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The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 88, of VOL. XLII.]
MONDAY, April 14, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2268.]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENSED REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—E'EN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE. Thompson's Liberty.
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
F A R M S.
TO BE SOLD, At PUBLIC AUCTION,
On FRIDAY, the 18th Day of April next, At XII o'Clock, at the Merchant's Coffee House in the City of NEW-YORK,
The Mills and Farm,
At Paramus, in Bergen county, state of New Jersey, now in the occupation of Jacob Bumper, and late the residence of Col. James Marc Prevost. The farm contains about two hundred and ninety acres of land mostly of superior quality, of which about one hundred acres are wood. There are two orchards of well chosen apples, and an abundance of choice, and rare fruit of other kinds, a spacious and very convenient dwelling house, large barn and mill-house. The mills are well situated on a lively and never failing stream which runs about three quarters of a mile through the farm, affording several mill seats not to be equalled in that part of the country. The land is otherwise beautifully watered by a variety of springs, and is capable of the most elegant and fanciful as well as profitable improvement at a very small expence. The situation is also particularly advantageous for trade, being at the intersection of two great roads. The most unquestionable title will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
The Creditors of Charles
Williams, deceased, and all others interested in his estate, are requested to take notice, that the surplus of the money which may arise from this sale, after paying the purchase money due from the said Charles Williams, will be applied to the satisfaction of his other debts. New-York, March 12, 1788 47-c.d.tod.
TO BE SOLD, For JERSEY MONEY at full Value, Or exchanged for any Property in New-York, or bartered for West-India or DRY GOODS, At Market Price,
A Valuable Farm,
SITUATE in Woodbridge township, in the county of Essex, New-Jersey, within a quarter of a mile of the main road from Woodbridge to Brunswick, about eight miles distant from the latter, and three and a half from Perth Amboy, consisting of one hundred and seventy acres a third part of which is excellent MEADOW; a sufficiency of fire-wood, with a handsome piece of thrifty young timber.
The plough-land equal to any in that part of the country; the whole under good fence.
On the premises is a good house, kitchen, and barn; and an excellent spring of water near the door; to which is added, fifteen acres, or thereabouts, of salt marsh, on the Rariton, about one mile from the farm.
This place is well known by the name of CLAWSON'S FARM.
For terms of sale enquire of Mr. Joseph Bindon, merchant, New-York, or Benjamin Thompson, near Morris-Town.
New-York, Jan. 24, 1788. 99-c.d.
To be SOLD, At PRIVATE SALE,
THE pleasant and valuable FARM, whereon the subscriber now lives, about three miles from Flushing town, on the public road leading to the plains, containing about 200 acres of cleared and wood Land, and 16 acres of good salt Meadow. On said Farm is a good Dwelling House and Barn, two good Barns, corn Crib, a Court Yard and Garden in neat pale fence, with a good bearing orchard and other improvements, is remarkably well watered, and within a few rods of a grist mill. If not sold by the 21st day of April next, it will on that day be sold at Public Vendue. The conditions may be known by applying to the subscriber on the premises. LAMBERT MOORE. March 21, 1788. 48-c. d. t. 21 a.
TO BE SOLD, At PRIVATE SALE, a Pleasant situated
F A R M,
BETWEEN Rack Pond and Fresh Creek, adjoining the sea, at Shrewsbury, in Monmouth county, in the state of N. Jersey, containing one hundred and fifty acres. The payment will be made easy to the purchaser, and a good title will be given. For further particulars enquire of PETER OGILVIE, at No. 6, Crown-street. New-York, Feb. 13, 1788. 17
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No. 109 Water-street, opposite the Coffee-House Performs all Operations incident to the TEETH and GUMS, Transplants Natural, and Substitutes ARTIFICIAL TEETH. And attends abroad upon sending directions
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The American Magazine, For MARCH, 1788.
CONTAINING, EXPLANATION of the plate, Anecdote of Doctor Ma- grath, Biographical memoirs of Mrs. Ichabald, Mathematical love let- ter, Original letters, Letter from Eliza, Conclusion of D. Mitchell's account of the infidel, An address to the ladies, Dr. Stiles's letter to the editor, Government.—The practice of instituting representatives absurd and contrary to the true principles of liberty, Anecdotes, The London review on a work, entitled, an academy for grown horsemen, by Geoffry Gambado, Esq. Education.—The practice of employing low and vicious Characters in schools reprobated. Instructions of a Mexican mother to her daughter, Life, travels, and adventures of Captain John Smith, Military establishment of the Anglo Saxons, General description of New-York, Medical case, The adventure of the inn, Review of new publications, Extract from the memoir of the Abbe de Commerell, on the culture, use, and advantages of the ditto, or sea-city root, The Federalist, Debates of the Pennsylvania convention, Advice to youth, by Sul-ly.
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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 examined a new publication, entitled "The principle 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.
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CONTAINING, OBSERVATIONS upon an hypothesis for solving the phenomena of light; with incidental observations, tending to shew the heterogeneity of light, and of the electric fluid, by their intermixture, or union, with each other By James Bowdoin, Esq.
Observations on light, and the waste of matter, in the sun and fixed stars, occasioned by the constant efflux of light from them; with a conjecture, proposed by way of query, and suggesting a mean, by which their several systems might be preserved from the disorder and final ruin, to which they seem liable, by that waste of matter, and by the law of gravitation. By the same gentleman.
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A theory of lightning and thunder storms. By Andrew Oliver, Esq.
Address to the minority of the convention of Pennsylvania.
A view of the principles, operation, and probable effects of the funding system of Pennsylvania—together with some observations on the effects of sinking fund.
Speech of an Indian. Extract from the memoir of the abbe de Commerell, on the culture, use and advantages of the ditto or scarcity root.
I. The time and manner of sowing the seed. II. Preparation of the ground for transplanting the roots. III. Time and manner of transplanting the roots. IV. The first gathering of the leaves, and the culture of the roots. V. The product of the leaves. VI. Their use for cattle. VII. Their use for men. VIII. The gathering of the root. IX. The choice of roots to be reserved for seed. X. The time and manner of replanting the roots to bear seed. XI. The gathering of the seed, and manner of preserving it. XII. The way to prevent the roots from degenerating. XIII. How to preserve the roots from November to the end of June. XIV. The dimensions of the trenches. XV. Necessity and manner of making air holes. XVI. How to prepare the roots for feeding beets. XVII. ——— for feeding horned cattle. XVIII. ——— for feeding horses. XIX. Daily allowances for different beets. XX. How to fatten beets. XXI. Quantity that may be raised from an acre. XXII. Advantages of this culture. XXIII. How to raise calves weaned at twelve days old.
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M I S C E L L A N Y.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, Of the State of New-York.
Poughkeepsie, March 10, 1788.
[Continued.]
THE house met pursuant to adjournment.
The bill to prevent the destruction of deer; and
The Brookline fire bill, were read a third time and passed.
The bill to prevent the sale of lands by execution:
The bill for raising money for completing the court-house and goal of Columbia county; and
The bill to enable David Richard Floyd to add Jones to his sir name, were read a second time; and committed.
A message was received from his excellency the governor, enclosing
1. A letter from the secretary of Congress containing a state of the representation of that body, for the months of January and February last.
2. A letter from his excellency governor Randolph, enclosing an act of the legislature of the commonwealth of Virginia, respecting the convention to be held in that state.
3. A letter from his excellency governor Hancock, transmitting a copy of the proceedings of the late convention of Massachusetts.
The said papers being read, were committed, to a committee of the whole house.
On motion, the house resolved that Jonathan G. Tompkins, Samuel Jones, Charles Doughty, Gulian Verplank, Nicholas Low, and Richard Harrison, be a committee on the part of the assembly, to meet at the secretary's office on the last Tuesday of May next, to canvass and examine the votes for senators.
Went into a committee on the bill to prevent frauds by the sale of lands purchased from the Indians without the authority of this state;
Mr. Lewis in the chair.
The committee having agreed to the bill rose and reported the same; when it was ordered to be engrossed.
A message was received from the senate, that they had passed the bill supplementary to the impost act; and that they receded from their amendment to the act for repealing the acts therein mentioned.
Went into committee on the bill relative to the land-office.
Mr. Doughty in the chair.
The committee having made some progress in the bill, rose and reported accordingly.
Went into committee on the bill to prevent frauds by bills of sale in the counties therein mentioned:
Mr. Winn in the chair.
On motion of Mr. Jones this bill was rejected; when the committee rose and reported accordingly.
Went into a committee on the bill for settling the public accounts:
Col. Bruyn in the chair.
A clause was moved to allow to John Leak the interest on a certain bond and mortgage, given by John Turner, whose estate was confiscated.
On the question being taken, it was negatived.
A clause was inserted to discontinue the office of auditor to settle accounts with the troops of this state, in the service of the United States from and after the first day of June next.
Mr. Sickles moved to have the case of Dr. Van Ingen reconsidered, but it was negatived.
After some further progress made in the business, the committee rose.
The bill to prevent frauds by sales of lands purchased from the Indians without the authority of this state, was read a third time, and passed the house.
A petition of Benjamin Smith, of Ulster county, respecting his property that had been seized by the commissioners of sequestration, was read and referred to a committee of the whole house.
The amendment of the senate to the bill to prevent the firing of woods, was taken into consideration and agreed to.
Adjourned until 9 o'clock, to-morrow morning.
Tuesday, March 11.
The house met pursuant to adjournment.
A letter, purporting to be an address from the Oneida Indians, was read, and sent to the senate.
A petition from the inhabitants of Lansingburgh, praying to be incorporated, was read.
Mr. Jones moved, that it be laid on the table.
Mr. Sickles thought it a very improper motion.
Mr. Jones hoped never to see any more incorporations in this state; they were useless, and only created difficulties in the country. In Monarchies they were good things, because they were barriers against tyrants; they encouraged manufactures and commerce, by certain privileges enjoyed by
their inhabitants, and from this consideration they had been first produced. They operated differently in free governments, as they gave to certain men powers, with which they merely tyrannized over the people. For his part, he should be against all corporations; for what privileges could any man want, that he did not already enjoy; and why should a few people have authority to make laws, different from the laws of the state.
Mr. Younglove wished that respect might be paid to the petition; it was from a number of reputable citizens, and ought to be committed.
Mr. Benson expected that their object of incorporation, was to be enabled to hold in common, about 1,300 acres of land, which Mr. Lansing, the original proprietor of the town, intended to give to them; but there was a difficulty, as the town had no legal representatives to whom he could convey it. He believed that that was the sole object of the petition. Whether they should have power to receive such a conveyance as a body corporate, and whether they should have powers of jurisdiction, were two distinct questions.
Mr. Jones said, that the petition had more extensive objections; they wanted to have the management of the police of the town.
Mr. Benson said, that the objections against corporations went too far. All societies must be incorporated, to hold property.
A motion was made to reject the petition.
Mr. Sickles wished the house would consider the petition and not reject it; it was a matter of consequence.
Mr. Jones said, the reason of his moving to have it laid on the table was, because he was determined to oppose all corporations, while he had the honor of a seat in that house.
Mr. Sickles said, that perhaps a majority of the house would consent to incorporate them so far, as that they might receive a conveyance.
On the motion of Mr. Benson, it was then agreed, that they be permitted to bring in a bill at the next session, to enable them to receive a conveyance of the lands; first advertising the same for the space of six weeks.
A petition of Gilbert Livingston and Peter Tappan, of Poughkeepsie, praying to have a part of Mr. Crannel's estate restored to them, was read, and referred to a committee of the whole house.
Went into a committee on the bill relative to the forfeited estates:
Mr. Arent in the chair.
Mr. Benson moved for a clause to enable persons whose estates have been confiscated, and who have debts due to them from the citizens of this state, and which debtors shall not, before the passing of the act, have lodged the amount thereof with the treasurer, to sue for and recover the same in specie, deducting the interest which might have accrued on the said debt, from Jan. 1776 to Jan. 1784. The said prosecutor previously paying the principal sum due to him, to the state treasurer, in any of the public securities of the state.
Mr. Sickles added as an amendment, to have a proviso added to the clause, that it should not take effect until May 1789; and that all persons should be indemnified for payments they did make.
Mr. Speaker said he should never give his consent to that amendment, as it was intended to favor those who had already attempted to cheat the state. He would not even give them a day.
Mr. Sickles supposed it was the duty of the legislature rather to protect their citizens, than to give the name as a prey. He would rather that all the money was lost, than that the attained persons should be allowed to come back and distress our citizens. Many of these persons who had gone off to the enemy, had assisted in making conflagrations of our property, and laying waste our country; and the damages they had done would over-balance the amount of all the debts due to them. Considering this, he asked if it would now be right to let them recover 7-8ths of their debts? He believed that Mr. Speaker's zeal would carry him too far. It should be taking money out of the pockets of our citizens, and giving it to disaffected persons.
Mr. Speaker confessed that he knew no distinction between a whig and a tory, when they were rogues; he would let them be overtaken in their iniquity; it would be doing them no injustice. It would be considered who the characters were, that would be affected by it. It was an old story to talk of depredations, devastations, hardships &c.
Mr. Sickles did not wish to support a rogue, any more than the hon. gentleman last on the floor. But he differed with him, he did not conceive them to be rogues. The laws of the state did not compel people to pay these debts into the treasury, nor did it give an indemnity to those who had. Supposing that a man paid this debt to the treasurer, his property was still liable to an attachment any where out of the limits of this state, would the state in such case have repaid him? He would answer no! The debtors were then under no obligation. He therefore would contend that a very honest man
might owe debts to these attained persons, and it would be prudent in him not to pay it unless the state would give a warrantee. The law should give time to pay these debts, and indemnify those that made the payments. But he would repeat it, he had rather the state should lose the whole of this money, than to permit the attained persons to return and torment our citizens.
Mr. Speaker said, that the law, as it stood, was compulsory, and that unless these debts were paid into the treasury before a certain day, they could be paid in specie only.
Mr. Sickles would not contest a law point with the gentleman; but he would never give up the rights of the people. A man who paid his money into the treasury without an indemnification, run his risque of losing it; it was therefore optional. He knew of persons who had paid it into the treasury, and afterwards secured the payment to their creditors.
Mr. Jones was entirely opposed to the amendment; it appeared to him, that the reasons urged by the gentleman who advocated it, were very inconclusive. He had said, that our laws gave no indemnification. Was it his wish that a compulsory law should be passed, and indemnifications given? The very grounds on which he advocated the clause, were the reasons why it ought not to be adopted. He would readily agree that our laws were not compulsory; that no indemnification was given, and that the payments into the treasury were voluntary. He also knew an instance (the case of general Campbell, who paid White) where an individual had paid the amount of his debt in state paper, into the treasury, and afterwards paid his creditors in actual money. This was acting honestly. But this was not the question under consideration. The question was, what should be done with these debts? If the legislature was afraid to say, that the man who owed money should pay it, they had better declare that all those debts were discharged. If indemnifications were given, the operation would be, that the state would take in 5% and pay out 201. For persons who had paid in certificates, could easily throw themselves in the way of their creditors, and suffer the whole debt in specie to be recovered from them; so that when the state repaid it, they might share the spoil. People that owed debts should pay the amount of the principal at least. No injustice would happen to the debtor; he would not pay more than he ought. With respect to lenity, the legislature ought not to take away from the state in order to relieve a few debtors. He should vote again for an amendment.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, February 3. MILITARY PROJECTS.
WE have again & again adverted to the projects which are forming with regard to the standing army, and which by some unaccountable fatality are suffered to be proceeded in without objection or comment. A man must be blind who does not perceive that the most daring speculations are at this moment cherished on this subject.
A plan is formed, and agreed upon, all except that it has not received the concurrence of the house of commons (which now a days is not the place for originating a measure) to build barracks at the Savoy, capable of containing 7000 men. The ground of this business is, that the seven battalions of guards are at present a very nuisance, by being dispersed and mingled among the lower orders of the community. The battalions off guard are liable to every species of debauchery, and do not contribute a little to the enormities of Westminster. This is an evil which every observing man will be ready to acknowledge, and for which various constitutional remedies have been suggested; the most likely and the most satisfactory of which is, that the foot-guards should be turned into the marching line, and the horse into the dragoon, and that there should be an annual relief.
This plan, however, is considered as hostile to the influence of the crown, because the guards is the favorite service for younger sons, and a more desirable course is in contemplation, safe and serviceable to the crown, and which strikes only at the liberties of the people. Barracks for 7000 men, erected in the centre of the metropolis, open to the water for the easy admission of troops without the observation of the public, compact, strong, and inaccessible to the multitude--are so truly desirable, nothing but the unexpected obstinacy of parliament, or the loud clamours of a watchful people can suspend, much less prevent the accomplishment of the object.
The plan is already drawn by a foreign architect with every regard both to security and to splendor. The terrace at Somerset-house is to be continued all the way along the Savoy, for a promenade to the chosen few that may be honored with admission, and a very superb edifice will be erected for
the accommodation of the troops, which may impress the giddy multitude with reverence for the distinguished character of a soldier.
We hold it to be our duty to announce this to the public. With a disposition to bend to the just authority of government, zealous in the maintenance of good order, and hostile to every species of tumult and intemperate opposition, we ought all to be watchful of those rights which were purchased so dearly, and which there now seems to be an intention unconstitutionally to abridge. It is not to be imagined that the people of England in the year 1788, and while we have a Brunswick on the throne, will or can acknowledge the truth of the passage chosen by a courtly bishop for his text. All power is from the people, and having invested our certain prerogatives for our good; if these prerogatives to other uses, or if more power is assumed than was originally granted, we shall not, whatever the good bishop of Gloucester may think, be d---d for resisting.
Of the number of projects forming for the abolition and improvement of the army, it is impossible to give a full account at once. The horse regiment are all to be changed into dragoons. Military men know the difference. A troop of horse never fight on foot, and for this reason, not being so useful, they are all to be dragooned.
It is in contemplation also to abolish the board of Ordnance in Ireland, and to add the artillery of Ireland to that of England, and by this means a very considerable addition will be made to the force of our artillery, as that of Ireland is confined to that kingdom. Now Ireland will be taken into the routine of artillery duty.
Extract of a letter from Vienna, Jan. 5.
"It is pretended that the letters of the 15th of December received by the Emperor by a courier extraordinary from Constantinople, confirm the report that the Turkish Minister continues to refuse a suspension of arms, without the preliminary condition of the Empress of Russia's restoring the Crimea. On the departure of these letters the porte had nevertheless heard of the Austrian Troops the 3d and 4th ult. to surprise Belgrade, but had not mentioned it to the interpreter of the foreign Ministers; though we learn from Semlin, that on the 22d of last month two Turkish commissioners arrived there by order of the porte, to have the subject of the said enterprise explained. This the commander of that place informed them it was not in his power to do, and they must address themselves to the General in chief at Peterwaradin, to whom they went immediately; but what facts they had we do not know; though two couriers have lately arrived, one after the other, from count Metrofski, with letters from the Fortress, nothing has as yet transpired. They nevertheless pretend for certain, that on the night of the 1st and 2d, the Austrian Troops were to make a second attack on Belgrade, and that they expect the account of it this evening or to-morrow at farthest."
Feb. 4. The Empress of Russia means to send a fleet of 24 sail of the line into the Mediterranean; and the Gazette of Petersburg, published by royal authority, declares that no opposition will be made to the entrance of this force into the Mediterranean, either by France or England, in the latter of which, it has been agreed this fleet shall victual and refit.
If the event of the contest was to determine the faith of the disputants, it would be curious to see the disciples of Mahomet, in case of defeat, running to Rome for holy water; nor would it be less laughable to see the Imperial Joseph, with Kaunitz, and the rest of his subjects undergoing the ceremony of circumcision. The empress, indeed, would have nothing to fear, but the emperor might well reproach her with having drawn him into a scruple in which she could lose nothing, and both Pope and Patriarch lose their good humour on being obliged to give place to the Mufti.
The trial of Mr. Hastings, will commence on the 13th inst. A meeting of the committee, consisting of Mr. Burke, Mr. Adam, Mr. Austen, &c. having waited on the chancellor, who was pleased to appoint the day named by the commons. The house of commons will set apart three days, if necessary, for the customary business. To meet at eleven in the morning, for the dispatch of business in Westminster Hall.
American Occurrences.
BOSTON, April 1.
THE legislature, in their present session, have passed a resolve, enlarging the commission of the committee on the subject of unappropriated lands in the county of Lincoln; and adding John Read, Esq. of Robury, and Dr. Daniel Goby, of Hallowell, to the said committee.
The following paragraph is extracted therefrom:
Resolved, That there be appropriated to the building and supporting a public seminary of learning, upon such conditions, as the legislature may hereafter direct, a tract of land six miles square, to be laid out to the

northward of Waldo's Patent, and nearly central between the two rivers Kennebec and Penobscot, as good a tract of land for that purpose as may be found there, the same to be surveyed under the direction of the said committee, and report thereof made to the general court.
April 5. On Wednesday last the brig Byfield, capt. Delliuer, arrived at Gloucester, Cape Ann in 36 days from L'Orient (France) — Report says that this vessel brought some rumours of war, in Europe; what they are we shall endeavour to find out.
Since our last, the hon. George Thatcher, Esq. one of the delegates from this state to Congress, arrived in town from New-York.
The reward offered by government for apprehending Shaw, Day, Wheeler, and Parsons by the resolution of February 8th, 1787, is repealed: and his excellency, the governor, has reversed and annulled his proclamation, issued in consequence thereof.
The ship Enterprise, capt. Babcock, and ship Dispatch, capt. Foster, will sail on Sunday next, from this port for the Indian Ocean.
NEWPORT, April 3.
On Friday last the town-meeting of this town convened, agreeable to their adjournment, to hear the report of their committee appointed to draft instructions to our representatives for the calling of a convention and repealing of the tender and limitation acts—the report accordingly was read, and unanimously received.
New-York, April 14.
SATURDAY arrived here the brig Betsey, M'Asaard, from London; sloop Enquiry, Denning, from St. Croix; snow Union, Waldgrave, from Antigua; sloop Betsey, Martia, from Antigua; sloop New-York Packet, Bagly, from Philadelphia; sloop Sally, Duncomb, from Burnuda; schooner Sally, Meaulhalk, from St. Croix; and yesterday the brig Apollo, Tyrie, from Madeira; and schooner Amy, Grant, from New Providence.
The ship Jay, Capt. Randall, all well, was arrived at Madera.
By the eastern stage, on Saturday evening, the editor received a number of Boston papers; by which he finds, that the spirit of electioneering runs very high in the Massachusetts; there are decided parties, whose battles are fought, in the public papers, with no small degree of acrimony. As for the easy chair, there is no dispute but HANCOCK will occupy it—but who shall take the next seat is strongly contested—Adams's advocates appear the most enthusiastic—therefore, as important points, in that commonwealth, are generally carried by enthusiasm, it is natural to suppose, that ADAMS will be the man.
It is with singular pleasure that we inform our readers, that in most of the counties on this side the Susquehanna the spinning-wheel has become a fashionable piece of family furniture, and that looms are establishing in most of the townships of these counties. Great preparations, we are told, likewise are making for cultivating flax, and an attention is paid to the means of increasing the quantity of wool, by lessening the consumption of lambs, by these means only the United States will become respectable and independent.
[Penn. Gaz.] A London paper mentions, that a child of a poor woman in Galn, Wiltshire, by some accident, swallowed a large crooked pin, to which it had tied a piece of thread by way of play-thing; the mother, in her fright, endeavouring to pull it up, fastened it in such a manner, that she could not by any means effect her purpose, but was obliged to send for a surgeon, who ordered a hole to be made through a very small pistol bullet, and having passed the remaining end of the thread through it, the ball slid down, and by its weight loosening the pin, both were drawn up without farther difficulty.
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER.
MR. GREENLEAF,
I AM not a constant visitor of the Theatre—but, after having seen the advertisement of the managers, in your paper of Monday last, I found the inducement, to become one of that respectable auditory, irresistible—I accordingly posted to the Theatre, in full expectation of being entertained with a performance that would make sport for either one or both of our political parties; and, in fact, by the assistance of a busy imagination, the whole auditory had taken their sides, and a kind of "battle of the kegs" had already commenced.
I took my seat in critic's corner, and gave the strictest attention to the performance, called, by its authors, "the CONVENTION." My intention was, to discover the plot, but I must confess, that the amiable, the truly enchanting appearance of Mrs. H—y, in the character of Maria, so diverted my mind from the designed application, that the thread was nearly lost before I awoke from this pleasing reverie.
Rousing myself, and upbraiding truant recollection, I recognized a performance that was both amusing and instructive to every
lover of moral sentiment!—Disappointed, I even rav'd;—CONVENTION!—COLUMBIAN FATHER! what can the man mean—why call it Convention!—The triumphant forte of the thirteen representatives of the union, from the temple of liberty, it is true, was a kind of political compliment—but the story, upon which the PASTORAL is founded, if recollection deceives me not, is nearly as follows:—
In the midst of war, and all its concomitant evils, a tender parent is deprived of his only daughter. The war rages; the father becomes disconsolate; he erects a monument, sacred to the memory of his darling child, and religiously visits it, to remind him of this supposed irreparable loss. The child is carried off by the enemy to a distant land; arrives at the age of discretion—is beautiful. A gentleman of merit becomes enamoured of her, and makes his suit—they become mutual lovers. The amiable Maria, having after heard Columbia (the country which she knew gave her birth) much extolled, is anxious to see it again, and refuses to give her hand to the man she adored, unless it be after their arrival at Columbia.—This injunction proved no bar to his affections,—preparations were made; and they happily arrived to this her native land. Here they are received by the fathers of the land, who, with christian benevolence, throw wide the doors of naturalization: they become Columbians; and their nuptial feast is celebrated after the Columbian mode. The couple were amiable—they sought happiness. They were recommended to the good old man, who was nearly worn out with grief, for a blessing.
The solemn scene arrives; the old man is discovered paying his evening devotion at the foot of his lost daughter's monument, when the amiable pair are introduced. The old man receives them with affection; makes enquiry of their connections, and, recognizing features which were not strangers, requests Maria to relate her story—speaking of her mother, he enquired—where she ever spoke of Columbia?—to which the gentle Maria replied nearly as follows:
"—— it was oft her subject—— And she would tell such wonders of Columbia;
So boast its joyous skies; where love, where truth,
And fair simplicity reign'd undisturb'd, That, all entranc'd, I heard her; and my soul
Dwelt on her story, till it pin'd to see Those heaven distinguish'd regions—this soil
That nurtures heroes: Heroes, whose noble minds,
By justice rouz'd, for liberty have rush'd on Death determin'd—Montgomery, Warren,
and
All the patriot chiefs, who bravely fell in Sacred freedom's cause—Illustrious shades! Long, long enjoy the honors ye receive From this united land—teach it to prize The blessings ye bequeath'd—and give them pure
To late posterity."
To which our hero tremulously replied:— "When late affliction came She call'd forth virtues, that from the sunshine
Of success, shrunk their diminished powers. Tho' now the olive branch adorns our fields,
Yet late our brethren's blood hath stain'd them red;
When civil strife, waving its crimson banner, Call'd to arms, and bade the furies, who await
Its nod, spread desolation. Yes, our states Have shook with danger—have felt the hostile
Feet of Hessian legions; felt the oppressive yoke
Of arbitrary rule.—Then, were ye—— glorious hero,
Exalted WASHINGTON—then were ye dauntless seen,
Zealous to curb the insolence of power, And claim what nature gave;—their vaunted
Threats produc'd a race of heroes, who, With thee,
Dar'd, 'spite of a royal menace, to throw off Chains, disgraceful to your country, and restore
Her, happiness and freedom."
The mention of a name, in further converse, disclosed the joyous secret—when, overwhelmed at joy's transporting shrine—grateful to heaven—he received his long lost daughter—forgave his enemy—and blessed the pair.
MORAL.—How great soever your sufferings, mortals—there is yet room for hope. I am persuaded, Mr. Printer, no one will say, that vice or immorality is here inculcated; but, on the contrary, if such were the theatrical performances in general, even divines would send their children—and, since it is a new production—a production that takes its origin from our own country—I presume to hope, that it will be patronized, and that thus will be rewarded the ingenuity of its author. IMPARTIALIST.
Friday, April 11, 1788.
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER.
MR. GREENLEAF,
LATELY came across a hand-bill, bearing date New-York, June 15, 1776, a period big with the fate of American freedom—a period in which a British fleet and army was hourly expected in this then colony, for the purpose of enforcing upon us the tyrannical mandates of a British administration. On this hand-bill were enrolled the subsequent list as candidates for seats in the provincial Congress, who were authorized to form a new constitution of government. Did they not, my countrymen, all the part of men who loved their country, and who would sacrifice their peace—their lives—to serve it.—I believe not that they have changed their ideas of the worth of FREEDOM—and therefore beg leave to nominate them for seats in the ensuing STATE CONVENTION, for the city and county of New York, viz.
George Clinton, Peter P. Vanzandt, John Jay, Jonathan Lawrence, Robert R. Livingston, Isaac Stoutenburgh, Isaac Roosevelt, William Denning, John Sloss Hobart,
The following candidates are likewise proposed for the HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, viz.
Richard Harrison, William Malcom, David Brooks, William Denning, Peter P. Vanzandt, Melancton Smith, Nicholas Low, Marinus Willet, Jonathan Lawrence,
A CITIZEN, and friend of GOOD ORDER. New-York, April 9.
¶ The above nomination has been mislaid—or it would have appeared sooner.
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER.
FREE ELECTORS,
THE southern district is out voted by the northern districts, and we can only balance their superiority by the influence of character and talents. A man whose avarice is boundless, and who, like Midas, converts every thing he touches into gold, and who has been cursed and despised by an injured and intulted army, will not have the influence of character. There are men in the federal ticket who will make fortunes by speculating in your state debts, and will insinuate your credulous ears with the sound of your own chink speculators; and men, noted for their avarice, would disgrace the dignity of legislation, and make a mock of your confidence. The house of assembly, like the temple of Jerusalem, would become a market where they would buy and sell, and tables of money-changers would be established. That house which should contain the wisdom and virtue of the country, will become a DEN OF PUBLIC THIEVES.
It may be said, that I am antifederal, and of course a knave, a fool, and an interested man. I am so far antifederal, that I would rather be represented by antifederal disinterestedness than federal rogery and avarice. The adoption of the constitution is devoutly to be wished, and I am only sorry that there is not more monarchy and aristocracy in its form—Peculation might then receive its punishment, instead of rising to legislative honor. I submit the following nomination to the consideration of the people.
ALEXANDER McCOMB, Col. BROOKS, WILLIAM GILBERT, B. LIVINGSTON, JOHN BROOME, JOHN BLAGG, N. HAZARD, WILLIAM MAXWELL, DANIEL McCORMICK.
April 12.
The INSPECTORS of
the ensuing ELECTION, for the City and County of New-York, are requested to meet at the House of John Simmons, Innholders, in Wall-Street, near the City-Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING next, at Seven o'Clock.
April 9th, 1788.
THIS DAY is PUBLISHED, By the Printer hereof,—Price 6 Coppers,
A N ACT,
To regulate the EXPORTATION of FLAX-SEED and LUMBER, Passed the 1st of March, 1788.
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ships JUNO, from Havre-de-Grace, and PHILADELPHIA, from Amsterdam, And to be SOLD at the STORE No. 191, Queen-street, opposite Beckman's-Ship,
A general Assortment of
DRY GOODS,
Consisting of the following ARTICLES, viz.
CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Callicoes, Ribbons, Lutestrings, French Cloths, Cambricks, Velvets, Silk Hose, Umbrellos, &c.
New-York, April 11, 1788. c.d.t. 1 M.
A PERSON perfectly acquainted with MERCHANT'S ACCOUNTS, would be glad of employ, in that line, either in Posting of Books, or adjusting intricate accounts. Enquire of the Printer.
THEATRE
By the OLD AMERICAN COMPANY
Mr. Harper's Night.
THIS EVENING, the 14th of April, Will be presented,
An HISTORICAL PLAY
(Written by Shakespeare)
King Henry IVth
Or, The Humours of SIR JOHN FALSTAFF With the Life and Death of HENRY, surnamed HOTSPUR.
To which will be added,
A F A R C E,
CALLED
CROSS PURPOSES
** Box 8s. — Pit 6s. — Gallery 4s.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
The PROPRIETORS of the
New-York and Philadelphia
NEW LINE
*****
***** STAGE AND FOUR HORSES *****
*****
STAGES,
Owned by Cumming & Ward, at Newark
and by Michael Dennison, in Philadelphia,
RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and
the public, that their Stages leave Powles-
Hook every afternoon (except Saturday) on their
route for Philadelphia, proceed by Newark to
Elizabeth Town that evening—Leave Elizabeth
Town, and Michael Dennison's, George Inn, Phi-
ladelphia, at three o'clock every morning, except
Sunday, and drive to Philadelphia and Powles
Hook that day.
On Monday the 9th 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 city to city, and Four-pence per mile for all way passengers—One hundred and fifty weight of baggage the same as a passenger—Fourteen weight baggage gratis.
The expedition, lowness of fare, and certainty of arrival, must convince the public, that this route is preferable to the Amboy, as the journey is performed in half the time.
Letters, Newspapers, &c. left at the New-York, Albany, and Philadelphia stage office, kept by Christopher Beckman, in 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. c.d.t.
HERMOSO,
WILL COVER,
AT Five Dollars the Season, and Four Shillings for the Groom, at Mr. Taylor's, who lives about Five Miles from Tarry-Town on the Road to the White-Plains.
Mr. Taylor will pay particular Attention to the Mares, and put them in good Pasture at Two Shillings a Week.
New-York, April 5, 1788. 62—c.d.t.f.
Government Securities,
CASH, and a generous price, will be given for such as are generally called FINAL SETTLEMENTS, LOAN OFFICE, those issued by J. Nourse, and INTEREST FACILITIES—Also, those of this State, Connecticut, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Enquire at No. 20, Queen-street.
JACOB REED, jun.
Who also Exchanges and Re-exchanges the Paper Currency of this State, and SPECIE;
And negotiates on Commission any Business respecting the Public Funds.
WANTS EMPLOY,
A PERSON who can be well recommended, as a STORE or SHOP-KEEPER, either of English or West-India Goods—Enquire of the PRINTER.
N. B. Whether the Store or Shop be in this or any other City, or in the Country, there would be no objection.
TO BE SOLD,
That pleasantly situated
House and Lot of Ground,
NEARLY opposite Old Trinity
Church-Yard, the corner of French-Church-street, and Broad-Way, now in the occupation of the Honorable Board of Treasury, and rents for 140l. per annum.—For further particulars enquire of Col. Isaac Stoutenburgh, corner of Dyer-street, North-River, or Elias Nexson, No. 8, Burling-ship.—Also, TWO LOTS adjoining each other on the corner of Verlatenberg Hill and New-street.
New York, March 10, 1788. 28 6t. 2w.

POET'S CORNER.
AMERICAN POETRY.
The EXISTENCE of a DEITY, Written by the Rev. Joseph Lothrop, A. M. WHEN I lift up my wondering eyes, And view the grand and spacious skies, "There is a GOD!" my thoughts exclaim, Who built this vast, stupendous frame. The sun by day with glorious light, The moon with febler rays by night, Each rolling planet, glowing star, With wisdom and power divine declare. The lightning's blaze, the thunder's roar, The clouds, which watery blessings pour, The winter's frost, the summer's heat, This pleasing, awful truth repeat. The forest and the grassy mead, Where wild beasts roam, or tame ones feed, Corn springing from the lifeless clod Confess the agency of God. My body form'd with nicest art, My heaving lungs and beating heart, My limbs obsequious to my will Shew forth my Maker's power and skill. The various passions of the mind, The powers of reason more refin'd, Bold fancy's flight, each lively sense Prove a supreme intelligence. A GOD so great and always near, Shall be the object of my fear; His goodness, wisdom, truth, and love Shall my best passions ever move. My care shall be his sacred will To understand and to fulfil: His service shall my life employ, His favour is my highest joy.
Affize of BREAD.
As Established December 5, 1787. A Loaf of inspected superfine Wheat Flower, weight Two Pounds Five Ounces for six-pence. A Loaf of Rye Flour to weigh One pound Twelve Ounces for three pence.
HIGH WATER.
This Day, April 14. 4h. 26m. Morn.
FOR SALE,
At the STORE of Mr. Barnt Deklyn, No. 99, Maiden-Lane , near the FLY-MARKET, the following
GOODS,
Which will be SOLD at the most reduced Prices, to wit.
  A VARIETY of Mantuas and other Gown-Silks, Saracens, Peelongs, and Modes, Chintzes, Printed Linens, and Cottons, Fancy Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Jeans, Jeanetts, and India Dimities, A quantity of Linen and  Cotton Checks, Spotted and plain Vel verets, A variety of Gloves and Fans, Linens, Sheetings, and Oznaburgs, Marseilles Quilting, Fancy Jacket Patterns, A variety of Plumes and Ribbands, Fancy Shoe Buckles and Buttons.  
With a Variety of other Articles, Which he is determined to SELL low, for Jersey (upon the face of the Bill) New-York, or Penn- sylvania PAPER MONEY.
THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED, THAT the subscriber has lately removed from Princeton, New-Jersey to this city, and now keeps the house lately kept by Tal- mage Hall, No. 49, Cortland-Street (commonly known by the Bolton, Albany, and Philadelphia General Post-offices) and has agreed with the pro- prietors of the Albany and Bolton flags, to make his house the public flag-house. Those ladies and gentlemen who will take passage in either of these flags, will please to leave their names with the subscriber, the evening before the flag's departure; gentlemen passengers and others, are informed that the subscriber keeps a house of en- tertainment; and accommodates gentlemen with boarding and lodging. Every attention will be paid to those who please to favour him with their custom.
N. B. The gentlemen of the city are informed that the subscriber has a large convenient assembly room, which he proposes to let during the winter season, or longer if required.
CHRISTOPHER BEEKMAN. New-York, Nov. 13, 1787. 51—lb.
FLAX-SEED, STORED, Cleaned, Purchased and Sold at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S Flax-seed store lately occupied by Mr. JACOB SARLY, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. 38—e.d.
A Few COPIES of the Conductor Generalis, To be SOLD, at this PRINTING OFFICE.
The highest Price given for R A G S.
To the Friends of Science.
IT has long been the universal wish, that the pub- lic might be furnished with an accurate Geo- graphical and Topographical Grammar of the United States.
Geographers of foreign countries, not being pos- sessed of the proper materials, and not equally in- terested in this part of their subject, have filled their accounts of these states with numerous inaccur- acies. It is time these inaccuracies were corrected. We are independent of Great-Britain, and are no longer to look up to her for a description of our own country.
Several gentlemen of abilities, have, in detached pieces, gratified the public with ample and accurate descriptions of several parts of the United States; but no collective description of the whole has been attempted, except in a small duodecimo volume, published by the subscriber in 1784, which, though imperfect on account of the infant state of geogra- phical knowledge in America, was well received by a candid public, and an edition of 1500 copies speedily sold.
This encouragement has determined him to pub- lish again on the same subject. For the purpose of collecting more ample and accurate materials than he formerly possessed, he has travelled through all the states, and has been favoured with the commu- nications of gentlemen well-qualified to give infor- mation on so important a subject; and has likewise established a correspondence with several respecta- ble characters in different states, from whom he has every reason to expect a valuable addition to the materials already collected; yet as all the informa- tion that can be obtained on a subject so extensive, variegated and interesting, is greatly to be desired, and every man of science may have it in his power to contribute some observations which may be use- ful, the subscriber will feel himself particularly obliged to any gentleman who will be so kind as to furnish him with answers to all, or any of the an- nexed enquiries, viz.
 1. The boundaries and extent of the several states, and the latitudes and longitudes of the principal places.  2. Descriptions of the rivers, their sources, cour- ses, lengths, how far navigable, how high does the tide rise—and what fish do they produce. A def- cription of mountains, lakes, harbours, capes, and bays.  3. General face of the country, an account of its animal, mineral, and vegetable productions, or its natural history. What are the evidences to sup- port the opinion that the flat country in the southern and middle states was formerly occupied by the wa- ters of the ocean, and that the land below the hills and mountains has been made since the flood.  4. Natural and artificial curiosities, caverns, cas- cades, &c.  5. State of commerce, manufactures and agricul- ture, exports and imports, balance of trade. The number of vessels which annually enter at the cus- tom houses in the several sea ports of the United States.  6. Civil divisions of the several states, the num- ber and names of the several districts, counties, and towns, their extent, latitude and longitude, num- ber of inhabitants, and distance and bearing from the capital of the state. Particular descriptions of the principal towns are requested.  7. Population—from whence are emigrations, to what places, and how numerous. Of what nations are the inhabitants of the states composed, or whence originated—proportion of the slaves.  8. Climate, diseases and their causes—longevity of the inhabitants—what proportion die in infancy.  9. Religion, number of churches of different de- nominations—by what methods are ministers sup- ported.  10. State of the practice of law and physic.  11. Societies for the advancement of science and humanity.  12. State of literature, colleges, academies, schools and their funds.  13. Characters who have distinguished themselves in the late war by their patriotism.  14. An estimate of the damages sustained in the late war, in the several states.  15. A description of the adjacent Islands.  16. Manners, customs, diversions and dress.  17. Constitution, policy—general account of the laws—what political principles predominate in the several states.  18. Military and marine strength.  19. Public revenue and expenses—mode of le- vying taxes.  20. Indians, their tribes, languages, numbers, characters and dispositions towards the United States.  21. The society of Cincinnati, their laws and in- fluence and the nature and political tendency of their establishment.  22. History. 
N. B. The subscriber wishes to avail himself of the advantage of all the most accurate maps, and detached geographical pieces, which have been published respecting the United States; and will thank any gentleman to inform him where they can be procured.
Those gentlemen, who may be so obliging as to favor the above design, by communications, are re- quested to forward them to Messrs. R. Aitken, or W. Spotswood, Philadelphia; Messrs. Spotswood and Clarke, booksellers, Baltimore; Rev. Mr. Keith, Alexandria; the honorable H. Williamson Edenton, North-Carolina; the honorable D. Ram- say, Messrs. Wright and Co. Charleston; the ho- norable A. Baldwin and Joseph Clay, Esquires, Georgia; Samuel S. Smith, D. D. Princeton, Mr. Loudon, Printer, New-York; and the Rev. Samuel Austin, or Jediah Morse, New-Haven.
* This enquiry is made for the purpose of col- lecting the proper materials for a Gazetteer of the United States, which makes a part of the general plan in view. It is obvious that a book of this kind, compiled from accurate information, would be exceedingly useful. This might easily be done if one well-informed gentleman, in each town would spend one half hour for the purpose. In this time the gentlemen might throw together every important circumstance relative to the towns, in which they respectively reside.
with their names subscribed, and the places of their residence, that the author may have the pleasure of knowing to whom he is indebt for their friend- ly assistance. JEDIDIAH MORSE.
If the several Printers, in the United States, feel disposed to favor the above design, and will give this Advertisement a place in their respective papers for a few weeks, and will receive and for- ward to New-Haven, any communications which may be handed them by friends to the design, they may thereby contribute to the public good, and will peculiarly oblige their humble servant. Philad. Aug. 7, 1787. J. M.
Remaining on Hand, And TO BE SOLD At this Printing-Office, No. 25, Water-Street, A Few MAPS,
Of the interior parts of North-America, includ- ing the lands intended for the NEW STATES, some of which are selling, and others already disposed of by order of Congress.
ORDERS are just received, by the printer here of, to sell these Maps at a much cheaper rate than they have yet been sold. The plates were cut and the impressions taken in London, and there sold (without the pamphlet) at One Guinea each.
To accompany this map, and explanatory of it, with references to it, will be sold, included in the price of the map, a pamphlet, containing 67 large octavo pages, with plates and figures, entitled, a Topographical Description of Virginia, Penn- sylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, compre- hending the rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Cher- okee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c. The cli- mate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegeta- ble, or mineral; the mountains, creeks, roads, distances, latitudes, &c. and of every part, laid down in the Map.
By THOMAS HUTCHINS, Esq. Late Captain and Engineer in the British army, and now Geographer General to the United States of America. With a plan of the rapids of the Ohio, a plan of the several villages in the Illinois country, a table of the distances between Fort Pit and the mouth of the Ohio, all engraved upon copper.—And an Appendix, containing Mr. Pa- trick Kennedy's Journal up the Illinois river, and 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 buffaloes, deer, &c. ducks, teal, geese, swans, cranes, pelicans, turkies, pheasants, partridges, &c. such as are seen in the sea coast Colonies, are in the greatest variety and abundance.—In short, every thing, that a reasonable mind can desire, is to be found, or may, with little pains, be produced here. New-York, Jan. 17, 1788. 99 e.d.
TO BE SOLD, At PRIVATE SALE, A LOT of LAND, SITUATE on City Island, West-
chester county, about 20 miles up the East- River from New-York. The above Lot contains eight acres of land, and is well situated for a garden spot, for the supply of this city with vegetables, or tavern for the watermen.
On this lot is a small tenement, with one chimney only, and a never failing spring of fresh water. The excellence of this spot is too universally known, to require any particular description.
It was formerly the property of Mr. Gilead Hunt, who, by a deed of gift, con- veyed it to Mrs. JEMIMA PELL (widow of the late Joseph Pell, of the Manor of Pelham) by whom a good title will be given.—Enquire at No. 25 Water-Street.
To be SOLD CHEAP, At PRIVATE SALE,
THE place which William Pro- vost formerly occupied, which for elegance of situation is perhaps equal to any in the state of New-Jersey; it lies three quarters of a mile from the church of Hackinack, and extends from the ri- ver up the road towards Paramus, being intersected by the road leading to the New-bridge: on the lot next the river is a STONE DWELLING-HOUSE, two stories high in front, and three in rear, having a fine dry cellar, and a dwelling-room underneath on the ground floor (being built on the declivity of a hill) with a large kitchen adjoining: Also, a poultry-house and a new barn; in the rear of the dwelling-house is a beautiful green, ornamented with fruit-trees; between which and the river, lies a valuable piece of meadow, yielding about twen- ty-four loads of English hay yearly: to the rear of the meadow is a spacious and substantial deck, newly made, on which is a store with a large quan- tity of ashes, an extraordinary spring and well at the dwelling-house, from which the meadow may be watered; there is also a garden with a variety of the best fruit-trees: on the lot on the opposite side of the road, stands a commodious store, com- manding trade of the back country; also a young orchard of good fruit trees. The whole of the place contains about thirty four or five acres, twelve of which are wood land; the land has been well manured with ashes; the whole of the land enclo- sed with a new substantial fence.
The beauty of this situation, and its advantages for trade, make it eligible either as a country seat or a place of business. To be sold in three different lots, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser; if not sold by the first day of April next, then to be rented. For terms apply to DIRCK LEFFERTS, in Maiden-Lane, No. 21, New-York, who will give a good title for the same.
The Conditions of payment will be made easy to the Purchaser.
If any person wants to view the place, apply to D. Lefferts, he will send a person with him.
New-York, Elizabeth-Town, and Philadelphia New Stage Line.
THE frequent neglect of business, by some of the proprietors of the former line of flags, has compelled the subscribers, who were concerned, to withdraw themselves, and to join in establishing a new line. By their 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 favor of the public.
The stage will leave Pauls-Hook, every after- noon, at 3 o'clock, Saturdays excepted; the stage boats also ply every day from White-Hall to Eli- zabeth-Town Point. From Mr. Crane's, at Eli- zabeth-Town Point, the stage will set out every morning (except Sunday) and run through Bridge- town in Raraway, 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 12lb of baggage; and all way passengers at FOUR PENCE per mile.
One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same price as a passenger, viz. Four Pence per Mile. No racing allowed in this line.
JOHN MERCEREAU, JOHN HEARD, CHARLES BASONETT, WILLIAM KERLIN.
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 best hand made above the Tea- Water Pump, on such favourable terms as to mer- it 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 line, deep sea lines, hand lead lines, log lines, house lines, and marine, &c. &c. by H. IVERS, Rope-maker.
N. B. The above articles, whether in large or small quantities, will be delivered to any part of the city without expense of cartage to the buyer.
S H R U B.
Of the very best Quality, by the Hoghead, Bar- rel, or smaller Quantity, FOR SALE by Charles Tillinghast, At his House, nearly opposite the New-Market in Cherry-Street.
To the afflicted with WORMS.
LATELY received from the western country, and may be had at No. 21, Beckman-Street, an extraordinary and never-failing WORM POWDER. From long experience it has been found, that three doses of these Powders will effectually destroy the Worms, either in children or grown persons. New-York, Sept. 13, 1787. 32—e.d.
New-York RUM
Of excellent Flavour and good Proof FOR SALE, By Charles Tillinghast, At the DISTILLERY, near the New Market, Cherry-Street, nearest to the ship-Yards.
—LETTERS of INTELLIGENCE—occasional PARAGRAPHS—speculative PIECES—ESSAYS, &c.—are gratefully received at this OFFICE.— For the greater CONVENIENCE and SAFETY of which COMMUNICATIONS, a LETTER-BOX is placed in the Window. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this PAPER (printed EVERY DAY, at Six, and ONCE a Week, at Two Dollars, per Annum) are also received here—and ADVERTISEMENTS, REASONABLY INSERTED. * * * PRINTING, in all its Variety, Performed with NEATNESS and DISPATCH.