The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-06-16 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 144, of VOL. XLIII.]
MONDAY, June 16, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2322.]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENS'D REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—E'EN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE. Thompson's Liberty.
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By JOHN FREDERICK OSTERWALD, A celebrated Divine of Switzerland. Newly translated into English, from the Original LATIN.
By the Rev. JOHN McMANS.
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C O N T E N T S.
 1. CONCERNING the nature of the Gospel Ministry.  2. The qualifications of a minister of the word of God.  3. Preparation and vocation to the ministry.  4. The Method of Theological study.  5. A general idea of theology.  6. The constituent parts of theology.  Section I. Of Christian Theology. Concerning the Sacred Scriptures. 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.
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. 
Concerning the Time subsequent to the Advent of Christ.
Section I. Chap. I. Concerning John the Baptist.
 Section II. Concerning Jesus Christ.  Chap. 1. That Jesus is the Messiah.  2. Concerning the person of Christ.  3. His threefold office.  4. His twofold state. 
Section III. Concerning the Constitution of the Church.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the mission of the Holy Spirit.  2. The Preaching of the apostles.  3. The destruction of the Jews.  4. The calling of the Gentiles. 
Section IV. Concerning the Doctrine which is preached in the Church.
 Chap. 1. Concerning faith.  2. Repentance.  3. Good works.  4. Promises and threatenings.  5. Justification.  6. Sanctification. 
Section V. Concerning the Church.
 Chap. 1. What we are to understand by the Church.  2. Church government.  3. Discipline.  4. The various state of the church. 
Section VI. Concerning the Assistance to Salvation.
 Chap. 1. Concerning internal assistance.  2. External assistance.  3. Sacraments.  4. Baptism.  5. The holy Supper. 
Section VII. Concerning a future World.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the state of man after death.  2. The end of the world.  3. The resurrection.  4. The last judgment.  5. Life Eternal.  6. Death External. 
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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 Jofiah 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 release is contained a covenant, that in case it should so happen that the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, with the interest, or any part thereof should remain due and unpaid on the 24th day of June then next ensuing the date of the said indenture of release then and in such case it should and might be lawful for the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns to sell the said tract of land and premises thereby granted, or any part thereof, at Public Vendue, or otherwise, as to him or them shall seem meet to any person or persons for such sum or sums of money as might be reasonably had for the same, and out of the monies arising by the sale thereof to retain and keep in his hands the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, and the interest that might be due thereon, together with the costs and charges of such sale or sales, rendering the overplus, if any there should be, to the said Richard Baylis, his executors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales so to be made by virtue of the said indenture of mortgage should be, and hereby were declared to be a full and absolute perpetual bar, both in law and equity, against him the said Richard Baylis, his heirs, executors, and administrators, and all claiming under him; and of all benefit and equity of redemption of the premises or any part thereof:—And whereas the said John Leake, in and by a certain instrument in writing under his hand and seal duly executed, bearing date the twelfth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, did assign, transfer, and set over unto Coe Gale, of the county of Orange and state of New-York, merchant, the aforesaid bond and mortgage, and all monies due and to grow due thereon, together with all the right, title, and interest of him the said John Leake, of, in, and to the said mortgaged premises:—And whereas the whole of the principal sum, together with a great arrear of interest still remains due and unpaid—These are therefore to give notice to all persons interested in the said premises, that unless the said one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, together with the interest due and to grow due thereon, is paid and discharged on or before the sixth day of November next, the said mortgaged premises will be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, to be held on the premises, on the said sixth day of November next, at eleven o'clock in forenoon of the same day, pursuant to the directions of a certain act of the legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the nineteenth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four. COE GALE.
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MISCELLANY.
From the MARYLAND GAZETTE, Printed by Mr. Hayes. WHIPPING MILITIA! To Mr. FRAGMENT.
ALTHOUGH under sanction of your name, you may suppose yourself not only authorised to break any subject but also any quotation—yet, by what authority do you consolidate subjects disjointed by all the laws of order and rationality? Has the influence of the all consolidating government invaded the intellectual as well as corporeal rights of mankind? If you can bring excise laws under whipping militia, by a party of reasoning, you may next whip militia under an excise law.—Judge Blackstone, as you have quoted him, gives most conclusive reasons against the existence of the tax by excise—particularly as questions deciding property of immense value may under excise laws be determined without jury; and he is also of opinion, that an excise law is incompatible with the genius of a free people—but the great and decisive advantage of the British constitution over that now proposed for America is, that a revenue officer, who there is guilty of oppression or deviates from his duty, is answerable to the injured party before a tribunal of his peers—a trial which in those cases the officer would not be liable to, under the new Congress.—And what if Mr. Fragment, should be able to prove, what he never can do, that we may be nearly as safe under the new American, as under the old English government? What would it amount to? That the sons of America have been slain, and her treasure wasted to attain a situation almost as good, as the one we have bled to free ourselves from: but to whipping militia—The militia of England, as now distinguished, are either draughted, or enlisted—Where a sufficient number of men will not voluntarily relinquish their natural rights for a short period, the necessity of government requires, that the deficiency shall be supplied by lot, which may affect about one man in ten, who has the liberty of procuring substitutes—And yet even these men so selected upon terms as little injurious to natural freedom as can be supposed, are, as Blackstone tells us, under a liberal and easy discipline, they are only embodied at certain stated times, they cannot be marched beyond the limits of their counties, without a particular recompense, and in no case out of the kingdom, for instance into Scotland or Wales, and after serving three years they are exempt for life.—But the great body of the yeomanry of England cannot by their constitution—by their magna charta—be subjected to martial law, or deprived the trial by their peers, unless it be flagrante bello —Whereas the great body of the yeomanry of America may, at any time, and at all times, by the new constitution, be subject to martial law, which Sir Matthew Hale observes is really no law at all, but arbitrary proceedings of men acting by no settled rules. Thus the militia of this country, which includes almost the whole yeomanry of America, may be deprived at will of every right, and continue to be subjected to arbitrary and despotic rule during their whole lives. What may be done in government will certainly at some period be actually done; this has become, from the constant observation of mankind, a political apothegm, and as such is never controverted by those whose sense or candour entitled them to controvert.—And we even see that the present impotent, weak, subservient unambitious Congress, have actually rendered martial law perpetual on this continent, that the articles of war are enacted without a limited continuance, because there was no check against this in the old confederation. A power which the king, lords, and commons of Great-Britain cannot exercise. For my authority respecting the militia of England and martial law, in that kingdom, I refer to 1st vol. Blackstone's commentaries, in his chapter on the naval and military establishment.—Now, Mr. Fragment, you find that the gentlemen who were so cautious in not answering the orator in the late convention, knew more about law than you do.—Mr. Fragment.
A MILITIA MAN.
AMERICAN MANUFACTURES. COTTON.
IT must afford the utmost pleasure to every good citizen, to be informed, that the Cotton manufactory lately established in this city is in a very flourishing condition. Many of our patriotic citizens are clothing themselves with the jeans made by it.
In the course of a few years, the different wares made from cotton may supply the use of woollens, which, from the infancy of our country, and the present state of its cultivation, cannot be procured in a sufficient quantity to clothe all our inhabitants. Cotton enough may be raised in the southern states, to clothe not only every citizen of America, but half the inhabitants of Europe.—It is much to be wished, that machines for carding and spinning cotton, similar to those now at work in Philadelphia, were established in all our county towns and
and villages. Germantown, in particular, should take the lead in this business. That town has been famous for the manufacturing of saddles, stockings, and carriages.—It will be her own fault, if she is not celebrated as much as formerly for her skill and success in the manufactory of jeans, fustians, velvets, velverets, corduroys, and even muslins.
SUN-FLOWER OIL.
It appears from experiments made formerly in this state, that a bushel of Sun-flower seeds yields a gallon of oil, and that an acre of ground planted with the seed, at three feet apart, will yield between forty and fifty bushels of the seed. This oil is as mild as sweet oil, and is equally agreeable with it in sallads, and as a medicine. It may moreover be used with advantage in paints, varnishes and ointments. From its being manufactured in our country, it may always be procured and used in a fresh state.—The oil is pressed from the seed in the same manner that cold drawn linseed oil is obtained from flaxseed, and with as little trouble.—Sweet olive oil sells for six shillings a quart. Should the oil of the Sun-flower sell for only two thirds of that price, the product of an acre of ground, supposing it to yield only forty bushels of the seed, will be £.32, a sum far beyond the product of an acre of ground in any kind of grain. The seed is raised with little trouble, and grows in land of moderate fertility.—It may be gathered and shelled, fit for the extraction of the oil, by women and children.
POMONA WINE.
Boil two barrels of cyder into one. Then strain it through sand placed in a vessel made like a lye tub. Set it in a cool cellar, and after two years it will be fit for use. If kept for three or four years, it is equal to Rhenish or Malaga wines, according to the quality of the cyder. It is a most agreeable drink when mixed with water. Or to each gallon of cyder add a pint of a syrup made of the juice of sweet apples. Set them in a proper place to ferment, and preserve it afterwards in a cool cellar. In time it will become an agreeable wine. AGRICOLA. Philadelphia, June, 1788.
American Occurrences.
BOSTON, June 9. GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
On Tuesday his Excellency the Governor met the two branches of the Legislature convened in the Representatives' chamber, and delivered the following speech:—
Gentlemen of the Senate, and
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
THE complete restoration, and perfect establishment of peace and tranquility, within the state, leaves me but little to offer, except my most cordial congratulations on these interesting and important events; and I am fully convinced that the satisfaction you will derive from these considerations, cannot be inferior to my own. I mean not, Gentlemen, by any observations of mine, to lead to an unprofitable disquisition of those causes, which have principally contributed to this pleasing situation of our affairs, as it would but serve to awaken emotions, which are as painful, as they are natural; and which if possible, I earnestly pray may be forever buried in oblivion.—Impartial posterity, you are sensible, often decides on the most of particular transactions, with very different sentiments from those of the persons more immediately concerned. Let it therefore be our part to contemplate with candor and charity the motives of those, whose sentiments have not wholly accorded with our own, and in this way, a fertile source of animosity and discord will be happily removed. I sincerely hope however, should any measure occur to you Gentlemen, by the influence of which every vestige of the late unhappy commotions may be finally obliterated, that it will not be neglected; and you may be assured of my most zealous co-operation in such a salutary effort.
I shall direct the secretary to lay before you a letter which I have had the pleasure of receiving from the delegates of this state, in Congress, for your information, with respect to the objects of a public nature which now engage the attention of that honorable body. It is with pleasure that I find so large a part of the domestic debt of these United States in a way to be discharged by the sale of the federal lands: This negotiation when completed by the receipt of the securities in the public treasury, and the measures adopted in the last session of the assembly, to dispose of the western territory belonging to the commonwealth, I flatter myself will greatly conspire to reduce the weight of our public burthens. I should be happy, Gentlemen, if some system could be adopted to place the remaining part of our state debt on such funds as could prevent the extreme fluctuation in its value, which in my opinion is as injurious to the government, as it is mortifying, and destructive to the public creditor. I presume not, Gentlemen, to suggest the plan by which this object might be effected: But, whatever scheme your wisdom may devise, you may depend on its meeting my earliest attention. I shall only
remark, that the necessity of such measures is increased by the prospect of the new federal constitution being adopted; as in consequence of this important event, the resources which have been hitherto applied to the purposes of this government in particular, will probably be appropriated to federal objects. Should this event take place, the securities of this state would sustain a sudden and rapid depreciation unless prevented. It becomes our duty therefore, on every principal of prudence and justice, to guard against such a public misfortune; and I hope it may be done without the addition of another tax.
Certain events which have recently taken place in the military department, have induced me to call your attention to the laws for regulating the militia of this government. Upon this subject, however, I shall request your consideration by a separate message, and I flatter myself you will see the necessity of some alteration in them.
I hope the necessities of government will admit of a short session, that our public expenditures may be, as far as possible, diminished. In all events, I have the fullest reliance on your wisdom and patriotism, and for this reason I am sensible I need not recommend to your attention the encouragement and protection of literature, and the arts and manufactures of the country: of industry and economy; of piety and morality; and of a due submission to the laws; as I am confident Gentlemen, you must feel yourselves deeply and warmly engaged by every means, to advance the true interest; and to promote the real honor and reputation of this state in particular, and of the United States in general: It will be by the cultivation of these virtues alone, that we can repair the waste and ravages of war, and place our affairs on such a permanent basis, as I think we have a right to expect from our free and excellent constitution of government, as well as from the fertility of our soil, and the happy temperature of our climate.—It will be then only that we shall fully realize the benefits of our independence, and the blessings of freedom.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives,
AS I have been honored by the highest mark of the public confidence, in being again called, by the unolicited suffrages of my fellow citizens, to sustain the first office in the government, I must beg leave to assure you, that no exertion on my part shall be wanting to fulfil those expectations which they have a right to form; and however intricate and important the duties annexed to my station may be considered, I have a firm hope, from the known abilities and unshaken integrity of those Gentlemen by you appointed as a council to assist me, that the executive department will be conducted in such a manner as will operate to the support and honor of the government, and to the satisfaction and happiness of the people.
JOHN HANCOCK.
Council Chamber, June 3d, 1788.
Answer to the GOVERNOR'S Speech.
In Senate, June 5, 1788.
Ordered, That Caleb Strong, Cha's. Turner, Tristram Dalton, and J. Thacher Esq's. with such as the honourable house may join, be a committee to wait on his excellency the governor, with the following answer to his excellency's speech, at the opening of the session.
Sent down for concurrence, SAMUEL PHILLIPS, jun. President. In the House of Representatives, June 5, 1788.
Read and concurred, and Mr. Parsons, Dr. Jarvis, Mr. Paine, Mr. Fuller, and Mr. Spooner, are joined.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker.
May it please your Excellency,
THE two branches of the legislature have attended to your excellency's address at the opening of the present session, with the greatest pleasure, contemplate with you the complete restoration and perfect establishment of the public peace and tranquility; and we assure your excellency, that no measures on our part will be neglected, which may tend to restore an harmony of sentiment among the citizens, and a union of exertion, to continue and establish the blessings of good order and regular government, which are now happily diffused through the commonwealth; and from your excellency's distinguished patriotism and uniform attention to the public felicity, we do, with the utmost confidence, rely on your wise and zealous co-operations, to effect these salutary objects.
Permit us to congratulate your excellency, on the prospect, that a large part of the domestic debt of the United States will soon be discharged by the sale of the federal lands, and of the diminution of our state debt, by the disposition of our western territory made the preceding year. At the same time, we lament the extreme fluctuation in the value in
the value of our public securities, which, with your excellency, we believe injurious to the government, and mortifying and destructive to our creditors: and we assure your excellency, that we shall pursue every method in our power, to place the credit of the commonwealth upon a just and permanent basis: and although, from the happy prospect of the United States becoming a respectable and important nation, by the adoption of the federal constitution, we may expect soon to relinquish a portion of our revenues, to satisfy the necessary national demands, yet we are confident, this commonwealth will have in her own power, remaining resources adequate to the placing of her credit upon an honourable and honest foundation.
To facilitate the attainment of this important object, we hope to lessen our public expenditures, and by a diligent and unremitted attention to the duties of our department, render our sessions as short as the public exigencies will admit.
But the revenue of the commonwealth, is not the only object that demands our consideration: our prosperity and security depends also, on the real efficiency of a well regulated militia; and every defect in the laws for regulating it, pointed out by your excellency, or that we may discover, will be entitled to our diligent attention.
We feel ourselves obliged to your excellency, for your confidence in our patriotism, and disposition to promote the general happiness. And your excellency may rest assured, that we shall omit nothing in our power, to encourage and protect literature, and the arts and manufactures of the country, and to promote industry and economy, and the practice of every virtue, moral and political, which may advance the honor and reputation of this state in particular, and of the United States in general, and secure to ourselves, and to posterity the benefits of our independence, and the blessings of freedom.
Your excellency will please to receive our warmest gratulations, on your re-appointment to sustain the first office in this commonwealth, and we entertain the most pleasing expectations, from the reciprocal and merited confidence subsisting in the executive department, and, as we trust, from the earnest disposition of the legislature to co-operate in every measure calculated to advance the public interest, that every department of government will unite their exertions, in supporting the honor of the commonwealth, and in providing for the safety and happiness of her citizens.
PHILADELPHIA, June 7.
On Monday the 2d and Tuesday the 3d inst. was held, at the Moravian Church, in presence of a large number of spectators, the quarterly examination of the Young Ladies belonging to the academy under the direction of Mr. Poor. From the specimens given, it appeared, that the respective classes have made a pleasing proficiency in the acquisition of useful knowledge—In the two high classes the visitors felt themselves at a loss to whom premiums should be adjudged, as several of the young ladies were nearly, if not equally deserving. During the intervals of the examination, the assembly were agreeably entertained with vocal and instrumental music. The Rev. Mr. Green, having addressed the young ladies belonging to the academy, on the importance of education and good conduct in life, the whole was closed with a suitable prayer, by the Rev. Dr. Sproat.
New-York, June 16.
ON Saturday arrived the Brig Susannah, Stocker, Curracoa, 23 days; and Yesterday, Schooner Lady Dorechester, James, Shelburne, 7 days; Ship Columba, Vulpius, Amsterdam, 8 weeks; Ship Elizabeth Mary, Cobb, Barcelona, 9 weeks.
Capt. Benjamin Stone is arrived at Portland, Massachusetts, from Trinidada; at which place he left the Schooner Union, Capt. Ingersoll, 20 days from Philadelphia. Capt. Sone, the day he sailed from Trinidada, spoke with the Schooner Nancy, 27 days from Salem.
PROCEEDINGS of the CONVENTION of VIRGINIA.
Thursday, June 5, 1788.
THE convention, according to the order of the day, resolved itself into a committee of the whole convention, to take into further consideration the proposed constitution of government for the United States; and after some time spent therein, Mr. President resumed the chair, and Mr. Wythe reported, that the committee had, according to order, again had the said proposed constitution under their consideration, and made a farther progress therein; but not having time to go through the same, had directed him to move the convention for leave to sit again.
Resolved, That this convention will, tomorrow, again resolve itself into a committee of the whole convention on the said proposed constitution of government.
And then the convention adjourned until to-morrow morning, ten o'clock.

On Saturday failed for Poughkeepsie, the sloop and North, and masters, in which vessels went passengers his Excellency the Governor, and a number of other members of the CONVENTION of this state, which is to meet to-morrow, at Poughkeepsie—At their setting sail the wharves and battery swarmed with spectators, and, on the departure of the latter, thirteen guns were discharged.
The ship Catherine, Captain Wilson, from London, is arrived at Philadelphia.
By a letter from Muskingum, dated the 17th ultimo, we learn that the persons sent thither by the Ohio company, are proceeding with as much as becoming the importance of the undertaking they are engaged in; that they were in high spirits—much pleased with the country—had completed the survey of the eight acre lots, and had prepared 100 acres of land, which they were then planting with corn; that many of the Delaware and Wyandot Indians had brought the produce of their winter's hunt to Fort Harmar this spring, and that there is not the least doubt but that all the Indians as far as Sandusky, will carry their skins and furs to the New-City, building at the confluence of the Ohio and Muskingum, should the proposed treaty terminate to their satisfaction. Ginseng may be had there in any quantities requisite for purposes of trade. The letter writer adds, that he is much pleased with the Ohio company's purchase, and that the New-City will be one of the most delightful situations in the world, and must unavoidably soon grow into a place of consequence.
The following is copied from the supplement to the Virginia Gazette, dated Peterburgh, June 5.
"By the brig Cæsar, Capt. Atkinson, from Barcelona, now lying at City-Point, information is received, that in consequence of the governor of Gibraltar refusing the Algerines liberty to have two vessels sheathed there, without orders from his majesty for that purpose, they took offence, inasmuch as to make reprisals of several British vessels; that the British frigates were cruising off Algiers in such numbers, as to prevent the Algerine corsairs coming out; that although the vessels had Mediterranean passes, it had become a custom among the Captains to ensure themselves; and that the Cæsar was conveyed several days by a British frigate. This we have from a gentleman of veracity, who had it from the Captain's own mouth." Extract of genuine letter from an officer in India, dated Madras, October 11, 1787.
"We are every day in alarm about Tippoo's intentions, as he is making every preparation, and is supposed to have some design against the king of Travancore, who we shall be obliged to support if he is attacked, and demands our assistance. If it comes to that, I fancy Tippoo will desist, for our army is now in the most excellent order, and have every thing ready to take the field at a moment's warning. Sir Archibald will, it is said, take the command in person, should there be occasion."
"With one more material piece of intelligence I must conclude, which is, that the death of the Nabob of Arcot is hourly expected—he has been long in a lingering situation. When this event takes place it will occasion a most important revolution in Asiatic politics."
Accounts from Roseau, Dominica, of May 18, say—General Carpenter, who had been long in a declining way, eluded on Saturday morning the 8th of March, the vigilance of his attendants, and, it is supposed threw himself into the Serpentine river. On Saturday morning Doctor Turton usual, as called, and inquiring for the General, the servant told him, his master was exceedingly well, for that he had gone out so early as five o'clock in the morning. This intelligence gave some surprise to his physician, who knew the state of his mind; servants were accordingly dispatched to different parts of the town to enquire after their master. A hat, which it afterwards appeared belonged to the general, was discovered floating on the river by some passengers returning from Kensington. All possible means were applied to discover the body.—The people employed had not at first procured the proper kind of drag-net, but application was made to the Humane Society for their instruments, and to the honor of that valuable institution, it was willingly and immediately granted, and at five o'clock on Saturday evening, the body was found. The General's affliction for the loss of his favorite son, an event which lately happened, was so very extreme, as equally to affect and debilitate his system and his intellects.
General Carpenter was Colonel of the fourth regiment of dragoons, and Clerk Martial, and First Equerry to the King; and enjoyed in a particular degree, the favor and confidence of his Sovereign.
RESURRECTION OF A DOG.
A gentleman from Pownalborough, Massachusetts, tells the following strange, but well authenticated story: A spaniel dog, in combat with a boar, received a wound from the tusk of the latter, in one of the large blood vessels of his neck; from which the blood issued rapidly. The dog lapped it from the ground as fast as it fell, till he had evacuated, and again eaten all the blood of his body. When it ceased to
flow, the dog fell down dead. The wound was then examined, and the animal kicked, pulled and pricked; but no signs of life being discovered, he was conveyed to a rising piece of ground at some distance from, though within sight of the house. He lay motionless three hours, at the expiration of which time some of the family imagined they saw him move; of this they were soon after convinced. He was presently on his legs again, gathered strength rapidly, and hath since perfectly recovered.
NAVAL-OFFICE, BOSTON, June 9, ENTERED IN.
Ship William & George, Gough, Barbadoes. Brig Mentor, Snow, Liverpool.
Eagle, Hammond, Bonavista. Two Sisters, Dufau, Bayonne.
Hope, Stanton, Rhode-Island. Schooner Phoenix, Hubbell, Connecticut.
Betsey, Hallet, South-Carolina. Esther, Palmer, Virginia.
Dispatch, Jones, Maryland. Fanny, Burlington, Rhode-Island.
Sloop Katy, Todd, Hispaniola. Tryal, Kirwan, Maryland.
Runamy, Williamson, N. Carolina. Betty, Ingraham, Connecticut.
Three Sallys, Cook, N. Carolina. Patty, Finch, N. Carolina.
Betty, Jacob Williams, Connecticut. Nancy, Israel Williams, Connecticut.
Richmond-Packet, Carver, Virginia. Mercury, Conklin, Connecticut.
Ranger, Smith, N. Carolina. Hulda, Summers, Connecticut.
CLEARED.
Ship Thomas, Vickery, S. Carolina. William, Whippy, S. Carolina.
Adventure, Frazier, S. Carolina. Brig Betty, Wales, Baltimore.
Industry, Lamb, Cape de Verds. Favorite, Kettlewell, Liverpool.
Doggers Bank, Tobey, Amsterdam. Dolphin, Wilder, Cadiz.
Schooner Dispatch, Jones, Baltimore. Industry, Knight, Trinidad.
Katherine, Wardell, Shelburne. Industry, Coffin, West-Indies.
Positively for one NIGHT only,
At the CITY TAVERN,
On THURSDAY Evening, June 19,
Mr. M'PHERSON
(Previous to his joining the Company at Philadelphia)
Proposes to deliver the celebrated
LECTURE ON HEADS,
With Alterations and Additions.
Occasional Prologue.
Among a Variety of HEADS the following will
be exhibited, viz.
American Soldier & Patriot,
CONTRASTED WITH
Alexander the Great.
An American Married Lady,
With a DISSERTATION on
Courtship and Matrimony.
Old MAID.
Old BACHELOR.
Master JACKY the Teatable Critic, and
The Head of a Young Lady contrasted.
Young Female Quaker.
Modern Fine Gentleman.
A LONDON ALDERMAN, OR CITY
POLITICIAN,
Humourously described.
FREEHOLDERS HEAD, in a State of
Innocuation.
A LAWYER.
With a HUMOROUS ORATION, in praise
of the Law, exemplified in the Case of
Daniel against Dishclout.
A London Blood,
With a Description of his
"KEEPING IT UP."
The whole interspersed with Dissertation
on the Five Sciences, and Esteem, Gra-
titude, Friendship, Public Spirit, and
Common Sense, &c. &c. &c.
Between the First and Second Parts,
A PROLOGUE,
In the Character of
A DRUNKEN SAILOR.
The whole to conclude with
The Picture of a Play-House.
TICKETS at Four Shillings each may be
had of Mr. HUGH GAINE, at his Book-
Store in Hanover-Square, at Mr. GREEN-
LEAF's Printing-Office, and of Mr. BAR-
DIN, at the City Tavern.
To begin precisely at half past SEVEN
o'Clock.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
CITY-TAVERN.
THE subscriber begs leave most respectfully to inform the public, that he has lately opened the City-Tavern in the Broadway (formerly occupied by Joseph Corre) which he has fitted up in the neatest manner, with every accommodation as well for the entertainment of the various societies and club's formed in this city, as private companies and single gentlemen. He has stocked his cellar with a variety of the best liquors, and his larder will be constantly supplied with all the delicacies the markets of this city will afford.—The long experience he has had in the public line of business, and the favorable approbation of the respectable public which he has heretofore happily experienced, induces him to hope, that by an obliging and strict attention to his business, he may be enabled to entertain to their satisfaction, such as may be pleased to honor the city tavern with their company.
Entertainments, breakfasts, dinners, suppers, and refreshments, will be provided in the neatest manner, and at the shortest notice, and every attention in his power exerted to merit the patronage of the public.
EDWARD BARON.
A few BOARDERS will be accommodated by the year, or shorter time; at a reasonable rate.
N. B. Convenient STABLES that will contain fourteen horses, to let on reasonable terms.
June 14, 1788. 21 1 w. c. d.
Philadelphia, June 9, 1788.
TO THE PUBLIC.
AS the time limited for compleating the execution of my scheme for the selling some of my houses and landed interest terminates the 25th of July next, I take the liberty to request those gentlemen who have honored and aided me in the disposal of my tickets, to forward the unengaged tickets, by the safest means possible, to that they may reach me on or before the period above alluded to: — to which end, circular letters will be forwarded to each by the first opportunity.
There returns my most sincere acknowledgement for the countenance given my plan, from gentlemen in most parts of the continent. And though arduous and difficult as the undertaking appeared in its commencement, it gives me the most pleasing satisfaction to add, that it now promises to gratify my most earnest expectations.
20 3w THOMAS PROCTOR.
TO BE SOLD.
At Public Vendue,
On the PREMISES
The SECOND DAY of JULY next,
(If not Sold before at Private Sale)
Two LOTS of GROUND,
SITUATE in CHESNUT-STREET:
EACH LOT containing in front
and rear, Twenty-five Feet, and in length
on both sides, Fifty-Two Feet. The Payments will
be made easy to the purchaser, and a good TITLE
will be given by the subscriber.
PETER OGILVIE.
June 11, 1788. 19—ed.
FRANCIS DURAND,
No. 15, QUEEN-STREET,
Has FOR SALE, imported in the
French Packets,
The following ARTICLES, viz.
CAMBRICKS, and Superfine French Broad
Lawns, Cloths, Scarlet, Blue,
Umbrellas of different sizes, &c. &c.
Lyon's quilted Satins, Thread Laces and Edg-
Men's black and white ings,
Silk Hose, Black Silk Laces,
Women's white do. White and coloured
Black Modes, yard wide Women's Kid Gloves
best assorted Ribbons, Chintzes, &c.
A quantity of Russia Duck;
TO BE SOLD BY
Solomon Townshend,
Who has removed from Corner of Burling-Slip; a
few doors towards the Fly-Market, the opposite
side of the way, at No. 211, in Queen-Street.
ALSO,
Pig and Bar Iron;
Blistered and Crowley's Steel,
Anchors,
Pot-ash Kettles of superior quality,
A few barrels of Curriers Owl and Babbler.
JUST IMPORTED,
In the Ship JUNO, from Havre-de-Grace,
and ships PHILADELPHIA and GRACE
from Amsterdam,
And to be SOLD at the STORE No. 191
Queen-Street, opposite Beckman's-Slip,
By DE LUZE DE MONTMOLLIN,
and COMPANY,
A general Assortment of
DRY GOODS,
Consisting of the following ARTICLES,
CHINTZES, Kid Gloves,
Callicoes, Ribbons,
Lutefrings, Hair Ribbons,
Cambricks, Watches,
Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c.
Also, to be fold at the above Store,
Handkerchiefs, Persians,
and Sarsnets. t.f
Wants Employment.
A PERSON who can be useful in keeping a
Store, or can be of service in making out,
and settling accounts, weighing, delivering, &c.
As he is in immediate want of some kind of bu-
sinss, he would accept of almost any employ. He
is furnished with good credentials of recommenda-
on.—Enquire of the Printer.
AMINIATURE PAINTER,
Lately arrived from FRANCE,
Presents his RESPECTS to his Friends, and the
Public in general,
—And INFORMS them—
That he DRAWS
THE MOST STRIKING
LIKENESSES
OF LADIES and GENTLEMEN,
At the LOWEST PRICE,
And engages the Painting to be equal to any
in Europe.
SHOULD the Likenesses not be approved
of, after drawing, they will be taken
back. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who
will please to honor him with their Com-
mands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs.
DAVIS's, No. 42, Hanover-Square, oppo-
site Mr. Peter Goulet's.
PETER HENRI.
Ladies in the City will be waited on if
desired.
New-York, June 9. 17—ed.
This Day is published,
And to be sold by the PRINTER hereof, and by
ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen Street,
THE
PRINCIPLES
OF THE
Latin Grammar,
EXPLAINED in a manner suited
to the Capacity of Beginners; with Notes
and Observations calculated for those who have
made proficiency in the Classics.
By JAMES HARDIE, A. B.
Teacher of the GREEK and LATIN Languages,
NEW-YORK.
WE, the PRESIDENT and PROFESSORS
of COLUMBIA COLLEGE, whose names are
hereto subscribed, do certify, that we have 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 COCHANE, Professor of Lan-
guages,
JOHN DANIEL GROS, Professor of
(Moral Philosophy and Geography,
JOHN KEMP, Professor of Mathematics and
(Natural Philosophy.
TO BE SOLD,
At Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-House, on Monday
the 16th inst. between the hours
of twelve and one o'clock.
A LOT of GROUND,
SITUATE near Newburg,
in the County of Ulster, bounded
easterly by the North-River, southerly by
lands of the Widow Leonard, westerly by

POET'S CORNER.
A PARODY.
By an Attorney's Clerk.
To cheat, or not to cheat? that is the question: Whether 'tis better in the mind to suffer The slings and gnawings of a troubled conscience, Or bravely spurn corruption's gilded baits, And, by rejecting, 'scape 'em? To cheat— to need
No more; and by such gain, to say we end The thousand hardships which the poor man seems To be born heir to—'tis a consummation Too often wished by us. To cheat unfeen: To cheat! perchance be catch'd: Aye, there's the rub;
For by discovery what shame may come, When we have lost the necessary mask, Must give us pause. There's the respect That makes dishonest embitter life: For who would bear the gibes and taunts of men, Th' oppressed's curse, the good man's contumely, The pangs of unpaid fees, the harsh reproofs That merit often to the unworthy gives, When he in peace might his quietus make On a poor farm. Who would long payment write,
And scrawl, and pause amidst a heap of nonsense? But that the dread of ghastly poverty, Whole horrid visage, like the Gorgon's head, No mortal dares behold, startles the mind, And makes us rather bear those ills we have, Than suffer others which we dread for worse. Thus avarice makes rascals of us all: And thus the comely face of Honesty Is tarnish'd o'er, by ill-designing knaves, Who toil among the labyrinths of law, In search of matters to perplex mankind, And leave the paths of wisdom.
Remaining on Hand,
And TO BE SOLD
At this Printing-Office,
No. 25, Water-street,
A Few MAPS,
Of the interior parts of North-America, including the lands intended for the NEW STATES some of which are selling, and others already, disposed of by order of Congress.
ORDERS are just received, by the printer hereof, 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 plans and figures, entitled a Topographical Description of Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, comprehending the rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioio, Cheroke, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c. The climate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegetable, or mineral; the mountains, creeks, roads, distances, latitudes, &c. and of every part, laid down in the Map.
By THOMAS HUTCHINS, Esq. Late Captain and Engineer in the British army, and now Geographer General to the United States of America. With a plan of the rapids of the Ohio, a plan of the several villages in the Illinois country, a table of the distances between Fort Pit and the mouth of the Ohio, all engraved upon copper.—And an Appendix, containing Mr. Patrick Kennedy's Journal on the Illinois river, and a correct list of the different nations and tribes of Indians, with the number of fighting men, &c.
Description of the ILLINOIS COUNTRY. The Illinois country is in general of a superior soil to any other part of North America that I have seen. It produces fine oak, hickory, cedar, mulberry trees, &c. some dying roots and medicinal plants;—hops, and excellent wild grapes, and in the year 1769, one hundred and ten hogheads of strong wine, were made by the French settlers, from these grapes. A large quantity of sugar is also annually made from the juice of the maple tree; and as the mulberry trees are large and numerous, I presume the making of silk will employ the attention and industry of the settlers, when the country is more fully inhabited than it is at present, and especially as the winters are much more moderate and favourable for the breed of silk worms, than they are in many of the sea coast provinces. Indigo may likewise be successfully cultivated—(but not more than two cuttings in a year) wheat, peas, and Indian corn thrive well, as does every sort of grain and pulse, that is produced in any of the old colonies. Great quantities of tobacco are also yearly raised by the inhabitants of the Illinois, both for their own consumption and that of the Indians; but little has hitherto been exported to Europe. Hemp grows spontaneously, and is of a good texture; its common height is 10 feet, and its thickness three inches (the latter reckoned within about a foot of the root) and with little labour, any quantity may be cultivated. Flax feed has hitherto been only raised in small quantities. There has however been enough produced to shew, that it may be sown to the greatest advantage. Apples, pears, peaches, and all other European fruits succeed admirably. Iron, copper, and lead mines, as also salt springs, have been discovered in different parts of this territory. The two latter are worked on the Spanish side of the Mississippi, with considerable advantage to the owners. There is plenty of fish in the rivers, particularly Cat, Carp, and Perch, of an uncommon size.—Savannahs, or natural meadows, are both numerous and extensive; yielding excellent grass, and feeding great herds of buffaloes, deer, &c. ducks, teal, geese, swans, cranes, pelicans, 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.
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 progress 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 assembly, in the province of Maryland, Sept. 28, 1765.
Queries proposed by the chief justice of the supreme court held at Perth Amboy, to the lawyers 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 Massachusetts bay, October 21, 1765.
The American Crisis, No. I.
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 executive council of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 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 transactions with the Oneida Indians.
Petition of John Livingston and Caleb Benton, 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 continental convention, by the Philadelphia society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the relief of free negroes, unlawfully held in bondage.
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 dissenting 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 intercourse with America.
Extract from a pamphlet, entitled "The true interest of the United States considered."
Speech delivered by a clergyman in the state of Massachusetts, on the fourth of January, 1787, relative to the late insurrection.
Thoughts on crimes and punishments.
Miscellanies.
Description of a most effectual method of securing buildings from fire. Invented by Charles lord viscount Mahon.
On the retreat of swallows.
Population of the United States.
Comparative view of the extent of the United States, &c.
On the danger of introducing epidemical disorders, through want of proper precautions.
Petition of Daniel Shays and Eli Parsons, to the general court of Massachusetts.
Form of the ratification of the federal constitution 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 inquiries.
Rural concerns.
Method of destroying caterpillars upon trees.
Hint on the management of sheep.
On the use of mud as a manure.
On the culture of carrots.
Advantages of the use of oxen in draft, &c.
Poetry.
Mount Vernon. By Colonel Humphreys.
The shield of Achilles. By the late Dr. Ladd.
Intelligence.
Foreign.
Domestic.
Just Published, Enlarged, and Improved, And to be SOLD, by S. and J. Loudon, Messrs. Berry & Rogers, Mr. Hodge, Mr. Reid, Mr. S. Campbell, Mr. T. Allen, and Mr. T. Green-leaf,
The American Magazine,
For MAY, 1788.
CONTAINING, LETTERS to and from the late Samuel John-son, L. L. D.
Original Letters between Frederick and Felicia.
Solyma and Ossmin, 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 Astronomers.
The Smile.
Letter 4th from Belzebub.
Receipt to make perpetual Eeast or Barm.
The Owan Outang, a distinct Species of Animals.
The Adventure of the Inn concluded.
Sketch of a momentary Scene from nature.
A Dissertation read before the Philosophical society 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 Inquiry 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 Conqueror.
Directions given by Richard adabout 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 Republican.
Remarks on the proposed plan of a Federal Government, 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.
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.
Masters & Owners of Vessels
Are hereby informed,
THAT they may be supplied with cables, large or small, of any length, and cordage of all sizes, made of Petersburg hemp, first quality, at Ivers's Rope-walk, at the head of Mulberry-street, the first left hand turn above the Tea-Water Pump, on such favourable terms as to merit the attention of any gentleman that would wish to lay out his money to the best advantage. Cables spliced, with the addition of any length required, white rope of every sort for city or country use, hambo lines, deep sea lines, hand lead lines, log lines, house lines, and marline, &c. &c. by H. IVERS, Ropemaker.
N. B. The above articles, whether in large or small quantities, will be delivered to any part of the city without expence of cartage to the buyer.
B L A N K S,
To be SOLD, At this PRINTING OFFICE.
American Printed Books,
This Day is published, and to be Sold, By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the Corner of King & Queen-street, The Miscellaneous Works
OF PHILIP FRENEAU.
Containing his Essays and additional Poems. THIS second volume of our American Author, is replete with the highest sentimental entertainment. Humour, wit, and satire, 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 recommend 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 detestation 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 humble obedience to the King of Kings.
This piece of religious and moral painting has obtained Mr. Klopstock the honor of being esteemed 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 Regained, though far from being destitute of merit, is universally allowed to fall much below this work, and is acknowledged to be deficient in that unbounded 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 Life 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 reading and speaking.
Webster's Institute, first and second Part.
Pike's excellent System of Arithmatic.
A few Sets of Newton on the Prophecies.
Edwards on the Affections.
Do. History of Redemption, &c. &c.
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