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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 l'Orient, Capt Joubert, passengers tlie Hon. Mr. Letombe, consul general for the Eastern States Brig Gen Duplessis, tlie 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
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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, after 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.
26th
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 the ceremonies, bows, curtisies, whisperings, smiles, winks, nods and other agreeable salutations, which take place
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in almost every public resort; the church itself is not free from this ridiculous custom.
To be sold, a complete French Encyclopedie, 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.'
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Our emission of Paper Money has at length made its muchı 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 tlie even- ing in one of the upper rooms at the Coffee House ; in the
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height of their mirth and loyalty, broke out with "Rule Britannia" 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. 16 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 door to Mr. Childs printing office.
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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 liis 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.
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Sigismund Hugget, has removed from 161 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 be 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 the 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 16 Princess Street, a sciveners 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.
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8th
Musical Instruments repaired and tuned by George Uls- hoefer 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 26, 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.
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On Monday the 31st ult. 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-
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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 London, 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
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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
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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 Nan Keen and 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.
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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- gross 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. inst.
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 lengthi took place, to determine whether the money which before the war was annually sent to New
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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. Paul's 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.
Augustus Van Horne, 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.
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