The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-06-28 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 155, of VOL. XLII.]
S A T U R D A Y, June 28, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2334.]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENS'D REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—E'EN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE. Thompson's Liberty.
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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 McMANS.
 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 graces. 2. External graces. 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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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 will 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.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD By Thomas Greenleaf, At No. 25, Water-street, The Genuine Information, Relative to the Proceedings of the General Convention, Lately held at PHILADELPHIA, By LUTHER MARTIN, Esquire, Attorney-General of Maryland, and one of the Delegates in the said Convention. Together with A LETTER To the Honorable Thomas C. Deye, Speaker of the House of Delegates; An ADDRESS To the Citizens of the UNITED STATES; And some REMARKS 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." 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. April 23, 1788. 77 c.d. New-York, May 8, 1788. 89—m.tb.&f.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT HODGE, No. 123, Queen-Street, and at This PRINTING-OFFICE, An Address to the people of the state of New-York; shewing the necessity of making AMENDMENTS to the constitution proposed for the United States, previous to its adoption." To which is added, by way of postscript, some strictures on a pamphlet, lately published, entitled, "An address to the people of the state of New-York, on the subject of the proposed constitution, &c." By a PLEBEIAN.
WHEREAS RICHARD BAYLIS, of Goshen, in the county of Orange and late colony of New-York, for securing the payment of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, current money of the state of New-York, with lawful interest for the same according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bearing date the twenty-fifth day of June, 1771, and executed by the said Richard Baylis to John Leake, of the city of New-York, did by indentures of lease and release, bearing date respectively the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth days of June, in the said year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-one, mortgage to the said John Leake: All that certain piece or parcel of LAND, situate, lying and being in Goshen, in the county of Orange, known by being part of lot No. 6, beginning at the south east corner of the lands conveyed by Ebenezer Holly to Josiah Seely, then running north westerly along said Seely's land, and land of Ebenezer Holly, to a ditch on the south side of said Holly's meadow, thence south westerly along said ditch to Benjamin Gale's lands, thence south-easterly along said Gale's land and the land of Jeremiah Coleman to the high way, then along the high way to the place of beginning; containing seven acres, to have and to hold, the said tract of land with the appurtenances thereby intended to be granted, and released; and every part and parcel thereof, and the reversion and remainders, 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 lease is contained a covenant, that in case it should so happen that the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, with the interest, or any part thereof should remain due and unpaid on the 24th day of June then next ensuing the date of the said indenture of release then and in such case it should and might be 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, to or him or them shall seem meet to any person or persons for such sum or sums of money as might be reasonably had for the same, and out of the monies arising by the sale thereof to retain and keep in his hands the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, and the interest that might be due thereon, together with the costs and charges of such sale or sales, rendering the overplus, if any there should be, to the said Richard Baylis, his executors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales so to be made by virtue of the said indenture of mortgage should be, and hereby were declared to be a full and absolute perpetual bar, both in law and equity, against him the said Richard Baylis, his heirs, executors, and administrators, and all claiming under him, and of all benefit and equity of redemption of the premises or any part thereof:—And whereas the said John Leake, in and by a certain instrument in writing under his hand and seal duly executed, bearing date the twelfth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, did assign, transfer, and set over unto Coe Gale, of the county of Orange and state of New-York, merchant, the aforesaid bond and mortgage, and all monies due and to grow due thereon, together with all the right, title, and interest of him the said John Leake, of, in, and to the said mortgaged premises:—And whereas the whole of the principal sum, together with a great arrear of interest still remains due and unpaid—These are therefore to give notice to all persons interested in the said premises, that, unless the said one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, together with the interest due and to grow due thereon, is paid and discharged on or before the sixth day of November next, the said mortgaged premises will be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, to be held on the premises, on the said sixth day of November next, at eleven o'clock in forenoon of the same day, pursuant to the directions of a certain act of the legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the nineteenth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four. COE GALE.
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Convention of New-York.
FRIDAY, June 20, 1788.
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THE CHANCELLOR rose to reply. He said, it gave him pain to observe a meaning attributed to him, which was totally foreign to his mind; he by no means had intended to insinuate, that the opposition to the Constitution flowed from interested or improper motives. He knew that the officers of this State had taken different sides; he himself held a public station, and many of the officers in the several States were among its warmest advocates. He was sensible that every man in place felt, in a delicate degree, the dignity attached to his office. Far from aiming an improper suggestion of the previous or present disposition of any member, his only view was to express a hope, and at the same time a caution, that, in the prosecution of this business, gentlemen might not suffer themselves to be influenced by partial views, or the prejudices incident to office. For, said he, we sit here as private citizens, and every species of official authority is lost in this equal assembly. But, as the officers of government were selected from the mass of the people, with an expectation that they would be their wisest and best friends, it is to be hoped that if this Constitution is proved to be a wise one, and friendly to the liberties of the people, those men who are highest in office will be the most urgent to adopt, and most active to execute it. He begged to be permitted to take notice of an observation which had just been made. He should notice it, because it tended to establish a new and singular opinion—that is, that if a conditional power of coercion only, was lodged in the government, the purposes of the union might be answered. The idea was, that Congress should make requisitions on the States, and, on their non-compliance, the compulsive authority should then be exercised on individuals. This idea includes an acknowledgment that the Old Confederation is totally incompetent to federal purposes. But let us view, said he, the operation of a system founded on such a principle. In the first place, the necessary officers must be appointed; Congress will then send out the necessary requisitions; and, on refusal or neglect, will resort to individual coercion. Here, Sir, an image of alarming confusion presents itself: a band of federal officers in the heart of a State, acting in direct opposition to the declared sense of its united inhabitants! Would not this be a government of eternal discord? Would not a government, thus calculated to promote the spirit of civil dissension, be for ever impracticable? Such a government must be attended with every delay, with every expense; must defeat itself, and be its own destruction.
Mr. M. SMITH said, he conceived that the Constitution ought to be considered by paragraphs. An honorable gentleman yesterday had opened the debate with some general observations; another honorable gentleman had just answered him by general observations: he wished the constitution to be examined by paragraphs; in going through it he should offer his objections to such parts of it as he thought defective.
The first section of the first article was then read, and passed by without remark.
The second section was then read.
Mr. Smith then again rose. He most heartily concurred in sentiment with the honorable gentleman who opened the debate yesterday, that the discussion of the important question now before them ought to be entered on with a spirit of patriotism; with minds open to conviction; with a determination to form opinions only on the merits of the question, from those evidences which should appear in the course of the investigation.
How far the general observations made by the honorable gentlemen accorded with these principles, he left the house to determine.
It was not, he said, his intention to follow that honorable gentleman through all his remarks—he should only observe, that what had been advanced did not appear to him to apply to the subject under consideration.
He was as strongly impressed with the necessity of an union, as that gentleman could be; he would seek it with as much ardor. In the discussion of this subject, he was disposed to make every reasonable concession, and indeed to sacrifice every thing for an union, except the liberties of his country, than which he could contemplate no greater misfortune. But he hoped we were not reduced to the necessity of sacrificing or even endangering our liberties to preserve that union. If that was the case, the alternative was dreadful. But he would not now say that the adoption of the Constitution would endanger our liberties; because that was the point to be debated, and the premises should be laid down previous to the drawing of any conclusions. He wished that all observations might be confined to this point; and that declamation and appeals to the passions might be omitted.
Why, said he, are we told of our weaknesses? Of the defenceless condition of the southern parts of our State? Of the exposed situation of our capital? Of Long-Island surrounded by water, and exposed to the incursions of our neighbours in Connecticut? Of Vermont separated from us, and having assumed the powers of a separate government? And of the north-west part of our State being in the hands of a foreign enemy? Why are we to be alarmed with the apprehensions that the eastern States are inimical, and disinclined to form alliances with us? He was sorry to find that such suspicions were entertained. He disbelieved that such a disposition existed in the eastern States. Surely it could not be supposed that those States would make war upon us for exercising the rights of freemen, deliberating and judging for ourselves on a subject the most interesting that ever came before any assembly. If a war with our neighbours was to be the result of not acceding, there was no use in debating here; we had better receive their dictates, if we were unable to resist them. The defects of the Old Confederation needed as little proof as the necessity of an union. But there was no proof in all this, that the proposed Constitution was a good one. Defective as the Old Confederation is, he said, no one could deny but it was possible we might have a worse government. But the question was not whether the present Confederation be a bad one; but whether the proposed Constitution be a good one.
It had been observed, that no examples of federal republics had succeeded. It was true that the ancient confederated republics were all destroyed, so were those which were not confederated; and all ancient governments of every form had shared the same fate. Holland had undoubtedly experienced many evils from the defects in her government; but with all these defects, she yet existed; she had under her Confederacy made a principal figure among the nations of Europe, and he believed few countries had experienced a greater share of internal peace and prosperity. The Germanic Confederacy was not the most pertinent example to produce on this occasion; among a number of absolute Princes who consider their subjects as their property, whose will is law, and to whose ambition there is no bounds, it was no difficult task to discover other causes from which the convulsions in that country arose, than the defects of their Confederation. Whether a confederacy of States under any form be a practicable government, was a question to be discussed in the course of investigating this Constitution.
He was pleased that thus early in the debate, the honorable gentleman had himself shown, that the intent of the constitution was not a confederacy, but a reduction of all the States into a consolidated government. He hoped the gentleman would be complaisant enough to exchange names with those who disliked the constitution, as it appeared from his own concessions that they were federalists, and those who advocated it anti-federalists. He begged leave, however, to remind the gentleman, that Montesquieu, with all the examples of modern and ancient Republics in view, gives it as his opinion, that a confederated Republic has all the internal advantages of a Republic, with the external force of a monarchical government. He was happy to find an officer of such high rank recommending to the other officers of government, and to those who are members of the legislature, to be unbiaffed by any motives of interest or state importance. Fortunately for himself, he said, he was out of the verge of temptations of this kind, not having the honor to hold any office under the State. But then he was exposed in common with other gentlemen of the convention, to another temptation, against which he thought it necessary that gentlemen should be equally guarded; if, said he, this constitution is adopted, there will be a number of honorable and lucrative offices to be filled, and we ought to be cautious lest an expectancy of some of them should influence us to adopt without due consideration.
We may wander, said he, in the fields of fancy without end, and gather flowers as we go; it may be entertaining—but it is of little service to the discovery of truth; we may on one side compare the scheme advocated by our opponents to golden images, with feet part of iron and part of clay; and on the other, to a beast dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly, having great iron teeth, which devours, breaks in pieces, and stamps the residue with the feet; and after all, said he, we shall find that both these allusions are taken from the same visions. And their true meaning must be discovered by sober reasoning.
He would agree with the honorable gentleman, that perfection in any system of government was not to be looked for. If that was the object, the debates on the one before them might soon be closed. But he would observe that this observation applied with equal force against changing all systems, especially against material and radical changes. Fickleness and inconstancy, he said, was characteristic of a free people; and in framing a constitution for them, it was, perhaps, the most difficult thing to correct this spirit, and guard against the evil effects of it;
he was persuaded it could not be altogether prevented without destroying their freedom; it would be like attempting to correct a small indisposition in the habit of the body, by fixing the patient in a confirmed consumption. This fickle and inconstant spirit was the more dangerous in bringing about changes in the government. The instance that had been adduced by the gentleman from sacred history, was an example in point to prove this: the nation of Israel having received a form of civil government from Heaven, enjoyed it for a considerable period; but at length labouring under pressures, which were brought upon them by their own misconduct and imprudencies, instead of imputing their misfortunes to their true causes, and making a proper improvement of their calamities, by a correction of their errors, they imputed them to a defect in their constitution; they rejected their divine ruler, and asked Samuel to make them a king to judge them, like other nations. Samuel was grieved at their folly; but still, by the command of God, he hearkened to their voice; though not until he had solemnly declared unto them the manner in which the King should reign over them. "This (says Samuel, shall be the manner of the king that shall reign over you. He will take your sons and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to his horsemen, and some shall run before his chariots; and he will appoint him captains over thousands, and captains over fifties, and will set them to ear his ground, and to reap his harvest, and to make his instrument of war, and instruments of his chariots. And he will take your daughters to be confectionaries, and to be cooks, and to be bakers. And he will take your fields, and your vine-yards, and your olive-yards, even the best of them, and give them to his servants. And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vine-yards and give to his officers and to his servants. And he will take your men servants and your maid servants, and your goodliest young men, and your asses, and put them to his work. He will take the tenth of your sheep: and ye shall be his servants. And ye shall cry out in that day, because of your king which ye have chosen you; and the Lord will not hear you in that day."
How far this was applicable to the subject he would not now say; it could be better judged of when they had gone through it.—On the whole he wished to take up this matter with candor and deliberation. He would now proceed to state his objections to the clause just read (sect. 2. of art. 1, clause 3). His objections were comprised under three heads: 1st. the rule of appointment is unjust; 2d. there is no precise number fixed on below which the house shall not consist of; 3d. it is unequal. In the first place, the rule of appointment for the representatives is to be according to the whole number of the white inhabitants, with three fifths of all others, that is in plain English, each State is to send representatives in proportion to the number of freemen, and three fifths of the slaves it contains.—He could not see any rule by which slaves are to be put as a principle of the representation; the principle of a representation being that every free agent should be concerned in governing himself, it was absurd to give that power to a man that could not exercise it; slaves have no will of their own; the very operation of it was to give certain privileges to those people who were so wicked as to keep slaves. He knew it would be admitted that this rule of appointment was founded on unjust principles, but that it was the result of accommodation; which he supposed we should be under the necessity of admitting, if we meant to be in union with the southern States, though utterly repugnant to his feelings. In the second place, the number was not fixed by the constitution, but left at the discretion of the legislature; perhaps he was mistaken; it was his wish to be informed. He understood from the constitution, that sixty-five members was to compose the house of Representatives for three years; that after three years a census was to be taken, and the numbers to be ascertained by the legislature on the following principles: 1st. they shall be apportioned to the respective States according to numbers; 2d. each State shall have one at least; 3d. they shall never exceed one to every 30,000.—If this was the case, the first Congress that met might reduce the number below what it now is; a power inconsistent with every principle of a free government, to leave it to the discretion of the rulers, to determine the number of the representatives of the people. There was no kind of security except in the integrity of the men who were entrusted; and if you have no other security, it is idle to contend about constitutions. In the third place, supposing Congress should declare that there should be one representative for every 30,000 of the people, in his opinion it would be incompetent to the great purposes of representation and be very unequal. It was, he said, the fundamental principle of a free government, that the people should make the laws by which they were to be governed; he who is controlled by another is a slave; and that government which is directed by the will of any one or a few, or any number less
than is the will of the community, is a government for slaves.
The next point was how is the will of the community to be expressed? It is not possible for them to come together, the multitude would be too great; in order therefore, to provide against this inconvenience the scheme of representation had been adopted, by which the people deputed others to represent them. Individuals entering into society become one body, and that body ought to be animated by one mind, and he conceived that every form of government should have that complexion. It is true that notwithstanding all the experience we have from others, yet it has not appeared that the experiment of representation has been fairly tried: there was something like it in the ancient republics, where being of small extent, the people could easily meet together, though the people instead of deliberating, only considered of those things which were submitted to them by their magistrates. In Great-Britain representation had gone much further than any governments we knew of except our own; but in that country it now only had a name. America was the only country in which the first fair opportunity had ever been offered. When we were colonies, our representation was better than any that was then known; since the revolution we have advanced nearer to that point. He considered it as a question of all others the most important, to have it fixed on its true principle; yet he was convinced that it was impracticable to have such a representation in a consolidated government. However, said he, we may approach a great way towards perfection by increasing the representation, and diminishing the powers of Congress. He considered, that the great interest and liberties of the people could only be secured in the State governments. He admitted, that if the new government was only confined to great national objects, that it would be less exceptionable; but it extended to every thing dear to human nature. That this was the case could be proved without any long chain of reasoning:—for that power which has both the purse and the sword, has the government of the whole country; and may extend its powers to any and to every object. He had already observed, that by the true doctrine of representation this principle was established—that the representative must be chosen by the free will of the majority of his constituents: it therefore followed, that the representative should be chosen from small districts. This being admitted, he would ask, could 65 men for 3,000,000 or 1 for 30,000, be chosen in this manner, would they be possessed of the information to make happy the great number of souls that are spread over this extensive country?—There was another objection to the clause: if you trust the great affairs of government to a few men they are more liable to corruption. Corruption, he knew, was unfashionable amongst us, but he supposed that Americans were like other men; and though they had hitherto displayed great virtues, yet they were men; and therefore such steps should be taken as to prevent the possibility of corruption. We are now in that stage of society, where we can deliberate with freedom;—how long it may continue so, God only knew: twenty years hence, perhaps, these maxims may become unfashionable; you already hear, in all parts of the country, gentlemen ridiculing that spirit of patriotism and love of liberty, which carried us through all our difficulties in times of danger.—When patriotism is already nearly hooted out of society, ought we not to take some precautions against the progress of corruption.
He had one more observation to make, to show that the representation was insufficient.—Government, he said, must rest for its execution on the good opinion of the people, for if it was made in Heaven, and had not the confidence of the people, it could not be executed; that this was proved by the example given, by the gentlemen of the Jewish theocracy. It must have a good setting out, or the instant it takes place there is an end to liberty. He believed that the inefficacy of the old confederation had arose from that want of confidence;—and this caused in a degree by the continued declamation of gentlemen of importance against it from one end of the continent to the other, who have frequently compared it to a rope of sand. It has pervaded every class of citizens, and their misfortunes, the consequences of idleness and extravagance, are attributed to the defects of that system. At the close of the war, our country was left in distress; and it was impossible that any government on earth could immediately relieve them;—it must be time and industry alone that can affect it. He said he would pursue these observations no further at present, and concluded with making the following motion.
[To be continued.]

MR. EDES,
Please to give the following a place in your paper, and you will oblige one of your readers.
AMONG the various exercises of benevolence, there are none so critical, so apparently difficult as the manner of conveying reproof. A disposition to correct whatever we see amiss in our friends, is not only included among the requisites which constitute true friendship, but is esteemed as highly essential. Those persons who dwell with enthusiastic raptures on those virtues which meet general approbation, and are blind (or pretend to be so) to the imperfections united in the same character, are not actuated by true friendship. True friendship inspects with the strictest scrutiny the conduct of those it is connected with; the least deviation from the path of rectitude wounds its delicacy; the smallest visible error awakens that kind concern: those tender sentiments of benevolence, which are the distinguishing characteristics of the vocations of friendship, and stimulates them to act agreeable to its dictates. But in what manner is the reproof to be conveyed, is the question. Those who feel the gentle influence of friendship animate their souls, will easily determine; they will not wound the feelings of their friends by a public declaration of their foibles, or if they are already conspicuous, they will not under a mask of pretended friendship, maliciously exaggerate the faults they ought to extenuate; true friendship will suggest to them the propriety of a gentle correction, point out the necessity of private counsel rather than public admonition. Mankind in general have a natural love for praise, and an unconquerable aversion to that which tends to reprove, especially to a public accusation, although they are convinced of the reasonableness of it. For they think the most agonizing tortures of self-conviction are easier to be borne than the least degree of public censure. Had the Monitor reflected seriously on this, she would have taken a method quite different from those she has taken, to convince L—— of what she deems absurd in her proceedings. A consciousness of our own imbecility ought to lead us to make every favourable allowance for the failings of others: perhaps the Monitor is not sensible of any imperfections in her nature, and consequently is a stranger to the exercises of benevolence; then give me leave to say she is not qualified for the office of a friendly Monitor, as she sometimes styles her self, though her sentiments and language bear no analogy to the title she assumes. L—— and the Monitor has for some time past, through the channel of the Herald, kept up a ridiculous contention: it originated from a mere trifle; but by the interposition of Myra, Balance, and several others, who graced the Herald the week before last, with their ingenious performances, it is to be feared it will terminate in something dreadful: Alas! Emilia! could you have imagined the dangerous consequence resulting from the publication of those few lines which have been the cause of this news-paper broil, you might have prevented a great deal of mischief; you have prudently withdrawn from the field of battle, generously resigned our title to the wreaths of fame which entwined the brows of the present combatants, and feel, no doubt, more satisfaction than can be derived from those laurels which will, ere long, adorn the
head of the exulting conqueror. These contentions are inconsistent with female delicacy. — If we wish to render our names famous in the present age, and our characters respectable in the opinion of future generations, let us improve our talents to more useful purposes, — let us be persuaded to consider the necessity and importance of a strict attention to the rules of decorum — the least step beyond the bounds of prudence will expose us to the rude assaults of malevolence; a word spoken amiss frequently involves us in extricable difficulties: painful experience often times convinces, that envy and malice are easily provoked, a trifling cause ferments their fury; and when it is once enraged, no bounds can stop its progress,
“ As the small pebble stirs the peaceful lake,
“ The centre mov'd, a circle straight succeeds,
“ Another still, and still another spreads, till the furious waves of slander overwhelm the weak reputation, and totally erase every appearance of remaining virtue. Then since our passage through life is surrounded by difficulties, let us be extremely careful how we proceed — let us not follow the multitude to do evil, but rather improve the talents we are favored with to our own advantage, and the good of others; if our friends go astray, let us endeavor to reclaim by kind, tender intreaties: point out the path of duty, and gently urge them to pursue it, let us enforce the precept by example, and convince the world of the sincerity of our intentions by practising what we recommend.
These virtues, if properly cultivated, will break forth with additional brightness: these permanent jewels will be transmitted to posterity, and shine through succeeding ages with a never fading luster.
LUCIA.
New-York, June 28.
YESTERDAY arrived the ship Wilson: Thompson, Halifax; brig Lark, Phips, Lisbon; sloop Betsey, Martin, Antigua; sloop Charles, White, Norfolk; Schooner Charming Sally, Bell, New-Providence.
We are informed, that a number of the tradesmen and Mechanics of this city, are preparing for a Grand Procession, in consequence of the adoption of the Federal Constitution by nine states. Several crafts have their standard already painted, decorated with the insignias of their respective professions. The block-makers, we are told, have theirs finished in a neat manner, and that of the sail-makers is elegantly executed. It is to be wished, that the procession may be general; and that the NOBLE ART of TYPOGRAPHY may not be the last in the Federal Train. [N.York Packet.]
We learn by a vessel that arrived here last week from Dublin, that on her passage off the banks of Newfoundland, she fell in with a squadron of ships of war, consisting of two of 44 guns, two of 32, and two armed brigs of 16; the above vessel kept company with them for ten days, during which time they never hailed her, or showed any inclination to be spoke with, they had no colours up, but from the uniform of the officers they appeared to be French men of war. [Morning Post.]
The general assembly of Rhode-Island has adjourned to the last Monday in October next, then to meet at Providence. During their session they passed an act for assessing a tax on the inhabitants of the state, for the sum of 30,000. to be paid into the general treasury on or before the first of December next.
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER. A SONG.
WHAT means their wisdoms roving to Poughkeepsie, Their heads with politics are surely tipsy! Why to the Druids ancient haunts be trotting, Where naught but acorns on the ground be rotting? The oracles long since have left their oaks, And minded now no more than pigs in pokes, And laugh'd to scorn by every John a Nokes; Unmask your faces then, and one and all ng falderal and anti-falderal.
CHORUS.
Federal, falderal, federalist, Your thumb to your mouth, and your nose to your fist, Federal, falderal, federal tit, Beware of the dainty, the savory bit, Keep fast all behind or you're surely b-t Sing falderal, federal, anti's and yeomen, Beware of the snare as you're truemens and freemen, Federal, falderal, fiddle de day, Falderal tit, and tit falderal.
BOARDING-SCHOOL.
MRS. SEWELL, presents her respects to her friends and the worthy inhabitants of New-York — begs leave to inform them, that she intends opening a BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL for YOUNG LADIES, at No. 89 William-street, where the proposes teaching the English and French Tongues; also, the Gaitar and every kind of Needlework, on moderate terms. — Mrs. Sewell further assures those who please to honor her with the instruction of their daughters, that the strictest regard will be had to their reading with propriety, together with her utmost endeavours to form their minds and cultivate their understandings.
New-York, June 26, 1787. 33.—e.d.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are indebted to Richard Lawrence, of Westchester, an insolvent debtor, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscribers, their accounts will be put in suit — and all creditors are desired to bring in their accounts, properly attested, as a dividend is intended to be made the first Monday in September next, provided the creditors accounts are sent in, to
JOSHUA MERSEREAU, or
GOZEN RYERS, Affignees
June 18, 1788. 26.—6w.th.
Public & State Certificates
BOUGHT and SOLD, At No. 27, WATER-STREET, And every kind of PAPER MONEY exchanged for SPECIE and re-exchanged: Also, on Hand FOR SALE,
A LARGE Sum in Bancke's, Barber's, and Loan-Office Certificates of this State, such as will purchase Lands at the Commissioner's Sale, and pay Quit-Rents — Likewise Final Settlements of this State; any, or all of which will be exchanged for Common Final Settlements, Loan-Office, or Pickering's Notes, and Indents at a small difference.
New-York, June 25, 1788. 30.—e.d.
Wanted to Purchase
IMMEDIATELY, OFFICER's and Soldier's Military Bounty Rights of Land, both State and Continental — Also, a large Amount in Indents, Final Settlements, and Pickering's Notes. Apply at No. 196, Water-street.
New-York, June 25, 1788. 30.—e.d.
A COACH-MAN.
WANTS a PLACE, A YOUNG MAN who has been accustomed to driving a COACH. — Enquire of the PRINTER. June 25, 1788. 30.—e.d. t.f.
EASTERN STAGES.
THE Line of Stages, from Boston, to this Place (after the First of next Month) will be continued from hence, to New-York. — The Proprietors having provided convenient Carriages, good Horses, and faithful steady Drivers; those who wish to have a Convoyance, may depend on having the best Accommodations. New-Haven, June 18, 1788.
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.
TO LET,
Two convenient ROOMS,
For the Summer Season, IN an elegant HOUSE, and pleasant Situation; at Gravesend, King's County. — Enquire of the PRINTER, or at Dr. Smith's, living in said House.
EMPTY BOTTLES,
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, Enquire at Mr. W. BRADFORD's, OLD SLIP. New-York, June 20, 1788. 30 e.d.
Starch and Hair-Powder,
MANUFACTURED and SOLD by Isaac & John Stoutenburgh, At the corner of Greenwich and Dey Streets, North-River.
Conductor Generalis,
To be sold at this Office.
By Order of the JUDGE of PROBATES, TO BE SOLD, at PUBLIC AUCTION,
On TUESDAY next, the 1st of July, At Three o'Clock, P. M.
On the PREMISES, The House & Lot of Ground,
No. 66, William-Street, Directly opposite the NORTH-CHURCH (Late the Property of Stephen Dwight, Deceased)
THE House is substantially built of Brick, contains six Fire Places — the Rooms well finished — The Stand for Business is equal to any in this City.
N. B. For particulars apply to JOHN ANDERSON, No. 16, Cherry-Street. New-York, 1788. 23—ed. 6t
TO BE SOLD.
At Public Vendue,
—On the PREMISES— On WEDNESDAY next, the 2d. of JULY, (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.
WANTED,
To COMPLETE a Few FILES: THE NEW-YORK JOURNAL numbers (one of each) 2136, 2210, 2313, and two of 2321. — Whoever can dispose of the above numbers, or any of them, shall receive others, from this date, or the cash, in addition to the thanks of the Editor.
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ship JUNO, from Havre-de-Grace, and ships PHILADELPHIA and GRACE from Amsterdam, And to be SOLD at the STORE No. 191 Queen-street, opposite Beckman's Slip, By DE LUZE DE MONTMOLLIN, and COMPANY.
A general Assortment of DRY GOODS,
Consisting of the following ARTICLES, CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Calicoes, Ribbons, Lute-Strongs, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store,
Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarsnets. t.f
FRANCIS DURAND
No. 15, QUEEN-STREET, Has FOR SALE, imported in the French Packets,
The following ARTICLES, viz. CAMBRICKS, and Superfine French Broad Lawn, Cloths, Scarlet, Blue, Umbrellas of different sizes, &c. &c. Lyon's quilted Satins, Thread Laces and Edgings, Men's black and white Black Silk Laces, Silk Hose, White and coloured Women's white do. Women's Kid Gloves Black Modes, yard wide Chintzes, &c. best assorted Ribbons,
A MINIATURE 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 Gode's.
PETER HENRI.
Ladies in the City will be waited on if desired. New-York, June 9. 17—ed.
Advertisement.
STOLEN from the subscriber, on the night of the 6th instant, 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 stole 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 3w4

POET'S CORNER.
STANZAS written by an unfashionable Husband.
WHILE others 'gainst the marriage state, In artful strain, make free, Let me in verse sincere relate, The joys it brings to me. Since blest with fair Maria's love, I'll sing with tuneful glee:< What joys a mutual flame will prove, The joys it brings to me. Each season of the circling year In her complete d'see, And as each season does appear, Each brings fresh joys to me. Her blooming youth, like op'ning spring, With that does well agree: Like that does sweetest pleasures bring, And brings fresh joys to me. Like summer is her warmth of love— Can greater pleasure be? Such glowing warmth, such love to prove, And find that love for me. In her enlarged, enlightened mind, An autumn do I see, Like that replete with stores I find, And all those stores for me. With winter full compare will hold, As strong the smile, Maria's cold, severely cold, To every one—but me. Then since I share such happy fate, Still may I grateful be, And ever praise the marriage state, That brings such joys to me.
ACELLER to let.
A LARGE convenient Celler, situate in Water-Street, near the Coffee-House, may be hired from this date to 1st of May next.—Enquire of the Printer.
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. Greenleaf,
The American Magazine, For MAY, 1788.
LETTERS to and from the late Samuel John- son, L. L. D. Original Letters between Frederick and Felicia. Solyma and Olinin, 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 3d 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 Eeast or Barm. The Owan 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 2d 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. P O E T R Y. To Young Gentlemen. An Address to the Deity. Sovereign Love. Intelligence. Marriages and Deaths.
B L A N K S,
To be SOLD, At this PRINTING-OFFICE.
Just published by M. CARY, At Philadelphia, and to be SOLD, By THOMAS ALLEN, Book-Seller, in Queen-street, New-York, (By whom subscriptions are received)
THE American Museum,
For MAY, 1788. 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 Oneida Indians.
Petition of John Livingston and Caleb Ben- son, to the legislature of New-York. Another petition from the same to the same. Proclamation by gov. Clinton. Talk of the Oneida nations, lately received by the legislature of New-York.
Papers respecting negro slavery.
Petition intended to be presented to the continen- tal convention, by the Philadelphia society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the re- lief of free negroes, unlawfully held in bond- age. Petition of a number of blacks to the legislature of Massachusetts. Letter to the treasurer of the London society for promoting the abolition of the slave trade, from the rev. Boucher Nicholls.
Political speculations.
Address to the citizens of the united states. Address to the people of Maryland, from the dis- senting members of the late convention of that state. Address to the freemen of South Carolina, on the proposed federal constitution. Said to have been written by Dr. Ramsay. Letter from Dr. Rush to Dr. Ramsay, on the same subject. Address to the members of the convention of Virginia, ascribed to Tench Coxe, esq. Remarks on the conduct of Spain, with respect to the navigation of the river Mississippi. Remarks on ship-building in America. Observations on the probable effects of the late arrest of the French court, respecting the inter- course with America. Extract from a pamphlet, entitled "The true in- terest of the United States considered." Speech delivered by a clergyman in the state of Massachusetts, on the fourth of January, 1787, relative the late insurrection. Thoughts on crimes and punishments.
Miscellanies.
Description of a most effectual method of securing buildings from fire. Invented by Charles lord vicount 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.
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 fa- tire, 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 completed what that favorite son of the British muse had left unfinished.—The beauties of the Messiah equal Paradise Lost:—Paradise Re- gained, though far from being destitute of merit, is universally allowed to fall much below this work, and is acknowledged to be deficient in that un- bounded invention, that beautiful machinery, and variety of characters, which distinguish the rigorous efforts of Mr. Klopstock's genius.
The Messiah is formed upon an extensive and important plan, and includes the sufferings, death, and resurrection of Christ.
S E R M O N S. By the celebrated RICHARD PRICE, D. D. L. L. D. F. R. S.
The Triumphs of Temper;
A Poem in six Cantos. By WILLIAM HALEY, Esquire. Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughter. Dr. Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion. Sheridan's Rhetorical Grammar. The Charms of Melody.—A new Song Book. Tarver's Travels through the interior Parts of America. Economy of Human Life. Webster's American Selection of Lessons, in read- ing and speaking. Webster's Institute, first and second Part. Pike's excellent System of Arithmetic. A few Sets of Newton on the Prophecies. Edwards on the Affections. Do. History of Redemption, &c. &c.
Also, JUST IMPORTED, A number of very valuable B O O K S,
Consisting of HISTORY. Surgery, Divinity, Agriculture, Law, Nautical Books, Philosophy, Dictionaries, Mathematics, Architecture, Biography, Novels, Geography, Miscellanies, Poetry, Plays, &c. &c. hayfic,
Also an excellent Assortment of STATIONARY.
Genuine Writing Paper, Sealing- of different sizes and prices, Ledgers, Jour- nals, Waste- Letter, and Blank Books of all sizes, Receipt Books, Bonnet and Cards, &c. &c. Commissions from the country are thank- fully received, and carefully executed. 505— New-York, May 26, 1788.
Philadelphia, June 2, 1788. To the PUBLIC.
AS the time limited for compleat- ing the execution of my scheme for the sel- ling some of my houses and landed interest termi- nates the 25th of July next, I take the liberty to request those gentlemen who have honored and aided me in the disposal of my tickets, to forward the unengaged tickets, by the safest means possible, so that they may reach me on or before the period above alluded to:—to which end, circular let- ters will be forwarded to each by the first oppor- tunity.
I here return my most sincere acknowledgement for the countenance given my plan, from gentlemen in most parts of the continent. And though ar- duous and difficult as the undertaking appeared in its commencement, it gives me the most pleasing satisfaction to add, that it now promises to gratify my most earnest expectations.
20 3w THOMAS PROCTOR.
TO BE SOLD, For JERSEY MONEY at full Value, Or exchanged for any Property in New-York, or bartered for West-India or DRY GOODS, At Market Price,
A Valuable Farm,
SITUATE in Woodbridge town- ship, in the county of Essex, New-Jersey, within a quarter of a mile of the main road from Woodbridge to Brunswick, about eight miles dis- tant from the latter, and three and a half from Perth Amboy, consisting of one hundred and se- venty acres a third part of which is excellent MEADOW; a sufficiency of fire-wood, with a handsome piece of thrifty young timber.
The plough-land equal to any in that part of the country; the whole under good fence.
On the premises is a good house, kitchen, and barn; and an excellent spring of wa- ter near the door; to which is added, fifteen acres, or thereabouts, of salt marsh, on the Rariton, about one mile from the farm.
This place is well known by the name of 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.
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 hereunto subscribed, do certify, that we have ex- amined a new publication, entitled "The principles of the Latin Grammar explained," &c. by JAMES HARDIE, and that we find it an accurate and judicious compilation, well calculated for the in- struction of youth in the rudiments of the Latin language; and such as may be useful even to those who have made considerable progress therein. We therefore recommend it to all who are intrusted with the care of education, and particularly to the teachers in the different schools of this state.
W. SAMUEL JOHNSON, President. WILLIAM COCHRANE, Professor of Lan- guages. JOHN DANIEL CROS, Professor of (Moral Philosophy and Geography). JOHN KEMP, Professor of Mathematics and (Natural Philosophy).
By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS assembled, May 8, 1788.
ON a report of the board of treasury, to whom was referred a petition, of Mr. Carrington.
Resolved, That Congress proceed to the election of two commissioners for settling the accounts of the five great departments to continue in office one year.
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Resolved, That the said commissioners be directed to continue their unremitted attention to the final adjustment of all ac- counts which have arisen in the said de- partments, and to the recovery of all sums for which sums may be recovered; and that at the termination of their commission, they deposit with the register of the trea- sury all the books and papers of their re- spective offices, together with a general ab- stract of the sums due from individuals, in order that immediate measures may be adopted for the recovery of the same.
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