The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-07-04 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 160, of VOL. XLII.]
FRIDAY, July 4, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2339.]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENSED REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—E'EN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE. Thompson's Liberty.
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
HARTFORD, April 28.
PROPOSALS, For Publishing, by Subscription, A COMPENDIUM
Christian Theology.
By JOHN FREDERICK OSTERWALD, A celebrated Divine of Switzerland. Newly translated into English, from the Original LATIN.
By the Rev. JOHN M'MAINS.
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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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 illustrated, 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 positions laid down in the former. The author does not aim to foment the passions; his appeal 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 additional letters, is, to point out what these amendments ought to be, and to adduce arguments to support them.
It is a matter of small importance, whether 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 prepared to accede to such as are proper.—To those who are thus disposed, this publication is recommended.
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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
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To the Honorable Thomas C. Deye, Speaker of the House of Delegates;
An ADDRESS
To the Citizens of the UNITED STATES;
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Relative to A STANDING ARMY, AND A BILL OF RIGHTS.
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THIS PRINTING-OFFICE,
An Address to the people of the state of New-York; shewing the necessity of making AMENDMENTS to the constitution proposed for the United States, previous 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.
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 shillings 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-bearing 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 Jeremiah Coleman to the high way, then along the high way to the place of beginning; containing seven 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 parcel thereof, and the reversion and reversions, remainder 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 release 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 lawful 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 money as might be reasonably had for the same, and out of the monies arising by the sale thereof to retain 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 thereon, 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 executors, 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 thereof:—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, together with all the right, title, and interest of him the said John Leake, of, in, and to the said mortgaged premises:—And whereas the whole of the principal sum, together with a great arrear of interest still remains due and unpaid—These are therefore to give notice to all persons interested in the said premises, that unless the said one hundred 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 directions 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 hundred and seventy-four. COE GALE.
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The American Calculator, or Counting-House COMPANION, CONTAINING,
A TABLE, ascertaining the value of sundry coins in gold, as regulated by the Chamber of Commerce in this city, and shewing at one view, their value in the several currencies of New-York, North-Carolina, and Great-Britain. A Collection of Tables, shewing, at one view, the amount of any number (under 10,000) of Dollars, French and English Crowns, Half Joes, French and English Guineas, &c. as they pass through the United States, a Table of Guineas, as they pass in England and Ireland. Rules for the ready reducing the currencies of the United-States, from the currency of one state into the currency of any other of the United States; and for reducing the currencies of the United-States into sterling, and sterling into the currencies of the said states. Rules for reducing English Money into Irish, and Irish Money into English, according to the par of exchange between both kingdoms. Five different tables of the coins of the United-States of America, agreeable to a resolve of Congress of the 8th August, 1787, viz. a Table of Half Dollars, a Table of Dimes, a Table of Cents, and a table of Mills; calculated to render familiar the proper mode of counting said Money.
The PROPRIETORS of the New-York and Philadelphia
NEW LINE
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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 for Philadelphia, proceed by Newark to Elizabeth Town that evening—Leave Elizabeth Town, and Michael Dennison's, George Inn, Philadelphia, at three o'clock every morning, except Sunday, and drive to Philadelphia and Powles Hook that day.
On Monday the 21st 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 Powles-Hook at seven o'clock, and Philadelphia at eight o'clock every morning (except Saturday and Sunday) and proceed with the same speed as the early stage.
The expence of the stage to each passenger will be Three Spanish Milled 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 baggage gratis.
The expedition, lowness of fare, and certainty of arrival, must convince the public, that this route is preferable to the Amboy, as the journey is performed in half the time.
Letters, Newspapers, &c. left at the New-York, Albany, and Philadelphia stage office, kept by Christopher Beckman, in Courtland-street, New-York, and with Mr. Michael Dennison, at the George Inn, corner of Arch and Second-street, Philadelphia, will be safely conveyed gratis.
JOHN CUMMING, MATTHIAS WARD, THOMAS EGBERT, JOHN CULICK, ROBERT STOCKTON, DAVID HAMILTON, JOS. VANDEGRIFT, JOSEPH DAVIS, MICHAEL DENNISON.
April 11, 1788. 67 c.d.
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 afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Saturdays excepted; the stage boats also ply every day from White-Hall to Elizabeth-Town Point. From Mr. Crauel's, at Elizabeth-Town Point, the stage will set out every morning (except Sunday) and run through Bridge town in Raraw, 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, CHARL BASONETT, WILLIAM KERRLINE.
Masters & Owners of Vessels
Are hereby informed, THAT they may be supplied with cables, large or small, of any length, and cordage of all sizes, made of Petersburg hemp, first quality, at Ivens's Rope-walk, at the head of Mulberry-street, the first left hand turn above the Tea-Water Pump, on such favourable terms as to merit the attention of any gentleman that would wish to lay out his money to the best advantage. Cables spliced, with the addition of any length required, white rope of every sort for city or country use, hambro lines, deep sea lines, hand lead lines, log lines, house lines, and marline, &c. &c. by H. IVERS, Ropemaker.
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MISCELLANY.
From the MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE.
OBSERVATIONS on the USE of WEALTH. HE whom fortune favors with abundance, ought to consider himself as a steward to the poor and the needy, and, in proportion to the goods put in his possession, he should relieve their wants, and administer to their necessities; in doing this, he not only will contribute to cheer the drooping heart of sadness, but to the advancement of his own peace and happiness.
Mankind in general entertain the idea that riches contribute to the promotion of happiness; for the promotion of happiness, for the benefit of society, it is absolutely necessary that this idea should be kept alive, as to subvert it, would be destroying the great stimulus to industry. Riches are indeed capable of producing happiness, if the possessor of them has a soul capacitated to distinguish how to make the proper application of them. The man whose mind is absorbed in contractedness, and who wishes to gain immensity of wealth, to confine it within his iron inclosures, in the hopes that from so doing he shall derive no inconsiderable share of happiness, will find himself mistaken; he would not, could not be happy, if he had in his possession the mines of Mexico and Peru, or could command the wealth of the Indies.
Man, by nature, is a social being, and in his mind are centered those faculties which, if improved, are capable of making him alive to the noblest sensations of stimulating him to sympathy with the unfortunate, & participate in the joy of the prosperous. The man who is enabled thus to conduct, feels a double pleasure in communicating and sharing his happiness with others; and, if in adversity, derives no small consolation from imparting his grief to the bosom of social friendship. When once a man has contracted such a habit of selfishness as to avoid society, and live only for himself, he can by no means, in such a state of mind enjoy any pleasure whatever. Nature never designed man to live for himself alone, and he who suppresses every natural dictate, cannot be happy, even if raised to the highest pinnacle of affluence.
It is the disposition and frame of mind that constitutes our bliss, and if the mind is not rightly framed to enjoy content, the man who could grasp all nature's wealth, would not possess a single spark of real pleasure.
Covetousness ought never to be suffered to gain ground in our breasts, and when we feel its encroachments, every noble idea, which has a tendency to expand the mind, should be summoned to our aid, to repel the intruding poison, the effects of which dampens every generous suggestion.
The man who is of a sordid and covetous disposition, is poorer than poverty itself, even if possessed of innumerable bags of gold. It is not money alone that constitutes riches: the contented and humble cottager, who labors from day to day to procure the necessaries of life, is often more rich in reality than he who glares in all the finery of wealth, and is possessed of thousands.
The wealthy man, that can, unmoved, hear the wretched object of want supplicate in piteous accents a small share of his bounty, is ignorant of the true method to attain happiness; he must be devoid of every exalted sentiment that dignifies the soul of a rational being; he must be blind to that pleasure which
flows from drying the tear of misery, and from relieving the distresses of an unfortunate fellow mortal; and to be insensible to things of such a nature, is to be insensible to what evidently tends to promote our own happiness.
In discovering liberality a man ought not to be too profuse. This maxim considered in a proper point of view, "Charity begins at home," should always have due weight. However, I scarcely need have touched on this subject, as there are very few who make a practice of exercising charity to the detriment of their own interest. There are some, however, of this description, and I am hardly able to determine whether they deserve censure or commiseration; nor can any one determine respecting it, unless he is acquainted with the motives that induce them to practice such conduct. If a man's liberality extends to profusion, and the reasons by which he is stimulated to such extension are no other than merely to make an ostentatious display, and to acquire fame by so doing, and in that way damages his own interest, he deserves to feel the sting of reproach, and the smarting lash of censure. But if his profusion to his own detriment, proceeds from the dictates of a heart, overflowing with sympathy for the misfortunes of others, they must certainly deserve commiseration.
A just and true liberality of spirit, opens a source of happiness to the mind more durable than can be derived from any other source whatever; and contractedness of soul is a moth which continually preys upon the mind, it stings most deeply and leaves a breach which can never be healed, while we suffer the sordid passion to reign predominant.
To bestow charity on the undeserving, is as great a fault as to retain it from the meritorious. The claims of every supplicant ought to be inspected into; if it is the frowns of unavoidable calamity which has clouded his brow, and emaciated his form, then the hand of liberality ought to be extended to his relief; but if by his own folly or villainy, he is plunged into distress, charity ought to be withheld, as to relieve an object under such circumstances, would be but an incentive to practice unworthy actions.
Riches can only promote happiness, when he who has them in possession, is capable of distinguishing between merit and demerit.
ADVERTISEMENT EXTRA.
AT the sign of the Duck's Paddle and Hoof , near St. Quashe's Lodge, in Butter-boat Alley, may be had the following Summer calicoes, viz. lambkins, corduroys, hatter's furs and button loops; green peas, of all colours, garden seeds, black stockings, razors and a variety of other coloured modes; mustard seed, grid-irons, sheeps wool and other public securities, at par; assiduity, whale oil, pot skimmings, and other cordials, cats, grind-stones, feather beads, and other kinds of boots; white hen's eggs, turn pumps, looking glasses, and other kinds of spirituous liquors; pig pork, sartin lastings, jack knives, and other kinds of simplicity bonnets; bob wigs, flaxseed, water mellons, and other crockery ware; tin coffee pots, dowlasses, flour of brimstone, and other prayer books; anchors, No. 1 pins, wafers, and other kinds of mathematical instruments; 9 inch cables, white thread, platter pans, and other kinds of sewing-silk; tea kettles, Indian corn, Carolina indigo, and other kinds of medicine; potatoes, double soled shoes, wheat and
other spices; logwood, preserved apricots, turnip tops, beef stakes, and other greens, all of an exceeding good quality.
N. B. If the above assortment of calicoes are not disposed of before 37th instant, they will be sold at public vendue on the 24th ultimo.
On AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS. From Mr. St. John's American Farmer's Letters , lately published in France.
THE Gazettes originally established to propagate the news, have answered here, for a long time, a more extensive and usual object—They are become circulating staples, in which one reads not only the discussions of their assemblies—the laws recently promulgated—the sentences of their different courts of judicature—the instructions contained in the speeches that their governors pronounce at the sitting of the legislative bodies—the news extracted from the papers of Europe, and the states of the union; but also historical facts, interesting details upon agriculture, physic, commerce, the mechanics, &c. One sees there always a place consecrated to the muses, called the Poet's Corner: they are become diurnal and voluminous, where every one can have his ideas inserted. Has some new or instructive method been discovered in Georgia or Carolina, for instance? Do the European papers announce the invention of some machines, medicines, &c. the printers, emulous to have their gazettes read, replenish them with accounts of these, and with every thing that they think may excite curiosity, and be useful. Since the peace, many printers have appropriated the first pages of their papers to the coherent and regular publication of interesting books, such as, the voyage of Capt. Cook, the history of America, by Robertson, &c. I do not know, whether I mistake in assuring you that these papers may be considered as one of the causes which diffuse throughout, a great degree of light and knowledge.
There are, however, many other causes, such as the establishment of schools, in all the cantons, colleges in every state, post-offices, stage coaches which run from one end of the continent to the other, a great number of packet boats, which unite all the maritime towns of these thirteen states, &c.—On the other hand, the equality of condition—the consideration obtained by talents, especially those of eloquence—the useful education that the youth receive—the energy continually preserved, by their taste for political discussions, commercial speculations and travelling; the general example, in short, contributes more than I can tell you, to spread knowledge, and give these growing societies a peculiar efficacy—a new and particular nuance.
These are the reasons why to great a number of men of genius suddenly appeared upon the theatre of the late revolution—these are the reasons, that among the late cultivators, have been found a Washington, a Putnam, &c. among the printers a Franklin, among the merchants a Green, a Laurens, a Middleton, a Hancock, &c. among the stationers a Knox, among the lawyers an Adams, a Jay, a Drayton, a Rutledge, a Pinckney, &c.
The English industry, and the inventive patience of the Germans, grafted upon this new stock, seem to promise the most excellent fruit; and who can foresee to what point the powers of man can be extended, in some future day, when those governments, clear of their debts, and actual difficulties, shall become rich enough, to excite emulation, by recompensing useful discoveries?
SURPRISING ESCAPE.
ABOUT four years before the Shawano Indians were forced to remove from the late Savannah town, they took a Muskohge warrior, known by the name of Old Scraney—They bastinadoed him in the usual manner, and condemned him to the fiery torture. He underwent a great deal without showing any concern: his countenance and behaviour were as if he suffered not the least pain, and was formed beyond the common laws of nature. He told them, with a bold voice, that he was a very noted warrior, and gained most of his martial preferment, at the expence of their nation, and was desirous of shewing them in the act of dying, that he was still as much superior to them as when he headed his gallant countrymen against them. That although he had fallen into their power, in forfeiting the protection of divine power, by some impurity or other, when carrying the holy ark of war against his devoted enemies; yet he had still so much remaining virtue, as would enable him to punish himself more exquisitely than all their delpicable ignorant crowd could possibly do, if they gave him liberty by untying him, and would hand to him one of the red hot gun-barrels out of the fire. The proposal, and his method of address, appeared so exceedingly bold & uncommon, that his request was granted. Then he suddenly
seized one of the red barrels, and, brandishing it from side to side, he forced his way through the armed and surprised multitude, and leaped down a prodigious steep and high bank into a branch of the river, dived through it, ran over a small island, and passed another branch amidst a shower of bullets, from the commanding ground where fort Moore, or New-Windsor garrison, stood, and though numbers of his eager enemies were in close pursuit of him, he got to a bramble swamp, and in this naked, mangled condition, reached his own country. He proved a sharp thorn in their side afterwards till the day of his death.
American Occurrences.
PORTSMOUTH, June 24.
INFORMATION being received that his Excellency, President Langdon, was to arrive in town yesterday afternoon, Colonel Wentworth's corps of independent horse, Capt. Woodward's company of artillery, and Col. Hill's company of foot, severally paraded, and together with a very large number of gentlemen in carriages and on horseback, met his Excellency at Greenland, and escorted him into town, where he was received by a great number of citizens, who complimented his return with several federal cheers. During the procession's moving in town, the bells were rung, and every testimony of joy exhibited, which a grateful people are capable of expressing, or a federal patriot worthy of receiving.
When his Excellency and suite arrived within a mile of the town, Capt. Woodward's company of artillery honored him with a federal salute.
What added greatly to the brilliancy of the scene was the appearance of a great number of ladies, whose smiling countenances bespoke that congeniality of sentiment, which ever ought to subsist between the sons and daughters of America.
BOSTON, June 25.
Agreeably to the request of the hon. legislature, on the representation of Mr. Dumas, Charge des affaires, from the United States, to the states general of the united netherlands, at the request of his excellency Schult. Van Aschenaden, envoy extraordinary from his majesty the king of Sweden, his excellency the governor yesterday issued his proclamation for apprehending Capt. Adolph Frederick Dahlberg, a native of Sweden, charged with running away with the merchant ship Marie Elizabeth, in the king's service, which he commanded.
The person apprehended some time since at Newbury-Port, for passing counterfeit bank-bills, &c. was convicted last week, at the supreme court at Ipswich, and sentenced to corporal and other punishment—It appeared in evidence that the counterfeit paper-money he had with him, was struck off at Shelburne, New-Brunswick, by a person who openly did it, by virtue of a licence from Sir Henry Clinton, given during the late war!
It is difficult to reconcile the statement of the prosperous situation of Great Britain as a nation, made in the speech of Mr. Pitt, to the great number of immense failures in that kingdom, within these two months, which have amounted, it is said, to 34 in number, and for upwards of four millions. That nation cannot with propriety be said to be in prosperous circumstances whose people are daily becoming poor.
PHILADELPHIA, July 3.
Extract of a letter from New-York, June 20. "Congress, I hope, will proceed immediately to put the government in motion: but unfortunately three of the states which have ratified are absent from Congress—Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland."
"Since writing the above, I have seen a letter from Poughkeepsie, which conveys very flattering accounts of the progress the federal party make in gaining proselytes, and expresses a strong persuasion, that the convention will ratify the new constitution, especially if Virginia should furnish the example."
ALBANY, June 26.
Tuesday last being the anniversary of the feast of St. JOHN, the Baptist, the ancient free and accepted masons of Master's Lodge, No. 2, in this city, assembled at the lodge-room, and at half past 12 o'clock, A. M. moved in procession to St. Peter's church, where an excellent and well adapted sermon was delivered by the reverend brother Ellison; after which they proceeded to brother Lewis's, where, at 3 o'clock, they partook of an elegant dinner. The whole day was spent in a manner that reflected the highest honor on that most ancient and honorable society.
POUGHKEEPSIE, July 1.
On Tuesday last an express arrived in this town from his excellency John Langdon, esq., governor of New-Hampshire, with the very interesting intelligence, that the convention of that state, on the 21st of June last, adopted the new constitution—that being the ninth state which has ratified the government, the old confederation may be considered as completely dissolved, and we may very shortly expect to hear of steps taken by

Congress to organize and give operation to the proposed system; a system which causes a new era in the history of American affairs, and which it must be the wish of every benevolent mind, may produce freedom, happiness and prosperity of the states which have, and which may still think proper to adopt it.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Poughkeepsie to his friend in Connecticut, dated June 26th.
S I R, On Tuesday the 17th inst. the political campaign opened at the court-house in this town, and has been carried on with various success to this day. The spectators who seldom make a number less than a hundred, and oftentimes are twice to many, enjoy a mental feast exquisite as uncommon. The first geniuses of the country have here a field on which their powers have ample room. Under the federal banner Col. H—— stands the political porcupine, armed at all points, and brandishes a shaft to every opposer: a shaft, powerful to repel, and keen to wound. The C——r pours a stream of eloquence deep as the Ganges, and irresistible as the Cataract. Mr. J——y's reasoning is weighty as gold, polished as silver, and strong as steel. Mr. H——n's harangues combine the poignancy of vinegar with the smoothness of oil: his manner wins attention; his matter propels the judgment.
Mr. S——h, the anti-champion, adds the subtlety of Locke to the candour of Sydney. If his elocution is hesitating, it is still eloquent; and the exertions of his mind exhibit a man formed for investigation and debate. G——r C——n has spoken but seldom; but his silence does not proceed from a consciousness that he has not powers to persuade or arguments to convince.
Mr. L——g is often upon the floor, and has that respect paid him by his auditors, which none but men of abilities can obtain: he is heard with attention. Besides these, Mr. J——s, Mr. G. L——n, and Mr. W——ms, have made remarks, and Judge M——s observations, very pertinent to the occasions on which they were delivered, but they have not as yet stepped forth decided disputants. Many gentlemen who have not as yet been upon the rough edge of controversial battle, will before the convention rises possibly gratify the world with their address in such conflicts.
Upon the whole I believe, that in no state in America has the new constitution been fairer canvassed, abler defended, or more powerfully opposed. What will be the result I dare not divine. It may unfortunately happen, that the proposed plan, notwithstanding its acceptance by nine states, will be rejected in such a manner as to be a cry of havock, and the letting loose the dogs of war: or, as I devoutly wish, accepted; only attended by proposed amendments similar to those of Massachusetts and South-Carolina. In the former case, scenes of carnage and confusion may again shock the heart of sensibility, and drench the eye of pity.—In the latter, peace with all her delightful appendages will here probably erect a dome to be shaken only with the dissolution of the globe."
New-York, July 4.
Y ESTERDAY arrived here the brig St. John, Salmon, Salem, in ten days.
It is confidently reported, that on Wednesday last the honorable Congress were in debate upon the subject of carrying into effect the new constitution. We further learn, that a committee was chosen, which is to report on that subject in a few days.
We learn, that the procession is to set off at ONE o'clock this day, from the city-hall, to St. Paul's church, where an ORATION is to be delivered by WILLIAM DUER, Esq. upon this glorious anniversary—JULY the FOURTH.
On Thursday the 12th ult. the navigation of the Mississippi was agitated in the convention of Virginia. The gentlemen, who are members of Congress, and then in the convention, were called upon to give such information as might be satisfactory on that subject. It appeared from those gentlemen's observations to the convention, that Congress had empowered their minister in Europe to conclude a treaty with the court of Spain; that the court of Spain, instead of proceeding on that business in Europe, thought proper to send a minister to negotiate a treaty in America; that propositions were made to Congress to relinquish their claim to the navigation of the Mississippi for 25 years, on condition of the court of Spain granting certain indulgences to American vessels in their European ports. However, this proposition was never acceded to by Congress; nor have Congress ever shewn the least disposition to relinquish their right to the navigation of the Mississippi. The Spaniards still keep the possession of the navigation of that river, and Congress, from not having sufficient power to enforce their just claim, have thought proper to let it rest, for the present,
as the growing wealth of the western country will, in time, render it necessary that the court of Spain should be more reasonable in their negotiations on that subject.
Extract of a letter from Richmond, June 25. "Permit me to congratulate you on the happy termination of the elaborate and ingenious deliberations of the convention of this state, who have this day agreed to ratify the proposed constitution, without the insertion of previous amendments, which were long advocated and strenuously urged by the opposition: but determined against them by a majority of ten, say 89 for, and 79 against the ratification. The subsequent amendments which are proposed for the consideration of the first Congress, which may be elected under the new plan, it is supposed will take up two or three days discussion. The majority of the minority have declared themselves firmly attached to the union, and generously offered their influence in support of the new system. Indeed many who voted against the constitution were compelled to it, in violation of their own judgments, though in conformity to the positive instructions of their constituents; notwithstanding which there are a few individuals who are evidently influenced by prejudice or interest, that continue obdurate and inflexible, and who have boldly asserted they are not without hopes of obtaining a better government at some favourable juncture, when the liberties of the people are endangered by that supineness which the operation of the government will naturally introduce among its rulers. The 28th of the month is proposed as a day of rejoicing."
The following extraordinary account was received from Fairfield, in Connecticut:—There is a place of level ground in Fairfield, during part of the summer season, which is extremely hot; a person being on the spot, exposed to the open air at particular times, will find demonstration of the same; and in less than three minutes, perspiration liberally flows, and streams through the pores of the body at an amazing rate. Let the person travel three rods west of said spot of ground, and in the course of three minutes more will experience a manifest change, viz. that the cold increases to that degree, as puts an immediate check to the aforesaid liberal perspiration; the crimson fluid in a manner becomes chilled in so short a space of time, as would most certainly bring on an ague if not timely prevented by some warm covering. This short distance of three rods only in length from east to west, the extreme ends or points of compass, appear, as it were, like two different climates, the former resembling the torrid and the latter the frigid zone; so directly reverse are the distances, which apparently affect the human frame, by such a sudden alteration from an intense heat, to that of sealing up the pores, while celerity of motion slackens the fluids, and shivering cold intervenes. This experimental alternative on the human body perhaps, may be a matter of speculation and thought to the curious enquirer. The above narrative may be relied on as a fact, from the late experience of B. now exhibited to the public.
"We learn that Mr. Furguson, who was lately taken by the Indians, in company with Mr. Purviance and others, as mentioned in this paper some time since, has been released, and returned to Morgantown on Sunday 15 June. He relates, that after being captured, he was stripped, a bell put about his neck, and ordered to be burnt.—On his way to the place designed for his suffering, he was met by some French traders, who purchased him of the Indians for 50 dollars, supplied him with some cloaths, a horse, some money, and every other necessary assistance, by which he has been enabled to return to his friends. Mr. Furguson can give no account of the other prisoners taken with him, as they were separated immediately on being captured."
Extract of a letter from Paris, April 21. "The recalling of the Duke of Orleans, here, since last Wednesday, diffused an undecidable joy among every class of individuals. His first visit, after his return, was to his Majesty at Versailles."
"On the 18th inst. died, George Le Clerc, Count de Buffon, Lord of Montbart, Marquis of Rougemont, Viscount of Quincy, Intendant of the King's gardens and Cabinets of Natural History, member of the French academy of sciences, fellow of the royal society of London, and of the royal and literary societies of Berlin, Peterburgh, Bologna, Florence, Edinburgh, Philadelphia, Dijon, &c. He was one of the most elegant writers in France in point of style; a man of uncommon genius, and surprising eloquence. The most astonishing interpreter of nature that perhaps ever existed, he might have said, je ne dois qu'a mon seul tout ma renommee . Posterity will certainly place him amongst the greatest men that have adorned Lewis the XVth's age. He was buried at St. Medard."
The city of London on the 16th of May, was in general commotion on account of some of the most capital houses in the cotton branch having stopped payment. One of them has stopped for upwards of four hundred thousand pounds, and it is said is under acceptances to the amount of 1,000,000. another is 200,000. deficient,
and many inferior houses are involved in this unexpected event, which will also extend to Liverpool, Manchester, and many of the other trading towns. The primary cause of the above disasters was owing to the same avaricious principle which ruined a once eminent banker, and honorable baronet, namely, the baneful chance of speculation. Report says, that the failure of one of the houses in question, was occasioned by the bank of England having declined to discount their bills. No less than fourteen houses in the cotton and linen manufactories at Manchester, have stopped payment, within these three or four days.
ALLEN'S (N. London) Marine List. Thursday, June 19th. Arrived, brig Happy, Israel Deming, from St. Croix, in 23 days; who imported four elegant mares, bred at Copenhagen, for John Heglinger, Esq. of New-Haven. Sailed, brig ——, Corlis, belonging to New-Haven, for the West-Indies. Saturday, 21st. Sailed, brig Sally, Moles Tryon, Cape-Francois. Schooner Peggy, S. Mather, Port-au-Prince. Sloop Hitty, Ingraham, Cape-Francois. Sloop Old Britain, Stephen Stow, St. Eustatia. Sloop Julius Caesar, N. Stillman, Guadalupe. Sloop Charlotte, Huse, St. John's, Nova-Scotia. Schooner Polly, Michael Melally, Machias. Sloop Polly, Benjamin Coit, Cape-Francois.
Monday, 23rd. Sailed, brig Chatham, A. Riley, for Surinam. Wednesday, 25th. Sailed, brig Aurora, Gardiner, for Grenada. Brig ——, Overton, for the West-Indies.
By the United States in Congress assembled, June 24, 1788.
ON a report of the board of Treasury, to whom was referred a letter of Andrew Duntcomb, Esq. commissioner of the State of Virginia, for settling their accounts with the United States, addressed to his Excellency the Governor of the said state, and dated on the 23rd of May last.
Resolved, That the several states be allowed three months in addition to the time limited by the ordinance of the 7th of May 1787, for exhibiting to the district commissioners their respective accounts against the United States; and that three months be added to the twelve months mentioned in the said ordinance for terminating the commission of the said district commissioners.
Resolved, That the several states be authorised to transmit to the accomptant of the treasury, the commission of army accounts, and to the general board of commissioners to be appointed in pursuance of the ordinance of the 7th May, 1787, such additional vouchers or other testimony as they may think necessary to support any claim by them exhibited to the respective offices aforesaid; provided the same be transmitted at least six months previous to the termination of the office of the general board as fixed by the ordinance above mentioned.
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec.
The Federal Committee, who are to direct the Procession which is to take Place on Thursday next, request the Attendance of one Member from each of the respective Bodies of Mechanics in this City, at the CITY TAVERN, on Saturday Evening next, at 7 o'Clock precisely; at which Time they are desired to come prepared to furnish Returns of the Numbers composing their Bodies, as well as to specify the Nature of their Intentions on that Day—to the End, that the Order of the Procession may be arranged and each assigned their proposed Place.
Coffee-House, July 3, 1788.
House Carpenters.
ALL House Carpenters of this City, are requested to meet at the house of Mr. VANDER WATERS, on Monday next, at 6 o'clock to receive information respecting the procession.
Wants a Place,
A MIDDLE AGED MAN, High German by nation, who can procure a good character. He wishes to be employed in a store, or to wait on a single gentleman here, or to go abroad with him. He speaks and writes French and Italian, as well as English, and is a very good calculator. Apply to Mr. CHARLES WOOD, opposite St. Paul's Church.
New-York, 1st July, 1788. 26bed6t
Public & State Certificates
BOUGHT AND SOLD, At No. 27, WATER-STREET, and every kind of PAPER MONEY, Exchanged for SPECIE and re-exchanged: Also on Hand FOR SALE, A LARGE Sum in Bancker's, Barber's, and Loan Office Certificates of this State, such as will purchase Lands at the Commissioner's sale, and pay Quit-Rents—Likewise Final Settlements of this State; any, or all of which will be exchanged for Common Final Settlements, Loan-Office, or Pickering's Notes, and indents at a small difference. New-York, June 25, 1788. 30—c.d.
BOARDING-SCHOOL.
MRS. SEWELL, presents her respects to her friends and the worthy inhabitants of New-York—begs leave to inform them, that she intends opening a BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL for Young Ladies on Monday next, at No. 89 William-street, where she proposes teaching English, French, Writing, the Guitar, and every kind of Needlework, on moderate terms. Mrs. Sewell further assures those who please to honor her with the tuition of their daughters, that the strictest regard will be had to their reading, with propriety, together with her utmost endeavours to form their minds and cultivate their understanding. New-York, June 26, 1787. 33—c.d.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are indebted to Richard Lawrence, of Westchester, an insolvent debtor, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscribers, their accounts will be put in suit—and all creditors are desired to bring in their accounts, properly attested, as a dividend is intended to be made the first Monday in September next, provided the creditors accounts are sent in, to JOSHUA MERSEKEAU, or GOZEN RYERS, } Assignees June 18, 1788. 26—Gw.th.
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 Beckman's-Ship, By DE LUZE DE MONTMOLLIN, and COMPANY, A general Assortment of
DRY GOODS, Consisting of the following ARTICLES. 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 Sarfines. f.f.
FRANCIS DURAND, No. 15, QUEEN-STREET, Has FOR SALE, imported in the French Packets,
The following ARTICLES, viz. CAMBRICKS, and Superfine French Broad Lawns, Cloths, Scarlet, Blue, Umbrellas of different sizes, &c. &c. Lyons quilted Satins, Thread Laces and Edgings, Men's black and white Black Silk Laces, Silk Hose, White and coloured Women's white do. Women's Kid Gloves Black Modes, yard wide Chintzes, &c. best assorted Ribbons,
AMINIATURE PAINTER,
Lately arrived from FRANCE, Presents his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, —And INFORMS them— That he DRAWS THE MOST STRIKING LIKENESSES OF LADIES and GENTLEMEN, At the LOWEST PRICES, And engages the Painting to be equal to any in Europe.
SHOULD the Likenesses not be approved of, after drawing, they will be taken back. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who will please to honor him with their Commands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs. DAVIS's, No. 42, Hanover-Square, opposite Mr. Peter Goelke's.
PETER HENRI. Ladies in the City will be waited on if desired. New-York, June 9. 17—ed.
Wanted to Purchase IMMEDIATELY, OFFICER'S and Soldier's Military Bounty Rights of Land, both State and Continental—Also, a large Amount in Indents, Final Settlements, and Pickering's Notes, Apply at No. 196, Water-street. New-York, June 25, 1788. 30—c.d.
Starch and Hair-Powder, MANUFACTURED and Sold by Isaac & John Stoutenburgh, At the corner of Greenwich and Dey Streets, North-River.

POET'S CORNER.
S O N N E T.
From M E T A S T A S I O.
ON thy grey bark, in witness of my flame, I carve Miranda :—beauteous tree, Grac'd with the lovely letters of her name, Henceforth be sacred to my fair and me! Tho' the tall elm, the oak, and sombre pine, With broader arms may noon's fierce ardours break, To shelter me, and her I love, be thine: And mine to see her smile, and hear her speak. No bird ill-omen'd, round thy graceful head, Shall clamour harsh, or wave his heavy wing; But fairest flowers arise beneath thy shade, With all the fragrance of the early Spring.
This Day is Published, Embellished with a Plan of the High Court of Par- liament, for the TRIAL OF WARREN HASTINGS, Esquire, The American Magazine.
For J U N E, 1788.
CONTAINING,
 SOLYMA and OSSMIN. Directions for making Pot-Ash.  Description of the River Mississippi, by Thomas Hutchins, Esq.  Letter from Christopher Columbus to the King of Spain.  Anecdote of a Nun.  On Vocal Music.  History of the Origin of the two Houses of the British Parliament.  Life and Amusements of Isaac Bickerstaffe, jun.  Letter 7, from Frederick to Felicia.  Account of Edward Gibbon, Esq.  An Account of Warren Hastings, Esq.  Some Account of Mr. Burke.  Some Account of Mr. Sheridan.  Explanation of a Passage of Scripture.  Thoughts on Marriage.  Translation of an Original Letter from Mary, Queen of Scots, to Queen Elizabeth.  Letter 4th, from a Gentleman to his Friend.  A Memorial and Remonstrance to the General Assembly of Virginia.  Letter to a young Gentleman on his Marriage, by Mrs. Thale, now Mrs. Pizzi.  Reduction of a luxated Os Brachia.  Genuine Letter from a Lady.  Answer to the Enquiries of Candidus in our last, by Vindex.  On the Petrifications near Claverack.  Trial of Mr. Hastings, continued.  Review of New Publications. 
Poetry.
 Advice from the Tombs.  A Hymn, sung at the public Exhibition in the Greenfield School.  Lines addressed to a Lady, on her embarking to visit a Friend.  A Rebus.  Intelligence.  New-York, Printed by S. and J. LONDON, And Sold by Messrs. S and R. Campbell, Mr. S. Loudon, Messrs. Berry and Rogers, Mr. T. Allen, Mr. R. Hodge, Mr. T. Greenleaf, Mr. F. Childs, Mr. J. Ried.—Mr. S. Hall, at Boston.—Messrs. Hudson and Goodwin, at Hartford.—Mr. I. Beers, at New-Haven.—Mr. A. Stoddard, at Hudson.—Messrs. W. Falconer, and Co. at Albany.—Messrs. Young and McCulloch, at Philadelphia, Mrs. A. Timothy, at Charleston. 
This Day is published, And to be sold by the PRINTER hereof and by ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen-street,
THE PRINCIPLES
OF THE
Latin Grammar,
EXPLAINED in a manner suited
to the Capacity of Beginners, with rules 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.) 
S H R U B.
Of the very best Quality, by the Hogthead, Bar- rel, or smaller Quantity, FOR SALE by Charles Tillinghast, At his House, nearly opposite the New-Market in Cherry-street.
Just published by M. CARY, At Philadelphia, and to be SOLD, By THOMAS ALLEN,
Book-Seller, in Queen-street, New-York, (By whom Subscriptions are received)
THE American Museum,
For MAY, 1788.
C O N T A I N I N G Papers elucidating the rise and pro- gress of the American revolution.
R E S O L U T I O N S entered into by the house of burgesses of Virginia, relative to the stamp act, May 29, 1765.
Resolutions agreed to by the house of assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, relative to the stamp act—Sept. 21, 1765.
Address of the house of delegates of the province of Maryland to the governor thereof.
Resolutions agreed to by the lower house of assem- bly, in the province of Maryland, Sept. 28, 1765.
Queries proposed by the chief justice of the su- preme court held at Perth Amboy, to the law- yers of said court, relative to the stamp act, Sept. 20, 1765.
Extract from instructions of the inhabitants of the town of Plymouth, to Thomas Forster, their representative in the general assembly of Massa- chusetts bay, October 21, 1765.
The American Crisis, No. 1.
Speeches and messages of governors of several states.
Message of governor Sullivan to the general court of New-Hampshire.
Speech of governor Clinton to both houses of the legislature of New-York.
Message from the president and the supreme exe- cutive council of the commonwealth of Penn- sylvania, to the general assembly of said state.
Speech of governor Hancock to the legislature of the state of Massachusetts.
Speech of governor Huntington to the legislature of the state of Connecticut.
Papers respecting the late private trans- actions with the Oneida Indians.
Petition of John Livingston and Caleb Benion, to the legislature of New-York.
Another petition from the same to the same.
Proclamation by gov. Clinton.
Talk of the Oneida nations, lately received by the legislature of New-York.
Papers respecting negro slavery.
Petition intended to be presented to the continen- tal convention, by the Philadelphia society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the re- lief of free negroes, unlawfully held in bond- age.
Petition of a number of blacks to the legislature of Massachusetts.
Letter to the treasurer of the London society for promoting the abolition of the slave trade, from the rev. Boucher Nicholls.
Political speculations.
Address to the citizens of the united states.
Address to the people of Maryland, from the dis- senting members of the late convention of that state.
Address to the freemen of South Carolina, on the proposed federal constitution. Said to have been written by Dr. Ramsay.
Letter from Dr. Rush to Dr. Ramsay, on the same subject.
Address to the members of the convention of Virginia, ascribed to Tench Coxe, esq.
Remarks on the conduct of Spain, with respect to the navigation of the river Mississippi.
Remarks on ship-building in America.
Observations on the probable effects of the late arrest of the French court, respecting the inter- course with America.
Extract from a pamphlet, entitled "The true in- terest of the United States considered."
Speech delivered by a clergyman in the state of Massachusetts, on the fourth of January, 1787, relative to the late insurrection.
Thoughts on crimes and punishments.
Miscellanies.
Description of a most effectual method of securing buildings from fire. Invented by Charles lord viscount Mahon.
On the retreat of swallows.
Population of the United States.
Comparative view of the extent of the United States, &c.
On the danger of introducing epidemical disorders, through want of proper precautions.
Petition of Daniel Shays and Eli Parsons, to the general court of Massachusetts.
Form of the ratification of the federal constituti- on by the convention of Maryland.
Circular letter, directed to the different courts in the western country.
Letter from captain John Sullivan, late of the continental army, to the Spanish minister at New- York.
Letter from the same to governor Pinckney.
Premiums offered by the society for political in- quiries.
Rural concerns.
Method of destroying caterpillars upon trees.
Hint on the management of sheep.
On the use of mud as a manure.
On the culture of carrots.
Advantages of the use of oxen in draft, &c.
Poetry.
Mount Vernon. By Colonel Humphreys.
The shield of Achiller. By the late Dr. Ladd.
Intelligence.
Foreign. Domestic.
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 Ame- rican Author, is replete with the highest sentimental entertainment. Humour, wit, and satire, flow in copious strains.—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 detesta- tion 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 hum- ble obedience to the King of Kings.
This piece of religious and moral painting has obtained Mr. Klopstock the honor of being esteem- ed 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 Re- gained, though far from being destitute of merit is universally allowed to fall much below this work, and is acknowledged to be deficient in that un- bounded 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.
Tarver's Travels through the interior Parts of America.
Economy of Human Life.
Webster's American Selection of Lessons, in read- ing 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
B O O K S,
Consisting of
HISTORY.
Divinity, Surgery, Agriculture, Law, Nautical Books, Philosophy, Dictionaries, Mathematics, Architecture, Biography, Novels, Geography, Miscellanies, Poetry, Plays, &c. &c.
haylic, Also an excellent Assortment of
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 Genuine Writing Paper  Wrapping Paper, Seal-  of different sizes and  ing-Wax, Wafers,  prices, Ledgers, Jour-  Quills, Slates, Lead  nals, Waste, Letter,  and slate Pencils, Pen-  and Blank Books of  knives, elegant Shoe-  all sizes, Receipt  Buckles, Message  Books, Bonnet and  Cards, &c. &c.  Commissions from the country are thank  fully received, and carefully executed. 505—  New-York, May 26, 1788. 
Philadelphia, June 2, 1788.
To the PUBLIC.
AS the time limited for compleat- ing the execution of my scheme for the sel- ling some of my houses and landed interest termi- nates the 25th of July next, I take the liberty to request those gentlemen who have honored and aided me in the disposal of my tickets, to forward the unengaged tickets, by the safest means possible, so that they may reach me on or before the period above alluded to:—to which end, circular let- ters will be forwarded to each by the first oppor- tunity.
I here return my most sincere acknowledgement for the countenance given my plan, from gentlemen in most parts of the continent. And though ar- duous and difficult as the undertaking appeared in its commencement, it gives me the most pleasing satisfaction to add, that it now promises to gratify my most earnest expectations.
20 3w THOMAS PROCTOR.
TO BE SOLD,
For JERSEY MONEY at full Value, Or exchanged for any Property in New-York, or bartered for West-India or DRY GOODS, At Market Price,
A Valuable Farm,
SITUATE in Woodbridge town- ship, in the county of Essex, New-Jersey, within a quarter of a mile of the main road from Woodbridge to Brunswick, about eight miles dis- tant from the latter, and three and a half from Perth Amboy, consisting of one hundred and se- venty acres a third part of which is excellent MEADOW ; a sufficiency of fire-wood, with a handsome piece of thrifty young timber.
The plough-land equal to any in that part of the country; the whole under good fence.
On the premises is a good house, kitchen, and barn; and an excellent spring of wa- ter near the door; to which is added, fifteen acres, or thereabouts, of salt marsh, on the Rariton, about one mile from the farm.
This place is well known by the name of LAWSON'S FARM.
For terms of sale enquire of Mr. Joseph Bindon, merchant, New-York, or Ben- jamin Thompson, near Morris-Town. New-York, Jan. 24, 1788. 99—e.d.
Remaining on Hand,
A Few MAPS,
Of the interior parts of North-America, includ- ing the lands intended for the NEW STATES, some of which are selling, and others already disposed of by order of Congress.
ORDERS are just received, by the printer here- of, to sell these Maps at a much cheaper rate than they have yet been sold. The plates were cut and the impressions taken in London, and there sold (without the pamphlet) at One Guinea each.
To accompany this map, and explanatory of it with references to it, will be sold, included in the price of the map, a pamphlet, containing 67 large octavo pages, with plates and figures, entitled, a Topographical Description of Virginia, Penn- sylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, compre- hending the rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Siotio, Chero- kee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c. The cli- mate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegeta- ble, or mineral; the mountains, creeks, roads, distances, latitudes, &c. and of every part, laid down in the Map.
By THOMAS HUTCHINS, Esq. Late Captain and Engineer in the British army, and now Geographer General to the United States of America. With a plan of the rapids of the Ohio, a plan of the several villages in the Illinois country, a table of the distances between Fort Pit and the mouth of the Ohio, all engraved upon copper.—And an Appendix, containing Mr. Pa- trick Kennedy's Journal on the Illinois river, and a correct list of the different nations and tribes of Indians, with the number of fighting men, &c.
Description of the ILLINOIS COUNTRY.
THE Illinois country is in general of a superior soil to any other part of North America that I have seen. It produces fine oak, hickory, cedar, mulberry trees, &c. some dying roots and medicinal plants;—hops, and excellent wild grapes, and in the year 1769, one hundred and ten hogheads of strong wine, were made by the French settlers, from these grapes. A large quantity of sugar is also annually made from the juice of the maple tree; and as the mulberry trees are large and nu- merous, I presume the making of silk will employ the attention and industry of the settlers, when the country is more fully inhabited than it is at present, and especially as the winters are much more mode- rate and favourable for the breed of silk worms, than they are in many of the sea coast provinces. Indigo may likewise be successfully cultivated— (but not more than two cuttings in a year) wheat, teas, and Indian corn thrive well, as does every sort of grain and pulse, that is produced in any of the old colonies. Great quantities of tobacco are also yearly raised by the inhabitants of the Illinois, both for their own consumption and that of the Indians; but little has hitherto been exported to Europe. Hemp grows spontaneously, and is of a good texture; its common height is 10 feet, and its thickness three inches (the latter reckoned within a foot of the root) and with little labour, any quantity may be cultivated. Flax seed has hither- to been only raised in small quantities. There has however been enough produced to shew, that it may be sown to the greatest advantage. Apples, pears, peaches, and all other European fruits suc- ceed admirably. Iron, copper, and lead mines, as also salt springs, have been discovered in dif- ferent parts of this territory. The two latter are worked on the Spanish side of the Mississippi, with considerable advantage to the owners. There is plenty of fish in the rivers, particularly Cat, Carp, and Perch, of an uncommon size.—Savannahs, or natural meadows, are both numerous and exten- sive; yielding excellent grass, and feeding great herds of buffalo, deer, &c. ducks, teal, geese, swans, cranes, pelicans, turkies, pheasants, partridges, &c. such as are seen in the sea coast Colonies, are in the greatest variety and abundance.—In short, eve- ry thing, that a reasonable mind can desire, is to be found, or may, with little pains, be produced here.
Mrs. WATERS,
HAS removed to Peck-Slip , No. 1, where she continues the business of washing Silk Stockings , and other nice articles , in the usual manner, in which branch she has al- ways given satisfaction.
B L A N K S,
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