COLUMBIA LIBRARIES OFFSITE AVERY FINE ARTS RESTRICTED AR01 395637 mm i VK \V '■-" v>m \1B| ^•mv^mrmY^w^f^^zYM^^rzr^ 51 Benjamin Dearest Cuirass 2EH333BEEEH3a lEx ICtbrtB SEYMOUR DURST ~i ' 'Tort nieuw lAfn/tirdam, oj> Je Matihatarus "When you leave, please leave this book Because it has been said "Ever thing comes t' him who waits Except a loaned book." Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library Gift of Seymour B. Durst Old York Library Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/newyorkdirectoryOOfran ffaoSimilc "Keprint of ffiist Directory THE New York Directory FOB 1786 ILLUSTRATED WITH A PLAN OF THE CITY PREFACED BY A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK BY NOAH WEBSTER ALSO WITH AN APPENDIX CONSISTING OF ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 1786 Compiled for this WorJc PUBLISHED BY THE TROW CITY DIRECTORY COMPANY 11 University Place, N. Y. J. B. B^ew£^ § Ca, 35tli STREET, /^S^^^j^^^v^^^^^Av^-A^A-OvyOiw^s.A^v^i^A-A^ ' WAREROOMS: Fifth Avenue, cor. 42d Street. 3 MANUFACTURERS OF ^ Elegant Carriages OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF- THE BREWSTER WAGON WITH VERTICAL STEEL PLATES IN AXLE BEDS. MANUFACTORY: 141 to 153 East 25th Street, Near Lexington Avenue. DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. By Noah Webster. This city stands on the South-west point of an island, at the confluence of the Hudson and East- River. The principal part of tlie City lies on the East side of the island ; altho the buildings extend from one river to the other. The length of the City, on the East-River is about two miles ; but falls much short of that distance on the banks of the Hudson. Its breadth, on an average, is nearly three-quarters of a mile ; and its circumference may be four miles. The plan of the city is not perfectly regular, but is laid out with reference to the situa- tion of the ground. The principal streets run nearly parallel with the rivers. These are intersected, tho not at right angles, by streets running from river to river. In the width of the streets, there is a great diversity. Water-street and Queen-street, which occupy the banks of the East-River, are very con- veniently situated for business, but they are low and too narrow ; not admitting, in some places, of walks on the sides for foot-passengers. Broad-street, ex- tending from the Exchange to City-hall, is suffi- ciently wide. This was originally built on each side IV DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. of a creek, which penetrated almost to the City-hall. This street is low, but pleasant ; and that part wmich did not suffer by the fire during the war, is gener- ally well built ; the other is recovering from its ruins. But the most convenient and agreeable part of the city is Broadway. This street runs upon the height of land between the two rivers, beginning at the fort, near the South end of the City, and ex- tending to the Hospital, in front of which it opens into an extensive plain or common. This street is wide, and elevated so as to command a delightful prospect of the town, and the Hudson. Wall-street is generally wide and elevated, and the buildings elegant. Hanover-square and Dock-street, are conveniently situated for business, and the houses well built. William-street is also elevated and con- venient, and is the principal market for the retailing of dry goods. Many of the other streets are pleas- ant, but most of them are irregular and narrow. The houses are generally built of brick, and the roofs tiled. There are remaining a few houses built after the old Dutch manner ; but the English taste has prevailed, almost a century. Upon the South-west point of the island stands the fort, which is a square with four bastions ; within the walls of wdiich the Governors used for- merly to reside. Below the fort, near the water, there is a line of fortifications of considerable ex- tent, designed to command the entrance into both rivers. But it is questionable whether any number DESCRIPTION OP NEW YORK IN 1786. V of cannon would prevent ships from passing with a favorable wind and tide ; and indeed whether New York is capable of defence by land against a powerful marine force. The battery, however, in the sum- mer season, furnishes the citizens with an agreeable walk, which is open to refreshing breezes from the bay. The City-hall is a brick building, more strong than elegant. It is three stories in height, with wings at each end, and fronts Broad-street, which affords an extensive p>rospect. The first floor is an open walk, except two small apartments for the door-keeper and city watch. In the second story of the Eastern wing, is the Assembly-chamber, now oc- cupied by Congress, and adorned with the followiDg paintings : The portrait of the great Columbus, belonging to the Assembly of this State ; a painting valuable only for its antiquity and the character of the man — the likenesses of the King and Queen of France, as large as the life, executed in a masterly manner, and presented to Congress by his Most Christian Majesty ; equally valuable for the richness of the paintings, the dignity of the personages whom they represent, and as pledges of royal friendship. The likeness of General Washington, presented by a gentleman in England ; a likeness dear to every American, and destined to grace the walls of every Council chamber in the new world. The Western wing contains a room for the Coun- cil or Senate, now occupied by the Secretary of Con- gress, and another for the Mayor's Court. In the Vi DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 17S6. body of the house is a spacious hall for the Supreme Judicial Court. There are three houses of public worship belong- ing to the Keformed Protestant Dutch Church, one is called the Old Dutch Church, which was built in the year 1693, and rebuilt in the year 1766 ; and another is called the North Church, which was founded in the year 1767, and dedicated to the ser- vice of God, in the year 1769. This last church being ruined by the British during the late war, was repaired in the year 1784, and has been used with the old church for the performance of divine service. The middle church, generally called the New Dutch Church, was built in the year 1729 : it is the most spacious of the three, but was also ruined in the war, and is not yet fully repaired. The people of this denomination were the first settlers of this State, and make a respectable part of the citizens. The church in the city is considered as one church or congregation, though worshipping in different places. The charter, or act of incorpo- ration, w T as granted by William the Third, in the year 1696, when Benjamin Fletcher, Esq., was Gov- ernor of the Province. The Ministers, Elders, and Deacons, are the body corporate, and hold consid- erable property. Many years before the war, they found it necessary, by reason of the decline of the Dutch language, to have service performed in English, and had then two Dutch and two English Ministers. Since fche war, it has been performed chiefly in Eng- lish, and they have at present only two Ministers. DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 17SG. Vll There are four Presbyterian Churches in the city of New York. The first was erected in the year 1619. It was built of stone, and rebuilt and en- larged in the year 1748. It is eighty feet long and sixty wide, with a cupola and bell ; and stands in the upper end of Wall-street, the North side of the street, near the Broadway. The second was erected in the year 1767, is a genteel brick building, thirty- three feet long, and sixty-five feet wide, with a steeple not finished ; it stands on the East side of the green, at the head of Beekman and Nassau- streets. The congregations worshipping in these churches are connected with each other, under the care of the same Ministers, who preach alternately in them, and having the same Elders and Deacons ; their tem- poralities also are managed by the same Trustees, incorporated under the law of the State passed in April 1784, capacitating religious societies of every denomination to incorporate themselves, for the purposes therein mentioned. The third Presbyterian Church was erected in the year 1768, is a genteel stone building, sixty-five and- a-half feet long, and fifty-five and-a-half feet wide ; and stands in Little Queen-street, not far from the Broadway. This church is also incorporated agree- ably to the same law. These three churches were occupied by the Brit- ish during the late war, as hospitals and barracks, and were left by them in a most ruinous situation, and have been repaired with great neatness, and at Vlll DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 17S6. a very great expense, Ijv their respective congrega- tions, since the peace. The fourth Presbyterian church was erected in the year 1767, is a neat frame building, fifty feet long and twenty-four feet wide, and stands in Nas- sau-street. The Clergy of the Presbyterian Churches of this city are maintained by the revenues arising from the rents of their pews. There are three Episcopal Churches in New York, under one charter, which was granted the sixth of May, 1697. Trinity Church was built in the year 1C9G, and at several times afterwards improved and enlarged. It was situated on the "West side of Broadway, in view of the Hudson, with a spacious cemetery on each side ; including the tower and chancel, it was about one hundred and forty-eight feet in length and seventy-two in breadth ; and the steeple one hundred and seventy-three feet in height. This was supposed to be the most stately building of the kind in America, but it was destroyed in the fire which happened just after the British troops entered the city^, in 1776. It is now in con- templation to rebuild it ; and several thousand pounds are already subscribed for the purpose. St. George's Chapel, in Be ekmau -street, was fin- ished in L 7 ;~> . This is a neat building, formed with hewn-stone, and the roof tiled. St. Paul's Chapel, in Broadway, was completed in L7G6. This building, which is in itself elegant, is embellished with a superb monument, creeled by DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. IX order of Congress and at the expense of the United States, to the memory of the brave General Mont- gomery, who fell in the attack of Quebec, December, 31, 1775. To the foregoing may be added the following Churches : German Lutheran 2 Roman Catholic 1 Friends' Meeting 1 Anabaptists 1 Moravians 1 Jews Synagogue 1 Hudson River was first discovered in 1608, by Henry Hudson, an Englishman, w T ho sold his claim to the Dutch. In 1G14, the States General granted a Patent to several merchants for an exclusive trade on the river Hudson. The same year this Company built a fort on the West side of the river, near Al- bany, and named it Fort Orange. The next year a fort was built on the South-west point of Manhat- tan's, now York island ; but the first settlers planted themselves about two miles from this fort and built a church, there, the ruins of which, it is said, are still visible, near the two mile stone on the public road. In this situation, finding themselves insecure during the Wars between the English and Dutch, they left this place and planted their habitations under the guns of the fort ; which laid the founda- tion of the present city. New York remained in possession of the Dutch X DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. until 16G4, when it was surrendered by Colonel Nicolls, who was commissioned by James, Duke of York, to whom his brother, Charles II, of England had made a grant of it, the same year. In 1G67, at the peace of Breda, New York was conferred to the English, who, in exchange, ceded Surinam to the Dutch. In the war of 1673, the Dutch again pos- sessed themselves of New York ; but at the treaty of peace, signed at Westminster, the following year, New York w r as restored to the EDglish, in whose hands it remained till the late Revolution. "While New York remained in possession of the Dutch, it w r as called New Netherlands and governed by a Schout, Burgomasters, and Schepens. From its surrender to the English, in 1664, to 1683, the province was ruled by Governors, appointed and commissioned by the Duke of York, and their coun- cil, whose rules and orders had the force of laws. From the last-named period, the people was ad- mitted to a share of the legislative authority. The government of the city (which was first incorpo- rated in 1696), is now in the hands of a Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council. The city is di- vided into seven wards, in each of which there is chosen, annually, by the people, an Alderman and an Assistant, who, together with the Mayor and Re- corder, form the Common Council. The Mayor and Recorder are appointed annually by the Coun- cil of Appointment. The Mayor's Court, which is held from time to time by adjournment, is in high reputation as a DESCRIPTION OP NEW YORK IN 1786. XI Court of Law. A Court of Sessions is likewise held for criminal causes. The situation of the city is both healthy and pleasant. Surrounded on all sides by water, it is refreshed with cool breezes in summer, and the air in winter is more temperate than in other places under the same parallel. York island is fifteen miles in length, and hardly one in breadth. It is joined to the main by a bridge called King's-bridge. The channels between Long and Staten islands, and between Long and York-islands, are so narrow as to occasion an un- usual rapidity of the tides, which is increased by the confluence of the waters of the Hudson and East river. This rapidity, in general, prevents the obstruction of the channel by ice ; so that the navi- gation is clear, except for a few days in seasons when the weather is uncommonly severe. There is no basin or bay for the reception of ships ; but the road where they lie, iu East-river, is defended from the violence of the sea by the islands which inter- lock with each other ; so that, except that of Ehode- Island, the harbor of New York, which admits ships of any burthen, is the best in the United States. The city is esteemed the most eligible situation for commerce in the United States. It almost neces- sarily commands the trade of one-half of New Jer- sey, most of that of Connecticut, and part of that of Massachusetts, besides the whole fertile interior country, which is penetrated by one of the larg- est rivers in America, navigable one hundred and Xll DESCRIPTION OP NEW YORK IN 1786. seventy miles. This city imports most of the goods consumed between a line thirty miles East of Con- necticut river, and twenty miles West of the Hud- son, which is one hundred and thirty miles ; and between the ocean and the confines of Canada, about two hundred and fifty miles ; a considerable portion of which is the best-peopled of any part of the United States ; and the whole territory contains at least half a million of people, or one- sixth of the in- habitants in the Union. Besides, some of the other States are partially supplied with goods from New York. But in the staple commodity, flour, Penn- sylvania and Maryland have rivalled it — the super- fine flour of those States commanding a higher price than that of New York. In the manufacture, likewise, of iron, paper, cabi- net-works, &c, Pennsylvania exceeds not only New York, but all her sister States. In times of peace, however, New York will command more commercial business than any town in the United States. In time of war, it will be insecure, without a marine force ; but a small number of ships will be able to defend it from the most formidable attacks by sea. Eight miles northward of the city, is a strait be- tween Long and York islands, which is, with great propriety, called Hell-gate. The passage is narrow, and the middle of it is obstructed with rocks, so as to occasion a most violent rapidity of the tides. Except at high and low water, this strait is impass- able, without a strong breoze sufficient to counteract the current, and even then the navigation is extreme- DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. Xlll ly hazardous. The tides which flow from the East and West, meet at Frog's Point, several miles to the eastward of Hell-gate ; for which reason the ebbing and flowing are remarkably sudden at this place. The channel at Hell-gate is deep enough for frigates, but vessels usually wait for high or low water, when the sea is generally smooth, and the strait is naviga- ble on each side of the rocks. A want of good water is a great inconvenience to the citizens, there being few wells in the city. Most of the people are supplied, every da} r , with fresh water, conveyed to their doors in casks, from a pump near the head of Queen-street, which re- ceives it from a pond, almost a mile from the city. Several proposals have been made by individuals, to supply the citizens by pipes ; but none have yet been accepted. The following is the character of the inhabitants of this city, drawn by a faithful hand in 1756 : " New York is one of the most social Places on the Continent. The Men collect themselves into weekly Evening Clubs. The Ladies, in Winter, are frequently entertained either at Concerts of Musick or Assemblies, and make a very good appearance. They are comely and dress well, and scarce any of them have distorted Shapes. Tinctured with a Dutch Education, they manage their Families with becoming Parsimony, good Providence, and singular Neatness. The Practice of extravagant Gaming, common to the fashionable Part of the fair Sex, in some Places, is a Vice with which my Countrywomen XIV DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. cannot justly be charged. There is nothing they so generally neglect as Heading, and indeed all the Arts for the Improvement of the Mind, in which, I confess, we have set them the Example. They are modest, temperate and charitable ; naturally spright- ly, sensible, and good-humoured ; and, by the Helps of a more elevated Education, could possess all the Accomplishments desirable in the Sex. Our Schools are in the lowest Order ; the instructors want In- struction ; and through a long shameful Neglect of the Arts and Sciences, our common Speech is ex- tremely corrupt, and the Evidences of a bad Taste, both as to Thought and Language, are visible in all our Proceedings, publick and private. " The People, both in Town and Country, are sober, industrious, and hospitable, though intent on Gain. The richer Sort keep very plentiful Tables, abounding with great Varieties of Flesh, Fish, Fowl, and all kinds of Vegetables. "The Inhabitants of this Colony are in general healthy and robust ; taller, but shorter lived, than Europeans ; and, both with Respect to their Minds and Bodies, arrive sooner to an Age of Maturity. Breathing a serene, dry Air, they are more sprightly in their natural Tempers than the People of Eng- land ; and hence Instances of Suicide are here very uncommon. Few Physicians amongst us are eminent for their Skill. Quacks abound like Locusts in Egypt ; and too many have recommended themselves to a full Practice and profitable Subsistence. This is less to be wondered at, as the Profession is under DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. XV no kind of Regulation." — Smith's History of New York, page 211. Admitting this be a candid representation of facts, at the time it was drawn, yet many material changes have taken place which ought to be noticed. The change of the inhabitants, by the Revolution, was considerable, and had some effect upon the general character of the citizens. Notwithstanding, in point of sociability and hospitality, New York is hardly exceeded by any town in the United States. The principal families, by associating, in their public amusements, with the middling class of well-bred citizens, render their rank subservient to the happi- ness of society, and prevent that party-spirit, which an affectation of superiority in certain families in Philadelphia, has produced in that city — a spirit which disturbs or destroys their public amusements, and which has given the citizens, too generally, per- haps, the reputation of being inhospitable. * Several causes, however, have operated to dimin- ish the sociability of the citizens of New York, par- ticularly the change of inhabitants and the loss of property, during the ravages of war, and the un- * It is presumed that the general character of the citizens in all our large towns, is, in some measure, formed by the man- ners of the prevailing sect or nation. The reserve of the Quak- ers in Philadelphia has been communicated to all classes of citizens, and assists in forming their general character. The neatness, industry and parsimony of the Dutch, were the characteristics of tJie citizens of New York, before the revolu- tion; and will probably be visible in their manners a long time after national distinctions are lost. XY1 DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. favorable state of business since the establishment of peace. These causes have had their influences in all parts of America ; and perhaps as little in New York as in any other town. The charge of neglecting reading and the im- provements of the mind, might be just in Smith's time, but, if just, it did not lie solely against the inhabitants of this city. That the Americans were formerly, and may be still, behind the citizens of London, in their attention to literature and the arts, will be acknowledged, nor is it surprizing. Yet, no person acquainted w T ith the well-bred American la- dies, can charge them, generally, with ignorance ; and there are great numbers in New York whose minds are highly improved, and whose conversation is as inviting as their personal charms. Nor are the schools in this city in such a deplo- rable situation as they were formerly. There are many which are kept by reputable and able men ; and Columbia College affords a very favorable pros- pect. It must not, however be concealed, that Smith's description of the state of education is now but too just, with respect to the country at large. There are several good academies in the country ; but many parts are either unfurnished with schools, or the schools which they have are kept by low igno- rant men, and are consequently worse than none. This remark may be extended to a large proportion of the United States. An enquirer, who would wish to acquaint himself Flan of the City of NewYork REFEHEIVfE-S ligl F< ,hi;>lJT,in 21 New Quaker Met tuw 2 SFPaxds .Church 22 r Seceiler Do. 3 1 rinifi/ Do. 23, Moravian Do. 4 Old Presfo/te.rian Da 24 The Government 5 la-ch lauje House C North Church 25 Fig Market 7 ' _X?w'J'rti>-bt/ttriY,vw.. 'Chapel 2 7 Hear Do. ySi Peters Church 28 Peek Slip Do. 10 College 29 UTew Do. 11 ScoisPres? ('lunch 30 Bridewell 12 Old Dutch Church 31 litg Abns House. /.] tYe.w Dutch Po. 32 Prison Id Jews Synagogue 33 Hospital 15 Old Quaker Meeting 34 I 1.6 Uethodirt Vo. 'i~> Jewt Burying Groiatd 1 7 "Baptist Do. j6 lower Barracks IS German Col- Church 37 Upper Do. w* Prom the Oriainal CttffU published 17^0 DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. XV11 with the true state of the people of New York, their manners and government, would naturally ask the citizens for their societies for the encouragement of sciences, arts, manufactures, &c. ? For their public libraries ? For the patrons of literature ? For their well-regulated academies ? For their female acade- mies for instructing young ladies in geography, his- tory, belles-lettres, &c. ? Such enquiries might be made with propriety. The practice of physic, it is presumed, is on a better footing than when Smith wrote his History. That it is capable of many improvements, in all parts of America, will hardly be denied by the fac- ulty themselves. There are, however, many eminent physicians and surgeons in New York ; and it is only to be regretted that there exists a necessity of going abroad for knowledge which ought to be obtained at home. All free governments abound with lawyers. Where men have the privilege of thinking and acting for themselves, they will involve themselves in debt and quarrel with their neighbors. In proportion to the debts and disputes of the people, lawyers will multi- ply. Of these, America furnishes a plentiful growth, and New York has its share. In this State, the prac- tice of Law is conformed to the English mode ; and is, perhaps, better regulated than in the other States. The several degrees in the profession — the number of critical examinations that candidates are obliged o to pass thro before they can be admitted as Coun- sellors in the higher courts ; together with the time XV111 DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. of study required by the rules of admission, render an access to the first honors of the bar so difficult as to preclude ignorant pretenders to the important science of law. New York can boast of many men eminent in a very liberal profession, and which has hitherto furnished America with some of her most able legislators. It is, however, to be feared that a too rigid adherence to the forms of legal process, in England, has sometimes perplexed the road to jus- tice, and prevented valuable improvements in the practice, not only of this, but most of the States. On a general view of this City, as described thirty years ago, and in its present state, the comparison is nattering to the present age, particularly the im- provements in taste, elegance of manners, and that easy, unaffected civility and politeness which form the happiness of social intercourse. It is found, by a memorandum in one of the old Registers, that the number of inhabitants in the City, taken by order of the King in the year 1697, was as follows : fMen 946 Whites.] Women 1018 I Young men and boys 864 [ Young women and girls 899 fMen 209 Negroes. { Women 205 [ Boys and girls 161 Total 4302 DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. XIX Number of inhabitants in the City and County of New York, in 1756 13,046 " 1771 21,862 " 1786 23,614 Number of inhabitants in the several counties in the State of New York, taken in 1756. 'Queens 10,786 Kings 2,707 < Suffolk 10,290 Total 23,783 Kichmond 2,132 Westchester 13,257 Dutchess 14,157 Albany 17,424 Ulster 8,105 Orange 4,886 1771. 1786. 10,980 13,084 3,623 3,986 13,128 13,793 27,731 30,863 2,847 3,152 21,745 20,554 22,404 32,636 42,706 72,360 13,950 22,143 10,092 14,062 83,744 Cumberland 3,947 Gloucester 722 146,144 Washington 4,456 Montgomery 15,057 215,283 Connecticut had inhabitants by official returns, in 1756 129,994 1774 197,856 1782 208,870 XX DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. Inhabitants of New Jersey in Nov. 1785. . . 138,934 Of these the blacks were 10,500 The returns of the inhabitants of Rhode Island to the General Assembly, in 1783 were 51,869 Of these were Indians 525 Mulattoes 464 Negroes 2,342 In the other States the Editor has not any official accounts of the number of inhabitants ; but the fol- lowing is a very correct estimate New Hampshire 102,000 Massachusetts 330,000 Pennsylvania 330,000 Delaware 37,000 Maryland whites 170,000 blacks 80,000 250,000 Virginia, whites 252,000 blacks 280,000 532,000 North Carolina, whites. . 164,000 blacks.. 60,000 224,000 South Carolina, whites . . 108,000 blacks . . 80,000 188,000 Georgia, unknown. The account which gives 80,000 whites and 20,000 blacks, must be inaccu- rate. DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. XXI The following account of the number of dwelling- houses in the principal towns of the United States is given mostly from the Editor's own enumeration in the years 1785 and 1786. The round number nearest the actual number is given, merely to assist the memory. The difference, which is never greater than five, is immaterial. Houses. Portsmouth, N. H 450 Newbury-Port 510 Salem . 730 Boston 2,200 Providence 560 Newport 790 Hartford, city 300 New Haven, do 400 New York 3,340 Albany and suburbs 550 Trenton 180 Philadelphia and suburbs 4,500 * Wilmington 400 * It is said that Philadelphia contains 50,000 inhabitants. This account must be too high. I find by actual enumeration, that in some towns the houses contain nearly 9 souls each upon an average ; but generally not more than 7 ; suppose 9 souls in a house in Philadelphia at the time this enumeration icas made, viz. in March 1786, the inhabitants were 6w£ 40,500. I will allow 100 houses for mistake, and this will make the inhabitants 41,400. TJie inhabitants of New York in 1786, were less than 23,614; for in this number are included all the people on the island. TJie Iwises icere numbered and found to be 3,340. But sup- XXII DESCRIPTION OF NEW YORK IN 1786. Houses. Baltimore 1,950 Annapolis 260 Frederick's Town 400 Alexandria 300 Richmond 310 Petersburg 280 Williamsburg 230 Charleston 1,540 Savannah 200 pose them 3,500, and the souls in each will not average 7 ; and this number is high enough for our towns in general. Why should we estimate the inhabitants of Philadelphia higher than Boston and New York, the houses in which will not average 7 souls? Suppose the Iwuses in Philadelphia to be 5,000, which is more than the real number, and 8 souls to a house, which is also more than the actual average number, and the inhabitants are on these principles, but 40,000. i" cannot believe that this estimate is not too high, until I see the actual number published by authority. In taking the number of houses in different towns, I invari- ably found it to fall short, at least a fifth, of tlie common esti- mate made by the most judicious inhabitants. — The American Magazine, N. T. March, 1788. 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Please send me six more boxes as soon as you can and oblige." t3^~ One thousand dollars will be paid if the bona-fuie ORIGINAL of any of above letters cannot be produced on demand. Also over six thousand other testimonials as to efficiency and perfect safety. 50 cents and $1.00 per box. Sent by mail to any address. Prepared ONLY by JAS.P. CAMPBELL, M.D., 146 West 16th St., NEW YORK. (A graduate of Syracuse Medical College, 1854 ; duly registered in the County Clerk's Office, N. Y. City, and a practicing physician in the City of New York for the past 30 years.) ( 3 ) JANUARY begins on 'SUNDAY huh XXXtDays.' Firfl Quarter the 7th day, 7 in the Morning. Fail Moon the 14th day, 7 in the Morning.' Lait Quarter the 22d day, 6 in the Morniu.or. New Moon the 29th day, 10 in the- After no op. Uyi Feftivals, Remarkable Days fcc. Sun (Sun Moonl £ Higu nfes riles, fcts. \' v Water I.MH.MH.'M.I: H.M. iliurid ilMon Tucf Wed Thur Fnd 9 to ' 1 1 2 14 15 16 \l 19 zo 2.1 XI CircumcifioH. 7 Can. at Trenton C! 7 Bat.ofi'fincciun^} 7 7 Epiphany. Satu, Suudii Suud. pad Epip Jon TueT Wed riiur •rjd 5 . Mo 1 Tne Wed riiur Frid Satu S'und Mon ruef Wed i^jTnur Frid Satu Suud Mon fuel " Oaysp hours z6m Suad, paftEpip . Prelim. Art. 1783. 3.Sund. part Epip. Days ph. 46m. Convex, of St.Fau 4 Sund. paft Epip )ays ioh. om. H^S 8 J 6 4 5 s J '^. f.50 9 o 1 k 59} 5 58 1 9 s ^ — _„ 1 p, ( 4 ) FEflRUARYbegins on WEDNESDAV,XXVIII Days' Firfl: Quarter the 5th day, 3 in the Afternoon, Full Moon the J2th day, at Midnight. Lalt Quarter the 21ft day, 3 in the morning. New Moon the 28th day, ia in the morning. Moon -3;, High fets. i^VVatei H. M.|<*|H. M. 8 26 Feftjvals, Remarkable Days, 9ec. Wed Thur Krid Satu Sund Mon Tuef Wed Thu Frid Satu Sund Mon, Tuef Valentine. Wed Thur Frid Daya xoh. 36m. Satu Sund Purifica. V. Mary. Days loh. 8m. 5 Sund.«p. Epip. French AUi. 177S. Days ioh. 14m. Scptuag. Sund* Sun Sun riles fets. H.MHM IB "9 20 Mon 21 Tue! '22 Wed 23 Thur 24 Frid 15 Satu xolSund 27JM01] 28iTuef SexageP. Sund. St, Matthias. Days ioh. 59m. Qninfjuaeg. Sund. 6 27(5 33 The Planet Vtmu will be Morning Star till Marcl i?A. then Eve.iin.7 Star till the Y«ai's end. 5 ) U ARCH begins on WEDNESDAY, hath XXXI toy g. Firft Quarter the 6th day, at Midnight. Full Moon the 14th day, 5 in the Afternoon. Laft Quarrer the 22d day, 9 in the Afternoon, New Moon the 29th day, 7 in the Afternoon. W. days Fertivals, Remarkable Days Moon! g( Hig"h Water N. M. ( 6 ) APRIL begins on SATURDAY, hath XXX Day* Firft Quarter the 5th day, 11 in the morning. Full Moon the 13th day, 10 in the morning. Laft Quarter 2iit day, 11 in the Morning. New Moon the 28th day, 3 in the Morning. U Festivals, j Sun Sun'Moonl ^ H.gh J ,W. Remarkable Days, riles. let s.l Sets. „ Watei days &c |hm|hm|h. M.fc H. M. Satu Days I2th. 32m. S 4-1 6 16 10 4 3 11 37 2 Sund 5 bund, tU Leuc. 5 45 6 ly 11 20 4 Aft. 34 3 Mon 5 4 2 (> 18 Morn. 5 1 24 4 Tucf 5 40 6 20 26 6 2 IO 5 Wed 5 39 6 21 1 24 7 3 6 rhur 5 3» 6 £2 2 p 3 3 50 7 ..id 5 37 6 23 2 36 9 4 41 '6 Satu 5 35 6 25 3 7 10 5 34 9 Sund Palm Sunday. 5 34 6 26 3 3* [J 6 19 !>J Mon 5 33 6 27 6 28 3 58 12 7 8 11 ruel 5 3 2 4 J6 '3 7 53 XI Wed Days 1 ah. 54m. 5 3°J4 3° 5 2r #> 3 1 5 2SI6 3 2 4 3* '4 8 42 13 Thur * ;>/ . l 5 9 27 1*4 Frid Good Friday. 8 c 1(5 10 12 '5 Satu S i^ 34 9 c '7 10 57 [16 Sund Eartcr Sunday. 5 *5 6 35 10 c 18 11 42 M Mon 5 *4 6 36 IX l 9 Morn. tfi Tuef 5 2 3 6 37 11 5S 20 37 '9 20 Wed Bat. ofLexing. 75. 5 21 6 38 Mom. 2l I 27 Thur 5 2 ° 6 4° 4; 22 2 21 3, Frid Days 13b. 22m. 5 »9 6 4> 1 29 2 5 3 " 12 Satu 5 iy 6 4* ' 5 2 2 4 4 55 2} Sund Sunday part Eaft. 5 x 7 6 43 • 2 ^i 5 3 2 4 26 Mon 5 l6 6 44 2 4926 5 57 rucl' 5 x > 6 45 3 2027 6 51 Wed $ *3 6 47 3 4* 28 7 49 27 Thur 5 12 6 4^ 4 2 *9 8 43 3° Frid Satu Days 13I1. 3&ix). 5 J1 5 *° 6 4V 6 $0 Jets. 9 6 I 2 9 37 10 37 Sund 2 Sund^ part. Fart. > » <5 * a 10 17 3 II 31 ( 7 ) MAY begins on MONDAY, hath XXXI days. Fnit Quarter the 4th day, II in the Afternoon. Full Moon the 13th day, 2 in the Morning. Laft Quarter the 20th day 9 in the Afternoon. New Moon the 27th clay, 11 in the Morning. W. days Feftivals, Remarkable Days, Sec. Sun. Sun rifes fete . H.MHM Moon feta. H. M. H.gh Watei H. M. Mom Tuer Wed Fhur Frid Sato 3und Mon Tiief Wed Tliur Frid Satu 9f 2 zi 2 3 H u> *7 z 3 *9 30 3 1 Days 13I1 50m. 3 Sund. p. Eaft. Cong, met 1775. Char. fur. 17 Bo. Days I4h. 10m. Sund[4 Sund. p. Eaft. Mon rucf Wed Fhur rid atu Sund Mon Tuef Wed rhur Frid Satu Sund Mon Tuef Wed Days 14I1. 24m. Rogation Sund. Afccntion Day. Days i4h. 34m. Sund. aft. AfcC'n. 5 7 5 5 5 ? S 5 4 4 6 53 66 54 55 o 5y *8 57 56 56 55 54 >3 5i 5i 5o 49 4 48 4 4 7 4 46 4 4> 4 44 4 44'7 J 6 4 43 4 43 4 42 4 4i 4 4» 4 4Q|7 *o 11 16 4 Morn. 5 O 2 43 7 1 14 8 l 44 9 2 IC 10 * 33 1,1 2 51 12 3 10 '3 3 34 14 4 I IS fij/W. 16 9 * '7 9-5« 18 10.32 *9 u'i4 20 1 1 56 21 Morn. 22 O XI M O49 H I 14 M 1 44 26 2 11 2 7 * 43 28 •3 ?i 29 5///. 1 9 ° 2 9 5° 3 ■0 33 4 11 14 51 *ft. 22 I 12 .2 2 3 4 5 5 37 ^7 17 5 2 3- *7 '6 5 1 6 6 7 a 6 9 10 36 11 21 Mort/. o 10 I I 2 3 4 50 46 42 35 5 3^ 6 26 20 »4 5« 5 2 4 2 Att.31 ( « ) JUxNE begins on THURSDAY, hath XXX days. Firfl Quarter 3d day, 2 in the Afternoon. Full Moon the nth day 5 in the Afternoon. Laft Quarterthe 19th day, 4 in the Morning. New Moon .the 25th day, 7 in the Afternoon. Pi 1 Fetiivals,- , Sun Sun .Moon 3v * gl W. IRemarkable Days, rifes feuf fets. W T ater • idays] .&c H M HMI'H.- M. H.Mr 1 Thnr Bofton p.lhut 1774. 4 407 20 11 38 "6 * 3 1 Frid 4 39 7 2i Mom. 7 2 16 3 Satu Days 14b. 42.111. 4 59 7 -21 O 8 8 3 6 < Sund Whifunday* 4 38 7 22 O 28 9 3 5* 5 Mon 4 38 7 22 6 54 10 4 46 t Tuel' 4 38 7 *„* .1 12 ii 5 3* 7 Wed 4'37 7 *3 1 5612 6 17 8 Thui 4 3/ 7 *3 2 16 13 1 4 S/Frid 4 37 7 2 3 3 -1 i'4 7 46 Jo'Satu 4 36 7 2 4 3.5815 « 3* 1 1 Sund Trinity Sunday, &4 3^ 7 2 4 KiJesMG 9 17 1 2 Mou St. Barnabas 4 36 7 2 4 8 38 17 10 11 33 Tuef 4 o 6 7 2 4 9 *4 18 i° 59 i4Wed 4 357 2 5 9 48 19 11 52 jqThur Days 140. 54m. 4 35 ! 7 2 > i° 2 °j 2 ° Morn. ioFrld 4 35'7 z$\i° 49i 2 i •0 40 17 Satu Bat of B.Hill, 75. 4 35l7 2 5 11 1422 ' 3> 18 Sund 1 Sund. paft Trini.4 S5|7. 2 5- 1.1 .41 2 3 * 35 ipMon Britiih evacua. Phi- 4 357 *S MomM 3 *3 2QTuef ladelphia, 1778. 4 35.7 *5 825 4 17 2i]Wed Langcitday. 4 35l7 2 > 35 l6 5 *3 22[Thur 4 55b 2 S 58 2 7 6 . 7 2.3'Frid 4 35 7 *5 1 26 23 6 57 a^Satu 4 35 7 2$ ■*\4 *9 7 47 a5|Sund 2 Sund. paft Trini. 4 35 7 2 5 L Sets. 3P 8 37 26Mon 4 35 7 2 5 8 *4 1 9 3 r 27 Tuef 4 3> 7 *5 9 1 2 10 25 a! Wed [Bat.SuHi.in.76. (.Bat. Mourn. 78. 4 35 7*25 9 '34 3 11 15 r* Thur 4 3 6 7 *4 10 c 4 Aft. 5 & I r n d 4 3* 7 2 4 10 2 3 | 5' > 5° r 9 ) JULY begins on SATURDAY, hath XXXI days • Firrt Quarter the 3d day. 5 in the Morning. Full Moon the nth day, 6 in the Morning. Laft Quarter the i8ch day, 8 in the Morning . New 5? ■! Moon the 25th day, 4 in the Morning. Feftivals, | Sun j Sun jMoon SjHij 5» '? W. Remarkable Days, rifes jfets. J feu. •-, Water ^ days J Satu &c. .|HM|HMJH.M. 3 H. M. i 4 367 24' 10 47I 6 1 45 2 SunJ Mot, 3 Sund. pad Trini. 4 3<$ 7 H 4 377 *3 [i 6-7 n 30 3 2 3 3° 26 4 Tiicf Independen. 1776. 4 37 7 *3 11 >6| 4 15 > Wed Ticon. abaud. 77 4 37 7 *3 A*3''«.'rrO 5 5 6 Thur Bat. Great Spri. 81 • 4 38 7 2; o-26iii 5 5 2 7 Frid . 4 38 7 22 58ll2 6 36 t Satu Canon. Gw.Ifl. 76. 4 39 7 21 ; i 36J13 7 21 / Si:nd j. Sund. part Trini. 4 39 7 21 l 2 30 14 8 6 [0 Mon 4 40 7 20 3 1415 8 5 1 11 Tuef Daya decreafe 10m. 4 40 7 20 /?/>/. 16 9 37 » Wed 4 41 7 10 8 21:17 to 21 <3 Thur 4 4* 7 i» 9 0U8 (i IO *4 Fnd 4 42 7 18 9 17 *9 Morn. »S Satu 4 43 7 17 3920 O '3 t6 Mini * % Sund. p v Trin. 1 Ston. Ft. tak. 79. 4 43 7 i7 IO 6!2I O S<5 r 7 Mon 4 44 7 16 IO 32J22 I 49 IS Tuef 4 45!7 15 1 * 4*3 a 47 <9 Wed 4 45 7 i> u 38:24 3 35 20 Thur Days I4h. 35m. 4 46 7 14 M-orn.^s 4 23 21 Frid 4 47 7 13 23J26 5 13 22 Satu 4 4% 12 I 28J27 ■6 18 2 3 Sund 6 Sand, paft Trini. 4 49)7 1 1 2 30:28 7 9 z 4 Mon 4 5°j7 10 3 38 *9 8 2 5 Tuef Do£ Days begin. 4 507 10 £*//. 1 8 5 C ir. Wed 4 Sij7 9 7 5* 2 9 4* 2 7 Thin 4 5» 7 * 3 *3 3 to 3^ * 8 Frid Days i4h. iom. 4 537 7 .8 44 -1 U 2b *9 Satu 4 54b ^ 9 « 5 Aft. iS- jc Sund 7 Sund. palt Trini. 4 5>'7 5 9 3° ( * 3» Mo« 4 07 a 9 54 7 1 J°J r 10 ) AUGUST begins on TUESDAY, hatb XXXI pay* Fir it Quarter, the in day, 10 in the Aftcrnoii. Full Moon, the 9th day, 5 in the Afternoon. Laft Quarter, the 16th day, at Noon. New Moon, the 23d day, 3 in the Afternoon. Fiiil Quarter, the 31ft day, 4 in the Afternoon. p ! Feftivslt, Sun [Sun IM«on g High • jdays Remaikalle Days, rifes fits. feis. B9 Water &c. H.MlH.MJH M * H. M. 1 Tuef Lammas Day, .4 <;y7 3I10 zz' 81 2 3 2 2 Wed 4 58 7 *jio 53 0-3 20 5 Thur 4 5* 7 2 \ 11 3 1 lie > 4 5> 4 Frid Days 14th. 4 59 ; 1 ww*. 11 4 5< 5 Sat. 5 ° 6 0016 l 2 5 4- 3 6 Sun. 8 Sun. p. -Tri. & 5 J 6 50 1 8 6 s 7 Mon TratuJigiirat. > 2 6 5^ 2 8 14 7 1 8 Tuef 5 3 6 57 3 9 »5 8 56 9 Wed > 4 6 56 riles. 16 19 55 IC Thui 5 5 S-55 7 18 17 10 34 11 Frid Savan.evac. 82. 5 ^ sa 7 '39 18 1 1 23 12 Sat. 5 »<* 52 8 ic 19 worn. 13 Sun. 9 Suad. p. Trin. 5 96 51 3 3$ 2« 16 MMon > IC a 50 9 8 21 1 9 » 5 Tuef 5 *' 6 49 9 43 2 2 2 6 16 Wed Bat. CaW. 80. S J 3 6 47 10 28 23| 3 » 17TI11H 514 6 46 ir 18 24 3 5f iSjFnd. Days, 13b. 30m. 5 >5 6 45 mom. 25! 4 48 19 Sat. 5 3 <> 6 44 18 26 J 4° 2C Sun. 10 Sund. p. Tri. $ J 7 6 43 1 24 27 5 3* 21 Mon 5 l8 6 44 2 32 2§ * 3 C 12 Tuef 5 2 ° 40 3 4° :v 7 20 13 Wed 5 2I 6 39 ywi. 3° 8 10 : -l Thur St. Bartho-om. 5 " 6 38 ^ 53 1 9 » 2 ^ Frid Days 13b. 8m. 5 - 24 6 36 7 *5 2 9 54 26 Sat. > 2 s ^35 7 3S 3 10 41 - Sun. 1 1 Sun. p. Tri. & 5 *<* 6 34 8 2 4 I I 26 2 C Mo;, B. L. Iilm.l 76 5 *7 <> 33 8 28 5 Aft. 1 a l 9 Tuei St. John Baptift. 5 286 32 8 56 6 58 30 W«l 5 3°F 3° 9 3° 7 1 44 3 1 iliuif 53 1 |6 2 7 10 14 8 2 i<* ( £1 ) SEPTEMBER begins on FRIDAY, hath XXX Days.f Full Moon the 8th day, 2 in the Morning. Laii Quarter the 14th day, 6 in the Afternoon. New Moon the 22d day, 6 in the Mu.ri.iing. 1 irft Quarter the 30th day, 10 in the Morning. P* 1 feitivals, lininJ bunJSIocn /. 16 9 '9 9 Satu 5 4i 6 19 6 4 S i/ 10 7 ro Sund 13 Sund. p. Trin. 5 43 6 17 7 15 18 11 3 11 Mon B. Brandyw. 77. 5 4j 16 48 19J11 50 i2Tuef S 46 6 14 831 2C(Af(.rff. 21 56 i3|WeHp. Lon.bur. 81. 5 47 6 13 9 26 i4Thur| 5 40j6 i 1 10 26 22 , 49 i$|Frid N. York tak. 76. 5 5° 6 i ! 11 3^ 2 3 * 43 i6,Satu S 5 l6 9 MOYTI, 24 3 38 l l Sund 14 Sund. p. Tnn. 5 53$ 7 C-3B -5 4 3 1 16 Mon 5 54!^ 6 I 48 26 5 21 If ; Tuef 5 5 6 K> 4 2 50 27 6 12 20 Wed 5 571-5 3 4 S 28J 7 1 21 Thwr St. Matthew. 5 5^ 2 5 * 6 06 0^//. 29 7 51 22 Frid Day & Nigbt equ. 1 8 5' -3 Satu (' 6 15 59 6 16 2 9 4i 24 Sund 15 Sund. p. Ttin. (> 3 5 57 6 38 3 to 31 2 5 Mon Arnold's plot, 80. 6 4I5 5 6 7 8 4 11 '17 *'5 3; :o ^S 22 1 41 14 Satu ~~Xc£". ^ f r*-\n« ^-^ 6 265 34111 48 23 2 4c >5 Sund En fop us burnt 77.6 275 33 m$rn. *4 3 34 !/; iMotiiBur^oyne t^ken77 ( 6 29531 Tucf p 305 3c Wed Falmouth burnt 75 6 315 29 58 25 4 - IJ 2 8 2 6 5 M lb 3 8 27 6 4 ioiThur!Coinwallis tsk. 81J6 335 27 + s 28 6 54 2cfFrid JBat. Redbank, 77.6 345 26 5 8 20 7 44 21 Sam 1 6 36 5 24 /*'• 30 8 ?2 22 Sund 19 Suud. pafi Trri. 6 t7.s 23 52^ 1 9 16 23'Mon 6" 385 22 5 48 2 10 2 241'Tuef 6 40 5 20 626 5 10 48 25,Wed Days loh. 2$a>. 6 41 5 19 7 8 4 11 35 26'TUurl 6 42 5 18 8 o 5 Aft. 1 It- -J « 43 5 17 8 58 6 1 56 28'Sotu Bat.WhitepI. 76. 6 4$ 5 15 9 59 7 2 46 zojSund 20 Sund. pafl "tun. 6 4 r, > M 11 4 8 3 36 jo Mon 6 47 5 nw»- V 4 26 51 |Tuef 6 49 5 11] 8 10 5 «7 ( I 3 ) NOVEMBER begins on WEDNES. hath XXX Days Full Moon, the 51I1 day, 10 in the Afternoon. La ft Quarter, the 12th day, 3 in the Afternoon. New Moon, the 2Qih clay, 5 in the Afternoon. Kirft Quarter, the 28th day, 4 in the Afternoon. p Feftivals, (Son. iSun. Moon' m High W. Remarkable Daysjnfes Ifets. fcts. * u 1 W^te 1 I days &c. -h.mIhm H.M.J* ]H. M. Wed Ail Saints. 6 505 10; 1 15 li 11 2 Thur 6 51 5 9 2 3 C 12 7 A 3 Frid St. John's tak. 75. 652 5 8 ; 3'40 13 7 5^ A Satu <5 53 5 7 ! 4 5^ 14 8 51 5 Sund 21 Sund. p. Trin. <5 51 5 6 rkfes. i5 9 M 6 Mon 5 6 it 1610 i3 7 Tuef 6 56 > 4 .1711 30 8 Wed Days 10 h. 8m. 6 57 5 3 7 2C i^jnarn. 9 Thur 6 58 > * 8 26 A 27 to Frid 7 4 9 28 *o 1 si 1 1 Satu 7 * 4 59 10 4c «ij * 13 1 2 Sund 22 Sund. p. Trin. 7 * 4 5* u 55 22 3 2 : ; Mon Montreal ta. 75, 7 5 4 57 Mtrn 2 3 3 5* '4 Tuef 7 4 4 5* l 24 4 4» *5 Wed Fort Miff. ev. 77 7 5 4 55 a. c *3 5 si 16 Thur Fort Warn, t. 76 7 ^ 4 54 3 c 26 6 2Q 17 Frid 7 8 4 52 4 c 27 7 1 »8 Satu Fort Lee lak. 76 7 9 4 5i 5 c 47 47 »S Sund 23 Sund. p. Trin. 7 i° 4 5° 6 c V\ 8 35 20 Mon 7 M 4 49 fits. 1 9 19 2,1 1'uef 7 « 4 4S 5 S 210 j 22 Wed 7 *3 4 47 5 5S 3 10 5^ 25 Thur Oays oh. 36m. 7 >3 4 47 1 49 4;*i 37 *4 Frid 7 H|4 4 ft 7 5° 5 A. 27 *5 Satu 7 15k 4J 8 57 6 1 J7 26 Sun 24 Sund. "p. Trin. 7 16U 44 IO 2 7J 2 7 2 7 Mob 7 > 6 4 44[ 11 8 8] 2 56 2 b Tuef 7 J/ 445; morn. 9| 3 47 29 Wed 7 1% 4- II 4 41 .30'Thur Provi. Treat. S2 7 18442. 1 iSii' ? 5^ ( 14 ) [DECEMBER begins on FRIDAY, hath XXXI Day^ Full Moon the 51 h day, 8 in ihc Morning. Laft Quarter the 1 2th day, 7 in the Morning New Moon the 20th day, at Midnight. Fit It Quarter the 28th day, 3 in the Morning. pi Fcitivais, '.Sun. [Sun Moon 2< HiRh; ? W. Remarkable Daysjriles fees lets, jl IWatcr da y s &c. |H M HM !■?. M |^!h. M. 1 rnrf Jays fyh. 22m. 7 19 441 2 28 1 ? 6 29 - Satu 7 20 4 40 3 38 1 t 7 18 3 Sund Advent Sunday. 7 20 4 40 A 5° '4 8 16 -: Mom / 21 4 39 6 8 1 5 8 j S ; 5 Tuel 7 2J 4 39 Rifes. 16 9 5* 6 Wed 7 22 4 3B 5 54 ■7 10 40 7 Fhur Bat. Newport, 76. 7 22 438 7 8 18 11 3> SFncI 3at.G. Bridge 75. 7 23 4 37 8 20 '9 Morn. 9lSatu 7 23 4 37 9 32 10 27, tQStiud 2 Sund.m Advent. 7 24 4 3'' 10 38 21 1 19 ! nMon 7 24 4 3*5 '1 43 22 2 12, 1 2 fuef 7 24 4 3* Aftr». *3 2 5 2 i3|Wcri )ays 9h. 12m. 7 24 4 3* 48, M 3 4> t4|Thi!i JeiTey.oyerrun, 76. 7 25 4 35 1 54 2> 4 3' i5|Frid 7 25 4 35 2 49 26 5 « tOjSatu j 7 Suno 7 ?> 4 35 3 46 27 6 4 3 Sund in Advent. 7 2) 4 3) 4 44| 2 » 6 4S raMon 7 05 4 35 5 4° 29 7 37 iflTuei idWetl 7 25 4 35 6 38 I 8 2^ Shonefl Day.. 7 25 *3S .SWj. 2 9 7 jiiThui St. Thomas, 7 2 5 ♦35 5 28 3| 9 55 ziFrid 7 25 4 35 6 33 4,io 4 6 ^ISati) 7 25 4 3 > 7 3« 5'JJ 3.5 :4JSun(1 4 Simd.in Advent. 7 25 4 35 8 46 6;Aft. *4 tSjMon Chriflmafs. I7 25 4 35 9 5° 7 1 12 l6{Tucf Hcifians taken, 76. i/ 2> *35 to 54 8 2 2 l Z Wed St. John the Evan. 1/ 25 ' 4 3 s Morw. V 2 53 iS Thui Innocents. [7 25 -4 $5 4 r< 3 4« •9 Frid 7 54436 I 16 11 4 37 r- Satu 7 M;4 \6 2 26 1 : 5 2 $ p bund Moni£om. fell, 75 \j 24-4 36 ^ 38 1 ; 6 2.4 ( H ) ECLIPSES. '"pHERE will be five Edipfcs this year, three of the **• Sun and two of the Moon. The lft is of the Moon, January 14th, the former pan vilible, and the latter invisible. Beginning, 14th Day, at 6h. 58m. •> 3* Middle, - • ' - 7 4<> / 2 End, - - , 9 o ( |. Duration, - - 2 22 J <^, Digits eclipfed near e, on the Moon's fouth limb. /V^ B. This eclipfe begins but 3S minutes before the fun rifes ; fo only the beginning is vifible. The 2d is of the fun, January 29th, at 40 minutes part 6 o'clock in the evening, invifible. The 3d is of the Moon, July lid), vifibls ill pftl t a and calculated as follows : Beginning of vifibiliiy, 4b. ini.*) Beginning of total darknefs, 5 29 | ^ Middle/" - - 5 55 >g End of total darknefs, 6 7 I S' End of the Eclipfe. 7 30 | cr? Digits Eclipfed near 13 N. B. This eclipfe begins but 31 minutes before the Sun riles ; fo oily the beginning is viliole. The 4th is of the Sun, Jul) 29th, at 53 minutes pa(t 3 o'clock in the morning, invifible. The 5th is of the Sun, December 20fh, at 52 mi- nutes part 1 1 o'clock in the morning, iiivif'blc\ Moon's Latitude, i v 22' South. Common hotet and Moveable Fea/ls,jbr i?S6. Golden Number 1 j Shrove Sunday, F£b. 26". Epact o j Eafter Sunday, April 16. Damhiical Letter A j Afcention Day, May 25, Cycle ol' the Sun 3 J Whitfunday, June 4. B 2 ( io ) A TABLE to afcemin the value of fundry Coins of Gold, as regulated bj the Chamber of Com- rnerce; which fhews, at one view, their value in Great Britain. N. B. litre has been a lats regulation made by the Afetnbly of South- Carolina, th- t Engjijb Guineas mud njueierb 5 d-ivt. 7 grs. Fiji ties 4 oiul. 6 grs. and Moidores 6 diet. l6grs Stand a x5 New- S erlin^ Weig ht. York M on. o£ SPECIES. Curr. G. Rfita. d*wt. £ r > L s. d. U s. d. Double Johannes - iS~ o 6 8 3 12 Single ditto 9 o 3 4 r 16 Half ditto 4 12 i 12 18 Quarter ditto a 6 16 9 Caroline ditto 6 S 1 i3 1 2 Spanifh Doubloons *7 6 c 3 6 Tivo piflole 8 12 3 c 1 12 Que ditto - 4 6 1 10 16 Englirh Guinea 5 6 r '7 4 1 1 Half ditto - i *5 ,? iS S 6 10 6 French Guinea - 5 4 1 16 A t 1 3da!f ditto - M 13 2 b 10 6 Chequin • * a A 3 14 6 ..•> 8 c Mctdore - 6 18 2 8 1 7 ° TAB 21, o 3 9 12 6 19 2a M *8 ion 2 2135 J238 f. LE of 4 8 12 i 560 23 5* 5 4 4°° 746 23 4 29 54 » 8 500 95i 6 8 30 56 g HCOO i860 *3 ft T A EI, E o/DOLLARS, &i. -r. N.HampIh.1 N.-Jeiiej New-Yoi k Mafljtfui Pen ui'yl van. S. Carolina > M Jiixl lUid.Irtais d J.Mai ylaficl, and M. Carolina Conneciicutjand Dela Georgia. * O o ° 7 C £.048 2 o 16 C 12 15 094 I i 4 c 18 1 2 6 14 4 r. 12 c 1 4 I IO 18 8 t 2 c j 10 I 17 6 1 3 4 2 7 a s 1 16 * ? \ 8 2 16 c 2 2 2 12 6 1 12 8 s 3 4 2 8 3 ° c 1 17 4 9 5 I* G 2 14 3 7 (. 220 3D 4 c 3 ° 3 '5 c 268 11 4 a c 3 6 4 * 6 2 II 4 11 4 16 c 3. 12 4 10 c 2 16 ^3 5 4 c 3 *8 4 17 6 3 8 *4 5 i* c 4 4 5 5 c 3 5 4 15 6 c 4 10 5 12 6 3 10 16 6 8 4 16 c 6 6 ; 7 3 »4 « 17 6 16 C 5 2 9 6 3 19 4 28 5Q 7 4 7 u C 5 8 5 14 6 15 7 * c 4 4 ° 4 8 8 CO 8 6 7 10 c 4 »3 4 i\ 8 8 6 6 7 17 6 4 13 22 8 x 6 C 6 u 8 5 5 * 8 *3 9 4 6 iS 8 12 6 5 7 4 24 9 12 7 4 9 ° 5 12 5 16 8 *5 26 lO o e 7 10 9 7 6 io 8 7 10 9 IS 6 1 4 «7 10 !0 c 8 2 10 2 6 660 6 10 8 28 n 4 1 I 12 c 8 8 c 10 10 C *9 c 8 14 c 10 17 6 6154 3° 12 O 9 ° 11 5 700 35 4 C 14 O 10 10 C 13 2 6 8 3 4 l6 O 12 5 5 968 45 6c l8 O 13 io c 16 17 6 10 10 20 a c x ? c 16 1; c 11 13 4 iz c 16 10 c 20 12 6 12 id 8 >; 24 O c I .< 4 7 C t z'S c 21 c i 26 5 t 16 6 3 TABLE ^/DOLLARS, tfc. New- York, and N.Carolina, N. Hamprti. Mail'achu. Rhd. Ifland Connecticut &• Virginia. N.-Jerfey, Pennfylvan Maryland, and Dela- ware. S. Carolina, _ and Georgia. 9c 3* ° c 24 C-3° £. 18 '3 ^ pa 36 c 27 33 IS c 21 JOO 40 3° 37 10 2 6 8 200 80 60 7S c 15 4 500 120 90 c 112 10 c 7° 400 160 c 120 1 ?o c 93 6 « 500 200 *5 3 c ' 187 10 c 116 13 4 1000 400 300 375 ° c 2 33 6 8 2000 800 600 7 jo 466 13 4 2500 1000 750 937 JO c 58 3 6 a 3000 1200 900 112; 700 4000 1600 1200 c 1500 933 6 8 5000 2000 1500 c 187J c ij6d 13 4 6000 2400 1800 c 22 ;o '400 ■7000 2800 2x00 2625 633 6 3 8000 3200 2400 3000 c '86(5 13 4 9000 3600 2700 33*5 '0 c MOO 100 TA DO 4000 03000 3750,0 0-333 6 S BLE of Englifli a nd French Crowns as they pafs in the ft lies of Ne w-Yofk and North-Carol ma. NoT,. 6 . d. No L. s. d 15 4 ° No. L. s. d.' ij 9 c «5 6 • 29 1.3 1 a a Q 18 16 7 30 13 10 3 1 7 °i «7 7 13 ° 40 18 4 5 1 16 a 5 18 ■4 8 8 2 C 11 SO 60 22 2 7 10 6 a 14 3 20 9 70 3 1 ro 7 3 3 H 21 9 9 c 80 3 1 1 5: q 300 l 3S j ; S 8 °4 2< 5 11 14 400 180 1 ■. 5 17 0: 27 12 3 o| 500 22 5 M l °,i 23 12 ti I 1003 450 THE New- York Dire&ory. A ARDEN John, board-merchant, Num. ber 106, Queen-Street Afti Tho.WindJ. chair maker^i, John-ft Atkinfon Francis, merchant, 22^, QJlreet Allingham Charles, and company, mer- chants, 196, Queen-ftreet Abrcmfe A. fhopkeeper, 42, Watcr-ftreet Abbot.& Kanberry, tailors, 44, Water- ft. A {bridge R. conveyancer, 27, Smith -flrect Aften J. fhoemaker, 3 j, Nafiau-ftreet Anderibn A. joiner, 17, Maiden-lane iinderfon Elb. fhopkeeper, 5, Makten-L Anderfon J. fhopkeeper, 89, Water-ttrcet Acklay A. iron-monger, 7, Broad-ftreet Alt-wood T. Brictgen, dodor, n,Dock-fr. ( 2t ) Arding Charles, doctor, 13, corner Wil- liam and Beekman Itreets Affleck Robert, merchant, 60, Wm.ftreet AntwerpVan & M'Ewen, grocery 3,Flym. Aickcn And. fhopkeeper, 40, Broadway Anderfon James, (hoemaker, 65,Broadwa)r Arthur John* merchanr, 1 6o,Quecn-ftreet. Aorfon Aaron, 28, NafTau-ftreet AGifield John, baker, 44, William-ftrect B Barham Mrs. tavern-keeper, 18, Broadway Betts John, diftdler, 3, Whitehall Byrn William, Efq. ^G % George-ltreet Bickers John, carpenter, 32, Geo. ftreet Brewer Peter, grocer, 124, Queen-llrcet Bievoort John, merchant, 161, Q^ ftrcec Berrien Peter, 103, Queen-llrcet Bawie Ann, fhopkeeper, 60, Broad-way Bay iy William, merchant, 58, Broadway Bache Abraham, rev. of the church of England, 29, Smith-ftreec BeQey and Goodwin, druggifts and apo- thecaries, 229, Queen-ftreec Bafiett Francis, pewterer, 218, Q^ftreec Burger John, goldimith, 207,Queen-llreet Bredhurft Samuel, phyfician and apochc- cary, 64, Queen-ftrcct Bowne Geo. merchant, 37, Queen-ftreet Brevoort Abr. merchanr, z6 t Queen- ftreeE ( 21 ) Bradford & M'Ewen, plumb. 1 47, Wat.fi; Burke G. grocer, 161, Water-flrcct Backhoufe, merchant, 163, Water- ftreet Seeking Wm. grocer, 33, Han. fquare Berry & Rogers, 25^> merchants, Han. fqu. Bourghell J. watah maker, 192, Watei-tt. B. 8c Browne, fhopkeepers,. 14, Wm. fti^et Buckle William, merchant, 9, Water- (beet Banks John, tailor, 12, Water- ftreet Bleecke-r J. and L brokers, 20, Water-ft. Bard John, merchant, 46, Water-itreec Byvanck John, merchant, 56, Water-ftreet Biggs Thomas, inltrumeiu-maker, 6o, fac- ing BeekmanVflip Byarr Samuel, grocer, 75, Broadway Brooks M. painter & glazier, 5 i,Crown-ft. Bewie Daniel, grocer, 38, Crown-llreet Boftwick And. merchant, 37, Smith-ftreet' Bryant William, Mr. 1, Smich-iircet Bfamble James, whitefmith, 49, King-(lreet Bard Samuel, doctor, 46, Broad-ftreet Barrow T. merchant, 5.S, Broad-ftreet Beckman J. Jas. merchant, 20, Maiden-I. Bend Grove, Ihopkeoper, 16, Smith ftreet Broome J. merchant, 6, Hanover- fquare Barclay J< v >s. merchant, 14, Hanover-fquare Black well Jofrph, merchant, ? 1, Han. fqu. Buclin T. and W. earthen-wate and glafs merchants, 69, Water-It rect Blccckci L. Anih. 40 J auclioneer 3 Walin'. f *3 ) Brower N. merchant, 95, Water- flreet Bancker Evert, merchant, 5, .Wall-ftreet Burres Lawrence, grocer, 64, Wall-ftreet Blagge Benj. efq. alderman, 63, Cherry-it Barker B. w.& clock-maker, 57, Cherry- ft*. Bleecker R inn-keeper, 57, Cherry-Itreec Beckman Theoph. merchanr, 9, Cherry-ft. Burnfide James, Mr. 6y y Cherry-ftreet Bowne Daniel, merchant, 6, Cherry-ftreet Burras Benj. fitoemaker, 3, Broad-ftree: Brower J. upholfterer, 28, Broad-ftreet BrinckerhoofF Abr. merchant io, Dock-ft. Blair Archd. ftock-broker, 16, L. Dock ft. Bruce P. & R. merchants, 3, Froru-ftrect Brand Henry, tobacconift, 6, Beekrnan-lL Bond Abraham, grocer, 6., Whitehall Boyd James, grocer, 2, Pearl (trcet Bralhcr E/goldfmith, 1 Cherry-ftreet Burns John, merchanr, 2, Flymarket Baldwin, B. grocer, 19. Flymarket Buffing N. tailor, Little Queen-ilrect Brown Tho. ftone-cutter, Thame-ftreet Bau.fell John, grocer, Panition-itreet. Bufkirk S. tin-man, ^g^ Broadway Bayly William, tin-man,' 59, Broadway Bauman S. grocer, 62, Broadway Buchanan & Thomp. merchants, 243, Q. ft Browne J. furgeon& dentift, 9, L.Qjlrcet Beekman & Sons, merchants, 24 1, Qjtreec Burtfeli Wm. lhoemaker, 12, L. Dock-ft. ( *4 ) Bc-ekman Van Benen, 80, William-Prrcec O'Bryans Captain, 1 1, Brownejohn's wharf Byrne^orftcn&Colburn.merchantSjFlym, Bay A. S, goldfmith, 66, Smith-Rrcct C. Colles B. John, merchant, 12, Dock-drcet Cofter, Brothers and co. 20, Dock-Areet Childs Francis, printer, 189, Water-ftrcec Currie Jo.^conieclioner, 52, Smith- (Irecc Cmhberi£am. maft-makcr 18, L.Q.ftreeC Clarkfon David, merchant, 73, King-ftrecc Conftable, Rucker, and company, mer- chants, Dock-ftreec Cortlandt G. and company; ironmongers 42, Dock-ftreet Cape John, city tavern, , Broadway Coftigin Johnfon, tav. keeper, LowerBatc. Cowcn Solomon, 4, Whitehall Cheefman , tavern-keeper, Broadway Campbell Thomas, potter, 29, Geo. fbeec Cogfwell James Mafon 219, furgeon and apothecary, 'Quecn-ftreet Crabb Tho. merchant, 212, Queen-flreet Crofbey Dr. 59, Queen-flreet Comfort & Jofliua Sands, merchants, 50, Queen-flreet Campbell John, 31, Hanovcr-fquare Cragie> Wanright and company, apothe- caries, 27, Wall-ilreet ( 25 ) Campbell Saml. bookfeller, 41, Han. fcju. Cox Ifaac, merchant, 194, Queen-ftreet Cocks Robert, merchant, 4, Wm, ftreet Chandler Metleck, fhopkeeper, 1 i,Wrn.ft* Crone David, tailor, 7, between Fly- market and Murray's-wharf Curfon Samuel, merchant, 208, Water-fir, Coon G. grocer, 31, Fly-market Cuyler Mrs. boarding and lodging-houfc for gentlemen, 4.5, Fly-market Carter A. fhoemaker, Cherry-ltreet Cock A. fchool-miftrcfs, 9, Crown-ftreet Carmer Nich. cabinet-maker, 34, Maid la. Charlton John, doctor, 37, Broad-ftreet Caurant David, windfor-c. m. 57,Brtfad-ft. Ceary James, lodging-houfc, 66, Broadway Carr M. Mrs. milliner, 8, Maiden-lane Chriftie James, earthen-ware and glafa merchant, 12, Maiden-lane Campbell D. efq-, merchant, 18, Smith- ft.' Clark Ton D. and co. 13^ Hanover-fquare Cocks E. merchant, y$, Water-flreet Clopper Corn, merchant, 6y Water-ftrect Caffing Francis, porter houfe, 26, Wall-ft. Crygier, punch & p. houfe, 69, Cherry-ft, Crnger Nicholas, merchant, 16, Duke- ft. Cojinac John, merchant, 48, Dock-ftreet Clark .Wm. innkeeper, 2, L. Water-flreet Cook A (her, tavernkeeper,Crane-wharf Chace John, tailor, 1 8, Broadway C ( *6 ) Coll V. John, tailor, 48, Cherry-ftreet Clark Thomas, lumber-yard, Cherry-ilreet Clement John, grocer, 17, Flymarket Cornell Gilbert, innflf mercht. 12, Fly mar. Cock Henry, merchant, Cortlandt-ftreer. Cochran John, doctor, 96, Broadway Cortlandt V. J. fugar-baker, 1 7, Broadway Cox Albian, merchant, 240, Queen-ftreet Cromie Francis, fhopkeeper, 62, Win. -ft. Cockle Fred, ironmonger, &x. 193, Q, It. Corrc J. hotel, 52, Smith-ftreet Campbell S. merchant, 4, Hanover fquare CockcroftWm. merchant, 39, Wafer-ft. Colles Chriftopher, fig-blue manufacturer, &c. 2, Lower-battery Conftable, K ticker, and company, mer- chants, Mill-ftrcct Cooper Ananias, dcelor, 47, Dock-ftreet Coffee M. P. teacher of languages, 21, NafTau-ftreet Cockran Johh, carpenter, 31, Duke-flreet Cocks J. merchant, 83, Water~ftreet Conneliy , ravernkeeper, 27., Geo. ft. Coeurad W. Ham, baker, 19, Broad-ft. D Dramer Peter, merchant, 2, Whitehall Daly Mrs. fhopkeeper, , Broadway Doiman Mrs. 126, Queen-ftreet Doualafs Nathan, .fcbool-maftcr, 127,0:11. ( *7 ) Belaplein N. & W. merchants, 2 i r, Q. Pc, Donovan Tim. tobacconilt, $y, Q^fireet; Donald ion J. (hoemaker, 76 Q^ (treet Dodds T. organ and rmiiical inilrumenc maker, 76, Q. ftreet » Duleey & company, merchants, 51, Q^ ft. Defbrofees James, 9, Q^ ftreet v Defbrofees Mrs. 8, Q^ flreet- Dudley Wm. board. 2c lodg. 151, Wat. fl. Douglas Benj. tailor, 77, Smith-three Dewhurlt John, merchant, 90. Warer-ft. Duychinck G, medicine (lore, 1 3, Wat, it. Dixon J. merchant, 94, Wm.-fl.ieet Dafc Tho. watchmaker 33, Maiden-lane Debaw Mary Mrs. earthen-ware, Maiden-U DibinyMrs. 18, Wall-ftreet Deril Wm, earthen-ware, 79, Water-llreer. Denning Wm. Efq. 10 W all- ftreet ' Dominick Fran. lumber-yard, 7,Cherry-fl:. falcon John, furgeon, 6y Broad-ftreet. Duine John, 8, Broad-flreet £>uncin and Fergufon, 10, Flymarket, Deane Richard, ditliller, lower end of Grcenwich-ftreet. Dafh B. John, tin, copper and ironmon- gry ftcre, 6y, Broadway Duming Richd. merchant, 202, Q. ftreet,. Douglafs Geo. grocer, 14, Flymarket Delafield John, broker, &c. 28, Warer-ft. C ( 2.8 ) Dewint John, merchant, 12, Duke-ftrcee. Delap Samuel, 239, Queen-flreec Depeyfter W. A. Draper Geo. doctor, &c, 47, Han.-fquarc Degro Petes, painter and glazier^ 1 36»Qj,t. Deleplane Jo.Quaker'fpeaker, 132, Q^ ft; Dale Samuel, 78, Queen- ftreer, Detemur Nicholas, natter, 85, Queen-flrcct Dquglafs Geo. & S. merchants, 233,0^(1. DobionTho. merchantrjso, Q^ ftrcct E Egbert Mofes, , Whitehall Eckert Catharine, gent. 22, George ftreet Karl A. Mrs. fhopkeeper, , Broadway Euflace Edward, flhoemak. 122, Broadway Ellis John, merchant, 25, Broadway Ellfworth John, hatter, 23, Broadway Ellifon Wm. joiner, 20, King-ftreet ElfworthV. merchant, 19, Maiden-lane Edgar Wm. efq. 7, Wall-ftreet Egbert James, carman, 2, Dock-ftreet Eccles Wm. merchant, io, Hunter's Quay F Franks D. conveyancer,. &c. 66, Broadw. Forbes A. Wm. faddler, 78, Broadway Farfor Alex, fchool-mafter, , Whitehall Fredenburgh I Hue, fhocmak. , Broadw, Faifh Michael, malOft. xi2, Queen-ftreec ( 2 9 ) Forbes A. Wm. carpenter, 98, Q. ftreet Franklin Thomas, merchant, 94, Q.ftree£ Fiflier Leonard, furg. barber, 1 i6,Q. ftreet Frailer Wm. ihip-carpenter, 79, Q. ftreet Franklin Samuel,- merchant 1 83, CT ftreet Flight Jofeph merchant, 28, Queen-ftreet Fofter John, merchant, 133, Water- fcreec Fred, and Philip Rhinelandcr, merchants ; :■&&, Water-'ftreet Fat& la Forgue, farriers, 2 3,Waler-ftreet- Fleming John, auctioneer, 54,Smith-ftreet Fortune John, grocer, 8, Gardcn-ftre.ec Forbes G. Wm. goldfmith, S3, Broadway. Fallum Michael, grocer, 1, Naflau-ftreet, Fox G. tailo,r, 6, Smith-ftreet Fi.iher John Mr. 20, Duke-ftreet Fleming Mrs. mancua-maker, 22, Dufee-ft. Forest & Cleminfon, grocers, 2 L. Water-ft. Francis John, boardl & lodg. 3, Dock-ft. Freeman John Captain, 30, Cherry-ftreec Franklin John, merchant, 35, Cherry-ftreec Fine Jacob, merchant, 9, Flymarket Forbes P. Mrs. fhopkceper,73, Broadway Foxcroft John, 91, Broadway Fneter Daniel, goldfmith, 94, Broadway Fell & Graham, merchts. £, Cruo-erVwh: Franklin Tho. jun. auctioneer, i4,H.fqua. Ferris Jonathan farmer, Frogfneck, Weft*- Cheftcr C 4 ( 3^ ) G Gcodberlat John, tailor, , Broadway Gilbert Wm. filverfmith, , Broadway Garnefs Nelly, tailor, i-i6. Queen-ftreec Gefnerjohn, grocer, 50, Chatham-ftreet Green Richard, painter, gilder, glazier, be colourman, 237, Queen-ftreet Getfield Berrj. breeches & leather dreffer, 20, Queen 1 ftreet GameHugh, bookfcller,&c. 36,Han.fqu. Gault Robert, merchant, go,.Han. fquare Gaine R. John,bookfeller, 44, Han. fqu. ' Grandine John, fhoemaker, 1, Wm. ftreet Gourlay, Mrs. milliner, 13, Wm. ttreet Gillefpie Jas.&Tho. merchts. 15, Wm. ft Gardiner Thomas, merchant, 85, Wm.ft. Grcr, Brooks & co, merchts. 88, Wm. ft. Grimes, fchool- matter, 7, King-ftrect Gano John, minifler, of the baptill church, 14, King-ftreec Gilldan John, grocer, 9, Garden-ftreet Gardiner Noah, fhoemaker, 32, Maiden-1. Graham John, tin-plate-worker, 1 1, M. 1, Garbrane Peter, turner be umbrella-ma- ker, 62, Maiden-lane Coverneur Ifaac, fen. 14, Smith-ftreet Gamble A. merchant, 2 2,Hanover- fquare Goold Edward, 48, Wall-ftrcct Cilchrift lohn doilor, 66 D Cherry-ilreet ( $1 ) Goelet John, merchant, 26, Cherry-ftreet Goodevejohn, chandler, $$, Broadway Goelet John, merchant, *,, Duke-ftreet Griffiths John, hair-dreffer, 18, Chath-row George J. currier, 57, Dock-ftreet Green John, grocer, 6, Moore-ftrect Grifwood J. 121, Water-ftreet Grant James, grocer, 33, Roofevelt-flreet Garner D, tailor, 44, Cherry-ftreet Grefwald J. diftiller, 19, Cherry-ftreet Graham James, merchant, 25, Cherry ft, Gib M. A. painter & glazier, 80, Broadvv. Guion Carthy &co. merch';s.33,L.Dock-ft Goforth Wm. merchant, 139, Water-ft. Glover John, merchant, 71, Wm. ftreet Gilford Samuel, merchant, 77, Wm, ftreet Gomez Mofes, 203, Water-ftreet Goelet Peter, merchant, 48, Han. fquare H Hall, innkeeper, Karlaem Heights, Hendricks Carman, 28, George-ftreet Hobley Abr. tavernkeep. 143, Q^ftreefc Hitchcock John, carman, 117, Q. ftreet Hegeman Peter, fhopkeeper, 131, Q^ ft. Hyatt Caleb, innkeeper, 151, Q. ftreet Hollwel Sam. houfe carpenter, 105, Q. ft. Hitchcock, £). houfe carpenter & under- taker, S Q> Queen-ftreet Holland Joim, faddkr, &c. g$> Q^ftrset ( 32 ) Henderson Hugh, mere ht. 24,Queen-ftreef Howe Genera), 156, Water-ftreet Hewxhurfl & Seaman, earthen-ware houfc 17S, Water-flreet Hull Oliver, medicine frore 26, Han. fqu. Hunt John, merchant, 36, Han. fquarc Hendnck Uriah, ironmonger, 43, H. fqu. Harrifon Richard, et'q. i86,Water-ftreen Harry Peters, 3, William-ltreet Hone and Moore merch. 19, Wm, ftreet Hallett Jacob, grocer, 2, Water-itreet Hazard & Brcwfler, ironmong. * 6, Wat. fir," Herring Abrm. merchant, 50, Water-fh Haviland E. merchant, 6$, Water-ftreet Howe and Prince, merchants, $6, War.lt, Hogg E. fchool-mafter, 58, Crown-ibeet Hay Samuel, merchant, 36, Wm. ftreet Harris C, merchant, 93, Wm. ftreet Hodge Robert, book-binder, and ftation- er, 38, Maiden-lane Hill Wrru & co. merchants, 39, Maid. 1. Haron Dens, tailor, 41, Maiden-lane Hicks Mifs 45, Maiden-lane Haviland and Lawrence, 48, Crown-itrcct Henry John, Mr. 43, Crown-ftreet Heymets, tailor, 30, Crown-dreec Haughton Thomas, 45, Smith-flrcet Heyer Walter, tavernkeep. 75, King Rutgers-ftrcet Pozer Jacob, baker, 29, St. James-flreet Pollock Carlile,infurancc-orTice,24.,Wat.ft» Plate Richard, broker, 27, Waier-ftreec Quincey J. inftrumenc-rnak.jQQ, WateV-ft R Robinfon Mrs. 14, George-ftreet Richardfon J. merchant, , Broadway Rifrarg Peter, tavern-keeper, 26, Geo -ft. Rickey Alexander, carman, 13, George- ih Rufiel Jofeph, carman, 121, Queen-ftreec Ronnells James, carpenter, 107, Queen-ft. Ricker Henry, cabinet-maker, 87, Q; ft. Rogers l^eon. breeches- mak. 55, B.roadw, Roo.me Henry, merchant, 57, Broadway Rogers & Lyde, merchants, 200, Q. ftreet Rogers M. merchant, 26, Queen-itreet Robins Ezek. & Enoch, hatters, 3 1 ,Q^ ftr* Rofen G. ale & porter houfe, 131, Wat. ft, Rofe Jofeph, diftiller, 135, Water-ftreet Rofc J. hair-drefier, 141, Water-ftreet Rofewell J. iron-monger i74,Waterrftreet Roberts Michael, goldfmhh, 42, Han. fq, Rytter Daniel, tailor, 180, Water-ftreet I. 44- ) Rylander Mrs.fhopkeeper, io,Wm. (tren Ramagc John, miniat. painter, 25,Wm.ft. Rutledge William, joiner, 214, Water-ft. Robertfon Chas. fhopkeeper, 83, Win, ft. Reiley Robert, fhoemaker,5,L. Queen-ft. Remfen John, merchant, 29, Kingftrect Robuck Jarvis, cork-cutter, 54, King-ft. Renfon Wm. and co. merchts, 39,Broadft. Rogers John Dr. miniller of the united prefbyterian congreg. 7, Naftau-ftreet Ritter John, tailor, 54, NafFau-ftreet Roy Le Jacob & Sons, merchts, 3 i,M. lane Relay Henry, merchant, 30, Maiden-lane Ritter Peter, jeweller, 51, Broadway Richardfon John,' fhopkeeper, 3e,Smith-ft.; Roberts Robert, hatter, 24, Smith-ftreec Retfon &. Bayard, merch. 4, Hanovcr-fq. Remfen Henry, merchant, 8, Han. fquare Robertfon Alex, merchant, 12, Han. fqu- Roberts M. Mils, milliner, 42, Wall-flrect Ramfay John, merchant, 51, Wall-itreet Rhodes Tho. boarding & lodg. 80, Wat. ft. Rierwick James, merchant, 7, Dock-ftreet Rofeumen Richd. tin-man, 37, L. Dock ft. Rkififum Peter, merchant, 7, Peck/s-Qip. Remfen W. & J. grocers, 7 Whitehall Romaine Nicholas, 3, John-flreet Renfon Henry, fhocmakcr,32Cherry-ftrcet Ruter Michael, goldfmith, 24, Flymarket Refler J. tallow-chandler, 34, Broadway, ( 45 ) Fofs Mrs. grocer;.' 3.7, Broadway Richardfon J. jeweller, 69, Broadway Read & Bogardus^merchts. 244, Q.itreet Read Jocob, merchant, 7, Williarn-ftrecc Roofevelt & $on,f\igar-reliners, 159,0. It. Raydock & Warr, merchants, 49, Qu. ft, Randall Son & Stewarts, merchts. io,H.fq. Robertfon Robert, merchant, 73, Wm.ft. Robertfon Robert, merchant, 8 1, Wm. ft. Richards Smith, grocer, corner of Qld Slip and Little Dock-ftreet Rolton R. Edward, 191, Queen-ftreec S Spering Henry, (hoe maker, 6*6, Broadway Shea George, merchanr, 1, Hunter's-Quay Sutten Kellep, fhopkeeper, 8, George-ft. Shea Patrick, livery-ftables, 5, George-ft. Stanton Jafper, grocer, 3, George-ftreec Snell Elizabeth, ichool-mittrefs, H7,Q.iL Steftrich G. baker, 150, Queen-ftreec Seaton Mrs. boarding-fchoo), 25, Smith-ft, Sutton Wm. ropemaker, 104, Smith-ftrecc Stringham Joleph, Captain, no, Smith-It Snoe & Hay, fhoemakers, 84, Smith-ftre: t Shactel John, fhoem.alcer, 93, Smith-ftreec Sly hum Bcnj. Captain, 96,Queen-llreet Sebring Barlet, 28, John-ftreet Stevenion Hay & co. merchants, , Q^ft. Sa.nds, Stephen, clock & w. mak. i99,Q- (1> ( 46 ) Sanfon, Murray 8rco. mcrchts. i82,Q.ftrv Sands Jofhua, merchant, 73, Queen-ltreer. Smith T. (hoemaker, 58, Queen-ftreet Seamen Willet, merchant, 5j> Queen-flr. Sokes John, merchant, 180, Queen-ftreet Scotf & co. 44, Queen-ftreet Saidler James, merchant, 34, Queen-ftreet Service Rob. & Geo. merchants, 27, Q_. ft Shotwell & Embree, merchants, ?i, Q.ft. Scriba & co. merchants, 17, Queen-ftreet Sickles Gart. fhoemaker, 166, Water-ft. Stewart R. tobacconift, 42, Hanover- fq. Sarly &: Barnwell, 'merchants, 193, Wat ft Salter & Chetwood, merchanrs, 8, Win. ft Scarr Jofeph, fhopkeeper, 1 2, Water-flreet Shaw John, merchant, 2 13, Water-ilrect Smith P. Wm. apothe. 205, Water-ftreet Sharp Mrs. merchant, 29, Water-ftreet Sears & Smith, merchants, 62, Water-ftreet Seaman John, grocer, 66, Water-ftreet Srephenton Mrs. 24, Maiden-lane Smith Jane, fchool-miiirefs, 72, King-ft. Smith R. tailor, 35, King-ftreet Steel Stephen, coachmaker,8 1 ,King-flrcet Schermerhorn Sam. fhip-chand. 13, Pi in ft Sroughion Thomas, 9, Princefs-ftrect. Silva Roiz Joze, 1, Beekman's-ftrect Staples J. grocer, 5, Maiden-lane. Stewart John, fhopkeeper, 51, Maiden-la. Shrupp Henry,* tavernkeeper, 20,Smith-ft ( 47 ) Seaman John, furrier, 20, Hanover-fqnare Simmons John, tavern-keeper, 63, Wall-ft. Smith T. efq. 9, Wall-ltreet Shepherd John, merchant tailor,2 1, Wall-It Stediford G. auctioneer, 34, Wall-Greet Sherred S. Painter, Stc. 14, Broad- flreet Sickles Kenry, joiner, 26, Broad-ftreet Simpfon Solomon, 31, Broad-itreet Stewart J. . 4, Duke-itreet Stewart Alex, merchant, 11, Duke-ft. Sidell John, tailor, 21, Duke-ftreet Storm &: Sickles, grocers, 35, L. Dock-fir Smith &: WikofF, merchants, 7, Old-Slip Saltonflall & Mumford merchts,30,Bur.(l. Saunders Tho. fbipchandler, 31, Burl. flip Shaffers D. tavernkeeper,54, Chatham-row Spingler Henry, grocer, 7, Chatham-row. Stout Benj. merchant, 6, Golden-hill Sheafe Henry, boat-builder, 47, Cherry-ft. Simmons John, fhip-carpenter, 46, Ch. ft. Shelly J. chair-maker, 50, Cherry-ftreet Sickels M. cooper, 34, Cherry-ilreet Shonnard J. merchant, 29, Cherry-ftreet Sheafe Henry, grocer, , Partition-ftreet Saunders N.Fred. fhopkeeper,42,Broad\v. Scank Abraham, grocer, 52, Broadway Soderftrom Richd. conful of Sweden, 63, Broadway Stewart cV Jones,fhip-chand.Murray's-wh. Shaler & Sebor, merchants, 1 5,Duke-firett ( 48 ) Stakes J. grocer, 49, Wm, ftrcet Jacket Jofeph, doctor 46, Wm. ftreet .Smith Rachael Mrs. milliner, 59, Wm. ft, .Singlair Hugh, grocer, 60, Wm. ftreet .Siewart Auguftus, merchant^, Dutch-fir. Steuart Archibald, merchant, 68, Wm. ft, iShippey Jofiah & co. merchants, 43, Little-Dock-ftreet Stevenfon Tho. auctioneer, 4, Murray V\v. Sadler and Bailie, merchants, 9, Han. fq. Shedden, Patrick, & co. merchants, 206, Water-fireet Schuyler, fnrgeon, 2, Hanover-fquare, .Smith Elias, 5, Magazine-ftrect Sieve ns&c Hubbell, merchants, 145, War. fl Smith Nathaniel, perfumer & comb-mak- er, 185, Qucen-ftreet Stackhoufe H. grocer, 16, Cherry-Hrccc T Teller, doctor, tavernkeeper, 24, Geo. ft. Tap William, accomptant, , George-ft. Thorn pfon Thomas, farrier, 141,0. ft reel Teller & Vredenburgh, hatters, 146, Q. ft. Tierman Gabriel, tavernkeep. 1 j 1, Q. ft. Thompfon George, butcher, 128, Q. ft, Titus Henry, lodging, &c. 30, Queen-ll. Tear John., linen draper, 54, Broadway Taylor John, & co. 225, Qtieen-ftreet Thomas Thomas, coppcrfmith, 206, Q. ft. ( 49 ) Tom Thomas, grocer, 165, Water-ftrett Thompfon & Forbes, fhopk, 1 76, Water-fl Turrell E. merchant, 9, Wm. ftreet Turner John, merchant, 17, Wm. ftreec Thompfon Wm. captain, 28, Wm. itr. Thompfon Thomas, tailor, 58, Water-fl Taylor Wm. fhoemaker, 47, Maiden-lane Thurman John, efq. 58, Cherry-fbeet Thomas John,houfe-carptr. 9, L.Queen-fl Taylor John, merchant, 23, King-ftreec Trent doctor, 16, NafTau-ftreet Telyan V. chair-maker, 2, Broad-ftreet Tinker Jas. Capt. 15, Little George-ftreet Tiflee N. Capt. 33, Cherry-ftreet Turrell E. merchant, 9, .Maiden-lane Tower J. grocer, 10, Chcrry-flreet Tillery James, doctor, 89, Broadway Thomas William, grocer, 242, Q^ftreet Tuck, Daniel, 6c co. mcrchts.3, L. Dock-ft Turner William, fhoemaker, 35, Wm. ft. .Thompfon Alex. 6c John, merchants, 63, William-ftreet Turner John, jun. merchant, 79, Wm. ft/ U Varick Wm. merchant, * Broadway Undrey Andrew, 125, Quecn-ftreet Ufiah Burgh, fhoemaker, 128, Queen-ft Ulick Wm. dancing-Matter, 29, John-ft Van Rants Mrs. £5, Quecn-ftreec E ( 50 ) Vandyk Francis, ehocolate-mak. 4^,0^ ft Ufbck VVm. merchant, 35, Qiieen flreet VanVoorhis&Cooly, filverfmiths,2 7,H.fq. VickabM'&.Cumminjmerchts. 1 K,Wm.ft. Vanderbilt Oliver, ihoemaker, 4, Water-ft: UncUrhill&Vernon,goldimiths-,4i,Smithlt Van Tuyl Andrew, 46, Smith-Hreec Van Horn David, 58, Smiih-ltreet Vanley John, tailor, 12, Princefs-ftreet Vredcnburgh W. John, 46, Dock-ftreec Vacher John, doctor, 9, Fair-ftreet Vanbleck Abram. dodtor, Dyes-itreet Van Cortlandt Mrs. 40, Broadway Vicker M.-J. merchant^ 39, Maiden-lane Uftick Wm. merchant, 33, Qu&n (Ireec Van Pell T. merchant, 41, Wm.ftrcet. Vredenburgh, 145, Queen-ftreet Van Hook, fexton of the Dutch church 8. Crown-ftreet Van Zandt Peter, 53, Water-ftreet Van ZandtViner,audioneer 202, Water-ft Van Zandt Tobias, chocolate-maker, 92, .Vandarn Anth> merchant, ij, Naffau-ft: W. Walker Samuel, tavernkeeper 12, Geo. fb Warner Jas. & Chas. coackmak. Hroadw. \Vandle Abram. inkecper, io3, Queen-(l •JWaggoncn Van H. and Sons, ironmon- gers, I] Bcckman-il'p ( 5i ) Wood T. flioerruker, 3?, Man. fquare. Whitehoufc Juhn, fpiritdcaler, 181, Wat (i Waldron Daniel 7, merchant, Wm. ftrcec Walker Jas. cV co. meichants, 2 6, Wall ft Will Henry, pewterer, 3, Water ftreet W hite John merchant, 1 1, Water-ftreet Walton A. merchant, 210, Water-itreet Waddington H.-& J & co. merchants,^ corner of King and Queen-ilrre^s Wilfon Abram, merchant, $9, Wm. ftreet William Wm. china, glafs, & earthenware Gealer 46, Maiden-lane Wilfon James, mimfter of the Prefbyterian church, 47', Smith-ftreet Wcnman Richd uphollterer,2.L.QJtreeC Wendover H. 11, King-ftreet Wal(h Hugh, chandler, 50, Kin^-ftreec White A. 6y\ King-ftreet Wetlock James, carpenter, 17, Princefs-ft Wyley John, tailor 1, Naflau-ftreer, Webfler G. grocer, 4, Maiden-lane White Mrs. 50, Wall-ftreet Willet Taylor, grocer, 76, Water-ftreet Waiers M. tavernkeeper i 10, Wat. fcrcer W 7 ool J. laft 6: heel-maker, 14, Broadft. Webb B. Samuel, gentleman, 4, Dock-ft Wyckoff & Smith, 6, Dock-ftrcei V/oolfey George, grocer* 29, L. Dock-ll Winant Widow, tavernkeeper, i,Moore-ft Wafon James, merchant, Crane- whaif E ». ( 51 ) White John, grocer, 5, Flymarket Willerr.ent Wm. fhopkecper, 24, Broadw. Wellfe Benj. fchool-m after, 3, L. Q.ftreet "Wilfon Thos, fail-maker, 13, Golden hill 'Warrand John, merchant, 4, Dock-ftreet Woodhull & White, grocers, 172, Wat. ft Williams Thos. capr, 143, Water-ftreec t Wilks J. merchant, 235, Queen itreer. . Y Young John, fadler, 18, Queen-flrect Youl E. cutler, 64, Water-ftreet Yates Richd. merchant, 28, Maiden-lane Z teller .Samuel, baker, 7, Little-George ft omission s; Ferrrs John, merchant, 17, Dock-flrcee Fell be Graham, merhcants,2,Crugers wh, Ofborn, boarding & lodg. 61, Water-fl. Strang Nathan, boarding and lodging hourc, 1O5 L. Watcr-fcreet < 53 ) THE HONORABLE THE MEMBERS OF O N G R E S IS Excellency John Hancock, Efq. Prefident, Number 5, Cherry-fireet H Charles Thomibn, Efq. Secretary^ 3, K.flj Neiv-Hamp- C Pierce Long, ?pr yfr/nr. £ Sam. Livermore. 3 f Rufus King, 7i/f^,7 z. /•/, 1 Nathaniel Gorham, 1 Theod. Sedguick. Rhode- IJland.5 Conntmcut. { S ' e P hen ^-Mitchell Efqs * William S. Johnfon. J n John Lawrence, ^) John Haring, I Melan&on Smith, J Peter W. Yates. J f LambertCadwailader } -yerfcy. < John CleveSymmes, (gfq {.Jofiah Hornblower. J John Lawrence, Ntw-Tcrk. \ J? h . n " arin 8» . . I Melanftnn Smith I •! Ijofi E3 < 54 ) f Charles Pcttic, I John Bayard, Tennfylvania.\ Arthur St. Clair, William Henry, James Wilfon, L Eqrs: Delaware. Maryland, Virginia; "N. Carolina, /, Carolina* fJohnVining, 1 £ lGunningBcdford,ju.J " rs- William Hindman, Henry, uel Chafe, Efqrs rwiii: ] John {.Sami f Richard Henry Lee, ~\ J James Monroe, \ William Gray Ton, \ Efqrs | EdwardCarrington, I L Henry Lee. J \ ("Charles Pinckney, 1 j Jacob Read, 4 John Bull, } Efqrs I David Ramfay, | LJohn Kean» Georgia, William Houfton, Efquire* To be heard of at the Congrefs' Office,' '8 j, Broadway, corner of King-ftrget. f 55 ) Grand Departments of the. United States.. His Excellency John Jay, Efq. Secretary for foreign affairs, 8, Broadway Henry Remfen, jun, Efqr. Secretary to do. The Hon. Henry Knox, Efqr. Secretary at war, 15, Smith ftreet The Hon. Walter Livingfton, Samuel Ofgood, and Arthur Lee, Efqrs. Corn- miflioners of the Treafury. James Milligan, Efqr, Comptroller Gen t . Jofeph Nourfe, Efqr. Regifter General. John Dier Mercier, Efqr. Auditor Gen.' John Pierce, Efqr. Pay-mailer General, and Commiffioner of Army Accounts, 14, Dock-ftreet Edward Fox, Efqr. General-Hofpital De- partment, 7, Cherry-ftreet William Denning, Efqr, Quarter- Mailed General, 18, Wall-ftreet Jonathan Burral, Efq. Commiffary Ge- neral, 22, Broadftrcet Jofeph Bindoa, Efqr. Clother-GeneraV 66, William-ftreeE Jofeph Penned Efqr, M41 : jne Department ( 5$ ) Ccimnijfioners for fettling the Accounts of the Citizens of the United States v/bo bave Claims again ft thtm % New- Hampfbir e,, Maffacbufetts 9 Rboa\£-lflana\ Connecticut, New-York* New-Jerfty,, Delaware, Permjylvaniay Virginia, Maryland, South -Carolina, North-Carolina, Georgia* i Stephen Gorharr,, Stephen Flint, Edward Chim, Wrn. Thompfon, "Wm. Barber, Benj. Thompfon, Wm. Windei, Benjamin Stelle and John Story, Andrew Dunfcomb, John White, Gulliam Aertfon, Andrew Hindeman, None. ( 57 ) Lift of the SENATE of the State of New-Tork. His Excellency GEORGE CLINTON, Efqr. Governor. Hon. Pierre Van Cortlandc, Efqr. Lieut* Governor, and Prefident of lhe Senate. For the Southern DiftriEr* Ifaac Roofevelt, Alexander M'Dougall, Ifaac Stoutenburgh, Stephen Ward, Smauel Townfend, \ Lewis Morris, Ezra i'Hommedieu, Thomas Tredwell, William Floyd, For the Middle Diftritf. Jacobus Swartwout, William Allifon, Jofeph Gafhiere, Arthur Parks,. Efquire< EfquiresZ For the Wcjltm Dijtrift. Jacob G. Klock, Abraham Yates, jun. Andrew Fink, Philip Schuyler, Peter. Van Nefs, Valkert P; Dow, Efquires; f 5* ) For the Eajlern B/ftrW. John Williams, ^ Ebenezer Ruflell, ( Efquiree David Hopkins, 3 Abraham B. Banker, Efqr. Clerk. LIST of the Hon. Members of Aflcm- bly elecled for the fevefal Counties m the State of New- York, in April 1785, far the year enfuwg. For the City and County of New-York* John Stagg, Robert Boyd, William Denning, Ifaac Sears, "William Malcom,. Robert Troup, William Goforth, William Duer. Evert Bancker, For. the City and County of Aftanyl Peter Vrooman, Leonard Bronck, John Lanftng,jun. James Gordon, John Taylor, John Livinofton, Henry Glenn, Abram.J.V. AlAyne, jacobus Schoonhcv. Lawr. Hogeboom, For the County of Suffolk. JonathanN. Havens, Jeflery Smith, David Hedges, Nathaniel Gardner, T hem as Youngs, ( 59 ) For the County of Ulftet, Nathan Smith, Corn. Schoonmaker 9 David. Galatian, J fcph Hafbrouck, Thomas janien, Johannis Snyder. For Qjvsctfs County. Samuel Jones, James Townfend 5 Daniel W. KifTam, Daniel Duryee. For Kings County, John Vanderbilt, Charles-Doughty: Far Richmond County. Jofliua Merfereau, John Dongan. For Weft-Chcfler County, Philip Peli, jun. Samuel Drake, Thomas Thomas, Jonat. G. Tomr^kin* EbenezerLockwood Abijah Gilbert:. For the County of Orange, Henry WelTner, 3d. John Bradner, Nathaniel Satterly, Gilbert Cooper. For But chefs County. DirckBrinckerhoff, John D'Witt, Lewis Duboys, Henry Ludenton, Matthew Patterfon, Brinton Paine. Jacob Griffin^ ( 6o ) For Montgomery County: Volkert Veeder, James Livingfton, Abram. Van. Home, Abraham Arndt, John Frey, William Harper. For Wafangton County. Albert Baker, Ichabod Parker, Jofeph M'Cracken, Peter B. Tierce. Officers in Chancery \ Judges, Juflices cj the Peace, and other civil officers. The Hon. Robert R. Livingfton, Efqr. Chancellor of the flate, 3, Broadway John M'Kcffon, Efq; Regifter, 49, M.lane William Cock, Elqr. Deputy-Regiikr, 66, Wa!)-f\rect Clerks in Chancery. Brokholft Livingflon, 12, Wall-fireet Morgan Lewis, 59, Maiden-lane John Lanfing and Jacob Stephen Lufh, Efqrs. in Albany Majlers in Chancery. Gilbert Livingfton, Paughkeepfitf Jeremiah Lanfins:, Albany John Broome, Efq-, 6, Hanovepfquare, Hon. John Jay, S, Bro<*J-ftrCet Ed, Dunfcomb, Efc|. Exam. 8z, Wat.ft C oc ) Judgu in the Supreme Court. The Hon. R. Morris Efq; chief Juaice 5 corner NalTau and King ftreets, The Hon. Robert Yates, Efq; The Hon. John Slots Hobart, Efq; 47, Crown-ftteet. Egbert Benfon, Efq-, Attorney General, Poughkeepfie, or at 22, Maiden-lane. John M'Keffon, E.fcj; Clerk of theSuprcmc Court, and ' Nifi Prifis, Oyer and Ter- miner, and General Gaol Delivery, 49, Maiden-lane. Officers of the City and County of New-York. The Hon. James Duane, Efq; Mayor, 26, Nafiau-ftreet. RichardVarick, Efq; Recorder,46,Dock-ft Abraham P. Lott, Efq-, Alderman, Maiden-lane. Benjamin Blagge, Efq-, do. John Broome, Efq- do. William Neilfon, Efq; do. Jeremiah Wool, Efq-, do, 49> Broad-flrecC William W. Gilbert, Efq; do. Nicholas Bayard, Efq-, do, Marinus Willett, Efq? Sheriff, 22,Bcek. ft Robert Benfon, Efq; Clerk, 22 , Maiden-*. Jeremiah W00J, Efq. Corner. F ( 62 ) Commljjioners of Forfeitures. Ifaac Stoutenburgh, andP.VanCortkndf, Efquires, for the fouthern diftridl. Daniel Graham, Efq-, for the middle diftr: Henry Oothoudt, Jeremiah Van Renfle- lear, and Criftopher Yates, Efquires, for the weftern diftricl:. Alexander Webfter, Efq-, for the eaftem diftricl:. John Lamb, Collector. John Lafher. Surveyor and Searcher. Daniel Fergufon, Land & Tide-waiter. 29, Duke-ftreet. John Stevens, do. , Maiden-lane. Henry Becker, do. , Crown-ftreet* Henry Devour, do. , Golden-hill. ■«._ — Terjiay, do. Golden-hill. William Strachan, do. Greenwich-flrcet. William Huftin, do. Gold ltreec Scudder, do. Gold-ftreet •— Waterman, do. Cliff-flreer John Banks, do. George-flrcet. Stockholm, do. Cherry-ftrect. Lawyers^ Attornles^ and Notary-Publics, bfc. John Lawrence, Efqr. 13, Wall-ftreet John D.Cnmfhier, Efq. attorney and no- tary-public, 17, King-ftreet ( ^ ) Aaron Burr, Efqr. 10, Little Queen'- ftreec Alexander Hamilton, Efqr. 57, Wall-it. Brockholft Livingfton, Etqr. 12, Wall'- ft. Wm. S* Livingfton, Efqr, 52, Wall-ilrcet Thomas Smith, Efqr. 9, Wall-ftreet Wm.Cock, Efqr. 66, Wall-ftreet Robert Troup, Efqr. 6y, Wall-ftreet Morgan Lewis, Elqr. 59, Maiden-lane John Ruthcrfurd, 50, Broadway George B.ond, Efqr. attorney, and notary- public, 5, William-ftreet "William Wilcocks, , Broad-ftreet Richard Varick, Efqr, 46, Dock-ftreet James Giles, Lfqr. 6$, Maiden'lane John M'Keflbn, Efq. 49, Maiden-lane John KeefTe, Efq.. not.- pub. 22 7,Q^-ftreet Peter Ogilvie, 144, Qtieemftreec — Depeyfter, Efq. , Queen-ftreet ■ " Cozine, Efq. 55, Beekman-ftreec C. J. Rogers, Efq. 42, Beekman-ftreet Jacob Remfen, Efq. 55, Broad-ftreet John Ricker, Efq. corner of St, James-ftJ John Shaw; Efq. 19, CiifT-ftreet Daniel C. Verplanck Efq.. 3, Wall-ftreet R. Morris, Efq. 1, Wall-ftreet J as. M. Huges, Efq. conveyancer and no- tary public* 20, Wall-ftreet Joieph Winter, Efq. 184, Water-ftreet John Kelly, Efq. conveyancer, land, and money -broker, 56, Smith -ft. E 2 ( H ) Jacob Morton, Efq. 215, Water-ftreet E. Dunfcomb, Efq. notary-public, 182, Water-ftreet Dehart and Randall, 26, Water-ftreet Edward Antill, efq. Broadway Richard Borner, efq. , St. James-ftreec Cornelius Bogart, efq. 22, Beekman-ftreet Wm. Popham, efq. notary-public, K. ft; MerTrs. Campbell and Cutting, efqrs. > Wall-ftreet Jofhua Bagrey, efq. John Woods, efq. conveyancer and no- tary-public, 135, Queen-ftreet John Ho Woodall, notary-public Edward Livingfton, efq. 51, Queen- ftreet ■ Pell, efq. Weftchefter Lift of the Officers of the Grand-Lodge of Free and Accepted Mafoits i of the State of New-Tcrk. The Hon. Robert R. Livingfton, Efquire 9 Grand Matter for the State of New-York, William Cock, Efq-, paft grand matter, Samuel Kerr Efq-, deputy grand mafter, The Hon. Peter W. Yates, Efq; fenior grand warden, James Saidler, Efq-, junior grand warden, Daniel M'Cornvck, Efq; grand treafurer, James Giles, Efq-, grand fecretary, ( 65 ) OJjiccrs and t3nre(Hors of ibe Bank cf New- Fork. Ifaac Roofeveh, Efq. Prefident. William Maxwell, Efq. Vice-Prefidcnt. Samuel Franklin, Nicholas Low, Daniel M'Cormick, Robert Bownc, Thomas Stoughton, JoihuaWaddington, ^Efqi*s. Directors, Comfort Sands, Thomas Randall, Alex. Hamilton, John Vanderbilt, James Buchanan, J William Seton, Chafhier.' Charles Wilkes, Teller. Peter Hughes, Accountant. David Rudy, Receiver. Michael Boyle, Runner. William Magee Seton, Clerk of difcounis Walter Scott, Porter. Rules obfa'ved at Bank* The bank is open every day in the year, except Sundays, Chriftmas Day, New- Year's 1 )ay, Good Friday, the 4th of July, and general Holydays appointed by legal authority, The hours of bufinefs from £3 ( 66 ) ten to one o'clock in the forenoon, and from three to five in the afternoon. Difcounts. are done en Tuefdays and Thurfdays in every VVetk, and Bills or notes brought for difcount, muft be left at the bank on Wedncfday and Saturday mornings under a leal cover, directed to Williaun Scion, easier: The rate of dif- count is at pre ent fixed at Six per Cent, Per Annum*, but no difcount will be made- for longer than forty live days ; nor will any note or bill be difcounted to pay a former one ; payment muft. be made in bank notes or fpecie. Three days of grace being allowed upon all bills and notes, the difcount will be taken for the fame. --Money lodged at the bank may be re-taken at pleafure, free of expence, but no draft will be paid beyond the balance of account.— Bills or notes left with the bank will beprefented for acceptance, and the money collected free of expence : In cafe of non-paymentand prote(t,thc charge of proteft muft be borne by the perlon lodging the bill.--- Payments made at the bank, muft be examined at the time, as no deficiency fuggefted afterwards will be ad- ittittech- ( *7 ) Gold coin is received and paid at the bank of New-York at the following rates y Dw/s.Gr.Dol.C}6lbs- A. Johannes, weighing 18 16 A Half Johannes, 9 8 A Spanifh Doubloon, l 7 i5 A Double Span. Piftolc, 8 12 7 43 A Spanifh Piftole, 4 6 3 7 > A Britifli Guinea, 5 6 4 64 A ditto Half Guinea, 2 *5 2 3 2 A French Guinea, 5 4 4 5 2 A Moidore>v 6 i3 6 A Caroline,, 6 8 4 72 A Chequm, 2 4 i 7 8 An allowance is made on all Gold ex- ceeding the above ftandard, at the rate of Three pence per grain-, on all gold (horc of the above weight Four pence per grain is deducted.. COLUMBIA COLLEGE. PROFESSORS. Greek & Latin languages,— Mr, William Cochran, Ranehgh. Geography,— Rev. John D. Gros, College? Rhetoric and Logic,— Rev. Benj. Moore, Broadway. ( 62 ) Natural Philofophy zp.d A(tronomy--Dr. Samuel Bard, , Broad ftrect Mathematics— Mr. John Kemp, College, French IangU3ge,~-Rev. Lewis Tetard, German do. — Rev. John D G'ros, Oriental do. --Rev. Dr. Kunze, 24, Chatham-ftreet. Anatomy,— Dr M 'Knight, Chemiftry & Natural Hittory,— Dr.Moyes, Practice of Phytic,— Dr.Romakie, John-iT. Midwifeiyv- Dr. CroHoy, Inftitues, of Medicine, --Dr. Kiflam, Rector of the Grammar School, ---Mr. William Cochran, Aftiflant Teacher,— Mr. James Hardy, The Days of examination for admiflion into the College, are the fir (I Mondaysia April, July, October and January. Pub- lic examinations of all the ftudents begin on the lame days, at eleven o'clock A. M. --The annual Commencement is held on ihelccond Tucfday in April. f % ) Ihe Society for promoting the Manumif- Jion of Slaves, and protecting fuck oj them es have bten % or -mcy be lib a ated,— meets at the Coffee houfe. The Hon. John Jay, Efq; Prefidcnt, Samuel Franklin, Vice Prefulenr, John Murray, junior, Treafurer, John Keefe, Efquire, Secretary, Willet Seaman, \Villiam Shotwell, 1 Jacob Seaman, Standing Augultus Sydill, f Committee; Kobert Troup, Efquire, White Matlack, 1 J Cold and Silver Smiths' s Society, meets on IVednefdays, at the houfe of V/ Alter Hqcr* Myer Myirs, Chairman, Members,--- Samuel Johnlon, William Gilbert, Efq; , Broadway, Otto De Perrizang, William Foibes, 88, Broadway, •John Burger, 207, Queen-fteeec Dant.el Chene, Cary Dunn. Benjamin Halfted, 13, Maiden-hr.e Pphraim Brafhcr, i, Cherry-ftreet, ( ?o 1 LIST cf the members of i he Cinclnnatti of the State of New-Tor k. -Alexander M'Doucall, Efq-, Prefidenr, Baton Stuben, Efq-, Vice Pveftdenr, Philip Ccrtlandt; Efq-, Trcafurer, Richard Piatt, Efq; Deputy Treaiurer, Robert Pembenon, £% Secretary, George Clinton, R. Cochran, Samuel T. Pdl, Rod. V. Hovenberg, JohnFHamtramch, Ephraim Woodruff, Jonathan Haller, Jofeph Frilick, Ifracl Smith, Samuel Dodge, Theodofius Fowler, B. Vanderburgh, Henry Vanderburg, Henry Dubois, Henry Pauling, Jacob Wright, Samuel Dodge, Benjamin Walker, Charles WeiiTenfelts, Wm.StephcnSniitW James Johnfon > P. Magee, B. Swartwout, John Graham, Samuel Talmage, Jer. Van Ranflelaer, Daniel Denmfton, Aaron Aorfon, NehemiahCarpenter John Marm, Chriftopher Button, Ephraim Snow, William Colbreath, John Fondey, GcofeVan Schaick, Henry Tiebout, John Gano, Wilier Ryckman, Daniel Minema, G. Lanfing, Abner Prior, James Gregg, Michael Connolly, R. WiIfon„ ( 7 John C. Ten Broeck, Samuel Lewis, Cornelius V. Dyke, John Furman, Charles Parfons, Benjamin Herring, George Sitez, Cornelius J. Janfen, Abram.Hardenburg Dy Fondey, Henry V. Woert, Jacob H. Wendell, J. Morrel, Adam Ten Broeck, Benjamin Gilbert, John Elliot, Derik Schuyler, Leonard Bleeckcrj, Jofeph Morrel, C. Sweet, "William Peters, John Lamb, Andrew Moodie, Michael Wetzell, John Shaw, Ephraim Fenns, James Bradford, CorneliusSwartwout ]ohn Reed, ifaac Hubbel, i ) Henry Cunningham, Ebenezer Stevens, Sebaftian Bauman, Daniel Niven, Peter Tau)man, William Price, John Doughty, Ifaac Smith, Jacob Kemper, Thomas Machin, Peter Anfpach, Henry Dember, Ifaac Guion, Jonas Addamfon, R. Burner,jun. Caleb Brewfter, George Fleming, Jofeph Foote, Pierrie Regnier, Geo. J. Dennifton, William Tapp, Thomas Hunt, William Belknap, John F. Vac her, Benjamin, Ledyard, Charles Graham, Fred. WeiflfenfeltSj John Cape, Elihu Marfhall, James Stuart, C 7 Daniel Parker, jun. James Gilliland, Abraham Hyat, Richard Varick, Ranald S.M'Dougal John Lawrence, Simeon Dewkr, Andrew Englis, Jacob Reed, George Leaycrafr, William Leaycrafr, Daniel M'Lean, William Strachan, Abraham Legget, 2. Stake. James Giles, Peter Nellie, J- Bagley, Samuel Hay, John Cockran, John Conway, Edward Dunfcomb, Jo'hn D. Crimfhier, Duncan Campbell, Aquila Giles, IVlarinus Wilier, Peter Vafborough, Francis Manner, Samuel Logan, Peter Ganfwoort, 2 ) Matthew Clark fon, Robert John Ion, John Wa'ldron, GarritJ. V.Wagener Thos. Fred.Jackfon William W. Morris John Smith, John Green, capt. in the navy, Thomas Tillotion, John Bard, Stephen Graham, John Grier, A. White, Alexander Clinton, J. Brewfler, Jonathan Lawrence, Arthur Thompfon, Daniel Gans, Thomas Turner, Hen. Em. Lutrerloh John Santford, Morgan Lewis, David Van Horn, Teunis V. Wagener Silas Gray, Charles Newkirk, Tjerck Beckman, Nathaniel Henry. ( 73 ) Honorary Members. Lt. Gov. Cortiandr, Colonel Floyd, Chan. Livingilon, Capt D. Williams, Chief JutticeMorris, Maj.ThomasMoffat C Yates and H. R. Livingilon, judges,^ Ho b art , Upper Manor, James Duane, Efq; Wm. Dtier,^ Judge Plate, J. Lanfing, ^Efqrs General Morris, FhilipPell, J Colonel M'Laughry Dr. S. Gano. Colonel Hathorn, Standing Committee.' Do&or Cockran, Colonel Antill, Captain Dunfcomb, Captain Keed, Mr. Brooks, Major Stagg, Colonel Hay> Captain Guion/ General Webb, Delegates for the General Meeting of the Comma tee. Baron De Steuben, Colonel Troupe w General Webb, The Society, for the fake of . frequent communication?, is divided into diftricls 3 viz.— the fouthern and northern dittricts,— the former including Long-Ifland, Staten- IQund, New-York-Ifland, the counties of G ( 74 ) Wcft-cherter, and Orange; The latter including the reft of the State. Thefc diftrifts to hold their meetings in New- York and Albany, refpe&ively, on the laft Monday. in March, and firft Monday in November,, every year. For the Southern Diftri£t. Marinus Willet, Efquire, Chairman, Edward Antill, Efq-, Dep. Chairman, Jacob Reed, jun. Efq-, Secretary. The Northern Diftrict has not yet made their appointment. A LIST of the Officers and reftdent Members ^f the St. Andrew's Society, of the State of New - Tor k. David Johnston, Efq-, Prefident, The Hon. Robert R. Livingfton, Efq* Chancellor of the State, Vice-PrcfidentJ William. Maxwell, "j William Malcom, j George Douglas, UfHftants: John Ram fay, j James Saidler, James Scott, J Jleverend John Mafon, Chaplain,' David Currie, Treafurer, Adam Gilchrift, jun. Secretary : ( H ) Resident Me?v1Bers; Walter Buchanan, Alex. HofTack, Robert Bruce, Alex. Hamilton, Andrew Browne, Hugh Henderfon, Capt. James Black, Robert Hodge, Archibald Curne, Patrick Hart, Major J as. Chriftie, Capt. Robert Hunter John Currie, Neil Jamiforf, Capt. Henry Coupar Capt. Arch. Kennedy Col. Don. Campbell, Samuel Kerr, Malcom Campbell, Dr. Kiflam, David Carion, William Lowcher, B. Crooklhanlc, Robert Lenox, Samuel Campbell, Triftrim Lowther, Thomas Durie, Thomas Lawrence, Robert Du'olap, Brockh. Livingftou, John Darrah, Col. Wm.Livingfton Capt. John Duncan, Philip Livingfton, Robert Dunbar Peter VB. Li vingfton Capt. James Dean', R.G. Livingfton, ju. John Donnan, Peter M'Dougall. Capt. Robert Elder, James M-Into(h, Walter Frazer, Andrew Mitchell, Junes Grant, Wm, Maxwell, jun David Gaibreath, Colin M c Giigor, Thomas Gillefpie, James H. Maxwell, Docldr (jfikhri.il, Jacob Morris, Graham, DavidMitchcIfon, Gourlay, John Munro, G 2 ( 76 ) Mr. John M'Lean, Charles Smith, Doelor Moyes, Dr. David Scath, James MilleganEfq-, Jofhua Sands, Alexander M'Lean, Capt. Daniel Shaw, James Mitchell, Capt. Al. Stewart 3 Daniel Nevin, May Stevcnfon, Ogilvie, James Smith, Francis Panton, Geo. TurnbulKEfq; Alexander Perkins, John Thornton, W. RuiherfurdEiq-, John Turner, James Renwick, R. Troup, Efq-, J. Rutherfurd, Efq-, John Taylor, A\tx. Robertfon, John Thomfon, Robert Robertfon, Henry Troup, Charles Robertfon, James Tillery, Alexander Riddle, Robert Wilion, William Robertibn, William Wilibn, Lewis A.Scott, Efq-, Rev. J. Wilion, William Seton, Gen.P.V.Cortlandt. J. Stevcnsjun. Efq; John Young, George Service, Hon. P. W. Yates. .William Sheddcn, .Honorary Members. James Stewarr, P. Lawrence, Crammond, S. Loudon, Thomas Allen, William Patrick, John Inglis, George Reid, Geo. Wright, James Brebner, John Smith, John Campbell, Samuel Douglas, Dr. J. Cochran, ( 77 ) Members of the General Society of Mechanics and Trade fin en. Henry Becker, John Burger, Ebenezer Young, Garrit Martin John Young, Thomas I vers, Garr.t de Bow, George Hartin, Dennis M'Ready, William Allen, William Crowhus, A. Thomplbn, jun. Samuel Loudon, William Smith, Jacobus Brown, John Bailey, Abraham P. Lott\ Robert Tout, Thomas Ogilvie, John Anthony, Jacob Arden, John Shepherd, John Stagg, William J. Elfworth. Chrift. Dgyckink, Robert Boyd t Anthony Port, Henry Wolfe, Hugh Walfli, William Hurton, Michael Trcmper, Jeremiah Wool, Peter Hulick, Robert* Hodge, Jofeph Jadwin, James Stuarr, Edward Mecks, George Taylor,' Robert Manley, Samuel Atlee, Ilaiah Wool, I 01. MildcburgherJ ilaac Meade, Robert Boyd, Chairman, John Burger, Deputy Chairman; Hugh Walfh, Treaiurer, James Bingham, Secretary, G 5 ; A LIST of Members belonging to the Socle* ty of Peruke makers, Hair Drejfers, &c. Held at Mr. Ketchum's* No. 22, Ann-flreet* David Barclay, Michael Tremper, Leonard Fifher, Thomas WinQow, Lorrant Marey, Richard Penny, George Cork, James Rofe, Jacob Leonard, Francis Leonard, Ifaac Jones, Anthony Latour, James Bell, Jonathan Penny, John Van DueiTen, Thomas Shepherd, John Clits, John Baldwin, John Fenton, Bernard Sohots, Donald M'Kay, Chairman, James Stewart, Treafurery Charles Ortzen, Clerk. Arrivals and Departures of the Mails at the Pod-office, in New-York. ARRIVALS. From New-Encland and Albany. From November jft, to May \Jl. On Wednefday and Saturday, at feven o'Clock, P. M. From May lft, to November ifl. OnTuefday, Thurfday, and Saturday, at eight o'Clock, P, M, ( 79 ) From the Southward. From November i//, to^May iff. On Sunday, and Wedncfday, at ten o'Ctock, A. M. From May iff, to November \ft. On Mondav, Wednefday, and Friday, at vAne o'Clock, P. M. DEPARTURES. For New-England and Albany. From November ifl % to May \ft. On Sunday and Wednesday, at nine o'CIock, P. M. From May \fl, to November i/?. On Sunday, I uelday, and Thurfday, at ten o'CIock, P. M. For the Southward. From November ift, to May \ft. On Sunday, and Thurfday, at tw$ o'CIock, P. M. From May 1/?, to November \Jl. On Monday, Wcdnelday, and Friday, at four o'CIock, P. M. %* Letters mufl be in the Office, half an hour before doling, r so )i Further Omijfions. Lawfence Koitrighr, Eiq-, 192, Queen-u\ Gtn. John Mauniell, Eiq-, upper end of Bowery, lane The Rev. Andrew Nugenr* parifh pried of New-York, 1,. Hunter's Quay, Richard Harifon.Efq; C.L. i86,Water-ft Gen. Alex. M'Douo all, Efq-, 8, Duke-fh Rauld , 8 Duke-ftreet John Walkins, Eiq-, 8, Broadwav, Garr and • , merchants, 21 5*0^ rec€ Goldfbrow Banyer,' Efq. 56, Smith-ttreet Captain Thomas Bibby,io, Smith-ftreer, Mr. Mechaux, at Mr. Weir's, Wall ftrect. To the Inhabit a fits of the City of New-Fork. Gentlemen-, ]VlR. FRANKS returns his fincere thanks to his Friends and the Public, for their kind and .liberal encouragement towards his publication of the New- Tor k Direftory; he. humbly requefts they may indulgently excufc any errors, inaccuracies, or omilfions, which may ap- pear, and impute them only to the local difadvantages he laboured under, in this firfl attempt j as he intends in the future ( 8* ) editions, he fhaU have the honour of an- nually prefenting them, to have it more in his power to be exa£r, correct and c.ir- cumftantial •, as the number of lubferibers are but few (which he attributes to a want of knowledge of the utility of this pro- duction, it being the iirft of the kind ever attempted in this city •,) he makes bold to call on the citizens at large, for every in- formation, that they think will prove con- ducive to its future correctnefs. Their directions will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged by Mr. Franks, at his lodgings, No. 66> Broad-way, or at Mr. Kollock's Printing-Office. N. B. Mr. Franks has ready for Pub- lication, * Treatise of BOOK-KEEP- ING, digeflcd for the inland and foreign Trade of America. — This Work, which lie hopes will prove very ufeful, he would willingly fufcmiit, previous to his putting it to Pre fs, to theinfpeclion of the Gen- tlemen of the Mercantile Line, and will confider himfelf much honoured iT they favour him with their patronage, as he in- tends laying it before them at their refpec- tive refidences. £^* The New-York Directory, will, in future, be publifhed every twentieth day of May in each Year. ( «2 J DAVID FRANKS, Conveyancer 2nd Accountant, No. 66, Broadway. J3EGS Leave to return his fincere thanks to his friends and the public, for their pair, favours, and hopes the cheapnefs of the following will continue him their favours : Drawing a Leafe and Re- ") » leafe, on. Parchment, \** % J i4 ° Ditto, ditto, ditto, on Paper, r So Ditto, a Bond, - - 080 Ditto a Power of Attorney, o 14 o Mr. Franks having fcived a regular appreniicefhipto his father,a very eminent attorney in Dublin, and having, befides, t ran fa died bufinefs, for. fome years, for Counfellor Frankhn of faid city, he hope?, will entitle him to the- countenance of the Gentlcmenof the Law Department in this metropolis •, to meric whole elleem and approbation, will behis particular ftudy,--- he will thankfully receive bufinefs fiom them on the melt reafonable terms. TV. B. To prevent complaints, generally arifing from employing unexperienced Clerks, Mr. Franks has lately engaged a young man from Dublin, of unexception- able, abilities. ANNALS OF NEW YOEK CITY FOR THE YEAR 178G. COMPILED FROM NEWSPAPERS OF THE DAY. Thurber, Why land & Co., NEW YORK. Reliable Food Products. THURBER, WHYLAKD & CO.'S RESTORATIVE WINE OF COCA. WHAT DR. WM. A. HAMMOND SAYS. Before the New York Neurological Society, on Tuesday evening, November 2d, Dr. William A. Hammond called attention to the impuri- ties existing in most of the preparations of wine of coca, which vitiated their value : " I therefore asked a well-known gentleman of this city if he could not prepare a wine of coca which should consist of a good wine and the pure alkaloid. He has succeeded in makiug such a preparation." "A wineglassful of this tonic, taken when one is exhausted and worn out. acts as a most excellent restorative ; it gives a feeling of rest and relief, and there is no reaction and no subsequent depression. A general feeling of pleasantness is the result. I have discarded other wines of coca and use this alone. It is Thurber, Whyland & Co.'s preparation." (Italics ours.) "This wine of coca maybe taken by the wineglassful, the same as an ordinary wine ; there is no disagreeable taste ; in fact, it tastes like a good Burgundy or Port Wine. Taken three times a day before meals, or whenever needed, it has a remarkable tonic effect, and there is no reaction. The article produces excellent results in cases of depression of spirits; in hysteria, headache, and in nervous troubles generally, it works admirably. It is a simple remedy, yet efficacious and remarkable in its results." COCANIZED BEEF, WINE AND IRON. For Debility and Weakness due to Mai-Nutrition, Dyspepsia, Difficult Assimilation of Food, and Weak Digestive Powers; Anemia, and other Depraved States of the Blood; Hysteria, Spinal Irritation, Loss of Appetite, Chlorosis, and in all cases where a complete assimilation of food is required. AsK for THURBER, WHYLAND & CO.'S RESTORATIVE WINE OF COCA. // you cannot procure it elsewhere, write to THURBER, WHYLAND & CO., Hew York. Key to the Changes in the Names of Streets, SO FAR AS ASCERTAINED. -6»< FORMERLY CALLED NOW CALLED Chatham Row, Park Row. Crown st. Liberty st. Dock st. Pearl st. between Broad st. and Hanover Sq. Duke st. South William st. Dyes st. Bey st. Fair st. Fulton st. bet. B. way and Cliff sL Garden st. Exchange Place. George st. Spruce st. Golden Hill, John st. between William and Pearl King George st. William st. bet. Frankfort and Pearl King st. Pine st. Little Dock st. South st. bet. Wldtehall and Old Slip Little Queen st. Cedar st. Magazine st. Part of Pearl st. Mill st. Part of South William st. Partition st. Fulton st. bet. B.way and the N. R. Princess st. Beaver st. bet. Broad and William Queen st. Pearl st. bet. Wall st. and B.way. Robinson st. Park Place. St. James st. -James st. Smith st. William st. between. Old Slip and Liberty st. NORTH SIDE UNION SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY, DESIGNERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF Grates, Open Fireplaces, •»-i=E> AND @=^-o- Chimney Piece Novelties ^IMPORTERS OF TILES p^ m illejJtfB ^Pl >-rjt V>tc.tn .' copf 3ivsr fB^rrrrr^^^ ESTABLISHED IIsT PE-ON"T STBEET 1827. FOUNDRIES AND SHOPS, East 28th Street and East 29th Street, ;tn• 789 11 11 digging new ones ) Supporting criminal prisoners in the [ „m s 11 goal, ) General election, expence attending it, . 5G 12 Tax for £.100,000— expence of assessing ) -.™ -.^ rv it, ) Bridewell finishing, and supporting those ) o^gq 1 1 in confined during the above period, ) Interest on bonds due before the war, ) paid in part, the whole being £.6000, J 1844 6 5 City of New- York consists of repairs To the City-Hall Gaol, Poor-House, Markets, Docks and Slips, Ferries, With every contingent chargo . . 7936 18 3 £.25184 19 0* FOR THE YEAR 1786. 105 Amount of Cash received from 26th December, 1782, to 1st Sep- tember, 1785. Cash received from the tax of £. 10.000 9341 Lots sold at North-River, . . . 2085 Do. Peck's-slip 1431 Excise for the years 1784, 1785 . . 2008 From the different branches of Revenue, including during the late war. Quitrent, . . . £.4823 15 8 Ground ditto . . 3300 5 9 Docks and Slips, . 868 5 11 Ferries . . . 915 8 House-rent, . . 410 10317 13 4 9 13 14 9 8 arrears £25184 19 0£ New York, September 1, 1785 Daniel Phoenix, City Treasurer Note The annual amount of the Corporation ) p 2431 n revenue is . . . . f The Corporation were indebted on bond, \ -to(W) n n at the commencement of the war, ) On which there was an interest due at \ Pftno the close of the war, .'.'.-{ ouuu Interest paid, 1800 There remains due for interest . 4200 The debts due, and settlements made ) with sundry persons, has increased the |- 1500 amount of the debt on bond . ) Makes the total of debt due on bond . £13500 The interest on the above sum (with the principal, if de- manded) and all the charges of repairs to public buildings, and other contingencies, is to be paid out of the reVenue. 16th On the 12th instant departed this life, Doctor William Bryant, of this city. He was an agreeable companion, an affectionate husband and friend, eminent and skilled in his profession. To be sold, by the owner Joseph Latham, the house front- ing Cherry Street where he now resides, also one lot of ground fronting both Cherry and Water Streets, one other lot adjoin- ing and fronting Cherry Street. 106 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Abraham Brevoort, No 26 Queen Street, has received from London and Bristol, a general assortment of ironmongery and cutlery. The public are informed that the Theatre will not be opened on Monday next, on account of so many performers being indisposed. Fashions for 1786. It is all the fashion among polite people, to play cards on Sunday evening. Cork bustles are quite the ton, also for ladies to stoop much when they walk the streets. To visit at seven o'clock, is the fashion. Husbands should not be seen in company with their wives, it is very vulgar and unfashionable. It is the fashion for gentlemen to patch and perfume them- selves, before they are seen among ladies. It is the fashion for young ladies to invite young gentle- men to visit them. It is the fashion to leave the assemblies and Concerts at eleven o'clock. It is the fashion for ladies to drink porter in the afternoon — tea is quite out of date among genteel people. 17th The subscribers having a claim to the house and lot, now occupied by William Elsworth, and distinguished by No 28 in Queen Street, caution every person from purchasing the same from William Elsworth. John Hardenbrook, administrator for the heirs of Theophilus Hardenbrook, deceased. Francis Dominick, claimant. 20th On Thursday evening last, (16th inst) was married the Hon. James Monro, Esq. member of Congress from Virginia, to Miss Eliza Kortright, youngest daughter of Lawrence Kort- right Esq of this city. This evening Mr Griffiths will have a grand ball at the Assembly Rooms in Broadway. No person will be admitted whose appearance may give umbrage to the company. The Corporation invite proposals for water works to supply the city with pure water, persons or companies desiring to obtain the privilege, to Leave proposals at the office of Robert Benson, city clerk, in Maiden Lane. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 107 Samuel and Josiali Blackwell, offer for sale, the well known farm of Jacob Blackwell, deceased, about six miles from New York, on the East river, it contains 160 acres and 25 acres of salt meadow. Theatre, this evening The Fair Penitent, and The Lyar. 21st It is to be hoped that the corporation of the city in provid- ing means for introducing a supply of water for the inhab- itants, "will preventa few interested persons from making a job of it." 22d The city of late has been much pestered by a crowd of sturdy beggars, under the denomination of lemon and orange hawk- ers ; some of these are not only hale and healthy, but stout, young, robustious looking fellows, whom nature calculated for holding the plow in preference to the employment of old women and invalids. It is partly owing to the vast shoals of these lazy, itinerent fruit criers and others of the same de- scription, that the price of labor is so high. To be sold to-day, at the noted house lately occupied by John Cape, situated at the corner of the Broadway and Little Queen Street, a large and excellent assortment of household and kitchen furniture, consisting of beds, bedsteads, tables, chairs, looking-glasses, plates dishes &c. &c. All the remain- ing stock of liquors, consisting of wines, brandy, spirits, porter &c. A great variety of wine glasses, decanters, jelly glasses, &c. &c. Several pair very good and-irons, shovels, tongs per gill. Gin — eight pence J Relishes may be had at any hour. Each person pays for what they call for, as no club will be admitted, unless by the free choice of the company. The subscriber will use his influence to prevail on each stage house on the routs to Boston and Albany to come into the above plan, and hopes this scheme will be of the greatest utility and advantage in general, and that the cheapness of the above different articles will continue him their favors, to merit whose esteem and approbation it shall be his constant study. The stage leaves the old city tavern, now kept by Mr. Corre, the six winter months, Monday and Thursday morn- ings, precisely at five o'clock for Boston and Albany : Returns Wednesday and Saturday evenings, — The six summer months, (beginning the first of May) Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings : Return Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday even- ings. — It will be necessary for those who wish to take their seats in the stage to have their names and baggage sent to the stage office, the evening before starting, where every attention will be given. To prevent disputes, a weigh bill will be given, that those who first sign will be entitled to their seats. 114 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY The subscriber has taken the stables belonging to the above Mr. Corre, where every necessary attention will be given to livery and travelling horses. March 11, 1786. Talmage Hall. N. B. The subscriber has employed a person of abilities to settle and keep his accounts, which he hopes will prove satisfactory to the public. Miss. Storer the celebrated actress is on her way to join the American Company in this city. The house No. 36 Hanover Square, now occupied by Leiper & Gray, to be let. Enquire of James Giles 65 Maiden Lane. Guion, Carthy, & Co. at No 33 Little Dock street, has for sale North Carolina tobacco, pitch, tar, bees wax, pease, rawhides, deer skins in hair, a quantity of furs, such as Raccoons, Minks and Otters, and some smoked and green hams. 13th On Saturday (11th) a child was run over in Water Street by a cart and horses, that more persons are not injured by coaches, carts &c. is certainly owing more to good fortune than to good management, considering the reckless manner they are allowed to be run through the streets. A person lately from London, now stopping at 27 Little Dock Street has a composition for sale that will destroy the Very troublesome vermin commonly called Bugs. To be sold a house and lot No 3 situated in the Great Square, on the south side thereof, and adjoining on the south side of Mr. Scott's, the State Secretary, and on the north side by Mr. Philip Livingston's, the house is two stories high, lot 25 x 100. The situation is on one of the most elegant streets in the city, and promises to be, for a short time, the centre of the residence of the fashionable world, the large green in front pleases the eye. 14th To be sold, the commodious house No 13 Nassau Street, the corner of Crown Street, together with a coach house stables and adjoining lot, belonging to Misses Sarah and Catharine Van Dam. These lots are upwards of 50 feet in front on Nassau Stand 110 in depth on Crown Street. On the 16th inst. a Concert and Ball will be given for the benefit of Mr. Brown, who has conducted the music of the Gentlemen's Concert during this season. Tickets One Dollar. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 115 15th There are now 175 Women, 92 Men, 61 Boys, and 53 Girls, making a total of 381 poor persons in the City Alms House. Also 50 Men and 25 Women Vagrants confined the Bridewell. To be sold to-day at public vendue at the Coffee House a part of the estate of David Provoost deceased, consisting of a house and lot corner of Chapel and Nassau Streets opposite the New Brick Meeting House occupied by Henry Vande- water, yearly rent of 18 pounds, a house and lot in Nassau Street adjoining the above in possession of John Livingston, yearly rent of 20 pounds, one brick house and lot in Hanover Square opposite Peter Goelet's, occupied by Uriah Hendricks, one ditto fronting the Old Slip, adjoining the above, same tenant, both houses rent yearly for 100 pounds. One house and lot in Little Dock street, next to Storm and Sickles, in possession of Peter McGee, rent 50 pounds, one ditto on Cru- ger's Wharf, rear of the above, occupied by William Parkin- son, rent 70 pounds. One brick dwelling house and lot in Wall Street, opposite the Coffee House, now in possession of James Weir, is a tavern the sign of the Grand Master. To be let that pleasantly situated house No 13, which makes the corner of William and Beekman Streets. 16th The Land Office, for the sale of estates is now opened at the Intelligence Office No 22 Water Street. Peter Maverick at No 3 Crown Street, carries on the seal- sinking, engraving and copper plate printing, ladies may have their tea plate engraved in the most elegant manner, re- sembling the flat chasing, as neat as in Europe. Thomas Burling, Cabinet and Chair Maker, at the Sign of the Chair, near the Chapel in Beekman Street, formerly Chapel Street ; has opened a ware room of mahogany and other furniture. He served his time with Samuel Prince, esteemed one of the best workmen in this city. 17th Most of the branches of our commerce, says a correspond- ent,- decline, murmurs are daily augmented, house rent be- yond the prospects of business, people withdrawing from the city, and bankruptcy, with many other evils, fill the cata- 116 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY logue of our lamentations ; nor is there much prospect of a remedy so long as private interest preponderates public virtue. The Corporation clerk invites proposals from scavengers to remove the filth and dirt from the streets, the ensuing season. Theatre, performance postponed on account of the indispo- sition of several performers and the present state of the weather, so unfriendly to their recovery. Tho' far from the shores where true fellowship reigns, Hibernias remembrance awakens the strains, And fancy inspires while I think on the hours When I kindly have shar'd hospitalitys powers. Be the day call'd St. Patrick's respected and dear, Let each honest Irishman honor it here ; May his heart by the love of his country be fir'd, And. his hopes by humanity only inspir'd. Let the Shamrock aloft be distinct to the view, To shew you the Irishman honest and true ; While you sit round the bottle, give three hearty cheers, And a bumper sincerely to True Volunteers. 18th Yesterday the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, in the State of New York, held the anniversary meeting at the Coffee House, where an elegant dinner was provided by Mr. Bradford. The company were numerous and respectable ; and the day spent with that decorum and hilarity, so truly characteristic of this friendly Society. Abraham Godwin, engraver and seal-sinker has removed to the foot of Gold Street, next to the corner of Maiden Lane, in a house lately occupied by Mr. Morgan, painter. 20th Married in New Jersey, Mr. James Walker, merchant, to the amiable Miss. Ann Vanderbeck, daughter of Isaac Van- derbeck, Junr. Esq. If worldly happiness is e'er complete, It is when two fond lovers meet. A great number of idle boys, who infest our markets and streets, with baskets of cookies and other articles, are a glar- ing reproach to the city. These youths are complete adepts at blackguardism. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 117 G. Leggett, Windsor Chair Maker, at Cruger's Wharf makes all kinds of Windsor chairs, settees and garden chairs. 21st John Delafield, No 28 Water Street deals in all sorts of Con- tinental Certificates, every kind of Security belonging to different States in the Union, particularly those of the State of New York. 22d If there be any person in this city, that understands the Pin making business, or how to straighten Brass Wire, the printer would be obliged for his address. Theatre this evening. She Stoops to Conquer and The Miller of Mansfield. 23d On Thursday the 30th inst. will be launched from the yard of Mr. Seaman, two pilot boats, the Harlequin and Fortune, belonging to Messrs. Morris and Daniel, they are the com- pletest vessels ever built for that service, each contains eight berths, four in the cabin and four in the hold, they are likely to prove fast sailers. The sloop Maria lying in the stream, commanded by Capt. Tinker is said to be used to secrete kidnapped Negroes who are to be sold at the South. Charles Dickinson at No 26 Broadway, sells Beaver, and high proof New York Rum. William Ustick, No 33 Queen Street, wants one dozen jour- neyman nailors. 24th The police are requested to visit some houses on Marston's Wharf, and convey the inhabitants to the Bridewell, as they are shameful nuisances to the neighborhood, by their danc- ing, fidling, fighting and drinking. Theatre this evening, the tragedy of Edward and Eleonara with the English burletta called Midas. 25th The magistrates do not attend to ther duties, scarce a day passes but some citizen receives insult or injury from shame- less carmen or draymen, who thus bid defiance to the law. 118 ANNALS OP NEW YORK CITY John Hudson has undertaken to collect a parse of £20 to be run for on the race track on Staten Island April 19th. On a Lady's Hoop. Hail mighty hoop ? the scene of joy, To ladies under fifty ; To thee they owe the sprightly step, And bulwark when they're thrifty. The slender foot so neat and fair, Appears most wond'rous nice ; The garters shew their tassel knots, Enough one to entice. To thee they owe the room they have, When to the Play they go ; And are secure with elbow room, To keep off every Beau. The Hoop is fram'd for shelter too, From winds both great and small ; And if the petticoats are soil'd. A Hoop will cover all. 27th Saturday (25th) arrived the British packet Duke of Cum- berland, Capt. Deake, in 9 weeks and 5 days from Falmouth. Theatre this evening. The Provoked Husband and the Ly- ing Valet. Alexander Ogsbury, corner Crown and Smith Street, has for sale an excellent Piano-Forte, German Flutes, Fiddles and Fiddle Strings and a variety of Childrens books. 28th Sunday arrived in the Grace, from Charleston, the Hon. Major Gen. Baron de Steuben, and Major North. Mr. George Joy arrived in the packet from London. Lewis Ogden, 41 Dock Street offers to let for a term of years 300 lots, lying in the Bowery, and atCorlear's Hook, near the Slaughter House in the Out ward. 120 of said lots, contained in five squares front Grand Street, between the Bowery Lane and the seat of Col. Morgan Lewis, this street is 70 feet wide FOR THE YEAR 1786. 119 and the only one leading in a direct line from the Bowery Lane to the East River, a great part of the other lots are in squares contigious. Persons who desire to supply the mar- kets with vegetables &c. will find it to their interest to rent. It is preferred to rent a whole square to one person, fencing stuff is provided to inclose the several squares, which will be given gratis. Three dollars reward will be paid for the arrest of Kate Quick, a mulatto wench, who ran away from Mrs. Huett's tavern on Governeurs Wharf. Moses Gomez offers to rent, the house in Queen Street next door but one to the corner of Burling Slip, now occupied by Messrs. Riddel and Colquhoun, also the house in Chapel Street No 50, likewise No 28, in Hanover Square where William Young lives. Tamerlane, will cover Mares the ensuing season at C©1. Anthony Walton White's seat near Hell Gate, on the East River. Terms eight dollars for the season, and one dollar for the groom. A well attended Ferry, with a good flat scow, is kept from Long Island to York Island, within a short mile where Tamerlane stands. Tamerlane is a beautiful bay, nine years old, and equal to any horse on the turf in the United States, for blood, activity, bottom and speed. He is the son of Figure, son Doctor Hamilton's Figure, son of Ebony, son of Othello. Col. Lee of the American Legion gave 96 hogsheads of tobacco for Tamerlane in 1782, and sold him to Col. White for £1,100 Va. currency, six shillings to the dollar. 29th It is curious to observe the methods practised by carmen, porters, and dram drinkers to get a little drop of the creature, without paying for it, when a cask of spirits is set out about the Coffee House bridge for public sale, these obliging gentle- men flock round it, like a swarm of flies about a hogshead of molasses in a warm day, and each being furnished with a proof glass, fastened to a string, they dip and sip, and chop it against the side of the cask, to raise bubbles upon it, by the counting of which they are become perfect connoissuers in strong waters. On Monday the 27th inst. died Abraham Van Wyck, mer- chant of this city, and son in law to Lt. Gov. Van Cortlandt. 120 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Samuel Hay, at the sign of the 13 Stars, No 86 William Street, intending to decline business after the 1st of May, will sell his stock of Dry Goods cheap. TJieatre this evening. The Provoked Husband and the Ly- ing Valet. Box 8s. Pit 6s. Gallery 4s. 30th To be sold a house in Little Queen Street No 11, belonging to the estate of Dr. William Bryant, deceased, and formerly the property of Alexander Leslie. To be let, a parlour and front room near the Coffee House, very well calculated for a Dry Goods Store. 31st The members of Congress, foreign ministers, and others drawn here by this city's being the seat of empire, create an extraordinary expenditure, it is said of not less than One Thousand Spanish Milled Dollars Per Day. Assize of Bread. A wheaten loaf of fine flour at 20s per cwt. to weigh 2£ lb. for Seven Coppers, and 1 lb. 4£ ounces, for Four Coppers. April 1st Mr. John Jay has been named as a candidate for Governor of the State of New York. He authorizes the statement to be made, that he was nominated without his consent, and that he is not a candidate at the ensuing election. 3d On Thursday evening (March 30th) was married by the Rev. Mr. Provost, Rector of this City, the Hon. Rufus King, member of Congress from Mass. to Miss Alsop, the only daughter of John Alsop, Esq. a very eminent merchant of this city. And the same evening, was married by the Rev. Mr. Og- den, Thomas Bibbey, Esq. to Miss Gouverneur, niece of Isaac Gouverneur. William McKenny, stone cutter, living on the North River, joining Paules Hook Ferry, carries on the stone cutting busi- ness, likewise builds stone cisterns and warrants them tight. To be sold, the Still House belonging to Edward Burling & Co. with the still, tub worm and all the utensils, with the FOR THE YEAR 1786. 121 lot of ground wlieron it stands, fronting Ferry street 60 feet, and nearly that in the rear, and 183 feet deep. Enquire of Edward Burling in Gold street or at No 15 Beekman Street. Constable, Bucker & Co. No 39 Great Dock street, have for sale wines, teas, muslins, cloths, naval stores, Virginia snake root and ginseng. 4th Four or five stables in Wall Street to let, opposite Col. William Livingston's, with stalls for from two to four horses, rooms for carriages, and large lofts for hay. House to be sold in the Out Ward, at the corner of St. Nich- olas and Wiome Streets, opposite the center of the Bope Walk of Thomas Ivers, in possession of Jacob Francis and sold by the Sheriff to satisfy a judgment of Thomas Ivers. To be sold on the 12th inst. agreeable to the will of Lewis Morris, deceased, at Morrisania all the Family slaves, the most of them are old, but they have been bred and raised in the family, and few, if any of them, have failed from their services and attachments, to gain the esteem of those they have served. Conditions of sale will be made known by Bichard Morris, executor. 5th Theatre this evening, Bichard the Third and Miss in her Teens. To-morrow evening Mr. Webster will begin to read a course, consisting of Six Lectures on the English Language, and on education in general. The objects of these Lectures are to point out and reconcile, on established principles, the mate- rial differences of pronunciation and use of words in the American States they will be delivered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the City Hall, and in the room occupied by Doctor Moyes. Gentlemens course tickets 16s. Ladies 8s. and for an evening 4s. One sixth part of the money to be presented to the corporation for the benefit of the poor. 6th On Tuesday (4th inst.) was launched at Mr. Young's yard, a most elegant ship named the Flora. She belongs to Messrs. McVickar & Hill, merchants in Maiden Lane. 122 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Alexander Hosack lias been informed that a note bearing his name has been offered for discount, and gives notice to the public that it is a forgery. An apprentice boy named Peter Ter Boss, aged 19 years ran away from his master John Cooper of No 38 Little Dock Street, who offers five dollars reward for his capture. 7th John Henry, one of the managers of the Theatre, sent the Sheriff $100 for the use of distressed prisoners confined for debt. Mr. Wright, a gentleman of abilities in painting, has arrived from Philadelphia, he is the son of the celebrated modeller and patriotess Mrs. Wright of London, from this place — as he means to follow his profession of a limner here, every en- couragement will be given to his genius. John Burger, goldsmith will continue for the ensuing year at the same house No 207 Queen Street, near Burling Slip. He solicits orders especially for large plate and gives the highest price for old gold. 8th Joshua Isaacs, has made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors to Robert Lenox, J. Montaudevert, Jacob Sarly, aud St. N. Bayard. 10th Albany Stage Waggons. The proprietors of the Albany stage waggons, after thank- ing the public for their encouragement hitherto, beg leave to inform them that they will commence running through from New-York to Albany three times per week, performing the Journey in two days ; the waggon will move from Mr. Carre's tavern in New- York, and Mr. Lewis's in Albany, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, precisely at 5 o'clock, and return on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday following ; and, as the roads are now dry, and in good repair, the fare of a passenger will be no more than three pence per mile, during the continuance of the good roads ; 150 lb. bag- gage will pay equal to a passenger. As the proprietors have supplied the roads with fresh re- lieves of horses, and placed a number of new waggons, at proper distances, to prevent accidents; and also, regulated the stage houses on the roads, so as to prevent unnecessary FOR THE YEAR 1786. 123 and unequal expence to passengers ; they natter themselves that the safe, easy, expeditious and cheap methods of trav- elling, will undoubtedly engage the attention and approba- tion of the public. The proprietors will not be answerable for baggage when the owners are with it. The waggons will continue their usual rout until the first of May. The public are requested to take notice that no letters can be conveyed in the waggon, independent of the mail, as the contract made with the Post-Master-General for carrying the mail will not admit of it. Found in the Street one dozen of stockings, the owner will apply to the printer of the Daily Advertiser. 11th People talk about cash being scarce and credit low. When two acquaintances meet they naturally ask each other " what news" and they both as naturally answer "none — there's no news stirring our way, except the damned scarcity of money." Now how in the devil's name, as he is synonimous with money, can this be news ? What every one has in his mouth cannot be news. , The Regents of the University are requested to meet this day at Columbia College at 11 o'clock A. M. and proceed from there to St. Paul's church to attend the public commence- ment. 12th After a long night of darkness and confusion, America, like another Phoenix, rising out of the flames, begins to im- merge from the anarchy attending a tedious war. The seats of learning are again renewed, genius seeks her favorite re- treats, science and industry prompt to improvement, and our sons and daughters, from the schools come accomplished into society, useful to themselves and beneficial to their fellow citzens. These reflections were suggested, and considerably height- ened, by seeing the first commencement of Columbia College, which was held in St. Paul's Church, yesterday. The most respectable and numerous assemblage of Ladies and Gentle- men that we recollect for a long time were present on this occasion. About 12 o'clock, a grand procession set out from the College, and went to St. Paul's Church, where the Rev. 124 ANNALS OP NEW YORK CITY Mr. Provost opened tlie business of the day, by a prayer suited to the occasion. Mr. De Witt Clinton then spoke a salutatory oration in Latin — De utilitate et necessitate studiorum Artium liberalium. Mr. Philip H. Livingston, on the Importance of Commerce. Mr. George Livingston, on the Usefulness and Necessity of the Knowledge of the Laws of our Country. Mr. Abraham Hun, on the question, Whether a Nation bent upon Conquest, is acting on the principle of natural jus- tice and prudence. Mr. John Basset, on the Descent, Depredations and Inde- pendency of the Algerines. Mr. Peter Steddiford, on National Prejudices. Mr. Samuel Smith, on Patriotism. When the above gentlemen together with Mr. Francis Syl- vester, who spoke the valedictory Oration, with a dissertation on the Passions, received certificates of their degrees. James Saidler at No 34 Queen Street, has commenced the business of Insurance Broker. He also offers his services in buying and selling all kinds of goods on commission. The St. Andrew's Society being anxious that such persons as are entitled to their charity, may derive every benefit re- sulting from the Institution, give public notice to those who are, or hereafter may be in sickness, that on application to^ the assistants, Messrs. Samuel Kerr, William Shedden, David' Mitchelson, Hugh Henderson, Thomas Lawrence and James Saidler, or either of them. The physician of the Society Doctor Tillary, will be authorized to give such medical help as may be necessary. Rob. Lenox, Secr'y. 13th On Tuesday last, was held the first commencement of Columbia College, and the public, with equal surprise and pleasure, received the first fruits of reviving learning, after a lamented interval of many years. The Hon. the Congress and both Houses of the Legislature suspended the public business, to support the interests of Education by their countenance, and grace the ceremony by their august presence. The procession moved from the Col- lege hall about half an hour after eleven in the forenoon in the following order The Scholars of the College Grammar School, according to their classes. The Students of tho College, according to their classes. FOR THE YEAR 17SG. 125 The Professors of the University. His Excellency the Governor. The Hon. the Senate. The Hon. the Assembly. The Regents of the University. * * * * * * Mr. Clinton finished his Latin oration, with a polite and well adapted salutation in the same language, to the members of Congress, the Legislature, the Regents and Professors, and to the Public at large. The graduates received the degree of Batchelor of Arts from the hands of the Rev. Mr. Gross, Pro- fessor of Geography, who was appointed to deliver them. The Races to be run on Staten Island on the 3d of May next, will be the best three two mile heats, near the Rose and Crown. The entrance money to be run for the day fol- lowing. 14th A few days ago, Mr. Law, who has taught vocal music with great reputation in various parts of America, received a polite request from the Trustees of the College, that he, with his School, would perform some pieces of music at the public commencement. Most of the Gentlemen and Ladies had consented ; several pieces of music were prepared, and par- ticularly an Ode to Science composed for the occasion. But it seems that some people interfered and used their influence to prevent some principal performers from attending ; and thus the plan was defeated. A young Man wants a place, who can speak French, Eng- lish German and Dutch, and who besides understands hair dressing, in the newest style, and shaving. Mr. Micheaux, Botanist to His Most Christian Majesty, having purchased a lot of ground at Wehocken, near the Three Pidgeons, is erecting a garden there, which for mag- nificence &c. will exceed anything of the kind in America. In it will be introduced many exotic and domestic botanical curiosities. At the request of some gentlemen Mr. Webster will repeat his course of lectures. 15th The principal part of the proprietors of Wall, as well as Queen and Water streets request the Corporation to order all sea going vessels out of Wall Street Slip, except the coasters 126 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY and wood boats. They want the same privileges of other slips, after being deprived of them for twenty years. Duplessix and Mechtlen, French musicians, teach music, the harpischord, German flute and clarinet. They lodge at Mr. Nestie's, Chatham Street No 65, where they are to be found every morning till 12 o'clock. To be sold, the house and lot No 43 on the east side of Gold Street, next door to Medcef Eden's, and opposite the Ana- baptist Church, apply on the premises to Albert Smith. Nicholas Low at 116 Wall Street has to sell, Looking-glasses from London, Carolina Indigo, Glass Ware, French Brandy, Rum and best James River Tobacco. Jacob Le Roy & Sons, No 31 Maiden Lane have Linseed Oil in casks, Russia Duck, Teas, Ironmongery etc for sale. To be let an elegant house two miles out of town on the Bowery Road, formerly in possession of Mr. Seton. Enquire on the premises of William Smith. 17th Yesterday arrived the French packet Courier l'Orient, Capt. Coetnemprem in 60 days from l'Orient. And the ship Ann, Capt. Stevens, from Liverpool in 40 days. Theatre this evening. The Provoked Husband and the Poor Soldier. For Savannah, the brigantine Rock-a-hock, Cornelius Schermerhorn, master, for freight apply to Peter Schermer- horn No 73 Water Street opposite the Crane Wharf. To be sold a lot of ground between Beaver street and Mar- ketfield street (or Petticoat Lane), and opposite the Elipsis. Sleght & Van Wyck dissolve partnership, accounts settled at their store No 9 Albany Pier. To be sold, the well known stand at King's Bridge, in pos- session of Joseph Crook, 15 acres and a stone house. 18th By a gentleman from Sandy Hook, we are informed that the British packet, Speedwell, from Falmouth, arrived there yesterday, with Mr. Anstey a commissioner from the Court of London, who is to settle the claims of Loyalists here, and then proceed to Canada. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 127 To be sold, the lot and store 76 Water Street the property of John Gilbert, senior, located between Peck's and Beek- man's slips — Also that elegant dwelling house No 17 Wall street belonging to the estate of Samuel Van Home, deceased, now occupied by Mrs. Banks, it is built of brick three stories high— The house and lot on the east side of the Broadway, near the Oswego Market, occupied by John Tier — Three houses in Elizabeth Street, near Bunker's Hill. 19th Augustus Nicoll, No 14 New Dock street near the Ferry Stairs, has imported an assortment of glass and earthen ware from Liverpool. Theatre this evening. She Stoops to Conquer and Rosina, or the Reapers. Robert Montgomery, clock and watch maker No 33 Wall Street opposite the Coffee House Bridge. 20th The co-partnership of Alexander Robertson & Co. is dissolved the business is carried on by the firm of Robertson, Smith & Co. who have removed from 12 Hanover Square, to No 52 Smith Street where they expect a new assortment of Dry Goods. John Nitchie. carries on his manufactory of Poland Starch and Hair Powder, at No 7 Garden Street nearly opposite the Old Dutch Church. John and L. Bleecker, have removed their office to 186 Water Street between the Coffee House and Fly Market, where they continue to sell and buy paper securities as usual. William Backhouse & Co. No 163 Water Street, have for sale Northern Beaver, Timber, Salt, Coals, Pins and Needles, Boots and Shoes, Madeira, Malaga and Sherry Wines. M. Rogers, at the sign of the golden Padlock and Key, between Burling and Beekman slips, has for sale German Steel, Ironmongery, Pewter ware, Whalebone &c. 21st If we were to judge by our rents, this city was never in a more flourishing condition. A hut, a stall, a chamber, which once was scarcely inhabited, now lets for a handsome sum of 128 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY money, every shop, store, and house are in the same propor- tion. When every thing else is declining rapidly to its former level, the landlords are exacting the last farthing from dis- tressed tenants. Houses are even left vacant because their owners will not consent to a diminution of ther demands, proportioned to the reduction of other articles. This is one of the difficulties which ought to have redress, that honest industry may not suffer, to indulge these insatiable leeches, who fatten and are bloated by the blood of the honest me- chanic, and hard working labourer. Let any person show a single reason why these things are thus. If a single case were submitted to a jury, and rested upon the real value of the rent, it would be soon on a differ- ent footing. The highest price for a house ever known be- fore the war, was one hundred pounds except under some extraordinary circumstances, but many at this moment let from eighty to a hundred and fifty pounds, per annum, and the smaller tenements in proportion. This is one among the number of causes which must ruin the city, by inhancing the price of labor, and by fixing a standard to support the extrav- agance of the present hour, and it must be reduced within a more reasonable compass if we mean to subsist as a people. 22d Stolen from the barn of Hugh Gaine, near Turtle Bay, about five miles from New York, a dark bay horse, who paces and trots. Wants a place, a young woman from England who is used to wait on a lady, dress hair, wash gauze, silk stockings &c. or take care of children. 24th We are informed of an unfortunate encounter that took place on Friday afternoon last, (April 21), about 6 o'clock, behind the Hospital, between Mr. Samuel Curson, merchant of this city, and Mr. Burling, a gentleman from Baltimore. They were accompanied by two of their friends (as seconds) Mr. Farquhar, and Major Fairlie ; the distance agreed upon was only four paces ; Mr. C. requested his antagonist to fire first — this he did ; and Mr. C. fell on the spot, having received a wound near the groin, which is pronounced mortal. Cir- cumstances which led to this desperate decision, probably are reported erroneously, and exaggerated by the friends of either party, and in the relation are not material — the event is suf- ficiently distressing. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 129 It seems Mr. Burling for some supposed injuries done his family by Mr. Curson, had pursued him to the West Indies, to London, and from thence back to the continent again, and lately arrived in this city, where he obtained that revenge which he had so indefatigably sought. On arriving at the destined spot, they took their distance at ten paces, when Mr. B. desired Mr. C. to fire, but he declined, saying "he had done him no injury, and he did not wish to shed his blood." After some altercation between the parties, Mr. B. fired and lodged the contents of his pistol in his antagonist's groin, which is pronounced mortal. Theatre this evening. The Constant Couple and Midas. Daniel Tucker & Co have for sale Barbadoes and St. Kitts Rum. 25th We are happy to assure the public that our information of yesterday respecting the circumstances of the recounter be- tween Mr. Curson and Mr. Burling are not altogether founded in fact. We have it from authority that no gentlemen ac- companied them as seconds; but such as were present, went out with a determination to prevent if possible, the disagree- able consequences which resulted from the unfortunate differ- ence between them, but without effect. With respect to the distance the gentlemen stood from each other we were also misinformed ; instead of only four paces, it was ten. The Bank of New York declares a dividend of 3 per cent on the capital stock for the period of six months. William Thomas, No 241 Queen Street between Wall and King Streets imported groceries. Henry Shrupp No 20 Smith Street, declining his present line of business will sell a great variety of household furniture, amongst which are Two ten plated Philadelphia stoves, one six plated ditto, one Franklin ditto, Beds, Bedsteads and Bedding Chairs and Tables, Seats and Tables suitable for a Porter Room. 26th Died much regretted on Monday evening, the 24th inst. of a wound received last Friday in a duel with Mr. Burling, of Baltimore, Samuel Curson, Esq. of this city, a very respect- able citizen, and one of the most eminent merchants in the United States. 130 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Tlieairc this evening. Clandestine Marriage and The Lyar. For Charleston, S. C. the Mercury Packet, James Tinker, master, has excellent accomodations for passengers, and is intended for that trade only. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board or to Robert J. Livingston, Wall Street No. 52. 27th A number of the relatives of the deceased Samuel Curson, and a respectable concourse of citizens, last evening attended his funeral to Trinity Church yard, where the body was in- terred. On Saturday evening (22d inst) was married, by the Rev. Mr. Moore, Mr. William Hill, an eminent merchant of this city, to Miss. Lsetitia Carmer, daughter of Nicholas Carmer, of Maiden Lane. Thomas Smith, boot and shoe maker has removed from his old shop to No 179, corner of Beekman or Chapel Street, in Queen Street. Francis Panton, No 38 Wall Street, two doors above the Coffee House Bridge has imported a variety of fancy goods Scotch knit goods, canes, toilet articles, swords, boots shoes and Slippers etc etc. Anchors made at Noble & Townsend's Anchory, of sterling refined iron to be sold by Solomon Townsend No 2. Burling Slip. 28th Theatre this evening. Romeo and Juliet to which will be added a farce called Miss in her Teens. The copartnership of Thomas and Hezekiah Ivers is dis- solved. Died a few days ago at West Farms, Gabriel Leggett, Esq. a native of this country, aged 90. He was for a number of years one of the Aldermen of the Borough of West Chester. What is very singular there are 05 years difference between his oldest and youngest daughter. FOR THE YEAR 17S6. 131 29th At the close of the poll on Thursday evening last (27th inst) it appears from a statement of the votes in the different wards, that the following gentlemen are elected to represent this city and county in the Assembly R. C. Livingston, 552 John Ray, . . . . . 308 William Malcom, 419 Wm. Denning, . . . 290 Richard Varick, . . 393 Evert Bancker, . . . 274 Alex. Hamilton, . . 332 David Brooks, . . 262 Nicholas Bayard, 312 The following treatise on Paper Money will be acceptable on account of its brevity. It is the production of a Dutch farmer. Money is Money, — and Paper is Paper. .May 1st Rain Water Cisterns made of the Albany pitch pine plank by Gilbert Giles, an ancient cistern maker, in Dover Street, No 2. near the Bank. Noah Gardner, has removed to Queen Street No 28 where he continues Boot and Shoe Making. 2d The destruction of a part of this city by fire in 1776, opened a door for improvement. Stimulated by the example of Lon- don, upon a similar occasion, the Corporation apply to the Legislature ; their requests are complied with ; two streets heretofore the abode of dirt and diseases are to be widened and thrown into one, a measure which would have contributed to the health and embellishment of the town. Some old women meet scold and exclaim against the profanity of ex- posing the dark recesses of Stone Street to public view, and suffering the garish sun to look in upon the hallowed mys- teries of Petticoat Lane : The magistrates are convinced ; they hang- their heads ; they relinquish their scheme with as much rapidity as they embraced it. The widest and best situated street requires nothing but levelling and paving to be the most elegant in America ; an order is given for the purpose, is revoked and readopted ; building is suspended till the pendulum ceases to vibrate : some penurious citizens exclaim against the expence, it is determined to leave Broadway as it is, with one side some yards higher than the other and a pavement promising no entertainment either to man or horse. 132 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Robert Stewart, tobacconist is removed from Hanover Square to No 7. in Water Street, next door to Samuel Lon- don's printing office. The Sheriff's office is removed from Beekman Street, to No 36 Water Street, three doors from the Fly Market. The Intelligence Office is removed to No 23 Wall Street, next door to Water Street. Connor, Ladies Hair Dresser from London, No 217 Queen Street, nine doors from the corner of Maiden Lane. Cuts hair according to the London taste. He recommends to the Ladies his Artois Toupees being the inventor of them, can not be distinguished from the natural hair, price 4 dollars each ; fashionable dress silk cushions 4 shillings each ; combs and cushions for the back of the head 4 shillings. Ladies long braids two dollars and curls four shillings a pair. His balsamic lip salve of roses, keeps the lips from chapping and gives them a beautiful coral red, renders them smooth and soft and leaves a delightful odor one shilling per box, His ointment for destroying nits and vermin in the hair may be used with safety. Shepard Kollock has removed the office of The N. Y. Gazetteer to 32 Maiden Lane. Francis Child has published, to be continued weekly, The American Price Current, containing the market price of every commodity, duties, drawbacks, price of American stocks, marine list, ship news, sales at auction, premiums of insur- ance, exchange with Europe etc etc. The whole regulated by the assistance of several Brokers and Factors. 3d Theatre this evening. Love in a Village and Miss in her Teens. William S. Livingston has removed from No 52 in Wall Street, to the house in which Gabriel H. Ludlow formerly lived No 50 in Smith Street, fronting Garden Street, com- monly called the old Dutch Church Street. Electric Machines of a new construction, exceedingly port- able and convenient, and which will operate in the most un- favorable state of the weather, made by Christopher Colles, at his Fig blue manufactory, the Lower battery. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 133 He proposes to exhibit a variety of entertaining electrical experiments at his house on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur- days at 7 o'clock in the evening. Admittance two shillings. 4th To he sold three and a half lots of ground in Reades Street forty years lease to run, on said lots is a dwelling house, one of the best spermeceti works, consisting of a large and spa- cious building, and utensils, under which is a very fine cel- lar, which will hold several hundred barrels, and is so constructed as to save any oyl that may leak apply to Manual Myers. 5th Tlieatre this evening. The Constant Couple and Rosina or the Reapers. To be sold, an elegant Phaeton, handsomely ornamented, never run, apply to Elsworth's Livery Stables in Maiden Lane. Doctor McKnight is removed from Maiden Lane to No 17 Great Dock Street. 6th To be let a three story house in Water Street No 135 four doors east of Peck Slip, also a large store on the Dock, back of the house, where a vessel may load or discharge, likewise a back house with three rooms, all with fire places, enquire at the said house of Joseph Rose. Yesterday the legislature adjourned to meet again in Janu- ary next. 8th Last Tuesday morning (May 2d) died at her house in William Street, Mrs Anna Maria Schuiler, widow of Dirck Schuiler, aged 86 years ; and was on Thursday interred in the family vault in the new Dutch Church yard. She left no children to mourn her departure. In the Supreme Court, on Saturday last the following judge- ments were given, John McDermott convicted of burglary and larceny to be hanged on the second of June next. Mary Roe, John Smitli and Thomas Roebuck for petit larceny to be whipped 39 lashes at the public whipping post, between the hours of 9 and 12 o'clock. David Dickson Hinds convicted of 134 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY obtaining goods on false pretences to hard labor in the Bride- well for six months. David Campbell of the city of New York, gentleman, convicted of delivering forged notes, to pay his debts, knowing the same to be forged, to pay a fine of £100 and to be imprisoned for six months. Lately arrived in this city from Great Britain, a gentleman of good character, who was married there to a young woman of a genteel education and family ; by whom he had two lovely children, the youngest a year old ; yet, however, strange and unnatural it may appear, this same remarkably little fair woman, left her tender husband and infant children, and went off a few days since with a low bred clown, a hatter by trade, who passed by the name of Richard, a native of Ireland, who 'tis said has a wife and three children in Phila- delphia. Theatre this evening. The Roman Father and The Devil on Two Sticks. To be let, that larg store house leading from Duke to Mill Street, now occupied by Shaler & Sebor, but formerly by Perry, Hays & Sherbrooke and well known by the Connecti- cut, New Jersey and North River traders. Also a large store house adjoining the former in Mill Street apply to William Ustick jun. 33 Queen Street or to Samuel Canfield No 48 Little Dock Street. 9th James Giles is removed to No 58 Maiden Lane the house lately occupied by Isaac Stoutenbergh. John Treat Cane hath removed his school into Wall Street No 46 where he continues to teach Reading, Writing and Vocal Music as usual. He also teaches a Morning School, from six o'clock to eight for Young Ladies. The copartnership of McVickar & Cummings is dissolved. Nathan McVickar will settle accounts. 10th On Monday evening last (May 8th) was married Richard Variok, Esq Recorder of this city, to Miss Maria Roosevelt, second daughter of the Hon Isaac Roosevelt, of this city. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 135 The American Price Current is published and sold by Ae- neas Lamont, at the intelligence office 23 Wall street, price to non subscribers One shilling. 11th The Corporation of the New York Hospital are requested to meet at Bradford's Coffee House on the 16th inst to choose Governors. Thomas Allen, book binder and stationer, has moved from No 32 Maiden Lane to 16 Queen Street, where he carries on the book binding business in all its branches, particularly ruling to any pattern and binding merchants accounts books. He has for sale a variety of books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn books etc. Genteel bourding and lodging, to be* had at No 47 Great Dock Street, the second door from the War Office. To be seen at the house of Mr. Clerk, inn-keeper, at No 11 Albany Pier, price only six pence, A Wonderful Creature just arrived from Albany, with two heads, four ears, four eyes, two mouths, and two tongues, resembling a calf s ; the legs and feet resembling a cow's ; the body and neck those of a horse, and the tail like that of a panther. John Battin has opened a Porter House and Tavern at the sign of the Blue Bell in Slote Lane, where gentlemen may be furnished with all sorts of relishes, and with good accom- modations. Samuel Campbell, at his new book store No 44 Hanover Square corner of the Old Slip, has just received a quantity of Music. A collection of single songs, instructions for the Ger- man flute, lessons for the harpis chord and piano forte, glees, the Hermit by Goldsmith, overture to Rosina, solos for the guitar, Cymon and Iphiginia, with a number of modern songs amongst which are the following. Blow high blow low, Water parted from the Sea, the Re- lenting Sheperdess, the Siege of Gibraltar, Through the Wood Laddie, Jocky Ball, Mungo's son in the Padlock, the Leaves so Green O, As you mean to set Sail, with Horns and with Hounds, the Soldier Tired, Tell me Cruel Cupid, the Spinning Wheel, with a variety of others. Likewise a few 136 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY copies of the Book of Common Prayer as revised by the Con- vention of the Protestant Episcopal Church. 12th Theatre this evening. The Roman Father and The Regis- ters Office. John Anstey, British Commissioner to enquire into the losses of Loyalists, gives notice, that he will receive at the claim office in Broad Street, testimony in regard to the cases of Brig. Gen. Oliver De Lancey, Isaac Low, Hugh Wallace, Alexander Wallace, Col. Beverly Robinson and Col. James De Lancey. Gibbons, farrier from London, continues to cure all distem- pers incident to horses, at his livery stable and horse hospital in Golden Hill Street, near Gold Street. Horses bought and sold, also Horses and Chairs to let. 13th Yesterday arrived the ship Betsey, Capt Watson from London, in six weeks and five days, with passengers Mr. Geyer and family, Mrs. Hays, Mr. Turnbull, Mr. Knox, Mr. Jackson, two Mr Kirkmans, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Warns- ley. Also the brig Betsey, Capt. Mesnard from London in six weeks and five days who brought as passengers two ac- tresses and two actors to join the old American Company here, they will appear at the Theatre on Wednesday evening next. 15th On Wednesday evening last (10th inst) departed this life in ber 78th year Mrs. Cornelia Walton, relict of the late Hon. William Walton, and eldest daughter of Doctor William Beek- man. Though childless herself there are many, who will in her death, experience the loss of a mother ; and during ber residence in the Jersies through the late contest her benev- olence and acts of charity will endear her memory. On Fri- day evening her remains were interred in Trinity Church Yard, in the family vault, where her husband lay, agreeable to her own request. To be sold at Greenwich this day the household furniture of David Campbell, Esq, likewise all his farming utensils. FOR THE YEAR 1736. 137 To be sold, two lots of ground at White Hall, part of the estate of Col. John Moore, deceased, No 3 and No. 4. lGth It is with the utmost regret that we acquaint the public with the death of the celebrated American, Mrs. Wright, occasioned by a fall in returning from a visit to our ambas- sador, Mr. Adams. America has lost in her a warm and sin- cere friend, as well as one of her first ornaments to the arts. Those brave fellows, who during the late war were fortunate enough to escape from the arms of tyranny and take sanct- uary under her roof, will join us in lamenting her loss ; whilst her attachment to America and her generous attention to the prisoners in distress will render her regretted and her memory revered by her country. Henry Stanton of Brooklyn, has removed to the house formerly occupied by David Titus, coach maker, where the coach and chair making business is carried on in all its va- rious branches. He accomodates horses, repairs old chairs and has horses and chairs to let. 17th I. M. Cutting, attorney at law, has opened his notary pub- lic and conveyancing office at No 71 King Street. Theatre this evening. Isabella ; or the Fatal Marriage. Isabella by Mrs. Kenna, her first appearance in America. To which is added Miss in her Teens. Randall, Son & Stewarts have removed their Universal Store from No 10 Hanover Square, to No 211 Water Street where they have for sale a large assortment of East -India and European Goods. 18th John R. Gaine Bookseller of No 44 Hanover Square, is now removed to No 17 Water Street, nearly opposite the Coffee House. The office of Richard Varick, Esq. Recorder of this city, and attorney and counsellor at law, is removed from No 46 Great Dock Street, to No 52 Wall Street, nearly opposite to Pitts Statue. 138 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 19th Carlile Pollock has removed his insurance office to No 139 Water Street. George Pollock, has received hy the last ships a complete assortment of Irish linens, for sale at his store 193 Water Street. Thomas Durie, No 5 Great Dock Street, has for sale dry goods, barley in kegs, soap and candles in boxes. For Philadelphia the sloop New York Packet, will sail in four days, John Hyde, master, now laying at the upper side of the Old Slip. Theatre this evening. The Wonder a Woman Keeps a Se- cret and the Citizen. Mr. Kenna and Mr. I. Kenna make ther first appearance in America. 20th Doctor John Kitterman of Rhinebeck Flats, having leased his house at that place for a stage house, has removed to his house in Roosevelt Street, this city, where he may be seen on business. Peter Goelet, at the Golden Key, No 48 Hanover Square, has just imported in the last vessels from London and Bristol. A very large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cut- lery and Hardware, together with a great variety of other articles for country stores on the most reasonable terms. Also a consignment of bottled Porter, Bend soul Leather, Boot Legs & Vamps, &c. which he will sell very low for cash. 22d Several of the citizens to the disgrace of good order and common decency, erect signs and show boards in such an extravagant manner, that they not only encroach upon the privileges of their neighbors, but disgrace and deform the police of the city. Yesterday arrived the British packet Cartaret, Capt. New- man in 42 days from Falmouth. George Lewis & Co. have their Printed Calico and Trish Linen warehouse, at 33 Queen Street, between Burling and Beekman's Slip. FOR THE YEAR 1785. 139 William Seton & Co., at ther store in the Sloat, fronting Hanover Square, have for sale, Florence Oil, soft shelled Al- monds, Zants currants, annised and senna, manna, French and Italian brandy. Italian liquers, silks, handkerchiefs, straw and chip hats, marble chimney pieces, hearths and flags, marble mortars. Coarse cotton Stockings, roll brim- stone, Souchong tea, nails, indigo, deer skins, Newcastle coals. 23d Lately arrived here in the French packet, Col. Hum- phreys, late aid-de-camp to Gen. Washington and secretary to Mr. Jefferson, the American Ambassador at the Court of Versailles. To be sold by execution, a house on the south side of Eagle Street, in Third Street, occupied by Joseph King, the house stands in the street and the purchaser must remove it. Also a house and lot on south side of Wall street, now occupied by Peter Lawne, with all the right and title of said Peter Lawne, a negro man named Toney, aged 27 years, and a quantity of household and kitchen furniture, plate and confectionary. M. Willett, Sheriff. Charles Tawse, organ builder, lately arrived in this city from Britain, builds and repairs finger and barrel organs, he also repairs and tunes spinnets, harpiscords, piano forte's and guitars. Orders received at No 68 Frankfort Street. 24th To be sold, 145 acres of good land at Bloomingdale, about 5| miles from town, bounded northerly by land of Charles W. Apthorpe, easterly by the Commons, southerly partly by Apthorpe's wood land, and Philip Kissick's land, and westerly by the Bloomingdale road. It has a farm house large barn and otber buildings, with two orchards. Apply to John Kelly 16 Wall Street who is empowered to sell the same. Edward Fogarty has opened a school, in Wall Street No 46, in the house of James Van Brakle, where youth will be taught reading, writing arithmetic, and the languages if re- quired. Hours of attendance 9 to 12 A.M and 2 to 5 P.M. each day. At other hours would attend a Ladies Boarding School, or families. Ludlow & Goold, 47 Wall Street, have for sale Sugar, Brandy, Indigo, Coffee, Teas, Wines, Copper Indian Kettles, Dry Goods etc etc. 140 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY William Tapp has opened an office at G6 King Street, for settling copartnership accounts. He will keep merchants or tradesmens books by the year. He can accomodate three or four young gentlemen with boarding and lodging. Theatre, this evening. The Roman Father and The Poor Soldier. 25th Jacob Astor, No 81, Queen Street, two doors from the Friends Meeting House, has just imported from London. An elegant assortment of Musical Instruments, such as piano fortes, spinnets, piano forte guittars, guittars, hautboys, fifes, the best Roman violin strings, and all other kind of strings, music books and papers, and every other article in the musical line, which he will dispose of on very low terms for cash. The office for the settlement of the accounts of the Hospital and Cloathing Departments, is opened at No 58 in King Street. John Shaw of No 213 Water Street sells Irish linens, to- bacco, Wines, spirits, ale, chocolate, sugars etc etc. John and Francis Atkinson of No 223 Queen Street, offer for sale a large assortment of Dry Goods. Thomas Dodds, organ builder and musical instrument maker in general, has removed from his residence near tbe Bank, to No 7G, next to the Engine house, the corner of Cherry Street. Columbia College. A course of Lectures on Moral Philoso- phy and Geography, which will continue for twelve months, will commence on Monday next. The firm of Hunter, Oliver & Co. is dissolved, the lumber business will be carried on by Robert Hunter. Cornelius Bradford and Peter Mackie, executors of Mrs. Schyler, offer for sale the estate of Dirck Schyler, deceased, and his widow Anne Mary Schyler. Houses and buildings on the lot of ground corner of Maiden Lane and William Street, four lots in Elizabeth street part of the Bayard Farm. The purchaser of the Maiden Lane property may be accomo- dated with the Chocolate Works on the premises, with all the apparatus complete consisting of two mills, pots, pans &c. also 2000 wt. of excellent cocoa, etc etc. FOR THE YEAR 17S6. 141 2Gtll Yesterday sailed the Ann, Capt. Stephens for Liverpool with passengers Miss Ashfield, Mr Van Berkel, Mr. Jacob Markland and Lady, Mr and Mrs. Fleming and Family, Mr. Palmer and son and Mr McDonald. Theatre this evening. The School for Scandal and Cath- arine & Petruchio. 27th Yesterday afternoon arrived the ship Edward, Capt. Cou- par, in 35 days from London, with passengers Mr. and Mrs. Wardour, Mrs. Jarvis, Don Diego Gardoqui, son of the Spanish Ambassador in this city, Mr. Noble, Mr. Chew, Mr. Shoomaker and Son, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Sellers, Mr. Cates, Doctor Ruspini, Mr. Blackburn, Mr. Piccard, Mr. Copes, Mr. Rennigall, and Mr. Arnold. The amateurs of music will receive a most luxurious treat on Monday at the Theatre, as we are informed that the lady who is to perform Patty in the Maid of the Mill, is Miss. Maria Storer, so justly celebrated for her musical abilities. French and English Boarding School opened at 27 William Street, within five doors of the North Church. Each young lady to bring her own bed and bedding and chest of drawers. The price for boarders, 55 pounds and 5 pounds entrance, and all masters to be paid by their parents or guardians. 29th On Wednesday evening (24th inst) was married Samuel Osgood. Commissioner of the Treasury Board to Mrs. Frank- lin, widow of Walter Franklin, late an opulent merchant of this city. The lady is possessed of every amiable accomplish- ment, added to a very large fortune. Theatre. Mr. Henry's night, The Maid of the Mill, not acted here in 13 years Patty for this night only by a gentle- woman, Mr Henry will recite The Shadows of Shakespeare, to close with Daphne & Amintor, never before acted in America. Daphne by the gentlewoman who performs Patty. 30th St Peters Church, to be built by contract. Any master Carpenter or Mason willing to undertake the building of said 142 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Church may see the proposals and plans by applying to Lynch & Stoughton No 9 Princess Street. Jacob Sarly has removed from 193 Water Street, to Front Street, formerly called Hunter's Quay, next door to Gouver- neur & Kembles, where he has for sale, Dry Goods and Hardware. Robert and Peter Bruce, No 3 Front Street, below the Coffee House, have for sale, Wines, Sugars, Cheese, Barley, Pork, Mess Beef etc etc. 31st On Monday evening, for the benefit of Mr. Henry, not- withstanding the inclemency of the weather, there was as numerous and respectable an audience as ever we remember to have seen in this city, above two hundred persons went away finding it impossible to gain admission. The perform- ance of the Maid of the Mill gave general satisfaction — all the performers exerted themselves in a particular manner, but we should do great injustice to the abilities of Miss Maria Storer, if we did not remark that her singing is truly masterly, infinitely beyond any thing ever heard on this side the Atlan- tic, her voice is harmony itself ; to be equalled only by her refined ear and great taste ; her performance was both chaste and judicious ; she seems not only to have made singing, but speaking her particular study. Her adoption of different dresses were elegantly characteristic of approved judgment and fancy. The after-piece shewed her knowledge of the vis comica, and was received with unbounded applause. Col. Humphreys who lately arrived from France, brought with him a number of elegant swords, made by order of Con- gress to be presented for acts of heroism and valour in the late revolution. Col. Willettour present sheriff, received one of the swords, as an honorable token of his services, particu- larly for his conduct and bravery in a successful sally on the enemy investing Fort Schuyler. Theatre this evening. Mr. nallnm's Night. The Tempest to conclude with a grand masque of Neptune & Amphytrite, to which will be added The Poor Soldier. June 1st It is highly diverting, to observe the manoeuvres of our modern highlife-below-stairs in the city. The air of impor- tance and self-sufficiency, the forbidding shrug of the larboard FOR THE YEAR 1786. 143 shoulder, the clean turn upon the heel, the significant whistle, with a gate betokening surprise, or an impetuous staring in the face, are now the rage of our houses of public rendezvous. An American must be possessed of head, nose, mouth, chin, body & leg, of just such dimensions ; he must be dressed according to such a taylor's mode ; he must possess the graces and have a good stock of impertinence, if he would avoid these disgusting receptions from the rabble of exotics that surround him. Query, whether, were there free female seminaries estab- lished, the expences of which to be paid by a general tax, the minds of these greatest ornaments to creation, and only sources of domestic happiness, would not be led from the baneful study of external decorations, to the more heavenly employment of increasing their stock of useful knowledge, and improving that proportion of natural genius which is the simple gift of nature. Gentlemen who have goods on board the Edward, from London, are requested to get permits for them that they may be landed. Francis I'Ans, No 51 Broad Street has imported a choice variety of Paris millenry goods. 2d The public are cautioned against a gang of robbers and sharpers, which, we are informed from good authority, have arrived in this city from Philadelphia within a few days. We are, however, happy in assuring the public, that through the activity of several of the peace officers of this city, several of them have been already taken up, and are now in confine- ment. Theatre this evening. Mr. Wolls's night . The Suspicious Husband. Between the play and entertainment will be sung a Roundelay and Chorus, in honor of American Indepen- dency, written by a gentlemen of this city. To which will be added Midas. Robert Hodge, No 38 Maiden Lane, three doors from Queen Street, has imported a choice collection of Books, Bookbinding performed with neatness. D N. Dubey is authorized to settle the accounts of the partnership ot* Dubey & Co. Frederick Divoux. 144 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 3d It is said, that several horses from the southward are ex- pected to meet at our races, on the fifth of July, in competi- tion for the prize of one hundred guineas ; and a number of an inferior force, are prepared for the plates on the succeed- ing days. The Bowery Course is again to be the field of action. A correspondent recommends the following method for ex- tinguishing great fires ; into a pump containing fifty or sixty pails of water, put eight or ten pounds of brine, or pot-ash. The water so impregnated will undoubtedly stop the progress of the greatest conflagration. 5th Theatre this evening. Mr. Wignell's night. The Conscious Lovers, Harlequin's Invasion of the Realms of Shakespeare, etc etc. James Griffiths, of No 201 Water Street, has prime Antigua Sugar and Rum for sale. John Donnan, keeps a wholesale and retail grocery store at No 216 Queen Street, near the Fly Market. 6th John Woodward, at his Vendue and Commission Store No 45 Maiden Lane, has sales by auction of Dry Goods. Cottle, upholster from London, on Barclay Street No 120, makes all sorts of beds, matresses, festoon window curtains, bed furniture with dome testers and feather voyses, festoon or plain ; also French chairs, sofas, couches, easy chairs, Wind- sor chairs, back stools, Venetian shades and spring blinds. Paper hangings put up after the best manner. 7th Theatre, this evening, Mr. Harpers night. King Lear, to which will be added A Scots Pastoral called Patie and Roger ; or, the Gentle Shepherd. 8th Monday last (5th inst) being the birth day of His Britannic Majesty, Mr. Temple, his consul general in these States, gave an elegant entertainment upon the occasion, at which wero FOR THE YEAR 1786. 145 present his Excellency the President and others of Congress, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs, the Secretary at War, the Foreign Ministers residing at New York, several of his said Majesty's officers, and other gentlemen of the first distinction in this State. Doctor John Bard, has removed from No 5 Golden Hill Street to No 15 King Street, the house formerly occupied by Doctor Bayley. Ladies and Gentlemen may he supplied with Ice Creams every day, at the City Tavern, by their humble servant Joseph Corre. Moran, tailor and habit maker, from Dublin, late from London, at No 43 Wall Street. He has lately conducted busi- ness for one of the principal taylors in London. 9th Sunday last, about eleven o'clock at night, as a gentleman was returning home, he was accosted by about six persons of a very suspicious appearance, who commanded him to stand ; but he, impelled by fear made off with all possible speed, and was fortunate enough to reach in safety the house of an acquaintance that was near by, when the villians, who had closely pursued him made a retreat. There is no doubt but that the villains are part of the gang mentioned on the 2d inst. Frederick Jay, sales at auction, of dry goods at No 11 Queen Street. Theatre this evening, the Suspicious Husband and The Poor Soldier. 10th Died at his house in Nassau Street yesterday, in an ad- vanced age, the Hon. Alexander M'Dougall, Esq. one of the Senators for the Southern District of this State, and late a Major General in the Army of the United States. James W. Depeyster & Co. No 174 Queen Street have im- ported an assortment of dry goods, Holland sheeting and Holland Geneva in cases, and a quantity of best Holland pow- der in quarter casks. The public is informed that the stages with the mails leave New York, Albany, Hartford and Boston, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, return Tuesday, Thursday 146 ANNALS OP NEW YORK CITY and Saturday evenings ; they perform to and from each of the above places in two days. This certain easy and speedy mode of travelling, the proprietors flatter themselves will claim the attention and encouragement of the public in gen- eral as the roads are dry and thoroughly repaired, better than ever before was known to any of the above places. The wag- gons and horses are in excellent order and repair ; good inns are now established, with proper accommodations, &c. The stages will in future start precisely at 4 o'clock, and to pre- vent disappointment it will be necessary for passengers to have their names and baggage left at the office the evening previous to starting, at No 73 Broadway, corner of Little Queen Street opposite the City Tavern, where every attention will be given. Receipts given and received for all baggage sent by the stages, a way bill will also be given. 12th On Saturday last (10th inst) was married in Elizabeth Town, N. J. at Abbissinia, the seat of James Rickets, Esq. by the Rev. Mr. Lynn, the Hon. William Houston, Esq. member in Congress for the state of Georgia and son of the late Sir Patrick Houston, Bart, to Miss Bayard, daughter of Nicholas Bayard, Esq. of Bayard's Hill. Yesterday the remains of Major General McDougall were interred in the old Presbyterian Church Yard ; with all the respect and honor due so great and distinguished a character. The Cincinnati, and the Clergy preceded the corpse and mourners, the Marine Society, the Members of Congress, Foreign Ministers, and a very numerous and respectable concourse of citizens, formed a grand procession to the Church yard, during which minute guns were fired. Theatre this evening. Mrs. Morris's Night. The Belle's Stratagem with an olio called Harlequin's Invasion. Mr. Reignagle, member of the Society of Musicians in Lon- don, gives lessons on the Harpsicord, Piano Forte and Violin. He is preparing for a public concert. 13th On Thursday evening, (8th inst) was married by the Rev. James Wilson,* Mr Donald Fraser, of this city, school master, to Miss Jannet Grant, daughter to Mr. John Grant. The lady is possessed of many accomplishments to render the marriage state happy. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 147 The assignees of Elizabeth and Grove Bend are under the necessity of postponing the dividend intended, as there is a suit depending in Chancery respecting the said estate. 14th Receipt for making a Modern Fashionable Lady. Two pounds of cork, five yards of whalebone, one pound of hair, six pounds of wool or cotton, two drams of white lead and half a dram of rouge. These with a proper quantity of bones for the skeleton, and a little flesh and blood for the muscles &c. with a skin of a mouse for eye brows, one pound of pow- der and half a pound of pomatum, will complete the business. John Porterfield's wife Catherine, having eloped and be- haved herself in a drunken and scandalous manner, he will pay no debts of her contracting. Bruster & Cheeseman having dissolved partnership, James Bruster will carry on the ship wright's business, as usual and may be found at Stephen Crossfield's house, opposite to Doc- tor McCreas. To be sold to-morrow by the Sheriff, an undivided part of three lots adjoining each other, on the south west side of Maiden Lane, on which are two dwelling houses and a store house, and are bounded north easterly by Maiden Lane, and lying between the dwelling house and ground of Mrs. Eliza- beth Moone and ground belonging to Mr. Dudley. Theatre this evening. Mrs Harper's Night. The Rivals never performed here, and the comic opera of The Padlock. 15th To be sold at public auction by Viner Van Zandt, at Corre's Taven on the 17th inst. a capital and well chosen collection of French, Italian, Flemish and Dutch Paintings, mostly in good preservation, consisting of the works of the following esteemed Masters, viz : — Old Frank, Van Dyke, De Witt, Rubens, V. Bloomer, Schultz, Van Noors, Stenwyck, Savary, Steins, Carlo Flori, Boucher, Guido, Van Boom, Van Leyden, Tenier, R. Savary, Tischbien, Poussin, Van Brogel, A. Bloemar, &c. In this collection there are several good paintings — The Adoration of the Eastern Sages — Our Saviour, by Guido ; and many rare and valuable landscapes. 148 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 16th Theatre this evening, a Comedy called, The Wonder a Woman Keeps a Secret. To which will be added High Life below Stairs. The partnership of Lawrence, Ellison & Co. is dissolved, payments to be made to William Lawrence No 108 Water Street. Cary Dunn, gold and silver smith, has removed from the corner of Crown Street, to the adjoining corner of Maiden Lane and William Street, No. 31. 17th Last Tuesday (13th inst) the Convention of the Episcopal Church, met at St. Pauls, when they elected the Rev. Samuel Prevost, A.M. and Rector of the Church of Englaud in this City, to proceed for London, with their recommendation, ad- dressed to the Archbishops and Bishops, and requesting their consecration of him to the See of New York. 19th Died on Thursday the 15th inst. after a long illness, Col. William Palmer, of Bath in North Carolina ; and on Friday evening his remains were interred in St. Paul's Church Yard. Saturday evening an attempt was made to rob the shop of Mr. Montgomery, watch maker, in Wall Street. They forced down the shutter at the lower end of the window, and took out a pane of glass, by which means they reached in, but fortunately there was nothing of value which they could get at, as Mr. Montgomery has always made it a practice to take the watches out of the shop at night. They, nevertheless, thought they had made a great booty by carrying away five or six lead watches which hung in the window by way of ornament. Mr. Montgomery offers a reward of Twenty dol- lars for the arrest of the villains. John Hunt, has removed to No 22 Great Dock Street where he has for sale imported dry goods etc. Theatre this evening. Mr. Wool's Night. Love in a Vil- lage with the masque of Comus. 20th Notice is given by the Office of Claims in Broad Street, that the claims upon the British Government by the following persons will be heard FOR THE YEAR 1786. 149 William Bayard, Esq. Lt. Col. John Harris Cruger, Sir Jolm Johnson, Lt. Gen. William Tryon, Abraham Cuyler, George Duncan Ludlow, Rev Dr. Charles Inglis, Robert Hoakesly, John Cumming, Capt John Munro, Mary McAlpin widow, David Matthews Esq. Lieut Dennis Carlton, Rev. John Doty, Daniel Hammill, Capt. William Houghton, Lieut Hugh Fraser, William Friend, John Lewis, William Ryan, Mary Swords, widow, Samuel Burke and Benjamin White uff. A Crocodile. This Crocodile was caught lately at Sea, and presented to John Chace, in Duke Street, directly opposite Mr. Hayman Levy's, where this amphibious Monster is to be seen alive, at the small price of six pence for a grown person, and three pence for a youth. The people, gratifying their curiosity at a small price, will, at the same time do singular help to a distressed man ; who served with reputation in the Continental Army during the late war. 21st The Tavern Keepers harvest will soon commence in this city, as the comedians are going to visit the southward, the young and the idle will naturally resort to the taverns and tipling houses. The round hat with the broad satin band and large rose, is all the rage in New York at present, and Lalor's cut and shape seems to take the lead of all others. We hear that John R. Livingston, Esq of this city, is appointed Secretary to his Excellency the President of Con- gress. Theatre this evening. Mr. and Mrs Kenna's Night. The Grecian Daughter, to which will be added The Old Maid. 22d Married on Sunday last, at Elizabeth Town, Mr. George Joy, merchant of this city, to Miss Mary Ann Jelf, an amiable an accomplished young lady of that place. Last week died, at near seventy years of age, Capt. Thomas Greenel, a native of this State, who during the last war, was. Captain of the Ship Congress ; and on Friday his remains were interred in St. Paul's Church yard, attended by his re- lations, the gentlemen of the Vestry, a number of the Marine Society, and a numerous procession of our respectable in- habitants. 150 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY On Monday last, a young lad, the son of Mr. Bramble in King street, was drowned as he was bathing in the North River. Isaac Brinckerhoff No 8 Coenties Slip, has for sale, a likely Negro wench aged 33 years, with her female child, about two years old, also a smart Negro boy, twelve years of age. Last evening a huge raft of spars and timber, belonging to Mr. Rutgers, went adrift with near a dozen men and two boats, from the East river out to sea ; it went with such ra- pidity past Murray's Wharf, that by running foul of a brig at said wharf, it carried away a fast, and instantly winded the vessel. It is feared at least the raft will be lost. 23d Members of the Cincinnati Society are notified to meet at Corre's Tavern, at ten o'clock on the morning of the fourth of July next. 24th On Monday evening was married by the Rev. James Wil- son, Mr. William Wilson, of this city, merchant to Miss Agnes Ann Kerr, daughter of Samuel Kerr, also of this city, mer- chant. 26th We hear that to-morrow afternoon near Bayard's house, in the Bowery, a curious wager will be determined, whether a man in forty five minutes, can collect and deposit in a basket, one hundred eggs laid in a right line, at the distance of one yard from each other ; so that he goes for the first egg 200 yards, for the second egg 198, and in the same proportion for the rest ; the whole distance for gathering the eggs, being five miles and 1300 yards. As the country adjacent is beautiful at this season of the year, and the distance from town only a pleasant walk, much company is expected on the occasion. TJieatre this evening. Miss Tuke's Night. A Tragedy called Tamerlane the Great, at the end of the play, The Picture of a Play House, or Buck have at ye All, to conclude with The Poor Soldier. The character of the Subscriber having been publicly de- famed, on Thursday and Saturday last, in Child's news- paper ; in order to vindicate himself, he is under the dis- agreeable necessity of submitting the outlines of his case to FOR THE YEAR 1786. 151 public consideration. He declares that on the first day of February, 1782, he was lawfully married in Inverary, in Argyleshire, in Great-Britain, to Mary Windham Burdett ; that they have happily lived together until the month of April last, and that he has had two children, a boy and a girl, who reside with him — That Richard Qui rick who now stiles himself Richard Richards Cusiac, found means to se- duce his said wife, and caused her to elope with him from her husband to Philadelphia, in April last — That the sub- scriber being informed that he had returned to this city, caused him to be arrested for the lawless inroad he had made in the peace of his family — That although he has not, nor is it possible he should ever again receive this unfortunate woman ; he conceives it a duty he owes to the community and himself, to punish Quirick, in order that happier fami- lies may, by this public example, be preserved from similar attempts of unprincipled men. Andrew Picken. 27th Samuel Ogden, No 14 Water Street, has for sale, iron of all kinds, castings, mill work etc of American manufacture. John Woods, attorney at law No 135 Queen Street has for sale, a new house with a brick front in King George Street, with eight rooms, a good kitchen and yard, with a large bake house. He has also money to loan on mortgages. 28th On Friday next will be held the quarterly examination of Columbia College grammar school ; where all who wish to judge of the progress made, are requested to attend. The examination in Latin will commence at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. The orations will be delivered at five o'clock in the evening. Theatre this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kenna's Night. The Grecian Daughter, to which will be added The Duce is in Him. 29th To be sold, at the auction room of McFarran & Dunlap, No 259 Queen Street a large assortment of dry goods and cut- lery ware. Sithes, made by E. Hammond, sold only at No 61 Water Street, near Beekman's Slip, being the best in America. 152 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Hubert Van Wagenen & Son, No 2 Beekman Slip have for sale a general supply of ironmongery, cutlery &c. 30th Yesterday morning a woman who lives at the upper end of Queen Street, and who hut the evening before, had been paying her devotions at Hymen's altar, rose up from her nuptial bed, in seeming very good humour, walked very de- liberately to a back house in the yard, and fixing a rope to a cross beam, suspended herself by the neck— in which dread- ful plight she was a few minutes after discovered by her husband. A physician being brought, he was so fortunate as to recover her. Great preparations are making for the celebration of the Fourth of July, which happens on Tuesday next. We are glad that a subscription is at last set going for the improvement of the lower end of Wall Street. We hope the citizens, and particularly the auctioneers, who would receive so much benefit from the improvement, will add their names to the list open at the Coffee House. In Common Council the 28th of June, 1786, the following order was agreed upon for celebrating the Fourth day of July next, being the Anniversary of the Independence of the United States. At Sunrise, the day to be announced by a display of colours, a discharge of thirteen cannon in front of the Alms-house and the ringing of the public bells in the city for one hour. At 12 o'clock there will be a procession from the City-hall down Broad-street, and thence through Queen-street to the residence of his Excellency the Governor, who, accompanied by the Lieutenant Governor, the Chancellor, Judges of the Supreme Court, and the other State Officers, will join in the procession: Which will then proceed to the residence of his Excellency the President of the United States Congress, where the compliments of the day will first be paid to his Excellency the President, by his Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the Lieutenant-Governor, Chancellor, Judges and other State officers, and afterwards by the Mayor, in the name of the citizens — The procession will then proceed by way of Beekman-street and the Broad-way, to the city tavern, where a collation will be provided. At the commencement of the procession from the City-hall, all the bells will ring and continue for two hours, on the ar- FOR THE YEAR 1736. 153 rival of the procession at the city tavern, there will a discharge of 13 cannon, and at sun-set, another discharge of 13 cannon to close the day. Order of the Procession. 1st. City Watchmen, 2d. Mar- shals of the city, 3d. Constables, 4th Engineers and the several companies of firemen, 5th. Sherriff, Coroner and Sheriffs Deputies, 6th. City Clerk and Chamberlain, 7th. As- sistants, 8th. Aldermen, 9th. Mayor and Recorder. 10th. Officers of the Chancery, Supreme. Exchequer and Admiralty Courts, 11th. Counsellors and Attornies at law, 12th. Secre- tary of the State, Treasurer, Attorney-General, Surveyor- General, Auditor and Collector, 13th. Judges of the Admiralty and Probate Courts, 14th. Judges of the Supreme Court, 15th. Chancellor, 16th. Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, 17th. Clergy, 18th. Officers of the late Army, 19th. Citizens. On account of the danger of fire, there will be no illumina- tions, bonfires or fire works of any kind in the evening. July 1st Last Thursday (29th ult.) died at his house on Broadway, after a long illness John Van Cortlandt, Esq. a much respected and valuable inhabitant of this city ; and on Friday his re- mains were attended by a numerous procession of his re- lations and friends to the burying vault belonging to the family. 3d The delivering orations by the students in the College Hall, is postponed till Wednesday next, at four o'clock in the afternoon. Theatre this evening. Mr. Morris's Night. Alexander the Great with Neck or Nothing. Ten Dollars Reward. Run away from the subscriber, on Tuesday last, a Mulatto Fellow named Jim, about five feet nine inches high, of a downcast look, thick lips and broad shouldered, much addicted to liquor, and whether drunk or sober very silent ; had on when he went away, a tow cloth trowsers and shirt, and a blue cloth coat. Bowery, July 1. 1786. Petrus Stuyvesant. Died yesterday in this city, Mrs. Mary Clarkson, the ami- able consort of Gen. Matthew Clarkson of Flatbush, and daughter of John Rutherfurd Esq, to day her remains will be interred in the family vault in Trinity Church yard. 154: ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 4th The auspicious morn again is come, The glorious day of freedom's birth, Sound, sound the trumpet, beat the drum, Let joy abound and social mirth. Now, huzza each free-born son, Huzza for peace and Washington. Cape of Good Hope wines, to be sold by Andrew Morris, tallow-chandler, No 70 Little Dock Street, second door west of the Exchange. Wanted, a woman of good character, that is a compleat cook, and understands washing, to whom Five Dollars a month will be given. Theatre this evening. The Tragedy of Alexander the Great, or the Rival Queens and a Comedy called Neck or Nothing. There will be a play each evening of the Races. 5th Yesterday the Fourth of July was celebrated here with every demonstration of joy. In the evening there was a brilliant and ingenious display of fire works on Governor's Island, which afforded a beautiful prospect to a great con- course of citizens assembled on the battery. To morrow we hope to give our readers a full and particular detail of the celebration. John Ferrers at his store, No 20 Great Dock Street has a great variety of dry goods and ironmongery for sale. William Strangman, has removed bis glass store, to No. 2 in the Fly Market. 6th On Monday at the Court of Sessions, an action was brought by the executors of Mr. Neet of the city of London, merchant against Mr. Sands of this city, merchant, for a debt contracted previous to the late war for upwards of £1200, with interest thereon from the commencement of the war to this time. Whether the British shall be paid interest monies during the war, a time when the principal could not be paid, being a ques- tion of no small importance to the merchants of this and the American States, was warmly debated by the counsels of both parties, and after a hearing of twelve hours, the jury brought in, as their judgment, that Mr. Sands should not pay said interest. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 155 On Tuesday last, the Anniversary of American Indepen- dence was qelebrated here with every demonstration of joy. — ■ The morning was ushered in by a discharge of thirteen can- non, and the ringing of all the city bells ; at twelve o'clock a procession moved from the City-Hall to the house of his Excellency the President of Congress, where his Excellency the Governor, attended by the Lieutenant-Governor, the Chancellor, Judges and the other State officers, with his Honor the Mayor, and Corporation, the Marine Society, and the Chamber of Commerce, presented the compliments of the day. They afterwards proceeded to the City-tavern, attended by a numerous concourse of citizens, and partook of a cold collation, provided for them by the Corporation. The day was spent in great festivity, and closed with the firing of cannon. Fire-works having been prohibited by the city council, a number of gentlemen retired to Governor's Island in the evening, from whence they exhibited some brilliant pieces of artifice which highly entertained a concourse of citizens of both sexes assembled on the battery. And, to conclude the festivity, the ingenious managers of our theatre, Messrs. Hallam and Co. exhibited a piece of transparent painting, which is thus described. Two double columns of the Corin- thian order, one on each side of a monument, at the upper part of which was wrote, in eligible characters, the illustrious names of Warren, Montgomery, Mercer, and Wooster, under these a spread eagle, with a sword in one claw, and 13 arrows in the other, and the label Liberty proceeding from his bill, next the names of the still living American magnaninimous heroes, Washington, Greene, Knox, and Wayne ; on the upper extremity of the monument were two angels, and a flame issu- ing heaven-ward ; at the foot were affixed on each side, the genii of Agriculture and liberty, and in the centre between them, thirteen stars in a circle. On the foot of the right pedestal are three sheaves, and on the left a ship under full sail. The anniversary meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati was also held at Corre's tavern, on the 4th. inst in com- memoration of the day, when the Hon. Baron de Steuben, was elected President, the Hon. Philip Schuyler, Esq. Vice President, Philip Van Cortlandt, Esq. Treasurer, and Robert Pemberton, Esq. Secretary of the Society for the ensuing year. An elegant oration suitable to the occasion was delivered by Col. Hamilton, and an address by Col. Walker, greatly 156 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY pleasing to a crowded audience. The Society dined together at four o'clock, after which the following toasts were drank, under a discharge of thirteen cannon. 1. The United States in Congress. 2. His most Christian Majesty. 3. The United Netherlands. 4. The friendly powers in Europe. 5. Governor and State of New York. 6. Our brethern in the United States and in France. 7. The glorious and immortal memory of all who have fall- en in defence of the liberties of America. 8. May the powers of Congress be adequate to preserve the general Union. 9. The 17th of October, 1777. 10. The 19th of October, 1781. 11. The fair friends of the Cincinnati. 12. George Washington, Esq. the President of the Society. 13. The Day. The greatest harmony and decorum was observed, the day was happily spent, and at the early hour of eight in the even- ing the company broke up. O Yes! O Yes! — This is to give notice to all lovers of cruelty and promoters of misery, that yesterday was begun on the Maiden Head race ground, in the Bowery, which will continue for several days to come, the high blood sport of Horse Racing. This cannot but give delight to every breast thoroughly divested of humanity — music, curses, and impre- cations, will resound from tent to tent, by both male and fe- male, so that this pastime must be greatly approved of by such as have no reverence for the Deity, nor feeling for his creatures. 7th Theatre this evening. Love in a Village and Miss in her Teens. To be leased for 13 years, 24 lots in the Bowery, contiguous to the house formerly Delancey's. Apply to Cornelius Ray., No 49 Smith Street. The sale of the remaining unsold lots on the estate of the late James De Lancey, Esq will be on Monday the 10th inst at the Coffee House, by the Commissioners of Forfeitures. New York Races. Last Wednesday began the sport over Maidenhead Course, when the plate was Avon by the famous FOR THE YEAR 1786. 157 little Cub mare, beating the tough old gelding Sloven, at two heats ; the first was well disputed, the second with more ease. On Thursday The horse Herod Ill Smiling Ball . . . 2 3 Jack of Diamonds . . 3|2 and on Friday The horse Figure .... 1 1 Eegulus .... 2 2 Smiling Ball ... 3 drawn Each day there were, as usual, several matches run by inferior horses, &c. which afforded much sport to a very numerous appearance of Company, in uncommonly fine weather. 10th Died on Friday last (7th inst.) Mrs. Catharine Bodlow, con- sort to Mr. Henry Bedlow. TTieatre, this evening, the last week. Miss Storer's Night. A comic opera never performed here, called The Duenna with Daphne & Amintor, to which will be added additional songs. 11th A quarterly meeting of the New York Marine Society was called last evening at the Coffee House but no quorum was present. Chocolate, made and sold by James Lamb, at No 87 Fair Street, corner of Dutch Street. Also a salve commonly known by the name of Mrs. Jandin's Salve, its usefulness has been known in this city near a century ; it is made up in rolls, two shillings each. 12th The comedy of As You Like It, is to be performed on Fri- day evening next for the benefit of Mr Biddle. And for the friends in the upper regions, the risible entertainment of Flora or Hob in the Well will be given. 13th James Griffiths and Caple Colburn have formed a partner- ship to carry on the Vendue and Commission business, at No 201 Water Street, next door to the Coffee House. 158 ANNALS OP NEW YORK CITY The creditors of Peter Nestele and George Knox, are re- quested to meet at the tavern of Walter Hyer in Nassau Street. William McMullen gives notice that his wife Catharine has eloped, and that he will pay no debts of her contracting. 14th On Tuesday evening last a great number of people assem- bled in the Bowery Lane to gratify their curiosity in the science of ballooning. About sunset the aerostatical genius finished the inflation ; when to his utter confusion, and the no small disappointment of the spectators he was unable to raise it five feet above the earth, although himself and three more kept shoving it with their hands a considerable time, till at last it overset, and immediately went off infumo, which excited the laughter of some, and the chagrin of others ; one gentleman of the latter class, unable to brook the disappoint- ment, discharged his ire on the head of the aeronaut, by dusting his hair with his cane, to the no small diversion of the numerous spectators. They not considering, that the Prince of the Power of the Air, being perhaps fearful that the ingenious artist intended to invade his dominions, determined to put him out of countenance, by oversetting the balloon, and burning it to ashes. Theatre this evening. Mr. Biddle's Night. As you Like It and Flora, or Hob in the Well 15th A grand concert of vocal and instrumental music will be given at the Assembly Rooms, Broadway on Tuesday the 18th inst. under the direction of Mr. Ileignagle, the vocal parts by Miss Maria Storer. To begin at seven o'clock. Tickets nine shillings each. 17th Theatre this evening. Mr. Morris Night. The School for Scandal with Bucks have at ye all, to conclude with The Two Misers. De La Mater and Hutton deal in public securities at No 3G Water Street, near the Fly Market. Thomas Maule, No. 40. Hanover Square, has for sale dry goods, cutlery, hardware, jewelry, etc. FOR THE YEAR 17S6. 159 18tll Just imported and for sale by S. Loudon, the European magazines to April 1786. Mr. Reignagle continues to teach the Piano Forte and Singing, and will remain in the city till the first of October. 19th Jeremiah Trouson, Daniel M'Cormick, Christopher Colles, Richard Colles and James Penny, creditors of John Colles petition that he may be discharged under the insolvent act. ■20th The very small mouth which every species of the whale has been furnished with by nature, the very largest ever yet seen, never possessing a throat capable of receiving a man's arm, philosophers have been induced to think this could not be the animal within whose belly the prophet Jonah spent three days and three nights ; but as philosophers seldom de- stroy one hypothosis without raising another, it has been imagined that a shark must have received Jonah, when thrown overboard. A little attention to the natural history of the shark race proves clearly that learned men can at times write very great nonsense ; for when sharks seize their prey, they always crush it with their sharp teeth, and besides the stom- ach possesses such corrosive quality as even to digest bones in twenty four hours. The history of Jonah is open to opinion still. 21st Wednesday last arrived the French packet Le Courier V Orient, Capt Joubert, passengers the Hon. Mr. Letombe, consul general for the Eastern States Brig Gen Duplessis, the Marquis de Chappedelaire, Mr Lacaze, and Dr. Rodgers. In the Antelope packet came passengers, Miss Clow and Mr Clow, Col. Hastings, Capt Kemble, Capt. Phillips, Capt. Pheltha and Mr. Van Pradelles. Theatre this evening, the last night. Mr. and Mrs Har- per's night. Alexander the Great, and The Poor Soldier. 22d Yesterday died, aged about 65 years, Mr. Robert Murray, of the house of Messrs. Murray, Sansom & Co. one of the most eminent merchants of this city, where he had many 160 ANNALS OP NEW YORK CITY years distinguished himself in the character of a very respect- able citizen, and an useful member of Society. A few days since a fine boy, about 10 years of age, the son of Mr. Richard Kipp, upholsterer, in Wall Street, playing at the Oswego Market, was terribly wounded by a flesh hook, which put an end to his life, by bringing on the putrid fever. 24th The British packet Portland, Capt Sampson Spargo, will sail with the mail for Falmouth, on Wednesday the second of August. On Friday last, died very suddenly, in the 72d year of his age, Mr. John Livingston, of this city merchant. The creditors of William Vanderlocht, are requested to meet at the Coffee House, this day. To be sold, at auction that valuable lot of land, late the property of Abraham Cock, deceased, situated between Man- gle Minthorne's and Peter Stuyvesants estates fronting the Bowery, containing eight acres. On the premises a brick house, two story high, fruit trees and the whole inclosed in good fence, the crop of grass for the present season is already sold for thirty pounds. Apply to Mangle Minthorne or Joseph Jadwin, Executors. 25th The ship Anne & Susan, Capt Chevers, from Newry, with Irish linnen, arrived in the port on Friday, alter a passage of 57 days. Out of the above vessel landed, in perfect health, 40 passengers, most industrious mechanics and husbandmen, wearied with unavailing toil at home, desirious to participate the blessings of freedom in a country where sober, honest industry is sure of reward. Theatre, the season closed on Friday evening last, with the benefit to Mr. and Mrs Harper, though the evening was sul- try the house was well filled. We are informed the company purposes affording us one half the ensuing winter season. 20th It is curious to observe, a certain enormity which is chiefly in use among the politer and better bred people of this city, which is tin; ceremonies, bows, curtisies, whisperings, smiles, winks, nods and other agreeable salutations, which take place FOR THE YEAR 1786. 161 in almost every public resort ; the church itself is not free from this ridiculous custom.^ To be sold, a complete French Encyclopedic, well bound in 58 volumes quarto, price 32 guineas. A Billiard Table to be sold by Henry Shrupp, No 4 Beaver Street. To be let, 132 lots in the Out Ward, enquire of David C. Franks No. 73 Broadway. Samuel Kempton, No 197 Water Street near the Coffee House, makes Measures according to a late Regulation. 27th At the Assembly Rooms in Broadway this evening at eight o'clock, Mrs Kenna will deliver a Lecture on Hearts, the paintings of hearts to be exhibited in the course of the lect- ure, are done by an eminent artist. Admittance six shillings. Rudolph H. Van Dorsten, No 6. Queen Street has imported from Amsterdam, Holland Gin. 28th Our emission of Paper Money has at length made its much wished for and long wanted, appearance, to the universal satisfaction of the citizens ; and in all parts of the city bears the sterling mark, and is received by all ranks with the greatest readiness and alacrity. Isaac Gouverneur, Jr surviving partner of the firm of Cur- son & Gouverneur, has assigned to Nicholas Low, in trust for the creditors, all the estate, property and effects of said firm in every part of the world except the State of New York. Thomas Allen of 16 Queen Street, has imported from Am- sterdam, an elegant assortment of Quills. 29th If there are Englishmen whose attachment to the laws of Bacchus, obliges them to make frequent meetings over old London porter, and Madeira, they should always carry with them the reflection that in a republican government, there are songs which may please their palates, and be grating to the ears of freemen. A company lately spending the even- ing in one of the upper rooms at the Coffee House; in the 162 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY height of their mirth and loyalty, broke out with "Rule Britannut" a song very ridiculous in a country like this, where their armies were conquered, and their nation de- feated. Whenever it may again please them to sing the same ditty, they had better alter the chorus, and instead of bawling Rule Britannia, Britannia rule the waves, Britons never will be slaves. To sing it thus Poor Britannia, Britannia wave the rules; Britons ever will be fools ! ! 31st The partnership of Murray, Sansom & Co. is dissolved by the death of Robert Murray. John Murray is the only person in America authorized to settle their affairs. Business will be transacted as usual under the firm of Murray & Sansom. Jacob and Philip Mark, have imported from Amsterdam, an assortment of dry goods, for sale at their store No. 1G Great Dock Street. John Donnan, has removed his cheap grocery store from 216 Queen Street, to that commodious new store on Cruger's Dock, corner of the Old Slip. Pewter wine measures made by Henry Will, at No. 3 Water Street. Theatre. The public are respectfully informed, the ship which is to carry the baggage of the Old American Company, being detained a few days longer than was expected ; at the desire of several ladies and gentlemen, there will be a per- formance at the Theatre on Wednesday evening next Aug. 2d. viz: — Douglas, and the Registers Office, end of the play by desire Hippesley's Drunken Man. August 1st Daniel McCormick, informs the public, that the funds in his hands belonging to the Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge, amounting to $765 and 32 cents, was deposited Feb 24 1785, in the Bank of New York, subject to the order of the Society. David Franks & Co. have opened a conveyancing and ac- countants office, at No 24 Water Street, next duor to Mr. Childs printing office. FOR THE YEAR 1780. 163 2d On Monday (31st ult) arrived after a short passage of 46 days, the ship Harbinger, Capt. Wardell, from Bristol, in which came passengers, Henry Cruger, Esq, a member of the British parliament, and three of the children of his brother, Nicholas Cruger, Esq, Moses Franks, Esq second son of David Franks, Mr Gwynn &c &c &c. The ship Golden Rule, James Nicholson, master will take freight to any port in Europe. Apply to the Captain on board at Murray's Wharf, or to William Neilson No 40 Great Dock Street. 3d On Thursday the 25th. ult. was married in Boston, Thomas Lindall Winthrop, Esq., to Miss. Temple, daughter of the Hon. John Temple, Esq. His Britannic Majesty's Consul General, residing in this city. On Tuesday last a boy, playing on Commissary's Wharf, fell into the river and was drowned. Mr. Bidree, from Paris, has opened a Fencing School, at the house of Charles Frederick Weissenfels, on Corporation Dock, next door to Joshua Pell's grocery store. Terms. Two guineas for the first month ; one to be paid at the entrance, the other at the expiration of the month ; and one guinea for every succeeding month. A single lesson will be given for two shillings. 4th M. Mary, born and educated at Paris, and late instructor to the University at Cambridge, will open a French School, at Mr. Hardie's No. 3 Little Queen Street, next Monday 7th instant. Mr. Griffiths has provided an elegant room for his Dancing School, in the centre of the city, next door to the corner of Wall and Smith Street, No. 10. 5th On Thursday evening last, (3d inst) was married by the Rev. Mr. Moore ; Mr. John Powell, clerk in the Custom House, to Miss. Elenora Brandon, of this city, a union that promises a lasting felicity. John Turner, Jr. of No 7 William Street, offers for sale European and India Goods. 164 ANNALS OP NEW YORK CITY Sigismund Hngget, lias removed from 1G1 Queen Street, to No 47 Broadway, between John Street and Maiden Lane, where he translates and teaches, English French, Dutch and German, he teaches also land surveying and drawing of plans. Lodging and Board well calculated for Foreign Gentlemen, to he had at his house upon reasonable terms. 7th No Money ! is the cry of every class of citizens, yet how well conduct and appearances coincide with the exclamation, every person of observation may be convinced. Inspect the dress of male and female, observe their manner of living, view them rushing into every scence of amusement and dissi- pation, and ask yourself the question, how this mode of living can be carried on without money ? Frugality is fled from among us ; some of our rulers set the example of extrav- agance — and every class of citizens, rapidly follow. Estab- lished Clubs are daily meeting, when the invention is racked for delicacies, where with to fill the luxurious board ! Trades mens bills are disregarded, and the knocker often proclaims a dun, which upon every principle should be discharged. But the necessitious tradesman may call again ; the cash is expended. Yet station yourself at the door of any public amusement, and you will find these very characters crowding to see exhibitions which can only give a momentary pleasure. Deluded metropolis, how is your virtue fallen ? Shake off your infatuation ere it be too late ; receive discarded econ- omy and frugality with cheerfulness and delight, an in their company exert yourselves to regain lost possessions, that tbe gloomy state of bankruptcy may be a stranger, and content- ment, sufficiency and happiness ensue. The members of the N. Y. Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge, are requested to meet at the Coffee House on Wednesday evening next, at seven o'clock, Samuel Bard, Secretary. Oothout & Dumont, No 13 Smith Street, have imported from Holland, England and Ireland choice dry goods. Daniel Parker, has opened at 1G Princess Street, ascivenns and accountants office, also a furnished room to let, and boarding for one or two gentlemen. All persons indebted to the estate of John Van Winckel brick Layer deceased, are requested to make payment to Mary Van Winckel. FOR THE YEAR 17Sfi. 1G5 8th Musical Instruments repaired and tuned by George Uls- lioefer in William Street, No 38. Ten Dollars reward, run away from Nathaniel Smith, per- fumer No 185 Queen Street, an Irish Redemptioner, pur- chased but about a fortnight ago. he came over from Newry, in the ship Ann & Susan, Capt. William Chivers. He speaks and looks very morose and clownish, his name is John Me- giness, and is about 27 years of age, about 5 feet 11. inches high, not lusty, but stout and well made, stoops a little, has a very down look, is much freckled, his hair of a common light brown, inclinable to sandy, combs it down on the fore- head, cut short at the ears, and ties it behind, has a red beard. He had on a blue sailors jacket lined with white, a check shirt and white Russia duck trousers, a red and white cotton handkerchief round his neck, a pair of light blue worsted stockings all new, a silk waistcoat, narrow striped orange color and black hat, but faded being pretty much worn ; a pair of brogues, round oval buckles single rimmed, plated on copper. He is supposed to have gone to New England. 9th To be sold, a brick house in Cherry Street, No 2G, sixteen feet, eight inches in front and rear, and in length 100 feet, with a good garden. Scriba, Schroppel & Starman, No 17 Queen Street, have for sale, Brandy, Wines, Coffee, Smoking tobacco, iron, dry goods etc. also a quantity of Sarsaparilla. Garret Sickels, boot and shoe maker, has removed from his old shop, at Burling Slip, to the corner of Beekman Slip, facing Col. William Malcom's, in the house formerly occupied by Mr. Youle. William Mooney, upholsterer, at his furniture ware house, Nassau Street, has for sale, looking glasses, Wilton carpets, hair trunks, and of paper hangings a most beautiful assort- ment, with handsome festoon borders. 10th On Tuesday the 4th of July, was married in Newbern, North Carolina, Capt. Stephen Tinker, of this city, to Mrs. J. Pasteur, the worthy and respected relict of Major W. Pasteur of that town. 1GG ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY On Monday the 31st nit. was married in Washington County, Maryland, Major General Horatio Gates, to Miss. Mary Vallance ; a lady most deservedly distinguished for her good sense, liberal education, and amiable disposition, with a handsome fortune. 11th A few counterfeits of the bills of credit, issued by this State, have been detected in this city, they were stolen from the printing office, by John McClaughry, an apprentice to Samuel Loudon, and signed by him. The amount stolen was only six pounds, all of which was recovered. 12th Mrs. M. Scott, has opened a school at No 1. corner of Smith and Duke Street, for the instruction of young ladies ; in needle work and netting, spelling correctly, and reading grammatically, with its proper pronunciation ; and particular attention will be paid in forming the manners, and improv- ing the morals, of those tender minds committed to her care, for those who desire to be taught writing, a proper master will attend three days in the week. To be sold, that valuable plantation, three and a half miles from New York, whereon Matthew Hopper now lives, con- taining about fifty acres, situated on the banks of the North River, adjoining the land of John Leake, Esq. There are on the premises a good stone dwelling house, a good orchard. The place in point of situation is exceeded, by none on the island. Mr. Coffey, has removed his grammar school to No 21 Smith Street, where he instructs youth in the Greek and Latin languages. As his school is patronized by gentlemen of the first literary abilities in this city, he hereby engages himself, should the number of his pupils exceed 25, to take an assistant. 14th Last week a notorious gambler and cheat, was sentenced to hard labor. The above gentleman is at present chained with a Negro, to a wheelbarrow, and usefully employed at the public works of this city. Persons in town or country are warned against the sharp- ers, the artifices by which these villains introduce themselves are various, they assume so many different shapes, person- FOR THE YEAR 1786. 167 ating clergymen, gentlemen, men of business, seamen, coun- trymen &c. We are informed that Mr. Joseph Allicocke, formerly a citizen of New York, and now a wine merchant in Londou, has lately entered upon the possession of an annuity of £700 a year for life ; and that he will succeed to the reversion of an estate in fee, amounting to £150 a year, lately bequeathed to him by an opulent relation. 15th Sunday morning (13th inst) departed this life, Henry Sheaf of this city, aged 62 years, he was a native of Portsmouth, N. H., and for a number of years before the late war, a re- spectable citizen of this city, and in the course of it sustained the character of a staunch supporter of his country's rights, by taking an active part in the line of his business, in bringing about the revolution. He was interred yesterday evening in the new Presbyterian Church yard. Run away, two indented German servant men, who came here last year, named Peter Sweine and Jacob Ronk, neither of them speak English, they were seen near King's Bridge, and it is supposed intend for Albany. Eight dollars reward for each will be paid by Isaac Roosevelt or Thomas Pearsall. Deserted from a detachment of the Jersey quota of troops in the service of the United States, passing through this city, on their march to West Point, the under named recruits, John Clark, had on a regimental coat, blue faced with red, white vest, buttons marked U. S. A. and linen overalls, James Leonard and Solomon Boswick. Eight dollars will be paid for each deserter by John Stagg Junr. West Point. 16th The public are informed, that in future the Eastern and Northern stages, with the public mails, will start from Major Daniel Pendleton's, No. 82 Water Street, between Beekman and Peck slip, precisely at four o'clock on Monday, Wednes- day and Friday mornings ; and return Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Lodgings and every attention paid to the passengers ; the stage office is kept at the same place, and intelligence given of the arrival and departure of the Southern line of stages with the mails, and all the packets from this port to the different parts of the world. It will be necessary for those who wish to take seats in the stages, to 168 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY leave their names and baggage at the office the evening pre- vious to starting. Talmage Hall. 17th The controversy between General Webb and William Liv- ingston Jr. having been industriously circulated through this city, and censure thrown at both parties: We are desired to request the public to suspend their opinion until they are furnished with the particulars. The Daily Advertiser of August 18th contains the correspondence between these gentlemen furnished by Mr Livingston. Louis Dorsiere, intends to open his dancing school, the first day of September next, at the Assembly Room in Broadway. The days of attendance will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 to 12 in the morning, for young ladies ; and on the same days for gentleman from 6 to 9 in the evening. For the convenience of the scholars, there will be an alley and staircase leading up to the said room, which will have no communication with the City Tavern. He has taught this art for four years in Philadelphia the school will be attended from the 1st of Sept. to the 31st of May next. To be sold, by order of the assignees of Alexander Zuntz, an insolvent debtor, the lease of a lot of ground near the Jews Burial ground, together with all the buildings, utensils and works necessary for carrying on a Starch Manufactory. 18th John H. Hulett, will open his dancing school, on the 10th. of Sept. at No 15, in Little Queen Street, where a spacious and commodious room is now building for the reception of his scholars. Days of tuition, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, ladies from 2 to 5 in the afternoon, gentlemen from 6 to 9 in the evening. Alexander Zuntz has opened a Broker's Office, at his house No. 4 Little Dock Street, he also proposes to give his atten- tion to the Commission Business. 19th Wednesday evening an atrocious attempt was made to burn the City Tavern, in Broadway. A villain who had gained admission by unbolting a door, robbed the servants of some money and a .silver watch ; and then to prevent discovery FOR THE YEAR 1786. 169 placed a candle to some pine boards which were in the room, intending that the house should take fire as if by accident. Many circumstances render it almost certain that a William Miller, who some time before had been a waiter to Mr. Corre was guilty of the villainy. On which he was apprehended. 21st At Westbury, on Long Island, a woman a few days ago, was delivered of three living children, two boys and a girl ; all of them are like to do well. In addition to the account of the attempt to burn the City Tavern, we have since been informed that a fire was also kindled in a closet at the head of the stairway, in the second story, which must have burned for some time, as the floor was all burnt black, and some picture frames, to which the fire must have been first communicated, were nearly half consumed. By what happy accident it extinguished itself is unaccountable. Had it proceeded, several lives must have been lost, as there were many lodgers up stairs, that could not possibly have escaped. 22d My wife has behaved badly — so bad that I cannot live with her. She has run me in debt, and I have nothing to pay, and perhaps never will have. All persons are notified not to trust her, as I cannot pay, and her conduct is so base that I will not pay any debts of her contracting. John Dally. Elegant complete Tea Sets, just landed out of the ship Count Belgioioso, from Canton, consisting of the best NanKeenand Burnt in, to be sold at Williams's China, Glass and Earthen ware Store, No 46 Maiden Lane, near the Fly Market. 23d The copartnership of Cornelius C. Roosevelt & Co. is ex- pired, all persons indebted, to call at No 18 Little Queen St. 24th It behoves us to caution our fellow citizens to be on their guard against a travelling gang of robbers, that have lately made such inroads upon private property, it being shrewdly suspected that some of the members of that abandoned, society are now harboured in this city. 170 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY The modes of punishment for petits larcenies, adopted by the civil authority of this city reflect the highest honors upon the good judgment of that respectable body. There are now in the city a number of thieves, gamblers, &c. chained to each other at the public works, several of whom were obliged to work in the petit maitre habits in which they were detected when committing their villanies. Isaac Willetts, offers a reward of 100 pounds, for the detec- tion of the robbers who broke into his house, No 2 Pearl Street, and took cash to the amount of 575 pounds, 16 shil- lings, and 8 pence, in gold and silver coin. Stopped, an Eight Day Clock, on suspicion of its being stolen. Enquire of the Printer of the Daily Advertiser. 25th The Grasshopper and Col. Lewis, Indian chiefs, with Capt. Davis, and another Indian, have just arrived in this city. The principal occasion of their visit, it is said, is to give Con- gress their assurances of their friendship and regard. Messrs Hallam and Henry, and their suite of comedians, safely arrived at Baltimore, with the parapharnalia of the Old American Company, lately removed from this city, opened an elegant new built Theatre in that town, on the 16th. in st. Run away from Isaac Moses, a German indented servant named John David Ritter, about 18 years old, speaks very good English. Forty shillings reward will be paid by his master. Abigail Earle, gives notice that she has a claim against the estate of her parents Henry and Abigail Brasher, deceased, particulary as to the sale of the island Two Brothers, recently advertised. 26th Mr. Peale, the portrait painter from Philadelphia, will be in this city in a few days, to take the likeness of the Presi- dent of Congress, and some other public characters, in order to add to his gallery of pictures. At a meeting of the Society of the Propagation of the Gos- pel in Foreign Parts, held in London, on the 10th of May last, a debate of some length took place, to determine whether the money which before the war was annually sent to New FOR THE YEAR 1780. 171 York, should be continued in that channel, or sent to New- Brunswick ; which was carried in favor of the latter place, by a very considerable majority. Wanted to rent, by the year, a neat well finished house, fit to accommodate two single gentlemen and a servant ; whoever has such a house to let, between St. Pauls Church and the College, or in that vicinity, may hear of a person disposed to treat for it, by applying to the Rev. Mr. Nugent, at Mr. George Shea's No 1. Hunter's Quay. m Augustus Van Home, of No 58 Smith Street, offers a Half Joe reward for the capture of his Negro slave Caesar. He is a very talkative, saucy, impertinent fellow. On Thursday night about 9 o'clock, a gentleman who lives on the Battery, and whose house was lately robbed, being on the watch, saw a number of men looking about the house, who he suspected to be part of a gang at present infesting this city. He fired among them, but did not happen to hurt any ; on which they seized him, and beat him in a shocking manner, and then made off. Scarce a night passes> in which there is not a robbery com- mitted or attempted in this city. That part of it particular, contiguous to the Exchange and Battery, seems marked by the banditti for the scene of their enormities. Some im- provement seems necessary in our nocturnal guard, which may give to our citizens assurances of safety in their persons and property during the hours devoted to rest. 28th Shedden, Patrick & Co. No 206 Water St. have for sale Ja- maica Spirits and Chipt Logwood. To be sold, the lease of a new house and lot of ground, at the corner of Church and Barclay Streets, fronting the Roman Catholic Church. 29th A part of the gang of villains who infest this city, are at last discovered ; a few days since a Negro exposed some goods for sale at Brooklyn, but the person to whom they were offered, suspecting that they were stolen, attempted to seize the fellow, who, however, escaped to this city ; but being closely pursued, was apprehended, on being examined he confessed belonging to a large gang, whites and blacks, who 172 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY exist by rapine, some of liis associates are at present with himself safely lodged in the city prison. To be sold, part of the estate of Johannes Roorbach, late of this city deceased, lying on Pot Baker's Hill, in Smith Street, opposite Little Queen Street, consisting of a house two story and a half high, with a brick front, and a large old store house back. Also the old house, now in the tenure of Miss Katy Clark. • 30th A correspondent calls attention to a Mead House, kept by a Negro, on the south side of John Street, near the Methodist meeting house, where young people are in the habit of meet- ing at night, to do their courting. This day is published, Samuel Campbell's sale Catalogue for 1786, containing the titles of above 5,000 volumes, being a choice collection of Books in every branch of Science and Literature, all new, the best Editions, in good binding (except otherwise expressed in the Catalogue) they will be sold at reasonable prices at Campbell's New Book and Stationery Store, No 44 Hanover Square, corner .of the Old Slip. Cata- logues gratis. 31st Moses Gomez, jun. No 36 Nassau Street, has for sale Raw Hides, Molasses and New England Rum, by the hogshead. He also offers for rent the house No. 3 in Duke Street, with a store house on the rear in Mill Street. William Boyd, buys and sells all kinds of Certificates at No 23 Wall Street, next door to the printing office. The Far Rockaway Races will commence Sept 6th, on the mile course, near Jacob Hick's tavern. A purse of Twenty pounds will be run for, and the day following a Ten pound purse, to start at three o'clock in the afternoon. Jacob Hicks, from a real wish to gratify a number of gentlemen sportsmen who visit his house, is induced to set on foot this diverson. September 1st To be sold, at Louenburgh, opposite the new city of Hud- son, an elegant new single decked Brig, just ready to launch, burthen 120 tons, suitable for the West India trade. Enquire of John Keating, senr. merchant in New York, or of Godfrey Shreve or Cornelius De Groot, at Louenburgh. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 173 Whereas my wife Jane, eloped from me some time since, and lias again returned to this city, this is to forbid all per- sons harbouring or trusting her on my account. My doors are still open to her. Vincent Tilyou. 2d Died on Thursday morning (31st ult) Edward Rigg, a native of Ireland, and many years teacher of a grammar school in this city. Robert Montgomery, clock and watch maker at No 33 Wall Street, finds by long experience, that people who keep clocks in their houses, have to pay from one to four pounds yearly to keep them in order. He offers to keep clocks in repair by the year, as is customary in Europe, for the low rate of two dollars per annum, to be paid at the end of the year. Every person leaving his name at Montgomery's shop, will have his clock wound up and regulated weekly, kept in good order, and mended when necessary for the above amount. 4th On Saturday the Dash wood, packet, Capt Roberts, arrived at this port, after a passage of 53 days, with the mail from Falmouth. John Cabenbaragh, gives notice that his wife Hannah, has eloped from his bed and board, and that he will pay no debts of her contracting. To be sold at auction, the Statutes at Large in six folio volumes by John Cay and a French Encyclopedie, in 58 quarto volumes, neatly bound, ten of the volumes with ele- gant copper plates. 5th Mr. D'Orsier intends giving cards for company once a week, to a ball at his dancing school, and will have a grand ballet, as soon as his scholars shall be qualified for it. The Sheriff will sell on the premises, the lease of a house and lot in Broad Street, near the Exchange, the property of Daniel Barber. The creditors of John Applegate, an insolvent debtor are notified to appear before the mayor, James Duane, Esq. on the 12th inst. 174 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 6th We hear, that from an estimate lately taken of the number of souls in this city and county, they are found not to exceed 24,000. T. & W. Ash, Windsor chair makers, No 17 John St. have for sale a number of very neat chairs, settees &c. &c. Mer- chants or Captains of vessels supplied with any number or sort, on the lowest terms, for cash or produce. 7th The dispute between Gen. Webb and William Livingston, Jun. was terminated at Paules Hook, on the 5th. inst. in a manner that does credit to the parties ; and must we conceive be pleasing to the real friends of both. The distance was agreed upon and the pistols loaded by their seconds, on a signal agreed upon for the gentlemen to discharge, Gen. Webb fired, Mr. Livingston reserved his, and addressed Gen. Webb, in the following manner. "Sir, you have missed me, I came here to answer de- mands you had against me, had you suppressed that letter, which I never said you had, your life would be a recom- pence. I cannot ask, I shall discharge my pistol in the air; " which he did. The seconds declared the contest honorably settled, and to Gen. Webb, that he had ample satisfaction, and advised the contending gentlemen to reconciliation and friendship, which took place on the ground. D. V. Home, E. Haskel. In consequence of the vigilence of the inhabitants, the at- tempts of robbery have become less frequent. Finding that some of their coadjutors are in custody, and the citizens every where on the watch to apprehend the remainder, the gang very wisely thought it prudent to suspend their opera- tions in town for a time, until an imaginary security might again leave our property exposed to their mercy : but, while prudence pointed out the propriety of this mode of conduct, necessity directed that some other temporary means of supply should take place. Their scene of action, we understand, lias been accordingly changed ; and as far as we can learn, is at present directed to the suburbs. The first attempt, in their new scheme, was made Sunday last on a citizen, walk- ing in that part, near the Bowery, formerly called Bayard's FOR THE YEAR 1786. 175 Wood, but at present a sort of shrubbery. This gentleman, tempted by the fineness of the evening to extend his walk, perceived an ill looking fellow lurking in the shrub, who, on discovering him alone, made towards him, armed with a weighty stick. Being quite defenceless, and suspecting the fellow's intentions, the gentleman picked up a stone, which he secured in the center of his handkerchief, and being thus in some measure prepared, he pursued his walk, still keep- ing an eye on his suspected enemy. The other, having ob- served his motions and finding they indicated suspicion, suddenly desisted ; and, when this gentleman had gained a considerable distance, he could perceive that this fellow had resumed his former station ; waiting, he is certain, the ap- proach of some unwary passenger who might prove an easier prey. As, in all probability, the fruits of this newly adopted mode may not be sufficient to maintain these gentry in stile, there will still exist a necessity for vigilant watchfulness. It may be expected that those villains, fiuding their new sys- tem unproductive, will re commence their depredations in town, and lay the citizens under contribution to support those very industrious members of society. To be sold at public vendue, at John McFarlane's store, No 19 Nassau Street, three doors above the Mayors. All his re- maining stock of India and English, china, glass and earthen ware. Sale to begin this afternoon, at three o'clock, and to continue from day to day till all are sold. 8 th A correspondent laments the increase of Lawyers through- out the land, as threatning to future prosperity and degrading to freemen. Parents as soon as their children have got a little smattering of Latin, place them under the tutelage of an attorney, as a sure guide to wealth and fame. An honest trade in former days, was all that people of common ability and education were ambitious of, but now no profession is genteel, but the lawyer and the merchant * * * * the lawyers are now creeping into every post of importance, and thrusting themselves whereever there is a vacancy. Our Congress, our Assembly are crowded with them, and even in our great commercial convention, there are five lawyers to one merchant. 9th Run away from David Van Home, No 45 Wall Street, a German servant, named Ignatius Marks, he came to this 176 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY country last summer, and talks the English but indifferently, he is from Alsace, and was two years in the French service, in a German regiment, which he is fond of declaring, he is by trade a blacksmith, a half Joe reward will be paid for his arrest. To be sold, that well known free hold estate called Horn's Hook, seven miles from the city. For many years the old mansion has been used as a tavern and frequented by large parties. The lot comprises 30 acres, the orchard is large, on the estate a ferry has long been established to Hallet's Cove, Long Island, an indisputable title will be given by Adolph Waldron, living on the premises. 11th Lately came to this city, a yery singular black man, who it is said is quite ignorant of letters, yet he has preached in the Methodist church several times to the acceptance of sev- eral well disposed judicious people. He delivers his dis- courses with great zeal and pathos, and his language and connection is by no means contemptible. It is the wish of several of our correspondents, that the same black man may be so far successful, as to rouse the dormant zeal of numbers of our slothful white people, who seem very little affected about the concerns of another world. Long and short pipes, neat and well finished, for sale by Sebring & Van Wyck, corner of the Albany Pier. Leonard Kip, has an assortment of Dry Goods for sale at his store No 21. Great Dock St. near the corner of the Old Slip. 12th Pickled Mackarel just received from Halifax, to be sold by William Ustick, Jun. No. 33 Queen Street. To be sold cheap for cash, a number of Down Beds, also Writing Ink, both black and red, enquire at No. 18 Coitlandt St. Yesterday arrived •here from Boston, the celebrated Mr. Poole, whose feats in horsemanship have been so justly ad- mired. It is hoped and expected that if a convenient man- age can be procured, the citizens of New York may have an opportunity of seeing such feats performed as cannot fail of pleasing. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 177 13th McEnen & Van Antwerp, have for sale at their grocery store, No 3, opposite the Fly Market, a quantity of Salt Peter Hams and Double Gloucester Cheese. Nathanel Hazard, has for sale at 51 Water Street, near Burling Slip, 189 quarter casks of good Gun Powder. Assize of Bread. A wheaten loaf of fine flour 2 lb. 2 oz. for 7 coppers. A loaf of like flour 1 lb. 2 oz. for 4 coppers. 14th Messrs. Loudon, I perceived in your paper an advertise- ment signed by John Cabenbaragh, wherein he advertises his wife for eloping from his bed and board, and desiring all persons not to trust her on his account. Such a low practice deserves early notice, and such a lazy drunken fellow de- serves to be kicked for so doing. He used his first wife (my mother) like a brute : Fifteen months ago she was struck both lame and speechless by the dead palsey, and is helpless to this day ; she being in the 60th year of her age. And this fellow knew she had a little substance, he persuaded her to marry him ; which was done without my own or my sisters consent. We spoke to the minister of the church we belong to, not to marry them ; which he absolutely refused to do ; bat they found one J. d. G. to pronounce the matrimonial ceremony. It is much to be regretted, that any clergyman should be allowed to marry people, who are entirely unfit for that state, without knowing who or what they are. This Cabenbaragh, when he found that the money did not answer his expectations, began to use her as he did his former wife ; of which she often complained, and at last they mutually agreed to part. This same old fellow helped her things on the cart to set her off. G. Baker. 15th This day will be landed, at the Old Slip, Twenty pipes Fay- all Wine, of super fine quality, for sale by Cornelius Ray, No. 49 Smith St. he has also a few boxes of excellent Bur- gundy. To be let, an elegant parlour, with or without a good dining room and cellar. Very suitable for either a Vendue Room or Broker's Office, apply on the premisses No 34, in Wall St. 178 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY To be sold at the auction room of James Barclay, No 14 Hanover Square, the property of a deceased person. A Ne- gro Wench aged 32 years and her child 2 years old. 16th Richard Norwood, offers himself as a candidate for Col- lector of the East Ward, at the ensuing election. Lawrence & Morris, have for sale a number of Red Cedar Logs. H. Nash, at No. 11 Whitehall Street, opposite the old Secre- tary's Office, has for sale Fayal and Teneriffe Wines. Low priced Irish Linens can be had of Hugh Smith, at his Store No 203 Water St. To be sold at auction, one third part of that valuable Still House, with implements complete, with the ground in fee, situated at the Ship yards. Cherry St. The remaining two thirds ; being the property of Marinus Willet, and John Wiley. 18th The cause so long depending between the Hon. Chancellor Livingston, and the Hoffman Family, was on Saturday last decided by arbitration, in favor of the latter. Yesterday arrived the British packet. Speedy, Capt. D'Au- vergne, in 35 days from Falmouth, and 25 from Madeira. The following gentlemen came as passengers. Hon. Richard Penn, formerly Gov. of Penn. Gen. Staats Morris, Paul Ran- dall, Mr. Thornhill, Mr. Yard, and Capt. Jacob Stout. Roll Brimstone in hogsheads, tierces and boxes, to be sold by Stewart & Jones, Ship Chandlers on Murray's Wharf, below the Coffee House. 19th It has been suggested by a superior genius, that the city, could be improved by adopting the Duke of Bridgewater's system of canals, one of the advantages set forth, was, that the citiaena might ride from the ship yards to the old battery, and that a revenue would arise by the establishment of a ferry, that the proprietors of the Coffee House should convert part of that building into an elegant tavern, for the entertain- ment of such ladies and gentlemen, as would not choose to travel in a storm. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 179 To be sold to morrow, at the house in Broadway, nearly op- posite to the new building of the Hon. John Jay, the hous- hold and kitchen furniture of the widow Hamilton. Brothers, Coster & Co. No 8 Duke Street, have for sale a variety of goods imported from Amsterdam. Richard Yates, No 28 Maiden Lane, has for sale 20 pipes of choice Fayal Wine. Charles Brady, has this day opened an Intelligence Office, in Water Street, next door to the Daily Advertiser office, for the sale of houses, farms, servants, horses, cattle, or any kind of property. All persons out of employ, such as Clerks, Bar Keepers, Gardners, Waiters, Hostlers, House Keepers, Milli- ners, Mantua-makers, Ladies maids &c &c may here have an opportunity of getting places. 20th By accounts from Baltimore we are informed, the Amer- ican Company will leave that place about the first of October, and proceed to Richmond, in Virginia, where they propose to reside and perform several weeks ; after which Messrs. Hal- lam and Henry intend with their whole suite, to repair to this city, and early in December open their theatre in John- street, with every possible exertion that may justly merit the favour of their long approved, and most indulgent patrons, the ladies, gentlemen and. worthy inhabitants of New- York. Sunday last, in the river, between the Battery and Gov- ernor's island, a boat from Shrewsbury, laden with wood, was run down by one of the Elizabeth-Town ferry boats, which damaged her gunwale in such a manner, as to give free admission to the water, which rushed in with such im- petuosity, that the hands were obliged to run into Whitehall slip, the first dock they could make. From the distressed situation in which the boat was left by this accident, she would inevitably have sank, had it happened a distance from the shore ; and, notwithstanding some boats were convenient, it is more than probable lives would have been lost. Same night, about nine o'clock, a quarrel happened in Canvas Town, between some English and Spanish sailors, which arose to such a height, that one of the latter having drawn a sword or long knife, was obliged to make his escape, after receiving a severe chastisement. Another of the party, being desperately cut, with difficulty got into a shop, where 180 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY he lay for some time to all appearance dead, but recovered, and got off. During this affray, neither constable or watch- man appeared ! 21st A young man who intends to become a beau about town, is advised to have a new coat made after the present fashion, and to order his tailor to put plenty of buttons on it, he must have a monstrous large pair of shoe buckles with patent chapes, and a pretty little round beaver hat, with a rose and white band, and put himself under the care of a barber that dresses in the ton. Maj. Gen. Knox, Secretary at War, arrived in this city from the eastward on Tuesday evening, in good health. On the afternoon of the same day, his Lady was safely delivered of a daughter. Lynch & Stoughton, have imported from Cadiz, a choice parcel of Old Sherry Wine in hhds. and quarter casks, a few pipes of high proof Brandy, Malaga Wine in pipes, hhds. and quarter casks. 22d Mr. Pool will exhibit his remarkable feats of horsemanship, to-morrow on the hill, near the Jews Burial Ground, if the weather permits, if not, on the first fair day, except Sunday. He has erected a Menage, at a considerable expense, with seats raised from the ground. Doors will be opened at three o'clock, performance to begin at four. Tickets to be had at Mrs. Delamater's next door to the Play House, and at the place of performance. First seats four shillings, second three shillings. The Exhibition will be on Tuesdays and Fridays. 23d As yet there are only four states attending the convention assembled at Annapolis, for the regulation of trade, viz : — New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia. To be sold to day, by Stephen Tippett, 56 Smith St. John Moore, 2 Crown St. and William Remsen, 39 Broad St. trus- tees for the creditors of George Webster, a new dwelling house and lot of ground on the south side of Cortlandt St. The house is two stories high, with a brick front and four spa- cious rooms with fire-places, a dry cellar under the whole, FOR THE YEAR 1786. 181 the store is well calculated for a grocer or dry goods store, it contains counter shelves etc. Garret Sickles, licensed auctioneer, informs the public and his friends, that he will sell such goods as are entrusted to him, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at his commo- dious apartment at No 64 Water St. corner of Beekman Slip, and opposite the house of Col. William Malcom. To be sold, the dwelling house and lot of ground, fronting to the Broadway, adjoining to the house of Walter Livingston, it rents at 36 pounds for the present year, and is occupied by Mr. Amory, whip maker. It is in breadth in front, 15 feet 7 inches, and in the rear 15 feet, and in length on the north side, 60 feet 6 inches ; and on the south side, 61 feet, 6 inches ; with the privilege of hanging a gutter over the common alley of the adjoining house to the northward. 25th One of our female correspondents, observes, this is a most censorious age we live in, and so foolish and prejudiced to a woman's right and fancy over her own dress, that a lady can scarcely appear in public, in any polite dress, but every cox- comb must be talking and pointing at her as a phasnomenon in nature's works. Or if they think they cannot carry their ridicule far enough, they must of course take up pen and ink, and scribble a few sentences of incoherent ideas, entirely devoid of sense, and send them for insertion in the papers. They by this means think they expose us to derision, but the fact is, they only expose their own shame and impertinence, in claiming the privilege, or attempting the reformation of what is far beyond the sphere of their understanding. Last Thursday, arrived the ship Brothers, Capt. Walker from London, after a voyage of ten weeks, in which they were in danger from a gale, that obliged the Captain to cut away the mizen mast, after the main mast was sprung and carried overboard. The following ladies and gentlemen were passengers ; Mrs. Cunnisse, her son and daughter, Mrs. Brewerton, relict of the late Lieut. Col. Brewerton, her three sons and two daughters, the three Miss. Pines, daughters of the portrait painter in Phil. Mr. William Staples, Mons. Palairet de Eozel, Mr. Mitton, and Mr. Robinson. 26th The proprietors of that part of Water Street, between the Coffee House and Old Slip, deserve the applause of their fel- 182 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY low citizens, for the assiduity displayed in raising their street, and new modelling its pavement. From one of the most disagreeable and dirty streets, it is now rendered one of the most elegant and agreeable in the city. The crooked streets and bad pavements of this city, are objects that strike the eye and incur the censure of strangers. The first cannot be now altered, but the latter may. James Van Brakle, offers himself as a candidate at the en- suing election, as Constable and Collector for the East Ward. 27th Doctor Richard Bayley and Wright Post, convinced of the advantage that students of medicine may derive from the foundation of an anatomical museum in this city, propose to deliver a course of anatomical lectures at the Hospital, in Oct. next. The proceeds to be devoted to purchasing proper preparations for instruction. 28th To-morrow will be held the examination of Columbia Col- lege Grammar School. On Monday next, will begin the quarterly examination of the students in the College. On Tuesday, Mr. James Barry, lately from the Island of Jamaica, being on a pleasure excursion with some com- panions, unfortunately fell over board and rose no more. Charles McEvers No 7 Hanover Square, offers a reward for the recovery of his body. Doctor Lemayeur, dentist, is arrived in town, and lias taken lodgings at the City Tavern, where he can be consulted. 29th By particular desire, Mr. Pool will open a Riding School, on Monday next, for the improvement of gentlemen desirious to acquire the art of riding with grace and elegance. Les- sons will be given twice a day, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, for three weeks, if agreeable to the subscribers. Price Ten Dollars each, half to be paid down, and the other half at the expiration of the time. Hours from half after six till eight in the morning, and from four till six in the evening. William Hamilton, vendue master, at the corner of the Fly Market, will sell on Monday next, a new house and lot of FOR THE YEAR 1786. 183 ground in the out ward, on the north side of Harman St., near the Bull's Head in the Bowery. Francis Panton, of No 38 Water Street, has imported from London, Ladies sett buckles with gold borders, ditto enam- elled, plain gold waist buckles, set with pearl and common gilt, mock pearl hat buckles, gilt and steel, with velvet hat bands etc. etc. etc. 30th Last Monday died, aged 32, Major Stephen McDougal, only and surviving son of Maj. Gen. Alexander McDougal. He served with reputation in all the campaigns of the last war. On Thursday evening his remains, attended by a long pro- cession of the principal citizens, from the house of the Hon. John Lawrance, member of Congress from this State, were deposited in the old Presbyterian Church. The body of the late Mr. Barry, was found at the Narrows on Long Island shore, and buried by the inhabitants ; but on the intelligence being brought to town, a gentleman went to the grave, ordered the corpse to New York, and it was on Tuesday evening, carried from the house of Charles McEvers, Esq. attended by many of the respectable inhabitants, and interred in that gentleman's family vault, in Trinity Church yard. October 2d Last Saturday night, died of the bite of a mad dog, which he received forty days ago, in rescuing two children from the dog, Mr. Nathaniel Lord, ship carpenter, who has left a widow and three children to bemoan his loss ; and yesterday Mr. Simon Van Antwerp, of this city, merchant, was taken mad, owing to a bite he received of a mad dog, twenty one days since. Last Saturday evening, Mr. Pool the celebrated equestrian performer, exhibited for the third time, to a large concourse of ladies and gentlemen. His feats were truly surprising, and justly entitle him to the fame he has so universally ac- quired. Notice is given to the public, That the subscriber was robbed of £575 and upwards, all in hard money, on the 20th of Aug. last, some time in the night, at the house of Mr. James Boyd, in Pearl St. On meeting with this misfortune, Submit Wil- lets his wife, instantly eloped from his bed and board, and went to the house of Samuel Israels in the said street, the place where the subscriber has reason to believe his money 184 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY was conveyed. She also carried property to a considerable amount, belonging to her husband to the same house, where she now remains; and fearing that the said Israels, or some of his family, may induce her to run him in debt, he takes this method to forbid any persons to trust her on his account, as he will pay no debts of her contracting. Isaac Willetts. Mr. Law will open his singing school, at Mr. Van De Waters room in Nassau Street, opposite the new Brick Church, on the evening of every Tuesday and Thursday. His terms may be known by calling on him, at 31 George St. The German Society, will meet this afternoon in the Lu- theran School House, John Meyer, Secretary. 3d At the quarterly examination of Columbia College Gram- mar School, held on Friday last, premiums were adjudged to Isaac Knevils, Elias Brevoort Woodward, George Taylor and Peter Anderson. The premium of eloquence, was decided in favor of John W. Mulligan. Mr. Pool beseeches the ladies and gentlemen, who honor him with their presence, to bring no Dogs with them to the performance. 4th Any gentleman who wants a vessel built, may have it done to his satisfaction, on the most reasonable terms, and if re- quired will take a considerable part of the pay in merchan- dise, at the market price, enquire of William Ustick, mer- chant, in Queen Street. The highest price will be given for Cotton and Linen Rags, at No 44 Hanover Square, corner of the Old Slip. Hugh Smith, has opened a vendue and commission store, at No 203 Water Street, next door to Jacobus Van Zandt's. 5th Last Thursday evening, was married the Hon. John Kean, member of Congress for S. C. , to Miss Susan Livingston, daughter of Peter Van Brugh Livingston, of Hanover Square. To be sold, the house and lot No 37 Broad St., occupied by Dr. Charlton, with the adjoining counting house, and store house, out kitchen, and stables for two carriages and six horses. The lot contains an extensive wood yard, and is in- FOR THE YEAR 17S3. 185 closed by buildings and a high brick wall. Also a brick house, opposite the new Presbyterian Church, occupied by Mrs. Roosevelt. Apply to Catharine Livingston, No 36 Broad St or David M. Clarkson, No 73 King St. 6th At the election of Aldermen and Assistants for this city, held on Friday last (29th ult) the following gentlemen were returned duly elected. East Ward. Thomas Hazard, Alderman in the room of John Broome, resigned. John Young, Assistant. Dock Ward. William Neilson, Alderman, Thomas Ten Eyck, Assistant. South Ward. Jeremiah Wool, Alderman, John Van Dyck, Assistant. West Ward. William W. Gilbert, Alderman, Abraham Van Gelder, Assistant. North Ward. Abraham P. Lott, Alderman, George Jane- way, Assistant. Montgomery Ward. Benjamin Blagg, Alderman, Tobias Van Zandt, Assistant. Out Ward. Nicholas Bayard, Alderman, Cornelius C. Roosevelt, Assistant. The Powles Hook Races, will begin on Tuesday the 17th inst. with a purse of one hundred dollars, and on Thursday, the Sweep Stakes will be run for. 7th All persons having demands on the estate of Thomas In- glis, of this city, Cabinet Maker, deceased, will bring them to William Ash, at No 17 John St. Murray, Mumford & Bowen, have for sale at their store on Crane Wharf, a large stock of Spirits, Rum, Wine, Window glass, dry goods, also a quantity of Menhaden to be bartered for wet or dry goods. A fine lot of ground on the west side of Broadway, near the old Lutheran Church, is for sale. Enquire of Alexander 9th Saturday afternoon, one of the Brooklyne ferry boats, cross- ing from the city, with Mr. Thorn, Mr. Backhouse, and a servant of his Excellency Don Gardoqui, together with five 1SG ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY horses, about half way over, by some accident one of the horses fell to leeward, which threw the rest into confusion, and the wind being fresh, the boat overset with a heavy sea. On this occasion, the officers and crew of the French packet, acquired much credit, as by their timely exertions no lives were lost, the horses were saved by swimming to the shore. Saturday evening, a fire broke out at the brewery of Mr. Atlee, on the North River, which consumed the malt house, the brewery was preserved. On Monday the 2d inst. departed this life of a lingering illness, Mrs. Mary Arden, consort of Thomas Arden, of this city, merchant. Her remains were interred the Wednesday following, in the family vault, in the new Presbyterian Church yard. Mr. Morelle, Fencing Master, proposes to give a general assault to-morrow, between the hour of ten and one, at his school room, No 60 Smith St , where gentlemen skilful in the art of Fencing, are invited to be present. 10th A deed for one hundred acres of land, in the fertile parts of Kentucky, is offered free to any master or family that will settle there, apply to No 18 King St. Augustus Nicholls in Front St. near the Fly Market, offers for sale an assortment of glass and earthen ware. The ship Commerce, Capt. William Shroudy, is loading for Kingston, Jamaica, at Stevens and Hubbell's Wharf, for freight apply to D. Tucker & Co. 22 Hanover Square. 11th Yesterday was launched at Ackley's ship yard, the beauti- ful ship Favorite, intended for the London trade, and owned by John Franklin & Co. of this city. She is to be commanded by Capt. Brown. It was an amazing fine launch, performed in the presence of a vast assemblage of people, amongst whom were numbered the principal belles and beaus of our metropolis. For Halifax, the brig Mary. Francis Telford, master, at Cruger's Wharf. For Shelburne. the schooner Edward, James Potter, mas- ter, at Brovvnejohn's Wharf. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 187 For Kingston, the schooner Ruth, Mark Spocksfield, mas- ter, at Beekman's Wharf. For Amsterdam, the ship Columbia, Christian Chr. Vul- phius, master, at Well's Wharf. For Glasgow, the ship Eagle, John Blain, master, at Hal- let's Wharf. For London, the ship Friendship, Adam Cowsar, master, at Lupton's Wharf. 12th On Sunday evening (8th inst) died, at Moorfields, Long Isl- and, Mrs Gertrude Moore, consort of Lambert Moore, Esq aged 34 years. At her interment an excellent sermon was preached by her nephew, Rev. Thomas L. Moore. All persons indebted to the copartnership of Henry Rem- sen & Co. to settle with George and Jeronimus Remsen, 5 Little Dock St. or Henry Remsen, 8 Hanover Square. Mr. Griffiths will have his public ball, in his assembly room, next door to the corner of W T all and Smith Streets, No 20, once a fortnight, on Tuesday. Tickets to be had at his house 51 Smith St. The New York Porter House, kept by John Morgan, at the sign of the Grand Master, near the ferry stairs, Fly Market, will in future have soups ready from eleven to one, every day, served in a commodious room up stairs. Beef Stakes, Mutton Chops, Oysters &c. cooked in the best manner on the shortest notice. Dinners for company as bespoke. Said Mor- gan keeps a regular Ordinary at two o'clock, his Liquors are truly Genuine. On Thursday night last, between the hours of nine and one, a very severe storm of wind and rain was experienced in this city and vicinity. 13th Mr. Ruspini, son of Ruspini, surgeon dentist, of Pall Mall, London, having been regularly instructed in his father's pro- fession, by the first practitioners of London and Paris, offers his service to the public, at No 34 Hanver Square. This day will be published, the eight edition of A Treatise on the Teeth, by Mr Ruspini. Mr. Picken has opened his dancing school, at No 1. Smith St. corner of Duke St. 188 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY David Gelston, No 52 Water St. has for sale, Rum, Molasses, Tea, Gun powder, Snuff, Loaf sugar, Pepper, Cotton, Shot, Wine, Spermaceti oil, &c. 14th We understand that several clergymen, belonging to the Protestant Episcopal Church in this city, have resolved to lecture in St. Paul's Church, every Sunday and Thursday evening, and that an introductory discourse was delivered on Thursday last, by the Rev. Mr. Beach, in presence of a nu- merous assembly. Claret in cases of three dozen, of the first quality and very high flavor, to be sold by William Seton & Co. 201 Queen Street. To be sold, the house corner of Little Dock St, near the Exchange, now in the occupation of Edmund Seaman, the house adjoining in the occupation of Sarah Holmes, two houses fronting the Albany Bason, occupied by Nathaniel Strong, and Messrs Mc William and Brown. Title given by the Marine Society, Samuel Gilford, treasurer. Cortland Vanbeuren, at No 40 Water St., has for sale an assortment of groceries. 16th Last Saturday night, about nine o'clock, as a poor honest Woman was passing along Water Street, near the Old Slip, some inhuman fellow first insulted her, and afterwards knocked down and kicked her in a shocking manner, leaving her speechless on the ground. The wife of Aaron Lancaster, of Pauling's Precint, Dutchess Co. was lately delivered of three fine boys, they were named Moses, Aaron and Joseph. On Wednesday died, after a lingering illness, Marie Ann Waddington, consort of John Waddington, an eminent mer- chant of this city. On Thursday last died, at Greenwich, near this city, Mr. William Rowsey, merchant of Williamsburgh. Va. who lately came here for his health. 17th We are informed, that the stages between this city and Al- bany, at present are to run but twice a week, though the mail will continue as usual till the expiration of this month. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 189 Holland Gin, in butts of 300 gallons each, also in single and double cases and jugs, to be sold by Rudolph H. Van Dortsen, No 6 Queen St. Thomas & James Arden & Co. have for sale, Hemp, London Porter, Grindstones, Chalk and New Castle Coals, at No 35 Water St. To be sold, the estate of the late Widow Jane Johnson, de- ceased, consisting of one lot of ground, near the new Sugar house, in Montgomery Ward, one lot in the West Ward, lying in New Street, towards the upper end, another lot in New Street, lying on the south corner of Verlettenbergh Hill. Also a small farm of 250 acres, back of the Wall Kill, near a place called Peconcing. for terms apply to Peter Marselis, No 55 Queen St. 18th The Powles Hook Races, which were postponed yesterday on account of the bad weather, will begin this day at two o'clock, if the day should prove favorable. The race ground is well known to be one of the finest in America, and as it has been formerly greatly frequented on occasions of this nature, the friends of the turf will no doubt assemble in great numbers. For sale Holland Gin, and Forge Hammers, by Nicholas Hoffman & Son, 12 Little Dock St. Hugh Gaine has imported from London, a large selection of books and stationery, to be sold at his book store and print- ing office, in Hanover Square. 19th My wife Christian, (formerly the Widow McKinzie) having behaved in a very unbecoming manner, I will pay no debts of her contracting. Roderick Campbell. An old soldier not unacquainted with propriety in military matters, suggests the alteration of the uniform of some subal- tern officers of the militia of this city, instead of breeches, putting them into long Kelts, in imitation of the Highland women, their appearance would then be martial and respec- table, and would do away the common observation, that they had better be in petticoats, than in commission. A Hunt. The Gentlemen Sportsmen are invited to the house of Mr. Dawson, at Brooklyn Ferry, from whence will 190 ANNALS OP NEW YORK CITY commence to morrow morning at day light, a Fox chase, which from the particular good quality of both Huntsmen and Hounds, promise a most pleasing recreation. 20th Yesterday a Marshall of the Admiralty, attempted to seize a sloop under sail, libelled for seamens wages. He was resisted by the Capt. and crew, and driven off. Capt. D'Auvergne of the British packet, manned two boats well armed, and with the marshall gave chace, and overtook the sloop at the Hook, and brought her to town. The crew made their escape to the Long Island shore. For Charleston, S. C, the sloop Charming Sally, George Leaycraft, master, at Byvanck's Wharf. Patrick Welsh and Ann his wife, have by mutal consent parted, the public are notified that Patrick will not pay her debts. To be sold, a lot of ground in Dock St., west side of the house of Robert Watts, Esq. formerly the property of Law- rence Kilburn, a title will be given by Thomas Mesnard. 21st This morning at nine o'clock, will be launched at the ship yards, the new "ship belonging to Messrs. Lynch & Stoughton, and intended for the East Indies, early the ensuing spring. Last Wednesday, a purse of $100 was run for, over Powles Hook course, by the bay mare Creeping Kate, and the horse named Beau, which was won at two heats by the former. They afterwards started for a sweepstakes of ten guineas, and it was also gained by the mare. On Thursday evening, was married by the Rev. Benjamin Moore, at the house of William Bayard Esq, in Queen Street, Herman Le Roy, Esq, Holland consul, to Miss Hannah Cor- nell, one of the daughters of the late Samuel Cornell, Esq, of Newbern, N. C. 23d On Friday last departed this life, in the 73d year of his age, Mr. Thomas Witter, merchant, a worthy and respectable citizen of this place. His remains were interred the day fol- lowing, in Trinity Church yard, attended by a numerous con- course of inhabitants. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 191 The corporation will contract with any person, to keep in repair, the public wells and pumps in this city, proposals will be received at the Clerks office, No 22 Maiden Lane. William Marriner, No 16, the corner of Nassau and John Streets, continues as usual to entertain gentlemen, with Oys- ters cooked in a variety of ways ; Beef Stakes, and a general assortment of other eatables, served up in the neatest and most elegant manner, with the best of liquors. Masters of vessels and others, may be supplied with Fry'd and Pickled Oysters for exportation, on the shortest notice. 24th William Hill & Co. merchants, Maiden Lane, offer the sloop Betsey for sale. William Taylor, has for sale at his store, on Crane Wharf, Rum, Gin, Coffee, Mackarel in barrels, Salmon in tierces, Dum and Cod Fish. He will let the Ice House, back of Trinity Church. Peter Goelet, at the Golden Key, No 48 Hanover Square, has imported in the last vessels from London, A very large and general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery and Hardware ; all kinds of tools and materials for clock and watch makers ; gold and silver smiths ; joiners, carpenters, black and gun smiths ; sadlers, shoemakers, &c. Also, re- fined bar iron, crowley and blistered steel, cart iron, griddles, pots, kettles, cart and waggon boxes, andirons, &c. anvils, vises, shovels spades, frying pans, sad irons, crucibles, black lead pots, nails, saws, tongs and shovels, brass ware, candle- sticks, branches, &c. a great variety of brass furniture for cabinet makers ; also, stationery, japaned and copper ware, violin and guitar strings, harpsicord wire, pewter spoons, coat, vest and sleeve buttons, leather and hair trunks, boot legs and vamps, bend leather soles, &c &c. And a consign- ment of playing cards. 25th The sloop Content, John Kelby, master which sailed from Norfolk on the second of July last for Charleston, S. C, was blown off the coast by a gale, finally reached her destination, after a voyage of 72 days. The captain and crew were scarcely able to walk. The firm of Throop & Crosby, of No 4 Whitehall, is dissolved by mutual consent. 192 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Mrs. La Farque, milliner from Paris, No 62 William Street, near the North Church, makes and sells every thing in her way, according to the true Parisian taste. Jacob Foster, has erected at No 21 Roosevelt St. , a complete Nailing Manufactory, where he intends carryiug on the busi- ness from a Tack up to a 12 inch Spike. He wants six jour- neymen nailors. 26th Last week was married, by the Rev. Dr. Mason, Mr. John Young, of Queen Street, to Miss. Margaret Bassett, a lady possessed of every domestic virtue in an eminent degree. The gentlemen who have become members of the Company of Light Infantry, under the command of Capt. John Stagg, Jun. will meet this evening at Marriner's Tavern. Elting & Varick, have removed their store from No 15, on the Albany Dock, to their new building No 20, on Little Dock Street, betwixt Coenties and the Old Slip, where they have a general assortment of ironmongery etc. 27th The Bank of New York declare a dividend on the capital stock, of three per cent, for six months. William Seton, Cashier. The copartnership of George and Samuel Douglas & Co. will be dissolved on the first of January next. To be let, that large and commodious house, corner of Smith and Little Queen Streets, with a stable adjoining. Enquire of Mary Beekman, 10 Hanover Square. Robert Hodge, 38 Maiden Lane, three doors from Queen Street, has imported a choice collection of books. 28th Prince William Henry, one of his Britannic Majesty's Sons, arrived at Halifax, on the 5th inst. The Prince it is said in- tends a visit to the United States ; if so, as being the son of an European Monarch, we doubt not he will meet with every mark of attention due his rank. To be let, that noted Oyster House, No 58 Fair Street, now in possession of the subscriber. It is a good stand, and fre- quented by most gentlemen. Thomas Rattoon. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 193 Constable, Rucker & Co. 39 Great Dock Street, have for sale Hemp, Swedes Iron, Tea, and Pickled Herrings in barrells Sugar, Beef and Ox tongues, Wines etc etc. 30th Christopher Lewis Lente intends for North Carolina, on the 5th of Nov. and will sell his stock of groceries, confectionaries, and Wines, cheap. Thomas Smith, Boot, Shoe maker and Leather cutter, No 179 Chapel Street, sells all sorts of boots and shoes at the fol- lowing prices. Mens best boots, town made warranted Common ditto Men shoes best sort Ditto Strong .... Womens sattin or calimanco shoes Ditto Leather 4. 12. 8 to 9 11 Stolen or Strayed from Francis Runabout Brett, at the six mile stone, Harlem Road, a Grey Horse. 31st Stolen from Robert Dods, No 41 Queen Street, a scarlet cloak, about half worn, without hood or collar, also a sattin brocade pattern of a waist coat, they were taken out of the window, a reward of ten dollars is offered. Ran away from her master, James Brewster, an indented Irish servant woman, about 12 years of age, stout made, pitted much with the small pox. Whoever returns her in good health, shall receive one shilling and six pence reward. To be sold, that large house and lot of ground, occupied by John Barney, at the sign of the Plough and Harrow, at the head of Bowery Lane, the stand for a public house is equal to any in the city. Enquire of Comfort and Joshua Sands, No 50 Queen St. November 1st On Sunday last, the Rev. Samuel Provost, D.D. rector of St. Paul's Church in this city, who sometime since was pro- moted to the Episcopal see of this State, took a very affec- tionate leave of his congregation, previous to his departure for England, to be consecrated to that office. 194 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY On Sunday evening, was stolen from No 28 Water St., a pair of silver buckles, a dark blue cloth coat, two white waist coats, a pair of nankeen breechees, and several articles of wearing apparel. A reward will be paid for their recovery by John Delafield. Stolen out of the house of William Arnold, last Monday, a silver sugar dish, a silver milk pot, and a pair of sugar- tongs ; all marked. 2d The New York Packet, will in future appear on Tuesday and Friday, in every week, instead of Monday and Thursday, as heretofore. Mr. Wright's celebrated collection of paintings, have been removed from Cherry St. to Queen St., No 55, where the lovers of the fine arts may at any time view them. The Albany line of stages, by reason of the shortness of the days, will until the first of May next, take three instead of two days to perform their tour. A carriage will move from Mr. Pendleton's tavern, No. 82 Water St. in New York, and Mr. Lewis's in Albany, every Monday and Thursday morn- ings, precisely at five o'clock, and return Wednesday and Saturday following. 3d Yesterday sailed the Betsey, Capt. Mesnard, for London, in her went passengers, Mr. Howell Williams of Va. . Robert Mercer, of this city, merchant, Capt. John Grinnel and others. Samuel Pell & Co. No. 9. Burling Slip, have for sale Ja- maica Spirits, Sous'd Salmon, Essence of Spruce, Delph and Queens ware. The copartnership of Griffiths & Colburn, of 201 Water St. is dissolved. 4th Last Sunday night, a mulatto woman in this city, was de- livered of three female children, who, with the mother are likely to do well. On Thursday morning, sailed the British packet Speedy, Capt. D'Auvergne, for Falmouth, in her went passengers, the Rev. Dr. Provost, the Rev. Dr. White, of Phil. Mr. Dew- hurst, merchant of this city, and lady. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 195 The volunteers of Capt. Stagg's light infantry company, in- tend to morrow, to march to the Presbyterian Church, dressed in their new uniforms, to hear a sermon by Rev. Dr. Rodgers. The Catholic Church, situated between St. Paul's and the College, will be consecrated this day, and the service will begin at eleven o'clock. 6th Saturday the 4th inst. being the anniversary of St. Carlos, it was celebrated by Don Diego Gardoqui, the Spanish minis- ter, at his house, where he entertained with an elegant dinner, the President of Congress, and all the members, the secretary of Congress, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, War, and Finance, the Foreign Ministers, Consuls, &c. &c. After dinner thir- teen toasts were drank. Saturday morning, the Roman Catholic Church in this city, was privately consecrated to the service of Almighty God, by the Rev. Mr. Nugent, Rector of said Church ; when further progress is made in the building, it then will be dedicated with the usual solemnities, of which timely notice will be given. There were present at the consecration, his excel- lency Don Gardoqui, and Son, and several other gentlemen of distinction. 7th The public are cautioned to beware of counterfeit Spanish dollars, two shilling pieces, and English shillings, as several of these denominations have been detected in this city. The are made of base metal, and can easily be discovered if care- fully examined. Lately married at Poughkeepsie, Doctor Charles Crooke, to the amiable Miss Polly Marsh, of that place. E. Crosby, Art. Obstet. Prof, of Columbia College, will de- liver a Course of Lectures on Midwifery, the ensuing season, in which various presentations of labors, will be accurately exemplified and demonstrated, on a machine of new and ad- mirable construction, for the purpose. The introductory lecture will be read at 12 o'clock, on Tuesday 21st inst., at his house, No. 59 Queen St. Henry Wolfe, will supply the gentlemen of the Light In- fantry and others, with Tortoise shell, Crooked and Horn Combs, at his manufactory 3. Cruger's Wharf. 196 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 8th Hannah Rook, lately from London, has removed to No. 27 Duke St., at Mrs. Fleming's, where she continues to do all kinds of clear starching, and cleaning Beausons, all kinds of white silk stockings &c. Mr. Costigan, has removed to No. 35 Broad Street, the cor- ner of Mill St., where he has opened a Boarding and Lodg- ing House. 9th On Monday evening was married by the Rev. Mr. Beach, John Pierce, Esq ; Paymaster General, and Commissioner of Army Accounts, of the U. S., to Miss Nancy Bard, youngest daughter of Dr. John Bard, an eminent physician of this city. The Society for promoting Vocal Music, meet at six o'clock this evening, at Mr. Hulett's schoolroom in Little Queen St. The Society for promoting the Manumission of Slaves, and protecting such of them as have been or may be liberated ; will meet at six o'clock, this evening at Simmon's Inn. John Keese, Secretary. Whereas Samuel Israels, has heretofore been censured for being concerned with his the subscribers wife, in a robbery committed in his house on the 20th of August last. Now for several good reasons, the subscriber acquits the said Israels and his family, for being concerned with his wife in the said robbery, or any other matter of a criminal nature whatso- ever, or dishonest practice, for what I know. Isaac Willets. 10th Died yesterday, much regretted aged 57 years, of a billious complaint, Mr. Cornelius Bradford, a very worthy and re- spectable citizen. During the late struggle for American Liberty, Mr. Bradford evinced his attachment to his coun- try. The Coffee House, in this city, under his management, was kept with great dignity, both before and since the war. He has left a disconsolate widow, and several children to la- ment their loss. The winter session of Columbia College, commences on Thursday the 15th inst., when the students are desired to at- tend. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 197 On Sunday next, the 12th. inst., a Charity Sermon will be preached, and a collection made in the forenoon, at St. George's Chapel, for the benefit of the Charity School in this city. And on Sunday the 19th. day of December next, an- other will be preached, at St. Paul's Chapel, for the same pur- pose. An anthem adapted for the occasion will be sung by the scholars. The school at present consists of 86 scholars, viz: — 56 boys and 30 girls. 11th The friends of Mr. Bradford, are requested to attend his funeral this evening, at four o'clock, from the Coffee House. The subscribers to the Dancing Assembly, are requested to meet at Corre's Tavern, at six o'clock next Tuesday evening. Ten Pounds Reward. Stolen from No 89 Broadway, several articles of Plate, amongst which was a Quart Bowl, with the letters H. B. S. on the bottom ; one dozen and a half Tea Spoons, Sugar Tongs, &c. Some of the spoons were marked I. B. T. On Thursday evening last, the store No 60 in William Street, was broke open, and a large quantity of goods stolen, also a silver seal with the letters K. A. Thomas Steele, has opened a school, at No. 27 Crown St., where he teaches reading, writing, and arithmetic. Richard Ashbridge, has removed his conveyancing office, to No. 11 John St. 13th The Court of Appeals have met agreeable to the resolve of Congress, and are now sitting in this city, in the room over the Exchange. Van Voorhis & Coley. jewellers No 27. Hanover Square, offer six pence reward for the return of a runaway appren- tice named John Spand, aged 19 years. To be let, a house in Broadway, adjoininig Mr. Ellison's, it is three stories high, eight rooms newly papered, and com- pletely finished, with a coach house, and stable for three horses. Enquire of Mr. Ellison, or at 51 Wall St. Swill for Hogs and Cows, of a superior quality, being pre- pared from pure sound grain, to be sold on reasonable terms. 198 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 14th On Saturday last, departed this life in the 29th year of his age Gilbert Van Cortlandt, son of His Hon. the Lieut. Gov- ernor of this State. Yesterday afternoon his remains were deposited in the North Church. Being a worthy member of an Ancient and Hon. Lodge of Free Masons in this city, his funeral was attended by the Brethren, clothed in the habili- ments of the Order. All persons having claims against, or indebted to, the estate of James Jarvis or Mary Jarvis deceased, are informed that James Giles, No 58 Maiden Lane, is authorized by the execu- tors to act for them. Liverpool blown Salt, and a quantity of Canal Coals, just arrived from Liverpool, for sale by William Kenyon, No 189 Queen St. 15th Mason Wattles, informs the public that he has taken the Roads lately occupied by Mr. Talmage Hall, and furnished them with good Stages, and fresh horses. Both the Boston and Albany stages will start as usual from Major Pendleton's, No. 8 Water St. , on Monday and Thursday mornings precisely at five o'clock and return on Wednesday and Saturday even- ings. Every attention will be paid to make the passengers comfortable and happy at the Inns, and on the road, as he shall be constantly with them. James Griffiths, No 201 Water Street, has commenced the auction and commission business on his own account. Storm & Sickles, No 35 Little Dock St., offer for sale the sloop Clinton. 16th Died yesterday Mrs. Mary Hunter, consort of Capt. Robert Hunter, late of the American army. An account has been brought to town of the death of Nich- olas Gouverneur, Esq., many years a West Indian merchant of the first distinction in this city; he died at Newark, in East Jersey, in his 74th year, lamented by a very extensive acquaintance. Yesterday about noon, one of the ferry boats belonging to Powles Hook ferry, in attempting to cross the North River, FOR THE YEAR 17S6. 199 was overset a few rods from the stairs, by a sudden flaw of wind ; by this accident three of the people on board were unfortunately drowned, viz: — a gentleman supposed to be Capt. Baty, who belonged to the Jersey troops, in the late army, and resided near Princeton ; Mr. Young -a driver of one of the Phil, stages ; and a Negro servant belonging to Mr Van Voors. Two ferry men and a passenger saved them- selves by swimming to the boat. The wind continued high all day, the bodies were not found at sunset. To be sold by the Sheriff, Adolph Waldron's farm lying at Hoorn's Hook, about eight miles from New York. 17th Married on Wednesday evening Mr. James Roosevelt, son of the Hon. Isaac Roosevelt, to Miss Maria Walton, daughter of Abraham Walton, merchant. Last Lord's Day, the Rev. William Linn, was installed as a minister in the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in this city, greatly to the acceptance of that very large and respect- able congregation. A two story brick house, No 181 Queen Street, next door to Samuel Franklin, one of the best stands for business in the city. Apply to Theophilus Elsworth. Run away from Elie Joseph Chevalier, No 28 Great Dock St. A young wench, yellow complexion, four feet six inches high, fourteen years of age named Rachel, formerly belong- ing to Mr. Griffiths, dancing master, had on a brown stuff jacket, red petticoat and a straw hat. Four dollars reward. 18th Last evening was buried in his family vault at the new Dutch Church, the remains of Nicholas Gouverneur, Esq. an ancient and respectable inhabitant of this city, who died at his country seat near Newark, in N. J., on the 15th inst. in his 74th year. Yesterday afternoon was deposited in the new Dutch Church yard, the body of Elias Covenhoven, merchant at Allen Town, son of Peter Covenhoven of Monmouth Co. N. J. He was one of the unfortunate persons who perished in at- tempting to cross the Powles Hook ferry on Wednesday last. One hogshead of leaf tobacco was stolen Wednesday even- ing last, from the Yellow Store, No 2. Hunter's Key, the 200 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY owner Robert Stewart, of No 7 Water St., will give Ten Pounds for its recovery. 20th The Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves, at a meeting "held on the 9th inst., agreed upon a plan for establishing a School for instructing the children of Free Negroes, in this city. Boarding and lodging by the Widow Bull, late of the North River, who has opened a Porter and Oyster House in Fair St. , No 58, near Golden Hill, where dinners and suppers may be had on the shortest notice. J. Greenwood, dentist, real maker of artificial teeth, makes and sets in teeth, so exact as not to be distinguished from the natural, they are not to be taken out at night as some falsely suppose. He likewise transplants natural teeth, and fixes them upon gold. He will wait upon ladies and gentlemen at their houses and may be spoke with at No. 21. John St. 21st Columbia College Grammar School. Mr. Cochran begs leave to inform the public, that he is now assisted by the Bev. Mr. George Wright, late of Trinity College, Dublin. To be sold, a house and lot of ground fronting the Broad- way No 3, next to the house formerly William Axtels, now in possession of Lewis Scott, and on the other side, ground new the property of Philip Livingston. To be sold, a house and lot on the easterly corner of Cath- arine Slip, two stories high, with three rooms and fire places, also to be sold at the same place a quantity of household fur- niture, apply to Elinor Query, living on the premises. 22d A person whose greatest ambition is to instruct and please, appeals to the patrons of genius and literature for subscrip- tions to enable him to publish a handsome pocket volume of Original Poems. The work is ready and will be put to press when one hundred names are subscribed at half a dollar each. The volume is to be embellished with an elegant frontispiece representing Liberty introducing the Arts to America. 23d Tuesday last sailed for London, the new ship Favorite, commanded by Capt. Brown. Mr. John Franklin, and Mr. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 201 William Rowlet, merchants, and John George Leake, Esq all of this city, are gone passengers in her. A mullato boy, between 18 and 19 years of age, to be sold, is a tolerable Cook, and understands all kinds of housework. The parents and guardians of the young ladies, educated in the New York Boarding School, are informed that Satur- day the 25th instant, is appointed for the public examination of pupils and distribution of premiums. 24th To-morrow completes the term of three years since the evacuation of this city by the British troops— an event that restored to this State the possession of its metropolis, attended by an established independency. The firm of Samuel Broome and Jeremiah Piatt, ol New Haven, Conn, is this day dissolved, all persons indebted to them, or the late firm of Samuel Broome & Co. will make payment to Daniel Phoenix, merchant No 32 Water St. M. Annin informs the public, that a Clock may be seen at his house No. 60, Great Dock St. , near the Exchange. This Clock with a swing gate is his own invention, and has received the Sanction of the Royal Academy of Paris. It estimates the weight and pulsation of the blood, the weight is shown on the dial with the greatest precision. His clocks are of different sizes, some weigh ounces, others quarters, others half a pound, and others a pound. Some may be worn as a fob ; some may be put into a snuff box. Bears Grease for making the hair grow, to be had of Nathaniel Smitl!, 185 Queen St. 25th The Charity sermon advertised for last Sunday, and post- poned on account of the weather, will be preached, to-morrow forenoon at St. Paul's Church. , Kitefoot tobacco, for smoking, to be had of Leiper & Gray, at No. 36 Hanover Square. To be sold, a valuable Negro Woman, sold for no fault. She can bake, brew, wash, iron and cook, and can otherwise be well recommended. 202 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY 27th In consequence of the number of applications to attend the public examination of the N. Y. Boarding School, permission was obtained from Columbia College to use their hall for the examination. The following ladies received premiums. 1st Class. Miss. Harrison, Miss Knox and Miss. Edwards of New York. 2d Class. Miss. Rogers, Miss. Jenny Macomb, and Miss. Hillegar. 3d Class. Miss. Temple, Miss. Lewis, and Miss. Catharine Macomb. In the French department, a premium was adjudged Miss. Harrison, and Miss. Temple re- ceived one from the .French master in compliment for her diligence and progress. Mr. Strangway, on the premises, will rent, the large store No 2. in the Fly Market, with or without a kitchen, dining room and bed chamber. 28th Yesterday, a charity sermon for the benefit of the school, was preached, by the Rev. Mr. Moore at St Paul's Church, to a very respectable and numerous congregation. Talmage Hall, late proprietor of the stage lines, makes a statement denying the charge, that he secreted property from his creditors. Col. Richard Piatt assumed his debts. The sudden elopement of Mr. Cape in February last, was the first cause of his creditors demanding their money, they sus- pecting that he was connected with Cape, and was about absconding, he called a meeting of his creditors and placed his property in the hands of trustees appointed by them. John Waldron, at the seven mile stone, Harlem advertises three stray cows found in his pasture. The farm at Fordham, two miles from King's Bridge, for- merly belonging to Benjamin Corser, and now occupied by Andrew Corser, is offered for sale. Apply at New York to Zacharias Sickells and Robert Watts, who will also settle all demands against the estate of the late Benjamin Corser, or Isaac Corser. * 29th Information is wanted of Sarah Lindsay, or her daughter, who left Philadelphia in the year 1778, and came to this city with the British troops, where it is supposed her daughter married. FOR THE YEAR 1786. 203 To be sold, the house and lot in William Street, at present occupied by Mr. Ramage, the house is two story high built of brick. Shalor & Sebor, have for sale, at the stores formerly occu- pied by Messrs. Perry and Hayes, rear of the house No 15 Duke St. A quantity of European and India Goods. 30th On Monday last several bakers were detected in the scan- dalous and fraudulent practice of selling bread below the es- tablished standard. Some had so far deviated from the rules of common honesty, as to have six penny loaves six ounces less than the assize. Their bread was taken from them and given to the poor. To be sold a few chaldron of excellent Liverpool coals fit for the grate or smith. Also a few chaldron of Canal coal, en- quire of William Dodge, No. 9 Fair Street, or Walter Heyer, corner of King and Nassau Streets. John Blagge, head of Bowne's Wharf, has for sale fresh Bohea tea, Malaga wine, Russia duck &c. &c. Salt of a superior quality to be sold from the ship Eagle, Capt. Blain. For terms apply to David Gelston, John Blagge, James Watson, Salstonstall & Mumford, Murray, Mumford & Bowen, or the measurer on board at Halett's Wharf. December 1st Yesterday being St. Andrew's Day, the tutelar Saint of Scotland, the St Andrew's Society of this State held their an- niversary assembly at the City Tavern, when officers were elected for the ensuing year, it was reported that the sum of £163, 10, 5, had been distributed to the poor, and that £100, had been added to the capital stock, and put at interest. At four o'clock, the Society was called to an excellent dinner provided by Mr. Corre, ab which his Excellency the Governor was present, the following toasts were drank, 1. The Day, and all who honor it. 2. The Land of Cakes. 3. Congress. 4. The State of New York and all who wish its pros- perity. 5. General Washington, and the Friends of America. 6. Our Friends in the Land of our Nativity. 7. Prosperity and Perpetuity to the St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York. 8. The Beggars Bennison. 9. The Plough and Sail. 10. Geordie McGregor's maleson to all the Enemies of 204 ANNALS OF NEW YORK CITY Scotland. 11. Rob Gibb's contract. 12. The Bonnie Lassies that play among the heather. 13. May honor and benevo- lence continue the governing principles of Scotsmen, and their Descendants. Married on Wednesday evening, by the Eev. Dr. John H. Livingston, Mr. John Hone, merchant of this city, to Miss. Joanna Stoutenburgh, eldest daughter of Col. Isaac Stouten- burgh. 2d The total number of the whole race of mankind, now on the surface of the globe, is computed to be 898,200,000. The partnership of Scriba, Schroppel & Starman, is dis- solved, payment to be made to any of the partners, viz: — George L. C. Scriba, George C. Schroppel, Frederick William Starman. The former business will be continued at No 17, Queen St., in future under George Scriba only. All persons are forbid making payments to Ebenezer Gearey, the elder, of Lebanon, Conn. Ebenezer Gearey, the younger, now of London, England, Henray Champion, of Norwich, Conn., and Eneas Gearey, of the city of New York, absent debtors, merchants and partners under the firm of Gearey s, Champion,