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TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
F R I D A Y, F E B R U A R Y 16, 1787.
[No. 672.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 2oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 2oz. for four coppers.
H I G H - W A T E R. Monday 54 Min. after 4 Tuesday 42 Min. after 5 Wednesday 30 Min. after 6 Thursday 18 Min. after 7 Friday 6 Min. after 8 Saturday 56 Min. after 9 Sunday 44 Min. after 10
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Wheat per bushel, 7s. 6d. at 7s. 10d. West-India Rum, 3f. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 7s. 6d. Indian Corn, 6s. 6d. at 6s. 3d. Mafcowado Sugar, 59s. at 70s. 9d. Pork, 9s. 6d. Flour, common 42s. super. 46s. per b. Single refined do. 1f. 2d. Fine Salt, 2f. 0d. Brown Bread, 20s. od. Molasses, 1f. 8d. Rock Salt, 4s. to 4s. 6d.
SALES at AUCTION,
On MONDAY the 26th instant, at the Coffee-
House Bridge, at 12 o'clock,
EIGHT boxes Bohea Tea,
Nine barrels Coffee,
Six hampers Porter;
Forfeited to the people of this State and the informants, and sold by decree of the Court of Admiralty. 71 J. GRAHAM, Marshal.
Hubert Van Wagenen & Son,
No. 2, Beekman-ship,
Have just received from the ship Nelly, Capt. Wenter, from Bristol, and the ship Grace, Captain Armour, from Holland, an additional supply to their general assortment of ironmongery, cutlery, &c. &c. amongst which are,
SHEET lead and sheet iron,
Bellows pipes, frying pans,
Spades and shovels,
German, Crowley, } Steel,
Lifter and common } Steel,
6 by 8, 7 by 9 and 8 by 10 window glass,
4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, 20d and 24d nails,
Corn and coffee mills,
Straw knives,
Curry combs and brushes,
Gun barrels and locks,
Anvils, vices and pen mauls,
Hand and sledge hammers,
Trace and jack chains,
Brafs and iron wire,
Card wire by the cask or less quantity,
Hand bellows,
Neat shovels and tongs,
A variety of rules,
Carpenters and joiners squares,
Writing paper, knitting pins,
Cornice and moulding plains,
Dutch and English mill-saws,
Proper files for ditto,
Flax hetchels of different qualities,
Spring ketches assorted,
Pocket compasses,
Darning, white chapel and common sewing needles,
Sail and packing needles,
A Variety of razors, scissors,
Finished pocket and pen knives,
A large assortment of knives and forks,
Pit, crofs-cut, and other faws,
Iron pots and kettles, pye pans,
Chimney backs, griddles,
Ox cart and waggon boxes,
Hearth and chimney files,
Hair brooms, boenders,
Hand, hearth, whitewash, rubbing, weavers, cloaths, scrubbing, curriers, shoe and buckle brushes.
Bolting cloths, Harlem oil and Neurenburgh falve warranted, together with tools for smiths, carpenters, joiners, malons, taylors, shoemakers & coopers, with many other articles. 59
TO BE SOLD,
And possession given immediately;
THE FARM and PLANTATION, in the neighbourhood of Philadelphia, called
C L E R M O N T,
about four miles from the city: This farm contains
one hundred and fifty acres of land, great part of it
well improved, and forty acres of it is an orchard
of the best grafted fruit; there are on the premises,
a very large and commodious store house, two flo-
ries high, fifty-four feet in front, well finished, a
brick building or out house nearly adjoining the
same, wash house, smoke house, a neat stone spring
house built over a never failing spring, and a small
barn; in the rear of the house, is a well improved
garden, inclosed with a cedar board fence, contain-
ing two acres of land, well disposed, and contains
a large collection of the choicest fruit.—The situa-
tion of the place is so well known as needs not a
more particular description; its vicinity to the ca-
pital, it commanding a view thereof, and of the
river Delaware; and the healthiness of the place,
unite in recommending it as the residence for a gen-
tleman with a large family—and its being so near
the market, would make it an object to the farmer.
It will be sold together or separate, as may best
suit the purchaser—the house with about fifty acres
will be separated from the rest, and disposed of if
most agreeable, and the remainder in convenient
small lots, from every part of which there is a com-
manding view.
For terms of sale, apply to John Lardner, Esq. in Philadelphia—John Lawrence, Esq. in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania—Anthony White, Esq. at New-Brunswick, in Jersey, or to Thomas Lawrence, in New-York. 54
N O T I C E
THAT we propose to make application to the
Commissioners of the Land-Office, for a grant
of Land under water, in the Hudson river, of the
breadth of 112 feet, facing land, lying betwixt a
lot of Globe Requm, on the north, and a lot of
the Widow Ann Marlin, on the south, at Tarry-
town, in the county of Westchester, agreeably to
an act of the Legislature, entitled, "An act for the
speedy sale of unappropriated lands within this State,
and for other purposes therein mentioned;" passed
the 5th of May, 1786.
Thomas Randall,
Thomas Roach.
Feb. 7, 1787. 1706
T O B E L E T,
THAT Large and COMMODIOUS HOUSE,
No. 1, the corner of Smith and Duke Street.
It is now repairing. Enquire at No. 33, Smith-Street. 71
T O B E L E T,
FROM the first of May next—The HOUSE
No. 47, adjoining Mr. John Vredenburg, in
Great Dock-Street; containing four rooms, with
an excellent kitchen of two stories, well calculated
for a merchant or baker, having a roomy cellar,
with a large baker's oven. Enquire at No. 11, Crown-Street.
Y A C O B V A N W A G E N E N. February 13. 71
T O B E S O L D or L E T,
THE HOUSE and LAND in the Out-Ward of
this city, lately belonging to Mrs. Martha
Mortier, deceased, and now in the possession of Phi-
lip P. Livingston, Esquire.
The House is situated on the bank of the North-
River, is large and commodious, commanding an
extensive and beautiful prospect, with stables,
coach house, convenient offices; an elegant garden,
with a compleat green house. The whole farm
contains about twenty-seven acres, and is in excel-
lent order. Any person inclined to rent or purchase
the same, may know the terms by applying to Ga-
briel W. Ludlow or to Daniel McCormick.
New-York, 12th February, 1787. 71
T O B E L E T,
And possession given the 1st day of May next,
A Large three story brick Dwelling House, No.
13, Duke-street, containing eleven rooms,
with five places in each, with a large kitchen and
cellar under, a good yard and cistern belonging to
the same; and has every convenience and ac-
commodation for a genteel family. Also, that
commodious and large Store House adjoining the
above, leading from Duke to Mill-street, now oc-
cupied by Shaler and Sebor (formerly by Perry,
Hays and Sherbrook) is well known by the Con-
necticut, New-Jersey and North River Traders.
It is very convenient for a wholesale merchant, hav-
ing the upper and lower stores shelved; and a large
dry cellar under, on a level with the street, and
will contain 150 puncheons of rum. For terms apply
to Wm. Uffick, No. 33, Queen-street. 70
A Store and Cellar to be Let.
THE Store and Cellar No. 14, Great Dock-
street, at the sign of the Pad-Lock, contig-
uous to Coenties-slip, and very suitable for an iron-
monger or dry good merchant. For terms enquire
at the premises. 70
Houses to be Let, viz.
NO. 32 and No. 31, in Queen-street; also, No.
1 and No. 2, in Burling-slip. Enquire of the
Printers, or Mr. Barnet Newkirk, No. 22,
Crown-street, near Maiden-lane. 68
A FARM To be L E T.
ANY person desirous of retiring from the noise
and bustle of the city, can be accommodated
with a rural retreat in the State of New-Jersey,
between the pleasant villages of Newark and El-
izabeth-Town, on the post road, commonly called
the upper road, leading from Powles-Hook to Phi-
ladelphia—on the premises are a genteel two story
house, an excellent barn and other out-houses, a
well of good water, a garden, orchard, &c. The
land is divided into arable, pasture, mowing and
wood. The neighbourhood agreeable—the distance
from Powles-Hook, eleven miles.—It is at present
occupied by Mr. James Bates, who has on hand
a flock of cattle, hogs, poultry, farming utensils,
&c. and will dispose of the whole at a low rate, to
whoever would wish to hire the farm.
For terms and the time when possession can be
given, apply to
JOHN STAGG, jun. New-York, February 6, 1787. 69
PURSUANT to an order made by the Hon. Abra-
ham P. Lott, Esquire, one of the Judges of
the Mayor's court of the city of New-York, upon
the petition of Nicholas Carmer, of the city of
New-York, sail-maker, an insolvent debtor, and
three-fourths in value of his creditors; Public No-
tice is hereby given by the petitioners, to all the
creditors of the said Nicholas Carmer, that they
be and appear before the said Judge, at his office
in Maiden-lane, in the city of New-York, on the 21st
day of February inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon,
to shew cause if any there be, why an assignment
of the estate of the said Nicholas Carmer, should not
be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and the
said Nicholas Carmer thereupon be discharged,
pursuant to the directions of an act of the Legisla-
ture of the State of New-York, entitled, "An act
for the relief of insolvent debtors;" passed the 13th
day of April, 1786. Dated the first day of Feb. 1787.
Nicholas Carmer,
John Murray, jun.
James Sinclair,
William Malcolm,
David Setts,
George Hunter,
Samuel Carman.
Christopher Duyckinck,
James Montgomery,
Murray, Sanfom & Co.
Caleb Lawrence,
John Keele,
Henry Beekman, 1683
SUFFOLK COUNTY, ss.
PURSUANT to an order made by Thomas
Youngs, Esq. one of the Judges of the Inferior
Court of Common Pleas, for the said county
of Suffolk, upon the petition of David Tuthill,
an insolvent debtor, and of the subscribers to these
presentments, being three-fourths in value of the credi-
tors of the said David Tuthill. Notice is hereby
given by the said petitioners to all the creditors of
the said David Tuthill, to appear before the said
Thomas Youngs, Esq. to shew cause, if any they
have, on the 15th day of March next, at the house
of Mr. Joseph Peck, inholder in Southold, at two

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HAVE lately been informed that a petition from some gentlemen, who were Merchants here before the Revolution, has been presented to the Assembly, and is now in the hands of a Committee of the House:—The information gave me sensible satisfaction, from the hope I conceived, that justice will at length be done them—that justice to which, on every consideration, they are entitled, and to which hardships and sufferings peculiar to themselves, give them a peculiar and exclusive claim. It is not denied that other Citizens suffered too, and suffered very much; I did among the rest, and was in exile as long as the Merchants; but from the particular situation they were in, and from the extraordinary exertions in support of the common cause, which their situation enabled them to make, they have eventually become the greatest sufferers amongst us, and from this circumstance, have a claim to particular attention. I will just mention a few particulars in their case, which makes it essentially different from that of the rest of us.
At the time the late war began, the Merchants were the principal link in the chain of connection between us and Great Britain; it was necessary for the public good, that this chain should be broken, that we might become less dependent upon that country, and that the profit of our Commerce might no longer add to their wealth, and thus enable them to fight us, as it were, with our own weapons. For this reason, the first Congress, so early as in September, 1774, requested the Merchants not to send any orders to Great-Britain for goods, and to direct that the execution of those already sent, should be suspended. We all recollect with what alacrity the Merchants complied with this request: Here we see them giving up their business, upon which all their prospects in life depended, while the rest of us were left perfectly at liberty to follow our respective occupations, and some indeed did it under singular advantages arising from this generous conduct of the Merchants; for as they no longer imported goods, the demand for our own manufactures was very considerably increased.
It is well known that at the beginning of the contest, very large sums of money were immediately wanted for public uses; and that had we waited until a continental emission could be made, the revolution must have been crushed in embryo. It is equally well known that the Merchants were the only persons who would furnish the sums that were wanted; and they did it without expecting or receiving any benefit or advantage from it, more than what they enjoyed in common with their Fellow-Citizens. In this instance too they have a claim beyond the rest of us.
When money was wanted for our army in Canada, the Merchants supplied it. Continental paper would not answer for that purpose, and they advanced the hard money to a large amount, in return for which they received the paper, not doubting that the public faith, solemnly pledged, for its redemption at an equal value, would be inviolably preserved. We all know the sequel! Quires, if not reams, of that money, received as equal in value to specie, can now be produced, and among them the very bills received in exchange for the gold and silver sent to Canada. We all suffered by the depreciation, but the Merchants much more than others; and in this instance, their losses are both unjust and cruel, as occasioned, not by their enemies, but by their friends.
From the very nature of their business the Merchants necessarily received much more money than the rest of their Fellow-Citizens, and at the commencement of the war, very large sums were due to them from country traders and others. It was their practice to invest their money, when received, in bills of exchange, with which they made payments to their British creditors, or else in the produce of the country, for the same purpose: But several acts of Congress prevented their making remittances in either; while, at the same time, they were under the same obligations with others, not to refuse the continental money, and under a necessity of receiving it as equal to gold and silver. The consequence was, that they got more of it than they could dispense with—they were overwhelmed with it—here we had evidently the advantage of them; for, the sums we received were comparatively trifling, and we could at any time pay them away, because our creditors were among ourselves, and obliged to receive the money as we did; theirs were out of the reach of our laws, would not take our money in payment, and if they would, the Merchants were prohibited from paying it. And this was a very fruitful source of their distress, for it reduced them to this dilemma, either to keep the money in their own hands, or loan it to the public: Those who kept it lost all by depreciation, and those who loaned it, fare but little better, for they cannot get re-payment, and such of them whom distress has compelled to part with their certificates (and there are such among them) have sold them for a song.
Another hardship, peculiar to the Merchants, arises from the Treaty of Peace, which expressly stipulates "That creditors shall meet with no lawful impediment to the recovery of the full value, in sterling money, of all bona fide debts heretofore contracted." It is no hardship for a man to be obliged to pay his debts; it is just; and, from a long acquaint-
ance with our old Merchants and their principles, I have no hesitation in asserting that they sincerely wish to do it: But the hardship consists in first, depriving them of the means, and then compelling them to pay without them. And this is precisely their situation, for such of them as have money in the public funds, cannot get it out, and yet are compelled to pay the debts they owe. In this their case differs essentially from ours; we received the money due to us, and paid it as we received it: and when peace came, we were out of debt, and had our various professions, our farms and our trades, to support us:—The Merchants lost, or are deprived of, the money they received:—The peace found them deeply involved in debt:—The treaty left them without a remedy; and their creditors are now demanding payment. I have been told that one man has taken out no less than six and twenty writs against them; and that one house, possessing Certificates for TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND POUNDS, loaned by them to the United States, must be come Bankrupts notwithstanding.
In the exile, the plunderings, and the wanton destruction of property, we shared, perhaps proportionably with the Merchants, and therefore I say nothing upon those heads, but from the instances above mentioned, in which their sufferings were peculiar to that class of Citizens, candor must acknowledge that they have borne more than they ought, and justice demands that they should be proportionably relieved.
I am not a Merchant, but I have the feelings of a man, and I cannot withhold the tribute of sympathy, when I see the distress to which the love of their country has reduced many of our most respectable Citizens. A late instance has shown how painful it is to the human mind, to see even one family suddenly brought to the brink of ruin, and sensibility has excited the benevolent to lend an helping hand for their relief: How much more ought we to feel, when we see so many families, not so suddenly indeed, but as surely reduced to a similar situation. Their case is not within the reach of individuals, and therefore they must rely upon the public to assist them; with this view they have petitioned the Assembly; and if there is any merit in patriotism—if respectable characters demand any consideration—if justice is not banished from our State, they must be successful.
A CITIZEN.
New-York, February 10, 1787.
ANECDOLE of King Charles the Second, and Doctor Stillingfleet.
WHEN the celebrated Dr. Stillingfleet preached at court before King Charles the Second, he always read his sermon, though it is well known that elsewhere he preached extempore. The King after thanking him one day for his excellent discourse, asked the reason why he made such a distinction between the court and his own parishioners, as to preach to the latter without book, and to read his sermon to the former. "And may it please your Majesty," said the Doctor, "when I am in the Royal Chapel, I find myself in another world; I have the eyes of your Majesty, and of all the lords and ladies of the court upon me, and it becomes me to weigh every word I utter. And now shall I beg your Majesty to answer me a question?" "With all my heart," said the Monarch. "Your Majesty's speeches are very short, and you always read them, and never take your eyes off the paper till you have finished: pray tell me your reasons." "Why, my good Doctor," said the King, "I never make a speech to my people without affecting them for money, and I am ashamed to look them in the face."
FOREIGN ADJICES.
L O N D O N.
Amongst the anecdotes of Dr. Johnson, which his friend Mr. Boswell has thought proper to omit, is the following, on the authenticity of which, however, our readers may depend. The Doctor and Mr. Boswell dining one day at Lady Macleod's, the former was helped to some green peas, which were esteemed a rarity for the season; having eaten what were first laid on his plate, Lady Macleod offered to help him a second time—"Phaw! Madam," said the Doctor, "surely they are only food for hogs."—"Tis for that very reason I help you, Sir," replied her Ladyship.
Monday night Sir Joshua Reynolds gave a lecture upon the theory of painting at the Royal Academy in the Strand. The gold medals were then adjudged and distributed to the different candidates; the first medal, value 20l. for the best historical painting on subjects from Milton's Paradise Lost was given to Mr. Ancoine; the second medal, for the best figure in Terra Cotta, was presented to a young foreign artist; and the third for Academy figures, was also given to a stranger. Several silver medals were then allotted to the students for their different pieces in architecture, &c.
PROHIBITION of BALLOONS.
The following is a translation of two letters, the one from the Emperor, the other from the King of Prussia, to Mr. Blanchard, who had solicited the permission of those Sovereigns to make aerostatic experiments in their dominions:
"I received your letters, Mr. Blanchard. By various experiments made in different places, you have so fully gratified the curiosity of all those who were spectators, that there remains no doubt of your success. But it is not until, by your scientific acquirements and repeated experiments, you shall have found out a method by which you can render those travels, which you denominate aerostatic, useful, that you can afford me any pleasure in coming to Vienna to instruct me on the subject. In the mean time, I remain your affectionately."
(Signed) JOSEPH.
Vienna, 2d Nov. 1786.
Letter from the King of Prussia.
"I am obliged to you Mr. Blanchard, for the offer which you make me in your letter of the 23d of October; and if I decline accepting it, it is rather on account of the interest I feel in your preservation, than for any other cause. Notwithstanding all the confidence which might be reposed in your expertness and genius, the attempts which you make are so perilous, as by no means to secure you entirely from the fear of possible disaster. I should be most sensibly affected if such an event should happen in my dominions; and the very apprehension of it would be sufficient to destroy the pleasure which otherwise I should derive from an aerostatic experiment, conducted by the most enlightened mind. For these reasons, I must decline the offer you make me; at the same time praying sincerely to God, that he may take you under his protection."
(Signed) WILLIAM.
Potsdam, 5th Nov. 1786.
UNITED STATES.
RICHMOND, January 18.
An act to repeal the act for incorporating the Protestant Episcopal Church, and for other purposes. BE it enacted by the General Assembly, that the act entitled an act for the incorporating the Protestant Episcopal Church, shall be, and the same is hereby repealed: Saving to all religious societies the property to them respectively belonging, who are hereby authorised to appoint, from time to time, according to the rules of their sect, trustees, who shall be capable of managing and applying such property to the religious uses of such societies.
And to guard against all doubts and misconstructions, Be it further enacted and declared, that so much of all laws now in force as prevents any religious society from regulating its own discipline, shall be, and is hereby repealed; the religious opinions of men not being the objects of civil government or under its jurisdiction.
NEW-YORK, FEBRUARY 16.
We present the public our hearty congratulation, on the brilliant successes attending the measures adopted by the Supreme Executive of Massachusetts, for protecting the Courts of Law and Justice, and for suppressing the horrid and unnatural insurrection, which has been raised against that Commonwealth, and, on the prospect of their speedily terminating in the full completion of the laudable objects for which they were put into operation.
Important Information.
On Tuesday the 6th instant, arrived in Boston, Major Cabot, who left Head-Quarters at Peterham, in the county of Worcester, on Monday morning—with dispatches from the Hon. Major General Lincoln, to his Excellency Governor Bowdoin.
In consequence his Excellency sent the following message to the Hon. the Legislature of Massachusetts, now sitting in Boston.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
MR. Cabot is this moment arrived with a letter from Gen. Lincoln, dated the 4th inst. at Peterham: From which place on that day, he obliged the Main Body of the insurgents to retreat with great precipitation, having taken about one hundred and fifty of them prisoners.
For further particulars you will please to be referred to the letter; and in the mean time will permit me to congratulate you on this important success.
Orders have been issued to reinforce General Lincoln with twenty-six hundred of the militia. I should be glad to know, Gentlemen, whether you would think it expedient that those orders should, in consequence of this success, be countermanded, either in whole or in part.
JAMES BOWDOIN.
Council-Chamber, Feb. 6, 1787.
Peterham, Feb. 4th, 1787.
DEAR SIR, I HAVE been honored with the receipt of your Excellency's favors of the 25th ult. and the 1st inst. with the warrants.
In my last I mentioned to you, that I had various applications from the neighbouring towns, and what answers I had given. These I think, had a very happy effect, and the towns have felt themselves much interested, in recalling their men, and in putting an end to the progress of the insurgents.
I remained a number of days in Hadley, refreshing our men, who had experienced severe fatigue; this gave time for the insurgents to reflect upon the offers which had been made them, and for the select men to interpose their advice and authority.
Friday we reconnoitred their post with an intention to approach them the next day. This movement gave them an alarm, and at 3 o'clock, Saturday morning, I received a flag from Wheeler, requesting that he might have a conference with Gen. Putnam. It was granted, and they met Saturday forenoon. To provide for his personal safety, seemed to be the principal object he had in view—no encouragement on this head being given him, he retired; and Saturday evening I was informed, that Shays had left Pelham, and had pointed his forces towards this place, where it was said he expected to be joined by many others, and where he could make a stand, as many towns in this vicinity, were in his interest. At eight o'clock our troops were in motion; the first part of the night was light, and the weather clement, but between 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning, the wind shifting to the westward, it became cold and squally, with considerable snow: The wind arose very high, and with the light snow were soon filled up, the men became fatigued, and they were in a part of the country, where they could not be covered in the distance of eight miles, and the cold was so increased that they could not halt in the road to refresh themselves. Under these circumstances they were obliged to continue their march. We arrived here about nine o'clock, exceedingly fatigued by a march of 30 miles, part of it in a deep snow, and in a most violent storm. When this abated the cold increased, and a great part of our men are frozen in some part or other—I hope none of them are dangerously so, and that most of them will be able again to march in a short time. We approached this town nearly in the centre where Shays had covered his men; and had we not been prevented by the steepness of the hill, and the depth of the snow, from throwing our men rapidly into it, we should have arrested very proba-
bly one half his force, for they were so nearly surprised as it was, that they had not time to call in their out parties, or even their guards. About 150 fell into our hands, and none escaped but by the most precipitate flight in different directions; but most of their men fled for Athol. It is said they intended to reach Northfield: This brings him near the line of another State, where he may vainly hope to find an asylum. Thus, Sir, that body of men, who were, a few days since, offering the grossest insults to the best citizens of the Commonwealth, and were menacing even government itself, is fast dissipating, and it will not long, I think, have the least existence. It must be pleasing to your Excellency, to know that this has been effected, and bloodshed avoided, but in an instance or two, where the insurgents have rushed on their own destruction, after every effort had been made, by the officers of government, to prevent it. That so little has been spilt, is owing, in a measure, to the patience, and obedience, the zeal and the fortitude discovered in our troops, to whom too much thanks cannot be given.—A different line of conduct, which Shays flattered his troops would be manifested, would have given them support, and led them to acts of violence, while it must have buoyed up the hopes of their abettors, and stimulated them to greater exertions.
As soon as the troops are able to move, I shall follow Shays, and throw part of our force into Berkshire—before I leave this place, I shall make a disposition of the troops, and discharge such whose services are no longer necessary.
Notwithstanding the present state of things, much is necessary for the General Court to do, and decided measures on their part, will give support to our friends, and dismay to others.
I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, your obedient servant,
B. LINCOLN.
Mr. Cabot will honor this, by being the bearer of it—his great attention to duty, and his knowledge therein, entitle him to thanks—he will give your Excellency a more minute account of matters than I have been able to write.
His Excellency Governor BOWDOIN.
GENERAL ORDERS.
THE General congratulates the troops upon the successes of the day; that so large a number of the insurgents have fallen into our hands: And that those who have not been arrested, have been obliged to fly.—This has been effected after a long and distressing march of thirty miles, without a halt but for a few moments. It is impossible for him to describe the anxiety he felt during most of the time for the safety of the troops, endangered by the inclemency of the weather, and for the great fatigue they unavoidably suffered in marching through a deep snow, in a most violent storm, in a country, where cover could not be obtained.—The patience and alacrity discovered on this occasion, cannot be exceeded in point of merit, but by the noble and virtuous principles which stimulated them to action. The General's most cordial thanks are due to the troops, which he begs them to accept.
Peterham, Feb. 4, 1787.
THE Committee of both Houses of the Legislature of Massachusetts, to whom were referred Governor Bowdoin's message of the 6th, with a letter and inclosure from General Lincoln, of the 4th inst. submit the following report.
E. BROOKS, per order. To his Excellency James Bowdoin, Esq. Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
May it please your Excellency,
THE Legislature have received with the greatest pleasure your important communication and congratulations of this morning.
The ardor and zeal of General Lincoln, and of the troops under his command, in performing a march of thirty miles with only a momentary halt, in the most inclement weather; and their perseverance after such extraordinary hardships, in proceeding immediately to action, and repelling the rebels from their advantageous post, merit the highest approbation of the General Court, who request your Excellency to make this communication to the General.
We do not think it expedient to recommend to your Excellency, a countermand either in whole or in part, of your orders for a reinforcement of twenty-six hundred of the militia, but request your Excellency to carry the same into immediate and vigorous effect, as a measure well calculated to restore peace and order to this Commonwealth, without hazarding the effusion of much blood.
IN SENATE, February 6, 1787.
Read and accepted, and thereupon ordered, that William Phillips and Tristram Dutton, Esquires, with such as the Hon. House may join, be a Committee to wait upon his Excellency the Governor, with the foregoing answer to his message of this day. Sent down for concurrence.
SAMUEL PHILLIPS, jun. President. In the House of REPRESENTATIVES, Feb. 6, 1787.
Read and concurred, and Mr. Otis, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Daves, are joined.
ARTEMAS WARD, Speaker.
On Wednesday the 7th instant, Major Haskell and and Monsieur Borie, arrived in Boston, who left General Lincoln's Head-Quarters on Tuesday morning the 6th inst. with dispatches to His Excellency Governor Bowdoin.
Head-Quarters, Peterham, Feb. 5, 1787.
Dear Sir,
I am this moment informed, by a gentleman from Chesterfield in the State of New-Hampshire, that he met Shays this morning, about six miles on this side of that town, who had about one hundred men with him in a body; that he saw on the road scattered the distance of ten miles, two hundred men more; they appeared in a miserable abject state. Other men, who had been with Shays, had, as he heard, taken different routes to their homes. Thus, Sir, it appears that those men who had been his followers, were so dispersed, that we have nothing to fear from them in this part of the country. By the last accounts from Berkshire, the insurgents were embodying in different parts, with a design, as General Patterson supposed, to attack him. I shall march into that county with a considerable body of men, taking Northfield and Deerfield in my route. The very shew of a force in different parts of the country, will be of consequence.
Nine o'clock, P. M.
I have received further accounts from Shays's troops; it confirms the above, besides his informing them, that each man must take care of himself.

I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, your Excellency's obedient servant, B. LINCOLN. His Excellency Governor Bowdoin. Peterham, February 6, 1787, 7 o'clock, A. M. Dear Sir, About three hours since I had the honor of receiving your Excellency's favor of the 4th, with the doings of the General Court. I am exceedingly pleased with their decision and firmness. Their present doings have a complexion which insures that perseverance necessary for the crushing in the most effectual manner, a rebellion which has struck at the very existence of our constitution.
By the dispersed state of the insurgents, I suppose the sending out other troops will be altogether unnecessary at present. I think we had better re-inlist a sufficient number out of those now in the field as they have obtained some knowledge of duty. I have the honor to be, dear Sir, with real esteem, your humble servant, B. LINCOLN. His Excellency Governor Bowdoin.
The two foregoing letters were laid before both Branches of the Legislature of the said Commonwealth, by order of their Governor, and in consequence of their message to him, and the advice of Council thereon, his Excellency has been pleased to countermand, for the present, the orders lately issued for the raising of other troops. Extract of a letter from Worcester, dated Tuesday evening, February 6, 1786.
"Matters of great, have swallowed up those of lesser consequence. The important intelligence which you have undoubtedly received, will make it quite unnecessary for me to give you any account of what may have occurred at this post. Yesterday in the forenoon the principal leaders of the insurgents crossed the line over into the State of New-Hampshire; others are following them—some small parties are yet hovering about in different parts of this and the neighbouring counties—"not knowing where to get rest for the soles of their feet." The "great body" of rebellion is broken, and now languishing!—The main business is accomplished; but I presume, to restore every thing to good order, and fix the public tranquility on a solid basis, it will be necessary to have 1000 or 1500 troops stationed in those counties for four or five months at least.—The reasons for such proceedings are obvious, but too numerous here to mention. We are all in high spirits, and doubt not our friends in Boston participate in the general joy."
A letter from Alexandria in Virginia, dated Feb. 1, says "Last Saturday evening, as Capt. Moone, master of the brig General Orde, lying in this port, was returning in his boat from George-Town, where he had been for a load of flour, with four of his hands, by some unknown accident the boat overset, and it is beyond all doubt all on board perished. The boat was discovered on Sunday morning near Mrs. Hawkins's Ferry, opposite this town, bottom upwards, and seventeen barrels of the flour, together with five hats drifted on shore, near where the boat lay. What adds to this unhappy circumstance is, that it is supposed a sixth person was on board, as Captain Moone's hat has not been found. We understand, and with pleasure communicate it, that the Legislature of North Carolina have passed a law for the appointment of Commissioners, or Delegates, to represent that State in the proposed Convention, to meet in Philadelphia in May next, for federal and commercial purposes.—Governor Calwell is first in the nomination and appointment."
Wednesday morning departed this life, in the forty-second year of his age, JOHN D. CRIMSHIRE, Esq., of this city, Counsellor at Law.—He sustained his illness (though most severe and afflictive) with that fortitude and resignation, which evince the good man in the hour of pain and death. Ever remarkable for gentleness of manners, humanity, and probity, he conciliated the affections, the friendship and confidence of all who knew him.—His remains will be interred this evening, followed by a number of his friends, whose sensations testify how much they valued and esteemed him.
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST. Ship Union, Baker, Hispaniola. Brig Julia, Checkelworth, Cape Francois. Snow — Lundboom, St. Ubes. Schooner William, Armstrong, Baltimore. Schooner Sally and Betsey, Wallace, Edenton. Sloop Betsey, Ferguson, do. Sally, Peck, Trenada. Polly, Lines, Martinico. Ranger, Benison, St. Johns. Cato, Puller, Jamaica. Sundry articles of intelligence, laws, &c. intended for this day's paper, we have been obliged to defer till our next publication, for want of room.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, at the City of New-York, the 27th January, 1787.
PRESENT. The Hon. ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON, Esq. CHANCELLOR. ORDERED by the Court, that the terms in the Court of Chancery for the State of New-York, in future, be held at the following days and places, to wit, On the last Tuesday in March, at the City of New-York. On the third Tuesday in July, at the City of Albany. On the first Tuesday in October, at the City of New-York, and On the last Tuesday in December, at the City of New-York. Published by order, W. COCK, Register. 72 2
THE pleasantly situated PLACE, whereon John de Pyffer lives, binding on the upper end of Great George-street, near the road, or sand hill, that leads from the two mile stone to Greenwich, the dwelling is very convenient and easy, and suitable for any gentleman, the fence in good repair, as also the barn and chair house. Likewise to be Let, a House at the corner of the New-slip, in Water-street. Enquire of said John de Pyffer. 72 5
Seventy Pounds Reward. Most wicked attempt having been made the night before last, to set fire to the house and buildings occupied by Lemontis Noe, in the Dock-yard of this city; the Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council convened, in order to promote a discovery, DO hereby offer a reward of Seventy Pounds, to be paid to any person who shall discover and prosecute to conviction the perpetrator or perpetrators of this horrid and dangerous act. February 14, 1787. 72
THEATRE. THIS EVENING, Will be presented, A COMEDY, CALLED The WEST-INDIAN. To which will be added A COMIC OPERA, CALLED The Flitch of Bacon, Or DUNMOW PRIORY. The doors will be opened at half after five, and the curtain drawn up at a quarter after six o'clock. Places in the Boxes may be taken at the Box-Office, next door to the Theatre, of Mr. Ryan, from 10 to 12, and from 3 to 5, where also Tickets may be had, and at Mr. Gaine's Book-Store, in Hanover-square. The Days of performance will be on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
THREE POUNDS Reward. LOST, by being missaid, on Sunday the 11th instant, a small Seal-skin covered TRUNK, with brass nails, lock and handle. It was brought over from Powles-Hook in one of the Ferry-boats, & supposed to have been carried with other baggage into a house at Whitehall, (Mr. Goddard,) but not being to be found since by the Owner, the above Reward will be given, and no questions asked, if said Trunk, with what it contained when lost, shall be brought to No. 30, Queen-Street, corner of Burling-Slip. 72
R. J. VAN DEN BROEK, HAS opened a Notary-Public and Interpreter's Office in the Spanish, French, Dutch, German and English Languages, at No. 18, Little-Queen-Street.
All business which he shall be entrusted with, will be executed with integrity, accuracy and all possible dispatch. 72 THE co-partnership of Teller and Vredenburg, is this day dissolved by mutual consent: All persons indebted to said firm, are desired to make speedy payment; and all persons having any demands against them, are desired to deliver in their accounts for a settlement, at their shop, No. 146, Queen-street. Feb. 12, 1787. 72 3
A Quarter Cask of Wine BROUGHT from Madeira in the ship Madeira, Captain Thomas March, for Mr. Thomas Abbot, shipped by Messrs. Searles, or order, may have it on paying freight and charges for the same, by applying to Robert Baker in Cherry-Street. 72 3
WHEREAS Elizabeth Kelly my wife, daughter to Jacob Vanpelt, has eloped from my bed and board, and entirely quit my habitation: I do hereby caution all persons trusting her upon my account, her conduct has been so bad that I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting. THOMAS KELLY. Flushing, February 13 1787. 1 72 4
TO BE LET, For one or more years, A Very pleasant COUNTRY SEAT, situated on the East-river (lately occupied by Col. Lewis Morris) with or without the out-houses, barn, garden, orchards, meadows and pastures, as will best suit the tenant. In the large house, are four very good well furnished rooms on the first floor, and three good bed rooms on the second floor, and a good cellar kitchen, with several apartments for milk, liquors, roots, and apartments for servants. The orchards and garden abound with all kinds of the very best fruit. For further particulars enquire of P. Stuyvesant. Bowery, Feb. 16, 1787. Also, a small House, with about four acres of ground, that has been many years occupied by a gardener. There is a variety of excellent fruit in the said garden. 72
To be Sold at Public Auction, On the 15th day of March next, on the premises, A Large and commodious Two Story Brick Dwelling House, with a Brick Store House and Bake House adjoining, situated and being in Ferry-street, No. 24 and 25. Any person inclining to view the building, may apply to Mr. Stephen Coles, who now occupies the same. N. B. Possession given the first day of May next. Thomas Stagg, } Executors. Jacob Duryee, jun. } New-York, February 15, 1787. 72 8
NOTICE is hereby given, that Isaac Gouverneur, jun. of the city of New-York, surviving partner of the co-partnership of Curson and Gouverneur, did, in pursuance of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th of April 1786; assign all his estate, real and personal, both in law and equity, for the use of the creditors of the said co-partnership. All persons therefore, who are indebted to the said co-partnership, are hereby requested to make immediate payment; and all those who have any demands against the said co-partnership, are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated, to William Seton and } Assignees. John Lawrence, } 72 2 am.
LANDS for SALE. On Wednesday the 14th of March next, at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, will be sold, at PUBLIC AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, SIX thousand acres of Land, in about 30 lots, or separate tracts, situated in the county of Suffolk, and State of New-Jersey, and two or three tracts in Shrewsbury, and county of Monmouth in said State, of about one hundred and twenty acres each: And also about six thousand acres of proprietary rights due on warrants already issued in said State, being the property of the heirs and representative of the Right Honorable James Earl of Perth. This property will be sold together or in lots, as will best suit the purchasers.—The terms of sale will be made known on the day and place aforesaid, by Walter Rutherford, } Attorneys to the Thomas Smith, } heirs of the Elias Boudinot, } Earl of Perth. 72
The Public are hereby most respectfully notified, that Abraham K. Beekman & Co. Have just opened an AUCTION and COMMISSION STORE, at their House No. 241, Queen-Street.
AND take the liberty to solicit the patronage and encouragement of their friends in particular, and the public in general, hoping by their assiduity and punctilious attention to the interest and benefit of their employers, to merit the continuance of their favors. They are sufficiently provided with store and cellar room for the reception of either wet or dry goods. They have at their store sundry merchandise at private Sale, such as calimurs, princes stuff, cambrics and lawns, elegant tambour and embroidered vest patterns of different colours, plain and striped mullins, needle worked aprons, edgings and laces, curtain calimurs, fine bordered and spotted handkerchiefs, damask table cloths, &c. &c. Likewise a variety of elegant silver mounted and polished steel small Swords and Hangers. 72
To be Sold at Public Auction, On the premises on Monday next, the 19th inst. at 12 o'clock, two houses and lots, viz. a house and lot in Fair-street, No. 25, being 34 feet in front, on said street, and in length on Gold-street, 55 feet 3 inches. Said house is large and convenient, having six fire places. Also, a house and lot in Gold-street, No. 37, two stories high, being 26 feet 9 inches in front, and 35 feet in length, having three fire places. And the next day (being the 20th) at the same hour, will be sold likewise on the premises, three houses and lots in King George-street, the upper end of William-street, opposite the Lutheran Church, each lot being 28 feet 3 inches in front, 29 feet 3 inches in the rear, and 110 feet in length. 1 Abraham K. Beekman and Co.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of JAMES McLEER, of Suffolk County, late deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts to Mr. Daniel Phoenix, of the city of New-York, or to the subscriber. 70 3 Ezra L'Hommedieu, Administrator.
TO BE SOLD, ON reasonable terms, in the whole or in parcels, three thousand one hundred and fifty acres of extraordinary rich and fertile Intervale and Upland, situated on Polett-river, and that part of Wood-creek, called Indian or Green-river, in the township of Granville, in the county of Washington and State of New-York, formerly granted to Captain Robert Campbell.—Also two thousand one hundred acres of excellent good Land, to the south westward thereof, in the same township and county, heretofore granted to Captain William Farquhar.—And also, two thousand one hundred acres of very good Land, in the same neighbourhood, granted in the year 1764, to Lieutenant David Borry, to all which an indisputable title will be given. Apply to James Farquhar in New-York. 57
TO BE SOLD, By Thomas Walsh, No. 11, in the Fly-Market, All sorts of GARDEN SEEDS, viz. EARLY Charlton Peas, Marrow-fat do. Green Dwarf do. Bush do. Holspur do. Windsor Beans, Long pod do. Six weeks do. Dwarf do. A thousand to one do. Early yellow French do. Scarlet Runners do. Yorkshire Cabbage Seeds, White Dutch Carly do. Sugar Loaf do. Colli Flower do. Plover Seeds, All kinds of kitchen garden Seeds, Savoy Cabbage Seeds, Sellerly Seeds, White and Red Onion Seeds, Red Cabbage Seeds. 69
Wanted to Borrow on Interest, THE sum of two hundred and fifty pounds, for the securing which a mortgage on good real estate in this city will be given. Enquire at No. 66, Wall-street. Dec. 13, 1786. 54
TO BE SOLD, A HOUSE, with about four Lots of Ground, conveniently situated near the Church at Tappan; this place is the best stand for a merchant, tanner, blacksmith, or wheelwright, in Orange town, or Tappan. Part of said ground is converted into a garden; there is a good well on it, and a brook running by it, against which it is defended by a stone wall.—One third of the purchase money must be paid at the time of sale, and a reasonable time will be given for the payment of the remainder; or if more convenient, a small house in or near this city will be taken in exchange. Doctor Outwater, near the premises, will shew the same to any person. For terms apply to Augustus Stewart, No. 7, Dutch-street, New-York, who will give an indisputable title for the same. 69
PARTITION of LANDS. WHEREAS we the subscribers were, pursuant to the directions of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled "an act for the partition of lands," passed the sixteenth of March, 1785, appointed Commissioners to make partition and division of a certain tract of land situate in the county of Ulster, granted to Philip Schuyler, Johannis Lansing, jun. Henry Wileman, and Jacobus Bruyn, by letters patent bearing date the 7th day of July, 1720, commonly called the Eight Thousand Acres Tract; which partition and division we have completed, and do hereby give notice that we have filed the field books and maps thereof, in the respective offices, agreeable to the directions of the said act, and that we will meet at the house of George Smith, Inn-holder, at Shawangunk, in the county of Ulster aforesaid, on the twenty-seventh day of March next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, of which all persons interested therein are required to take notice, and to attend at the time and place above mentioned, and to see the several lots balloted for, in each respective allotment of the aforesaid partition and division of the said tract. CHRIST. TAPPEN, CORS. SCHOONMAKER, THOS. MOFFAT, Ulster county, 3d Jan. 1787. 65
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the Twenty-eighth day of March next, At the House of GEORGE SMITH, in the precinct of Shawangunk, in the county of Ulster, Inn-holder: Three certain pieces or PARCELS of LAND, PART of a certain tract granted by letters patent unto Philip Schuyler and others, situate and lying in the county of Ulster, and known by the Eight Thousand Acres Tract laid out and set a part to defray the expence of the partition and division of the said tract, by the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed in pursuance of the act entitled "An act for the partition of lands," passed the 16th day of March, 1785, to make partition and division thereof: The first of the said pieces or parcels of land is bounded as follows—beginning at the south-easternmost corner of that part of the said tract formerly divided, and runs thence south 33, 18, west 81 chains and 50 links, thence south 69, 18 east forty-two chains, thence north 4, 12, west eighty-four chains to where it began; containing one hundred and sixty seven acres; now in the occupation of Yost Frans. The second and third of the said pieces or parcels are bounded to the south and south-east by the Shawangunk-Kill, to the west and north by the westerly and northerly bounds of the said tract, and to the east by the undivided part thereof. The second of the said pieces or parcels of land, contains one hundred acres, and is now in the possession of Solomon Brinck. And the third of the said pieces or parcels of land contains four hundred acres, and is now in the possession and occupation of Jacob Rofekrans, Wilhelmus Rofekrans, and Jacob Clearwater, for which said pieces or parcels of land, as good a title will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, for the separate enjoyment thereof, as if all the patentees or proprietors of the said lands, had made and executed the same in due form of law, by CHRIST. TAPPEN, CORS. SCHOONMAKER, THOS. MOFFAT. Kingston, Ulster county, January 13, 1787. 65
TO BE SOLD, TWO Valuable FARMS, each containing 150 acres, lying contiguous to each other, on Croton-river, in the manor of Philippsburgh, lately in the possession of John Bulyea and John Basley. For terms of sale enquire of General Cortlandt or the subscriber, who will give a warranted title for the same. 64 PIERRE V. CORTLANDT, jun.
THOMAS SMITH, BOOT, Shoe-Maker, and Leather Cutter, No. 179, Queen Street, corner of Beekman, or Chapel Street, sells all sorts of boots and shoes at the following prices: £. s. d. Mens best boots, town made, warranted, 2 8 0 Common ditto, ditto, ditto 2 4 0 Mens shoes, best sort, ditto, ditto 0 12 0 Ditto shoes, strong ditto, from 8/ 0 9 0 Womens fashinet or callimanco shoes, 0 11 0 Ditto, leather ditto 0 8 0 Boys, girls, and childrens shoes of all sorts. English boot legs, bend soles, and country leather of all sorts, cheap for cash. Black-ball of excellent quality for cleaning boots and shoes, wholesale and retail. N. B. A quantity of mens strong shoes, fit for country store-keepers, or the Southern trade, and will be exchanged for tanned leather or raw hides. 41 Wanted, North-American BANK BILLS.
NICHOLAS LOW, At No. 216, Water-street, near the Old-slip, HAS for SALE, Old Madeira and Sherry, rich Lisbon and Cape } WINES in pipes and quarter casks, of Good Hope Brandy, Cayenne Cocoa, China Bowls, and Cups and Saucers, assorted in cases, Delft Dishes, and Plates in imitation of China, Sewing Twine, Brass Kettles in nests, with wire for handles, Whet Stones, and Toys, a variety assorted in cases. 45 6m

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I OT, stranger stop, let one sad tear bedew That forrowing face; while this cold stone you view: The death in icy arms confines that fair, Who once was lovelas the angels are; I think not stranger—ever to behold Transcendent worth on sculptur'd marble told: Ah no!—suffice it, if one mournful tear Shall mix with mine in tender sorrow here.
WHEREAS THOMAS HENDERSON of the city of New-York, gentleman, and RACHEL his wife (for the securing the payment of twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, with the lawful interest for the same, at the rate of seven per cent. per annum, according to the condition of certain bond bearing date the twenty-fourth day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, and executed by the said Thomas Henderson to David Masterton of the said city of New-York, mariner) did by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the said twenty-fourth day of January, in the year last aforesaid, mortgage to the said David Masterton, "all that certain messuage or dwelling house and lot, piece or parcel of ground, situated, lying and being in the city of New-York, in Montgomery ward of the said city, and on the northerly side of a certain street called Water-street, and is bounded southerly in front by the said street easterly by ground late of Robert Benfon and James Livingston, westerly by ground now or late of John Latham, and northerly in the rear by ground formerly belonging to the said Thomas Henderson, but now to the heirs of John Rutter, deceased; and contains in breadth, in front and rear twenty-five feet, and extends in length from Water-street towards Cherry-street, one hundred feet, be the same more or less. And also, all that certain water lot, being the easternmost equal third part of a certain water lot, known and distinguished by lot No. 12, and which was granted to John Latham, which said easternmost equal third part of the said lot No. 12, is situated, lying and being directly opposite to the front of the said messuage or dwelling house, and lot of ground above mentioned and described; and is bounded northerly by the said Water-street, easterly by a certain water lot, known and distinguished by lot No. 13, westerly by part of the said lot No. 12, and southerly by the East-river or harbour; and contains in breadth upon Water-street, twenty-four feet five inches, and in the rear, upon the said East-river, twenty-two feet four inches, and extends in length on each side from Water-street aforesaid, into the said East-river, two hundred feet, all English measure, together with all and singular the houses, out houses, kitchens, stables, buildings, yards, fences, easements, profits, commodities, advantages, hereditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging, or in any wise appertaining." And whereas, in and by the said indenture of mortgage it was covenanted and agreed that in case default should be made in the payment of the said twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, on the first day of February, which should be in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, with interest on the same as aforesaid, then and in such case the said David Masterton, his executors, administrators and assigns should or might, and he, they, or either of them should or might, and he, they, or either of them whereby the said covenant fully authorized and empowered by one or more public sale or sales, absolutely to sell, convey and barrender the said messuage or dwelling house, and lot of ground, and all and singular, other the said respective premises, with their and every of their rights, members and appurtenances, and the inheritance of the same to such purchaser or purchasers as the said David Masterton, his executors, administrators or assigns, or either of them should procure to purchase the same, and out of the monies arising from such sale or sales, should in the first place deduct and take to himself the said principal sum of twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, and the interest which should be there due for the same, together with all the reasonable costs, charges and expenses in relation to the same; and after such deduction should be made, the surplus, if any there be, should be refunded to the said Thomas Henderson, his certain attorney, executors, administrators or assigns, as in and by the said indenture of mortgage reference thereto being had may more fully and at large appear. And whereas the whole of the said principal, together with all the interest thereon, is now due and owing to the said David Masterton.—These are therefore to give notice to the said Thomas Henderson and Rachel his wife, that unless they do discharge the said twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, together with all the interest due or to grow due thereon, on or before Saturday the twenty-fourth day of February next, ensuing the date of this notification—all and singular the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the said David Masterton, on Saturday the said twenty-fourth day of February next, ensuing the date hereof as aforesaid, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon of the same day on the premises, pursuant to the covenant and agreement in the said indenture of mortgage contained; and also in pursuance of the directions contained in an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the 19th of March, 1774. Dated this 18th day of August, 1786. 2 21 6m DAVID MASTERTON.
To be Sold, at PRIVATE SALE, An excellent GRIST MILL, with two run of stones, bolts and screens, in good order for bolting and packing, together with an excellent Saw Mill, likewise in good order, and a good Dwelling-House, which are all situated in one of the best stands for business. For further particulars apply to the Printers hereof. 161 12
TO BE SOLD, Twelve Lots of Ground, IN the Out Ward of the city, near the Bull's-head tavern, and a snuff mill adjoining said lots. Also, 5426 acres of Land, in the county of Albany, in a patent granted to David Schuyler and others, in lots of 539 acres clear of all quit rents. For particulars enquire of STEPHEN and JOHN V. CORTLANDT, No. 17, Broad-way. January 26, 1787. 64
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1777,—that on Friday the 21st day of June next, ensuing the date hereof, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL be SOLD at public auction, at the merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, the fee simple of all that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between James Abbel, of the city, county and State of New-York, merchant, and Gertrude, his wife, of the one part, and Francis Lewis, of the same place, merchant, of the other part, described as follows, to wit:—All that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the dock ward of the aforesaid city of New-York, bounded as follows, to wit:—Northerly on a street commonly called and known by the name of Great Dock-street, easterly by a lot of ground formerly belonging to Garret Van Horne, deceased, southerly by a lot of ground belonging to Peter Mesier, and westerly by a house and lot, the property of Isaac Moises, being in breadth, in front, 25 feet and 6 inches, and in the rear 23 feet, one inch, and in length on the east side 70 feet, and on the west 69 feet, and 6 inches, with a gang-way three and an half feet wide, to Little Dock-street, and all buildings, ways, paths, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said messuage or tenement and lot of ground belonging, or in any wise appertaining.—Which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the 29th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1785, with a power to sell therein contained, from the said James Abbel and Gertrude his wife, to the said Francis Lewis; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by FRANCIS LEWIS. New-York, Dec. 18, 1786. 2 51 48e.
WHEREAS I SAMUEL SAYRE, of the county of Richmond and State of New-York, innholder, stand indebted unto WILLIAM NEWTON, late of the city of New-York and State of New-York, gentleman, in and by a certain bond and mortgage, bearing date prior to the first day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, and conditioned for the payment of the sum of two hundred pounds, lawful money of the State of New-York, or thereabouts, with lawful interest for the same; and whereas the said sum of two hundred pounds with a considerable arrearage of interest is now due, and payable unto the said William Newton, by me the subscriber: Therefore I the said Samuel Sayre do, in pursuance of two certain acts of the Legislature of the State of New-York, the one entitled, "An act relative to debts due to persons within the enemies lines," passed the 12th day of July, 1782, the other entitled, "An act to explain and amend the act entitled, An act relative to debts due to persons within the enemies lines," passed the 12th day of July, 1782, passed the 24th day of November, 1784; hereby notify and require you the said William Newton to appear at the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, to be held in and for the county of Orange, at the Court-House in the new city, in said county, on the second Tuesday in October next, to have a settlement, and payment made of the said debt, agreeable to the mode prescribed in and by the several acts aforesaid. Dated this seventeenth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. 2 64 16 SAMUEL SAYRE.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that we the subscribers, being a majority of the proprietors of a certain Tract of Land, situated on the south side of the Mohawk river, in the county of Montgomery, patented to William Bayard, and 54 other persons, in the year 1771, and commonly known by the name of the Oneida Purchase, do intend to petition the honorable the Legislature of this State, at their next meeting, for leave to bring in a bill authorizing and directing a division of the said tract, to be made by ballot, agreeable to a survey and map thereof, formerly made by Thomas Palmer and Beriah Palmer, surveyors; which map is now in the possession of Mr. Robert Ross, at No. 26, John-street, and will be produced for the inspection of any person whom it may concern—and all persons interested in the said tract, are hereby requested to attend at the next meeting of the Legislature, to show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted; dated this eighth day of December, 1786. William Edgar, William Constable, James A. Stewart, Wm. Benfon by James A. Stewart, his Attorney, John George Leake by Robt. Ross, his Attorney, Edward Grefswold, Robert Henry, Henry Remsen, Alexander Stewart, Robert Ross. 2 53
To be Sold at Private Sale, BY the Subscriber, a FARM, containing 100 acres of Land, or the half thereof; situated in the precinct of New-Windfor, in the county of Ulster and State of New-York, seven miles from New-Windfor landing, adjoining the main road leading to Minisink;—there can be cut on the said farm, 25 or 30 tons of English hay, with an orchard that will produce between 60 and 70 barrels of cider the bearing year, and the next year 20 or 30, with a convenient frame house, 32 by 28, with a cellar under the same, with a variety of fruit trees round the house, a good frame barn shingled, with a convenient spring near the barn, and a stream that never freezes. The whole under good fences and repair.—An indispitable title will be given by the subscriber now residing on the premises. 1 52 13 THOMAS PORTER.
WHEREAS Jonas Denton, of the precinct of Goshen, in the county of Orange, and State of New-York, yeoman, did in and by one certain indenture of mortgage, bearing date the 31st day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, mortgage to Joseph Smith, of the precinct, county, and State aforesaid, all that messuage or parcel of lands and tenements, situate and lying in the patent of Wawayanda, in the precinct and county aforesaid, and is butted and bounded as follows, viz. adjoining the land now in possession of Jacob Post, and beginning at an ash tree, marked with the letters P.C. it being the westernmost corner of the said Jacob Post's land; and runs from thence along the lands of the said Jacob Post and the lands of Heaman Rowley, north twelve degrees and thirty minutes, east thirty-eight chains and seventy-six links to a white oak tree, marked for a corner of Adrian Van Houten's land, then along the line of the said Van Houten's land to Poachac road; then along the said road as the said road now runs to the south line of the aforesaid large tract; then along the said line as the trees are marked; south forty-eight degrees and thirty minutes, east seventy-nine chains and sixty-one links to the place of beginning, containing two hundred and forty-six acres of land, more or less, within the bounds and limits aforesaid, (excepting, and reserving to and for the use of the said Jonas Denton, and his heirs and assigns forever, all mines and minerals now being and growing on the said hereby granted premises, any thing herein contained to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding:)—Which said mortgage was to become void on the payment of three hundred and seventy pounds fifteen shillings and two-pence current money of New-York, with the lawful interest thereof, on or before the first day of May then next ensuing: And whereas the said Jonas Denton did in and by the said mortgage, for himself, his heirs, executors and administrators, covenant and agree to and with the said Joseph Smith, his heirs and assigns, that if default should be made in the payment of the said sum of three hundred and seventy pounds fifteen shillings and two-pence, with the interest thereof, or any part thereof, at the time whereon the same ought to be paid as above mentioned, that then, and in such case, it should be lawful for the said Joseph Smith, his heirs, and assigns, to sell and dispose of the said lands and premises above-mentioned and described, or any part or parcel thereof at public vendue, or otherwise; and out of the monies arising therefrom, to keep and retain in his hands the above-said sum of three hundred and seventy pounds, fifteen shillings and two-pence, and the interest thereof, or such part thereof as should be then due, together with the costs and charges of such sale, rendering the overplus monies, if any, to the said Jonas Denton, his heirs, Executors, administrators, or assigns; as by the said mortgage on the record thereof in the Clerk's office of the county of Orange, reference being thereunto had will appear.—And whereas the whole sum of the said three hundred and seventy pounds, fifteen shillings and two-pence, with the interest thereof, remain due and unpaid—This is therefore to give notice to the said Jonas Denton, that unless he pay and discharge the monies due upon the said mortgage, or cause the same to be paid and discharged, together with the costs and charges which have already arisen, or may hereafter arise in prosecuting the sale of the same, on or before the twenty-fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, that the said mortgaged premises will then be sold at public vendue by the subscriber, and a good title in the law given to the purchaser, agreeable to the direction of an act of the Legislature of the late Colony of New-York, in such cases made and provided.—On said premises are two good log houses, with other improvements, the lands are calculated to make an excellent farm, being well proportioned with meadow and plough land, and thirty good apple trees. The Vendue will be held on the premises, at one of the clock in the afternoon, of the above said day. Conditions of sale will be then made known, and due attendance will be given, by JOSEPH SMITH. Orange County, November 24, 1786. 1 48 6m
TO BE SOLD, THAT noted FARM, in New-Rochelle, formerly belonging to Colonel Joseph Drake, containing three hundred and fifty acres of land, on which is a large, elegant, well finished dwelling house, with large and convenient kitchens, cellars, pantries, and milk-rooms, two good barns, almost new, with a mill-house, corn house, smoke-house, and other-out houses; the yards and gardens neatly laid out.—Also two large orchards of the best fruit, and a variety of cherries, peaches, pears, plums, &c. about sixty acres of well timbered woodland, and eighty of very excellent rich lowland meadow; and two other upland meadows, of exceeding good English grass. The farm is conveniently divided in lots, with several miles of good stone fence: It is situated about twenty-two miles from New-York, and one from New-Rochelle town; it is bounded on front on the East-river and the great road to Boston, leading through the middle of the land, would make a proper division for two very excellent farms. It has the advantage of a constant passage boat to New-York market, and a ferry to Long-Island near the door, with plenty of fish and fowl in their season. The healthy and pleasant situation of this farm, the excellence of soil, the elegant and convenient buildings, commanding a beautiful and extensive prospect of the Sound, justly entitle it to the character of being equal to any in the State. Any person inclining to purchase, will please to apply to Philip Rhinelander, on the premises, or to Frederick Rhinelander, in New-York. A clear and indisputable title will be given, and possession to suit the purchaser. A house and lot in New-York, in a good stand for business, or goods will be taken in part payment. 1 58 8
PASTE-BOARD Sold by the Printers.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, That the Subscribers have presented a petition to the Honorable the Legislature of the State of New-York, in Senate and Assembly convened, at their last Session, setting forth, that the Hon. Richard Maitland, late Deputy Adjutant-General of the troops of his Britannic Majesty, in and for North-America, deceased, was seized and possessed of a considerable real and personal estate, in the State of New-York. That the said Richard Maitland, in and by his last will and testament, bearing date the sixteenth day of February, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-one, did give, devise, and bequeath all his estate both real and personal, to his two natural sons, Richard and Peter, children of Mary M c Adam, and to the said Mary M c Adam, and the child of which she was then pregnant, equally to be divided among them, share and share alike. That the said Richard Maitland, in and by his said last will and testament did request, authorise and empower his Executors therein named, or such of them as should take upon them the execution of his said will, to manage, govern, and direct his estate in such manner, as they, or the major part of them, should think most for the advantage of his devisees: And in case his Executors, or such of them, as should take upon them the execution of his said will, or the major part of them should think fit, or esteem it for the benefit of his devisees, he did by his said will desire, authorise, and empower his said Executors, and the survivors and survivor of them, who should at any time take upon them the execution of his said will, to grant, bargain and sell all or any part or parts of his real estate: And of his said will did appoint the Hon. Colonel Alexander Maitland, and William M c Adam, John Ogilvie, and Doctor William Bruce, deceased, the respective husbands of the subscribers, and Thomas Moncrieff, Esq. Major of Brigade, Executors. That after making the same will, the said Mary M c Adam had issue one other son, named John, and that soon after she was intermarried with the said Richard Maitland, and had issue another son, named James, who was born after the decease of the said Richard Maitland: That the said Richard Maitland died some time in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy-two, and that the said William M c Adam, John Ogilvie, and William Bruce, proved his will, and took upon themselves the execution thereof; but that the said Alexander Maitland, and Thomas Moncrieff never became acting Executors thereof. That the said Richard Maitland was in his life time indebted to Sampson Simson and Solomon Simson respectively, in very considerable sums of money, and that the respective husbands of the subscribers, together with the said Thomas Moncrieff, entered into bonds to the said Sampson Simson and Solomon Simson respectively for the payment thereof. That the said Richard Maitland was in his life time also indebted to the said William M c Adam, deceased, in very considerable sums of money, great part of which remains unpaid; and that the other sums of money were advanced by the said William M c Adam in his life time for the same estate, and after the death of the said Richard Maitland; all which are payable to the subscriber Ann M c Adam, as sole Legatee and Executrix of the will of the said William M c Adam, deceased. That the said William M c Adam, John Ogilvie, and William Bruce, are all dead, and that the said Alexander Maitland resides in that part of Great-Britain called England, & the said Thomas Moncrieff, Esquire, in Halifax, or some other part of the British dominions, and have not taken upon themselves the Executorship of the will of the said Richard Maitland, deceased. That all the children of the said Richard Maitland, deceased, are infants, and that by reason thereof, and of the death of the respective husbands of the subscribers, and the absence of the other Executors aforesaid, his estate cannot be sold and disposed of, for the payment of the debts, and maintenance and support of the widow, and younger children of the said Richard Maitland, deceased, who were in necessitous circumstances: And thereupon, praying that the estate, both real and personal, of the said Richard Maitland, deceased, may be by a law, vested in Trustees, and that the whole, or such part thereof, as may be necessary for those purposes, may be directed to be sold, as well for the payment of the debts due thereon, as for the maintenance and education of the children of the said Richard Maitland, deceased. Whereupon the Honorable the Senate and Assembly did resolve in the words following, to wit. State of New-York, in Senate, March 24, 1786. RESOLVED, (if the Honorable the Assembly concur therein) that Ann M c Adam, Margaret Ogilvie and Judith Bruce, have leave to present a bill to either House of the Legislature, to vest the real and personal estate of Richard Maitland, in trustees, to be by them sold for the payment of his debts and the maintenance and education of the children of the said Richard Maitland, deceased, agreeable to the prayer of their petition; on the petitioners having previously caused the substance of their petition, and a copy of this resolution to be published four weeks successively, in two or more of the public newspapers printed in this State. ORDERED, That Mr. Gasher deliver a copy of the preceding resolution to the Honorable the Assembly. Extract, ABM. B. BÄNCKER, Clerk. In Assembly, March 24, 1786. RESOLVED, That this House do concur with the Senate in the said resolution. ORDERED, That Mr. Mersereau deliver a copy of the preceding resolution of concurrence to the Honorable the Senate. A copy, JOHN M c KESSON, Clerk. ANN M c ADAM, JUDITH BRUCE, MARGARET OGILVIE. New-York, February 1, 1787. 1 68 4
BLANKS Of all kinds, Sold by the PRINTERS.