The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-01-05 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[Vol. IV.]
NEW-YORK: SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1788.
[No. 895.]
FIFTY THREE HOGSHEADS JAMES RIVER TOBACCO. ONE BALE OF NUTMEGS, THREE HUNDRED BARRELS FLOUR, To be landed This Day on Murray's and Marston's Wharf, for sale, by WILLIAM SETON, & Co. Dec. 27, 1787. 1W
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.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA, In pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, of superior quality, to be landed this day at Crugar's wharf, and to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. 22d Aug. 1787.
FOR SALE BY JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-lane, No. 36, A FEW bds. New-York Rum; ditto St. Croix Rum; a few cases gin; a parcel sugar in bds. writing paper, common and post; sundry articles of Dry Goods; a few boxes hylon and tions tea; 4 barrels gun of lignum vitae; and 2 pot-ash kettles, that have been a short time in use. Nov. 17.
GEORGE POLLOCK, Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Susannah from Liverpool, A general and complete Assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 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. tf
To be LET, on reasonable Terms, A CENTRAL furnished ROOM, near the Coffee- House, very suitable for a single gentleman, or a small family. For particulars enquire at No. 29, Water-street. N.B. BOARDING may be had if required, and a front Cellar. Nov. 17. tf
ATTWOOD and TRONSON, Have for sale, at their store, No. 11, Great Dock- street, A general assortment of Swedes and American Bar IRON, Consisting of Axe Iron, Cart Tire, Waggon, Chair and Sleigh Tire, mill Irons, and Iron of uncommon square; Steel of all kinds, English flagged the much esteemed blistered L.O. American blistered and Tub Steel, Anvils of all sizes, Back Irons, Vices, &c. &c. A variety of Castings and other articles, which they will sell low for cash, or country produce. All orders for cast Iron, or wrought Iron, or wrought Iron for mill work, &c. will be duly received, and executed with dispatch. * Bar Iron or any other article, received and sold on commission. A quantity of Albany Pease for sale. Oct. 9th, 1787. 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 CAST- INGS, 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 7lb. weights with rings, Mortar and pestles, lad Irons, Franklin stoves, large and small, Rittenhouse do. do. Ten and six-pate do. do. close stoves with pipes, Sharp's new invented stove grates, Canada stoves for large rooms, Patent caboose for ships, with one and two boilers, grates and oven, Five places with jam be complete, Back plates of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and millirons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, she etop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for bds. and bbls. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. 10d. 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 allow- ance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly at- tended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. Oct. 29.
To be had at LOT MERKEL's Store, No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, TOBACCO FOR SMOOKING; K. the FOOT of the first quality; ditto of an inferior or ditto; large roll tobacco, ditto for manufac- turers; segars, genuine Macuba snuff; ditto rappee of different qualities; gentlemen's gloves, buck- skin and beaver, of the first quality. At the above Store the highest price is given for SHIPPING FURS. June 13. f.
FOR SALE, GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF, PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUT- TER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by Storm and Sickles, Dec. 18. tf. No. 35, Little-Dock-Street.
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 Pro- duce only. 7-8, 4-4, and 4-4, 3-8, Cotton Checks, Striped Ticks, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velveteens, low priced; Checked Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copperplate Furniture Cottons, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Thicksets, A neat assortment of Shawls, Men's and Women's Beaver Gloves, Romall Handkerchiefs, Fancy Printed Do. 1-2 Dozen cases of Hats, low priced, and well afforded. Dec. 1. tf.
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.
To be Sold at Public Auction, On the Premises, By FREDERICK JAY, On the 10th day of January next, A FRAME HOUSE, in Chambers-street, now in the possession of Thomas Eagles, being part of the estate of the late Cornelius Swartwout. The above House contains three fine places, is built on a lease of 61 years of the lease unexpired, with a privilege of removing the house at the expiration of the same. Dec. 25.
To be landed this day at Crugar's wharf from on board the Portuguese Schooner, N. S. da Carmo, Captain Olivera, some pipes of choice PORT WINE, and a parcel of SALT; to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. Nov. 12, 1787. tf
ANY Person having demands on the estate of JAMES YOUNG, deceased, are requested to call on the Subscriber for payment. And all those who are indebted to said estate are hereby requested to call and discharge their accounts before the first day of January next, or may expect their accounts will be put in the hands of an attorney, for recovery of the same, without distinction; as a settlement of that estate must be made at the time above mentioned. JOHN YOUNG, Administrator. Nov. 14. tf. No. 64, Beckman-Street. Who has just opened a fresh and general assort- ment of Hardware, Ironmongery, and Cutlery, Which he will dispose of very reasonable by whole- sale or retail.
FLAX-SEED, Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD's FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Ja- cob Sari, left by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. Oct. 22.
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, brass and iron Can- dlesticks, hard and soft Waffle Irons, men and boys Scates, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack-Knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and spring Moue and Rat Traps, Jacks, Clogs, Brads, and Screws of all sizes, Locks and Hinges of every kind, Carpenters, Coopers and Joiners Tools, &c. &c. He has also for sale Pickled Mackerel, Salmon and Herrings, which he will dispose of on reasona- ble terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manu- factured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. tf
Turk's Island SALT, Soal Leather and Muscovado Sugar, In Barrels. A Quantity of each, now landing at Peck- Slip. Attendance for the SALE of which, will be given by Murray, Mumford, and Bowen, Who have also for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip, A QUANTITY of best Peterburgh clean HEMP, BOHEA TEA, MOLASSES, BURR FLOUR, BEEF, PORK, HOG'S LARD, YORK RUM, SHEET CORK, CAYENNE COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK, HOLLAND POWDER, 100 Boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES, COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in Bar- rels, A large ANCHOR, weighing 30 cwt. to be sold Cheap. WANTED, Forty Barrels PEARL ASHES, thirty bar- rels WHALE OIL, twelve thousand SU- GAR HOGSHEAD STAVES, fifty-five inches long. New-York, December 14, 1787. tf.
FOR SALE, PORK, Beef, Lard, Tallow, Butter, and other produce; also, a quantity of white and pitch-pine Boards and Plank, pitch- pine scantling, Cypress and Cedar Shingles, Oak Lath, and several other articles of Lumber, Enquire at No. 8, Little Dock- street, or at the Lumber Yard, North-river. B. SWARTWOUT & SON. N.B. A few barrels Spirits Turpentine, and 20,000 Flax-feed Cask Staves and Heading, to be sold low. Dec. 29.
H. & J. Thompson, No. 29, Front-street, near Burling-slip. Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH, PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment, Scarfs, Silk and hair Twill, coarse Wool- lens, Irish Linens, low priced, Russia Sheet- ing, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties, Canvas, No. 1 to 7, seaming Twine, Sugar in barrels, Cocoa in do. Earthen Ware and Delit Ware. Jan. 1, 1788. tf.
George Gilford BEGS leave to acquaint the respectable Public, that he repairs and tunes Or- gans, Piano-Forces, Harpsichords, Spinetts, &c. &c. at a very moderate rate; he hopes to be able to give the fullest satisfaction to those who will favor him with their employ- ment. Nassau-street, No. 64. Dec. 18. tu.4.w.
FRANCIS PANS, No. 51, Broad-street, Has received by the Montgomery, collected by the author late arrivals, and has remaining on hand of his former stock, the following general as- sortment in the FANCY, MILLENERY, and DRY GOOD LINE.
CHINA and satin ribbons, a great variety differ- ent widths and colors; plain net, crape, sou- fies, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes; fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Legion do. per dozen or quantity; black and white skein and ribbon wires; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mouselon point laces; black silk ditto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black fat- ions and modes glustings, white and colored lace- nets; chintzes and calicoes; furniture cover, pipe plate do. linens and checks; morseens, calimancoes and frass; silk, thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mouselon and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, mouselon and chintz dimities; plain and striped lawns; plain and striped mouselon; lawns and mouselon handkerchiefs; fine and com- mon cambrics; black patent net lace; mankeens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, flannels, baizes, and lined 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.
George and Robert Lewis, & Co. No. 233, Queen-street. In addition to the Goods received by the Bersey and Willon, are now opening for SALE by the Mont- gomery, Capt. Bunyan, viz. 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Dowlas and Sheerings, 4-4, 5-4 and 6-4 fashionable Shawls, Printed Linens and Cottons, 7-8, 9-8, fancy and China Calicoes, Furniture ditto, A general assortment of cotton and linen Hand- kerchiefs, Leno, Lawn, and Black Silk, ditto. Bandanna and Romall ditto, 7-8 and 11-8, plain, corded, striped and check- ed Lawns, Rich fashionable Waist-coat shapes, Striped and gold-barred Tullinett Waistcoating, Florentines and Satins, An assortment of Hosiery, Table Cloths, Clouting-Diapers, &c. &c. &c. Which they are determined to dispose of at their usual low prices for Cash, Notes at a short date, and shipping produce. New-York, Nov. 21, 1787. tf.
SHALER and SEBOR No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale, A QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of can- dlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Muffineers, black table cafes, with knives, forks, and spoons com- plete, cruise stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warm- ers, brass chasing dishes, corkcrews, steelknives, fadley, brass rings, cloak pins, sleeve buttons, brass table hinges, gun and gun locks, China tea cups chimney tiles, sets of horse brushes, near mahog- any razor cafes, silver watches, elegant steel and git watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and stock buckles and sleeve but- tons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marseilles quilting, silk shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, mouselon, muffs, feerlackers, habassies, histerfey, barnegote, romalls, corded dimity, and a box of assorted Boulogne 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, Cham- paine 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, re- ceived by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the lowest terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
PORT WINE, Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place, LANDING this day at Crugar's wharf, out of the Brig St. Jeluide Villa Nova, from Oporto, for Sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th. tf.
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house, HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence from London, an assortment of IRISH LIN- NENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS; low and high priced; which they will sell, on rea- sonable terms, for cash or shorter credit. They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER HANGINGS, with felloon and other borders; and rod, and other fixed NAILS. July 9.
HILL and OGDEN, No. 41, Great-Dock-street, have just imported the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-feed, Bar-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz. TICKLENBURGS, ornaburgs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, plaitillas, Britanias, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white Flax- mishlinen, German stripes and checks, lawns, cal- licoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coatings, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, dy- rants, flannels, Irish linens, &c. Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES, call in the Air-Furnace, at Newark, which, besides be- ing exceedingly neat, are continued to give more heat into the room, a remedy for smoky chimneys, and more secure from fire than any other. Also, Pot- ash kettles, large hammers and anvils refined from log-ores, 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.
JAMES SAIDLER Insurance Broker, No. 33, Water-street, two doors from the corner of King-street, BUYS and sells on Commission, all kinds of Pub- lic Securities, Goods and Produce, as usual. He has also imported in the Willon, from Liver- pool, the America, from London, and last vessels from Europe, a near assortment of GOODS, consist- ing of fine brown, mist, blue, drab, and copper- coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffles and Blan- kets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Sattins and Moes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, sewing Silks and Twill, fine and coarse Hats, Mor- reens, Durants, Tamies, Callimancoes and Cam- bics, Table Cloths and Diapers, Writing Paper, and an assortment of HARD WARE, &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities. Also, six pair of ele- gant brass mounted Fire Dogs, and a few barrels pickled Mackerel and Cod-fish, in excellent order. Apply as above. N.B. Purchasers of unappropriated and confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
LOT MERKEL, No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, Manufactures and has for sale a complete and ge- neral assortment MUFFS and TIPPETS, of Martin and Martin Throat, Swan's Down and red Emine, Russia and Siberia Squirrel, American Ground Squirrel, Russia Hare and red Fox, Real black Squirrel, best sorts, Mock Sable and Mock Emine. Likewise a large and general assortment of Fur Trimming and Edgings, for Ladies Cloaks, Coats and Habits, Ladies Cloak Linings, Gentlemen's Great Coats lined with Furr, Fur Gloves, &c. &c. *The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable Terms for Cash only. N.B. Orders from the Country executed in the best manner. October 11, 1787. tf.
SALT-PETRE, A few hundred weight 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, Perfumeries, Surgical Instru- ments, &c. for which Cash, Goods, Bees- wax, Snake-root, Potash and Pearl-ashes, &c. will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHESTS complete, with directions. Orange Peas for blisters. N.B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 12. tf.
BOURBON COFFEE, MUCH esteemed in Europe for its su- perior flavor, in fircons of 100lb, each to be sold by 2 a wtf. LUDLOW and GOOLD, New-York, Dec. 29, 1787.
Lost on Wednesday Evening last, SOMEWHERE near, or at the corner of James and Rutgers-street, a SWORD, with a black handle, a brass guard, on one side of the guard is wanting; it had on an old black scabbard. Also lost on the same evening in the Beverly-Lane, a GORY CANE, varnished, the varnish being some- what worn off, with a copper ferrule and a box handle, the top being broken out, and the rest somewhat cracked. The owner wishing to have it again for antiquity sake, who ever has found the same, or ei- ther of them, should have a reasonable reward. En- quire of the Painter. tf.
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.

To Mr. ————— TELL me, thou fool—and tremble whilst I ask— Art thou accomplish'd for the lib'ral task? Tell me where art thou—where didst thou acquire Such vast—such proud—impertinent desire? Say, dastard caitiff, would it not be right To hurl thee headlong from thy vaunting height Prone to the earth?—There for thy crimes atone— For crimes which infamy would blush to own: Then might thy tongue infernal malice spend, And base assertions there might have an end. Look o'er thy conduct—read this honest blame, And if a particle of sense or shame Lives in thy breast, thou must of course retreat To dark oblivion, and renounce the great: Then by the tears of penitence thou may Attempt to wash thy harder guilt away; And there, while favor'd by the dark abode, Learn to pursue some unambitious road. Jan. 3d. J. C. D.
New-York, Jan. 5.
The Examination of the Students of Columbia College commences on Monday next, the 7th inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and three o'clock in the afternoon; and will continue till Wednesday at three o'clock, when the Students will deliver several Orations in the College Hall.
On the 18th ult. the General Assembly of Maryland adjourned to the second Monday in May next.
On Wednesday arrived the brig James, Capt. Haight, from St. Augustine; and the sloop Nancy, Price, from Philadelphia.
Yesterday arrived the sloop Richmond Packet, Packinclover, from Richmond.
On Wednesday the following vessels were cleared out at the Custom-house, viz. the Schooner Betsey, Brand, for Norfolk; the sloop Victory, Hayley, for New London; and the sloop Peter, Tatem, for St. Croix.
The ship General Washington, Captain Donnison, bound for the East-Indies, fell down Providence River on the 19th ult.
The Expedition, Cole, from Boston; Pomona, Rosetter, Jamaica; Philadelphia, Strong, Charleston; Industry, Brewster, N. Carolina; Nancy, Hodge, and Betsey, Young, Boston; Nancy, Price, Betsey, Brooks, and Philad. and N. Y. Packet, Bayley, from New-York, are arrived at Philadelphia.
The Josephina, Blay, from Bayonne, is arrived at Boston.
The Hind, M'Comb, from St. Petersburg, and the Patty, Phippen, from Cadiz, are arrived at Salem.
Mr. CHILDS,
I Read with surprize the impertinent fallacies of the pretended Italian, and think that I may with justice retort the plagiarism he has so infamously bestowed upon the writer of the panegyric which was so properly applied to the amiable Angelica .—It appears that he (merely to display his knowledge in the Italian language, and from a poverty of ideas to compose an English piece) has borrowed, oh, barbarous Jachimo, a long quotation from a barbarous Italian author.
I have ever been averse to writing in a public news-paper; but lest the gentleman, who inserted the Latin eulogy on the loveliest of her sex, should not think it worth his while to answer an anonymous scribbler, I thought it my duty to vindicate the writer of that encomium.—So much for apology.—Now, Mr. Jachimo, if you have any more barbarous Italian to grate our ears with, please to insert it in the next paper; but if your fund of Italian knowledge is exhausted, favor us with an answer in our mother tongue. If thou can'st not, hide, oh hide thy blushes, Jachimo, in an Italian muf, since you are so foolishly fond of every thing Italian. ANTI-BARBARIAN.
THE Writer of the Address, under the signature of AMERICA, expected that the Printers, who published the Address and Disert of the Minority in Pennsylvania, would insert the Answer, without any particular request. He flatters himself that they will still notice it, as soon as possible.
The FEDERALIST, No. XXXII. To the People of the State of New-York.
I FLATTER myself it has been clearly shown in my last number, that the particular States, under the proposed Constitution, would have CO-EQUAL authority with the Union in the article of revenue, except as to duties on imports. As this leaves open to the States far the greatest part of the resources of the community, there can be no color for the assertion, that they would
not possess means, as abundant as could be desired, for the supply of their own wants, independent of all external control. That the field is sufficiently wide, will more fully appear, when we come to advert to the inconsiderable share of the public expences, for which, it will fall to the lot of the State Governments to provide.
To argue upon abstract principles, that this co-ordinate authority cannot exist, is to set up supposition and theory, against fact and reality. However proper such reasonings might be, to show that a thing ought not to exist , they are wholly to be rejected, when they are made use of to prove that it does not exist, contrary to the evidence of the fact itself. It is well known, that in the Roman Republic, the legislative authority in the last resort, resided for ages in two different political bodies; not as branches of the same Legislature, but as distinct and independent Legislatures, in each of which an opposite interest prevailed; in one, the Patrician—in the other, the Plebeian. Many arguments might have been adduced to prove the unfitness of two such seemingly contradictory authorities, each having power to annul or repeal the acts of the other. But a man would have been regarded as frantic, who should have attempted at Rome, to disprove their existence. It will readily be understood, that I allude to the COMITIA TRIBUTA, and the COMITIA CENTURIATA. The former, in which the people voted by tribes, was so arranged as to give a superiority to the Patrician interest: in the latter, in which numbers prevailed, the Plebeian interest had an entire predominacy. And yet these two Legislatures co-existed for ages, and the Roman Republic attained to the utmost height of human greatness.
In the case particularly under consideration, there is no such contradiction as appears in the example cited, there is no power on either side to annul the acts of the other. And in practice, there is little reason to apprehend any inconvenience; because, in a short course of time, the wants of the States will naturally reduce themselves within a very narrow compass ; and in the interim, the United States will, in all probability, find it convenient to abstain wholly from those objects, to which the particular States would be inclined to resort.
To form a more precise judgment of the true merits of this question, it will be well to advert to the proportion between the objects that will require a Federal provision in respect to revenue; and those which will require a State provision. We shall discover that the former are altogether unlimited; and that the latter are circumscribed within very moderate bounds. In pursuing this enquiry, we must bear in mind, that we are not to confine our view to the present period, but to look forward to remote futurity. Constitutions of civil Government are not to be framed upon a calculation of existing exigencies; but upon a combination of these, with the probable exigencies of ages, according to the natural and tried course of human affairs. Nothing therefore can be more fallacious, than to infer the extent of any power, proper to be lodged in the National Government, from an estimate of its immediate necessities. There ought to be a CAPACITY to provide for future contingencies, as they may happen; and, as these are illimitable in their nature, it is impossible safely to limit that capacity. It is true, perhaps, that a computation might be made, with sufficient accuracy to answer the purposes of the quantity of revenue, requisite to discharge the subsisting engagements of the Union, and to maintain those establishments, which for some time to come, would suffice in time of peace. But would it be wise, or would it not rather be the extreme of folly, to stop at this point, and to leave the Government entrusted with the care of the National defence, in a state of absolute incapacity to provide for the protection of the community, against future invasions of the public peace, by foreign war, or domestic convulsions? If, on the contrary, we ought to exceed this point, where can we stop, short of an indefinite power of providing for emergencies as they might arise? Though it is easy to assert, in general terms, the possibility of forming a rational judgment of a due provision against probable dangers; yet we may safely challenge those who make the assertion, to bring forward their data, and may affirm, that they would be found as vague and uncertain, as any that could be produced to establish the probable duration of the world. Observations, confined to the mere prospects of internal attacks, can deserve no weight, though even these will admit of no satisfactory calculation: But if we mean to be a commercial people, it must form a part of our policy, to be able one day to defend that commerce. The support of a navy, admitting that we ought to try the novel and absurd experiment in politics, of rying up the hands of Government from offensive war, founded upon reasons of state: Yet, certainly we ought not to disable it from guarding the
community against the ambition or enmity of other Nations. A cloud has been for some time hanging over the European world. If it should break forth into a storm, who can insure us, that in its progress, a part of its fury would not be spent upon us? No reasonable man would hastily pronounce that we are entirely out of its reach. Or if the combustible materials that now seem to be collecting, should be dissipated without coming to maturity; or, if a flame should be kindled, without extending to us, what security can we have, that our tranquillity will long remain undisturbed from some other cause, or from some other quarter? Let us recollect, that peace or war, will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others. Who could have imagined, at the conclusion of the last war, that France and Britain, wearied and exhausted as they both were, would so soon have looked with so hostile an aspect upon each other? To judge from the history of mankind, we shall be compelled to conclude, that the fiery and destructive passions of war, reign in the human breast, with much more powerful sway, than the mild and beneficent sentiments of peace; and that to model our political systems upon speculations of lasting tranquillity, is to calculate on the weaker springs of the human character.
What are the chief sources of expence in every Government? What has occasioned that enormous accumulation of debts with which several of the European Nations are oppressed? The answer, plainly is, wars and rebellions—the support of those institutions which are necessary to guard the body politic, against these two mortal diseases of society. The expences arising from those institutions, which are relative to the mere domestic police of a State—to the support of its Legislative, Executive and Judicial departments, with their different appendages, and to the internal encouragement of agriculture and manufactures, (which will comprehend almost all the objects of State expenditure) are insignificant, in comparison with those which relate to the National defence.
In the kingdom of Great-Britain, where all the ostentatious apparatus of Monarchy is to be provided for, not above a fifteenth part of the annual income of the nation is appropriated to the class of expences last mentioned; the other fourteen fifteenths are absorbed in the payment of the interest of debts, contracted for carrying on the wars in which that country has been engaged, and in the maintenance of fleets and armies. If on the one hand it should be observed, that the expences incurred in the prosecution of the ambitious enterprizes and vain-glorious pursuits of a Monarchy, are not a proper standard by which to judge of those which might be necessary in a republic; it ought on the other hand to be remarked, that there should be as great a disproportion, between the profusion and extravagance of a wealthy kingdom in its domestic administration, and the frugality and economy, which, in that particular, become the modest simplicity of republican Government. If we balance a proper deduction from one side against that which it is supposed ought to be made from the other, the proportion may still be considered as holding good.
But let us advert to the large debt which we have ourselves contracted in a single war, and let us only calculate on a common share of the events which disturb the peace of nations, and we shall instantly perceive without the aid of any elaborate illustration, that there must always be an immense disproportion between the objects of Federal and State expenditures. It is true that several of the States separately are incumbered with considerable debts, which are an excrescence of the late war. But when these are discharged, the only call for revenue of any consequence, which the State Governments will continue to experience, will be for the mere support of their respective civil lists; to which, if we add all contingencies, the total amount in every State, ought not to exceed one hundred thousand pounds.
In framing a Government for posterity as well as ourselves, we ought in those provisions which are designed to be permanent, to calculate not on temporary, but on permanent causes of expence. If this principle be a just one, our attention would be directed to a provision in favor of the State Governments for an annual sum of about 100,000 pounds; while the exigencies of the Union could be susceptible of no limits, even in imagination. In this view of the subject by what logic can it be maintained, that the local Governments ought to command in perpetuity, an EXCLUSIVE source of revenue for any sum beyond the extent of 100,000 pounds? To extend its power further, in exclusion of the authority of the Union, would be to take the resources of the community out of those hands which stood in need of them for the public welfare, in order to put them in other hands, which could have no just or proper occasion for them.
Suppose then the Convention had been inclined to proceed upon the principle of a repartition of the objects of revenue between the Union and its members, in proportion to their comparative necessities; what particular fund could have been selected for the use of the States, that would not either have been too much or too little; too little for their present, and too much for the future wants. As to the line of separation between external and internal taxes, this would leave to the States at a rough computation, the command of two thirds of the resources of the community, to defray from a tenth to a twentieth part of its expences, and to the Union, one third of the resources of the community, to defray from nine tenths to nineteen twentieths of its expences. If we desert this boundary, and content ourselves with leaving to the States an exclusive power of taxing houses and lands, there would still be a great disproportion between the means and the end; the possession of one third of the resources of the community, to supply at most one tenth of its wants. If any fund could have been selected and appropriated equal to and not greater than the object, it would have been inadequate to the discharge of the existing debts of the particular States, and would have left them dependent on the Union for a provision for this purpose.
The preceding train of observations will justify the position which has been elsewhere laid down, that 'A CONCURRENT JURISDICTION in the article of taxation, was the only admissible substitute for an entire subordination, in respect to this branch of power, of the State authority to that of the Union.' Any separation of the objects of revenue, that could have been fallen upon, would have amounted to a sacrifice of the great INTERESTS of the Union to the POWER of the individual States. The Convention thought the concurrent jurisdiction preferable to that subordination; and it is evident that it has at least the merit of reconciling an indefinite constitutional power of taxation in the Federal Government, with an adequate and independent power in the States to provide for their own necessities. There remain a few other lights, in which this important subject of taxation will claim a further consideration. PUBLIUS.
C A T O. No. VII.
To the Citizens of the State of New-York.
THAT the Senate and President are further improperly connected, will appear, if it is considered, that their dependence on each other will prevent either from being a check upon the other. They must act in concert, and whether the power and influence of the one or the other is to prevail, will depend on the character and abilities of the men who hold those offices at the time. The Senate is vested with such a proportion of the Executive, that it would be found necessary that they should be constantly sitting. This circumstance did not escape the Convention, and they have provided for the event, in the 2d article, which declares that the Executive may, on extraordinary occasions, convene both Houses or either of them. No occasion can exist for calling the Assembly without the Senate; the words or either of them, must have been intended to apply only to the Senate. Their wages are already provided for; and it will be therefore readily observed, that the partition between a perpetuation of their sessions and a perpetuation of their offices, in the progress of the Government, will be found to be but thin and feeble. Besides, the Senate, who have the sole power to try all impeachments, in case of the impeachment of the President, are to determine, as Judges, the propriety of the advice they gave him, as Senators. Can the Senate in this, therefore, be an impartial Judicature? And will they not rather serve as a screen to great public defaulters?
Among the many evils that are incorporated in this new system of Government, is that of Congress having the power of making or altering the regulations prescribed by the different Legislatures, respecting the time, place, and manner of holding elections for Representatives, and the time and manner of chusing Senators. If it is enquired, in what manner this regulation may be exercised to your injury—the answer is easy.
By the first article the House of Representatives shall consist of Members, chosen every second year by the people of the several States, who are qualified to vote for Members of their Several State Assemblies; it can therefore readily be believed, that the different State Legislatures, provided such can exist after the adoption of this Government, will continue those easy and convenient modes for the election of Representatives for the national Legislature, that are in use, for the election of Members of Assembly for their own States; but the Congress have, by the Constitution, a power to make other regulations, or alter those in practice, prescribed by your own State Legislatures; hence, instead of having the places of elections in the precincts, and brought home at-

most to your own doors. Congress may establish a place, or places, at either the extremes, centre, or outer parts of the States; at a time and season too, when it may be very inconvenient to attend; and by these means destroy the rights of election; but in opposition to this reasoning, it is asserted, that it is a necessary power, because the States might omit making rules for the purpose, and thereby defeat the existence of that branch of the Government; this is what logicians call argumentum absurdum , for the different States, if they will have any security at all in this Government, will find it in the House of Representatives, and they, therefore, would not be very ready to eradicate a principle in which it dwells, or involve their country in an instantaneous revolution. Besides, if this was the apprehension of the framers, and the ground of that provision, why did not they extend this controlling power to the other duties of the several State Legislatures. To exemplify this, the States are to appoint Senators, and electors for choosing of a President; but the time is to be under the direction of Congress. Now, suppose we were to omit the appointment of Senators, any electors, though Congress was to appoint the time, which might well be apprehended as the omission of regulations for the election of Members of the House of Representatives, provided they had that power; or suppose they were not to meet at all: of course, the Government cannot proceed in its exercise. And from this motive, or apprehension, Congress ought to have taken these duties entirely in their own hands, and, by a decisive declaration, annihilate them, which they in fact have done by leaving them without the means of support, or at least resting on their bounty. To this, the advocates for this system oppose the common, empty declamation, that there is no danger that Congress will abuse this power; but such language, as relative to so important a subject, is mere vapor and sound without sense. Is it not in their power, however, to make such regulations as may be inconvenient to you? It must be admitted, because the words are unlimited in their sense. It is a good rule, in the construction of a contract, to suppose, that what may be done will be; therefore, in considering this subject, you are to suppose, that in the exercise of this Government, a regulation of Congress will be made, for holding an election for the whole State at Poughkeepsie, at New-York, or, perhaps, at Fort Stanwix: who will then be the actual electors for the House of Representatives? Very few more than those who may live in the vicinity of these places. Could any others afford the expence and time of attending? And would not the Government by this means have it in their power to put whom they pleased in the House of Representatives? You ought certainly to have as much or more distrust with respect to the exercise of these powers by Congress, than Congress ought to have with respect to the exercise of those duties which ought to be entrusted to the several States, because over them Congress can have a legislative controlling power.
Hitherto we have tied up our rulers in the exercise of their duties by positive restrictions—if the cord has been drawn too tight, loosen it to the necessary extent, but do not entirely unbind them.—I am no enemy to placing a reasonable confidence in them; but such an unbounded one as the advocates and framers of this new system advise you to, would be dangerous to your liberties; it has been the ruin of other Governments, and will be yours, if you adopt with all its latitudinal powers—unlimited confidence in governors as well as individuals is frequently the parent of deception.—What facilitated the corrupt designs of Philip of Macedon, and caused the ruin of Athens, but the unbounded confidence in their statesmen and rulers? Such improper confidence Demosthenes was so well convinced had ruined his country, that in his second Philippic oration he remarks—"that there is one common bulwark with which men of prudence are naturally provided, the guard and security of all people, particularly of free States, against the assaults of tyrants.—What is this? Distrust. Of this be mindful; to this adhere; preserve this carefully, and no calamity can affect you.—Montesquieu observes, that "the course of Government is attended with an insensible descent to evil, and there is no reascending to good without very great efforts." The plain inference from this doctrine is, that rulers in all Governments will erect an interest separate from the ruled, which will have a tendency to enslave them. There is therefore no other way of interrupting this insensible descent and warding off the evil as long as possible, than by establishing principles of distrust in your constituents, and cultivating the sentiment among yourselves. But let me enquire of you, my countrymen, whether the freedom and independence of elections is a point of magnitude? If it is, what kind of a spirit of amity, deference and concession, is that which has put it in the power of Congress at one stroke to prevent your interference in Government, and do away your liberties
for ever? Does either the situation or circumstances of things warrant it?
C A T O.
MR. CHILDS.
AS drunkenness is the parent of disorders; so is accident frequently the mother of wit; one of her fairest offspring has this day appeared in your paper. The public have only to regret, that occasion does not more frequently occur, to excite the efforts of that genius , and to open a field where he can gratify them with a full display of his fanciful and delicate turn.—His accouchement , after long travail, was apparently easy; but surely every friend to genuine wit must pity his difficult conception. In short, Mr. Childs, with him, I recommend a Chapter of Accidents for the new year; but in justice to this witty phenomenon , let his chance shot fill the first Chapter.
January 4.
HAYMAN LEVY, Has for Sale at his Store, No. 7, Duke-street, A Choice parcel of Northern FURRS, viz. GREEN and OLD COAT BEAVER, GREEN & OLD COAT RACCOON, BEAVER TRIMMINGS, And MUSK-RATS. Jan. 5. 1m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN.
WHEREAS on the thirty-first day of May, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, we the subscribers gave Stephen Baxter, of the township of Greenwich, county of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, an obligation for four hundred pounds, lawful money of the State of New-York, conditioned for the payment of two hundred pounds, on or before the first day of July next after date: And whereas there is like to arise a dispute about the payment of said bond, we do therefore forbid any person or persons buying said bond, or taking it in any payment, as we are determined not to settle the same with any other person but said Baxter.
HENRY CLAPP. BENJAMIN CLAPP. North-Castle, Jan. 1, 1788. 1m. 2w. f.
By order of the Hon. JOSEPH CRANE, Esq. one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for the County of Dutchess, NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of JESSE BROCKWAY, an insolvent debtor, that they appear at the house of Capt. Benjamin Titus, innholder, in South-East Precinct, in Dutchess County aforesaid, on Monday the seventh day of January next, at Ten o'clock, A. M. to show reason why an assignment of the said insolvent's estate should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, according to the form of an act "entitled an act for the relief of insolvent debtors" passed the 13th of April, 1786. Dated the 18th day of December, 1787.
JESSE BROCKWAY, Petitioning Creditors. Joseph Archer, David Comstock, James De Fish, Nathaniel Delivan.
TO BE SOLD.
THE remainder of the lease for term and unexpired, of that valuable BREW-HOUSE, MALT HOUSE, DWELLING-HOUSE, &c. lately in the possession of Samuel Alee, on the Bank of Hudson River, in Greenwich-street, together with the apparatus 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. tf.
For Londonderry and Glasgow, To Sail on the 15th inst. The SHIP GEORGE, JOHN HUNTER, Master. FOR Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Mr. Haller's wharf, or to Thos. Buchanan & Co. No. 46, Wall-street.
Who have for Sale,
A few bales Oznaburghs, One trunk Check Handkerchiefs, Two boxes assorted Muslins, A few casks Nails, from 14 oz. Tacks, to 5 inch Spikes, British Sail Cloth, from No. 1, to 8, Teneriffe and Vidonia Wine, in pipes, A few chaldron large Coal. N.B. White Oak bhd. Staves and Heading, Red Oak bhd. Hoops, White Pine Boards, or Pot-Ashes will be received in payment for the above goods. January 1, 1788. 2w.
FOR SALE,
THAT Valuable Brick House, three stories high, No. 30, situate in Hanover-square, with a back building, also of brick. The premises consist of eight rooms, a cellar and cellar kitchen, and a convenient place under the kitchen, that will contain fifteen cord of wood; there is a cemented cistern in the yard; and is now let at £300. per annum.
Also, The House, No. 16, in Water-street, in the rear of the above, which is two stories high, has five good rooms with fire places in each, and a cellar and cellar kitchen; now let at £100. per annum.
Also, The modern built Brick House, No. 205, the east side of Water-street, three stories high; it has six good rooms, a cellar and cellar kitchen, a roomy yard, furnished with a cistern and ash-house. The premises are in complete repair, and are let on lease at £300. per annum. Eighteen months of the term unexpired.
Also, A large three story Store-House, with a good cellar, situate in Front-street, in the rear of the above; and let on lease, of which four years and a half is unexpired, at £100. per annum.
Further Particulars, and Conditions of Sale, may be known by application to JOSEPH HALLET, No. 204, or JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 229. Water-street. New-York, Nov. 23. 2w. tf.
SALES at AUCTION, On TUESDAY, At the Auction-Room, No. 37, Great Dock-street, A seasonable variety of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are—Superfine Broad-Cloths, Velvets, fine Irish Sheetings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Chintzes, Hair Ribbons, Threads, &c. &c.
And at PRIVATE SALE, A choice parcel well assorted Indigo, low priced Irish Linens, Blue Broad-Cloths, Tickenburghs, Oznaburghs, Russia Duck, Green Tea, Sherry and Faya! Wines, Castile Soap, Toys in Chests, Painters Brushes, Writing Paper assorted, 20 Barrels choice Beef.
ISAAC MOSES.
SALES at AUCTION, On TUESDAY, the 15th instant, XII o'clock, on the Premises, will be sold, All that LOT of GROUND, situate, lying and being in Broadway, in the West ward of the city of New-York, being part of the lands commonly called and known by the name of the Church Farm, and distinguished in a map or chart thereof, by No. 146, and bounded Easterly in front by the Broad-way, Southerly by Barclay-street, Westerly in the rear by part of the lot No. 176, and Northerly by lot 147; containing in length on the South side 115 feet nine inches, on the North side 117 feet three inches, and in breadth in front and rear 25 feet.
ALSO,
All that certain lot of ground, situate, lying and being in Barclay-street, in the West ward of the city of New-York, being part of lands commonly called and known by the name of the Church Farm, and distinguished in a map or chart thereof, by No. 176. Bounded Southerly in front by Barclay-street, Easterly by the rears of lots No. 146, No. 147, and No. 148, Northerly in the rear by lot No. 153, and Westerly by lot No. 175; containing in length on each side 75 feet, and in breadth in front and rear 25 feet; the conditions will be made known at the time of sale. ROBERT HUNTER.
PUBLIC AUCTION, On TUESDAY next, the 8th inst. A very great variety of Elegant plated Ware, Consisting of—Writers of all sizes, Tea Pots, Tea and Coffee Urns, Candlesticks, Snuffer-tands, Castor Frames, quart and pint Mugs, Tea Canisters, &c. JOHN RAMSAY.
THIS DAY, Is PUBLISHED in this City, The American Magazine, A MONTHLY Publication. CONTENTS.
INTRODUCTION. Gen. Lincoln's letter, on the ingrafting of trees, Anecdote of the Duke of Gordon, Advice to maids, and to husbands that have scolding wives, and wives that have peevish husbands Principles of government and commerce, On bills of rights, Letter to Dr. Sciles, accounting for the fortifications west of the Allegany, Abridgement of Smith's history of Virginia, On education, Letter from Jemima Loveleap, Floretta, or the fountain, Life of Sir Wm. Jones, &c. Titus Blunt, on fashion, Anecdote of a sailor, Letter from Philander, on marriage, Dr. Dwight's valedictory address, &c. Mr. Pope's letter to the Bishop of Rochester, Letter from Guy Grumblecone, Curiosities, London review of Dr. Adams's defence. P O E T R Y. Verses on the New Year, Lydia, The Virgin's first love, The seasons moralized, On a lady's striking a fly with her fan, The rare adventures of Tom Brainless; shewing what his father laid of him; how he went to college, and what he learned there; how he took his degrees and went to keeping school; how afterwards he became a great man and wore a wig, and how any body else may do the same, Invocation to the Nightingale, Foreign intelligence, American intelligence, Marriages and deaths. Subscriptions 20s. a year, 10s. for six months advanced. Subscriptions are taken by Mr. LOUDON, Messrs. BERRY and ROGERS, Mr. R. HODGE, Mr. S. CAMPBELL, and Mr. T. ALLEN, Bookellers. New-York, January 1, 1788.
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 NOVEMBER, 1778.
THE Public are respectfully informed that the Partnership of John Molony and Elizabeth Robinson, of this city, Inn-keepers, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. John Molony. Elizabeth Robinson. New-York, Jan. 3, 1788.
SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY, At XII o'clock, at the Merchant's Coffee-House, The KETCH BOONE, SPANISH Built, Double Deck'd, burthen about 150 tons, as she now lies at Gouverneur's Wharf, being in complete order, and well found, as per Inventory, to be seen on board, or at No. 208, Water-street.
To be had at PRIVATE SALE, Genuine Madeira Wine, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, of superior quality, and fit for immediate use—Hylon and Souchong Tea, and a few casks bottled Porter, 6 doz. each, Kenton's best. A. L. BLECKER.
PUBLIC AUCTION, THIS DAY, XII o'clock, at the Coffee-House, The BRIGANTINE FRIENDSHIP, A stout single deck vessel, burthen about one hundred and ten tons, two years old, and well built, with all her tackle and apparel, as she now lies at Franklin's wharf. THOMAS FRANKLIN, jun.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, On TUESDAY, X o'clock, at No. 244, Queen-street, A variety of seasonable DRY GOODS.
At PRIVATE SALE, A NEGRO WENCH, aged 17 years, a good cook, can do all kinds of house work, and is sober and strictly honest.
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, situate on Penn's Neck, within 4 miles of Princeton; containing 300 acres, with a sufficient quantity of meadow, lying on Mill-stone Creek; about 50 acres is excellent good timber land; the remainder as 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 Wagon-Shop, with out-houses, all in good order; a large orchard that will produce 100 bolls 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 situation of a large branch of Mill-stone river.
Also, A Lot of excellent Wood Land, near the same, containing 58 acres; it lies convenient to divide into two farms, and will be sold separate, 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, whereon 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, at the sign of the College in Princeton. JACOB G. BERGEN. Princeton, Dec. 5, 1787. 5w. f.
TO BE SOLD, THE Convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 3, Partition-street. Enquire of JACOB MORTON, Esq. Attorney at Law, No. 58, Broadway. Jan. 4. tf.
To all LOVERS of MUSIC. WHEREAS it is proposed by several musical Amateurs, to establish a musical society, both vocal and instrumental, in this city, those gentlemen who wish to patronize and encourage this undertaking, are requested to meet at the Charity School-room in John-street, No. 29, THIS EVENING, the 5th January, to consider and adopt some fundamental rules for said society. N. B. Performers only are requested to attend.
To be Sold at Private Sale, THE Farm, Grist and Saw-Mills, whereon the Subscriber now lives, known by the name of Squires-Point, about 37 miles from New-Brunswick, 24 miles from Trenton, 14 from Easttown, in a fine wheat country. The Farm contains 164 acres of good land, on which there is a very genteel house, with four rooms on a floor, a large barn with several small dwelling-houses; the Grist-Mill has two run of stones, in excellent order, and the Saw-Mill almost new, on a never-failing stream of water; also a Negro Man, a complete miller; likewise three Farms containing 100 acres each, about two miles from the Mills. For further particulars, enquire of Mr. John Ramsay, Mr. Alexander Stewart, Mr. Hay Stevenston, in New-York, or to the owner on the premises. JOHN RAPALJE. Squires-Point, Sept. 24th, 1787.
NOTICE is hereby given by the petitioning creditors of ABRAHAM KNEEKERBEKE, an insolvent debtor, to all the Creditors of said insolvent debtor, that they do appear before Benjamin Blagge, Esq. one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, in his office in Beekman-street, on Monday the 7th instant, at 10 o'clock in the morning, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said Abraham Kneekerbeke should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and the said Abraham Kneekerbeke 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 the 3d of January 1788. ABRAHAM KNEEKERBEKE.

For SAVANNAH.
The Sloop Friendship , JOSEPH BURNHAM, Master, A HANDSOME vessel, in perfect repair, with excellent accom- modation for passengers, will take freight and sail in ten days. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, or to JAMES WATSON, No. 6, Crane Wharf. Jan. 3. 10c.
For Norfolk and York River, (Virginia.)
The Schooner M A R I A, Captain MARS H, LYING at Roosevelt's wharf, Old- Slip, a fast sailing vessel, well found, and will sail in a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 203, Water-street, or the Captain on board. Jan. 4. 3c
For TRINIDAD,
The Sloop M E R C Y, 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 St. Martin's and St. Eustatia.
The Sloop R A M B L E R, Tredwell Jackson, Master, Will sail the 15th inst. For freight or passage ap- ply to the master on board, at Stevens and Connolly's lumber-yard, or at No. 78, Wa- ter-street. Jan. 1, 1788. tf
FREIGHT
WANTED , for a BRIG, upwards 100 Tons Measurement, with an un- deniable British Register, and Mediterranean Pass. For either Spain, Portu- gal, the Straights, West- ern, Canary, or any of the West-India Is- lands. For particulars, enquire at No. 74, Water-street. Dec. 31. tf
For KINGSTON, Jamaica,
To stop at PORT MORANT. The BRIG HECTOR, JOHN TUCKER, Master. WILL be ready to take in the last of this month, and sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to D. TUCKER, & Co. No. 202, Water-street. Dec. 28. tf
For CHARLESTON.
The Sloop M A R I A, William Elliot, Master, LYING at Bowne's Wharf. For freight or passage, apply to JOHN JACKSON, No. 78, Wa- ter-street, or to the Master on board. She will sail on the 6th January — Has good accommodations for Passengers. New-York, Dec. 27, 1787. ed.
For LONDON,
The Ship Montgomery , James Bunyan, Master, Has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Hallett's wharf, or to William Seton and Co. No. 12, Hanover- square. Nov. 27. tf
For SALE,
The Hull of the new BRIG J O H N, BURTHEN about 330 tons, a strong vessel, well built of the best materials, and of an easy draught of water. Apply to NICHOLAS LOW, Esq. No. 226, Wa- ter-street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 13. tf
For CHARLESTON,
South-Carolina, The SHIP B E T S E Y, Solomon Saltus, commander, WILL sail by the 10th of January. For Freight or Passage, (having elegant accom- modations) apply to the commander on board, at the new long wharf, below the Fly-Market, or to GEO. DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market.
Who has for Sale,
100 tiers New Rice, 100 boxes Castile Soap, 500 lb. Bees Wax, A quantity of superfine and common Flour in barrels and half barrels, A quantity of Ship Bread, 50 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
** A few MAPS of the WESTERN TERRITORY of the UNITED STATES, may be had of the Printer hereof.
20Hhds. of St. Croix SUGAR
For SALE, by JOZE ROIZ SILVA , at the Old-Slip. New-York, Nov. 5, 1787. tf
Dr. RYAN's incomparable Worm destroying SUGAR PLUMBS,
Highly necessary to be kept in all Families, SO exceedingly valued by all people who have had of them in Great-Britain and Ireland, for their transcendant excellency in the destroying Worms of all kinds, both in the bodies of men, women, and children, by not only breaking the knots in the du- odenum, or gut next the stomach, but they pass through the smallest passages of the body, and purge away thoseropy and slimy humours which are the cause of those pernicious vermin, and the source of many other disorders. They are one of the best purges in the whole world for gross-bodied children that are apt to breed worms, and have large bellies; their operation is mild, safe, and pleasant; they wonderfully cleanse the bowels of all stiff and clam- my humours which stop up the parts, and prevent the juice of food from being conveyed to the liver and made blood, which is often the case with children, and is attended with a hard belly, stinking breath, frequent fevers, rickets, and a decay of strength, in the lower parts; likewise settled aches and pains, in the head, swellings, old sores, scabs, retches, or breaking out, will be perfectly cured, and the blood and skin restored to its original purity and smooth- ness; they purge by urine, and bring away the gra- vel, and effectually cure all obstructions of the urine, or ulcers in the kidneys. They at once strike at the true cause of the scurvy, and entirely destroy it, and all scorbutic humours and effects, root and branch, so as never to return again; and what makes them more commendable is, they are full as agreeable to both taste and sight, as loaf sugar; and in their operation, as innocent as new milk.
I have by these plumbs cured a great many chil- dren of a whooping or chin-coughs, and agues, which distempers are very common and troublesome to fa- milies, and the want of these plumbs are the ruin of many children's constitutions.
These plumbs enrich and sweeten the whole mass of blood, carry off all gross, corrupt, and purid hu- mours, and create a fresh and healthy complexion in such as are affected in any purid matter.
The plumb is a great diuretick, cleaning the reins of slime; it expels wind, and is a sovereign medicine in the cholick and griping of the guts; it allays and carries off four vapours, which occasion many disorders in the head; it opens all obstructions in the stomach, lungs, liver, reins, and bladder, cau- ses a good appetite, and helps digestion. It has been found wonderfully successful to such persons as are going into chronicl distempers, as asthma, phthisicks, or shortness of breath, dropsies and yel- low jaundice. Now I hope all impartial persons are satisfied that the medicine which works upon such humours, will almost reach any distemper, if not too far gone, since corruption and putrefaction are the fore-runners of all diseases; therefore, no better physic can be taken for all ages, sexes, and consti- tutions, from infancy to an old age. These plumbs are highly serviceable to the female sex, from the age of 14 to 20, and from 40 to 50. Each box con- tains one dozen of these plumbs. — Price Eight Shil- lings, with directions.
Sold by H. GAINÉ , at his Book-store and Printing Office, in Hanover-Square, Diagnostick signs of Worms.
PALENESS in the face, itching of the nose, hol- lowness of the eyes, grating of the teeth when asleep, dulness, pains and heaviness in the head, a dry cough, itching in the fundament, white and thick urine, unquiet sleep, often starting, lost appe- tite, swelled belly, knowing and biting about the stomach, frightful dreams, extreme thirst, the bo- dy decayed and lean, fits, often vomiting, stinking breath, &c.
Directions for taking them.
A Child from 1 to 2 years may eat one plumb, from 2 to 4 one and a half, from 4 to 6 two, from 6 to 8 two and a half, from 8 to 12 three, from 12 to 15, and all above that age may eat four plumbs, one hour or two before up-rising, not to drink during that time, but afterwards drink warm tea, whey, or water gruel; in taking, the patient must stay 2 or 3 days betwixt each dose. In agues, the same quantity must be taken, 2, 3, or 4 hours before the fit comes on, and be repeated three times. In whooping or chin-coughs, give the quantity above-mentioned. June 1. 3aw. tf.
TO BE SOLD,
A New Store-House on Lup- ton's wharf, 16 by 36 feet, three stories high. It is built on a leased lot, nine years of which are un- expired. The prop. letor has the privilege of adding four feet front to the building, — which, at a small expence, might be converted into a ganzel and commodious dwelling-house.
ALSO, TO BE SOLD, A NEGRO LAD , about 17 years of age. For further information enquire of FREDERICK GIRAUD , No. 1, corner of Anne-street. Dec. 28. St. eod.
THOMAS BURLING,
CABINET and CHAIR-MAKER, At the Sign of the Chair, near the Chapel, in Beck- man-street, formerly Chapel-street.
ACKNOWLEDGES the many favors received from his friends and the public, and would wish to inform them that he has opened a Ware-Room of MAHOGANY and other FURNITURE, on a more ex- tensive plan than heretofore; and for the conveni- ence of strangers and others, who may resort to, or settle in this city, he means to keep an assortment where they may be supplied on the shortest notice; for it must hurt the feelings of every citizen to ob- serve the daily impositions strangers are liable to, in purchasing new furniture at these public vendues. He served his time with Samuel Prince, a conspic- uous character in his way, and esteemed one of the best workmen in this city; and as he has laid a stock of the best Mahogany and other Wood, and means to employ the best hands, and sell his work at the lowest rate good work falls at, he flatters himself with being able to give satisfaction to his customers. Bed Chairs for the sick having been much wanted in this city, said Burling has provided some to lot. Nov. 19. 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 FACIL- TIES, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street;
Which are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quar- ter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24,
To the Curious.
To be seen at Mr. Stevens's Livery Stables, Wall-street, near Pitt's Statue, Two CAMELS,
MALE and female; lately imported from Ara- bia. These stupendous animals are most deserving the attention of the curious, being the greatest natural curiosities ever exhibited to the pub- lic on this continent. They are 18 hands high, have necks three feet eight inches long, a large high bunch upon their back, and another under their breast, in the form of a pedestal, on which they im- port themselves when lying down; they have four joints in their hind legs, and they will travel twelve or fourteen days without drinking, and carry a bur- then of fifteen hundred weight; they are remarkably harmless and docile, and will lie down and rise at command.
Price of admittance one shilling for gentlemen and ladies, and six-pence for children. Dec. 3. tf.
Fifty Pounds Reward.
A BURGLARY and ROBBERY.
To all honest and well disposed people: This is to give notice, that the subscriber being in pub- lic office, as collector of the township of Aughquack- nock, in the county of Essex, and state of New-Jer- sey; — his dwelling-house was burnt and violently broke open on the night of the 30th of November, 1787, by a set of armed ruffians, who put the subscriber and his family in great terror and danger of their lives; and after treating him with much insolence, robbed him of a large sum of money, in gold, sil- ver and paper currency, belonging to the public and the subscriber, as also one silver tea-pot marked B.P., one silver sugar dish unmarked, one silver milk-pot unmarked, twelve silver table-spoons marked B.P., four silver tea-spoons unmarked, one sil- ver watch, a small piece of the face broke out, with a silver chain and silver seal engraved with the let- ters B.M.W. one silver snuff-box marked on the fore part of it M.B. one pair silver knee-buckles, and one silver stock-buckle; as also four gold rings, and one gold locket, used for women's beads; together with sundry other articles belonging to the subscriber. It is earnestly hoped, that all honest and well dis- posed people will use their best endeavours to apprehend the said robbers, so that they may be brought to jus- tice: And the subscriber hereby engages to pay the above reward to any person or persons, who will ap- prehend all or either of the said robbers, so that they be convicted of the said robbery, and he recover his lost property, or twenty-five pounds for the said rob- bers, or either of them, on conviction, together with all reasonable charges attending the appre- hending and bringing to justice, all or either of the said ruffians. HESSEL PETERSE. Wesel, Essex County, Dec. 4, 1787. tf.
JUST IMPORTED,
In the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, from London, and other late vessels from Great-Britain, and to be SOLD on very reasonable terms, by ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the corner of King and Queen-streets,
A large and choice Collection of BOOKS;
Among which are, ELEGANT folio family bibles, with near 200 cuts in each; Baskett on the new testament, Brown's self-interpreting bible, 2 vols; Cruden's concordance, Warden's system of divinity, Whitby's commentary, Blair's, Carr's, Erskine's, Boston's, Willison's, Aterbury's, &c. Sermon's; Nelson's festivals, Cullen's, Duncan's, and Hoffman's prac- tice of physic; Van Swieten's commentaries, 18 vols. Boerhaave's aphorisms, 6 vols. Smellie, and Hamilton's midwifery; Leake on the diseases of women, 2 vols. Quincey's medical lexicon, Four- croy's chemistry, &c. Ainsworth's, Young's, Cole's, and Entick's latin dictionaries; Davison's Virgil and Horace; Duncan's Cicero, Ken's Lucian- Clark's Cæsar, Homer, Nepos, Eutropius, Erasmus, and introduction; Simpson's fluxions, and Euclid; Hammond's algebra, Stone's Euclid, Lloyds survey- ing, Guthrie's and Salmon's geographical gram- mars; Johnson's, Sheridan's. Ashe's, Dycke's, Bailey's, Scott's, Perry's, and Entick's dictionaries; Bennet's christian oratory, Scott on elocution, el- egant extracts in verse, do. in prose, Lord Lit- tleton's letters, Klopstock's Messiah, Hutton's menu- ruration, Hawney's mensuration.
Besides the above, a great variety, consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Archi- tecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c.
Also, an excellent Assortment of STATIONARY, viz.
Genuine Writing Paper, of different sizes and prices; Ledgers, Journals, Waste, Letter, and Blank Books of all sizes; Receipt Books, Bonnet and Wrapping Paper, Sealing Wax, Wafers, Quills, Slates, lead and slate Pencils, Penknives, elegant Shoe Buckles, Message Cards, &c. &c. ** Commisions from the Country thankfully received, and carefully executed. Nov. 24. tf.
Just Published,
And to be SOLD by SAMUEL CAMPBELL, (Price FIVE SHILLINGS)
Sixteen SERMONS, on important subjects. By JAMES MUIR, A. M.
Minister of the Presbyterian Church in Bermuda. THESE Sermons have been published under the inspection of the Rev. Dr. Witherspoon, of Princeton; who warmly recommends them to the perusal of all serious christians.
Like-wise, (Price TWO SHILLINGS) Dr. Witherspoon's ADDRESS
On the day of Commencement, to the Senior Class, who were to receive the Degree of Bachelor of Arts: Containing the best system of Directions to Young Men, for the Government of their Lives, perhaps ever published in the English language. 59.
TO BE SOLD By GEORGE DOUGLASS,
No. 14, Fly-Market; ONE hundred barrels Philadelphia superfine Flour, 150 do. do. common do. 50 half barrels do. do. do. 3000 lb. Cayenne and Hispaniola Cotton, 8 cwt. Hop, 100 barrels Ship-bread, Pork in barrels, Bar Iron, Old Jamaica Spirits in hlds. Dec. 4. tf.
JUST PUBLISHED, The Columbian Magazine,
For NOVEMBER, 1787. To be SOLD by BERRY & ROGERS, S. LOUDON and R. HODGE. Dec. 28
For SALE by AUCTION, By Viner Van Zandt,
At the Coffee-House, On Tuesday the 15th day of January, 1788, THAT very capital modern built DWEL- LING HOUSE three stories high, si- tuated in Princess-street, late in the posses- sion of Dominic Lynch, Esq.; and now oc- cupied by Mr. Simeon Nathan, containing nine fire places, and a spacious hall there on the same, a spacious store house two stories, coach house and stables for four hor- ses, &c. a well of excellent water and pump. Also, a cistern, together with a large plot of ground now laid out as a garden, with an elegant summer house in the rear.
The situation is undeniably a good one the premises in good repair; were erected on a judicious plan, well calculated for the ease and comfort of the inhabitants; and when it is recollected that the House and designed as the residence of the builder, it may be fairly presumed that it is substan- tially and well built; the Compting House and rooms are fitted with peculiar neatness; and on the whole, few houses are better adapted for a town residence. The premi- ses may be viewed preceding the day of sale, with the leave of the tenant; a plan of the ground may be seen, and further parti- culars known of VINER VAN ZANDT, No. 202, Water-street.
CABLES of any length, and CORDAGE
of all sizes, made of Peterboro Hemp, first quality, To be had at the Subscriber's Rope-walk, or at his Store, between Fly-market Stairs and Burling- ton, on the very lowest terms. Cables spliced with the addition of any length required; Cables or cordage of any size reduced into yarn, and made into Rope to any dimensions, at a very small expence, by HEZEKIAH IVES , Rope-Maker. July 25th, 1787. tf.
Gentel ROOMS
To be had, furnished or unfurnished, in a plea- sant part of the city, with or without board; also a good front Room for a Store or an office. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 8
A GENTLEMAN
LATELY arrived from Ireland, bred in Trinity College, Dublin, experienced some years in the education of youth, and in the course of his practice, has fitted many young gentlemen for that university, in the Greek, Latin and English Lan- guages, Logic, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, His- tory, Geography, &c. can bear the strictest testi- mony as to his character and his abilities in his pro- fession.
Any gentleman who may favor him with his commands, by addressing a few lines to G. H. S. at the Printer's of the Daily Advertiser, or at Mr. McCornick's, No. 11, Cruger's wharf, shall be particularly attended to.
N. B. He will engage to fit any boy of ap- proved abilities for any college in less than four years, and can have many to certify he has already done it. Dec. 8, 1786.
THIS DAY is Published & to be Sold, The Universalist,
IN SEVEN LETTERS to AMYNTOR. By Wm. Pitt Smith.
The Subscribers will be supplied with their Copies only by the Printer hereof. The book will likewise be sold at the Stores of Messrs. Loudon, Hodge, Allen and Campbell.
This Day is Published,
And to be SOLD by WILLIAM ROSS, in Broad-street No. 33, and by the PRINTER hereof.
OBSERVATIONS ON GOVERNMENT,
Including some animadversions on Mr. ADAM'S DEFENCE Of the CONSTITUTIONS of GOVERNMENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA; And on Mr. DE LOLME'S CONSTITUTION of ENGLAND.
By A FARMER of NEW-JERSEY.
Wm. Cornell & Co.
At their MILLS opposite the City of New- York, have for sale on the lowest terms,
FRESH superfine and common burr Flour, which they will warrant to be as good as Philadelphia Flour; likewise SHIP BREAD. The shippers that may favor them with their orders will be pleased to give them notice by leaving a line at No. 44, Little Dock-street, corner of Coenties- slip. They will be delivered in the best manner along side of their vessels, which will save the expence of cartage, and prevent them from being exposed to dirt. Dec. 18. mcth. tf.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 22, Hanover-Square.