The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-06-14 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 220, of VOL. XLII.]
S A T U R D A Y, June 14, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2321.]
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.
HARTFORD, April 28.
PROPOSALS, For Publishing, by Subscription, A COMPENDIUM OF Christian Theology.
By JOHN FREDERICK OSTERWALD, A celebrated Divine of Switzerland. Newly translated into English, from the Original LATIN.
By the Rev. JOHN McMains.
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C O N T E N T S.
 1. CONCERNING the nature of the Gospel Ministry.  2. The qualifications of a minister of the word of God.  3. Preparation and vocation to the ministry.  4. The Method of Theological study.  5. A general idea of theology.  6. The constituent parts of theology. 
Section I. Of Christian Theology.
Concerning the Sacred Scripture.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the books which constitute S. S.  2. The attributes of S. S.  3. The use of S. S. 
Section II. Concerning God.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the existence of God.  2. The attributes of God.  3. The holy trinity. 
The first Part of Theology.
Concerning the Time which preceded the Advent of Christ.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the creation.  2. Providence.  3. Sin.  4. Decrees.  5. The Antediluvian world.  6. The calling of Abraham.  7. The law of Moses.  8. The prophets.  9. The various state of the Jews.  10. The state of other nations. 
The latter Part of Theology.
Concerning the Time subsequent to the Advent of Christ.
Section I. Chap. I. Concerning John the Baptist.
Section II. Concerning Jesus Christ.
 Chap. 1. That Jesus is the Messiah.  2. Concerning the person of Christ.  3. His threefold office.  4. His twofold state. 
Section III. Concerning the Constitution of the Church.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the mission of the Holy Spirit.  2. The Preaching of the apostles.  3. The destruction of the Jews.  4. The calling of the Gentiles. 
Section IV. Concerning the Doctrine which is preached in the Church.
 Chap. 1. Concerning faith.  2. Repentance.  3. Good works.  4. Promises and threatenings.  5. Justification.  6. Sanctification. 
Section V. Concerning the Church.
 Chap. 1. What we are to understand by the Church.  2. Church government.  3. Discipline.  4. The various state of the church. 
Section VI. Concerning the Assistance to Salvation.
 Chap. 1. Concerning internal assistance.  2. External assistance.  3. Sacraments.  4. Baptism.  5. The holy Supper. 
Section VII. Concerning a future World.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the state of man after death.  2. The end of the world.  3. The resurrection.  4. The last judgment.  5. Life Eternal.  6. Death External. 
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AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF LETTERS FROM THE FEDERAL FARMER TO THE REPUBLICAN,
Leading to a fair examination of the system of government, proposed by the late convention, and to several essential and necessary alterations in it; and calculated to illustrate and support the principles and positions laid down in the preceding letters.
The former letters, published under the signature of the Federal Farmer, have undergone several impressions in the different states, and several thousands of them have been sold. They are admitted, by candid men of both parties, to be written with a spirit of moderation and candour.
A number of principles are laid down in them, highly interesting to the people of America, which ought to be more fully illustrated, than the bounds which the author set to himself, in the former letters, would permit.
The design of these additional letters, is, more fully to explain and enforce the positions laid down in the former. The author does not aim to foment the passions; his appeal is to the reason of his readers. He wishes every man to examine for himself, and form his own opinion on the merits of the question.
There are very few dispassionate men, who do not wish to see amendments made to this system. The great drift of these additional letters, is, to point out what these amendments ought to be, and to adduce arguments to support them.
It is a matter of small importance, whether these amendments precede or succeed the adoption of the constitution, so that they be made.
It is hoped, therefore, that gentlemen who are sincere in declaring that they wish for amendments, will unite in turning their attention to the subject, that they may be prepared to accede to such as are proper.—To those who are thus disposed, this publication is recommended.
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An ADDRESS To the Citizens of the UNITED STATES; And some REMARKS
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Nutlius 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." Impresses 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 without one.
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By ROBERT HODGE,
No. 123, Queen-Street, and at This PRINTING-OFFICE,
An Address to the people of the state of New-York; shewing the necessity of making AMENDMENTS to the constitution proposed for the United States, previous to its ADOPTION."
To which is added, by way of postscript, some STRUCTURES on a pamphlet, lately published, entitled, "An address to the people of the state of New-York, on the subject of the proposed constitution, &c."
By a PLEBEIAN.
WHEREAS RICHARD BAYLIS, of Goshen, in the county of Orange and late colony of New-York, for securing the payment of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, current money of the state of New-York, with lawful interest for the same according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bearing date the twenty-fifth day of June, 1771, and executed by the said Richard Baylis to John Leake, of the city of New-York, did by indentures of lease and release, bearing date respectively the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth days of June, in the said year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-one, mortgage to the said John Leake: All that certain piece or parcel of LAND, situate, lying and being in Goshen, in the county of Orange, known by being part of lot No. 6, beginning at the south east corner of the lands conveyed by Ebenezer Holly to Josiah Seely, then running north westerly along said Seely's land, and land of Ebenezer Holly, to a ditch on the south side of said Holly's meadow, thence south westerly along said ditch to Benjamin Gale's lands, thence south-easterly along said Gale's land and the land of Jeremiah Coleman to the high way, then along the high way to the place of beginning; containing seven acres, to have and to hold, the said tract of land with the appurtenances thereby intended to be granted, and released; and every part and parcel thereof, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders thereof, unto the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns, to the only proper use and behoof of the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns for ever.—In which said indenture of release is contained a covenant, that in case it should so happen that the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, with the interest, or any part thereof should remain due and unpaid on the 24th day of June then next ensuing the date of the said indenture of release then and in such case it should and might be lawful for the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns to sell the said tract of land and premises thereby granted, or any part thereof, at Public Vendue, or otherwise, as to him or them shall seem meet to any person or persons for such sum or sums of money as might be reasonably had for the same, and out of the monies arising by the sale thereof to retain and keep in his hands the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, and the interest that might be due thereon, together with the costs and charges of such sale or sales, rendering the overplus, if any there should be, to the said Richard Baylis, his executors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales so to be made by virtue of the said indenture of mortgage should be, and hereby were declared to be a full and absolute perpetual bar, both in law and equity, against him the said Richard Baylis, his heirs, executors, and administrators, and all claiming under him, and of all benefit and equity of redemption of the premises or any part thereof:—And whereas the said John Leake, in and by a certain instrument in writing under his hand and seal duly executed, bearing date the twelfth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, 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.
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CONTAINING, A TABLE, ascertaining the value of sundry coins in gold, as regulated by the Chamber of Commerce in this city, and shewing at one view, their value in the several currencies of New-York, North-Carolina, and Great-Britain. A Collection of Tables, shewing, at one view, the amount of any number (under 10,000) of Dollars, French and English Crowns, Half Joes, French and English Guineas, &c. as they pass through the United States, a Table of Guineas, as they pass in England and Ireland. Rules for the ready reducing the currencies of the United-States, from the currency of one state into the currency of any other of the United States; and for reducing the currencies of the United-States into sterling, and sterling into the currencies of the said states. Rules for reducing English Money into Irish, and Irish Money into English, according to the par of exchange between both kingdoms. Five different tables of the coins of the United-States of America, agreeable to a resolve of Congress of the 8th August, 1787, viz. a Table of Half Dollars, a Table of Dimes, a Table of Cents, and a table of Mills; calculated to render familiar the proper mode of counting said Money.
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On Monday the 21st of April an extra Stage will start for the accommodation of select parties, and those gentlemen and ladies who wish to indulge themselves in the morning, or who fear the bad effects of the early air. This stage will leave Powles-Hook at seven o'clock, and Philadelphia at eight o'clock every morning (except Saturday and Sunday) and proceed with the same speed as the early stage.
The expence of the stage to each passenger will be Three Spanish Milled Dollars from Powles-Hook to Philadelphia, and Four-pence per mile for all way passengers. One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same as a passenger—Fourteen weight of baggage gratis.
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Letters, Newspapers, &c. left at the New-York, Albany, and Philadelphia stage office, kept by Christopher Beckman, in Courtlandt-street, New-York, and with Mr. Michael Dennison, at the George Inn, corner of Arch and Second-street, Philadelphia, will be safely conveyed gratis.
JOHN CUMMING, MATTHIAS WARD, THOMAS EGBERT, JOHN GULICK, ROBERT STOCKTON, DAVID HAMILTON, JOS. VANDEGRIFT, JOSEPH DAVIS, MICHAEL DENNISON.
April 11, 1788. 67. e.d.
New-York, Elizabeth Town, and Philadelphia
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THE frequent neglect of business, by some of the proprietors of the former line of stages, has compelled the subscribers, who were concerned, to withdraw themselves, and to join in establishing a new line. By strict attention to their business—by keeping their coaches and horses in good order—and by employing none but sober drivers, they hope to merit the favors of the public.
The stage will leave Powles-Hook, every afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Saturdays excepted; the stage boats also ply every day from White-Hall to Elizabeth-Town Point. From Mr. Crane's, at Elizabeth-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, CHARL BASONETT, WILLIAM KERLINE.
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MISCELLANY.
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER. To the CITIZENS of the State of NEW-YORK. [Concluded from yesterday's paper.]
As to the value of the freeholds, there has been great diversity of opinions: for notwithstanding all agreed that the rights and liberties of a country were ever in danger from the rich and the poor, and their safety in the middle fort or yeomanry of the country, still the difficulty occurred in establishing the mean.
While the convention, in 1776, was setting at Haerlem, the outlines of a constitution were handed about, to try, it was supposed, the temper of the members, in which it was proposed to have a governor, lieutenant governor, senate, and assembly; the qualification of the governor, lieutenant governor, and senate, to be, that each should possess real estate to the value of 10,000 pounds, and to be elected by freeholders possessing freeholds to the value of 1,000 pounds. Although this was not attended with bad effects, yet the qualifications of the electors gave rise to various arguments, and, among others, that as taxation and representation ought to go together, so the right of electing shall be in proportion to the value of each man's estate. To exemplify this, a man of 1000. estate had one vote; a man of 1,000. should have ten; and a man of ten thousand pounds, a hundred, and so on in the same ratio. Others, on the contrary, supposed, that there ought to be no other criterion than the age of twenty-one, a citizen born, and resident in the county: out of the two extremes was produced the present system of election and qualification, both admitted to be as secure and consistent rights as any that have ever been contrived.
It is apprehended, from the duplicity in the wording of 1st art. 4th sec. that seemingly to leave in the power of the respective legislatures to regulate the elections, and still, that Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations ; and the undefined wording of the sixth article, that the constitution and laws of the United States, which shall be made in pursuance thereof, shall be the law of the land , any thing in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding: will render the whole system ineffectual, if not nugatory, and a new system as destructive to the liberties of the citizens, as that of the ratio of voices to the ratio of property introduced. Besides being liable to have the whole state erected into one district, and consequently may give rise to the inconveniencies I mentioned before. VII. sec. 6. VIII. sec. 6. IX. sec. 6. X. sec. 5. XI. sec. 6. XII. sec. 2. 6. XVI. sec. 6, XIII. XXXV. XLI.
By the 13th paragraph "no member of this state shall be disfranchised, or deprived of any of the rights or privileges secured to the subjects of the state by this constitution, unless by the law of the land, or the judgment of his peers."
The 35th adopts, under certain exceptions and modifications, the common law of England, the statute law of England and Great-Britain, and the acts of the legislature of the colony, which together formed the law on the 19th April, 1775.
The 41st provides, "that the trial by jury remain inviolate forever; that no acts of attainder shall be passed by the legislature of this state, for crimes other than those committed before the termination of the present war. And that the legislature shall at no time hereafter, institute any new court or courts, but such as shall proceed according to the course of the common law."
There can be no doubt, that if the new government be adopted, in all its latitude, every one of these paragraphs will become a dead letter: nor will it solve my difficulties, if the United States guarantee "to every state in the union a republican form of government;" we may be allowed the form and not the substance. And that it was so intended will appear from the changing the word constitution to the word form , and the omission of the words and its existing laws . And I do not even think it uncharitable to suppose, that it was designedly done; but whether it was so or not, by leaving out these words the jurisdiction of each state is left to the mercy of the new government. By 1st art. 8th sec. 1st clause, "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States."
By the 9th clause of the same section, "To constitute tribunals inferior to the supreme court."
By the 18th clause, "To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof."
The 3d art. 1st sec. "The judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one supreme court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish."
By sect. 2d, "The judicial power shall extend to all cases in law and equity." To have in various instances an original and
exclusive, in others a concurrent jurisdiction, and the supreme court in many cases an appellate jurisdiction both as to law and fact. It provides, indeed, that the trial for crimes shall be by jury, but has left the trial in civil matters to the mercy of construction and their own legislative sovereign will and pleasure.
By the 3d art. 3d sec. "The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder shall work a corruption of blood, or forfeiture, except during the life of the person attainted. By 1st art. 9th sec. 3d clause, "No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. XVII. XVIII. XIX. XX. XXI. XXII. XXIII. XXIV. XXV. XXVI. XXVII. XXVIII. XXIX. XXX. XXXI. XXXII. XXXIII. XXXIV. XXXV. XXXVI. XXXVII. XXXVIII. XXXIX. XL. XLI."
The 17th orders, "That the supreme executive power and authority of this state, shall be vested in a governor." By the 18th he is commander in chief of the militia and admiral of the navy of the state; may grant pardons to all persons convicted of crimes; he may suspend the execution of the sentence in treason or murder.
By 19th paragraph he is to see that the laws and resolutions of the legislature be faithfully executed.
By the 27th, he is president of the council of appointment, and has a casting vote, and the commissioning of all officers.
The 20th and 21st paragraphs give the lieutenant-governor, on the death, resignation, removal from office, or impeachment of the governor, all the powers of a governor.
The 40th paragraph orders, that the militia at all times, both in peace and war, shall be armed and disciplined, and kept in readiness; in what manner the quakers shall be excused; and that a magazine of warlike stores be forever kept at the expence of the state, and by act of the legislature established, maintained, and continued, in every county in the state.
Whoever considers the following powers vested in the government, and compares them with the above, must readily perceive they are either all enervated or annihilated.
By the 1st art. 8th sec. 15th, 16th and 17th clauses, Congress will be empowered to call forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions; to provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the militia, and for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the United States, and for the erection of forts, magazines, &c.
And by the 2d art. 2d sec. "The president shall be commander in chief of the army and navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states when called into actual service of the United States. And he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment."
And by the 6th art. "The members of the several state legislatures, and all the executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation to support the constitution;" can this oath be taken by those who have already taken one under the constitution of this state?
XVIII. sec. 17. XIX. sec. 17. XX. sec. 17. XXI. sec. 17. XXII. sec. 17. XXIII. sec. 17. XXIV. sec. 17. XXV. sec. 17. XXVI. sec. 17. XXVII. sec. 17. XXVIII. sec. 17. XXIX. sec. 17. XXX. sec. 17. XXXI. sec. 17. XXXII. sec. 17. XXXIII. sec. 17. XXXIV. sec. 17. XXXV. sec. 17. XXXVI. sec. 17. XXXVII. sec. 17. XXXVIII. sec. 17. XXXIX. sec. 17. XL. sec. 17. XLI. sec. 17.
These paragraphs regulate the election—appointment, construction and duration of all the state, county and district officers, including the delegates to Congress; and how they severally are to be created and commissioned.
The 22d directs that the treasurer shall be appointed by act of the legislature to originate with the assembly. The 23d establishes a council to appoint the officers.
The 24th directs, that the military officers shall be, during the pleasure of the council, the chancellor, judges of the supreme court, and first judge in every county until the age of 60.
Twenty-five and 28, which offices are incompatible, and the tenure and duration of such offices.
Twenty-six, that sheriffs and coroners be annually appointed, and shall not continue more than four years.
Twenty-seven, that the officers of the court be appointed by the respective courts, except the attorneys, by the first judge of every court.
Twenty-nine, provides that town-clerks, supervisors, assessors, constables and collectors, and all other officers heretofore eligible by the people, shall always continue to be so eligible.
Thirty, directs the mode how the delegates to represent this state in the general Congress of the United States shall be elected.
I apprehend that the paragraphs aforesaid will be completely rendered unoperative by the following articles in the new constitution.
Second article, second section, second clause, the president "shall have power, and by and with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the supreme court, and all other officers of the United States where appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such
inferior offices as they think proper, in the president alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments."
By the 1st article, 8 section, 9, 18 clauses, Congress have power "to constitute tribunals inferior to the supreme court; to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof."
By the 3d article, 2d section, there is an extensive federal power as abovementioned.
By 2d article, 2d section, the president "shall take care that the laws be faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United States."
From these powers lodged in Congress, and the powers vested in the states, it is clear that there must be a government within a government, two legislative, executive and judicial powers. The power of raising an army in time of peace, and to command the militia, will give the president ample means to enforce the supreme laws of the land.
XXIII. sec. 21. XXIV. sec. 21. XXV. sec. 21. XXVI. sec. 21. XXVII. sec. 21. XXVIII. sec. 21. XXIX. sec. 21. XXX. sec. 21. XXXI. sec. 2. XXXII. XXXIII. XXXIV.
The 32d paragraph orders, "That a court shall be instituted for the trial of impeachments and the correction of errors, under the regulations which shall be established by the legislature, and to consist of the president of the senate for the time being, and the senators, chancellor, and judges of the supreme court."
The 33d vests the power of impeaching all officers of the state for mal and corrupt practice in the representatives of the people in assembly.
Thirty-fourth allows the party impeached or indicted for crimes and misdemeanors to have counsel.
This system is undermined and rendered nugatory by 1st art. 6 and 7th clauses, where the senate in the new constitution have the trial and judgment on all impeachments.
By 3d art. 2d sec. 3d clause, the trial of all crimes is regulated.
By the 3d art. 3 sec. it is defined, what shall be treason—the proof required—the punishment, and how the judgment in attainder shall operate.
XXXIII. sec. 32. XXXIV. sec. 32. XXXV. sec. 13. XXXVII. sec. 1. XXXVIII. XXXIX.
The 38th paragraph provides "that the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever hereafter be allowed within this state to all mankind, provided that the liberty of conscience hereby granted, shall not excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of the state."
The 39th provides, that "no minister of the gospel, or priest of any denomination whatsoever, shall at any time hereafter under any pretence or description whatever, be eligible to, or capable of holding any civil or military office or place within this state."
The first of those articles protects us from persecution in religious matters. The other excludes the clergy from enjoying any office civil or military. Two provisions passed by in silence by the framers of the new constitution; although possibly the leaders in both have been equally averse to a democratic system, and have had the same object, the ruin of the state government, in view.
XLII. This paragraph provides, "that it shall be in the discretion of the legislature to naturalize all such persons, and in such manner as they shall think proper."
The 1st art. 8 sec. 4th clause, give to the new government power "to establish a uniform rule of naturalization."
And by the 4th art. 2d sec. "the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all the privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states;" whereby the clause is rendered entirely nugatory.
From this contrast it appears, that the general government when completely organized will absorb all those powers of the state which the framers of its constitution had declared should be only exercised by the representatives of the people of the state; that the burthens and expence of supporting a state establishment will be perpetuated; but its operations to ensue or contribute to any essential measures promotive of the happiness of the people may be totally prostrated, the general government arrogating to itself the light of interfering in the most minute objects of internal police, and the most trifling domestic concerns of every state by possessing a power of passing laws "to provide for the general welfare of the United States," which may affect life, liberty and property in every modification they may think expedient, unchecked by cautionary reservations, and unrestrained by a declaration of any of those rights which the wisdom and prudence of America, in the year 1776 held, ought to be at all events protected from violation.
In a word, the new constitution will prove finally to dissolve all the powers of the seve-
ral state legislatures, and destroy the rights and liberties of the people; for the powers of the first will be all in all; and of the latter a mere shadow and form without substance, and if adopted we may (in imitation of the Carthaginians) say, delenda vit America.
SYDNEY.
American Occurrences.
CHARLESTON, May 29.
A correspondent informs us, that he has it from the best authority, that the people in the back parts of this state, are very anxious to get the machines for ginning, carding, and spinning cotton amongst them; they say that then the major part of those persons who are now employed in spinning of cotton, can be taught to weave it after it is spun by the machines; and adds, that it will take but few hands to gin, card, and spin the cotton with the machines, to what it now does by manual labour.—He mentions also, that they are determined to raise raw silk, as they say it will not only fetch a great price, but will be attended with little trouble in bringing it to market, as is the case with bulky articles.
It is also said to be in contemplation, to encourage the wearing of cotton velvet throughout the United States, in winter time, which is stronger and warmer wear than broad cloth; this will encourage the raising of cotton, and will enable the northern states to manufacture all our wool into coarse cloths, for the use of our slaves, &c. He adds, that if we wish to be a united people, each state must play into each others hands as much as possible, and do all they can to serve each other, which will cement us together, so that we shall then be not nominally but really an united people. It is not doubted but that France will manufacture cotton into velvet for the use of her inhabitants in winter, which enrich us, and as we are in an alliance with them, they by strengthening and enriching us, will serve themselves in an eminent degree.
BOSTON, June 9.
On Thursday last, the battalion of artillery of the county of Suffolk, and the Roxbury troop of horse, commanded by colonel Tyler, paraded at Roxbury for the purpose of being reviewed.—The whole body, artillery and cavalry, being in complete and beautiful uniform, exhibited a pleasing and soldier-like appearance; while the attention of the troops, their agility, and the regularity which marked all their manoeuvres, evolutions, and firings, gave great satisfaction to a large concourse of citizens assembled on the occasion.
ALBANY, June 5.
Lately was committed to gaol in this city, John G. Richtmyer and Frederick Richtmyer, of Schoharie. The first stands charged with the crimes of incest and murder, the other with being privy to the murder.
The second year's interest on the monies of this state, loaned in 1786, became due on the 3d inst. on which day the loan office in this city was opened, at No. 66, Market-street, where attendance is given for receiving the said interest as the law directs.
S H R U B.
Of the very best Quality, by the Hoghead, Barrel, or smaller Quantity.
FOR SALE by
Charles Tillinghast,
At his House, nearly opposite the New-Market in Cherry-street.

New-York, June 14.
FRIDAY the 6th inst. the honorable legislature of Massachusetts, agreeably to the constitution, made choice of the following gentlemen as delegates to represent that commonwealth, in the Congress of the United States, for one year, commencing in November next, viz.
Honorable John Adams, Esq. Nathaniel Gorham, Esq. Theodore Sedgwick, Esq. Samuel A. Otis, Esq. George Thatcher, Esq.
The following curious circumstance may be depended on as a fact:—About the middle of April last, a turkey hen belonging to Mr. Reuben Potter, of Black Hollow, near Ameytown, in New-Jersey, was set on nine eggs, but there was none hatched; they daily looked, being over the usual time, and at the end of five weeks, to their great surprise, they found eighteen turkeys hatched, two and two fastened together by the wings and ends of their little toes as they came out of the shell. The owner separated them with a sharp knife; one of them was hurt in parting, and is dead; seventeen are now living, and in a thriving condition.
Proceedings of the Convention of Virginia.
Monday, June 2, 1788.
ON which day, being the day appointed by the resolutions of the general assembly for the meeting of the convention, such of the members as appeared attended at the State House, and took their seats in convention; and a majority of the whole number being present,
Ordered, That Mr. John Beckley be appointed secretary to the convention.
The honorable Edmund Pendleton was nominated, and unanimously elected president of the convention.
On motion, Ordered, That the Rev. Abner Waugh be appointed chaplain to the convention, and that he attend to read prayers every morning in the house, immediately after the bell shall be rung for calling the house.
Ordered, That William Drinkard, senior, and William Drinkard, jun. be appointed door-keepers to the convention, and that they severally give their attendance accordingly.
On motion, Ordered, That a committee of privileges and elections be appointed;
And a committee was appointed of his Excellency Governor Randolph, Messrs. Benjamin Harrison, George Mason, Henry, George Nicholas, John Marshall, Paul Carrington, Tyler, Alexander White, Blair, Bland, Grayson, Fisher, Matthews, John Jones, Wythe, William Cabell, James Taylor, of Carolina, Gabriel Jones, Corbin, Innes, Monroe, Henry Lee, and Bullitt.
Ordered, That a committee of privileges and elections do examine and report the returns for electing delegates to serve in this convention; and, that in cases where no returns are made, it be an instruction to the said committee, to receive such evidence as the sitting member shall produce of his election, and report the same to the convention.
On motion, Ordered, That Mr. Edmund Pendleton, jun. be appointed clerk of the committee of privileges and elections.
A petition of Thomas Stith, of the county of Brunswick, was presented to the house, and read, complaining an undue election and return of Binns Jones, Esq. one of the delegates returned to serve in this convention for the said county of Brunswick.
Ordered, That the said petition be referred to the committee of privileges and elections, that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereon, to the house.
On motion, Ordered, That Mr. Augustine Davis be appointed printer to the convention, and that he cause to be struck, forthwith, two hundred copies of the plan of the federal government, also two hundred copies of the resolutions of the general assembly of the 25th of October last, to be distributed among the members of this convention.
On motion, Ordered, That the convention be adjourned until tomorrow morning eleven o'clock, then to meet at the New Academy, on Schockoe hill, in this city.
Tuesday, June 3.
The convention met at the New Academy on Schockoe hill, pursuant to adjournment.
A petition of Richard Morris, of the county of Louisa, was presented to the house and read, complaining of an undue election and return of William White, Esq. as one of the delegates to serve in this convention, for the said county of Louisa;
Ordered, That the said petition be referred to the committee of privileges and elections, and that they do examine the matter thereof, and report the same, with their opinion thereon, to the house.
On motion, Ordered, That Mr. William Peirce be appointed serjeant at arms to the convention.
On motion, Ordered, That Daniel Hicks be appointed a door-keeper to the convention, and that he give his attendance accordingly.
On motion, Resolved, That the rules and orders for conducting business in the house of delegates, so far as the same may be applicable to the convention, be observed therein. On motion,
The resolution of Congress of the eighteenth September last, together with the report of the federal convention, lately held in Philadelphia, the resolutions of the general assembly of the twenty-fifth of October last, and the act of the general assembly, entitled, "An act concerning the convention to be held in June next," were read; whereupon
Resolved, That no question, general or particular, shall be pronounced in this convention, upon the proposed constitution of government for the United States, or upon any clause or article thereof, until the said constitution shall have been discussed, clause by clause, through all its parts.
On motion, Resolved, That this convention will to-morrow resolve itself into a committee of the whole convention, to take into consideration the proposed constitution of government for the United States.
And then the convention adjourned until to-morrow morning eleven o'clock.
ANTI-KATALLAIA is received, and shall be attended to as soon as possible.—Governor HANCOCK'S SPEECH, at the opening of the late session, with the concurred ANSWER from the SENATE and ASSEMBLY, on Monday.
DIED—On Monday the 9th inst. at Philadelphia, on his return from Carolina, where he had been for the benefit of his health, Mr. MATTHEW WETZEL, merchant, of this city—He was a young gentleman of an amiable character, and much esteemed by a numerous and respectable acquaintance.
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ship JUNO, from Havre-de-Grace, and ship PHILADELPHIA and GRACE from Anvers.
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, Calicoes, Ribbons, Lutestrings, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarfnets. L.f
CITY-TAVERN.
THE subscriber begs leave most respectfully to inform the public, that he has lately opened the City-Tavern in the Broadway (formerly occupied by Joseph Corre) which he has fitted up in the neatest manner, with every accommodation as well for the entertainment of the various societies and clubs formed in this city, as private companies and single gentlemen. He has stocked his cellar with a variety of the best liquors, and his larder will be constantly supplied with all the delicacies the markets of this city will afford.—The long experience he has had in the public line of business, and the favorable approbation of the respectable public which he has heretofore happily experienced, induces him to hope, that by an obliging and strict attention to his business, he may be enabled to entertain their satisfaction, such as may be pleased to honor the city tavern with their company.
Entertainments, breakfasts, dinners, suppers, and refreshments, will be provided in the neatest manner, and at the shortest notice, and every attention in his power exerted to merit the patronage of the public.
EDWARD BARDIN. A few BOARDERS will be accommodated by the year, or shorter time; at a reasonable rate. N. B. Convenient STABLES that will accommodate horses, to let on reasonable terms.
no 14, 1788. 21 1 w. rain c. d.
FRANCIS DURAND,
No. 15, QUEEN-STREET, Has FOR SALE, imported in the French Packets,
The following ARTICLES, viz. CAMBRICKS, and Superfine French Broad Cloths, Searlet, Blue, &c. &c. Umbrellas of different sizes, Thread Laces and Edgings, Lyon's quilted Sattins, Black Silk Laces, Men's black and white Silk Hose, White and coloured Women's white do. Women's Kid Gloves Black Modes, yard wide Chintzes, &c. best assorted Ribbons,
A quantity of Russia Duck,
TO BE SOLD BY Solomon Townshend, Who has removed from Corner of Burling-Slip, a few doors towards the Fly-Market, the opposite side of the way, at No. 211, in Queen-Street. A L S O, Pig and Bar Iron, Blistered and Crowley's Steel, Anchors, Pot-ash Kettles of superior quality, A few barrels of Curriers Oyl and Bubbler.
Advertisement.
STOLEN from the subscriber, on the night of the 6th inst. a sorrel ball faced Horse about 14 hands high; natural to a single footed trot, about 7 years old, about one half of his mane cut off on the near side, 3 white feet. It is supposed he is carried by the thief into the Jerseys. Whoever will take up said thief and horse, so that the thief may be brought to justice, and the horse returned to the subscriber, shall receive Five Dollars reward, and all reasonable charges, and for the Horse, Three Dollars, and all reasonable charges. It is supposed said horse is stoled by one Caleb Ferris, who hath been guilty of such crimes, and it is said he is in the Jerseys. BARBARAH PALMER. Greenwich, Fairfield county, state of Connecticut, May 12th, 1788. 15 3w f.
TO BE SOLD
The SCHOONER
DOLPHIN,
NOW lying at EYERES's Wharf, near to Ackley's ship-yard.—Said vessel is not quite two years old, about seventy tons burthen—a very fast sailor, and well built. Has just been hove down, and might be sent to sea at a small expence. For terms of sale apply on board. New-York, June 2, 1788. 11—c.d.
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 hereto subscribed, do certify, that we have examined 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 instruction 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 Languages. JOHN DANIEL GROS, Professor of Moral Philosophy and Geography, JOHN KEMP, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
Philadelphia, June 2, 1788. TO THE PUBLIC.
AS the time limited for completing the execution of my scheme for the selling some of my houses and landed interest terminates the 25th of July next, I take the liberty to request those gentlemen who have honored and aided me in the disposal of my tickets, to forward the unengaged tickets, by the latest means possible, so that they may reach me on or before the period above alluded to;—to which end, circular letters will be forwarded to each by the first opportunity.
I here return my most sincere acknowledgement for the countenance given my plan, from gentlemen in most parts of the continent. And though arduous and difficult as the undertaking appeared in its commencement, it gives me the most pleasing satisfaction to add, that it now promises to gratify my most earnest expectations.
20 3w THOMAS PROCTOR.
TO BE SOLD.
At Public Vendue, On the PREMISES. The SECOND DAY of JULY next, (If not Sold before at Private Sale)
Two LOTS of GROUND,
SITUATE IN CHESNUT-STREET: EACH LOT containing in front and rear, Twenty-five Feet, and in length on both sides, Fifty-Two Feet. The Payments will be made easy to the purchaser, and a good TITLE will be given by the subscriber,
PETER OGILVIE. June 11, 1788. 10—ed.
AMINIATURE PAINTER,
Lately arrived from FRANCE, Presents his RESPECTS to his Friends, and the Public in general, And INFORMS them
That he DRAWS
THE MOST STRIKING
LIKENESSES
OF LADIES and GENTLEMEN, At the lowest PRICE, And engages the Painting to be equal to any in Europe.
SHOULD the Likenesses not be approved of, after drawing, they will be taken back. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who will please to honor him with their Commands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs. DAVIS's, No. 42, Hanover-Square, opposite Mr. Peter Goellet's.
PETER HENRI.
Ladies in the City will be waited on if desired.
New-York, June 9. 17—ed.
TO BE SOLD,
At Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-House, on Monday the 16th inst. between the hours of twelve and one o'clock.
A LOT of GROUND,
SITUATE near Newburg, in the County of Ulster, bounded easterly by the North-River, southerly by lands of the Widow Leonard, westerly by the Lands of James M c Marther's, and northerly by the Lands of Capt. Joseph Pierfons, containing about five acres and an half.
New-York, June 9. 17—ed.
Rooms to Let,
EITHER furnished or unfurnished; one of which is a lower front room very convenient for a Lawyer's Office, or a Doctor's shop.
A L S O
A STABLE & CELLAR.
Enquire of the Printer. New-York, June 6, 1788. 14—
Starch and Hair-Powder,
MANUFACTURED and Sold by Isaac & John Stoutenburgh, At the corner of Greenwich and Dey Streets, North-River.
TO LET,
Two convenient ROOMS,
For the Summer Season, IN an elegant HOUSE, and pleasant Situation; at Gravefend, King's County.—Enquire of the PRINTER, or at Dr Smith's, living in said House.
May 10, 1788. 300 t.th.&f. gw.
Wants Employment.
A PERSON who can be useful in keeping a Store, or can be of service in making out, and settling accounts, weighing, delivering, &c. As he is in immediate want of some kind of business, he would accept of almost any employ. He is furnished with good credentials of recommendation.—Enquire of the Printer.
A LARGE convenient Cellar, situate in Water-Street, near the Coffee-House, may be hired from this date to 1st of May next.—Enquire of the Printer.
Wants a Place,
A WET NURSE, who can be well recommended, and who would go into a family. Enquire of the printer.

POET'S CORNER.
A POSTROHE of RISPAH, Who had been the Concubine of King Saul, when David hanged her children, because their father had done amiss. FROM morn to eve from eve to rosy morn, On this bleak rock I'll lay me all forlorn; Here will I stay, tho' tempests frown around, Fierce lightnings glare, or earthquakes rock the ground. The prowling wolves, the hungry birds of prey, Pierc'd with my moans, will rove another way: Less fleet'd than man, with hearts dissolv'd they'll go, And lose their natures at the voice of woe. And did ye, Oh hapless offspring, bleed For your unhappy father's thoughtless deed! He fell alas, on Gilboa's fatal plain, And gave his life 'mong thousands nobly slain. He had his faults; but he was kind and brave, And with him all his errors found a grave. Thus fondly I, With cursed deadly hate, Against his house is hurl'd the bolts of fate; For royal David, wrapt in purple, grieves While one of Saul's unfortunate lineage lives; His word is fate—myself, my children all, Must in an undistinguished ruin fall.
Mrs. WATERS
HAS removed to Peck-Slip, No. 1, where she continues the business of washing Silk Stockings, and other nice articles, in the usual manner, in which branch she has always given sa- isfaction.
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, includ- ing the lands intended for the NEW STATES, some of which are selling, and others already disposed of by order of Congress.
ORDERS are just received, by the printer here- of, to sell these Maps at a much cheaper rate than they have yet been sold. The plates were cut and the impressions taken in London, and there fold (without the pamphlet) at One Guinea each.
To accompany this map, and explanatory of it with references to it, will be sold, included in the price of the map, a pamphlet, containing 67 large octavo pages, with plates and figures, entitled a Topographical Description of Virginia, Penn- sylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, compre- hending the rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Chero- kee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c. The cli- mate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegeta- ble, or mineral; the mountains, creeks, roads, distances, latitudes, &c. and of every part, laid down in the Map.
By THOMAS HUTCHINS, Esq. Late Captain and Engineer in the British army, and now Geographer General to the United States of America. With a plan of the rapids of the Ohio, a plan of the several villages in the Illinois country, a table of the distances between Fort Pitt and the mouth of the Ohio, all engraved upon copper.—And an Appendix, containing Mr. Pa- trick 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 nu- merous, I presume the making of silk will employ the attention and industry of the settlers, when the country is more fully inhabited than it is at present, and especially as the winters are much more mode- rate and favourable for the breed of silk worms, than they are in many of the sea coast provinces. Indigo may likewise be successfully cultivated— (but not more than two cuttings in a year) wheat, 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 hither- to been only raised in small quantities. There has however been enough produced to shew, that it may be sown to the greatest advantage. Apples, pears, peaches, and all other European fruits suc- ceed admirably. Iron, copper, and lead mines, as also salt springs, have been discovered in dif- ferent parts of this territory. The two latter are worked on the Spanish side of the Mississippi, with considerable advantage to the owners. There is plenty of fish in the rivers, particularly Cat, Carp, and Perch, of an uncommon size.—Savannahs, or natural meadows, are both numerous and exten- sive; yielding excellent grass, and feeding great herds of buffalo, deer, &c. ducks, teal, geese, swans, cranes, pelicans, turkeys, pheasants, partridges, &c. such as are seen in the sea coast Colonies, are in the greatest variety and abundance.—In short, eve- ry thing, that a reasonable mind can desire, is to be found, or may, with little pains, be produced here. New-York, Jan. 17, 1788. 99 c.d.
Just published by M. CARY, At Philadelphia, and to be SOLD, By THOMAS ALLEN,
Book-Seller, in Queen-street, New-York, (By whom subscriptions are received)
American Museum,
For MAY, 1788.
CONTAINING
Papers elucidating the rise and pro- gress of the American revolution.
RESOLUTIONS entered into by the house of burgesses of Virginia, relative to the stamp act, May 29, 1765.
Resolutions agreed to by the house of assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, relative to the stamp act—Sept. 21, 1765.
Address of the house of delegates of the province of Maryland to the governor thereof.
Governor's answer.
Resolutions agreed to by the lower house of assem- bly, in the province of Maryland, Sept. 28, 1765.
Queries proposed by the chief justice of the su- preme court held at Perth Amboy, to the law- yers of said court, relative to the stamp act, Sept. 20, 1765.
Extract from instructions of the inhabitants of the town of Plymouth, to Thomas Forster, their representative in the general assembly of Massa- chusetts bay, October 21, 1765.
The American Crisis, No. 1.
Speeches and messages of governors of several states.
Message of governor Sullivan to the general court of New-Hampshire.
Speech of governor Clinton to both houses of the legislature of New-York.
Message from the president and the supreme exe- cutive council of the commonwealth of Penn- sylvania, to the general assembly of said state.
Speech of governor Hancock to the legislature of the state of Massachusetts.
Speech of governor Huntington the legislature of the state of Connecticut.
Papers respecting the late private trans- actions with the Onida Indians.
Petition of John Livingston and Caleb Benion, to the legislature of New-York.
Another petition from the same to the same.
Proclamation by gov. Clinton.
Talk of the Onida nations, lately received by the legislature of New-York.
Papers respecting negro slavery.
Petition intended to be presented to the continen- tal convention, by the Philadelphia society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the re- lief of free negroes, unlawfully held in bond- age.
Petition of a number of blacks to the legislature of Massachusetts.
Letter to the treasurer of the London society for promoting the abolition of the slave trade, from the rev. Boucher Nicholls.
Political speculations.
Address to the citizens of the united states.
Address to the people of Maryland, from the dis- senting members of the late convention of that state.
Address to the freemen of South Carolina, on the proposed federal constitution. Said to have been written by Dr. Ramsay.
Letter from Dr. Ruth to Dr. Ramsay, on the same subject.
Address to the members of the convention of Virginia, ascribed to Tench Coxe, esq.
Remarks on the conduct of Spain, with respect to the navigation of the river Mississippi.
Remarks on ship-building in America.
Observations on the probable effects of the late arrest of the French court, respecting the inter- course with America.
Extract from a pamphlet, entitled "The true in- terest of the United States considered."
Speech delivered by a clergyman in the state of Massachusetts, on the fourth of January, 1787, relative to the late insurrection.
Thoughts on crimes and punishments.
Miscellanies.
Description of a most effectual method of securing buildings from fire. Invented by Charles lord viscount Mahon.
On the retreat of swallows.
Population of the United States.
Comparative view of the extent of the United States, &c.
On the danger of introducing epidemical disorders, through want of proper precautions.
Petition of Daniel Shays and Eli Parsons, to the general court of Massachusetts.
Form of the ratification of the federal constituti- on by the convention of Maryland.
Circular letter, directed to the different courts in the western country.
Letter from captain John Sullivan, late of the continental army, to the Spanish minister at New- York.
Letter from the same to governor Pinckney.
Premiums offered by the society for political in- quiries.
Rural concerns.
Method of destroying caterpillars upon trees.
Hint on the management of sheep.
On the use of mud as a manure.
On the culture of carrots.
Advantages of the use of oxen in draft, &c.
Poetry.
Mount Vernon. By Colonel Humphreys.
The shield of Achilles. By the late Dr. Ladd.
Intelligence.
Foreign.
Domestic.
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 MAY, 1788.
CONTAINING,
LETTERS to and from the late Samuel John- son, L. L. D.
Original Letters between Frederick and Felicia.
Solyma and Olimin, an Oriental Tale.
Education—Importance of Female Education, with a brief sketch of a plan—The utility of educating young men at home, and of travelling in their native country.
A Hawk and Kite, very remarkable.
An extraordinary Mad Woman.
Account of an Egg laid by a Cock.
On Negro Slavery.
Man and Wife.
Letter 9d from a Gentleman, to his Friend.
The Force of Sympathy.
A remarkable Parrot.
A new Discovery of the cause of an accelerated Motion of the Moon, observed by late Astrono- mers.
The Simile.
Letter 4th from Belzebub.
Receipt to make perpetual Elixir or Balm.
The Owran Outang, a distinct species of Ani- mals.
The Adventure of the Inn concluded.
Sketch of a momentary Scene from nature.
A Dissertation read before the Philosophical soci- ety of New-York.
Remarks on writing and reading, read before the Philological society.
An Instance of extraordinary Memory.
The natural History of the Tea Tree, with an In- quiry into the medicinal Effects of that popular Plant.
The death of Major Andre.
A summary Account of the Trial of Warren Hastings, Esq.
Account of the Funeral of William the Conquer- or.
Directions given by Richard 3d about his Funeral.
Ancient Epitaphs.
Curious Extracts from Ancient Records.
Queries proposed by Candidus, on some apparent contradictions in scripture.
The Fairy's Ring.
Review of new publications.
Letters from the Federal Farmer to a Republi- can.
Remarks on the proposed plan of a Federal Go- vernment, by Aristides.
The Federalist, vol. 2.
On the Cultivation of Aloes.
Anecdote of Marshall Dorfling.
POETRY.
To Young Gentlemen.
An Address to the Deity.
Sovereign Love.
Intelligence.
Marriages and Deaths.
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—c.d.
Masters & Owners of Vessels
Are hereby informed,
THAT they may be supplied with cables, large or small, of any length, and cord- age of all sizes, made of Petersburg hemp. First quality, at Ivers's Rope-walk, at the head of Mul- berry-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, band 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.
B L A N K S,
To be SOLD, At this PRINTING-OFFICE.
American Printed Books.
This Day is published, and to be Sold, By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the Corner of King & Queen-street, The Miscellaneous Works
OF PHILIP FRENEAU.
Containing his Essays and additional Poems. THIS second volume of our Ame- rican Author, is replete with the highest sentimental entertainment. Humour, wit, and sa- ire, flow in copious strains.—It requires only to be read to be admired.
Such gentlemen, in this city and state, as honored this vol. with their subscriptions, will be pleased to send for it as soon as convenient.
THE MESSIAH.
Attempted from the GERMAN of Mr. KLOPSTOCK.
TO those who are acquainted with the merits of this work, little need be said to becommend it.—It is calculated to inspire every pious, every virtuous sentiment:—to fill the mind with an awful reverence and love of the Great and incomprehensible GOD and FATHER of all; with the sublimest and most fervent gratitude to our gracious REDEEMER, and a perfect detesta- tion and abhorrence of all vice. In a word, it claims the patronage of ALL who do not blush at owning themselves Christians, and at paying a hum- ble obedience to the King of Kings.
This piece of religious and moral painting has obtained Mr. Klopstock the honor of being esteem- ed the Milton of Germany, and is considered as having compleated what that favorite son of the British muse had left unfinished.—The beauties of the Messiah equal Paradise Lost:—Paradise Re- gained, though far from being destitute of merit, is universally allowed to fall much below this work, and is acknowledged to be deficient in that un- bounded invention, that beautiful machinery, and variety of characters, which distinguish the rigorous efforts of Mr. Klopstock's genius.
The Messiah is formed upon an extensive and important plan, and includes the sufferings, death, and resurrection of Christ.
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