The New-York packet (New York [N.Y.]), 1787-02-20 00:00:00

The New-York Packet.
TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
T U E S D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 20, 1787.
[No. 673.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 2oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 2oz. for four coppers.
H I G H - W A T E R.
32 Min. after 10 Friday 6 Min. after 11 Saturday 0 Min. after 1 Sunday 14 Min. after 1
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Wheat per bushel, 7s. 6d. at 7s. 10d. West-India Rum, 3s. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 70s. 6d. Indian Corn, 5s. 6d. at 6s. 3d. Muscovado Sugar, 50s. at 70s. od. Pork, 95s. 6d. Flour, common 42s. superf. 46s. per b. Single refined do. 3s. 2d. Fine Salt, 2s. od. Brown Bread, 20s. od. Molasses, 3s. 8d. Rock Salt. 4s. to 4s. 6d.
SALES at AUCTION,
On MONDAY the 26th instant, at the Coffee-House Bridge, at 12 o'clock, EIGHT boxes Bohea Tea, Nine barrels Coffee, Six hampers Porter; Forfeited to the people of this State and the informants, and sold by decree of the Court of Admiralty. J. GRAHAM, Marshal.
Seventy Pounds Reward.
A Most wicked attempt having been made the night before last, to set fire to the house and buildings occupied by Lemontis Noe, in the Dock-yard of this city; the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the city of New-York, in Common Council convened, in order to promote a discovery, DO hereby offer a reward of Seventy Pounds, to be paid to any person who shall discover and prosecute to conviction the perpetrator or perpetrators of this horrid and dangerous act. February 14, 1787. 72
THREE POUNDS Reward.
LOST, by being mislaid, on Sunday the 11th instant, a small Seal skin covered TRUNK, with brass nails, lock and handle. It was brought over from Powles-Hook in one of the Ferry-boats, & supposed to have been carried with other baggage into a house at Whitehall, (Mr. Goddard,) but not being to be found since by the Owner, the above Reward will be given, and no questions asked, if said Trunk, with what it contained when lost, shall be brought to No. 30, Queen-Street, corner of Burling-Slip. 72
R. J. VAN DEN BROEK, Has opened a Notary-Public and Interpreter's Office in the Spanish, French, Dutch, German and English Languages, at No. 18, Little-Queen-Street. All business which he shall be entrusted with, will be executed with integrity, accuracy and all possible dispatch. 72
THE co-partnership of Teller and Vredenburg, is this day dissolved by mutual consent: All persons indebted to said firm, are desired to make speedy payment; and all persons having any demands against them, are desired to deliver in their accounts for a settlement, at their shop, No. 146, Queen-Street. Feb. 12, 1787. 72 3
A Quarter Cask of Wine
BROUGHT from Madeira in the ship Madeira, Captain Thomas March, for Mr. Thomas Abloom, shipped by Messrs. Searles, or order, may have been on paying freight and charges for the same, by applying to Robert Baker in Cherry-Street. 72 3
LANDS for SALE.
On Wednesday the 14th of March next, at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, will be sold, at PUBLIC AUCTION, By Frederick Jay,
SIX thousand acres of Land, in about 50 lots, or separate tracts, situated in the county of Suffolk, and State of New-Jersey, and two or three tracts in Shrewsbury, and county of Monmouth in said State; of about one hundred and twenty acres each: And also about six thousand acres of proprietary rights due on warrants already issued in said State, being the property of the heirs and representative of the Right Honorable James Earl of Perth. This property will be sold together or in lots, as will best suit the purchasers.—The terms of sale will be made known on the day and place aforesaid, by
Walter Rutherford, } Attorneys to the Thomas Smith, } heirs of the Elias Beadnot, } Earl of Perth.
The Public are hereby most respectfully notified, that Abraham K. Beekman & Co. Have just opened an AUCTION and COMMISSION STORE, at their House No. 241, Queen-Street—
AND take the liberty to solicit the patronage and encouragement of their friends in particular, and the public in general, hoping by their assiduity and punctilious attention to the interest and benefit of their employers, to merit the continuance of their favors. They are sufficiently provided with store and cellar room for the reception of either wet or dry goods. They have at their store sundry merchandise at private Sale, such as cashmers, princes stuff, cambrics and lawns, elegant tambour and embroidered vest patterns of different colours, plain and striped muffs, needle worked aprons, edgings and laces, curtain calicoes, fine bordered and spotted handkerchiefs, damask table cloths, &c. &c. Likewise a variety of elegant silver mounted and polished steel small Swords and Hangers. 72
TO BE LET, That Large and COMMODIOUS HOUSE, No. 1, the corner of Smith and Duke Street. It is now repairing. Enquire at No. 33, Smith-Street. 71
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, at the City of New-York, the 27th January, 1787.
PRESENT, The Hon. ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON, Esq. CHANCELLOR.
ORDERED by the Court, that the terms in the Court of Chancery for the State of New-York, in future, be held at the following days and places, to wit,
On the last Tuesday in March, at the City of New-York.
On the third Tuesday in July, at the City of Albany.
On the first Tuesday in October, at the City of New-York, and
On the last Tuesday in December, at the City of New-York.
Published by order, W. COCK, Register. 72 2
TO BE LET,
For one or more years, A Very pleasant COUNTRY SEAT, situated on the East river (lately occupied by Col. Lewis Morris) with or without the out-houses, barn, garden, orchards, meadows and pastures, as will best suit the tenant. In the large house, are four very good well finished rooms on the first floor, and three good bed rooms on the second floor, and a good cellar kitchen, with several apartments for milk, liquors, roots, and apartments for servants. The orchards and garden abound with all kinds of the very best fruit. For further particulars enquire of P. Stuyvesant. Bowry, Feb. 16, 1787. Also, a small House, with about four acres of ground, that has been many years occupied by a gardener. There is a variety of excellent fruit in the said garden. 72
To be Sold at Public Auction,
On the 15th day of March next, on the premises, A Large and commodious Two Story Brick Dwelling House, with a Brick Store House and Bake House adjoining, situated and being in Ferry-street, No. 24 and 25. Any person inclining to view the building, may apply to Mr. Stephen Coles, who now occupies the same. N. B. Possession given the first day of May next. Thomas Stagg, } Exec- Jacob Duryee, jun. } tors. New-York, February 15, 1787. 72 8
NOTICE is hereby given, that Isaac Gouverneur, jun. of the city of New-York, surviving partner of the co-partnership of Curion and Gouverneur, did, in pursuance of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors;" passed the 15th of April 1786; assign all his estate, real and personal, both in law and equity, for the use of the creditors of the said co-partnership. All persons therefore, who are indebted to the said co-partnership, are hereby requested to make immediate payment; and all those who have any demands against the said co-partnership, are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated, to William Seton and } Witnesses. John Lawrence, } 2 72 rm.
TO BE LET,
The pleasantly situated PLACE, whereon John de Pylter lives, binding on the upper end of Great George-street, near the road, or land hill, that leads from the two mile stone to Greenwich, the dwelling is very convenient and easy, and suitable for any gentleman, the fence in good repair, as also the barn and chair house. Likewise to be Let, a House at the corner of the New-ship, in Water-street. Enquire of said John de Pylter. 72 5
TO BE SOLD,
Together or Separate, A Valuable LOT OF GROUND, on which is a very commodious Dwelling-House, situated on the north side of Water-Street—in breadth front and rear 25 feet, and in length from Water-Street 100 feet. Also a Water Lot opposite said house, containing in breadth on Water-Street 24 feet 5 inches, in the rear on the East-river 22 feet 4 inches, and extends in length on each side from Water-Street 200 feet into the East-river. There is erected on this lot a large and convenient Wharf. For terms of sale &c. apply at No. 106 Water-street, or of Robert Hunter, No. 20 Wall-Street. N. B. If not sold at Private Sale on or before the 17th day of February instant, will be disposed of at PUBLIC VENDUE on that day at 12 of the clock on the premises. 70
The partnership of SMITH, MOORE, and Co. BEING dissolved by the death of one of the partners; all persons indebted to this firm, are requested to make immediate payment—it being intended, as soon as possible, to dispose of the whole store of drugs with its furniture, &c. belonging to this late partnership. Orders will in future be so answered at the Medical Pillar as to give the highest satisfaction. Should any person apply as a purchaser for the whole, the most advantageous terms will be offered. 60
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
At the Merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, on Tuesday the 27th day of March next, at 12 o'clock, the following TRACTS of LAND, formerly belonging to the estate of Wm. Kelly, Esq. deceased, lying in the States of New-York and New-Jersey. The Sales will be continued from day to day until the whole are sold,—to wit, the following Lots of Land, in the patent of KAYADEROSSERES:
Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 13, in 3d allotment, containing 202 Acres Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 13, in 4th allotment, 300 do. Lot No. 4, in the tenth allotment, 61 do. Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 1, in 7th allotment, 215 do. Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 11, in 8th allotment, 273 do. Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 2, } 592 do. & Lot No. 4, in 9th allotment, No. 4, } 447 do. Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 5, in the 13th allotment, 930 do. Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 9, in 14th allotment, 1250 do. Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 12, in 15th allotment, 342 do. Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 2, in 16th allotment, 1150 do. Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 9, in 18th allotment, 500 do. Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 10, in 19th allotment, 372 1/2 do. Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 9, in 21st allotment, 1713 do. Lot No. 1, and lot No. 3, the moiety of lot No. 3, in 24th allotment, No. 1, } 344 do. Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 4, in 23d allotment, No. 3, } 537 do. Lot No. 2, and lot No. 4, the moiety of lots No. 13, and No. 1, in 24th and 25th allotment, No. 2, } 291 do. and No. 4, } 667 do. Also, the small lots No. 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, 19 and 20, containing each 100 acres; and lot No. 23, containing 117 acres, being parts of lot No. 7, in 17th allotment, containing in the whole, 917 acres.
Also, 10 lots of land, in Schuyler's patent, near Canigerage Lake, now in the county of Montgomery, viz. Lots No. 10, 15, 20, 21, 26, 40, 49, 64, 74 and 81, containing each 539 acres.
Also, a valuable farm, situated at Canoe Brook, in the county of Essex, containing in the whole 557 acres of excellent land, on which is a house and barn, and under good improvement. The tracts will be sold together or in separate lots, as will best suit the purchasers. A title will be given by the subscribers under a power from the surviving trustees and executors of the said William Kelly, who are vested with the lands, and duly empowered to dispose of the estate, whereof the said William Kelly died seized. The deeds will be executed as soon as the sales are closed, at which time the consideration-money must be paid.
John Foxcroft, G. Banvar, Tho. Smith.
New-York, Dec. 26, 1786. 1 58 8th mo.
WHEREAS JOSEPH HARRIS of Rumbout precinct, Dutchess county, for the securing the payment of the sum of thirteen hundred pounds with lawful interest for the same, did by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the 9th day of May, 1785, mortgage to Dirck Brinckerhoff of the county aforesaid, a certain messuage of land, situated in Rumbout precinct, in Dutchess county aforesaid, on the main road from Dover to Fishkill Landing, about 10 miles from said landing; containing about 200 acres with several improvements thereon: As the same is particularly described in the said mortgage, and in the records thereof in the Clerk's office of the county of Dutchess, reference being thereunto had, will more fully appear: And whereas by virtue of a covenant in the said mortgage in case the said sum of thirteen hundred pounds with the interest due thereon, was not paid by the time limited to the said Dirck Brinckerhoff, that then it should, and might be lawful for the said Dirck Brinckerhoff to sell and dispose of the same, pursuant to the directions of an act entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates." Public notice is hereby given, that the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the subscriber, at Public Vendue, on the premises, on the second Tuesday in April next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, agreeable to the covenant in the said indenture of mortgage, and the directions of the above mentioned act. DIRCK BRINCKERHOFF. September 25, 1786. 1 33 6m
FOR SALE, By Wm. Backhouse & Co.
No. 163, Water-street, OLD Madeira, } Red Port, } White Port, } WINES. Teneriffe and } Malaga } English sheeting, boots and shoes, bohea tea and Liverpool crockery ware. Feb. 3, 1787. 69
By the Commissioner of Forfeitures for the Eastern District.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of two certain laws of the Legislature of this State, the following LANDS, Tenements and Hereditaments, forfeited to the people of this State, will be SOLD at PUBLIC VENDUE, agreeable to the directions of the said laws, to wit, the equity of redemption of five hundred acres of land, where Wood-creek falls into Lake Champlain, in the township of White-Hall, late Skeeneburgh, in the county of Washington, consisting chiefly of rich low lands, and on the premises are excellent falls for mills, with a never failing stream, on which the late Major Skeene had his iron works, to which place iron ore and fire wood were brought by water carriage. These lands are so happily situated that the navigation from thence to Canada renders them of great value; they are also navigable on Wood-creek to fort Ann, within a few miles of Hudson's-river,—these lands were improved by said Major Skeene, and thereon had his dwelling house, and a large stone barn, the walls whereof are now standing in good order. Also the equity of redemption of one hundred and seventy-one acres of rich low-lands joining the last mentioned five hundred acres. Also the equity of redemption of the following lots in said township, to wit,
Lot No. 31, of 500 acres. Also in said township, 22, do. 127 do. The rent and reversion of 20, do. 108 do. Equity of redemption of 59, do. 88 do. 45 acres of land in the occupation of William Thomson, 61, do. 218 do. 53, do. 8 1/2 do.
Also, the rent and reversion of 200 acres of land in what is commonly known by the name of Skeene's Little Patent, joining White-Hall aforesaid, in the occupation of Cornelius Johns.
Also, eight equal shares of the ore bed, with thirty acres of land to each share, commonly known by the name of Skeene's ore bed, on Lake Champlain; each purchaser to hold a share or shares as tenants in common, agreeable to an act entitled, "An act further to amend an act entitled an act for the speedy sale of the confiscated and forfeited estates within this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed the 1st of May, 1786, rearing out of said ore, the privilege granted to Zephaniah Platt, Esq. in an act entitled, "An act for granting certain privileges to Plattburgh." The aforesaid lands lies in Washington county, forfeited by the attainer of Philip and Andrew P. Skeene, late of Skeeneburgh aforesaid.
And in the township of Salem, county aforesaid, the rent and reversion of the one moiety or undivided half part of lot No. 216, of eighty-four acres of land in the occupation of Allan Huntdon, forfeited by the attainer of Oliver De Lancey, late of the city of New-York, Esquire.
The sales of the above said lands and premises will be held at the Coffee-House in the city of New-York, on the last Tuesday of February next, to begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, and to continue from day to day till the sales are completed.—In addition to the monies and public securities made receivable in payment for forfeited lands and tenements, by the fifth section of the act entitled, "An act for the speedy sale, &c." and the other laws, the following species are also made receivable, issued to any inhabitants of this State, to wit: Certificates issued by William Dunning, Esq. as Commissioner of the United States, to settle the accounts of the Quarter-Master-General's department, in the army of the United States; certificates issued by Joseph Bindon, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the clothing department, in the army of the United States; certificates issued by Jonathan Burrell, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the Commissary department, in the late army of the United States; certificates issued by John Pierce, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the late army of the United States, commonly called Final Settlements; certificates issued by Joseph Panel, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the naval department of the United States; certificates issued by Edward Fox, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the medical department, in the army of the United States; certificates issued out of any Continental Loan-Office in the United States, to persons who were citizens of this State at the time they were issued, for monies lent by them to the United States.
All persons who have any claim by mortgage, pre-emption or otherwise, on any of the lands, tenements or hereditaments, included in this advertisement, are hereby required and notified to exhibit the same before the day of sale, to the subscriber.
ALEXANDER WEBSTER. Commissioner of Forfeitures for the Eastern District.
Hebron, January 1, 1787. 2 63 13
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, administrator de bonis non of the goods, chattels, and credits of Joseph Mico, some time deceased, and formerly of the city of London, merchant, requests the respective debtors to the estate of the said Joseph Mico, to make settlement with the subscriber with all expedition, in order to prevent the commencement of legal prosecutions against them.
W. COCK, Attorney at Law, No. 66, Wall-street, N. York. January 11, 1787. 62

A SCENE from an Ode to the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species, particularly the African. Translated from a Latin Dissertation which was honored with the first Prize in the University of Cambridge for the year 1785.
ET us turn our eyes to the cloud of dust that is before us. It seems to advance rapidly, and accompanied with dismal shrieks and yellings, to make the very air that is above it tremble as it rolls along. What can possibly be the cause? Let us enquire of that melancholy African, who seems to walk dejected near the shore; whose eyes are fixedly fixed on the approaching object, and whose heart, if we can judge from the appearance of his countenance, must be greatly agitated.
'Alas!' says the unhappy African, 'the cloud that you see approaching is a train of wretched slaves. They are going to the ships behind you. They are destined for the English colonies; and if you will stay a little time, you will see them pass. They were last night drawn up upon the plain which you see before you, where they were branded upon the breast with an hot iron, and when they had undergone the whole of the treatment which is customary on these occasions, and which I am informed that your Englishmen at home use to the cattle which you buy, they were returned to their prison. As I have some dealings with the members of the factory, which you see at a little distance (though, thanks to the Great Spirit! I never dealt in the liberty of my fellow-creatures) I gained admittance there. I learned the history of some of the unfortunate people whom I saw confined, and will explain to you, if my eye should catch them as they pass, the real causes of their servitude.'
Scarcely were these words spoken, when they came distinctly into light. They appeared to advance in a long column, but in a very irregular manner. There were three only in front, and these were chained together. The rest that followed seemed to be chained by pairs; but by pressing forward, to avoid the lash of the drivers, the breadth of the column began to be greatly extended, and ten or more were observed abreast.
While we were making these remarks, the intelligent African thus resumed his discourse; 'The first three whom you observe at the head of the train, to be chained together, are prisoners of war. As soon as the ships that are behind you arrived, the news was dispatched into the inland country, when one of the Kings immediately assembled his subjects and attacked a neighbouring tribe. The wretched people, though they were surprised made a formidable resistance, as they resolved, almost all of them, rather to lose their lives than survive their liberty. The person whom you see in the middle is the father of the two young men who are chained to him on each side. His wife and two of his children were killed in the attack; and his father being wounded, and on account of his age incapable of servitude, was left bleeding on the spot where this transaction happened.'
With respect to those who are now passing us, and are immediately behind the former, I can give you no other intelligence, than that some of them, to about the number of thirty, were taken in the same skirmish. Their tribe was said to have been numerous before the attack; these, however, are all that are alive. But with respect to the unhappy man who is now opposite to us, and whom you may distinguish as he is now looking back and wringing his hands in despair, I can inform you with more precision. He is an unfortunate convict. He lived only about five days journey from the factory. He went out with his king to hunt, and was one of his train; but through too great an anxiety to afford his royal master diversion, he routed the game from the cover rather sooner than was expected. The King, exasperated at this circumstance, immediately sentenced him to slavery. His wife and children, fearing lest the tyrant should extend the punishment to themselves, which is not unusual, fled directly to the woods, where they were all devoured.
The people whom you see close behind the unhappy convict from a numerous body, and reach a considerable way. They speak a language which no person in this part of Africa can understand, and their features, as you perceive, are so different from those of the rest, that they almost appear a distinct race of men. From this circumstance I recollect them. They are the subjects of a very distant Prince, who agreed with the slave merchants, for a quantity of spirituous liquors, to furnish him with a stipulated number of slaves. He accordingly surrounded, and set fire to one of his own villages in the night, and seized these people, who were unfortunately the inhabitants, as they were escaping from the flames. I still saw them as the merchants were driving them in, about two days ago. They came in a large body, and were tied together at the neck with leather thongs, which permitted them to walk at the distance of about a yard from one another. Many of them were laden with elephants teeth, which had been purchased at the same time. All of them had bags made of skins upon their shoulders: For as they were to travel, in their way from the great mountains, through barren lands and inhospitable woods for many days together, they were obliged to carry water and provision with them. Notwithstanding this, many of them perished, some by hunger but the greatest number by fatigue, as the place from whence they came is at such an amazing distance from this; and the obstacles from the nature of the country, so great, the journey could scarcely be completed in 7 months.'
When this relation was finished, and we had looked steadfastly for some time on the cloud that was going by, we lost sight of that peculiarity of feature which we had before remarked. We then discovered that the inhabitants of the depopulated village had all of them passed us, and that the part of the train to which we were now opposite was a numerous body of kidnapped people. Here we indulged our imagination; we thought we beheld in one of them a father; in another a husband, and in another a son; each of whom was forced from his various and tender connections, and without even the opportunity of bidding them adieu. While we were engaged in these and other melancholy reflections, the whole body of slaves had entirely passed us. We turned almost insensibly to look at them again, when we discovered an unhappy man at the end of the train who could scarcely keep pace with the rest. His feet seemed to have suffered much from long and constant travelling, for he was limping painfully along.
'This man,' resumes the African, 'has tra-
velled a considerable way. He lived at a great distance from hence, and had a large family, for whom he was daily to provide. As he went out one night to a neighbouring spring, to procure water for his thirty children, he was kidnapped by two slave-hunters, who sold him in the morning to some country merchants for a bar of iron. These drove him with other slaves, procured almost in the same manner, to the nearest market, where the English merchants, to whom the train that has just passed us belongs, purchased him and two others, by means of their travelling agents, for a pistol. His wife and children being long waiting for his return, but he is gone forever from their sight; and must now be disconsolate, as they must be certain by the delay that he is fallen into the hands of the Christians.'
Laws of the State of New-York. An ACT for the recovery of Damages in Writs of Assise and real Actions: Passed the 26th of January, 1787.
BE it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, and it is hereby enacted by the Authority of the same. That in all assises if judgment be given for the plaintiff, he or she shall recover his or her damages; and in all assises of novel disseisin and writs of entry, the defendants if they recover the tenements demanded shall also recover their damages against the disseisors: And if the disseisors alien the land and have not whereof the damages may be levied, they to whose hands such tenements shall come shall be charged with the damages, so that every one shall answer for his or her time: And further, that in all writs and actions possessory, whereby lands or tenements are demanded damages shall be recovered as aforesaid.
FOREIGN ADJICES. By the British Packet Speedy, Capt. Stamper.
L O N D O N, Dec. 30—Jan. 2. Extract of a letter from Gibraltar, Nov. 14. 'Yesterday arrived here the St. Jerome, of 24 guns, Capt. Alderos, from Cadiz, with a convoy of 14 sail, for Holland. These vessels had no sooner came out of port than they met with a heavy gale of wind, which in a few hours separated the whole squadron, and five of the convoy were seen to founder by the Jerome's people. Two others are now in the Mole very much disabled, and the major part of their cargoes thrown overboard. The St. Jerome has carried away her mizen-mast, fore and main top masts, and thrown all her heavy guns and heavy stores into the sea in the gale; but as her hull has not been damaged, she will soon get here the repairs she wants, and return back to Cadiz with the two other vessels, which are rendered incapable of proceeding on the voyage.'
On Tuesday the following ships, bound to Botany-bay, failed from Gravesend for Portsmouth, viz. the Scarborough, Marshall; the Friendship, Walton; the Fishbourne, Brown; the Golden Grove, Sharp; and Burrowdale, Reed.
The time for the sailing of the fleet to Botany-bay is appointed for the 12th of next month. All the ships are to be at Portsmouth by the 8th.
Extract of a letter from Naples, Dec. 1. 'The 13th of last month a terrible battle was fought near the island of Corsica, between a Maltese frigate commanded by a Noble Knight of Malta, and an Algerine cruiser of equal force; the engagement began at ten o'clock in the morning, and continued without intermission till two in the afternoon, during which they were along side each other frequently, fighting yard-arm and yard-arm with the most determined resolution. The Algerines made several attempts to board sword in hand, but were vigorously repulsed every time with great slaughter. The Maltese, who are sworn enemies to the infidels, shewed astonishing bravery throughout the whole action, and fought like so many furies, determined never to strike, but at last unfortunately their ship took fire, and in a short time blew-up, and all on board perished except one man, who was taken up the next day upon a piece of the mast by a small bark, and brought in here a miserable spectacle. By the man's account, it is generally believed what remained of the pirate must have sunk soon after, as their vessel was entirely dismasted, and in a very shattered condition a considerable time before the frigate blew-up. He further says, the Maltese had not above 40 left alive when they took fire, out of the whole complement, and that the Captain and first Lieutenant were killed in the beginning of the action.'
By letters lately received from a very principal Merchant, residing at Algiers, we learn that the Algerine vessel, which was suffered to be destroyed by the Portuguese, at the back of Gibraltar, was not the property of the Dey, but of the merchants, who have estimated their loss at a thousand pounds a gun, and insisted upon being paid thirty thousand pounds. That the Dey had softened the claim down to twenty four thousand pounds. General Elliot first sent 16,000 hard dollars, and afterwards offered to add 10,000 more, which being but a quarter part of the claim, the Dey insists upon the deficiency being made up.
We further learn, that the Dey is the more displeased, from a consideration of the important services which his subjects rendered the garrison during the late siege, in supplying it with necessaries, &c. The merchants
interested in the Mediterranean trade are under very serious apprehensions from the captious disposition of the Dey, that, unless this affair is speedily settled, his cruisers will be let loose upon their fish ships, &c. now in that quarter of the world.
Saturday night a desperate and alarming affray broke out on board the Royal Admiral Indian, at Gravesend, between the Seamen and Hanoverian troops. The scuffle became outrageous—and no less than six sailors were thrown through the port-holes overboard, and with extreme difficulty saved. The seasonable interference of the officers at length quieted the tumult, but not before several men were desperately wounded.
A letter from Leghorn, dated the 23rd of November, has the following article: The Algerines grow so daring, that they cruise almost within gun shot of the harbour, and stop almost all the vessels bound hither. Yesterday morning two galleys chased a Portuguese vessel into the harbour, but she moored under the guns; the two galleys lay by, and a consultation was held amongst the officers: at length they both attempted to come in with an intent as we suppose to cut her out. In the mean time the Captain of the Portugal vessel landed, and declared the danger he apprehended his vessel to be in; on which, finding they were coming in, the guns were fired from the fort, which were so well pointed, that they sunk one of them; the other tacked about and sheered off, without attempting to take up any of the crew, and they were all drowned. We had two armed vessels lying at anchor here, but the men were all ashore, they were soon got on board, weighed, and went in chase of her, but towards evening returned into harbour, without being able to fall in with the galley, as she steered for the coast of Barbary.
UNJOINED SEACES.
NEW-YORK, FEBRUARY 23. On Saturday last arrived his Britannic Majesty's Packet-boat Speedy, D. Stamper, Commander, after a passage of thirty-five days from Falmouth. In this vessel came passenger, Samuel Mitchell, Esq. bringing dispatches of importance from the American Minister's Plenipotentiary Adams and Jefferson to Mr. Jay, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs—to General Knox, President of the War Department—to the Honorable the Commissioners of the Treasury, &c. As also, Messieurs Jackson, Pierpont, Stevens and De Montmolin; these gentlemen express much satisfaction for the civility and attention of the officers of the ship, during the whole passage.
The annual appointment of officers of the Society for promoting the Manumission of Slaves, and protecting such of them as have been or may be liberated, was made at the last quarterly meeting, held on Thursday the 15th instant, at the Coffee-House, and the Hon. John Jay, Esq. was elected President, Matthew Clarkson, Esq. Vice President, John Murray, jun. Treasurer, John Keese, Esq. Secretary.
The Standing Committee at present are the Hon. Melanchton Smith, Esq. John Lawrence, Abijah Hammond, Esq. Esdaile Embree, George Bond, Esq. William Shotwell.
And the following gentlemen were admitted members of the Society, viz. The Hon. Egbert Benson, Esq. The Hon. Thomas Tredwell, Esq. Richard Platt, Moses Rogers, Thomas Stratford Clarkson, Levinus Clarkson, James Nicholson, Mason Fitz Cogswell.
A short Epitaph for the late King of Prussia, (extracted from a late European news-paper) is said to be much admired by the Literati of Paris.—It is very concise and comprehensive: "Hic Cini, ubique Pama."—"His ashes are here, but every where his fame."
The Legislature of New-Hampshire voted on the 18th ultimo, that the Treasurer be directed to send out each town's proportion of the foreign, domestic and State debt; and the Selectmen of the several towns proportion the same to the inhabitants, that they may avail themselves of the final settlements, while they may be had at the present low rate: That a copy of the proportion list be lodged with the State Treasurer; and that upon any town, district, or individual, paying their, his or her proportion of either or all the debts aforesaid, he shall give them, him or her a receipt therefor, which shall discharge such town, district or person, from being taxed for or toward the principal or interest of the debt or debts so paid.
Major Cushing arrived in Boston on Friday the 9th inst. express, with dispatches from the Hon. General Lincoln, to his Excellency Governor Bowdoin—the left Head-Quarters, at Peterham, on the Wednesday previous to his arrival, at which time the army were under marching orders, for Berkshire county.
Peterham, Feb. 6, 1787, ten o'clock in the evening.
DEAR SIR, IN my letter, written this morning, I mentioned my intentions to march to Berkshire, by the way of Northfield, but since, I have received a letter from General Patterson, a copy of which is enclosed, requesting speedy succour, which has determined me to take a more direct route to that county.
People are instantly given themselves up and soliciting a pardon.
I have the honor of being, dear Sir, with great esteem, your Excellency's most obedient servant, B. LINCOLN.
Governor Bowdoin. Lanesborough, Feb. 5, 1787.
DEAR SIR, HAVING intelligence on Wednesday last that a party of insurgents were collecting at a place called Stafford's Hill, at the south part of Adams, I thought it my duty to move the troops under my command toward them; that evening I arrived at Pittsfield; seeing me determined to come towards them, they decamped from their situation, with a declared intention of collecting their force the next day, at the south end of Williamstown: Convinced my safety depended on the rapidity of my motions,
on Friday I marched towards the intended place of rendezvous of the enemy, a small party had collected, who immediately dispersed at my approach. On Saturday I returned to this place—here I have been informed, that the insurgents are collecting at the south-east and south-west corners of the county.—A man by the name of Bishop was taken prisoner, and this day released in Patridgefield, by a party under the command of Major Wiley, of about 35 men, who his followers filed General, and who said he was then pointing his course towards Washington, where he was to be met by a party of 200 more, who had marched from this county, and who had not been able to make their way to Shays, by reason of the force of government, which lay in their way. From Sandisfield I am informed, and by gentlemen on whom I depend, that about forty men had marched from that town, and were progressing towards the same place. Mr. Hunt, a gentleman of veracity and judgment, was this day made a prisoner by the same party, then increased to 100 men. I am further assured that a man who principally directs the movements of the insurgents in this county, has been some days since in the State of New-York, endeavouring by the propagation of every falsehood he could invent, to rouse the inhabitants to reinforce his party here.
I have thought it my duty thus to detail to you my real situation, and am certain, that if in your power, you will immediately dispatch a body of men from those under your command to my aid. Should this not be the case, I would suggest to your consideration, the propriety of making a detachment from the body of the militia under the command of Gen. Shepard.
I am, Sir, with much esteem, your most obedient servant.
JOHN PATTERSON.
P. S. To-morrow I shall move to Lenox where I shall possess the most eligible situation either to defend myself, or prevent a junction of the enemy. Should I find them collected, in a situation in which I shall judge it practicable to attack them with a probability of success, I shall not wait the determination of the General Court, that they are in a state of rebellion—to consider them as such, and act accordingly.
Hon. Major-General Lincoln. Extract of a letter from an officer in the State's Army, dated Hadley, Feb. 24, 1787, to a gentleman in Boston.
"Honored Sir, 'The feeling, humane mind must have many melancholy reflections at beholding the situation of these counties, which is truly deplorable. Father against son—brother against brother—friend against friend—embracing their hands in each others blood. The whole country is in arms, and there appears a cessation of all business, except what belongs to war. There is scarce an hour, but petitions and applications, from towns, are presented to the General, praying that reconciliation may take place without bloodshed; and it is really affecting to hear the prayers of the inhabitants, that he would interpose to stop a further proceedings in arms. Gen. Lincoln conducts like a man of humanity, and still retains his dignity as a good officer and commander.'
On Friday afternoon was taken out of the water, at Beach's wharf, near the Old-ship, the body of the Boatswain of a Swedish snow, who was drowned on Wednesday night preceding. It appears that he, with five or six of the crew, went on shore in the evening to regale, and on their return to the vessel, all fell into the dock; the rest were saved, but the boatswain unfortunately perished. The coroner's inquest sat on the body, and brought in their verdict accidental death.
Last Wednesday evening was married, by the Rev. Mr. Gano, Captain JOHN PALMER, jun. to Miss SALLY HARR, both of this city.
In our paper of the 13th instant, we mentioned the death of Count Galvez, Vice-Roy of Mexico, and now add some particulars respecting that celebrated Commander:
Excellentissimo Count Galvez, Vice-Roy of Mexico, arrived in New Orleans with the rank of Colonel, and took possession of that government January 1777: From which time he was solicited by the Continental Agent, for his interest to the cause of the United States, for which this generous nobleman early stepped forth (and let it be remembered before we had obtained a single victory, or obtained an ally) and not only assisted with his purse and council, but avowedly protected our flag, and the person of our Agent, in the execution of the public business in that department, although two British sloops of war were then laying before the town (supported by a superior force at Pensacola) threatening to destroy the town, upon his refusal of delivering up every American in the city. But although he was by no means prepared to go to war, not having a single king's ship, or scarcely a gun mounted (depending only on the arms of a few regular troops and the hearts of his militia, which he had gained by the purity and justice of good government, from the time of his arrival;) to his immortal glory be it remembered, he peremptorily refused the demand, and the sloops of war returned to Pensacola much disappointed.
This however was only a prelude to his exertions; for as soon as his Catholic Majesty declared war against Great-Britain, he mustered his forces in Louisiana, which chiefly consisted of the militia, and in the month of October, 1779, reduced the British posts then on the Mississippi, viz. Manohak, Baton Rouge, and the Natchez, the whole garrisons consisting of about 1600 regular troops, exclusive of a number of Indians and Royalists. About this period he was made Brigadier General, and soon after ordered to reduced Mobile and Pensacola: the former (which was garrisoned by about 700 English besides Indians) was done with his little army from Louisiana.
Early in 1780, he was appointed Major General, and at that moment the abilities and perseverance of this rising character were put to the test. The officers of his own army, particularly the navy, which was ordered to assist him in entering the port, and reducing Pensacola, became jealous of this aspiring soldier (then only about 35 years of age) and combined against him, but that only gave a greater spring to his rise and glory. When he found he was deserted by his navy, by a variety of pretences for not entering the port to cover his army, his patience and provisions became exhausted, and rather than his nation should suffer the disgrace of a superior force entering and abandoning such a prize, he embarked on board his own brig, commanded by Captain Roseau, which mounted 16 twelve-pounders, and forced the port of Pensacola. After this noble precedent, the King's ships were obliged to follow him, and after a tedious siege he reduced the

place; for which the King, his master, ordered the emblem of the said brig, to be added to this hero's arms, with the motto ( To solo ) I alone. He was then appointed Lieutenant General, and was to command the expedition which rendezvous at the Cape, supposed against Jamaica: this not taking place, he was ordered home to the Court of Spain, there appointed Governor and Commander in Chief of the island of Cuba, but soon after appointed Vice-Roy of Mexico, where he has finished his career.
He was beloved and dreaded by his enemies, respected and admired by strangers, and adored by the people of his own nation. ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST. Ship Nordenfolk, Lisbon. Packet Speedy, Stamper, Falmouth. Schooner Olive, White, Baltimore. Sloop Constant Packet, Townsend, Richmond, Virginia. Sloop Mermaid, Watson, Philadelphia.
Mess. Loudon, I READ in your impartial paper of Friday last, a piece signed a CITIZEN—His giving you almost verbatim, a copy of a petition which the Whig Merchants presented to the Legislature in March 1786, I have no objection to—Tho' no Merchant he is deeply interested.—What provokes me to take up my pen is, his introducing into his lamentation, a doleful IMPOSITION—That one man has taken out no less than six and twenty writs against them," (the exiled Merchants). Now I defy this Citizen to mention that man ; and if I am not mistaken, so far from six and twenty , the Author of the piece is the only one of the above description, against whom the man alluded to has a prosecution. But when our private interests are to be served, it is no uncommon artifice to cry out "mad dog,"—engage a generous Public in our cause, and secretly laugh at their credulity and gullibility.
Mr. Citizen should be informed, as he seems ignorant of the fact, that a few English American Merchants during the war, and in consequence of that severe Order of Congress, through which no English debts were paid, suffered more misfortunes and calamities, than if simply told, could be credited: They were deprived of handsome fortunes; left in the most afflicting distress, to lament in silent anguish the want of every comfort of life: But they are now denied compassion or even the indulgence of complaining. These unfortunate men were responsible to the British manufacturer, for the Merchant in America. It was in vain for them to hope for pity by alleging the Congress had prevented their being paid: Of little avail was it for them to say they should lose by selling this, or by selling that—the value of a thing was the market price. If they had a HOUSE & LOT , they were compelled to sell and pay their just debts ; and not suffered to go on, till the whole was mortgaged or dissipated . If they had "twenty-five thousand pounds in certificates," or securities of similar value, they were obliged to sell and pay as far as they were able , the debts contracted by them, for the use of their friends and correspondents in America . Some of whom, when the time of repayment came, instead of, at least, sympathizing in the misfortunes their misfortunes had created, break out in general revilings against the British at large, and discover not the smallest desire to do for their old friends what justice, conscience, and the law require of them. May such men never want creditors of spirit, to step forth and prove that in New-York, our jurisprudence is sound, our faith sacred, and our juries too impartial to say that one is equal to SIX and TWENTY.
CLAIMS against the UNITED STATES. Office of Accounts, Marine Department, New-York, 1st January, 1787.
ALL persons having claims against the United States, for services performed, or articles supplied, in the Marine Department , are hereby notified, that unless their accounts are speedily sent to this Office, they will be precluded from any settlement, as a day will shortly be fixed, after which no claims will be received. BEN. WALKER, Commissioner.
The several Printers throughout the United States, are requested to insert the above in their papers. 73 t.f.
New-York Chamber of Commerce. RESOLVED that such Merchants being Citizens of this State, who were Members of this Corporation, antecedent to the confirmation of the charter by a law of the State, passed the 10th day of April, 1784; shall be, and hereby are admitted and declared to be Members, provided that they respectively attend the Chamber at a stated meeting, and signify their consent to be considered as Members thereof, on or before the first Tuesday in June next. Published by order of the Corporation, WILLIAM SHOTWELL, Sec'y. February 13, 1787. The several Printers in this city are requested to insert the above in their papers.
TO BE SOLD, At Private Sale, An excellent Grist-Mill and Saw-Mill, with a convenient Dwelling-House, and two hundred acres of Land adjoining, twenty of which is cleared, and the remainder well wooded; near Moriches on the fourth side of Long-Island, in Suffolk county. The stream of water never fails. Both mills may be constantly employed. The privilege of fishing, fowling and hunting, are equal to any in the county. For terms of sale, apply to David Howel, or Hugh Smith, near the premises. February 20, 1787. 73 4
St. Ubes SALT for Sale, A Choice cargo, now landing from the Snow Anna Louisa. Apply to JACOB SARLY, No. 27, Front-Street. 73
PASTE-BOARD Sold by the Printers.
SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY, at the Auction-Room, No. 37, Great Dock-Street, Will commence the Sale of a large and general assortment of Hardware and Cutlery, (Which will continue from day to day until the whole is disposed of) Amongst which are 100 dozen table knives and forks. 300 do. cutteaux knives. 50 do. scissars. 120 pair brass candlesticks. 200 dozen plated & metal shoe & knee buckles. 600 locks of different kinds and quality. 100 carpenters adzes. 100 coopers do. 50 do. howels. 50 do. bung borers. 30 dozen files. 10 dozen scythes. 1 basket scyth stones. 1 cask carpenters axes. 30 bags shot. 46 pit and cross cut saws. 1 cask pewter assorted. 3 do. containing a neat assortment of buckles & cutlery. 3 boxes coffin furniture assorted. 1 box vermillion with a variety of other articles. ISAAC MOSES.
For Sale at Public Vendue, L A N D S, BELONGING to the estate of John de No-yelles, deceased, in the patent of Kakeat, to wit: 100 of lot No. 8, 50 acres in No. 7, and 13 3/4 acres of No. 12 in the west range, 67 1/2 acres in No. 1, in Concklin's range, 38 acres in No. 8, in the west lots in Lows' survey, 100 acres in No. 6, west range, 54 acres in the 90 acre lot on Mines Fall, 200 acres in No. 2, Concklin's range, 60 acres in the east tier of lots No. 1 & 2, of Lows' survey, 260 acres in No. 3, in Seamans' range, 32 1/2 in No. 3, in Mines Fall, 75 acres in No. 1, in Seamans' range, 666 2-3, being 2-3 of 1000 acres bounded by the pond patent, Welches' island, and other parts of Kakeat patent; also, 31 acres of a lot late of Elias Secours, in Haverstraw, and several other tracts—of all which a more particular description may be had of the subscriber, John Robert, at Haverstraw, or of Aaron Burr, at the corner of Nassau and Little Queen-streets, in the city of New-York. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the delivery of the deeds, and the remaining three fourths in three payments, at six months between each payment. The vendue will be held on the 15th day of April next, at the house of the said John Robert, at Haverstraw. G. BANYER, } Exe. THOMAS DUNCAN, } cutors. RACHEL ROBERT, Executrix. JOHN ROBERT. 2 73 13th ap.
T O B E S O L D At Public Auction, on Tuesday the twentieth day of March next, at South-Haven, in Suffolk county, Long-Island;
ALL that valuable F A R M, together with the house and out-houses, formerly the property of Col. Richard Floyd. There are few situations on Long-Island preferable to this, in almost every point of view. It is as equally profitable to the husbandman, as pleasurable to the gentleman. It lies on the south side of Long-Island, about seventy miles distant from the city of New York, and is situated between the manor of St. George and Matineck. There are about five hundred acres of fine cleared land, a sufficient quantity of salt meadow to foder two hundred head of cattle annually; and several hundred acres of woodland belonging to the farm. It includes three necks of land, and has all the advantages of fishing, fowling, &c. &c. In fine, there are few plantations that command such variety of amusement, and at the same time can conduce so much to the real profit of its possessor. Should the whole farm be deemed too large for persons inclining to purchase, it will be divided into four or greater parts. The title is derived from the State.—For further particulars enquire of Col. Benjamin Floyd, at Brook-Haven, Suffolk county, or to David Floyd, at Fort-neck, in Queens county, or to W. Cock, in the city of New-York. 73 19th Feb. 1787. BENJAMIN FLOYD.
A valuable Lot of Ground for Sale. THE Lot of Ground now in possession of Mrs. Van Dyck, widow of the late Abraham Van Dyck, is to be Sold at Private Sale—it is situated the corner of John-street and Broad-way; 50 feet in front and rear, and in depth 160 feet. The stand being so well known, recommends itself to the purchaser. If not sold by the first of April ensuing, said lot will then be offered for a term of years. Apply to William Hardanbrook, John Stagg, George Janeway, John de Peyster, Feb. 16, 1787. 73
F O R S A L E, THAT excellent FARM, situated on the banks of the Raritan-river, in the county of Somerset, and State of New-Jersey, containing 215 acres of Land, 60 of which are woodland, with a sufficient quantity of meadow: There is on said place an elegant dwelling-house, four rooms on a floor, a good kitchen and cellar, also a large barn and orchard, containing a great variety of fruit-trees, the whole is in complete order. The house stands within ten rods of the river, where there is a good shad fishery. The place is distant from Brunswick four miles, and from the landing two. For terms of sale apply to the subscriber on the premises, who will give an indisputable title for the same. 1 73 4 Gabriel Vandervoort.
To be Sold, at Public Vendue, On Thursday the 15th day of March next, on the Premises; THAT excellent F A R M, situated in Harrison's Purchase, four miles above Rye, containing two hundred acres, forty of which are wood land, on which is a good dwelling house and barn, an orchard of about 24 acres, and about twelve acres of meadow land, and well watered; it would suit a farmer very well. For further particulars, enquire of PETER and JAMES INNES, on the premises. Harrison's Purchase, January 2, 1787. 1 59 10
TWO DOLLARS REWARD, RUN away from the subscribers, on the 17th inst. an apprentice boy, named PETER BOSS, about 20 years of age, dark brown hair, blue eyes, about 5 feet 8 inches high, stout made, he has a down look; had on when he went away, a mixed white and black coat, brown overalls. It is supposed he has stole his indentures & took them with him as they cannot be found. Whoever takes up said boy, and lodges him in any gaol of this State, or brings him to the subscriber, shall receive the above reward. JOHN COOPER. New-York, February 19, 1787. 73 3
A Woman with a good breast of milk, would be willing to take a child to suckle in her house; she can be well recommended. Enquire at No. 32, Little George-street. 73 4
To be Sold at Private Sale, And if not disposed of by the 16th of April, then to be sold at Public Vendue , at 12 o'clock on that day, at the Merchants Coffee-House, viz. TWO Lots of Ground situated in the Out-ward, adjoining the late mansion-house of James Delancey, Esq. each lot containing in front & rear, 25 feet in width, and above 160 feet in length; in one is a half of a brick building, which half contains a good room, cellar and garret.—Two Lots in the rear of those extending from First-street, 100 feet in length, and 25 feet in width each.—Four Lots situated next Delancey and First-street, each 25 by 100 feet.—Four Lots situated near the powder-house, at fresh water, 25 feet in width by 100 in length, fronting Janeway-street, and 3 ditto 25 wide, from 80 to 100 feet in length.—Six Lots most pleasantly situated near Abraham Cannon's at Corlear's Hook, between Grand and High-streets, 25 feet wide and different lengths.—Eleven Lots on the west side of Byvanck-street, 25 feet wide and 88 feet long.—Eleven Lots on the east side of said street, 25 feet wide and 108 feet in length; each of these lays in the center of that beautiful garden, formerly belonging to Evert Byvanck, deceased; on these 22 lots are a fine thrifty bearing orchard and meadow, the other part above and below the orchard improved for garden; on each of these spots, may be erected buildings for gentlemen's seats, both sides commanding a beautiful prospect of the East and North-river.—Two Lots of 25 feet in width, and extending to the river on the south side of Crown-point-street, fronting the house of Mr. Edward Laight. A number of Lots at Corlear's Hook, which will be sold or rented upon early terms to tradesmen and others. The growing value of the ground at Corlear's Hook, has been so amazing within two years past, and bids fair to rise still in value, far above the interest of money for years to come, that purchasers will find their interest in realizing their money on the above lands.—One thousand acres in Jersey-field patent, near the Mehawack-river, divided in two lots of 500 acres each. For conditions of sale, enquire of Peter Byvanck, at Peck-slip, or Evert Byvanck, in Rutgers-street, No. 3, where maps of the lands may be seen. 73
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the 14th day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven: PRESENT, The Honorable Thomas Tredwell, Esquire, Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Mary Brown, administratrix of Elijah Brown late of Southold, in the county of Suffolk, yeoman, deceased, with his will annexed, hath by her petition presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said Elijah Brown, was at the time of his death seized of a real estate within this State, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Elijah Brown, as far as she could discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of her said testator was insufficient to pay his debts, & therefore requested the aid of the said Judge in the premises according to the directions of the act entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said Mary Brown hath delivered to the said Judge the account in the said petition mentioned: Hereupon it is ordered by the said Judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Elijah Brown do appear before him at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the twenty-ninth day of March next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Elijah Brown died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 1 73 4 THOMAS TREDWELL.
BY order of the Honorable John Sloss Hobart, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York: Upon the petition of Joseph Ketchum, late of Half-Moon, in the county of Albany, merchant, an insolvent debtor, and three fourths in value of his creditors: Public Notice is hereby given to all the creditors of the said Joseph Ketchum, that they appear before the said Judge, at his chambers in New-York, and show cause, if any they have, by the 16th day of March next, why an assignment of all the estate of the said Joseph Ketchum shall not be made, and the said Joseph Ketchum be discharged, agreeable 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 16th day of February, 1787. 1 73 JOSEPH KETCHUM. Melancthon Smith, Smith & Wykoff, Randall, Sou & Steuarts, John and Francis Atkinson, Henry Haydock, Henry Will, John Myer, James Mascombe, Anthony Hoffman, Nicholas Hoffman & son, Jacob Watson, Simon Sebermerborn, John Cooper, John Jauncey, Joseph Whiting, as attorney for John Welch.
TO BE SOLD, A SMALL FARM at Red-Hook, lately occupied by Mr. Dezenig, situated about one mile from Colonel Hoffman's Landing-place, near a mill formerly belonging to Mr. Zachariah Hoffman, now in the possession of Mr. Baker; containing 28 acres, with a new Brick Dwelling-House and large Barn thereon. The road to and from Messrs. Reed & Bogardus, and Colonel Hoffman's landing places, leading close by the House, renders it an eligible situation for a country store. For terms of sale enquire of George Scriba, No. 17, Queen-street, who will give an indisputable title for the same. New-York, February 20, 1787. 73 1un
THEATRE. TOMORROW EVENING, Will be presented, A C O M E D Y, CALLED SCHOOL for SCANDAL, To which will be added A C O M I C O P E R A, CALLED THE POOR SOLDIER. The doors will be opened at half after five, and the curtain drawn up at a quarter after six o'clock. Places in the Boxes may be taken at the Box-Office, next door to the Theatre, of Mr. Ryan, from 10 to 12, and from 3 to 5, where also Tickets may be had, and at Mr. Gaine's Book-Store, in Hanover-square. The Days of performance will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
BY the Honorable John Sloss Hobart, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the State of New-York: NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of Benjamin Ledyard, of the city of New-York, merchant, to appear (if so they or any of them think proper) before the said Judge at his chambers in Crown Street of the said city, on Monday the 26th instant, to show cause if any they have, why the said Benjamin Ledyard shall not be discharged, pursuant to the law entitled "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed 13th of April, 1786. Dated this 17th February 1787. 1 BENJAMIN LEDYARD.
N O T I C E, THAT I intend to make application to the Commissioners of the Land-office, for a grant of land under water, two thousand feet from high water mark, facing the cove at Tarry-Town landing, Philipburgh, in the county of Westchester and State of New-York. MARY VAN WERT. January 17, 1787. 1 64 6
JOHN BANKS, MERCHANT-TAYLOR, HAS just imported in the Snow Sally, Captain Loadman, from London, and now selling at his House, No. 12, Water-Street, a large and elegant assortment of SUPERFINE CLOTHS of the best quality and most fashionable colours. consisting of Superfine Navy Blue, Do. Dark Brown, Do. London Do. Do. Modena, Do. Garnet, Do. Ravens Grey, Do. Snuff Colour, Do. Bottle Green, Do. Bobba Brown, Do. Dark Green, Do. Fawn Colour, Do. Sarageld, Do. Parsons Grey, Drabs of different shades, Silesias, Brown Holland and Glazed Linens: With a variety of striped cassimer VEST PATTERNS, of the newest taste; buff and white Cassimers, with an elegant assortment of the most fashionable Buttons: Superfine Coatings for Ladies, and a variety of other articles, with suitable trimmings. Ladies and Gentlemen who favor him with their custom, may depend upon being served in the neatest manner, and with the greatest punctuality. New-York, Jan. 9, 1786. 61
Gouverneur and Kemble, Have imported and now for sale on very reasonable terms, at their store, in Front-street; HYSOON, fouchong, tonkay and fingle teas, Black pepper in bales from 100 to 400 lb. Spanish olives in jars, Lemons in boxes, Soft shelled almonds, Muscovado sugars in hogheads and barrels, Jamaica spirits, Pimento in bags, Sherry wine in pipes and quarter casks, from 3 to 7 years old, excellent in its quality, A quantity of salted Spanish dryed hides, An assortment of cordage and cables, Russia duck, Ravens Duck, Russia sheeting, Russia drilling, Oznaburghs, Ticklenburgs, Flemish unbleached linen, Linseed oil in casks, Dutch copper tea kettles, Commine cheele, Velvet corks, Robin in barrels, Writing paper. 60
FRANCIS PANTON, At No. 38, Wall-Street, Has Imported in the Morris, and other late vessels, A BERDEEN knit under waist coats without a seam, ditto worsted and lambs wool stockings, white and black silk ditto with embroidered clocks, silk, worsted, buckskin, Woodstock tanned leather, beaver and fine kidskin dancing gloves; fowling pieces, powder and shot, gun hammers, screws and scrapers, powder flasks and shot pouches, aggs and flints, horsemens pistols, pocket and other ditto, steel, silver, gilt sword and cutteaux de chases, silk and morocco sword belts and hooks, a great variety of gilt and plated shoe buckles, paste, silver, plated and steel knee ditto; skates, table knives and forks, common pen knives, counting-house ditto, sugar nippers, nut crackers, steel and gilt watch chains and strings, ladies and gentlemen's riding whips, coach and chair ditto, goggles, reading glasses and spectacles, green and white, silver, steel and plated spurs, teeth instruments, ladies and gentlemen's dressing and traveling cases, pocket books, ink stands, back gammon tables of different sizes, cock gaffs, silver ewees, tortoise shell ditto, smelling bottles in silver and tortoise shell cases, enamelled ditto, a variety of fashionable gold lockets and pins, gilt ditto, voice and other German flutes, a great variety of canes and sticks, battledores and shuttlecocks, ladies newest fashioned braids, cushions and curls, gentlemen's dress bags, hair bags, silk, velvet and leather flocks; Naples, Windsor and Bailey's shaving soap, orange flower, rose, lavender and arnubusade water, with a great many other articles too tedious to mention. 38 16

WHEREAS THOMAS HENDERSON of the city of New-York, gentleman, and RACHEL his wife (for the securing the payment of twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, with the lawful interest for the same, at the rate of seven per cent. per annum, according to the condition of a certain bond bearing date the twenty-fourth day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, and executed by the said Thomas Henderson to David Masterton of the said city of New-York, mariner) did by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the said twenty-fourth day of January, in the year last aforesaid, mortgage to the said David Masterton, "all that certain messuage or dwelling house and lot, piece or parcel of ground, situated, lying and being in the city of New-York, in Montgomery ward of the said city, and on the northerly side of a certain street called Water-street, and is bounded southerly in front by the said street easterly by ground late of Robert Benton and James Livingston, westerly by ground now or late of John Latham, and northerly in the rear by ground formerly belonging to the said Thomas Henderson, but now to the heirs of John Rutter, deceased; and contains in breadth, in front and rear twenty-five feet, and extends in length from Water-street towards Cherry-street, one hundred feet, be the same more or less.—And also, all that certain water lot, being the easternmost equal third part of a certain water lot, known and distinguished by lot No. 12, and which was granted to John Latham, which said easternmost equal third part of the said lot No. 12, is situated, lying and being directly opposite to the front of the said messuage or dwelling house, and lot of ground above mentioned and described; and is bounded northerly by the said Water-street, easterly by a certain water lot, known and distinguished by lot No. 13, westerly by part of the said lot No. 12, and southerly by the East river or harbour; and contains in breadth upon Water-street, twenty-four feet five inches, and in the rear upon the said East river, twenty-two feet four inches, and extends in length on each side from Water-street aforesaid, into the said East river, two hundred feet, all English measure, together with all and singular the houses, out houses, kitchens, stables, buildings, yards, fences, easements, profits, commodities, advantages, hereditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging, or in any wise appertaining." And whereas, in and by the said indenture of mortgage it was covenanted and agreed that in case default should be made in the payment of the said twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, on the first day of February, which should be in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, with interest on the same as aforesaid, then and in such case the said David Masterton, his executors, administrators and assigns should or might, and he, they, or either of them whereby the said covenant fully authorized and empowered by one or more public sale or sales, absolutely to sell, convey and surrender the said messuage or dwelling house, and lot of ground, and all and singular, other the said respective premises, with their and every of their rights, members and appurtenances, and the inheritance of the same to such purchaser or purchasers as the said David Masterton, his executors, administrators or assigns, or either of them should procure to purchase the same, and out of the monies arising from such sale or sales, should in the first place deduct and take to himself the said principal sum of twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, and the interest which should be there due for the same, together with all the reasonable costs, charges and expenses in relation to the same; and after such deduction should be made, the surplus, if any there be, should be refunded to the said Thomas Henderson, his certain attorney, executors, administrators or assigns, as in and by the said indenture of mortgage reference thereto being had may more fully and at large appear. And whereas the whole of the said principal, together with all the interest thereon, is now due and owing to the said David Masterton.—These are therefore to give notice to the said Thomas Henderson and Rachel his wife, that unless they do discharge the said twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, together with all the interest due or to grow due thereon, on or before Saturday the twenty-fourth day of February next, ensuing the date of this notification—all and singular the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the said David Masterton, on Saturday the said twenty-fourth day of February next, ensuing the date hereof as aforesaid, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon of the same day on the premises, pursuant to the covenant and agreement in the said indenture of mortgage contained; and also in pursuance of the directions contained in an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th of March, 1774. Dated this 18th day of August, 1786. 2 21 6m DAVID MASTERTON.
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1777, that on Friday the 11th day of June next, ensuing the date hereof, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL be SOLD at public auction, at the merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, the fee simple of all that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between James Abel, of the city, county and State of New-York, merchant, and Gertrude, his wife, of the one part, and Francis Lewis, of the same place, merchant, of the other part, described as follows, to wit:—All that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the dock ward of the aforesaid city of New-York, bounded as follows, to wit:—Northerly on a street commonly called and known by the name of Great Dock-street, easterly by a lot of ground formerly belonging to Garret Van Horne, deceased, southerly by a lot of ground belonging to Peter Mester, and westerly by a house and lot, the property of Isaac Moses, being in breadth, in front, 25 feet and 6 inches, and in the rear 25 feet, one inch, and in length on the east side 70 feet, and on the west 69 feet, and 6 inches, with a gang-way three and an half feet wide, to Little Dock-street, and all buildings, ways, paths, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said messuage or tenement and lot of ground belonging, or in any wise appertaining.—Which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the 29th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1785, with a power to sell therein contained, from the said James Abel and Gertrude his wife, to the said Francis Lewis; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by FRANCIS LEWIS. New-York, Dec. 1st, 1786. 2 51 14 3/4
WHEREAS I SAMUEL SAYRE, of the county of Richmond and State of New-York, innholder, stand indebted unto WILLIAM NEWTON, late of the city of New-York and State of New-York, gentleman, in and by a certain bond and mortgage, bearing date prior to the first day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, and conditioned for the payment of the sum of two hundred pounds, lawful money of the State of New-York, or thereabouts, with lawful interest for the same; and whereas the said sum of two hundred pounds with a considerable arrearage of interest is now due, and payable unto the said William Newton, by me the subscriber: Therefore I the said Samuel Sayre do, in pursuance of two certain acts of the Legislature of the State of New-York, the one entitled, "An act relative to debts due to persons within the enemies lines," passed the 12th day of July, 1782, the other entitled, "An act to explain and amend the act entitled an act relative to debts due to persons within the enemies lines," passed the 12th day of July, 1782, passed the 24th day of November, 1784; hereby notify and require you the said William Newton to appear at the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, to be held in and for the county of Orange, at the Court-House in the new city, in said county, on the second Tuesday in October next, to have a settlement, and payment made of the said debt, agreeable to the mode prescribed in and by the several acts aforesaid. Dated this seventeenth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. 2 64 16 SAMUEL SAYRE.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, the Council and General Assembly of the late colony now State of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," That on the twenty-third day of March next, at twelve o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at the dwelling house of Matthew Scott, innholder, in Spencertown, in the county of Albany, to the highest bidder, all the right to a certain tract or parcel of land, lying in the district of Hillsdale, being part of the proprietary of lands, known by the name of Spencertown, butted and bounded as follows, viz.—Beginning at the corner of the highway opposite to an old barn known by the name of Hides barn; from thence running westerly adjoining the highway, unto the top of the mountain, to a black oak tree; from thence northerly on or near the top of said mountain, adjoining the lands of Reuben Whitmore, until it joins the lands of William Chamberlain, and Selden Curtes, and from thence easterly, adjoining said Curtes and Chamberlain's lands, until it comes to the highway that passes Samuel Wile's, and from thence northerly along the east side of said road until it strikes the corner of said Wile's fence; from thence southeasterly adjoining said Wile's land, until it comes to the land of Nathan Taylor; from thence southwesterly adjoining said Taylor's land, Samuel Knight's land and Jonah Greave's land, until it comes to the highway that leads by said Samuel Knight's and Jonah Greave's; and thence westerly on said road a few rods, and from thence crossing said road and running a southwesterly course adjoining said Greave's land, until it comes to the corner of said Greave's land, and from thence a southerly course till adjoining said Greave's land until it comes to the land of Ebenezer Taylor; and from thence a westerly course adjoining said Ebenezer Taylor's land to the highway; and from thence a northerly course adjoining said road to the place of beginning; containing by estimation three hundred and fifty acres of land (excepting six acres east of the highway and adjoining Samuel Way's land, and twenty acres west of the highway joining the aforesaid Chamberlain's and Curtes's lands) together with the rights, members, and appurtenances thereof, and of all houses, buildings, lands, commons, trees, woods, ways, waters, water-courses, easements, profits, advantages, and hereditaments whatsoever to the said premises belonging, or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made by virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indentures of lease and release, bearing date the eighth and the ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five (with a power of sale therein contained) from Seth Smith and Eunice his wife, to John Grier, David Brooks, and James Grier.—Deeds of conveyance after the sale will be executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power. JOHN GRIER, DAVID BROOKS, JAMES GRIER. N. B. The above was advertised in Oskovill's paper , for sale the 22d day of February next, but is now put off to Friday the 23d of March next. 1 25 6m
TO BE SOLD, AT A LOW PRICE, A Healthy NEGRO WENCH, about 30 years of age, who can be well recommended; also two likely Negro Girls, from twelve to fourteen years, and a Boy about two years; they have all had the small pox, and will be sold together. Enquire of George and Jeronimus Remlen, at the Albany-Pier. 1 71 4
ROBERT HYSLOP, On Dye's Dock, at the foot of Dye-Street, ONCE more requests those indebted to him, will immediately settle their accounts; such as owe from 10 to 14 years, need expect no further lenity. Those who do not pay in one month from this date, will be considered as too great friends to law yets, to discharge their just debts, without paying the fees, &c. and steps will be taken accordingly. He has on hand, cheap for cash, A small assortment of books, with a neat edition of Barlow's and Watt's psalms, some dry goods, a few casks of indigo and crates of earthenware, with groceries, &c. Likewise oak and pine ship plank, and square oak logs. Lumber taken in on storage or commission. New-York, 8th December, 1786. 52
To be Sold at Private Sale, A Valuable FARM, containing about 200 acres, situated in the manor of Philipburgh, about five miles from Tarry-Town, on the main road to Bedford, and also, on the road leading from the White Plains to Croton Bridge; on said farm are two good dwelling-houses, a barn and orchard, at one of the houses a well, and at the other a never failing spring of excellent water; on the east side of said farm, runs the noted Saw-mill river, which forms a mill site. A good proportion of arable meadow, pasture and wood-land. An indisputable title will be given, and the conditions of payment made easy to the purchaser, and possession given by the first of April next. Also, to be sold, adjoining the above mentioned farm, another small farm, containing about seven acres, on which is a good dwelling-house, and a young orchard—well wooded and watered. WARD HUNT. East-Chester, Feb. 3, 1787. 1 69 4
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1774; that on the 22d day of March next, ensuing the date hereof, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be sold at Public Auction, upon the premises, the fee simple of ALL that certain House and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the city of New-York, bounded southerly to Crown-street, westerly to the ground of Stephen Tippet, northerly to the house and lot of ground belonging to Samuel Johnson, and easterly to the house and lot of ground of the Widow Davis, containing in breadth, in front and rear, 25 feet, and in length 110 feet, be the same more or less, together with all and singular edifices, buildings and improvements thereon, erected and being, and all other the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said messuage and lot of ground belonging—which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indentures of lease and release, bearing date the 20th and 21st days of November, in the year of our Lord, 1769, (with a power to sell therein contained) from Henry Dufour, of the city of New-York aforesaid, merchant, and Mary his wife, to Margaret Todd, late of said city, widow, deceased, and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by Walter Rutherford and Francis Lewis, executors to the last will and testament of Mrs. Margarete Todd. 1 47 8m
The Copartnership of Simon Van Antwerp, Nicholas Van Antwerp and Peter Boos, under the firm of Simon Van Antwerp and Co. is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons indebted to said firm, are desired to make speedy payment, and all persons having any demands against them, are desired to deliver in their accounts to Nicholas Van Antwerp, No. 45, Little Dock-street. Simon Van Antwerp, Nicholas Van Antwerp, Peter Boos. February 7, 1787. 70 6
FOR SALE, BY AUCTION, On Thursday, 22d February instant, at the Coffee-House, precisely at one o'clock; THE House, No. 30, in Hanover-square, 3 stories high, and 3 rooms on each floor. The premises are replete with every convenience for a family, and admirably well calculated for a dry good merchant. The store is well fitted up, and the house in complete repair. There are two cellars, one under the other, the lower one the whole depth of the house, remarkably dry and well adapted to any trade that requires good cellaring. In the cellar is a good well of water, and in the yard a cement cistern. The central situation of the house, and its vicinity to the one taken for the Bank, are peculiar advantages obvious to every man of business.—Further information, and the conditions of sale may be had of ANTHONY L. BLEECKER. The purchaser may be accommodated with the house in the rear, if wanted. 70 3
TO BE LET, And entered upon the first of May next, THE pleasantly situated House and Land, of the late Lodwyk Bumper, deceased, in the township of Brooklyn, opposite to the city of New-York. Also, to be let, and entered upon the first of May next, the well known Houses and Lots of Ground, with a large carpenter's and blacksmith's shop, of the late Lodwyk Bumper, deceased, No. 24, in Beekman-street, New-York. For terms apply to Jacob Sharp, Charles Doughty, John Anderson, Dr. Barbier, Executors. 1 69 4
Wanted, a person that has no family, that understands Farming, and calculated for an overseer, who can be well recommended. Enquire of the Printers. 69 14 3/4
To be Sold at Public Auction, At 12 o'clock, ON the premises, on Monday the 26th day of February inst. that valuable House and Lot, No. 38, at the entrance of Maiden-lane, near the Fly-market, being part of the estate of Jacob Allen, deceased, well situated for business—It contains 21 feet 9 inches in front, 46 in length; and adjoining the rear of the lot is a piece of ground, 9 feet by 12 square, with a good well in the yard. For further particulars and conditions of the sale, apply to William Allen, on the premises. WILLIAM ALLEN, HENRY ALLEN, Executors. 1 69 3
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 17th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1787. PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In CHANCERY, John Montresor, Complainant.
William Conroy, and Abigail his wife, Defendants. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court that a bill hath been filed therein by the complainant, John Montresor, against William Conroy, and Abigail his wife, defendants, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises, in the said bill charged to have been mortgaged by the said William Conroy, and Abigail his wife, to the said John Montresor. Whereupon process of subpoena to appear, and answer hath been duly issued and returned. And the said defendant, William Conroy, and Abigail his wife hath not entered their appearance in this suit according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered, in case the said proceedings had been duly served. And an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Wm. Conroy, and Abigail his wife, are withdrawn out of this State, and cannot upon due, careful, and diligent enquiry be found within the same, so as to be served with the said proceedings, which issued on the filing of the said bill in this cause. It is thereupon ordered, on motion of Mr. Harrison, of counsel for the complainant that the said defendants, Wm. Conroy and Abigail his wife, appear to the said bill, on or before the 17th day of April next ensuing, and in default thereof, that the complainants bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for the sale of the said premises, or so much thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right, and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in, at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the State of New-York, for the space of 8 weeks successively. Extract from the minutes. 1 65 8 W. COCK, Register.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 17th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1787. PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In CHANCERY, Andrew Elliot, Robert N. Auchmuy, Goldsborough Banyar, Anthony Van Dam, and William Seton, Executors of the last will and testament of Peter Middleton, deceased,
John Crysdale, Defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein by the complainants, Andrew Elliot, Robert N. Auchmuy, Goldsborough Banyar, Anthony Van Dam and Wm. Seton, executors of the last will and testament of Peter Middleton, deceased, against the defendant, John Crysdale, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said John Crysdale, to the said Peter Middleton, deceased. Whereupon process of subpoena to appear, and answer hath been duly issued & returned. And said John Crysdale has not caused his appearance to be entered in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered, in case the said proceedings had been duly served. And an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, John Crysdale, is withdrawn out of this State, and cannot upon diligent enquiry be found within the same, so as to be served with the said proceedings, which issued on the filing of the said bill, it is thereupon ordered, on motion of Mr. Harrison, of counsel for the complainants, that the said defendant, John Crysdale, appear to the said bill, on or before the 17th day of July now next ensuing, and in default thereof, that the complainants said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises, or so much thereof as to this Court shall seem just and right. And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in, at least, two of the public news-papers printed in this State, for the space of 8 weeks successively. Extract from the minutes. 1 65 8 W. COCK, Register.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 17th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1787. PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In CHANCERY, Theophylact Bache, Executor of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Richards, deceased, Complainant,
Isaac Kip and Ann his wife, Defendants. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court that a bill hath been filed therein, by the complainant, executor of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Richards, deceased, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises, in the said bill mentioned, to have been mortgaged to the said Elizabeth Richards, in the life time of the said Elizabeth, against the defendants in this cause; whereupon, process of subpoena to appear and answer, hath been duly issued and returned, and the said defendants, Isaac Kip and Ann his wife, have not caused their appearance to be entered in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court the same ought to have been entered, in case the said proceedings had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said Isaac Kip and Ann his wife, are withdrawn out of this State, and cannot upon diligent enquiry be found within the same, so as to be served with the said proceedings, which issued upon filing of the said cause: It is thereupon ordered, on motion of Mr. Harrison, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Isaac Kip and Ann his wife, appear to the said bill, on or before the 17th day of July next ensuing, and in default thereof, that the complainants said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for the sale of the said premises, or so much thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in, at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the State of New-York, for the space of 8 weeks successively. Extract from the minutes. 1 65 8 W. COCK, Register.