The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-08-12 00:00:00

EDINBURGH, June 2. GENERAL ASSEMBLY. SLAVE TRADE. The overtures respecting the Slave-Trade were taken into consideration.
The Rev. Professor Walker, in a sensible speech, pointed out the evil effects that would result from the abolition of the Slave-Trade. He mentioned not only the great loss of property that would arise from this abolition, a loss which it would be difficult for this country to sustain, but the bad effects that would result to the planters, if the slaves were emancipated. The West-India colonies would probably, from the vengeful nature of the negroes, be deluged with European blood, if they were not checked by the hand of power. There were however, two propositions that he thought should be made for the benefit of the negroes, one of which was a greater attention to their lives; at present, by the colony laws, the killing a negro by a white man was winked at, or no proper punishment inflicted. He thought also the Christian religion ought to be introduced among the negroes, and those who had been so strenuous in their applications for their liberty, should contribute to propagate the gospel among them, for which inestimable blessing he thought no price too high.
The Rev. Dr. Johnstone of Leith, in a very pathetic speech, reprobated slavery. He quoted the authority of the celebrated BARON MONTESQUIEU, who ridicules the defences of the planters and merchants for continuing the system of slavery. He mentioned instances of the shocking barbarities of the planters and shipmasters concerned in this inhuman traffic; and, as a man and a Christian, gave his decided opinion in favor of the abolition of African slavery. He thought the Assembly should petition the House of Commons upon the subject.
The Rev. Dr. Carlyle thought it was sufficient to mention the Assembly's disapprobation of the slave trade, in their address to his Majesty. The matter was now before the House of Commons, who, from the information laid before them, would judge much better than they could of a measure upon which the Assembly could give them no information. He thought it beneath the dignity of the General Assembly, which was a supreme Court, to petition to the House of Commons.
The Rev. Professor Hunter retorted the argument, that slavery was authorised by the Christian religion. From his earliest days he had considered slavery as an infringement of the natural rights of mankind, but, in the present situation, he was not sure if it would be politic, or possible at once totally to abolish slavery. He thought the time might come when it would be found for the interest of the planters, to have hired servants in place of slaves; men who would work voluntarily, in place of by constraint, and the Assembly ought to join in promoting such regulations as might bring about that happy event, as would in the mean time alleviate the sufferings of that unhappy people, and might impart to them the blessings of the Christian religion.
The Rev. Dr. Grieve thought that when the full information was received by the House of Commons, these abuses and cruelties, said to have been committed upon the negroes, would not turn out to be so great as was represented, though he believed these cruelties existed in some degree, as appeared by the bill brought into the House of Commons by an Hon. Gentleman, for the regulation of transporting slaves.
Mr. Macdonald Advocate, supported the arguments for applying to Parliament by petition to the House of Commons, for redressing the grievances in the slave trade. He observed, that when the African Commerce first engaged the attention of Britain, it was carried on by a Company who obtained a patent for an exclusive trade, and afterwards received the farther countenance and encouragement of government by several British statutes. It was laid open to all the subjects of Britain by a statute of William the III. passed in the year 1698; but the African Company having afterwards presented a petition to the House of Commons for a repeal of this statute, it appears from the Journals of the House of Commons, that the demand was opposed by other petitions from almost every corner of the kingdom; and, therefore, as this was the mode adopted by the nation for continuing the slave trade, there did not seem to be any solid objection against following the same measures in the present case, for representing to the Legislature the sentiments of the Church of Scotland respecting the important subject of these overtures.
The Lord Advocate, the Solicitor General, the Hon. Mr. Henry Erskine, Professor Hill, Mr. Wight, Mr. McIntosh, Dr. Lamont, Mr. Burns, Mr. Ruffel, and several other gentlemen spoke, most of them rather to the mode of the proceeding, than to the principles of the debate. Many gentlemen thought it unconstitutional to address his Majesty on a subject depending in Parliament, while others thought it improper to petition the House of Commons, but it was the general opinion that the Assembly should express their opinion by a resolution. At length, Mr. Erskine proposed the following motion: "The General Assembly having considered the overtures, they approve of the spirit thereof; and think themselves called upon as men, as Christians, and as members of this national Church, to declare their abhorrence of a traffic contrary to the rights of mankind, and the feelings of humanity; and their earnest wish that the mercy and wisdom of the legislature may be speedily exerted for the relief of that unhappy portion of their fellow creatures." This motion was unanimously agreed to by the Assembly, and ordered to be entered into their records—but some Gentlemen still insisting to petition the House of Commons, the vote was put, and it passed in the negative by a majority of 34, there being for petitioning 30, against it 64.
DR. BRYDEN'S CAUSE. Thursday the Assembly had before them, the case of the Rev. Dr. Bryden, at Dalton, accused of several gross immoralities. This cause has been depending for six years, and the particulars, which are generally well known, are improper to be related in a newspaper. Mr. Corpett, as council for the prosecution, spoke long and with great ability after which Mr. Bryden, made a very ingenious defence. The Assembly after some debate unanimously agreed to the following motion: "Having considered the libel, defences, and whole proof, find that the first and third articles of the libel are not proven; that the second and fifth articles have been abandoned by the prosecutors, as conscious that they are unable to adduce the shadow of proof in support of them; that it is not proven under the fourth article, that Dr. Bryden, is an habitual curser and swearers; the Assembly thereof absolved Dr. Bryden from all these articles of the libel, but in regard it appears in proof, and is acknowledged by Dr. Bryden in his defences, that he has, upon several occasions, and in the heat of passion, uttered expressions irreverent towards Almighty God, and unbecoming the character of a clergyman, the Assembly appointed the Moderator to give a sharp rebuke to Dr. Bryden from the chair for having taken the name of God in vain, and earnestly to admonish him to guard against all such expressions in time to come." Dr. Bryden
was rebuked and admonished accordingly, and dismissed from the bar. Thus an end is at length put to this long litigated cause.
PHILADELPHIA, August 6. Extract from "An Enquiry into the present grievances of America," signed Brutus, and published in the Delaware Gazette.
"It has given me pain to see many writers in defence of the new constitution, building all their schemes of future grandeur and importance on commerce, visions baseless as the air—hopes vain and deceitful, as the element on which they are built. Men who wish to assist in raising the grand fabric of national independence, would do well to build their structure upon a more solid foundation than the waves, which the experience of five years convinces us cannot support the edifice."
"Commerce is the glory of England, we all allow; but had Britain been equal in extent of territory to the United States, they had not been a naval power to this day; because they could have employed their subjects better, and to more advantage on shore. If Europe had not been overstocked with inhabitants, Columbus had not explored a new world. Here then, to reason fairly we may say, that Britain has greater reason to deplore her situation, than to boast her advantages. They may with propriety boast of commerce, who cannot exist without it."
"If we ever mean to be truly independent, as individuals and as a nation, like the silk-worm, we must spin the web from our own bowels; and leaving the manufactures, the fashions and vices of Europe to themselves, pursue our true interest. To illustrate this, look around among yourselves and see who are in general the most independent men in this State. The Quaker—the man who is not engaged in idle speculations—who owns no slaves—who brings up his children to trades and industry, to become serviceable members to the community, who clothes his family in homespun. This man is a more honorable member in the community, and a better subject to the government, than the speculating merchant, who, after having drained the country of cash, becomes a bankrupt himself; or the Carolinian nabob, who, through tyrannizing over a thousand negroes, is continually in debt, and possessing neither honor nor honesty, pays his creditors with a pine-barren act."
"Commerce has been, and must continue to be, to America, what the Mississippi and the South-Sea schemes were to France and England—bubbles which ruined thousands. But manual industry, agriculture and manufactures, are the life and soul of governments, the true, and only source from which happiness, riches, and power, can possibly be derived."
"Our children must be all doctors or lawyers, because it is mean to be an artificer or mechanic. However suitable such notions may be to the meridian of France or England, where there is more difference between man and man, than between man and beast; yet, surely, in republican governments, founded upon the broad basis of equality, they are highly contemptible and ridiculous."
"This stupid prejudice is not the growth of America, but a poisonous weed imported from Britain, with craps cushions and hoop petticoats. We are not content with aping their ridiculous fashions, but must implicitly adopt their contemptible prejudices. The plough has been always held honorable; it composes part of the arms of the State, and why not the plough-maker? Why should the man who drives the plough, be esteemed in preference to him that made it? Away with such idle and foolish distinctions, the bane and poison of the state. So long as we wear clothes, we ought to esteem and encourage our manufacturers and mechanics, not despise and undervalue them; they being in fact, a principal pillar in the state, and of as much consequence as the farmers themselves. Science, agriculture and manufactures, like three beams, though standing upon different foundations, unite at the top, and mutually support each other. The man of science instructs, the farmer feeds, and the mechanic clothes and furnishes us with utensils."
NEW-YORK, Aug. 12.
Circuit Courts are appointed to be held at the times and places, viz.
At the dwelling house of Lawrence Hillier, in the town of Richmond, in Richmond County, on Tuesday the nineteenth day of August instant; at the Court House at the White Plains, in Westchester County, on Tuesday the twenty-sixth day of August instant; at the Court House in Kings County, on Monday the first day of September next; at the Court House in Queen's County, on Wednesday the third day of September; and at the Court House in Suffolk County, on Tuesday, the ninth day of September.
On Saturday, arrived the schooner Sufannah, Stow, from St. Thomas's and
Yesterday arrived the schooner Hope, Nicks, from New Providence; sloop Percy, Naps St. John's, sloop General Greene, Godfrey, Rhode-Island; and sloop Peggy, Allen, ditto.
DIED, on Saturday last, in the 75th year of his age, ROBERT RAY, Esq. and on Sunday, his remains were interred in the family vault, in the New Dutch Church yard.
The Providence (R. I.) Gazette, of the 31st ult. after giving an account of the adoption of the constitution by this state, says—"As there was but sixty-five members in that convention, the majority may be considered as a larger one than that of Massachusetts. This pleasing and really important intelligence was received on Tuesday morning last—all the bells were immediately rung. And the standard which belonged to the Rhode-Island regiment, commanded by Col. Jeremiah Olney, was displayed on FEDERAL HILL. The public exhibition of the standard—"which had been often displayed with glory and bravery in the face of very powerful enemies, and is carefully preserved to commemorate the achievements of a brave corps," did not fail of bringing to mind many memorable scenes of the late war, as well as the present degraded estimation of this state in the public mind, compared with that which she held at the close of it. Weybosset Bridge, commonly called the Great Bridge, on this happy occasion, put on a most brilliant and federal appearance, highly pleasing to the true friends of their country. On the South side of the bridge were erected standards bearing large flags, with the constellations and stripes of Union, representing the Eleven adopting States, placed in the same order as they successively ratified the constitution, beginning with Delaware and ending with New-York. On each standard, a label was affixed, specifying the name of the State thereby represented, the time when, and the majority by which the constitution was adopted. On the opposite side of the bridge, disconsolate and alone, was a standard for North-Carolina, three quarters raised, with a small flag, with a label, mentioning the name of the State, and the time of the meeting of their convention, (the 4th inst.) with this motto—"It will rise." But in a still more disconsolate situation was a bare pole, representing poor Rhode-Island, pointing a pitiful way from North-Carolina, raised to about the
45th degree from the horizon, with a paper affixed to it, on which was written—"Rhode-Island in Hopes." The standard of France (the great and good ally of America), was also erected on the parade, near the Bridge. These standards were continued in this situation the remainder of the day. A procession was formed on the Market-Parade, and moved, with drums beating and colors flying, to FEDERAL HILL—where, precisely at Eleven o'clock, Eleven heavy cannon were fired in honor of the Eleven confederating States, and after mutual gratulations and three hearty cheers, the whole dispersed. At 3 o'clock, Eleven cannon were fired on the Bridge, by Col. Tillinghast's independent company, and Eleven cheers given. A number of young gentlemen equipped themselves with arms, &c. under the command of Col. Whipple; and after marching through the town, with martial music, they discharged twice Eleven rounds on the Bridge, by platoons. Eleven heavy cannon from Federal Hill, closed the day. What makes this great event more particularly joyous is, that from the best accounts we had previously received from New-York, there was every appearance of the constitution being partially rejected, by a conditional adoption."
Extract of a letter addressed to M. Offer, Vice Consul of France in Virginia, dated Croisic, Province of Bretagne, in France, May 10, 1788.
SIR, "Salt is sold here by the maid , equal to three English tons; the actual price of a maid , delivered on board ship, free of all charges, is 30 French livres, or one pound fourteen shillings Virginia money; we even expect a diminution of 5 livres, or 6 shillings Virginia money, the maid , as there is 360,000 tons unsold, and the salt season soon begins, which will increase the present abundance. It is superior in colour and quality to that of the other salt works in France, as is known by the American fishermen; they also prefer this salt in England, Norwegia, and the Baltic."
"Croisic is situated at the mouth of the Loire, is of easy access, and admits ships of 15 French feet; those of a greater draught load in the road, or in the river Vallaine, two leagues and a half from the port, in the first case there is an additional charge of 4 livres, and in the second case 8 French livres; equal to 4s. 5d. and 9s. Virginia money, by the maid , a small expence compared with what the shipping incur by going to l'Orient, where besides great loss of time, there is an additional freight of 20 French livres by the maid ."
"Be so good, Sir, to get this information inserted in the American papers, for the benefit of the trade of the two nations,"
Francis Dulamarque, and Co."
Account of the Works now carrying on at Cherbourg, to make an Haven for Ships of War.—In the open sea, above a league from town, and within half mile west of a rock called l'Ile Pelee, a pier is begun, with a design of conducting it to the shore, somewhat beyond Point Hommer, about two miles westward of Cherbourg. In order to this, a strong frame of timber work, of the shape of a truncated cone, having been constructed on the beach, was buoyed out, and sunk in a depth of water; which at lowest ebb is 35 feet, and where the tide rises, near 20 feet. The diameter of this cone at bottom is about 60 yards, its height 70 feet; and the area on its top large enough to receive a battery of cannon, with which it is hereafter to be fortified. Its solid contents are 2500 French toises; which in our measure (allowing the French foot to be to the English as 144 to 135) will amount to 24,250 cubic yards nearly. Several other cones of equal dimensions are sunk at convenient distances from each other, forming the line of the pier; their number, when complete, is said, will be forty. As soon as any one of these is carried to its place, it is filled with stones, which are dug from Mount Rouille and other rocks near the coast, and brought on horses to the shore; whence they are conveyed to the cones in vessels of 40, 50, or 80 tons burthen. In like manner, but with greater labour and expence, the spaces between the cones are filled up with stones thrown loosely into the sea, till the heap is raised above the water. On this mass, as on a foundation, a wall of masonry work is to be erected. The length of the whole is near five miles. On l'Ile Pelee and Point Hommer, before-mentioned, fortifications are constructed bomb-proof to defend the haven and pier. It is the opinion of some persons that this stupendous mole may be injured or destroyed by what is called a ground-sea; i. e. a sea when the waters are agitated to the bottom; and this happens when a strong wind, after having put the waves in motion, suddenly shifts to the opposite quarter.
The following commercial ANECDOTE lately happened in LONDON, and may be depended on.
On Monday Evening, at the meeting of the friends of Mell. Liversay and Co. and Mell. Gibson, and Johnson, Sir Richard Arkwright was placed in the chair. The knight being no orator, listened to the speeches of others for eight long hours—at last the great Sir Richard, wearied out with debate, fell into a profound and sweet sleep, from whence awaking, he descended from his high situation, and walked off, without subscribing a guinea, muttering, that "long speeches don't pay bad debts!"
As more beggars than we would wish, do still infest our streets—it may not be deemed improper to recommend the perusal of the following mode of dispersing those gentry. [From a late Irish Paper.]
A few years since James Malone, Esq. mayor of Cork, imagining if he could strip the beggars of the miserable and sickly appearance they generally made, he should divert them of the strongest claim to the charity of the humane, came to the following agreement with one Geoghegan, one of his constables, who was by trade a barber, viz. He directed the barber to seize all the beggars he found strolling within the limits of the city, for each of whom he promised a reward; but instead of bringing them before him (the mayor) he was to take them to his shop, and there shave, wash, dress and powder them in a genteel and dandified manner. He seized about half a dozen, and with the assistance of razors, wash-balls, scissars, and powder puff, he so completely metamorphosed them, that those whom he had apprehended as mendicants, when they left his shop, appeared like macaronies, at least about the head. This laughable scheme was attended with such success, that the whole tribe (during Squire Malone's mayoralty) avoided his jurisdiction as carefully as it was visited by a pestilence.
To be sold at private Sale,
At the Commission Store, No. 221, Queen-street, 7-8 and yard wide Irish linens, from 3d. to 3s. per yd. men's beaver hats, a variety of London saddles, bridles, girths, &c. Best quality of rifle muskets, gun powder, in whole and half barrels, brass camp kettles in sets, silk stockings, beef and pork, chimney tiles per box, a variety of plated ware and jewellery, excellent bottled claret, &c. And Public Securities of every kind, bought and sold for Specie or paper currency. JOHN RAMSAY.
HORSEMANSHIP.
MR. POOL, the first American who ever exhibited the following feats of Horsemanship on the Continent, intends performing on Wednesday the 13th inst. if the weather is fair, if not, the first fair day after, except Sunday.
On the hill just above the Ship Yards, Mr. Pool has erected a Menage at a very considerable expence, with seats convenient for those ladies and gentlemen who may please to honor him with their company.
1st. Mounts a single horse in half speed standing on the saddle, and in that position carries a glass of wine in his hand, drinks it off, and falls to his seat on the saddle.
2d. Mounts a single horse in half speed standing on the saddle, throws up an orange and catches it on the point of a fork.
3d. Mounts a single horse half speed standing on the saddle, and in that position fires a pistol and falls to his seat.
4th. Mounts two horses in full speed with a foot in the stirrup of each saddle, and in that position leaps a bar, and from thence to the tops of the saddles at the same speed.
5th. Mounts a single horse in half speed standing with his right foot in the near stirrup, and his left leg extended at a considerable distance from the horse, and in that position leaps a bar, falls to the ground, and springs to the top of the saddle at the same speed.
6th. Mounts three horses in half speed, standing on the saddles vaulting from one to the other.
7th. Mounts a single horse in full speed, fires a pistol and falls backwards with his head near the ground, hanging by his right leg, and while in that position fires another pistol under the horse's belly and rises again to his seat on the saddle without the use of his hands.
Lastly. The Taylor riding from New-York to Philadelphia.
TICKETS may be had at Mr. Childs's Printing-Office; at Mr. Osborn's, No. 174, Water-street, and at the place of performance. Price for the Box Tickets Three Shillings, Pitt Two Shillings; children may be admitted in the Pitt at One Shilling each.
A Band of Music will entertain the spectators between the feats.
The doors will be opened at four o'clock, and the performance begin precisely at five.
St. Andrew's Society.
A Quarterly Meeting of the St. Andrew's Society of the State of New-York, will be held at the City Tavern, on the 14th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, being the second Thursday in the month.
By Order of the President, ROBERT LENOX, Sec'y. New-York, August 12, 1788.
For Glasgow.
(To sail on the 27th inst.) The Ship Margaret, John Blain, Master.
A NEW ship, British built, with a Mediterranean pass. Has exceeding good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to the Capt. on board the ship at Hallet's wharf, or to THOMAS BUCHANAN and Co. No. 46, Wall-street.
Who have for sale, One hundred doz. pickles, A few bales ozanburghs, Sail cloth, No. 3 to 8, Teneriffe and Madeira wine in pipes and hds. Nails, from 14 oz. tacks, to 5 inch spikes, Two boxes assorted mullins, Jamaica spirits and muscovado sugars, A few bags coffee, Two casks best quality Jamaica molasses, Also a few chaldron large Scotch coal, if applied for soon. N. B. They purchase as usual, Pot and Pearl Alhes, Flour and Staves. August 12. aw.
For Philadelphia.
The SLOOP UNION, William Watson, master, WILL sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply on board said sloop, lying at the upper side of the Old ship. Aug. 12. tf.
Choice Old Wine,
FOR SALE—At No. 15, Duke-street. MADEIRA } SHERRY } VIDONIA } RED PORT, } LISBON, } MALAGA, } TENERIFFE and } FAYAL } By the Pipe or Butt, Hoghead or Small Cask, neat as imported. ALSO, A few Pipes Genuine MADE HERE, the produce of Last Year, by WILLIAM BACKHOUSE, & Co. August 12. tf.
A REGULAR POST is established between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, which leaves the Office at Philadelphia, once in a fortnight, on WEDNESDAY. LETTERS for Munkington, Kentucky, and other places, beyond Pittsburgh, will be forwarded from thence, by the first safe conveyance, provided the postage to Pittsburgh is paid. A MAIL will leave Philadelphia the 20th inst.
By order of the Post-Master General, JAMES BRYSON, Assistant. General Post Office, Aug. 12. 1788.
ALL the Subscribers towards the General Proposition, in the Branch of HOUSE CARPENTERS, are requested to meet at the House of Mr. Vandewater's, This Evening precisely at six o'clock. August 12.
To be landed this day,
On Murray's Wharf, From on board the Schooner SINCERITY, SIMON WHITE, Master. Ten Pipes Fifty-six Tierces } French Sweet Wines. Two Batts Zant Currants. A quantity of Writing Paper, and four Bales French DRY GOODS, consisting of Black Lutestrings, Satins and Perfas. Also, a few dozen excellent Silk Umbrellas. For Sale by August 11. tf. WILLIAM SETON, & Co.
The Schooner Sincerity
will take in Freight for Baltimore, on reasonable terms, and sail in a few days. Aug. 11. tf.

SALES at AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, THIS DAY, X o'clock, At No. 22, Wall-street, A general assortment of DRY GOODS.
ALSO, A quantity of BOOKS, Consisting of Brown's Parliamentary cases, Har- graves law tracts, Robertson's history of Scotland, Pembroke on horses, Motherby's medical dictio- nary, Minor, Locks essays, Ferguson's Astronomy, Cooks last voyage, &c.
TO-MORROW, 1 o'clock at the Coffee-House, The SLOOP United States, LYING at Van Zandt's Wharf, burthen about 100 tons, well found in sails, rigging, cables and anchors. In- ventory to be seen at No. 22, Wall-street.
Cherry Plank for Stairs. A quantity of Cherry Plank, 3 inches thick, fit for immediate use, and a quantity of Beach Joist suitable for planes and bedsteads, for sale by DANIEL HITCHCOCK, corner of Gold and George-street. August 12. tf
George Barnewall & Co. No. 205, WATER-STREET,
HAVE imported in the last vessels from Ireland, a complete assortment of Linen, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 wide, and brown sheeting, 9-8 wide, which they will sell by the package or piece, at a moderate ad- vance, for cash, notes at a short date, or suitable produce. They have also received per Schooner Jano, from Teneriffe and St. Eustatia, and now landing on Hallett's-wharf, wines in pipes, hlds. and quarter casks, of a very superior quality, and Hol- land gin in cases, which they will also sell on mo- derate terms for cash or exchange (if applied to soon) for Indian corn and flour. tf August 5.
To be Let, UPON reasonable terms, two good, convenient UPPER ROOMS, and a DRY CELLAR, at No. 56, Smith-street, near the Slope. —Wanted to hire, at the same place, a SERVANT GIRL, who can be well recommended. July 30. tf
Boarding & Lodging FOR two Gentlemen, to be had at No. 33, Smith-street, near Crown-street: likewise, a large DRY CELLAR to be LET, at the above No. tf July 28.
Advertisement. INFORMATION is wanted to be procured from any person who resided in New-York, during the latter part of the late war, of one JOSEPH LOCKWOOD, by birth an Englishman, who is supposed to have followed the trade of a journeyman shoemaker under Mr. DUNCAN in Broadway, and to have died in his service in the year 1781.—Whoever can give any certain account of him, so that his being alive or the time of his death may be ascertained, shall be amply reward- ed by applying to Mr. Phillips, at Mr. Dunscomb's, Great Dock-street. tw August 7.
Log and Red-Wood, ALLUM, Copperas, Bristol yellow ware in beet, Bristol pipes very crates, Crowley and common American Window English Steel, Glass. Best Holland Powder, Together with a good assortment of West-India and other goods in the Grocery line, for sale by SEBRING & VAN WYCK, corner of Albany Pier. eodtf August 6.
WILLIAM HENSON, Taylor and Habit-maker, from LONDON, informs his friends and the public in general, that he has re- moved from No. 9, Smith-street, opposite Store Lane, to No. 53, Smith-street, nearly opposite the house from which he has removed, and next door to Mr. Alexander Robertson, merchant. tf May 1.
This day is published, and to be sold by the Printer hereof, price 3s.
Mercantile Laws of the STATE of NEW-YORK.
Collected and arranged for the convenience of Merchants and others concerned in Trade. A COLLECTION of the MERCANTILE LAWS of the State of New-York, comprized in a small publication, has been long wanted. The in- conveniences that Merchants, Traders, and others are subjected to, in turning over voluminous Stat- ute Books to gain a perusal of the subjects they are in search of, besides the expense in procuring such publications, are universally felt and acknow- ledged. The Printer flatters himself in the COL- LECTION now offered to the Public, the inconve- niences complained of will be remedied, as great care has been taken in the Compilation, that no- thing should be omitted which might be found useful. CONTENTS. Extract from an act to lay a duty of tonnage on vessels, &c. An act to amend the foregoing. Act for regulation of Pilots. Act to ascertain the Quality of Pot and Pearl Ashes. Act for the Establishment of a Custom-House. Act to prevent the exportation of unmerchant- able flour, and the false Tareing of Bread and flour Casks. Supplement to the foregoing act. Act concerning wrecks of the sea, &c. Act imposing duties on goods and Merchandize. Act Supplementary thereto. Act to regulate the re-packing of Beef and Pork. Act to regulate the culling of Slaves and Head- ing. Act granting a bounty on hemp. Act to regulate the exportation of Butter and Hogs-Lard. Act to regulate the exportation of Flaxseed and Lumber. New-York, July 2.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP of LEIPER & GRAY, being by mutual consent this day dissolved, those having any demands against the said Firm, are desired to present them for settlement, and such as are indebted, are requested to pay on their accounts to JAMES GRAY — Who has for sale, a quantity of
Snuff and manufactured Tobacco
SALES at AUCTION, By M c Farran & Dunlap, THIS DAY, X o'clock. At No. 239, Queen-street, A large assortment of DRY GOODS, viz.
Moreens, black and white laces, white edgings, Kenting handkerchiefs, men's and women's plain and ribb'd white and brown thread and cotton stockings, tapes, ribbands, rattinees, shirt buttons, Irish linens, printed linens, fans, ginghams, clip hats, women's slippers, plated buckles, &c.
THE partnership of STAPLES and DOBBS, be- ing by mutual consent dissolved this day, all persons having any demands against said partner- ship, are requested to bring in their accounts im- mediately for settlement, and those indebted to the said firm, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, who intends carrying on as usual, at No. 179, Water-street, near the Fly-market, Watch making, Gilding, Engraving and Silver work. He presents his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for their patronizing care, and hopes to retain their favor by a strict attention to please those who may indulge him with their custom. JOHN J. STAPLES, jun. N. B. He has on hand an elegant assortment of Jewellery, Silver work and Hard Ware, on the lowest terms for cash. August 12. tf
HUGH GAIN, At his Printing-Office, at the BIBLE, in Hanover-
FOLIO, quarto, octavo, preaching, pocket, and common Bibles, Common Prayer Books of different sizes, Cruden's Concordance, White's, Carr's, and Blair's Sermons, Nelson's Devotions, Doddridge's Rise and Progress, Strange's, Burrow's, Wilton's, Cowper's, Douglas's, Blackstone's, Atkin's, Brown's, and Raymond's Re- ports, Jacob's Law Dictionary, Lilly's Abridgment, Digest of Cases, Vernon's Cases, Horseman's Conveyancer, Burrow's settlement cases, law of awards, clerk's in- structor, Runnington on ejectment, practice in king's- bench and common pleas, Crown's circuit companion, register of common pleas, Butler's nisi prius, Boote's suit at law, Hind's practice in chancery, Hale's pleas of the crown, Conductor Generalis, and young clerk's vade mecum, Blair's lectures, Ferguson on civil society, Helsam's lectures, elegant extracts, Simpson's sonic factions, Simpson's Euclid and algebra, Hammond's al- gebra, Ferguson's astronomy, Hutchinson's and Paisley's philosophy, Duncan's logic, Love's surveying, Lowth's grammar, Ash's institutes, Johnson's, Bailey's, Dyche's, Ash's, and Sheridan's dictionaries, Ainsworth's, Cole's, and Young's dictionaries, Schrevelius's lexicon, Leu- den's Greek and latin testament, Ward's Greek gram- mar, Hurd's, Smart's, and Francis's Horace, Horace in usum delphini, Ovid do. Clark's Ovid, Nepos, Eras- mus, Corderi and introduction, Mair's Salust and in- troduction, Davidson's Virgil, and in usum delphini, Bexa's Latin testament, Cæsar's commentaries, Homer's Iliad, Hutchinson's Xenophon, Lucian's dialogues, and almost every other school-book now in use; Cook's voy- age complete, Sparman's voyage, Cox's travels, Robert- son's America, Smith's wealth of nations, Rollin's belles lettres, and a great variety of new novels, with all sorts of sea books. Likewise, Cullen's fruit lines, Brooks's practice of physic, Lewis's new dispensatory, Sharpe's surgery, Smelly's and Hamilton's midwifery, theſaurus medicus, Quincy's lexicon, Haller's first lines of physiology. Paper of every sort and quality, wax and wafers of the best kind, quills and pens, pounce and pounce boxes, leather ink-pots, letter-cases, memorandum-books, tem- ple spectacles with steel cases, black lead pencils, ink- powder, buckle brushes, razor cases and strops, cork screws, pocket compasses for travelling in the woods, powder flasks and shot-pouches, balm of honey, Nu- remberg false, Anderson's and Hooper's pills, Haerlem oil in large and small bottles, scales and dividers, mathe- matical instruments, surveyor's compasses and chains, backgammon tables, chess men very neat and some common, ledgers, day-books and journals, with every other sort of blank books, spy-glasses very good and cheap, horseman's pistols, very neat pocket do. to the if 3w July 22.
Streatfield & Levinus Clarkson, No. 181, Queen-street.
Have for Sale on reasonable terms. HOLLAND Linseed Oil, ditto Gun Powder of the first quality, Geneva in pipes, Black Pepper, Souchong Tea, Swedes Bar Iron, Ticklenburghs, Os- naburghs, Dowles, White and Brown Sheetings, Nut- megs, Holland Flax Hatchels, Writing Paper, Quills, and Sealing Wax, Waffle-Irons, Holland Duck, Horic Netts, Slates, Tapes, &c. &c. August 11. tf
THE partnership of GEORGE APPLEBY and Co, Brewers, will be dissolved by mutual consent the 1st day of April next. The Business will be carried on in future by
APPLEBY and MATLACK, At the new BREWERY, No. 36, the east fide of Chatham-street, nearly opposite the Tea-Water Pump.
They return their sincere thanks to the Public for past favors, and hope to merit a continuance of them by their attention to the business. Their Friends and Customers will be sup- plied on the lowest terms with the best Ale, Table, Ship, and Spruce Beer.
Orders left at the Coffee-House, or with White Matlack, No. 11, William-street, or at the Brewery, will be duly attended to; and beer delivered on board vessels, or any part of the city, on the shortest notice. GEORGE APPLEBY. WHITE MATLACK.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, THIS DAY, X o'clock, At No. 244, Queen-street, A large and very valuable assortment of DRY GOODS,
Including, two cases of men's and boys hats, 6 Trunks of best London made women's shoes, both French and English heels. A quantity of printed linens and cottons, and A variety of very elegant cotton chintzes, &c. 40 pieces cotton check, 40 pieces Irish sheeting.
And between 12 and 1 o'clock at the Coffee-House, THAT valuable HOUSE and LOT of GROUND on Golden-Hill street, containing four rooms on the first floor, besides the kitchen, with two excellent cel- lars under the whole, with a good gang-way and a new stable on the rear; the lot is 27 feet wide, and 110 feet in length. The buildings are in perfect good order; its central situation and nearness to William-street, makes it a good stand either for a merchant or shop-keeper.
TO-MORROW, X o'clock On Beekman's Wharf.
Sundry hogheads of Sugar, (Being part of the Cargo of the Ship Briton, Capt. J. N. Gordon, in distress, from St. Mark's in St. Domingo), under the inspection of the Port Wardens.
AT PRIVATE SALE. A very valuable assortment of
SPRING GOODS, Consisting of—Irish and Holland linens, moreens, durants, royal ribs, denims, corded dimities, jeans, corduroys, Marfeilles quilting, Harlem stripes, men's beaver gloves, paper hangings, writing pa- per, hats, indigo, looking glasses, copper-plate fur- niture, cottons, chintzes, and printed linens, cot- ton and thread do. cambrics, lawns, gauzes muffins, checks, gauze, muslin, lawn, cambric, check and for- ce handkerchiefs, shawls, drawboys, fatins, lute- strings, mades, Persians, infantes, a parcel of cot- ton in bales, a quantity of loaf sugar, quality bind- ings, check handkerchiefs, garterings, sweet oil in cases —1000 Spanish Hides, a few bales of excellent Cot- tons, bottled Porter in hds.
Public Auction, By JAMES SMITH, THIS DAY, X o'clock,
At the Coffee-House Bridge, 10 Barrels Cyder, 40 do Ship Bread, per fample, 100 Kegs biscuit, per do. 4 Boxes excellent Soap, with a variety of HOUS- HOLD FURNITURE.
And at XII o'clock at the Coffee House, An excellent new RIDING CHAIR, with moving top; harness complete.
AT PRIVATE SALE, At my Auction and Commission Store, No. 23, Wall-
street, 30 Barrels Linseed Oil, 50 firkins excellent BUT- TER, and a likely NEGRO WENCH, 20 years of age, who understands Cookery, Laundry, &c. engaged to be honest and sober, and sold for no fault but want of em- ployment.
J. SMITH begs leave to return his most grateful thanks to his friends and the public in general for the generous encouragement he has received since his come- ncement in business, and hopes to merit a continuance of their favor.
Just come to hand, to be sold by Hayman Levy,
At his Store, No. 7, Duke street, A choice parcel Northern and Southern BEAVER, Best North-West Old-coat do. and RACCOON.
He has also for sale Bohemia Tea by the chest, Hops and the best Bohemia Indigo; for all of which articles he will take Jersey money in pay- ment at the common discount. 2m Aug. 8.
Just opened, and for Private Sale, by ROBERT HUNTER,
No. 20, Wall street. ELEGANT Ingrained and common Carpets, from 3 3/4 by 4 to 6 by 6. Likewise, Ingrained and common Carpets, from 2 3/4 to 4-4 wide, of the first quality, imported in the last ship from Scotland. ALSO, A handsome assortment of reasonable Arti- cles, suitable to the season. August 9. tf
AT PRIVATE SALE.
A choice and well assorted parcel of Indigo, old French brandy of superior quality, gin in pipes and cases, Fron- tignac, Malaga and Italian wines, Bohemia and Souchong teas. Rufina sheetings, do. duck, ticklenburghs, osna- burghs, cambrics from 51. to 101. per piece, lawns, Irish linens from 13. 6d. to 7s. per yard, white and colored ilk hose, cotton checks, linen handkerchiefs, brown Holland, writing paper, quills, Barcelona 4-4 handker- chiefs, buckrams, silk and oil-cloth umbrellas, white- wash and painter's brushes.
ISAAC MOSES.
AT PRIVATE SALE. Double, single and lump sugar, mucovado ditto, cof- fee, currants in cakes, ready made shirts, a quantity of Indian beads, writing paper, rappee snuff in cakes, tow- elling, fatinet, prusellac, crapes, a general assortment of household furniture, where house-keepers may always be supplied at the lowest rate, a NEGRO MAN and a NEGRO WENCH, to be exchanged for household furni- ture or West-India produce, a NEGRO WENCH, aged 14 years, sold for no fault. JAMES BARCLAY.
To be Let,
A Common STORE, with a ROOM behind it, and other conveniences, situate next door to Messrs. Robert and Peter Bruce, in Front-street; immediate possession will be given, and if more agreeable, the per- son may have the whole house. Enquire on the premises. tf July 22.
A few quarter casks and kegs of excellent SWEET OIL,
May be had low, of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-Market. Also, a large and general assortment of genuine DRUGS and MEDICINES.
Patent medicines, perfumeries, surgical instru- ments, &c. &c.
TWO thousand wt. of salt petre very cheap; also a large quantity of ointment syrup and pill pots, Orange peas for issues, medicine chests with directions; amputating, trepanning, litho- tomit cupping instruments, &c. flexible catheters, &c. &c. tf June 5.
WANTED,
A Healthy WET NURSE, she must be well re-
SALES at AUCTION, TO-MORROW MORNING, At the Auction-Room, No. 208, Water-street, A large assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS.
Lately arrived from France, and now opening for sale, at No. 208, Water-street, remarkably cheap, A large and beautiful assortment of Cambrics and Lawns.
To be had at Private Sale, Genuine Madeira, old and fit for immediate use; Sherry of superior quality, and excellent Teneriffe and Fayal wines by the pipe, hhd. and gr. cask; Souchong and Bohemia teas; best Spanish indigo.
Also, an assortment of Irish linens, from 1/6 to 10/ per yard; superfine silk florentine; rich Genoa black velvet; Barcelona and other silk handker- chiefs; sewing silks; lute strings; persians; chint- zes; calicoes, printed linens; and various other lately imported articles, on the lowest terms. A. L. BLECKER.
AMERICAN PRINTED BOOKS. This Day is Published, and to be sold
By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the corner of King and Queen-streets, The Miscellaneous Works of
PHILIP FRENEAU. Containing his Essays and additional Poems. THIS second volume of our American Author, is replete with the highest critical entertainment trains. It requires only to be read to be admired. Such gentlemen, in this city and State, as hono- red this volume with their subscription, will be pleased to send for it as soon as convenient.
The MESSIAH, attempted from the GERMAN of Mr. Klopstock. SERMONS, by the celebrated Ri- chard Price, D. B. L. L. D. F. R. S. The TRI- UMPHS of TEMPER, a Poem in six Cantos, by William Hayley, Esq. Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughter. Dr. Doddridge's Life and progress of Religion. Sheridan's Rhetorical Grammar The Charm of Melody. A new Song book. Caver's Tra- vels through the interior parts of America. Econo- my of Human Life. Webster's American Selection of Lessons, in reading and speaking. Webster's In- stitute, first and second Part. Pike's excellent sys- tem of Arithmetic. A few sets of Newton on the Pro- pheties. Edwards on the Affections. Do. History of Redemption, &c. &c. &c.
Just imported, A number of very valuable BOOKS,
Consisting of—History, Divinity, Law, Philo- sophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Po- etry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c.
Also, an excellent assortment of STATIONARY.
THE Co-partnership of ROBERTSON, SMITH and Co. being dissolved by mutual consent, on the first day of May last, all those who have any demands against that or the firm of ALEXANDER ROBERTSON and Co. are desired to produce the same for payment, and to a- void consequences that may prove disagreeable. Those who are indebted to either of these firms, are requested to discharge their respective notes or accounts without delay to either of the Subscribers, at No. 9, Hanover-Square, or No. 52, Smith-Street. ALEXANDER ROBERTSON. JAMES SMITH. New-York, July 25, 1788.
The Inhabitants of the City of NEW-YORK
A Respectfully informed, that the subscriber in- tends opening a NEW CHIMNEY OFFICE, at No. 21, Wall-street, two doors from Mr. James Livingston's.
He trusts he will be able to give general satisfac- tion to those who may please to employ him, (sig- nified by their becoming subscribers) as he is deter- mined to join unremitted assiduity to the pain laid down in the following proposals, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation and encourage- ment of the inhabitants of this city.
1st. To provide a set of Sweepers, as many as may be found necessary, under the distinguishing mark of a cap, on the front of which, will be the word, New Chimney Office, No. 21, with fore- men, to see the business performed.
2d. To allot each a proper district, in such man- ner, as that every subscriber's chimneys shall be re- gularly swept once every month, (or oftener if requi- red) at the rate of one shilling and three pence, for every chimney.
3d. To oblige himself to pay the fine laid by law, if the chimney takes fire within one month after it has been swept, by the people belonging to this of- fice, unless the chimney be cracked, or the fire be- gan in some other part of the house.
4th. To render the establishment of general pub- licity, in case of fire, the Sweepers shall be able to attend, and perform such services as may be required of them. The under taking merits the greater attention, as it will contribute in a particular manner, to render lives secure, and prevent the destruction of property, by conflagration, which too frequently originates in foul chimneys, occasioned, in some instances, by neglect of sweepers attending at regular periods, and in others, not knowing where to apply. Subscriptions will be thankfully received at the above place, and the plan will be begun upon the second June next. May 9. tf
STEPHEN PATERSON. JAMES HALLETT,
Coach and Chair Maker, No. 43, Broadway, and adjoining the Tha- are in John-street.
GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many past favors of his friends and the pub- lic in general, and takes this method to in- form them, that he has now on hand, ready for the season, a large and general assort- ment of CARRIAGES, which he will sell at the lowest rate. Gentlemen who will please to favor him with their custom, may depend upon being served at the shortest no- tice in the most modern and approved taste. Having now in employ a number of the best workmen at their various branches, and having every advantage that can arise from a large and convenient shop, he is in no doubt of doing himself credit and giving his customers the greatest satisfaction. N. B. He has now on hand a number of second hand carriages for sale; likewise carriages of all kinds and horses to let. March 20. m & th.
To be Sold,
EIGHTEEN new carriages, in the

For Lisbon, Madeira, and Teneriffe.
The American Brig FEDERALIST , GEORGE BRIGHT, Commander. For freight or passage back from either of the above ports, apply to the Commander on board, or at No. 57, King-street. JOHN PINTARD. August 7.
For BRISTOL,
The Brig PEGGY , JOHN MULLERLAND, Master. SHE has three fourths of her cargo engaged, and will sail in ten days. For freight or passage, apply on board at Clark's-wharf, or at No. 171, Queen-street. 1w Aug. 6.
For LONDON.
The SHIP GEORGE , LEWIS BOUDINOT, Commander. Lying at Brownjohn's wharf, AN excellent new British built vessel, with a Mediterranean pass, has excellent accommodations for passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage, apply to the Commander on board, or at No. 57, King-street. August 4.
For DUBLIN,
(To sail about the 8th August.) The Brig HAVANNAH , THOMAS SUTER, Master. Burthen 140 tons, with good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Murray's-wharf, or to HUGH SMITH, No. 22, Wall-street. July 11.
To be sold at Public Auction,
On MONDAY the 18th instant, XI o'clock, At the Coffee-house, The Schooner JUBELUM , With her tackle and apparel, about 20 tons burthen.
ALSO, 1 puncheon Rum, 1 box Patent Medicine, 1 quarter-cask Madeira Wine, &c. &c. Forfeited to the people of this state and the informants, and sold by virtue of a decree of the Court of Admiralty. J. GRAHAM, Marshal. New-York, 5th August, 1787. eod tdf
For Freight or Charter,
The ship BETSEY , (about 220 tons burthen) JOHN WHEATON, Master. A fast sailer, well found, and has elegant accommodations for passengers. A freight for Lisbon, Cadiz, Bilboa or Madeira would be preferred. The ship is ready to take in immediately. Apply to GEORGE DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market, or on board the vessel, at Cary Ludlow, Esqrs. wharf. July 16.
TO BE SOLD,
1000 bbls white indian corn, 500 do. yellow, 4 ton of neat drawn refined bar iron, 20 tiers rice, 1000 wt. of hops, Quebec patent essence of spruce, Superior Philadelphia flour, Burlington salt petre hams, Mannheim barrels, and 35 iron bound hds. for water casks for shipping—tarred and seamed. Apply to GEORGE DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market. July 29. tf
For Richmond and Peter- burgh, Virginia.
The Schooner NANCY , Jedediah Leeds, Master. BURTHEN sixty ton; has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail in five days. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, lying at Moore's wharf, or to GARDINER, WILLSON and Co. No. 157, Water-street. August 1.
By order of the Hon. John Sloss Hobart, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicatory of the State of New-York.
NOTICE is hereby given to Joseph Grewald, jun. late of the city of New-York, distiller, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, made by a certain creditor of the said Joseph Grewald, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, he the said Judge, by virtue and in pursuance of the act of the people of the state of New-York represented in Senate and Assembly, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th April, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said Joseph Grewald, jun. an absent debtor, within this state, to be seized; and that unless the said Joseph Grewald, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, shall return and discharge his debts within one year after the date hereof, all his estates, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his debts. Dated this 28th day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight. m th tf 29 h March.
Simon V. Antwerp,
At the CORPORATION DOCK, North-River, RETURNS his sincere thanks to his FRIENDS in particular, and the PUBLIC in general, for the many favors bestowed on him, and hopes for a continuance. He continues to sell that much esteemed genuine Medicine and Salve known by the name of HAERLEM-OIL and NUREMBERGH SALVE, very necessary to be kept in families, being safe and known to have the desired effect in many cases. The Plaisters have been found excellent for healing old sores, and scattering lumps in the breasts of women who suckle, and may be laid by and applied occasionally without having a new plaister. The Haerlem Oil has printed directions which shews its efficacy.
Said VAN ANTWERP has as usual, a quantity of HARDWARE; such as locks, hinges, nails of all sorts, choice American scythes, hollow-ware, and many articles in the line. He keeps for sale Cleland's warranted iron hoes and ship-carpenters axes and adzes, and all such articles in time to come. Dr. Bryden
For CORK.
The Ship William and George , GEORGE GOUGH, Master, WILL sail on or before the 15th current; hath good accommodations for passengers. For which or freight, apply to the master on board, at Beekman's-wharf, or to WILLIAM NEILSON, No. 40, Great Dock-street. August 1. 10t
To the Public.
WHEREAS a certain Abraham Morehouse has in his possession an obligation conditioned for the payment of eighteen hundred pounds, New-York currency, on interest, with the signature of Silas Belding, deceased, annexed thereto, witnessed by John Langdon, deceased, and Jacob Bull.—We, the subscribers, Executors to the will of said Belding, do hereby publicly declare, that we have every reason to believe the aforesaid-mentioned obligation is a forgery, and would caution the public against any imposition which might be attempted by transferring it. LAWRANCE BELDING, CHRISTOPHER DUTCHER, } Executors. Dover, 16th July, 1788. 1067 10
IRISH LINENS. A few boxes
FOR SALE cheap, for Cash, at No 7, Water-street, by ROBERT STEWART. May 8. mth
To be disposed of at Private Sale,
A NEGRO WENCH, about 18 years old, accustomed to all kinds of house-work—healthy, and of an excellent disposition, sold only for want of employ. Enquire at No. 22, Wall-street. Aug. 2. tf
For Sale, by George Scriba,
No. 17, Queen-Street, A CHOICE cargo of French Brandy in 60 gallon casks, London and New-York particular Madeira in whole and half pipes, Also a quantity of Frontignac Wine. May 17. tf
THE Copartnership of THOMAS and JAMES ARDEN and Co. is by mutual consent dissolved. All those who have any demands against that firm, are requested to present them; and those who are indebted by bond, note or otherwise, are desired to discharge the same without delay, to either of the subscribers. THOMAS ARDEN. JAMES ARDEN. August 1.
ALL persons having claims on
the estate of Walter Franklin, deceased, late of the city of New-York, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested for settlement—and all those, indebted to said estate, on bond, note, book debt, or any otherwise, are desired to make payment, on or before the 1st October next, otherwise their accounts, &c. will be given into the hands of an attorney for prosecution. JOHN FRANKLIN, SAMUEL FRANKLIN, } Executors to the estate of Walter Franklin. New-York, May 30. law 3m.
To be let cheap,
A little above Bayard's Lane in the Bowery, A Neat finished HOUSE, with a yellow painted brick front, a cellar under the whole house, a good kitchen well ceiled, with an oven in the same, a cistern, a large yard, with sundry fruit trees, &c.
ALSO TO BE LET,
A large LUMBER YARD at the North River, joining the West side of Paules Hook Ferry, under complete fence, where a ship of a large draft of water may lie along side. For terms apply to JACOB WILKINS, near the Fly-market ferry stairs. 1m August 7.
By order of the Hon. RICHARD MORRIS, Esq. Chief Justice of the State of New-York; Notice is hereby given to NATHAN EL TWINING, of Chalcotown, in the State of South-Carolina, an absent and non-resident debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th day of April, 1786; by Joseph Anderson, Esq. a creditor of the said Nathaniel Twining; the said Chief Justice has directed all his, the said Nathaniel Twining's estate, real and personal, within this State, to be seized; and that unless he shall discharge his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his estate real and personal will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated this 14th day of January, 1788. law 12m.
To be Let and possession given
immediately, the House at Bloomingdale, lately occupied by John Marlton, Esq. together with a garden, stable room and coach house. Enquire of James M'Evers, No. 194, Water-street. May 28. tf
To begin landing this day,
At Gouverneur's Wharf, From the Brig JAMAICA , Andrew Chisholm, Master. A quantity of high proof and well flavored
JAMAICA SPIRITS,
Two Hhds. Jamaica Molasses, Two Bags Pimento, Mufcovado Sugar of the first quality, in Hhds. Tiers and Barrels, A few barrels Limes. For terms of sale, apply to THOMAS BUCHANAN, & Co. No. 46, Wall-street. Aug. 9. 1w
FOR SALE,
At No. 58, the Lower End of Fair-street, within five doors of Golden-Hill-street, A few packs of BEAVER, HATIERS TRIMMINGS, FLAX, and a quantity of large Carolina REEDS, well assorted. August 17. tf
A Coachman.
TO BE SOLD, a likely, healthy young NEGRO MAN, about twenty-three years of age, an excellent Coachman and Hossler, sober and honest, sold for want of employ.—Enquire of the Printer. Aug. 8. cod tf
FOR SALE,
At No. 7, BROAD-STREET A Quantity of excellent COCOA in bags just arrived from Yeapack and Cayenne; the Cocoa from Yeapack is of a superior quality, equal representing poor Rhoe-rum, pointing a peside way from North-Carolina, raised to about the
To the PUBLIC.
ON Monday the 14th current, WILLIAM MARTIN intends opening SCHOOL at the corner of Smith and Wall-streets, in which he proposes to teach the principles of LATIN GRAMMAR. He requests the patronage of the Public, and it shall be his study to preserve it. His price per quarter will be five dollars. July 12. tf
J. GREENWOOD,
SURGEON DENTIST, No. 19, William-street, ACQUAINTS the public, that he continues to perform the necessary branches of that art, carefully and faithfully.—Removing every substance tending to destroy the Teeth and Gums, Cures the Scurvy in the Gums, makes the Teeth white, &c. 16s. Sells BRUSHES, that are suitable for the Teeth, with a POWDER that never fails to recommend itself, at 2s. 6d per box. Fixes NATURAL TEETH, on plates of gold or silver, with gold springs, if wanted. Also, substitutes ARTIFICIAL TEETH, of different substances, from 8s. to 12s. each—that give a youthful air to the countenance, and render pronunciation more agreeable an distinct—in a word, both natural and artificial are of such real service, as are worthy the attention of every one. He with pleasure attends on those who may incline to employ him, provided they cannot conveniently attend on him, at his House, where he has every accommodation necessary for their reception. Draws teeth and stumps 2s. to 5s. July 10 th3m
A VALUABLE Collection of BOOKS,
(To be sold on the lowest terms) Imported in the latest vessels from EUROPE, by THOMAS ALLEN, BOOKSELLER and STATIONER, No. 16, Queen street, Corner of the Fly-Market. MOTHERBY'S medical dictionary, Quincey's lexicon, Edinburgh new dispensatory, Brooke's practice of physe, Cavallo on medical electricity, Sharp's surgery, Bell's surgery, 5 vols. Cheselden's anatomy, Albinus' anatomical tables, large folio, Franklin on experimental electricity, Monro's diseases of the arm, Health of soldiers, Dr. Fothergill's works, Pringle's diseases of the army, Perry on the stone and gravel, On the venereal, Van Swieten's commentaries abridged, 4 vols. Tissot on the small-pox, Cullen's first lines, Smellie's midwifery, Hamilton's do. Douglas on the mussels, Bell on ulcers, Guthrie's history of the world, 13 vols. —geographical grammar —gazetteer, Marlin's young gentleman and lady's philosophy, by way of dialogue, 3 vols. Martin's philosoph. gram. Martin's Newtonian philosophy, &c. Hutchinson's mora philosophy, Rollin's arts and sciences, With a general assortment of CLASSICAL AUTHORS and other School Books, too numerous to mention.—Likewise, an assortment of excellent STATIONARY, VIZ. Writing paper of different qualities, Blank books, of different sizes, ruled and not ruled, Quills, wafers, ink, ink-powder, wax and wafers, Scales and dividers, neat pocket globes, Pocket-books, ink-stands, lead-pencils, pen-knives, Slates, rulers, &c. &c. July 17.
WHEREAS James Abel, of the city of New-York, merchant, and Gertrude his wife, for securing the payment of one thousand pounds current money of New-York, with the interest to become due thereon, did, upon the 17th day of May, 1787, mortgage to Evert Byvanck, also of the said city, merchant, one full third part or share of a certain undivided tract or parcel of land, containing three thousand one hundred and fifty acres of land, heretofore granted to the said James Abel, situated, lying and being in the county of Washington and state of New-York, and to the northward of lands granted to Ebenezer Jessop and others, and on the north-east side of the north-east branch of Hudson's River, and betwixt the said branch of Hudson's River and Lake George, beginning at the most northerly corner of Hill Mitchell's patent, at a birch tree marked I. WATTS, 1770, H M 1770, C P 1770 and runs thence along the said branch of Hudson's River as it winds and turns to the south-west corner of a patent granted to John Campbell the 30th day of May, 1771, to an elm stump standing on the east bank of the river, marked T W 1770, H H 1770, C P 1776; thence south fifty-one degrees, forty-five minutes, east thirty-one chains to a hemlock tree marked C P 1786; thence east one hundred and eighteen chains and twenty links; thence south two hundred and forty-eight chains, and one hundred and forty-six chains to a creek bears east; thence west twelve chains and twenty links to the south-east corner of Hill Mitchell's patent; thence north fifty-one degrees, forty-five minutes west two hundred chains, sixty chains to a creek bears west, and thence two hundred chains to the place of beginning; containing, with the usual allowance for highways, as in the grant for the said lands is mentioned, three thousand one hundred and fifty acres, as by the said mortgage, which is duly recorded in the Clerk's office for the county of Washington, reference being there to had, may more fully appear. PUBLIC NOTICE is therefore hereby given, by virtue of the said mortgage, and pursuant to an act of the Governor, Council and General Assembly of the late colony now state of New-York, passed the 19th day of May, 1774, that default being made in the payment of the money due by the said mortgage, the mortgaged premises will be exposed to sale at public auction upon the twenty-fourth day of December next, within the Merchants' Coffee-House in the said city of New-York, at twelve o'clock at noon of the said day, and sufficient deeds of conveyance thereupon given to the purchaser, in conformity to the powers in the said act contained. Dated the 24th day of June, 1780. tufm
GEORGE POLLOCK,
No. 28, Water-street, HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, LINEN of every kind, in various assortments, laid in on the best terms; which he will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece. He has also for sale, Russia SAIL CLOTH, and some fine unbleached DOWLAS. He gives the highest price, in ready money, for POT ASH. JOHN RAMSAY.
This Day is Published, And to be sold by ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen-street, and by THOMAS GREENLEAF, No. 25, Water-street.
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE
LATIN GRAMMAR, EXPLAINED in a manner suited to the capacity of beginners; with Notes and Observations, calculated to those who have made proficiency in the Classics. By JAMES HARDIE, A.B. Teacher of the GREEK and LATIN Languages, NEW-YORK.
WE, the President and professors of Columbia College, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do certify that we have examined a new publication entitled "the principles of the Latin Grammar" explained, &c. by James Hardie, and that we find it an accurate and judicious compilation calculated for the first action of youth in the rudiments of the Latin language, and such as may be useful even to those who have made considerable progress therein. We therefore recommend it to all who are entrusted with the care of education, and particularly to the teachers in the different schools of this State. William Samuel Johnson, President.
William Cochran, Professor of Languages, John Daniel Gros, Professor of Moral Philosophy and Geography. John Kemp, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy. New-York, March 25. w. f.
NEW BOOKS.
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MEDICAL. Dr. Monro's description of all the bursal mucus of the human body, illustrated with copper-plates, as large as life. Elements of natural history and chymistry, By M. de Fourcroy, a new edition, greatly enlarged, 4 vols. Monro's whole works in 1 large vol. 4to. with plates. Kirkland's enquiry into the present state of medical surgery, 2 vols. N.B. Vol. 2d may be had to complete sets. New and improved edition of Bell's surgery, 5 vols. Bell on ulcers. Monro on the nervous system.
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Dr. Ried's essays on the active powers of man. Dr. Beattie's essays on poetry and music. Lord Kaim's sketches of the history of man, & elements of criticism, improved editions. Dr. Gregory's whole works, 4 vols. Bonnet's philosophical and critical enquiries concerning christianity. Ferguson's astronomy. Sir John Dalrymple's memoirs of Great-Britain and Ireland from the battle off la Hogue, till the capture of the French and Spanish fleets at Vigo, vol. 2. With a very extensive assortment of BOOKS on every art and science, and such as are proper for country stores; which will be sold at the most reasonable prices, and orders particularly attended to and carefully answered. N.B. SAMUEL CAMPBELL is appointed to take in subscriptions for a new edition of the
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA;
Or, DICTIONARY OF ARTS and SCIENCES: Published at Edinburgh. The work will contain 240 weekly numbers, which will make 12 large volumes in 4to. and will be delivered to subscribers, in America, at 2s. 8d. each number. In the course of the work will be given upwards of 360 copperplates, finely engraved. Gentlemen inclined to subscribe for this valuable work, will please forward their names and place of abode, and they may depend upon being regularly supplied by the earliest vessels after publication. The first number will appear in May, 1788. New-York, June 6, 1788.
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Poems, by Robert Burns,
The Ayrshire Ploughman. THIS American edition of Burns' Poems will be ornamented with a head of the author, neatly engraved by Mr. Scott, of Philadelphia, and, to render the work more worthy of public patronage, will be added, without any additional expense, a number of Poems selected from the works of the celebrated Mr. Ferguson.
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