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TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
F R I D A Y, M A R C H 23, 1787.
[No. 682.]
A S S I Z E O F B R E A D. A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 4oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 4oz. for four coppers.
Monday 42 Min. after 9 Tuesday 34 Min. after 10 Wednesday 26 Min. after 11 Thursday 18 Min. after 0
Friday 10 Min. after 9 Saturday 6 Min. after 10 Sunday 58 Min. after 0
H I G H - W A T E R. 10 Min. after 9 6 Min. after 10 58 Min. after 0
P R I C E - C U R R E N T, in N E W - Y O R K. 1 Wheat per bushel, 7f. 6d. at 7f. 10d. West-India Rum, 3f. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 70f. 6d. 2 Indian Corn, 6f. 6d. at 6f. 3d. Mufcovado Sugar, 50f. at 70f. 0d. Pork, 95f. 6d. 3 Flour, common 42f. superf. 46f. per b. Single refined do. 1f. 2d. Fine Salt, 2f. 0d. Brown Bread, 2f. 6d. Molasses, 1f. 8d. Rock Salt, 4f. to 6f. 6d.
T O B E S O L D, At Private Sale,  SECOND hand HOUSE FURNITURE: Any one who has occasion for the same may apply therefor, from 9 A. M. till noon, from this day till the 31st of this month to Peter Landais at Mr. Arch's house in Roosevelt-street, which is the next after the pump, and on the same side coming in out of Cherry-street, and opposite Batavia-lane. March 19, 1787. 81 2
To be Sold on Reasonable Terms, A Very valuable Lot of unimproved Land, in the patent of Fort Edward, bounded within 3 miles of the township of Fort Edward, in front by Hudson's river, on the public road leading to Canada, containing four hundred and fifty acres, the greatest part may with ease be converted into meadow land: The said lot is well timbered and watered, a fine spring running through the middle of the premises. For further particulars enquire of the Printers, or at No. 57, Wall-street. March 19, 1787. 2 81 8
T O B E L E T, A two story House, No. 42, Broadway, with a most excellent front store, with a bow window, five rooms with fire places, besides bed-rooms, a good kitchen, a large dry cellar, and a cistern in the yard. Enquire of James Hallett, next door to the coachmaker. 81
F O R S A L E, By Wm. Backhouse & Co. OLD Madeira, Red Port, White Port, Teneriffe and Malaga } W I N E S. English fleething, boots and shoes, bohea tea and Liverpool crockery ware.
And to let from the first of May next, their Dwelling-House, No. 163, Water-street, and the back Store which opens to Byvanck and Bowne's wharf. Also, a part of the commodious brick Stores, formerly occupied by Perry, Hays and Sherbrook, and now by Shaler and Sebor, in Mill-street, near Duke-street. For particulars apply as above. Feb. 20, 1787. 74
T O B E L E T, A Three Story HOUSE, No. 39, Maiden-lane, now in possession of Mr. Wm. Hill, merchant. The store is compleatly fitted for the dry good business. Also, two large stores in Gold-street, opposite the burnt brewery, with two large dry cellars, compleatly fitted for the flax-seed business. Enquire of 75 4 SAMUEL SCHUYLER, Maiden-lane.
Just published, and to be Sold By the PRINTERS,  An Act for regulating Elections. Together with an  Act for regulating Town-Meetings. Passed by the Representatives of the People of the State of New-York, at their present Session.
F O R S A L E, By Nicholas Hoffman and Son, No. 12, Little Dock-street, A General assortment of superfine and common bolting cloths, 40 barrels pork, 10 barrels beef, A few approved English forge hammers, Refined and bloomery bar iron, Shear moulds, Pot ash kettles, Hollow ware.
FOR CHARTER: to Edenton, Wilmington or Charleston, an excellent new Sloop, well found and fit for sea, upwards of 100 tons burthen. 76 8
To the P U B L I C. A Gentleman of the physical profession, regularly educated, offers with great deference his services to the public. As he was many years a surgeon of practice, he hopes his experience will particularly recommend him to those who have the misfortune to be exposed to the ravages of a disorder prevalent enough in all populous cities. As he happens to be a stranger, he can have little more, exclusive of the knowledge of his profession to recommend him, save only the moderation of his charges, and the most assiduous attention to such patients as will honor him with their confidence. It is his interest and duty to observe the most inviolable secrecy where occasion requires. In all disorders whatsoever, he gives advice gratis, to such poor persons as come recommended by any of the Clergy, or respectable families in this city. All seamen are informed, that directions and medicines will be given which may enable them to cure themselves in many disorders incident to their situation, if they observe attention to his rules. The Doctor may be consulted every day, at the Widow Bull's, No. 58, Fair-street, near Golden-hill. 79
C I N C I N N A T I. THE Members of the New-York State Society of the Cincinnati, are requested to attend a General Meeting of the Society, agreeably to their resolve at the last annual meeting, on Tuesday the 27th day of March, at the Coffee-House, at five o'clock, P. M. By order of the President, ROBERT PEMBERTON, Secretary. FEBRUARY 26th, 1787. 76
The members in the Southern District, are requested to meet at the Coffee-House on Monday the 26th inst. agreeably to the bye-laws. J. REED, Sec'y. 76
To be sold at private sale, A VALUABLE Farm containing about one hundred acres, within three miles of this city; situated on the Greenwich Road, and adjoining the North River; the whole is surrounded with a good new fence and there are on the premises a small stone dwelling house, two good orchards, and a number of other fruit trees. For further particulars enquire of the Printers. N. B. The whole will be sold together or a part of it, as may best suit the purchaser. 78
T O B E L E T, That Large and COMMODIOUS HOUSE, No. 1, the corner of Smith and Duke Street. It is now repairing. Enquire at No. 33, Smith-Street. 71
FRAMING TIMBER. F. and P. Rhinelander, HAVE removed from Burling-slip, to the corner of Barclay and Greenwich-streets, North-river, where they intend entering extensively in the L U M B E R B U S I N E S S, having the direction of one of the best saw-mills in the State, and a quantity of northern White Oak Square Timber—They have it in their power to furnish HOUSE FRAMES of the best quality, and of any dimensions, on the shortest notice, and at very moderate prices. They have for Sale, a general assortment of Ironmongery and Cutlery, earthen ware well assorted in crates, old Madeira wine in pipes and quarter casks, Jamaica spirits, &c. Also for Sale, two valuable Lots of Ground, and the buildings thereon, situated in Cherry-street, and corner of Catherine-street. 1 79
To be Sold at Public Vendue, At the Coffee-House, on Monday the 16th of April next, at 12 o'clock; by order of the Assignees of the estate of Dirk Jansen, a Lease for two lives of the dwelling-house, store-house, and all the other improvements, together with about 36 acres of Land, formerly occupied by Dirk Jansen, and now in possession of Mr. Allen, in the manor of Livingston, on the main road from New-York to Albany. Its situation for a trader is equal to any in the State, and has been for many years a noted house of entertainment. Possession will be given the first of May, and the terms made known on the day of sale. J. & L. BLEECKER. March 3d, 1787. 77
NOTICE is hereby given, that Isaac Gouverneur, jun. of the city of New-York, surviving partner of the co-partnership of Curson and Gouverneur, did, in pursuance of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th of April 1786; assign all his estate, real and personal, both in law and equity, for the use of the creditors of the said co-partnership. All persons therefore, who are indebted to the said co-partnership, are hereby requested to make immediate payment; and all those who have any demands against the said co-partnership, are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated, to William Seton and John Lawrence, } Assignees. 2 72 im.
T O B E S O L D, By Thomas Walsh, No. 11, in the Fly-Market, All sorts of GARDEN SEEDS, viz. EARLY Charlton Peas, Marrow-fat do. Green Dwarf do. Bush do. Holspur do. Windsor Beans, Long pod do. Six weeks do. Dwarf do. A thousand to one do. Early yellow French do. Scarlet Runners do. Yorkshire Cabbage Seeds, White Dutch Curly do. Sugar Loaf do. Colli Flower do. Flower Seeds, All kinds of kitchen garden Seeds, Savoy Cabbage Seeds, Selleri Seeds, White and Red Onion Seeds, Red Cabbage Seeds. Rye Grass Seed for meadows, Timothy, Red and White Clover Seeds. 69
T O B E S O L D, And possession given the first of May next, THAT pleasant and agreeably situated place on Long Island formerly the property of Samuel Morrell, deceased, nine miles from Brooklyn-Ferry, on the main road from the English Kills to New Town, and about one mile from the last mentioned place, consisting altogether of about fifty acres. There are on said place a good house, barn &c. an excellent garden with a very good collection of fruit trees, two excellent orchards of upwards of 300 of the best grafted apple trees in full perfection, with nine acres of salt meadow lying within a moderate distance of said place; it is very conveniently situated for a merchant or tavern-keeper, and conveniently situated for marketing. It will be sold cheap and the conditions of payment made easy to the purchaser; for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Nicholas and William Delaplaine, merchants, No. 211 Queen Street, New-York, or to Israel Hadden at Newark. 77 8 Newark, March 5, 1787.
F O R T Y D O L L A R S R E W A R D, BROKE out of the gaol of the county of Dutchess, on the night of the 23d. inst. the following persons, viz. James Lowe, formerly residing in Salisbury, in the State of Connecticut, about five feet nine inches high, wore a short brown coat, a white handkerchief round his neck, black shoe and knot buckles—James Hughes, five feet ten inches high—David Juley, formerly residing in Litchfield, in the State aforesaid, had on a short blue coat, red vest, Indian stockings, about six feet high—William Wilse, about five feet ten inches high, had on a light broad cloth coat and overalls, fore eyes. Right takes up the said persons and deliver them to the Gaoler of the county of Dutchess, shall be entitled to the above reward and all reasonable charges, and in that proportion for either of them. 77 6 HERMAN HOFFMAN, Sheriff. Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, Feb. 25, 1787.
T O B E S O L D, A VALUABLE FARM, lying in the White-Plains, two miles from the Court-House, in the county of Westchester, about 28 miles from the city of New-York, and within four miles of a landing at Mamaroneck, containing about 260 acres of excellent land, and a large proportion of timber; about 80 acres of the farm very fine meadow, and will produce annually about 100 tons of hay of the best quality. On said farm is a large commodious dwelling-house, with four rooms on a floor, a large passage through the house, and a very large and convenient cellar under it; also a good barn, two orchards, one of which is very large and produces the best kind of fruit the country affords, and a well of excellent water by the door. The farm is in a beautiful part of the country, and is esteemed one of the finest farms in America in point of situation, quality and good order. Whoever inclines to purchase may apply to the subscriber on the premises, who will give an indisputable title for the same. JOSHUA HATFIELD, White-Plains, February 19, 1787. 1 74 12
T O B E S O L D At Public Auction, on Tuesday the twentieth day of March next, at South-Haven, in Suffolk county, Long-Island, ALL that valuable F A R M, together with the house and out-houses, formerly the property of Col. Richard Floyd. There are few situations on Long-Island preferable to this, in almost every point of view. It is as equally profitable to the husbandman, as pleasurable to the gentleman. It lies on the fourth side of Long-Island, about seventy miles distant from the city of New-York, and is situated between the manor of St. George and Matineck. There are about five hundred acres of fine cleared land, a sufficient quantity of salt meadow to fodder two hundred head of cattle annually; and several hundred acres of woodland belonging to the farm. It includes three necks of land, and has all the advantages of fishing, fowling, &c. &c. In fine, there are few plantations that command such variety of amusement, and at the same time can conduce so much to the real profit of its possessor. Should the whole farm be deemed too large for persons inclining to purchase, it will be divided into four or greater parts. The title is derived from the State. For further particulars enquire of Col. Benjamin Floyd, at Brook-Haven, Suffolk county, or to David Floyd, at Fort-neck, in Queens county, or to W. Cock, in the city of New-York. 73 19th Feb. 1787. BENJAMIN FLOYD.
N I C H O L A S L O W, At No. 216, Water-street, near the Old-slip,  HAS for S A L E, Old Madeira and Sherry, rich Lisbon and Cape } W I N E S in pipes and quarter casks, of Good Hope Brandy, Cayenne Cocoa, China Bowls, and Cups and Saucers, assorted in cases, Delft Dishes, and Plates in imitation of China, Sewing Twine, Brass Kettles in nests, with wire for handles, Whet Stones, and Toys, a variety assorted in cases. 45 6m
To be Sold at Private Sale, And if not disposed of by the 16th of April, then to be sold at Public Vendue, at 12 o'clock on that day, at the Merchants Coffee-House, viz. TWO Lots of Ground situated in the Out-ward, adjoining the late mansion-house of James Delancey, Esq. each lot containing in front & rear, 25 feet in width, and above 160 feet in length; in one is a half of a brick building, which half contains a good room, cellar and garret. Two Lots in the rear of those, extending from First-street, 100 feet in length, and 25 feet in width each. Four Lots situated next Delancey and First-street, each 25 by 100 feet. Four Lots situated near the powder-house, at fresh water, 25 feet in width by 100 in length, fronting Janeway-street, and 3 ditto 25 wide, from 80 to 100 feet in length. Six Lots most pleasantly situated near Abraham Cannon's at Corlear's Hook, between Grand and High-streets, 25 feet wide and different lengths. Eleven Lots on the west side of Byvanck-street, 25 feet wide and 88 feet long. Eleven Lots on the east side of said street, 25 feet wide and 108 feet in length; each of these lays in the center of that beautiful garden, formerly belonging to Evert Byvanck, deceased; on these 22 lots are a fine thriving bearing orchard and meadow, the other part above and below the orchard improved for garden; on each of these spots may be erected buildings for gentlemen's seats, both sides commanding a beautiful prospect of the East and North-river. Two Lots of 25 feet in width, and extending to the river on the south side of Crown-point-street, fronting the house of Mr. Edward Laight. A number of Lots at Corlear's-Hook, which will be sold or rented upon easy terms to tradesmen and others. The growing value of the ground at Corlear's-Hook, has been so amazing within two years past, and bids fair to rise still in value, far above the interest of money for years to come, that purchasers will find their interest in retaining their money on the above lands. One thousand acres in Jersey-field patent, near the Mohawk-river, divided in two lots of 500 acres each. For conditions of sale, enquire of Peter Byvanck, at Peck-slip, or Evert Byvanck, in Rutgers-street, No. 35, or Frederick Jay, No. 11, Queen-street, where maps of the lands may be seen. 73
THOMAS SMITH, BOOT, Shoe-Maker, and Leather Cutter, No. 179, Queen Street, corner of Beckman, or Chapel Street, sells all sorts of boots and shoes at the following prices: £. s. d. Mens belt boots, town made, warranted, Common ditto, ditto, ditto 2 8 0 Mens shoes, belt sort, ditto, ditto 0 12 0 Ditto shoes, strong ditto, from 8f. 0 9 0 Womens fatinet or callimanco shoes, 0 11 0 Ditto, leather ditto 0 8 0 Boys, girls, and childrens shoes of all sorts. English boot legs, bend soles, and country leather of all sorts, cheap for cash. Black-ball of excellent quality for cleaning boots and shoes, wholesale and retail. N. B. A quantity of mens strong shoes, fit for country store keepers, or the Southern trade, and will be exchanged for tanned leather or raw hides. 41 Wanted, North-American BANK BILLS. THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED (PRICE TWO SHILLINGS) And to be Sold by Samuel Loudon, No. 5, Water-Street, by Berry and Rogers, No. 35, Hanover Square, and Robert Hodge in Maiden Lane, T H E
American Museum, O R Repository of Ancient and Modern Fugitive Pieces, Prose and Poetical, for Feb. 1787. ALSO, This day Published, and to be Sold by Samuel Loudon, and Berry and Rogers,  The Columbian Magazine, for February, 1787. (PRICE 2f.) 78
T O B E L E T, FROM the first of May next—THE HOUSE, No. 47, adjoining Mr. John Vredenburgh, in Great Dock-Street; containing four rooms, with an excellent kitchen of two stories, well calculated for a merchant or baker, having a roomy cellar, with a large baker's oven. Enquire at No. 11, Crown-Street. JACOB VAN WAGENEN. February 13. 71  PASTE-BOARD Sold by the Printers.

UNITED STATES.
Laws of the State of New-York.
AN ACT to prevent Encroachments of the Court of Admiralty. Passed the 14th of February, 1787.
BE it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the Court of Admiralty of this State, shall not meddle or hold plea of any thing done within this State, but only of things done upon the sea, as it hath been formerly used: And further , That of all manner of contracts, pleas and quarrels, and of all other things done, arising within the body of any county of this State, as well by land as by water, and also of wreck of the sea, the Court of Admiralty shall have no manner of cognizance, power, nor jurisdiction; but all such manner of contracts, pleas and quarrels, and all other things arising within the body of any county of this State, as well by land as by water as aforesaid, and also wreck of the sea, shall be tried, determined, discussed, and remedied by the laws of the land, and not before, nor in or by the Court of Admiralty.
Notwithstanding , of the death of any person, and of maheem done in ships or vessels being and hovering in the main stream of great rivers out of the body of any county, or nigh to the sea, and in none other places of the same rivers, the Court of Admiralty shall have cognizance.
And moreover , That as touching a pain to be set on the Judge of the Court of Admiralty, this statute and the common-law shall be holden against him; and that any person who shall be aggrieved, against the form of this statute, shall have his action by writ grounded upon the case, against him that doth so pursue in the Court of Admiralty, and recover his double damages against the pursuer, and the same pursuer shall incur the pain of ten pounds to the People of this State for the pursuit so made, if he be convicted.
Provided always , That nothing in this act shall extend to any libel, information or suit in the Court of Admiralty, for or concerning the forfeiture of any goods wares or merchandise seized or to be seized, by virtue of an act intituled an act imposing duties on certain goods, wares and merchandise imported into this State.
BOSTON, March 14.
Last Sunday evening his Excellency the Governor received the following dispatches, dated Pittsfield, March 9, 1787.
DEAR SIR,
I HAVE the pleasure to inform your Excellency, that, in consequence of the inclosed resolve, of the State of New-York, his Excellency Governor Clinton commenced his journey for New-Lebanon, on the 4th instant. On the 7th I met him there; he took lodgings with us at Pittsfield that night; the next morning I accompanied him to New-Concord, where, were assembled a number of his principal officers, both civil and military, in a masterly, spirited and animated manner he stated their duty respectively, and urged to a faithful and punctual discharge of it. His sentiments, I think were perfectly just, and many of them may be read in his general orders.
Prior to his Excellency's arrival, the insurgents were dispersing; the approach increased their alarm, and there does not now remain in that State any considerable bodies of them. The civil officers are directed to call on the militia of that State, or on our officers, for such militia force as they may need in apprehending or dispersing the insurgents.
The State of New-York are perfectly disposed to serve us, and no person is better qualified, or better inclined, to execute their friendly intentions than his Excellency their Governor. The insurgents are making their way into Vermont. I hope that State will adopt such a system, as shall prevent any ill consequences to us from the insurgents finding an asylum within their borders. I have the honor of being, dear Sir, with the highest esteem, your Excellency's most obedient servant,
B. LINCOLN.
His Excellency Governor BOWDOIN, Copies of two letters from His Excellency Governor Chittenden to His Excellency Governor Bowdoin. "State of Vermont.—In Council."
Bennington, 3d March, 1787.
"SIR,
"Your letter of the 10th ult. and papers inclosed, accidentally came to hand the 23d; and as the Assembly of this State was then convened, I laid the same before them. It is with regret that we learn that a State, for whose interest and welfare, from a variety of concurring circumstances, we have, and ever had, the strongest attachment and highest regard, is torn by intestine faction, and its constitution and form of government struck at, and deeply wounded, by some of her wicked and ungrateful citizens; and it adds much to the uneasiness we feel, on this occasion, to know that the frenzy for insurrection is rapidly spreading in other States, threatening a general introduction of anarchy."
"Your Excellency may be assured, that the Legislative and executive authority of this State have the strongest desire to co-operate with you, and the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as effectually to check a further progress of so daring and dangerous an evil, by every measure consistent with the constitution, and the peace and safety of this State:—"
And in conformity to your request, a proclamation (of which the inclosed is a copy) has been issued.
"Hoping the speedy restoration of peace and tranquility to the Commonwealth, I am, with the most perfect consideration and respect,
Sir, your Excellency's most obedient, and very humble servant,
THO. CHITTENDEN.
His Excellency Governor Bowdoin." Bennington, 6th March, 1787,
"SIR,
"I received (last evening) by express from General Lincoln, your Excellency's letters of the 2d and 7th ult. with your letter of the 24th. Your last, containing a requisition for liberty to pursue the insurgents of your State into this, I immediately laid before the Legislature; as soon as their determination is known, I shall lose no time in transmitting the same for your Excellency's information; and am,
Sir, your Excellency's most obedient servant,
THO. CHITTENDEN.
His Excellency Governor Bowdoin." His Excellency the Governor, at the request of the two branches of the Legislature, was pleased, on Saturday evening last, to prorogue the Hon. the General Court to the Tuesday preceding the last Wednesday in May next.
PROVIDENCE, March 10
On Monday next the Honorable General Assembly of this State will meet at South-Kingstown.
The Superior Court met at the State-House in Newport on Wednesday last, being the third day of the term for that county, and adjourned to Monday the 26th instant. Three only of the Judges attended. The reasons assigned from the bench by the Chief Justice for the adjournment, were the embarrassments attending the administration of justice, on account of the depreciated state of the paper currency, which he observed had considerably advanced since the last session of the Assembly, and in his opinion rendered it expedient for the Court to adjourn over, and thereby present an opportunity to the Legislature to interpose in such manner as their wisdom might suggest. He also subjoined, that he wished for a full Court on questions so important as lay before them, and that two of the Judges were then necessarily absent. On the question for adjourning, the two Assistant Judges present being divided in opinion, the Chief Justice decided it in favour of the adjournment.
NORFOLK, Feb. 28.
A meeting of the merchants of Portsmouth and Norfolk, will be held at Mr. Watlington's Assembly-room at three o'clock this afternoon, (Wednesday) to take into consideration the late laws for regulating the duties and customs, and as this is a matter of the highest importance to the commerce of the State in general, and of these two towns in particular, it is hoped the gentlemen interested therein will not fail to attend.
We are happy to find that the gentlemen of this town and Portsmouth will this day, enter upon a subject so important to the State in general, as a revision of the laws respecting duties and customs. If some amendment or mitigation therein is not, and that speedily effected, certain it is that Virginia will have ports without vessels.—Captains Dunscomb, & George, from Jamaica, loaded with rum, sugar, coffee, &c. have lately quitted our port, and given the preference to Maryland, in consequence of the heavy duties imposed here. In short, it appears, the act of duties and customs as it now stands, will be attended with no other advantage than to enrich our neighbouring States, and impoverish, or (which has the same effect) fatally crush the commerce of Virginia. Too much credit cannot be paid to our worthy citizens for undertaking a matter so interesting to this and our sister town of Portsmouth, in particular.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in the West-Indies, to his friend in Norfolk, dated 26th December, 1786.
"You must take the 5s. per ton off our shipping, or we shall be obliged to send our vessels to New-London, for lumber where the port charges altogether does not amount to 5l. The staves we have lately had from thence are much better than yours."
On Monday arrived here John Baldwin, mariner, who furnishes us with the following intelligence:—That on the first of December he sailed from New-York on board the sloop Sally, Captain Bibbey, belonging to Messrs. Todd and Winthrop of Charleston, and bound for that port, loaded with tea, bread and flour: On the 9th, during a heavy sea, which washed overboard the better part of their provisions, &c. the Captain unfortunately perished in attempting to save the boat. In this dreadful situation they remained, under their bare poles, until the 18th of January, when they were providentially drove ashore on the island of Bermuda. The vessel and greatest part of the cargo will be saved.
PHILADELPHIA, March 16.
It is very extraordinary, says a correspondent, that the writers in favour of government in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bay, should now assert that one cause of the late rebellion, was that newspapers did not circulate
among the people remote from the town of Boston, and that it was owing to their being deceived by artful and designing men, who imposed on them the most flagitious lies and falsehoods, which could not be contradicted and refuted but through the channel of newspapers; when it is notorious that an infamous STAMP-ACT has for some time existed in that government, which imposes a duty on newspapers, advertisements, &c. This tax upon literature and check to the circulation and spreading of useful knowledge and information, was held up along with other grievances and complained of by the insurgents themselves. And it is also well known that several of their patriotic Printers and publishers of newspapers, have been compelled by the operation of that arbitrary and tyrannic act, for it deserves no milder epithet, to discontinue publishing their papers, and to seek other means of support for themselves and families.
Remember ye Bostonians , adds our correspondent, that your fore-fathers, who fled to the wilderness of America to avoid the religious tyranny of England, in turn, tyrannized over others of different persuasions; and that you their descendants, were the first to resist the odious stamp-act, and tea-duty, which the mandates and mercenaries of Britain, attempted to enforce, and "cram down our throats." But alas! as soon as our liberties and independence are declared and established, your Legislature comes forward, and not only lays a duty on tea of 6d. per lb. but adopts a stamp-act which, it seems, is now assigned as one reason of the late commotion and insurrection.
Learn then, ye "wise men of the east," to be more consistent in your public conduct and principles; and if you wish to prevent future rebellions, repeal and do away those obnoxious laws that have afforded the least ground for complaint and dissatisfaction. But above all discountenance your SLAVE-TRADE! This is "a crying sin." Public justice calls aloud for expiation—and the arm of freedom and the voice of humanity will ever revolt and rebel against it!
NEW-YORK, MARCH 23.
By a late arrival from Halifax we are informed, that the winter in that frozen region has been the severest known there for many years—that the harbour of Halifax has been locked up by the ice for weeks past, and partly continues so—that many of the poor settlers, with all their exertions, have not been able the last season, to raise a sufficiency to carry them through so long and tedious a winter; their potatoes, on which they chiefly depended, are, in many families entirely consumed; and they must shortly be exposed to great difficulties, unless relieved by the hand of benevolence.
There is a singular instance of longevity exhibited in Montgomery county in this State. One Wm. Coppernall being now living there, who was born in the year 1677, and is now 109 years old. This old man has lived to see seven sovereigns wield the British sceptre; and in the evening of life has the happiness to see liberty dawning in the West, under the auspices of a new and ruling empire established in those wilds, and on those shores, of which but a short time since the Eastern world was possessed of a knowledge.
A letter received from Nassau, in New-Providence, dated Jan. 1, 1787, mentions the loss of the brig Ranger, Captain Patterson, from Montego-Bay, for the Bahamas, on the Colleradoes; and that the Captain and four men were drowned. The mate with the rest of the crew, were taken up by a Spanish vessel, and carried to Nassau.
Many are the advantages which North-America enjoys above other nations—in respect to its vast extent and the means of maintaining numbers of people, it is perhaps superior to any other; now this immense continent having been chiefly peopled by British subjects, whose language and national character were the same, the foreigners who have settled among them, will become so intermixed by the general population, that the whole people physically speaking will be one. The seeds of decay which were sown in the very formation of the ancient Empires, will here have no existence: To this we may add that the situation of this country ensures its independence; its inhabitants so far from being in the least danger from the attacks of any other quarter of the globe, will have it in their power with industry to engross an important commerce, as it possesses the means of building, fitting out, and maintaining a considerable naval force: America has all the materials requisite for a great Empire—time, industry and perseverance, will demonstrate to the world the truth of these remarks.
"It has been remarked," says an American physician of some eminence, "that the Indians have diminished every where in America, since their connexion with the Europeans. This has been justly ascribed to the Europeans having introduced spirituous liquors among them. Let those men who are every day turning their backs upon all the benefits of cultivated society, to seek habitations in the neighbourhood of Indians, consider how far this wandering mode of life is produced by the same cause which hath scattered and annihilated so many Indian tribes. However exalted, my countrymen, your ideas of liberty may be, while you expose yourselves, by the use of spirituous liquors, to this consequence of them, you are nothing more than the Pioneers, or in more slavish terms, the hewers of wood of your more industrious neighbours."
"Whoever thinks," says Tory in his memoirs, "that his own knowledge is sufficient for discerning, and with certainty determining the part he ought to act on many occasions in life, must have had very little experience. He will often see his presumption punished by mistakes, which he would have avoided, had he
taken prudent council. A good plan is often improved in consequence of the inquiry and discussion of two persons, actuated by the same desire of success; if one does not perceive the deficiency of the project, which he has formed, the other does; and they both act jointly in correcting it. The mind is enlightened by contradictions, when these arise from a mutual desire of seeking and discovering the truth."
Countries are not cultivated in proportion to their extent and fertility, but to their liberty; and if we make an imaginary division of the earth, we shall be astonished to see in most ages, deserts in the most fruitful parts, and great nations in those where nature seems to refuse every thing—If we look for the wealth of a country, we must not inquire after its hills, mountains, woods and plains, but for the number of its free industrious inhabitants.
There is a very laudable society existing at St. Dennis-Sur-Sartou, near d'Alençon, whose duty it is, in the spring, to lend certain quantities of grain to the poorer farmers of the parish, on special condition of their returning, from the produce of the harvest, a stipulated share, which, however, is exacted only in proportion to the prosperity of their crop. Should it prove very unsuccessful, or fail altogether, the office renounces its claim. But as this seldom happens, the directors are enabled, from the toil of the healthy and laborious part of the community, to distribute bread to the indigent for six months of the year—and to supply medicines and other necessary comforts to those who are stretched on the bed of death or sickness. Surgeons and physicians are sent, at the expence of the office, to administer, in their respective spheres; while broth and salutary nourishment, as well as nurses, rags and lint, are provided at the parsonage house. By these divers arrangements, well worthy of imitation, there never is seen a single mendicant in a parish consisting of eight or nine hundred persons at the lowest computation, of whom there are one hundred and eighty journeymen of different trades, having large families to support.—Would not such an establishment be highly beneficial in this country?
There are many thousand paths to human happiness says a correspondent, which benevolence can discover. Genius, accompanied by humanity, penetrates through every obstacle in the way of mercy. It possesses a talismanic power that unveils the cloak which shrouds calamity from observation and piety. It does not view suffering merit with the eye of the miser, or the nasal contempt of the proud and ambitious upstart. It looks beyond this transitory scene. His horizon is extensive, not bounded by self-interest, nor terminated by the extent of his bags.
The following paragraph is an extract from the Connecticut Courant of the 26th ult. "An act was passed at the last spring session of our Assembly, imposing a small tax on mules, a creature raised with little trouble and less expence; and by the raising of which, a few men in this State have made very considerable fortunes. This act, as it hit but few, one would have supposed might have passed without rephension, yet it has met with its strictures and condemnation, because there never was an act of the like kind passed before. Most people being ignorant of the value of this animal, is one reason why they neglect to raise them. Our fathers never raised mules, and why should we? I don't believe they are profitable. But why won't you make the experiment, when you see others making their fortunes by them? At two years old they will sell from fourteen to sixteen pounds in cash, and the expence of raising them is trifling. Through the winter they will live upon the gleanings of the barn-yard and be fat; and what animal can be raised with so little trouble and expence, that at the age of two years years will be worth so much? Try and let experience teach you what is good. The mule is better for burden and as good for draft as the horse, and is worth more, yet costs not half so much. If every good farmer owned a jack ass (the sire of the mule) the lower class of people, who have not land sufficient to raise produce for their emolument, and hardly for their support, might increase their interest and that of the State. For an evidence of the value of the jack, advert to the price the Marquis gave for those he presented to his Excellency General Washington. An hundred guineas a head would not have been given by the Marquis, for an animal void of beauty, to present to so distinguished a character as Gen. Washington, had they not been valuable and of very great utility. Report tells us, that the jack is a very valuable animal; let us make the experiment, and know for ourselves whether it is true or not. My friends, be enterprising if you would be rich; start not at novelties before you know what they are; but what is reasonable, undertake, improve, carry into effect, and do good to yourselves and others—raise jack-asses and mules for exportation, which will command the prices above mentioned, and in a few years you will be as rich as you wish to be; trouble and expence is hardly in the question."
EXTRACT from the Journal of ASSEMBLY. THURSDAY, 10 o'clock, A. M. March 15.
The bill, entitled, "an act to authorise the Delegates of this State, in the United States of America in Congress assembled, to accede to, ratify and confirm the independence and sovereignty of the people inhabiting the district of territory commonly called Vermont," and the bill, entitled, "an act for the relief of persons who were in exile during the late war, in respect to the payment of certain arrears of taxes," were respectively read a second time, and committed to a Committee of the whole House.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the whole House, on the report of the Committee appointed to bring in a bill to regulate the circulation of copper coin in this State; the said report which is entered on the Journals of this House, on the 3d. day of March instant, was read and considered; and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker re-assumed the chair, and Mr. Patterson from the said Committee reported, that he was directed by the said Committee to report to the House, that the Committee had agreed to a resolution in the words following, viz.

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Committee, that a Committee be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill to establish a coinage of copper in this State, and to regulate the value of the copper coin now in circulation.
Mr. Patterson read the said report in his place, and delivered the same at the table, where it was again read, and agreed to by the House. Thereupon,
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill to establish a coinage of copper in this State, and to regulate the value of the copper coin now in circulation; and
Ordered, That Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Brooks, and Mr. Lansing, be a Committee for that purpose.
A message from the Hon. the Senate, was delivered by Mr. Parks, with the bill therein mentioned, that the Senate have passed the bill entitled, "An act for the more effectual preservation of the public wells and pumps in the city of New-York," without amendment.
Ordered, That Mr. Havens deliver the bill to the Hon. the Council of Revision.
Mr. Brooks from the Committee of the whole House, on the bill entitled, "An act for regulating fees of the several officers and ministers of the Courts of Justice within this State," reported, that the Committee had made further progress in the bill, and had directed him to move for leave to sit again.
Ordered, That the said Committee have leave to sit again.
Then the House adjourned until three of the clock in the afternoon.
THREE o'clock, P. M.
Mr. Brooks from the Committee of the whole House, on the bill entitled, "An act for regulating the fees of the several officers and ministers of the Courts of Justice within this State," reported, that the Committee had gone through the bill, made amendments and aided sundry clauses, which he was directed to report to the House; And he read the report in his place, and delivered the bill and amendments and clauses in at the table, where the same were again read, and agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the bill, amendments and clause, be engrossed.
Mr. C. Livingston from the Committee to whom was committed the bill, entitled, "An act for the better and more effectual collection of taxes in the city of New-York," reported, that the Committee had gone through the bill, made amendments and altered the title.
That the altered title is in the words following, viz. "An act for the more easy assessment and collection of taxes in the city and county of New-York," which he was directed to report to the House: And he read the report in his place, and delivered the bill and amendments in at the table, where the same were again read, and agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the bill and amendments be engrossed.
Then the House adjourned until to-morrow morning.
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST.
Brig Amboy, Oliver, Cape Francois. Brig Peggy, Parker, Hispaniola. Sloop Lady, Nickson, St. Eustatius. Sloop Frank, _____, Halifax. Sloop John and Jane, Johnston, Shelburne.
STOLEN out of a Gentleman's House, a Fashionable pair of large Silver Shoe Buckles, of an oblong pattern; with two rims neat and plain. Whoever can discover, or will bring said Buckles to the PRINTERS thereof, shall receive Eight hundred Dollars Reward.
N. B. They may have been stolen more than a month ago, but were not missed until yesterday. March 22, 1787. 82 4
For Sale at this Printing-Office, an INSTRUMENT agreed upon between Commissioners appointed by the States of New-York and Massachusetts, respecting the jurisdiction of a late disputed territory, therein described, &c.
Mercantile Academy,
No. 4, PECK-SLIP.
MARCUS BURKE would deem himself unpar-donable, did he not embrace every occasion of testifying his most grateful sense of the favors which have been conferred on him, in the line of his profession. In order to render his academy still more worthy of the respectable support it has hitherto been honored with, he is determined to let slip no opportunity of promoting the advantage of those, whose education is committed to his care. He therefore requests the public to observe, that he has taken into partnership a gentleman who was taught at an academy of eminence; and who, having served a regular apprenticeship in one of the first mercantile houses in Ireland, is perfect master of all the business of the compting-house.
Mr. Burke feels satisfied in a conviction that his attention and abilities have met with that approbation which it shall ever be his ambition to merit; and, being confident that the interest of his pupils will be materially advanced by the connection he has formed, is in expectation, that the partnership will meet with such further marks of public patronage, as they may be found deserving of.
At No. 4, Peck-slip, are taught Writing, Arithmetic, Navigation, &c. &c. Such persons as wish to be instructed in the true Italian method of book-keeping by double entry, will find their advantage in favoring this academy with a preference; and those who are desirous of improvement in navigation, can, in one month, be rendered capable of keeping a journal.
Parents, who would place their children in a situation where every necessary attention is paid to their morals and education, will meet with that desirable opportunity, by applying to those, who are, with utmost respect,
Their very obedient servants, MARCUS BURKE, & Co.
March 22, 1787. 82
R. J. VAN DEN BROEK, HAS opened a Notary-Public and Interpreter's Office in the Spanish, French, Dutch, German and English Languages, at No. 18, Little-Queen-Street.
All business which he shall be intrusted with, will be executed with integrity, accuracy and all possible dispatch. 72
THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, Will be presented A TRAGEDY, CALLED JANE SHORE,
To which will be added, (Never performed in America) A FARCE, called The WIDOW'S VOW.
The doors will be opened at half after five, and the curtain drawn up at a quarter after six o'clock.
Places in the Boxes may be taken at the Box-Office, next door to the Theatre; of Mr. Ryan, from 10 to 12, and from 3 to 5, where also Tickets may be had, and at Mr. Gaine's Book-Store, in Hanover-square.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
SALES at AUCTION,
For the benefit of the underwriters, at the store No. 13, corner of Wall and Fifth-Street, on Monday next at eleven o'clock, under the inspection of the Wardens of the port, imported and damaged on board the sloop Clinton, Abraham Lewis, master, from Amsterdam.
Bohea Teas, Holland Duck, Pepper in bales, Russia do. Writing Paper, Ravens do. Ticklenburghs, Russia Sheetings, Oznabrigs.
VAN HORNE & CLARKSON.
March 23, 1787. 82 1
To be SOLD or exchanged for a House in town, a DWELLING HOUSE and a small Lot of Land, lying on the banks of Hudson's River, sixty miles from New-York, in Newburgh precinct; the house is in a good situation for wood and water, and fit for people that follow boating or fishing. For further particulars enquire of the Printers, or Wm. Ferguson, First Street, No. 22 New-York. 1 82 6
To be Sold at Private Sale,
A Very valuable FARM, in the Little-Nine-Partners, containing 520 acres of Land; the said farm is well watered, and wooded; on the said farm is a tolerable good barn, dwelling-house, a small orchard of bearing fruit trees—also a young orchard of about two hundred trees, lately set, about two hundred acres of improved lands, about thirty acres of good meadow, which affords great plenty of seed hay, and about eighty or a hundred acres that may be made excellent meadow, and the remaining part in good wood-land: The farm is in very good fence, and boards nearly sufficient for building a house. A good title will be given by the subscriber on the premises.
SILAS HUSTED.
As the above will make two good farms, the whole or part will be sold, as may best suit the purchasers. Little Nine Partners, March 14, 1787. 1 82 4
To COVER,
THE ENSUING SEASON, At Col. Gilbert Budd's, Maroneck, Westchester County, 27 miles from New-York, at six dollars the season, the money to be paid down;
The beautiful bright bay HORSE
RECOVERY,
IMPORTED from England last summer; He is 15 hands and an half high, elegantly marked, very strong and bony, and as fit for the country as any Horse whatever.
He was got by Tartar, and out of Mr. Foster's grey Mare, the most noted hunter in the north of England: Tartar was got by Old Tartar, out of a Mare bought of Lord Granby; she was got by the Earl of Godolphin's Old Arabian; her Dam by Young Belgrade; her Grandam by the Scarborough-Colt; her G. Grandam by Bartlett's Childers, which was brother to the Devonshire Childers; her great great Grandam by the Duke of Devonshire's Chesnut Turk; her G. G. G. Grandam by Curwen's Bay Barb; her G. G. G. G. Grandam by Curwen's Old Spot; her G. G. G. G. G. Grandam by Granby Woodcock; Mr. Foster's grey Mare was got by Regulus, her Dam Matchim.
N. B. The above Horse would have covered last season, but being so poor, owing to a long passage, his owners thought it would not be doing justice to a number of Gentlemen who were desirous to have their Mares covered by him at that time. Good Pasturage for Mares at two Shillings per week, and the greatest attention paid to them. March 21, 1787. 82 11
RAN away from the subscriber last evening, a Negro Man, named Jack, about 22 years old, short and thick, large white teeth, is apt to laugh whenever he speaks, had on and took with him an old castor hat, one dark brown new flannel coat, made short pressed and sheared, and overhalls of the same patched on the left knee with butternut flannel, one white buff vest, one red callimanco vest, one purple and red striped stuff vest, 2 striped blue and white woolen shirts, striped in the filling 2 threads of blue and 4 of white, one fine home-spun shirt, one pair of double soled shoes nailed all round, a new Holland fiddle with a brown camblet fiddle bag, he has a remarkable cut across the middle of his right foot which has left a large scar. Whoever will return the said Negro to me at Redding in Connecticut, shall receive six pounds lawful money reward, and all necessary charges, paid by me ZALMUN HULL. March 19, 1787. 82 3
To be Sold, at PRIVATE SALE,
AN excellent GRIST MILL, with two run of stones, bolts and screens, in good order for bolting and packing, together with an excellent Saw Mill, likewise in good order, and a good Dwelling-House, which are all situated in one of the best stands for business. For further particulars apply to the Printers hereof. 161 12
Nicholas Hoffman & Son.
Has for Sale, No. 12, Little Dock-street, BOLTING CLOTHS, well assorted and of superior quality, Linseed Oil, Beef and Pork, Pig Iron, Bar Iron, Pot-ash Kettles, Iron Pots and Kettles, Waggon and Cart Boxes, Chimney Backs, Wool Cards by the hoghead or dozen, European Goods as usual, Grist and Saw-Mill Irons, may be had on short notice; as also Iron Castings, almost of any kind and dimension. 82
Fresh Garden Seeds of all Sorts,
For Sale, No. 18, Water-Street, JUST imported from London and Amsterdam, a great variety of choice Flowers Bulbous, Roots and Seeds of Flowers, and several Shrubs and Seeds, the natural growth of South-Carolina; also, a small consignment of very elegant Aultrix Feathers, and Italian Flowers, with a few boxes Pomatum. If these seeds and flowers are not disposed of before the 15th of April, they will be sent to Philadelphia.—All these seeds and flowers are warranted for the best sorts that are imported. March 23, 1787. 82 8
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
IN SENATE, March 14, 1787.
WHEREAS several collectors of the public taxes, to be received by virtue of the act for raising monies by tax, passed the 29th of April, 1786, within this State, are prosecuted by County Treasurers, for neglecting to pay the taxes by them collected, as by law is directed: And whereas it appears to this Legislature, that some of the collectors have become delinquent, because sufficient time did not intervene, wherein to collect the taxes, between the delivery of the tax list, and the day appointed for paying the same into the county treasury. Therefore,
Resolved, (if the Hon. the Assembly concur herein) That it be, and it is hereby recommended to the Treasurers of the counties respectively, where process has been commenced, to stay such process in any stage thereof until the first day of May next; and that this Legislature will by law make provision in the Premises.
Ordered, that Mr. Humphrey deliver a copy of the preceding resolution to the Hon. the Assembly. A message from the Hon. the Assembly by Mr. Bronck was received, with a resolution of concurring with the Senate in their preceding resolution.
Extract from the Journal.
80 ABM. B. BANCER, Clerk.
TO BE SOLD,
ON reasonable terms, in the whole or in parcels, three thousand one hundred and fifty acres of extraordinary rich and fertile Intervale and Upland , situated on Pollet-river, and that part of Wood-creek, called Indian or Green-river, in the township of Granville, in the county of Washington and State of New-York, formerly granted to Captain Robert Campbell.—Also two thousand one hundred acres of excellent good Land , to the south westward thereof, in the same township and county, heretofore granted to Captain William Farquhar.—And also, two thousand one hundred acres of very good Land , in the same neighbourhood, granted in the year 1764, to Lieutenant David Borry, to all which an indisputable title will be given. Apply to James Farquhar in New-York. 57
For Sale at Public Vendue,
BY BELONGING to the estate of John de No-yelles, deceased, in the patent of Kakeat, to wit, 100 of lot No. 8, 50 acres in No. 7, and 13 3/4 acres of No. 12 in the west range, 67 1/2 acres in No. 1, in Concklin's range, 30 acres in No. 8, in the west lots in Lows' survey, 100 acres in No. 6, west range, 54 acres in the 90 acre lot on Mines Fall, 200 acres in No. 2, Concklin's range, 60 acres in the east tier of lots No. 1 & 2, of Lows' survey, 200 acres in No. 3, in Seamans' range, 32 1/2 in No. 3, in Mines Fall, 75 acres in No. 1, in Seamans' range, 666 2-3, being 2-3 of 1000 acres bounded by the pond patent, Welch's island, and other parts of Kakeat patent; also, 31 acres of a lot late of Elias Scaurs, in Haverstraw, and several other tracts—of all which a more particular description may be had of the subscriber, John Robert, at Haverstraw, or of Aaron Burr, at the corner of Nassau and Little Queen-streets, in the city of New-York. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the delivery of the deeds, and the remaining three fourths in three payments, at six months between each payment. The vendue will be held on the 15th day of April next, at the house of the said John Robert, at Haverstraw.
G. BANYER, THOMAS DUNCAN, } Executors. RACHEL ROBERT, Executrix. JOHN ROBERT. 2 73 15th ap.
WANTED,
Two or three hundred cords of Hemlock and Rock-Oak, otherwise called Chesnut-Oak BARK. Any person having any to dispose of, will meet with a purchaser, who will give a generous price for the same. Enquire of Nicholas N. Anthony, No. 10, the corner of Franckfort and Princess-streets. New-York, March 8th. 78 8
TO BE LET,
A TWO story corner house, at the North River, next to Powles' Hook ferry house, it is as pleasant a situation as any in this city, there is a garden of 50 feet square in the rear of the house. For terms enquire at the premises. 80
TO BE LET.
From the first May next, THAT large and elegant HOUSE, at the corner of Duke-Street and Hanover-Square, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Lawrence and Morris. The House has been re-built since the peace, and is particularly calculated for the accommodation of a merchant. It is a capital stand for trade; a store has been kept there many years. For terms enquire at No. 58, in the Broadway. 2 80 8
Lots of Ground for Sale at the North-River.
At Public Auction, on the PREMISES, on Tuesday the 2d of April—The following Lots of Ground, situated at the North-river, being part of the real estate of Peter Mesier, deceased:
THREE Lots of Ground adjoining each other, situated at the North-river, on the south side of Cortlandt-street, on the dock, near the Ferry-Stairs, containing in front along said street 24 feet, and in rear 24 feet, and in length 60 feet, 9 inches, each.—Also, four Lots of Ground, situated on the north side of Warren's dock: Lot No. 1, on the west side of Greenwich-street, in front along said street 26 feet and 1-6, and in rear 25 feet, and in length 80 feet: Lot No. 2, in front along Greenwich-street 26 and 1-4 feet, and in rear 50 feet and 1-2, with an ell of 12 feet fronting Dey's-slip, and in length 73 feet and 2-3: Lot No. 6, fronting Dey's-slip, containing in front and rear 23 feet, and in length 50 feet and an half: Lot No. 8, fronting the North-river, containing in front and rear 25 feet, and in length 51 feet and three quarters.
Any person inclining to purchase either of the above lots at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to A. MESIER, in Greenwich-street, near Col. Stoutenburgh's. 78
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates;" passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1777, —that on Friday the 1st day of June next, ensuing the date hereof, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL be SOLD at public auction, at the merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, the fee simple of all that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between James Abeel, of the city, county and State of New-York, merchant, and Gertrude, his wife, of the one part, and Francis Lewis, of the same place, merchant, of the other part, described as follows, to wit:—All that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the dock ward of the aforesaid city of New-York, bounded as follows, to wit:—Northerly on a street commonly called and known by the name of Great Dock-street, easterly by a lot of ground formerly belonging to Garret Van Horne, deceased, southerly by a lot of ground belonging to Peter Mesier, and westerly by a house and lot, the property of Isaac Moses, being in breadth, in front, 25 feet and 6 inches, and in the rear 25 feet, one inch, and in length on the east side 70 feet, and on the west 69 feet, and 6 inches, with a gang-way three and an half feet wide, to Little Dock-street, and all buildings, ways, paths, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said messuage or tenement and lot of ground belonging, or in any wise appertaining.—Which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the 29th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1785, with a power to sell therein contained, from the said James Abeel and Gertrude his wife, to the said Francis Lewis; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by FRANCIS LEWIS. New-York, Dec. 18, 1786. 2 51 18/96
TO BE LET,
For one or more years, A Very pleasant COUNTRY SEAT, situated on the East river (lately occupied by Col. Lewis Morris) with or without the out-houses, barn, garden, orchards, meadows and pastures, as will best suit the tenant. In the large house, are four very good well finished rooms on the first floor, and three good bed rooms on the second floor, and a good cellar kitchen, with several apartments for milk, liquors, roots, and apartments for servants. The orchards and garden abound with all kinds of the very best fruit. For further particulars enquire of P. Stuyvesant. Bowry, Feb. 16, 1787.
Also, a small House, with about four acres of ground, that has been many years occupied by a gardener. There is a variety of excellent fruit in the said garden. 72
TO BE SOLD,
And possession given immediately, or on the first day of May next, THAT FARM whereon the subscriber now lives, it has been noted for a number of years past as an exceeding good stand for business, and occupied as such. The quantity of land is fourteen acres, with a good orchard; there are on said farm a large Dwelling house, and out-houses accordingly; an excellent well of water close by the house; also, a large new commodious store house on the dock, about four rods from the dwelling house, at which vessels carrying ten cords of wood can load. The Boston road goes by the door; there are so many conveniences attending the situation of said farm and stand, that it is well worthy the attention of any person, who may want to purchase. Said farm lies on Rye-Neck, in Westchester county, twenty-eight miles from the city of New-York.—For further particulars enquire of the Subscriber, who will give an indisputable title for the same. JOHN GILLESPIE. Rye-Neck, January 22, 1787. 67
Cheap Grocery Store.
JOHN DONNAN acquaints his friends and former customers, and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 216, Queen-street, to that commodious new store on Cruger's dock, corner of the Old slip, where he has for sale, on the usual reasonable terms, the following articles, viz. Jamaica spirits, Coffee, West-India rum, Chocolate, New-York, ditto, Hyson, Cognac brandy, Souchong, Holland geneva, Green and } Teas, Madeira, Bohemian } Lisbon and } Wines, Cask and jar raisins, Teneriffe, Ginger, London porter in draft Pepper and allspice, and bottles, Barley, Loaf and Muscovado English and country sugars, Chees. Wheat, flour, corn, rye, Indian-meal, &c taken in barter. 15

A TALE---founded on an incident at St. Vincent's Rocks, 1778.
HIGH on the cliff's tremendous side, That frowning hangs o'er Avon's tide, Three lassies chanc'd to stray; To pluck the flow'rets casual bent, Regardless of the rough ascent, They wound their dangerous way.
'Till slowly mounted to the height, They turn'd their view in wild affright, And shudd'ring mark'd the steep: Oh then, what grief bedew'd each eye, To think one slip, one step awry, 'Might plunge them in the deep.
A priest, whom soft emotions press To succour damselfs in distress, That instant trod the shore; With happy strength, and steady pace Safe to the rock's time-moulder'd base Each trembling nymph he bore.
Learn then this truth;---the careless hour May seek, a gay, but treach'rous flow wet, Whose honey turns to gall: While the kind parson's timely aid May rescue many a tot'ring maid, And---save from many a fall.
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony (now state) of New-York, entitled "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774, that on Friday the fourteenth day of September next ensuing the date hereof, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL BE SOLD at public auction or vendue, at the merchants Coffee-House in the city of New-York, the fee-simple of all that certain dwelling house and lot of ground in a certain indenture of mortgage herein after mentioned particularly, described as follows, to wit: All that certain dwelling house and lot of ground, situate, lying and being within the city of New-York aforesaid, in Montgomery Ward of the same city, on the north side of a certain street commonly called & known by the name of Gold Street; bounded westerly to the house and ground of Robert Van Ecker, northerly by ground late of Cecile Vanderbeek deceased, easterly to the houses and ground late of Nicholas Kortright, deceased, and southerly by said Gold Street; containing in breadth, in front to said Gold Street and in the rear at each end twenty-three feet and an half, and in length on each side forty-five feet, all English measure. Together with all and singular the edifices, buildings, fences, waters, water-courses, easements, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said dwelling house and lot, piece, or parcel of ground belonging or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises duly made and executed by Elijah Miller of the city of New-York, Ship-Wright, and Rebecca his wife to Mary Strange of the said city, widow, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth days of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, with a power to sell therein contained, for the better and more effectual securing the payment of the sum of 125 pounds, current money of New-York, with lawful interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bearing date the said twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and executed by the said Elijah Miller to the said Mary Strange. Deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser or purchasers pursuant to the said power, by
MARY STRANGE. New-York, March 9, 1787. 2 78 52
By order of the Hon. Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York:
NOTICE is hereby given to Seth Williams, now or late of Rhode-Island, and to all others whom it may concern; that on application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State of New-York entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the fourth day of April, 1786: He hath issued his warrant to the Sheriff of the city and county of New-York, commanding him to attach, seize, take and safely keep all the estate as well real as personal, of the said Seth Williams, an absent debtor, of what kind or nature soever, and every or any part or parcel thereof, in whatever part of his bailiwick the same can be found, with all evidences, books of account, vouchers and papers relating thereto: And that unless he, the said Seth Williams shall return and discharge his debts within twelve months after the publication of this notice, all his estate real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at the city of New-York, this 24th day of February, in the year of our Lord, 1787. 75
A valuable Lot of Ground for Sale.
THE Lot of Ground now in possession of Mrs. Van Dyck, widow of the late Abraham Van Dyck, is to be Sold at Private Sale---It is situated the corner of John-street and Broad-way; 50 feet in front and rear, and in depth 160 feet. The stand being so well known, recommends itself to the purchaser. If not sold by the first of April ensuing, said lot will then be leased for a term of years. Apply to
William Hardenbrook, John Stagg, George Janeway, John de Peyster,
Feb. 16, 1787.
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PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, the Council, and General Assembly, of the late colony (now State) of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registering of mortgages, and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," that on the 24th day of April next, at twelve o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold, at the Merchants' Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, to the highest bidder, all those two certain lots of land situated, lying, and being in the county of Montgomery, on the south side of the Mohawk river, in a patent granted to William Corry and others, bearing date the 19th day of December, 1737, known by the name of Lot Number Fifty-nine, and Lot Number Sixty; lot number fifty-nine beginning at a beech tree marked No. 52, 53, 58, and 59, and from said tree runs south fifty degrees and thirty minutes west, sixty-six chains and seventy-four links, to a maple tree marked 58, 49, 76, and 77; then south thirty-nine degrees and thirty minutes east, thirty chains, to a hemlock tree, marked 59, 60, 76, and 77; then north fifty degrees and thirty minutes, east sixty-six chains and seventy-four links, to a maple tree marked 51, 52, 59, and 60; then north thirty-nine degrees and thirty minutes west, thirty chains, to the place where it first began; containing 200 acres of land---And lot No. 60 begins at a maple tree marked No. 51, 52, 59, and 60, and runs from said tree south fifty degrees and thirty minutes west, sixty-six chains and seventy-four links, to a hemlock tree marked No. 60, 59, 75, and 76; then south thirty-nine degrees and thirty minutes east, thirty chains, to a balswood tree marked No. 60, 61, 74, and 75; then north fifty degrees and thirty minutes east, sixty-six chains and seventy-four links, to a hemlock tree marked No. 50, 51, 60, and 61; then north thirty-nine degrees and thirty minutes west, thirty chains, to the place where it first began; containing two hundred acres of land. Which lots, or tracts of land, with the appurtenances, was, by indenture of lease and release, dated the 22d and 23d days of November, in the year of our Lord 1785, mortgaged by Hugh Denniston, late of the city of Albany, inn-keeper, deceased, to John Shaw, of the city of New-York, merchant, for the payment of one hundred and sixty-seven pounds two shillings and eight pence lawful or current money of New-York, with seven per cent. interest for the same, on or before the 22d day of July next ensuing the date of the said indenture or release of mortgage. The conditions of sale will be made public on the day of the vendue, and good and sufficient deeds executed to the purchasers of the same by
JOHN SHAW New-York, October 18, 1786. 1-38-6m
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the twenty-sixth day of February, in the year of our Lord 1787:
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Thomas Tredwell, Esq. Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Johan Daniel Gros and Catharine Paris, executors of Isaac Paris, late of Stone Arabia, in the county of Montgomery, Esq. deceased, have by their petition presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said Isaac Paris was, at the time of his death, seized of a real estate within this State; that the petitioners had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Isaac Paris, as far as they had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of their said testator was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said Judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said Johan Daniel Gros, one of the said executors, hath delivered to the said Judge the account in the said petition mentioned: Hereupon it is ordered by the said Judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Isaac Paris, do appear before me at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the 12th day of April next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Isaac Paris died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts.
THOMAS TREDWELL. 1 76 4
TO BE SOLD,
A Valuable FARM advantageously and pleasantly situated on the east bank of Hudson's river, four miles below Poughkeepsie, containing about two hundred acres of excellent land, well watered, a great part of which is meadow, and more nearly cleared; on said Farm is a large stone house, a ferry house, a miller's house, a barn, and other out-buildings, and an orchard. There is also a living stream of water running through the whole farm, on which stands a new saw-mill, and has had at the river side an over-shot grist-mill for many years, the foundation of which is now standing, and a noted ferry from the landing. The east side of said farm joins the post road from New-York to Albany.---If not sold by the second day of April next, it will be sold on that day at public vendue.
Also, two HOUSES and LOTS lying in Water-street, Montgomery Ward, No. 119, and 120, each containing fifteen feet in front and sixty feet deep. Also the Water Lots and Wharf fronting the same, with the half of the pier in the East-river.
The above Houses and Lots, and Water Lots will be sold separate or together, as may best suit the purchasers.---If not sold by the 10th of April next, they will be sold on that day at public vendue on the premises.
Also at private sale, twelve valuable lots of land and water, lying in the Out Ward, bounded by the lots of Thomas Dodge on the east, and the lots of the heirs of Hermanus Rutgers on the west, viz. two lots on the south side of Lombard-street, two at each side of Cherry-street, two at each side of Water-street, and two at the north-side of Dock-street, each 25 feet wide front and rear. For particulars enquire of Mr. Nicholas N. Anthony, No. 10, Frankfort-street, Mr. Brevoort, No. 26, Queen-street, or Theophilus Anthony, at the above-mentioned Farm---Indisputable titles will be given.
50 Ap. 2.
WHEREAS Jonas Denton, of the precinct of Goshen, in the county of Orange, and State of New-York, yeoman, did in and by one certain indenture of mortgage, bearing date the 31st day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, mortgage to Joseph Smith, of the precinct, county, and State aforesaid, all that messuage or parcel of lands and tenements, situate and lying in the patent of Wawayanda, in the precinct and county aforesaid, and is butted and bounded as follows, viz. adjoining the land now in possession of Jacob Post, and beginning at an ash tree, marked with the letters P C it being the westernmost corner of the said Jacob Post's land; and runs from thence along the lands of the said Jacob Post and the lands of Heaman Rowley, north twelve degrees and thirty minutes, east thirty-eight chains and seventy-five links to a white oak tree, marked for a corner of Adrian Van Houten's land, then along the line of the said Van Houten's land to Poachac road; then along the said road as the said road now runs to the south line of the aforesaid large tract; then along the said line as the trees are marked; south forty-eight degrees and thirty minutes, east seventy-nine chains and sixty-one links to the place of beginning, containing two hundred and forty-six acres of land, more or less, within the bounds and limits aforesaid, (excepting and reserving to and for the use of the said Jonas Denton, and his heirs and assigns forever, all mines and minerals now being and growing on the said hereby granted premises, any thing herein contained to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding:)---Which said mortgage was to become void on the payment of three hundred and seventy pounds fifteen shillings and two pence current money of New-York, with the lawful interest thereof, on or before the first day of May then next ensuing: And whereas the said Jonas Denton did in and by the said mortgage, for himself, his heirs, executors and administrators, covenant and agree to and with the said Joseph Smith, his heirs and assigns, that if default should be made in the payment of the said sum of three hundred and seventy pounds fifteen shillings and two pence, with the interest thereof, or any part thereof, at the time whereon the same ought to be paid as above mentioned, that then, and in such case, it should be lawful for the said Joseph Smith, his heirs, and assigns, to sell and dispose of the said lands and premises above-mentioned and described, or any part or parcel thereof at public vendue, or otherwise; and out of the monies arising therefrom, to keep and retain in his hands the above-said sum of three hundred and seventy pounds, fifteen shillings and two pence, and the interest thereof, or such part thereof as should be then due, together with the costs and charges of such sale, rendering the overplus monies, if any, to the said Jonas Denton, his heirs, Executors, administrators, or assigns; as by the said mortgage on the record thereof in the Clerk's office of the county of Orange, reference being thereunto had will appear.---And whereas the whole sum of the said three hundred and seventy pounds, fifteen shillings and two pence, with the interest thereof, remain due and unpaid---This is therefore to give notice to the said Jonas Denton, that unless he pay and discharge the monies due upon the said mortgage, or cause the same to be paid and discharged, together with the costs and charges which have already arisen, or may hereafter arise in prosecuting the sale of the same, on or before the twenty-fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, that the said mortgaged premises will then be sold at public vendue by the subscribers, and a good title in the law given to the purchaser, agreeable to the direction of an act of the Legislature of the late Colony of New-York, in such cases made and provided.---On said premises are two good log houses, with other improvements, the lands are calculated to make an excellent farm, being well proportioned with meadow and plough land, and thirty good apple trees.
The Vendue will be held on the premises, at one of the clock in the afternoon, of the above said day. Conditions of sale will be then made known, and due attendance will be given, by
JOSEPH SMITH.
Orange County, November 24, 1786. 1 48 6m
To be Sold at Private Sale,
And possession given the first of May, and if not disposed of by the 10th day of April next, then to be Sold at Public Auction, at 12 o'clock on that day, at the Merchants Coffee-House;
THAT spacious Lot of Ground and the House and Buildings thereon, belonging to the estate of Ann Mary Schuyler, deceased, situated at the corner of Maiden-lane and William-street; the lot is 25 feet in front on Maiden-lane, and extends in rear the same width, on that side joining Robert Benson, Esq. 70 feet, and on William-street 75 feet, or thereabouts. The situation of the premises for any kind of business, or a gentleman, is so well known, that any recommendation of them is unnecessary.---Also, two Lots of Ground No. 889 and 914, belonging to the said estate, situated in Elizabeth-street, in the Bowry, and formerly were the property of Nicholas Bayard, Esq. lot No. 889 is bounded in front by Elizabeth-street, in rear by lot No. 881, on the north by the rear of lot No. 885, 886, 887 and 888, and on the south by lot No. 890, and is in breadth in front and rear 25 feet, and is in length on each side 100 feet; lot No. 914 is bounded in front by Elizabeth-street, in rear by lot No. 930, northerly by lot No. 915, and southerly by lot No. 913, and is in breadth in front and rear 94 feet. For conditions of sale apply to the subscriber: And all persons who have demands against the estate of Dirick Schuyler, deceased, or the aforesaid Ann Mary Schuyler, deceased, are requested to make them known to Peter Mackie, surviving executor to the testament and last will of Ann Mary Schuyler, deceased.
March 18, 1787. 76
TO BE SOLD,
Twelve Lots of Ground,
IN the Out Ward of the city, near the Bell's-head tavern, and a snuff mill adjoining said lots. Also, 5426 acres of Land, in the county of Albany, in a patent granted to David Schuyler and others, in lots of 539 acres clear of all quit rents. For particulars enquire of STEPHEN and JOHN V. CORTLANDT, No. 17, Broad-way.
January 16, 1787. 64
THE partnership of Stevens and Hubbell, is by mutual consent this day dissolved---All those that have demands against said partnership, are requested to send in their accounts for settlement; and all those that are indebted to said partnership are requested to make immediate payment to Ebenezer Stevens, to enable him to settle the accounts of the said partnership.---The lumber business will be carried on in future, by Ebenezer Stevens and Michl. Connolly, under the firm of Stevens & Connolly, at the old Lumber-yard, 145, Water-street, where they are ready to receive lumber on commissions, &c. &c. as usual. The indispotion of Mr. Hubbell, being the cause of his retiring from that business---he cannot take leave of a public who have shown him such marks of friendship in the course of that business, without returning them his sincere thanks, and hopes for their continuance in favor of his friends, Stevens and Connolly.
March 18, 1787.
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SAMUEL FRANKLIN and Co.
HAVE for Sale at No. 183, Queen-street, Bohea tea, black pepper and lemons, just received by the ship Nordenfolk from Lisbon.
February 22, 1787.
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THIS is to give notice, that I purpose to make application to the Commissioners of the Land-Office, for a grant of Land under water, one thousand feet from high water mark, at the Singling fishing place, Philipburgh, in the county of Westchester, and State of New-York, agreeable to an act for the speedy sale of unappropriated lands within this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned; passed the 5th of May, 1786.
JOHN BISHOP.
Feb. 24, 1787
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THE creditors of Doctor Ebenezer Haviland, late of Rye, in the county of Westchester, deceased, are hereby requested to meet at the dwelling-house of the subscriber, in Rye aforesaid, on Thursday the nineteenth day of April next, for the purpose of endeavouring to have a settlement of their respective demands, as far forth as the estate will admit of.
Tamer Haviland, Administratrix.
Dated the 19th Feb. 1787.
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THIS is to give notice, that I purpose to make application to the Commissioners of the Land-Office for a grant of land under water, one thousand feet from high-water mark, facing my land, between Odel's tavern and Dobbs's ferry, Philipburgh, in the county of Westchester, and State of New-York, agreeable to an act of the Legislature of said State, entitled, "An act for the speedy sale of the unappropriated lands within this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned;" passed the fifth of May, 1786.
JACOB STORM.
January 26, 1787.
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At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate office in the city of New-York, on the third day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1787:
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Thomas Tredwell, Esq. Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS James Lawrence, administrator of Charles Jandine, late of the county of Richmond, gentleman, deceased, with his will annexed, hath by his petition presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said Charles Jandine was at the time of his death, seized of a real estate within this State; that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Charles Jandine, as far as he had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of his said testator was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said Judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said James Lawrence hath delivered to the said Judge the account in the said petition mentioned: Hereupon it is ordered by the said Judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Charles Jandine, do appear before him at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the seventeenth day of April next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Charles Jandine died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts.
THOMAS TREDWELL. 1 78 4
Houses to be Let, viz.
NO. 32 and No. 31, in Queen-street; also, No. 1 and No. 2, in Burling-alley. Enquire of the Printers, or Mr. Barnet Newkirk, No. 22, Crown-street, near Maiden-lane. 68
WANTED TO HIRE,
A N active young man, to go to Savannah in Georgia, who understands breaking oxen to go in the team and plough, and that can plough, mow and work on a farm occasionally himself; if he knows any thing of cutting and squaring timber it will be so much the better: Such a young man will meet with very great encouragement, in respect to wages, accommodation, &c. &c. by applying to the Printers hereof.
New-York, March 12, 1787.
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TO BE SOLD or LET, THE HOUSE and LAND in the Out-Ward of this city, lately belonging to Mrs. Martha Mortier, deceased, and now in the possession of Philip P. Livingston, Esquire.
The House is situated on the bank of the North-River, is large and commodious, commanding an extensive and beautiful prospect, with stables, coach house, convenient offices; an elegant garden, with a complete green house. The whole farm contains about twenty-seven acres, and is in excellent order. Any person inclined to rent or purchase the same, may know the terms by applying to Gabriel W. Ludlow or to Daniel McCormick. New-York, 12th February, 1787. 71