The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-03-14 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1788.
[No. 954]
To be Sold Cheap at private Sale,
THE place which William Provost formerly occupied, which for elegance of situation is perhaps equal to any in the State of New-Jersey, lies three quarters of a mile from the church of Hackinback, and extends from the river up the road towards Paramus, being intersected by the road leading to the New Bridge: On the Lot next the river is a Stone DWELLING-HOUSE, two story high in front, and three in rear, having a fine dry Cellar and a Dwelling-Room underneath on the ground floor, (being built on the declivity of a hill) with a large Kitchen adjoining: Also, a Poultry-House and a new Barn; in the rear of the Dwelling-House is a beautiful Green, ornamented with Fruit-Trees; between which and the river, lies a valuable piece of Meadow, yielding about twenty-four loads of English hay yearly: to the rear of the meadow is a spacious and substantial Dock, newly made, on which is a Store with a large quantity of ashes, an extraordinary Spring and Well at the Dwelling-House, from which the Meadow may be watered: There is also a Garden with a variety of the best Fruit-Trees: On the Lot on the opposite side of the road stands a commodious Store, commanding the trade of the back country; also a young Orchard of good Fruit-Trees. The whole of the place contains about thirty-four or five acres, twelve of which are Wood-Land; the Land has been well manured with ashes; the whole of the Land inclosed with a new substantial fence.
The beauty of this situation, and its advantages for trade, make it eligible either as a Country Seat or a place of business. To be sold in three different Lots, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser; if not sold by the first day of April next, then to be rented. For terms, apply to DIRCK LEFFERTS, in Maiden-Lane, No. 22, New-York, who will give a good title for the same.
The conditions of payment will be made easy to the Purchaser. If any person wants to view the place, apply to D. LEFFERTS, he will send a Person with him. Feb. 5, 1788. 3gw mw&f.
THOMAS BURLING,
Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chapel, in Beekman-street, New-York, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many favors of his friends and the public, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand ready for the spring, an assortment of most elegant Mahogany furniture, such as he has no doubt will do himself credit, and give his customers satisfaction.
He served his time with the noted Samuel Prince, and has now employed a number of his best hands, and means to use his endeavors to retrieve the credit of the business in this city, that has been greatly hurt by the daily tale of so much slight work at these ventures. N. B. Bed chairs for the sick to let. 3d mo. 12th, 1788. tf.
Just IMPORTED and for SALE By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co.
No. 26, Front-street, The following Articles, which they will sell on reasonable Terms, viz. OLD Sherry Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks, Raven's do. Ticklenburgh, Wicing Paper, Tenerife Wine in do. Copper Tea Kettles, Malaga Wine in do. Richmond Tobacco, both old and new, Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400 lb. 60 bbls. Rosin, Holland Geneva, in pipes and cases, West-India Rum, Muscovado Sugar, London Porter, in bottles A quantity of excellent Spanish Hides, Linseed Oil, in casks; A quantity of excellent Oil, Nicaragua Wood, Holland Duck, A quantity of Cassia in cases, Russia do.
Also to be LET by them. A convenient DWELLING HOUSE, No. 27, in Front-street, very suitable for a person in business, and at present unoccupied. March 5. tf.
J. M'Vickar and W. Hill,
No. 210, Water-street, Have just landed from on board the brig Susannah, Captain Derry, from Dublin, A COMPLETE assortment of 7-8, and yard wide LINENS, which they will sell on the lowest terms. N. B. They have also on hand, a very good assortment of 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 Cotton Checks, Ladies black and white Beaver Hats, Men's and Children's do. black Satinets and Lastings. Feb. 15. tf.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Susannah 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.
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 FACILITIES, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street;
Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quarter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
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.
Also for sale, Ninety large Pine MASTS, 16 to 26 inches. PORK, BEEF, CORN, and a small assortment of IRONMONGERY.
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE, No. 174, Water-street, near the Fly-Market. Apply to Andrew Van Tuyl. 948
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 205, Water-street, have imported in the ship Montgomery from London, and the brigantine Susannah from Dublin; By the former, a complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8, and 11-8 Checks; and by the latter, 4-4, 7-8 and 3-4 Linens, 9-8 white and brown Sheerings, Dowlas, black Lastings, and Threads: which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, good Notes at a short date, or Pot Ashes. Feb. 14. tf.
H. and J. THOMPSON,
No. 29, Front-street, near Burling-slip, Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH, PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment, Scarf, silk and hair Twist, coarse Woolens, Irish Linens, low priced, Russia Sheeting, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties, Canvas, No. 1 to 7, seaming Twine, Sugar in barrels, Cocoa in do. Earthen Ware and Delft Ware, a small parcel of Beaver Fur, and Bengal Taffeties. Jan. 1, 1788. tf.
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE & Co.
No. 15, Duke-street---have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shown to be superior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON WINES, in pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.
FOR SALE BY JAMES WATSON and Co.
No. 6, Crane-Wharf, SUPERFINE BEER FLOUR, COMMON do. RYE MEAL, INDIAN do. RICE in tiers, BEEF in barrels, FALL MACKAREL in do. CANDLES in boxes, SPERMACETI do. in do. A quantity of INDIGO, FLAXSEED, &c. Jan. 11. tf.
Now Landing at the Old-Slip,
From the sloop Bersey, Capt. DENTON, from St. Thomas, and for SALE By JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-lane, No. 36, PORTO-RICO COFFEE in the shell, PIMENTO, HIDES, COTTON, LIGNUMVITE 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.
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen,
Have for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip, 50 bbls. common FLOUR, 10 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, COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, DUMB do. COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in Barrels, 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, MENHADEN, 200 bbls. TAR and TURPENTINE, 3000 white-oak barrel and pipe STAVES. Feb. 5.
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.
John J. Roosevelt, No. 33, Maiden-lane---has for sale, A few Thousand of Stout 12 feet Cedar Rails, Of a superior quality, ready to be delivered at the landings or farms on York, Long, or Staten-Island. Feb. 22. 6w.f.
CONSTABLE, RUCKER, & Co.
Have received by the Brig TOM, from Bourdeaux, A Few Hogsheads of Claret, Also, a quantity of excellent Bottled Wine, A few Packages of Women's Kidd Gloves, And some Fine Cambrics. Feb. 27. tf.
JOHN DONNAN,
At his STORE, corner of the Old-slip and Crugar's Dock, has for SALE, 80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kgs. excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Fayal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Ornaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 13. tf.
SHALER and SEBOR
No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale, A QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of can-die-sticks, branches, tea caddies, snuff-pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Milk-pans, black table cakes, with knives, forks, and spoons complete, fruit stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuff-pans, plate warmers, brass chafing dishes, cork-screws, steel snuff-pans, fadery, brass rings, cloak pins, sleeve buttons, brass cable rings, guns and gun locks, China tea cups chimney-pots, sets of house brushes, neat mahogany razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch-chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, pate, shoe, knee, and stock buckles and sleeve buttons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marfeilles quilting, silk shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, mouselins, mouselins, leersuckers, hababies, heterfoys, barnegees, romals, corded dimity, and a box of assorted houting 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, Champagne of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, Riped duffel blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, received by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the lowest terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
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 Produce only, 7-8, 4-4, and 4-4 3-8, Cotton Checks, Striped Ticks, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velvetees, low priced; Checked Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copperplate 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.
At PRIVATE SALE,
A QUANTITY of choice and well assorted INDIGO, CASSIA in cases, MADEIRA, SHERRY, and FAYAL, Russia and Raven's Duck, Russia Sheetings, Broad Cloths, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, An assortment of Superfine Cambricks, Hair Ribbons, Writing Paper, &c. &c. ISAAC MOSES
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 patterns, Dowlas and bed ticken, Diapers of all widths, Sheetings, 9-8, to 10-8 wide, some very fine, Grey and white tickens, They have also on hand, Corduroys, velvetees, jeans and jeanets, Black lasting, Ribbons, Shoes and boots, Checks, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 wide, A few mouselin gown patterns, Indigo, Men & women's gloves.
RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE in pipes and bldgs. and a few hds. of Old VIDONIA WINE. N. B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf.
TOBACCO and GINSENG.
They have---Just Arrived, SIXTY Hogsheads of Prime JAMES's RIVER TOBACCO, and a few Casks of GINSENG. Sixty Chaldrons of COALS, fit for Smith's use and Foundaries, to be sold cheap. Feb. 2. tf.
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 assortment, in the FANCY, MILLENERY, and DRY GOOD Line;
CHINA and satin ribbons, a great variety different widths and colors; plain net, sarsnet, souf-flie, 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 facings and modes; sluttishings, white and colored lace-cens; chintzes and calicoes; furniture for peripate do. linens and checks; moreens, callimancoes and stuffs; silk thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mouselin and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, mouselin and chintz trimmings; plain and sprig'd lawns; plain and striped mouselins; lawn and mouselin handkerchiefs; fine and common cambricks; black patent net lace; nankeens, 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 general for their past custom, 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; 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.
JUST IMPORTED,
By Shedden, Patrick, & Co.
No. 206, Water-Street;
In the Brig Commerce, Capt. Darrell, from Gibraltar; unlading at Government's wharf, a choice cargo of Mediterranean GOODS, to be disposed of on reasonable terms, viz.
OLD Brandy, of very high proof and flavor. Barcelona Hankies, & white 4-4 squares New Raisons of the Sun, in casks. Fine bloom Raisons, in jars.
Also, lately imported in the Brig Apollo,
from Russia. Clean Petersburg Hemp. Russia Sheetings. Russia Sail Cloth. Cordage. Raven's Duck.
They have also for Sale,
Old Jamaica Spirits, crop 1783. Black Pepper, Bahia Tea. London particular Madeira Wine. 20 Hhds. choice new James river Tobacco. Old Mountain Malaga 20 Hhds. choice old do. do. 800 Bushels white Wheat.
An Assortment of Iron-mongery, viz. Nails, Brads and Tacks; Carpenters and broad Axes, narrow and grubbing Axes; saws, Hoes and Hawk-Bills. Feb. 19. tf.
For SALE,
The Hull of the new BRIG JOHNN.
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. 13. 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 CASTINGS, 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, waggons, coach and chair boxes, 36, 28, 14 and 7 lb. weights with rings, Mortars and pestles, sad irons, Franklin stoves, large and small, Rittenhouse do. do. Ten and six-plate do. do. close stoves with pipes, Sharp's new invented stove grates, Canada stoves for large rooms, Patent caboodles for ships, with one and two boilers, grates and oven, Fire places with jambs 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, shee-p Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for bldgs. 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 country produce, at the lowest prices; and a large allowance made to those who buy to sell again.
All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly attended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. Oct. 29.
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 Peak Irons, brass Kettles, iron Pots and Kettles, Frying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, bras and iron Candlesticks, hard 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 Mouie and Rat Traps, Jacks, Cloaks, 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.

PHILADELPHIA, March 12.
A correspondent remarks, that the present conduct of the most respectable persons in the opposition to the New Government in Pennsylvania, must be attended with the best effects. They seem disposed to acquiesce in the adoption of the Federal Constitution, since the State Convention, the last and the present Legislature, and the Supreme Executive Council have all approved of it, and they say that they now see that any amendments which may be found necessary can be provided for by the first Federal Legislature, who will be the Representatives of the State Governments in one branch, and of the people at large in the other.
We are informed from the best authority, that 20 of the Massachusetts minority were actually in arms in the year 1787, under DANIEL SHAYS, and that near 80 more of that minority were decided friends to this cause. It matters not to us whether that alarming disturbance was ill or well founded, but it must be very clear to every considerate man, that an attachment to an opposition against the Government of Massachusetts is a very improper ground of opposition to the proposed Federal Constitution. — It is also very certain, that the remaining attachments to Great-Britain, in the Northern parts of Massachusetts, and the influence of secret emissaries from the province of Canada, have had a very considerable effect. We wish however to do justice to the manly conduct of the members of the minority themselves, while we lament the effects of these baneful causes among their constituents. — Even they, we believe, are more deluded than dishonest. The adoption of the Government will put an end to these pernicious practices of the enemies of our peace, liberty and safety.
On Sunday last, the Friends' Meeting-house, at Bradford, Chester county, was consumed by a spark from the chimney. The people were assembling to meeting, and discovered it immediately, but for want of a ladder were obliged to be useless spectators of the conflagration.
NEW-YORK, March 14.
Extract of a letter from Carlisle, Feb. 27. "By late accounts from the West we learn, that the Superintendent of Indian Affairs has sent messengers to invite the Chiefs of the Indian nations in the Northern district to a general treaty, proposed to be held in May next, on the Muskingum river, by the Superintendent and the Governor of the Western Territory, in order to settle all matters of uneasiness between the United States and the Indian nations; and it is hoped, as the meeting was first proposed by the Indians, and agreed to by Congress, matters may be accommodated and the peace of the frontiers secured, an event much to be wished, as new settlements cannot with safety be made under the present dissatisfied state of the Indians, — whose minds have been kept uneasy and inflamed by the emissaries of a certain neighbouring power."
Last Wednesday se'nnight, as Mr. Mercereau's Stage Waggon was crossing Newark Ferry, on the ice, it broke in, by which misfortune, three valuable horses were drowned.
Arrived, the sloop Charles, White, from Norfolk.
HOUSE of ASSEMBLY, P O U G H K E E P S I E.
Wednesday, March 5, 1788.
[Continued.]
The House went into Committee on the Report of the Attorney General, respecting Fort George, at New-York:
Mr. Doughty in the Chair.
The Report being read, was in the words following:
THE Attorney General reports, that in consequence of the concurrent resolutions of both Houses, at the last session, he hath enquired into the nature of the claim of the Corporation of the City of New-York, to Fort George, and the lands adjoining thereto; and that the following facts appear, viz.
1st. That Governor Dongan, did, by Charter, under the Great Seal of the Colony, on the twenty-seventh day of April, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, "grant to the Corporation, all the waste, vacant, unpatented, and unappropriated lands, on Manhattan's Island, extending, and reaching to low water mark, in and through all parts of the said Island," with a saving in the said Charter, contained in these words, viz. "Saving to his Most Sacred Majesty, his Heirs, Successors, and Assigns, and the Lieutenants, Governors, and Commanders in Chief, and other Officers, under him, and them, in Fort James, in and by the City of New-York, and in all the liberties and boundaries, extents, and privileges thereof; for the maintenance of the Fort and Garrison there, all the right, use, title, and authority, which they have had, used, and exercised."
2d. That Governor Montgomery did, by Charter, under the Great Seal of the Colony, on the fifteenth day of January, in the year one thousand seven hundred and thirty, reciting the Charter by Governor Dongan, grant, and confirm to the Corporation, "All the waste, vacant, unpatented, and unappropriated lands, on Manhattan's Island, extending to low water mark," with an exception, as to Fort George, (the same place intended by Fort James, in the Charter of Governor Dongan), in these words: "Except our Fort George, in our City of New-York, and the ground, full boundaries, and extent thereof, or thereto belonging."
3d. That by an Act of the Legislature of the Colony, all Letters Patent, Grants, Charters, and Gifts, to the Corporation, are confirmed.
4th. That in the Journal of the General Assembly of the late Colony, of the twenty-first of November, in the year one thousand seven hundred and thirty-four, are the following orders of the House, and message from the Corporation, viz.
"Ordered, That Captain Van Horne, and Colonel Morris, Jun. wait on the Corporation, now convened in Common Council, with a copy of a clause, intended to be inserted in a Bill, now under commitment, for erecting a Battery on Copse Rocks, and desire them to signify to this House, whether they have any objection to inserting the said clause."
"A message from the Corporation of the City of New-York, by Alderman Jansen, and Stephen Bayard, in the words following, to wit:
"At a Common Council, held at the City-Hall of the said City, on Thursday, the twenty-first day of November, and in the year one thousand seven hundred and thirty-four:
"Present, Robert Lustig, Esq. Mayor, &c. In answer to a message of the General Assembly, and a copy of a clause, to be inserted in a Bill, now under commitment, for erecting a Battery on Copse Rocks, It is ordered by this Court, that Alderman Jansen, and Alderman Bayard, do wait upon the General Assembly, and acquaint them, that this Corporation have no objection to inserting the clause mentioned in the Bill, now under commitment, for erecting a Battery on Copse Rocks, saving to this Corporation, the undoubted right they have to the soil, from high water mark, to low water mark, from White-Hall, to Eld's Corner."
"Per order of Common Council, William Sharpas, Clerk."
"And the said Alderman Jansen, and Alderman Bayard, verbally informed the House, from the said Court, that they did not desire to make use of their said right, until such time as that the said fortification shall happen to be removed, or demolished."
"Ordered, That such saving, shall be added to the clause above-mentioned."
5th. That the said Bill was, on the twenty-eighth day of November, in the year one thousand seven hundred and thirty-four, passed into a law, entitled, "An Act, to appoint and empower Commissioners, for erecting Fortifications in this Colony, at the several places therein mentioned," and contains the following clause, viz. "And to the end, that when such a Battery shall be built and erected as aforesaid, it may not be rendered useless by buildings, to blind, or encumber the same. Be it enacted by the authority aforesaid, That, after the publication of this Act, no manner of houses, or other edifices whatsoever, (except for Platforms, Batteries, or other Fortifications), shall be built or erected, either in the river, or in any part or parts which now overflow with the water, from, and between the Westerly part of the Battery, so as aforesaid, to be built on Copse Rocks, to the place commonly called, and known by the name of Eld's Corner, or Slip, any Law, Grant, or any other claim, or pretensions whatsoever, to the contrary thereof, in any wise notwithstanding: Saving, nevertheless, to the Corporation of the City of New-York, the rights they have to the lands, from high to low water mark, between the two places above-mentioned, under color of which, the Fortifications aforesaid, are, however, in no wise to be encumbered or blinded."
He further reports, that no evidence hath been discovered, of a claim by, or seizin, or possession in the Corporation, at any time, of the soil, under the water, and below low water mark, between White-Hall and Eld's Corner, or the ground above high water mark, between those places, and now claimed by the State, as Fort George, and lands adjoining thereto, and where the lines of high and low water mark, in every part, between those places, at the time of granting the Charter, were, can be legally determined by a Jury only; and it cannot be doubted, but
at this day, it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to ascertain the fact with precision.
EGBERT BENSON.
Feb. 28, 1788. To the Hon. Senate and Assembly.
Mr. Harrison supposed this to be the proper time to bring forward some specific propositions. It having, on a former occasion, been submitted to the Attorney General, the object of that reference must have been to know, how far the property was vested in the State? But the report still left that point undetermined. He was persuaded, that, if it was considered what vast importance the capital of the State was of, and if the lands in question were necessary for the defence thereof, that they would not be parted with for any trifling emoluments that might arise from the sale. Without those lands, on which some works of defence ought to be erected, a single Algerine Corsair might lay it under contribution, and make prizes of all the shipping in the port. The merchant could not therefore carry on trade with the same spirit, as if his property was protected; and, eventually, the loss would be felt throughout the State. He believed he need not enlarge much on the necessity of keeping those grounds, in order to erect works on them. However, there was a part of the old fortifications originally erected to protect the inhabitants, that was useless now, and which he should have no objections to see levelled; and, in this view, he thought it would be proper to appoint certain Commissioners, in whom the Legislature could confide, to put those works in such a situation as would be for the ornament and defence of the city; and which would greatly contribute to the health, and secure the safety of the citizens. Some gentlemen who heard him, might perhaps think it unnecessary to ornament the city; but he thought differently. If the city was made agreeable and pleasant, many foreigners, who might come there, and acquired property, would be induced to fix upon that place as their permanent residence, and enrich the State with all their earnings. This consideration was of importance; as every citizen of the State would feel the benefit of encouraging the commerce of that city. Some, perhaps, who now lived in the remote corners of the State, would have little consideration for the capital; but they should remember, that, in a few years, it was possible some of their children might be seeking an establishment there; and they would thank their forefathers for having made it agreeable, at the same time that they consulted its safety.
A further reason would arise, to induce the Committee to agree to his proposal. The Attorney General had shown how difficult it was to determine the extent of the grant to the Corporation, and it might become a tedious and expensive subject of litigation; for the State would first have to determine its property before they would attempt to sell; unless they would risk making very expensive indemnifications to persons who might be ejected.
From these considerations he moved, That the ground on which the Fort and Battery at New-York now stand, should be granted in trust to the Corporation of New-York, and such other persons as the Legislature should think proper to name; to be laid out for the ornament and defence of the city.
He would not confine himself to the object of the report; he wished something might be done with the Island opposite the city (Nutten-Island). In its present situation, it afforded but little revenue: if sold, it would probably raise a considerable sum in public securities; and, in the hands of private individuals, be of great utility to the city. His wish would be, to see it laid out and sold in small lots, of from three to five acres each.
Mr. Benson then moved for a resolution, which was, to vest the said Fort and lands adjoining in the Corporation of New-York, till otherwise disposed of by the Legislature; and that the said Corporation, with Commissioners to be appointed for that purpose, lay out and dispose of the same as they shall think best, for the ornament and defence of the city; provided that no buildings shall be erected on the same.
The question was taken on this motion, and negatived.
Mr. Benson said, he suspected that gentlemen did not understand the question. It contained no gift; nor could any advantage be taken of it by the Corporation.
Mr. Brooks said, if it was the plan of some gentlemen, as had been suggested to him, to sell those lands, then it would be necessary to take some steps for determining what proportion of them belongs to the State. He believed that the resolution sufficiently guarded the right of the State.
Mr. Jones supposed there was a variety of sentiment on this business; he wished the gentlemen who were opposed to Mr. Benson's motion, would bring forward precisely what they wanted. To reject the resolution, would be to leave matters precisely where they are. He believed it would be found, that to sell those grounds was a
mistaken notion. He had no idea that New-York could be so fortified, as to make it impregnable; but it could be placed in such a situation, as to protect it from the insults of a single frigate, or an Algerine Corsair. It must certainly be defended; and if the State should now sell the lands, they will have to re-purchase them at some future day, when probably it would be at a vast expence.
Mr. Schoonmaker said, it did not appear to him that the State was in such a condition as to give so valuable a part of their property, merely to ornament the city of New-York. The lands ought to be sold.
Mr. Benson said, there was a mistaken idea about the value of those grounds. There was no part of the city where lands sold so cheap, as in the vicinity of the Fort.
Mr. Brooks said, it might, perhaps, be proper to dispose of part of them; but it could never be wise to sell the whole: because, if ever it became necessary to erect works there, for the defence of the city, the State would have to re-purchase them at a vast expence. However, if they were to be sold, it must first be decided to whom they belong. Perhaps some gentlemen mistook the Resolution; he thought it was explicit enough; it did not make the property belong to the city. By putting it in the hands of the Corporation, they would remove a great part of the works, which were nothing more than nuisances.
Mr. Jones said, that gentlemen were greatly mistaken; he perceived that many had an idea that the grounds ought to be sold, as they supposed they would fetch a large sum of money into the Treasury; but they deceived themselves. He believed the State had sufficiently found, by former experience, the danger of selling lands, without the previous knowledge of the property belonging to the State: and should they now sell these grounds, when there were known claims on them? If gentlemen, however, were determined to sell, then the Attorney General should be directed to institute suits for the ascertaining the property; and the expence, he believed, would over-balance any advantages that might be derived from it: for with respect to that part of the ground, on which the greater part of the Battery is erected, he had no doubt but that the State had not the least right to it whatever. The resolution proposed nothing, but what would put these lands in a better situation than they are at present. With respect to what had been said, that we were not in a condition to ornament the city of New-York,, it was true that we were not; nor was that expected. But it would ornament the city, by permitting the inhabitants to remove those nuisances. With respect to selling, it would be the most improper step that could be taken, to dispose of the only spot on which fortifications could be erected.
Mr. Sylvester said, he understood by some gentlemen, that the land in question was worth 100,000. if so, it was an object worthy of attention. Others had represented it as of little value; if that was the fact, it would be an easy matter for the Corporation to purchase it. He was no great judge of fortifications, and the places for erecting them, but he had heard it observed that the works at New-York were of no great service, nor was the situation eligible; the Narrows, he believed, was the only place at which a defence could be made.
Mr. Speaker believed that 20,000. would be a high valuation; the Corporation did not wish to purchase; they wanted that those grounds should be kept for the defence of the city.
Mr. Benson said, there was a question of right arising on this business. What would have been the situation of New-York, had not the revolution taken place? Though the property was vested in the King, he was always prevented from making any grant of it. If the State meant to sell and put the money in the public Treasury, it would be injuring the inhabitants of New-York, who ought to be placed in the same situation as if the war never had happened. Besides, he would ask, if in any part of the State grounds had been sold that were supposed necessary for the public defence?
Mr. Jones did not suppose it would be proper to consider this business merely as accommodating New-York; the matter of right and the propriety of the thing should be the rule of decision. It was supposed that the grounds were worth 100,000. but no man could tell what they would probably produce; he was convinced that they were not worth half the money. There had been an argument brought forward, that it was impossible to defend the city; when a defence was spoken of, it should be understood in two points of view; one against all attempts whatever; the other against small attacks, whereby privateers might be prevented from laying the town under contribution: a single 20 gun ship might do it. This was not a situation to leave any city in. It would therefore be improper to sell at any rate, when in a few years the State would have to re-purchase the same grounds at a very advanced price. But if it was determined that they must be

sold, then let suits be instituted to determine the property by a jury, for in the present situation of it, he would pledge himself that no Commissioners could decide what actually was the property of the State.
Mr. Harrison concurred in opinion with the gentleman who spoke last. It was a question of right, and not altogether of public expediency and public utility. It was not merely New-York that should be thought of, for that place ought not to be considered with respect to itself, but to the whole State. It was, he said, the duty of Government to give that city all the protection it was possible to have. He did not suppose it was practicable to fortify it against large armaments, but it should not be left in such a situation, as that a few privateers might lay it under contribution. Wherever the State did not give that protection, it broke the social compact. One gentleman had supposed that the Narrows was a proper place to erect fortifications; he believed that all military men would declare, that no fortifications that could be erected there, would have any command of the river, and that there was no place so proper as the grounds in question. Every object of fortification should be considered as a general charge on the whole, and it was the duty of the State to provide for the defence of the whole. When on a late occasion, the State was in danger, he asked if the County of Orange alone, was called on to build the Forts on the river? Were they not a general charge? It was a part of the social duty that every Member should be protected, and every Member owed his services to ensure that protection. He had been out of the House during the greater part of this debate; he could not therefore take up all the arguments that had been offered. One further observation he would make, that it would be better for the State to preserve these lands for the purpose for which they had been heretofore preserved and were so well calculated, than by a sale to involve itself in disputes, and deprive one part of the community of those rights which they were entitled to, by one of the first principles of Government.
Mr. Schoonmaker said, that by the arguments of the gentlemen, it seemed as if the ground of disputation was considerably changed. It was now, whether the State has any authority there or not? If he understood the bounds of the Corporation, they were only from high to low water mark. It appeared to him necessary that these bounds should be ascertained; if the lands there are of no value, and difficult to be come at, then the State had better have nothing to do with them; if otherwise, they ought to be sold, as the money was wanted. The observations with respect to these grounds having been reserved for fortifications, had not much weight with him, for they were not situated for defence. He thought it would be most expedient to have an enquiry made, and to know what lands belong to the State. Respecting the amazing expenses of law suits, he did not know that the Corporation of New-York was more able to support them than the State, or would be so willing to go into them. They would have equal considerations of prudence; the Legislature ought not to be frightened about these things.
On motion the Committee then rose without coming to any decision, and asked for leave to sit again.
BOOKS for immediate Sale.
A Number of them, the production of several scarce and valuable authors, on the Arts and Sciences, Algebra, Astronomy, Navigation, &c.
Likewise, a small but beautiful FARM, near Poughkeepsie, adjoining the main road leading from thence to the eastward, in an excellent stand for public business, or well adapted for a gentleman's seat, on which are valuable improvements: for which Public Securities or Country Produce will be taken in payment at their current value, or a House and Lot of Ground in this City will be accepted of. For particulars enquire of the Printer. N.York, March 14.
Cypress Shingles for Sale,
ALSO, a few casks of excellent pickled SALMON, HERRINGS and BASS, by ROBERT GILL, No. 119, Wall-street, near New-Slip. March 4. tf.
CINCINNATI.
THE Members of this State Society of the Cincinnati are requested to attend a general Meeting, at the Coffee-House, on THURSDAY the 20th of March, at 6 o'clock, P. M. precisely. By Order of the President, ROBT. PEMBERTON, Sec'y. Feb. 19. 45.
To DISTILLERS.
THREE infallible receipts for distilling rum, Brandy and gin in the most perfect state, equal to any imported, by removing the obnoxious effluvia, to peculiar to the rum and other liquors distilled in this country: likewise a method of renewing Pick'd porter or beer, and made agreeable as a first. Either of the above receipts may be had for a moderate gratuity. Enquire at No. 8, Fletcher-street. March 14. 6t. ends.
SALES at AUCTION,
By Frederick Jay, THIS MORNING, X o'clock, At No. 244, Queen-street, A variety of DRY GOODS.
On MONDAY, XI o'clock, on the premises, And possession given the first of May next, A Good two story DWELLING-HOUSE, corner of Courtland and Greenwich-streets; a good stand for business. The House has four fire places, with a cistern in the yard. Four years from the 1st February last of the lease unexpired: with the remainder of the flock of Groceries on hand, for the benefit of all the creditors of John Van Antwerp.
AT PRIVATE SALE, Souchong and Bohea Tea, in quarter and half Boxes, 20 Barrels Beef, Best Florence Oil in bottles, Do. Capers in boxes, Do. Almonds in small bales, Do. Olives in boxes and kegs, Do. Raisins in Jars, A parcel of Cotton in bales, A few bags excellent Coffee, A quantity of Loaf Sugar; And a large and elegant assortment of DRY GOODS.
ALSO, Those two very valuable HOUSES and LOTS OF GROUND, No. 42, and 43, in William-street, calculated not only for the wholesale or retail business, but also for the accommodating of a family. Enquire of FREDERICK JAY.
To the PUBLIC.
AS MR. MACPHERSON has found it very inconvenient to continue his Lectures at the Coffee-House, he has therefore engaged the Dancing Assembly Room at the City-Tavern, for the season. At seven o'clock in the evening, every Tuesday and Saturday, he will Lecture on Natural and Experimental Philosophy; every Lecture will be introduced with vocal and instrumental Music, upon divine and moral subjects.
Next Saturday he gives his Introductory Lecture upon Astronomy and the other branches of Natural Philosophy, and concludes upon Mechanics, by discovering an invention of his own, by which he can make any weight moveable by man, run from the ground to any assignable height, over any ditch or narrow creek, and will also demonstrate, that all the men on earth cannot make it run down again upon the same stage. Those who are pleased to attend his Lectures for the Season, will be instructed in more beneficial powers in the Load Stone, properties in the Air, improvements in Mechanics, and in Electricity, than ever was before discovered by man.
TICKETS for the season are sold at his House in George-street, No. 21, at Half a Guinea; Tickets for the night, at Half a Dollar; Tickets for the night are also sold at Mr. Corne's City-Tavern.
At seven o'clock in the evening, every Monday and Thursday, he Lectures on Moral Philosophy, at his own House. Those who attend his moral Lectures pay what they please, when the Lecture is over, and before they leave the room.
To persevere bravely, is as far above enterprising greatly, as real courage is above that created by the fumes of strong drink.
Mr. Macpherson wants an apprentice who can write a plain hand, and spell well; his apprentice fee will be less attended to than his moral character and capacity.
Monday Evening next, at his own House, Mr. Macpherson Lectures on the Christian Religion, and gives undeniable proofs, to every unprejudiced person, of Christ's divinity.
To prevent the expense of advertisements, Mr. Macpherson will, at the end of every Lecture, inform his hearers what he will Lecture on next. March 14.
H Y S O N T E A,
OF the first quality, imported in the sloop Experiment, from Canton, to be sold by JOHN REMSEN, No. 60, King-street. March 7. tf.
TO BE LET,
FROM the first of May next, the HOUSE, No. 36, Hanover-Square; at present in the occupation of Messrs. LEIPER & GRAY. Enquire of JAMES GILES, No. 38, Maiden-Lane. March 5, 1788. tf.
TO BE LET,
From the first of May next, AN excellent DRY CELLAR, at present occupied by Mr. Cortland Van Beuren. Enquire of Lefferts and Suydam, No. 40, Water-street. March 11. tf.
WANTED TO HIRE, An active NEGRO BOY, as waiter. For particulars enquire of the Printer. Feb. 27. tf.
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. tf.
INDIAN NANCHEENS, BY the quantity or single piece: Also, elegant Window Blinds, and Quadrille Counters, for sale, by JOHN HONE, No. 74, William-street. March 8. 2w.
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.
SALES at AUCTION,
THIS DAY, X o'clock, on the premises, All the utensils, fundry out buildings, &c. belonging to the brewery in Catharine-street, now occupied by George Appleby and Co. Consisting of
1 large COPPER, 1 small do. With grates and iron doors compleat; together with the stone and brick work belonging. 1 Mash Tub, 1 Underback, Sundry Gutterers, Troughs and Gantrees, A large number of barrels, half barrels, and ten gallon kegs, with fundry other articles.
All the above to be removed off the premises on the first day of April next. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale.
IF JOHN COOK, son of John Cook, a carpenter and joiner, of the Parish of St. Mary Magdalen, in the Borough of Southwark, in the Kingdom of Great-Britain, by Sarah his wife, and also Grandson of Moses Bywater, of the same place, Potter, all of whom are deceased; be living and will apply to Messrs. Hewes and Anthony, Philadelphia; Daniel McCormick, New-York, or Patrick Jeffry, Boston, he will hear of something much to his advantage; or if any Person can give any account of him, it will be esteemed a favor. March 14. 1m.
VERDIGREASE.
A few Sacks of the best quality, may be had of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 237, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market: Also a large and general assortment of
Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instruments, &c.
An invoice of a complete assortment of Drugs & Medicines, Shop Furniture, &c. with every necessary for a person disposed to enter into the Drug-gist business, will be sold very reasonable.
A large quantity of Ointment, Syrup and Pill-Pots very cheap; Orange Peas for Illness; MEDICINE CHESTS, with directions. Oct. 12. tf.
Le ROY and BAYARD,
No. 194, Water-street, HAVE imported the following articles, per the brig Nymph, Capt. Palmer, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, viz. Osnaburghs, in bales, Cardwire, Flemish Sheetings, Nutmegs, Cambricks, Cloves, Lawns, Gun Powder, in quarter casks, Writing Paper, They have also still on hand, Faya! Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks; Feb. 19. tf.
NANKKEENS.
A Quantity of India NANKKEENS for Sale, by J. SHIPPEY and Co. No. 43, Little Dock-street. March 5, 1788. tf.
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE, No. 220, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, with a large convenient Store on the rear of the lot in Gold-street, opposite the Burnt Brew-house. Enquire at the Post-Office, No. 8, Wall-street. tf Feb. 7.
JUST PUBLISHED,
Elegantly printed, bound and lettered, in a pocket volume, And to be sold by
THOMAS ALLEN, Bookseller and Stationer, No. 16, Queen-street, corner of Fly-Market,
The Vision of Columbus:
A Poem, in Nine Books. By Joel Barlow, Esq. The second edition. The Attorney's Vade Mecum, in 1 vol. Apostasy, the broad way to hell. By the Rev. John Maclock, late Minister at Brooklyn. Likewise imported in the 1st vessels from Britain, A general assortment of
BOOKS,
Among which are the following: BLAIR's sermons, Walker's do. Carr's do. Cruden's concordance, Briske's works, Prideaux's connections, Ware's architecture, Smith's wealth of nations, Reed's essays, do. enqui y, Young's four, Guthrie's history of the world, 13 vols. Smollet's voyages, 7 do. Ferguson's lectures, do. exercises, do. astronomy, Goldsmith's history of England, Sinclair's on the revenue, Martin's philosophy, Moore's, Wilson's, and Atkinson's navigation, pupil of pleasure, liberal opinions, Guthrie's and Salmon's grammars, preceptor, containing a general course of education; spectator, ramblers, taster, guardian, Pope's works, Fielding's do. tales of the genii, essay on crimes, Glasse's art of cookery made plain and easy, which far exceeds anything of the kind yet published; complete housewife, containing upwards of 700 approved receipts in cookery, &c. Blackstone's commentaries, Strange's reports, conductus generalis, Smellie's midwifery, Hamilton's do. Cullen's first lines, Bell's surgery, Johnson's, Baillie's, Ashes, Dyke's and Perry's dictionaries, Buchanan's domestic medicine, Goullard on the effects of lead, Van Swieten's commentaries abridged, Pringle's diseases of the army, an excellent collection of classical authors, with other school books.
STATIONARY.
Blank books of various sizes and price; imperial, super royal, royal, medium, demy, superfine paper; folio and quarto gilt and plain post do. toolscap and post do. sealing wax, wafers and quill pens, knives, pencils, and Indian rubber, Morocco pocket books, scales and dividers, &c. &c. Book-bins, in its various branches, performed at the above store with neatness and dispatch. American manufactured spelling-books, Webster's 1st, 2d, & 3d parts of a grammatical institute, by the quantity or single one.
SALES THIS DAY,
X o'clock, No. 20, Wall-street, And will begin the same hour on Monday next,
A very large and elegant assortment of DRY GOODS,
Being the remains of two floors, Amongst which are—Moreens, Callicoes; men and women's colored Gloves, Durants, Callimancoes, Tamies, Sattinets, Waistcoat patterns, Ribbons of all sorts, Lawns, Sattins, Sarsenet, plain and ribb'd Cotton Hose, writing Paper, plated Buckles, and a large variety of seasonable articles not enumerated. ROBERT HUNTER.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
By Hugh Smith, THIS DAY, 1 o'clock, At the Coffee-House,
THE hull, masts, and materials, of the brig BETSEY & AMY, burthen 110 tons, as she now lays stranded about 30 miles to the southward of Sandy-Hook, near Shark River.
William-street ACADEMY:
Late under the care of the Rev. Mr. Stanford.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he has engaged in that seminary, and will continue to teach the most necessary branches of literature taught in colleges; also, the requisite branches for fitting young gentlemen for college or business, in which particular attention will be paid to reading, writing and speaking the English language with propriety.
Those gentlemen who will favor him with the tuition of their youth, may depend on his assiduity and care.
JAMES MANNING, A. B. (Nephew to Dr. Manning, President of Rhode-Island College).
N. B. The public will please to observe that the situation of this Academy is retired from the street, and well calculated for the summer season. 954 3tawtf Feb. 27.
Just imported in the ship Favorite, Captain Taylor, and to be SOLD by ALEXANDER OGBURY,
At the corner of Crown and Smith-streets, A fresh assortment of last year's growth GARS DEN SEEDS, viz.
Early Charlton, P Long Hots, B Sugat Dwarf, S Orange Carrot, P Parsnip, B Early Dutch Turnip, S Cabbage Lettuce, B Prickly Spinage, S Round Ditto, B White Mustard, S Small ditto, P Dwarf Marrowfat and large Windsor Beans, D Cress, S Thyme, S Sweet Marjoram, S Rape, S Canary, and Hemp, S
And likewise some excellent SPLIT PEAS. Feb. 27. wfm.
To be Sold at Private Sale,
THAT large and well built HOUSE, No. 173, and Lot of GROUND fronting on Queen-street, extending through to Cliff-street; with a convenient Coach-House and Stables, on said Cliff-street, being part of the real estate of the late Mr. Gerard Depyster, deceased. The above House and Lot is situated in a part of the city of New-York which is and will continue to be a situation for trade and business, not inferior to any part of the said city.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who may still have demands upon the estate of the said Gerard Depyster, to bring in their accounts for payment; and to all such who are yet indebted to said estate, to settle the same with the Subscriber, who will give an indisputable title upon a Sale of the above House and Lot to the purchaser. JOHN DEPEYSTER. Feb. 18. tf.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And to be SOLD By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen-street, and the other Booksellers, CONDUCTOR GENERALIS;
ON the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Coroners, Constables, Gaolers, Juyemen, and Overseers of the Poor. As also, the office of Clerks of Allize; and of the Peace, &c. To which are added, Several choice maxims in Law, &c. compiled chiefly from Barns' 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; by one of the JUDGES. 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 summation 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
BOOKS,
Consisting of History, Singery, Divinity, Agriculture, Law, Natural Books, Philosophy, Dictionaries, Mathematics, Architecture, Biography, Novels, Geography, Miscellanies, Poetry, Plays, &c. Puyie, Also, an excellent assortment of STATIONARY.

FOR AMSTERDAM, The noted American BRIG N Y M P H, John Palmer, Master. Will sail with all possible dispatch, two thirds of her cargo being already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to Isaac Moses, No. 37, Great-Dock-street, or the Captain on board, at Gouverneur's wharf. Feb. 29. tf.
For Amsterdam. The Brigantine E L I Z A, THOMAS SKINNER, Master. Will sail by the 10th of March, having two thirds of her cargo already engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Morris's Wharf, or to JACOB LEROY & SON, No. 52, Queen-street. Feb. 28. tf.
Wanted to Charter, For the West-Indies, A British VESSEL of 1000 to 1600 barrels burthen. Apply to ROBERT STEWART, No. 7, Water-street. Feb. 26. tf.
For BOSTON, The Schooner SALLY, Benjamin Olmsted, Master. Burthen about sixty tons, a strong well built Vessel, one year old, in good repair. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at the Crane-Wharf, or to JAMES WATSON, at his Store on said Wharf. New-York, Feb. 25. tf.
TO BE LET, And entered on the first of May next, A NEW HOUSE at the lower end of Partition-street, near the Corporation-Dock; a good stand for business. The House has six fire places, exclusive of the kitchen; is commodious and easy, with a large cistern in the yard; stands in a very healthy, pleasant situation, having a view of the North-River, and of the vessels entering and departing the harbor. For terms apply to the subscriber, on the premises. ROBERT BOYD. Feb. 29. tm.
ALL Persons indebted to the estate of SMITH RICHARDS, an insolvent debtor, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, assignees, appointed according to law. All accounts or obligations not discharged by the first day of May, will be put in suit without distinction. MELANCTON SMITH. JAMES SHUTER. March 11. tf.
Perth-Amboy, March 8, 1788. TO BE SOLD, On easy Terms of Payment, or if not Sold by the 25th inst. then to be Re-sold, and Possession given the first of May next. THAT noted large TAVERN HOUSE, that JOHN HAMILTON lives in at said Perth-Amboy; together with a large Garden LOT, and convenient STABLES thereunto belonging: It is reckoned one of the best stands for a Store or Tavern in the town; the latter it has been for many years. The advantageous situation of this town to men of business in trade is great, being able to ship the produce of the country to York or a foreign market in the winter, when all other ports in the state are froze up, which is now the case, and has been for a long time past. Also, to be Sold or Rented, one or two GRASS LOTS, near said town. Also, to be Sold, fifty acres of WOOD LAND, lying adjoining to Joseph Buckley's place, near Cheesquake's Landing, handy to New-York market; either the whole fifty acres together or in ten acre lots. New-Jersey State Certificates, or United States Certificates, signed by Benjamin Thompson, will be taken in part payment at their highest value. For further particulars and terms apply to Richard Stevens, or Johnston, at said Perth-Amboy. 2w.
TO BE SOLD, Or exchanged for property in the city of New-York, or let, A Farm at Haerlem on the island of New-York, now in the possession of Mr. Nathan Combs. It extends about a quarter of a mile along the East River, on the banks of which the house stands, commanding a view of the Sound and part of Long-Island. The river abounds with fish and fowl in their seasons. On the premises are a good dwelling-house and barn, and a young orchard in the highest perfection; the soil is naturally rich, and may be always kept in the greatest fertility by the sea weed that is constantly cast on the shore. The farm consists of two lots, one of which (being the Homestead) contains 35 acres, and the other (formerly a wood lot) about 20 acres; the Homestead is happily divided into fresh and salt meadow, and arable ground. Enquire of CORNELIUS J. BOGERT, Beckman-street. March 11. tf.
WHEREAS the Co-Partnership of the House of JOHN READE and JACOB BOGARDOUS, of this city, under the firm of Reade and Bogardus, was, on the 27th day of November last, dissolved by mutual consent; All Persons having any demands against said House, are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, and those who are indebted to them will be pleased to make payment to JAMES HILL, jun. at Great-Dock-street, No. 46, on or before the 1st day of April next, or their accounts will, without distinction, be put into the hands of an Attorney. New-York, Feb. 1. 28. tf.
JOHN MURRAY, jun. INTENDING to decline the Hard-Ware business, I would dispose of his STOCK on hand, being a pretty general assortment, on eligible terms, worth the attention of any one who wish to pursue the Ironmongery line, and be at once fixed therein.
FOR SALE, or to be LET, That beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BELL-VUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its properties in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, in Queen-street. March 12. tf.
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 season, and plenty of timber. The above place has been let a number of years for about $100. 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. tf. raw.f
TO BE SOLD, A HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, No. 6, the East side of Broad-street, at present occupied by Mrs. McLean; said house is in good repair, and has seven fire-places, is very convenient, being all on a floor from the street door to the kitchen and yard; the lot is 26 feet front and rear, and on the South side 81 feet deep, on the North side from the front 33 feet, then extending to the northward 18 feet, and from thence to the North end of the rear line 52 feet English measure. If not sold at private sale before the first day of April next, then to be sold at Public Auction.---For conditions, enquire at No. 46, Smith-street. Feb. 23. td off
TO BE SOLD, SEVENTEEN years' lease of that pleasant Country Seat called BELMONT, containing 20 acres of Land, about three and a half miles from this city, with all the improvements thereon; at present in good condition. It's situation in point of extensive and varied Prospect being so well known, need not be described. For terms apply to JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, Queen-street, or to the Person now on the premises. Feb. 13. tf.
TOBACCO and SNUFF, Of the best quality and flavor, to be had of Peter and George Lorillard, At their Tobacco and Snuff Manufactory, No. 4, Chatham-street, above the New Gaol. PIGTAIL, plugs, cut Tobacco, kites and common smoking; also leaf Tobacco, by the hogshead or smaller quantity. Macuba snuff, at 4s. per bottle; Strassburgh, Brazil and scented Rappé snuff, at 2s. per bottle; scented Rappé in leads, at 1s. 6d. per lb. Rappé not scented, at 1s. 6d. per lb. Manufactured tobacco and snuff will be exchanged for leaf tobacco in bds. or casks, or tobacco taken and manufactured on the most reasonable terms. Whoever may want any of the above tobacco or snuff, shall receive them good as any on the continent. N. B. Proper allowance will be made to those that want a quantity. March 1. 3m.
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. Also to be Sold, a LOT in Broad-way, next to Mr. Seaman's, 54 feet in front, extending in the rear to New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 25. tf.
TO BE SOLD, FOUR LOTS of GROUND, situate in Montgomery Ward, in the lower part of George-street; being part of the Land, formerly the garden of Mr. Bempfer, deceased; three of which Lots are 25 by 100 feet, and one Lot, 25, by 50 feet. Also four LOTS in Gold-street, being also part of the said garden. Two of which Lots are 25 by 75 feet, and two Lots, 25 by 50 feet, one of which is a Corner Lot; possession to be given the first day of May next. ALSO, TO BE SOLD or LEASED, for a term of years, three Lots of Ground, in the West Ward, bounded Northerly, on Vesey-street, and are distinguished by Lots, No. 40, 41 and 42, which Lots are 25 feet each, front and rear, and from 82 to 89 feet in length. The payments will be made easy to the purchasers. Enquire of HUBERT VAN WAGENEN, No. 2, Beckman-street. Feb. 5, 1788. tf.
TO BE LET, From the first of May next, THAT neat convenient HOUSE, No. 2, in Fair-street, either with or without the Lot and Building in the rear thereof. The above premises are excellently situated for a private family. Likewise, two roomy convenient HOUSES, No. 14 and 15, in Ruger's-street, lately fitted up and put in good repair. For terms apply to Mr. FRANCIS IANS, No. 51, Broad-street. Feb. 19. 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 and the Murray's Wharves. tf. Oct. 22
A FARMER. A Middle aged steady Man and his Wife, without children, capable of conducting a FARM and DAIRY, producing undeniable proof of being industrious, honest, attentive and frugal, may hear of permanent employment, by applying to the Printer. Feb. 4. tf.
TO BE SOLD, Being part of the Estate late of Sir Peter Warren, K. B. deceased, A LOT of GROUND, situate on the West side of the Broadway, being in front and in rear 41 feet, and in length on each side to Lombard-street 227 feet, Dutch measure. This lot lies a little to the Northward of Mr. Macadam's dwelling house. Also, a LOT of GROUND, on the North side of Great-Dock-street, near the Exchange; and contains in front 24 feet 2 inches, and in the rear on Bridge-street 28 feet 7 inches, and extends in length, from said Dock-street to Bridge-street, as the same is now in the tenure of and subject to the lease of J. Egbert. Also, sundry LOTS of GROUND, lying at the lower end of Cortlandt-street, on the North side of the slip from whence the boats ply to Paulus-Hook; some of which lots are vacant, and others under lease to Messrs. Niven and Hunter.
Also, at Greenwich, A LOT or Tract of Garden Ground, next adjoining to the house and ground in the occupation of Mr. George Cummings, and lies on each side of the main road leading to Greenwich, and extends on the river from said Cummings's house to the turn of the road; and it contains altogether fifteen acres of land and upwards, as the same is now in the tenure and occupation of Widow Amos.
Also, that large MANSION-HOUSE, Barn, Buildings and Grounds, lying to the Northward and Eastward of the above tract, now in the occupation of Mr. Hurst; being bounded to the Westward by the aforesaid main road leading to Greenwich, and partly by the river; to the Northward by ground in the tenure of Mr. Yellis Mandeville; and to the Eastward by Greenwich Lane; and contains fifty-six acres and upwards.
Also another HOUSE, Garden and Ground (adjoining to the Northward on the above Farm) under lease to the aforesaid Yellis Mandeville, and on every other side is bounded by the road which runs round the same, and contains upwards of nineteen acres of land.
Also, a BARN and piece of GROUND, lying towards the river, adjoining the garden late of William Bayard, Esq. and contains 1 acre and 39 perches. The whole of this property at Greenwich lies in one body, and contains altogether upwards of 91 acres of land, as will appear from the survey heretofore made by Gerard Bancker, Esquire, late City Surveyor.
Also, a TRACT of LAND adjoining the glass house Farm, and extends from the road to the river, and contains 30 acres of land more or less, as the same is now in the tenure and subject to the lease of Mrs. Anne Macadam.
Also, in the Manor of Cortlandt, County of Westchester, several good FARMS, adjoining and near the Hudson's River, and at and near Pine's Bridge, on Croton-River, in the occupation of Messrs. Monrois, Duyckman, Lent, and others.
Also, at Warrensburgh, County of Montgomery, a very fine Tract of LAND, lying and extending more than seven miles in length, on the East side of the Schoharie Kill or river, as the same winds and turns, and extending from thence in the rear, so as to comprehend five thousand acres of land. This tract lies about 30 miles from Albany, and about half this distance from Schenectady. It will be sold altogether or in parcels, as may best suit the purchasers. March 7. tf.
Also, at Fort-Edward, Washington County, a Tract of LAND, lying on the Hudson's River, near Col. Duer's mills, and contains 1013 acres. For further particulars enquire at No. 45, BEAVER-STREET, near the Bowling-Green, where the Surveys, Leafes, &c. may be seen. March 7. tf.
WHEREAS the Partnership of JACOB BOGARDOUS & Co. is by mutual consent dissolved; All Persons having any demands against said House, are requested to present their accounts at their Store at Red-Hook, for payment; and all Persons indebted to said House, will be pleased to make immediate payment on or before the 1st day of April next, or their accounts will, without distinction, be put into the hands of an attorney. Red-Hook, Feb. 1. 28. tf.
To be LET or SOLD, THE HOUSE and DISTILLERY on the North-River, below the College, late Skinner's.---Enquire of J. & H. WADDINGTON. Feb. 9. tf.
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 and apprehend, and prove to conviction the party or parties guilty thereof. New-York, Jan. 31. tf.
TO BE LET, From the first of May next, THE STORES No. 2 and 3, opposite the Fly-market, with counting rooms and good cellars; both the Stores have counters and completely shelved; also, the whole or any part of the rooms above stairs; a capital stand for any kind of business.---Enquire of JOHN BYRNE, on the Premises. March 3. ed am
TO BE LET, THE House No. 40, in Hanover-Square, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Maulle. For terms apply to JOSHUA SANDS, No. 136, Water-street. Feb. 25. tf.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, TWO NEGRO FELLOWS, between the age of fifteen and thirty. Enquire at No. 3, Burling-street. Feb. 26. tf.
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 15, Queen-street, now in possession of Messrs. Dubey & Co. Likewise the HOUSE, No. 16, Ferry-street. Enquire at No. 45, Maiden-Lane, or at No. 26, Queen-street. Feb. 12. tf.
THE HOUSE, No. 202, Queen-street, next door to Mr. Thomas Pearfall's, in which Mr. James Montaudevert now lives, is to be let. Enquire at No. 9, Queen-street. Feb. 5. 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 22nd 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. New-York, Nov. 9, 1787. JOHN LEAKE. 6mf
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 Beckman and Burling-street, 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 81 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 B. BYVANCK, Ruger's-street, No. 3, or PETER BYVANCK, Peck-street. Feb. 1. 3aw.
JOHNSTON and OGDEN, Removed to No. 14, Great-Dock-street, next 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 of one for each, One case of elegant CHIMNEY GLASSES, A quantity of PORK, BEEF, and RYE MEAL in barrels, also, Hibernia PIG-IRON. All petitions whole 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.
TO BE LET. A HOUSE, No. 136, Water-Street, (at present occupied by COMFORT SANDS, Esq.) with nine fire places, the Rooms large, and well finished. On the Premises is a very convenient Stable the whole in excellent order, and suitable for a large Family. A HOUSE, No. 201, Queen-street, near Burling's-Slip, a capital stand for any kind of business. Also, That well finished and commodious Building, No. 16, Dock-street, in which Messrs. PHILIP and JACOB MARK, now live, well situated for mercantile pursuits, or domestic convenience. They will be Rented at moderate prices. Enquire at No. 200, Queen-street, of WILLIAM LAIGHT, & Co. New-York, Feb. 11. tf.
TO BE SOLD, SUNDRY LOTS of GROUND, situate in Montgomeri-ward, three in Roosevelt-street, one in Bancker's, two in Ruger's, and three in St. James's-streets. Enquire of ANNE BANCKER, Fresh Water, or of ABRAHAM B. DEPEYSER, No. 178, Queen-street. Feb. 15. tf.
A fresh Assortment of ENGLISH and AMERICAN GARDEN-SEEDS, To be sold by DAVID WILLIAMSON, at Mr. Brannon's, North-River, viz. ASPARAGUS; green Dutch, Gravefield large white. BEANS; broad Windsor, long-podded, white blossom, Sandwich. PEASE; early Fame, golden blossom, charlton, Spanish Meretto; large marrowfat, dwarf ditto. KIDNEY-BEANS; speckled dwarf, tawney ditto, scarlet runners, white ditto. TURNIP; early Dutch, large red-topped, large green ditto. CAULIFLOWER; early and late. CABBAGE; early Yorkshire, sugar loaf, Battersea, large drum head, Savoy and red. CUCUMBERS; early prickly, long ditto. ONIONS; red Spanish, silver skinned, Portugal. RADISH; early short topped, salmon or scarlet. LETTUCE; green cofts, white ditto, white cabbage, spotted ditto. CELERY; Italian or hollow, folia stalked. ENDIVE; green carrot, white ditto. SPINAGE; prickly seeded, round ditto. PARSLEY; curled and plain. CRESS; curled and common. MUSTARD; white and brown. BEETS; red and white. CARROT; orange, early horn. PARSNIP; early and late. With several varieties of annual and biennial FLOWER SEEDS. tf. March 6.
TO BE LET, (From the first of May next,) A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in Partition-street, adjoining the red store, where Mr. Sheaff formerly lived. Enquire of JOHN MYER, at said House. Feb. 8. tf.
TO BE LET, For one year, or on lease, and possession given the first of May next, THE HOUSE and FARM and out Houses, now occupied by John Marlon, Esq. The Farm contains 46 acres of ground, its situation is pleasant and healthy, and about 6 miles from the city. It is well stocked with fruit trees of all kinds.---To be let also, the HOUSE No. 42, Dock-street.---Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 13, Water-street. Feb. 15. tf.
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