The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-04-14 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1788.
[No. 981.]
THE partnership of SALTONSTALL and MUMFORD will be dissolved by mutual consent the first day of May next. Those that are indebted to them, or have demands against them, are requested to call at their store for an adjustment of their accounts.
Business will be transacted as usual at the said store by DAVID GELSTON and GILBERT SALTONSTALL , under the firm of GELSTON and SALTONSTALL ; and after the first day of May, by DAVID MUMFORD , No. 29, Front-street, next door to Gelston and Saltonstell. April 3. tm.
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.  Teneriffe Wine in do.  Malaga Wine in do.  Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400 lb.  Holland Geneva, in pipes and cases.  London Porter, in bottles.  Linseed Oil, in casks; and a few casks Lamp Oil.  Holland Duck, Russia do.  Raven's do.  Ticklenburgh, Writing Paper, Copper Tea Kettles, Richmond Tobacco, both old and new.  60 bbls. Rosin, West-India Rum, Muscovado Sugar, A quantity of excellent Spanish Hides, A quantity of excellent Nicaragua Wood, A quantity of Caffia in cases. 
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.
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 set each. One case of elegant CHIMNEY GLASSES . A quantity of PORK, BEEF, and RYE MEAL in barrels, also, Hibernia PIG-IRON . ALL persons whose Accounts, Bonds and Notes have been long due, are requested to make to them satisfactory payments by the 15th of March next, or the same will be put in suit without further notice. Jan. 26.
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 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.
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 ticks , Diapers of all widths , Sheetings , 9-8, to 10-8 wide, some very fine, Grey and white ticks , Corduroys , velveteens, jeans and jeanets, Black lasting , Ribbons, Shoes and boots, Checks , 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 wide, A few mouselgown patterns , Indigo, Men & women's gloves. They have also on hand, RED PORT WINE , in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE in pipes and bds. and a few bds. of OLD VIDONIA WINE . N. B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf.
They have---Just Arrived, Per the brig New-York , from Dublin, CAMBRICS, LASTINGS, QUILTS , and an assortment fashionable Buttons. April 12.
SHALER and SEBOR , No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale, A QUANTITY of plated ware , consisting of candlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Milkjugs, black table cases, with knives, forks, and spoons complete, cravat stands , paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warmers, brass chasing dishes, cork screws, steel snuffers, ladles, brass rings, cloak pins, needle buttons, brass table hinges, guns and gun locks, China tea cups, chimney tiles, sets of house brushes, neat mahogany razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and stock buckles and sleeve buttons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marseilles quilting, silk shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, mouselnets, muffs, seersuckers, habassies, histerfoys, barnege, romalls, corded dimity, and a box of assorted bolting 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 the 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, striped 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, 1788.
Ten Coppers Reward. Ran away from the subscriber, an apprentice lad named JOHN WARNER ; he has been seen loitering about his father's above Kingbridge; he is stout built, about 19 years of age. Whoever takes up said apprentice and delivers him to the subscriber, shall have the above reward. THOMAS ANTI . N. B. All persons are forbid to harbor said apprentice at their peril. April 12. 2 w.
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen , Have for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip, A few bds. Richmond Tobacco, A quantity good Soap Leather, Bohemian Tea, Best Peterburg clean Hemp, Molasses, Beef, Hog's Lard, 150 quintals dry Codfish, Russia and Raven's duck, Holland Powder, first quality, A quantity Spermaceti Candles, Whalebone, Ginseng, A quantity white Wheat 60 bbls. Menhaden, A large Anchor, 30 cwt; Pepper in bales, Strained sperm Oil, Liver do. in barrels, Pickled Mackerel, Do. Codfish, 4 pair of French Burr Mill-stones. April 5. tf.
FOR SALE By JOHN DEWINT , No. 36, Maiden-Lane, A fine parcel Molasses in bds. New-York Rum in do. Coffee in Bags, Pimento in do. A few tons Lignumvitae, Loaf and lump Sugar, by 100 lbs. or more, Bohemian, Souchong and Sequin Tea in boxes, 2 Bbls. Gum Guaiacum, Rice in Tierces, And a few pipes Port Wine. March 20.
THE partnership of GEORGE APPLEBY and Co. Brewers, will be dissolved by mutual consent the 1st day of April next. The Business will be carried on in future by
APPLEBY and MATLACK , At the new BREWERY , No. 36, the east side of Chatham-street, nearly opposite the Tea-Water Pump. They return their sincere thanks to the Public for past favors, and hope to merit a continuance of them by their attention to the business. Their Friends and Customers will be supplied on the lowest terms with the best Ale, Table, Ship, and Spruce Beer. Orders left at the Coffee-House, or with White Matlack, No. 11, William-street, or at the Brewery, will be duly attended to; and beer delivered on board vessels, or any part of the city, on the shortest notice. GEORGE APPLEBY. WHITE MATLACK. New-York, March 18. tf.
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 205, Water-street, have imported in the ship Montgomery from London, and the brigantine Sufannah 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 Sheetings, 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.
The Brewery in Catherine-Street, FORMERLY occupied by Jacob Watson and George Appleby, under the Firm of George Appleby, and Co. The said Co-partnership being by mutual consent dissolved, will, after the first day of April next, be carried on by Jacob Watson and Gilbert Willet, under the Firm of WATSON and WILLET ; who will be obliged to their Friends and Customers, of said former Firm, to favor them with their orders for Ale, Table, Ship and Spruce Beer. Orders left at the Coffee-House, Murray and Sansom, No. 184, Queen-street, or at their Brewery, will be carefully attended to and delivered on board vessels, or any part of this city, on the shortest notice by JACOB WATSON, GILBERT WILLET . March 24. tf.
THE SUBSCRIBERS informs their friends and the public in general, that they have taken a concern in a DISTILLERY , and will supply them with NEW-YORK RUM , by applying at their Store, No. 11, Albany-Pier. Where they have a general assortment of GROCERIES , which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash or Country produce. ALSO, a quantity of Superior and Common Flour, Rye Flour, Pork, Beef, Butter, Hog's Lard, and Salt Petred Hams. REYNIER and JOHN SUYDAM . March 31. tm.
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 BRUVUE , 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 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.
JOHN DONNAN , At his STORE , corner of the Old-slip and Crugar's Dock, has for SALE , 80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kegs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Fayal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 13. tf.
Le ROY and BAYARD , No. 194, Water-street, HAVE imported the following articles, per brig Nymph, Capt. Palmer, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, viz. Oznaburghs, in bales, Cardwire, Flemish Sheetings, Nutmegs, Cambricks, Cloves, Lawns, Gun Powder, in quarter casks, Writing Paper, They have also full on hand, Fayal Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks. Feb. 19. tf.
LATELY IMPORTED, AND now for Sale, by GEORGE A. SHEA , Greenwicht-street, opposite Paulus-Hook Ferry. IRISH MESS BEEF in Barrels, NEATS TONGUES in Firkins; and a few Boxes Coarse LINENS , 6-8, 7-8 and yd. wide. ALSO, TO BE SOLD , Two LOTS of remarkable fine LAND , containing 200 acres, situate in the neighborhood of Johnstown, in the County of Montgomery, on which are a GRIST MILL , and POT and PEARL ASH Works , with every utensil for manufacturing those two last articles. Any person inclined to purchase, will be shown the Lanes, by Mr. JOHN MCCARTHY , on the premises. New-York, March 28. tf.
FREDERICK COCKLE , No. 193, Queen-street, between Beckman and Buling-slip's. HAS for sale, an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, which he will sell very low for Cash, or for NEW-JERSEY EMISSION , upon such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods.
He has also for Sale, Porter in casks, Beef, Spirits of Turpentine, Souchong Tea, Seine Twine, Wool-Cards, Brushes, Common and White Chapel Needles. N. B. A Consignment of Rings, Seals, &c. &c. in gold. March 31. tf.
Four Pounds Reward. LOST this day: April 10th, a SUM of MONEY , pinned up in a piece of new paper, consisting of ten pound Bank bill, 5 two pound State Bills and 1 one pound bill. It is supposed to have been dropped a little beyond the House in which the President of Congress resides. On leaving the money with the Printer hereof, or at No. 7, near the Bowling Green, the above reward will be paid. April 11. 6c.
GARRET RAPALJE , No. 2, Fly-Market, Sells Goods of all kinds on Commission, and has at present for Sale, a quantity of BEAVER, RACCOON, FOX, WILD CAT, and DEER SKINS , as well as sundry DRY GOODS . Where the highest prices are given for all kinds of PUBLIC SECURITIES . And where 200l. specie is to let on interest; provided satisfactory security shall be given for the same in New-York.
GEORGE POLLOCK , HAS FOR SALE, 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 received in payment. Sept. 13. tf.
FOR SALE BY DAVID GELSTON , No. 52, Water-street, BOHEA Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Pork, Beef, Tallow, Hog's Lard, Butter, Flour, Whale Oil, Flax, Shot, Powder, Writing Paper, A quantity well Tan-ned Soap Leather, Pork and Beef Hams, Neat's Tongues, Loaf Sugar, Snuff, &c. &c. March 21, 1788. tf.
HILL and OGDEN , No. 41, Great-Dock-street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-feed, Bar-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz.
TICKLENBURGS , oznaburghs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, platillas, Britannias, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white Flemish linens, German stripes and checks, lawns, calicoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coatings, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, durants, flannels, Irish linens, &c. Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES , cast in the Air-Furnace, at Newark, which, besides being 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, Potash Kettles, forge 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-ware, made at said Air-Furnace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. 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.
JAMES SAIDLER , Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, two doors from the corner of King-street, BUYS and sells on commission, all kinds of Public Securities, Goods and Produce as usual. He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liverpool, the America from London, and last vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS , consisting of fine brown, mixt, blue, drab, and copper colored Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffels, and Blankets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Satins and Modes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks and Twists, fine and coarse Hats, Monocles, Durants, Tamnies, Callimancoes and Camblets, Table Cloths and Diapers, Writing Paper, and an assortment of HARD WARE , &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities.---Also, six pair of elegant brass mounted Fire Dogs, and a few barrels pickled Mackerel and Cod-Fish, in excellent order. Apply as above. N. B. Purchasers of unappropriated and confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
JUST IMPORTED, By Shedden, Patrick, & Co. No. 206, Water-Street; In the Brig Commerce, Capt. Darrell, from Gibraltar, unloading at Gouverneur'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 Handkfs, blk. & white, 4-4 square. New Raisins of the Sun, in casks. Pine bloom Raisins, in jars. Also, lately imported in the Brig Apollo, from Russia. Clean Peterburg Hemp, Russia Sheetings, Russia Sail Cloth, Cordage, Raven's Duck. They have also for Sale, Old Jamaica Spirits, Black Pepper, Bohemian Tea, London particular Madeira Wine, 20 Hds. choice new James river Tobacco, Old Mountain Malaga 20 Hds. choice old do. vintage 1782 and 1783, 800 Bushels choice Old stiges Malvossia, Wheat. An Assortment of Iron-mongery, viz. Nails, Brads and Tacks; Carpenters and broad Axes, narrow and grubbing Axes; narrow Hoes and Hawk-Bills. Feb. 19. tf.
FOR SALE, The Hull of the new BRIG JOHANN 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.
TO BE LET , [From the first day of May next,] THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the fourth side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf.
Wants a place, as CLERK , A Middle-aged Man, who understands accounts, and is handy either in a dry or wet store, or warehouse: he has the best recommendations. Enquire of the Printer. March 31. tf.
TO BE SOLD, At PUBLIC AUCTION , On FRIDAY the 18th day of April next, At XII o'clock , at the Merchants Coffee-House in the City of New-York,
The MILLS and FARM , At Paramus, in Bergen County, State of New-Jersey, now in the occupation of Jacob Brummer, and late the residence of Col. James MacClelland. The farm contains about two hundred and ninety acres of land, mostly of superior quality , of which about one hundred acres are wood. There are two orchards of well chosen apples, and an abundance of choice, and rare fruit, of other kinds, a spacious and very convenient dwelling-house, large barn and mill-house. The mills are well situated on a lively and never failing stream, which runs about three quarters of a mile through the farm, affording several mill seats, not to be equalled in that part of the country. The land is otherwise beautifully watered by a variety of springs, and is capable of the most elegant and fanciful, as well as profitable improvements, at a very small expense. The situation is also particularly advantageous for trade, being at the intersection of two great roads. The most unquestionable title will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
The Creditors of Charles Williams , deceased, and all others interested in his estate, are requested to take notice, that the surplus of the money which may arise from this sale, after paying the purchase money due from the said Charles Williams, will be applied to the satisfaction of his creditors. April 2. tf.

L O N D O N.
Feb. 2. By the last mail, we learn, that on the 24th ult. in the evening, all on a sudden, the superior mouth of Mount Vesuvius emitted an immense column of black smoke in the form of a pine-tree, at the branches of which were seen enflamed stones, which were thrown a great height, and sometimes they appeared like sheaves of fire, during which the noise in the earth, and the violent repeated shocks of earthquakes, caused the greatest consternation amongst the inhabitant of the environs.
On the 26th the volcano having opened a mouth at the foot of the superior mountain opposite Somma, the lava flowed out in abundance into the valley, where it has already formed a lake of fire one mile and a half in circumference.
The following extraordinary fraud, which was recently practised on one of the first commercial houses in the city, has, within the last two or three days, been equally a subject of conversation and astonishment.
A letter, dated from Philadelphia, addressed to the partners in the above house, and subscribed by names with which they were totally unacquainted, was delivered from the General Post-Office, advising, that in consequence of the very superior reputation of the house in London, and the number of years it had successfully carried on business, they had been induced to consign to its principals a cargo of corn, laden on board a certain ship, which had already sailed for Europe; and giving, at the same time, advice of bills that had been drawn in consequence of the consignment, which, it was hoped, would be duly honored.
The gentlemen, to whom this letter was addressed, could not help thinking such a favor somewhat extraordinary, and waited with some impatience for the period which would establish the truth of an event equally flattering and advantageous. Many days had not elapsed before a bill for seven hundred pounds sterling, purporting to be drawn by the consignors on the consignees, in favor of a third party in London, was presented for acceptance; but as no further advice had been obtained of the ship, they, as is customary in such cases, refused acceptance, but requested the holder of the bill to leave his address, and assured him that he should be sent for immediately on her arrival in a British port; this he readily complied with, and departed.
On a review of circumstances, the supposed consignees began to entertain doubts of the authenticity of the information they had received, and determined to be strictly on their guard, when a ship letter from the Captain, dated at Dover, containing advice of the arrival of the vessel, inclosing the invoice and bills of lading, and requesting instructions for what port he should sail, was received by the parties; this letter removed every doubt, and was, by the same post, answered, under cover, to a very respectable merchant at that place, whom they requested to furnish the master with whatever might be necessary to enable him to pursue his voyage to the port of London.
Confident at last that every thing was right, the holder of the bill for seven hundred pounds, was sent to; who, with much inward satisfaction, understood that it would be immediately accepted. To urge his expedition was unnecessary; in short, acceptance was obtained; and on the very same day, the clerk to an eminent wholesale linen-draper in the city, called with the bill, to enquire if the acceptance was really that of the parties, it purported to be, and if it would be regularly paid; to all of which ready affirmative was returned, and the clerk went away perfectly satisfied. The bill was negotiated by the holder at the house in question, where he readily obtained for it, four hundred pounds in cash, and the remaining value in goods.
On the second day after this transaction, the supposed consignees received an answer from the merchant at Dover, who returned the letter intended for the Captain, and informed them, that he imagined the ship, relative to which they had written to him, was sailed for the Downs. Unfortunately, however, for the acceptors of the bill, the Captain, ship, or cargo has never since been heard of. Perhaps it is unnecessary to add, that they never had existence.
BOHEA TEA
OF the best quality, imported in the ship Hope, from Canton, to be sold by ANTHONY & JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, No. 20, Front-Street, Feb. 12.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, living in the County of Cumberland in the State of Pennsylvania, a NEGRO MAN named SIP; about 5 feet 11 inches high, a fat active fellow, has a scar or mark under each side of his jaw. 'Tis suspected he went to New-York or Long Island, as he was there once under a former master (Col. Robert Morgan), from whom his present master purchased him. Whoever takes up and secures him, shall have EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD, and reasonable charges, paid by MICHAEL SIMPSON, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, March 6. 4t. 980.
NEW-YORK, April 14.
Yesterday arrived the brig Apollo, Capt. Tyrie, in 35 days, from Madeira, by which we are informed, that the ship Jay, Capt. Randall, of this port, touched at that island, on her voyage to the East-Indies.
We hear that Capt. Bell, is arrived at Philadelphia, from the East-Indies.
Extract of a Letter from the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, Esquire, to Mr. JAY, dated the 16th December last.
"The public Mind cannot be occupied about a nobler Object than the proposed Plan of Government. It appears to be admirably calculated to cement all America in Affection and Interest as one great Nation. A Result of Accommodation and Compromise cannot be supposed perfectly to conclude with any one's Ideas of perfection. But as all the great Principles necessary to Order, Liberty, and Safety, are respected in it, and Provision is made for Corrections and Amendments as they may be found necessary, I confess I hope to hear of its Adoption by all the States."
Last Friday, died, Mr. GIBBON BOURKE, of this city, merchant, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with that fortitude and resignation, so characteristic of a true christian. This gentleman was a native of the West of Ireland, of an ancient and respectable family in that kingdom; and during his residence in this city, he has justly acquired the character of an upright merchant, and an honest man. His remains were last evening, deposited in St. Peter's Church, according to the rites of the Church of Rome, attended by a numerous and respectable body of citizens of all denominations.
From English prints, received by the ship Peggy, which arrived here on Friday from London, we have copied the following articles:—
FRONTIERS of TURKEY, Dec. 28.
The Russian troops are in motion; 5000 chariots, and 1800 horses, which are at Gryzmallow, will be employed to transport them. We are assured that the major part of the army of Marshal Romanzow will go to Buckowina, from whence it will march to Moldavia.
The army in Servia amounts to 100,000 men, and that in Bosnia to 60,000. The best of the artillery men are in Bessarabia and Moldavia. The number of cannon between Choczim and Oczakow amount to near 700.
L O N D O N, Feb. 16.
Private accounts received by the Flanders mail, this day, from Vienna, under date the second inst. mention, that a brisk skirmish has happened in Bosnia, between the Turks and the Imperialists, in which the latter suffered much; and that a rencounter had also happened between the Russian and Emperor's troops, in Galicia, owing to a mistake of both parties, in which a great deal of blood was spilt.
Other advices mention, that the Dey of Algiers has sent a considerable sum to the Porte, for carrying on the war against the Russians, and also four large galleys and several frigates to join the Turkish fleet.
The Dutch mail which arrived this morning, brings no news from Holland, except that the States General have appointed the 19th of March next to be a day of general fasting and prayer throughout the provinces.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, Feb. 5.
"The States General are now sitting: their deliberations this week have been on the public expences incurred during the late troubles; on which a resolution has passed unanimously to establish a fund immediately for the payment of them, so that their full discharge may be made, without fresh burthen, in the course of ten years. The States of Holland, which had removed during the late convulsions, are again returned, and now hold their meetings here as usual. The young Princes, the Stadholder's two sons, are going to make a tour the ensuing summer, in which they will visit the Court of London, where they are expected to reside some weeks. A grand committee of commerce is appointed to consider the petitions from several places on the decay of their trade, and the manner of regaining and re-establishing it. M. Haverocke is the present Hebbdomedary President."
Whatever character for indecision the Emperor may seem to have, merited with some from the unsteadiness of his proceedings, it does not at present appear to have arisen so much from a want of spirit, as from his prudence in waiting till a proper season to enforce his measures. The connexion entered into by him with the Empress of Russia, and the Turkish war, that has since followed, necessarily drew his attention to that quarter; but should matters be made up between the contending powers, for which the cessation of arms during winter
may furnish a convenient opportunity, there seems to be little doubt, but the refractory spirit of the Brabantines will bring down upon them all his vengeance. Of this they appear themselves so thoroughly convinced, that according to the last accounts, they are preparing to meet the worst that can happen, by taking every effectual measure at home for resistance, and endeavoring to strengthen themselves without, by forming alliances with the Dutch and other neighboring powers.
Extract of a letter from Vienna, Jan. 19.
"Amongst the last letters from Constantinople, there are some which speak as if there would be peace before the end of the winter; but those on whom we can better depend inform us, that it is true that the French Ambassador holds such language, but that we must not believe it, as they are persuaded the Porte will constantly refuse every proposition for peace till the Crimea is restored to them; and that as for the removal of the Grand Vizir from the Ministry, on which this pretended hope of peace was chiefly founded, it seems that Minister is too strong in his post to be deposed so soon. This perfectly agrees with the preparations for war they continue making here. Notwithstanding the difficulties of the season, we are assured that the Emperor's equipages will set off for the army in Hungary the 31st of this month; and they at the same time pretend that Field Marshal Baron Laudon is appointed to the command of the Austrian troops in the Bukowina, which perhaps may join the Russian troops in Poland."
"Letters from Venice and Ragusa confirm the news of the famous Pacha of Scutari's entirely defeating the troops sent against him by the Grand Signior, and that he has rendered himself entirely independent, which circumstance is very alarming for the Ottoman Court at this time."
Mr. CHILDS.
IT is indeed surprizing, that any who with to be esteemed men of sense, should entertain, much less publicly defend this silly, though common opinion, that the study of the Greek language is of very little, or no importance.
Amongst the many advocates for this notion, an author, under the signature of Filetus, is not the least conspicuous. In your paper of the 7th inst. he labors very hard, to prove, that the time spent in obtaining a tolerable acquaintance with the Greek, is thrown away to no purpose. Perhaps Filetus might have acquitted himself with greater credit, had he exerted his talents upon some other subject, or in the defence of truth.
He informs us, that "in private conversation with men of literature, we are constantly told, that the trouble and loss of time in acquiring it (the Greek) are infinitely greater than the effects which flow from the acquisition." With deference to the judgment of our author, men of real literature, who have a thorough knowledge of that elegant language, would never express themselves in this manner, though smatterers may. He adds, "these are the sentiments of experience, that unerring teacher."—How the gentleman can deliberately advance a proposition so directly contrary to the evidence of facts, himself must determine. The preservation of the Greek tongue till the present day, and the encouragement given to it (which he so bitterly laments), clearly confutes his assertion. The high estimation in which it was held by every accomplished, sensible man among the ancients, is a decisive proof of its excellency. The great Roman Poet, so celebrated for justness of thought, refinement of taste, and accurate criticism, says, "Vos exemplaria Graeca, Nocturna versate manu, versate diurna." In concurrence with this precept, the most eminent literary characters have paid particular attention to the Greek language.
The difficulty in acquiring it, is not so considerable as has been represented; but though it were greater, to draw an objection from that circumstance, proves the objectors to be entirely ignorant of the first principle of academic education; which is, to inure students to a habit of application; whatever has a tendency to promote this great purpose, is not unworthy the attention of any. If "memory," as Filetus insinuates, "is the chief agent in obtaining it," it would even then be an object of importance; for the improvement of the memory, as well as of the rest of the mental powers, is attended with signal advantages.
Filetus, however, not content with endeavoring to depreciate the merit of the Greek, has backed weak arguments, in a weak cause, with abuse and illiberality. It seems, that a quarterly examination of Columbia College, gave rise to his noble production. Alluding (if I mistake not), to this examination, he observes, that "we have daily instances of a thorough knowledge of this heavy branch of literature being exacted from the students, with all the rigor of dogmatic pedantry." Whither does this observation lead us? Certainly not to the teachers of this "heavy branch of
literature" for they "exact" no more, than their duty requires, and were they less rigorous, perhaps Filetus would be one of the first to condemn their neglect of trust. But it leads us to the source, where the requisition of this "thorough knowledge" originates; which we will find to be no other, than that respectable body of gentlemen, the Regents of the College. They thought proper to make the Greek language a principal part of the course of education, and Filetus, in his wisdom, has thought proper, to term them indirectly, a club of "dogmatic pedants." No doubt, they will entertain that sense of this flattering compliment, and treat both it and the author of it as they should be treated. But to whom may the titles, "dogmatic and pedantic" be applied with greatest propriety? Are they not two distinguished traits in the character of Filetus? For what can be more pedantic, than to pretend to more knowledge than all these gentlemen? What more dogmatic, than to force his narrow conceptions upon the public, with all the airs of magisterial authority.
He goes on to remark, "we frequently find, that they who build upon being masters thereof, (viz. the Greek) have few other qualifications to boast;" that this is sometimes so cannot be denied, and it is an unfortunate circumstance, that our author's acquaintance seems to have been confined to this class of scholars. But, however true this observation may be, it is no more to the purpose, than to say, that because many have been drowned at sea, no one should ever set his foot on ship-board; for we frequently find, men of "genuine sense, and good understandings," the greatest proficients in this branch of education. The "gentlemen of the pulpit" have good reason to thank Filetus for his friendship to them; he acknowledges that "the study of Greek is extremely necessary for them, and that unless they are well skilled in this respect, it is rarely that they appear to advantage in their important occupation;" yet he wishes that "less attention would be paid to the language of the Greeks." That is, he wishes them to be deprived of an accomplishment essential to their usefulness and reputation. For as sure as it is neglected in one instance, it will be so in more, till the study of it is totally thrown aside, or at least, very superficially attended to, even by those who need it most.
Filetus declares, that it is of no use to those who practise the law. This, I am informed, by one of the most eminent men of the profession in America, is not fact.
But the worst is yet to come. Filetus appears to be possessed of an uncommon portion of sensibility, and he carries it to a very uncommon length. He goes so far as to plead the cause of indolence, a vice allowed by every man of sense, to be of a most destructive tendency; and is mightily afraid, the feelings of any person should be hurt, at having their negligence exposed.—To reprobate the Greek, as unworthy of attention, is trifling declamation; for whilst it constitutes a part of the Collegiate courses, the neglect of it is highly culpable, as of any other branch of education, and if "but little judgment is requisite for obtaining it," the omission is altogether inexcusable.—Had Filetus acted agreeably to the dictates of common sense, he would have endeavored, by convincing arguments, to prove the uselessness of the Greek, (which by the by, seems to have been but a secondary object) and not have employed his pen in publishing sentiments, which must reflect disgrace upon him, as a foe to industry.
April 11. PHILALETHES.
C I N C I N N A T I.
THE Members of this State Society of Cincinnati, are hereby informed of the death of his Excellency the Count de Grasse, and are requested to wear black crape on their left arm for thirty days, to commence on the 15th inst.
The Members are requested to attend a General Meeting of the Society at the Coffee-House on Monday the 21st inst. at 6 o'clock precisely.
By order of the President, ROBERT PEMBERTON, Sec'y.
M A R I N E S O C I E T Y.
THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock, at the Coffee-house, will be held a Quarterly Meeting of the MARINE SOCIETY; of which the Members are requested to take notice and attend.
By order of the President, ANTHONY GRIFFITHS, Sec'y.
The INSPECTORS of the ensuing Election, for the City and County of New-York, are requested to meet at the House of John Simmon's, Inn-holder, in Wall-street, near the City-Hall, TO-MORROW EVENING at 7 o'clock.
T O B E L E T,
FOUR miles from New-York, three Rooms in a genteel new house. For particulars apply to Mr. JAMES BILES, near Mr. John Leake's G. cenwich road. April 10.

SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY, At XI o'clock, at the Coffee-House, A large and general assortment of Household and Kitchen Furniture. JAMES BARCLAY.
The German Flute, TAUGHT BY GEORGE WEBSTER, In the most expeditious and approved manner; he will engage to teach any young gentleman one dozen tunes in the space of two months, provided they can find the Flute at the beginning, and the price of the teaching, if he does not complete his agreement. His terms are a guinea entrance, and a guinea per month. It is worthy the attention of any young gentleman to be made perfect at a dozen tunes in two months for three guineas or 51. 12s. currency. Said Webster has to hire or let on a long lease, a excellent LOT adjoining to said house; would suit any one that could put a small house upon either of the lots, as the ground rent is very low, and twenty years unexpired of the lease to come; otherwise would wish to hire the whole spot to any one yearly, or biennially, as there has been a very good garden there before. Enquire at No. 28, the corner house of Reed-street, leading to the Hospital. April 14. mth. tf.
Just imported in the ship Favorite , Captain Taylor, and to be SOLD by ALEXANDER OGSBURY, At the Corner of Crown and Smith-streets. A fresh assortment of last year's growth GARDEN-SEEDS , viz.   P Early Charlton, Long Horn, Sugar Dwarf,  E Small ditto. Dwarf, Marrowfat and large Windsor Beans.  S Orange Carrot, Paris, Early Dutch Turnip, Cabbage Lettuce, Prickly Spinage, Round ditto, White Mustard,  S Cress, Thyme, Sweet Marjoram, Rape, Canary, and Hemp.   And likewise some excellent SPLIT PEAS , with a neat assortment of PAPER HANGINGS . April 14. 2w.
This day will be landed for sale at Mr. Hallett's wharf, from on board the brig Polly James Townsend master, A quantity of excellent Teneriffe wine, in pipes hhds. and quarter casks, a few pipes London particular, and New-York market Madeira wine. From on board the sloop Betsey , Capt. Briggs, at the same wharf, 40 puncheons and 40 small casks Antigua rum of the first quality. For particulars of sale apply to THOMAS BUCHANNAN & Co. Who will receive in payment for the above articles, flour, indian corn, staves, pot and pearl ashes, and Albany pine boards. April 14. tf.
Just received by the ship Philadelphia , Capt. Tower, from Amsterdam, and for sale by JACOB & PHILIP MARK, No. 16, Great-Dock-street, Ticklenburghs, oznaburghs, dowlas, Silesia linens, sheetings, brown Hollands, creas, fattenets and chinizes, Flander bed ticks, toweling & diapers, black & white milliner, and crape, a large assortment of red and blue, cotton and linen handkerchiefs, from ten to fifty, black barcelona do. black and white laces edging, blond edging and fringes, oil cloths, black green red and yellow morocco slippers, 3-4-7-8, 4-4 and apron checks, cotton stripes, hat linings, cap and apron tape, cambric, looking-glasses different sizes, old hock of the first quality, pyment water. Also, twenty barrels of Connecticut Pork. April 14. tf.
To be Sold or rented, A complete GRIST MILL , in an eligible situation for conducting the manufacture of Flour, on an extensive plan. The Mill is in complete repair, and calculated for four pair of Burr stones, three pair of which are now running. Possession can be given when required. The payments to a purchaser will be made perfectly convenient. Should a person inclined to rent, wish to have an increase of capital, he may be accommodated on proper terms. There is also an excellent Saw Mill on the same stream, capable of cutting from four to five hundred thousand feet of boards yearly, which, with the flour, can be readily transported to market by water. Goods may be vented to much advantage for lumber, which, with the flour manufactured at the mill, would furnish suitable cargoes for the West-Indies or other places. For further information apply to JOSIPH BALL , Esq. at Philadelphia, or to CHARLES SMITH , New-York, March 19. 2m.
To be Sold very reasonable at Private Sale, EIGHT LOTS OF GROUND, Near the late Mansion-House of JAMES DELANCY , in the Bowry-Lane. NUMBER 9 and 10, fronting the Bowry-Lane, being 25 feet each in width, and above 160 feet in length; one of which is a Brick House, containing one room, a cellar and garret. No. 23 and 24, situated in the rear of the above lots, and fronting First-street, containing 25 feet each in width, and 100 in length. No. 33, 34, 63, 64, near the above, fronting First-street and Second-street, bounded on the south by Delancey-street, containing each, 25 feet in width, and 100 feet in length. Twenty Lots of ground, situated in different places, near Cordar's Hook point. Three Lots of ground, near the Powder House, at Fresh Water. Two lots of land in Jersey-Field, County of Montgomery, No. 60 and 76, containing each about five hundred acres of land and will be sold very cheap. For further particulars of the above land and conditions, apply to PETER BYVANCK , No. 168, Queen-street, corner of Peck-Slip. March 24. tf.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, THIS DAY, at XI o'clock, Opposite the Coffee-House, 20 boxes Lemons, 20 do. Oranges, 2 casks Glass-Ware, consisting of wine glasses, tumblers, &c. 40 doz. London Porter, 10 boxes Souchong Tea, 12 do. Bohea Tea, 6 casks pickled Salmon, 20 jars Raisins, 2 bales Almonds, 40 doz. Coffee Mills, 10 Bags Coffee, &c. &c.
And between XII and I o'clock at the same place, A neat RIDING CHAIR , with HARNESS compleat.
TO-MORROW, X o'clock, at No. 244, Queen-street, A valuable variety of DRY GOODS. Including 50 pieces Irish linens, 60 pieces cotton checks, 20 pieces corduroys, India jeans, corded dimities, royal ribs, moreens, lawns, gauzes, muslin and check handkerchiefs, Russia sheeting, drillings, hats, shawls, fine Holland, youth's and women's thread and cotton hose, Callimancoes of different colours, shallons, durants, tammies, fans, and an assortment of Hard Ware, &c.
To be Sold at Public Auction, TO-MORROW, X o'clock, By James Inglis, At his Commission Store, No. 21, Wall-street. A considerable assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS, Will be sold off without reserve.
SHERIFF'S SALES, TAKEN in execution, and will be sold, On FRIDAY next, the 17th inst. At the Coffee-House, A small quantity of plate, late the property of Titus Morgan. Also, one eight day clock, and Franklin stove, with some other articles, not worth enumerating; late the property of William M. Smith, by ROBERT BOYD , Sheriff.
TENERIFFE WINE. THIS DAY will be landed at B. Chs's wharf, 27 pipes, for sale by WILLIAM SETON & Co. April 12. tf.
VANHORNE & CLARKSON, No. 13, Hanover-Square, Have imported in the ship Grace , John Armour, Master, from Amble dam, the following articles, which they will dispose of on low terms, viz.   B BEST Bohe Tea, Black Pepper, Geneva in Casks, Do. in Boxes,  W Writing Paper & Quills, Oznaburghs, Staves, Mables.   They have likewise on hand, Holland Duck, Russia Duck, Linseed Oil, Gun-Powder, Flax, Window Glass, Shot, Waffle-Irons, &c. &c. and a Consignment of Jewellery, which will be sold low. April 11. 9t.
PROPOSALS FOR PRINTING THE Laws of the State of New-York, Passed by the LEGISLATURE since the REVOLUTION. THESE LAWS will contain two volumes, and must be printed on the best paper, in large folio, and with marginal notes, containing the substance of each section, and references from one act to another, where the matter in one act may have relation to any principal matter in another, and the time when such acts, as are not in force, expired or were repealed. There will be an index and table to each volume, of the principal matters contained therein. The whole must be printed with the usual types to such work. II. The Printer must provide paper, and get the books bound at his own expence, and deliver three hundred copies of the whole work, completely bound in calf-skin, to the Treasurer of this State, when he will receive a Certificate, specifying the sum due to him, which the Treasurer is by law directed to pay out of any monies in the treasury, not otherwise specially appropriated. The Printer in the city of New-York, who are willing to undertake the work, are desired to send their proposals in writing, with specimens of the paper and printing, to the subscribers, on or before the 25th April inst. April 9. tf. SAMUEL JONES, RICHARD VARICK.
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. Bempier, 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. 3, 1788. tf.
PIG IRON, Of the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Hanover-square, by GEORGE JOY. 8th April. tf.
To be Sold at Public Auction, On the premises, On TUESDAY , the 29th inst. And possession given the 1st May. THE Dwelling House, with the LOT OF GROUND, No. 36, William-street, now in the occupation of Gardner Baker, belonging to the estate of Mary Walton, deceased. The lot contains in front, on William-street, 23 feet 7 inches, and on the rear 24 feet 4 inches; 11 d. p.h., on the West, 93 feet, and on the East 90 feet. The same may be viewed at any time before the sale, and an indisputable title will be given by ABRAHAM WALTON and GERARD WALTON , Executors. 3t 976
To be sold on the lowest terms for Cash by ROBERT HUNTER, No. 20, Wall-street, CHINTZES , 2 purple callicoes, furniture do. black Barcelona, lawn and muslin handkerchiefs, muslinets, plain, cross-bar'd and strip'd muslins, 6-4 wide, various qualities, fancy cloths, moreens, Irish poplins, 1 trunk ladies best Bristol shoes, 11-8, 4-4, and 7-8 cotton checks, Souchong and Sequin teas, turpentine, soap, Irish linens, from 18d. to 6s. currency, per yard. 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.
LEMONS. A Quantity of choice Lisbon Lemons, just arrived in the ship Clinton , for sale by WM. THOMAS , April 11. tf. No. 243, Queen-street.
TO BE LET, From the first day of May, THREE genteel ROOMS in Broadway, very suitable for a single Gentleman, who may have with them the exclusive use of a Cellar and Garret. Enquire of the Printer. tf. April 4.
TO BE LET, Four excellent Rooms, with a KITCHEN and CELLAR . Enquire at No. 229, Queen-street, opposite the Fly-Market, or of the Printer. April 4. tf.
Prime TOBACCO. NINE hhds. prime Tobacco, just landed out of the Schooner Columbia , to be sold cheap for cash or a short credit, by GIBBON BOURKE , No. 163, Water-street. March 26. tf.
JACOB LE ROY & SON, At No. 52, Queen-street, opposite Chapple-street, Have for Sale the following articles, just imported in the ships Philadelphia and Grace , from Amsterdam, viz.   B Bohea Tea, Black Pepper, Reds, Yards, Nutmegs, Candles in boxes, Geneva in Casks, W. King Paper, Line Holland Linen, Russia Sheetings,  F Flemish Linen, Russet Duck, Raven's do. Oznaburghs, Copper Tea Kettles, Frying Pans, long and short Handles, Mill Saws.   April 11. tf.
TO BE LET, (From the first of May next,) THE HOUSE, No. 3, Hanover-Square, At present occupied by his Excellency the MINISTER OF FRANCE . This House is large, convenient, and in excellent order: On the rear of the Lot is a Coach-House and Stables, &c. For terms, please to apply at No. 13, Great-Dock-Street. New-York, March 25. 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, crape, foulé, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes; fancy corded cane hats, yellow and black Leghorn do. per dozen or quantity; black and white skein and ribbon wicks; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk ditto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black satins and modes slippers; white and colored laces; chintzes and callicoes; furniture copperplate do. linens and checks; moreens, 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, muslinet and chiniz trimmings; plain and sprigged lawns, plain and striped muslins; lawn and muslin handkerchiefs; fine and common cambrics; black patent net lace; nankenees, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, flannels, baizes, and striped wildbores, fewing 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. 25. tf.
JAMES YOULE, Cutler and Gun-Smith, No. 179, Water-street, near the Fly market. At the sign of the Cross-Knives and Gun, Begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business as usual; makes all kinds of Gun Work, Swords, Pistols, Razors, Fleams, Scissors, and all kinds of Edge Tools; cleans, grinds and repairs the same. All kinds of Gunsmith's Work, made, cleaned, ground and repaired, and all kinds of Copper Work, made and repaired on reasonable terms. N. B. An APPRENTICE wanted to the above business. March 27. 3m.
PUBLIC AUCTION, THIS MORNING, X o'clock, At No. 20, Wall-street, Will begin the sale of a large and valuable assortment of DRY GOODS. Purchasers of Dry Goods, in the city and from the country, may assure themselves, that the Goods for this Day's Sale, are suitable to the season, and the Sale will be peremptory. R. HUNTER.
SALES at AUCTION, TO-MORROW, at XII o'clock At the Coffee-House, Peremptorily to the highest bidder, 5 pipes genuine Madeira } Wine, 4 do. Teneriffe, } 20 casks choice Malaga, } 2 pipes Brandy; 6 chests of good Souchong tea. On WEDNESDAY , At the Auction-Room, No. 208, Water-street, A large and valuable assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS, Including two packages Irish Linens, a variety of two purple and fancy callicoes, furniture cottons, checked muslins, fustians, jeans, printed beavers, cotton checks, linen handkerchiefs, &c. &c. A. L. BLECKER.
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, THIS DAY, At No. 22, Wall-street, half after IX o'clock, precisely, A very valuable assortment of SPRING GOODS, The property of a person unfortunate in business, worthy the attention of importing Merchants, and dealers in the Dry Good line. Consisting of, broad cloths, cassimers, shawls, camblets, stuffs, moreens, tapes, velvets, shallons, jeans, durants, denims, umbrellas, parratines, florentines, callimancoes, cottons, men's beaver hats, tammies, handkerchiefs, laces, fattenets, ladies flays, feathers, stripe royal rib, wilobore, plush, very fine jaconet muslin, an assortment of fashionable buttons, with a great variety of articles in the hardware line.
SALES at AUCTION, At the House of the late Alderman Hazard in Water Street, near the Fly market. THIS DAY, precisely at 10 o'clock, An assortment of Hardware, Ironmongery and Cutlery. JOHN RAMSAY.
At private Sale by JOHN RAMSAY , No. 221, Queen-street, Irish Linens, Callicoes, Cottons, Cotton Stripes, low-priced Muslins, Lawns, Thread and Cotton Stockings, Silk ditto, Indian Blankets from 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 point, Strouds, large Barcelona handkerchiefs, Benegore romalls do. Suterfay do. Silk and Cotton Stripes, black and white Modes, Luteblings, Sattins, &c. &c. Also excellent Claret in hhds. and bottles, and a few boxes best Hyslop Tea of the last importation.
The Stock in Trade, of the late GIBBON BOURKE , deceased, consisting of a variety of Groceries, and a number of Lug Store Casks, will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION , at his store, No. 163, Water-street. On THURSDAY , the 24th inst. By HUGH SMITH.
All those who are indebted to the late G. BOURKE , deceased, are requested to make speedy payment; and all who have any demands, to send in their accounts for settlement. April 9. tf.
CHEESE. 10,000 WTS of choice Block-Island and Narragansett Cheeses, to be sold by April 10. tf. JOHN BLAGGE.
Bohea Tea, and Nankenees. BOHEA TEA , by the chest, and a few bales of Nankenees, imported per ship Hope , from Canton, for sale by J. SHIPPEY and Co. 77 tf. No. 43, Little Dock-street. To be Let, for three years, THE Island called BEDLOW'S ISLAND , on which there is a house for the accommodation of a family. For particulars enquire of the City Treasurer. 8th April. tf.
FOR SALE, On reasonable terms, that elegant and commodious Dwelling House & Lot of Ground, On which the subscriber lives, in Elizabeth-Town, in the state of New-Jersey; where is every convenience, in and about the House, suitable for a Gentleman with a large family, and the payments will be made very easy. For further particulars, enquire of JOHN PINTARD , No. 57, King-street, or the Subscriber, in Elizabeth-Town. ELIAS BOUDINOT. April 1. tf.

For AMSTERDAM, The SHIP GRACE, John Armour, Master, WILL be despatched with all possible expedition, two-thirds of her freight already provided. For passage or freight, apply to the Captain on board, at Brownjohn's Wharf, or to April 11. tf. WILLIAM LAIGHT & Co.
For AMSTERDAM, The SHIP HOPE, Capt. Doetzen, A PRIME fast sailing vessel, under Dutch colours, with a Mediterranean Pass, will be ready to take in the 15th inst. and sail by the 10th of next month, or sooner if possible, having two-thirds of her cargo engaged; for freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Van Zandt's Wharf, or LUDLOW & GOOLD,
Who have for Sale, CABLES, from 6, to 10 inches, cordage, different sizes, geneva in pipes and cases, Spanish hides, claret in boxes, 4 dozen each, Bourbon and West-India coffee, lignum vitae and stuff. April 7. tf.
For Charleston (South-Carolina). The Sloop PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK PACKET, Enoch Bayley, Master, WILL sail the 15th inst. part of her freight already engaged, has good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at the Old-Ship, or to April 4. 10t GEORGE DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market.
Who has for Sale, BURLINGTON salt-petred hams, Philadelphia superfine and common flour in bbls. and half bbls. tale flour and middlings, rye flour, ship bread, new rice, 3000 lb. good cotton, 1000 lb. hops, Castile soap, green coffee in bags, Quebec patent essence of spruce, molasses, coarse salt, manhaden. 964. tf.
For Charter to any port in Europe. The British ship HARRIET, Alexander M'Dougal, Commander, Burthen about 250 tons, with a Mediterranean pass. For terms apply to the Captain on board, at Murray's wharf, or to March 28. tf. CHARLES SMITH.
ROOMS, GENTEEPLY furnished, to be had at No. 84, Broadway; also Boarding, if required. 3w March 24.
To Let, near Burling-slip, A Very convenient CELLAR and front STORE, for any kind of business. Enquire at No. 52, Water-street. April 5. tf.
SALES AT AUCTION, On the first of May next, At the Coffee-House, 150 LOTS OF GROUND, On the West side of Great George-street: the situation of which is eligible, and the title indisputable. Further particulars will be inserted in a few days. April 1. 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. rch 11. tf.
A good DANCING MASTER WILL meet with extraordinary encouragement in one of the Sea-Port Towns of this Continent, if properly recommended. Apply to the Printer March 15. tf.
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 15, Queen-street, now in possession of Messrs. Dubey & Co. Likewise the HOUSE, No. 16, Perry-street. Enquire at No. 45 Maiden-lane, or at No. 26, Queen-street. Feb. 12. tf.
Went adrift In the night of the 25th of February, a BOAT about 20 feet long, and 6 feet wide, has been raised on a bank, painted red inside, and without stern sheets. Whoever can give any information of her shall be handsomely rewarded by applying to Wm. Smith, Block-maker, near Fly-Market. March 18. tf.
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 SOLD, A LOT OF GROUND in Cortland-street, situated on the north side, it being in front and rear 25 feet, and in length 123 feet; it is a very desirable stand for any sort of business. An indisputable title will be given. Enquire at No. 51, Beckman-street. March 18. tm.
TO BE LET, from the first of May next, A HOUSE, No. 32, Crown-street, in a central part of the City, on reasonable terms. For further particulars, apply to CHARLES STEWART, No. 27, Murray-street, near the College. March 28. tf.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. CONDITIONS. I. THE work shall be printed with all convenient speed, on a good paper and type. It will be comprised in either one large quarto volume, or a proportionable number of octavo's; which shall be neatly bound and lettered. II. The price to subscribers shall be six Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in any kind of Paper Currency, to be paid as soon as the books are ready for delivery. III. Subscribers for ten copies shall have an extra gratis. IV. Booksellers and others who buy to sell again, may rest assured that no copies shall be offered for sale in the United States to non-subscribers, with the consent of the author, under EIGHT DOLLARS. V. Subscriptions are taken in by Thomas Allen, Bookseller and Stationer, No. 16, Queen-street, corner of the Fly-Market, and by all others entrusted with proposals. March 31. m w f. tf.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, TWO NEGRO FELLOWS, between the age of fifteen and thirty. Enquire at No. 3, Burling-slip. Feb. 26. tf.
TO BE LET, THAT large convenient three story HOUSE, No. 211, Queen-street, between Burling-slip and the Fly-market, with a stable and commodious new store in the rear. For terms apply to EDMUND PRIOR, No. 195, Queen-street, Who has for Sale, A quantity of low-priced 7-8 half-bleached Irish Linens, which will be disposed of on very low terms for cash. tf. 2d. April.
TO BE LET, For one year, or on lease, and possession given the first of May next, THE HOUSE, GARDEN, and out Houses, now occupied by John Marston, 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. Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 13, Water-street. Feb. 11. tf.
WILLIAM USTICK, jun. No. 33, Queen-street; HAS just received by the SALLY and other late vessels from Bristol, a general assortment of IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY; Amongst which are—Nails, Glass, Paints, Sheet Iron, Sheet Lead, blistered and Crawley Steel, Anvils, Vices and Beck Irons, brass Kettles, iron Pots and Kettles, Frying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, brass and iron Candlesticks, 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 Mouse and Rat Traps, Jacks, Cloths, 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.
WHEREAS the Co-Partnership of the House of JOHN READE and JACOB BOGARDUS, of this city, under the firm of Reade and Bogardus, was, on the 5th 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.
WHEREAS the Partnership of JACOB BOGARDUS & 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 SOLD, Or exchanged for property in the city of New-York, and immediate possession given, A FARM, whereon the subscriber lived during the late war, situated in a very pleasant village called Preakness, in Bergen County, State of New-Jersey, about 25 miles from New-York; containing 305 acres, of which a considerable part is meadow and woodland. The meadow already improved, will produce between 25 and 30 tons of hay. It is well situated for grazing, having the advantage of early pasture, and in dry seasons it has the advantage of water in every lot. Also, on the premises, are a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Cellar, Barn and out-houses, with an excellent well of water near the kitchen; a beautiful young bearing orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees in the highest perfection. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, at Brooklyn Ferry, who will give an indisputable title for the same. ADOLPH WALDRON. March 18. 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, 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.
TO BE SOLD, Being part of the Estate late of Sir Peter Warren, K. B. deceased, 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 Cortland-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, 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. Ann 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. Montross, 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.
Also, at Fort-Edward, Washington County, a Tract of LAND, lying on the Hudson's River, near Col. Duer's mills, and contains 103 acres. For further particulars enquire at No. 4, BEAVER-STREET, near the Bowling-Green, where the Surveys, Leaves, &c. may be seen. March 7. tf.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A NEGRO MAN who understands ploughing, &c. If he has a family, no objections will be made to purchasing the whole. Enquire of the Printer. March 31. w & f. 1m.
TO BE LET, THE House No. 40, in Hanover-Square, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Maule. For terms apply to JOSHUA SANDS, No. 136, Water-street. Feb. 25. 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, March 5, 1788. No. 58, Maiden-Lane.
J. GREENWOOD, Approv'd DENTIST, ENCOURAGED by the success of five years' practice in this city, begs leave to acquaint the public in general, that he continues to perform all operations incident to the TEETH and GUMS; draws Teeth and Stumps with care and dexterity; transplants natural Teeth; substitutes artificial Teeth; takes care of Children's Teeth by the year; makes them regular, clean and white. The irregularity and defect of teeth, in grown persons, is chiefly owing to the neglect of them when young.
Said Greenwood has a tincture for the preservation of the teeth and gums, with directions, &c. from two to four shillings per phial. His prices are low, to give every person an opportunity to be benefited by him. Attends abroad, on sending directions to No. 199, Water-street, opposite the Coffee-House. March 18. m. th. & f. tf.
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 Mesuage 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 Living-stone, 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, be the same more or less. And also, all that certain Mesuage 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 oneach 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. m
HOGS' BRISTLES. WANTED, by the Subscribers, a quantity of Hogs' Bristles, for which Two Shillings per pound will be given, provided they are dressed clean; those in the rust, One Shilling and Three-pence per ditto. The Subscribers having erected a BRUSH MANUFACTORY, at No. 4, Peck's-Slip, 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 better; 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 necessity 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 persons 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. 6 m m
To be Sold or Let, THE HOUSE, corner of Cortlandt and Green-wich Streets, at present occupied by Mr. John Van Answyler; an eligible stand for business. Enquire at No. 31, John-street. April 5. tf.
DANIEL CAMPION, No. 39, King-street, between Water-street and the Dock, INFORMS his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the TAYLORING BUSINESS, And by his assiduity and care, he warrants to give general satisfaction to his Employers. He has for SALE, NANKENS, and elegant fashionable WAISTCOAT PATTERNS, lately imported. Also, BLACK SATIN, of superior quality, and fashionable BUTTONS. March 21, m & th. tf.
JAMES HALLETT, Coach and Chair Maker, No. 43, Broadway, and adjoining the Theatre in John-street, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many past favors of his friends and the public in general, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand, ready for the season, a large and general assortment of CARRIAGES, which he will sell at the lowest rate. Gentlemen who will please to favor him with their custom, may depend upon being served at the shortest notice in the most modern and approved taste. Having now in employ a number of the best workmen at their various branches, and having every advantage that can arise from a large and convenient shop, he is in no doubt of doing himself credit and giving his customers the greatest satisfaction. N. B. He has now on hand a number of second hand carriages for sale; likewise carriages of all kinds and horses to let. March 20. th & m.
For SALE, A N elegant young bright bay GELDING, well broke to the saddle. Enquire at No. 18, Little Queen-street. March 17. m & th. tf.
By order of the Hon. John Sloss Hobart, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York: NOTICE is hereby given to Joseph Grewold, jun. late of the city of New-York, distiller, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, made by a certain creditor of the said Joseph Grewold, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, he the said Judge, by virtue and in pursuance of the act of the people of the State of New-York represented in Senate and Assembly, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th April, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said Joseph Grewold, jun. an absent debtor, within this state, to be seized; and that unless the said Joseph Grewold, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, shall return and discharge his debt within one year after the date hereof, all his estates, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his debts. Dated this 28th day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. m th tf 29 h March.
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, it lies three quarters of a mile from the church of Hackinack, 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, at may best suit the purchaser. For terms, apply to DIRCK LEFFERTS, in Maiden-Lane, No. 21, 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. 3w mw & f.
Cedar and Chestnut Rail, Of the best quality, cut this winter of sound timber, 12 feet in length, and equal if not superior to any in America. They will be sold either at the Landing at Hackinack river, opposite the Island of Secaucus, or should any person contract for any parcel they will be delivered at their farms. Also a parcel of prime cedar Gutter Poles, from 25 to 36 feet in length, and upwards. Enquire of WILLIAM KIRBY, Pewterer, No. 23, corner of Great-Dock-street, who has for sale all sorts of PEWTER WARES, wholesale and retail, for which Jersey Money will be taken without discount. N. B. Said Kirby has several Lots of Ground to dispose of, lying in Crown-street, near the North River. Feb. 14. th & m.