New York directory for 1786,, Part 15

Author: Franks, David C; Webster, Noah, 1758-1843; Kelby, William, 1841-1898
Publication date: 1889
Publisher: N[ew] Y[ork] The Trow City Directory Co
Number of Pages: 266


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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 Northi River,


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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


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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 Rev. 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 now 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.


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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 Platt, of 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 Smith, 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.


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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. 2dl 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 Platt 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.


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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 tlie 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 all- 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, at 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


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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 Rev. 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 Geareys, Champion, & Co.


4th


Died in this city, on the 2d. inst Abner Nash, Esq. a dele- gate for the state of North Carolina, in the Congress of the U. S., and late Governor of that State.


Mr. Rattoon, has removed to No. 8. Fly Market, where he has opened his Oyster house as usual.


Lawrence & Morris, have imported in the sloop Countess of Galvez, from St. Augustine, Florida, 142 logs of Red Cedar, 1790 1b. Deer skins, dressed and undressed, 1020 gal- lons of Orange juice, and a small quantity of Lemons and Oranges.


5th


A very sensible shock of earthquake was felt at Pough- keepsie on the 29th ult. at about four o'clock in the after- noon.


The Legislature of New York is to meet in this city on the first Tuesday of January next.


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A Clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal Churchi, who has taken degrees at Oxford, offers his services to any congrega- tion in the Middle States, that want a minister. Or he would be happy to meet with a situation to teach Latin and Greek, with mathematics, logic, and some other sciences.


Yesterday a number of the delegates of Congress assembled in the Congress Chamber. Mr. Blount, a member from North Carolina, informed them that his colleague Mr. Nash, died on Saturday last, and had directed his corpse be deposited in his family vault in North Carolina. Mr. Blount desired the opinion of the gentlemen present, whether it was necessary that the rites of burial should be performed in New York, and in what manner. They were of the opinion, that the rites should be performed here in the usual manner. Mr. Blount, Mr. Carrington, and Mr. Pinckney, were appointed to superintend the funeral, and the members of Congress were requested to wear mourning for a month.


On Monday evening was married Thomas Smith, Esq. to Miss Mary Taylor, daughter of John Taylor, Esq., merchant of this city.


Arrived in the ship Alexander, from London, a full blooded bay horse, rising eight years old, well known in England by the name of Light Infantry. He was bred by Richard Gal- ston, of Clandon in Surrey, he was got by Eclipse, his dam by Feather, grand dam by Childers, his great grand dam was the Waddington Mare. He is now at Brooklyn L. I. and will be advertised next spring.


6th


This morning the funeral of the honorable Abner Nash, proceeded from his late residence in Princess-street, at 12 o'clock. to St. Paul's Church, where the burial service was performed by the reverend Mr. Beach, and a most excellent discourse suited to the occasion delivered by the reverend Mr. Moore, from this text, "I will wait my change."


Order of Procession. Clerk of St. Paul's Church, with 60 Charity Boys, two and two. Sexton of St. Paul's Church. Two Messengers of Congress. Clergy of the different Churches of the City. Physicians.


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Bearers. The CORPSE.


Bearers.


The Son of the deceased, Chief Mourner. Members of Congress, two and two, as Mourners. The Secretary of Congress and the Deputy Secretary. The Governor of the State of New-York. The Ministers of Congress, three Great Departments, two and two. Foreign Public Ministers, viz. The Minister of the United Netherlands. The Encargado of Spain. The Charge des Affaires of France. Members of the Senate. Members of the Assembly. Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court. The Comptroller and Treasurer of the United States.


The Secretary, Auditor and Register of the Treasury. Post-Master General. Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs. Secretary in the War Office.


Commissioners of Public Accounts in the different Depart- ments. The military Officers of the United States. Consul General of Great Britain. Vice Consul General of France. Consuls of France, Great Britain, Holland, and Sweden. Mayor of the City. Members of the Corporation. Secretary of the State. Treasurer, Collector and Sheriff. Professors of the University. Strangers and citizens of New-York. Pall Bearers,


Col. Hamilton,


Mr. Houstoun,


General Lamb, General Malcolm, Mr. Ramsay, Mr. Constable, Mr. Robert Cambridge Livingston, Mr. Pascal N. Smith.


For sale, a lot of ground on the west side of Broadway,


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being bounded on the south by a lot of John Van Gelder, on the north by a lot, lately the property of Wendell Ham, on the west by a lot of Isaac Bussing, and on the east by Broadway. Enquire of Isaac Moses.


7th


On Monday last gloomy winter began to shew his hoary locks, wildly magnificent ; stern boreas rambling forth with fleecy bluster, " to explore the continent, and storm the deep." The votaries of winter pleasures, on swift gliding runners mounted, at the sight of myriads of atoms flying, richly anticipated those joyful scenes-while many a helpless family were cringing for fear of winter's starving cold, and the poor sailor, perhaps, with fury merciless, on foaming lee shore driving. Several vessels in the rivers were driven from their anchor ; the uncommon height of the tide washed stray lumberous property from different parts of the town; but, on the whole, no capital damage has been sustained.


On Tuesday last the brig Columbia. Capt. Bunker, cleared out at the Custom House in this city, for Canton, East Indies.


On Saturday last, as Gerard Bancker, Esq, Treasurer of this State, was riding out near the Fresh Water pond, his horse stumbled. and threw him, by which unhappy accident his leg was broken ; but he is in a fair way of recovery.


8th


There is a Charity Sermon to be preached next Sabbath afternoon, in the old Presbyterian Church, and a collection to be raised for the use of the poor.


Joshua and Comfort Sands, No. 50 Queen St., want to charter a strong brig for Ireland, that will stow about 500 hogsheads of flax seed.


Ebenezer Ward, informs the public, that his wife Phoebe, refuses his bed and board, in a very undutiful and unchris- tian manner, he will pay no debts of her contracting.


Robert Hyslop, on Dye's Dock, at the foot of Dye Street, once more requests those indebted to him, to pay, such as owe from 10 to 14 years, need expect no further lenity. He has on hand a small assortment of books, groceries, lumber etc.


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9th


A parcel of oil cloth Umbrellas to be sold by Isaac Moses, at the auction room, 37 Great Dock St.


Imported from London, an assortment of Corks, among which are, Bung, Oyster Pot, Bottle and Vial corks. Also Cork Souls and Socks. apply at 44 Maiden Lane.


Wanted a bay gelding for riding only, apply at Stephen's Livery Stable, No 20 Smith St.


11th


The store of George Pollock was broken open on Saturday night last, and a quantity of goods stolen, also a check, prom- issory notes, and a watch with a studded Tortoise shell case and gold hands.


To be sold, by auction this day by James Barclay. Fast Estate, house and lot opposite to the sugar house of William Rhinelander, in Prince St. Three houses and lots in Eliza- beth St., near Bunker's Hill, likewise three vacant lots in said street. A large lot of ground in Broadway, contiguous to the corner of Beaver St., which communicates to the street, commonly called Petticoat Lane. Also a lot in Broad St., a house and lot in Cherry St., a lot in ditto, a house and lot in Beekman St., several lots adjacent to the White Con- duit House in Broadway.


12th


On Saturday ended the Court of Oyer and Terminer for the city of New York. James Carr, a white man, and Thomas Lee, a Negro, convicted of burglary, received a sentence of death. John Morgan, convicted of grand larceny, was al- lowed the benefit of clergy, and branded in court. Daniel Davenport, Charles Chevalier, and Samuel Lord, respectively convicted of larceny, were adjudged to be whipped, 39 lashes on the bare back.


13th


The price of wood has rose to an extravagant price since the last bad weather. Sixteen shillings is now demanded for a load. What must be the situation of those poor and unfor- tunate objects, who are not able to purchase fuel at the high price it bears. How cold and gloomy must they pass the en- suing winter, perhaps without any ray of comfort to uphold


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their distressed spirits. It is a common observation, but none more, than that one half of the world are ignorant how the other half lives.


To be sold by the Sheriff, two houses and lots in Queen St., now in the possession of Samuel Corp and Andrew Mitch- ell, and the house and lot No 34 King St., now in the pos- session of Lewis Jones, late the property of John Woodward.


Large round Liverpool and Whitehaven coals, for sale at George Appleby's & Cos. Brewery, at eight dollars per chal- dron.


14th


The Common Council passed yesterday a law requiring the inhabitants within 24 hours after every fall of snow, to cause the same to be levelled opposite their respective houses and lots, so that sleds can conveniently turn and pass each other.


Peter Bellodiere, has brought with him from Paris, a variety of articles in the jewellery line, such as Gold chains, Brace- lets and Watch cases, Diamond Rings, Buckles, Buttons and Pins, Wedding Rings of a new invention, Gold Necklaces, Stock buckles, Snuff Boxes, and Needle cases, Spoons, Me- daillons and Sugar Stands, Milk Pots, and Sugar Tongs, Knife-handles and Salt Cellars &c. He is at No 23 the corner of Maiden Lane and William St.


15th


Yesterday arrived the British packet Portland, Capt Spargo, in nine weeks from Falmouth.


The Charity Sermon to be preached in the old Presbyterian Church last Sunday, was deferred on account of the weather to next Sunday morning.


Married on Tuesday last, the Rev. Dr. John Mason, to Miss. Sally Van Alstyne, of this city.


Married last evening. by the Rev. James Wilson, Mr. Sam- nel Campbell, bookseller, of Hanover Square, to Miss Eliza Duyckinck of this city.


Died on Sunday morning last, Dr. Henry Moore, he was interred on Tuesday evening, in the new Dutch church yard, in the family vault.


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Died on Tuesday last, Mrs Helena Sharp, widow, of the late Richard Sharp, of this city, wine merchant.


About ten o'clock last night, a seaman belonging to one of the ships in the harbor, walking on a wharf near the Fly Market, received several stabs in the body with his knife. The perpetrator of this horrid crime could not be discovered.


Dr. Hornby, performs at No 66 Cherry Street, operations on teeth and gums, extracts decayed teeth and stumps, trans- plants natural, makes and fixes artificial teeth. Extracting teeth one dollar each.


16th


A correspondent at Flatbush, begs leave to express his wonder and surprise that our great people in the capital do not attend more to propriety and good manners with regard to foreigners. "I am but a country gentleman, and there- fore not much acquainted with rules of precedency ; but when I was last summer in New York, I had the honor once to dine among the great, and to my surprise I took notice, that had not a certain high foreign personage quickened his pace with 110 small agility from a grave walk of state, when dinner was announced, several delegates, and others of inferior note, would have got to the head of the table before him. These attentions may seem small to us, but, gentlemen who have been in foreign parts, tell us rank and precedency is indis- pensibly attended to abroad."


Next Tuesday evening at six o'clock, Mr. [Noah] Webster, will begin a short course of lectures, at Mr. Hulett's, dancing room, in Little Queen St. The course will open with a lecture on education which was read last spring in the City Hall. Tickets four shillings.


18th


The Antient and honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons in this city, propose to celebrate the fes- tival of St. John the evangelist, the 27th inst., in a manner most agreeable to the benevolent spirit of their institution. They will assemble at the Coffee House at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. and proceed from thence in procession to St. George's Chapel, where a suitable discourse is to be delivered by the Rev. Brother Beach, and a collection made for the benefit of the Charity School of Trinity Church.


To be sold at auction at the Coffee House, Thirty Masts, different sizes, laying at Greenwich, on the North River.


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19th


To be sold at auction, a large quantity of Vickar Baskets, in nests, consisting of a great variety.


To be sold, a house and lot, No. 5. Little Queen St. oppo- site the Scots Presbyterian Church.


A variety of Muffs, Tippets, and Fur trimmings, among which are a few black Fox Muffs for gentlemen, may be had on Reasonable terms at No 89. in William St.


20th


On Monday morning, the French packet and about nine- teen sail of merchant vessels sailed from this harbor for different ports in Europe, America and the West Indies. In the ship Betsey, Capt. Watson, for London, went passenger Mr. Waddington and Mr. Kenyon, merchants of this city, and Mr. Barrow.


Last Sunday. Baron Steuben, with the Light Infantry, attended in the Lutheran Church, when the Rev. Mr. Gross, preached from these words, " pray for the peace of Jerusalem." With ingenuity and judgement, the preacher divided and illustrated his subject, and though unaccustomed to speak the English language, he displayed an accuracy and energy of ex- pression which is not common in pulpit orations.




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