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January 24, 1784. Independent Gazette, or the New-York Journal Revived (New York, New York) During the continuance of the late severe frost, when few or no wood boats could come to town, a great number of families were much distressed for the want of fuel, which rose to a most enormous price; and still keeps up extravagantly high, tho' the weather has considerably moderated, and many wood boats have arrived, which sold their loads to great advantage. The corporation of the city, sent out a great number of sleighs, to bring wood out of the country, for the relief of the inhabitants.  February 14, 1784. Independent Gazette, or the New-York Journal Revived (New York, New York) TO BE SOLD, At public vendue, on Wednesday the 10th of March next, if not disposed of before at private sale; THAT excellent House and Store, belonging to the estate of the late Theodorus Van Wyck, Esc; and in which he lived. -- Its situation is most delightful, commanding a view of the shipping, and of Long-Island, never to be obstructed, as it faces the Coenties market place. -- It has great conveniences, the lot running through into Duke-street, where the stores are adapted for loading and unloading carts. -- It is an excellent stand for business, more especially for those connected with the North-river and Jersey trades. To those who know this city, all encomiums are needless; and strangers may receive every necessary information, by applying to Mrs. Helena Van Wyck, at No. 33, corner of William-street, Maiden-lane.  April 17,1874. Providence Gazette and Country Journal. (Providence, R. I.) Yesterday we were informed that the North river was opened, by the arrival at the Albany Pier of the sloop Dolphin, Capt. Prime, who left the city of Albany last Tuesday.  May 29, 1784. Newport Mercury (Newport, Rhode Island) NAVAL-OFFICE, Port of Newport, May 29. Inward Entries From.*** Cleared, For *** Sloop Hudson, J. Hathaway, Albany.  August 28, 1784. Providence Gazette and Country Journal. (Providence, Rhode Island) PROVIDENCE, August 28. ARRIVALS since our last. CLEARED.Schooner Mehitabel, Spencer, Albany.  September 1, 1784. Massachusetts Centinel and the Republican Journal (Boston, Massachusetts), MARINE LIST.. Naval Office, Port of Boston, August 31. ENTRIES, since the 27th inst. From CLEARANCES, For Schooner Dove, Nickerson, Albany. Sally, Dickerson, do.  September 25, 1784. Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), NAVAL OFFICE, Philadelphia, Sept. 24 Inward Entries. Outwards. {Sloop] Betsey, Simmons, Albany.  October 1, 1784. Pennsylvania Packet, and Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), NAVAL-OFFICE, Philadelphia, Sept. 30. Inward Entries. Outwards. Cleared. [Sloop] Betsey, Somers, New-York & Albany  November 6, 1784. Providence Gazette and Country Journal. (Providence, Rhode Island) ARRIVALS since our last. CLEARED. [Sloop] Sally, Vance, Albany.
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January 6, 1783. New-York Gazette; and The Weekly Mercury (New York, New York) PUBLIC AUCTION, This Day, at the Coffee House, will be sold, By TAYLOR and BAYARD, Precisely at One o'Clock. The small Sloop HORN, With all her tackle and apparel, as she now lies at Brownejohn's wharf, burthen about 15 tons, of easy draught of water, and exceedingly well calculated for our river trade: with a quantity of Salt in bags.  January 8, 1783. Royal Gazette (New York, New York) One o'Clock, at the Coffee-House, The Sloop BROMPTON, Burthen about 50 tons (lately employed in Government service) of an easy of Water, well calculated for the river or coasting trade.  January 18, 1783. Providence Gazette and Country Journal. (Providence, R. I.) BOSTON, January 13.. Last Tuesday night a sloop from the North-River, loaded with wood, ran ashore on Scituate Beach, and immediately bilged: The surf running high, and the weather being extremely cold, the men on board were not able to get ashore, but hung upon the wreck till the morning, when some people from Scituate went to their relief, and found them covered with ice, and frozen in such a manner that several of them must inevitably lose some of their limbs.  January 27, 1783. New York Gazetteer or Northern Intelligencer A Sloop of 30 tons burthen, with all her tackling and sails, to be sold very cheap. Inquire of the subscriber, living near the English Church, in the City of Albany. Dirck Schuyler.  February 3, 1783. New York Gazetteer or Northern Intelligencer. A Sloop, of 30 tons burthen, with all her tackling and sails to be sold very cheap. Inquire of the subscriber, living near the English Church, in the City of Albany. Dirck Schuyler  April 14, 1783. New-York Gazette, and Weekly Mercury PUBLIC AUCTION, This Day 1 o'clock, at the Coffee-House will be sold, the schooner Vixen, burthen about one hundred tons, with all her tackle and apparel, as she now lies at the Crane-Bason, a prime sailer, Virginia built. To-morrow at One o'Clock, at the Coffee-House, will be Sold, the Schooner Surprize, burthen about 50 tons, of an easy draught of water, a very fit vessel for the Blue Point or River Trade, as she now lies at the Coentie's Slip. Inventory to be seen at the time of sale.  June 9, 1783. New-York Gazetteer or Northern Intelligencer (Albany, New York)  June 30, 1783. New York Gazetteer. Newly imported from Britain, and to be sold, on the very lowest terms, for cash or country produce, by James Mitchell, on board the Sloop Susanna, at the City-Hall Dock. London bottled & draught Porter, West-India Rum, and sugar, Paints, Oil, and Lamp-Black, Mustard in bottles, Soap and Candles, Scotch Barley in kegs, Men’s and Women’s fine and coarse shoes, Men’s coarse & fine hats; Linens and checks, Handkerchiefs & thread, Silk gauzes of the newest fashions, Men’s made cloaths, Saddlery assorted, Medicine, Coopers, Carpenters and Joiners Tools, Nails, Hoes, Wheat Riddles, & c.  June 30, 1783. New York Gazetteer.  June 30, 1783. New York Gazetteer.  July 14, 1783. New York Gazetteer or Northern Intelligencer (Albany, NY) FOR SALE, At the STORE of JACOB VAN SCHAICK, the following Articles, just imported in the Schooner GOOD FORTUNE, lately arrived from St. Mark, in Hispaniola, viz. MOLASSES, Muscovado Sugar, Loaf Do. Coffee, Cotton, Best Rock Salt, Claret Wine, French Cordials, Fine Linens, An assortment of striped Linens, Sail Duck, Double Tin, per box, Gauzes, A neat assortment of Silk, for Gowns, &c. The above articles will be sold by wholesale, very cheap for ready Cash. All persons desirous to purchase any of the above articles are desired to apply to JOHN LE BLANC, French merchant, opposite the Dutch Church.  July 19, 1783. Providence Gazette and Country Journal. (Providence, Rhode Island),  August 8, 1783. New York Morning Post (New York, N. Y.) TO BE SOLD, (The Proposals to be seen at the Time of Sale) A Small Neat House, in a good stand for business either for a store or tavern, situated at the head of Walton's wharf. It is excellently calculated for a person that follows the River trade, as vessels can lay close by the back window. The house is known by the sign of the Bellisarius, and is in the possession of Archibald Johnson. If not sold before Saturday the 9th day of August, it will then be sold at Public Vendue at three o'Clock in the Afternoon, on the Premises.  August 11, 1783. New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury (New York, N. Y.) PUBLIC AUCTION. Tuesday, at 5 o'Clock, on the Premises, A large roomy HOUSE, IN a very good Stand for Business, either for a Store or Tavern, situated at the Head of Brasher's Wharff; it is excellently calculated for a Person that follows the River Trade, as Vessels can lay close by the back Door. The House is known by the Sign of the Speedy Packet, and is in the Possession of John Hansen. Hugh Dean.  August 16, 1783. Providence [Gaz]ette and Country Journal. (Providence, Rhode Island ARRIVALS since our last. *** Sloop Mary, Brown, Albany. Sloop Joseph, Edminster, Albany. ***  August 27, 1783. Royal Gazette (New York, N. Y.)  August 30, 1783. Providence Gazette and Country Journal. (Providence, Rhode Island). Arrivals since our last. Sloop Albany Packet, Chase, Albany.  February 5, 1781. New-York Gazette; and The Weekly Mercury (New York, N. Y.), TO be sold, and possession given on the first day of May next, a dwelling house and large lot of land in Dock-street, three story and a half high, with a store adjoining thereto, as also another store in the rear thereof. This situation is at present exceedingly commodious for any kind of business, and will, upon the establishment of civil government, be one of the first stands in the city, being so very convenient to the North River and Jersey trade. Proposals for the said house and stores will be received by John Kelly, No. 843, Hanover-Square, who has sundry lots of land to sell and let in this city.  March 24, 1781. Royal Gazette. (New York, New York) PUBLIC AUCTION. For sale on Monday next, Twelve o'Clock, At the Coffee House, The Sloop SWALLOW, Burthen about 30 tons, in compleat repair and well found, as she now lies at Peck's Slip dock, and directly opposite to the Sign of the Swan; she is of a remarkable easy draught of water, and well calculated for the Blue Point or river buisness. Inventory to be seen at the time of sale. By DANIEL M'CORMICK.  July 18, 1781. Royal Gazette. (New York, New York) On Saturday next, the 21st instant, at XII o'Clock, will be sold at the Coffee-House, The SLOOP KATY, Of a very easy draught of water, calculated for the river trade, well found in sails, rigging, anchors, cables, &c., lays at Beekman Slip. Inventory to be seen at the time of sale. HUGH and ALEX. DEANE.  September 23, 1782. New-York Gazette; and The Weekly Mercury (New York, New York), PUBLIC AUCTION. This Day, at Twelve o'Clock, will be held at the Albany Pier, The cargo of the Sloop SUSANNAH, Consisting of, Boards, Shingles, Oars, and Wooden Dishes. At One o'Clock at the Coffee house, will be sold, The Sloop SUSANNAH, Lying at Albany Pier; burthen about 70 tons, Eastern built, quite new, and exceeding [well] sound. Also at the same time, will be sold, The Schooner UGLY, Lying at the Albany Pier, burthen about eighteen tons, Eastern built, exceeding sound, and entirely new. Inventories to be seen at the time of sale. John Tench, and Co.  October 9, 1782. Royal Gazette (New York, New York) PUBLIC AUCTION. THIS Day, at Twelve o'Clock, at the Coffee-House, will be sold, the Sloop SALLY, burthen about 70 tons, is well calculated for the river trade, lays at Brownjohne's Wharf. Hugh and Alexr. Dean.  October 21, 1782. New York Gazette, and Weekly Mercury. (New York, New York) Public Auction. By McAdam, Watson, and Co. This day, Eleven o'clock at the bridge, will be sold a quantity of prize dry goods, cloths, linens, hose, shoes, ozenbrigs, &c. &c. On Hallett's Wharf. A large parcel of condemn'd bread, &c. On the Wharf below the Coffee House, Will be continued the sale of the Ship L'Sophia's Cargo, consisting of Claret and White Whine in cases, Carlet and White Wind in casks, Old Coniac Brandy, oil proof, Candles, Nails, Soap, Tin Plates, Canvas, Dry Goods, Cordage, &c. &c. N.B. The sale will continue from day to day till all is sold. 26 elegant prize Horses. One o'clock at the Coffee House, The Polacre St. Christa, with all her furniture, as she now lyes at Murray's wharf, a stout, strong, built vessel, about 200 tons burthen and well sound. On Tuesday at the Coffee House, The prize Sloop Rebecca, with all her tackle and apparel, as she now lyes at Carmer's wharf, well sound and a prime sailer. Also the Sloop Freelove, with all her materials, as she now lyes at Peck's Slip, well sound, of an easy draught of water, good accommodations, and calculated for the river trade. On Wednesday, at the Coffee House, The very valuable Spanish prize Ship St. Gloria, with all her guns and stores, as she now lyes at Bache's wharf, a new vessel, this being her first voyage; well sound in sails, anchors, and cables, about 300 tons burthen, and a prime sailer. Inventory of the above vessels to be see at their office.  November 2, 1782. Royal Gazette (New York, New York) At the Coffee House, precisely at One o'Clock, The Prize Schooner SWIFT, With all her stores, tackle and apparel as she how lies at Murray's Wharf, burthen about 40 tons, is well sound, sails fast, of an easy draft of water, and calculated for our river trade.  February 2, 1790 -- New-York Packet (New York, New York) FOR SALE, On very reasonable and advantageous terms, A Valuable FARM Lying in Dutchess county, in the Great Nine-Partners, at a place called the City; *** ONE OTHER FARM, LYING at Red-Hook, in the said county, about one mile from the public landings of Messrs. Read and Bogardus, and of the subscriber, on the public road leading from the back country to the same: a fine mill stream runs through it, and includes a very advantageous situation for erecting mills where the road crosses it, with the sole and exclusive right for that purpose: The land is as good as any in the country; any quantity from 50 to 100 acres will be disposed of, as may best suit the purchaser, consisting of orchard, very good meadow, pasture, arable and choice wood land; the situation eligible on many accounts, it being in a most agreeable neighbourhood, commanding a fine view of Hudson's River, which bounds it on the south-west, the mill stream on the east, the landing road on the north; a great trade being carried on at those landings from Connecticut and the country back, makes it an object of purchase. Apply to the subscriber. *** ANTHONY HOFFMAN.  February 20, 1790 Providence Gazette For Hudson and Albany, the Sloop Joanna: Will sail about the fifteenth of March. For freight or passage apply to Michael Anthony, on board said sloop, lying at Sheldon’s Wharff, or to John and Stephen Sheldon, at the South End of the Town. Providence, Feb. 19, 1790.  March 5, 1790 Connecticut Gazette. (New London, Connecticut) MARINE LIST. Kept by THOMAS ALLAN, at the City Coffee-House, NEW-LONDON. *** Sloop Polly, Belnap, [from the North-River, reported at Martinico]   March 12, 1790 Connecticut Gazette - New London For Albany, the Sloop Victory, Jeremiah Haley, Master, will sail the 1st day of April. For freight or passage apply to said Haley, or to Paul Burrows, at their Dwelling-Houses in Groton, near Mistick River.  March 27, 1790 -- Providence Gazette (Providence, R. I.) For New-York, Hudson and Albany - A large COASTING PACKET, lying at Mr. Thomas Sabin's Wharff, will sail the 20th of April, or sooner, if Weather permits. For Freight or Passage, apply to George Allen, at his House, or to Mr. Thomas Sabin.  April 19, 1790 -- Albany Gazette (Albany, New York) A quantity of Excellent Jersey Pork and Hams For Sale On board the Sloop Sally, John Guest, Master, from New-Brunswick, lying at the City-Hall-Dock. Also, for sale, A NEW WAGGON, and a set of Waggon Wheels completely Iron'd. Albany, April 19, 1790  May 3, 1790 -- Albany Register (Albany, New York) On Monday last, passed by this City, the Sloop Arabia, Capt. Johnston, from New-City on her way to the West-Indies, deeply laden with the produce of our Country. We ardently hope, the time is not far distant that will unrevit the fetters which have heretofore rendered us the dupes of the New-Yorkers, in a ruinous and unfair exchange: by which they have benefited a double profit, first on the articles imported, secondly by the produce they receive from us.   May 10, 1790 -- Albany Gazette (Albany, NY) For Sale, on board the Sloop Delight, John Bray, master, from New Brunswick, now laying at the lower end of the City Hall Dock; A quantity of excellent Jersey Pork, salt-petered hams; Men’s and Women’s strong shoes; double-wilted well finished saddles; a parcel Rock-Salt, Bar-Iron; a few barrels Metheglin; Several sets chairs, & c. & c. All which will be sold cheap. John Bray. FOR SALE A likely Young Negro, brought up in a genteel family, and understands almost all kinds of business - Enquire of the Printers of this paper.  May 22, 1790 - Middlesex Gazette, Middletown, Connecticut For Albany, the Sloop Lucindy, Hezekiah Shaler, Master, about 55 tons burthen, and has good accommodations, will sail about the 20th of May instant. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or at the dwelling house of said Shaler. Haddam, May 12, 1790.  April 9, 1770 New-York Gazette; and the Weekly Mercury (New York, New York) To be SOLD very reasonable, A Fine tract of land, lying in Rynbeck, in Dutchess County, containing 517 acres, joining to Hudson's River, nearly opposite to Esopus, and very conveniently situated for a publick landing and ferry. About 200 acres are under good improvement, with three small farm-houses, stables, and young orchards thereon. As it lies nearly in a square, it has a large front to the river, with many pleasant situations for buildings. It is in the neighbourhood of several Churches, Traders and Mills, and surrounded by able farmers. For further particulars, apply to Anthony Hoffman, jun. at Red-Hook, or to the subscriber, by whom an indisputable title will be given. JACOB V. BENTHUYSEN.  June 11, 1770 New-York Gazette; and the Weekly Mercury (New York, New York) RUN-AWAY, on Saturday the second Instant, a Negro boy, named CATO: a Sweep-Chimney, about 12 Years of Age, very black, smooth faced, Guiney born, and speaks good English: Had on, when he went away, an Ozenbrigs Shirt and Trowsers, pretty much worn, a white Frock Coat, he formerly belonged to Capt. Goodridge, of the Packet. Whoever takes up and secures the said Negro, so that he may be had again, shall have Twenty Shillings Reward, and all reasonable Charges paid, by Capt. NICHOLAS FLETCHER, near the New-Goal. {Note: Goodridge's Packet sailed between England and New York; Fletcher was master of the sloop Sally and Peggy, sailing New York to Providence: see 1758-10-02 -- New-York Gazette- or, The Weekly Post-Boy (New York, N. Y.).]  September 17, 1770 New-York Gazette or the Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) Custom-House, outwards. [Sloop] Olive Branch, Thomas Cunningham, Antigua Cargo of the Sloop Olive Branch - 1770 Account Sales of the Cargo of the Sloop Olive Branch, in a voyage to the West Indies from New York, commencing Nov. 3d, 1770. Sold at Antigua, viz: - One ton of Flour, the property of Henry Van Ranslar, weighing Nt. 30C. 1qr. 4lb.— sold for 21s. pr. C.— sold to Messrs. Paterson & Hartshorn, £31 16 02 - One ton ditto, the property of John Stevenson weighing, Nt. 30C. 0qr.10¼lb. -- sold for 21s. 3d. pr C -- Mr. John Lindsay, 32 05 11 - Sold one ton ditto, the property of Richard Van Zant, weighing 27C. 0qr. 19lb, for 21s. pr. C.— Paterson and Hartshorn, 29 02 09 - One ton ditto the property of Jane Van Howser, weighing 32C. 0qr. 15lb — sold for 21s pr. C.— Patterson and Hartshorn, 34 04 07 - One ton ditto the property of Doctr. Samuel Stringer, weighing 31C. 1qr. 14lb.— sold for 21s. 3d. pr. C— Mr. John Lindsay, 33 16 02 - One ton ditto, the property of Nicholas Cuyler, weighing 27 C. 2qr. 0lb. — sold for on an average, a 21s. 6d pr C. — different people, 29 11 03 - One ton ditto, the property of Peter Silvester, Esqr., 2 barr's, wg 355 Nt. a 24s 4 05 02 -1 barr. ditto, sold wg 100lb. Nt a 21s 2 01 05 - 13 barr. ditto, wg. 243 Nt. a 21s 26 01 05 £223 04 07 Sales of Fish, viz : - 14 barrs. Herring, the property of Col. Philip Schuyler — sold a 12s— sold to Bustie Entwitch, Esqr 8 08 00 - 1 barr. do— sold Mr Carr 1 00 00 - 10 barrs. do , the property of Henry and Rchert Lansingh, a 12s.— Entwich, Esq. 6 00 00 -20 barrs. do., the property of ditto, sold Mr. John Rose, a 20s 20 00 00 3½ barrs ditto, the property of do., sold a 20.— Mr. Carr.... 3 10 00 £38 18 00 Sales of Staves, viz : 7050 Nt. Thd. Staves the property of self and comp'y, a £8 pr. M 62 16 00 32 Ducks, sold a 33s. pr. doz'n 4 08 00 2 Turkeys, a 7s 0 14 00 3 1-2 Bushels of Pease, a 9s 1 11 06 18 Pine Plank, a 2s. 6d 2 05 00 15 Ditto Boards, a 1s. 6d 1 02 06 An Horse Arning 1 10 00 11 empty water casks, a 8s. 3d 4 10 09 10 Caggs Pease sold for Mrs. Lynot 3 00 00 10 ditto do., for do 2 10 00 2 ditto do., for do 0 05 06 2 ditto do., for do 0 10 00 3 barrs. of Apples sold for Isaac Van Volkenherg. a 24s 3 12 00 2 ditto, do. for do. a 20s 2 00 00 2 ditto, do. for do. a 7s. 6d 0 15 00 20 Geese sold for ditto, a 5s 5 00 00 1 ditto sold for do. a 4. 6d 0 04 06 2 barrs. Apples, sold for William Salsberry 2 08 00 2 ditto, do. for do a 12s 1 04 00 2 ditto, do. for do. a 12s 1 04 00 1 ditto do. for do 1 00 00 30 bunches of Onions, sold for Mr. Alex. Mac Lean, a 9d.. . 1 02 06 2 hhds. ditto, sold for ditto 4 09 00 11 Bunches ditto, sold for ditto, a 7d 0 06 05 1 Hhd. do. for do. 122 Bunches, a 6d 3 01 00 1 Hhd. do. for do. 113 do. a 7d 3 06 00 150 strings sold at vandue, for do. loose onions 0 13 00 6 empty Hhds. for do. a 8s 2 08 00 1 small horse for self and Doctr. Stringer, 13 04 00 Sales at St. Christopher's, viz : — 1 Sorrel horse, the property of William Hunn marked P. V. Z .................... 7 00 00 1 small Mare the property of William Pemberton .................... 14 00 00 1 Bay horse, the properly of Francis Vina, marked H. I... . 7 00 00 1 Black horse, the property of John Ross, marked l. L. S.. 8 00 00 1 Bay horse, the property of Doctor Sam Stringer,. 13 00 00 1 Sorrel horse the property of Robert Henery 17 00 00 1 Dark Bay horse, the property of Henry Glen, marked B. V. B 13 10 00 1 Black horse, the property of Mr. Wemp, marked P. M.,.. 14 15 00 1 Black horse, the property of Abraham Bloodgood, 14 00 00 2 horses, the property of Abraham Tenbrook, marked I D. &.A.T.B ............ 39 16 00 1 Negroe Man, the property of Mr. Staats, .................... 51 00 00 Total, ............................................................ £591 01 09 Returns from the West Indias, viz : 19 Hogsheads Rum for James Bloodgood & Comp'y O. B., containing 2053 gal a 2s 6d 256 22 06 Hhd 's to contain the above Rum 21 07 06 12 Barr's Limes for do 6 08 00 Cash received at Antigua for freight, 15 10 00 9 Hhd's Rum for Sundry Shippers, pr. their several accounts, 145 17 00 81 lb. Cotton, a 6d 2 01 00 £447 16 00 From The Albany Annual Register for 1849-1850, Part 2, pp. 258-260 ANCIENT COMMERCE OF ALBANY It has been the custom with fancy scribblers, since the triumph of steam, to amuse the public with much facetia at the expense of the honest zeevaarderen who were wont to navigate the Hudson in the last century, till the youngsters of this day have become pretty thoroughly imbued with the idea that the ancient commerce of the river is only worth remembering for the amusement it affords in that way. The real character of the old skippers ought to he rescued from such imputations and their sturdy, honest enterprise placed in its true light. We give below the manifest of the sloop Olive Branch, Captain Abraham Bloodgood, as [one] sample of what was occasionally done in the way of distant voyages before the Revolution. Capt. Bloodgood is still remembered by some of the older citizens,* as are also most of the consignors, the memory of whom will he singularly enough awakened by this article. The original account of sales of this voyage, from which we copy, is in the possession of Mr. Robert H. Waterman of this city. It affords a very interesting diary of the success of the adventure to Antigua and St. Christopher's with a very curiously assorted cargo of Albany merchandise, consisting of flour, herrings, horses, one negro man, and a great variety of the produce of this latitude; in exchange for which he brought back eighty-one pounds of cotton, a much rarer article then than now, some cash, and much rum. *He was the grandfather of Simeon De Witt Bloodgood, late of this city and resided in the vicinity of the Fort Orange Hotel. He superintended the building of that house for Simeon De Witt, the surveyor-general, while the latter was absent from the city. The original Fort Orange Hotel, it is well known, occupied the site of the old fort of that name, which stood opposite the Steam Boat Landing. The original Fort Orange Hotel fell a victim to the great fire of August 1848, and a new one has arisen from the ruins.  November 5, 1770. New-York Gazette; and the Weekly Mercury (New York, New York), and November 16, 1770 Connecticut Gazette, published as The New-London Gazette RUN-away from the Subscriber, living at Salem, in Massachusetts-Bay, the 11th ult. a Negro Man Servant, named POMP, about five Feet eleven Inches high, speaks good English, has a large Scar on one Part of his Forehead, and about twenty three Years of Age: Had on when he went away, a dark colour'd Broad-sloth Coat, which has been turn'd, a Home-made Cotton and Linen Jacket, or a mixt Colour, a Pair Black Knit Breeches something worn: 'Tis imagined he is in or about this City, as he sailed from Greenwich, in Rhode-Island Government, for this Place or Albany the Eighteenth ult. in a Sloop, Nathaniel Rogers, Master, loaded with Fish. Whoever shall take up said Negro, shall have FIVE DOLLARS Reward and all necessary Charges paid by the Printer hereof, or AARON WAIT. All Masters of Vessels and others, are hereby caution'd against harbouring, concealing or carrying off said Negro, as they would avoid the Penalty of the Law.  December 6, 1770. New-York Journal; or, the General Advertiser. (New York, New York) The Olive Branch, Cunningham, from New-York, has arrived at Antigua.  March 7, 1768. New-York Gazette or The Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York). Last Friday Morning a Boat, belonging to one Marling of Philipsborough, returning home from Market, with 18 Persons on board; was overset by a sudden Flaw of Wind about 12 Miles from this City, up the North River, not far from the Shore; by which Accident eight Persons were drowned: -- The Vessel turn'd Bottom upwards, and those saved got on her Bottom, till one swam to the Canoe, cut it loose, and carried them ashore. ----- Among those drowned were Mr. Bernard, Mr. Vantustle, Mr. Zuricher, Mr. Haus, an old Huckster Woman with her Grandson, and two others whose Names we have not learnt.  May 9, 1768. New-York Gazette and Weekly Mercury (New York, N. Y.) Just imported in the Snow Amelia, Capt. Sinclair, and now opening at the House of ERASMUS WILLIAMS, In Broad-Street, near the Exchange, and nearly opposite to General Gage's; A Very large and new assortment of European and India goods, with such a great number of printed and furniture cottons, and other cottons upon cottons in goloar [sic: "colour"?], with such a variety of pretty fancy purple grounds, most of which are suitable for the North-river and Albany trade, and so very low and reasonable, as is sufficient to recommend them; hath also a great variety of other kinds of spring and summer goods, and a large quantity of low priced diaper and damask table linen and clouting, besides the goods as before advertised, which he imported in February last, in the Minerva, Cap. Thomas Tillet, from London. Also a fresh parcel of spriged and flowered low-priced lawns. N. B. The whole of the above goods have been bought in London, by a competent judge, and paid for in cash, consequently are shipped on the best terms, and will be sold extremely low, for cash, or very short credit, to safe hands. Any merchant, store of shop-keeper, inclining to purchase the whole or any large quantity, either in the package, or when opened, will be treated with upon a very low advance, from the original invoice, by applying as above directed.  May 20, 1768. Connecticut Journal, And New-Haven Post-Boy. (New Haven, Connecticut) Custom-House, New-Haven, May 18, 1768 Inward Entries. Sloop Desire, Thomas Goodspeed, [from] Boston. Sloop Charity, Joseph Knapp, ditto.  May 30, 1768. New-York Gazette; and the Weekly Mercury (New York, New York) and June 2, 1768 New York Journal. Last Wednesday a Sloop belonging to Mr. John De Grave, of Poughkeepsie, took fire near that Place, on the Voyage home, with 16 passengers on board, and was burnt to the Water Edge, and notwithstanding there was two Canoes astern, the Fire was so quick and fierce, that two of the People were much burnt before they could free themselves of the Vessel.  June 20, 1768. New-York Gazette; and the Weekly Mercury (New York, New York) TO be sold by the subscriber, living in New-York, either all together, or in distinct farms, a tract of land in the county of Dutchess, and province of New-York, called Hyde-Park, or Paulin's Purchase, bounded to the northward by Staatsburgh; to the westward by Hudson's River, along which it extends three Miles and a Quarter; and to the southward and eastward, by the Fish Creek; containing 3600 acres. The tract in general is filled with exceeding good timber, fit for staves, ship-timber, and lumber of all kinds, and abounds in rich swamps; great part of the up-lands exceeding good for grain or grass, and has on it some valuable improvements: particularly to the southward, A large well improved farm, with a good house, a large new barn, a young orchard of between 5 and 600 apple trees, mostly grafted fruit and in bearing order; between 30 and 40 acres of rich meadow ground, fit for the scythe; and about 150 acres of up-land cleared and in tilling order. There is belonging to the said tract, three good landing-places, (particularly one on the above farm) where the largest Albany sloop can lay close to a large flat rock, which forms a natural wharff; and which is an exceeding fit place for a store, as a good road may easily be made from it through the tract in the Nine Partners, which is now a fine wheat country. The title is warranted to the purchaser. JOHN BARD.  July 20, 1767 New York Mercury. The Subscriber, a Boatman, who trades from Westchester to New-York, once or Twice a Week, having for some time past been employ’d by severals, to buy and sell country produce, has it in his power to supply, and bring to New-York, for all such as shall employ him, (on a short notice, for shipping or home use, any sort of country produce, according to the season of the year, as sheep, hogs, all kinds of poultry, butter, cheese, gammons, apples, cyder, flaxseed, & c. he intending to follow the business: All persons who shall favour him with their commands, may depend on being served according to bargain made, with integrity and dispatch: He may be spoke with a Adolph Waldron’s, near the ferry stairs, or at Captain Giles’s, near the North-River, or on a line being left at either places, he will attend them where they shall direct for him to call upon them who please to employ him. Moses Watman.  December 17, 1767. New York Journal (New York, New York) On Friday last, arrived here from South Carolina, the famous Attakullakulla, or the Little Carpenter; Ouconnostota, or the Great-Warrior; and the Raven King of Toogoloo, with fix other Chiefs and Warriors of the Cherokee Nation, accompanied by an Interpreter. And next Day they had an Audience of his Excellency General Gage, the Commander in Chief. All the Field and Staff Officers at Head Quarters, and those of the Corps in the Garrison, together with several other Gentlemen, attended the General on this Occasion. The Chiefs, after being introduced, delivered the Letters of Recommendation they brought to His Excellency from the Southward: And the Little Carpenter, and Great Warrior, alternately addressed him, and implored his interposition of good Offices in directing Sir WILLIAM JOHNSON, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, to meditate a Peace between their Nation the Cherokees, and the Six Nations of Iroquois: They being deputed hither on an Embassy for that Purpose. They met with a gracious Reception from the General, and His Excellency has been pleased to give Orders they should be properly entertained and attended, while they remain here. He promised them his Protection in the Business they are employed in; and informed them he would give the necessary Orders for their proceeding in a Sloop for Albany, for which Place we hear, they are to embark this Morning. The Chiefs having been informed that there was a Theatre in this City, expressed a Desire of seeing a Play acted. The General thought proper to gratify their Curiosity; and gave Directions that proper Places shall be reserved for them in the House on Monday Evening last. The Expectation of seeing the Indian Chiefs, at the Play on Monday Night, occasioned a great Concourse of People, the House was crowded, and it is said great Numbers were obliged to go away for want of Room. The Indians regarded the Play, (which was King Richard the III,) with Seriousness and Attention, but as it cannot be supposed that they were sufficiently acquainted with the Language to understand the Plot and Design, and enter into the Spirit of the Author, their Countenances and Behaviour were rather expressive of Surprise and Curiosity, than any other Passions.—Some of them were much surprised and diverted at the Tricks of HARLEQUIN.  December 21, 1767. New-York Mercury (New York, New York) To be sold by the subscriber, in whole or in parts, a tract of land in the county of Dutchess, called Hyde-Park, or Paulin's purchase, bounded to the northward by Staatsburgh, to the westward by Hudson's river; along which it extends 3 miles and a quarter, to the southward and eastward by the Fish Creek; containing 3600 acres street measure: The tract in general is filled with exceeding good timber, fit for staves, ship timer, and lumber, of all kinds, and abounds in rich swamps, great part of the upland exceeding good for grain or grass, and has on it some valuable improvements, particularly to the southward, a large farm with a good house, a large new barn, a young orchard of 5 or 600 apple trees, most grafted fruit, and in bearing order, with a large nursery, and between 30 and 40 acres of rich meadow ground, fit for the sythe; and about 150 acres of upland cleared and in tilling order. There is belonging to the said tract three good landing places, particularly one, where the largest Albany Sloop can lay close to a large flat rock, which forms a natural wharf, which is on an exceeding fit Place for a store, as a good road may easily be made from it through the tract into the Nine-Partners, which is now a fine wheat country. Title warranted to the purchaser.  December 31, 1767. New-York Gazette or The Weekly Post-Boy (New York, New York) It is said, that the Merchants of this Town, trading to the West-Indies, are about applying to the Corporation, to pass a Bye-Law, that no White-Oak Hogshead Staves shall be deemed merchantable by the Cullers, but such as are 3-4 of an Inch thick on the Heart Edge, and four broad, clear of Sap, which we hope will restore the Credit of our Lumber, and enable us to share that Branch of Trade with Pennsylvania, and other Provinces, that have, for some Years past rival'd us in it at the West India Markets. The North-River Lumber is remarkably good, which, from the great Plenty of fine Lumber on each Side that River, it's hoped will so continue.  Robert Rogers. A Concise Account of North America. . . . London, 1765.. p. 65 The city of New York, which is governed by a Mayor and Aldermen, is situated on an island bounded by Hudson's River on the west, the Bay and Sound on the south and east, and a small creek or channel communicating with the Sound and Hudson's River, about sixteen miles north from the city. In the city are between 2 and 3000 houses, generally pretty well built; but the streets very irregular. It hath several spacious public buildings, among which the college and the court-house are the most considerable, and the Governor's mansion-house within the fort. the houses for public worship are no-ways despicable, especially the two English churches. The public worship in this city is every Sunday performed in different churches, in the English, the French, the German, and Low-Dutch languages. This city abounds with many wealthy merchants, who carry on a large trade to foreign parts, and are observed to deal very much upon honour; excepting some Jews, who have been tolerated to settle here, having a synagogue in the city, who sustain no very good character, being many of them selfish and (p. 66) knavish (and where they have an opportunity) an oppressive and cruel people. The next considerable place in this province is the city of Albany, situated on the west-side of Hudson's River, 150 miles above New York, containing near 400 houses; others are Shenectady, on the Mohock River, fifteen miles above Albany; Esopus, half-way between Albany and York; and Peckeepsy, about ten miles further down the river. The number of inhabitants in the whole province are about 150,000. The soil of this province is generally very pleasant and fertile, producing in great abundance all sorts of grain and fruit, common to the climate; especially the inter-vales, which are many, and large, upon its extended rivers, of which Hudson's River is the chief. This river heads within twenty or thirty miles of Lake Champlain, and runs south for about fifty or sixty miles, crossing in its way some small lakes, of which Scanderoon is the most considerable; it then bends more easterly to the carrying place, where Fort Edward stands; and then southward, till it empties itself into the sea at New York, or Sandy Hook, having on it some exceeding fine inter-vales at Saratoga, Still Water, Half Moon, the Flats, &c. and below Albany (p. 67) are some islands in it of most excellent land. This river is navigable for vessels of an hundred tons as high as Albany, and shallops can go eight or ten miles higher. About eight miles above Albany the Mohock River empties itself at several mouths, called the Sprouts, into this. This river takes its rise in the Mohock country, and is navigable (excepting some few falls) for whale-boats and battoes, for upwards of one hundred miles; its course is eastwardly, and has adjacent to it many fine inter-vales, particularly that called the German Flats. . . . This tract of land is exceeded by none in America, being easy to cultivate, and producing, in the greatest abundance, wheat, barley, pease, hemp, or whatever is put into it. About two miles from where this joins with Hudson's River is a fall or cataract, at which the whole stream descends perpendicular, for about seventy feet. This part of the province abounds with saw-mills, having great plenty of timber, especially pines. In the before-mentioned rivers is great plenty of fish, such as shad, ail-wives, sturgeon, (p. 68) &c. and also a variety of fresh water fish. In this part of the province are also several iron-works, carried on to great advantage; particularly Mr. Levingston's, at his manor upon Hudson's River, which is said to manufacture the best iron of any in America. ***  April 1, 1765. New-York Mercury. 1765: To Be Sold, THE House and Lot of Ground where Mr. Fauconnier Valleau, now lives by the North-River, situate between the Ferries to Powle's Hook and Wheyhake; together with a large Frame building two Stories high, adjoining to the same; the under part of which contains a large new Chocolate Mill, that goes with a Horse, which if the Purchaser chuses will be sold with the House; which is exceedingly well situated for that business, and keeping a Shop. For further particulars enquire of Fauconnier Valleau, living on the Premises. Where may be had, a young Negro man, who has been seven Years in the Country, and has had the Small Pox, and is fit for Town or Country Business and is sold for no Fault, but want of Employ, likewise a young Negro Woman his Wife, who has been three Years in the Country; and a Negro Boy very handy in a Family. 1765: To Be Sold, THE House and Lot of Ground where Mr. Fauconnier Valleau, now lives by the North-River, situate between the Ferries to Powle's Hook and Wheyhake; together with a large Frame building two Stories high, adjoining to the same; the under part of which contains a large new Chocolate Mill, that goes with a Horse, which if the Purchaser chuses will be sold with the House; which is exceedingly well situated for that business, and keeping a Shop. N. B. There is no Person that follows the Business of Chocolate Making in this Part of Town, tho' extreamly profitable, and may be learned in all it's Branches in a Fortnight; which together with the advantageous Situation for keeping a Ship, and supplying Chocolate for the North-River Trade, as well as the Town, must prove as profitable a Settlement for an industrious Person as can be desired. New-York Mercury, April 15, 1765,. [Note: Powle's Hook (also Paulus Hook) = Jersey City and Wheyhake evidently = Weehawken] April 1, 1765. New York Mercury. To be Sold - House and a Slave Family To be Sold, The House and Lot of Ground where Mr. Fauconnier Valleau, now lives by the North River, situate between the Ferries to Powle's Hook and Wheyhake; together with a large Frame building two Stories high, adjoining to the same; the under part of which contains a large new Chocolate Mill, that goes with a Horse, which if the purchaser choses will be sold with the House; which is exceedingly well situated for that business, and keeping a Shop. For further particulars enquire of Fauconnier Valleau, living on the Premises. Where may be had, a like young Negro Man, who has been seven Years in the Country, has had the Small Pox, and is fit for Town or Country Business and is sold for no Fault, but want of Employ, likewise a young Negro Woman his Wife, who has been three Years in the Country; and a Negro Boy very handy in a Family.  April 15, 1765. New York Mercury. To be Sold - House and Chocolate Mill To be Sold, The House and Lot of Ground where Mr. Fauconnier Valleau, now lives by the North River, situate between the Ferries to Powle's Hook and Wheyhake; together with a large Frame building two Stories high, adjoining to the same; the under part of which contains a large new Chocolate Mill, that goes with a Horse, which if the purchaser choses will be sold with the House; which is exceedingly well situated for that business, and keeping a Shop. N.B. There is no Person that follows the Business of Chocolate making in this Part of the Town, ‘tho’ extreamly [sic] profitable, and may be learned in all it’s Branches in a Fortnight; which together with the advantageous Situation for keeping a Shop, and supplying Chocolate for the North-River Trade, as well as the Town, must prove as profitable a Settlement for an industrious Person as can be desired.  June 3, 1765 New York Gazette. On the 27th of August 1764, was put on board of Mr. John Degrave’s Sloop, bound up the North-River, a box of about 15 or 18 by 30 inches, and about 12 deep, containing several hundred printed sermons, and directed to the Reverend Mr. Benoni Bradner which box has miscarried, and’tis tho’t was removed thro’ mistake out of the boat. If any one knows any thing of it, it is requested information may be given either to Edward Laight, in New-York; Samuel Mabbot, at Filkintown, Dutchess County; John Degrave, at Poughkeepsie, or the printer hereof in Broad Street. When hearty thanks will be give for the same and reasonable charges paid. September 2, 1765. New-York Mercury (New York, New York) Friday last we had a very smart shower of Rain here, attended with Thunder, and much Lightning; which struck the Steeple of the New-Dutch Church, but the Lightning was led down by the Conducting Rod, and the Church received by little damage. In the above gust, Mr. Watson's Ferry-Boat, (the same that overset last Year when 7 Persons were drowned) overset in the Bay going across to Staten-Island, having three Passengers, three Horses, and a Curricle on board; the Passengers, viz. Mr. Beveredge, a Philadelphia Gentleman, with his Servant, a Countryman and the Boatman, happily got on the Bottom of the Boat, where they remained four Hours before they could be taken off; they are however, all well. One of the Horses was drowned. Cornelius Switz's Sloop, loaded with Wheat and Boards, from Albany, was struck by the Lightning Friday also, between Tappan and Haverstraw, and a Negro in the Sloop was killed at the same Time. The Lightning struck the Spinnell of the Mast, and went downwards.   October 28, 1765. Connecticut Courant (Hartford, Conn.) To the Printer. IN the Month of November 1760, there was inhumanly thrown on the Back of the South-Battery in New-York, (supposed to be from some Albany Boat or Sloop) a Provincial Soldier; who as soon as he was found, had the best Care taken of him, by one of the aldermen of the City of New-York, but the Soldier being unable to speak, neither his Name, or the Place of his Residence could be found out. -- In a few Days he expired, and was decently interr'd by the said Alderman, at the Expence of the City. There was found in said Soldier's Pocket, a small Memorandum, or Journal Book, whereby it appears, that he had Dealings (before, and in the Year 1760) with several Persons supposed to live near Connecticut River; and by his Journal, kept in 1760, that he belonged to some Part of the Colony of Connecticut. -- He was of a middling Size, and Stature, and supposed to be about 22 Years of Age. This is therefore to inform the Public, that if any such Soldier, is missing from any of the Towns in this Colony, in the Campaign of 1760, that by applying to Capt. Hugh Ledlie of Windham, something more of the Particulars relating to said Soldier's Death and Burial may be known: and the Journal Book (which contain Accounts to a considerable Value) will be delivered to the proper Claimant by said Ledlie. N. B. There is no Demand for any Charge, against the said deceas'd Soldier's Estate, at New-York. -- I received the above Memorandum Book from New-York, the 10th of October Instant, and promised to get the Above inserted in one or more of the Connecticut New-Papers, for the Information of the above deceas'd Soldier's Relations, Friends, &c. HUGH LEDLIE.  December 30, 1765. New-York Mercury (New York, New York) Saturday last a Sloop arrived here from Esopus, a very uncommon Thing at this Season, of the Year. Our Port is now shut up; and those of Philadelphia, Boston and Rhode-Island open.  February 2, 1761. New-York Mercury (New York, New York) A Good Albany built Sloop, to be sold, by JOHN ABEEL.  March 23, 1761 New York Gazette To Be Sold. By the Widow Egberts, in Albany a good sizable sloop, used in the trade between that city and New-York, together with her apparel & c. As also, a likely young Negro Man, fit for town or country. May 18, 1761 New-York Mercury (New York, New York) To be Sold, at public Vendue, On Monday the 15th Day of June next, on the Premises, a House and two Lots of Land, situate, lying and being at Murderer's Creek, in the County of Ulster, formerly belonging to John Vanosdall, each Lot containing in breadth 40 Feet, and in length 100 Feet; the House has two Rooms on the lower Floor, and is situate at a public Landing, and is very convenient for a Merchant or a Tavern. The Vendue to begin at Ten o'Clock, at which Time and Place the Conditions of Sale may be seen.  July 27, 1761 New York Gazette Run away on Friday last, from the Sloop Mary, Cornelius Hinson, know lying in the North River, a Negro Man, named Joe; a short squat fellow, has a scar on one of this eyelids, is Bermuda born, and speaks good English. Had on a Sailor’s Dress. Whoever takes up and secures said Negro, so that his master may have him again, shall have forty shillings reward, if taken out of the city, and thirty shillings, if taken in it; paid by the printer hereof. N.B. All masters of vessels, and others, are forbid to carry him off, or harbor him, as they may expect to answer it according to law.  February 16, 1759 Weyman's New-York Gazette (New York, New York) On Wednesday we had the hardest Gale of Wind from N. W. to the S. W. that has been known here for many Years, accompany'd with Snow. -- It set partly to the Docks and Shipping in this Harbour; of the former it did considerable Damage to most of them; and of the latter it broke loose several, who falling foul on others, tore away Rails, Crutches, Bowsprits, &c. A Brig lying along Side the Wharf, had her Mast carried over board; a sloop forced out of the Harbour, and drove on shore at Corler's Hook [in the East River], where it is said she is sunk; -- another with Wheat, &c. on board, was sunk at Beekman's Slip; as was another at the North River: -- A Schooner outward bound, and just ready to sail, had most of her upper Works on one side beat in: And 'tis thought £ 5000 will scarcely repair the Damage done in general.  February 26, 1759 New York Mercury (New York, N.Y.) By Roger Magrah, Taykor, living near Cuenties Market, a large well finished House aand a Plantation adjoining containing about 60 acres, being on the main road that goes from Middletown Point to Freehold, and all the adjacent country; there is about 12 acres in good new fence, and all the rest wood land, with a good store of timber, the farthest flick not much above 3-4ths of a mile from three or four good landings, where any common wood boat may load; its likewise bounded or fenced on one side by Mr. Furman’s mill-pond, and on the other side, by the Amboy roads, beginning at a bridge on said road running along said land towards Mount-Pleasant, where it meets the Freehold road, by which comes to the landing all or the chief part of that country produce, which makes it very convenient for a store, or any other business. Any person including to hire or purchase, may apply to roger Magrah, who will give a warrant deed for the same. Mr. Vollme Harding, currier, living near said house, will see any person (including to purchase) the land.  March 12, 1759 Weyman's New-York Gazette (New York, New York) To be sold, A Farm containing about 115 Acres, situate at Bloomendale, on the North River; has a large Quantity of both Salt and Fresh Meadow, with about 40 Acres of good Wood Land. There is on it a good Dwelling House, Kitchen, Barn, &c. There is also an Orchard of 400 Apple Trees, 100 of which is grafted, and beginning to bear, with Peach, Pear, English Cherry, &c. of the best Sort. The whole is in Extraordinary Fence, and has an Out-Let to the Common, either by Way of the King's Road, or Bloomendale Road. The Landing is also one of the Best up that Shore. It now Rents for fifty four Pounds per Annum, and extremely handy for the New-York Market, being between six and seven Miles distant from New-York. For further Particulars enquire at the Shop at the Printing-Office in Beaver street.  April 2, 1759 New York Mercury (New York, N. Y.) Deserted [from the scouting?] Party of the 46th Regiment, from on board a Sloop bound to Albany, Cornelison, Master; John Fisher, about 5 Feet 5 Inches high, of a dark Complexion, aged 28 Years, born in Prussia, by Trade a Butcher; went off in brown Cloaths. Whoever will secure the said Deserter in any of his Majesty's Goals and give Information thereof to any Officer of the said Regiment, shall receive Twenty Shillings Sterling Reward over and above what is allowed by Act of Parliament.  April 9, 1759 New York Mercury Deserted from a recruiting party of the 46th Regiment, from on board a sloop bound to Albany, Cornelison, Master; John Fisher, about 5 feet 5 inches high, of a dark complexion, aged 28 years, born in Prussia, but trade a butcher,; went off in brown cloaths. Whoever will secure the said deserter in any of his Majesty’s Goals and give information thereof to any officer of the said regiment, shall receive twenty shilling sterling reward, over and above what is allowed by Act of Parliament.  April 16, 1759 Weyman's New-York Gazette; NY Custom House Inward and Outward Entries, Custom House, NEW YORK, Inward Entries. Sloop Dolphin, Joseph Manchester, from Rh. Island. Schooner Industry, Ransone Hunley; [Schooner] Anne and James, Robbins Collins; and, Sloop Peggy and Salley, Nicholas Fletcher, from Virginia. Schooner Experiment, John Wells; [Schooner] Charming Nancy, Joseph Finley and Sloop Martha & Miriam, John Waide, from Philadelphia. [Sloop] Goose, John Fox, from New-Providence, [Sloop] Mary Anne Elisabeth, John Amory; and, [Sloop] Robert, John Dickinson, from St. Christophers. Schooner Dolphin, Joshua Ardis, from North-Carolina, [Schooner] Lindo Pacquet, Alexander Young; and, Brig. Martha, James Eninson, from South-Carolina. Outward Entries. Schooner Batchelor, Thomas Stevenson, for St. Kitts. Snow Charming Molly, Arthur Eames, for Newfoundland. [In sailing, a snow is a square rigged vessel with two masts] [Snow] Britannia, Lambert Garrison; and, [Snow] Olive, John Brackinrigg, for Bristol. Ship Edward, William Davis, for London. Cleared for departure. Sloop Swallow, John Waite; and Snow William, Robert McLeish, to Boston. Schooner Rochester, Elisha Tobey, to Caico-bay. Snow Wynyah, Wm Longstafr, to South-Carolina.  April 30, 1759 New York Gazette and May 7, 1759 New York Mercury Whereas on the 14th day of April instant, Captain Joseph Manchester, Master of the sloop Dolphin, being on his passage from New York to Albany, was knocked overboard by the boom, near the Highlands, about 50 miles from New York and was drowned. This is to desire any person or persons whatever, if they should find the body floating or driven on shore, that they would enter him decently. For which they shall be rewarded by his father in law, Mr. Joseph Shelden of Providence, in the Colony of Rhode Island.  April 16, 1759 Weyman's New-York Gazette (New York, New York) Custom House, NEW YORK. Inward Entries. Sloop Dolphin, Joseph Manchester, from Rh. Island. Schooner Industry, Ranion Hunley Schooner Anne and James, Robert Collins Sloop Peggy and Sally, Nicholas Fletcher, from Virginia. Schooner Experiment, John Wells Sloop Martha and Miriam, John Wade Schooner Charming Nancy, J. Finley, from Philadelphia Sloop Goose, John Fox, from New-Providence Sloop Mary-Ann Elizabeth, John Amory Sloop Robert, John Dickenion, from St. Christophers Schooner Dolphin, Joshua Ardis, from N. Carolina Schooner Lindo Packet, Alexander Young Brig Martha, James Eunson, from S. Carolina OUTWARD ENTRIES Schooner Batchelor, T. Stevenson, for St. Kitt's Snow Charming Molly, Ar. Eames, for Newfoundland Snow Britannia, Lambert Garrison Snow Olive, John Brackinrigg, for Bristol Ship Edward, Wm. Davis, for London CLEARED FOR DEPARTURE Sloop Swallow, John White Snow William, Robert Mc Leish, to Boston Schooner Rochester, Elisha Tobey, to Casco-bay Snow Wynyaw, Wm. Longilaff, to S. Carolina August 6, 1759 New York Gazette (Weyman's); Reward for returning Run-Away Run away the beginning of July, 1759, from Johannes Roorbach, in New York, a negro man, named Toon, or Anthony, 25 years old, has little or no beard, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, of a Malagasco breed, has a big mouth, and a good set of large teeth, which he never fails to show when he laughs, was seen in several parts of the city, but last to go in a wood boat. Whoever takes up the said fellow and brings him to his master, or secures him so that he may be had again, shall have Twenty Shillings reward, and reasonable charges paid.  September 3, 1759 New-York Mercury (New York, New York) Custom-House, New York, INWARD ENTRIES Sloop Nancy, Joseph Cozzens from Rhode-Island Sloop Hanover, James Cox Sloop Two Friends, William Obrian from Philadelphia Sloop Charming Sally, N. Fletcher from New-Providence Sloop Stamford, William Wimble from Boston Sloop Joana, Francis Saunders Sloop Rebecca, William Patrie from Virginia Sloop Sally, John Jauncey from St. Martins Sloop Dove, Nicholas Bogait Sloop Joseph, Thomas Hervey from Jamaica Snow Kingston, William Ward from Fayal Ship Duke of Bedford, William Straughan from Limerick Brig Industry, John Green from Kirkwall Brig Boscawen, Thomas Marshall from Cork Ship New-Grace, John Green from Bristol OUTWARD ENTRIES Sloop Nancy, Joseph Cozzens for Rhode-Island Sloop Lark, Joseph Letson for Philadelphia Ship William and Mary, Wm. Heyer for Belfast CLEARED FOR DEPARTURE Schooner Fox, John Munro to Rhode-Island Sloop Indian Queen, George Ellis to Philadelphia Sloop Dispatch, John Pell Sloop Beaver, Robert Dale to Turk-Islands Sloop Sarah and Mary, Edward McAllester to St. Kitts Sloop John, Isaiah Bagwell to Virginia Sloop Elizabeth and Mary, Viner Leaycraft to Musquetos Brig Bradstreet, Stephen Clay Brig Henry, Joseph Riddle to Jamaica Ship Judith, Joseph Fisher to Bristol  September 24, 1759 New-York Gazette Land for Sale in Orange County TO BE SOLD, FOUR hundred and fifty Acres of Land, whereon is a good house, a barn of 50 feet square; two good bearing Orchards, and about 150 acres of clear Land. The whole Farm is well water'd and timber’d: And there can be made on the same one hundred Acres of good Meadow, clear of stone. It lies about one Mile and a half from the Church, Saw and Grist Mills, and three Miles from the North River Landing. The said Land lies in New York Government, in Orange County, 3 miles from the Court-house in Orange Town, The ‘Title is indisputable. Any person inclining to purchase the same, or part, may apply to Robert and Cornelius Campbell, living at Tapan. To Be Sold also, A convenient Place for a Merchant, Packer, or Bolter, at Tapan Landing, whereon is a good Dwelling House, a Barn, and a good store house, garden and orchard: The Landing is so convenient, that a Boat can lay along side the store house, and take in her Loading: There is likewise a good Grist Mill close by the said store house.  October 8, 1759 New York Gazette (Weyman's) (New York, N. Y.) A Gentleman who came down in one of the last Sloops from Albany says, That he was ashore at several Places on each Side of the North-River, and that at every Place he landed there were great Complaints made of the Damage done by Bears; some complain of the Loss of their Sheep, hogs, and Calves; other of their devouring their Fields of Indian Corn, &c. adding, that they are more numerous than has been known in the Memory of Man: And, Particularly, he was at a Tavern on the Post-Road near Poughkeepsy, when the Landlord counted to him 36, that had been killed within three weeks of that Time, in the Compass of four or five Miles. Whist this Gentleman and the Captain were ashore at this Tavern, two Bears came out of the Bushes where the Captain and himself landed, and swam across the River, passing very near the Head of the Sloop, but the Battoe being ashore, it was not in the Power of the People of the Sloop to pursue them.  October 15, 1759 New York Gazette (Weyman's) (New York, N. Y. To be Let for a Term, and enter'd upon immediately. THE Lower Mills on the Manor of Philipsburg, commonly called the Yonkers Mills, 16 Miles from New-York by Water; containing two Double geared Breast Mills, a large Mill House three Storie high, and a stone Dam; they are constantly supplied with a fine Stream that the Mills can grind in the greatest Drought in the Summer; together with a good Dwelling House, and 20 acres of Land adjoining, and a Sufficiency of Timber for Flour Casks. The above Place is situated in a Wheat Country, and would be very suitable for a Bolter and Store Keeper, there being no Store within Ten Miles of the same. Likewise a Mill Boat that carries 900 Bushels of Wheat. For further Particulars enquire of F. Philipse.  November 5, 1759 New York Mercury Grist Mill near Eastchester for Sale TO BE SOLD, A Good Grist-Mill, with two Pair of Stones, long noted for grinding for the Bolters in New-York, as they are very conveniently situated for the same Purpose, where a Mill Boat may load and unload along side of the Mill with the greatest Ease, the hoisting being all done with a Horse: Tis also well situated for a very considerable Country Custom, being about a Mile from the Town of Eastchester, and 20 from New-York. To be sold with the Mills, a Tract of Land containing 30 Acres by Estimation, be the same, more or less, with a very good Dwelling-House, Barn and Garden; also a Dwelling House for a Miller, with a sufficiency of Meadow, both fresh and salt; Tis very well situated for a Merchant, Baker or Bolter, having a very good new Bolting Mill in order for the same Purpose; likewise a Mill Boat in good order; sufficient to carry 750 Bushels of Wheat. Any Person inclining to purchase the above Privileges, may be farther informed, by applying to Mr. Caleb Lawrence, or Mr. Daniel Wright, in New-York; or Doctor Thomas Wright, living near the Premisses [sic]. Also to be sold, a certain Tract of Land, three Quarters of a Mile distant from the former, containing by Estimation, 33 Acres, be the same more or less, having on the same, a very good Dwelling-House, Store-House, Smoak-House [sic], Cyder Mill and House, Barn, &c. with great Variety of Fruit Trees, both old and young, of all Sorts, out of which 100 Barrels of Cyder may be made in a common bearing Year; 'tis all in extraordinary good Store Fence and Wall, with a sufficiency of Meadow, both fresh and salt, very well situated, and it good Order for a Merchant, or Tradesman of any Sort. Any Person inclining to purchase either of the Premises, together or separate, may, by applying to the above said Thomas Wright, living on the latter, agree on reasonable Terms, who will give an indisputable Title for the same.  December 10, 1759. New York Gazette (Weyman's) (New York, N. Y.) Advices from above since our last, are, that the French Vessels taken and weighed by Commodore Loring, were bro't under the Fort at Tieconderoga, where they, with the English Vessels were secured, being enclosed with large Picquets: That the English Garrison at Crown Point, was about 2000 Men, all Healthy and well stored with Provisions: That the Accounts from the Enemy, were, that they were in great want of Provisions and other Necessaries. That Col. Haldiman is to command at Oswego: And General Gage at Albany, during the Winter: And that General Amherst arrived at Albany last Saturday and embarked to come down to this City, but the hard frost that set in at the Time, closed the Sloop in the River on Monday, so that his Excellency will be obliged to come by Land, unless the moderate Weather we have had since causes the Ice to give way.  |
AuthorThis collection was researched and catalogued by Hudson River Maritime Museum contributing scholars George A. Thompson and Carl Mayer. Archives
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