The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-12 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 112, of VOL. XLII.]
MONDAY, May 12, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2292]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENS'D 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.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD By Thomas Greenleaf, At No. 25, Water-Street, The Genuine Information, Delivered to the Legislature of the STATE OF MARYLAND, Relative to the Proceedings of the General Convention, Lately held at PHILADELPHIA, By LUTHER MARTIN, Esquire, Attorney-General of Maryland, and one of the Delegates in the said Convention. Together with A L E T T E R To the Honorable Thomas C. Deye, Speaker of the House of Delegates; An A D D R E S S To the Citizens of the UNITED STATES; And some R E M A R K S Relative to A STANDING ARMY, AND A BILL OF RIGHTS. Nullius additus jurare in Verba Magistri. —Horace This excellent Performance ought, for the solid and serious Truths it contains, like the Bible and the Letters of Junius, to be in the Hands of every real Friend to American Liberty—In the Language of the sacred Law, "Teach them diligently unto thy Children—talk of them when thou sittest in thine House—and when thou walkest by the Way." Impress it on their tender Minds, as the first Article of their political Creed. That there is no Government safe with a Standing Army, and there is no Government that is not safe with- out one. April 23, 1788. 77 c.d.
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 CLAWSON'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.
JUST PUBLISHED, and to be Sold at this OFFICE, No. 25, Water-Street, 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 curren- cies 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 cur- rencies of the said states. Rules for reducing Eng- lish Money into Irish, and Irish Money into Eng- lish, 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. This Book is intended for the convenience of Merchants, &c. in the United States, by Francis Maloy, Accomptant. Price 1s. 6d. single. The usual discount to Booksellers, and others, who may purchase by the Hundred, Dozen, &c. * Also may be had of Messieurs Campbell, Reid, Allen, Macgill, and Mills, Booksellers.
FLAX-SEED, STORED, Cleaned, Purchased and Sold at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S Flax-seed store lately occupied by Mr. JACOB SARLY, left by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. 38—e.d.
Just Published, Enlarged, and Improved, And to be SOLD, by S. and J. Loudon, Messrs. Berry & Rogers, Mr. Hodge, Mr. Reid, Mr. S. Campbell, Mr. T. Allen, and Mr. T. Green- leaf, The American Magazine, FOR APRIL, 1788. CONTAINING, ORIGINAL LETTERS, The life and amusements of Isaac Bic- kerstaff, junior, continued, Memoirs of Mrs. Inchbald, concluded, Some account of the Scarcity Root, con- cluded, A letter from Dr. Stiles, The Adventure of the Inn, continued, Answers to the Law Questions in the Ma- gazine for February, Letter from Dr. Mitchell to Mr. Post, A Series of Original Letters, Original Letter from an Officer in the late Army to his Brother, Education—the importance of accommoda- ting the mode of it to the Form of Go- vernment, Essay on Snuff-taking, by Earl Stanhope, Account of Sophia Hoffman, the infant Mu- sician, An account of a patriotic Society of Ladies established in Spain, Lucubrations on Beards, Letters, Origin of the Romance called Robinson Crusoe, Importance of Time, Medical Calc of a wounded Nerve, All Men have their Bones, A Tribute of Sensibility, Extracts from ancient Records, A Sentimental Fragment, A true Story, Affected Sensibility, Narrative of the loss of the Rebecca Sloop at White-Haven, Nov. 5, 1787, Curious Extracts from an old Manuscript, Alphonzo, The English Critical Review of Mr. Bar- low's Vision of Columbus, AMERICAN REVIEW. Federalist, continued, An address to the People of New-York, Another address to the same, A new and complete System of Arithmetic, by Nicholas Pike, A. M. POETRY. Alexis, Fragment of a Poem written by a Madman on Madness, Lines by a Lady of fifteen, Happiness to be found in the Mind only, From a Gentleman to a Lady, who had pre- sented him a Cake-heart, Ode to Spring, Epitaph on the late Boyle Godfrey.
American Intelligence, European Intelligence, Marriages and Deaths.
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 Notes and Observations calculated for those who have made proficiency in the Classics. By JAMES HARDIE, A. B. Teacher of the GREEK and LATIN Languages, NEW-YORK.
WE, the PRESIDENT and PROFESSORS of COLUMBIA COLLEGE, whose names are herunto 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 Hoghead, 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, Philadelphia, and now to be SOLD, By THOMAS ALLEN, Book-Seller, in Queen-Street, New-York, (by whom Subscriptions are received) THE American Museum, FOR MARCH, 1788. CONTAINING, OBSERVATIONS upon an hypothesis for solving the phenomena of light; with inci- dental observations, tending to shew the heteroge- neousness of light, and of the electric fluid, by their intermixture, or union, with each other By James Bowdoin, esq. Observations on light, and the waste of matter, in the sun and fixed stars, occasioned by the con- stant efflux of light from them; with a conjec- ture, proposed by way of query, and suggesting a mean, by which their several systems might be preserved from the disorder and final ruin, to which they seem liable, by that waste of mat- ter, and by the law of gravitation. By the same gentleman. Observations tending to prove, by phenomena, and scripture, the existence of an orb, which sur- rounds the whole visible material system; and which may be necessary to preserve it from the ruin, to which, without such a counterbalance, it seems liable, by that universal principle in matter, gravitation. By the same gentleman. A theory of lightning and thunder storms. By An- drew Oliver, Esq. Address to the minority of the convention of Pennsylvania. A view of the principles, operation, and probable effects of the funding system of Pennsylvania— together with some observations on the effects of sinking fund. Speech of an Indian. Extract from the memoir of the abbe de Com- merell, on the culture, use and advantages of the disette or scarcity root. I. The time and manner of sowing the seed. II. Preparation of the ground for transplanting the roots. III. Time and manner of transplanting the roots. IV. The first gathering of the leaves, and the cul- ture of the roots. V. The product of the leaves. VI. Their use for cattle. VII. Their use for men. VIII. The gathering of the root. IX. The choice of roots to be reserved for seed. X. The time and manner of replanting the roots to bear seed. XI. The gathering of the seed, and manner of preserving it. XII. The way to prevent the roots from degene- rating. XIII. How to preserve the roots from Novem- ber to the end of June. XIV. The dimensions of the trenches. XV. Necessity and manner of making air holes. XVI. How to prepare the roots for feeding bealts. XVII. ——— for feeding horned cattle. XVIII. ——— for feeding horses. XIX. Daily allowances for different bealts. XX. How to fatten beevs. XXI. Quantity that may be raised from an acre. XXII. Advantages of this culture. XXIII. How to raise calves weaned at twelve days old. On the use of oxen in husbandry. Account of the planet Herschel. The old bachelor. Letters to Congress. Advantages of newspapers. Anecdote of Sir Joseph Yorke. ——— of an impostor. ——— of George Whitefield. Bon mot. An elegy on lieut. de-Hart. An ode—— to Laura. A song—— from the French. Epitaph on Alex. Scammell. Impromptu. Genius of America. The monkey—— a fable. The banks of Kentucky.
AT THE TANNERY, Near the Fresh-Water Pond, MAY be had of the subscriber, a quantity of excellent SOLE and UPPER- LEATHER, tanned in the English mode, equal to any manufactured in America. He proposes for country dealers, to supply on terms that will enable them to make large profits;——for city consumption, such as will establish the Shoe Manu- factories, and procure them a run of custom— for ships use, as good in quality, as that imported from England, and at a much less price. Cash, Bark, raw Hides or Calf Skins taken in exchange. ISAAC COULTHARD. N. B. A Currier, Master of his Business is wanted immediately—Apply as above. 40
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New Stage Line. THE frequent neglect of business, by some of the proprietors of the former line of stages, has compelled the subscribers, who were concerned, to withdraw themselves, and to join in establishing a new line. By strict attention to their business—by keeping their coaches and horses in good order—and by employing none but sober drivers, they hope to merit the favors of the public. The stage will leave Powles-Hook, every after- noon, at 3 o'clock, Saturdays excepted; the stage boats also ply every day from White-Hall to Eli- zabeth-Town Point. From Mr. Crane's, at Eli- zabeth-Town Point, the stage will set out every morning (except Sunday) and run through Bridge town in Raway, Woodbridge, New-Brunswick, Princeton, Trenton, and Bristol, to the Indian-Queen in Fourth-street, Philadelphia, in one day, for the moderate price of THREE HARD DOLLARS for each passenger, with the allowance of 14wt of baggage; and all way-passengers at FOUR PENCE per mile. One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same price as a passenger, viz. Four Pence per Mile. * No racing allowed in this line. JOHN MERCEREAU, JOHN HEARD, CHARLES BASONETT, WILLIAM KERLIN.
JUST PUBLISHED, And TO BE SOLD, By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen-Street, and the other BOOKSELLERS, Conductor Generalis, OR the office, duty, and authority of justices of the peace, high sheriffs, under sheriffs, coroners, constables, goalers, jurymen, and overseers of the poor. As also, the office of clerks of affize, and of the peace, &c. To which are added, several choice maxims in law, &c. compiled chiefly from Burn's Justice, and several other books on those subjects. By JAMES PARKER, Esq. late justice of the peace in New-Jersey, Now adapted to these United States. By one of the J U D G E S. The whole alphabetically digested under the se- veral titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. * This book is highly esteemed, and very necessary for gentlemen in the commission of the peace; likewise for every other person who would wish to be acquainted with the laws of the land we live in.

MARYLAND CONVENTION.
As the Citizens of New-York have yet had no regular Accounts of the Proceedings of the Maryland Convention, the Editor embraces this earliest Opportunity to lay before them the following Particulars, for which he is indebted to the MARYLAND GAZETTE, printed at Annapolis, May the 1st.
TO THE PEOPLE OF MARYLAND. THE following facts, disclosing the conduct of the late convention of Maryland, is submitted to the serious consideration of the citizens of the state.
On Monday, the 21st of April, the convention met in Annapolis, and elected the honourable George Plater, Esq. president. On Tuesday they established rules for the conduct of the business; and in the same day the following question was propounded to the convention:
"When a motion is made and seconded, the matter of the motion shall receive a determination by the question, or be postponed by general consent, or the previous question, before any other motion shall be received."
And the following question, viz. "Every question shall be entered on the journal, and the yeas and nays may be called for by any member on any question, and the name of the member requiring them shall be entered on the journal."
Which two questions the convention determined in the negative.
On Wednesday, the proposed plan of government was read the first time, and thereupon it was resolved, "That this convention will not enter into any resolution upon any particular part of the proposed plan of federal government for the United States, but that the whole thereof shall be read a second time, after which the subject may be fully debated and considered, and the president shall put the question, That this convention do assent to and ratify the same constitution? On which question the yeas and nays shall be taken."
On Thursday, the members who were opposed to the ratification of the constitution, without such previous amendments could be obtained as they thought essentially necessary to secure the liberty and happiness of the people (being confirmed by the last resolution to consider in one view the whole of the plan of government) stated some of their objections to the constitution. The convention met in the evening, when Mr. Paca, member from Harford, having just taken his seat, rose and informed the president, that he had great objections to the constitution proposed, in its present form, and meant to propose a variety of amendments, not to prevent, but to accompany, the ratification; but, having just arrived, he was not ready to lay them before the house, and requested indulgence until the morning for that purpose. The proposal being seconded, and the house asked if they would give the indulgence, it was granted without a division, and they adjourned for that purpose. On Friday, at the meeting of the house, Mr. Paca rose and informed the president, that, in consequence of the permission of the house given him the preceding evening, he had prepared certain amendments, which he would read in his place and then lay on the table, when he was interrupted, and one member from each of the following counties, viz. Frederick, Talbot, Charles, Kent, Somerset, Prince George's, Worcester, Queen-Anne's Dorchester, Calvert and Caroline, and one member from the * city of Annapolis, and one from Baltimore-town, arose in their places, and declared for themselves and their colleagues, "that they were elected and instructed by the people they represented, to ratify the proposed constitution, and that as speedily as possible, and to do no other act; that after the ratification their power ceased, and they did not consider themselves as authorised by their constituents to consider any amendments." After this, Mr. Paca was not permitted even to read his amendments. The opponents continued to make their objections to the constitution until Saturday noon. The advocates of the government, although repeatedly called on, and earnestly requested, to answer the objections, if not just, remained inflexibly silent, and called for the question, that "the convention assent to and ratify the proposed plan of federal government for the United States?" Which was carried in the affirmative by 63 to 11.
The vote of ratification having thus passed, Mr. Paca again arose, and laid before the convention his propositions for amending the constitution thus adopted, which he had prepared by leave of the house, declaring that he had only given his assent to the government under the firm persuasion, and in the full confidence, that such amendments would be peaceably obtained, as to enable the people to live happy under the government; that the people of the county he represented, and that he himself, would support
* The member from the city of Annapolis, did not give it as his opinion that he was not at liberty to consider amendments, but said he had consulted his colleague, and that his colleague had informed him, the citizens were against amendments.
the government with such amendments, but without them, not a man in the state, and no people, would be more firmly opposed to it, than himself and those he represented. Sentiments highly favourable to amendments were expressed, and a general murmur of approbation seemed to arise from all parts of the house, expressive of a desire to consider amendments, either in their character as members of convention, or in their individual capacities as citizens; and the question was put on the following motion:
"Resolved, That a committee be appointed to take into consideration and report to this house on Monday morning next, a draught of such amendments and alterations as may be thought necessary, in the proposed constitution for the United States, to be recommended to the consideration of the people of this state, if approved of by this convention; and Mr. Paca, Mr. Johnson, Mr. S. Chase, Mr. Potts, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Goldsborough, Mr. J. Tilghman, Mr. Hanson, Mr. J. T. Chase, Mr. Lee, Mr. W. Tilghman, Mr. M c Henry, and Mr. G. Gale, were appointed a committee for that purpose."
A division was called for on this resolution, when there appeared 66 members for, and not more than seven against it.
And then it was resolved, "That the amendments proposed to the constitution by the delegate from Harford county should be referred to the above committee."
The committee thus appointed, and the convention adjourned to give them time to prepare their propositions, they proceeded with every appearance of unanimity to execute the trust reposed in them.
The following amendments to the proposed constitution were separately agreed to by the committee, most of them by an unanimous vote, and all of them by a great majority:
1. That Congress shall exercise no power but what is expressly delegated by this constitution.
By this amendment, the general powers given to Congress by the first and last paragraphs of the 8th sect. of art. 1, and the second paragraph of the 6th article, would be in a great measure restrained; those dangerous expressions by which the bills of rights and constitutions of the several states may be repealed by the laws of Congress, in some degree moderated, and the exercise of constructive powers wholly prevented.
2. That there shall be a trial by jury in all criminal cases, according to the course of proceeding in the state where the offence is committed; and that there be no appeal from matter of fact, or second trial after acquittal; but this provision shall not extend to such cases as may arise in the government of the land or naval forces.
3. That in all actions on debts or contracts, and in all other controversies respecting property, of which the inferior federal courts have jurisdiction, the trial of facts shall be by jury, if required by either party; and that it be expressly declared, that the state courts, in such cases, have a concurrent jurisdiction with the federal courts, with an appeal from either, only as to matter of law, to the supreme federal court, if the matter in dispute be of the value of dollars.
4. That the inferior federal courts shall not have jurisdiction of less than dollars; and there may be an appeal in all cases of revenue, as well to matter of fact as law, and congress may give the state courts jurisdiction of revenue cases, for such sums, and in such manner, as they may think proper.
5. That in all cases of trespasses done within the body of a county, and within the inferior federal jurisdiction, the party injured shall be entitled to trial by jury in the state where the injury shall be committed; and that it be expressly declared, that the state courts, in such cases, shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the federal courts; and there shall be no appeal from either, except on matter of law; and that no person be exempt from such jurisdiction and trial, but ambassadors and ministers privileged by the law of nations.
6. That the federal courts shall not be entitled to jurisdiction by fictions or collusion.
7. That the federal judges do not hold any other office of profit, or receive the profits of any other office under congress, during the time they hold their commission.
The great objects of these amendments were, 1st. To secure the trial by jury in all cases, the boasted birth right of Englishmen, and their descendants, and the palladium of civil liberty; and to prevent the appeal from fact, which not only destroys that trial in civil cases, but by construction, may also elude it in criminal cases; a mode of proceeding both expensive and burthensome, and which by blending law with fact, will destroy all check on the judiciary authority, render it almost impossible to convict judges of corruption, and may lay the foundation of that gradual and silent attack on individuals, by which the approaches of tyranny become irresistible. 2d. To give a concurrent jurisdiction to the state courts, in order that congress may not be compelled, as they will be under the present form, to establish inferior federal courts, which if not numerous will be inconvenient, and if nu-
merous very expensive; the circumstances of the people being unequal to the increased expence of double courts, and double officers; an arrangement that will render the law so complicated and confused, that few men can know how to conduct themselves with safety to their persons or property, the great and only security of free men. 3dly. To give such jurisdiction to the state courts, that transient foreigners, and persons from other states, committing injuries in this state, may be amenable to the state, whose laws they violate, and whole citizens they injure. 4thly. To prevent an extension of the federal jurisdiction, which may, and in all probability will, swallow up the state jurisdictions, and consequently sap those rules of descent and regulations of personal property, by which men now hold their estates; and lastly, To secure the independence of the federal judges, to whom the happiness of the people of this great continent will be so greatly committed by the extensive powers assigned them.
8. That all warrants without oath, or affirmation, of a person conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oath, to search suspected places, or to seize any person or his property, are grievous and oppressive; and all general warrants to search suspected places, or to apprehend any person suspected, without naming or describing the place or person in special, are dangerous, and ought not to be granted.
This amendment was considered indispensable by many of the committee, for congress having the power of laying excises, the horror of a free people, by which our dwelling-house, those castles considered so sacred by the English law, will be laid open to the inolence and oppression of office, there could be no constitutional check provided, that would prove so effectual a safeguard to our citizens. General warrants too, the great engine by which power may destroy those individuals who resist usurpation, are also hereby forbid to those magistrates who are to administer the general government.
9. That no soldier be enlisted for a longer time than four years except in time of war, and then only during the war.
10. That soldiers be not quartered in time of peace upon private houses, without the consent of the owners.
11. That no mutiny bill continue in force longer than two years.
These were the only checks that could be obtained against the unlimited power of raising and regulating standing armies, the natural enemies to freedom, and even with these restrictions, the new congress will not be under such constitutional restraints as the parliament of Great-Britain, restraints which our ancestors have bled to establish, and which have hitherto preserved the liberty of their posterity.
12. That the freedom of the press be inviolably preserved.
In prosecutions in the federal courts for libels, the constitutional preservation of this great and fundamental right, may prove invaluable.
13. That the militia shall not be subject to martial law, except in time of war, invasion or rebellion.
This provision to restrain the powers of congress over the militia, although, by no means so ample as that provided by magna charta, and the other fundamental and constitutional laws of Great-Britain (it being contrary to magna charta to punish a free man by martial law in time of peace, and murder to execute him) yet it may prove an inestimable check; for all other provisions in favour of the rights of men, would be vain and nugatory, if the power of subjecting all men able to bear arms to martial law at any moment, should remain vested in congress.
Thus far the amendments were agreed to.
The following amendments were laid before the committee, and negatived by a majority.
1. That the militia, unless selected by lot or voluntarily enlisted, shall not be marched beyond the limits of an adjoining state, without the consent of their legislature or executive.
2. That congress shall have no power to alter or change the time, place or manner, of holding elections for senators or representatives, unless a state shall neglect to make regulations, or to execute its regulations, or shall be prevented by invasion or rebellion; in which cases only congress may interfere, until the cause be removed.
3. That, in every law of congress imposing direct taxes, the collection thereof shall be suspended for a certain reasonable time therein limited, and on payment of the sum by any state, by the time appointed, such taxes shall not be collected.
4. That no standing army shall be kept up in time of peace, unless with the consent of two thirds of the members present of each branch of congress.
5. That the president shall not command the army in person, without the consent of congress.
6. That no treaty shall be effectual to repeal or abrogate the constitutions or bills of rights of the states, or any part of them.
7. That no regulation of commerce, or navigation act, shall be made, unless with the consent of two thirds of the members of each branch of congress.
8. That no member of congress shall be eligible to any office of profit under congress during the time for which he shall be appointed.
9. That congress shall have no power to lay a poll-tax.
10. That no person conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms in any case, shall be compelled personally to serve as a soldier.
11. That there be a responsible council to the president.
12. That there be no national religion established by law, but that all persons be equally entitled to protection in their religious liberty.
13. That all imposts and duties laid by congress shall be placed to the credit of the state in which the same be collected, and shall be deducted out of such state's quota of the common or general expences of government.
14. That every man hath a right to petition the legislature for the redress of grievances in a peaceable and orderly manner.
15. That it be declared, that all persons entrusted with the legislative or executive powers of government are the trustees and servants of the public, and as such accountable for their conduct. Wherefore, whenever the ends of government are perverted, and public liberty manifestly endangered, and all other means of redress are ineffectual, the people may, and of right ought, to reform the old, or establish a new government; the doctrine of non resistance against arbitrary power and oppression, is absurd, slavish, and destructive of the good and happiness of mankind.
The committee having proceeded thus far, all the members who voted for the ratification declared, that they would engage themselves under every tie of honor to support the amendments they had agreed to, both in their public and private characters, until they should become a part of the general government; but a great majority of them insisted on this express condition, that none of the propositions rejected, or any others, should be laid before the convention for their consideration, except those the committee had agreed to.
The gentlemen of the minority, who had made the propositions which had been rejected, reduced to the necessity of accommodating their sentiments to the majority, through fear of obtaining no security whatever for the people—notwithstanding they considered all the amendments as highly important to the welfare and happiness of the citizens of the states, yet to conciliate, they agreed to confine themselves to the first three of those propositions, and solemnly declared and pledged themselves, that if these were added, and supported by the other gentlemen, they would not only cease to oppose the government, but give all their assistance to carry it into execution so amended. Finally, they only required liberty to take the sense of the convention on the three first propositions, agreeing that they would hold themselves bound by the decision of a majority of that body.
The first of these objections concerning the militia they considered as essential, for to march beyond the limits of a neighbouring state, the general militia, who consist of so many poor people that can ill be spared from their families and domestic concerns, by power of congress, who could know nothing of their circumstances, without consent of their own legislature or executive, ought to be restrained.
The second objection respecting the power of congress to alter elections, they thought indispensable. Montesquieu says, that the rights of election should be established unalterably by fundamental laws in a free government.
The third objection concerning previous requisition, they conceived highly important; they thought if money required by direct taxation could be paid with certainty and in due time to congress, that every good consequence would be secured to the union, and the people of the state thereby relieved from the great inconvenience and expence of a double collection and a double set of tax-gatherers, and they might also get rid of those odious taxes by excise and poll, without injury to the general government.
They were, however, again proposed and rejected.
Affirmative, Mr. Paca, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Mercer, J. T. Chase, Mr. S. Chase.
Negative, Mr. Lee, Mr. Potts, Mr. Goldsborough, Mr. J. Tilghman, Mr. W. Tilghman, Mr. Hanson, Mr. G. Gale, Mr. M c Henry.
Previous to this, a motion was made on Monday the twenty-ninth, in the convention, while the committee were sitting, in the following words, to wit: "Resolved, that this convention will consider of no propositions for amendment of the federal government, except such as shall be submitted to them by the committee of thirteen."

The committee being sent for by the convention, the gentlemen of the majority in committee then determined, that they would make no report of any amendments whatever, not even of those which they had almost unanimously agreed to, and the committee, under those circumstances, attended the house. Mr. Paca, as chairman, stated to the convention what had passed in the committee, read the amendments which had there been agreed to, and assigned the reason why no report had been formally made. A member then rose and proposed a vote of thanks to the president, which had been once read before the attendance of the committee, should have a second reading; and upon the second reading thereof, the previous question was called for by the members who wished to consider the amendments agreed to by the committee, and such other amendments as might be proposed. The house thereupon divided, and the yeas and nays were called for by the minority, the sense of the convention was taken thereon, and a majority determined that the yeas and nays should not be taken, nor would they permit the vote to be entered on the journal, by which the yeas and nays were prohibited: to preclude the consideration of any amendments.
A motion was then made "that the convention adjourn without day," on which the yeas and nays were taken and appeared as follows:
Affirmative. The honorable the president, Messrs. Barnes, Chilton, Sewell, W. Tilghman, Yates, Granger, Chesley, Smith, Brown, Turner, Stone, Goldsborough, Stevens, G. Gale, Waggaman, Stewart, J. Gale, Sullivan, Shaw, Gilpin, Hollingsworth, Heron, Evans, O. Sprigg, Hall, Digges, Hanson, J. Tilghman, Hollyday, Hembley, Morris, Lee, Potts, Faw, J. Richardson, Edmondson, M'Henry, Coulter, T. Sprigg, Stull, Rawlings, Shryock, Cramplin, Thomas, Deakins, Edwards. 47.
Negative. Messrs. Perkins, J. T. Chase, S. Chase, Mercer, Harrison, Wilkinson, Grahame, Parnham, Ridgely, Cockey, Cromwell, Lloyd, Hammond, Bowie, Carroll, Seney, Chaille, Martin, Done, Johnson, Paca, Love, Pinkney, L. Martin, W. Richardson, and Driver. 27.
We consider the proposed form of national government as very defective, and that the liberty and happiness of the people will be endangered if the system be not greatly changed and altered. The amendments agreed to by the committee, and those proposed by the minority, are now laid before you for your consideration, that you may express your sense as to such alterations as you may think proper to be made in the new constitution.
We remain persuaded, that the importance of the alterations proposed, calculated to preserve public liberty, by those checks on power which the experience of ages has rendered venerable, and to promote the happiness of the people by a due attention to their ease and convenience, will justify the steps we have taken to obtain them, to our constituents, and the world.
Having no interest that can distinguish us from the rest of the community, we neither fear censure, nor with applause. Having thus discharged the duty of citizens and trustees of the public, we shall now submit to the people those precautions and securities which, after mature reflection on this momentous subject, we deem necessary for their safety and happiness.
May that all-wise and omnipotent being, who made us masters of a fair and fruitful empire, inspire us with wisdom and fortitude to perpetuate to posterity that freedom which we received from our fathers.
William Paca, Samuel Chase, John F. Mercer, Jeremiah T. Chase, Members of the committee. John Love, Charles Ridgely, Edward Cockey, Nathan Cromwell, Charles Ridgely, of Wm. Luther Martin, Benjamin Harrison, William Pinkney, Members of the convention.
American Occurrences.
QUEBEC, April 3.
LAST Thursday morning arrived in this city, his Excellency THOMAS CARLETON, Esq. from New-Brunswick.
POUGHKEEPSIE, May 6.
The people in this county, at the late election, were much divided; though it is thought there is a large majority against the proposed constitution.
Married.—On Thursday last, Mr. WILLIAM BAILEY, merchant, to Miss HANNAH HAGEMAN, both of this place.
ANNAPOLIS, May 1.
On Friday last arrived here the ship Washington, Captain Chapman, from London, who spoke, in lat. 38, 17, N. long. 64, W. the Rappahannock, Capt. Scott, from Rappahannock, four days out, all well.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6.
Extract of a letter from Boston, of a late date, to the printer hereof.
"Certainly it is a melancholy consideration, that a general stagnation of public information, southward of us, has, for some months past, taken place. Were our country invested with a military enemy, spiritedly enraged in intercepting all communications, perhaps, it could not be more so. European intelligence we receive of a later date than American occurrences, not 200 miles from us, or from some parts of the United States. The error here is of so singular a nature, as to excite the astonishment of the most considerable characters among us, and sufficiently produces a general alarm. A remedy we have been informed is in contemplation; if effected, you will be so obliging as to favour us with your paper as heretofore."
New-York, May 12.
ON Saturday arrived here the sloop Sally, Lacey, Shelburne, in 7 days; sloop Sally, Biddler, Halifax, in 9 days; Schooner New-York Packet, Barnard, Boston, in 3 days.
A letter from a gentleman in New-Orleans, to his friend in Philadelphia, dated the 25th of March, 1788, says:—"The misery of this place I shall not undertake to describe; suffice it to tell you, that New-Orleans, which consisted of 1100 houses, was on Friday last, in the space of five hours, reduced by conflagration to 200. The rapid progress of the fire was such, that but few merchandise, household furniture, or clothing have been saved."
RATIFICATION
Of the new proposed constitution by the state of Maryland.
In convention of the delegates of the people of the state of Maryland, April 28, 1788.
THE question was put, That the convention assent to, and ratify, the proposed plan of federal government for the United States? The yeas and nays being taken, appeared as follows:
AFFIRMATIVE.
The honourable the President, Messrs. Barnes, Chilton, Sewell, W. Tilghman, Yates, Perkins, Granger, Wilkinson, Grahame, Chesley, Smith, Brown, Parnham, Turner, Stone, Goldsborough, Lloyd, Stevens, G. Gale, Waggaman, Stewart, Hammond, Sullivan, Shaw, J. Gale, Gilpin, Hollingsworth, Heron, Evans, Bowie, O. Sprigg, Hall, Digges, Carroll, Hanson, J. Tilghman, Seney, Hollyday, Hembley, Chaille, Martin, Morris, Doane, Johnson, Lee, Potts, Faw, Paca, J. Richardson, W. Richardson, Driver, Edmondson, M'Henry, Coulter, T. Sprigg, Stull, Rawlings, Shryock, Cramplin, Thomas, Deakins, and Edwards. 36.
NEGATIVE.
J. T. Chase, S. Chase, Mercer, Harrison, Ridgely, Ridgely, of Wm. Cockey, Cromwell, Love, Pinkney, L. Martin. 11.
WE the delegates of the people of the state of Maryland, having fully considered the constitution of the United States of America, reported to congress by the convention of deputies from the United States of America, held in Philadelphia, on the seventeenth of September, 1787, of which the annexed is a copy, and submitted to us by a resolution of the general assembly of Maryland, in November session, 1787, do, for ourselves, and in the name, and on the behalf, of the people of this state, assent to, and ratify, the said constitution; in wintess whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our names.
[Signed by the assenting members.]
LIST OF LETTERS remaining at the Coffee-House, May 12, 1788.
John Bates, Bartholomew Byrow. B. John Corne. C. Mary Donelly. D. Ophar Farquhar. E. Besty and Goodwin, Capt. John Gardner, Solomon Goodale, Captain George Greenaway, James Gibson. G. Mrs. Hoftine, Capt. James Hart. H. A. Kiffan. K. Lawrence and Morris, John Lisfiah. L. James Myers, Mrs. Susannah Marshall, Mathew More, Donald M'Carthy, Zaddock Mulby, Miss Mary M'Mackin, James Moody, Mr. Mohan. M. Joseph Plowman. P. Alexander Robertson, William Ryburne. R. John Siemon, Smith and Kempton, Miss Eleanor Sage. S. Thomas Thompson, Archibald Thompson. T. Charles Whitehead, v. John Woods, Gilbert Wight. W.
Mrs. Harper respectfully informs her friends and the public in general, that in consequence of repeated solicitations from a number of gentlemen, she intends going through the Manuel Exercice in the character of Flora in this evening's entertainment—She likewise begs leave to inform the public, that though the farce of the Critic, which was intended for this evening's entertainment, could not possibly be performed on account of the indisposition of Mr. M'Pherfon; yet, as the Scenery which concludes that piece will be exhibited in the Grand Fete, Mrs. Harper flatters herself, that the exhibition will be considered, by the audience, superior to any thing of the kind ever attempted here—And to complete which she spared neither pains nor expence.
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER. MR. GREENLEAF,
WHEN an actor or actress shines with all the gifts of nature, we must call them fortunate, and kind nature deserves the panegyric: when they arrive to reputation by assiduity and study, we must praise the efforts of the mind, and their character stands exalted to the judicious.
No actress deserves more esteem for her judgment, assiduity, and theatrical knowledge, than this night's candidate for popular favour and liberality. Tho' the character of aunt and mother, seem to be her fort, and which are generally supported with humour, yet the snaring critics must allow her something more than frugal commendation, in the pathetic and heart-rending scenes of Jane Shore; and in the lively, romping, animated scenes of Maria, in the Citizen.
Her substantial merit, in her profession, demands the encouragement of the men. The amiable virtues of the wife, the unspotted character of the private woman, must, or ought, to interest the sensibility and liberality of the fair.
Mrs. Morris gave a lesson to wives; and those husbands who have often received the heel of the shoe on their head, from their affectionate and enraged wives, when they have innocently kissed a nurse, expect great benefit from the play. All coquettes are this night taught THE WAY TO WIN HIM. If plays, adapted to the sex, were more frequently chosen, it would do them as much good, as confirmation, when received without the least intelligence on the subject. May 12. Z.
His Honor the Mayor's Charge to the Grand Jury, at the late General Session of the Peace, to-morrow.
To the PUBLIC.
CAPTAIN MACPHERSON, agreeable to his advertisement, finished his Lectures on the first day of May.
But since that time has been desired by some gentlemen to lecture on Electricity, and as he believes he can benefit his fellow creatures, by discovering some new improvements in that branch of natural philosophy, he has engaged the Dancing Assembly Room for six days, to begin on Saturday next, to continue every day for that time (Sundays excepted) from half past four in the afternoon, till half past five.
The public may depend he will discover some things entirely new, both beneficial to his fellow creatures, and diverting, that were never discovered before.
As he means to benefit others, as well as himself, admittance is granted for one quarter of a dollar. May 7, 1788. (89 ed. gt.).
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, viz CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Callicoes, Ribbons, Lutestrings, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarfnets.
J. BYLES, Upholsterer, Refpectfully informs the Public, And his Customers in particular, That he has removed From No. 5, John-street, to No. 4, Water-street, next door but one to Mr. Loudon's Printing-office, WHERE he carries on his business in its various Branches. All Favors gratefully returned. May 3, 1788. —codew.
THEATRE.
By the OLD AMERICAN COMPANY.
THIS EVENING, being May 12:
Mrs. Harper's Night.
Will be presented, A COMEDY, (Never performed here)
CALLED The INCONSTANT: OR
The Way to win him.
Between the PLAY and FARCE,
A Grand Musical Fete,
With a Variety of Picturesque
SCENERY AND DECORATIONS,
Scene 1st, A Winter Piece. The celebrated
Skating Duet, Messrs. Harper & Hallam.
Scene 2d, A Rural Scene with a Cottage, Song
"Auld Robin Gray," Mrs. Sewell.
Scene 3d, Song, "Tally ho," Mrs. Morris.
Scene 4th, Comic Song, "Taylor done over,"
Mr. Wignell.
To conclude with an Attack upon a Spanish Fort by the Algerine Fleet, the Arrival of the Fleet of Spain; and a general Engagement, in which the Algerines are totally defeated by Fire-Ships, Bombs from the Fort, and blowing up their Vessels.
To which will be added, Love in a Camp, or, Patrick in Prussia.
End of the FARCE, The Picture of a Play-House, OR,
Bucks have at ye All.
By Mr. HARPER.
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. Lyon's quilted Sattins, Thread Laces and Edgings, Men's black and white Back Silk Laces, Silk Hose, White and coloured Women's white do. Women's Kid Gloves Black Motes, yard wide Chintzes, &c. Bell assorted Ribbons,
New-York, April 25, 1788. 99 ed. 1m
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, by the petitioning creditors of Josiah Hazard, an insolvent debtor, to all the creditors of the said Josiah Hazard, that they shew cause, if any they have, before the said honorable Richard Morris, Esq. at his chamber situated the corner of King and Nassau street, city of New-York, by Saturday the 14th day of June next, why an assignment of the estate of the said Josiah Hazard should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and he thereupon discharged, agreeable to a law of this state, entitled, "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," passed the 21st day of March, 1788.
JOIAH HAZARD. Dated the 3d day of May, 1788. ed. 6t. Petitioning Creditors of JOSIAH HAZARD. WILLIAM HAZARD. ABIGAIL SPICER, FERDINAND LELLA.
Government Securities.
CASH, and a generous price, will be given for such as are generally called FINAL SETTLEMENTS, LOAN-OFFICE, those signed by J. Nourie, and INTEREST FACILITIES—Allo, those of this State, Connecticut, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Enquire at No. 20, Queen-street.
JACOB REED, jun. Who also Exchanges and Re-exchanges the Paper Currency of this State, and SPECIE; And negotiates on Commission any Business respecting the Public Funds.
James M. Hughes, Has removed his
OFFICE
From No. 24, Golden-Hill, to Water-street, near the Coffee-House, No. 197.
May 2, 1788. 15—ed. 15 d.
WANTED, A SPECIE BILL On PHILADELPHIA,
For the Sum of Thirty-Five Pounds PENNSYLVANIA CURRENCY,
Payable at sight, or in five days.—Enquire
of the PRINTER.
New-York, May 7, 1788. 89 e.d.
Mrs. WATERS
HAS removed to Peck-Skip, No. 1, where she continues the business of washing Silk Stockings, and other nice articles, in the usual manner, in which branch she has always given satisfaction.
New-York, May 7, 1788. 89

POET'S CORNER.
L A P L A N D S O N G.
By Sir M. W. RIDNEY.
THE snows are dissolving on Ione's rude side, And the ice of Lulhea flows down the dark tide!
Alfize of BREAD.
As Established December 5, 1787. A Loaf of inspected superfine Wheat Flower, weight Two Pounds Five Ounces for six-pence.
H I G H W A T E R.
This Day, May 12. 3h. 5m. Morn.
To be SOLD,
By Robert Hodge,
A variety of
B O O K S,
Consisting of
HISTORY. Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. &c.
A L S O,
A number of very valuable
B O O K S;
Among which are, Entick's latin Dictionary, Davidson's Virgil and Horace, Duncan's Cicero, Kent's, Lucian, Clark's Cæsar, Homer, Nepos, Eutropius, Erasmus, an introduction, Simpson's fluxions, and Euclid, Hammond's algebra, Stone's Euclid, Love's surveying, Guthrie's and Salmon's geographical grammars, Johnson's, Sheridan's, Ashes, Dyke's, Bailey's, Scott's, Perry's, and Entick's dictionaries, Bennet's christian oratory, Scott on elocution, elegant extracts in verse, do. in prose Lord Littleton's letters, Klopstock's Messiah, Hutton's mensuration, Hawney's measurer.
Also an excellent Assortment of
S T A T I O N A R Y.
Genuine Writing Paper of different sizes and prices, Ledgers, Journals, Waste, Letter, and Blank Books of all sizes, Receipt Books, Bonnet and Cards, &c. &c. Commissions from the country are thankfully received, and carefully executed. 51
T O B E S O I D,
At PRIVATE SALE,
A LOT of LAND,
SITUATE on City Island, Westchester county, about 20 miles up the East River from New-York.
The above Lot contains eight acres of land, and is well situated for a garden spot, for the supply of this city with vegetables, or tavern for the watermen.
On this lot is a small tenement, with one chimney only, and a never failing spring of fresh water. The excellence of this spot is too universally known, to require any particular description.
It was formerly the property of Mr. Gilead Hunt, who, by a deed of gift, conveyed it to Mrs. JEMIMA PELL (widow of the late Joseph Pell, of the Manor of Pelham) by whom a good title will be given.—Enquire at No. 25 Water-street.
Just imported in the last Vessels from London and Dublin, and to be SOLD, By HUGH GAINÉ, At his Printing-Office and Book-Store, at the Bible, in Hanover-Square.
L A W.
BACON's Abridgement, Burrow's, Wilson's, Cowper's, Strang's, Atkyn's, Brown's, Douglas's, & Blackstone's Reports, Crown Circuit Companion, Hale's Pleas of the Crown, Buller's Nisi Prius, Burrow's Settlement Cases, Clerks Instructor, Law of Awards, Running of Ejectment.
Also the following B O O K S.
Young's and Cole's Dictionary, Clarke's Ovid, Corderii, Erasmus and Introduction, Main's Cæsar, and Introduction, Selectæ Profanis, and Veteri, Beza's Testament, Rudiman's Rudiments, Davidson's Virgil, Smart's Horace, Virgil Delphini, Horace Delphini, Cornelius Nepos, Cæsar's Commentaries, Main's Sallust, Lilly's & Rigg's Grammar, Schrevelius Lexicon, Westminster Greek Grammar, Lucian's Greek and Latin Testament, Homer's Iliad, Heard's Horace, Murphy's Lucian, Johnson's, Entick's, Bailey's, Dyches, & Fenning's Dictionary, Boyer's French Dictionary, Perrin's French Grammar, Lowth's Grammar, Elegant Quarto Bibles with Cuts, & without common Prayers, Week's Preparation, New Duty of Man, Trimmer's Sacred History, Ambrose looking to Jesus, Blair's Sermons, Four Fold State, Doddridge's Rise and Progress, Gospel Sonnets, Bunyan's Holy War, Henry on Prayer, Afflicted Man's Companion, Drelincourt on Death, Covenant of Grace, Sherlock on Death, Thomas A Kempis, Carr's and White's Sermons, Cruden's Concordance, Confession of Faith, Gardiner's Life, Nelson's Devotions, Modern Europe, History of Voltaire by Monk, Sir Richard Steele's Correspondence, Life of Turenne, Life of Johnson, Swinburne's Travels, Carver's Travels, Robertson's America, Guthrie's History of the World, Sheridan's Life of Swift.
S T A T I O N A R Y.
Blank Books of every size, The very best sort of Writing Paper, Pens and Quills, Sealing Wax and Wafers, Red and black Ink-Powder, Sand and Sand Boxes
Said Gainé has just published, the best Edition of the Universal Spelling Book, that ever appeared in America or Europe, containing more spelling, and a great variety of matter, not to be found in any other spelling-book whatever. May 6. 88—m.th.4w.
New-York R U M
Of excellent Flavour and good Proof FOR SALE,
By Charles Tillinghast,
At the DISTILLERY, near the New Market Cherry-Street, nearest to the Ship-Yards.
To the Friends of Science.
IT has long been the universal wish, that the public might be furnished with an accurate Geographical and Topographical Grammar of the United States.
Geographers of foreign countries, not being possessed of the proper materials, and not equally interested in this part of their subject, have filled their accounts of these states with numerous inaccuracies. It is time these inaccuracies were corrected. We are independent of Great-Britain, and are no longer to look up to her for a description of our own country.
Several gentlemen of abilities, have, in detached pieces, gratified the public with ample and accurate descriptions of several parts of the United States; but no collective description of the whole has been attempted, except in a small duodecimo volume, published by the subscriber in 1784, which, though imperfect on account of the infant state of geographical knowledge in America, was well received by a candid public, and an edition of 1500 copies speedily sold.
This encouragement has determined him to publish again on the same subject. For the purpose of collecting more ample and accurate materials than he formerly possessed, he has travelled through all the states, and has been favoured with the communications of gentlemen well qualified to give information on so important a subject; and has likewise established a correspondence with several respectable characters in different states, from whom he has every reason to expect a valuable addition to the materials already collected; yet as all the information that can be obtained on a subject so extensive, varied, and interesting, is greatly to be desired, and every man of science may have it in his power to contribute some observations which may be useful, the subscriber will feel himself particularly obliged to any gentleman who will be so kind as to furnish him with answers to all, or any of the annexed enquiries, viz.
1. The boundaries and extent of the several states, and the latitudes and longitudes of the principal places. 2. Descriptions of the rivers, their sources, courses, lengths, how far navigable, how high does the tide rise—and what fish do they produce. A description of mountains, lakes, harbours, capes, and bays. 3. General face of the country, an account of its animal, mineral, and vegetable productions, or its natural history. What are the evidences to support the opinion that the flat country in the southern and middle states was formerly occupied by the waters of the ocean, and that the land below the hills and mountains has been made since the flood. 4. Natural and artificial curiosities, caverns, cascades, &c. 5. State of commerce, manufactures and agriculture, exports and imports, balance of trade. The number of vessels which annually enter at the custom houses in the several sea ports of the United States. 6. Civil divisions of the several states, the number and names of the several districts, counties, and towns, their extent, latitude and longitude, number of inhabitants, and distance and bearing from the capital of the state. Particular descriptions of the principal towns are requested. 7. Population—from whence are emigrations, to what places, and how numerous. Of what nations are the inhabitants of the states composed or whence originated—proportion of the slaves. 8. Climate, diseases and their causes—longevity of the inhabitants—what proportion die in infancy. 9. Religion, number of churches of different denominations—by what methods are ministers supported. 10. State of the practice of law and physic. 11. Societies for the advancement of science and humanity. 12. State of literature, colleges, academies, schools and their funds. 13. Characters who have distinguished themselves in the late war by their patriotism. 14. An estimate of the damages sustained in the late war, in the several states. 15. A description of the adjacent Islands. 16. Manners, customs, diversions and dress. 17. Constitution, policy—general account of the laws—what political principles predominate in the several states. 18. Military and marine strength. 19. Public revenue and expences—mode of levying taxes. 20. Indians, their tribes, languages, numbers, characters and dispositions towards the United States. 21. The society of Cincinnati, their laws and influence and the nature and political tendency of their establishment. 22. History.
N. B. The subscriber wishes to avail himself of the advantage of all the most accurate maps, and detached geographical pieces, which have been published respecting the United States; and will thank any gentleman to inform him where they can be procured.
Those gentlemen, who may be so obliging as to favor the above design, by communications, are requested to forward them to Messrs. R. Aitken, or W. Spotswood, Philadelphia; Messrs. Spotswood and Clarke, booksellers, Baltimore; Rev. Mr. Keith, Alexandria; the honorable H. Williamson Edenton, North-Carolina; the honorable D. Ramsay, Messrs. Wright and Co. Charleston; the honorable A. Baldwin and Joseph Clay, Esquires, Georgia; Samuel S. Smith, D. D. Princeton, Mr. Loudon, Printer, New-York; and the Rev. Samuel Austin, or Jedidiah Morse, New-Haven.
* This enquiry is made for the purpose of collecting the proper materials for a Gazetteer of the United States, which makes a part of the general plan in view. It is obvious that a book of this kind, compiled from accurate information, would be exceedingly useful. This might easily be done if one well-informed gentleman, in each town would spend one half hour for the purpose. In this time the gentlemen might throw together every important circumstance relative to the towns at which they respectively reside.
with their names subscribed, and the places of their residence, that the author may have the pleasure of knowing to whom he is indebted for their friendly assistance. JEDIDIAH MORSE.
If the several Printers, in the United States, feel disposed to favor the above design, and will give this Advertisement a place in their respective papers for a few weeks, and will receive and forward to New-Haven, any communications which may be handed them by friends to the design, they may thereby contribute to the public good, and will peculiarly oblige their humble servant. Philad. Aug. 7, 1787. J. M.
Remaining on Hand, And TO BE SOLD At this Printing-Office, No. 25, Water-street, A Few MAPS,
Of the interior parts of North-America, including 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, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, comprehending the rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cherokee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, 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. Patrick Kennedy's Journal up 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 numerous, 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 moderate 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, peas, 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 about a foot of the root) and with little labour, any quantity may be cultivated. Flax seed has hitherto 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 succeeded admirably. Iron, copper, and lead mines, as also salt springs, have been discovered in different 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 extensive; yielding excellent grass, and feeding great herds of buffaloes, deer, &c. ducks, teal, geese, swans, cranes, pelicans, turkeys, pheasants, partridges, &c. such as are seen in the sea coast Colonies, are in the greatest variety and abundance.—In short, every thing, that a reasonable mind can desire, is to be found, or may, with little pains, be produced here. New-York, Jan. 17, 1788. 99 e.d.
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 Ivers'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.
N. B. The above articles, whether in large or small quantities, will be delivered to any part of the city without expence of cartage to the buyer.
Conductor Generalis, To be sold at this Office.
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