Gazette of the United-States. (New-York [N.Y.]), 1790-05-22 00:00:00

Wagon John Rogers [-461-] Gazette of the United States.
PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS BY JOHN FENNO, No. 41, BROAD-STREET, NEAR THE EXCHANGE, NEW-YORK.
[No. 12, of Vol. II.]
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1790.
[WHOLE No. 116.]
DISCOURSES ON DAVILA.
No. VI.
Such bribes the rapid Greek o'er Asia hurl'd; For such, the steady Romans shook the world.
IN a city or a village, little employments and trifling distinctions are contended for with equal eagerness, as honors and offices in common-wealths and kingdoms.
What is it that bewitches mankind to marks and signs? A ribbon? A garter? A star? A golden key? A Marshal's staff? Or a white hickory stick? Though there is in such frivolities as these neither profit nor pleasure, nor any thing amiable, estimable or respectable; yet experience teaches us, in every country of the world, they attract the attention of mankind more than parts or learning, virtue or religion. They are therefore sought with ardor, very often, by men possessed in the most eminent degree, of all the more solid advantages of birth and fortune, merit and services, with the best faculties of the head, and the most engaging recommendations of the heart.
Fame has been divided into three species: glory, which attends the great actions of lawgivers and heroes, and the management of the great commands and first offices of State: reputation, which is cherished by every gentleman: and credit, which is supported by merchants and tradesmen. But even the division is incomplete, because the desire and the object of it, though it may be considered in various lights and under different modifications, is not confined to gentlemen nor merchants but is common to every human being. There are no men, who are not ambitious of distinguishing themselves, and growing considerable among those, with whom they converse. This ambition is natural to the human soul: and as when it receives a happy turn, it is the source of private felicity and public prosperity; and when it errs, produces private uneasiness, and public calamities, it is the business and duty of private prudence, of private and public education, and of natural policy, to direct it to right objects. For this purpose it should be considered, that to every man who is capable of a worthy conduct, the pleasure from the approbation of worthy men is exquisite and inexpressible.
It is curious to consider the final causes of things, when the physical are wholly unknown. The intellectual and moral qualities, are most within our power, and undoubtedly the most essential to our happiness. The personal qualities of health, strength, and agility, are next in importance. Yet, the qualities of fortune, such as birth, riches, and honors, though a man has less reason to esteem himself for these, than for those of his mind or body, are, every where acknowledged to glitter with the brightest lustre, in the eyes of the world.
As virtue is the only rational source, and eternal foundation of honor, the wisdom of nations, in the titles they have established as the marks of order and subordination, has generally given an intimation, not of personal qualities, nor of the qualities of fortune; but of some particular virtues, more especially becoming men, in the high stations they possess. Reverence is attributed to the Clergy—veneration to Magistrates—honor to Senators—serenity, clemency, or mildness of disposition to Princes. The sovereign authority and supreme executive, have commonly titles that designate power as well as virtue—as Majesty to Kings—Magnificent, most honored, and sovereign Lords, to the government of Geneva—noble mightiness to the States of Friesland—noble and mighty Lords to the States of Guelderland—noble great and venerable Lords to the regency of Leyden—noble and grand Mightinesses to the States of Holland—noble great and venerable Lords, the regency of Amsterdam—noble mightinesses, the States of Utrecht—and high mightinesses the States-General.
A death bed, it is said, shews the emptiness of titles. That may be.—But does it not equally shew the futility of riches, power, liberty and all earthly things? The cloud-capt towers, the gorgeous palaces, the solemn temples, the great globe itself, appear the baseless fabric of a vision, and life itself a tale, told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. Shall it be inferred from this, that fame, liberty, property and life, shall be always despised and neglected? Shall laws and government, which regulate sublunary things be neglected, because they appear baubles at the hour of death?
The wisdom and virtue of all nations have endeavored to regulate the passion for respect and distinction, and to reduce it to some order in society, by titles marking the gradations of magis-
tracy, to prevent as far as human power and policy can prevent, collisions among the passions of many pursuing the same objects, and the rivalries, animosities, envy, jealousy and vengeance, which always result from them.
Has there ever been a nation, who understood the human heart, better than the Romans? Or made a better use of the passion for consideration, congratulation and distinction? They considered, that as reason is the guide of life, the senses, the imagination and the affections are the springs of activity. Reason holds the helm, but passions are the gales: and as the directest road to these is through the senses, the language of signs was employed by Roman wisdom to excite the emulation and active virtue of the citizens. Distinctions of conditions as well as of ages, were made by difference of cloathing. The Laticlave, or large flowing Robe, studded with broad spots of purple, the ancient distinction of their Kings, was, after the establishment of the consulate, worn by the Senators, through the whole period of the republic and the Empire. The Tribunes of the people, were, after their institution, admitted to wear the same venerable signal of sanctity and authority. The angusticlave, or the smaller robe, with narrower studs of purple, was the distinguishing habit of Roman Knights. The golden ring was also peculiar to Senators and Knights, and was not permitted to be worn by any other citizens. The praetext, or long white robe reaching down to the ankles, bordered with purple, which was worn by the principal magistrates, such as Consuls, Prætors, Censors and sometimes on solemn festivals, by Senators. The chairs of ivory; the Lictors; the rods; the axes; the crowns of gold; of ivory; of flours; of herbs; of laurel branches; and of oak-leaves; the civil and the mural crowns; their ovations; and their triumphs; every thing in religion, government and common life among the Romans was parade, representation and ceremony. Every thing was addressed to the emulation of the citizens, and every thing was calculated to attract the attention, to allure the consideration and excite the congratulations of the people; to attach their hearts to individual citizens according to their merit: and to their lawgivers, magistrates and judges, according to their ranks, stations and importance, in the State. And this was in the true spirit of republics, in which form of government there is no other consistent method of preserving order, or procuring submission to the laws. To such means as these, or to force, and a standing army, recourse must be had, for the guardianship of laws, and the protection of the people. It is universally true, that in all the republics now remaining in Europe, there is, as there ever has been a more constant and anxious attention to such forms and marks of distinctions, than there is in the monarchies.
The policy of Rome was exhibited in its highest perfection, in the triumph of Paulus Emilius over Perseus. It was a striking exemplification of congratulation and sympathy, contrasted with each other. Congratulation with the conqueror: sympathy with the captive: both suddenly changed into sympathy with the conqueror. The description of this triumph, is written with a pomp of language correspondent to its dazzling magnificence. The representation of the King, and his children must excite the pity of every reader, who is not animated with the ferocious sentiments of Roman insolence and pride. Never was there a more moving lesson of the melancholy lot of humanity, than the contrasted fortunes of the Macedonian and the Roman. The one divested of his crown and throne, led in chains with his children, before the chariot of the other, blazing in gold and purple, to the capitol. This instructive lesson is given us by the victor himself in a speech to the people. "My triumph, Romans, as if it had been in derision of all human felicity, has been interposed between the funerals of my children, and both have been exhibited, as spectacles, before you. Perseus, who, himself a captive, saw his children led with him in captivity, now enjoys them in safety. I, who triumphed over him, having ascended the capitol, from the funeral chariot of one of my sons, descended from that capitol, to see another expire. In the house of Paulus none remains but himself. But your felicity, Romans, and the prosperous fortune of the public, is a consolation to me under this destruction of my family."
It is easy to see how such a scene must operate on the hearts of a nation: how it must affect the passion for distinction: and how it must excite the ardor and virtuous emulation of the citizens.
* Liv. 45. 39.
PHYSIOGNOMATICAL ANECDOTE.
I REQUIRE nothing of thee, said a father to his innocent son, when bidding him farewell, but that thou shouldst bring me back this thy countenance.
An amiable and innocent young lady, who had been chiefly educated in the country, saw her face in the glass, as she passed it with a candle in her hand, returning from evening prayer, and having just laid down her bible. Her eyes were cast on the ground with inexpressible modesty, at the sight of her own image. She passed the winter in town, surrounded by adorers, hurried away by dissipation, and plunged in trifling amusements; she forgot her bible, and her devotion—In the spring she returned again to the country, her chamber, and the table on which her bible lay. Again she had the candle in her hand, and again saw herself in the glass. She turned pale, put down the candle, retreated to her sofa, and fell on her knees—"Oh God! I no longer know my face. How am I degraded! My follies and vanities are all written in my countenance. Wherefore have they been neglected, illegible, till this instant? Oh come and expel, come and utterly efface them, mild tranquillity, sweet devotion, and ye gentle cares of benevolent love!"
CONGRESS.
On the 7th instant in the House of Representatives, when the bill for finally adjusting the claims of Baron Steuben was before the House, several Members having previously spoken to a motion for striking out the first clause of the bill, Mr. PAGE made the following reply.
SIR,
I AM against the motion for striking out the 2706 dollars, and inserting 1500, because it is incompatible with the preceding clauses of the bill, which states the sum (2706) as justly due to the Baron according to the report of the Secretary of the Treasury; and because it is derogatory to the honor and veracity of the members of the committee of Congress, on whose testimony the Baron's claim is founded.
Some gentlemen, sir, lay great stress on the want of proof, respecting what is called the contract with Baron Steuben; but, sir, I think we have had all the proof the nature of the case will admit of, and for my part I should want no other than Mr. Lee's letter to the Baron.
Sir, this illustrious veteran offered his services on such generous terms, and served us so essentially, that I shall blush for Congress should the ideas of some gentlemen now prevail. It is unworthy of Congress, after having so long enjoyed the benefit of those services, now to be thus coldly scrutinizing the terms on which he offered them, and speaking of them as of little importance. I weigh them not, sir, with the dollars proposed: they are far beyond any sum which we can give: and if the worthy member from North-Carolina (Mr. Bloodworth) who moved the motion, wishes to abandon the principles of the bill, and instead of paying to the Baron the debt there stated as due to him, means to give him a sum by way of compensation for his services, and has economy in view, I would advise him to withdraw his motion; for if we depart from the principles of the bill, they who value this great man's services as I do, will vote to give him much more than the bill proposes. If I should be at liberty to propose a compensation for the services he made by coming to America and serving in her war, and to recompence him for his great services, I am sure I shall propose a much larger sum than has yet been talked of.
Sir, had the Baron stipulated to receive but two per cent. on the articles under his direction, or I may say on what he saved, he would be entitled to much more than is now proposed to be given him. The economy he introduced into the army was the occasion of an immense saving. Who can say now what was saved in arms, accoutrements and ammunition; and by the reduction of baggage and forage? I have been told that officers, who had loaded a waggon with their baggage, were soon reduced to a single pack horse.
Some gentlemen have made light of the discipline which has been attributed to the Baron, and told us of the affairs of Bunker's-Hill, Trenton, Princeton, and Germantown. It was true there were brilliant actions; but the member from South-Carolina (Mr. Smith) and the member from Delaware, had replied fully to this observation. They well observed that, brilliant as those actions were, valour without discipline is often vain, and may lead only to destruction; that the commander in chief did wonders without the Baron, and (they might have added) he was wonderful in resources, and "in himself an host"; but we should not now consider what the commander in chief did before he had the Baron's assistance, but what he did, with his assistance, and what use he made of his services; and to this, as far as relates to the Baron, he has repeatedly and generously borne ample testimony.
Sir, the Baron, as Adjutant-General and Director General, was peculiarly adapted to the purpose of the American army. Having served 22 years in the Prussian army, which Americans had been taught to believe was the best disciplined in the world, his discipline was more readily embraced, and more confidence reposed in it, than would have been the case had almost any other man, of any other nation, undertaken that great task. The praise now given to the Baron is no disparagement, therefore, to other officers. The Commander in Chief stood in need of an adjutant like him, from the peculiar situation of our army, and has acknowledged his services; therefore it does not become us to speak of them as unimportant.
Sir, the importance of those services would have been displayed to your view by many officers now in this house, had they not, from that delicacy peculiar to American officers, who having laid by the name and dress of soldiers and mixed with their fellow-citizens in civil life, refrained from appearing to be more knowing in military matters than the other members of this house: I say, were it not for this delicacy, we should have had a full display of the Baron's services. One officer, indeed (Col. Bland) from the honest warmth of his heart, has not refrained from saying a few words in support of the Baron's claim. But, sir, I have asked officers, and some of them now in this house, whether I had misunderstood or over-rated the Baron's claim? and I have been constantly told that I did not. Though I had not the honor of being in the army, I was well informed by my correspondents

PRICE CURRENT
Of the DOMESTIC DEBT of the UNITED STATES.
For July One Thousand Seven Hundred and NINETY ONE.
DEBT contracted immediately by the Officers of Congress, funded on the resources of the Union; the interest paid quarterly at the NATIONAL BANK in Specie. The price falling on account of the clamors of the State creditors. } 9/6 || 47 1/2
DEBTS contracted and assumed by INDIVIDUAL STATES for the support of the war, and benefit of the union.
NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Certificates issued on the recommendation of Congress, to the continental troops of said State for depreciation of pay, and for services done by the Militia and supplies furnished. Amount supposed to be 300,000 dollars. } 3/6 || 17 1/2
No provision made for paying the interest, but certain portions of the debt receivable in payment of taxes, and a great number of collectors or State Brokers extremely supported by the commissions received on the negotiation.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Debts contracted and certificates granted as aforesaid. } 2/6 || 12 1/2
Amount upwards of 5,000,000 dollars. The State unable to pay the interest since the surrender of the British to the union; and the creditors claiming the right of being put on a footing with the holders of continental securities.
RHODE-ISLAND.
Certificates granted, &c. The amount unknown, say, 100,000 dollars. } 3d. | 1 1/4
The State out of the union and devoid of every principle of honesty, compelling the creditors to receive payment of the principal by installments in paper money, depreciated to 15 for 1. The creditors praying for redress from the government of the union upon the plea of justice, because the debts were contracted on the credit of the Union; and also they have not the company's signature as in the case of continental securities, they can bring full proof of the cobartnesship.
CONNECTICUT.
Certificates granted, &c. Amount near 2,000,000 dollars. } 2/6 | 12 1/2
The people groaning under the pressure of direct taxes, and justly complaining of an undue proportion of the National Debt.
NEW-YORK.
Certificates granted, &c. Amount upwards of 1,000,000 dollars. } 3/9 | 18 3/4
No interest paid, their Land-Office almost exhausted, and the creditors praying for a participation of the benefits arising from the late funding system.
NEW-JERSEY.
Certificates granted, &c. Amount exclusive of interest near 1,000,000. } 3/6 | 17 1/2
No funds but direct taxes, and both the people and their representatives extremely anxious for such arrangements as will tend to equalize the burthens of the different States, and strengthen the union.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Certificates granted, &c. Amount about 2,000,000 dollars. } 4/6 | 22 1/2
The interest greatly in arrears and paid in a depreciated paper currency, both the people and the creditors displeased with their members in Congress in the year 1790, for not advocating a proposition that was "warranted by the constitution, and by the soundest principles of finance, and of national policy;" and for suffering themselves to be persuaded by a few designing partisans, not in Congress; that the measure would be disagreeable to their constituents.
DELAWARE.
Certificates granted, &c. Amount supposed to be 150,000 dollars. } 4/5 | 20
The provision considered precarious, owing to the interested and opposite views of members in the legislature; and the people disposed to acquiesce in whatever measures may be deemed conducive to the general good.
MARYLAND.
Certificates granted, &c. Amount about 800,000 dollars. } 4/5 | 20
The people being much attached to the general government and the welfare of the union, lament exceedingly that their representatives of last year were governed so much by a mistaken State policy, as to oppose the best means that could be devised for the establishment of national credit.
VIRGINIA.
Debts contracted, &c. Amount about 3,600,000 dollars. } 3/9 | 18
The citizens complaining that they have to pay so large a portion of the continental duties by their great consumption, and derive no benefit from the payment of interest; and disapprove of a discrimination between the continental and State creditors that is so very unfavorable to the latter.—Their representatives convinced that their conduct was not calculated to gain popularity, and disposed to act in future upon national principles; now believing that public credit cannot be established in any other way, but by an adequate provision for all the debts incurred by the war.
NORTH-CAROLINA.
Debts contracted, &c. Amount supposed to be about 2,500,000 dollars. } 1/6 | 7 1/2
The legislature speculating on the creditors in making what they call a provision for the debt, by obliging them to take 4s. in the pound in paper money, that is depreciated 100 per cent. and the citizens, fully sensible, when it is too late, that however well acquainted some of their former representatives may be with Physic, Mathematics, and Natural Philosophy, that they were altogether ignorant of the business of Finance, and of the true interests of the State.
SOUTH-CAROLINA.
Debts contracted, &c. Amount upwards of 5,000,000 } 2/5 | 10
The Creditors demanding justice, and the State rendered incapable, by the Continental funding system, to satisfy their demands.
GEORGIA.
Debts contracted, &c. Amount supposed to be 400,000 dollars. } 0 | 0
The State will not make any provision for its creditors, nor allow it to be done by the Union, least it should encourage speculation; and is determined "to keep the debts perpetually in being, as a security against a consolidation of the government!"
PHILADELPHIA, MAY 15, 1790.
Public utility requires that property should be regulated by general, inflexible rules."
HUME has given a particular explication of the origin and nature of justice, in the fourth volume of his essays. The force and perspicuity with which he treats these points entitle his remarks to a most attentive consideration. His distinguishing mind never discovered a stronger degree of illumination, than in the discussion of principles on which justice is founded, and by which it should be regulated.
It may seem unaccountable that men should differ so much in their ideas, with respect to the rights of property, when it is considered how much time has elapsed since society began to call itself civilized. The two principal difficulties consist; firstly, in determining what general laws should be fixed to secure property; and, secondly, in making a proper application of those general rules to particular cases. The latter of these difficulties is that which involves people in the most frequent doubt and inconvenience. There are many instances, in which individuals are exposed to great inequalities of advantage by the regular course of established laws. This circumstance creates an opposition in the minds even of honest men against the operation of inflexible rules of justice. It leads people into an enquiry how that rule can be just, which often places individuals, with respect to each other, in so unequal a situation. Why should the law ever authorise one man to make a bargain with another, unless the benefit to both is exactly reciprocal? Why should a man be protected in the enjoyment of property which cost him less than he demands for it? Why should not a contract be dissolved when one party gains, or the other loses by its fulfilment? These questions and many others of a like nature will suggest themselves, when we are disposed to set aside fixed rules, merely because they bear hard in particular cases. Those who wish to refine away the ordinary maxims of business may be influenced by motives of humanity; but their notions extended over society would produce incredible mischief.
Regulations respecting property generally grow out of experience. They are seldom fixed and permanent, till a people have sustained monstrous inconvenience by their being loose and uncertain. There is such a degree of rigor essential to the support of a prosperous state of society, as does not readily assimilate with the natural feelings of men. It requires a course of discipline to make a man believe that a rule is obligatory, for no other reason, than because it is established. But he may learn the importance of supporting rules, though they may subject him to peculiar hardships on some particular occasion. He will soon perceive that the same regulations, which prevent his recovering what he has lost by an hard bargain, afford him security for that part of his property which remains, and for what he may hereafter acquire. My ideas on this subject may be illustrated by the following extract from HUME's essays.
"CYRUS, young and unexperienced, considered only the individual case before him, and reflected on its limited fitness and convenience, when he assigned the long coat to the tall boy, and the short coat to the other of smaller size. His governor instructed him better; while he pointed out more enlarged views and consequences, and informed his pupil of the general, inflexible rules, necessary to support general peace and order in society."
Though the principles communicated in this speculation are not original or uncommon, they are such however as deserve to be frequently inculcated.
FRANCE.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
MARCH 7.
A NUN RESTORED TO THE WORLD. MISS Jouet, late of the convent in the St. Maude at Vincennes, appeared at the bar to return thanks for the liberty she enjoyed from a decree of the Assembly, of returning from the cloyster to the world. With her order she had renounced her habit, and appeared in the ordinary dress of her sex. She addressed the Assembly in the following terms
"A sentiment no less pleasing to those to whom it is expressed than to those who feel it, has brought me before you this day. It is the sentiment of heart-felt gratitude.
"You behold in me one of those unfortunate beings, whom injustice or violence, or avarice, or an indiscreet and blind zeal, had thrown into bondage, I had almost said the Grave.
"Their pitiable lot, long forgotten by the world, has at length found in you, kind protectors and intrepid defenders.
"I am one of those who have felt, in the most lively manner, the sweet effects of your humanity; and therefore am I one of those who most cordially bless this August Assembly.
"When once I am seen, it cannot be imputed to me that, in availing myself of your decree, I only followed the impulse of an inconstant and fickle character, and was influenced by worldly motives. A body broken by constant solicitude, grief, fear, and above all by the dreadful ills which a heart feels that has been robbed of its liberty: Such are the sad remains of a languishing life which I give back to society; such is the victim which your wisdom has snatched from bondage, and restored to life. It shall be found that I employ it in the practice of social virtues,
there of many important circumstances; and on enquiring what were the effects produced by the new Adjutant and Director General (the Baron Steuben) I was told that they were visible in many economical arrangements, in dispositions of corps, in manoeuvring in marches, in encampments, and particularly in more silent and rapid movements and preparations for action. I was told that when the Marquis de la Fayette, with a detachment under his command, was in danger of being cut off on his return to the army, and the Commander in Chief was determined to support that invaluable officer, the whole army was under arms and ready to march in less than fifteen minutes from the time the signal was given.
Sir, the effect of this discipline was seen in the marches of our army; they passed rivers in less time than the best troops in Europe could. Those excellent French troops, which served with them in the campaign of 1781, were inferior to them in this respect—the superiority of our troops, as to rapidity of movements, was seen in the attacks on the two redoubts of York-Town in Virginia.
Sir, I will affirm that, if the clause be stricken out, a larger sum ought to be inserted. We have been asked, what will our officers say to this vote in favor of the Baron? I will venture to say, Sir, they will be pleased with it; they acknowledge the obligations they were under to that great man; they view his circumstances in the same light as that gallant officer does who is now the Secretary and drew the report on which the bill before you is founded, and which does honor to his heart.
Sir, if any report deserves to be received without scrutiny, it is the one on which your bill is founded. I hope, therefore, we shall not depart from that report, in so material a point as is proposed by the motion now before you. I wish, indeed, since rely, that the worthy member would withdraw his motion; if he will not, I must vote against it, and trust that a great majority will vote with me.
From the PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL.
MR. PRINTER,
By inserting this in your valuable paper, you will oblige a DEBTOR.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
I AM the younger of two brothers, and my brother inherited all the paternal estate—I was obliged to seek my fortune elsewhere. Accordingly I pushed out in a new country, and purchased a large tract of land of the Aborigines, and by my industry soon acquired a valuable estate—but I had scarcely began to enjoy the comforts of it, before my brother claimed it as his property, and in fine, in the year 1775, commenced an action against me with a view to wrest it from me, which necessitated me to borrow money on interest, from time to time, for about eight years, for so long was it before I recovered judgment against my brother. I promised my creditors, A. B. and C. to pay them severally or the "Bearer" the sums hired in about three or four years, at the rate of 6 pr. cent. pr. ann. but at the expiration of the time, was unable to perform my promises without utter ruin to myself—and I must acknowledge that they were very easy on my promising them to discharge the debts as soon as I should be in circumstances to do it. They now say that period is arrived, and claim my promise, urging their long patience with me, and some indeed have presented my notes, to whom they were not originally given, and plead that they purchased them, when the original holders would trust me no longer, through the apprehension that I should soon be a bankrupt, and that the same promise is made to them as "Bearer," as to the original possessor.
I am in such a perplexity that I scarcely know what I say or do—Sometimes I ask them to re-loan the money, and take one third of their debt in some fine land, which I have on the Mississippi, with no incumbrance but a few tribes of savages, who will easily be induced to quit it—and promise those who comply, that I will discharge my debts to them before any others, and threaten those who do not, that I will not pay them a farthing unless I shall have a surplussage after having paid off the re-loaners. At other times I tell them the "Bearer" has no right to more than the note cost him, and that I will pay the overplus to the original holder. In short I have tried several other plans, and sometimes say one thing and sometimes another, so that my creditors think I mean to jockey them, and declare they will bear with me no longer. They say that when I was poor, my professions were so fair, that they really thought me honest—but that now I am able to satisfy their demands, I discover what I am—and that unless I honestly discharge my debts, according to the face of my notes, they would not trust me another penny to save me from the gallows, which I think is very ungenerous treatment—for who, in these modern times, would not discharge his debts with as little interest and inconvenience as possible?

and in proving that I feel the most inviolable respect for the constitution, for the nation, the law and the King: And here I swear that I will be faithful to them all. What a pleasure do I feel in being able to take this oath in the Sanctuary of Patriotism, of Law and of Liberty!
"As the first proof of my firm resolution strictly to fulfil this new engagement, suffer me to inform you of the obstacles of every kind which, in the cloysters, are thrown in the way of the execution of your laws. Promises, threats, terrors, affronts, snares, nothing is forgot to rivet the chains which it was your intention to break. Take such steps as your wisdom shall point out to stop the progress of measures so censurable."
To this speech the President made the following reply:
"The National Assembly, whilst it applauds the patriotic devotion of citizens of both sexes, and of every rank, feels a particular satisfaction in having reinstated in their natural rights weak and unfortunate beings, who make so noble and affecting an use of their liberty."
It is more easy to conceive than to describe what sensations this address excited throughout the whole Assembly, except indeed in the Abbe Maury's quarter.
The eloquent Speaker appeared without her religious dress, and seemed already to enjoy the happiness which ever accompanies liberty.
Mademoiselle Jouet retired amidst the acclamations of the auditory, which was unusually numerous.
March, 17.
M. de la Fayette observed on the letter from M. Vandernoot that however much he respected the Congress of Brabant, he could not yet perceive in them the true representatives of the people; he was therefore of opinion, that the Assembly, after the example of the King, should not receive the letter addressed to them by the President of the Congress of Brabant.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19.
ON motion of Mr. Vining the House went into a committee of the whole on the bill making provision for the public debt of the United States.
The section in which 600,000 dollars is appropriated for the services of government Mr. Jackson moved should be struck out—to leave the provision for that object at large—he observed that the exigencies of government might be such as to require a much larger sum—in which case it would lay at the mercy of the public creditors.
This motion was objected to by Mr. Sedgwick, Mr. Boudinot, Mr. Gerry, and Mr. Stone—it was observed that it struck at the principle of the bill, which contemplates a sacred deposit, or appropriation for the use of the public creditors—that on such an appropriation the public credit and the hopes of the creditors are suspended, and without which, such a violation of the public faith would ensue, that no exigencies however great, would enable government to command those resources which every country may be necessitated to apply to.
This motion was negatived by a large majority.
The section which provides that a loan shall be made by the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Madison moved should be amended by striking out the words "Secretary of the Treasury," and inserting "that the President of the United States" cause a loan to be effected, &c. This motion occasioned a debate—it was supported by Mr. Ames and Mr. Gerry—Mr. Bland and Mr. Lawrence were in favor of such a modification, as that the power should devolve on the President agreeable to the constitution and not by law—Mr. Smith (S. C.) Mr. Sherman, Mr. Livermore and Mr. Sedgwick, were in favor of the clause as it stood in the bill.—The motion was carried in the affirmative—a further amendment was made empowering the President to direct the application of the loan to the several objects for which it is to be effected.
A message was received from the Senate informing the house, that they disagree to the amendment insisted on by the House to the bill "for giving effect to the act therein mentioned in respect to the State of North Carolina, and for amending said act," also that they have passed an act for prohibiting an intercourse after the first of July next, between the United States, and the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, &c. in which they request the concurrence of the House.—This bill* was read, and then the House adjourned.
* At the first reading of this bill, it was moved that it should be printed for the use of the House; but it was said to be unnecessary, as the variations made by the Senate from the copy, printed by their order, were very few. Mr. Page made some short objections to the bill; but no other member offered any observations upon it, and it received the second reading on Thursday, without any opposition whatever.
THURSDAY, MAY 20.
The bill respecting the intercourse between the United States, and the state of Rhode-Island was read the second time; and made the order of the day for Monday week.
The disagreement of the Senate to the amendment insisted on by the House to the bill for giving effect to the act therein mentioned, with respect to the state of North-Carolina, was taken into consideration—Mr. Livermore moved that the House should recede—Mr. Gilman opposed the motion; he observed that it would be an improper sacrifice of the sentiments of a majority of the House, repeatedly declared, to gratify the wishes of an individual member of the Senate—Mr. Thatcher, Mr. Hartley, Mr. Seney, Mr. Burke and Mr. Gerry; were against receding—Mr. Sedgwick, Mr. Smith (S. C.) and Mr. Madison spoke in favor of the motion: It was observed that to reject the report of the committee of conference, when so near being unanimous, was to destroy the utility of such committees.—
The motion for receding was negatived—in consequence of which the bill is lost.—
On motion of Mr. Williamson a committee was appointed to bring in a bill to adapt to the state of North-Carolina, the judiciary laws of the United States—the speaker nominated Mr. Williamson, Mr. Gerry and Mr. Steele for this committee.
The report of the committee on the petition of Thomas Jenkins and Co. was agreed to; this report was to remit the duties on certain goods destroyed by fire on their passage up the North-River—and a bill ordered to be brought in.
Mr. Burke brought in a report on the memorial of Nathaniel Twining which was in favor of the memorialist, in part.—
Mr. Steele laid the following motion, in substance, on the table.—That a committee, to consist of a member from each state, be appointed to enquire into, and make report on the proceedings of the several states respecting the amendments proposed by Congress at their last session to the constitution of the United States; also to report what further amendments are necessary—Mr. Steele added a few remarks to this motion which referred principally to the subject of elections, respecting which he said the "feelings of the people were tremblingly alive."
Mr. Sedgwick moved that the report of the select committee on the memorial of J. Hart and R. Wells respecting the old paper money, should be taken into consideration by the committee of the whole, while on the bill for funding the debt of the United States—this motion was objected to, but after a short debate was carried in the affirmative.—
The report was read—Mr. Sedgwick then renewed his motion for annexing to the several denominations of certificates proposed by the bill to be funded, the bills of credit issued by the authority of the United States in Congress assembled.—This motion occasioned a lengthy debate—it was finally agreed to, after being amended on motion of Mr. Madison, to read thus:—"Those [meaning certificates] which shall be issued for the bills of credit issued by the authority of the United States in Congress assembled, at the rate of dollars in those bills for one dollar in specie."
It was then moved to fill up the blank—Mr. Hartley proposed 100—Mr. Scott 500—Mr. Partidge 40—further debate ensued on the motion—the committee rose without deciding—on motion of Mr. Vining, the House adjourned, to meet to-morrow at 10 o'clock.
FRIDAY, MAY 21.
The committee appointed for the purpose, brought in a bill pursuant to the report on the memorial of Thomas Jenkins, and Co. Mr. Williamson reported a bill for adapting to the State of N. Carolina, the Judiciary Laws of the United States. These bills had a first and second reading.
In committee of the whole on the funding bill. Mr. Seney in the chair.
The blank in the clause added yesterday respecting the bills of credit, or paper money, was filled up with "one hundred." By this vote the committee agreed to fund those bills at one hundred dollars for one dollar in specie.
Mr. Heister proposed an amendment by way of proviso, to the following purport—That this clause shall not be deemed to be a rule to the commissioners for settling the accounts between the United States and individual States—this proviso after a short discussion was negatived.
An amendment proposed by Mr. Boudinot to the clause which specifies "indents" was agreed to—to the following effect: Provided that the interest paid by any of the States on certificates of either of the above descriptions and endorsed on the same shall not be funded as aforesaid—but in such cases, indents of interest shall be issued from the Treasury of the United States in favor of such States.
In the 4th section the word "twenty" the price of the land was struck out, and "thirty" inserted.
The committee proceeded in the discussion as far as the 9th section—they then rose and reported progress.
A message was received from the Senate, informing, that they have concurred in the resolutions of the House respecting the arrears of pay due to officers and soldiers of the Virginia and North-Carolina lines of the late army—with amendments.
The amendments are to expunge the words, "South-Carolina" and to add a proviso, for excepting such warrants, or certificates, as have been already issued to said officers and soldiers. Laid on the table.
Adjourned till Monday 10 o'clock.
RICHMOND, May 13.
Thursday last the Convention of the Clergy and lay deputies of the Protestant Episcopal Church, met at the capitol in this city, when a very pathetic discourse suitable to the occasion, was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Walke. During their sitting, they nominated and voted in James Madison, Esq; President of William and Mary, as a
Bishop for this state, who it is expected will shortly be consecrated.
PHILADELPHIA, May 15. Extract of a letter from Canton, (China) dated December 18, 1789.
"We have had here this season fourteen sail bearing American colours; the Schooner from New-York, is not yet arrived. The ship from the North-Weft coast of America is arrived with furs. The Spaniards have got a fort at Nootka Sound, of 21 guns, besides a 40 gun ship, to protect the trade—They pay great attention to our colours; they have taken four or five sail of English vessels from Macao, and suffer ours to pass unmolested."
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
ADDRESS TO HEALTH.
HEALTH! hast thou fled thy favorite shore? Fair Columbia mourns thee gone, Oh return, return once more, Leave her not thy loss to moan. See her sons late fresh with youth, Lolling, languid, seek the bed; See her daughters, fam'd for truth, Droop—lor roly Health is fled. But sure some change has taken place! Each one starting leaves his bed: Anxiety now fills each face— And they forget that health is fled. Ah no! But each forgets his pain, Columbia's best beloved droops, Oh Health! return! Return again;— To the stroke Columbia stoops. Return to him and all is well, Our wishes hang on him alone, Come and pale disease dispel, Leave us not his loss to moan. D.
NEW-YORK, SATURDAY, MAY 22.
The Hon. JOHN LAWRENCE, ROBERT BENSON and JAMES TOWNSEND, Esquires are elected members of the Hon. House of Representatives of the United States to serve in the next Congress. His Excellency SAMUEL HUNTINGTON is elected Governor—and the Hon. OLIVER WOLCOT, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Connecticut.
Why (says a late writer) are not some measures taken by legislatures to prevent the lives of so many persons from being destroyed almost every day by the ignorance and presumption of pretenders and unqualified practitioners, who swarm over every part of the United States—to the disgrace of a profession which has for its object the most invaluable of blessings, health and its attendant comforts.
Ridicule may be sufficient to check many absurdities, but it requires the force of law to restrain medical Empiricism.
"To the cultivators of the earth in the old countries, the United States open the first asylum in the world;" and though the wilderness or wild lands may not be the most eligible choice in their first attempts, there is a great number of farms under cultivation to be purchased on easy terms, in all parts of the continent. On these they may introduce the modern improvements in husbandry, with such advantage, as to double and treble the value of their purchases in a short time, or insure an improving situation for the residue of life.
The American Museum informs that a single farmer in the state of New-York, with a capital of five thousand pounds, has cleared one thousand a year by the manufacture of potash alone.
"This country is already nearly independent of the whole world, for iron-work, paper, wool-cards, men's and women's shoes, hats, malt liquors and other articles—and great and rapid progress is making in the manufacture of glass, duck, coarse linens, cloths of all kinds, paper hangings, &c. and notwithstanding many difficulties arising from the bad state of credit under the late confederation, and which continues yet to be felt—notwithstanding the want of competent capitals, prejudices, and the rivalry of foreign manufactures—experience proves that attempts in manufacturing establishments, are productive of more profit than almost any other mode of employing money."
It was the wish of Henry the IV of France that the peasants of his kingdom might dine at least once a week on poultry—should the revolution in that country be brought to a favorable issue, there is the fairest prospect of a much greater and happier change in their circumstances. But in the United States every industrious mechanic and farmer may dine upon the fat of the land every day in the week.
The late extraordinary demand for the produce of our country has given an extraordinary spring to the exertions of the cultivators of the soil—In some parts of the United States one half the produce of the last year, has been sown the present; so that under the smiles of providence, there is a prospect of the United States becoming the granary of the world.
The President of the United States continues to recover his health very rapidly.
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST.—NEW-YORK.
Brig St. Joze and St. Joa, Dwarte, Oporto. Patty, Mallaby, Aux-Cayes, 26 days. Carolina, Mead, Wilmington, 8 days. Schooner Willing Maid, Wallace, Cape Francois, 20 days. New York Packet, Barnard, Boston, 4 days. Sloop Charles, White, Norfolk, 4 days. Leak, Fowler, Digby, 8 days. Sally, Clarke, St. John's, (N. B.) 10 days.

L O N D O N, March 2.
JOSEPH II.
THE late Emperor was the eldest son of Maria Theresa of Austria, eldest daughter and heiress of the Emperor Charles VII: and of Francis Duke of Lauraine, and Bar. Francis was, through the interest of his Consort, head of the house of Austria, elected Emperor after the death of Charles VII, Duke of Bavaria; who was chosen Emperor through the interest of France, on Demise of Charles VI.
Joseph, the eldest son of Francis and Maria Theresa, was born on the 13th of March, 1741, and crowned King of the Romans, 3d April, 1764. On the death of his father, the Emperor Francis, he succeeded to the Empire in consequence of his previous election as a king of the Romans. In 1780, he succeeded to the kingdoms of Hungary and Bohemia, and in general to the whole Austrian monarchy, on the death of his mother, who had possessed those dominions in her own right. He was twice married, and had one daughter, who died before she was twelve years old.
He has left many brothers and sisters; his surviving brothers are Peter Leopold, now King of Hungary and Bohemia, &c. who by his Queen, daughter to the late King of Spain has fifteen children living.
Another brother is Archduke Maximilian, Elector and Archbishop of Cologn, who, as a clergyman, is of course, unmarried.
The third surviving brother is Archduke Ferdinand, Governor of the Milanese, who married the only daughter and heiress apparent to the Duke of Modena, by whom he has two sons and two daughters.
This Prince and his Consort were in England between three and four years ago.
The surviving sisters of the Emperor are the present Duchesses of Saxe Teschen, Princess of Parma, the Queen of the two Sicilies, the Queen of France, and one unmarried.
Archduke Francis, eldest son to the present King of Hungary, late only Grand Duke of Tuscany, was the only one of his father's children who had married, and by the death of the Arch Duchess Elizabeth, his consort, he is left a young widower.
This young Princess, who died a few hours before the Emperor, and soon after having been delivered of her first child, was neice to the present Duke of Wirtemberg, and sister to the Princess Consort of the Grand Duke of Russia.
On Thursday died, the Rev. Dr. Samuel Halifax, Lord Bishop of St. Asaph.
At Toulon, a short time ago, was launched the Commerce de Marseilles, a fine ship of 120 guns, presented to Louis the sixteenth, by the Merchants of Marseilles.
Her guns are all on three decks, none on the poop or forecastle; and she is so constructed that her compleat broadside of sixty guns, can be brought at the same time to bear on a single object; an advantage deserving the consideration of those in whom, with us, the department of constructing men of war lies.
There has lately been discovered, in the neighbourhood of Hexham, a curious cave, in a rock, eleven feet by eight within, and the roof supported by a stone pillar: Farther in the rock is another apartment, nearly of equal dimensions. There is great reason to believe this to be the recess of the unfortunate Margaret, Queen of Henry VIIth, after the battle of Hexham, in 1462.
Philosophical readers might be amused by the following circumstance. A medical gentleman at Brentford, in digging a well some time ago, went near 300 feet without finding any water; at last, however, some trace of a spring was discovered, and on boring some yards farther, it ascended with great force, and flowed to the very top of the well. It is worthy of being further remarked, that this water possesses a superior degree of purity and softness, to any in the neighbourhood.
Extract of a letter from Paris, Feb. 25.
"Last Monday Mr. Didelot made a second experiment of his liquid for resisting and extinguishing fire. A wooden hut had been erected in Luxembourg gardens, and filled with inflammable materials. He first set fire to some cakes smeared over with pitch, and when the flame blazed up with much violence, he instantly put it out by a single squirt of his astonishing liquid. Then, muffling himself up in a cloak impregnated with the same liquid, he passed without injury through the burning hut, and extinguished the fire by means of a portable engine filled with anti-incendiary liquid. Some say it is a preparation of alum-water. It produces, however, the desired effect. Monsieur, the King's brother, was among the spectators.
The Rev. Mr. Davies, who died lately at Hereford, in the 105th year of his age, never used, for the last thirty or forty years of his life, any other exercise than that of slipping his feet one before the other, from room to room, and they never were after that time raised up, but to go down or up stairs. His breakfast was a hearty one of hot rolls and butter; his dinner was a substantial one of a variety of dishes, at least during
the carnival of every summer at Lord Batesman's seat at Shobden Court: at his supper he generally eat roast meat, and always drank moderately of wine. He had neither gout, stone, nor cholic; lived beloved by all who knew him, and died without possessing those disagreeable infirmities which generally attend age. He was (as most long livers are) very short, not exceeding five feet.
VIENNA.
On the 3d of March, arrived at the imperial Palace, in this city, Peter Leopold, our new Sovereign, from Florence. His imperial Majesty was received by the Great Chamberlain, and all the late Emperor's Ministers, whom there is the greatest reason to believe he will continue in office, at least for a time. After resting here a few days, the Emperor will go into Hungary, where he will be crowned with all possible expedition. The Foreign Ministers are to have audiences to-morrow; all the Royal Family now here dine this day at Court. The hereditary Prince does not accompany his father, but will be here in the course of the summer. The treaty with the Ottoman Porte is at a stand. Couriers continue passing to and from Petersburg as before.
MARCH 7
Mr. Schmidt, Secretary to Mr. Brambilla, has made a list of all those who have been sick and have died in the Austrian armies, from the 1st of June, 1788, to the 31st of May, 1789: according to which, out of 250,000 men, 172,386 have been sick, and 33,543 have died, which is 7 men out of 36, or rather better than a seventh part of the whole army, and above one fifth of the sick. The men killed in the engagements, skirmishes, sieges, &c. are not included in this account.
TO THE MEMORY OF MRS.
SILENT I shed a tributary tear O'er the cold ashes of a much-lov'd friend, Whose simple urn, Seraphic Peace shall bear, And at whose shrine the white rob'd virtue bend. Ah! who so chaste, so innocent as thee! Who could in duty's sphere so meekly move? Or if as fair, from Vanity as free, So firm in Friendship, and so fond in Love? Alas! if I can thus her loss deplore, That knew but half the virtues she possess'd, What pang severs His laboring bosom tore, Who saw her sink, expiring on his breast: With falling tears, bedew'd her lovely face: Imprinted kisses on her icy hand— What time, what absence, can the scene efface, What magic voice his rising sighs command? Oft would the suffering angel faintly smile, When from her bosom pain had forc'd a sigh; And, would with patient Hope his fears beguile, To check the tear that trembl'd in his eye. Veil'd are those charms, in everlasting night! And flown those comforts, he so late possess'd; Her spotless foul has wing'd its gentle flight, By Seraphs wafted to eternal rest.
New-York City Lottery.
SCHEME of a LOTTERY, for the purpose of raising Seven Thousand Five Hundred Pounds, agreeable to an ACT of the Legislature of the State of New-York, passed 8th February, 1790.
S C H E M E.
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8346 Prizes, } 25000 Tickets, at 40s. each, £ 50000 16654 Blanks, } Subject to a deduction of Fifteen per Cent.
THE object of this LOTTERY being to raise a part of the sum advanced by the corporation for repairing and enlarging the CITY HALL, for the accommodation of CONGRESS, which does so much honor to the Architect, as well as credit to the city. The managers presume that their fellow Citizens will cheerfully concur in promoting the sale of Tickets, especially as the success of this Lottery will relieve them from a tax, which must otherwise be laid to reimburse the corporation.
The above SCHEME is calculated in a manner very beneficial to adventurers, there not being two blanks to a prize.
The Lottery is intended to commence drawing on the FIRST MONDAY in AUGUST next, or sooner if filled, of which timely notice will be given. A list of the fortunate numbers will be published at the expiration of the drawing.
Tickets are to be sold by the subscribers, who are appointed Managers by the Corporation.
ISAAC STOUTENBURGH, ABRAHAM HERRING, PETER T. CURTENIUS, JOHN PINTARD, New-York, 6th March, 1790.
By Order of the Honorable Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the State of New-York.
NOTICE is hereby given to Lewis M'Donald, of Connecticut, an absent debtor, that upon application and due proof made to the said chief justice by a creditor of the said Lewis M'Donald, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the said State, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th April, 1786; he, the said chief justice, has directed all the said Lewis M'Donald's estate, within this state, to be seized, and that unless he shall discharge his debts within twelve months after the publication of this notice, the same will be sold for the payment of his creditors. Dated the 3d May, 1790. New-York, May 7, 1790. (1W.1Y.)
James F. Sebor, and Co.
Have removed from No. 59, to No. 187, Water-Street, near the Fly-Market.
WHERE they negotiate all kinds of PUBLICK SECURITIES—BILLS OF EXCHANGE, &c. as usual. New-York, April 8, 1790.
EDUCATION.
THE remote situation of Clinton Academy has prevented the merits of its institution from being ushered into public view, while other Seminaries, not more productive, have received the well deserved approbation of the public, from the just applause of the literati, who have condescended to examine them. It can not therefore, be amiss to acquaint the uninformed that—the building for this Academy was erected in 1784, by a number of private gentlemen in East Hampton, on Long-Island.
That it was done for the purpose of promoting good learning in the neighbourhood—and of extending the blessings of education, so far as application for them should be made. In the year 1788, this Academy received a charter of incorporation, and in June 1788, it was placed on the honorable establishment of a branch of the university. A considerable number of young gentlemen have begun their classical studies here, and already completed them, in different colleges; a considerable number are now in college, and many more have finished a valuable education at this seminary. The departments for miscellaneous education have been more generally improved. In these, great numbers have received some benefit, and more than a few have advanced to brilliant acquirements.
These departments being, for the present, committed to the management of the Subscriber, he is determined to recommend them to the Public by that good order and proficiency of the Scholars, which undeniably declare the merits of the Institution. He considers Tuition as an essential part of his employment; but, to gain the voluntary attention of his Pupils he deems still more important.
He will teach those who come only to be taught, and, he will avail himself of every possible advantage to form the minds of those who are sent to be made Men, as well as Scholars. He is particularly sensible of the necessity of good discipline, and is determined, at all events, to establish and support it; but, is equally determined to renounce corporal punishments, as an expedient for this purpose, being fully convinced that the ingenuous mind is best influenced by persuasive motives; and that the most refractory has some latent sense of honor and propriety, which being called forth and properly directed, will better regulate the conduct than any corporal punishment which a Governor can inflict.
Every branch of common education will be taught in these departments, with the addition of the French language; and the Pupils will be carried to such degrees of perfection, in what they are required to learn, as their time and genius will admit.
Particular attention is given to the religious improvement of the Scholars, by the Principal, the Rev. Mr. BUEL, who daily performs public prayers in the Academy, and gives every Saturday, a lecture in Theology.
The classical department, though lately vacated, by the removal of an eminent Instructor, will be seasonably supplied by a gentleman suitably qualified for the place; and those who apply for classical instruction, will be regularly attended to, at the usual rate of thirty-two shillings per quarter.
The price for full tuition, at public and private hours, in the English Academic department, is twenty-six shillings per quarter, exclusive of vacations. There are appointed two vacations in a year—each, three weeks, and they are to commence the first week in April, and the first week in September. For the common School, viz. six hours in a day,—only fourteen shillings. Each scholar who writes, pays threepence per quarter for his ink, and one shilling per quarter for the use of books with which the miscellaneous departments are completely furnished.
Good boarding, inclusive of washing, &c. may be had from eight to ten shillings per week; so that a scholar being properly clothed, and furnished with suitable utensils for his business; his whole expenses for a year, provided he is absent during the vacations, may be defrayed with twenty-two pounds; or from that to twenty-eight, accordingly as it is chosen that he should be taught or accommodated.
East Hampton, is well known to be a pleasant part of the Island, and remarkably healthy. The conveyances by water to and from New-York are regular and frequent; a constant intercourse is preserved with various parts of the continent, and the remoteness of its situation is more than counterbalanced by the tranquility of the place, and its conveniences for study. The late generous notice of the legislature of the state, in their valuable donation to the seminaries of learning, will undoubtedly add much to the usefulness of this Academy.
The Subscriber will devote his time, and utmost attention to the business of Education here, during the present season, being With great respect,
To the Promoters of Education, Their most obedient, And most humble Servant, WILLIAM PAYNE.
By Permission of the Principal. East Hampton, May 5, 1790.
CONTINENTAL
AND STATE SECURITIES, BOUGHT AND SOLD, AT NO. 196. WATER-STREET.
A generous price will be given for Military Rights of Land and Jersey Paper Money. May 4.
William Taylor,
Has for Sale, at his EAST-INDIA GOODS STORE, No. 3, QUEEN-STREET;
A General Assortment of EAST-INDIA GOODS.
Among which are the following Articles:
  BOOK Muslins 8-4 6-4 5-4 HUMHUMS,   Jackonet do. Long Cloths,   Hankarchiefs, of various kinds, Cassas,   Chintzes, Seersuckers,   Ginghams, Boglapores. 
A Variety of handsome painted MUSLINS. With many other Articles, which will be sold by the Piece or Package, low for cash.
A Morning School is opened,
by the Subscriber, for YOUNG LADIES, at Harmony Hall, adjoining the Baptists burying ground, in Gold Street. Hours of attendance are from 6 till 8.—For further particulars, please to enquire of the Public's Obedient Servant, GAD ELY.
N. B. The Young Ladies School which has been kept at No. 219 Queen-Street, is removed to the above place. New-York, May 8, 1790.
Moses Rogers, and Co.
HAVE removed their STORE to the New Building, corner of Golden-Hill and Queen-Street, fronting Burling Slip. New-York, May 5, 1790.
CASH, and a generous price given for Continental, New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode-Island securities, of every denomination, by EBENEZER THAYER, jun. No. 59, Water-Street. New-York, April 17, 1790.