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NUMB. 1716, of VOL. XLIII.
THURSDAY, September 11, 1788.
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MISCELLANY.
NORTH-CAROLINA.
LAST Thursday Capt. Dunn arrived in this port from Wilmington, N. Carolina, and brought papers. The Wilmington Centinel contains the Declaration of Rights and Amendments mentioned in our last, with the following:
MR. IREDEL, Seconded by Mr. John Skinner, moved, that this report be amended, by striking out all the words of the said report, except the two first, viz. "Resolved that," and that the following words be inserted in their room, viz.
This convention having fully deliberated on the constitution proposed for the future government of the United States of America, by the federal convention lately held at Philadelphia, on the seventeenth day of September last, and having taken into their serious and solemn consideration, the present critical situation of America, which induces them to be of opinion, that though certain amendments to the said constitution may be wished for, yet that those amendments should be proposed subsequent to the ratification on the part of this state, and not previous to it: They DO, therefore, on behalf of the state of North Carolina, and the good people thereof, and by virtue of the authority to them delegated, ratify the said constitution on the part of this state. And they do at the same time recommend, that as early as possible the following amendments to the said constitution, may be proposed for the consideration and adoption of the several states in the union, in one of the modes prescribed by the fifth article thereof.
AMENDMENTS.
1. Each state in the union shall respectively retain every power, jurisdiction and right, which is not by this constitution delegated to the Congress of the United States, or to the departments of the general government; nor shall the said Congress, or any department of the said government, exercise any act of authority over any individual in any of the said states, but such as can be justified under some power particularly given in this constitution; but the said constitution shall be considered at all times a solemn instrument, designating the extent of their authority, and the limits of which they cannot rightfully in any instance exceed.
2. There shall be one representative for every thirty thousand, according to the enumeration or census mentioned in the constitution, until the whole number of representatives amounts to two hundred, after which that number shall be continued or increased as Congress shall direct, upon the principles fixed in the constitution, by apportioning the representatives of each state to some greater number of people, from time to time, as population increases.
3. Each state respectively shall have the power to provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining its own militia, whensoever Congress shall omit or neglect to provide for the same. The militia shall not be subject to martial law, except when in actual service in time of war, invasion, or rebellion; and when they are not in the actual service of the United States, they shall be subject only to such fines, penalties, and punishments, as shall be directed or inflicted by the laws of its own state.
4. The Congress shall not alter, modify, or interfere in the times, places, or manner of holding elections for senators and representatives, or either of them, except when the legislature of any state shall neglect, refuse, or be disabled by invasion or rebellion to prescribe the same.
5. The laws ascertaining the compensation of senators and representatives, for their services, shall be postponed in their operation, until after the election of representatives, immediately succeeding the passing thereof, that excepted which shall first be passed on the subject.
6. Instead of the following words in the 9th section of the 1st article, viz. "Nor shall vessels bound to, or from one state, be obliged to enter, clear, or pay duties in another;" the meaning of which is, by many, deemed not sufficiently explicit. It is proposed, that the following shall be substituted: "No vessel bound to one state shall be obliged to enter or pay duties to which such vessel may be liable at any port of entry, in any other state than that to which such vessel is bound: nor shall any vessel bound from one state, be obliged to clear or pay duties to which such vessel may be liable at any port of clearance, in any other state than that from which such vessel is bound."
This motion, made by Mr. Iredel, being objected to, the question was put, "will the convention adopt the amendment or not?" And it was negatived: whereupon the yeas and nays being required by Mr. Iredel, Seconded by Mr. Steele, and were, Yeas 85—Nays 183.—The yeas on this question, are nays upon the concurrence, and the nays yeas, except Mr. A. Neale, who voted on this question in favour of the amendment, but did not vote on the concurrence, owing to indisposition.*
Ordered, That the further consideration of the report of the committee of the whole convention, be postponed until to-morrow.
August 2.
The report of the committee of the whole convention, according to order, was taken up and read in the same words as on yesterday, when it was moved by Mr. T. Learson, and seconded by Mr. Maccon, that the convention do concur therewith, which was objected to by Mr. A. Macclaine. The question being put, will the convention concur with the report of the committee of the whole convention or not? It was carried in the affirmative. Whereupon Mr. Davie called for the yeas and nays, and was seconded by Mr. Cabarrus, which are, Yeas, 182, Nays, 84.
Extract from the Journal,
J. HUNT, Secretary.
It appears, that the resolve in the last Journal should have been dated Aug. 1, as the above was inserted immediately subsequent to the Bill, &c.
* See the votes on the concurrence, Saturday, August 2.
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For the NEW-YORK JOURNAL, &c.
MR. GREENLEAF,
FIND, by the Boston papers, that the subject of nomination, and making interest, for members in the grand council of the nation, has already found its way into those vehicles of intelligence and political disquisition. The inclosed pieces, cut out of the Chronicle, the Gazette, and the Centinel, will give your readers an item of the several kinds of spirits which reign in that town, in particular:—by publishing of them in the next Journal you will oblige one who conceives the subject an important one, and who is your
CONSTANT READER.
September 9, 1788.
From the CENTINEL.
MR. RUSSEL.
IT is a well-known fact, that the "proposed amendments," as they are called, to the federal constitution, took their rise from a variety of causes, very few of which, if impartially considered, will be found honest or praiseworthy. So far as they were acceded to, by the real patriots of our country, the prompt and steady advocates for an unconditional adoption of the constitution, a laudable motive may be assigned, that of peace and conciliation.
Let us advert to the conduct of those who are now clamourers for introducing into the federal legislature the sticklers for alterations while they were members of the convention—particular reference is now had, to the writer whose signature is Solon, in last Thursday's Chronicle.—The conduct of this man has been uniformly such, both in the field and legislature, that he may, with propriety, be called the doubting general, and the doubting politician. When the proceedings of the grand convention, in their excellent system, were first promulgated, the vague, doubting and inconclusive lucubrations of this doubting statesman, upon the subject, saluted the public eye: through some fatality, he obtained a seat in the state convention—and there he added fresh laurels to his doubting character, [see his very extraordinary declamation upon the subject without object, spirit or decision, an enemy to, and an advocate for the same thing in the same speech] What good fruit can ever be expected from such a non-descriptive soil? While the die spun doubtful, this doubting orator fluttered upon the wings of uncertainty; but when he found a clear vote would be obtained for the adoption of this system, the friends of the constitution were enabled, and not before, to count him in the affirmative. Can it be possible that such a character is ever destined by independent principles? However capable of forming adequate ideas upon any subject, no credit is due to, nor can any reliance be placed upon, so equivocal a character. And yet, assuming as it may appear, THIS MAN is a candidate for a seat in the federal legislature. And what are the methods by which he is now trying to effect his purpose; are they manly, decisive and patriotic? By no means. Under the appearance of contending for amendments, his design is to draw the public attention to himself, and some other characters, who, when in convention, would have effected a total rejection of the constitution, had not their secret machinations been counteracted by those inflexible and able patriots, who realized and demonstrated that our ALL was suspended on a decisive system of conduct.
Should the plan of this camaleon politician succeed; should we be so highly unfortunate as to have persons of his kidney introduced into the federal legislature, the blessed effects to be derived from the operation of the new government, which the people so justly and fondly anticipate, will in all probability be procrastinated to a period that shall exhaust the patience of the states; and may be finally productive of that despair, anarchy and confusion, from which we have but just escaped.
But, Mr. Russel, our Federal Representatives are to be instructed—and such instructions are to be "seasonably prepared!" Blessed proposition! To say nothing of its absurdity, which neither the General himself, nor any of a similar cut, could reduce to a consistent idea: it has been thought that such a flagellation as some folks received from the pen of a very ingenious satirist, for his code of ready "cut and dried" instructions, respecting the "annihilation of the order," would have operated a little to prevent a like fruitless essay in future. It is devoutly to be wished, that this sleeping stone may fail, as it did on the above occasion. "And as we have hitherto been the care of a kind providence," we have reason from that circumstance to hope, that our federal councils will be preserved from the direction of shufflers, shifters, doubters, and time-serving politicians. A FEDERALIST.
* SOLON, &c. is omitted for want of room, but shall be given next Thursday.
From the GAZETTE.
A CORRESPONDENT, who has served a piece in the Centinel of Saturday signed a "A Federalist" could not but remark on the candor of the writer, who says, very few of the proposed amendments to the constitution are honest or praiseworthy when several of the most powerful and wise states of the union have agreed in and recommended certain Amendments, not merely local, but which have a reference to the union at large, and which the people of the commonwealth think essential and necessary.
The writer has not more distinguished himself for his candor and moderation in his attack on the supposed writer of the piece signed Solon in last Thursday's Chronicle. The Honorable General there alluded to distinguished himself as the firm and decided friend of his country, previous to the revolution, when such characters as the federalist and his associates dare not risk their lives or fortunes on the issue of the dispute. He has since been invariably the assertor of the rights of the people in opposition to the designs of an aristocratical junta.
With respect to "the excellent system of the grand convention," your correspondent can vouch from its first promulgation, that the General was decidedly in favour of it, although he saw some alterations necessary for the security of the people, and was, while in the convention, of the same sentiments uniformly and without equivocation. He is still of the same sentiments, and where is the reason for filing him a doubtful and equivocal character? But the people are cautioned to beware of a junta, who are endeavouring to stigmatize with the most opprobrious epithets, those patriots, who have carried us through the revolution with the highest honor; who, labouring for the welfare
of the people, have spent the vigor of their years, and who, this act are now endeavouring to deprive of the rewards of their faithful and active services.
The legislature, and the freemen of the county of Suffolk in particular, will mark well their real friends, and decide upon the merits of the several candidates for legislative officers, without the interference of the pretended federalist.
The flagellation, "as some folks suppose," to have been received upon the annihilation of the order "from an ingenious satirist," will never (this correspondent observes) deter any man, from giving his opinion on public men or measures, who is zealous in the cause of his fellow citizens.
From the (Boston) CENTINEL.
MR. PRINTER,
WHAT would your patriots of 74 have said, had a writer in the papers of that era have recommended, as persons worthy the choice of the freemen of Massachusetts, a
THOMAS HUTCHINSON, and a
TIMOTHY RUGGLES,
as members to represent them in the first American Congress? Let those answer the question who at this day recommend the appointment of the ENEMIES of a plan of government, to be its GUARDIANS. L A C O.
From the INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE.
Messrs. ADAMS & NOURSE.
THE piece in yesterday's Centinel, designating a gentleman as an enemy to the federal constitution, whose signature has been affixed in approbation of it, discovers no less rancour to the object of its abuse, than it betrays a disposition to insult a large majority of the inhabitants of this town, who have lately proved their attachment to Mr. Adams, by their suffrages in his favor, when a candidate for the second office in the government; an office, by the way, out of which he was meanly intrigued by the subtlety of his pretended friends: among which number, we may most probably rank the incendiary LACO. The unwearied malice of the opponents to this steady patriot, however, will be defeated by the zeal of those, who, in sustaining his pretensions, exhibit their own respect for the rights and freedom of the people. It is scarcely possible to conceive a degree of effrontery more detestable than that which gave rise to such infamous publications, and it has been with pleasure I find the authors so universally reprobated. Mr. Adams has his enemies, no doubt, but he has this consolation attending the reflection, that, generally speaking, his enemies are the enemies of liberty, of the revolution, and of America.
MECHANIC.
From the INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE.
Messrs. ADAMS & NOURSE.
A WRITER in the Centinel, under the signature of Laco, has given several specimens of his impertinence. His introducing the names of Hutchinson and Ruggles, is supposed a reflection on Messrs. Adams and Gerry, recommended in Edes's paper for senators of this state. The known patriotism of the former of these gentlemen, can never be injured by any reflections thrown on him by certain time-serving busy-bodies, who are now anxious to introduce themselves and party into our new government; and who are eager to share the loaves and fishes among a few of their adherents.
It is not doubted the sentiments of the people will be united in such men as are known to be the friends to our country, independent of sinister motives, and who are advocates for amendments in our federal constitution; as a large and respectable majority of the states have earnestly recommended them.
A friend to amendments has now become the criterion of a federalist, and none but a set of headstrong aristocrats, who will ever disregard the voice of the people, will endeavor to introduce those men into our new government, who are not strenuous advocates for amendments.
As the federal government guarantees a Republican form of government to the several states, it is presumed the people will be so prudent as not to chuse any of that party, who already are attempting to destroy this form by recent publications.
A FRIEND TO AMENDMENTS.
By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS assembled.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the United States in Congress assembled, by their commissioners duly appointed and authorized, did on the twenty-eighth day of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty five, at Hopewell, on the Keowee, conclude articles of a treaty with all the Cherokees, and among other things stipulated and engaged by article fourth, "That the boundary allotted to the Cherokees for their Hunting Grounds, between the said Indians and the citizens of the United States, within the limits of the United States of America, is and shall be the following, viz. "Beginning at the mouth of Duck River on the Tennessee; thence running north-east to the ridge dividing the waters running into Cumberland from those running into the Tennessee; thence eastwardly along the said ridge to a north-east line to be run, which shall strike the river Cumberland, forty miles above Nashville; thence along the said line to the river; thence up the said river to the ford where the Kentucky road crosses the river; thence to Campbell's line near to Cumberland Gap; thence to the mouth of Claud's Creek on Holstein; thence to the Chimney Top Mountain; thence to Camp Creek, near the mouth of Big Lime Stone on Nolichucky; thence a southerly course six miles to a mountain; thence south to the North-Carolina line; thence to the South-Carolina Indian boundary, and along the same south-west over the top of the Oconee Mountain, until it shall strike Tugaloo river; thence a direct line to the top of the Currahee Mountain; thence to the head of the fourth fork of the Oconee river." And by article fifth, that "If any citizen of the United States, or other person, not being an Indian, should attempt to settle on any of the lands westward or southward of the said boundary, which were allotted to the Indians for their Hunting Grounds, or having settled previously to concluding the said treaty, and not removing from the same within six months after the ratification of the said treaty, such person should forfeit the protection of the United States, and that the Indians might punish him or not as they please; provided, that the said fifth article should not extend to the people settled between the fork of French, Broad, and Holstein Rivers, whose particular situation should be transmitted to the United States in Congress assembled for their decision thereon, which the Indians agreed to abide by."
And whereas it has been represented to Congress, that several disorderly persons settled on the frontiers of North-Carolina, in the vicinity of Chota, have, in open violation of the said treaty, made intrusions upon the said Indian Hunting Grounds, and committed many unprovoked outrages upon the said Cherokees, who by the said treaty have put themselves under the protection of the United States, which proceedings are highly injurious and disrespectful to the authority of the union, and it being the firm determination of Congress to protect the said Cherokees in their rights, according to the true intent and meaning of the said treaty; the United States in Congress assembled, have therefore thought fit to issue, and they do hereby issue this, their proclamation, strictly forbidding all such unwarrantable intrusions, and hostile proceedings against the said Cherokees; and enjoining all those who have settled upon the said Hunting Grounds of the said Cherokees, to depart with their families and effects without loss of time, as they shall answer their disobedience to the injunctions and prohibitions expressed in this resolution at their peril: provided, that this proclamation shall not be construed as requiring the removal of the people settled between the fork of French, Broad, and Holstein Rivers, referred to in the said treaty: provided also, that nothing contained in this proclamation shall be considered as affecting the territorial claims of the state of North-Carolina.
DONE in Congress, this first day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight, and of our Sovereignty and Independence the thirteenth. CYRUS GRIFFIN, President. Charles Thompson, Secretary.
American Occurrences.
KINGSTON (Jamaica) July 12.
ON Thursday noon, shortly after the Schooner Mary made the East-End, Capt. Ingham took up Mr. James Foster, nephew of Captain Foster of the ship Duckinfield-Hall, and a negro, who were at sea in an open boat. Mr. Foster relates, that on coming from Plantain Garden-River in a shallop, the property of his uncle, manned by himself and four white people, and which had on board thirteen hogsheads of sugar and four puncheons of rum, for ships now loading at Port-Morant, the men mentioned, turned him into the hold, and threatened him with instant death; but at length, after much intreaty, consented to spare his life; and then turned him adrift. The rascals have proceeded with the shallop round the north side.
In addition to the above particulars, we learn, that the Mary had passed the shallop very near, about four hours previous to her falling in with the boat. That on being taken on board Mr. Foster offered Mr. Ingham very handsome salvage to pursue the shallop, still within sight; but this he was obliged to decline, from an expected failure of the sea breeze, which circumstance, as the shallop had turned the point, would have frustrated any attempt, and the necessity he was under of speedily terminating his voyage.
July 16. As our means for the recovery of the property, a description of the shallop lately ran away with should have been published immediately, that, if seized by weather should have forced the pirates into any port of the island, the residence might be fully apprized of the nefarious transaction and furnished with sufficient documents either to warrant her detention, or at all events to give proper notice to such cruisers as occasionally touch at the ports.
July 19. A court of vice admiralty is summoned for Monday next in this town, for the trial of a person now in gaol on a charge of piracy and murder on the high seas.
Aug 2. Mr. Alston, the head constable, and his assistant, returned to town on Thursday morning, from Montego-Bay, with Riley and Watson, the two persons charged on information with being concerned in the nefarious business of kidnapping negroes. The offenders were immediately lodged in gaol.
[HORRIBLE!]
There is no talk in our conception equal to the recording instances of a merciless cruelty, which at once evince a heart fraught with the most diabolical spirit, and a depravity that tends very effectually to lessen the boasted superiority of our species.—
Let our readers judge for themselves on the following relation:—Adjoining Up-Park Camp, and on Vineyard Pen, the property and residence of Mr. William Smith, is a well of excellent water, from which the troops, &c. have been regularly supplied. After a quantity had been drawn from it early on Thursday morning, both for the supply of Mr. Smith's family and the officers breakfast, a soldier remarked that the water had an uncommon bluish appearance: curiosity was excited, and a pioneer sent to the bottom of the well, when, to the astonishment and horror of every one present, he brought up a quantity of verdigrise and a SLUT, whose entrails had been cut open, and, together with her mouth, apparently filled with the same destructive production.
The vehicle made use of to convey the poison to the bottom of the well, places ignorance to the perpetrator almost out of the question. The mischievous intention is too evident, and we are certain it must be the wish of every good man, that the liberal reward offered by Mr. Smith may lead to conviction of the inhuman offender.
[The reward alluded to in the preceding paragraph, is, "One Hundred Pistoles" will be paid for discovering the perpetrator or perpetrators of so vile an action; and if the same be effected through the means of a slave, so that the party or parties can be brought to condign punishment, his or her freedom will be purchased, and an annuity of Ten Pounds for life given by William Smith.]
WILMINGTON, August 13.
On the question in the honorable the convention of this state, for fixing on a place for the seat of government, the votes being taken, there appeared a majority of five for Wake-County.

The honorable the convention of this state, adjourned on the 2d inst. after having agreed upon a "Declaration of Rights, and Amendments to the constitution, which are to be laid before Congress, or the convention of the states that shall or may be called for the purpose of amending the said constitution, for their consideration, previous to the ratification of the constitution aforesaid on the part of the state of North-Carolina."
NORFOLK, August 27.
Captain Daniel Ross, of the sloop Maxwell, informs, that on the 17th inst. he fell in with the wreck of a sloop or schooner, in 33. 23. N. lat. and about 73. 10. W. long. having her decks blown up, a short ensign staff standing, and her bowsprit entire; her sides painted yellow, the common paint-work green and black; and, that, anxious to make what discovery he could respecting her, he passed to close as to be under some apprehensions of touching; but could see no name, or any thing else (save what are above described) tending to a further explication.
PETERSBURG, August 28.
We are informed by a gentleman from Richmond, that an express arrived to the executive, on Monday last, with dispatches from Congress, requiring of this state one thousand militia, who are to march immediately to the Western Frontier, and join the Continental troops stationed there. We are not acquainted with the particulars of this sudden and unexpected event—but, if true, it certainly is a glorious opportunity for our military citizens to exercise their interprising genius.
FREDERICKSBURGH, August 28.
On Sunday night, the 17th inst. a most daring murder and robbery was committed on the body of a travelling man, at the lower end of Orange county. It appeared from corroborating evidence, at the coroner's inquest, that the deceased called at the house of Thomas Brightwell, and asked for something to eat and drink: and as they could not give him change for a guinea, he gave them a pair of buckles for his expenses. He was shot about a hundred yards from the house, and lived until the next day. He said, that immediately upon his being shot, three or four persons rummaged his pockets and robbed him of his money. He was a young man about 22 years of age, very well dressed, handsome and well made; said his name was Johnson, and that he was a citizen of New-York. His linen was marked E. D.
Thomas Brightwell, and the person who shot him, are apprehended and committed to gaol; some others, equally guilty, it is hoped, will find their way there, and meet the fate they justly deserve.
CARLISLE (Pennsylvania) August 28.
By sundry accounts from the Falls of Muskil-gum, we hear, that on the morning of Saturday the 12th of July, a party of Chippawa and Ottawa Indians attacked some people near that place; and after killing two soldiers, and a negro belonging to Mr. David Duncan, they attempted to plunder, but without effect. They were on the point of scalping Mr. Duncan, when one of them was knocked down and killed, and some others wounded, and were beat off without further loss to our people. Soon after their retreat they were followed and overtaken, after a march of upwards of fifty miles, and six of them brought in, two of whom were particularly identified on oath, as perpetrators of the above horrid barbarities.
Aug. 27. The linen manufacture is rapidly improving in this country, many industrious people are supplying themselves at the stores with necessaries for their families in exchange for linen cloth, others are paying debts from the fruits of their labour in that branch. This article promises to be a valuable remittance to Baltimore, as a great deal of coarse cloth is wanted in that state for the clothing of their negroes. It is to be hoped that some linen will soon be manufactured fit for wear in families, and thus make any importation of that article from any foreign place altogether unnecessary. Our farmers are showing a laudable emulation, in increasing their flock of sheep. This circumstance has caused mutton to be scarce and dear at our market for some time past. But this inconvenience will soon be amply repaid by the improvement of the woolen branch of manufactures.
PHILADELPHIA, September 3.
It is the opinion of well informed persons in New-Jersey and Pennsylvania, that there is ten times the quantity of flax put in this year, that was ever known, and it is very fine and abundant, from the favorable season. The year 1789 will be the era of establishment to the linen manufacture. The greatest enquiries have been made of late for weavers of linen, who are well employed; and as wood has been 10/6 to 12/ per cord for months past, beef of a very good quality 4d. coal 16 to 18d. butter 6 to 10d. hay 30 to 40/ per ton, and house rent low, the manufacturer, at the present good wages must succeed.
We hear a new road is in contemplation from the banks of the Susquehanna, to run between the west branch of that river and Juniata, to the waters of the Allegany, and since the road from Pocahontas to the North Portage, between Delaware and Susquehanna, and from Mount Arrarat to Tioga mouth (being about 130 miles) are now completed within a dozen miles, in part of a season, there can be no doubt of the facility of these extensively useful improvements. The Moravians and many other respectable Germans, are now cutting a new road of about 50 miles, through the Beech woods, on the waters of the Lehigh, and Tobiana, to Wyoming, in the lower parts of Northampton and Luzerne.
We learn, that the Indians at Niagara are so jealous and troublesome, that it renders the situation of the settlers there extremely uncomfortable and dangerous. Grain is plenty, but there is no market, for want of any tolerable cheap way of getting it down to a sea port.
ALBANY, August 25.
It appears from pretty accurate calculations, that in the course of the last years 1785, 1786, and 1787, TWELVE MILLION of DOLLARS have been expended by the United States, in purchasing West-India spirituous liquors. How much more has been spent in home distilled spirits, we cannot pretend to determine, probably near one half that sum.
New-York, Sept. 11.
IMPROVEMENTS.
It is really inviting to strangers, and affords peculiar satisfaction to the citizens, to behold the rich improvements actually effecting in our metropolis: several magnificent edifices have recently been erected in several parts of the city; a large number of good houses are now building, and several of the most capital streets are newly paved, and paving, according to the most approved mode of high center, gutters upon the wings, and a flat floor, or brick foot-walk next the houses. These great works, in addition to the building of new wharves upon the North-River, and levelling of streets, render the city lively, in some measure, and afford steady employment for a vast number of labourers, who would otherwise be idle. Could we add to these, the flowing sheet, affixed to home manufactured CANVAS, spread upon the well-tried OAK of America, masted by HER hardy sons of Neptune, and carrying the industriously gained produce of COLUMBIAN soil, the gift of bounteous heaven,—what additional joy would crown the scene.
Proposals are now issued in Boston, for the following periodical publications, viz. "The Massachusetts Magazine, or Monthly Museum of Knowledge and rational Entertainment;" by Mr. Isaiah Thomas, of Worcester, and Co.—"The Gentlemen and Ladies Town and Country Magazine," by Mr. Nathaniel Coverly—and "The Herald of Freedom, and Federal Advertiser," by Messieurs Freeman and Andrews.
A dearth of interesting news prevails—no arrivals from Europe since our last; and as for the continental papers, even their localities impart lethargies, except those mentioned by our Constant Reader, upon electioneering; and a few Pennsylvania-ians, upon the "extraordinary conduct" of a certain body of statesmen, who do now, and it is hoped still will, honor this city with their august presence. These are sufficiently scasoned with the satirical, pyngerycal, sophistical, bombastical, &c.
His Honor the Governor of Georgia has issued another proclamation, commanding that all hostilities on the part of that state do cease against the Creek Indians, and forbidding all persons to intercept or otherwise injure them on their way to, attending on, and returning from the treaty to be held with them this September, &c.
A Carlisle, Pennsylvania paper of August 20, contains the three following paragraphs:—"Letters from the Five Nations of Indians, dated 8th July, were received by the superintendent, at Muskilgum, informing him that their Chiefs were gone to the place where the whole of the Indians were to rendezvous, in order to go collectively to the intended treaty."
"It is hoped, if a general armistice of the savages should take place, at the proposed treaty, that there will be no more mischief done by them."
"If after this general treaty that is proposed, the savages should prove faithless to a resolution of peace, we think government will be well taught to what purpose, they have so often held treaties and loaded them with presents, that might have been better applied in protecting the scattered inhabitants of the frontiers, or in totally routing those savages from the neighbouring settlements."
Accounts from N. LONDON, of Sept. 5, say:—We are informed that the anniversary meeting to commemorate the massacre at Fort Griswold, the 6th of September, 1781, will be held at the meeting-house, in Groton to-morrow; when a sermon will be delivered. Service to begin at one o'clock.
Our brethren of the TYPE in Philadelphia seem to be labouring very hard to persuade Congress, that their City is the only place in the United States fit for the Seat of Government; indeed they have magnified and praised this Metropolis of America to such an extent, that it appears the honor will be conferred on Congress (by permitting them to reside there) instead of Congress (confering it upon them).—What pity it is, that the New-York-ism of that honorable Body should make them so blind to their real interests, as not to prefer the first city, on the finest river, in the most respectable state in America, to a parcel of buildings, confoundedly situated on a pitiful Island, which has neither ice in winter to protect it, nor force in summer sufficient to prevent Congress and all their papers being carried off by pirates! It appears wonderful that men of sense should hesitate in their choice of two places so very different; yet it has been the case, and what is most surprising, is, that a majority have approved of the one hardly fit for a gentleman, much more a Penulvanian to be in. [Independent Journal.]
Female Federalism.
On Thursday the 14th inst. in imitation of the laudable example set them the day before by the gentlemen, the Ladies of Half Moon district, joined by a number from Lanham'sburgh, assembled at Waterford, and to manifest their attachment to the federal interest, formed as beautiful a procession as ever was beheld: They were sixty-four in number, dressed with the utmost neatness and simplicity, without the aid of foreign gewgaws to embellish their persons, but were, like Thompson's Lavinia, 'when unadorn'd, adorn'd the most'—preceded by two ladies supporting the constitution ornamented with blue ribbon, on the end of a flag-staff, they walked two & two, at a proper distance, and in perfect order, through the different streets, while the countenances of the numerous and respectable beholders revealed the transporting joy which dignified triumphantly within their breasts on viewing the amiable espousers of the federal cause! They then moved to the green well of the town, and beneath an elegant colonade, permitted a large number of gentlemen to partake with them of the bounties of the tea table. While the company were thus regaling, eleven cannon were discharged in honor of the event they were celebrating.
Tea being over, a drum, fife, and violin, gave the signal for a country dance, and the gentlemen handing out their partners, led down the dance in a perfectly rural style. The dance ended, the ladies again formed into a procession, and, in the same manner as before, walked through the town; and to close the order of the day, moved to a house prepared for their reception, safely deposited the constitution, and were again accompanied by the gentlemen in the innocent and elegant amusement of dancing, from which the company retired at an early hour.
ARRIVED at NEW-YORK:—Cogswell, Turks-Island; Endavour, Kingston, Jamaica; Gale, and McDonald, Nova-Scotia; Burnet, Bay of Honduras; Hammond, St. Mary.
CENSOR cannot be admitted. The author must excuse the Editor for disliking several parts of this production, although it bears the guise of friendship. Other papers ought to be preferred for pieces of this kind, as they respect the Editor, and his misfortunes; but, if other presses should be essayed, and pieces of this nature rejected, this, with the candid, federal or anti-federal, would be sufficient apology for being admitted, in future, into the New-York Journal. The thanks of the Editor are due to Censor, however, for his desires to arrest the current of falsehood, viz.—that "the Printer has received generous offers"—that "his types are returned"—that "he has entered a prosecution for damage, &c. &c." As these reports are neither of them founded in fact, it is necessary they be contradicted. That the Printer must prosecute, unless his losses, and the damages sustained, are made good through some channel or other, is contrived just by every one; and in this prosecution he shall take the advice of Censor, and claim the support of every good member of the community, of whatever political sentiment, as his right in character of an injured citizen.
For the CONVENIENCE of MERCHANTS.
Just Published, And to be sold at this Printing-Office, A CATALOGUE of those ARTICLES of MERCHANDIZE on which DUTIES were imposed by late acts of the legislature of this state, viz. of April 11, 1787, and March 12, 1788; which duties took place on the 1st inst.
In the arranging of this catalogue neither pains nor expense of time has been spared to render it of great utility to the Merchants, by selecting and properly distinguishing the several rates of impositions—upon GOODS imported in vessels built in the United States since April 11, 1787, and not really and bona fide wholly the property of the citizens—imported in foreign vessels—and in American vessels. This work would require labour, and the most immense study and attention of the best merchants, so nicely to distinguish. It is printed upon a large substantial sheet of paper, with the several kinds of duties in distinct columns, in such a manner that they can be readily consulted when passed up in a Counting-house.
As a small number of this kind of work fell, in general, the sale being confined to merchants, 2/6d. each was at first demanded; but, finding no one chose to purchase at that rate, the Printer has (least he should sink his whole labour and expense) fixed the price at One Shilling only.
N. B. A few of the supplements of the act, passed the 12th of March, to be sold at this office.
Sept. 11, 1788. 65—
At a Meeting of the Society, for the Relief of Distressed Debtors, held at the House of Mr. John Simmons, the fourth Day of September, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. [On emergency.] JONATHAN LAWRENCE, Esquire, President for the Evening.
THE Committee of Visitation reporting, that from the great Number of Persons relieved, the Funds of the Society were totally exhausted. That there were several distressed Debtors in Prison, who had no other Subsistence, but what was derived from this Body; and that without such Aid, they must want the common Necessaries of Life. And the said Committee farther reporting, that it would be necessary for the Society, to procure a quantity of Fire-Wood for the Benefit of the Prisoners the ensuing Winter; and that, were the Means in the Power of the Society, the same might be purchased at present, at a very low Rate: whereupon, on Motion, it is unanimously voted, that the Clergy in this City, be earnestly requested, to preach Charity Sermons in their respective Churches, for promoting the important and benevolent Purposes of the Society. And that Doctor Rogers, Mr. Linn, Mr. Beach, and Dr. Kunze be a Committee for making the necessary Arrangements to carry the same into Effect.
Published by order of the Society. 65—f. W. COCK, Secretary.
TO BE SOLD, By WILLIAM PRINCE, At Flushing Landing, on Long-Island, near NEW-YORK, A large COLLECTION of FRUIT TREES, As follows, viz.
ALL sorts of Apples, Pears, Plumbs, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Quince, and Mulberry Trees, Fig Trees, black, white, and red Currants; a Variety of fine Gooseberries, red and white English and large Canada Raspberries; a great Variety of Strawberries, among which is the large Hudson, which for size exceeds any yet discovered, are high flavored and great bearers; Madeira, Lisbon, and large Syrian Grape Vines, English and American Walnuts, hard and soft Shell Almonds; a great Variety of Roses and other Flowering Shrubs: fine striped Tulip and Tube Rose Roots, and a great Number of other Plants too tedious to mention here, but may be seen in the Catalogue, which may be had gratis, at Mr. Hugh Gains's, Painter, in Hanover-square, New York, where Orders left will be immediately attended to.
Many thousands of the above Trees are large and of a proper Size for transplanting. The Price of the Fruit Trees is Two Shillings each—the Shrubs and Plants are of different Prices as may be seen in the Catalogue. New-York, Sept. 4, 1788. 64—4w.
CHAMBERS to LET.
SEVERAL CHAMBERS, either furnished or unfurnished, single or together, in a pleasant part of the city, are to let.—Enquire of the PRINTER. New-York, September 4, 1788. 64—
By PERMISSION.
MR. WILLMAN,
An Artist, newly arrived in this city from the city of Augsburg, in Germany, begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, that he exhibits many curious exercises by living Birds, as performed before the Emperor of Germany, his Majesty Lewis the 16th, and other European courts.
Will be performed To Morrow Evening, At Mr. Vande Waters, opposite the Brick-Meeting, and corner of George-Street.
THE little Phanlon represents the first feat. A Canary bird is put upon the balancier, and against the quickest agitation of the machine, keeps his situation, holds his head between his claws, and looks about as the Paris girls look out of the windows.
2. A living bird is put upon his head on the machine, and stands with his tail upwards in equilibrium.
3. A living bird appears with a grenadier's cap on his head, a cartridge box at his side, a gun in his claws, as a soldier upon centry.
4. A living bird is placed upon the carriage of a cannon, the Artist sets fire to the piece without the bird flying away, which is contrary to the nature of a living bird.
5. He puts a live pigeon on a machine, spreads eight spoonfuls of powder round, and sets fire to the powder, without the pigeon's stirring from its place, which is not fastened in any way; this is contrary to a living pigeon.
6. The Artist goes in the street, holding in his mouth a stick with a living bird upon it, without fear of its flying away.
Those Ladies and Gentlemen who choose to have their birds taught in the same manner as in the last mentioned article, may apply to him as he goes daily through the streets.
7. He also performs with little Dogs, dressed in uniform, to the satisfaction of all the Ladies and Gentlemen, and performs many other feats too tedious to mention.
Mr. Willman hopes by his talents, to merit the approbation of those who will deign to honor him with their presence.
Tickets to be had at the house of performance, at any time from 3 o'clock in the afternoon, until the hour of performance.—The doors will be opened at half after six, and the performance begin precisely at 7 o'clock.
Mr. Willman intends to exhibit at the above place, four times a week, viz. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
N. B. Should any Lady or Gentleman wish to see the curious performances of the bird, pigeon, or dog, at their own houses, the Artist, on an hour's notice being given him, at Mr. Hovey's, No. 15, Chamber-Street, will wait on them, and leave to their generosity what sum to present him for each spectator.
** Price of admittance at Van de Waters, the first seat 1/, the second seat 1/, and the third 6d. New-York, Sept. 10, 1788. 65—
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate Office in the City of New-York, on the twentieth Day of August, in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
PRESENT, The Hon. PETER OGILVIE, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS Mary Pell, administratrix of Edward Pell, late of the town of Eastchester, in the county of Westchester, deceased, hath by her petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said Edward Pell, was, at the time of his death, seized of a real estate, within in this state, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Edward Pell as far as she had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of the said Edward Pell, was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said petitioner has delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; hereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Edward Pell, do appear before the judge of the said court of probates at the probate office in the city of New-York, on the third day of October next, to show cause, if any they have, why to much of the real estate whereof the said Edward Pell, died seized, should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts. PETER OGILVIE.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate Office, in the City of New-York, on the thirteenth Day of August, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-eight.
PRESENT, The Honorable PETER OGILVIE, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS Silas Bell, executor of the last will and testament of Thomas Dooley, late of Richmond county, and state of New-York, deceased, hath by his petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said Thomas Dooley, was, at the time of his death, seized of a real estate within this state, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate, and debts of the said Thomas Dooley, as far as he had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared, that the personal estate of the said Thomas Dooley, was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors, and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said petitioner has delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; hereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Thomas Dooley, do appear before the judge of the said court of Probates, at the Probate Office, in the city of New-York, on the third day of October next, to show cause, if any they have, why to much of the real estate whereof the said Thomas Dooley, died seized, should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 6a th. 4w. PETER OGILVIE.

POET'S CORNER
AMERICAN POETRY.
ANNIVERSARY ODE ON AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, For the 4th of July, 1788. [By a Gentleman in Portsmouth, N. H.] Tune—“In a moulder'd Cave, &c. &c.”
IN the regions of bliss where the majesty reigns Ten thousand bright seraphims shone; Wing'd for flight they all stand, harps of gold in each hand,
When a voice call'd mild from the throne; “Ye pow'rs and dominions! bright guardians of realms!
Whose sway Europe's sons have rev'd! Eastern monarchs no more your aid shall implore, To the West all your cares be transfer'd.
That Vine which from Egypt to Canaan I bro't, With an outstretch'd, omnipotent arm, In America's soil, from Britannia's bleak isle,
Shall flourish, and brave ev'ry storm. In vain Persecution her wheel shall prepare;
The Tyrant, his scourge lift on high: The wheel shall be broke, the scourge & the yoke
All shattered in pieces shall lie. To accomplish my pleasure, a HERO I'll raise.
Unrivall'd in counsel and might; Like the prophet of old, wise, patient & bold,
Re-fistles as Joshua in fight. See the plains of Columbia with banners o'er spread
Hark! the roar of the battle's begun! Like the son of the skies, when proud rebels arise,
He drives the dire hurricane on! Him, terrors nor treasons nor dangers shall daunt
Till his country, from bondage restor'd, Independent & free, all her greatness shall see
Due alone to his conqu'ring sword. When the thunder's o'er, & fair Peace spreads
her wing, The CITIES still resplendent shall beam;
Presiding at helm, making laws for the realm; In peace, as in war, still supreme.
Then the bright golden age shall triumphant return, Millennium's new paradise bloom;
While from earth's distant end, their high state to All nations with transport shall come. [Attend,
Hail, AMERICA, hail! the glory of lands! To thee those high honors are given:
Thy STARS still shall blaze, till the Moon veil her rays,
And the Sun lose his pathway in heaven.”
OF HENRY IV. of FRANCE.
AS soon as HENRY had broke off his engagements with Margaret de Valois, he contracted a second, very contrary to his inclination (but for the good of the state, and in hopes of a successful) with Marie de Medicis. Sully, who had recommended and promoted this union, had no sooner obtained the King's consent than he sent out dispatches, married the King by proxy, brought the Queen over to France, and conducted her as far as Lyons, before Henry had any idea that the first forms were carried into execution. When Sully told him the Queen was arrived at Lyons, he seemed struck with amazement, and remained silent for some time; at length, clapping his hands smartly together, well then, said the King, be it so; and accordingly prepared to set out immediately for Lyons, and arriving there at night, while the Queen was supping in public, he entered the hall and mixed with the crowd, to steal a first sight of her. The Queen, who knew he was upon the road, and expected that night at Lyons, went rather through the ceremony of supping, than eating her supper, and was glad to retire to her private apartment, where she had not been but a very short time, before the King was at her door; she instantly went forth, and meeting him in the passage, threw herself at his feet. The King having raised and tenderly embraced her, led her back to her apartment, where, after some general conversation, he took her by the hand, and retired from the rest of the company, to another part of the room, where he held half an hour's private conversation, and retired to his supper, a supper like the Queen's, soon over. He then desired Madame de Nemours to inform her Majesty, “that coming in so great a hurry, he was without a bed, and wanted to know whether he might flatter himself with the honor of taking part of her's?” Madame de Nemours having delivered this truly elegant message, she returned to the King, and informed him, that the Queen desired to have it known, that she came to obey his commands, and to lie upon all and every occasion, that she was his obedient servant.
I shall only remark here, that in matters of delicate address, the French people of fashion are superior to all the world. The wit of man could not have contrived a more flattering message to a lady who, though his wife, was a stranger, and whose little heart was agitated by a thousand fears as well as hopes. I know not any situation so delicate, as that of a sensible woman under such circumstances. She was married, it is true—but to an ambassa-
who beds the Queen, With the nice caution of a sword between.
HIGH WATER.
Table with 3 columns: Day, D. H. M. Rows: Thursday, Sept. 11, 5 38. Afternoon. Friday, 12, 6 23. Saturday, 13, 7 7. Sunday, 14, 7 50. Monday, 15, 8 33. Tuesday, 16, 9 10. Wednesday, 17, 10 1.
Affixe of BREAD.
As established December 5, 1787. A Loaf of inspected Superfine Wheat Flower to weigh Two Pound Five Ounces for Six-pence. A Loaf of Rye Flour to weigh One Pound Twelve Ounces for Three-pence.
Extract from an Act, supplementary to the Act, entitled, “An Act to prevent the Exportation of unmerchantable Flour, and the false Taring of Bread and Flour Casks,” passed the 7th March, 1788.
SECT. 7th. AND be it further, enacted, &c. That the standard weight of wheat brought to the city of New-York for sale, shall be sixty pounds net to the bushel; and in all cases of such sales of wheat in the said city, by the bushel, if the same shall exceed the standard weight, the buyer shall pay a proportionably greater price; and if the same shall be less than the said standard, the buyer shall pay a proportionably less price: Provided, That this regulation shall not extend to any special contracts respecting the sales of wheat, whatever may be the weight thereof.
SECT. 10th. And be it further enacted, &c. That this act shall be in force from and after the first day of July next, &c.
Chamber of Commerce, July 31st, 1788.
RESOLVED, That the members of this chamber, from a consciousness of the advantage which the agricultural, as well as commercial interest of this state may derive from a strict adherence to the directions contained in the former part of the seventh section of the law above recited, will, in their future purchases of wheat, uniformly abide by the rules therein prescribed, and as far as their influence extends, endeavour to convince the public of their utility, and to enforce their adoption.
By order of the Corporation of the New-York Chamber of Commerce, WILLIAM LAIGHT, Secretary.
THE PROPRIETORS of the New Line of STAGES, (Owned by Cumming and Ward, at Powles-Hook, and Michael Dennison, at the George-Inn, Philadelphia)
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that their stages leave Powles-Hook every afternoon at 3 o'clock, except Saturday and Sunday mornings: the four o'clock stage goes to Philadelphia in a day—the seven o'clock stage to Trenton.
We propose to ask the usual fare of Twenty-Two Shillings and Six-pence to those who choose to pay it, from a conviction that it is lower than can be well afforded.
From those who think Two Dollars a sufficient compensation, we shall cheerfully receive it, and a lower price when necessary.
Way passengers Three-pence per mile, fourteen weight baggage gratis, 150 weight the same as a passenger.
JOHN CUMMING, MATHIAS WARD, THOMAS EGBERT, JOHN GULICK, ROBERT STOCKTON, DAVID HAMILTON, JOS. VANDEGRIFT, JOSEPH DAVIS, MICHAEL DENNISON.
New-York, August 9, 1788.
By an Order of the Honorable John Sloss Hobart, Esq. one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York:
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, by the petitioning creditors of Joseph Pinto, an insolvent debtor, to all the creditors of the said Joseph Pinto, that they shew cause, if any they have, before the said John Sloss Hobart, Esq. at his chambers, situate in Crown-street, in the city of New-York, by the twenty-fourth day of September next, why an assignment of the estate of the said Joseph Pinto should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and he thereupon discharged, agreeable to a law of this state, passed the 21st day of March, 1788. 60 6w. Dated this 30th day of July, 1788.
JOSEPH PINTO. ANNE DE VISME, and RACHEL PINTO, Petitioning Creditors.
New-York RUM
Of excellent Flavor and good Proof FOR SALE,
By Charles Tillinghast, At the DISTILLERY, near the New-Market in Cherry Stree.
Starch and Hair-Powder,
MANUFACTURED and Sold by Isaac & John Stoutenburgh, At the Corner of Greenwich and Dey-Streets, North-River.
Just Published, And to be sold at this Printing-Office, The Heidelbergh Catechism; ALSO, The Mothers Catechism.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the City-Hall of the City of Albany, the seventh Day of August, in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
PRESENT, The Hon. ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON, Esq. Chancellor.
IN CHANCERY. FORASMUCH as it appears to this court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by John Bowne, administrator, with the will annexed of David Provoost, deceased, complainant,
vs. Benjamin Birdfall, and Mary his wife, defendants. to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned to have been mortgaged by the said Benjamin Birdfall, and Mary his wife, to the said David Provoost; whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer, hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant, Benjamin Birdfall, hath not entered his appearance in this suit, as according to the rules of this court the same ought to have been entered, in case the said process had been duly served; and an affidavit having been made to this satisfaction of the court, that the said defendant, Benjamin Birdfall, is withdrawn out of this state, or could not upon due enquiry be found within the same to be served with a subpoena issuing out of this honorable court in the above cause: whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. Burr, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Benjamin Birdfall, appear to the said bill, on or before the sixteenth day of October next, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, as to him the said defendant, Benjamin Birdfall, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises, or such part thereof, as to this court shall appear just and right; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order, within twenty days from the date hereof, be inserted in (at least) two of the public newspapers, printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes, 6s. 8w. W. COCK, Register.
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 township, in the county of Essex, New-Jersey, within a quarter of a mile of the main road from Woodbridge to Brunswick, about eight miles distant from the latter, and three and a half from Perth Amboy, consisting of one hundred and seventy 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 water 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 CLAWSON'S FARM.
For terms of sale enquire of Mr. Joseph Bindon, merchant, New-York, or Benjamin Thompson, near Morris-Town. New-York, Jan. 24, 1788. 99—c.d.
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-Slip.
By DE LUZE DE MONTMOLLIN, and COMPANY,
A general Assortment of DRY GOODS,
Consisting of the following ARTICLES, CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Callicoes, Ribbons, Lute-strings, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c.
Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarfets. tf.
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.
Just Published,
At Thomas Greenleaf's Printing-Office, No. 25, Water-Street. A new, complete, and correct Edition of Baron Steuben's Regulations
FOR THE Order and Discipline OF THE Troops of the United States.
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 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.
All kinds of 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.
State of New-York, fs.
WHEREAS all the real estate of which Edmund Palmer, late of Cortlandt's Manor, in the county of Westchester, yeoman, deceased, died seized, has been sold, by an order of Thomas Tredwell, Esq. late judge of the court of probates of the state of New-York, for the payment of his debts—all persons who have any demands against the estate of the said Edmund Palmer, are hereby notified and desired to produce the same to Peter Ogilvie, Esq. present judge of the said court of probates, at the probate office in the city of New-York, on the tenth day of October next, when and where a final settlement and distribution of the said estate will be made. Given under my hand, at the probate office, in the city of New-York, the ninth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. 34 PETER OGILVIE.