The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-28 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 1206, of VOL. XLII.]
WEDNESDAY, May 28, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2306.]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENS'D REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—E'EN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE. Thompson's Liberty.
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By JOHN FREDERICK OSTERWALD, A celebrated Divine of Switzerland. Newly translated into English, from the Original LATIN.
By the Rev. JOHN McMANS.
C O N T E N T S.
 1. CONCERNING the nature of the Gospel Ministry.  2. The qualifications of a minister of the word of God.  3. Preparation and vocation to the ministry.  4. The Method of Theological study.  5. A general idea of theology.  6. The constituent parts of theology. 
Section I. Of Christian Theology.
Concerning the Sacred Scripture.
Chap. 1. Concerning the books which constitute S. S.  2. The attributes of S. S.  3. The use of S. S. 
Section II. Concerning God.
Chap. 1. Concerning the existence of God.  2. The attributes of God.  3. The holy trinity. 
The first Part of Theology.
Concerning the Time which preceded the Advent of Christ.
Chap. 1. Concerning the creation.  2. Providence.  3. Sin.  4. Decrees.  5. The Antediluvian world.  6. The calling of Abraham.  7. The law of Moses.  8. The prophets.  9. The various state of the Jews.  10. The state of other nations. 
The latter Part of Theology.
Concerning the Time subsequent to the Advent of Christ.
Section I. Chap. I. Concerning John the Baptist.
Section II. Concerning Jesus Christ.
Chap. 1. That Jesus is the Messiah.  2. Concerning the person of Christ.  3. His threefold office.  4. His twofold state. 
Section III. Concerning the Constitution of the Church.
Chap. 1. Concerning the mission of the Holy Spirit.  2. The Preaching of the apostles.  3. The destruction of the Jews.  4. The calling of the Gentiles. 
Section IV. Concerning the Doctrine which is preached in the Church.
Chap. 1. Concerning faith.  2. Repentance.  3. Good works.  4. Promises and threatenings.  5. Justification.  6. Sanctification. 
Section V. Concerning the Church.
Chap. 1. What we are to understand by the Church.  2. Church government.  3. Discipline.  4. The various state of the church. 
Section VI. Concerning the Assistance to Salvation.
Chap. 1. Concerning internal assistance.  2. External assistance.  3. Sacraments.  4. Baptism.  5. The holy Supper. 
Section VII. Concerning a future World.
Chap. 1. Concerning the state of man after death.  2. The end of the world.  3. The resurrection.  4. The last judgment.  5. Life Eternal.  6. Death External. 
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For APRIL, 1788. CONTAINING Philosophical Papers
OBSERVATIONS and conjectures on the earthquakes of New-England, Historical account of the earthquakes of New-England, Observations and remarks on ditto, Theory of water spouts: by Andrew Oliver, of Salem in Massachusetts, A sketch of the climate, water, and soil of South-Carolina: by Lionel Chalmers, M. D. of South-Carolina.
American Oratory.
Speech of Oliver Elston Esq. in the convention of Connecticut, Another speech of the same gentleman, Speech of the Rev. Mr. Shute in the convention of Massachusetts, Speech of Mr. Symmes, in ditto, —of Mr. Thacher, in ditto, —of Mr. Barrel, —of the Rev. Mr. Stillman, —of Mr. Ames.
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Resolves proposed to the federal convention, by Mr. Paterson, of New-Jersey, Curious remarks on the federal constitution, Address to the minority of the convention of Pennsylvania.
State Papers.
Letter from Mr. Lambert to Mr. Jefferson, Arret of the court of Versailles, for the encouragement of the commerce of France with the United States of America.
Law Information.
Statement of an interesting case determined in the supreme court, at Newbern, relative to confiscated property.
Rural Concerns.
Hint to the farmers of Pennsylvania, On the use of plaster of Paris, On the use of drift sand as manure, On the use of pulverised bones as manure, Method of preventing the destruction of apple trees by canker worms, On the preparation and advantages of fumach berries.
Miscellanies.
Meditations on a tea-pot, An oration in praise of ignorance, Address to the inhabitants of the United States.
Poems by the late Dr. Ladd.
Address to Amanda, Sonnet—addressed to the naiades of Abney river, Elegy sacred to the manes of Philander, Fragment of an epistle to a friend.
Intelligence.
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For APRIL, 1788.
CONTAINING, ORIGINAL LETTERS, The life and amusements of Isaac Bickerstaff, junior, continued; Memoirs of Mrs. Inchbald, concluded, Some account of the Scarcity Root, concluded,
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Federalist, continued, An address to the People of New-York, Another address to the same, A new and complete System of Arithmetic, by Nicholas Pike, A. M.
POETRY.
Alexis, Fragment of a Poem written by a Madman on Madness, Lines by a Lady of fifteen, Happiness to be found in the Mind only, From a Gentleman to a Lady, who had presented him a Cake-heart, Ode to Spring, Epitaph on the late Boyle Godfrey.
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MISCELLANY.
OBSERVATIONS ON PAINTING, As practised among the LADIES.
THE French nation, I believe, are more celebrated for their use of cosmeticks, than any other civilized country in the world, and painting is there so much practised, that it is even considered un-fashionable (I am told) for a lady of rank to appear in public, with her face undaubed with it. This destructive practice, however, spreads itself in some degree through most of the European kingdoms, and its influence has even extended itself to the American world.
That there should be found among mankind so great a number as there is who act in direct opposition to reason, knowledge and their own personal safety, is a phenomenon I am unable to solve.
That the use of cosmeticks, as practised by ladies (and sometimes, though I believe but seldom, by gentlemen) is in the highest degree unreasonable, and is destructive to health, no unprejudiced person, except he is not composed in mind, will pretend to deny. Paint affords but a momentary gloss to the features, and when long used, makes the object appear a more fit inhabitant for the dreary mansions of the tomb, than the healthful abodes of earth.
Natural beauty is at best but a fading flower, an ornament that will soon decay—what then can be said of beauty created by cosmetick art? It may be compared to the shadow of a shade, it vanishes almost in the twinkling of an eye.
A person who has made a practice for some time of daubing the skin with paint, and at length omits the application of it, exhibits a phiz which an observing spectator would be apt to suppose was occasioned by some very severe disease of the body.
Can you, ye blooming daughters of Columbia, be so lost to a sense of your own happiness, so far misled by the criminal habits of foreign countries, so far sacrifice your own good sense and understanding, as to make use of paint to hide a real or supposed soil in your features, when reason tells you, that, in the end, it will only contribute to place that soil in a more conspicuous point of view. Paint gives the countenance a sickening languor, and makes the eye, though naturally bright and lively, appear heavy and disgusting. Paint, while by degrees it effects the destruction of the constitution, preys upon the peace of the mind, as the reflection upon every folly naturally must. What is there that can compensate the loss of peace of mind? Nothing, surely. The poet, speaking of the time spent by ladies in endeavouring to improve their features, says,
What is the blooming tinture of the skin, To peace of mind and harmony within.
You cannot, my fair readers, indulge the idea, that artificial ornaments, known to be such, can so far attract the attention of the male sex as to make them harbour sentiments of esteem for you; far, far otherwise, the reverse is most certainly the fact. And if, perchance, your artificial beauty should happen to draw some unsuspecting lover into your arms, what happiness can you promise yourself will accrue from the nuptial state, when the man whom you shall have wedded finds out the base imposition that has been practised upon him. Will he not have just reason to suspect that the
woman who has been guilty of tricking him in one instance, would not hesitate, to do it in another. With such ideas imbibed in his mind, would not the marriage state be a state of misery? In such circumstances,
Sweet peace would vanish, discord rear her head, Domestic broils and quarrels take the lead; While each revolving day new mischief brings, And horrid distrust pierces each with stings; When rack the heart and goad the very soul, While rage and passion every joy controul; Retorts, reproach, and every ill we dread, With curstings, call'd for on each other's head; All pleasure's banish'd, furies bear the sway, And sullen discontent obscures each day. Ye fair, can ye such scenes as these endure? Scenes, which, once enter'd, can't admit a cure. If not, then shun each base, designing art, And act yourselves, by far a nobler part.
The detestable use of cosmeticks is no doubt practised by the ladies from an idea that it tends to make them appear more lovely, but one moment, devoted to calm reflection, will convince them of their mistake; the ornaments of art are not to be compared with those of nature; the sweet glow which appears on a countenance the emblem of health, is far more pleasing to the eye, than the brightest colours which cosmetick art can produce.
In short, my fair readers, if no other argument can be of any effect to deter you from disfiguring your faces with paint, let your own personal safety influence you to desist from a practice so detrimental to that greatest of all earthly blessings, HEALTH. The use of cosmeticks is as destructive to the constitution of the body, as the most dire misfortune is to the destruction of peace of mind. When deprived of health, what are all the fascinating pleasures of a gay world to us? We then sicken at the sight of joy, and every thing which delights others, to us appears in a disgusting point of view; it is then that to us
All nature's beauties tarnish and decay, And gloomy sorrows cloud the face of day; The beauteous landscape, cover'd o'er with green, Gives no delight, disfiguring is the scene; Not all the charms around gay pleasure's board, Can soothe distress, or solace e'er afford; When health has vanish'd, all enjoyment's lost, And every passion of the breast is crost.
If, ye fair part of the creation, you wish to continue and partake of the gay delights of the world, and if you would avoid becoming a prey in disease, while in the bloom of youth and beauty, shun practices which have a tendency to endanger your health, blast your joys, and render you contemptible in the eyes of the virtuous and the good; scorn the practice of any vice, however, 'gilded by the rich and great,' and follow only the dictates of reason & conscience, & you will find that pleasure in reflection which is more to be envied than all the gaudy plumes of dress, and the gay parade of equipage and pomp—a pleasure which those whom the world styles great, but very seldom experience.
Those who are so destitute of common sense as to suffer themselves to be led away with the idea that happiness is to be procured by an attention to externals, will find, too late perhaps, that they have mistaken the road, & that what they had taken for a substance, was nothing but a shadow; but as delusion follows delusion, it will not be strange to see them still continue their pursuit, till having at length got so far entangled in the toils, their case becomes totally irremediable.
One word more to the ladies. If, my fair readers, nature has bestowed on you a handsome face, and an agreeable shape, be not over vain of her favors, but strive to make your minds as accomplished as your per-
sons. If, on the other hand, nature has not been so liberal to you in the graces of person as you desire, do not attempt to hide the deficiency with paint; the attempt will not end successfully; but study with unremitting diligence to improve the mind, and the eye you will make up the deficiency in personal beauty.—Consider that beauty soon decays, but the ornaments of the mind shine brighter for being used. In so doing, you will merit the esteem of virtue and virtue's friends.
JUVENIS.
From the NEWPORT HERALD. CHRONICLE.
Wednesday, May 7th,
BEING the annual general election, his excellency the Governor and his honor the Deputy-Governor, with the assistants, were escorted by the high sheriff and his deputies to the court-house.—The Speaker, who possesses the lungs of Stentor, proclaimed, with an audible voice, those who were elected in office for the year ensuing. A fracas happened, but we are glad to find that it terminated without the loss of life, although it occasioned for a short time the loss of liberty. In the course of the afternoon, a certain —, being highly elevated by an acquaintance with a genius who styles himself Poet (a deity to whom a large number of the people of this country on said day pay peculiar adoration) to the infinite delight of the spectators, displayed his agility on the parade by jumping, twisting his limbs in various contortions, and other feats of inebriation; after exercising himself, and entertaining the by-standers for the space of a full half hour, he entered the shop of a hair dresser, and generously rewarded him with the immense sum of four coppers, for setting his head to rights.
Thursday,
Ran mad a new-fangled writer of poetry, under the signature of B—, the occasion of which was a too severe flagellation that B— received from one Mr. DAB. Frantic with pain, and resolute through despair, this Son of Literature (for we don't suppose the writer to be a female, as the language is rather too rough and indelicate for a lady) turned upon his aggressor with redoubled fury, breathing forth the imbecility of his mind, and the distraction of a weak brain; notwithstanding we have had infallible specimens of B—'s intimacy with good breeding and the graces, we cannot believe that he was ever acquainted with the mules; however, with due care and industry, he may perhaps gain a place in the kitchen of Apollo.
Friday,
The general assembly convened and proceeded to business. They issued a warrant for apprehending —, for uttering contemptuous words against that Honorable Body. Their Honors elected their militia officers, &c. — was appointed gunner of the fort. As this man is known for his great courage, we presume he will not suffer any vessel to pass without her credentials, upon pain of experiencing the weight of a forty pounder.
Saturday,
A commodore preferred a petition to the assembly, praying to be liberated from goal, as he was afflicted with paralytics, &c. but he was not permitted to come out lest he should die before they could get him in again, and therefore justice would not be done to the injured. Blush inhumanity, else hide thy head where thou canst not be seen by mortal man. In the afternoon, a minor was exceedingly irritated, or, as some say, ASPIRATED, by a major pursuing him too closely in the road of argumentation. This person has, we presume, accustomed himself to walk every morning on the beach to collect pebble stones to help his oratorical powers. Tremble, Demosthenes, for one has sprung up who, by his erudition, will rival thee in thy eloquence.
Sunday,
The ministers of the several churches made their appearance, and delivered their sermons to a very few hearers.—It is to be hoped that those who tarry at home on Sundays, either on account of rain, or on account of their over sleeping themselves, will not expend the remainder of the day in reading romances, but improve it to religious exercises. Some members of an Hon. Body returned into the country betwixt the drops. PARVA CUM MAGNIS. Xantippe, whose tremors and vibrations frequently verberate the air in Thames-street, echoed to the thunder, which animating music for some hours incessantly agitated the apparatus of that admirable organ of hearing, the ear.
Monday,
A spruce beau, in the mercantile line, by easy address and pleasing manners, drew all the belles to his counter. Money is not the motive of this perigrinating merchant; he is actuated by the glory of furnishing the robes which shall encircle the form, BRA-CHIA, TERETESQUE SURAS, of the Fair.
Tuesday,
The weather was all this day as unsettled and capricious as a female. Rain, cloud, and sunshine, succeeded each other perpetually, like tears, frowns, and smiles, from the pretty face of a whimsical lady.
Wednesday,
Being very pleasant, a lady devoted a few hours in the forenoon to ambulation. We will not attempt to depict the height of the crown of her hat, with its variegated plumage, but only observe that it is fortunate for her that she is not fond of riding in a carriage, otherwise it would require three or four feet elevation to make it commodious. We beg leave to recommend to the fair, the Federal Hat; the form of this hat may be neat and genteel, the Thirteen States may be represented by thirteen rings, these may be constructed in such a manner as will answer for the rim; the poll and crown may denote the Grand Federal Edifice, while the ribbons and wavers, with stars interspersed, which decorate it, might be so disposed of as to represent the United States, and the several kingdoms, and how they are in alliance. A hat of this form would certainly command respect, it would discover that the Fair are patrons of the federal cause, and that the federal patriot will ever meet with their approbation.
From the Savannah-La-Mar Gazette. THE DEAD STEER.
In imitation of the DEAD ASS of STERNE. MY horse had started twice—and I had once been in danger of being thrown off—when—casting my eyes seven degrees to the eastward—(mark me, gentle reader, \frac{1}{2} to one side or other would not have done—it would have been fatal to the view)—to the northward stood a large cotton tree—at the same distance, to the eastward, lay a large field of marl—towards which had I carried my inkling factory—pardon me, I mean olfactory—ten thoulaud more, I should say my optic nerve—I am so delicately visioned, it would have been fatal to my eye-light—for at least a minute—and a minute, let me tell you, my dear Sophia, is not a small space in the diurnal life of man—'twas just seven degrees, not a jot more or less—I there beheld—my tender-hearted CHER AIMABLE—a poor Steer! who had fallen a victim to the scarcity of the times—the skin upon the upper part of the thigh—for flesh it had none—with difficulty kept the external TROCHANTER from appearing in PROPRIA PERSONE.—Alas! poor creature!—had fate ordained me to have passed some hours previous to thy dissolution, my hands—though I had two servants attending me—would have not been wanting, even to have ransacked the fields for provender for thee—and with my hat I would have supplied thee, with drink from the neighbouring—though to thee inaccessible—pond.—“Quasheba Steer is dead,” said the Penkeeper.—“Let him go to H—l,” replied the Overleer; “he was always a surly —, and would not draw in the mill.”—The truth was, he had begged himself for a couple of days, when in search of water—the Penkeeper, not seeing him for that time, had thrown him into the mill for punishment, and his weak state had prevented him from giving that assistance, which a mill, high fed with canes, required, and he had been thrown out to starve upon a parched common.—Unfortunate creatures! while ye grind the cane which pandreth to the luxury of man, the iron hand of oppression grindeth ye—and though often the biped who ordereth, and the quadruped who must obey, differ but little in reason and instinct, yet thou must continue, however reluctant, till Father Time shall bring ye the ultimate release.
A. M.
A well authenticated account of the Dying Words and Actions of ISABELLA LIMEUIL, Maid of Honour to CATHERINE DE MEDICIS.
THIS young and beautiful lady's charms had, by the address of the Queen, been prostituted to the Prince of Conde, by whom she had a child, and actually was brought to bed at Court. Her exquisite beauty, however, obtained her a husband of both rank and fortune. She was a woman of ready wit, and often exercised her pen in writing a lampoon; nor could the hour or minute of her death deprive her of that GAIETE DE COEUR which had added so much to her beauty in health. During her illness she was continually exercising her satirical wit; and when she found her dissolution was near, she called to her valet: “Julian (said she) take your violin and play till you see me dead (for I am going) the defeat of the Swifts, in the best manner you can, and when you come to the words ‘all's lost,’ play it over four or five times, in the most doleful tones you can;” which he did, and she assisted him with her voice, and when they came to “all's lost,” she repeated the word twice, then turning herself to the other side of the bed, she said to her companions “all's lost this instant in good earnest,” and so expired.
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American Occurrences.
Savanna-la-Mar Gazette.
Tuesday, April 15, 1788
THE Lord Sheffield, Cameron, and Fanny, Coffey, are arrived in the river from this island; the June, Young, at Dover, and Mary, Beakbane, at Lancaster.
Passed by, on Friday, the ship Mercury, M'Kenzie, from Black-River, for the north-side.
A book-keeper on Nonpareil estate in this parish, one day last week, put an end to his existence, by infusing a quantity of laudanum in a bottle of rum, with which he retired into a cave belonging to the property, and there took off the fatal dose that at once bereft him of life and care.—This gentleman, we are informed, previous to the late troubles in America, was in very great credit as a merchant at Carolina; but from the revolutions that took place throughout the continent, was reduced to extreme poverty, and compelled to seek for refuge in this island, where he obtained the above mentioned birth.—The cause of his committing this rash action is said to proceed from some late disaster he experienced on the above estate.
Rodney's glorious victory of the 12th of April, 1782, when he freed the inhabitants of this invaluable island from anxiety, and overthrew the deep-laid machinations of France and Spain united, by taking captive the late unfortunate Comte de Grasse, with others of his vanquished armada, intended for the invasion and reduction of Jamaica, was commemorated by the Loyal citizens of Savanna-la-mar, with every token of joy and gratitude the brilliant occasion demanded. Several select parties met together, and drank a health to their venerable and gallant deliverer, as likewise every valiant son of Neptune, who shared in the glory of that memorable action! At night, the houses on the Bay, were illuminated, and triumphant Rodney resounded throughout our little town.
America, says a correspondent—one who is a batchelor—hath no convents or systems regularly established for celibacy, but her towns and cities have adopted the insidifying habits of Europe. Although young in government, agriculture and manufactures, she is prematurely old in luxury, effeminacy and debauchery. The farcical ceremonies and absurd customs of the old world she hath adopted with the greatest avidity. Before the age of puberty her sons are taught to avoid matrimony as the Syla and Charybdis of life, while her modest daughters pine in solitariness and distress. "My son, obtain a fortune before you marry," is the language of parents; but had I the steps of youth to tread over again, my first act of manhood should be a matrimonial alliance, and my highest ambition would be to sustain the exalted character of a good husband and father. Youth is the seed time of virtue; by procrastinating the injunctions of nature to a latter period in quest of wealth to crown the bridal bed, the sinews of attachment are unnerved or basely prostituted. The great causes of unhappy matches, says our speculative correspondent, is a foolish predilection for nobleness of birth, riches or beauty—seek first, says he, a congenial mind, be industrious, frugal and virtuous, and the author of our being will crown the union with every necessary blessing.
Last night's Westmoreland assembly, in honor of the 12th of April, 1782, notwithstanding the severe shower of rain which fell early in the evening, was by far the most crowded we have hitherto beheld—40 ladies and about 100 gentlemen were present, all of whom appeared highly delighted on the auspicious occasion; they departed about two o'clock in the morning, till which time dancing continued.—The whole was conducted with great regularity, hilarity and decorum.
The ship Adventure, Capt. Lawrence Lacy, will sail from this port for London, to-morrow evening.
BALTIMORE, May 20.
On Saturday evening last, a most daring robbery was committed, aggravated by the horrid circumstance of murder:—Two villains applied to John de Courle, skipper of a small boat bound to Chestertown, for a passage, which was granted them—the boat left the wharf in the afternoon, and when she had got a little below the fort, the villains threw the man at helm overboard; the skipper being then below in the cabin, and coming up to render him assistance, possibly not knowing the circumstance of his being thrown over, was flopping to get a rope to heave to him, when one of the villains struck him on the back of the head with an ax, once or twice, which put an end to his existence; the person in the water had by this time swam
along side, and begged so earnestly for his life, that he was taken on board, and confined below. After the villains had plundered the cabin to the amount of 200 dollars, or upwards, they run the boat up Petapso river into Ridgeley's cove, about half a mile from the town, and made their escape. Between nine and ten o'clock, the news reached the town, when the constables and watch were dispatched in search of them. Several persons were apprehended on suspicion, but we do not learn whether any of them have been concerned in the murder. Among the suspicious characters taken up was the noted Cassidy, who was pardoned last summer from merited death, on condition of being banished forever from this state.
A subscription has been opened in this town for the purpose of raising 200 dollars, to be offered as a reward for apprehending the perpetrators of the above mentioned murder.—Upwards of fifty pounds has been already subscribed on this occasion.
ELIZABETH-TOWN, May 21.
On Wednesday last, Benjamin Helme, Esq. of Acquackanack, Essex county, was by virtue of his Excellency the Governor's licence, admitted by the Honourable the Supreme Court, now sitting at Trenton, to practice as an Attorney and Counsellor at Law in this state.
New-York, May 28.
YESTERDAY arrived here the sloop Sally, Captain Fish, from Bermuda in nine days.
Yesterday the counting of the votes for members of convention, senate, and assembly, commenced throughout the state; in a few days we shall be able to lay before the public the names of the persons whom they have elected to the above important stations.
It has been remarked, that the American sheep yield much less wool than the sheep of Britain, France, and Spain. This is owing to the length of our winters, and the quantity of snow on the ground preventing their picking up as much nourishment as the sheep in Europe—hence they drop their wool, from mere weakness, during the winter and spring. To prevent this, a farmer of long experience has found half a gill of Indian corn every day to each sheep, to be extremely useful. It strengthens the sheep, by which means the quantity of wool is increased, as well as retained till the time of shearing, to the great emolument of the farmer. [ New-Jersey Journal. ]
To encourage population in Hispaniola, his Majesty of France allows an annual pension to such persons as are fathers of ten or more children, in consequence of which there are now on the list—
WHITES.
Twenty-two, having twelve children each—per annum 1500 livres, equal to 621. 15s. Eighteen, having ten children each—per annum 750 livres, equal to 311. 5s.—40.
PERSONS of COLOUR.
Twenty-three, having twelve children each—per annum 1000 livres, equal to 411. 15s. Eleven, having ten children each—per annum 500 livres, equal to 201. 7s. 6d.—34.
PRICE CURRENT, at Brandywine-Mills, May 7.
Wheat, from 5/6 to 6/ per bushel. Indian Corn, from 2/9 to 3/ per ditto. Oats, from 1/3 to 1/10 per ditto. Flour, from 30/ to 31/ per barrel. Ditto common, from 27/ to 28/ per ditto. Middlings, from 22/6 to 24/.
ARRIVALS AT PHILADELPHIA.
Ship Active, Crickway, Yarmouth. Brig Trader, Warner, Marceilles. Schooner Nassau, M'Cann, N. Providence. Endeavour, Sikes, N. Carolina. Peggy, Padrick, ditto. Sloop Little Betsey, Minor, Virginia. Harriot, Colton, Charleston. Tryal, Hand, Guadaloupe. Newport, Mills, N. Carolina. United States, M'Neil, New-York. Providence, Arthur, N. Providence. Charlemont, Robertson, St. Kitts.
OUTWARDS.
Sloop Delaware, Knox, Virginia. CLEARED. Brig Adventure, Lewis, Barbadoes. Hopewell, Holloway, Antigua. Maria, Anderson, St. Eustatia. Sloop Speedwell, Gage, St. Croix. Ship Ann, Bourden, is arrived at Wilmington (Delaware state) from Cork.
ARRIVALS AT ALEXANDRIA, MAY 13—16.
Ship Polly, Waters, from Port-au-Prince. Brig Commerce, Hinson, West-Indies. Kitty, Martha, Barbadoes. Schooner John, Gilbert, ditto. Polly, Dunham, Boston. Sloop Sufan, Packard, Surinam. CLEARED. Brig Henry, Tyndall, Whitehaven. Schooner Polly, Dunham, Boston.
THEATRE.
By the OLD AMERICAN COMPANY.
For the BENEFIT of Mr. R Y A N, BOX-KEEPER, On THURSDAY Evening, the 29th of May, Will be presented, A C O M E D Y, CALLED, The School for WIVES. To which will be added, A F A R C E, CALLED, The Mayor of Garrett.
Mr. Ryan respectfully informs the public, that he has been constantly employed by the company as Box-keeper; in this office he has spared no pains to please, and in it, he flatters himself, full satisfaction has been given.—He has also, occasionally, performed on the stage: though he does not mean, in this last character, to arrogate theatrical commendation, yet, on the score of his general conduct, he presumes, that he shall be allowed a degree of merit—he therefore solicits the patronage of all lovers of the Drama, on this his benefit night .
T O L E T, Two convenient ROOMS, For the Summer Season, IN an elegant HOUSE, and pleasant Situation; at Gravelend, King's County.—Enquire of the PRINTER, or at Dr Smith's, living in said House. May 20 1788. 300 t.h.&f. 3w.
A CELLER to let. A LARGE convenient Celler, situate in Water-Street, near the Coffee-House, may be hired from this date to the 1st of May next.—Enquire of the Printer. New-York, May 16, 1788. 97—e. d.
A quantity of Russia Duck,
TO BE SOLD BY Solomon Townshend, Who has removed from Corner of Burling-Slip, a few doors towards the Fly-Market, the opposite side of the way, at No. 211, in Queen-Street.
A L S O, Pig and Bar Iron, Blistered and Crowley's Steel, Anchors, Pot-ash Kettles of superior quality, A few barrels of Curriers Oyl and Blubber, To be sold low for cash.
James M. Hughes, Has removed his O F F I C E From No. 24, Golden-Hill, to Water-Street, near the Coffee-House, No. 197.
FRANCIS DURAND, No. 15, QUEEN-STREET, Has FOR SALE, imported in the French Packets, The following ARTICLES, viz. CAMBRICKS, and Superfine French Broad Cloths, Scarlet, Blue, &c. &c. Lawns, Umbrellas of different sizes, Thread Laces and Edgings, Lyon's quilted Satins, Men's black and white silk Hose, Women's white do. Black Modes, yard wide belt assorted Ribbons, CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Calicoes, Ribbons, Lutestrings, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarinets. New-York, April 25, 1788. 99—e.d. 1m.
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ship JUNO, from Havre-de-Grace, and ships PHILADELPHIA and GRACE from Amsterdam, And to be SOLD at the STORE No. 191 Queen-Street, opposite Beekman's-Slip, By DE LUZE DE MONTMOLLIN, and COMPANY, A general Assortment of
DRY GOODS, Consisting of the following ARTICLES, viz. CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Calicoes, Ribbons, Lutestrings, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarinets.
Mrs. WATERS HAS removed to Pack-Street, No. 1, where she continues the business of washing Silk Stockings, and other nice articles, in the usual manner, in which branch she has always given satisfaction.
Just Published, And to be Sold at the Printing-Office, No. 25, Water-Street, The Heidelbergh Catechism, A L S O, The Mothers Catechism.
American Printed Books.
This Day is published, and to be Sold, By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the Corner of King & Queen-Street, The Miscellaneous Works OF PHILIP FRENEAU.
Containing his Essays and additional Poems.
THIS second volume of our American Author, is replete with the highest sentimental entertainment: Humour, wit, and satire, flow in copious streams.—It requires only to be read to be admired.
Such gentlemen, in this city and state, as honored this vol. with their subscriptions, will be pleased to send for it as soon as convenient.
THE MESSIAH, Attempted from the GERMAN of Mr. KLOPSTOCK.
To those who are acquainted with the merits of this work, little need be said to recommend it.—It is calculated to inspire every pious, every virtuous sentiment:—to fill the mind with an awful reverence and love of the Great and incomprehensible GOD and FATHER of all; with the sublimest and most fervent gratitude to our gracious REDEEMER, and a perfect detestation and abhorrence of all vice. In a word, it claims the patronage of ALL who do not blush at owning themselves Christians, and at paying a humble obedience to the King of Kings.
This piece of religious and moral painting has obtained Mr. Klopstock the honor of being esteemed the Milton of Germany, and is considered as having completed what that favorite son of the British muse had left unfinished.—The beauties of the Messiah equal Paradise Lost:—Paradise Regained, though far from being destitute of merit, is universally allowed to fall much below this work; and is acknowledged to be deficient in that unbounded invention, that beautiful machinery, and variety of characters, which distinguish the rigorous efforts of Mr. Klopstock's genius.
The Messiah is formed upon an extensive and important plan, and includes the sufferings, death, and resurrection of Christ.
S E R M O N S. By the celebrated RICHARD PRICE, D. D. L. L. D. F. R. S.
The Triumphs of Temper; A Poem in six Cantos. By WILLIAM HALEY, Esquire. Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughter. Dr. Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion, Sheridan's Rhetorical Grammar. The Charms of Melody.—A new Song Book. Caver's Travels through the interior Parts of America. Economy of Human Life. Webster's American Selection of Lessons, in reading and speaking. Webster's Institute, first and second Part. Pike's excellent System of Arithmetic. A few Sets of Newton on the Prophecies. Edwards on the Affections. Do. History of Redemption, &c. &c.
Also, JUST IMPORTED, A number of very valuable BOOKS,
Consisting of HISTORY. Surgery, Divinity, Agriculture, Law, Nautical Books, Philosophy, Dictionaries, Mathematics, Architecture, Biography, Novels, Geography, Miscellanies, Poetry, Plays, &c. &c. Physic,
Also an excellent Assortment of STATIONARY. Genuine Writing Paper, Wrapping Paper, Sealing-Wax, Waters of different sizes and prices, Ledgers, Journals, Quills, Slates, Lead and slate Pencils, Penknives, elegant Shoe-buckles, Mistletoe Books, Bonnet and Cards, &c. &c. Commissions from the country are thankfully received, and carefully executed. 525— New-York, May 26, 1788.
By order of the honourable Richard Morris, Esquire, chief justice of the supreme court of the state of New-York.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, by the petitioning creditors of Josiah Hazard, an insolvent debtor, to all the creditors of the said Josiah Hazard, that they show cause, if any they have, before the said honorable Richard Morris, Esq. at his chamber situated the corner of King and Nassau Street, city of New-York, by Saturday the 14th day of June next, why an assignment of the estate of the said Josiah Hazard should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and he thereupon discharged, agreeable to a law of this state, entitled, "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," passed the 11th day of March, 1788. JOSIAH HAZARD. Dated the 3d day of May, 1788. ed. 6t.
Petitioning Creditors of Josiah Hazard. WILLIAM HAZARD. ABIGAIL SPICER. FERDINAND LELLA.
All sorts of BLANKS Sold at this Printing-Office.

POET'S CORNER.
THE SPORTING PARSON, CLERICAL PRIG, who one morn join'd the chace, (He ever had for it an itching) Was flung from his horse, and fell flat on his face, A dangerous, dirty, deep ditch in! Each Nimrod that pass'd him, for help he did cry, Yet onward all eagerly panted: The whipper-in only, roar'd out, "Let him lie; He will not, till Sunday, be wanted."
E P I G R A M.
A WOMAN may be fair, and yet her mind, As is inconstant as the wavering wind; Venus herself is fair, and shineth far, Yet she's a planet, and no fixed star.
Allize of BREAD.
As Established December 5, 1787. A Loaf of inspected superfine Wheat Flower, weight Two Pounds Five Ounces for six-pence A Loaf of Rye Flour to weigh One pound Twelve Ounces for three pence.
Just Published,
And to be sold by R. Hodge, T. Allen, S. Cambell, J. Reid, and S. Loudon, booksellers, and by the printer hereof,
AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF LETTERS FROM THE FEDERAL FARMER TO THE REPUBLICAN,
Leading to a fair examination of the system of government, proposed by the late convention, and to several essential and necessary alterations in it; and calculated to illustrate and support the principles and positions laid down in the preceding letters.
The former letters, published under the signature of the Federal Farmer, have undergone several impressions in the different states, and several thousands of them have been sold. They are admitted, by candid men of both parties, to be written with a spirit of moderation and candour.
A number of principles are laid down in them, highly interesting to the people of America, which ought to be more fully il- lustrated, than the bounds which the author set to himself, in the former letters, would permit.
The design of these additional letters, is, more fully to explain and enforce the politi- ons laid down in the former. The author does not aim to foment the passions; his ap- peal is to the reason of his readers. He wishes every man to examine for himself, and form his own opinion on the merits of the question.
There are very few dispassionate men, who do not wish to see amendments made to this system. The great drift of these addi- tional letters, is, to point out what these a- mendments ought to be, and to adduce argu- ments to support them.
It is a matter of small importance, whe- ther these amendments precede or succeed the adoption of the constitution, so that they be made.
It is hoped, therefore, that gentlemen who are sincere in declaring that they wish for amendments, will unite in turning their attention to the subject, that they may be pre- pared to accede to such as are proper.—To those who are thus disposed, this publica- tion is recommended.
S H R U B.
Of the very best Quality, by the Hogshoad, Bar- rel, or smaller Quantity, FOR SALE by Charles Tillinghast, At his House, nearly opposite the New-Market in Cherry-Street.
FLAX-SEED, STORED, Cleaned, Purchased and Sold at HRTELL and WOODWARD'S Flax-seed store lately occupied by Mr. JACOB SARLY, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. 38 —c.d.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT HODGE,
No. 123, Queen-Street, and at This PRINTING-OFFICE, An Address to the people of the state of New-York; shewing the necessity of making AMENDMENTS to the constitu- tion proposed for the United States, pre- vious to its ADOPTION."
To which is added, by way of postscript, some STRICTURES on a pamphlet, lately published, entitled, "An address to the people of the state of New-York, on the subject of the proposed constitution &c." By a PLEBEIAN.
Just imported in the last Vessels from London and Dublin, and to be SOLD, By HUGH GAINÉ, At his Printing-Office and Book-Store, at the Bible, in Hanover-Square.
BACON'S Abridge- ment, Burrow's, Wilson's, Cowper's, Strang's, Atky's, Brown's, Douglas's, & Black- stone's Reports, Crown Circuit Compa- nion, Hale's Pleas of the Crown, Buller's Nisi Prius, Burrow's Settlement Cases, Clerks Instructor, Lawof Awards, Running of Eject- ment,
Vernon's Cases, T. Raymond's Reports, Boote's Writ at Law, Digest of Cases, Register of Common Pleas, Trial's per pais, Law of Bills, Practice in King's Bench and Common Pleas, Office of Sheriff, Hind's Practice in Chan- cery, Jacob's Law Dictionary, Sullivan's Law L. Cures, Lex Mercatoria, Westcott on Insurance,
Also the following BOOKS.
Young's and Cole's Dic- tionary, Clarke's Ovid, Corderius, Erasmus and Introduc- tion, Main's Cæsar, and In- troduction, Selectæ Profanis, and Veri, Beza's Testament, Rudiman's Rudiments, Davidson's Virgil, Smart's Horace, Virgil Delphini, Horace Delphini, Cornelius Nepos, Cæsar's Commentaries, Man's Sallust, Lilly's & Rigg's Gram- mar, Schrevelius Lexicon, Westminster Greek Grammar Luedan's Greek and Latin Testament, Homer's Iliad, Hearst's Horace, Murphy's Lucian, Johnson's, Entick's, Bailey's, Dyche's, & Fennings's Dictionary, Boyer's French Diction- ary, Perrin's French Gram- mar, Lowth's Grammar, Elegant Quarto Bibles with Cuts, & without common Prayers, Week's Preparation, New Duty of Man, Trimmer's Sacred His- tory, Ambrose looking to Je- fus, Blair's Sermons, Four Fold State, Doddridge's Rise and Progress, Gospel Sonnets, Bunyan's Holy War, Henry on Prayer, Afflicted Man's Com- panion, Drelincourt on Death, Covenant of Grace, Sherlock on Death, Thomas A Kempis, Carr's and White's Ser- mons, Cruden's Concordance, Confession of Faith, Gardiner's Life, Nelson's Devotions, Modern Europe, History of Voltaire by Monk, Sir Richard Steele's Correspondence, Life of Tur ot, Life of Johnson, Swinburne's Travels, Carver's Travels, Robertson's America, Guthrie's History of the World, Sheridan's Life of Swift,
STATIONARY.
Blank Books of every size, The very best sort of Writing Paper, Pens and Quills,
Scaling Wax and Wa- fers, Red and black Ink- Powder, Sand and Sand Boxes.
Said Gaine has just published, the best Edition of the Universal Spelling Book, that ever appeared in America or Europe, containing more spelling, and a great variety of matter, not to be found in any other spelling-book whatever. May 6. 88—m.th.q.w.
New-York RUM
Of excellent Flavour and good Proof FOR SALE, By Charles Tillinghast, At the DISTILLERY, near the New Market Cherry-Street, nearest to the Ship-Yards.
THE PROPRIETORS of the New-York and Philadelphia NEW LINE
***** * STAGE AND FOUR HORSES. * *****
STAGES.
Owned by Cumming & Ward, at Newark, and by Michael Dennison, in Philadelphia,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that their Stages leave Powles- Hook every afternoon (except Saturday) at 4, on their route to Philadelphia, proceed by Newark to Elizabeth Town that evening—Leave Elizabeth Town, and Michael Dennison's, George Inn, Phi- ladelphia, at three o'clock every morning, except Sunday, and drive to Philadelphia and Powles- Hook that day.
On Monday the 2d of April an extra Stage will start for the accommodation of select parties, and those gentlemen and ladies who wish to indulge themselves in the morning, or who fear the bad effects of the early air. This stage will leave Pow- les Hook every morning, and Philadelphia at eight o'clock every morning (except Saturday and Sun- day) and proceed with the same speed as the early stage.
The expence of the stage to each passenger will be Three Spanish Dollars from Powles-Hook to Philadelphia and Four pence per mile for all way passengers. One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same as a passenger—Fourteen weight of bag- gage gratis.
The expedition, lowness of fare, and certainty of arrival, must convince the public, that this route is preferable to the Anboy, as the journey is per- formed in half the time.
Letters, Newpapers, &c. left at the New- York, Albany, and Philadelphia stage office, kept by Christopher Beckman, in Courtlandt-Street, New- York, and with Mr. Michael Dennison, at the George Inn, corner of Arch and Second-Street, Philadelphia, will be offly conveyed gratis.
JOHN CUMMING, MATTHIAS WARD, THOMAS EGBERT, JOHN GULICK, ROBERT STOCKTON, DAVID HAMILTON, JOHN VANDEGRIFT, JOSEPH DAVIS. MICHAEL DENNISON.
April 11, 1788. 67 c.d.
This Day is published, And to be sold by the PRINTER hereof, and by ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen Street,
PRINCIPLES
OF THE
Latin Grammar,
EXPLAINED in a manner suited to the Capacity of Beginners; with Notes and Observations calculated for those who have made proficiency in the Classics.
By JAMES HARDIE, A. B.
Teacher of the GREEK and LATIN Languages, NEW-YORK.
WE, the PRESIDENT and PROFESSORS of COLUMBIA COLLEGE, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do certify, that we have ex- amined a new publication, entitled "The principles of the Latin Grammar explained, &c" by JAMES HARDIE, and that we find it an accurate and judicious compilation, well calculated for the in- struction of youth in the rudiments of the Latin language; and such as may be useful even to those who have made considerable progress therein. We therefore recommend it to all who are intrusted with the care of education, and particularly to the teachers in the different schools of this state.
W. SAMUEL JOHNSON, President, WILLIAM COCHRAN, Professor of Lan- guages,
JOHN DANIEL GROS, Professor of (Moral Philosophy and Geography), JOHN KEMP, Professor of Mathematics and (Natural Philosophy).
New-York, Elizabeth-Town, and Philadelphia
New Stage Line.
THE frequent neglect of business, by some of the proprietors of the former line of stages, has compelled the subscribers, who were concerned, to withdraw themselves, and to join in establishing a new line. By strict attention to their business—by keeping their coaches and horses in good order—and by employing none but sober drivers, they hope to merit the favors of the public.
The stage will leave Powles-Hook, every after- noon, at 3 o'clock, Saturdays excepted; the stage boats also ply every day from White-Hall to Eli- zabeth-Town Point. From Mr. Crane's, at Eli- zabeth-Town Point, the stage will set out every morning (except Sunday) and run through Bridge- town in Raway, Woodbridge, New-Brunswick, Princeton, Trenton, and Bristol, to the Indian-Queen in Fourth-Street, Philadelphia, in one day, for the moderate price of THREE HARD DOLLARS for each passenger, with the allowance of 14wt of baggage; and all way-passengers at FOUR PENCE per mile.
One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same price as a passenger, viz. Four Pence per Mile.
No racing allowed in this line.
JOHN MERCEREAU, JOHN HEARD, CHARLES BASONETT, WILLIAM KERLIN.
WHEREAS RICHARD BAYLIS, of Goshen, in the county of Orange and late colony of New-York, for securing the payment of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shilling and six-pence, current money of the state of New- York, with lawful interest for the same according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bear- ing date the twenty fifth day of June, 1771, and executed by the said Richard Baylis to John Leake, of the city of New-York, did by indentures of lease and release, bearing date respectively the twenty fourth and twenty fifth days of June, in the said year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-one, mortgage to the said John Leake: All that certain piece or parcel of LAND, situate, lying and being in Goshen, in the county of Orange, known by being part of lot No. 6, beginning at the south east corner of the lands conveyed by Ebenezer Holly to Josiah Seely, then running north westerly along said Seely's land, and land of Ebenezer Holly, to a ditch on the south side of said Holly's meadow, thence south westerly along said ditch to Benjamin Gale's lands, thence south- easterly along said Gale's land and the land of Je- remiah Coleman to the high way, then along the high way to the place of beginning; containing fe- ven acres, to have and to hold, the said tract of land with the appurtenances thereby intended to be granted, and released; and every part and par- cel thereof, and the reversion and reversions, re- mainder and remainders thereof, unto the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns, to the only proper use and behoof of the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns for ever—In which said indenture of re- lease is contained a covenant, that in case it should so happen that the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, with the interest, or any part thereof should remain due and unpaid on the 24th day of June then next ensuing the date of the said indenture of release then and in such case it should and might be law- ful for the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns to sell the said tract of land and premises thereby granted, or any part thereof, at Public Vendue, or otherwise, as to him or them shall seem meet to any person or persons for such sum or sums of mo- ney as might be reasonably had for the same, and out of the monies arising by the sale thereof to re- tain and keep in his hands the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, and the interest that might be due there- on, together with the costs and charges of such sale or sales, rendering the overplus, if any there should be, to the said Richard Baylis, his execu- tors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales so to be made by virtue of the said indenture of mortgage should be, and hereby were declared to be a full and absolute perpetual bar, both in law and equity, against him the said Richard Baylis, his heirs, executors, and administrators, and all claiming under him, and of all benefit and equity of redemption of the premises or any part there- of:—And whereas the said John Leake, in and by a certain instrument in writing under his hand and seal duly executed, bearing date the twelfth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty- six, did assign, transfer, and set over unto Coe Gale, of the county of Orange and state of New- York, merchant, the aforesaid bond and mortgage, and all monies due and to grow due thereon, toge- ther with all the right, title, and interest of him the said John Leake, of, in, and to the said mort- gaged premises:—And whereas the whole of the principal sum, together with a great arrear of in- terest still remains due and unpaid—These are therefore to give notice to all persons interested in the said premises, that unless the said one hun- dred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six pence, together with the interest due and to grow due thereon, is paid and discharged on or before the sixth day of November next, the said mortgaged premises will be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, to be held on the premises, on the said sixth day of November next, at eleven o'clock in forenoon of the same day, pursuant to the direc- tions of a certain act of the legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the nineteenth day of March, one thousand seven hun- dred and seventy-four. COE GALE.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And to be SOLD
By Thomas Greenleaf,
At No. 25, Water-Street,
The Genuine Information,
Relative to the Proceedings of the
General Convention,
Lately held at PHILADELPHIA.
By LUTHER MARTIN, Esquire,
Attorney-General of Maryland, and one of the
Delegates in the said Convention.
Together with
A L E T T E R
To the Honorable Thomas C. Deyo, Speaker of
the House of Delegates;
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To the Citizens of the UNITED STATES;
And some
R E M A R K S
Relative to
A S T A N D I N G A R M Y,
AND
A B I L L O F R I G H T S.
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