The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-02-01 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.] NEW-YORK: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1788. [No. 918.]
SHALER and SEBOR
No. 27 Queen-Street, have for sale, A QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of can-dlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Mullineers, black table cakes, with knives, forks, and spoons coin-cipate, fruit stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warm-ers, brass chafing dishes, cork screws, steel snuffers, tadler, brass rings, cloak pins, fleete buttons, brass table hinges, guns and gun locks, China tea cups, chimney tiles, sets of house brushes, near mahog- any razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and stock buckles and sleeve but- tons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marcella quilting, silk shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, mouselins, mufins, leertuckers, habassies, ferefoys, barnegote, romalls, corded dimity, and a box of assorted quilting cloths, with a variety of other articles which will be disposed of for cash or shipping produce, at a price much below the sterling cost.
At same place may be had, Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, Cham- pagne of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, striped duffel blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, re- ceived by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the lowest terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
FOR SALE BY James Watson & Co.
No. 6. Crane-Wharf, SUPERFINE FLOUR, COMMON do. RYE MEAL, INDIAN do. RICE in tierces, BEEF in barrels, FALL MACKAREL in do. CANDLES in boxes, SPERMACETI do. in do. A quantity of INDIGO, FLAXSEED, &c. Jan. 11. tf.
Wm. Backhouse, & Co.
No. 15. Duke-Street--have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of which Wines experience has shown to be su- perior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENNERIFFE, FAYAL, and LIS- BON WINES, in pipes, hog- sheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.
HAYMAN LEVY,
Has for sale at his Store, No. 7. Duke-Street, A Choice parcel of Northern FURS, viz. GREEN and OLD COAT BEAVER, GOVERN & OLD COAT RACCOON, BEAVER TRIMMINGS, And MUSK-RATS. Jan. 5. tm.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Savannah from Liverpool, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 28, Water-Street. POT ASHES and FLAXSEED received in payment. Sept. 13. tf.
JUST IMPORTED, TENERIFFE WINES
Of a very superior quality, which will be disposed of by the quantity or single Pipe, by JOHN C. SHAW, at his store opposite Van Zandt's wharf. Oct. 12. tf. CABLES of any length, and CORDAGE of all sizes, made of Petersburg Hemp, first quality, To be had at the Subscriber's Rope-walk, or at his Store, between Fly-market Stairs and Burling- slip, on the very lowest terms. Cables spliced with the addition of any length required; Cables or Cordage of any size reduced into yarn, and made into Rope to any dimensions, at a very small expence, by HEZEKIAH IVERS, Rope-Maker. July 25th, 1787. tf.
FOR SALE BY ROBERT JOHNSTON,
No. 14, Water-Street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden, A Large and general assortment of IRON CAST- INGS, among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes kettles, cast with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cart, waggon, coach and chair boxes, 56, 28, 14 and 7lb. weights with rings, Mortars and pestles, lad irons, Franklin stoves, large and small, Rittenhouse do. do. Ten and six-pipe do. do. close stoves with pipes, Sharp's new invented stove grates, Canada floor for large rooms, Patent cabs for ships, with one and two boilers, grates and ovens, Fire places with jam be complete, Back plates of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, sheetop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for lids, and bbls. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. 10d. and 8d. nails, 7 inch, 6 inch and 5 inch spikes, Crowley and blistered steel. The above articles will be sold for cash and coun- try produce, at the lowest prices; and a large allow- ance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly at- tended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. tf Oct. 29.
H. & J. Thompson,
No. 29, Front-Street, near Burling-slip, Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH, PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment, Sear, silk and hair Twiss, coarse Wool- lens, Irish Linens, low priced, Russia Sheet- ing, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties, Canvas, No. 1 to 7, seaming Twine, Sugar in barrels, Cocoa in do. Earthen Ware and Delft Ware. Jan. 1, 1788. tf.
Coffee in the shell, Cotton, Hides, And FUSTICK, JUST arrived in the Maria, Capt. Maxwell, from St. Thomas, now landing at Madison's wharf, and to be SOLD By LUDLOW & GOOLD,
Who have also for Sale, The best Bourbon Coffee, Rice, TOBACCO, GIN in cases, a few pipes of CAPE WINE, a cask of COTTON WICK, &c. &c. Jan. 22.
Johnston and Ogden,
Removed to No. 14, Great Dock Street, nex. door to Robert C. Livingston's, Esq. Have for Sale very low, for Cash, or good Notes, at 30, 60, or 90 days, HANDSOME blue and white table CHINA, in cases or one for each, One case of elegant CHIMNEY GLASSES, A quantity of PORK, BEEF, and RYE MEAL in bar- rels, also, Hibernia PIG-IRON. ALL persons whose Accounts, Bonds and Notes have been long due, are requested to make to them satisfactory payments by the 15th of March next, or the same will be put in suit without further notice. Jan. 26. tf.
Andrew Van Tuyl,
Has received per the Ship FOUR FRIENDS, Captain Douglass, from London, A Neat Assortment of Superfine Cloths, with Trimmings: Neat patent ribb'd Worsted Hose; emboss'd Serges, Durants, &c. &c.
FOR SALE, GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF, PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUT- TER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by Storm and Sickles, Dec. 18. tf. No. 35, Little-Dock-Street.
PORT WINE, Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place, LANDING this Day at Cragar's wharf, out of the Brig St. Jelunde Villa Nova, from Oporto, for Sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th. tf.
MANCHESTER GOODS. Imported in the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, and for Sale on very reasonable terms, By DANIEL TUCKER, & Co. No. 202, Water-Street, for Cash or Country Pro- duce only.
7-8, 4-4, and 4-4, 3-8, Cotton Checks, Striped Tickts, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velveteens, low priced; Checked Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copper-plate Furniture Cottons, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Thicksets, A neat assortment of Shawls, Men's and Women's Beaver Gloves, Romall Handkerchiefs, Fancy Printed Do. 1-2 Dozen cases of Hats, low priced, and well assorted. Dec. 1. tf.
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen,
Have for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip, 120 Barrels best superfine FLOUR, from Brandywine Mills, 100 Do. common do. 4 Hhds. prime Virginia Tobacco, 50 Casks FLAXSEED, A quantity of excellent SOAL LEATHER, SUGAR in barrels, BOHEA TEA, RUSSIA HEMP, MOLASSES, BEEF, PORK, HOG'S LARD, YORK RUM, SHEET CORK, COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, DUMB do. COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in Bar- rels, RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK, HOLLAND POWDER, first quality, 40 Boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES, GINSANG, first quality, from Kentucky, A quantity of good white WHEAT, A large ANCHOR, weighing 30 cwt. to be sold Cheap, SNUFF in barrels, NEW RICE in tierces, MACKAREL, MENHADEN. Jan. 21. tf.
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215, Water-Street, HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, for SALE, a large assortment of White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, Printed linens, Some neat chintz pat- terns, Dowlas and bed ticken, Diapels of all widths, Sheeting, 9-8, to 10-8 wide, some very fine, Grey and white tickens, Condoyos, velveteens, jeans and jeans, Black lasting, Ribbons, Shoes and boots, Checks, 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 wide, A few muslin gown pat- terns, Indigo, Men & women's gloves. They have also on hand, RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE in pipes and bbls. and a few bbls. of OLD VIDONIA WINE. N. B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf.
For DUBLIN, The Snow Ann Marian, WILL sail in 12 days, can ac- commodate a few Passen- gers. For terms apply to the Capt. on board, at the Old- slip, or to SADLER & BAILIE. Jan. 29. tf.
HILL and OGDEN, No. 41, Great-Dock-Street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bar-iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz.
TICKLENBURGS, ornaburgs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, placillas, Britannias, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white Flemish linens, German stripes and checks, lawns, cal- lecoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coutings, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, du- rants, flannels, Irish linens, &c. Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES, cast in the Air-Furnace, at Newark, which, besides be- ing exceedingly neat, are constructed to give more heat into the room, a remedy for smoky chimneys, and more secure from fire than any other. Also, Pot- ash kettles, large hammers and anvils refined from bog-ore, pig-metal, and approved by many years experience. N. B. Orders are received by them for every kind of hollow-ware and iron-castings, made at said Air-Furnace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. tf.
At Private Sale. Double, Single, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, Coffee in Barrels, a quantity of Beads, proper for the Indian trade, 200 ready made Shirts, Marcella Quilting, a handsome Horse and Chair, three handsome Desks and Book Cases, and a quantity of Household and Kitchen Furniture. JAMES BARCLAY.
JUST received by the ship Four Friends, a consignment of best London Draught and Bottled PORTER, which will be SOLD very low. Enquire of THOMAS ROACH, No. 34, Water- street; who has also for Sale, OLD MA- DEIRA, SHERRY, PORT, and other WINES. Jan. 24. 10t.
C A S H, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES, PARTICULARLY Bancker's, Barber's, Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACIL- ITIES, at No. 40, Wall-Street, four doors from the corner of Queen-Street. Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quar- ter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA, IN pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, of superi- or quality, to be landed this day at Cragar's- wharf, and to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. 22d Aug. 1787.
FRANCIS PANS, No. 51, Broad-Street, Has received by the Montgomery, collected by the other late arrivals, and has remaining on hand of his former stock, the following general as- sortment in the PANET, MILLENERY, and DRY GOOD Line.
CHINA and fatin ribbons, a great variety differ- ent widths and colors; plain net, crape, foun- tle, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes; fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Leghorn do. per dozen; or quantity; black and white skein and ribbon wires; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk ditto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black fatins and modes; sluetrings, white and colored face- nets; chintzes and calicoes; furniture cover, perplate do. linens and checks; mouselins, calimancoes and stuff; silk thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; muslin and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, muslinet and chintz trimmings; plain and sprig'd lawns; plain and striped mul- lins; lawn and muslin handkerchiefs; fine and com- mon cambrics; black patent net lace; nankens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, flannels, baizes, and striped wildbores, sewing silks, threads, &c. &c. all which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for immediate payment. He returns his sincere thanks to the public in gene- ral for their patronage, and solicits a continuance. The Millinery Business will still continue to be carried on in the most extensive manner, with the utmost exertions to give satisfaction to and to enable him to sell off the large stock of gauzes, ribbons, &c. remaining on hand, every article in that line will be charged at the lowest terms possible. Nov. 23. tf.
JAMES SAIDLER
Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-Street, two doors from the corner of King-Street, BUYS and sells on Commission, all kinds of Pub- lic Securities, Goods and Produce, as usual. He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liver- pool, the America, from London, and last vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS, consist- ing of fine brown, mix, blue drab, and copper- coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffsels and Blan- kets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Satins and Modes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks and Twiss, fine and coarse Hats, Mo- reens, Durants, Tammies, Callimancoes and Cam- bics, Table Cloths and Diapels, Writing Paper, and an assortment of HARD WARE, &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities. Also, six pair of ele- gant brass mounted Fire Dogs, and a few barrels pickled Mackerel and Cod-Fish, in excellent order. Apply as above. N. B. Purchasers of unappropriated and confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
Now Landing at the Old-Slip, From the sloop Berley, Capt. DENTON, from St. Thomas, and FOR SALE By JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-lane, No. 36, PORTO-RICO COFFEE in the shell, PIMENTO, HIDES, COTTON, LIGNUMVITAE in small pieces, MAHOGANY in logs, & GUM GUIACUM in bbls. Where also may be had, HAVANNA SUGAR, in boxes, and NEW-YORK RUM. WANTED TO PURCHASE, SIX HUNDRED lb. BEES WAX. Jan. 25. tf.
At PRIVATE SALE, A QUANTITY of choice and well as- sorted INDIGO, CASSIA in cases, MADEIRA, SHERRY, and } WINES, FAYAL, Russia and Raven's Duck, Russia Sheetings, Broad Cloths, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Hair Ribbons, Writing Paper, &c. &c. ISAAC MOSES
JUST ARRIVED To HUGH SMITH, No. 22, WALL-STREET, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. Sept. 15. tf.
GENTEEL ROOMS To be had, furnished or unfurnished, in a plea- sant part of the city, with or without board; also a good Room for a store or an office. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 11
St. Ubes Salt.
(Excellent in quality.) THE cargo in the ship Pomona, at Mr. Hallett's wharf, at Three Shillings and Four-Pence per bushel, water-measure, on board; and at the same price when land- ed, by JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-Street. Jan. 30.
SALT-PETRE. A few hundred weight may be had very low of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-Street, facing the Fly-market. Also a large and general assortment of Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instru- ments, &c. for which Cash, Gineng, Bees- wax, Snake-root, Pot and Pearl-ashes, &c. will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHESTS complete, with directions. Orange Peas for Illness. N. B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 12. tf.
GEORGE BARNEWALI & Co. No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house, HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence from London, an assortment of IRISH LI- NENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS, low and high priced; which they will sell, on rea- sonable terms, for cash or short credit. They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER HANGINGS, with felloon and other borders; and rod, and other sized NAILS. July 7.
LOT MERKEL,
No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, Manufacturer and has for sale a complete and ge- neral assortment MUFFS and TIPPETS, of MARTIN and Martin Throat, Swan's Down and real Ermine, Russia and Siberia Squirrel, American Ground Squirrel, Russia Hare and red Fox, Real Black Squirrel, belt furs, Mock Sable and Mock Ermine. Likewise a large and general assortment of Fur Trimming and Edgings, for Ladies Cloaks, Coats and Habits, Ladies Cloak Linings, Gentlemen's Great Coats lined with Furr, Fur Gloves, &c. &c. *The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable Terms for Cash only. N. B. Orders from the Country executed in the best manner. October 11, 1787. tf.

New-York, Feb. 1.
The Answer of the Senate of the State of New-York, to the Speech of his Excellency, George Clinton, Esquire, Governor of the said State, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same.
SIR,
FULLY impressed with the necessity of maintaining a constant representation in the national Council, the Legislature proceeded at an early day to the appointment of a delegation for the present year.
Sensible of the obligation of a strict adherence to the national compact in all its parts, the requisition for the Federal services of the current year will claim our earliest attention: It affords us real satisfaction to learn, that from the arrangements of the national finances, this State will experience those benefits, which it had reason to expect from its exertions on former occasions; this satisfaction is increased by the reflection that it will afford the Legislature an opportunity of applying a considerable portion of the resources of the State, to the diminution of its own debt.
We contemplate with real pleasure the advantages which must necessarily result from a final adjustment of the jurisdiction lines between this State and the Commonwealths of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. Measures have already been adopted for the authentication and deposit of the reports and proceedings of the Commissioners who have been engaged in that important transaction, and provision will be made for liquidating and discharging the expences which have accrued in those services.
The several official communications which your Excellency has been pleased to lay before us, will claim the attention due to their importance.
The tranquillity and good order which pervade this State, is a blessing for which our most grateful acknowledgments are due to Heaven. To this blessing we may in a great measure attribute that spirit of industry, so prevalent in our fellow citizens; and which we assure your Excellency our best endeavors will be exerted to continue and extend, by discountenancing every superfluous consumption of foreign commodities, so detrimental to the true interest of the State.
By order of the Senate, PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT, President. Senate Chamber, Jan. 26th, 1788.
To which his Excellency made the following Reply:
Gentlemen,
PERMIT me to tender you my sincere thanks for your polite and obliging answer.
The alacrity with which you have engaged in the business of the session, and the just sense you entertain of the different matters submitted to your consideration, afford me the highest satisfaction.
GEO. CLINTON.
Poughkeepsie, Jan. 28, 1788.
Yesterday arrived the schooner Martheilles, Bourbine, in nine days from Norfolk.
On the 29th Dec. in lat. 36, 53, long. 69, 30, was spoken with, Captain James Braynard, in the Sloop Union, 46 days out from Cape Francois, bound to New-London, very short of provisions.
On the 8th Jan. in lat. 36, 50, long. 71, 20, was spoken with, Capt. David Thompson, in the Sloop Raven, belonging to New-Haven, 47 days out of Cape Francois, bound to New-York. He was very short of water, and almost all his people sick. His Mate died about 20 days before the above date.
On the 11th January, in lat. 37, 10, long. 72, 30, was spoken with, the brig Charlotte, William Wells, master, 60 days out from Martinico, bound to New-York. Capt. Wells said, that on the 20th December, about 12 at night, it blowing hard from about S. E. the ship Bonny Lass run on board of him, and carried away his main-mast. The ship lost her bowsprit and head, and lost the chief Mate and one of the men, on board of the brig. The brig was very short of both water and provisions, having seventeen in number on board.
From LLOYD'S LIST, of Nov. 3.
Arrived at Dover. Betsey, Mesnard. Passed Gravesend. St. George, Strong.
In the hurricane at Honduras, on the 2d Sept. last, the following vessels were lost, or otherwise suffered: they were all bound for London, and loaded. Many other vessels suffered materially, and many small craft are lost.
Table with 3 columns: Ship, Status, Details. Rows include: Belisarius, Sill, Loft; Do. George, Wallace, Do. with Capt. and crew; Do. Thomas, Rowe, Do.; Do. Hope, Perry, Do.; Do. Catherine, Cole, Do.; Do. Susanna, Forsyth, Do.; Do. Bermuda, Bryan, Do.; Do. Jenny, Muir, Do.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
POUGHKEEPSIE, Jan. 25, 1788.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr. Drake, of Westchester, and Mr. Winn, of Montgomery, appearing in the House, were qualified and admitted to their seats.
The Bill for punishing treason and felonies, and for the better regulating the proceeding, in cases of felony:
The Bill for the more regular holding Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and gaol delivery, in the several Counties of this State: and,
The Bill for the amendment of the Law, and the better advancement of Justice: were read a second time and committed.
Mr. Harrison moved for leave and brought in a Bill to repeal the Act for the relief of insolvent debtors: and
A Bill to regulate waggons, carts, and other wheel carriages within this State: which were read a first time and ordered a second reading.
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Yates and Mr. Swartwout, informing that the Senate had passed the Bill concerning amendments and jeofails: The Bill to relieve cities and towns from such charges as may arise from bastard children born within the same; and, the Bill for the relief of Benjamin Michau, late Treasurer of Richmond County.
Gen. Gordon from the Committee of Ways and Means, made a report in substance, as follows: —That a law be passed to compel the payment of the arrears of taxes due, prior to the year 1785, one third of which shall be paid in interest certificates, and the other two thirds in principal, without any allowance for interest on the same. That another law be passed to compel the payment of the arrears of taxes due since the year 1785, and that this tax be assessed and levied during the present year; and which said sum of 25,000l. shall be left in the Treasury, at the disposal of the succeeding Legislature.
[This report occasioned some debate in the House, on the subject of making provision for the Interest Certificates, which we had taken down in our notes, and intended for publication, but as the gentlemen who opposed it, have had their motion taken off the minutes, in order to take up the business when the Bill which the Committee are to bring in shall come before the House, we have omitted the same, as the arguments, and a more copious and clear discussion of the business, will no doubt take place, of which we shall in due time give a minute and satisfactory detail.]
Mr. Sylvester, Mr. Harrison, and Mr. P. Cantine, were appointed a Committee to prepare and bring in a Bill to raise monies by tax.
Mr. Benson, Mr. Verplank, and Mr. Thomson, were appointed a Committee to prepare and bring in a Bill for the more effectual collection of the arrears of taxes due, prior to the year 1785.
Mr. Jones, Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Schoonmaker, were appointed a Committee to prepare and bring in a Bill for the more effectual collection of the arrears of taxes due since the 1st of January, 1785.
On motion of Mr. Harrison, the House went into a Committee on the Bill to punish rogues, vagabonds, and other idle and disorderly persons:
Mr. Lewis in the chair.
Mr. Nevin observed, that in this Bill, which is a revision of the Statutes, the words, "all common Players, &c. &c." had been omitted. He wished to know the reason, and made a motion, that they should be inserted in the Bill.
This was opposed by Mr. Benson, who was of opinion, that if it was a vice, it would correct itself, as our country was not able to support a Theatre: —but, said he, if you mean to go into sumptuary Laws, to restrain extravagance, where will you stop? Will you suppress dances, assemblies and all those amusements? They all lead to extravagance, and are equally objectionable.
Mr. Sylvester remarked, that however fond he had been of those amusements, he should think himself obliged to oppose them for the sake of his country. was there a proper Bill before the House: And after making some encomiums on the excellency of a good play, concluded, that as the motion was not a proper one, he must vote against it. If there was a question fairly brought before the Committee, for suppressing the Theatre, he should give his ready assent to it; but he would not class the players with rogues and vagabonds.
Mr. Jones opposed the motion, because he did not think it a proper Bill to add the clause to. He declared, that this was his only reason; as there was no man more ready to suppress the Theatre than himself.
Mr. Nevin replied; and thought the Bill was a very proper one to annex the clause to.
Mr. Brooks advocated the Stage. He extolled its advantages, and made many comments on the propriety of giving it encourage-
ment; and insisted that it should not be injured, particularly as it was the Patron of Genius and the Friend of Learning. The only objection that he saw was the expense; but this would remedy itself. If there was any harm in the acting of plays, there would be harm also in reading them; and would the House pass a Law to prevent people's reading plays?
On calling for the division on Mr. Nevin's motion
Affirmative. Taulman, Niven, Wykoff, Patterson, Webster, Savage, and Hedges. 7.
Negative. Jones, Carman, Winant, J. Smith, Doughty, Sylvester, Gansevoort, Baker, Dewitt, Gilbert, Strang, Speaker, Van Orden, Frey, Van Ingen, Arent, Gordon, Tillotson, Schoonmaker, Cantine, Bruyne, Bloom, P. Cantine, Benson, Osborn, Graham, Low, Verplank, Wisner, Sickles, Younglove, Brooks, Clinton, Tompkins, Harrison, Havens, N. Smith, Drake, Winn. 39.
The Committee having gone through the Bill, rose and reported the same; when it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The Bill to prevent disorders by common informers, and to prevent malicious informations, was read a third time and passed.
Then the House adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.
THE FEDERALIST, No. XLVI.
To the People of the State of New-York
HAVING reviewed the general form of the proposed Government, and the general mass of power allotted to it; I proceed to examine the particular structure of this Government, and the distribution of this mass of power among its constituent parts.
One of the principal objections inculcated by the more respectable adversaries to the Constitution, is its supposed violation of the political maxim, that the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary departments ought to be separate and distinct. In the structure of the Federal Government, no regard, it is said, seems to have been paid to this essential precaution in favor of liberty. The several departments of power are distributed and blended in such a manner, as at once to destroy all symmetry and beauty of form; and to expose some of the essential parts of the edifice, to the danger of being crushed by the disproportionate weight of other parts.
No political truth is certainly of greater intrinsic value, or is stamped with the authority of more enlightened patrons of liberty, than that on which the objection is founded. The accumulation of all powers, Legislative, Executive and Judiciary in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many; and whether hereditary, self appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny. Were the Federal Constitution therefore really chargeable with this accumulation of power, or with a mixture of powers, having a dangerous tendency to such an accumulation, no further arguments would be necessary to inspire a universal reprobation of the system. I persuade myself, however, that it will be made apparent to every one, that the charge cannot be supported, and, that the maxim on which it relies, has been totally misconceived and misapplied. In order to form correct ideas on this important subject, it will be proper to investigate the sense, in which the preservation of liberty requires, that the three great departments of power should be separate and distinct.
The oracle who is always consulted and cited, on this subject, is the celebrated Montesquieu. If he be not the author of this invaluable precept in the science of politics, he has the merit at least, of displaying, and recommending it most effectually to the attention of mankind. Let us endeavor in the first place, to ascertain his meaning on this point.
The British Constitution was to Montesquieu, what Homer has been to the didactic writers on epic poetry. As the latter have considered the work of the immortal Bard, as the perfect model from which the principles and rules of the epic art were to be drawn, and by which all similar works were to be judged; so this great political critic appears to have viewed the Constitution of England, as the standard, or to use his own expression, as the mirror of political liberty; and to have delivered in the form of elementary truths, the several characteristic principles of that particular system. That we may be sure then, not to mistake his meaning in this case, let us recur to the source from which the maxim was drawn.
On the slightest view of the British Constitution, we must perceive, that the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary departments are by no means totally separate and distinct from each other. The Executive Magistrate forms an integral part of the Legislative authority. He alone has the prerogative of making treaties with foreign Sovereigns, which, when made, have, under certain limitations, the force of Legislative acts. All the members of the Judi-
ciary department are appointed by him; can be removed by him, on the address of the two Houses of Parliament, and form, when he pleases to consult them, one of his Constitutional Councils. One branch of the Legislative department forms, also, a great Constitutional Council to the Executive Chief; as on another hand, it is the sole depository of Judicial power in cases of Impeachment, and is invested with the supreme appellate jurisdiction, in all other cases. The Judges, again, are so far connected with the Legislative department, as often to attend and participate in its deliberations, though not admitted to a Legislative vote.
From these facts, by which Montesquieu was guided, it may clearly be inferred, that in saying "there can be no liberty where the Legislative and Executive powers are united in the same person, or body of Magistrates," or, "if the power of judging be not separated from the Legislative and Executive powers," he did not mean that these departments ought to have no political agency in, or no control over the acts of each other. His meaning, as his own words import, and still more conclusively, as illustrated by the example in his eye, can amount to no more than this, that where the whole power of one department is exercised by the same hands, which possess the whole power of another department, the fundamental principles of a free Constitution are subverted. This would have been the case in the Constitution examined by him, if the King, who is the sole Executive Magistrate, had possessed also the complete Legislative power, or the supreme administration of justice; or, if the entire Legislative body, had possessed the supreme Judiciary, or the supreme Executive authority. This, however, is not among the vices of that Constitution. The Magistrate, in whom the whole Executive power resides, cannot of himself make a law, though he can put a negative on every law, nor administer justice in person, though he has the appointment of those who do administer it. The Judges can exercise no Executive prerogative, though they are shoots from the Executive stock, nor any Legislative function, though they may be advised with, by the Legislative Councils. The entire Legislature can perform no Judiciary act, though by the joint act of two of its branches, the Judges may be removed from their offices; and though one of its branches is possessed of the Judicial power in the last resort. The entire Legislature again, can exercise no Executive prerogative, though one of its branches constitutes the Supreme Executive Magistracy; and another, on the impeachment of a third, can try and condemn all the subordinate officers in the Executive department.
The reasons on which Montesquieu grounds his maxim, are a further demonstration of his meaning. "When the Legislative and Executive powers are united in the same person or body" says he "there can be no liberty, because apprehensions may arise lest the same Monarch or Senate should enact tyrannical laws, to execute them in a tyrannical manner." Again, "Were the power of judging joined with the Legislative, the life and liberty of the subject would be exposed to arbitrary control, for the Judge would then be the Legislator. Were it joined to the Executive power, the Judge might behave with all the violence of an oppressor." Some of these reasons are more fully explained in other passages; but briefly stated as they are here, they sufficiently establish the meaning which we have put on this celebrated maxim of this celebrated author.
If we look into the Constitutions of the several States we find that notwithstanding the emphatical, and in some instances, the unqualified terms in which this axiom has been laid down, there is not a single instance in which the several departments of power have been kept absolutely separate and distinct. New-Hampshire, whose Constitution was the last formed, seems to have been fully aware of the impossibility and inexpediency of avoiding any mixture whatever of these departments; and has qualified the doctrine by declaring "that the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary powers ought to be kept as separate from, and independent of each other, as the nature of a free Government will admit; or as is consistent with that chain of connection, that binds the whole fabric of the Constitution in one indissoluble bond of unity and amity." Her Constitution accordingly mixes these departments in several respects. The Senate which is a branch of the Legislative department is also a Judicial tribunal for the trial of impeachments. The President who is the head of the Executive department, is the presiding member also of the Senate; and besides an equal vote in all cases, has a casting vote in case of a tie. The Executive head is himself eventually elective every year by the Legislative department; and his council is every year chosen by and from the members of the same department. Several of the officers of State are also appointed by the

Legislature. And the members of the Judiciary department are appointed by the Executive department.
The Constitution of Massachusetts has observed a sufficient though less pointed caution in expressing this fundamental article of liberty. It declares "that the Legislative department shall never exercise the Executive and Judicial powers, or either of them: The Executive shall never exercise the Legislative and Judicial powers, or either of them: The Judicial shall never exercise the Legislative and Executive powers, or either of them." This declaration corresponds precisely with the doctrine of Montesquieu as it has been explained, and is not in a single point violated by the plan of the Convention. It goes no farther than to prohibit any one of the entire departments from exercising the powers of another department. In the very Constitution to which it is prefixed, a partial mixture of powers has been admitted. The Executive Magistrate has a qualified negative on the Legislative body; and the Senate, which is a part of the Legislature, is a Court of impeachment for members both of the Executive and Judiciary departments. The members of the Judiciary department again are appointable by the Executive department, and removeable by the same authority, on the address of the two Legislative branches.
Lastly, a number of the officers of Government are annually appointed by the Legislative department. As the appointment to offices, particularly Executive offices, is in its nature an Executive function, the compilers of the Constitution have in this last point at least, violated the rule established by themselves.
(Remainder to-morrow.)
For Londonderry.
The Ship MARY, Archibald Stevenson, Master, WILL sail the 10th inst. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, at Gouverneur's wharf, or MATHEW WETZELL, No. 19, Duke-street. Feb. 1.
NOTICE.
FOR the information of the Professional Gentlemen in the City and County of New-York, and others whom it may concern, the subscriber intends to open his
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
On Monday next, the 4th inst. at his house in Partition-street, a little west of the south end of the Bear Market. ROBERT BOYD. New-York, Feb. 1.
TO BE LET,
And entered on immediately, or on the first of March next,
THAT Elegant Seat called the
LOUVRE, about six miles from the city. The situation and improvements will make the Louvre agreeable to any gentleman who may wish to retire from the heat and hurry of the city for the summer months. For terms apply at No. 15, Wall-street. Feb. 1.
TO BE LET,
From the first day of May next, THE STORE, No. 17, Queen-street, one of the best stands in the city for the wholesale business. Two Rooms may be had with the store if required. For terms apply to GEORGE SCRIBA, at said house. Feb. 1.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, PEREMPTORILY, At the Coffee-House, on WEDNESDAY the 25th of March next, (if not sold at private sale before,)
THAT elegant and convenient three story brick HOUSE and STORE, in Queen-street, No. 35, between Beekman and Burling-alley, being 39 feet in the front, and 37 and 12 feet in the rear; the depth on the west side 86 feet 3 inches, on the east 91 feet 10 inches, now in the occupation of Mr. Moses Rogers. The mansion-house has two large rooms on the first floor, with fire-places, and on the second floor, two large and elegant rooms with fire-places, and a bed room; the 3d floor has two rooms with fire-places, and two bed-rooms, above them a large spacious garret and tiled roof: Adjoining there is a good back building, having two very good rooms, and a kitchen under the whole; in the yard is a good well and pump, and a stone cistern that contains 18 hds. of water. There is the convenience of a perpetual gang-way into Water-street. It is a most capital stand for business, having been occupied a number of years as a dry good and ironmonger's store. For terms of sale apply to EVERARD BYVANCK, Ruerger's-street, No. 3, or PETER BYVANCK, Peck-slip. Feb. 1. 3aw.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Creditors of Joseph Stout, an Insolvent Debtor, that they show cause, if any they have, before John Wylley, Esq. Alderman, at his office in Nassau-Street, on Friday the 8th of February next, why an assignment of the estate of the said insolvent should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated New-York, January 31, 1788. JOSEPH STOUT. 3t.
TO BE LET,
From the first of May next, THE HOUSE, No. 35, in Little-Queen-street, occupied at present by Messrs. Storm and Sickles. It is a large three-story house, with six fire-places, a back kitchen, and a cellar underneath the whole house, and a convenient yard. Apply at No. 54, Wall-street. Jan. 15. tf.
SALES at AUCTION,
By Frederick Jay, THIS DAY, at X o'clock, At No. 244, Queen-street, A large and elegant assortment of DRY GOODS. AT PRIVATE SALE, Souchong Tea, by the Chest, Irish Linens, coarse broad Cloths, Corduroys, Loaf Sugar, &c. &c. A Parcel of Ginfeng.
SALES AT AUCTION,
THIS DAY, (If fair weather, otherwise the first fair day) By JAMES INGLIS, Opposite his Commission Store, No. 21, Wall-street, 15 boxes best old Turpentine Soap, 12 firkins fresh Butter, A few jars excellent Raisins, Fresh Barley in kegs, &c. With a great variety of house furniture, stoves, &c.
At Private Sale, Best Pickled Salmon in tierces, half tierces and barrels, Indigo, Candles, A variety of DRY GOODS and other articles, very cheap.
This Day is Published, And to be SOLD by Messrs. S. & R. Campbell, Mr. S. Loudon, Messrs. Berry and Rogers, Mr. T. Allen, Mr. R. Hodge, Mr. T. Greenleaf, Mr. J. Reid, and the Printer hereof, The American Magazine, For JANUARY, 1788. CONTENTS.
DESCRIPTION of the Dock drage, a boat and machine for clearing docks and rivers: Humorous memorial to the corporation of New-York: Theological remarks: Fugitive trifles: Potatoes: Observations on the growth of trees downward---with the application of the theory to agricultural purposes: On government: Education, some defects in the mode: The contrast, or a more fashionable system of education, in letters from Belzebub: Letter second on the expedition of Ferdinand de Soto: Elvira, an instructive history: General description of Philadelphia: Conclusion of Dr. Dwight's valedictory address: Peter Pickenpenny's act of pushing into business and making way in the world: Eloquence of the natives of America, in a speech of Logan, a Mingo chief: Extract from the last will and testament of Governor Morris, of New-Jersey, who died in 1766: Curious: Affecting anecdote of the late Charles Churchill: Love without wings: Instructions of a Mexican father to his son: Anecdote of George I.
The rare adventures of Tom Braingle, concluded: The vision, by a young lady: On friendship, by a lady: Theodora: The seasons: Invocation to Cupid: Society for the relief of distressed debtors: European intelligence: American intelligence: Marriages and deaths.
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ship George, from Glasgow, and the Four Friends, from London, A very Large and General Assortment of BOOKS, To be Sold by S. and R. Campbell, At their Book and Stationary Store, No. 44, Hanover-Square, Corner of the Old-Slip.
Amongst which are the following, viz. SMELLIE'S large Anatomical Tables, elegantly engraved on 40 Copperplates, as large as life, with explanations and an abridgment of the modern practice of midwifery, by Dr. Alexander Hamilton.
Spence's system of midwifery, illustrated with copperplates. Monro's observations on the structure and functions of the nervous system, illustrated with 47 copperplates.
New system of Anatomy and Physiology, from the latest and best authors, 3 vol. with plates.
Bell's surgery, with his treatise on ulcers, 6 vol.
Cullen's practice and physiology, 5 vol.
Haller's physiology, improved by Cullen.
Hamilton's midwifery for male and female practitioners, with or without plates.
Smellie's midwifery with plates, 3 vol.
The Edinburgh new dispensatory.
Knox's essays moral and literary, 3 vol. a new edition with improvements.
Hawkins's life of Johnson.
Burn's poems.
Kaims's elements of criticism, 2 vol.
Goquet's origin of laws, arts and sciences, 3 vol.
Laws of the Prussian dominions, 2 vol.
Montesquieu's Spirit of laws, 2 vol.
Campbell's lives of the British admirals, 4 vol.
The beauties of the counsels of Genlis.
The history of Sanford and Merton, 2 vol.
The children's Friend, 4 vol. with plates.
Interesting memoirs, 2 vol.
The adventures of Numa Pompilius, second King of Rome, 2 vol.
Elegant extracts in prose and verse.
Sermons by Walker, 3 vol.
by Blair, 2 vol.
by Charters.
Chauncy's universal salvation.
Kaims's art of thinking.
Adye on courts martial.
English dictionaries by Johnson, Bailey, Ash, Scott, Entick, Burn and Perry.
Gibbon's and Love's suveying.
Scott's lessons in elocution.
Mason's collections.
Drummond's ditto.
With a large assortment of Latin and English classics.
Also a great variety of STATIONERY: Particularly writing paper of all kinds. Blank books, viz. ledgers, journals and day-books. Quills, wax, wafers, &c. Jan. 30. t.f.
SALES THIS DAY,
XI o'clock, opposite my door, if fair weather, 20 bbls. pickled Salmon, in excellent order, 4 boxes Chocolate, 2 Sleighs, Indigo Skates, Household Furniture, &c. R. HUNTER.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THIS DAY, X o'clock, At No. 34 Cherry-street, next door to John Franklin's, will commence the sale of some very elegant furniture, the property of a Gentleman going to London. Consisting of An elegant mahogany bedstead, with crimson silk damask curtains, 2 Crimson silk damask window curtains, 10 Mahogany stuff back and two ditto arm chairs, covered with crimson silk damask, A handsome Wilton carpet, A marble slab side board with a desk and book case, mahogany dining table, bureau, beds, bedsteads and curtains. Some KITCHEN FURNITURE, &c. &c. &c. THOMAS FRANKLIN, jun.
By order of the Hon. JOHN SLOSS HOBART, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the State of New-York: Notice is hereby given to all the Creditors of Peter Webbers, an insolvent debtor, to appear before the said Judge, at his Chamber situated in Crown-street, in the North Ward of the city of New-York, by Thursday the 28th of February next, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of said debtor's estate should not be made for the benefit of all his Creditors, and he be discharged, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated January 29th, 1788. 3t ed PETER WEBBERS.
By order of the Hon. JOHN SLOSS HOBART, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York: NOTICE is hereby given to BLAIR MCLENNACHAN, late of the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, merchant, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, made by a creditor of the said Blair McLennachan, 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 absenting, and absent debtors," passed 4th April, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said Blair McLennachan, an absent debtor, within this State, to be seized, and that unless the said Blair McLennachan, an absent debtor as aforesaid, shall return and discharge his debts within one year after the date hereof, his estates, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at New-York, this 28th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. tf.
TUESDAY, 29th January, 1788. An advertisement having appeared in this day's paper, in which Mr. Blair McLennachan is mentioned as late of the city of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, and as an absent Debtor.---This notice is given to the person who published that advertisement, and to every other person concerned, that Mr. McLennachan not only was, but still is a merchant, a man of property, and an inhabitant of Philadelphia, the only part of America in which he ever resided; and any person having just claims upon him, may have a legal remedy, by an application thereto. The author of this notice gives it principally to remove any groundless suspicions or ideas, which the advertisement may occasion, concerning a worthy citizen of the United States, whose person and property have often been risked in their service. tf.
The author of Blair McLennachan's vindication in yesterday's paper, seems to be little acquainted with the laws of the state of New-York, and much less with the principles of the man whom he endeavours to defend. It may not be amiss to inform the public, that Blair McLennachan has already suffered his property to be attached in the island of St. Eustatia, in the year 1780, by his creditors. Now in the name of common sense, why should a citizen of the state of New-York, be obliged to go to the state of Pennsylvania, or to Algiers, or any other place, and enter into a litigation with Blair McLennachan, when the laws here afford a sufficient remedy? If Blair McLennachan is a man of such property and so worthy a citizen as his friend pretends that he is, why has he not paid the debt, which is the ground of the attachment? The DEBT IS JUST---HAS BEEN LONG DUE---and payment of it has often been demanded: The public therefore will judge whether Blair McLennachan acts like a worthy citizen, in still refusing payment of the debt; when, according to his friend's account, the want of property is not the cause of it. New-York, Jan. 31, 1788. t.f.
WANTED. A PARTNER, at Richmond in Virginia, in the Medicinal line, who can advance 300l. cash, Virginia currency, to come into an established retail trade. Further particulars enquire of Messrs. CRAIGIE, WAINWRIGHT, & Co. New-York. Jan. 31. 1m
WANTS A PLACE.
A WET NURSE, with a good breast of Milk. For her Character apply at No. 66, Wall-street, or at No. 38, Smith-street. Jan. 31. tf.
** A few MAPS of the WESTERN TERRITORY of the UNITED STATES, may be had of the Printer hereof.
SALES by AUCTION
THIS DAY, At the Coffee-House, at 12 o'clock.
THAT Valuable Brick House, three stories high, No. 30, situate in Hanover-Square, with a back building, also of brick. The premises consist of eight rooms, a cellar and cellar kitchen, and a convenient place under the kitchen, that will contain fifteen cord of wood; there is a cemented floor in the yard; and is now let at 130l. per annum.
Also, The House, No. 16, in Water-street, in the rear of the above, which is two stories high, has four good rooms with fire places in each, and a cellar and cellar kitchen; now lets at 100l. per annum.
At the same time, THAT pleasantly situated HOUSE, and LOT of LAND, containing about 8 acres, at Brooklyn, Long-Island, directly opposite the City of New-York, belonging to the estate of the late Mr. Lodwick Bumper, deceased.
TO-MORROW, On the premises, at 12 o'clock, TWO convenient DWELLING-HOUSES and eight valuable lots of GROUND adjoining, situate in Beekman-street, formerly the residence of the said deceased as above. A. L. BEECKER.
SALES at AUCTION,
By JOHN RAMSAY, On Friday the 8th February, Precisely at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-house, That convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 3, in Partition-street, a frame building, two stories high, with three fire-places; a good oven and an excellent dry cellar. The lot is 25 feet wide and 77 feet in length and a small garden in the rear. An indisputable title will be given for the fame.
At private Sale, cheap for cash, A variety of Linens, Silks, Satins, Calli-coes, coarse Mullins, Lawns, Point Blankets, blue Strouds, silk Stockings, Russia Sheetings, a few barrels Carolina Indigo, some boxes best Hyson Tea, nests of small Hair Trunks, Clock Jacks, Umbrellas, &c. JOHN RAMSAY.
For SALE by AUCTION,
(On the premises) On THURSDAY, the 7th day of February inst. between the hours of eleven and twelve, A DWELLING-HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, situate in Maiden-lane, in this city; the house is two stories high, and has two rooms on the lower, and three on the upper floor, with a good cellar kitchen, and is known by No. 55.
Also, A House and Lot of Ground, situate in Crown-street, known by No. 18, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Watts, being parcel of the estate of Richard Harris, the elder, deceased. Conditions of sale will then be made known, and the premises conveyed by virtue of a power given by will to JOHN ALSTYNN, Executor.
N. B. Any person having demands against the said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts, and all those who are indebted to said estate are requested to make payment by the seventh day of February next, or their accounts will be put in suit. JAMES BARCLAY. Jan. 21. t.f.
TO BE LET,
[From the first day of May next,] THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the south side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf.
TO BE LET,
(From the first day of May next,) THE HOUSE and STORE, No. 45 and 46, in Wall-street. Jan. 29. tf.
WANTED,
A GOOD MAN SERVANT, and a good black WOMAN COOK, who understands washing and ironing. Enquire at No. 28, Water-street. Jan. 29. tf.
Lost on Monday Evening,
EITHER in, or coming from the Play-house, a Lady's BRACELET, set round with pearl, and a sprig of pearl on dark brown hair, under the glass. Whoever delivers said bracelet to the Printer hereof, shall be handsomely rewarded.
N. B. If offered to sell or pawn, it is requested it may be stopped, and notice given as above. Jan. 31. 2t.
To be Sold at private Sale,
And possession given on the first day of May next, THE Lease of a DWELLING-HOUSE, and LOT of GROUND, now in the occupation of Mr. Jacob Concalin, grocer, fronting the Fly-market, near the Ferry-stairs, five years of which remain unexpired. Also, the same term to come in two other Dwelling-Houses, on the rear of the said Lot, fronting Fletcher-street: the whole of which are subject to a yearly ground rent of Forty five Pounds; and now rent for Two-Hundred and Four Pounds per annum. The convenience of the situation for Grocery stores, or any other public business, will be a sufficient recommendation to the purchaser. For terms of sale, apply at 59, Water-street. New-York, Jan. 30 1788. t.f.
Twenty Pounds Reward.
WHEREAS the DOOR of SAINT PETER'S CHURCH in this City was BROKE OPEN on the night of Saturday the 26th inst. by some person or persons unknown: The above reward of Twenty Pounds will be paid by the Trustees of said Church, to any person or persons who may detect, apprehend, and prove to conviction the party or parties guilty thereof. New-York, Jan. 31. tf.

ANY Person having demands on the estate of JAMES YOULE, deceased, are requested to call on the subscriber for payment. And all those who are indebted to said estate are hereby requested to call and discharge their accounts before the first day of January next, or may expect their accounts will be put in the hands of an attorney, for recovery of the same, without distinction; as a settlement of that estate must be made at the time above mentioned.
JOHN YOULE, Administrator. Nov. 14. tf. No. 64, Beekman-Street. Who has just opened a fresh and general assortment of Hardware, Ironmongery, and Cutlery, Which he will dispose of very reasonable by wholesale or retail.
For Londonderry,
The Brigantine
M A R Y,
JAMES CASSIDY, Master,
LYING at Hallett's wharf, will sail in five days. For passage apply to the Master, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street. Jan. 24. tf.
For LONDONDERRY.
The Ship
H E N R Y,
William Macky, Master,
LYING at Ackerly's Wharf, will sail on the 20th February, 1860 tons burthen, and has good accommodations for Passengers. For Freight and Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street. New-York, Jan. 24, 1788.
For NEWRY,
The Ship
Fayal Packet,
John Barron, Commander,
LYING at Van Zandt's Wharf: (will positively sail on the 12th Feb.) For Passage apply to the Master on board, or HENRY NASH. Jan. 30, 1788.
For LONDONDERRY.
The Ship
P O M O N A,
John Grieve, Master,
Will sail the 20th February. For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER, or to the Master on board, at Mr. Hallett's Wharf. tdf 26th Jan.
For LONDONDERRY,
The Ship
B E T S E Y,
Captain Wheaton,
LYING at Brownjohn's wharf. For Passage, apply to the Captain, or to GEO. DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market, tf
Who has for Sale, 100 tiers New Rice, 100 boxes Castile Soap, 500 lb. Bees Wax, A quantity of superfine and common Flour in barrels and half barrels, A quantity of Ship Bread, 50 barrels Rye Meal, Cayenne and Jamaica Cotton, Hops in bags, Quebec patent Essence of Spruce, Bar Iron, 50 bbls. Middlings, 50 bbls. Ship Stuff, 20 bbls Alewives, &c Dec. 24. tf
For Londonderry,
The Ship
B E T S E Y,
Capt. WOODWARD,
SHE has good accommodations, is a fast sailing vessel, and will sail in ten days. For Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Taylor's wharf, or to MATTHEW WETZELL, at No. 16, Wall-street. Jan. 25. tf.
For NEWBURN,
North-Carolina,
The Sloop
NEWBURN PACKET,
AARON MEECH, Master,
WILL sail on Tuesday next, has good accommodations for Passengers. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, lying at Moore's wharf, or at No. 39, Hanover-square. Jan. 25. tf.
For TRINIDAD,
The Sloop
M E R C Y,
Oswald P. Harris, Master,
SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, at Clark's wharf. Jan. 4. tf.
For KINGSTON, Jamaica,
To stop at PORT MORANT.
The Brig
H E C T O R,
JOHN TUCKER, Master,
WILL be ready to take in the last of this month, and sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to D. TUCKER, & Co. No. 202, Water-street. Dec. 28. tf.
For SALE,
The Hull of the new Brig
J O H N,
BURTHEN about 130 tons, a strong vessel, well built of the best materials, and of an easy draught of water. Apply to NICHOLAS LOW, Esq. No. 216, Water-street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 23. tf.
Just Published By M. CAREY, in Philadelphia, And now to be Sold By THOMAS ALLEN, Book-Seller, in Queen-street, New-York, (By whom Subscriptions are received) The AMERICAN MUSEUM, For DECEMBER, 1787.
To be LET, on reasonable Terms, A GENTLE furnished ROOM, near the Coffee-House, very suitable for a single gentleman, or a small family. For particulars enquire at No. 19, Water-street. N.B. BOARDING may be had if required, and a front Cellar. Nov. 17. tf.
To be had at LOT MERKEL's Store, No. 33, Hanover-square, nearly opposite the Bank, TOBACCO for SMOAKING; KITEFOOT of the first quality; ditto of an inferior quality; large roll tobacco, fit for manufacturers; segars, genuine Macuba (snuff); ditto rapped of different qualities; gentlemen's gloves, buck-skin and beaver, of the first quality. At the above Store the highest price is given for SHIPPING FURS. June 13. f.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen-street, and the other Booksellers, Conductor Generalis;
OR the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Coroners, Constables, Gaolers, Jurymen, and Overseers of the Poor. As also, the office of Clerks of Allice, and of the Peace, &c. To which are added, Several choice maxims in Law, &c. compiled chiefly from Burns' Justice, and several other books on those subjects. By JAMES PARKER, Esq., late Justice of the Peace in New-Jersey. Now adapted to these United States. The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. * * * This Book is highly esteemed, and very necessary for gentlemen in the commission of the Peace; likewise for every other person who would wish to be acquainted with the laws of the land we live in. At the above Store may be had, a great variety of B O O K S, Consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Also, an excellent assortment of STATIONARY. Jan. 17. tf.
Now adapted to these United States. The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. * * * This Book is highly esteemed, and very necessary for gentlemen in the commission of the Peace; likewise for every other person who would wish to be acquainted with the laws of the land we live in. At the above Store may be had, a great variety of B O O K S, Consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Also, an excellent assortment of STATIONARY. Jan. 17. tf.
Now adapted to these United States. The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. * * * This Book is highly esteemed, and very necessary for gentlemen in the commission of the Peace; likewise for every other person who would wish to be acquainted with the laws of the land we live in. At the above Store may be had, a great variety of B O O K S, Consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Also, an excellent assortment of STATIONARY. Jan. 17. tf.
Now adapted to these United States. The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. * * * This Book is highly esteemed, and very necessary for gentlemen in the commission of the Peace; likewise for every other person who would wish to be acquainted with the laws of the land we live in. At the above Store may be had, a great variety of B O O K S, Consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Also, an excellent assortment of STATIONARY. Jan. 17. tf.
Now adapted to these United States. The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. * * * This Book is highly esteemed, and very necessary for gentlemen in the commission of the Peace; likewise for every other person who would wish to be acquainted with the laws of the land we live in. At the above Store may be had, a great variety of B O O K S, Consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Also, an excellent assortment of STATIONARY. Jan. 17. tf.
TO BE SOLD,
A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall-street. Dec. 25. tf.
City of New-York, ff.
PERSONALLY came and appeared before me, William W. Gilbert, Esq. one of the Aldermen for the said city, THOMAS SMITH, and STEPHEN PAYNTER, who being severally duly sworn, did declare that they have for some time since been personally acquainted with Miss CHARITY COMBS, of the city of New-York, and that during that acquaintance, her conduct and conversation has been such as to entitle her to the character of a virtuous, modest, and chaste woman; and that whatsoever they may have heretofore said derogatory to such her personal qualities, was without ground or foundation. SWORN this 28th day of January, 1788, before me, Wm. W. GILBERT, Alderman. tf.
FOR SALE,
THE modern built Brick House, No. 205, the east side of Water-street, three stories high; it has six good rooms, a cellar and cellar kitchen, a roomy yard, furnished with a cistern and ash-house. The premises are in complete repair, and are let on lease at 150l. per annum. Eighteen months of the term unexpired. Also, A large three story Store-House, with a good cellar, situate in Front-Street, in the rear of the above; and let on lease, of which four years and a half is unexpired, at 100l. per annum. Further Particulars, and Conditions of Sale, may be known by application to JOSEPH HALLET, No. 204, or JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 229, Water-street. New-York, Nov. 23. tf.
THIS DAY PUBLISHED,
And to be SOLD by BERRY & ROGERS, No. 34, Hanover-Square, THE SECOND VOLUME, BEING A DEFENCE OF THE Constitutions of Government Of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, By JOHN ADAMS, L. L. D. Member of the ACADEMY OF ARTS and SCIENCES, at BOSTON. N. B. At the above place, may be had the first VOLUME, by the same Author. January 23. tf.
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE, No. 6, in Wall-street, corner of Smith-street, in which the Minister of the United Netherlands, P. J. VAN BERCKEL, Esq. now lives. The house has twelve rooms, all well sized, besides a house-keeper's room and servants' apartments in the rear, pump and cistern, with every other convenience necessary for a large family: the stable belonging to it is in Smith-street, opposite the rear of the House, the whole in good repair. For terms, apply to John Marston, by letter, left at Mrs. Ogilvie's, in King-street, corner of Smith-street. Jan. 12. tf.
Fifty Dollars Reward.
LOST on Friday Evening the 18th, or Saturday Morning the 19th inst. in the market of the city of Philadelphia, an old Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing one note of the Bank of North-America, for five Dollars, a small sum in Pennsylvania money of the last emission, and the following numbers of Loan Office Certificates of the State of Pennsylvania, viz. No. 10436 for L. 734 12 6 3343 649 11 2 3344 586 10 Payable to Andrew Caldwell. No. 3354 for L. 21 16 5 3355 23 15 9 3356 66 18 11 3357 41 5 0 3358 38 6 8 3359 165 2 7 3360 221 12 4 3361 14 1 3 Payable to Sarah Caldwell. Whoever has got the same, and will deliver them to the Printer hereof, or to WILLIAM HAMILTON, No. 2, in Little-Deck-street, shall receive the above reward, with the money and bank note in the pocket book, and no questions asked. N. B. Payment of the Certificates being stopped at all the Public Offices, they can be of no use to any person but the owner. Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1788. tm.
WILLIAM USTICK, jun.
No. 33, Queen-street; HAS just received by the SALLY and other late vessels from Bristol, a general assortment of IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY; Amongst which are—Nails, Glass, Paints, Sheet Iron, Sheet Lead, blistered and Crawley Steel, Anvils, Vices and Beck Irons, brass Kettles, iron Pots and Kettles, Frying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, brass and iron Candlesticks, hand and soft Waffle Irons, men and boys Scates, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack-knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and spring Moule and Rat Traps, Jacks, Claws, Brads, and Screws of all sizes, Locks and Hinges of every kind, Carpenters, Coopers and Joiners Tools, &c. &c. He has also for sale Pickled Mackerel, Salmon and Herrings, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manufactured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. tf.
FLAX-SEED,
Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD's FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Jacob Sarly, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. tf Oct. 22
JUST PUBLISHED,
The Columbian Magazine, For NOVEMBER, 1787. To be SOLD by BERRY & ROGERS, S. LOUDON and R. HODGE. Dec. 28
To be SOLD,
AN excellent FARM, lying at that noted place called Kinderhook Mills, a mile and a half from town, and six miles from the Landing; containing 150 acres of choice land, part thereof is intervale and extraordinary fine meadow, where there is yearly cut thirty ton of good hay, with a beautiful young and old orchard of about 200 trees, part thereof grafted, and the whole excellent fruit. A good FRAME HOUSE, with 4 rooms on a floor, one story and a half high, a fine cellar, a large store ready fixed for a merchant, a good Dutch barn; a fine stand for trade or any public business, there having a store been kept for upwards of thirteen years, commands the trade from several districts and eastern towns back; it is very pleasantly situated where three roads meet, and is the best stand of trade, I dare say, of any in the county, as all the produce that goes to landing from the eastward, must pass by the door. Also, the convenience of a GRIST MILL, with a fine stream of water, and the half of a new Dutch SAW MILL, adjoining the door, where 3000 logs can be sawed in a sea on, and plenty of timber. The above place has been let a number of years for about 100l. a year, and will now be sold lower than any person can expect, the situation and value considered. Also, a large and elegant BRICK HOUSE, situated at Schoharie, on the bank of Hudson's river, 51 feet in length, and 31 in breadth, two stories and a half, high, 4 rooms on a floor, with a kitchen and cellar under the whole, and a fine water lot, the best in Schoharie, commands a fine prospect up and down the river of several miles distance, and a fine stand for trade; a new barn, fine well of water, and a beautiful garden spot. Any person chusing to purchase either of the above places, on paying one quarter of the money down, may almost have their own time of payment for the remainder, or goods will be taken at cash price, and a good title will be given for either, or both places. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living at Kinderhook, or to GEORGE and WILLIAM LUDLOW, New-York. CORNELIUS SEBRING. Jan. 18. tawf. tf.
PUBLIC notice
is hereby given, according to an act of the Governor, Council and General Assembly of the late colony of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registering of mortgages, and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates;" that on the 12th day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at the Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, to the highest bidder, all that certain Lot, or piece of GROUND, situate, lying and being in the South-ward of the city of New-York, and fronting the street formerly called Bridge-street, and being bounded on the westerly side by the ground now or late of Isaac Depew, and on the easterly side by the ground now or late of the heirs of Francis Sylvester, deceased, and in the rear by the lot of ground now or late belonging to Thomas and Elizabeth Hunt; the said Lot containing in breadth in front and rear, 24 feet 9 inches, and in length on both sides, 61 feet 6 inches, with the appurtenances; which said premises were by indenture, bearing date the 25th day of March, 1768, mortgaged by Jane Durham, of the city of New-York, widow, to John Leake, for securing the payment of three hundred and twenty-one pounds, with lawful interest for the same. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale, and a title given by the subscriber. JOHN LEAKE. New-York, Nov. 9, 1787. tmf
THE Public are informed, that the subscriber has removed his OFFICE to No. 66, WALL-STREET, his former place of residence. 24th Dec. 1787. W. COCK
This Day is Published, By HUGH GAIN, At the BIBLE, in HANOVER-SQUARE, THE
Conductor Generalis;
OR the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Coroners, Constables, Gaolers, Jurymen, and Overseers of the Poor. As also the office of Clerks of Allice, and of the P. & C., &c. Compiled chiefly from Burns' Justice, and several other books on those subjects.
By JAMES PARKER, Late one of the Justices of the Peace for Middlesex County, in New-Jersey; and now revised and adapted to the United States of America. By a GENTLEMAN of the LAW.
The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles.
To which are added, [Above what is in any other edition of this work,] The A&C called the TEN POUND ACT, and the MILITIA LAW of the State of New-York.
THE favorable reception this book has met with for a long series of years, has been abundantly evinced by the very general and extensive circulation of it before the revolution, and that its usefulness has not been lessened by the change of government consequent upon that important event, is manifest from the frequent enquiries for it since. Altho' the editor is not so presumptuous as to suppose that the book is free from defects, yet he is persuaded that the publication of it, as it is, will render it more acceptable than it would have been, even in a more perfect state, after the delay which must inevitably have attended a minute and critical examination of all its parts. The laws of England are so interwoven in the codes of most, if not of all the United States, that it was impossible to avoid citing authorities, which, tho' at the first view, they seem appropriated to that country; yet, upon a nearer examination, by an easy analogy, will be found equally applicable to these states. To have omitted them would have been to sacrifice in substance to form, and real usefulness to seeming propriety. The citing acts of parliament in their original form, has likewise an appearance of impropriety; but something must be left to the reader, and he will easily distinguish between such as are in force and such as are not, in the state or commonwealth of which he is a citizen. It has been a general rule, while these states were Colonies, that all English statutes passed before we had legislatures of our own, like the common law of England, extended here; none passed after that period, not. Many statutes, however, will be found in this edition, of the latter description, and the reason is obvious. In the state of New-York, a number of those statutes have been re-enacted, and if this book had been intended solely for that state, there would have appeared in the form of acts of its own legislature; but as some of those statutes have likewise been adopted in other states, it was thought advisable to cite them in their original, rather than in their adopted, local form. Besides, as this adoption has, in different states, been various, in some entire, in others partial; it would have rendered this book rather perplexing than instructing, to have marked these vouchers. Experience is the best test of the usefulness of a work of this kind, and the Editor most cheerfully submits his labors to this test, in full confidence, that as well magistrates as the ministerial officers of the criminal laws of these states, will therein find an easy, compendious guide, in most cases which come under their cognizance, or call for their attention; and that such gentlemen, not in official characters, who wish to obtain a general knowledge of the laws of their country, will find the means of information in this book: Nor will it be alledged here, as to professional men, not only on account of the precedents, but of the authorities cited from books of the highest reputation, and even of the credit of this book itself in the former edition; credit which the Editor trusts will be found not impaired in the present edition.
The act called the Ten Pound Act, and the Militia Law of the state of New-York, are printed under their proper titles at large; the Editor would have been ready to have done the same with respect to the laws in the other states, upon the same subjects of popular use; but they would have greatly swelled the bulk, and enhanced the price of this work; and he hopes, that this seeming partiality to his own state, will be excused by his readers in the other states, whilst it renders this book the more acceptable to his own more immediate fellow citizens. There are likewise various other titles under which acts of the legislature of the state of New-York have been either cited or referred to. A complete work would have been a visionary attempt. General abstracts was all that could be expected; and all is not contained in it, that might be wished, at least it is hoped nothing is omitted consistent with the generality of the object.
It may be proper to say a word about the edition of the laws of the state of New-York, and of the acts of parliament in force here, now under revision, which may possibly be supposed to supersede the utility of this work, as to this state: But a moment's reflection will evince, that this is a mistaken idea. When that important work is completed, as it doubtless will be with great ability, the situation of the acts relative to the objects of this book, will still be the difficulty the same in kind, tho' perhaps not in degree, as at the first publication of the Conductor. The only difference between the acts to be published and the same acts cited in this book, will be in the style and phraseology: The matter and substance must continue to be identically the same. Besides, the adjudged cases, and the readings and expositions of these acts, would still remain to be sought in the mass of voluminous writings upon those subjects; which would instance the necessity of a law library, and a laborious examination, when, after all, the result would be no more than what may be obtained from a single, small portable volume. It is deemed unnecessary to reprint the preface to the old edition of this book, or to give a particular detail of the method pursued herein, because it is substantially the same as in the former edition, and in Burns' Justice. This method is become familiar to the public by long experience, uniform habit, and reiterated practice; and as the Editor rests his hopes of the success of this work upon its own intrinsic usefulness, he will not, by an elaborate or pompous preface, attempt to enhance his own merit, or to prepossess the judgment of his readers; nor does he arrogate the merit of novelty, whilst he candidly confesses, that he has confined himself principally to the humble office of adhering to a track already beaten, sanctioned by general approbation. New-York, Jan. 21. tf.
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