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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
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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 Lovalists, 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. Wams- 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 her 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 her 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.
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To be sold, two lots of ground at White Hall, part of the estate of Col. John Moore, deceased, No 3 and No. 4.
16th
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 Hanc square, is now removed to No 17 Water Street Molly opposite the Coffee House.
arick, Esq. Recorder of this city,
The office of Riounsellor at law, is removed from No 46 and attorne-street, to No 52 Wall Street, nearly opposite to ~ ~ statue.
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19th
Carlile Pollock has removed his insurance office to No 139 Water Street.
George Pollock, has received by 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 privilege. their neighbors, but disgrace and deform the police of the
Yesterday arrived tu-
man in 42 days from Falmiish packet Cartaret, Capt. New-
George Lewis & Co. have their F1.
Linen warehouse, at 38 Queen Street, betweelico and Irish " ~~ and Beekman's Slip.
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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 other 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.
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William Tapp has opened an office at 66 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 the Bank, to No 76, 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.
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26th
Yesterday sailed the Ann, Capt. Stephens for Liverpool with passengers Miss Aslıfield, 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
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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 ris 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. Willett our 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. Hallam'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 manœuvres of our modern high-life-below-stairs in the city. The air of impor- tance and self-sufficiency, the forbidding shrug of the larboard
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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 tlie 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 of Dubey & Co. Frederick Divoux.
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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 were
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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 be 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
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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 witli 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.
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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.
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