The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-12-11 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[Vol. IV.]
NEW-YORK: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1788.
[No. 1188.]
This Day are Landing, at the Old-Ship, Twenty-four boxes white Havanna Powder Sugar, of the first quality, and for Sale by Wm. THOMAS. Dec. 1.
Choice Old Wine. FOR SALE—At No. 15, Duke-Street. MADEIRA SHERRY, 1/2 VIDONIA, 1/2 RED PORT, 1/2 LISBON, 1/2 MALAGA, 1/2 TENERIFE and PAYAL. 1/2 By the Pipe or Butt, Hoghead or Small Cask, near as imported. ALSO, A few Pipes Genuine MADE HERE, the produce of Last Year, by WILLIAM BACKHOUSE, & Co. August 12 tf
George Barnwall & Co No. 205, WATER-STREET, Have imported in the Ann & Susan, from Dublin, An assortment of 3-4, 7-8, & 4-4 wide LINEN, high and low priced DOWLAS; black LAST- INGS, and a few bales of FLANNELS, of dif- ferent colors; which they will dispose of for cash, or good notes at a short date. They have also on hand, Teneriffe Wine of a very superior quality, in pipes hds. and qr. casks; which will also be disposed of at a low rate on the above terms. Nov. 25. tf
The Subscriber intending to decline business in a short time, will dispose of his STOCK in TRADE, con- sisting of an extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. upon low terms for cash. ABRAHAM BREVOORT. No. 26, Queen-Street. Oct. 22. tf
John W. Haydock, No. 49, Queen-Street, between Beckman & Peck- ship.—Hath for sale a large assortment of the following GOODS by the piece or package, viz. LOW priced and middling broad cloths, Hunter and forest do. Yorkshire plains, Coatings, twilled and plain, Duffles, half thick, Baizes, embossed ferges, Draperie rugs, &c. Oct. 28.
Excellent Lisbon Wine In quarter casks, just imported, for sale by Gelson and Saltonstall, No. 30, Burling-ship. Oct. 7. tf
ALL KINDS OF Public and State Certificates BOUGHT and SOLD at No. 27, Water-Street, AND every kind of Paper-Money exchanged for Spe- cie, and re-exchanged. Also on hand for sale, a large sum in BANKERS', BARRER'S and LOAN-OF- FICE CERTIFICATES of this State; such as will pur- chase lands at Commissioners sales and pay quit rents. Likewise, final settlements of this State; any or all of which will be exchanged for common final settlements, Loan-office of Pickering's tea, and indents at a small difference. June 24.
A Convenient Stable To be let, No. 13, Little Queen-Street. Enquire of the Printer. August 25. tf
Joze Roiz Silva, HAS FOR SALE GIN in Casks, TOBACCO, and INDIGO of the first quality. Oct. 30. At Private Sale, FIVE to 600 Ton, best seasoned OAK SHIP TIMBER, from 18 to 30 inch square deliver- able at Hudson. For terms apply at the Auction- Room, No. 21 Wall-Street. August 29. ISAAC MOSES.
For Newty, The Ship COMMERCE, P. Sifton, Master, will be ready to receive freight in a few days; and as the principal part of her cargo is already engaged, it is expected she will sail about the 20th of the ensuing month. For freight or passage apply to ROBERT LENOX, No. 215, Queen-Street, or to WILLIAM HILL, No. 201, Water-Street.
Who has for Sale on reasonable Terms for Cash or short Credit, 3-4, 7-8, and yard wide Irish Linens, White and brown Sheetings, Printed Linens and Cottons, Coat and cotton Handkerchiefs, Flanders and jeans, Coatings, Cloths, &c. Also a few hogheads prime James River Tobacco, Sherry Wine in Quarter-casks, and Pimento in Bags. 27th Nov. 1788. tf
Streatfield and Levinus Clarkson, No. 181, Queen-Street, Have just received per the North-Carolina, Captain Palmer, from Bristol, and Hector, Capt. Cheevers, from Liverpool, the following articles, which they will dispose of upon reasonable terms. Superfine blue, brown, and drab broad- cloths, white, red, and yellow Welch flannels, York shire plains, blue kerseys, rose blankets 10-4, 9-4, and 8-4, duffel ditto, cotton checks, Hold- man's ink-power, best post letter paper, color'd threads. They have likewise on hand, Holland linseed oil, ditto gun powder of the best quality, ditto flax hatchels, ornaburghs, ticklenburghs, dowlas, white and brown sheetings, writing paper and quills, wallie irons, Flanders bed- tick, tapes, &c. Nov. 14.
Charles Robertson, At No. 83, William-Street, Has just received by the latest arrivals, the follow- ing articles, which he will sell on reasonable terms, wholesale or retail, for cash, viz. A beautiful assortment of Calicoes and Chintzes, Superfine and Second Broad Cloth, Coatings, Duffles and Plains, Camblets, Wildbores and Moreens, Calimancoes, Durants and Tameses, Baizes and Flannels, Corduroys, Velvets and Thickets, Sattins, Lasings and Florentines, Irish Linens, Sheetings and Dowlas, A variety of Waistcoat patterns, Silk and oil Cloth, Umbrellas. Also—A consignment, consisting of plain, strip'd, check'd, tambour'd and fancy Mullins, Muslin Aprons, Handkerchiefs and Shawls, Series, Barcelona and Royal Handkerchiefs, Corduroys and Checks; which he will sell on uncommon low terms by the package or piece. Oct. 18. 2m
Glass and Earthenware. A Quantity of Flint Glass Ware, Crown Win- dow Glass, cream colored and brown. Ear- thenware, just received by the ship Minerva, from Newcastle, and for sale by SHEDDEN, PAT- RICK, & Co. No. 206, Water-Street. Dec. 8
To be landed this Day at the Old-Ship, From on board the Schooner General Washington on from Madeira and Cape-de-Verd, A Choice parcel of London particular Madeira Wine, and a parcel of Cow Hides and Goat Skins. FOR SALE by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. Nov. 25. tf
Wanted to Hire, A Smart, active NEGRO BOY, from 14 to 18 years of age—to wait on a small family.— Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 29. tf
FOR SALE BY ANTHONY TRAPPAN, No. 8, Fly-Market, 10 barrels best Limes, and 10 doz. N. Providence PINE APPLES. Nov. 12. tm
WANTED, A WOMAN, that understands cooking and house-work. None need apply but such as can be well recommended.—Enquire of the Prin- ter. Nov. 28. tf
Just come to hand, and to be sold by Hayman Levy, At his STORE, No. 7, Duke-Street, BEST Hudson Bay Parchment Beaver, Belt do. Old Coat do. Do. do. Muffquash, Belt Old Coat Racoon, Do. Green do. Dec. 3. tf
Just imported in the brig Triton, Capt. Howland from Hull, and for SALE by JAMES HAYDOCK, jun. At his STORE, No. 155, Water-Street, between Crane-wharf and Beckman's-ship, PLAIN coatings, Twilled do. Broad baizes, Narrow do., Wildbores, Co. duresets, Tabourens, Rattinets, Shalloons, Callimancoes, Lasings, Sattins, Florentines, Durants. And a variety of other Articles lately imported. Oct. 4. tf
TO BE LET, A Stable with Stalls for three Horses, in Gold-Street, near Maiden-Lane. En- quire at the Post Office, Wall-Street. Sept. 29
James Renwick, No 92, William-Street, Has imported in the Margaret from Glasgow, the London Packet and Ann from London, and the Union from Liverpool, a large and general as- sortment of Dry Goods, consisting of the follow- ing articles, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms: CALLICOES and chintzes, a beautiful assort- ment, Cambrics and lawns of all prices, Mullins, plain, striped, crossbarred, and tam- boured, Gauzes, plain, net, crape, gauze, &c. Modes and tiffanies, Marbleis quiltings, Olive, black and blue velvets, Tlicksets and Corduroys, Mens and boys hats, Mens and womens hosiery, worsted, cotton, thread and silk, silk and cotton, and silk and worsted, Black Barcelona and Bandana Handkerchiefs, Shawls of all prices, 7-8 4-4 & 11-8 cotton and linen checks, 4-4 Irish linens, Superfine Welch flannels, Stuff of various kinds, Baizes, Duffles, and coatings, And an assortment of most articles in the Dry- Good Line.
INDIA GOODS. JUST arrived in the Columbia, from CANTON and for sale by Robert Bowne & Co. A large Quantity of the best Bohea Souchong, and TEA, in chests and half chests, Hylun Nankeens, Black Taleties, Black Sattins, Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, Gannie ditto. Sewing Silks, Black Ribbons, Nankeen Fans, and A good assortment of China, by the pack- age. June 30. tf
Murray, Mumford and Bowen, Have for sale, at No. 20, Peck's-Ship, HYSON, Souchong and Bohea TEAS, of a superior quality, imported in the ship Alli- ance Souchong and Bohea ditto, imported in the brig Columbia, 20 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, 60 Bds Molasses, Superfine and common Flour, Layer oil in barrels, for Curriers, Gunny in ditto, 3 hds. Tobacco, 70 firkins choice new Butter, Bott Holland Powder, Nankeens, large color'd silk handkerchiefs, Raffins, in casks, large imperial ledgers and jour- nals, Spermaceti candles of superior quality, New-York rum, White Spermaceti oil suitable for the London market, White whale do. and strained spermaceti oil for house lamps, French bur mill stones, very cheap, Bea mottovado sugar in tiers and barrels, Do. sweet Oil in cases and basktes of half a doz. bottles each, A quantity of ears, and Rhode-Island stone lime. Nov. 18. tf
Just Imported and for Sale By Gouverneur, Kemble, & Co. No. 26, Front-Street, The following articles, which they will sell on rea- sonable terms, viz. A Quantity of Spa- Irish linens and sheet nish hides, ing, Muscovado sugar in hds. and bds. Holland duck, West-India rum, Russia do. London Madeira wine, Ticklenburgh, Old Sherry ditto, Writing paper, Teneriffe ditto, Geneva in pipes and Malaga ditto, casks. They have also for Sale, A neat POST-CHASE and CHARIOT, with harness compleat, that will be sold very cheap. Sept. 16. tf
JAMES SAIDLER, No. 31, WATER-STREET, Has received by the last vessels from Europe, an assortment of the following articles, which he will sell on reasonable Terms for CASH, or COUN- TRY PRODUCE: BAIZES and flannels dano, cotton, and Pul- Calicoes & chintzes licat handkerchiefs, Corduroys, velvets and Gauzes and millinets, and thickets, Calimancoes, durants, Sattins, lasings and tammeys & camblets, Florentines, Bardeys and cross-bar'd Color'd & white threads fluffs, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 An elegant assortment cotton checks, of plated buckles and Sewing silks and twist, buttons, Shawls, modes & ruffs, 6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by Black Barcelona, Bun- 10 window glass. ALSO, A few barrels Choice Mackerel, Just arrived from Halifax, in excellent order for shipping.
Besly and Goodwin, DRUGGISTS, No. 228, Queen-Street, Have imported by the last vessels from Europe, a large assortment of genuine DRUGS and ME- DICINES, which they will sell at the lowest prices for cash, country produce, or short credit; the following articles very low by the quantity: BEST powdered Bark in boxes of 56 wt. Crude ditto in serons of 200 wt. Salt Petre in casks of 100 wt. Pink Root in bds. warranted of the first quality. Glauber salts in casks from 100 to 500 wt. Camphire in boxes of 200 wt. Oil Vitriol in bottles of 100 wt. Cream Tartar in casks of 100 wt. Sweet Oil in casks and jars, Gentian Root, Pearl Barley, &c. &c. They have likewise a few bottles of Adams Solvent, the best medicine yet found out for the stone and gravel. N.B. Gensang will be taken in payment for any of the above articles. Nov. 25. tf
SHERRY WINE, JUST received per the Schooner Regulator, Capt. White, from Baltimore, in PIPES, HOG- SHEADS and QUARTER CASKS, of a superior quality. And also a few barrels of TENTILLIA WINE. For Sale by SADLER and BAILE, No. 215, Water-Street. Nov. 7.
Just Imported from Philadelphia, And now opening for SALE, at No. 208, Water- Street—an assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, Twilled Coatings, and Baizes.—Also, A few shells of Hylun, Hylun Skin, and Souchong Tea, of superior quality. A. L. BLECKER.
Wanted to purchase, IMMEDIATELY, OFFICERS' and Soldiers' Military Bounty Rights of Land, both State and Continental; also a large amount of INDENTS, FINAL SETTLEMENTS, and PICKERING'S NOTES.—Apply at No. 166, Water- Street.
TO BE SOLD, By George Douglass, No. 14, Fly-Market, EIGHT hds. Tobacco, 40 gns casks She-ry Wine, of the first quality, 4 years old. Quebec parent Essence of Spruce, Jamaica Spirits in hds. Hops in bags, Indigo, Burlington salt-petred Hams, Superfine and common Flour. Oct. 25. tf
Lynch and Stoughton, Have for sale, at their Store, No. 4, Cruger's-Dock, Choice parcel of Rides, just arrived from Rio de la Placha. Thirty pipes Payal Wine, superior quality, Thirty hogheads Sherry Wine, Best Russia Hemp Seed. Cotton in bales, August 28. tf
GEORGE POLLOCK, No. 28 WATER-STREET, HAS imported lately from Ireland, various as- sortments of yard wide, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 meeting and dowlas, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, and receive fax-feed in pay- ment. October 6. tf
Raffins and Lemons, Just imported from Maiga, in the brig Com- merce, Capt. Tyrre, lying at Gouverneur's Wharf, A QUANTITY of new Raffins in casks, and Lemons in boxes, both in prime order. For sale apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. (No. 206, Water-Street. New York, November 18, 1788.
De Luze de Montmolin & Co. No. 191, Queen-Street, Have just received, by the ship Grace, from Am- sterdam, the following GOODS,—Viz. CHINTZES, Printed Handkerchiefs, Calicoes, Fluted Stockings, Gold Watches, Velvet Ribbons, Laces, Plain and figured Musk- lins, Hair Ribbons, A few bds. Gun Powder Silks, linen Hand- of super or quality kerchiefs. Horse-Hair for Mattresses. They have also on hand at the above Store, Lutestrings, Persians, Sarsnets, Cambrics, Silk Hose, Kid Gloves, Umbrellas, Tape and Ribbons. Nov. 25. tf
Just imported in the ship Governor Clinton, From Liverpool, a neat assortment of Manchester Goods, WHICH will be sold on low terms for cash, or notes at a short date, at No. 6, Queen- Street. At the same time received invoices of 16 bales of CLOTHS and COATINGS, which was imported in the brig Triton, from Hull, and ship Commerce from Liverpool, which will be sold by the bale on the above terms, besides various kinds of Goods and BROAD CLOTHS by the piece. Nov. 5. tf JOHN FROST.
Shedden, Patrick & Co. No. 206, Water-Street. Have for sale the following articles, of their latest importations, for cash or short credit, viz. CLEAN Peterborough hemp, of first quality, High proof Spanish brandy in pipes, Genuine French do. in hogheads, Old Jamaica spirits, crop 1783, 30 puncheons Grenada rum, do. 1787, Madeira wine of the London and New-York qualities, in pipes, butts and quarter casks, Red Catalonia } wines in pipes, butts & hds. Old Mountain } Old Malvasia } 20 quarter chests souchong tea, 4-4, 7-8, and 3-4 Barcelona handkerchiefs, black and white, Men's white and black silk stockings, Striped silk waistcoat patterns. ALSO, An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fashion, nails, brads and tacks, axes, hoes, and hawks-bills. Nov. 8. tf
Window Glass, A Few boxes 12 by 16—Iron Chimney Backs of all dimensions—Also, Pico and Canary Wines of an excellent quality, in half pipes,—for sale by JOHN MEYER. Partition-Street, North-River. Oct. 13. tf
Wanted to CHARTER for a Neutral West-India Island, A Vessel that can load SPARS of 70 feet long and 22 inches diameter.
TO BE LET, That large Red Store, No. 25, Front-Street, next to Messrs. Gouver- neur, Kemble & Co's.—Enquire at No. 5, Stone- Street. Oct. 28.
Frederick Cockle, No. 210, Queen-Street, nearly opposite to Burling- ship.—Has for sale an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, Which he will sell very low for Cash or produce. He has also for SALE, Porter in casks, Turpentine, Wool Cards, Brushes, Needles, American Iron, Steel, and Pig Iron. N.B. Any of the above goods may be had for New-Jersey Emiffion, on such terms as will be de- serving the attention of those who are in want of such goods. Oct. 28.
Teneriffe Wines OF a very superior quality, 3 years old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks, will this day be land- ed at Marston's-wharf, from on board the brig Friends, Capt. Daniel, just arrived from Teneriffe. For terms apply to Le Roy & Bayard

RICHMOND, (Virginia) Nov. 26. Extract from the Journal of the House of Delegates.
Friday, Nov. 14, 1788. [Concluded from our last.]
And the said application and draft of letters being again severally read at the clerk's table a motion was made, and the question being put, to amend the same, by substituting in lieu thereof, the following form of an application and draft of letters, to wit:
The Legislature of Virginia to the Congress of the United States, send Greeting:
"THE convention of the representatives of the good people of this commonwealth, having on the twenty-fifth day of June last, ratified the constitution or form of government, proposed by the federal convention on the seventeenth of September, 1787, and having declared in their act of ratification, that any imperfections which might exist in the said constitution, ought rather to be examined in the mode prescribed therein for obtaining amendments, than by a delay, with the hope of obtaining previous amendments, to bring the union into danger, and in order to retrieve the apprehensions of those who might be solicitous for amendments, having resolved that whatever amendments might be deemed necessary, ought to be recommended to the consideration of the Congress, which should first assemble under the said constitution, to be acted upon according to the mode prescribed in the fifth article thereof.—And on the twenty-seventh day of the same month of June agreed to certain amendments to the said constitution, which were transmitted, together with the ratification of the federal constitution, to the United States in Congress assembled; which amendments the said convention did, in the name and behalf of the people of this commonwealth, enjoin it upon their representatives in Congress, to exert all their influence, and use all legal and reasonable methods to obtain a ratification of in the manner provided by the said constitution. And in all Congressional laws to be passed in the mean time, to conform to the spirit of the said amendments, as far as the said constitution would admit."
"This legislature fully concurring in sentiment with the said convention, and solicitous to promote the salutary measures by them recommended—Do, in consideration of the unanimity with which the said amendments were agreed to, and a just sense of their utility, earnestly call upon the Congress of the United States, to take the said amendments under their immediate consideration, and also those which may have been submitted by the conventions of other states, and to act thereupon in the manner prescribed by the fifth article of the Federal Constitution; either by proposing the necessary alterations, to the consideration of the states; or by calling a convention to deliberate on the subject, as to them shall seem most likely to promote the peace and general good of the Union. We pray that Almighty God in his goodness and wisdom, will direct your councils to such measures as will establish our lasting peace and welfare, and secure to our latest posterity the blessings of freedom; and that he will always have you in his holy keeping."
Draft of a letter to governor CLINTON, on the same subject.
"SIR, "Early in our present session, the circular letter from the honorable the convention of the state of New-York, transmitted by your excellency, was laid before us for our consideration.—While we are sensible of the obligations which we in common with all America owe to the patriotism and exertions of so noble and generous a people; while we feel all the respect due to their virtues, and every inclination to comply with their wishes, especially when pointed to an object so dear to us all, the preservation of our common liberties; and while at the same time, we ardently desire such amendments to our new system of government, as will guard our rights from every possible danger, and quiet the minds of many of the good citizens, as well of this commonwealth as of our sister states; we feel great pain in finding that we cannot entirely accord with so wise and august a body in the mode of obtaining these alterations and additional provisions.—We acknowledge with them the propriety of introducing the necessary amendments as soon as possible in our system, so as to induce a general confidence under the operations of a government which we flatter ourselves will relieve us from our present embarrassments. and again raise us to that respect and importance, which we once held among the nations of the world. It is therefore with the greatest respect and deference to the opinions of a people we so highly value, and whom we love with all the affection of brethren, who have bled in the common cause of liberty and mankind, that we submit to their attention the propriety of an application to the first Congress, which shall assemble under the new plan, expressive of a desire that they will immediately take into their consideration the amendments which have been recommended by the Conventions of the several states which have ratified the same, and either make the necessary provisions conformant to the general sense of America, and submit to the legislatures of the respective states at their next sessions for their adoption; or call a general Convention to deliberate on that subject: as to their wisdom, viewing all circumstances, may appear to be most proper."
"We consider Conventions as Assemblies, which ought never to be resorted to, except in cases where the ordinary administration is inadequate to the object. Here the ordinary administration is fully adequate to the object being vested with powers expressly comprehending the present case. The Senate being chosen by the legislatures of the respective states, and the other branch by the people themselves, must feel every obligation, and every inclination to pursue such measures as will accord with the sentiments of the constituents, and establish that confidence in government which alone can render it prosperous and happy. If therefore the Federal Legislature as soon as they shall assemble, shall recommend to the states the necessary amendments, the fears of our fellow citizens throughout America, concerning the public liberty, will be soon allayed, and the public confidence restored, than by the delay which necessarily occurs in the summoning and the assembling of another convention, the result of whose deliberations must finally undergo the same discussion in every state, as a recommendation from the Congress. Viewing the subject as we do, and anxious to pursue the most easy and speedy way of obtaining amendments, we most ardently hope, that our endeavors will be aided by similar efforts on the part of New-York, and the rest of our sister states, and that they will unite with us in making an immediate application to Congress similar to the one we take the liberty of enclosing for the consideration of the legislature of New-York. We cannot but flatter ourselves with the happy success from so united an effort; and that Congress will take the most speedy and effectual measures to remove every uneasiness from the hearts of our fellow citizens, and to defend our unalienable rights from every possible encroachment, and this without the delay and danger of a convention. Approving in the highest degree the jealous watchfulness of our brethren of New-York, and promising to guard with equal care, our common liberties.—We pray that Almighty God may direct their counsels and ours, to the lasting good of our common country, and that he will always have them in his holy keeping."
Draft of a letter to the several States on the same subject.
"WE beg leave to submit to your consideration, a copy of our letter to the Circular Letter from the convention of our sister state of New-York, and also the copy of an address, which we think it our duty to make to the Congress at their first meeting. We flatter ourselves that you will not hesitate in making a similar application, the object being to establish our rights and liberties on the most immutable basis. May God have you in his Holy Keeping."
It passed in the negative. Ayes 50—Nays 72. And then the main question being put, that the house do agree with the committee of the whole house in the application and draft of letters by them reported. It was resolved in the affirmative. Ordered, That Mr. Bullock carry the said application and draft of letters to the Senate, and desire their concurrence.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 11.
Yesterday arrived the sloop United States, M c Niel, from Wilmington; and Maria, Elliot, Charleston.
Same day cleared out at the custom-house, the brig Princess-Ann, Low, for Aberdeen; Schooner Betty, Freeman, Liverpool, (N. S.) and sloop Sally, Coffin, Charleston.
The Sincerity, White, from this port to Baltimore, has damaged her cargo in a succession of bad weather.
The sloop Rover, Capt. Jackson, is safe arrived at Martinico.
Yesterday morning as a pilot-boat was passing the Battery, a sudden squall came on which instantly jibed the boom, and unfortunately the man at the helm was carried overboard by the sheet, and before any assistance could be given him, perished in the waves.
Mr. CHILDS,
HIS Worship the Mayor of this city, some time ago, directed the law respecting sickly vessels bound to this port to be published; together with an earnest admonition to those concerned in the execution of it, to be vigilant and careful in the performance of their duty.
Since which two vessels with passengers from Ireland, having the measles on board, have, in violation of this law, been brought directly to the wharves with their infected bedding, cloaths, and foul air, and landed their sick in this city—among whom were two children, who, soon after their landing, died within an hour of each other.
This infectious distemper, as might certainly be expected, has from this cause spread and become general in the town; at a season of the year, the most unfavorable, especially to children who are the more common objects and victims of this dangerous disease.
When distempers of this kind make their appearance in a country from inexplicable causes, which no human sagacity is able to foresee or prevent, they are, or ought to be, submitted to with patience and resignation.
But when they are, in a manner, forced into a city when they might have been prevented by due care and attention to the means the law of health prescribes, the minds of the inhabitants are necessarily and justly dissatisfied. This law directs, that all vessels of this description shall not proceed to the city, but halt at Bedlow's Island, where they may be supplied with every necessary aid and refreshment, and shall there land their sick, and every thing infectious and the vessel cleaned and purified.
If the pilots are deficient in this important duty, it is the proper business of the inspecting physician to urge them to the faithful discharge of it; to inform them of the evil tendency of their neglect, and warn them of the penalty they incur by their disobedience: and even on his part, real judgment and discernment are required to distinguish those diseases, which, though acute, are of such a nature from whence no public danger is to be apprehended from those which are truly putrid and infectious: that, on the one hand, vessels may not be needlessly detained, and trade unnecessarily incommoded; and, on the other, the intention of the law in keeping these baneful contagions at a distance from the city, may be fully answered.
It is indeed too late to offer any remedy for this present evil, and the only use to which it can now be applied, is to awaken in those to whom this necessary service is committed, a greater degree of circumspection and care; without which this city, which extends its trade to so many, and such distant parts of the world, may at some other time be exposed to distempers of a more pestilential and mortal quality, tho' none more infectious than the measles.
A New-York is justly esteemed one of the healthiest cities upon the continent; its vicinity to the ocean;—fronted by a large and spacious bay;—surrounded on every side by high and improved land, covered with verdure and growing vegetables, which have a powerful agency in sweetening and salubifying the air, and which often in their season salute the inhabitants settled on the western side of the Broadway, with fragrant odours from the apple orchards and buckwheat fields in blossom on the pleasant banks of the Jersey shore, in view of their delightful dwellings—the continual influx and reflux of two noble salt-water rivers extending along each side of the town, which give perpetual motion to the air;—the inequality and descent of the ground on which the city stands, whereby most of the impurities left by the scavengers are washed by the rains into the rivers, and there covered twice in twenty-four hours by floods of salt-water, which checks every putrid fermentation;—furnished with good and wholesome water; and the markets supplied with the greatest plenty and variety of every kind of fresh and wholesome provision, which both the land and sea afford: The salutary effects of all which are confirmed in the complexion, health and vigor of its inhabitants.
There is nothing so likely to defeat these local and natural advantages, these great and essential blessings, as the introduction of new and dangerous distempers, the production of more sickly countries, and which are unnatural and foreign to our happy climate.
There are some other inferior impediments, which, however, are well worthy of notice. In our walks we are, sometimes, disgusted with the sight of dead animals and other offensive objects, in the streets and by-ways; which being left to purify, affect the air to a considerable distance with putrid exhalations.
Public, private, and personal cleanliness are among the principal sources of health. While TEMPERANCE, in the strong and expressive language of Sir William Temple, may be justly styled "the physician of the soul as well as of the body."
Mr. CHILDS,
BY the dispute between Episcopals and Presbyterians, religion and morality cannot be advanced—but they will certainly be injured. Not a single convert will be made to either persuasion; and if there should, the cause of Christ would not be benefited. The kingdom of the Redeemer does not rest upon shoulders of Bishops, Deacons, Synods nor Priests of any description—it has its foundation, love in the heart; and displays its effects in the peace of society. Every thing which does not spring from that source, and produce this effect must be foreign to true religion. If the parties are disposed
to reduce things to primitive simplicity, the Clergy of all denominations must become Methodist preachers; for the Apostles resembled them more than any other modern orders of clergy. The Apostles were itinerant preachers themselves, and perhaps did as much good as their successors who were stationary, and assumed distinctions unknown to the Apostles. Yet distinctions can do no harm, while the ecclesiastical is wholly subject to the civil power.
The authority of religion over the human mind is everywhere the same. The Methodists, the Friends, the Shakers, the Moravians, the Mennonists, the Presbyterians, the Episcopalians, the Baptists, the Roman Catholics, the Jews, all find means to attach the mind to a particular system of opinions, and particular ceremonies. Some, who are poor or ignorant, run into a gloomy melancholy—others, who are wealthy and elevated delight in parade—they must be gratified with distinctions and dazzled with splendid decorations—and a third class, attempt to hold a medium. The rich pique themselves upon their liberality; yet by despising others, they are commonly the most illiberal. The meek, and austere boast that they imitate the simplicity of the Apostles by avoiding all ceremonies; yet in the very act of shunning the ceremonies of others, they usually become the most particular and ceremonious people on earth.
But, Sir, what has all this to do with true religion. These distinctions and peculiarities cannot be religion itself, which consists in love; "God is love." They cannot however hurt the cause of religion, except when they are attacked; and when they are, both parties lose sight of religion to fight for ceremonies. If however the parties will contend, let them retire behind the curtain, where the contention can do little mischief. Let them publish their remarks in pamphlets, that no man need purchase them who is not disposed to read them. If the champions, however, will not quit the field voluntarily, but still continue to harass the public with the idle controversy, and you will not discontinue the publications, I must request you, Sir, to consider me no longer as a SUBSCRIBER.
Dec. 11.
To the Printer of the Daily Advertiser.
SIR, IT is really a painful task to dispute with a dexterous opponent. If Presbyterianism cannot refute, he can at least positively deny; if he has not argument, he can fly from the merits of the cause, and descend to illiberal buffoonery, and weak attempts at impertinent ridicule. From St. Paul's Epistles to Timothy, it is evident that Timothy was invested with the peculiar power of ordination, and that his jurisdiction extended over Presbyters, over Deacons, over false Teachers, over all the members of the church of Ephesus. It is as evident as the most authentic history can make it, that immediately after the decease of the apostles, the name Bishop was appropriated to this highest order of the clergy; and that Episcopal government, or, in other words, a government by Bishops, Presbyters and Deacons, in regular subordination, was established in the primitive church. This I proved by incontrovertible testimonies in my last letter; and still Presbyterianism desires me to produce my authorities, and has even the confidence to assert that, "the Presbyterian form is as old as the days of the apostles, and can be traced down from one age to another." And is it really so? Can the Presbyterian form be traced from age to age? Presbyterianism will essentially serve his cause, if he will be so good as to do it, only for the four first centuries. Let him take care, lest the charge which he has brought against his neighbour, fall with aggravated violence on his own head: "from any thing we have seen from him, we cannot depend on his word alone in matters of this sort."
Every candid person will be inclined to make allowances for many harsh expressions which, in the first warmth of the reformation, fell from the lips of the reformers, on the continent of Europe, as well as in England. Truth and error frequently go blended together; and it requires an accurate eye to distinguish, and a steady hand to separate them. In the darkest ages of Christianity, amidst all the errors of Popish superstition, they still retained some truth of primitive purity, for they retained Episcopacy. While we heartily condemn their erroneous doctrines, we, at the same time, acknowledge the validity of their ordinations. But Presbyterianism exclaims in derision, "How pure the source." To which I shall only reply, from what source did Calvin and Luther derive their ordinations? Upon this view of the subject, I still maintain, were all the Presbyterian churches collected together, they would occupy but a petty spot on the face of the globe, when compared to the rest of the Christian world, which is Episcopalian.
And here let me pay a just tribute of veneration to the temperance and wisdom of our excellent church, who knew how to stop at the happy medium between theopperies of superstition, on the one hand; and the nakedness and deformity of Presbyterianism on the other,—who, by cautiously removing late and superfluous additions, has restored the edifice to its primitive beauty and elegance. But this temperate conduct is ill suited to the ardent genius of Presbyterianism and his brother the True Whig. A church constituted on this plan, they call but half reformed. Instead of ripping off the lace with a delicate hand they rend the garment to pieces; instead of cautiously taking down unnecessary ornaments, they overturn the whole structure, and dig up its very foundations; and this they call a thorough reformation.
Presbyterianism, and his friend the True Whig, seem to differ in sentiment very materially. One is for assuming the name of Bishop immediately, as truly primitive and apostolic. The other shrinks from the name with horror. He has read such stories of Bishops, "enough to freeze the blood and make the hair stand on end." It is a pity he had not added, "like quills upon the fretful porcupine." Was I so inclined, I could also relate stories of those who were opposed to Bishops, and yet have erected gibbets and opened dungeons.—I could even tell of John Calvin himself, who put one man to death for libelling him, banished another for preaching against predestination, and burned poor Servetus for a heretic. But what would all this be to our present purpose? But the abuse of power a sufficient reason for the total abolition of it, what sort of authority would now be remaining on the face of the earth? The infidel can tell many a piteous tale of the massacres and devastations which Christianity has occasioned in the world; and yet Christianity is a divine institution. If Presbyterianism would speak to the purpose, instead of industriously endeavouring to throw an odium upon Episcopacy, let him show that the Episcopal office is not of apostolic appointment.
It is not easy to conceive a more complete and positive testimony in favour of Episcopacy, than is given by the compilers of our ordination service. Of what consequence then is the opinion of a few individuals, when set in opposition to a solemn act of the church? I still assert, whoever they are, that suppose the validity of the Presbyterian form of ecclesiastical government, their opinions are repugnant to the doctrine of the church of England. But I shall take the liberty to abridge the evidence which Presbyterianism has thought proper to produce; and in doing this, his ingenuity will be set in a proper point of light, and the world will be taught, in future, to receive his assertions with some small degree of
caution. He quotes Stillingfleet's Irenicum; and "hopes that I will reverence one of my own church and indeed a great man." I do indeed reverence the learning of Stillingfleet, and admire his great candour, as much as any other part of his character. Was it through ignorance or design, that Presbyterianism has omitted to give the public this very material information—that Stillingfleet wrote his Irenicum at the age of twenty-four; that he afterwards did not scruple to condemn it himself, "declaring that there are many things in it, which if he were to write again, he would not say; some, which show his youth and want of due consideration; others which he yielded too far, in hopes of gaining the dissenting parties to the church of England." In his Ecclesiastical cases, a book written in his more mature age, he expresses such sentiments as these, "If the apostolic office, as far as it concerns the care and government of the churches, were not to continue after their decease, how came the best, the most learned, the nearest to the apostolical times, to be so wonderfully deceived? For if the Bishops do not succeed by the apostles own appointment, they must be intruders and usurpers of the apostolic function. And can we imagine the church of God would have so universally concurred to it?" I hope Presbyterians will have the modesty, in future, to leave Stillingfleet out of his list of Presbyterians.
Cranmer is cited as a favourer of Presbyterianism. Now Cranmer was one of the persons who set his hand to that very service, which distinctly wishes the three orders of Bishops, Priests and Deacons, which deduces the antiquity of these orders from the earliest ages of the church, declares that the evidence in favour of this mode of ecclesiastical polity is contained in holy scriptures and ancient authors; and that the cleanness of this service is such, that it must appear to all who are not swayed by the aims of obtaining information. Whereby it seems, is also a Presbyterian. Hear what he says in a letter to Beza. "We make no doubt, but that the Episcopal degree, which we bear, is an institution apostolic and divine; and so always hath been held by a continual course of times, from the apostles to this very age of ours. What Aaron was to his sons and to the Levites, this the Bishops are to the Priests and Deacons."
Hooker's name is also introduced to give countenance to Presbyterianism. Now this great divine, in his excellent book of ecclesiastical polity, has these words; "A Bishop is a minister of God, unto whom there is given a power to ordain ecclesiastical persons, and a power of chiefly in government over Presbyters, as well as Laymen; a power to be, by way of jurisdiction, a pastor even to pastors themselves. A thousand, five hundred years and upward, the church of Christ hath now continued under the sacred regiment of Bishops; neither, for so long, hath Christianity been planted in any kingdom throughout the world, but with this kind of government alone. We require you (says he to the Presbyterians of that day) to find out but one church upon the face of the whole earth, that hath been ordered by your discipline, or hath not been ordered by ours; that is to say, by Episcopal regiment, since the time that the blessed apostles were here conversant."
After this particular enumeration, should I not be excused by every candid person was to spurn with indignation the offer which Presbyterianism makes, with a supercilious and magisterial air which very ill becomes him; "that he will be happy to introduce me to an acquaintance with the Bishops of my own church." He may rest assured, when I wish for a farther acquaintance with them, I shall seek companions and guides of another sort.
Dec. 8. EPISCOPALIS.
** The PRINTER of the Daily Advertiser, while he conceives himself always obliged to those gentlemen who furnish him with their productions, is under the necessity of no longer admitting any more pieces on the subjects which have lately occupied a considerable portion of his paper. In coming to this determination, the Printer does not rely on his own judgment, but rather on that of his readers, who generally are of opinion, that the controversy is not only disagreeable in itself, but very improper for a newspaper.
THE Friends of Dr. BAILEY are informed that his SHOP is removed to King-street, No. 72, opposite the French Church, where Mr. Post superintends the business. Dec. 11.
Stolen last Evening, Out of the House, No. 15, Wall-street, A BOX containing a PATENT LAMP, giving three lights, and three sockets, for holding three glass cylinders, and hung by a brass wire chain—of a triangular form, and pale blue cast—Any information where it may be recovered will be suitably rewarded, and an additional reward for the thief. If offered for sale, it is requested to be stopped. Apply at No. 15, Wall-street. Dec. 11. tf
For Charleston, (South-Carolina) The Slop M A R I A, New-York and Charleston Packet, William Elliott, Master, will sail the 20th instant; has elegant accommodations for passengers.—For freight or passage apply to the Capt. on board, at Schermerhorn's wharf, or at John Jackson's store, on Dowe's wharf,—Who has for sale, 20 tierces of fresh Rice, 10 hds. Tobacco, 4 bales Demarara Cotton, and a few casks of Carolina Indigo. Dec. 11. tf
For Charleston, The Sloop Industry, JOHN MOILEY, master, will sail in 6 days, having most part of her cargo ready to take on board. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Schermerhorn's wharf, or GEO. DOUGLASS, No. 34, Fly-Market. Dec. 11. tf
For Sale or Charter, The Sloop SALLY, BURTHEN about 500 barrels.—She is a staunch sound vessel, sails fast, and is completely fitted in every respect.—Her accommodations are neat and convenient; and will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
Le Roy and Bayard, No. 202, Water-street.
Who have still for Sale, CLOVES & cinnamon, Geneva in pipes, Writing paper, Rum, Card wire, Muscovado sugars, Gun powder, Cotton in bales, Plaitillas, Teneisse wines in pipes, Britannias, hds. and gr. cask. Skates, Dec. 6.
Boarding and lodging for two Gentlemen a few doors from the City-Hall. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 9.

SALES at AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, TO-MORROW, X o'Clock, No. 22, Wall-street, A general assortment of DRY GOODS. TO-MORROW EVENING V o'Clock, A general Collection of Books. On various subjects.
FOR SALE, By John Dewint, No. 35, Maiden-Lane. A fine parcel St. Croix rum in hds, Jamaica spirits in do. French brandy in pipes and half pipes, 6 Tierces old St. Croix rum, Gin in Cales, Brown sugar in hds, Powder in bags. A few bags coffee, Ditto Jamaica allspice, Ditto black pepper, Ditto bales cotton, Spanish dried hides,—and an excellent par- cel seal leather, tanned in this country,—Also, 2 Barrels indigo. tf Nov. 7.
Ten Dollars Reward. LOST on Saturday evening last, a black LEATHER POCKET BOOK, containing undry papers with the subscriber's name on, and about fifteen or twenty pounds in cash. Whoever finds said book, papers, &c. and delivers it to Elting and Varick, No. 20, Little Dock street, shall be entitled to the above reward. JONAS BRONK. Dec. 9. 3t.
FOR SALE, 40,000 feet Mahogany. Enquire of JAMES MACOMBE, No. 29, Little Dock street. Nov. 20.
RITTENHOUSE'S Surveying Instruments, To be Sold.—Enquire the Printer.
FOR SALE BY Samuel Ward and Brothers, No. 3, Crane-wharf, 4500 wt. gingeng, 150 hds. retailing Molasses, 20 bags Pimento, 400 bbls. Baltimore fine flour, 200 do. Alexandria do. do. 6 hds. } Mucovado Sugar, 30 bbls. } Ryon, Souhong, and Bohea Teas, just imported in the Alliance, from Canton. West-India and York Rum, Spermaceti Candles, Whale and Liver Oil, Hog's Lard, Patheboard, 16 cwt. tallow candles, An Anchor of 1700 wt. in good order, Rhode-Island Stone Lime, uncommonly cheap, October 30. tf
Surveyor General's Office, Albany, 24th November, 1788. NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of an act of the legislature, entitled, "An act for the settlement of public accounts, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed the 22d March, 1788; I shall expose to sale at Public Auction, on Wednesday the seventh of January next, at the Dwelling House of Michael Rawlings, inn-keeper in John's Town, Montgomery county, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon; ALL those certain TRACTS of LAND, situate in the said county of Montgomery, to the southward of Cherry Valley, and to the eastward of Susquehannah river; being parts of a tract of FORTY THOUSAND ACRES of LAND, granted by letters patent to Alexander M'Gee and others, the 16th January, 1770, to wit: Lot No. 7, 19, 22, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40: Containing each 1000 acres, as the same have been laid out by the late Christo- pher Yates, esq. in his survey of the said patent; the map whereof is filed in this office.—Which Lots will be sold by moieties or tracts of 500 acres each. The aforesaid Lands having been formerly sold b- writs of vendition ex post facto against the Lands and Tenements of George Crogan, and purchased by fundry persons whose estates have since become forfeited to the people of this state, but the pur- chase money having never been paid, the convey- ances from Alexander White, esq. the then Sher- riff of the county, have remained as encumbrances in the hands of the trustee appointed for that purpose. Gold or silver, or bills of credit of the emission of this state will only be received in payment. 1173] SIMEON DE WITT, Surveyor General.
A L L Persons who have demands against the estate of PETER VANDERVOORT, late of the City of New-York, merchant, deceased, are desired to leave a state of the same at the of- fice of John Cozine, Esq. No. 55, Beekman-street, and those who are indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment, otherwise suit will be commenced against them. Peter Vandervoort, } Executors of the Peter G. Vandervoort, } said P. Vandervoort, New-York, Dec. 4. } deceased. tf
For Sale, THE See Sample of the HOUSE, No. 10, in Canna- rine street, (in the out ward of this city,) and the LOT of GROUND on which the house stands— containing in breadth in front, thirteen and a half feet —in rear, twelve and a half feet—and in breadth at both sides one hundred feet.—For terms apply on No. 205, Water-street. Sept. tf
FLAX-SEED, STORED, cleaned, purchased and sold by JOHN SEATING, senior, No. 9, Great-Dock-street, Who has also for sale, an assortment of fea- sonable DRY GOODS—Seal leather, London porter, indigo, Scotch snuff, souhong tea, Carolina reeds, a quantity of handspikes, and eighty barrels of the best kind of walnuts, which he will dispose of on low terms. All kinds of public securities bought and sold
SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY, X o'Clock, No. 20, WALL-STREET, Cloths, coating, corduroys, baizes, and a bean- tiful assortment of fatins, hirsutings, brocades, chintzes and calicoes, which will be sold without reserve. R. HUNTER. ** No person need have any dread of trifling ens, as none shall be exposed that day.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber, living at the Wallabout, in King's County, on Long Island, on Saturday evening, the 29th ult. Two NEGRO MEN, one named ASSEL, about 5 feet 10 inches high, about 26 years of age, a swarthy complexion, and lips a little in his speech, had on when he went away a new brown cloth jacket, a waistcoat some- what lighter, brown cloth trowsers and great coat made of brown coating.—The other named DICK, a yellow complexion, 5 feet 9 inches high, and about 20 years of age, clothed the same as the a- bove. It is supposed they may change their names and dress. Any person that will apprehend and secure them, so that the subscriber may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or one half for either of them, from me the subscriber. CORNELIUS REMSEN. P.S. All masters of vessels, and others, are for- bid harboring, or carrying off the above Negroes, at their peril. Dec. 3. tf
SADLER and BAILIE, No. 215—Water-Street. HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, England, &c. a large assortment of the following GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Pot-Ashes, or a short credit. White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, 2-4, and 7-8 wide, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas, 7-8 wide, Diapers of all widths, White sheetings, 9-8 and 5-4 wide some very fine, Grey sheetings, 9-8 wide, Grey and strip'd bed-tick- ens, James-River Tobacco, of prime quality, of this & last year's crops. Flaxseed will be received in payment for any of the above goods. Red Port Wine in pipes and quarter casks of a most excellent quality. Teneriffe Wines in pipes and hds. A few hds. of Old Vidonia Wine.
FOR SALE, A second hand Phaeton, And a pair of elegant Carriage Horses, well broke eight years old. Apply to the Printer. Nov. 210
FOR SALE, BY GEORGE SCRIBA, No. 17, Queen-Street, A CHOICE cargo of French Brandy, in sixty gallon casks, London and New-York particular Madeira in pipes and half pipes, Also a quantity of Frontignac Wine. tf May 27.
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. June 5
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, lytho- tomic, cupping instruments, &c. flexible catheters &c. &c. tf June 5
Charles M'Evers, jun. INSURANCE BROKER, No. 194, Water-street—Has for Sale, Few boxes low priced assorted IRISH LI- NEN. Also, a few coarse Coatings, Plims, and Broad Cloths. Oct. 25.
William Henson, Taylor and Habit-Maker, from London, No. 52, Smith-street, HAS just opened for sale an elegant assortment of VEST PATTERNS, among which are Gold Mouselins, Patent silk bordered, rich Brocades, Tobaines &c. on very reasonable terms for cash, either with or without making up. Dec. 3.
Hardware and Cutlery. A large assortment to be sold on low terms, being the remaining stock of a person declining that bu- siness. Enquire of John Murray, jun. at No. 155, Queen-street, a little above Peck-slip. 10 mo. 2t.
Jamaica Pimento, or Allspice, of the very best quality, for sale by the hundred weight, or larger quantity. For terms apply to CHARLES TILLINGHAST, Nearly opposite the New-Market, Cherry-street. Nov. 21. 3w 4w
TO BE SOLD, A Negro Woman, with a female Child, about ten years old,—a smart active girl, and very handy in doing any business suitable to her years. The wench is sober and honest, and understands common house work—sold for no fault, only want of employment. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 5. tf
TO BE LET And entered upon at three days notice, THE HOUSE, No. 12, fronting the Albany Basil. Enquire at No. 44, Broad-street, or at No. 7, Crown-street, of ISAAC VAN VLECK. Dec. 3. 4t
Lisbon Wine, A QUANTITY will be landed this day, for sale at Constable, Rucker and Co.'s wharf—For terms of sale apply to WM CONSTABLE and Co.
Sales at Auction, THIS DAY, At the Auction-Room, No. 208, Wat. r. street, A large assortment of DRY GOODS, Consisting of light and dark ground chintzes, red and purple cotton furnitures, Irish linens and diapers, fine Holland sheetings, warendrops, Dutch laces, silk and worsted floraines, broadcloths, coatings, baizes, &c. &c. A. L. BLECKER.
Wanted immediately, A PAIR of elegant Bay Carriage HORSES, fifteen hands at least in height, four or five years old, to be found, well broke to the cari- age, and in every other respect to match well. Also, a PACING GELDING, well made, with a fine carriage, high spirited, tho' not vicious, and well broke to the saddle; he must be an easy pacer, and master of 15 stone. Also, a Pacing HORSE, mare or geld- ing of the same description with the above men- tioned gelding, but to be capable of 17 or 18 stone. A reasonable price will be given for Horses of the above description. Enquire at No. 5, Front- street, opposite Maritón's wharf. Nov. 21. tf
To the PUBLIC. STOPPED, supposed to be stolen, 1 gold watch, 1 silver table spoon, 2 pair gold ear-rings, 1 red copperplate bed-spread, 5 old table cloths, 1 white ticken petticoat, 1 salt worn cloth coat, 1 buff cambric vest, 1 new corduroy breeches, not made, 1 loaf sugar, 2 smoked hog's cheeks, 1 dark brown mare, about 14 years old, white faced, and 1 pair new saddle bags with wearing apparel in them. The owners by applying to the subscriber and proving their property, may have them again. JOHN WYLLEY, Alderman. N. B. The mare will be sold to pay expenses if not claimed. Nov. 21.
JAR RAISINS. 200 Jars of fresh BLOOM RAISINS, are landing this day, and for sale by WILLIAM THOMAS, Aug. 29. tf No. 243, Queen-street. ALSO, 210 bbls. choice MACKEREL, and a few bbls. SALMON, arrived in the Schooner Nancy, in prime order for shipping. Sept.
Nicholas Hoffman & Son, At No. 12, Little-Dock-Street, Have just received per the brig Lively, from Bristol, A Few Approved English Forge Hammers. December 1. 1m
Whereas John Richard le Poupet, of St. Aubin, in France, sailed from Rochelle in 1761, in a privateer for New-England, commanded by Monsieur Courual, and has not been since heard of— Any person who can give information of the said J. R. le Poupet, whether he be alive or dead, and will transmit the same to Capt. James Prince, No. 7, Broad-street, New-York, shall have a handsome reward for his trouble. Oct. 22. tf
For Sale, THAT valuable BRICK and STONE HOUSE and LOT, situated at the corner of Beek- man and Queen-street, with or without the store and lot adjoining, fronting Beekman-street—in as good a stand for business as any in this city, and healthy and airy. For particulars enquire of An- drew Mitchell, No. 234, Queen-street. October 30. 2aw 1 1/2 J.
JAMES HALLET, Coach and Chair Maker, No. 43, Broadway, and adjoining the Theatre in John-street.
GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many past favors of his friends and the public in general, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand, ready for the season, a large and general assortment of CARRIAGES, which he will sell at the lowest rate. Gentlemen who will favor him with their custom, may depend upon being served at the shortest notice, 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 cus- tomers 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 10. m3eth.
To be Sold, A HOUSE and Lot of Ground, situate on the North side of Dye-street, in the City of New- York, formerly the property of Daniel Green— The House is almost new, well constructed, and has a good cellar with a large bake oven in it— Also, a number of Lots of Ground, situate on the Easterly side of the Bowery-Lane, at present in the possession of Daniel M'Clain. ALSO, a Farm of Land, situate in the Manor of Cortlandt, containing 205 acres, in the posses- sion of Joseph Smith. ALSO, a Farm Land, situate at Sing Sing, con- taining 100 acres, in the possession of David Mer- rit.
AND also, a Farm of Land, near the Mouth of Croton, containing 100 acres, very pleasantly situ- ated along the River, which abounds with fish and wildfowl. Any of the above FARMS or LOTS will be sold on reasonable terms, either for Cash or kind of public Securities, as may best suit the pur- chasers. Only one third part of the Purchase Money is wanting immediately. For further particulars ap- ply to the Subscriber, living at Croton, in the Manor of Cortlandt, who will furnish an indis- putable title for the whole, or to any part of the a- bove.—Or to THEODOSIUS FOWLER, & Co. No. 56, Water-street. PHILIP VAN CORTLANDT. New-York, Sept. 13. 2aw 1/2
ALL persons indebted to the estate of ROBERT BELL, late of Hudson, in Columbia county, state of New- York, deceased, are hereby desired, without delay, to settle their accounts with the subscriber; and whoever has any demands against said estate, are desired to present them to him for adjustment. And, as the said Robert Bell died in the city of New-York, where he was on business, and did not fully explain to the subscriber the state of his affairs; any person in possession of property belonging to the said Robert Bell, or who have knowledge of any, of which the subscriber may be a stranger, are hereby requested to
SALES AT AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, THIS MORNING, Dec 11 Opposite the Coffee-House, 30 bbls. beef and pork, 4 casks old Teneriffe wine, 6 do. allspice, 40 kegs of Nantz brandy, neat as imported, 10 bbls. muscovado sugar, 2 hds. Jamaica spirits, 1 cask indigo, 8 bags coffee, 10 boxes soap, 10 do. dip candles, 6 casks peach brandy, 4 do vinegar, &c. &c.
At Private Sale. Blue, brown, scarlet, claret, gray, Mulberry, and dub superfine broad cloths, duffles, plums, half thick, blankets, 6 by 8 window glass, tou- chong tea, Cape wine, cotton in bales, Gin in quart bottles, Faya and Teneriffe wine, &c.
Embree and Showell, No. 24, Queen-street Have for sale on the lowest terms, A few tons excellent IRON, The new invented American Screw Augur, of a superior quality. AMERICAN manufactured brass candlesticks, much lower than those imported—Also nuts, divers kinds of castings, wool cords, powder horns, copper tea kettles, blister'd steel, and a number of other articles made in this country. They likewise have on hand a very general assort- ment of imported IRONMONGERY, consisting of locks, hinges, bolts, tacks, brads—blacksmith's, coop- er's and carpenter's tools, &c. &c. &c. N. B. A few barrels prime and common pork, in quarter casks Teneriffe wine, a quantity Lisbon, Li- verpool, Turks-Island, and several other kinds of SALT. Sept. 3. m3eth
Ladies and Gentlemen, J. GREENWOOD, Surgeon-Dentist. CONTINUES to substitute TEETH, if wanted, from a single set to a whole set, in every different method practiced in Europe, both natural and artificial with your own stumps, either out or remaining in. Likewise removes every substance that causes the de- cay of your teeth and gums, extracts necrotic teeth, &c. Parents desirous that their children should have a good set of even and sound teeth, attention will be paid to them by the month, quarter or year, by him, at a small expense, if sent to his house, No. 19, William-street, —where may be had antiseptic tincture in phials, price 2s. 6d. tooth-powder, price 2s. 6d. per box, busi- ness suitable, &c. The dentist intends shortly a tour up the North-river to Hudson, Albany and the New-City. Notice will be given of his arrival in either of the above places. Nov. 10. m & th rm
T. Maule, & R. Bullock, No. 7, HANOVER-SQUARE, Have received by the Montgomery, Captain Bun- yan, a general assortment of seasonable GOODS, which they will sell on the lowest terms for Cash, viz: An assortment of two- purple & light ground Calicoes. A variety of Copper- plate Furniture Calli- coes. Chintz & Purple Shawls Printed and Pulicat Cotton Handkerchiefs Printed and Romal Li- nen ditto. Table Cloths. Cotton and Linen Checks, all breadths, Cotton Counterpanes. Bed Ticks. Fashionable Waistcoat Patterns. Jeans, Fustians, Thick- fests. Linen and Cotton Cor- duroys. Mouselins, Marseilles Quilting. Drab coloured worsted striped Denims. Florentines. Camblets, Wildbores, Tammies. Durants, Calimancoes Jeans. Satinets, Laffings. Womens and girls' Cot- ton Hosiery. Mens' plain and ribbed ditto. Twist. Death-head and Basket Buttons. Fashionable and plain Metal ditto. London, Quality and Shoe Binding. Feathers, Ferrets, Fringes. Cap Wire, black Lace. Leghorn and Chip Hats. Tapes and Bobbins. Needles. Writing Paper, Pins. Red and yellow Flan- nels, &c. &c. &c. And by the London Packet, a large assortment of such goods, as are liable to additional duties the first of September—which they will sell on the usual terms for Cash, viz: Ribbons, Modes, Taffaties, Persians, Armo- zeens, Sattins, Florentines, Sewing Silks, Gloves and Mitts, Silk Hosiery, French Net, Grape, and other Gauzes. New-York, August 21, 1788. tf
JAMES HAYS, Leather-Breeches-maker and Glov At the Sign of the BOYS and BREECHES, N WATER-STREET, nearly opposite the COFFEE-HOUSE. BEGS leave to return his sincere acknowledgements to his friends and the public in general, for the many favors he has experienced, and it shall be the height of his ambition to merit a con- tinuance thereof. From his long experience in business in different parts of Europe, as well as in the capital cities of America, he flatters himself that he has it in his power to serve the public as well as any in America, and those gentlemen that please to favor him with their commands may de- pend on punctuality and dispatch, and the least fa- vors gratefully acknowledged, by The public's most humble servant. New-York, Nov. 3, 1788. 3m
This day is published, and to be sold by the Printer hereof, price 3s. Mercantile Laws of the STATE of NEW-YORK.

For Charleston, (S. C.)
 The Brig BET SET, The Charleston & New-York Packet, SOLOMON SALTUS, Master, A prime fast-sailing well-conditioned vessel, will sail for Charleston on the 10th December. As this vessel is fitted for, and will be kept as a packet in this trade, the Capt. and owners will be obliged to the public for their favors. For freight or passage, apply to the Capt. on board, at Schermerhorn's wharf, or to GEO. DOUGLAS, at No. 14, Fly-market; N. B. The Bet Set will not sail till Sunday the 14th inst. in consequence of some Passengers not having arrived from the country. Nov. 24.
For freight or charter,
 To any of the British Windward Islands. The Sloop FRIENDSHIP, Commanded by JOHN MOOR, Burthen about 80 tons, THE above vessel, from her having lately had a thorough repair, will be ready to take in her cargo in a very few days. For terms please apply to JAMES GRIFFITHS and Co No. 5, Front-street—Who have for sale, imported in the above vessel, a small quantity of Turks Island SALT, Nov. 25.
For Londonderry,
 The BRIG CONINGHAM, A British bottom, two thirds of her cargo ready to put on board.—For freight or passage apply to ROBERT GAULT, No. 2, Hanover-square, or the Capt. on board, at Brownjohn's wharf. Will positively sail the 20th instant. Dec. 8.
For Liverpool,
 The Bermuda-built Sloop CATO, WILL sail, wind and weather permitting, the 15th inst.—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Beekman-ship, or to WILLIAM MALCOM, & Co. Dec. 6.
For SALE.
 The Brigantine PEARL, Lying at Bowne's wharf; burthen about 130 tons, double decked, built in Bermuda, of cedar and live-oak, in the year 1779, and new sheathed in July last, flows well, and sails remarkably fast, is in exceeding good order, and now ready to take in a cargo. If not sold in a few days, will accept a Freight of Flaxseed to Ireland. For inventory and terms of sale apply to WILLIAM KENYON, Who has for sale on very reasonable terms. A quantity of SUN RAISINS, in very fine order. Dec. 6.
For any of the Neutral Islands,
 To sail the 10th of December, The Sloop MARIA, THOMAS VAN ZANDT, Master, Fine new sloop, burthen 75 tons, a prime faster, with best accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Lawrence's wharf, or to GEO. CODWISE, No. 154, Queen-street. Nov. 29.
For HULL,
 The BRIGANTINE HULL PACKET, (formerly the Hector) JOSEPH M. CHEVERS, Master, BURTHEN 175 tons, will sail on the 15th Dec. and return from thence the ensuing fall. As this vessel is solely intended for that trade, the owners mean her time of departure from that port, will be ordered, so as to ensure her arrival here before the first of September. She is completely fitted, and is, without exception, the best calculated vessel for that trade of any in the port. For freight or passage please apply to George Douglass, Jun. Robert Lenox, or James Arden. New-York, November 18, 1783.
For Charleston,
 (South Carolina) The Sloop Catherine, now lying at Lupton's wharf, has excellent accommodations for passengers, and is a fast-sailing vessel. For freight or passage, apply to Elias Nexsen, No. 8, or Theoph. Brower, No. 5, Burling-ship. Nov. 19.
Wanted to Charter immediately
 For Jamaica, SEVERAL VESSELS, British bottoms, from the burthen of seventy-five to two hundred and fifty tons. The cargoes for all which are in readiness, and the vessels can be dispatched from hence in ten days, or sooner. For terms apply to RICHARD YATES. No. 9, Princess-street, Who has for sale, a parcel of excellent Jamaica Spirits, now landing at Van Zandt's wharf. Nov. 14.
For Sale,
 The Brigantine William, Measures 140 tons, carpenters' tonnage, double deck, upper works cedar, new in June last; also her masts, spars, boats, sails, rigging and cables, is most excellently found in all necessary stores, as may be seen by examining her inventory on board, at Van Zandt's wharf, or at No. 16, Wall-street. FOR SALE, on board said brigantine, about 1000 bushels Liverpool BROWN SALT, at 25s per bushel, water measure, if taken away in two days from the date hereof. Nov. 6.
For DUBLIN.
 The Ship OLIVE BRANCH, Bartholomew Barnwell, Master, WILL sail about the 1st December next; she is an excellent new ship of about 220 tons burthen, and has good accommodations for passengers. This ship is contracted for the Dublin trade, or which she is intended to be kept, and will return from thence early in the spring. For freight or passage, apply to the Capt. on board at Fallet's wharf, or to GEO. BARNEWALL & Co. 205 Water-street.
A CAUTION,
WHEREAS a certain CHARLES BERRY, formerly of New-Utrecht, in King's county, has fraudulently forged several orders on the subscriber, and negotiated the same in this city. This is therefore to caution the public against giving credit to any orders whatever, which may be said to be drawn on me. The said Charles Berry having been detected in his villainy, was seized and confined in the gaol of this city, from whence he has lately made his escape. He is of a middle size, swarthy complexion and down look; sometimes calls himself William Berry, and at other times William Vanselt. ISAAC CORTELYOU. New-Utrecht, King's County, Nov. 25, 1788.
Parchment & Glove Manufactory.
THE Subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he still carries on the GLOVE and PARCHMENT MANUFACTORY, at No. 28, Dyck-street, nearly opposite Col. Stoughtenburgh's. He likewise manufactures Vellum, for Drums, and Book-Binding.—Where all the Stationers and Gentlemen of the Law in the state, may be supplied with as good Parchment as any imported. He returns thanks to his former customers for their past favors, and hopes to merit their continuance, as he has improved greatly since last season. Raw Deer and Sheep Skins will be taken in payment. WILLIAM C. THOMPSON. Oct. 6.
To the Public.
AN attempt having been made by a certain person, to occasion a belief of his having my receipt for preparing the SPECIFIC SOLUTION; I do solemnly declare, that no one (except a gentleman of the medical line, in the state of Maryland, whose honor I could rely on for keeping it to himself) ever had from me the receipt; that the discovery is entirely my own, made during my residence in the island of St. Kitts, where I had under my care (as Surgeon to the estates of the Hon. John Julius, Esq. and General Mathew) upwards of 500 negroes, for more than two years; that during my practice on these estates seventy-four Venereal patients came under my care; that the Specific Remedy was the only one used, and that it never failed me. To prove which, any gentleman is heartily welcome to peruse a certificate given me by the Hon. John Julius, on my resigning the practice of the estates.—As a regular bred Surgeon, I never should have offered a nostrum to the public, but being a very sickly person, rendered by disease incapable of attending much to out door practice, I could not conceive it derogatory to the dignity of physical character to bring home that business which want of health would not allow my attending abroad. The public may rest assured that no person has my receipt for the preparing the Specific Remedy, and will therefore guard against its being intruded on them as such. S H E E D. Nov. 14. 2w No. 70, Cherry-street.
Specific Solution.
PROVED fully (even in this city) to be the easiest and most effectual remedy ever yet discovered for the cure of the Venereal Disease, to be had only at No. 70, opposite No. 9, Cherry-street. The terms of (no cure no pay) on which this valuable medicine was first offered, afforded an opportunity, by fair trials, of proving its efficacy numbers have experienced its virtues within a very short space of time, and many could vouch or its quick effects were it admissible; but the nature of the complaint forbids the idea. The discovery is entirely new, and asserted to be free from any Mercurial preparation whatever. Persons travelling either by land or water, may have it put up for them with printed directions, on notice of half an hour. Sept. 25.
STARCH & HAIR POWDER.
THE Subscriber again respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he still carries on his manufactory of Starch and Hair Powder, on an extensive manner, at No. 7, Garden-street, nearly opposite the Old Dutch Church;—where Merchants, Traders and Masters of Vessels can be supplied for exportation, with any quantity, and at the lowest rate for Cash, or a reasonable time for payment. He returns thanks to his Customers for their past favours and hopes to merit their continuance. Sept. 4. JOHN NITCHIE. N. B. A smart Negro Boy to be sold, 14 years of age Enquire as above, or of the Printer.
COAL TAR.
A Quantity of the Tar, and of black and a clear Varnish extracted from Coal, is just arrived, to be sold for ready money only, by Charles Wilkes, No. 12, Hanover-square. The sole Agent in America for the British Tar Company. THE superior excellence of this Tar in preserving the bottoms of vessels from the worms, and in keeping them clean, has been proved by repeated experiments. It has been also found to be an effectual preservative of cast and wrought iron from rust. A description of the different kinds of Coal Tar and Varnish made by the British Tar Company, and of the various uses they may be applied to with the greatest advantage, with directions for using them, may be had as above. 29th Sept. 1788.
The following Certificate of an Experiment made in New-York, is added for the information of the Public. New-York, April 26, 1788.
WE the subscribers do hereby certify that on or about the 18th June last, we attended at Van Tuyl's wharf, on the East river, in this city, where we examined three pieces of timber, all of the same dimensions, oneayed over with Lord Dundonald's late invented Coal Tar, the other, two pieces with a stout thick coat of common ship stuff (pitch, tar, oil, and sulphur); that we afterwards saw them, all chained to and sunk along side said wharf. That nearly six months after, to wit, on the 5th of December following, we again attended at said wharf; when in our presence they were all taken up, and on examining them, the piece done over with the Coal Tar appeared clean and entirely free from grass and barnacles, the other pieces were both very foul, one of them was almost covered with barnacles; that on cutting them in several places we found the worms in full possession of the two piecesayed with the ship stuff, scarcely an inch having escaped them. The piece done over with the Coal Tar was perfectly free from them, and as found and fresh as when put down. From the above experiment we are fully of opinion that the Coal Tar will preserve the bottom of ships from barnacles and the worms, and is worthy of the greatest encouragement. Signed John Murray, Thomas Sanders, Andrew Van Tuyl, Stephen Crosfield, John Thompson, Wm. Rhinelander.
THOMAS BURLING,
Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chappel in Beekman-street, New-York. GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many favors of his friends and the public, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand, an assortment of most elegant Mahogany Furniture, such as he has no doubt will do himself credit, and give his customers satisfaction. He served his time with the noted Samuel Prince and has now employed a number of his best hands, and means to use his endeavors to retrieve the credit of the business in this city, that has been greatly hurt by the sale of so much slight work at these vendues. 45 Bed Chairs for the sick, to let. 9th mo. 20th.
To be sold at Public Vendue,
At the Merchant's Coffee House, on Tuesday the 16th December, at 12 o'clock, THAT valuable and pleasant LOT OF GROUND, situated in the Broad Way, with the buildings thereon, now in the tenure of Mrs. Rachel Noe, bounded northerly by the house and ground of Augustus Van Cortlandt, Esq. southerly by land of Thomas Ellison, Esq. being in the front upon Broad Way, 27 feet, English measure, and extends the same breadth to Greenwich-street; on the rear thereof a city corporation grant for 31 feet broad, extending 200 feet into the north or Hudson's river, at the early rent of four pence per annum per foot, upon which there is a new wharf lately built, of 140 to 150 feet, more or less; possession to be delivered to the purchaser the first of February next, with a good title. For further particulars apply to A. L. BLECKER. Nov. 21.
THE NEW INVENTED
Friction Cogg, for Blocks, CAST and sold by JOHN YOULE, at No. 5, corner of Beekman-ship; being a new and easy method for hoisting a great weight, and necessary to be had in stores and for the use of vessels.—Likewise, fulling-mill and other screws, branding irons of all sorts, cast in the neatest manner, and on the shortest notice. N. B. All kinds of brass and copper work done in the neatest manner. Wanted an apprentice to said business. Nov. 4.
LANDS FOR SALE,
SIX FARMS in the Precinct of Newburgh, in Ulster county, about six miles from Newburgh landing, being part of a patent formerly granted to Jacobus Kip and others, distinguished on a Map of the General Partition, by lot No. 2. For terms apply to NICHOLAS CRUGER, No. 5, Stone-street. Nov. 7.
Five Dollars Reward.
Runaway from the subscriber, on Saturday evening last, a Negro fellow, named JACK, about 18 years old, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high; took with him a white cloth coat, a grey cloth jacket, and a fashion suit of summer cloaths. He went off in company with another young Negro. It is supposed they are gone to Connecticut. Any person who will secure and return him, shall be paid the above reward, and charges, by W. MALCOM. New-York, Nov. 20.
To be sold at Private Sale.
A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, 25 feet by 30 two story high, situate at the Landing in Tarrey Town, the first stand on the river for the Mercantile business, from its nearness to New-York Market; and from having a very extensive command of an inland trade; it is also very convenient for a mechanic: and will be sold on reasonable terms, and the payment made easy to the purchaser. For terms apply to the Printer. Poughkeepsie, Sept. 3.
Looking Glasses.
Just imported, and now opening for SALE by SAMUEL DUNLAP, No. 13, QUEEN-STREET. An elegant assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES, burnished gold frames for pictures neatly carved, the newest fashion, tea-urns, gold leaf, and tin foil. Aug. 20.
FOR SALE
A healthy and industrious Young Negro Wench, Who understands house work. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 17.
TO BE LET,
Two genteel Rooms. Apply at No. 8, Fly-Market. Oct. 27.
Starch and Hair Powder,
Manufactured and sold by ISAAC and JOHN STOUTENBURGH, at the corner of Greenwich and Dev-streets, North River. tf June 3.
Wanted as an Apprentice,
a young lad tolerably well educated. Enquire of the Printer.
Be it known,
TO all Chewers, Smokers, Snuffers, Country Merchants, Shop-keepers, Ship Masters, Tavern Keepers and others—That CHARLES WHITE, has opened a Tobacco Manufactory, No. 54, Chatham-street, near the Fresh Water, where the Public are assured they may be supplied with any quantity of the best manufactured Virginia Broadleaf. He returns sincere thanks to the public for many favors conferred on him in times past, he has no doubt from their former confidence of his integrity in business, they will favor him by sending to try the extraordinary quality of this very pleasant and wholesome plant. Oct. 1.
Starch and Hair Powder,
OF the first quality, manufactured and sold by GEO. HARSIN, at his manufactory, No. 10, Princess-street. N. B. He still continues his former business as usual. June 30.
Mutual Assurance Company of the City of New-York,
For the purpose of insuring Houses and other Buildings in the said city from loss by FIRE. THE Directors again recommend this institution to the particular attention of their fellow-citizens, and are happy to inform them that from the encouragement it has met with there is no doubt but that it will effectually answer the end proposed to wit, A certain relief for a very trifling consideration to the parties who shall sustain a loss by fire.
Those persons, and particularly widows, whose support is derived from the rents of houses, are earnestly requested to consider how precarious their situation is, and how soon they may be reduced from a comfortable income to absolute indigence, notwithstanding their utmost care. This institution affords a sure asylum to them in case of distress, and by availing themselves of it, they will relieve their minds from great anxiety.
Administrators and guardians of property in houses will seriously reflect whether they do not expose themselves to heavy censure in case of accidents, if they neglect to secure the property entrusted to their care by every prudent means in their power. This office presents relief to the helpless orphans, who might otherwise be totally deprived of every means of education and support. The benefits of the institution, in short, apply to every class of citizens in general, who will do well to consider that if they neglect partaking of the benefit of an accident happens, the bereaved improvidence there would be in seeking relief from the bounty of their fellow citizens, when their own prudence ought to have secured it to them.
It is almost needless to add what is evident to every person, that the greater certainty of success depends upon the extensive number of the company, and those who are parties to it will for their own sakes use their influence to convince others of its utility.
The chief difficulties that inevitably attend the first stages of every undertaking, are now overcome, and every additional member is a tenable diminution of the risk.
SKETCH of the Rates and Conditions of Insurance.
FIRST RATE.
THAT for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings built of brick or stone, with party-walls carried twelve inches or upwards above the roof, and covered with tiles, slate, copper, or other safe materials, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium 3 3/4, deposit, 12 1/2, total, 15 3/4.
SECOND RATE.
That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings, built of brick or stone, covered with tile, slate, copper, or other safe materials, but without such party-walls as above described, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 4 1/2, deposit, 16 3/4, total, 21 3/4.
THIRD RATE.
That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings built of brick or stone up to the roof, but covered partly with tile, slate, copper, or other safe materials, and partly with shingles, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 5 1/2, deposit, 11, total, 16 1/2.
FOURTH RATE.
That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings, the outside walls of which are built of brick or stone up to the roof, and which are covered wholly with shingles, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 6 1/2, deposit, 14 3/4, total, 21 3/4.
FIFTH RATE.
That for and upon insuring all framed houses, and other buildings, with brick or stone fronts, and the sides filled in with brick, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 7 1/2, deposit, 14 3/4, total, 22 1/4.
SIXTH RATE.
That for and upon insuring all framed buildings filled in with brick, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 8 3/4, deposit, 11 3/4, total, 20 1/4.
SEVENTH RATE.
That for and upon insuring all wooden buildings, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 10 1/2, deposit, 21, total, 31 1/2.
The expence therefore of insuring five hundred pounds for seven years, on a building as described in the fifth rate, which comprehends the greatest proportion of houses in this city, will appear as follows:
  Premium on £ 500 at 7 1/2 per cent. £ 1 15 0   Deposit, at 28 3/4 per cent. 7 0 0   Policy and badge, 0 10 0   £ 2 5 0 
If the amount of the premiums is found sufficient to pay the losses by fire, and the incident expenses of the office, the whole of the deposit will be returned at the expiration of seven years; is 7 0 0
Which shews the expence of insuring £ 500 for seven years may not, in all probability, exceed two pounds five shillings; a small cost for securing said sum for such length of time.
No sugar-house, brew-house, bake-house, fill-house, cooper's or joiner's shop, or other house or shop wherein any of the hazardous trades or businesses following are carried on, viz. chymists, ship chandlers, tallow chandlers, stable-keepers, tavern-keepers, printers, malt-driers, oil or colormen; or which are used as stores for hazardous goods, viz. hemp, flax, tallow, pitch, tar, turpentine, spirits of turpentine, rosin, gunpowder, shingles, hay, straw, fodder of all kinds, and corn unthreshed, will be insured, but on such terms only as the directors shall specially agree.
Any person applying to the secretary of this office for insurance, must deposit twenty shillings for each policy, to defray expenses of survey, &c. which will be allowed in part of such insurance when made, but on default, will be forfeited to the company.
As the Mutual Assurance Company is established on principles of reciprocal advantage, without attending to the interest of any individual, it is necessary that all persons, before their insurance commences in this society, pay their premiums and deposits on receiving their policies, signed by three of the directors, and subscribing the deed of settlement.
Any person insured by this society becomes a member thereof, and is eligible to be chosen a director.
All losses or damages by fire are to be paid or repaired within ninety days from their settlement in the office.
By Order of the Directors, JOHN PINTARD, Secretary. No. 57, King-street. December 2, 1788.