The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1787-12-25 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. III.]
NEW-YORK, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1787.
[No. 835.]
JERSEY MONEY. A VALUABLE consignment of MANCHESTER GOODS to be sold wholesale, on very reasonable terms, for which Jersey Money will be taken in payment, by JAMES RENWICK, No. 92, William-street, opposite Maiden-lane. N. B. The highest Price given for POT and PEARL ASHES. Nov. 19. 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.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA, In pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, of superior quality, to be landed this day at Cruger's wharf, and to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. 22d Aug. 1787.
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 hylon and tions tea; 4 Barrels gun of lignum vitae; and 2 pot-ash kettles, that have been a short time in use. Nov. 17.
BOURBON COFFEE, JUST arrived in the Sloop Betsey, Capt. Williams, now landing at Brownejohn's Wharf, and to be sold by LUDLOW and GOOLD. Nov. 23.
SALT-PETRE. A few hundred weight may be had very low of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market. Also a large and general assortment of Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instruments, &c. for which Cash, Ginseng, Beeswax, Snake-root, Potash and Pearl-ashes, &c. will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHESTS complete, with directions. Orange Pears for Illness. N. B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 12.
GEORGE POLLOCK, Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Susannah from Liverpool, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 28, Water-street. POT ASHES and FLAXSEED received in payment. Sept. 13.
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 Van Zandt's wharf. Oct. 12.
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house, HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence from London, an assortment of IRISH LINENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS, low and high priced; which they will sell, on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit. They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER HANGINGS, with festoon and other borders; and sod. and other sized NAILS. July 7.
To be LET, on reasonable Terms, A GENTLEMAN furnished ROOM, near the Coffee-house, very suitable for a single gentleman, or a small family. For particulars enquire at No. 19, Water-street. N. B. BOARDING may be had if required, and a front Cellar. Nov. 17.
FOR SALE, This Day, at Brownejohn's Wharf, THE Cargo of the Sloop PETER, Capt. Tatem, from the Havanna, consisting of 110 Boxes Sugar, 7 Ton Logwood. Attendance will be given for sale on said wharf, by JOHN DEWINT. New-York, Dec. 11.
PORT WINE, Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place. LANDING this Day at Cruger's wharf, out of the Brig St. Justine Villa Nova, from Oporto, for sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th.
LOT MERKEL, No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, Manufactures and has for sale a complete and general assortment. MUFFS and TIPPETS, of MARTIN and Martin Throat, Swan's Down and real Ermine, Russia and Siberia Squirrel, American Ground Squirrel, Russia Hare and red Fox, Real black Squirrel, best sorts, Mock Sable and Mock Ermine. Likewise a large and general assortment of Furs Trimming and Edgings, for Ladies Cloaks, Coats and Habits, Ladies Cloak Linings, Gentlemen's Great Coats lined with Furs, 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 12, 1787.
SHALER and SEBOR No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale, A QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of candlesticks, branches, tea caddies, fruit pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Mullineers, black table cakes, with knives, forks, and spoons complete, fruit stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and fruit pans, plate warmers, brass chasing dishes, cork-screws, steel nutcrackers, ladles, brass rings, cloak pins, sleeve buttons, brass table hinges, guns and gun locks, China tea cups, chimney tiles, sets of house brushes, near mahogany razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, palce, shoe, knee, and stock buckles and sleeve buttons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marfeilles quilting, silk shaggs, black craps, white and black gauzes, mouselins, muffs, feathereducks, habassies, fisterfoys, barnegore, 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 same place may be had, Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, Champagne of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, Riped duffel blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, received by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the lowest terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
MANCHESTER GOODS. Imported in the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, and for Sale on very reasonable terms, By DANIEL TUCKER, & Co. No. 202, Water-street, for Cash or Country Produce only. 7-8, 4-4, and 4-4 3-8, Cotton Checks, Striped Ticks, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velveteens, low priced; Checked Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copperplate Furniture Cottons, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Thicksets, 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.
JACOB REED, junior, At his OFFICE, No. 30, Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. BUYS, SELLS and EXCHANGES SECURITIES of the United States, and of this State; and furnishes on the most reasonable terms, such Certificates as are receivable on the Sales of Public Lands, and for the arrearages of Quit Rents within this State. Also, Certificates that will pay for the Lands lately Sold, as well as those granted to certain companies, by the United States. In fact, every transaction, both in the Continental and State FUNDS, negotiated with dispatch, and on the most easy terms. MONEY EXCHANGES. The Paper Money of this State at all times exchanged for Specie, which is re-exchanged for Paper Money, at only half per cent. advance from the giving rate. Dec. 12. wfm. tf.
To be landed this day at Cruger's wharf from on board the Portuguese Schooner, N. S. da Carmo, Captain Olivera, some pipes of choice PORT WINE, and a parcel of SALT; to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. Nov. 12, 1787.
BROTHERS, COSTER and Co. Have for sale at their Store No. 8, Duke-street, Just Imported in the COLUMBIA and the GRACE, from Amsterdam. BOHEA TEA, fresh, and of a superior quality, Suchong ditto, Pepper in Bales, best Holland Duck, Russia do. Raven's Duck, Russia Sheetings, Ticklenburgh Linen, Osnaburgh do. Holland Sileha Sheetings, Platiellies and Breanjes, Brown Hollandais, Dowlas and Holland Bed-tick, Cambric, black Laces, and silk Hair Ribbons, a neat assortment of Calicoes, black Barcelona, Romall, cotton and linen Handkerchiefs, Checks and Holland Stripes, Hats, Writing Paper and Slates, Looking Glasses, Frying Pans and Dutch Iron Pots, Dutch Tea Kettles and Brass Kettles, best Clarret in small cases for family use, Linseed Oil and Paints, Holland Geneva, in pipes, in large and small cases and jugs, Dutch Hatchels or Flax Combs, &c. &c. 23 Oct. 1787.
HILL and OGDEN, No. 41, Great-Dock-street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bar-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz. TICKLENBURGS, ornaburghs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, platiellas, Britannias, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white Flemish linen, 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-castings, made at said Air-Furnace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. tf.
20 Hhds. of St. Croix SUGAR FOR SALE, by JOZE ROIZ SILVA, at the Old-Slip. New-York, Nov. 5, 1787.
FOR SALE, GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF, PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUTTER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by Storm and Sickles, Dec. 18. tf. No. 35, Little-Dock-street.
Turk's Island SALT, Coal Leather and Muscovado Sugar, In Barrels. A Quantity of each, now landing at Peck-Slip. Attendance for the Sale of which, will be given by Murray, Mumford, and Bowen, Who have also for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip.
A QUANTITY of best Petersburg clean HEMP, BOHEA TEA, MOLASSES, BURR FLOUR, BEEF, PORK, HOG'S LARD, YORK RUM, SHEET CORK, CAYENNE COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK, HO LAND POWDER, 100 Boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES, COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in Barrels. A large ANCHOR, weighing 30 cwt. to be sold Cheap. WANTED, Forty Barrels PEARL ASHES, thirty barrels WHALE OIL, twelve thousand SUGAR HOGSHEAD STAVES, fifty-five inches long. Now-York, December 14, 1787. 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 Stoves, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack-knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and spring Moule and Rat Traps, Jacks, Clouts, Brad, and Screws of all sizes, Locks and Hinges of every kind, Carpenters, Coopers and Joiners Tools, &c. &c. He has also for sale Pickled Mackerel, Salmon and Herrings, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manufactured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. tf.
To be had at LOT MERKEL's Store, No. 33, Hanover-square, nearly opposite the Bank, TOBACCO for SMOAKING; KITEFOOT of the first quality; ditto of an inferior ditto; large roll tobacco, fit for manufacturers; segars, genuine Macuba snuff, ditto rapped of different qualities; gentlemen's gloves, buck-skin and beaver, of the first quality. At the above Store the highest price is given for SHIPPING FURS. June 12. f.
FOR SALE BY ROBERT JOHNSTON, No. 14, Water-street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden. A Large and general assortment of IRON CASTINGS, among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes kettles, cast with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cart, waggon, coach and chair boxes, 36, 28, 14 and 7lb. weights with rings, Mortars and pestles, lad 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 cabootes for ships, with one and two boilers, grates and oven, Fire places with jambs complete, Back plates of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, sheetop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for bhs. and bbs. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. 10d. and 8d. nails, 7 inch, 6 inch and 5 inch spikes, Crowley and blistered steel. The above articles will be sold for cash and country produce, at the lowest prices, and a large allowance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly attended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. Oct. 29.
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. ADAM'S DEFERENCE OF THE CONSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: And on Mr. DE LOME'S CONSTITUTION of ENGLAND. By A FARMER OF NEW-JERSEY.
The Address and Reasons of Dissent of the Minority of the Convention of the State of Pennsylvania, to their Constituents.
IT was not until after the termination of the late glorious contest, which made the people of the United States an independent nation, that any defect was discovered in the present Confederation. It was formed by some of the ablest patriots in America. It carried us successfully through the war; and the virtue and patriotism of the people, with their disposition to promote the common cause, supplied the want of power in Congress. The requisition of Congress for the five per cent. impost was made before the peace, so early as the first of February, 1781, but was prevented taking effect by the refusal of one State; yet it is probable every State in the Union would have agreed to this measure at that period, had it not been for the extravagant terms in which it was demanded. The requisition was new moulded in the year 1783, and accompanied with an additional demand of certain supplementary funds for 25 years. Peace had now taken place, and the United States found themselves laboring under a considerable foreign and domestic debt, incurred during the war. The requisition of 1783, was commensurate with the interest of the debt as it was then calculated; but it has been more accurately ascertained since that time. The domestic debt has been found to fall several millions of dollars short of the calculation, and it has lately been considerably diminished by large sales of the western lands. The States have been called on by Congress annually for supplies until the general system of finance proposed in 1783 should take place.
It was at this time that the want of an efficient Federal Government was first complained of, and that the powers vested in Congress were found to be inadequate to the procuring of the benefits that should result from the Union. The impost was granted by most of the States, but many refused the supplementary funds; the annual requisitions were set at nought by some of the States, while others complied with them by the legislative acts, but were tardy in their payments, and Congress found themselves incapable of complying with their engagements, and supporting the Federal Government. It was found that our national character was sinking in the opinion of foreign nations. The Congress could make treaties of commerce, but could not enforce the observance of them. We were suffering from the restrictions of foreign nations, who had shackled our commerce, while we were unable to retaliate; and all now agreed that it would be advantageous to the Union to enlarge the powers of Congress; that they should be enabled in the amplest manner to regulate commerce, and to lay and collect duties on the imports throughout the United States. With this view a Convention was first proposed by Virginia, and finally recommended by Congress for the different States to appoint deputies to meet in Convention, "for the purpose of revising and amending the present articles of Confederation, so as to make them adequate to the exigencies of the Union." This recommendation the Legislatures of twelve States complied with so hastily as not to consult their constituents on the subject; and though the different Legislatures had no authority from their constituents for the purpose, they probably apprehended the necessity would justify the measure; and none of them extended their ideas at that time further than "revising and amending the present articles of confederation." Pennsylvania by the act appointing deputies expressly confined their powers to this object; and though it is probable that some of the members of the assembly of this State, had at that time in contemplation to annihilate the present confederation, as well as the Constitution of Pennsylvania, yet the plan was not sufficiently matured to communicate it to the public.
The majority of the legislature of this commonwealth, were at that time under the influence of the members from the city of Philadelphia. They agreed that the deputies sent by them to convention should have no compensation for their services, which determination was calculated to prevent the election of any member who resided at a distance from the city. It was in vain for the minority to attempt electing delegates to the Convention, who understood the circumstances, and the feelings of the people, and had a common interest with them. They found a disposition in the leaders of the majority of the house to shuse themselves and some of their dependents--The minority attempted to prevent this by agreeing to vote for some of the leading members who

they knew had influence enough to be appointed at any rate, in hopes of carrying with them some respectable citizens of Philadelphia, in whose principles and integrity they could have more confidence; but even in this they were disappointed, except in one member:—the eighth member was added at a subsequent session of the assembly.
The Continental Convention met in the city of Philadelphia at the time appointed. It was composed of some men of excellent characters; of others who were more remarkable for their ambition and cunning, than their patriotism; and of some who had been opponents to the independence of the United States:—The delegates from Pennsylvania were, six of them, uniform and decided opponents to the Constitution of this Commonwealth. The Convention sat upwards of four months. The doors were kept shut, and the members brought under the most solemn engagements of secrecy.* Some of those who opposed their going so far beyond their powers, retired, hopeless, from the Convention, others had the firmness to refuse signing the plan altogether: and many who did sign it, did it not as a system they wholly approved, but as the best that could be then obtained, and notwithstanding the time spent on this subject, it is agreed on all hands to be a work of haste and accommodation.
Whilst the gilded chains were forging in the secret conclave, the meaner instruments of despotism, without, were busily employed in alarming the fears of the people, with dangers which did not exist, and exciting their hopes of greater advantages from the expected plan than even the best government on earth could produce.
The proposed plan had not many hours issued forth from the womb of suspicious secrecy, until such as were prepared for the purpose, were carrying about petitions for people to sign, signifying their approbation of the system, and requesting the legislature to call a Convention. While every measure was taken to intimidate the people against opposing it, the public papers teemed with the most violent threats against those who should dare to think for themselves, and tar and feathers were liberal promised to all those who would not immediately join in supporting the proposed Government be it what it would.—Under such circumstances petitions in favor of calling a Convention were signed by great numbers in and about the city, before they had leisure to read and examine the system, many of whom, now they are better acquainted with it, and have had time to investigate its principles, are heartily opposed to it. The petitions were speedily handed into the legislature.
Affairs were in this situation when on the 28th of September last, a resolution was proposed to the assembly by a member of the house who had been also a member of the Federal Convention, for calling a State Convention, to be elected within ten days for the purpose of examining and adopting the proposed Constitution of the United States, though at this time the house had not received it from Congress. This attempt was opposed by a minority, who after offering every argument in their power to prevent the precipitate measure, without effect, absented themselves from the house as the only alternative left them, to prevent the measure taking place previous to their constituents being acquainted with the business—That violence and outrage which had been so often threatened was now practised; some of the members were seized the next day by a mob collected for the purpose, and forcibly dragged to the house, and there detained by force whilst the quorum of the Legislature, so formed, completed their resolution. We shall dwell no longer on this subject, the people of Pennsylvania have been already acquainted therewith. We would only further observe that every member of the Legislature, previously to taking his seat, by solemn oath or affirmation, declares, "that he will not do or consent to any act or thing whatever that shall have a tendency to lessen or abridge their rights and privileges, as declared in the Constitution of this State." And that Constitution which they are so solemnly sworn to support cannot legally be altered but by a recommendation of the council of censors, who alone are authorized to propose alterations and amendments, and even these must be published at least six months, for the consideration of the people.—The proposed system of Government for the United States, if adopted, will alter and may annihilate the Constitution of Pennsylvania: and therefore the Legislature had no authority whatever to recommend the calling a Convention for that purpose. This proceeding could not be considered as binding on the people of this Commonwealth. The house was formed by violence, some of the members composing it were detained there by force, which alone would have vitiated any proceedings, to which they were otherwise competent; but had the Legislature been legally formed, this
business was absolutely without their power.
In this situation of affairs were the subscribers elected members of the Convention of Pennsylvania.—A Convention called by a Legislature in direct violation of their duty, and composed in part of members, who were compelled to attend for that purpose, to consider of a Constitution proposed by a Convention of the United States, who were not appointed for the purpose of framing a new form of Government, but whose powers were expressly confined to altering and amending the present articles of confederation.—Therefore the members of the continental Convention in proposing the plan acted as individuals, and not as deputies from Pennsylvania.†—The assembly who called the State Convention acted as individuals, and not as the Legislature of Pennsylvania; nor could they or the Convention chosen on their recommendation have authority to do any act or thing, that can alter or annihilate the Constitution of Pennsylvania (both of which will be done by the new Constitution) nor are their proceedings in our opinion, at all binding on the people.
The election for members of the Convention was held at so early a period and the want of information was so great, that some of us did not know of it until after it was over, and we have reason to believe that great numbers of the people of Pennsylvania have not yet had an opportunity of sufficiently examining the proposed Constitution.—We apprehend that no change can take place that will affect the internal Government or Constitution of this Commonwealth, unless a majority of the people should evidence a wish for such a change; but on examining the number of votes given for members of the present State Convention, we find that of upwards of seventy thousand freemen who are entitled to vote in Pennsylvania, the whole Convention has been elected by about thirteen thousand voters; and though two thirds of the members of the Convention have thought proper to ratify the proposed Constitution, yet those two thirds were elected by the votes of only six thousand and eight hundred freemen.
In the city of Philadelphia and some of the eastern counties, the junta that took the lead in the business agreed to vote for none but such as would solemnly promise to adopt the system in toto , without exercising their judgment. In many of the counties the people did not attend the elections as they had not an opportunity of judging of the plan. Others did not consider themselves bound by the call of a set of men who assembled at the State-House in Philadelphia, and assumed the name of the legislature of Pennsylvania; and some were prevented from voting by the violence of the party who were determined at all events to force down the measure. To such lengths did the tools of despotism carry their outrage, that in the night of the election for members of Convention, in the city of Philadelphia, several of the subscribers (being then in the city to transact your business) were grossly abused, ill-treated and insulted while they were quiet in their lodgings though, they did not interfere, nor had any thing to do with the said election, but, as they apprehend, because they were supposed to be averse to the proposed Constitution, and would not tamely surrender those sacred rights, which you had committed to their charge.
The Convention met, and the same disposition was soon manifested in considering the proposed Constitution, that had been exhibited in every other stage of the business. We were prohibited by an express vote of the Convention, from taking any question on the separate articles of the plan, and reduced to the necessity of adopting or rejecting in toto .—'Tis true the majority permitted us to debate on each article, but restrained us from proposing amendments.—They also determined not to permit us to enter on the minutes our reasons of dissent against any of the articles, nor even on the final question our reasons of dissent against the whole. Thus situated we entered on the examination of the proposed system of Government, and found it to be such as we could not adopt, without, as we conceived, surrendering up your dearest rights. We offered our objections to the Convention, and opposed those parts of the plan, which, in our opinion, would be injurious to you, in the best manner we were able; and closed our arguments by offering the following propositions to the Convention:
First. The right of conscience shall be held inviolable; and neither the legislative, executive nor judicial powers of the United States shall have authority to alter, abrogate or infringe any part of the Constitution of
the several States, which provide for the preservation of liberty in matters of religion.
Second. That in controversies respecting property, and in suits between man and man, trial by jury shall remain as heretofore, as well in the Federal courts, as in those of the several States.
Third. That in all capital and criminal prosecutions, a man has a right to demand the cause and nature of his accusation, as well in the Federal courts, as in those of the several States; to be heard by himself and his counsel; to be confronted with the accusers and witnesses; to call for evidence in his favor, and a speedy trial by an impartial jury of his vicinage, without whose unanimous consent, he cannot be found guilty, nor can he be compelled to give evidence against himself; and that no man be deprived of his liberty, except by the law of the land, or the judgment of his peers.
Fourth. That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel nor unusual punishments inflicted.
Fifth. That warrants unsupported by evidence, whereby any officer or messenger may be commanded or required to search suspected places, or to seize any person or persons, his or their property, not particularly described, are grievous and oppressive, and shall not be granted either by the magistrates of the Federal Government or others.
Sixth. That the people have a right to the freedom of speech, of writing and publishing their sentiments, therefore, the freedom of the press shall not be restrained by any law of the United States.
Seventh. That the people have a right to bear arms for the defence of themselves and their own State, or the United States, or for the purpose of killing game, and no law shall be passed for disarming the people or any of them, unless for crimes committed, or real danger of public injury from individuals; and as standing armies in the time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they ought not to be kept up; and that the military shall be kept under strict subordination to, and be governed by the civil powers.
Eighth. The inhabitants of the several States shall have liberty to fowl and hunt in seasonable times, on the lands they hold, and on all other lands in the United States not inclosed, and in like manner to fish in all navigable waters, and others not private property, without being restrained therein by any laws to be passed by the Legislature of the United States.
Ninth. That no law shall be passed to restrain the Legislatures of the several States, from enacting laws for imposing taxes, except imposts and duties on goods imported or exported, and that no taxes, except imposts and duties upon goods imported and exported, and postage on letters, shall be levied by the authority of Congress.
Tenth. That the House of Representatives be properly increased in number; that elections shall remain free; that the several States shall have power to regulate the elections for Senators and Representatives, without being controlled either directly or indirectly by any interference on the part of the Congress; and that the elections of Representatives be annual.
Eleventh. That the power of organizing, arming and disciplining the militia (the manner of disciplining the militia to be prescribed by Congress) remain with the individual States, and that Congress shall not have authority to call or march any of the militia out of their own State, without the consent of such State, and for such length of time only as such State shall agree.
That the sovereignty, freedom and independence of the several States shall be retained, and every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this Constitution expressly delegated to the United States in Congress assembled.
Twelfth. That the legislative executive, and judicial powers be kept separate; and to this end, that a constitutional Council be appointed, to advise and assist the President, who shall be responsible for the advice they give, hereby the Senators would be relieved from almost constant attendance; and also that the Judges be made completely independent.
Thirteenth. That no treaty which shall be directly opposed to the existing laws of the United States in Congress assembled, shall be valid until such laws shall be repealed or made conformable to such treaty; neither shall any treaties be valid which are in contradiction to the Constitution of the United States, or the Constitutions of the several States.
Fourteenth. That the judiciary power of the United States shall be confined to cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls; to cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction; to controversies to which the United States shall be a party; to controversies between two or more States—between a State and citizens of different States—between citizens claiming lands under grants of different States, and between a State or the citizens thereof and foreign States; and in criminal cases to such only as are expressly enumerated in the constitution, and
that the United States in Congress assembled, shall not have power to enact laws, which shall alter the laws of descent and distribution of the effects of deceased persons, the titles of land or goods, or the regulation of contracts in the individual States.
After reading these propositions, we declared our willingness to agree to the plan, provided it was so amended as to meet those propositions, or something similar to them; and finally moved the Convention to adjourn, to give the people of Pennsylvania time to consider the subject, and determine for themselves; but these were all rejected, and the final vote was taken, when our duty to you induced us to vote against the proposed plan, and to decline signing the ratification of the same.
During the discussion we met with many insults, and some personal abuse; we were not even treated with decency, during the sitting of the Convention by the persons in the gallery of the house; however, we flatter ourselves that in contending for the preservation of those invaluable rights you have thought proper to commit to our charge, we acted with a spirit becoming freemen, and being desirous that you might know the principles which actuated our conduct, and being prohibited from inserting our reason of dissent on the minutes of the Convention, we have subjoined them for your consideration, as to you alone we are accountable. It remains with you whether you will think those inestimable privileges, which you have so ably contended for, should be sacrificed at the shrine of despotism, or whether you mean to contend for them with the same spirit that has so often baffled the attempts of an aristocratic faction, to rivet the shackles of slavery on you, and your unborn posterity.
Our objections are comprised under these general heads of dissent, viz.
WE DISSENT , First, because it is the opinion of the most celebrated writers on Government, and confirmed by uniform experience, that a very extensive territory cannot be governed on the principles of freedom, otherwise than by a confederation of republics, possessing all the powers of internal Government; but united in the management of their general, and foreign concerns.
If any doubt could have been entertained of the truth of the foregoing principle, it has been fully removed by the concession of Mr. Wilson , one of the majority on this question, and who was one of the deputies in the late general Convention. In justice to him, we will give his own words; they are as follows, viz. "The extent of country for which the new Constitution was required, produced another difficulty in the business of the Federal Convention. It is the opinion of some celebrated writers, that to a small territory, the democratical, to a middling territory (as Montesquieu has termed it) the monarchial; and to an extensive territory, the despotic form of Government, is best adapted. Regarding then the wide and almost unbounded jurisdiction of the United States, at first view, the hand of despotism seemed necessary to control, connect, and protect it; and hence the chief embarrassment rose. For, we knew that, although our constituents would cheerfully submit to the legislative restraints of a free Government, they would spurn at every attempt to shackle them with despotic power."—And again in another part of his speech he continues.—"Is it probable that the dissolution of the State Governments, and the establishment of one consolidated empire would be eligible in its nature, and satisfactory to the people in its administration? I think not, as I have given reasons to shew that so extensive a territory could be governed, connected, and preserved, but by the supremacy of despotic power . All the exertions of the most potent emperors of Rome were not capable of keeping that empire together, which in extent was far inferior to the dominion of America."
We dissent, secondly, because the powers vested in Congress by this Constitution, must necessarily annihilate and absorb the legislative, executive and judicial powers of the several States, and produce from their ruins one consolidated Government, which from the nature of things will be an iron handed despotism , as nothing short of the supremacy of despotic sway could connect and govern these United States under one Government.
As the truth of this position is of such decisive importance, it ought to be fully investigated, and if it is founded, to be clearly ascertained; for, should it be demonstrated, that the powers vested by this constitution in Congress, will have such an effect as necessarily to produce one consolidated Government, the question then will be reduced to this short issue, viz. whether satiated with the blessings of liberty; whether repenting of the folly of so recently asserting their unalienable rights, against foreign despots, at the expence of so much blood and treasure, and such painful and arduous struggles, the people of America are now willing to resign every privilege of freemen ,
† The Continental Convention in direct violation of the 13th article of the Confederation, have declared "that the ratification of nine States shall be sufficient for the establishment of the Constitution, between the States so ratifying the same." Thus has the plighted faith of the States been forfeited with! They had solemnly engaged that the Confederation now subsisting should be inviolably preserved by each of them, and the Union thereby formed, should be perpetual, unless the same should be altered by mutual consent.
* The Journals of the conclave are still concealed.

and submit to the domination of an absolute Government, that will embrace all America in one chain of despotism; or whether they will, with virtuous indignation, spurn at the shackles prepared for them, and confirm their liberties by a conduct becoming freemen.
[To be continued.]
New-York, Dec. 25.
The following Gentlemen, Members of CONGRESS are now attending in this City:
 New Hampshire { Mr. Gilman.  Massachusetts { Mr. Oils, Mr. Thatcher, Mr. Clark, Mr. Elmer, Mr. Dayton.  New Jersey { Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Irvine, Mr. Reid, Mr. Carrington, Mr. Madison, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Brown.  Pennsylvania { Mr. White.  Virginia { Mr. Huger, Mr. Parker, Mr. Tucker.  North-Carolina {  South-Carolina { 
It is expected that in a few days there will be a sufficient number of Members to proceed to business.
On the 20th inst. the second public examination was held in ERASMUS HALL, at Flatbush. A Committee of the Hon. Regency of the University, and a number of other Gentlemen attended, and were highly pleased with the progress of the youth, and the growing reputation and usefulness of that Seminary.
For the information of Parents, it is proper to notify, that the Hall will be supplied in the course of this winter, or at farthest by the Spring, with more Teachers; when the CLASSICAL and ENGLISH departments will be fully and separately taught. Under the first department, the Latin and Greek Languages are comprehended, to which Geography is annexed. The last comprises Reading and Speaking English, Writing, and Arithmetic, with Book-keeping. The French Language will also be taught; and Young Gentlemen who chuse to be assisted in some particular branches of study, beyond the established departments, will be attended to by the Teachers. These advantages, together with the healthy and convenient situation of that pleasant Village; the cheapness of Tuition, which is but 20s. a quarter; and of board, which can be obtained at 20s. per annum, cannot fail of recommending Erasmus-Hall to Parents. As there are many who have already expressed their intention of sending their children in the Spring, it would be well for such to engage Lodgings for them soon, which may now be had in very decent and worthy families near the Hall. The greatest attention is constantly paid to the morals of the children, and unremitted exertions will be made by the Trustees, the Principal, and Teachers, to bring this new Institution forward, and render it more extensively useful.
EXTRACTS from the Journals of the House of Delegates of Virginia.
Sunday, Nov. 12, 1787.
THE house according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the state of the commonwealth, and after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Thornton reported, that the committee had according to order, again had the state of the commonwealth under their consideration, and had come to several resolutions thereupon, which he read in his place, and afterwards delivered in at the clerk's table, where the same were again severally twice read, and on the question put thereupon, agreed to by the house as followeth:
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that the free use and navigation of the western streams and rivers of this commonwealth, and of the waters leading to the sea, do of right appertain to the citizens thereof, and ought to be considered as guaranteed to them by the laws of God and nature, as well as compact.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that every attempt in Congress, or elsewhere, to barter away such right, ought to be considered as subversive of justice, good faith, and the great foundations of moral rectitude, and particularly destructive to the principles which gave birth to the late revolution, as well as strongly repugnant to all confidence in the federal government, and destructive to its peace, safety, happiness and duration.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this committee, that a committee ought to be
appointed to prepare instructions to the delegates representing this state in Congress to the foregoing import, and to move that honorable body to pass an act acknowledging the rights of this state, and that it transcends their power to cede or suspend them, and desiring the said delegates to lay before the General Assembly such transactions as have taken place respecting the cessions of the western navigation.
Died, on the 22d inst. in the 41st year of his age, Mr. GERARD DEPEYSTER, a very worthy and respectable citizen. His remains will be interred this Afternoon, in the family vault, in the New Dutch Church-yard.
Died, on Tuesday morning last, Mrs. HANNAH ROGERS, widow to the late Capt. Joshua Rogers of this City, and on Thursday evening her Remains were deposited in the Presbyterian Church Yard at Huntington, on Long-Island.
NOTICE is hereby given by the petitioning creditors of ISAAC VANDUZER, an insolvent debtor, to all the Creditors of said insolvent debtor, that they do appear before Benjamin Blagge, Esq. one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, at his office in Beekman-street, on Monday the 31st instant, at 10 o'clock in the morning, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said Isaac Vanduzer should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and the said Isaac Vanduzer be 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 22d of December 1787. ISAAC VANDUZER.
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.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
On the Premises, By FREDERICK JAY, On the 10th day of January next,
A FRAME HOUSE, in Chambers-street, now in the possession of Thomas Bagley, being part of the estate of the late Cornelius Swartwout. The above House contains three fire places, is built on a leased lot, six years of the lease expired, with a privilege of removing the house at the expiration of the same. Dec. 25.
For CHARLESTON, South-Carolina, The SHIP BETSEY, Solomon Saltus, commander, WILL sail for the 10th of January. For Freight or Passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the commander on board, at the new long wharf, below the Fly-Market, or to GEO. DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market.
Who has for Sale, 100 tiers New Rice, 100 boxes Castile Soap, 500 lb. Bees Wax, A quantity of superfine and common Flour in barrels and half barrels, A quantity of Ship Bread, 50 barrels Rye Meal, Cayenne and Jamaica Cotton, Hops in bags, Quebec patent Essence of Spruce, Bar Iron, 50 bbls. Middlings, 50 bbls. Ship Stuff, 20 bbls Alewives, &c. Dec. 24.
L O S T
YESTERDAY Morning about 11 o'clock, between St. Paul's and the Tea-water Pump, a brown Flute Stick, mounted with an ebony head, on the top of which was a white ivory plate, the head is made so as to be screwed off, and in the inside a loose key to fix on the flute, which made it a complete instrument for playing upon; the lower end is mounted with a brass ferrule. The stick was made in Philadelphia, by a Mr. Anthony, whose name stands on it a little above the mouth hole. Whoever has picked it up, and will bring it to No. 33, Broad-way, opposite St. Paul's church, shall receive a reasonable reward. New-York, Dec. 21.
By order of Benjamin Blagge, 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 James Barnett Porter, an insolvent debtor, that they they show cause, if any they have, by the twenty-seventh day of December instant, before the said Alderman, why an assignment of the said debtor's estate should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and he thereupon 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 the 20th of December. 1787.
JAMES BARNETT PORTER.
SALES at AUCTION,
By Frederick Jay, On THURSDAY, XII o'clock, opposite the Coffee-House,
 6 Hhds. Rum,  10 jars Raisins,  30 doz. Porter,  6 casks Nails,  2 Hhds. London draught Porter,  2 pipes Wine,  2 bales of Feathers, first quality. 
On FRIDAY X o'clock, At No. 244. Queen-street, a variety of DRY GOODS.
AT PRIVATE SALE, A Gold repeating Watch, cost 30 guineas, A Gold Snuff Box, cost 12 guineas, A false Watch, entire gold, cost 10 guineas, A Tooth-pick Case, cost 15 guineas.
JAMES WALKER
HAS removed from No. 10 to No. 19, William-street, where he continues to keep a general assortment of DRY GOODS, which he is determined 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.
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 Oiler.
For particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Croton, near the ferry, who will furnish indispensible titles for either or all of the above farms.
PH. V. CORTLANDT. Manor of Cortlandt, Dec. 19. 1787.
City of New-York, ss.
PURSUANT to an order made by Benjamin Blagge, Esq. Alderman, and one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, on the petition of WILLIAM CORWIN, an Insolvent Debtor, and a number of his Creditors whose demands together amount to three fourths in value of all his debts; Notice is hereby given to all the creditors of the said William Corwin, to show cause, if any they have, before the said Alderman on Saturday the 29th instant December, at his office in Beekman-street, why an assignment of the estate of the said William Corwin should not be made, and he thereupon discharged, pursuant to an act of the legislature, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated 22d December, 1787.
WILLIAM CORWIN. JAMES REED, Assignee.
For SALE by AUCTION, By Viner Van Zandt, At the Coffee-House,
On Tuesday the 15th day of January, 1788,
THAT very capital modern built DWELLING HOUSE three stories high, situated in Prince-street, late in the possession of Dominic Lynch, Esq; and now occupied by Mr. Simeon Nathan, containing nine fire places, and a spacious hall there is on the same, a spacious store house two stories, coach house and stables for four horses, &c. a well of excellent water and pump. Also, a cistern, together with a large plot of ground now laid out as a garden, with an elegant summer house in the rear.
The situation is undeniably a good one the premises in good repair; were erected on a judicious plan, well calculated for the ease and comfort of the inhabitants; and when it is recollected that the House and designed as the residence of the builder, it may be fairly presumed that it is substantially and well built; the Compting House and rooms are fitted with peculiar neatness; and on the whole, few houses are better adapted for a town residence. The premises may be viewed preceding the day of sale, with the leave of the tenant; a plan of the ground may be seen, and further particulars known of VINER VAN ZANDT, No. 202, Water-street.
* * * A few MAPS of the WESTERN TERRITORY of the UNITED STATES, may be had of the Printer hereof.
SALES at AUCTION
On THURSDAY, At the Auction-Room, No. 208 Water-street,
A large and valuable assortment of DRY GOODS,
Amongst which are--some woollens, two boxes Irish linens, and four trunks dark ground chintzes, two purple and fancy calicoes, cotton and linen handkerchiefs, gold and olive furnitures, and a number of other articles of the latest importation--the whole to be sold without reserve.
Same day at One o'clock,
A Brick House, No. 7, Fair-
street, 2 rooms on a floor, one with a fire place, the other a bed room; a very good garret, and a complete cellar kitchen with a fire place and oven. The lot is 20 feet wide in front and rear, depth 80 feet. For which an indisputable title will be given. A. L. BECKER.
To be had at PRIVATE SALE,
Genuine Madeira Wine, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, of superior quality, and fit for immediate use--Hyson and Souchong Tea, and a few casks bottled Porter, 6 doz. each, Kenton's best.
ANY Person having demands on the estate of JAMES YOU B, 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 account will be put in the hands of an attorney, for recovery of the same, without distinction; as a settlement of that estate must be made at the time above mentioned.
JOHN YOULE, Administrator. Nov. 14. tf. No. 64. Beekman St. p. Who has just opened a fresh and general assortment of
Hardware, Ironmongery, and Cutlery, Which he will dispose of very reasonable by wholesale or retail.
George and Robert Lewis, & Co.
No. 243, Queen-street.
In addition to the Goods received by the Betsey and Willon, are now opening for SALE by the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, viz.
 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens,  Dowls and sheecings,  4-4, 5-4 and 6-4 fashionable Shawls,  Printed Linens and Cottons,  7-8, 9-8, fancy and Chintz Calicoes,  Furniture ditto,  A general assortment of cotton and linen Handkerchiefs,  Lees, Lawn, and black Silk, ditto,  Bandannos and Romall ditto,  7-8 and 11-8, plain, corded, striped and checked Lawn,  Rich fashionable Waist-coat shapes,  Striped and gold-bordered Tullinett Waistcoatings,  Florentines and Satins,  An assortment of Hosiery,  Table Cloths, Clouting-Diapers, &c. &c. &c.  Which they are determined to dispose of at their usual low prices for Cash; Notes at ashore date, and shipping produce. tf. (New-York, Nov. 21, 1787.)
FLAX-SEED,
Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Jacob Sary, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. tf. Oct. 22
Just Published By M. CARY, in Philadelphia,
And now to be Sold at
By THOMAS ALLEN,
Book-Seller, in Queen-street, New-York,
(By whom Subscriptions are received)
The AMERICAN MUSEUM,
For NOVEMBER, 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 registering of mortgaged estates." That on the twenty-fifth day of February next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to be held at the Coffee House in the City of New-York, to the highest bidder, all that certain undivided moiety or half part of and in a certain LOT of GROUND, lying in Pearl-Street in New-York, aforesaid, on the north side thereof. Containing in breadth on the said street, three rod wanting half a foot, in the rear, two rod one foot and three inches, and in length, ten rod seven feet and three inches, which said premises, were by indentures of lease and release, bearing date respectively, the first and second days of May, 1786, mortgaged by James Vanblarecomb, and Mary his wife, to William Alexander, in trust and for the purposes in the said release mentioned, for securing the payment of Seventy pounds, and interest. Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale. New-York, August 21, 1787. in 6m.
An ACADEMY
Is opened in Upper Salem, in the county of Westchester, and state of New-York, under the immediate inspection of Mr. Amzi Lewis, in a convenient building prepared for that purpose, where the learned Languages and all kinds of academical Literature will be accurately taught.
The situation is pleasant and healthy. Decent lodgings for Students may be had in the neighbourhood, on the most reasonable terms; and particular care will be taken to furnish the School with every necessary accommodation.
Those Gentlemen who send their children to this Academy, may depend on their being treated with parental tenderness, faithfully instructed in the various branches of Science, and carefully inspected with regard to their moral deportment.
A Institution of this kind has been much needed in this part of the country; it is hoped our design will meet with early encouragement, from the friends of Literature.
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES. Upper Salem, Dec. 8, 1787.

For LONDON. The Ship Montgomery , James Bunyan, Master. Has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Hallen's wharf, or to William Seton and Co. No. 12, Hanover-square. Nov. 27.
For MADEIRA, The American BRIG  APOLLO , JAMES TYRIM, Master. LYING at Hallen's wharf; a staunch, good vessel, well-found, and accommodated; will sail in eight days, wind and weather permitting, and return directly from Madeira to this port. Importers of Wines will find their interest in ordering them by this vessel. They may not only have them brought at a low freight, but save considerably in duties and insurance. For Passage to Madeira, or Freight from thence, apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 13. tf.
For SALE, The Hull of the new BRIG  JOHN B. 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 Newry. The SHIP  MERCHANT , George Bunker, Master, And the SHIP  ANN and SUSAN , William Chevers, Master. THE former will sail on the 23d current, and the latter, early in January. For Freight or Passage in this ship, or Passage in the former, apply to their Masters, or Wm. NEILSON. Dec. 13. 2w.
George Gilford BEGS leave to acquaint the respectable Public, that he repairs and tunes Organs, Piano-Forces, Harpsichords, Spinnetts, &c. &c. at a very moderate rate; he hopes to be able to give the fullest satisfaction to those who will favor him with their employment. Nassau-street, No. 64. Dec. 18. tu.4w.
PURSUANT to an order made by the honorable Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the State of New-York, Notice is hereby given to all the creditors of Lion Hart, an insolvent debtor, that they show cause, if any they have, before the said Chief Justice, at his chambers situate in Nassau-street, in the city of New-York, by Friday, the first day of February next, why an assignment of the said debtor's estate should not be made, and the said debtor discharged, pursuant to an act of the legislature of this state, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 28th April, 1786. Dated this 29th day of October, 1787. LION HART. Petitioning Creditors.—Jonas Hayman, by his attorney; Abraham Isaacs; Joshua Ellis. w
By a former advertisement, the Creditors of John Keating, sen. of the city of New-York, Shop-keeper, an insolvent debtor, were notified to meet at the Coffee-House, on the 21st day of October last, to ascertain the amount of their respective debts, in order to a dividend being made this day—no Attention having been paid thereto—The Assignees do hereby give Notice, that unless those who have demands against the said John Keating, sen. (previous to his application for the benefit of the act of insolvency) bring in their accounts properly attested, before his Worship the Mayor, before the 1st of December next, they will be excluded from a proportion of the said estate, agreeable to law. H. HENDERSON. R. BENOX. JOHN ELLIS. JOHN TAYLOR. } Assignees. New-York, Nov. 1, 1787. rw tf
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 hereof. The book will likewise be sold at the Stores of Messrs. London, Hodge, Allen and Campbell.
A CAUTION to OWNERS and MASTERS of VESSELS, THAT they beware of rigging which is made of Holland yarn; for it is made in great quantities and exposed to sale, to the hurt of the buyer. It is of such a base quality, that it is not sufficient for cables or rigging of any kind: it is spun and dressed off in such a manner, as makes it difficult for the buyer to know it from the best rope. In order to try its evil quality, let the buyer take a few yards of the bag end of the rope, and open them into hemp, and if it prove to be short tow, you may take it for granted to be Holland yarn; which is spun of short tow and refuse of the hemp, that is manufactured into sail-cloth in Holland. N. B. If it should be enquired who are the promoters of this caution, be it known that we are a company of rope-makers, who think it too tedious to insert our names here. tf New-York, Nov. 8.
** The Printer having obtained a Copy of some OBSERVATIONS made in the late FEDERAL CONVENTION, by a Member of that Body, the Public may be furnished with them at the printing-office.—Price 2s.
Genteel ROOMS TO be had, furnished or unfurnished, in a pleasant part of the city, with or without board; also a good front Room for a store or an office. Enquire of the Printer. tm Dec. 8.
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 Olvago-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.
FOR SALE,  THAT Valuable Brick House, three stories high, No. 30, situate in Hanover-square, with a back building, also of brick. The premises consist of eight rooms, a cellar and cellar kitchen, and a convenient place under the kitchen, that will contain fifteen cord of wood; there is a cement cistern in the yard; and is now let at 130l. per annum.
Also, The House, No. 16, in Water-street, in the rear of the above, which is two stories high, has four good rooms with fire places in each, and a cellar and cellar kitchen; now let at 100l. per annum.
Also, The modern built Brick House, No. 205, the east side of Water-street, three stories high; it has six good rooms, a cellar and cellar kitchen, a roomy yard, furnished with a cistern and ash-house. The premises are in complete repair, and are let on lease at 150l. per annum. Eighteen months of the term unexpired.
Also, A large three story Store-House, with a good cellar, situate in Front-street, in the rear of the above; and let on lease, of which four years and a half is unexpired, at 100l. per annum. Further Particulars, and Conditions of Sale, may be known by application to JOSEPH HALLETT, No. 204, or JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 259, Water-street. New-York, Nov. 23. 2w. tf.
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.
JUST PUBLISHED,  The Columbian Magazine, For OCTOBER, 1787. To be SOLD by BERRY & ROGERS, S. LOUDON, and R. HODGE. Nov. 26.
THOMAS BURLING, CABINET and CHAIR-MAKER, At the Sign of the Chair, near the Chapel, in Beckman-street, formerly Chapel-street.
ACKNOWLEDGES the many favors received from his friends and the public, and would wish to inform them that he has opened a Ware-Room of MAHOGANY and other FURNITURE, on a more extensive plan than heretofore; and for the convenience of strangers and others, who may resort to, or settle in this city, he means to keep an assortment where they may be supplied on the shortest notice; for it must hurt the feelings of every citizen to observe the daily importations strangers are liable to, in purchasing new furniture at these public vendues. He served his time with Samuel Prince, a conspicuous character in his way, and esteemed one of the best workmen in this city; and as he has laid in a stock of the best Mahogany and other Wood, and means to employ the best hands, and sell his work at the lowest rate good work falls to, he flatters himself with being able to give satisfaction to his customers. Bed Chairs for the sick having been much wanted in this city, said Burling has provided some to let. Nov. 10. tf.
To the Curious. To be seen at Mr. Stevens's Livery Stables, Wall-street, near Pitt's Statue,  Two CAMELS,
MALE and female; lately imported from Arabia. These stupendous animals are most deserving the attention of the curious, being the greatest natural curiosities ever exhibited to the public on this continent. They are 18 hands high, have necks three feet eight inches long, a large hunch upon their backs, and another under their breast, in the form of a pedestal, on which they support themselves when lying down; they have four joints in their hind legs, and they will travel twelve or fourteen days without drinking, and carry a burthen of fifteen hundred weight; they are remarkably harmless and docile, and will lie down and rise at command. Price of admittance one shilling for gentlemen and ladies, and six-pence for children. Dec. 3. tf.
Fifty Pounds Reward.
A BURGLARY and ROBBERY. TO all honest and well disposed people: This is to give notice, that the subscriber being in public office, as collector of the township of Aughquack-nock, in the county of Ulster, and State of New-Jersey;—his dwelling-house was beset and violently broke open on the night of the 30th of November, 1787, by a set of armed ruffians, who put the subscriber and his family in great terror and danger of their lives, and after treating him with much insolence, robbed him of a large sum of money, in gold, silver and paper currency, belonging to the public and the subscriber, as also one silver tea-pot marked PH, one silver sugar-dish unmarked, one silver milk-pot unmarked, twelve silver table-spoons marked HP, four silver tea-spoons unmarked, one silver watch, a small piece of the face broke out, with a silver chain and silver seal engraved with the letters R.M.W. one silver snuff-box marked on the fore part of it M.B. one pair silver knee-buckles, and one silver stock-buckle; as also four gold rings, and one gold locket, used for women's beads; together with sundry other articles belonging to the subscriber. It is earnestly hoped, that all honest and well disposed people will use their best endeavors to apprehend the said robbers, so that they may be brought to justice: And the subscriber hereby engages to pay the above reward to any person or persons, who will apprehend all or either of the said robbers, so that they be convicted of the said robbery, and he recover his lost property, or twenty-five pounds for the said robbers, or either of them, on conviction, together with all reasonable charges attending the apprehending and bringing to justice, all or either of the said robbers. HESSEL PETERSE. Wetzell, Ulster County, Dec. 4, 1787. tf.
G. VERPLANCK HAS FOR SALE, at No. 41, WALL-STREET, on very reasonable terms for CASH, CAMBRICKS, white Platellas, Ivory Combs, Pistol Powder, Pepper, Geneva in Casks, Holland Duck, Raven's do. Ruffs, Sheetings, Calicoes and Tapes, Dutch Mill Saws, &c. &c.
To be Let from the first of May next, THE HOUSE he now occupies in Wall-street, and to be leased for a term of years, a Lot of Ground in Crown-street, near the North-River, and another in Greenwich-street, opposite Rhylander's wharf. tf
JUST IMPORTED, In the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, from London, and other late vessels from Great-Britain, and to be SOLD on very reasonable terms, by  ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the corner of King and Queen-streets, A large and choice  Collection of BOOKS;
Among which are, ELEGANT folio family bibles, with near 200 cuts in each; Burkit on the new testament, Brown's self-interpreting bible, 2 vols; Cruden's concordance, Wardlaw's system of divinity, Whitby's commentary, Blair's, Carr's, Erskine's, Boston's, Willison's, Atterbury's, &c. Sermon's; Nelson's festivals, Cullen's, Duncan's, and Hoffman's practice of physic; Van Swieten's commentaries, 18 vols. Boerhaave's aphorisms, 6 vols. Smellie, and Hamilton's midwifery; Leake on the diseases of women, 2 vols. Quincy's medical lexicon, Fourcroy's chemistry, &c. Ainsworth's, Young's, Cole's, and Entick's latin dictionaries; Davidson's Virgil and Horace; Duncan's Cicero, Kent's Lucian; Clark's Cæsar, Homer, Nepos, Eutropius, Erasmus, and introduction; Simpson's fluxions, and Euclid; Hammond's algebra, Stone's Euclid; Love's surveying, Guthrie's and Salmon's geographical grammars; Johnson's, Sheridan's, Ashe's, Dycke's, Bailey's, Scott's, Perry's, and Entick's dictionaries; Bennet's christian oratory, Scott on elocution, elegant extracts in verse, do. in prose, Lord Littleton's letters, Klopstock's Messiah, Huton's mensuration, Hawney's measurer. Besides the above, a great variety, consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Also, an excellent assortment of  STATIONARY, viz.
Genuine Writing Paper, of different sizes and prices; Ledgers, Journals, Waste, Letter, and Blank Books of all sizes; Receipt Books, Bonnet and Wrapping Paper, Sealing Wax, Wafers, Quills, Slates, lead and slate Pencils, Penknives, elegant Shoe Buckles, Message Cards, &c. &c. ** Commissions from the Country thankfully received, and carefully executed. Nov. 24. tf.
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. Likewise, (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.
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 Ave Iron, Cam Tire, Waggon, Chair and Sleigh Tire, mill Irons, and Iron of uncommon square; Steel of all kinds, English faggot the much esteemed Blistered L.O. American Blistered and Tab 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. 8th, 1787. 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, MILLENNERY, and DRY GOOD Line, CHINA and satin ribbons, a great variety different widths and colors; plain net, craps, touffe, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes; fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Leghorn do. per dozen or quantity; black and white skein and ribbon wires; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock paint laces; black silk ditto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black fatins and modes; lustrings, white and colored sarcenets; chintzes and calicoes; furniture to perplace do. linens and checks; moirens, callimancoes and stuff; silk, thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mullin and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, mullin and chintz trimmings; plain and sprig'd lawns; plain and striped mullins; lawn and mullin handkerchiefs; fine and common cambrics; black patent net lace; nankens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, flannels, baizes, and striped wildbores; sewing silks, threads, &c. &c. all which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for immediate payment. He returns his sincere thanks to the public in general for their past custom, and solicits a continuance. The Millinery Business will still continue to be carried on in the most extensive manner, with the utmost exertions to give satisfaction; and to enable him to sell off the large stock of gauzes, ribbons, &c. remaining on hand, every article in that line will be charged at the lowest terms possible. Nov. 23. tf.
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, mix, blue drab, and copper-coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffsels 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 Twist, fine and coarse Hats, Moirens, Durants, Tammies, 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 Mackarel 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.
TO BE SOLD By GEORGE DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market; ONE hundred barrels Philadelphia superfine Flour, 150 do. do. common do. 50 half barrels do. do. 3000 lb. Cayenne and Hispaniola Cotton, 8 cwt. Hops, 100 barrels Ship-bread, Pork in barrels, Bar Iron, Old Jamaica Spirits in hds. Dec. 4. tf.
CASH, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES, PARTICULARLY Bancker's, Barber's, Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACILITIES, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street; where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quarter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAB IRON. July 24.
CABLES of any length, and CORDAGE of all sizes, made of Peterburg Hemp, first quality, To be had at the Subscriber's Rope-walk, or at his Store, between Fly-market Stairs and Burling's slip, on the very lowest terms. Cables spliced with the addition of any length required; Cables or Cordage of any size reduced into yarn, and made into Rope to any dimensions, at a very small expence, by HEZEKIAH IVERS, Rope-Maker. July 23th, 1787. tf.
To be Let until the first of May, THAT pleasantly situated HOUSE, No. 13, corner of Beekman and William-street; For particulars, apply at the premises. tf Oct. 27.
FENCING SCHOOL. M. VILLETTE has the honor to inform the gentlemen of this city, that he has opened his School on Golden-hill, No. 37, where that noble art will be taught, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from ten o'clock, A.M. until two. ** An EVENING SCHOOL is opened for the accommodation of such gentlemen, as cannot make it convenient to attend in the day. M. VILLETTE has likewise opened a FRENCH Evening School, from six to eight, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Gentlemen desiring to be taught at their lodgings, will be waited upon in those hours that will not interfere with his school hours.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 22, Hanover-Square.