The New-York journal, and weekly register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-10-30 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Weekly Register.
NUMB. 1723, of VOL. XLII.]
THURSDAY, October 30, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2372.]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENSED REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST EVEN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE. Thompson's Liberty.
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
Just Published by M. CAREY, 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 SEPTEMBER, 1788. CONTAINING, Miscellanies.
LETTER from an European traveller in America, Letter on marriage, Letter on education, Letter on politeness, Remarks on dissipation, Address to the friends of religion, morality, and useful knowledge, Characteristics of a good assembly-man, Extract from a masonic discourse, Origin of the island of Nantucket, Anecdote of an Indian.
Rural Concerns. Letters relative to the Hessian fly, Advantage of shearing lambs, Customary method of making pot-ash in New-York, Directions for making cyder.
Law Information. Statement of an interesting law case, decided in Pennsylvania, Statement of a cause decided in Charleston, Statement of a cause decided in London.
On Spiritous Liquors. Dialogue between a sword and a hoghead of spirits, Remarks on spiritous liquors, Evil effects of the great consumption of spiritous liquors.
On Militia Laws. Mischievous effects of militia laws, Further remarks on militia laws, Memorial of the Quakers of Pennsylvania against the militia laws.
Politics. Observations on the new constitution, Speech of the Hon. Charles Pinckney, Esq. Result of the proceedings of the convention of North-Carolina, Proceedings of the late meeting at Harrisburg, A British prophecy, Remarks on the commerce of Philadelphia.
Revolutional Papers. Speech of his Excellency Gov. Livingston, in 1777, Gen. Washington's farewell orders to the armies of America, Answer to the above orders, General Washington's final address to Congress, Answer of Congress, Farmer's letters.—No. I. The American Crisis.—No. II.
Interesting Tables. Exports from Charleston, of the crops of 1784 and 1785, Enumeration of the vessels wherein were exported the crops of South-Carolina, of 1784, 1785, and 1786, Exports of Georgia, in 1755, 1760, 1765, 1770, and 1772, Value of the exports of Georgia for eighteen years, Number of vessels cleared out of Georgia from 1755 to 1772, Exports from New-York between July 5, 1765, and July 5, 1766, Exports from America to the British West-India islands, Exports from Philadelphia, in 1765, 1771, 1772, 1773, 1784, and 1787, Number of vessels entered at the custom-house, Philadelphia in 1786 and 1787, Number of vessels entered at the custom-house, Boston, Number of taxable inhabitants in Pennsylvania, Number of inhabitants in New-York. American intelligence.
Poetry. Pindaric ode on friendship, The morning invitation, An eulogy, Just PUBLISHED, and to be Sold at this OFFICE, No. 25, Water-Street,
The American Calculator, or Counting-House COMPANION, CONTAINING,
A TABLE, ascertaining the value of sundry coins in gold, as regulated by the Chamber of Commerce in this city, and shewing at one view, their value in the several currencies of New-York, North-Carolina, and Great-Britain. A Collection of Tables, shewing, at one view, the amount of any number (under 10,000) of Dollars, French and English Crowns, Half Joes, French and English Guineas, &c. as they pass through the United States. a Table of Guineas, as they pass in England and Ireland. Rules for the ready reducing the currencies of the United-States, from the currency of one state into the currency of any other of the United States; and for reducing the currencies of the United-States into sterling, and sterling into the currencies of the said states. Rules for reducing English Money into Irish, and Irish Money into English, according to the par of exchange between both kingdoms. Five different tables of the coins of the United-States of America, agreeable to a resolve of Congress of the 8th August, 1787, viz. a Table of Half Dollars, a Table of Dimes, a Table of Cents, and a table of Mills; calculated to render familiar the proper mode of counting said Money.
At a Meeting of the Society, for the Relief of Distressed Debtors, held at the House of Mr. John Simmons, the fourth Day of September, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. [On emergency.] JONATHAN LAWRENCE, Esquire, President for the Evening.
THE Committee of Visitation reporting, that from the great Number of Persons relieved, the Funds of the Society were totally exhausted. That there were several distressed Debtors in Prison, who had no other Subsistence, but what was derived from this Body; and that without such Aid, they must want the common Necessaries of Life. And the said Committee farther reporting, that it would be necessary for the Society, to procure a quantity of Fire-Wood for the Benefit of the Prisoners the ensuing Winter; and that, were the Means in the Power of the Society, the same might be purchased at present, at a very low Rate: whereupon, on Motion, it is unanimously voted, that the Clergy in this City, be earnestly requested, to preach Charity Sermons in their respective Churches, for promoting the important and benevolent Purposes of the Society. And that Doctor Rogers, Mr. Linn, Mr. Beach, and Dr. Kunze be a Committee for making the necessary Arrangements to carry the same into Effect.
Published by order of the Society. 65—t.f. W. COCK, Secretary.
By Order of the Honorable Paul Micbeau, Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Richmond and State of New-York: NOTICE is hereby given to Richard Christopher, of Nova-Scotia, in the province of New-Brunswick, an absent and non resident debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said judge (pursuant to an act of the legislature of the state of New-York, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the fourth day of April, 1786) by John Christopher, a creditor of the said Richard Christopher, he the said judge has directed all the said Richard Christopher's estate, real and personal, within said county to be seized; and that unless he shall discharge his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real, and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated this 10th day of Sept. 1788. 66—
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ship J U N O, 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, Luteflings, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellos, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarfnets. t.f
Line of Eastern Stages.
THE Public are most respectfully informed, That, after great expence and fatigue, the subscriber, and company, have completed the line of STAGES from this city quite through to Boston. The carriages, which were before heavy and uneasy, are now all hung upon coach-springs, and do not fatigue more than a common coach. The carriage from hence to Fairfield, in particular, is a new, well constructed, easy one, which will render the journey pleasurable, instead of a toil as heretofore.
Having thus completed the line, the subscriber will commence on Monday next, the 21st instat, to run the Stages from NEW-YORK to BOSTON, THREE TIMES A WEEK, and continue it until Nov. 1, from which to May 1 twice a week.
The extraordinary cost which he has been at in completing this great work, which he doubts not will be of no small public utility, as well as private advantage and convenience, he hopes will induce many to patronize him. Any business of consequence that may be wished to be transacted between these two capitals, shall be faithfully executed.
The Stages will start from the General Stage Office, in Cortlandt Street, on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday, of every week, at four o'clock, A. M. and will arrive at said place on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at eight o'clock, P. M. The days and hours of starting and arriving at Hartford and Boston, are the same as at New-York.
The FARE is three-pence lawful money, or four-pence New-York currency, per mile; fourteen pounds of baggage is allowed gratis; one hundred and fifty pounds of baggage pays the same as a passenger, and in that proportion.
The Public's humble servant, LEVI PEASE.
EXTRACT FROM THE JOURNAL of CONGRESS.
Wednesday, October 1, 1788. ON motion of Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Williamson;
Resolved, That the board of treasury be, and they hereby are directed no longer to delay taking measures for immediately cancelling all the public securities now in the treasury paid in discharge of debts due to the United States, by causing a part of the same to be cut out and destroyed in such a manner as to leave the number, amount and names of the persons signing the same, and the person to whom given, and in like manner from time to time to cancel all others when paid into the treasury, in order that such securities may be inspected by and finally destroyed in the presence of a committee of Congress, to be appointed for that purpose at such time as Congress shall direct; and also, that the said board take immediate measures for cancelling all the certificates liquidated and taken up by the commissioners in the several states or in any of the public offices, so as to prevent their being fraudulently put in circulation preserving the last mentioned certificates to be charged in account against the respective officers who issued the same.
Thursday October 2.
The Committee consisting of Mr. Howard, Mr. New, Mr. Dayton, Mr. Gilman, & Mr. Carrington, appointed to make full enquiry into the proceedings in the department of war, beg leave to report, and to present to the view of Congress a summary statement of the various branches of the department of war.
1st—Of the troops in service of the United States. The troops at present in service on the frontiers, were raised three years, in consequence of the resolves of Congress passed April, 1785. The establishment was to consist of the field and company commissioned officers, and seven hundred non-commissioned officers and privates, to be raised agreeably to the proportions specified, by the states of Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania; about four hundred recruits were engaged in 1785, and about one hundred and eighty in 1786, and marched to the Ohio, except a small garrison of an officer, one sergeant and fifteen privates, stationed at West-point. The further completion of the establishment was prevented by a deficiency of the public finances.
Of the non-commissioned officers and privates engaged in 1785, about three hundred and fifty-eight remain in service, but are, or soon will be entitled to their discharge; and those enlisted in 1786, will be entitled to be also discharged, previous to July 1789. In order to replace the deficiencies which would arise from the expiration of the terms of enlistment, Congress on the 3d of October, 1787, made a provision for re-enlisting seven hundred non-commissioned officers and privates, and apportion them on the same states which had raised the troops in 1785, in order to re-enlist as many as possible of the old soldiers.
It appears by information of the secretary at war, that the states of Connecticut, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania have fully complied with the acts of Congress on the 3d of October, 1787. But that the late legislature of the state of New-York omitted to pass the necessary laws for this purpose, although it is highly probable that the business will be effected early in the first session of the legislature.
That it appears from the letter of brigadier general Harnar, of the 15th of June last, that the officers under his command, have, in consequence of the resolves of the 3d of October, 1787, re-enlisted one hundred and seventy-one non-commissioned officers and privates, about 190 recruits will march from Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Connecticut, for the Ohio, in the course of the present month, and sixty from Connecticut in August or the beginning of September, amounting to 250 new recruits. When these shall arrive on the frontiers the number of troops will be as follows:
  Non-commissioned officers and privates, having to serve until the year 1789, 174   Re-enlisted at the several posts, 171   New recruits marched from the states of Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and Connecticut, 250   595 
Besides the before recited troops, there are in the service two companies of artillery, raised by virtue of the resolves of Congress of the 20th of October, 1786, and retained in service by the resolve of Congress of the 9th of April 1787, and a small detachment at West-point of thirteen non-commissioned officers and privates, raised by virtue of the acts of Congress of April, 1785.
These companies of artillery were each completed on the 1st of May 1787, to the establishment of 70 non-commissioned officers and privates; but they have been exceedingly reduced by desertion since this period. This unworthy conduct has been induced principally from an inequality in their treatment, they being held in service while others, enlisted on the same terms, by virtue of the resolves of the 20th of October, 1786, have been discharged, combined also with the irregularity of their payments. Both of these companies amount at present only to 71 non-commissioned officers and privates. They have served about one half of the term for which they were engaged, and have yet to serve about eighteen months. The secretary at war intended to have had them completed early in the present year, and to have ordered one of them to the frontiers; but money and cloathing could not be obtained in season for this object.
One of the companies is stationed at West-point on Hudson's river, and the other at the arsenal at Springfield, on Connecticut river. A garrison at West-point appears to be essential for guarding the valuable public property which is deposited there; Springfield might probably be entrusted to an officer and fifteen non-commissioned officers and privates.
The time which these companies have to serve is not so great as to justify the filling them up and marching them to the frontiers, unless there should be some pressing demand for the measure. The most economical arrangement would be, to reduce the commissioned officers of one company, and transfer the non-commissioned officers and privates to the other, which would complete the same. To be opposed to this measure, is the consideration, how far such a conduct would be politic, as it respects that kind of security of employment so necessary to a due preparation for the proper performance of the duties of an officer. The annual pay and subsistence of one captain and two lieutenants of artillery amount to thirteen hundred and eighty dollars, which would be the saving by the reduction of the officers of one of the companies.
The facts are submitted for the consideration of Congress. These services of the small detachment at West-point will soon terminate with their enlistments. The inspector of the troops has been discharged agreeably to the orders of Congress of the 25th of June.
2d—Of the cloathing for the troops.
The troops enlisted in 1785 have already received two complete suits, and most of them have one year's cloathing complete due to them.
Provision was made for the third year's cloathing, but the secretary at war has been constrained to apply it for the recruits; otherwise they could not have been enlisted, good cloathing being the greatest inducement for a recruit to enlist into the service. The board of treasury have advertised for a contract for cloathing, and hope to succeed; in which case the old soldiers who have re-enlisted will receive their third suit in October next. Those of this description who will be discharged, will probably prefer a compensation in money to the cloathing.
The troops on the frontiers, enlisted in 1786, have also received two suits of cloathing, and will, if the board of treasury succeed in their contract, duly receive their third suit.
The two companies of artillery raised in Massachusetts, have received only one year's cloathing—they will probably receive their second suit in the ensuing October.
3d—Of the pay of the troops.
The troops have generally been paid up to the first of January, 1787, and the officers have had their subsistence and forage money paid up to the first of April, 1788. Both officers and soldiers appear well satisfied in this respect. But as about two hundred non-commissioned officers and privates will be discharged during the present year, it will be necessary that the treasury board devide some mode to make them satisfactory payment. The balance due the troops to the first day of July is estimated at sixty-five thousand dollars.
4th—Of the stations occupied by the troops on the frontiers.
Fort Franklin—On French Creek, near to the post formerly called Venango, is a small strong fort with one cannon, was erected in 1787, and garrisoned with one company. The excellent construction and execution of this work reflects honor on the abilities and industry of Captain Hart, who garrisoned it with his company, and who was his own engineer.
This post was established for the purpose of defending the frontiers of Pennsylvania, which are much exposed by the facility with which the Indians can cross from Lake Erie, either to French Creek or to the Jadaghuie Lake and the Conewango branch, and thence descend the rapid river Allegheny.
Fort Pitt—Has only an officer and a few men to receive the supplies and dispatches forwarded to the troops by the secretary at war.
Fort M'Intosh—Is ordered to be demolished and a block house to be erected in lieu thereof, a few miles up the Big Beaver Creek, to protect the communication up the same, and also to cover the country.
Fort Harmar—At the mouth of Muskingum, is a well constructed fort, with five bastions and three cannons mounted.
It is at present garrisoned with four companies and is considered as head quarters, being conveniently situated to reinforce any of the posts either up or down the river Ohio.
Fort Steubenville—At the Rapids of the Ohio, on the west side, is a well constructed small fort, with one cannon, and is garrisoned with a major and two companies. This post is established to cover the country from the incursions of the Indians, and it also serves as a post of communication to post Vincennes on the Wabash.
Post Vincennes—On the Wabash, is a work erected during the year 1787, and has four small brass cannons. It is garrisoned by a major and two companies.
It is established to curb the incursions of the Wabash Indians into Kentucky country, and to prevent the usurpation of the federal lands, the fertility of which have been too strong a temptation to the lawless people of the frontiers, who posted themselves there in force in the year 1786. Brigadier general Harnar, by orders of Congress, formed an expedition in August, 1787, for the purpose of dispossessing them, but previous to his arrival, most of the intruders had abandoned their settlement.
[To be continued.]

MISCELLANY.
CENTINEL No. XX.
To the CITIZENS of PHILADELPHIA. I CONGRATULATE my fellow citizens on the dawn of returning independence of sentiment...
Blinded by prejudices industriously fomented, influenced by sordid motives of private interest, or intimidated by apprehensions of being ruined in their professions...
It may be useful to take a retrospect of the means by which this well-born-junto, who ten years ago could not muster more than 82 devoted adherents...
The first consideration that this review presents, is the policy by which the junto have attached to this party the weighty interest of the Quakers and Tories.
The junto, considering that persons so situated, and under the influence of such feelings, would make zealous adherents, if they could be flattered with hopes of protection...
Another great engine of influence has been the bank, which having the power of controlling the credit of every person concerned in trade...
It has been moreover the policy of the junto, from the beginning, to ruin, by every device of calumny and exertion of influence, the character and circumstances of every leading patriot...
By such means have the well-born attained their present power and importance, to a situation which has enabled them to dictate and procure the establishment of a form of government...
ing broke to popular liberty, and confirm the sway of the well-born. Whilst the fate of the new constitution was doubtful, great was the assumed moderation...
Programma of the ROYAL ACADEMY of Mines, in France.
THE academy had proposed for the prize of this year, founded by M. l'Abbe d'Ornac de St. Marcel, Provost of the Cathedral Church of Nimes...
On this question a very learned memorial has been received, but the author neither answered what the Programma exacted, nor appeared to have known the specific qualities of the wines of lower Languedoc.
The little success which this question, proposed for two succeeding years, had met with, determined the academy to withdraw it.
The academy then proposed, as a prize for 1789, "To determine by experiment, the hygrometrical virtues of unbleached silk, and after these virtues, to point out the advantages and disadvantages...
It is proposed for the same year, a prize of poetry. The subject, and the nature of the poem, as well as the measure, are at the choice of the authors.
The academy proposes to advance as the subject of a prize of eloquence, which will be given in 1790, an Eulogium on Margaret of Valois, Queen of Navarre, sister to Francis the first.
The different prizes will each amount to 300 livres. The packets must be addressed carriage free, to M. Razouy, D. M. perpetual secretary of the academy.
Each author is to put a device at the head of his work, and to join to it a private note which will contain the same device, his name, and his place of residence.
All persons, except the twenty-six of the academy, will be permitted to write for the prize.
The author who, either directly or indirectly make themselves known, will be excluded the assembly.
GUNPOWDER—A SCRAP.
THE philosopher should every year, on a certain fixed day, make solemn imprecations against the inventor of gunpowder; he should curse, in the name of humanity, the man who introduced this destructive scourge on earth.
Foreign Intelligence.
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 19. THE plague is introduced into the French Ambassador's palace. The Sieur Wilmain, interpreter of the embassy is deceased.
PETERSBURGH (Russia) July 26. The Prince Gussavus, the Swedish prize of 70 guns, is arrived at Cronstadt, with five Russian men of war...
BRUNSWICK (Saxony) July 18. Mr. Blanchard is arrived here from Metz, where he made his last ascension. This famous man will, on the 10th of August, at four o'clock in the afternoon...
DUBLIN, August 23. In a letter to a person of distinction in this city, received by yesterday's packet, we have the very important intelligence from the Hague...
LONDON, August 2. We learn from Lyons, that the receiver general of the finances at that place, has run off, leaving a deficiency of 1,200,000 livres.
The Tartar, Captain Frost, with 400 slaves on board, was blown up in coming off the coast, and all on board perished.
Among the convicts in Newgate for transportation are 103 women.
August 13. Letters from Algiers inform us, that the Dey has put the French consul in irons, and stopped all vessels of his nation that were in that port...
September 2. Change in the French Ministry. Yesterday morning at one o'clock, an extraordinary courier arrived at Monsieur de Calonne's Hotel from Paris.
The news he brings with him is of the most important nature to all Europe; being no less than a change in the ministry, as well as the system of politics which have so unsuccessfully reigned in France.
On Sunday last at 12 o'clock, the archbishop of Sens, prime minister of France, was dismissed from his employments; or in other words, turned out by the unanimous voice of the whole nation.
The immediate cause of the prime minister's dismissal, was the disorder and confusion which his edicts of the 16th and 18th ult. has occasioned, and which made it absolutely necessary.
On Monday evening M. Necker was nominated minister and director general of the finances. At first he seemed dismayed from the situation of affairs...
M. Necker's appointment was received in Paris with an universal joy, and the hopes of seeing the troubles shortly at an end, made the rejoicings more than ordinary.
Engagement by land between the Swedes and Russians.
It is well authenticated, that a very bloody battle has happened between the Swedes and Russians on the borders of Finland. Every thing that could animate the troops on both sides assisted.
In the onset, the Russians had considerably the advantage, and attacked the left wing of the Swedish forces with great bravery and effect...
of Wyberg, which was immediately invested by the King of Sweden.
The capture of Wyburg is of the last importance to Russia, for should it fall, Peterburgh must be open to every danger and attack...
The above news is confirmed to us through various channels, and leaves but little room to doubt. It comes from three different quarters.
The report of a second engagement by sea, between these powers as it now comes to us, leaves little room to doubt its veracity.
The town of Fredericksham in Russian Finland is invested by sea and land, and has been cannonaded with great success.
American Occurrences.
PORTLAND, October 9. [In the Salem paper is the following note to a paragraph in our last, respecting the Alliance Indian, viz.]
WE feel a decree of pleasure in saying, that R. Morris, Esq. is not the only individual in America, of sufficient ability and enterprise to own an Indian and cargo.
BOSTON, September 15. On Thursday last John O'Neil, the person who murdered his friend and benefactor, Mr. M c Clary, as mentioned in the papers, was executed at Pownalborough.
October 22. On Monday the honorable Consul of France and suite, dined on board his Most Christian Majesty's Cutter Le Cerf.
PROVIDENCE, October 8. The brig Hope, Captain Benjamin Page, of this port, arrived at Marblehead on Saturday from Peterburgh, last from Copenhagen in seven weeks.
A late London paper, brought by Capt. Page, mentions, that the Turkish Garrison at Belgrade was in July last reinforced by a prodigious body of troops...
BENNINGTON, October 13.
At the general election held at Manchester, on Thursday the 9th inst. the arrival of his Excellency in town, under the escort of three companies of cavalry...
The following gentlemen were duly elected for the ensuing year, to the offices affixed to their respective names, viz.
The Hon. Samuel Mattocks Esq. Treasurer; Joseph Fay Esq. Secretary to the Governor and Council; the Hon. Gideon Olin Esq. speaker of the house of assembly...

The Honorable, Samuel Safford, Jacob Baley, John Strong, Peter Olcott, Isaac Tichenor, Timothy Brownson, Ebenezer Walbridge, Samuel Fletcher, Thomas Carter, Thomas Murdock, Jonathan Hunt, and John Fasset, Esquires, Councillors.
The general voice of the freemen, in the choice of the officers of government for the year ensuing was very remarkable. The suffrages for his Excellency the Governor, were nearly unanimous.
NEW-HAVEN, October 23. GOVERNOR HUNTINGTON'S Speech at the opening of the October Session.
Gentlemen of the Council, Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
THE present time being the stated season for the legislature to assemble, agreeably to our constitution, the annual business of the October session will, of course claim your attention.
There are also other important subjects, which will necessarily come before you.
The United States in Congress assembled, by the act of the 13th of September, have resolved that the 1st Wednesday in January next be the day for appointing electors in the several states, which before that time, shall have ratified the federal constitution, which is already ratified by this state: that the first Wednesday in February be the day for the electors to assemble in their respective states, and vote for a president of the United States of America; and that the first Wednesday in March next be the time, that the present seat of Congress the place for commencing proceedings under said constitution. By comparing this act of Congress with the federal constitution, you will readily observe it is necessary for the legislature to direct the manner of choosing electors in this state, who are to vote for a president on the first Wednesday in February next; and also to prescribe the proper regulations for holding elections for senators and representatives for this state, to meet in Congress on the first Wednesday in March next.
You will observe the necessity of a compliance, on the part of this state, in due season, that Congress may commence proceedings at the time appointed.
The importance of the subject will, no doubt, claim your candid and deliberate consideration.
The prosperity and happiness of the union will greatly depend on the proceedings and regulations which shall be adopted by the first Congress.
Some other acts of Congress will also want your attention. Requisitions to replenish federal treasury, and a recommendation to make effectual provision to prevent the nefarious practice of transporting convicted malefactors from foreign countries into these United States. Likewise communication from several states in the union, will be laid before you and require a consideration.
You will receive from the comptroller in the course of the session a state of the public accounts, which may enable you to determine whether some further regulations relative to our finances will not be beneficial and necessary.
It is probable in considering the subjects that will come before you, it may be found necessary to have an adjourned session in the course of the winter. Should that be the case, may not the public business be arranged in such manner to shorten the present session in some measure, without detriment to the public service.
Gentlemen, you may be assured I shall be happy in contributing my best endeavours to give proper dispatch to the public business, which may come under consideration.
SAMUEL HUNTINGTON.
Last Friday evening about 7 o'clock, a meteor was seen passing through the atmosphere from N. E. to S. W. with amazing velocity. The editor of this paper saw it during its passage over 30 or 40 degrees, and its nucleus appeared as large as the sun or moon in the meridian. The tail was of a different length in different parts of its path, varying from five to seven diameters of its nucleus. A report like a heavy, distant thunder, was heard about three minutes after it disappeared, whence its altitude is judged to be about 40 miles. The late president Clap's opinion of these meteors was this: "They are solid bodies, half a mile in diameter, revolving round the earth in long ellipses, their least distance being about 20 or 30 miles; by their friction upon the atmosphere they make a constant rumbling noise, and collect electrical fire, and when they come nearest the earth or a little after, being then overcharged, they make an explosion as loud as a large cannon." [New-Haven Gaz.]
PHILADELPHIA, October 22.
On Monday evening the 6th inst. two fellows attacked a man on the Ridge-road near the three mile stone, and after plundering him, abused him in the most shocking manner, having cut and wounded him with knives, so badly, that he died on the Saturday following. Two men were taken up on suspicion, and being brought before the unfortunate sufferer he declared them to be the persons who assaulted him.
A correspondent wishes that the laws respecting the driving of horses and carriages through the streets of this city, were properly enforced, as the lives of the inhabitants are frequently endangered through the carelessness of carters, draymen, &c. — On Monday the 13th inst. a little girl was run over by a cart in Seventh near Arch street, by which both its arms were broken; and what is extraordinary, none of the five horses which were in the cart touched the child, although they passed over it; but the injury was done by one of the wheels.
October 27.
At a town-meeting held at the State-house on Saturday evening, 25th of October, 1788.
Col. Miles in the chair.
The committee appointed from the several wards of this city reported the names of six suitable persons from whom the representatives for this city, in the Congress of the United States may be chosen, and were agreed to as follows, viz.
Thomas Fitzsimons, George Clymer, Henry Hill, Hilary Baker, William Bingham, and John M. Neilit, Esquires.
The same committee reported the names of six suitable persons from whom electors may be appointed to represent this city, for the purpose of choosing a president of the United States, and were agreed to as follows, viz.
Walter Stewart, Thomas Mifflin, Philip Wager, James Wilson, Samuel Howell, senior, and Thomas M c Kean, Esquires.
The thanks of the meeting were given to the chairman, and then adjourned.
RICHARD FULLERTON, secretary.
Wednesday night about eight o'clock, a most daring robbery was committed in Third-street, just below Lombard-street, by two fellows, who seizing an inhabitant within sight of his own house, and putting a pistol to his head, demanded his money, threatening destruction if he made a noise, and he was thus obliged to deliver what cash he had about him; but the villains desiring him to go with them to a dark and lonesome place, he thought proper to resist, and accordingly forced himself away, when one of them fired a pistol at him, which, however, fortunately missed, and the neighbourhood being then alarmed, the robbers made off. Several people were in light at the time, but were ignorant of the affair until the pistol went off. The same fellows had but a few minutes before stopped a gentleman near the same spot, but a girl coming out of an adjacent house with a lighted candle, they left him.
ALBANY, October 13.
On Tuesday the 30th ult. the election for aldermen and assistants was held in the respective wards in this city, and at the close the polls stood as follows:—
First Ward.
For Aldermen—Peter W. Yates, esq. 166, Peter Lansing, esq. 149, John Price, esq. 143, Mr. Jochim Staats, 106.
For Assistants—Mr. John W. Wendell, 250, James Fairlie, esq. 148, Mr. Arie LeGrange, 142.
Second Ward.
For Aldermen—Henry Ten Eyck, esq. 117, T. V. W. Graham, esq. 67, Gylbert Marcellus, esq. 60.
For Assistants—Matthew Visscher, esq. 53, Mr. Jacob J. Lansing, 59, Mr. Thos. L. Witbeck, 70, Mr. James Barkley, 58.
Third Ward.
For Aldermen—Thomas Hun, esq. 71, Leon Gansevoort, jun. esq. 80, Mr. Abraham Ten Eyck, 46.
For Assistants—Mr. Jellis Winne, 86, Mr. Elbert Willett, 64, Mr. Volkert A. Douw, 28, John H. Wendell, esq. 23.
A scrutiny was applied for on the polls of the first and second wards. In laying down the principles for governing the same, debates arose in the common council, on the question, "Whether persons who had resided here a number of years should be considered inhabitants, and entitled to vote, without the freedom of the city;" on taking the division, there appeared
For the Affirmative, Thomas Hun, Robert M c Claren, Leonard Gansevoort, jun. Elbert Willett, Jellis Winne, T. V. W. Graham.
For the Negative, John Price, Henry Ten Eyck, Peter W. Douw, Matthew Visscher, John W. Wendell, Abraham Cuyler.
The board being equally divided, its worship the mayor gave his casting vote in the negative.
On the 3d inst. the scrutiny commenced between Peter Lansing, esq. and John Price, esq. for the office of alderman, and James Fairlie, esq. and Mr. Arie LeGrange, assistant, in the first ward; and on Monday evening the scrutiny was finished, when Mr. Price was declared alderman, and Mr. LeGrange, assistant.
The board on Friday morning proceeded to the scrutiny between Theodorus V. W. Graham, esq. and Gylbert Marcellus, esq. for the office of alderman for the second ward, when Mr. Graham entered his protest—1st. against the power of that board to make such scrutiny—2d. against the principles laid down as qualifications for the inhabitants to make them electors, and retired. After which, the board having heard the evidence produced by Mr. Marcellus, resolved that he was elected to the office of alderman.
POUGHKEEPSIE, October 21.
Last Friday evening, about twenty minutes after six o'clock, an uncommon large meteor was observed in this place to kindle almost in the zenith, and shoot, with the rapidity of the usual flight of birds, towards the south, until within about thirty degrees of the horizon, when it burst into a number of fragments of fire and disappeared. It kindled a train of flame in its course, occupying at least ten or eleven degrees; or, the space that a flick seven inches long, extended the full length of a mans arm would measure in the sky. It gave a light so considerable that the smallest substances might been seen with ease on the ground. About four minutes after this appearance, a loud rumbling noise resembling the passing of loaded waggons over frozen ground (not unlike distant thunder but more uniform) was heard in the east south east, apparently low toward the earth, and continued about half a minute. The day had been warm and something smoaky, with the wind at south-west, and the atmosphere uncommonly free from clouds, particularly at the time the phenomenon happened.
A gentleman who was near thirty miles east of this place, saw the same meteor, and gives an account of it nearly as above related.
Last Saturday evening ended the October session of the court of common pleas for this county—during which, we are informed the grand jury found near thirty indictments.
New-York, October 30.
A CORRESPONDENT observes, that a more frequent enquiry into the conduct of public officers, especially those concerned in the management of the revenue of the United States seems indispensably necessary; to regulate matters of finance so as to give universal satisfaction cannot be expected, but fair accounts properly authenticated, of the receipts and expenditures of all public money, is no more than every citizen in a republican government, such as ours, has a right to look for and demand; the large sums of money intrusted in the hands of different officers during the late war, and yet unaccounted for (as appears from a report of a committee of Congress) shews the necessity of keeping a watchful eye at all times over those who have the care of the public treasure. The lucrative speculations which very often present themselves to the heads of this department, are too powerful to be withheld by men of common integrity; the contracts they are authorised to make on behalf of the public must be continual temptations to men of scheming and adventurous dispositions, who easily satisfy their consciences with an assurance of secrecy, and are seldom at a loss for honorable friends to sanction their proceedings. That prevailing pas-
sion, self-interest, too frequently robs men of their fidelity, who have not the alluring prospect in view of enriching themselves privately on the spoils of the public; we cannot wonder then if those who have it constantly before them soon contrive to get rid of the disagreeable encumbrance—Our improvements in government will avail us but little while notorious defaulters, and corrupt measures are suffered to pass without punishment or notice; nor can the people ever place confidence in their rulers while their interests is committed to the direction of those whose actions will not bear a scrutiny, and whose favorable report is as easily obtained as a land contract.
We learn by Capt. Cleves, who arrived on the 20th inst. at Salem, in 49 days from Gotterburg, that the flame of war increases in the north of Europe—that Denmark, had declared WAR against Sweden—that off the coast of Norway a pilot boat spoke with him, and informed him that they were pressing men in Norway, for the land and sea service, and had already sent several hundred seamen to Elsinore.—That the port of Gotterburg is now open to all nations at peace with Sweden; no other duties are demanded of foreigners than of natives.
The following is a copy of the Toasts drank by the gentlemen who dined at the Coffee-House on Monday the 20th inst. —
 1. The memorable 5th Sept. 1774.—Meeting of the first Congress.  2. The 17th of June, 1775.—Battle of Bunker Hill.  3. The 4th July, 1776.—Declaration of Independence.  4. The 26th Dec. 1776.—Battle of Trenton.  5. The 17th Oct. 1777.—Capture of Burgoyne.  6. The 6th Feb. 1778.—Alliance with France.  7. The 16th July, 1779.—Stony-Point taken by Gen. Wayne.  8. The 17th Jan. 1781.—Gen. Morgan defeats Tarleton a Cowpens.  9. The 19th October, 1782.—Capture of Lord Cornwallis.  10. The 3d Sept. 1783.—Definitive Treaty of Peace.  11. The 25th Nov. 1783.—Final evacuation of the United States by the British.  12. The 17th Sept. 1787.—New Constitution.  13. Gen. Washington. 
Britain has in America a military force of 13 battalions, which is a much greater number than she has either in the East or West Indies, and what is a little extraordinary, a great part of this force is stationed within the territories of the sovereign and independent states of America.—Until full restitution is made by the United States for the retraction of the treaty of peace, the Western Posts will not be delivered up—to lays my Lord Dorchester.
The general assembly of the state of Connecticut have adjourned to the first day of January next; then to meet at New-Haven.
The Dublin Evening Post has the following paragraphs:—After a long night of darkness and confusion, America, like another Phoenix rising out of the flames, begins to emerge from the anarchy attendant on a tedious war. Their feats of learning are again renewed; genius seeks her favorite retreats, science and industry are progressively leading to what will make the sons and daughters of America accomplished in society, useful to themselves, and beneficial to their fellow citizens.
"These reflections were suggested by a private letter, which informs us of the proceedings at the first commencement of Columbia College, held not long since in the city of New-York. The most respectable assembly of ladies and gentlemen, including the honorable Congress, were present at the solemnity."
On Tuesday the 21st inst. the young gentlemen at Mr. Campbell's grammar school delivered their orations and other specimens of elocution at the city assembly rooms, before a numerous and respectable audience, with general applause.
Many valuable pieces both in prose and verse, were recited, even by young boys with the most masterly elocution. Such eminent displays of the excellent genius of the American youth gives the highest pleasure to every lover of his country. The merits of the pupils on this occasion did likewise much credit to the abilities and attention of the teacher. The previous arrangements to this exhibition had been industriously made, and the whole business was conducted with a decent dignity. The company behaved in such a manner as did honor to themselves, and even to the city.
On Friday last, the first regiment of New-York militia, commanded by Major Henry Rutgers, completed their parades, according to law, for the present year. On this occasion, the regiment received a new standard, on which the arms of the state were elegantly painted. The standard was presented to the regiment, with all the martial etiquette practiced on such occasions. The regiment being formed into two battalions, were marched into a field assigned for their reception; where they were reviewed by brigadier general Malcom; and performed a variety of evolutions with much more celerity and precision than is commonly displayed by militia.—After the dismissal of the troops, the officers were invited to the quarters of the commandant; where they spent the evening with the greatest harmony, conviviality and decorum; and having fulfilled the law, "on their part," thus closed the campaign.
A Silver Mine has lately been discovered at Rochester, in Ulster County, near Esopus; the vein appears to be 5 feet by 2:—It is but just opened; there is no knowing how far it extends.
A letter from Washington county, Sept. 15. says:—"We have Springs lately found here of a medical quality—a place of great resort, like the Yellow Springs, and are said to make the lame to walk, the deaf to hear, the blind to see, to change decipridity into intrepidity, to cure barrenness, leprosy, gout, rheumatism, &c. &c. &c. Two or three hundred constant attenders; sometimes 500 or more there every day."
State of New-York, in Supreme Court, Albany, October 21, 1788.
ORDERED, That circuit courts be held in the ensuing vacation, at the times and places following, viz. at the city-hall in the city of New-York, on the second Tuesday in November next. At the city-hall in the city of Albany, on the third Tuesday in November. At the court-house at Goshen, in Orange county, on the first Tuesday in December next; and at the house of David Thomas, in Salem, in Washington county, on the first Tuesday in January next.
Cornelius Ray, Esq. is elected loan-officer for this city and county, in the place of Robert Ray, Esq. deceased.
On Saturday last arrived at this port his Britannic Majesty's packet Halifax, after a passage of 10 weeks and 6 days from Falmouth, and 18 days from Halifax.
Last Monday arrived the brig True Briton, Capt. Collins, in 16 days from St. John (N. B.) she was dismasted in a violent gale of wind on the 11th inst. 19 leagues westward of the Seal Islands.
The brig Dispatch, Capt. Stewart, is arrived at Charleston, in a passage of 10 weeks from Larne (Ireland) with 130 passengers.
MARRIED —At Charleston, HUGH RUTLEDGE, Esq. to Miss MARY HUGAR, daughter of the late Major Benjamin Hugar.
On Saturday last, by the Rev. Doctor Rodgers, Jacob Hockstrafer, Esq. of Albany, to Miss Judith Hone, of this city.
ARRIVED —M c Keen, Dublin; White, Montego-Bay; Watson, Philadelphia; Alberston, do. Bird, do. Goodwin, Norfolk; Wilson, do. Thurston, N. Providence; Cochran, Curacoa; Smith, do. Marshell, St. Croix; Eliot, Charleston; Lovett, do. Fountou, Falmouth; Palmer, Liverpool; Wood, St. Domingo; Craig, London; Collins, St. John; Meade, Wilmington; Beach, Antigua; White, Norfolk; Williams, Bermuda; Burton, Rhode-Island; Tillinghast, do. Cherry, North Carolina; Palmer, Bristol; Standiford, St. Martins.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office, in the City of New-York, on the twenty second Day of October, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-eight.
P R E S E N T, The Honorable PETER OGILVIE, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS John Segar, executor of the last will and testament of Robert Midwinter, late of the said city and county of New-York ship-wright, deceased, hath by his petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said Robert Midwinter, was, at the time of his death, seized of a real estate within this state, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Robert Midwinter, as far as he had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared, that the personal estate of the said Robert Midwinter, was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors, and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates," and the said petitioner hath delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; hereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Robert Midwinter, do appear before the judge of the said court of Probates, at the Probate Office, in the city of New-York, on the twelfth day of December next, to the cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Robert Midwinter, died seized, should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts.
PETER OGILVIE. State of New-York, /s.
WHEREAS all the real estate of which Jacobus Jacobus Blauvelt, late of Orange town, in the county of Orange, carpenter, deceased, died seized, has been sold by an order of Peter Ogilvie, Esq. judge of the court of probates of this state, for the payment of his debts—All persons who have any demands against the estate of the said Jacobus Jacobus Blauvelt, are hereby notified and desired to produce the same to the said judge of the said court of probates, at the probate office in the city of New-York, on the fifteenth day of January next, when and where a final settlement and distribution of the said estate will be made. Given under my hand, at the probate office, in the city of New-York, the fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
PETER OGILVIE. A PUBLIC AUCTION
AND COMMISSION STORE IS OPENED
By MARINUS WILLETT,
No. 26, Water-Street,
FOR the reception of GOODS to be disposed of on commission, at Public or Private SALE. Money advanced, previous to the sale, if required. The excellency of the situation, and his extensive acquaintance with country merchants and traders, induces him to flatter himself, that his sales will be advantageous to those who please to favor him with their commands.
To be disposed of at PRIVATE SALE, 20 Puncheons Antigua Rum, 40 Do. St. Croix do. 20 Do. Barbadoes do. New-York Rum, of the first quality, at all times. New-York, Oct. 1, 1788. 68 t.f.
WANTS A PLACE.
A PERSON, who can be well recommended as a man of honest sobriety, and a proficient in Book-keeping, would be glad of employ either as a Book keeper or a Store-keeper only. His having an expensive family, and possessed of no immediate means of supporting them, has induced him to propose to serve at a lower rate than is customary.
For further particulars enquire of the printer. New-York, Oct. 9, 1788. 69
DR. SAMUEL STEARNS, Formerly of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for these fourteen Years past, has spent much of his time in preparing for Publication, T H E
North American Dispensatory.

POET'S CORNER.
THE MAID'S RESOLUTION.
W HY dost thou frown," Amynior cry'd, "Dear girl with cold disdain?" "I like you not," the fair reply'd, "I tell you flat and plain." "Then you resolve," return'd the youth, "With cruel scorn to make The man whose bosom burns with truth, Unhappy for your sake." "Not so, I'd have not truth for me, Without return to sigh; For 'tis my fix'd resolve," said she, "A maid to live and die." "Excuse me, madam, nor let your scorn "My doubts," said he, "upbraid, The Woman yet was never born, "Who will'd to die a maid." "Upon my word that's very high," The kindling fair reply'd, "Would you absurdly then deny, "That some have maidens died?" "The fact that some have died undone, "I grant with ready voice; But could the secret truth be known, "I think not one by choice." The fair one blush'd, nor could disown The truth her lover spoke; And smiling while she strove to frown, Thus prov'd her scorn a joke. A. B.
THE BARGAIN.—A TRUE STORY.
T HE wife of a Col. H. of New-Hampshire, now an absentee in Nova-Scotia, from the coldness of his conduct towards her, was led to suspect that his affections were directed to another object—and soon discovered that she had cause for suspicion, and that a rich, young widow enjoyed what she thought was due to her alone. Full of indignation, the injured wife repairs to the house of the inamorata, and demanded to know whether her husband was there, "a worthless fellow."—"He is not a worthless fellow," replied the widow, "but an amiable man."—The wife continued her epithets, and concluded with a "well, well, I'll dispose of him."—"You will, said the widow, pray what is your price?"—"A guinea a pound."—"Done!" exclaimed the widow, "I take you at your word—it is a bargain."—Without more words the Col. was produced, and after a short claircissement with his wife, agreed to the bargain, got into the scales, and weighed to the tune of two hundred and forty weight. The widow not at all checked by the ponderancy of the Col's corpus, paid down the shiners—and the Col. in consideration of the attention he had heretofore received from his quondam wife, added 300l. to the purchase money.
Thus ended this, perhaps, first instance, of a woman's disposing of her husband (although we have frequently heard of men's selling their wives) and to the satisfaction, it is said, of both parties.
Rising and Setting of the SUN and MOON.
  ☉ R. ☽ S. R & S.    Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 47 5 13 6 8.  Friday, 31, 6 49 5 11 6 57.  Saturday, Nov. 1, 6 50 5 10 7 8.  Sunday, 2, 6 51 5 9 8 47.  Monday, 3, 6 52 5 8 9 44.  Tuesday, 4, 6 53 5 7 10 42.  Wednesday, 5, 6 54 5 6 11 41.  
HIGH WATER.
  D. H. M.    Thursday, Oct. 30, 10 18.  Friday, 31, 11 01.  Saturday, Nov. 1, 11 4.  Sunday, 2, 11 52.  Monday, 3, 12 40. After.  Tuesday, 4, 1 26.  Wednesday, 5, 2 12.  
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—
The highest Price is given by the Printer hereof for clean LINEN RAGS.
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 rules and Observations calculated for those who have made proficiency in the Classics. By JAMES HARDIE, A. B.
Teacher of the GREEK and LATIN Languages, NEW-YORK. WE, the PRESIDENT and PROFESSORS of COLUMBIA COLLEGE, whose names are hereunto subscribed, do certify, that we have ex- amined a new publication, entitled "The Principles of the Latin Grammar explained, &c." by JAMES HARDIE, and that we find it an accurate and judicious compilation, well calculated for the in- struction of youth in the rudiments of the Latin language; and such as may be useful even to those who have made considerable progress therein. We therefore recommend it to all who are intrusted with the care of education, and particularly to the teachers in the different schools of this state. W. SAMUEL JOHNSON, President, WILLIAM COCHRAN, Professor of Lan- guages, JOHN DANIEL GROS, Professor of Moral Philosophy and Geography, JOHN KEMP, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
For the CONVENIENCE of MERCHANTS, Just Published, And to be sold at this Printing-Office, CATALOGUE of those ARTICLES of MERCHANDIZE on which DUTIES were imposed by late acts of the legislature of this state, viz. of April 11, 1787, and March 12, 1788; which duties took place on the 1st inst.
In the arranging of this catalogue neither pains nor expence of time has been spared to render it of great utility to the Merchants, by selecting and prop- erly distinguishing the several rates of impositions— upon GOODS imported in vessels built in the United States since April 11, 1787, and not really and bona fide wholly the property of the citizens— imported in foreign vessels—and, in American ves- sels. This work would require labour, and the most intense study, and attention of the best merchant, so nicely to distinguish. It is printed upon a large substantial sheet of paper, with the several kinds of duties in distinct columns, in such a manner that they can be readily contrasted when passed up in a Counting-house.
As a small number of this kind of work fell, in general, the sale being confined to merchants, 9/6d. each was at first demanded; but, finding no one chose to purchase at that rate, the Printer has (least he should sink his whole labour and expence) fixed the price at One Shilling only.
N. B. A few of the supplements of the act, passed the 12th of March, to be sold at this office. Sept. 11, 1788. 65—
Extract from an Act, supplementary to the Act, entitled, "An Act to prevent the Exporta- tion of unmerchantable Flour, and the false Taring of Bread and Flour Casks," passed the 7th March, 1788.
Seet. 7th. AND be it further, enacted, &c. That the standard weight of wheat brought to the city of New-York for sale, shall be sixty pounds net to the bushel; and in all cases of such sales of wheat in the said city, by the bushel, if the same shall exceed the standard weight, the buyer shall pay a proportionably greater price; and if the same shall be less than the said standard, the buyer shall pay a proportionably less price:— Provided, That this regulation shall not extend to any special contracts respecting the sales of wheat, whatever may be the weight thereof. Seet. 10th. And be it further enacted, &c. That this act shall be in force from and after the first day of July next, &c.
Chamber of Commerce, July 1st, 1788. RESOLVED, That the members of this chamber, from a consciousness of the advan- tage which the agricultural, as well as com- mercial interest of this state may deprive from a strict adherence to the directions contained in the former part of the seventh section of the law above recited, will, in their future purchases of wheat, uniformly abide by the rules therein prescribed, and, as far as their influence extends, endeavour to convince the public of their utility, and to in- force their adoption. By order of the Corporation of the New-York 61 Chamber of Commerce, WILLIAM LAIGHT, Secretary.
All kinds of Public & State Certificates BOUGHT and SOLD, At No. 27, WATER-STREET, And every kind of PAPER MONEY exchanged for SPECIE and re-exchanged: Also on Hand FOR SALE,
A LARGE Sum in Bancker's, Barber's, and Loan-Office Certificates of this State, such as will purchase Lands at the Com- missioner's sale, and pay Quit-Rents—Likewise, Final Settlements of this State; any, or all of which will be exchanged for Common Final Set- tlements, Loan-Office, or Pickering's Notes, and indents at a small difference.
To be Sold at this PRINTING-OFFICE, BLANKS of different sorts.
This Day is published, and to be Sold, By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the Corner of King & Queen-street, The Miscellaneous Works OF PHILIP FRENEAU,
Containing his Essays and additional Poems. THIS second volume of our Ame- rican Author, is replete with the highest sentimental entertainment. Humour, wit, and sa- tire, flow in copious strains.—It requires only to be read to be admired. Such gentlemen, in this city and state, as honored this vol. with their subscriptions, will be pleased to send for it as soon as convenient.
THE MESSIAH, Attempted from the GERMAN of Mr. KLOPSTOCK. TO those who are acquainted with the merits of this work, little need be said to 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 detesta- tion and abhorrence of all vice. In a word, it claims the patronage of ALL who do not blush at owning themselves Christians, and at paying a hum- ble obedience to the King of Kings.
This piece of religious and moral painting has obtained Mr. Klopstock the honor of being esteem- ed the Milton of Germany, and is considered as having compleated what that favorite son of the British muse had left unfinished.—The beauties of the Messiah equal Paradise Lost:—Paradise Re- gained, though far from being destitute of merit is universally allowed to fall much below this work, and is acknowledged to be deficient in that un- bounded invention, that beautiful machinery, and variety of characters, which distinguish the rigorous efforts of Mr. Klopstock's genius.
The Messiah is formed upon an extensive and important plan, and includes the sufferings, death, and resurrection of Christ.
S E R M O N S. By the celebrated RICHARD PRICE, D. D. L. L. D. F. R. S. The Triumphs of Temper; A Poem in six Cantos.
By WILLIAM HALEY, Esquire. Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughter. Dr. Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion. Iheridan's Rhetorical Grammar. The Charms of Melody.—A new Song Book. Tarver's Travels through the interior Parts of America. Oeconomy of Human Life. Webster's American selection of Lessons, in read- ing and speaking. Webster's Institute, first and second Part. Pike's excellent system of Arithmatic. A few ets of Newton on the Prophecies. Edwards on the Affections. Do. History of Redemption, &c. &c.
Also, JUST IMPORTED, A number of very valuable B O O K S,
Consisting of HISTORY. Surgery, Divinity, Agriculture, Law, Nautical Books, Philosophy, Dictionaries, Mathematics, Architecture, Biography, Novels, Geography, Miscellanies, Poetry, Plays, &c. &c.
Also an excellent Assortment of STATIONARY. Genuine Writing Paper Wrapping Paper, Seal- of different sizes and ing-Wax, Wafers, prices, Ledgers, Jour- Quills, Slates, Lead nals, Waste, Letter, and slate Pencils, Pen- and Blank Books of knives, elegant Shoe- all sizes, Receipt Buckles, Message Books, Bonnet and Cards, &c. &c. Commissions from the country are thank- fully received, and carefully executed. 505—
Wanted to Purchase IMMEDIATELY. OFFICER's and Soldier's Mil- itary Bounty Rights of land, both State and Continental—Also, a large Amount in Indents, Final Settlements, and Pickering's Notes, Apply at No. 196, Water-street.
Starch and Hair-Powder, MANUFACTURED and Sold by Isaac & John Stoutenburgh, At the Corner of Greenwich and Dey-Streets, North-River.
New-York RUM Of excellent Flavor and good Proof FOR SALE, By Charles Tillinghast, At the DISTILLERY, near the New Market in Cherry street.
REMAINING on HAND, 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, Chero- kee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c. The cli- mate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegeta- ble, or mineral; the mountains, creeks, roads, distances, latitudes, &c. and of every part, laid down in the Map.
By THOMAS HUTCHINS, Esq. Late Captain and Engineer in the British army, and now Geographer General to the United States of America. With a plan of the rapids of the Ohio, a plan of the several villages in the Illinois country, a table of the distances between Fort 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 a correct list of the different nations and tribes of Indians, with the number of fighting men, &c.
Description of the ILLINOIS COUNTRY. THE Illinois country is in general of a superior soil to any other part of North America that I have seen. It produces fine oak, hickory, cedar, mulberry trees, &c. some dying roots and medicinal plants;—hops, and excellent wild grapes, and in the year 1769, one hundred and ten hogheads of strong wine, were made by the French settlers, from these grapes. A large quantity of sugar is also annually made from the juice of the maple tree; and as the mulberry trees are large and nu- merous, I presume the making of silk will employ the attention and industry of the settlers, when the country is more fully inhabited than it is at present, and especially as the winters are much more mode- rate and favourable for the breed of silk worms, than they are in many of the sea coast provinces. Indigo may likewise be successfully cultivated— (but not more than two cuttings in a year) wheat, teas, and Indian corn thrive well, as does every sort of grain and pulse, that is produced in any of the old colonies. Great quantities of tobacco are also yearly raised by the inhabitants of the Illinois, both for their own consumption and that of the Indians; but little has hitherto been exported to Europe. Hemp grows spontaneously, and is of a good texture; its common height is 10 feet, and its thickness three inches (the latter reckoned within about a foot of the root) and with little labour, any quantity may be cultivated. Flax seed has hither- to been only raised in small quantities. There has however been enough produced to shew, that it may be sown to the greatest advantage. Apples, pears, peaches, and all other European fruits suc- ceed admirably. Iron, copper, and lead mines, as also salt springs, have been discovered in dif- ferent parts of this territory. The two latter are worked on the Spanish side of the Mississippi, with considerable advantage to the owners. There is plenty of fish in the rivers, particularly Cat, Carp, and Perch, of an uncommon size.—Savannahs, or natural meadows, are both numerous and exten- sive; yielding excellent grass, and feeding great herds of buffalo, deer, &c. ducks, teal, geese, swans, cranes, pelicans, turkeys, pheasants, partridges, &c. such as are seen in the sea coast Colonies, are in the greatest variety and abundance.—In short, ev- ery thing, that a reasonable mind can desire, is to be had, or may, with little pains, be produced here.
Masters & Owners of Vessels
Are hereby informed, THAT they may be supplied with cables, large or small, of any length, and cord- age of all sizes, made of Petersburg hemp, first quality, at Ivers's Rope-walk, at the head of Mul- berry-street, the first left hand turn above the Tea- Water Pump, on such favourable terms as to 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 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.
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