware business, would dispose of his stock on hand, being a pre- cious general assortment, on eligible terms, worth the attention of any one who wishes to pursue the ironmongery line, and be at once fixed therein.
FOR SALE or to be LET, THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BEL- VUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its properties in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, in Queen-street. Jan. 29. 3m.
TO BE LET, And entered on immediately, or on the first of March next,  THAT Elegant Seat called the  LOUVRE, about six miles from the city. The situation and improvements will make the Louvre agreeable to any gentleman who may wish to retire from the heat and hurry of the city for the summer months. For terms apply at No. 15, Wall-street. Feb. 1. 30t.
Fifty Dollars Reward. LOST on Friday Evening the 18th, or Saturday Morning the 19th inst. in the market of the city of Philadelphia, an old Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing one note of the Bank of North- America, for five Dollars, a small sum in Pennsyl- vania money of the last emission, and the follow- ing numbers of Loan Office Certificates of the State of Pennsylvania, viz. No. 10436 for L. 73 4 6 3343 649 11 2 3344 566 10 Payable to Andrew Caldwell. No. 3354 for L. 21 16 5 3355 23 15 9 3356 66 18 11 3357 41 5 0 3358 38 6 8 3359 165 2 7 3360 171 12 4 3361 14 8 3 Payable to Sarah Caldwell Whoever has got the same, and will deliver them to the Printer hereof, or to WILLIAM HAMILTON, No. 2, in Little-Dock-street, shall receive the above reward, with the money and bank note in the pock- et book, and no questions asked. N. B. Payment of the Certificates being stopped at all the Public Offices, they can be of no use to any person but the owner. Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1788. 3m.
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