The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-01-21 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 1788.
[No. 908.]
FOR SALE BY James Watson & Co.
No. 6, Crane-Wharf, SUPERFINE FLOUR, COMMON do. RYE MEAL, INDIAN do. RICE in tiers, BEER in barrels, FALL MACKAREL in do. CANDLES in boxes, SPERMACHITI do. in do. A quantity of INDIGO, FLAX-SEED, &c. Jan. 11. tf.
Wm. Backhouse, & Co.
No. 15, Duke-street---have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shown to be su- perior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON WINES, in pipes, hog- heads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.
HAYMAN LEVY,
Has for sale at his Store, No. 7, Duke-street, A Choice parcel of Northern FURS, viz. GREEN and OLD COAT BEAVER, GREEN & OLD COAT RACCOON, BEAVER TRIMMINGS, And MUSK-RATS. Jan. 5. 1m.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Savannah from Liverpool, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 28, Water-street. POT ASHES and FLAX-SEED received in payment. Sept. 13. tf.
JUST IMPORTED, In the ship MERCURY, Captain Grant, TENERIFFE WINES
Of a very superior quality, which will be disposed of by the quantity or single Pipe, by JOHN C. SHAW, at his Store opposite VanZandt's wharf. Oct. 12. tf.
ATTWOOD and TRONSON,
Have for sale, at their Store, No. 11, Great Dock- street, A general assortment of Swedes and American Bar IRON, CONSISTING of Axe Iron, Cast Tire, Waggon, Chair and Sleigh Tire, mill Irons, and Iron of uncommon square; Steel of all kinds, English flaggot the much esteemed blistered L.O. American blistered and Tub Steel, Anvils of all sizes, Back Irons, Vices, &c. &c. A variety of Castings and other articles, which they will sell low for cash, or country produce. All orders for cast Iron, or wrought Iron for mill work, &c. will be duly received, and executed with dispatch. * Bar Iron or any other article, received and sold on commission. A quantity of Albany Pease for sale. Oct. 9th, 1787. tf.
FOR SALE BY ROBERT JOHNSTON,
No. 14, Water-street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden, A large and general assortment of IRON CAST- INGS, among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes kettles, cast with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cart, waggon, coach and chair boxes, 56, 38, 14 and 7lb. 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 cabooses for ships, with one and two boilers, grates and oven, Fire places with jam its complete, Back plates of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gadsgons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, shecrop Nails of all sizes, Iron hoops for hds. and bbls. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. 10d. 8d. 6d. 4d. nails, 7 inch, 6 inch and 5 inch spikes, Crowbars and blistered steel. The above articles will be sold for cash and coun- try produce, at the lowest prices, and a large allow- ance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly at- tended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. tf Oct. 29.
To be had at LOT MERKEL's Store,
No. 33, Hanover-square, nearly opposite the Bank, TOBACCO for SMOOKING; A Choice parcel of the first quality; ditto of an inferior quality; ditto, large roll tobacco, fit for manufac- ture; segars, genuine Macuba (snuff); ditto raper of different qualities; gentlemen's gloves, buck- skin and beaver, of the first quality. At the above Store the highest price is given for SHIPPING FURS, June 11. f.
** A few MAPS of the WESTERN TERRITORY of the UNITED STATES, may be had of the Printer hereof.
JAMES WALKER
HAS removed from No. 10 to No. 13, William- street, where he continues to keep a gene- ral assortment of DRY GOODS, which he is de- termined to sell at the very lowest prices; and the smallest favors most gratefully acknowledged. N. B. He thinks it necessary to observe, that the partnership of Vander Beek and Walker was dissolved in November, 1786; should any person have demands against them, they are desired to call on said Walker for settlement.
FOR SALE, GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF, PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUT- TER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by Storm and Sickles,
Dec. 18. tf. No. 35, Little-Dock-street.
MANCHESTER GOODS.
Imported in the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, and for Sale on very reasonable terms,
By DANIEL TUCKER, & Co.
No. 202, Water-street, for Cash or Country Pro- duce only. 7-8, 4-4, and 4-4, 3-8, Cotton Checks, Striped Tick, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velveteens, low priced; Check'd Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copperplate Furniture Cottons, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Thickfles, 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.
ANY Person having demands on the estate of JAMES YOULE, deceased, are requested to call on the subscriber for payment. And all those who are indebted to said estate are hereby requested to call and discharge their accounts before the first day of January next, or may expect their accounts will be put in the hands of an attorney, for recovery of the same, without distinction; as a settlement of that estate must be made at the time above mentioned. JOHN YOULE, Administrator. Nov. 14. tf. No. 64, Beckman-Street. Who has just opened a fresh and general assort- ment of Hardware, Ironmongery, and Cutlery, Which he will dispose of very reasonable by whole- sale or retail.
FLAX-SEED,
Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Ja- cob early, left by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. tf Oct. 22.
WILLIAM USTICK, jun.
No. 33, Queen-street; HAS just received by the SALLY and other late vessels from Br. B. a general assortment of IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY; Amongst which are--Nails, Glass, Paints, Sheet Iron, Sheet Lead, Blistered and Crawley Steel, Anvils, Vices and Beck Irons, brads Kettles, Iron Pots and Kettles, Flying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, brads and Iron Can- dlesticks, 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 Mount and Rat Traps, Jocks, Clocks, Brads, and Screws of all si- zes, 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 reasona- ble terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manu- factured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. tf.
HOGS' BRISTLES.
WANTED, by the Subscriber, a quantity of Hogs' Bristles, for which Two Shillings per pound will be given, provided they are dressed clean; those in the tuft, One Shilling and Three-pence per pound. The Subscriber having erected a BRUSH MANUFACTORY, at No. 4, Beck's-Street, where they propose carrying on the Brush Making Business in all its branches, Store-keepers and others may be furnished with all sorts on as low terms as any imported, to which they hope the preference will be given them, as the work is equally good if not bet- ter; and as they will warrant their work not to fail till worn out by use, they flatter themselves with expectation of getting a sufficient supply of this country Bristles, that they may not be under the ne- cessity of importing their stock from England;--the Farmers, by being careful in the season of killing, may save sufficient to supply them in this business -- Country Store-keepers would be the most proper per- sons to collect them. Those who will please to undertake the collecting them, will meet with a ready sale, and be the means of promoting a very useful branch of business, which may be carried on in this State, and put a stop to the importing that commodity. The least favor will be gratefully acknowledged, by ANANIAS COOPER and Company. New York, Nov. 5, 1787. m 6m
Wm. Cornell & Co.
At their MILLS opposite the City of New- York, have for sale on the lowest terms, FRESH superfine and common burr Flour, which they will warrant to be as good as Philadelphia Flour; likewise SHIP BREAD. The shippers that may favor them with their orders will be pleased to give them notice by leaving a line at No. 44, Little Dock-street, corner of Coenties- slip. They will be delivered in the best manner along side of their vessels, which will save the expence of cartage, and prevent them from being exposed to dirt. Dec. 18. m 8th. tf.
C A S H,
And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES,
PARTICULARLY Banker's, Barber's, Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACIL- TIES, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street;
Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quar- ter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24,
PORT WINE,
Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place,
LANDING this Day at Cruger's wharf, out of the Big St. Jeluide Villa Nova, from Oporto, for Sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th. tf.
FOR SALE BY JOHN DEWINT,
Maiden-Lane, No. 36. A FEW bds. New-York Rum; ditto St. Croix Rum; a few cases gin; a parcel sugar in bds. writing paper, common and post; sundry articles of Dry Goods; a few boxes hyson and tiong tea; 4 barrels pun of lignum vitae; 3 and 2 pot-ash kettles, that have been a short time in use. Nov. 17.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA,
In pipes, hogheads and quarter-casks, of superi- or quality, to be landed this day at Cruger's wharf, and to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. tf 22d Aug. 1787.
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE, No. 6, in Wall-Street, corner of Smith-Street, in which the Minister of the United Netherlands, P. J. VAN BERCKEL, Esq. now lives. The house has twelve rooms, all well fired, beside a house-keeper's room and servants' apartments in the rear, pump and cistern, with every other convenience necessary for a large fam- ily; the stable belonging to it is in Smith-Street, opposite the rear of the House, the whole in good repair. For terms, apply to John Maitland, by let- ter, left at Mrs. Ogilvie's, in King-Street, corner of Smith-Street. Jan. 12. tf.
H. & J. Thompson,
No. 29, Front-street, near Eulenburg-ship, Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH, PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment, Scarlet silk and hair Twill, coarse Wool- lens, Irish Linens, low priced, Russia Sheet- ing, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties, Canvas, No. 1 to 7, leaming Twine, Sugar in barrels, Cocoa in do. Farther Ware and Delft Ware. Jan. 1, 1788. 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 as- sortment, in the FANCY, MILLENNERY, and DRY GOOD Line,
CHINA and fatin ribbons, a great variety differ- ent widths and colors; plain net, crape, sou- fle, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes; fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Leghorn do. per dozen or quantity; black and white screen and ribbon wires; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk ditto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black fatin and modes shirtings, white and colored face- ners; chimneys and calicoes; furniture co. perplate do. linens and checks; morsees, callimancoes and stuff; silk thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; muslin and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, mouselin and edging trimmings; plain and sprig'd lawns; plain and striped mouselins; lawn and mouselin handkerchiefs; fine and com- mon cambrics; black patent net lace; nankeens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, leashes, flannels, baizes, and striped wildbores, sewing silks, threads, &c. &c. all which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for immediate payment.
He returns his sincere thanks to the public in gene- ral for their 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.
SHALER and SEBOR
No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale,
A QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of can- dlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Milkmeers, black table cakes, with knives, forks, and spoons com- plete, cruet stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warm- ers, brads chasing dishes, cork screws, fleecy snuffers, fattery, brads rings, cloak pins, sleeve buttons, brads table hinges, guns and gun locks, China tea cups chimney tiles, sets of house brushes, near mahog- any razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and git watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and stock buckles and sleeve but- tons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marcellus quilting, silk shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, mouselins, muffs, kerchiefs, hababees, fisterfoys, barongue, romalls, corded dimity, and a box of assorted routing 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.
A fine place may be had, Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, Cham- pagne of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, striped duffel blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, re- ceived by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the lowest terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
JUST ARRIVED To HUGH SMITH,
No. 22, WALL-STREET, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. Sept. 15. tf.
CERTIFICATES.
THE HIGHEST PRICE is given for CONTINEN- TAL and STATE CERTIFICATES of every kind, at No. 198, Queen-street, by July 13. tf JOHN BLECKER.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, 8,000 Dollars in Final Settlements, FOR which a generous price will be given, by JOHN BLECKER, No. 198, Queen-street.
FOR SALE,
A Quantity of Inch Boards, Ditto Scantling, Ditto Short Shingles, Pitch-pine sheathing Boards. Apply at the Lumber Yard on the wharf above the New-ship, or at No. 49, Cherry- street. JAMES SMITH. Jan. 1, 1788. 2 m cod
SALT-PETRE.
A few hundred weight may be had very low of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market. Also a large and general assortment of
Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Patent Medicines, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, surgical instru- ments, &c. for which Cash, Ginseng, Bees- wax, Snake-root, Potash and Pearl-ashes, &c. will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHESTS complete, with directions. Orange Peas for Illness. N. B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 12. tf.
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co.
No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house, HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence from London, an assortment of IRISH LI- NENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS, low and high priced, which they will sell, on rea- sonable terms, for cash or short credit. They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER HANGINGS, with festoons and other borders; and rod, and other sized NAILS. July 7.
LOT MERKEL,
No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, Mantua-maker and has for sale a complete and ge- neral assortment
MUFFS and TIPPEIS, of
MARTIN and Martin Throat, Swan's Down and real Emina, Rusfia and Siberia Squirt, American Ground Squirt, Rusfia Hare and red Fox, Real black Jennet, belt furs, Mock Sable and Mock Ermine. Likewise a large and general assortment of Fur Trimming and Edgings, for Ladies' Cloaks, Coats and Habits,
Ladies' Cloak Linings, Gentlemen's Great Coats lined with Furr, Fur Gloves, &c. &c. * The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable Terms for Cash only. N. B. Orders from the Country executed in the best manner. October 11, 1787. tf.
HILL and OGDEN,
No. 41, Great-Dock-street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amster-dam, and on sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bar-iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz.
TICKLEBURGS, ornaburgs, German dowlas, Rusfia diaper, plabillas, in item, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white, fiv- mish linen, German stripes and checks, lawns, cal- licoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coatings, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, du- rants, flannels, Irish linens, &c.
Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES, cast in the Air-Furnace, at Newark, which, besides be- ing exceedingly neat, are constructed to give more heat into the room, a remedy for smoky chimneys, and more secure from fire than any other. Also, Pot- ash kettles, large hammers and anvils refined from bog-ore, pig-metal, and approved by many years experience.
N. B. Orders are received by them for every kind of hollow-ware and iron-castings, made at said Air-Furnace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. tf.
JAMES SAIDLER
Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, two doors from the corner of King-street,
BUYS and sells on Commission, all kinds of Pub- lic Securities, Goods and Produce, as usual. He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liver- pool, the America, from London, and 1st vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS, consist- ing of fine brown, mix, blue drab, and copper- coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffles and blan- kets, Plannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chit-ties, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Satin and Mouselin, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, sewing Silks and Twill, fine and coarse Hats, Mo- sees, Durants, Tammies, Callimancoes and Cam- bics, Table Cloths and Diapers, White Paper, and an assortment of HARD WARE, &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities. Also, six pair of ele- gant brads mounted Fire Dogs, and a few bds. picked Mackerel and Cod-Fish, in excellent order. Apply as above.
N. B. Purchasers of unappropriated and confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.

E P I T A P H  To the MEMORY of an HONEST SAILOR. WHETHER sailor or not, for a moment avail! Poor Tom's mizen-top-sail is laid to the mast. He'll never turn out, or more heave the lead: He's now all-a-back, nor will sails shoot a-head. He ever was brisk, and tho' now gone to wreck, When he hears the last whistle, he'll jump upon deck.
For the Daily Advertiser.
No. VII.
G OVERNOR Randolph's letter to the Speaker of the House of Delegates of Virginia, on the Federal Constitution, has certainly great merit. A vein of candor, manliness, and at the same time delicacy, pervades every part, and prepossesses us strongly in favor of the author. But if the imagination is delighted by the purity and elegance of the diction, if the justness and propriety of sentiment display'd in this letter, bring full conviction to the mind, it only serves the more to encrease our mortification, when we reflect on the main scope and tendency of it. That a mind so fully convinced of the necessity of Union, and which views with horror the idea of a dissolution, should, notwithstanding, be made to hesitate and boggle, by objections so trivial and insignificant, is one of those melancholy instances of weakness, from which, even the best and most cultivated understandings are not exempt. My knowledge of his Excellency's character and sentiments, is wholly limited to what may be collected from this performance. But this alone is sufficient evidence of the integrity of the heart which dictated it. A sort of instinct, impels me to this conclusion, and convinces me I am right. This conviction, however, of the rectitude of his intentions, serves only to render his Excellency's conduct the more inexplicable. After surmounting all those great obstacles that have been thrown in the way, against the adoption of the new Constitution: After admitting the necessity of a standing army; the unlimited power of taxation, nay, that "the new powers must be deposited in a new body, growing out of a consolidation of the Union:" After surmounting, I say, these difficulties, he has suffered himself to be checked in his career, by objects of the smallest magnitude.
1. All ambiguities of expression to be precisely explained. But if the late Convention could not avoid ambiguities, after four months application to this business, what reason have we to expect that a subsequent Convention will succeed any better. We all know that comments frequently obscure the text they were meant to elucidate, and render that ambiguous, which before was sufficiently plain and obvious. If there are really any ambiguous expressions contained in this Constitution, I am persuaded, the good sense of my fellow countrymen, will dictate to them the necessity of expunging them, the moment they shall feel the least inconvenience arising from them. The full discovery of these inaccuracies must necessarily be left to time.
2. The President to be rendered ineligible, after a given number of years. This is a political refinement, the necessity of which, is very problematical. It is difficult for us to divest ourselves entirely of the ideas we have imbibed from our English ancestors. The extensive prerogatives and regal state, which the Supreme Executive in England have always possessed, have ever been, and with reason too, the object of terror to the friends of liberty. All their efforts have been directed to the attainment of this important point, viz. to circumscribe and limit these dangerous powers within proper bounds. But on this side the Atlantic, all apprehensions arising from this source, are visionary. Why then should we tie up our own hands, and deprive ourselves of the services of a man, with whose conduct we are perfectly satisfied? For my part I confess, I can see no reason whatever, to induce us to adopt this amendment, and I firmly believe this to be the sentiment of the majority of the people of these States.
3. In taking from him, either the power of nominating to the judiciary offices, or of filling up vacancies, which therein may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions, which shall expire at the end of their next sessions. The design here, I suppose, is to prevent the President possessing too great an influence with respect to these appointments. But I am so unfortunate, that my sentiments, such as they are, with respect to this amendment, happen to be in direct opposition to those of Mr. Randolph's. Instead of controlling the President still farther with regard to appointments, I am for leaving the appointment of all the principal officers under the Federal Government solely to the President,
and the subordinate ones to the heads of departments.
4. To take from him the power of pardoning for treason. This is a power that must necessarily be lodged some where, and where, I would ask, would we place it with greater safety and propriety?
5. To draw the line between the powers of Congress and individual States; and to define the former; so as to leave no clashing of jurisdictions or dangerous disputes; and to prevent the one from being swallowed up by the other, under the cover of general words and implication.
The objects of congressional Legislation are already enumerated and clearly defined in the Constitution. But it may be objected that by the last clause of the eighth section of the first article, an indefinite power of Legislation is given to the General Government. But no inference can be more unfair and disingenuous. It surely cannot be denied that the Federal head must possess the powers of Legislation. They must pass laws for laying and collecting taxes--for borrowing of money--for regulating commerce, &c. &c. And what is the purport and effect of this clause but merely a declaration of this power? Nothing can be clearer than that by this clause no new powers are granted. The fact is, that though the objects of Legislation may be ascertained and defined in the body of a constitutional compact, yet from the very nature of this power the manner of exercising it must necessarily be discretionary, in this respect it must unavoidably remain unlimited and indefinite. The Constitution may say about what, but cannot say how this power shall be exercised. But it may be asked in what manner is this discretionary power to be kept within due bounds? I answer, that the Constitution itself is a supreme law of the land, unrepeatable by any subsequent law: every law that is not made in conformity to that, is in itself nugatory, and the Judges, who by their oath, are bound to support the Constitution as the supreme law of the land must determine accordingly. But should those restraints, which is hardly supposable, prove insufficient, it then rests with the PEOPLE to restore to the Constitution its wonted vigor.
6. To abridge the powers of the Senate to make treaties the supreme laws of the land.
So far as an article of a treaty may be opposed to, or in any way contravene an existing law of the land, so far perhaps the concurrence of the whole Legislature might be proper to give it validity. It will not, however, be denied, that treaties ought to have the force of "laws of the land." And for a variety of reasons, I should presume, the Senate to be the only proper depositum of this power. Negotiations of this nature require a management and secrecy ill-suited to the turbulence and party violence of a numerous House of Representatives. They are, besides, too numerous and transitory a body to make the members thereof subjected to any great degree of responsibility. From local circumstances, treaties with foreign powers must necessarily contain some articles, which will be more advantageous or disadvantageous to one State than to another. And as there subsists so great a disparity between the States with respect to extent of territory and number of inhabitants, it would come within the power of three or four States to dictate the law to all the rest; and the interest of the smaller States would inevitably be sacrificed to the local interests or ambitious views of the larger.
7. To provide a tribunal instead of the Senate, for the impeachment of Senators.
Agreeably to the amendment I have proposed above, viz that appointments should be in the President only, this tribunal would be unnecessary, as the business of the Senate (except that they constitute a Court for Trials on Impeachments) would thereby be confined solely to the business of Legislation, for which it is obvious they could not be made impeachable. And here candor obliges me to acknowledge, that the concurrence of the Senate, with regard to appointments, appears to me to be the greatest defect in this intended plan of Government. There is certainly a glaring impropriety in the Senators trying on impeachments those very officers, in whose appointments they have had a voice.
8. To incapacitate the Congress to determine their own salaries.
I have but one observation to make on this head. It does not appear to me to be an object of sufficient magnitude, to make it necessary to call together another Convention.
9. To limit and define the Judicial power.
But is not the Judicial power limited and defined by the second section of the third article, as precisely as the nature of the case will admit of. Without restraining Congress from the exercise of the powers of Legislation, how could the Judicial power be more precisely limited and defined.
Thus have I considered, in a summary manner, all the objections and proposed amendments, which Mr. Randolph has
thought necessary to make to this new plan of Government. And I must here repeat again the observation I have already made--That these objections appear, to me at least, trivial and insignificant.
Mr. Randolph's scheme of appointing another Federal Convention, for the discussion of amendments, cannot now be carried into execution, as the Constitution, has already been adopted and ratified by four States, and probably will shortly be adopted by more.
Mr. Randolph has candidly confessed it as his opinion, that those two points, viz. "the equality of suffrage in the Senate, and the submission of commerce to a mere majority," which proved so very offensive to himself and Mr. Mason, "cannot be corrected." And of the nine other objections, which he has brought against the Constitution, some are disputable, the greater part insignificant, and none of sufficient consequence to render it necessary to call together another Convention. But what would be the probable issue of such a measure? Could the deliberations of such a Convention be confined solely to Mr. Randolph's objections, there might then, perhaps, be some chance of their rising in harmony and good humor, but so multifarious and contradictory are the objections which have been urged from different quarters, that human wisdom and human prudence must utterly despair of ever forming a consistent and uniform plan out of such incongruous and heterogeneous materials. Would not such a Convention be in the very predicament mankind were in at the building of BABEL? They set themselves about to build a CITY and a TOWER whose top might reach unto Heaven. But their language was CONFOUNDED, so that they did not understand one another's speech. Therefore the name of it was called BABEL.
AMERICANUS.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 16.
At a meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank of North-America, held on Monday last, the following gentlemen were chosen directors for the present year.--Thomas Willing, Samuel Powel, Andrew Caldwell, John Nixon, John M. Nesbitt, Richard Bache, Andrew Tybout, Mordecai Lewis, Josiah Hewes, Henry Hill, Thomas Fitzsimons, and John Ross, Esquires.
We learn that a quantity of goods, which were brought up to this city after night in a waggon, supposed to have been smuggled, were discovered to the naval officer, who seized the same yesterday morning in the stores where they were unloaded; it turned out that the goods were duly entered at the Custom-House, and the duties secured to be paid, and had been brought up from the vessels now shut up with the ice down the river. This, however, affords a pleasing proof of the vigilance of the citizens, and that it is very unsafe for any now to run goods. It also exhibits a proof of the integrity of the naval-officer, who seems determined to persist in his duty, notwithstanding the opposition and discouragement he has met with.
New-York, Jan. 21.
By credible information from Albany, we are assured, that sundry persons, lately confined in the city-hall of that city, for attempting to pass counterfeit bills of credit of this State (notwithstanding the vigilance of the citizens in detecting that class of villains) have lately been set at liberty, on their giving bail, in a trifling sum, for their appearance at court.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
POUGHKEEPSIE, January 15, 1788.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr. Harrison, of New-York, appearing in the House, was qualified and admitted to his seat.
Mr. Sylvester from the Committee appointed to report an answer to the Governor's Speech, moved for leave to present one to the House, which was read, and committed to a committee of the whole.
A petition from Benjamin Michau, late Treasurer of Richmond county, stating that he had in the month of June last been robbed of certain public monies, and praying an allowance for the same, in the settlement of his accounts, was read and referred to Messrs. Brooks, Sickles, and Lewis.
A petition from Bernradus Swartwout, one of the Collectors of Dutchess county, praying to be relieved from the losses he has sustained in being robbed of sundry sums of public money, was read and referred to the same Committee.
A petition from Wm. McCleer and 400 others, concerning waste lands, was read and referred to Messrs. Van Orden, Sands, and Bloom.
A petition from John Glenn and others, concerning lands they had purchased from the Indians, was read and referred to Messrs. Thomson, Powers, and Graham.
It was, on motion, made a rule of the House, that in future all petitions which might be presented, should be read on Saturdays.
On motion, it was resolved, That the House would, on Thursday next, proceed to nominate and elect a council of appointment.
The House resolved, That if the Senate would concur therein, that in future all bills which might be sent from one house to the other, should be conveyed by two members.
The House then went into a Committee of the whole on the following answer to the Governor's Speech.
Mr. Sands in the Chair.
To his Excellency GEORGE CLINTON, Esq. Governor of the State of New-York. General and Commander in Chief of all the militia, and Admiral of the navy of the same.
The respectful ADDRESS of the ASSEMBLY, in answer to his Excellency's SPEECH.
"WE, the Representatives in Assembly, being persuaded that a constant representation in the National Council, is indispensable to the welfare of the Confederacy, we shall therefore proceed to an immediate new appointment of Delegates to represent this State in Congress.
"Your Excellency may be assured, that the requisition for the Federal services of the current year, shall be complied with, as far as the abilities of the State will admit; and we are happy to find, that the present demands on us, are principally for the arrears due on former requisitions, as we shall thereby have it more in our power to provide for the relief of our own citizens.
"With peculiar pleasure we receive from your Excellency, the information that the several boundary lines between this State, and the respective Commonwealths of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, are finally adjusted and completed. The communities interested, are now wholly relieved from apprehensions of the evils incident to controverted territory or jurisdiction: And we shall make the requisite provisions for authenticating and preserving the reports of the Commissioners, and other documents of these transactions, and for defraying whatever expences may have arisen on these beneficial services.
"While, with your Excellency, we contemplate and approve the peaceable and orderly condition of the State, and with great satisfaction, perceive its recovery from the wastes of war; we also regret the prevalence of habits, opposed to that salutary mean of relief, economy: And we trust the inhabitants of these States will discern the propriety of refraining from the use of foreign, and affording every encouragement to the manufacture of our own productions.
"The several communications from your Excellency are highly important and interesting, and therefore claim our most serious and deliberate consideration."
The same having been read by paragraphs and agreed to, the Committee rose, when it was ordered to be engrossed.
On motion of Mr. Nevin, the house resolved, That they would, if the Senate concurred therein on Tuesday next, the 22d inst. proceed to nominate and appoint five Delegates, to represent this State in Congress until the first of November next.
On motion of Mr. Gansevoort, the House went into a Committee on the bill to naturalize Robert Edmundson.
Mr. Nevin in the Chair.
The bill having been read and amended, the Committee rose, and reported accordingly:--it was then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
On motion of Mr. Sands, the House went into a Committee on the bill to regulate the culling of slaves and heading.
Mr. Sickles in the chair.
The bill having been agreed to, the Committee rose and reported the same, when it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
A message was received from the Senate by Mr. Vanderbilt and Mr. Peter Schuyler, requesting the concurrence of the House to a bill they had passed to repeal an act to prevent the destruction of fish in the county of Suffolk--which said bill was read a first time and ordered a second reading.
On motion of Mr. Jones, the House went into a Committee on the bill to prevent abuses and delays in actions of replevin.
Mr. Dongan in the Chair.
The bill having been considered and agreed to by the Committee, they rose and reported the same, when it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The bill to empower the Justices of the peace in that part of the township of Schenectady therein mentioned, to establish and regulate a night watch; and for other purposes therein mentioned, was read a second time, and committed to the members from Albany county.
Mr. Gansevoort from the Committee to whom was referred the petition of the supervisors of Albany county, moved for leave and brought in a bill to empower the

supervisors of Albany county or a major part of them to raise pounds for the purposes therein mentioned; which was read the first time and ordered a second reading.
Adjourned till ten o'clock to-morrow, A. M.
Wednesday, January 16. 1788.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
The Bill to repeal an act, entitled act to prevent the destruction of fish in the county of Suffolk, was read a second time, and committed to a Committee of the whole House.
The Bill to empower the supervisors of the City and county of Albany, or a major part of them, to raise a sum of money, not exceeding 500l. to repair the court-house and gaol of the said county, was read a second time, and committed to a Committee of the whole House.
The Bill to avoid unnecessary delays of execution;
The Bill for giving further remedy by action of account;
And the Bill to naturalize Robert Edmundson, were severally read a third time, and passed the House.
On motion of Mr. Jones, the House went into a Committee on the Bill for preventing and punishing champerty and maintenance.
Mr. Tillotson in the Chair.
The said Bill having been read by paragraphs, and agreed to by the Committee; Mr. Tillotson reported the same; when on motion, it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
Mr. Sands, from a Committee appointed by a former Assembly, to examine the accounts of the Treasurer, and to report thereon to the House; made a report accordingly, which was ordered to be entered on the Journal.
[This Report we shall give at length in another Paper.]
On motion of Mr. Taulman, the House went into a Committee on the Bill for the prevention and punishment of extortion.
Mr. Lewis in the Chair.
The Committee having agreed to the said Bill, rose and reported the same; when it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
On motion of Mr. Jones, the House went into a Committee on the Bill, for preventing & punishing perjury, & subornation of perjury, and for compelling the attendance of witnesses.
Mr. Patterton in the Chair.
The Committee having agreed to the Bill, rose and reported the same, when it was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
On motion of Mr. Jones, the House went into a Committee on the Bill, to prevent forcible entries and detainers.
Mr. Cornwell in the Chair.
The said Bill having been agreed to by the Committee, they rose and reported the same, when the Bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
On motion of Mr. Sands, the House went into a Committee on the Bill to regulate the re-packing of beef and pork.
Mr. Taulman in the Chair.
After some time spent thereon, the Committee rose and asked for leave to sit again, Then the House adjourned till 10 o'clock to-morrow morning.
THEATRE. MESSIEURS HALLAM and HENRY respectfully inform the Public, that on account of the indisposition of Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Harper, there will be no performance this evening. Jan. 21.
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen, Have for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip, 120 Barrels best superfine FLOUR, from Brandywine Mills, 100 Do. common do. 4 Hhds. prime Virginia Tobacco, 50 Casks FLAXSEED, A quantity of excellent SOAL LEATHER, SUGAR in barrels, BOHEA TEA, Russia HEMP, MOLASSES, BEEF, PORK, HOG'S LARD, YORK RUM, SHEET CORK, COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, DUMB do. COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in 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, NEW RICE in tiersces, MACKAREL, MENHADEN. Jan. 21. tf
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, TO-MORROW, X o'clock, at No. 244, Queen-street, A variety of DRY GOODS.
On WEDNESDAY, Opposite the Coffee-House, A few Hhds. West-India Rum, 2 Casks Cherry Brandy, 1 do. Clove Water, 12 Boxes Soap, 6 Casks Mackerel, 6 Do. Salmon, 20 Casks Holland Geneva, 2 Boxes Souchong Tea, &c. &c.
AT PRIVATE SALE, Souchong Tea, by the Chest, Irish Linens, coarse broad Cloths, Corduroys, Loaf Sugar, &c. &c.
SALES AT AUCTION, By John Ramsay, TO-MORROW, X o'clock, A large assortment of Penknives, strap and garnet Hinges, lath and carpenters Hammers, Axes, Adzes, 2d. Nails in casks, &c. &c. Also, an elegant assortment of Japanned Ware, consisting of Waiters of all sizes, Tea Urns, Bread Baskets, Candlesticks, Ink-stands, Snuff and Tobacco Boxes, &c. &c.
At private Sale, cheap for cash, A variety of Linens, Silks, Sattins, Calli-coes, coarse Mullins, Lawns, Point Blankets, blue Strouds, silk Stockings, Russia Sheetings, a few barrels Carolina Indigo, some boxes best Hyson Tea, nests of small Hair Trunks, Clock Jacks, Umbrellas, &c. JOHN RAMSAY.
The Ship Edgar, LYING at Conable's Ruck-er, & Co's. Wharf, will be SOLD at PUBLIC VEN-UE TO-MORROW, 22d inst. at the Coffee-House, at X o'clock, if not previously disposed of at private sale. She is 4 years old, remarkably well found, and fast sailing. Inventory to be seen at HUGH SMITH'S.
LOST last Thursday, BETWEEN King-street and Whitehall, a BUNCH of KEYS, consisting of about six, two of which were numbered 1 and 2. Whoever brings the same to the Printer, shall receive a Dollar. Jan. 21.
To be sold at Public Vendue, (On the premises) On THURSDAY, the 7th day of February next, between the hours of Eleven and Twelve, A DWELLING-HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, situate in Maiden-lane, in this city; the house is two stories high, and has two rooms on the lower, and three on the upper floor, with a good cellar kitchen, and is known by No. 55. Also, A House and Lot of Ground, situate in Crown-street, known by No. 18, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Watts, being part of the estate of Richard Harris, the elder, deceased. Conditions of sale will then be made known, and the premises conveyed by virtue of a power given by will to JOHN ALSTYNE, Executor.
N.B. Any person having demands against the said estate, are desired to bring in their accounts, and all those who are indebted to said estate are requested to make payment by the seventh day of February next, or their accounts will be put in suit. Jan. 21. tf.
NOTICE is hereby given by the petitioning creditors of Samuel Benson, an insolvent debtor, to all the creditors of said insolvent debtor, that they appear before Benjamin Blagge, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, at his office in Beckman-street, on Thursday, the 24th inst. at ten o'clock in the morning, to shew cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said Samuel Benson should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and the said Samuel Benson discharged; pursuant to the direction of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated the 12th day of January, 1788. tf.
PURSUANT to an order made by Jeremiah Wool, Esquire, Alderman, and one of the judges of the Mayor's Court in and for the city and county of New-York; upon the petition of George Higday, an insolvent debtor, in conjunction with so many of his creditors as have debts owing to them by the said George Higday, amounting at least to three fourths of all the money owing by him: NOTICE is hereby given, by the petitioners, to all the creditors of the said George Higday, that they be and appear before the said judge, at his office in Broad-street, in the said city, by the first day of February next, to shew cause (if any they have) why an assignment of the said George Higday's estate should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and he discharged pursuant to an act of the legislature of the state of New-York, entitled "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated this 18th day of January, 1788. GEORGE HIGDAY.
Petitioning creditors; W. Malcom, H. Mulligan, Elias Anderson, Samuel Moore, Abraham Rataun. m.f.&w. 3t.
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, On TUESDAY evening, The 22d inst. 5 o'clock, at No. 22, Wall-street, will commence the Sale of a large and general Collection of BOOKS; Consisting of History, Divinity and Law: Catalogues of which, will be delivered previous to the Sale.
For Londonderry and Glasgow, To be sold on the 20th inst. The Ship GEORGE, JOHN HUNTER, Master. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Mr. Haller's wharf, or to Thos. Buchanan & Co. No. 46, Wall-street.
By order of John Wylley, Esq. Alderman, and one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Creditors of SMITH RICHARDS, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before John Wylley, Esq. Alderman, at his office in Nassau-street, by 12 o'clock on Monday, the 4th of February next, ensuing the date hereof, why an assignment of the estate of the said SMITH RICHARDS, should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated New-York, Jan. 19, 1788. 3t.
By order of the Hon. JOHN SLOSS HOBART, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York: Public Notice is hereby given by the petitioning creditors of THOMAS LAWRENCE and JACOB MORRIS, of the city of New-York, merchants, insolvent debtors, to all the creditors of the said Thomas Lawrence and Jacob Morris, and to the creditors of either of them, that they shew cause, if any they have, before the Hon. John Sloss Hobart, Esq. at his chambers, situate in Crown-street, in the said city, on Monday the twenty-eighth day of January inst. why an assignment of the estate of the said Thomas Lawrence and Jacob Morris should not be made, and the said Thomas Lawrence and Jacob Morris discharged, agreeable to a law of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th April, 1786. Dated this twelfth day of January, 1788. THOMAS LAWRENCE. JACOB MORRIS.
City of New-York, ss. PURSUANT to an Order of John Wylley, Esq. Alderman, and one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court, and one of the city and county of New-York, upon the petition of Jeremiah Dolloway, an insolvent debtor, and three fourths in value of all his creditors: NOTICE is hereby given by the petitioners to all the creditors of the said Jeremiah Dolloway, that they be and appear before the said Judge, at his office in Nassau-street in the said city, by the 23d day of January inst. to shew cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said Jeremiah Dolloway should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and the said Jeremiah Dolloway thereupon discharged, pursuant to the direction of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated the 15th day of January, 1788. JEREMIAH DOLLOWAY.
PURSUANT to an order made by Jeremiah Wool, Esquire, Alderman, and one of the judges of the Mayor's court, in and for the city and county of New-York, upon the petition of Joseph Deane, an insolvent debtor, in conjunction with so many of his creditors as have debts owing to them by the said Joseph Deane, amounting at least to three fourths of all the money owing by him: NOTICE is hereby given, by the petitioners, to all the creditors of the said Joseph Deane, that they be and appear before the said judge at his office in Broad-street, in the said city, by the first day of February next, to shew cause (if any they have) why an assignment of the said Joseph Deane's estate should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and he discharged pursuant to an act of the legislature, of the state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 23th day of April, 1786. Dated this 18th day of January, 1788. JOSEPH DEANE.
Petitioning creditors; John Leggot, Bartholomew Travis, Elisha Travis, Robert Hatan, John Sickles. m.f.&w. 3t.
NOTICE is hereby given by the Petitioners, to all the Creditors of CHARLES PENNY, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before Benjamin Blagge, Esq. at his office in Beckman-street, by the 23d of this inst. January, why an assignment of the estate of the said Charles Penny should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated this 16th day of January, 1788. CHARLES PENNY, mark.
Creditors—John Haldron, Jonathan Penny, Richard Kipp, jun. 3t.
A GENTLEMAN would Teach the FRENCH LANGUAGE, and attend at any Gentleman's house from 8 o'clock in the morning, till 9 o'clock at night.—He is to be found at Mrs. CHILD'S, No. 4 Crown-street, or at the Printer's hereof. Jan. 15.
On Saturday next will be Published, By HUGH GAIN, At the BIBLE, in HANOVER-SQUARE, Conductor Generalis; On the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Coroners, Constables, Gaolers, Jymen, and Overseers of the Poor. As also the office of Clerks of Allice, and of the Peace, &c.
To which are added, Several choice Maxims in Law, &c. compiled chiefly from Burns' Justice, and several other books on those subjects, By JAMES PARKER, Esquire, Late Justice of the Peace in New-Jersey. Now adapted to these United States.
The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles.
THE favorable reception this book has met with for a long series of years, has been abundantly evinced by the very general and extensive circulation of it before the revolution, and that its usefulness has not been lessened by the change of government consequent upon that important event, is manifest from the frequent enquiries for it since. Altho' the editor is not so presumptuous as to suppose that the book is free from defects, yet he is persuaded that the publication of it, as it is, will render it more acceptable than it would have been, even in a more perfect state, after the delay which must inevitably have attended a minute and critical examination of all its parts. The laws of England are so interwoven in the codes of most, if not of all the United States, that it was impossible to avoid citing authorities, which, tho' at the first view, they seem appropriated to that country; yet, upon a nearer examination, by an easy analogy, will be found equally applicable to these states. To have omitted them would have been a sacrifice of substance to form, and real usefulness to seeming improvement. The citing acts of parliament in their original form, as likewise an appearance of impropriety, but something must be left to the reader, and he will easily distinguish between such as are in force and such as are not, in the state or country in which he is a citizen. It has been a general rule, while these states were Colonies, that all English statutes passed before we had legislatures of our own, like the common law of England, extended here; those passed after that period, not. Many statutes, however, will be found in this edition, of the later description, and the reason is obvious. In the state of New-York, a number of those statutes have been re-enacted, and if this book had been intended solely for that state, these would have appeared in the form of acts of its own legislature; but as some of those statutes have like been adopted in other states, it was thought advisable to cite them in their original, rather than in their adopted, local form. Besides, as its adoption has, in different states, been various, in some entire, in others partial; it would have rendered this book rather perplexing than instructing, to have made it so. The experience is the best test of the usefulness of a work of this kind, and the Editor most cheerfully submitting his labors to this test, in full confidence, that as well magistrates as the ministerial officers of the criminal laws of these states, will find an easy, compendious guide, in most cases which come under their cognizance, or call for their attention; and that such gentlemen, not in official characters, who wish to obtain a general knowledge of the laws of their country, will find the means of information in this book: Nor will it be alledged, as a defect to professional men, not only on account of the precedents, but of the authorities cited from books on the highest reputation, and even of the credit of this book itself in the former edition; credit which the Editor trusts will be found not impaired in the present edition.
The act called the Ten Pound Act, and the Militia Law of the state of New-York, are printed under their proper titles at large; the Editor would have been ready to have done the same with respect to the laws in the other states, upon the same subjects of popular use; but this would have greatly swelled the bulk, and enhanced the price of this work; and he hopes, that this seeming partiality to his own state, will be excused by his readers in the other states, which renders this book the more acceptable to his own more immediate fellow-citizens. There are likewise various other titles under which acts of the legislature of the state of New-York have been either cited or referred to. A complete work would have been a very voluminous one. General attention was all that could be expected; and it is not contained in it, that might be wished, at least it is hoped nothing is omitted consistent with the generality of the object.
It may be proper to say a word about the edition of the laws of the state of New-York, and of the acts of parliament in force here, now under revision, which may possibly be supposed to supersede the utility of this work, as to this state: But a moment's reflection will evince, that this is a mistaken idea. When that important work is completed, as it doubtless will be with great ability, the situation of the acts relative to the object of this book, will still be difficulty the same in kind, tho' perhaps not in degree, as at the first publication of the Conductor. The only difference between the acts to be published and the same as cited in this book, will be in the title and paraphrase: The matter and substance must continue to be identically the same. Besides, the enlarged cases, and the reading, an exposition of these acts, would still remain to be sought in the mass of voluminous writings upon those subjects which would instance the necessity of a law library, and a laborious examination, when, after all, the result would be no more than what may be obtained from a single, small portable volume. It is deemed unnecessary to reprint the preface to the old edition of this book, or to give a particular detail of the method pursued herein, because it is substantially the same as in the former edition, and in Burns' Justice. This method is become familiar to the public by long experience, uniform habit, and graded practice; and as the Editor rests his hopes of the success of this work upon its own intrinsic merits, he will not, by an elaborate or pompous preface, attempt to enhance his own merit, or to predispose the judgment of his readers; nor does he argue the merit of novelty, whilst he candidly confesses that he has confined himself principally to the humble office of adhering to a tract already beaten, sanctioned by general approbation. New-York, Jan. 21. tf.
At PRIVATE SALE, A choice parcel well assorted Indigo, low priced Irish Linens, blue Broad-Cloths, Ticklenburghs, Osnaburghs, Russia Duck, Green Tea, Sherry and Fayal Wines, Castile Soap, Toys in Chests, Painters Brushes, Writing Paper assorted, 20 Barrels choice Beef, ISAAC MOSES.

TO BE SOLD by the SUBSCRIBER, at PUBLIC AUCTION, To be held on the premises, on MONDAY the fourth day of February next, THE FARM, late of William Ogden, deceased, lying in North-Castle, in the county of Westchester, containing two hundred and twenty-seven acres, well timbered and watered, a good double Dwelling-House and Kitchen, a good Barn and orchard, with an excellent spring of water within two rods of the kitchen. On the farm is an excellent meadow, producing the best English grass. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale by JOSEPH OGDEN.
N. B. Those who have demands against the estate of the said William Ogden, deceased, are requested to attend the sale. North-Castle, Dec. 17. 1787. sw.th&m
For TRINIDAD, The SLOOP MERCY, Oswald P. Harris, Master. SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, at Clark's wharf. Jan. 4. tf.
For St. Martin's and St. Eustatia. The Sloop RAMBLER, Tredwell Jackson, Master, Will sail the 15th inst. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Stevens and Connolly's lumber-yard, or at No. 78, Water-street. Jan. 1, 1788.
For KINGSTON, Jamaica, To stop at PORT MORANT. The BRIG HECTOR, JOHN TUCKER, Master, WILL be ready to take in the last of this month, and sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to D. TUCKER, & Co. No. 202, Water-street. Dec. 28. tf.
For SALE, The Hull of the new BRIG JOHN, 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 LONDONDERRY, The SHIP BETSEY, Captain Wheaton, Lying at Brownjohn's wharf. For Passage, apply to the Captain, or to GEO. DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market,
Who has for Sale, 100 tierces New Rice, 100 boxes Cafile Soap, 500 lb. Bees Wax, A quantity of superfine and common Flour in barrels and half barrels, A quantity of Ship Bread, 50 barrels Rye Meal, Cayenne and Jamaica Cotton, Hops in bags, Quebec patent Essence of Spruce, Bar Iron, 50 bbls. Middlings, 50 bbls. Ship Stuff, 20 bbls Alewives, &c Dec. 24.
Just Published, And to be SOLD by SAMUEL CAMPBELL, (Price FIVE SHILLINGS) Sixteen SERMONS, on important subjects. By JAMES MUIR, A.M. Minister of the Presbyterian Church in Bermuda. THESE Sermons have been published under the inspection of the Rev. Dr. Witherspoon, of Princeton; who warmly recommends them to the perusal of all serious christians. Like wise, (Price TWO SHILLINGS) Dr. Witherspoon's ADDRESS On the day of Commencement, to the Senior Class, who were to receive the Degree of Bachelor of Arts: Containing the best system of Directions to Young Men, for the Government of their Lives, perhaps ever published in the English language. 59.
THIS DAY is Published & to be Sold, The Universalist, IN SEVEN LETTERS to AMYNTOR. By WM. PITT SMITH. The Subscribers will be supplied with their Copies only by the Printer hereat. The book will likewise be sold at the Stores of Messrs. London, Hodge, Allen and Campbell.
CABLES of any length, and CORDAGE of all sizes, made of Petersburg Hemp, first quality. To be had at the Subscriber's Rope-walk, or at his Store, between Fly-market Stairs and Burling-ship, on the most reasonable terms. Cables spliced with the addition of any length required. Cables or Cordage of any size reduced into yarn, and made into Rogues' and Men's, at a very small expense, by HENRIETTA IVERS, Rope-Maker. July 25th, 1787.
TO BE SOLD, A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall-street. Dec. 25.
FOR SALE, 165 Barrels Philadelphia Superfine FLOUR, By JAMES RENWICK, No. 92, William-street. Jan. 9. 8t.
To the CREDITORS of BISSET WEEKS an Insolvent Debtor. NOTICE is hereby given, that a General Meeting, of all such Creditors as shall choose to attend will be held on the 11th day of January next, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of William Marriner, in Nassau-street, to examine and ascertain the debts due to each Creditor; and that the next day we will proceed to make a division of all the monies which shall come to our hands of the Debtor's Estate. WHITE MATTACK, Assignee. W. ALEXANDER, Jan. 12, 1787. f 3 m.
TO BE SOLD, The remainder of the lease yet to come and unexpired, of that valuable BREW-HOUSE, MALT-HOUSE, DWELLING-HOUSE, &c. lately in the possession of Samuel Alee, on the Bank of Hudson River, in Greenwich-street, together with the apparatus necessary to carry on the Brewing business very extensively; or if the purchaser is inclined, the fee of these buildings, with 24 lots of GROUND on which they stand, will be sold, and the terms made easy. The advantageous situation in which these buildings stand, is too well known to need any encomium. For terms apply at No. 39, Hanover-square. Jan. 3. tf.
Farms of LAND to be Sold. THE first is situate in the borough town of Westchester, at Frogs Neck, joining the East River, and contains 150 acres of Land. This farm was formerly the property of Enoch Hunt. The land is excellent, and the situation delightful, only 18 miles from New-York. The second is situate in the Manor of Cortlandt, about 2 & 1-2 miles south of the Presbyterian church at Crumpond, and is about the same distance from the Friends Meeting House; it contains 205 & 1-2 acres of good land, under excellent improvement, and now in possession of Joseph Smith, the elder.
Also, a farm situate at Sing Sing, in the Manor of Philipsburgh, 2 miles from the landing, contains 100 acres of the best land, both for grain and grass; at present occupied by John Oser. For particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Croton, near the ferry, who will furnish indisputable titles for either or all of the above farms. PH. V. CORTLANDT. Manor of Cortlandt, Dec. 19. m.tf.
The Public are respectfully informed, THAT the subscriber has lately removed from Princeton, New-Jersey, to this city, and now keeps the house lately kept by Talmadge Hall, No. 49, Cortlandt-street (commonly known by the Boston, Albany, and Philadelphia General Stage-Office) and has agreed with the proprietors of the Albany and Boston Stages, to make his house the public Stage-house. Those Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to take passages in either of those Stages, will please to leave their names with the subscriber the evening before the Stage's departure; gentlemen passengers and others, are informed that the subscriber keeps a house of entertainment, and accommodates gentlemen with boarding and lodging. Every attention will be paid to those who please to favor him with their custom. The Stages commence running from my house on Thursday morning next. CHRISTOPHER BEEKMAN. New-York, Nov. 13, 1787. N. B. The gentlemen of the city are informed, that the subscriber has a large convenient Assembly Room, which he proposes to let during the winter season, or longer if required.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the NORTHERN and EASTERN LINE of STAGES, FROM the date hereof, and during the winter season, will set out from the house lately kept by Talmadge Hall, now by Christopher Beekman, No. 49, Cortlandt-street, near the Oswego-market, on Mondays and Thursdays, precisely at four o'clock in the morning; the Northern Stage from Mr. Lewis's Tavern in Albany, on same days and hour, in the morning;--and in order to render the journey to those who please to favor the proprietors of the Northern Line with their custom, as agreeable as possible, the Stages will be three days in performing their tour during the fall and winter seasons. The price for each line of Stages, will be four-pence per mile each passenger, who will be allowed fourteen pounds of baggage. New-York, Nov. 13, 1787.
PURSUANT to an order made by Jeremiah West, Esquire, Alderman, and one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court, in and for the city and county of New-York, upon the petition of James Mead, an Insolvent Debtor, and three fourths in value of all his creditors, Notice is hereby given by the petitioners, to all the Creditors of the said James Mead, that they be and appear before the said Judge, at his office in Broad-street, in the said city, by the 21st day of January, instant, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said James Mead should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and the said James Mead thereupon discharged, pursuant to the directions of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated the 7th day of January, 1788. JAMES MEAD. Petitioning Creditors. Charles Zeigler, Alpheus Will and, Jm. by Charles Zeigler, his attorney; Timothy Collins, Edward Moran. 14. & 31.
THE Public are informed, that the subscriber has removed his OFFICE to No. 66, WALL-STREET, his former place of residence. 24th Dec. 1787. W. COCK.
To the People of America. AMONGST the numerous publications that have issued from the press, on the subject of Federal Government, none have attracted the public attention more than that entitled the FEDERALIST , under the signature of PUBLIUS . The justness of the reasoning, the force of the arguments and the beauty of the language which distinguish this performance, have justly recommended it to general applause. To attain a competent knowledge of the advantages to be derived from adopting the proposed FEDERAL CONSTITUTION, is no doubt the sincere wish of every true friend to his country: This performance being entirely free from party spirit and personal inuendo, is therefore well calculated to accomplish so desirable an end. The avidity with which this writer's pieces have been sought after by politicians and persons of every description, and the particular attention the different printers throughout the United States have shown them by regular insertions in their papers, are conclusive proofs of the superior excellence of this elegant political production. The manner in which the author treats and discusses the controverted parts of the Constitution, displays much information, patriotism and candor, and can hardly fail of meeting with a favorable reception from the opponents as well as the advocates of the new system of Government. Under this persuasion, the publishers flatter themselves with the countenance and support of the citizens of America, to a publication evidently written to promote their welfare, happiness and prosperity.
In the Press, and speedily will be published, The FEDERALIST; A collection of ESSAYS, written in favor of the NEW CONSTITUTION, By a CITIZEN of NEW-YORK. Corrected by the author, with additions and alterations. CONDITIONS. This work will be printed on a fine paper and good type, in one handsome volume duodecimo. The number of pages the volume will contain, cannot rightly be ascertained, as the author has not yet done publishing, but the printers engage to deliver them to subscribers at the very reasonable rate of Five Shillings for 200 pages, Six Shillings if 250, and all above gratis. The numbers already published will make more than 200 pages, and the author does not seem to be nigh a close. To render this work more complete, will be added, without any additional expence, Philo-Publius, and the Articles of the Convention. As agreed upon at Philadelphia, Sept. 17, 1787. * * A few copies will be printed on superfine royal writing paper, price Ten Shillings. †† No money required till delivery. Subscriptions are taken in by J. M'LEAN, and Co. No. 41, Hanover-square, by the PRINTER hereof, by the several Booksellers of the city, and by all others entrusted with proposals. New-York, January 1, 1788.
A GENTLEMAN LATELY arrived from Ireland, bred in Trinity College, Dublin, experienced some years in the education of youth, and in the course of his practice, has fitted many young gentlemen for that university, in the Greek, Latin and English Languages, Logic, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, History, Geography, &c. can bear the strictest scrutiny as to his character and his abilities in his profession. Any gentleman who may favor him with his commands, by addressing a few lines to G. H. S. at the Printer's of the Daily Advertiser, or at Mr. McCormick's, No. 11, Cruger's wharf, shall be particularly attended to. N. B. He will engage to fit any boy of approved abilities for any college in less than four years, and can have many to certify he has already done it. Dec. 8, 1787.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, Council and General Assembly of the late Colony of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of Mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates." That on the thirtieth day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at the Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, at public auction or vendue, to the highest bidder, all that certain Messuage or Dwelling-House, and Lot of Ground, situate in the Dock-ward of the said city, being bounded in front on the west by Broad-street, northerly by Mill-street, southerly and easterly by a lot now or late of the heirs and devisees of the late John Livingston, deceased, containing in the front on Broad-street aforesaid, 41 feet 6 inches, on the north side 44 feet 10 inches, and on the southerly side 35 feet 4 inches, to be the same more or less. And also, all that certain Messuage and Lot of Ground, lying on Nassau-street, in the North-ward of the said city, opposite the new Brick Presbyterian Church, containing in front and rear 30 feet, and in depth on each side 21 feet. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale, and an indisputable title given to the purchaser. Dated the 29th day of October, 1787.
NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons indebted to JAMES MYER, jun. of the city of New-York, an Insolvent Debtor, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscriber, Assignee of the estate of the aforesaid James Myer, jun. their accounts will be put in the hands of an Attorney, and all persons having claims against the said James Myer, jun. previous to his discharge under the act of insolvency, are required immediately to present their accounts, properly attested, to New-York, Oct. 16. JOHN LOVETT, Assignee. 2 m
TO BE SOLD, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, situate on Peap's Neck, within 4 miles of Princeton, containing 300 acres, with a sufficient quantity of meadow, lying on Mill-stone Creek; about 50 acres is excellent good timber land; the remainder is good land for all kinds of grain as any about Princeton; all in good fence. There are on the premises a very good large Dwelling-House, a large Barn, all covered with cedar; a Waggon-House, with out-houses, all in good order; a large orchard that will produce 100 bbls. of cyder a year, with other fruit trees; a very fine well of water at the door. The situation is high, and has a fine prospect of Princeton College. This farm is rendered more delightful and convenient by the contiguous situation of a large branch of Mill-River. Also, A Lot of excellent Wood Land, near the same, containing 58 acres; it lies convenient to divide into two farms, and will be sold separate, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser. Also, The Stone Tavern and Lot of Land in Princeton, known by the sign of the thirteen stars, whereon is a large new Stable, Sheds, &c. all in good order, with a fine well of water at the kitchen door: the house is well known to be very convenient, as it has been kept as a tavern for many years. Also, A Lot of Land of 12 acres, near this town, which may all be made into meadow. A good and indisputable title will be given for any of the above premises. For terms apply to the subscriber, at the sign of the College in Princeton. JACOB G. BERGEN. Princeton, Dec. 5, 1787. sw.f.
THE Subscriber intending soon for Europe, calls in this public manner on all those who are indebted to him, or the estate of the deceased Mr. William Dennie, by bond, note or otherwise, to make immediate satisfaction to Henry Jackson and Benjamin Richborn, Esqrs. his attorneys, to whom those he is indebted are requested to apply for an adjustment and settlement of their dues. JAMES SWAN. Boston, Dec. 15, 1787. 4t.
To be Sold at private Sale, (And immediate possession given to the purchaser.) SIX LOTS of GROUND, each of 25 feet front and 100 feet deep, in the one ward of the city of New-York, contiguous to the Ball river, viz. Three LOTS on the south side of Lombard-street, on which is a good Dwelling House, containing six rooms and a kitchen; likewise a workshop and stable, a pump with good water, and a cistern near the door; and three Lots on the north side of Cherry-street. Likewise adjoining the aforesaid mentioned six Lots, is a good wharf, and a slip in it, for the convenience of hauling up timber; which wharf has been long made use of as a ship-yard, and is probably, from its situation and depth of water, as well adapted for the ship-building business, as any on the river and from its local advantages, must be a very improving interest to the purchaser. It is not sold by the 1st of March next, it will then be to lot. For terms apply to JOHN ARTHUR, No. 160, Queen-street, Nov. 26, 1787. 2av. am.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Creditors of Israel Navarro, an Insolvent Debtor, that they shew cause, before Benjamin Blagge, Esq. at his chamber in Beekman Street, by the 21st inst. why an assignment of the estate of the said Israel Navarro, should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated New-York, January 11, 1788. ISRAEL NAVARRO. w.f.m.
By order of the honorable Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the supreme court of judicature of the state of New-York, Notice is hereby given to Benjamin Byre, of the city of London in the kingdom of Great Britain, merchant, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said chief justice, pursuant to an act of the legislature, entitled "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th day of April 1786, by a creditor of the said Benjamin Byre, he the said chief justice, has directed all the said Benjamin Byre's estate, real and personal, within this state to be seized, and that unless he shall discharge his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real and personal will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at the city of New-York, this 4th day of May, in the year of our Lord 1787.
BOURBON COFFEE, MUCH esteemed in Europe for its superior flavor, in feroons of 100 lb. each to be sold by 2 a wt. LUDLOW and GOOLD.
This Day is Published, And to be SOLD by WILLIAM ROSS, in Broad-street No. 33, and by the PRINTER hereof, OBSERVATIONS on GOVERNMENT, Including some animadversions on Mr. ADAMS'S DEFENCE of the CONSTITUTIONS of GOVERNMENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA: And on Mr. DE LOLME'S CONSTITUTION of ENGLAND. By A FARMER of NEW-JERSEY.
LAST night about 9 o'clock the subscriber took up a STRAY HORSE, with saddle and bridle, and having no stable to put him in, fastened him to his door, where he broke his halter in the night and went off. The owner of said Horse may have the saddle and bridle, by proving his property and paying charges, by applying to EDWARD GRANT, No. 31, Dyes Wharf, near Dyes wharf. Jan. 9.
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