The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-07-07 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 162, of VOL. XLII.]
MONDAY, July 7, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2341.]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENSED REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—E'EN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE. Thompson's Liberty.
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
HARTFORD, April 28.
PROPOSALS, For Publishing, by Subscription, A COMPENDIUM OF Christian Theology.
By JOHN FREDERICK OSTERWALD, A celebrated Divine of Switzerland. Newly translated into English, from the Original LATIN.
By the Rev. JOHN McMANS.
CONTENTS.
 1. CONCERNING the nature of the Gospel Ministry.  2. The qualifications of a minister of the word of God.  3. Preparation and vocation to the ministry.  4. The Method of Theological study.  5. A general idea of theology.  6. The constituent parts of theology. 
Section I. Of Christian Theology. Concerning the Sacred Scripture.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the books which constitute the S. S. 
 2. The attributes of S. S.  3. The use of S. S. 
Section II. Concerning God.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the existence of God.  2. The attributes of God.  3. The holy trinity. 
The first Part of Theology.
Concerning the Time which preceded the Advent of Christ.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the creation.  2. Providence.  3. Sin.  4. Decrees.  5. The Antediluvian world.  6. The calling of Abraham.  7. The law of Moses.  8. The prophets.  9. The various state of the Jews.  10. The state of other nations. 
The latter Part of Theology.
Concerning the Time subsequent to the Advent of Christ.
Section I. Chap. I. Concerning John the Baptist.
Section II. Concerning Jesus Christ.
 Chap. 1. That Jesus is the Messiah.  2. Concerning the person of Christ.  3. His threefold office.  4. His twofold state. 
Section III. Concerning the Constitution of the Church.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the mission of the Holy Spirit.  2. The preaching of the apostles.  3. The destruction of the Jews.  4. The calling of the Gentiles. 
Section IV. Concerning the Doctrine which is preached in the Church.
 Chap. Concerning faith.  2. Repentance.  3. Good works.  4. Promises and threatenings.  5. Justification.  6. Sanctification. 
Section V. Concerning the Church.
 Chap. 1. What we are to understand by the Church.  2. Church government.  3. Discipline.  4. The various state of the church. 
Section VI. Concerning the Assistance to Salvation.
 Chap. 1. Concerning internal assistance.  2. External assistance.  3. Sacraments.  4. Baptism.  5. The holy Supper. 
Section VII. Concerning a future World.
 Chap. 1. Concerning the state of man after death.  2. The end of the world.  3. The resurrection.  4. The last judgment.  5. Life Eternal.  6. Death External. 
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AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF LETTERS FROM THE FEDERAL FARMER TO THE REPUBLICAN,
Leading to a fair examination of the system of government, proposed by the late convention, and to several essential and necessary alterations in it; and calculated to illustrate and support the principles and positions laid down in the preceding letters.
The former letters, published under the signature of the Federal Farmer, have undergone several impressions in the different states, and several thousands of them have been sold. They are admitted, by candid men of both parties, to be written with a spirit of moderation and candour.
A number of principles are laid down in them, highly interesting to the people of America, which ought to be more fully illustrated, than the bounds which the author set to himself, in the former letters, would permit.
The design of these additional letters, is, more fully to explain and enforce the positions laid down in the former. The author does not aim to foment the passions; his appeal is to the reason of his readers. He wishes every man to examine for himself, and form his own opinion on the merits of the question.
There are very few dispassionate men, who do not wish to see amendments made to this system. The great drift of these additional letters, is, to point out what these amendments ought to be, and to adduce arguments to support them.
It is a matter of small importance, whether these amendments precede or succeed the adoption of the constitution, so that they be made.
It is hoped, therefore, that gentlemen who are sincere in declaring that they wish for amendments, will unite in turning their attention to the subject, that they may be prepared to accede to such as are proper.—To those who are thus disposed, this publication is recommended.
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By Thomas Greenleaf, At No. 25, Water-street, The Genuine Information, Relative to the Proceedings of the General Convention,
Lately held at PHILADELPHIA, By LUTHER MARTIN, Esquire, Attorney-General of Maryland, and one of the Delegates in the said Convention.
Together with
A L E T T E R
To the Honorable Thomas C. Deye, Speaker of the House of Delegates;
An ADDRESS
To the Citizens of the UNITED STATES; And some REMARKS
Relative to
A STANDING ARMY, AND A BILL OF RIGHTS.
Nullius additus jurare in Verba Magistri. —Horace This excellent Performance ought, for the solid and serious Truths it contains, like the Bible and the Letters of Junius, to be in the Hands of every real Friend to American Liberty.—In the Language of the sacred Law, "Teach them diligently unto thy Children—talk of them when thou sittest in thine House—and when thou walkest by the Way." Impress it on their tender Minds, as the first Article of their political Creed, That there is no Government safe with a Standing Army, and there is no Government that is not safe without one. April 23, 1788. 77 c.d. New-York, May 8, 1788. 89—mth.&f.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT HODGE,
No. 123, Queen-Street, and at
This PRINTING-OFFICE,
An Address to the people of the state of New-York; shewing the necessity of making AMENDMENTS to the constitution proposed for the United States, previous to its ADOPTION."
To which is added, by way of postscript, some STRICTURES on a pamphlet, lately published, entitled, "An address to the people of the state of New-York, on the subject of the proposed constitution, &c."
By a PLEBEIAN.
WHEREAS RICHARD BAYLIS, of Goshen, in the county of Orange and late colony of New-York, for securing the payment of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, current money of the state of New-York, with lawful interest for the same according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bearing date the twenty-fifth day of June, 1771, and executed by the said Richard Baylis to John Leake, of the city of New-York, did by indentures of lease and release, bearing date respectively the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth days of June, in the said year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-one, mortgage to the said John Leake: All that certain piece or parcel of LAND, situate, lying and being in Goshen, in the county of Orange, known by being part of lot No. 6, beginning at the south east corner of the lands conveyed by Ebenezer Holly to Josiah Seely, then running north westerly along said Seely's land, and land of Ebenezer Holly, to a ditch on the south side of said Holly's meadow, thence south westerly along said ditch to Benjamin Gale's lands, thence south-easterly along said Gale's land and the land of Jeremiah Coleman to the high way, then along the high way to the place of beginning; containing seven acres, to have and to hold, the said tract of land with the appurtenances thereby intended to be granted, and released; and every part and parcel thereof, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders thereof, unto the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns, to the only proper use and behoof of the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns for ever.—In which said indenture of release is contained a covenant, that in case it should so happen that the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, with the interest, or any part thereof should remain due and unpaid on the 24th day of June then next ensuing the date of the said indenture of release then and in such case it should and might be lawful for the said John Leake, his heirs and assigns to sell the said tract of land and premises thereby granted, or any part thereof, at Public Vendue, or otherwise, as to him or them shall seem meet to any person or persons for such sum or sums of money as might be reasonably had for the same, and out of the monies arising by the sale thereof to retain and keep in his hands the said sum of one hundred and fifty-one pounds eight shillings and six-pence, and the interest that might be due thereon, together with the costs and charges of such sale or sales, rendering the overplus, if any there should be, to the said Richard Baylis, his executors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales so to be made by virtue of the said indenture of mortgage should be, and hereby were declared to be a full and absolute perpetual bar, both in law and equity, against him the said Richard Baylis, his heirs, executors, and administrators, and all claiming under him, and of all benefit and equity of redemption of the premises or any part thereof:—And whereas the said John Leake, in and by a certain instrument in writing under his hand and seal duly executed, bearing date the twelfth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-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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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.
The PROPRIETORS of the New-York and Philadelphia
NEW LINE
***STAGE AND FOUR HORSES.***
STAGES,
Owned by Cumming & Ward, at Newark,
and by Michael Dennison, in Philadelphia. RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that their Stages leave Powles-Hook every afternoon (except Saturday) at 4, on their route for Philadelphia, proceed by Newark to Elizabeth Town that evening—Leave Elizabeth Town, and Michael Dennison's, George Inn, Philadelphia, at three o'clock every morning, except Sunday, and drive to Philadelphia and Powles-Hook that day.
On Monday the 21st of April an extra Stage will start for the accommodation of select parties, and those gentlemen and ladies who wish to indulge themselves in the morning, or who fear the bad effects of the early air. This stage will leave Powles-Hook at seven o'clock, and Philadelphia at eight o'clock every morning (except Saturday and Sunday) and proceed with the same speed as the early stage.
The expence of the stage to each passenger will be Three Spanish Milled Dollars from Powles-Hook to Philadelphia, and Four-pence per mile for all way passengers. One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same as a passenger—Fourteen weight of baggage gratis.
The expedition, lowness of fare, and certainty of arrival, must convince the public, that this route is preferable to the Amboy, as the journey is performed in half the time.
Letters, Newspapers, &c. left at the New-York, Albany, and Philadelphia stage office, kept by Christopher Beekman, in Courtlandt-street, New-York, and with Mr. Michael Dennison, at the George Inn, corner of Arch and Second-street, Philadelphia, will be safely conveyed gratis.
JOHN CUMMING, MATTHIAS WARD, THOMAS EGBERT, JOHN GULICK, ROBERT STOCKTON, DAVID HAMILTON, JOS. VANDEGRIFT, JOSEPH DAVIS, MICHAEL DENNISON.
April 11, 1788. 67 c.d.
New-York, Elizabeth-Town, and Philadelphia
New Stage Line.
THE frequent neglect of business, by some of the proprietors of the former line of stages, has compelled the subscribers, who were concerned, to withdraw themselves, and to join in establishing a new line. By strict attention to their business—by keeping their coaches and horses in good order—and by employing none but sober drivers, they hope to merit the favors of the public.
The stage will leave Powles-Hook, every afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Saturdays excepted; the stage boats also ply every day from White-Hall to Elizabeth-Town Point. From Mr. Crane's, at Elizabeth-Town Point, the stage will set out every morning (except Sunday) and run through Bridge town in Raraway, Woodbridge, New-Brunswick, Princeton, Trenton, and Bristol, to the Indian-Queen in Fourth-street, Philadelphia, in one day, for the moderate price of THREE HARD DOLLARS for each passenger, with the allowance of 14wt of baggage; and all way-passengers at FOUR PENCE per mile.
One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same price as a passenger, viz. Four Pence per Mile.
No racing allowed in this line.
JOHN MERCEREAN, JOHN HEARD, CHARL BASONETT, WILLIAM KERLINE.
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 Peterburg 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, hambro lines, deep sea lines, hand led lines, log lines, house lines, and marline, &c. &c. by H. IVERS, Rope-maker.
N. B. The above articles, whether in large or small quantities, will be delivered to any part of the city without expence of cartage to the buyer.
New-York RUM
Of excellent Flavor and good Proof
FOR SALE,
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MISCELLANY.
From the NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE.
Mr. MEIGS, By inserting the following narrative in your paper you will oblige your humble servant, DANIEL M. CURTIS.
North-Stratford, June 21, 1783.
ON the 18th inst. Mr. Reuben Fairchild, son of Mr. Robert Fairchild, late of New-Haven, rode in company with me, on one of my horses, to Stratford. On our return a very dreadful thunder storm arose from the north at sun-set, and increased in violence as the darkness came on. When we had got about half way to this place, I perceived Mr. Fairchild to be some way behind me, and waited for him to come up. We then rode side by side, till we came to the side of a hill, where the banks by the side of the path were about as high as our heads as we sat on our horses. In this place we with our horses, were, instantaneously, struck to the ground by a flash of lightning, I cannot determine how long I was insensible. When I recovered sensation, I found myself lying on the ground, and heard a noise like that of a cannon ball flying through the air. I soon recollected that Fairchild had been with me—and by the light of the next flash, I saw him lying in the path, a little forward of the horses. I attempted to rise, but could not, for I had lost the use of one of my legs. I then crept to him, and found him to be dead, and afterwards crawled up the bank, and got to the fence, by which I supported myself. My situation here cannot be described in all its horrors:—drenched in rain—in the midst of dreadful lightning and thunder—every flash presented to my view my friend and companion dead in the road, by the side of my two horses—and myself but just hovering on the verge of eternity. As soon as I was able to walk, I went to the next house (three quarters of a mile off.) A fucking colt which was with us, its dam being killed, came and stood near me, while I was supporting myself by the fence, and followed me home. The neighbourhood was soon alarmed, and went to the place and removed the body to the next house. His hat, and two handkerchiefs that were on it, were torn to pieces, and carried to some rods distance. His flock, and the back part of the collar of his shirt, the seams of his coat and breeches were torn asunder. It is surprising that notwithstanding all these marks of violence on his clothes, there was no wound on the body, except in the face, which was bruised, probably by his fall on the stones. I shall not attempt to suggest any reflections on this alarming event: proper ones will naturally arise in every heart which is not lost to feeling.
To the Printer of the St. J. CHRONICLE.
I TELL you again, sir, I will not read long speeches—I hate long speeches—truth itself in brief—and when you dilate it in a speech of four or five hours—you serve it as gold is served—it is wire-drawn, on purpose to cover, and slightly cover a baser metal— I tell you again—I will not read long speeches—I read the first line of every speech, but I read no more—this assures me of every thing I want to know—and I employ one of my daughters for this purpose, who skims the morning papers for me at breakfast—out of a long debate I other day she produced the following—which I call the PRIMA LINÆ or first lines of oratory— Mr. Dundas was confident in his own mind— Mr. Grey could not sit quietly and hear— Mr. Fox was perfectly assured— Sir John Miller said he had always thought— Mr. Pitt said he refused by all means— Sir James Johnstone would never agree— Mr. Sheridan wanted words— Sir G. Page Turner declared his friendship— Mr. Burke adverted to something— Mr. Rose pledged himself— Major Scott would not be persuaded— Mr. Bamber Gascoigne allowed great weight— Colonel Barre viewed things in a different light—and Mr. Martin was free to confess— When my daughter had finished the debate I bid her proceed to the news—and here I found according to my plan of reading, that We had it from undoubted authority— The public may be assured— Things have lately taken a turn— Last night a most melancholy accident— The performers in the new play are such—&c. &c. &c. &c. As for the advertising people, I own I am better pleased with them, although I only take tithes of their addresses to the public—I find they are all to a man sensible—but some are highly sensible—some deeply sensible—some perfectly conscious—some impressed with gratitude—some penetrated by a sense—and some are humbly certain—others would be wanting in duty—others take the first opportunity—others do not lose a moment—others have for a series of years been sensible—some invite their friends—others prevent the public from being disappointed—and lastly, some are so duly sensible, that after many years experience they are persuaded! And I, Mr. Baldwin, am Heartily Yours' &c.
L O N D O N. PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE.
Monday, May 5.
INSOLVENT DEBTORS.
LORD Rawdon rose and lamented, that the bill which he had the honor to introduce for the relief of insolvent debtors, which stood for the second reading this day, had been postponed, in his absence, to Monday the 19th, a day on which, in all probability, there would not be that full attendance of the peers, which the magnitude of the bill required. (We understand the noble Lord alluded to the installation.) Independent of the hardship arising from the delay to a large number of meritorious, although unfortunate men, who anxiously hoped the humanity of their lordships would speedily liberate them from imprisonment and distress, to liberty and the means of obtaining support. His lordship, therefore, trusted, that on the day now fixed, the bill would be read the second time, without any attempts, in the interval, to adjourn it. That that house might, in some measure, judge of the hardships under which this description of persons laboured, his lordship presented a petition from the debtors confined in Newgate, and stated some of the allegations contained in it.
The petition was ordered to lie on the table.
The order of the day was then read, and the house resolved itself into a committee, on the bill for the regulation of places of public entertainments; to which a clause is annexed, in favor of Sadler's Wells.
Lord Hawke took his seat at the table, and counsel were called to the bar; Mr. Erskine, for Astley's Royal Grove; Mr. Philips, for the circus; and Mr. Garrow, for the Royalty Theatre; in support of the several petitions presented, praying, to have the same indulgencies as those granted to Sadler's Wells. Mr. Shepherd, for the proprietors of the Wells, replied. Mr. King, of Drury-lane Theatre, and Mr. Lloyd, were examined in favor of the claim of the Wells, and Mr. Astley, jun. for that of his father.
Counsel having withdrawn, the further proceedings were postponed to the first Monday after the recess.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Monday, May 5.
THE BUDGET.
THE order of the day being read, the house resolved itself into a committee of ways and means.
Mr. Gilbert in the chair.
Mr. Pitt then rose. He began by expressing his anxious wishes to be favored with the full attention of the committee, and this he was the more inclined to request, as the detail into which it was his duty to enter, was such, as could not fail of producing a general satisfaction. He then entered at length into the accounts of the different classes of expenditure in the year ending April 5, 1788, under the heads of army, navy, ordnance, &c. In these accounts, the extraordinaries were, the army 233,000. the navy 436,000. the ordnance 61,000. the loyalists 60,000. the debts of the Prince of Wales 181,000. the expences of the late armaments 311,000. making in the whole 1,282,000.—The total of the expenditure 15,765,000. inclusive of the million applied to the liquidation of the national debt. Of the ways and means for the discharge of this this expence, the receipts of the consolidated fund were 13,106,000. the land and malt taxes were taken at 2,250,000. He took credit also for 500,000. to be paid into the exchequer by the Indian Company, in part of a larger sum due to the public, for the pay of the King's troops, and the victualling of the King's ships, while in India. He admitted that disputes existed between the company and the board of controul, whether the former should be compelled to pay so more than the effectives only; but as the gross amount of their debt was estimated at 900,000. he could have no hesitation to call on them for the sum now mentioned on account. To these he added also army savings to the amount of 643,000. the profits of the lottery 270,000. and a variety of smaller items, making in the whole 1,579,200. There was therefore a surplus of 27,000. in our income beyond our expenditure, and he had the pleasure to congratulate that house and the country on that improvement in its resources, which rendered unnecessary any loan or farther burden on the people, it was a farther pleasure, he said, to consider that this was effected, not by carrying taxes to their height, but by the growth of our commerce, recovering from the effects and suspension of the late war; it had not been done by starving our marine, on which, on the contrary, seven millions of extraordinaries has been expended on the navy since the war; and at the same time that this was effected, two millions and a half of our debt had been discharged.
He then went into a variety of reasoning, to prove there was no reason during the continuance of peace to dread a diminution of this income; but that on the contrary, there were many reasons to expect its encrease. Two of the extraordinaries of the present year, namely, the debts of the Prince of Wales, and the expences of the late arma-
ment, were not to be reckoned as making any part of our future expenditure. The increased receipts of several of the taxes, had taken place but during a part of the last year; among which there were the post-horse tax, which, by being farmed, produced an increase of 30,000. the additional duty on bills in Scotland, and the additional duty on spirit licences, from which an additional revenue of 30,000. per annum may also be expected. Another source of revenue might be found in the regulation of the duties on tobacco, which it was in contemplation to alter in such a manner as to render them infinitely more productive.
[To be continued.]
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, April 22.
IT is said, that a French Frigate, in latitude 34, chased and brought to several English ships; from one she proceeded to another, and seemed to be in wait to execute some important object. We do not yet discover whether this French vessel has actually taken any of our ships, but she certainly alarmed several by her eagerness of pursuit.
We have received every satisfactory assurance from Spain, of her pacific intentions towards this country, Her naval armament has been much over-rated, and the few ships of war which that court lately put into commission were merely for the defence of her trade from the South Seas.
Mr. Eden, our Ambassador to the Court of Spain, is to have a salary equal to that of France, which is the highest on the Diplomatique list.
April 24.
Extract of a letter from an officer on board the Trusty man of war, dated Leghorn Mole, March 30.
"We are now arrived here from Genoa, our last port, & being our rendezvous, are together; the commodore (Trusty) 70 guns; Pearl 32; Southampton 32; Carysfort 28; & the Ferret brig; the Phaeton 38 guns; Ambuscade 32, & King's Fisher 16 guns, are cruising, and expected to join us in the Bay of Naples, which we make our next port. All the ports in Spain and Italy are now shut against all ships coming from the Barbary shore, where the plague is reported to rage horribly. They are equipping two float ships of 40 guns, built at Fiume, for the Emperor's service. Preparations are making here for the Russian fleet, which they expect in July next. Nothing but war is talked of in this place. Adieu."
April 26.
The Loyalists have applied to Mr. Pitt, for a general settlement of all their admitted claims, either by debenture or exchequer bills, or some other particular obligation from government, which they may carry to market, and convert into money. The amount of these claims, which remains unsettled, is computed at something more than a million sterling; and the report of the day is, that the bank will take those securities of government, and satisfy those loyalists who choose to dispose of them.
Mr. Middleton (says a correspondent) appears to have a wonderful kind of recollection—a recollection which, like the sea, ebbs and flows. When requested to assist Mr. Hastings in drawing up his defence, it was Spring-tide with it; when summoned to give evidence last Wednesday, in Westminster-Hall, it was bound in the Shallows.
Saturday last there was a grand consultation at Meudon, near Paris, of no less than 12 of the faculty, on his highness the Dauphin.
The King and Queen were both present. The surgeons report, that the crookedness in the back-bone proceeds from excessive weakness, and that they have great hopes to believe it will come to its proper shape, when the Prince recovers his strength.
May 3.
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Yesterday the House went into a Committee of Supply, and voted the following resolutions, which indicate a speedy conclusion of the session.
That it is the opinion of this Committee, that a sum not exceeding 63,671. 18s. 2d. be granted to his Majesty to make good the deficiencies of the year 1787.
4510. 12s. to make good the like sum to the American Loyalists.
1000. for losses to persons, on account of the cession of the province of East-Florida.
14,234. 8s. for present relief to American sufferers.
25,000. for the buildings carrying on at Somerset Place.
813. 13s. 6d. to the Clerk of the Commissioners of Fees.
4533. 6s. 6d. for maintaining convicts at Plymouth.
600. to the Secretary of Commissioners of Public Accounts.
500. to the Secretary of Woods and Forests.
30,083. 10s. 8 3/4d. for maintaining, cloathing &c. the convicts employed on the river Thames.
Sir Edward Astley, on hearing the vote of 1000. to the commissioners for enquiring into the claims of the American refugees, adverted to a pamphlet lately published, from which he learned, that their demands were in a great measure impositions, and many of themselves incendiaries and promoters of the unhappy disturbances, which lost our American possessions.
Mr. Pitt said he had read the pamphlet alluded to with the utmost attention, and had certainly been tolerably well informed on the subject. He had the pleasure to announce that the report of the commissioners was now in such a state, as would enable him shortly to propose some final arrangements respecting the Loyalists, who in the mean time stood in need of receiving some on account. He hoped, however, as there was now no possibility of ascertaining the precise character of each individual, and the whole tenor of each man's motives or conduct, that gentlemen would be sparing of such terms as incendiaries, and applied to a class of men, the greatest part of whom had strong claims upon our justice, and all on our compassion.
The said resolutions to be reported on Monday next.—Adjourned.
Mr. Pitt, it is reported, is about taking the matrimonial leap; and the object of his choice will be a proof of his discernment.
Mrs. Jordan's benefit was last night exceedingly crowded, when she received that universal applause which her merits so well entitle her to.
When Homer died, seven cities contended for the honor of having given him birth, and when This Paper was announced, and the strength of its supporters known, a variety of adventurers came forward to anticipate its glory; but all were abashed, from a knowledge of its institutors, except one, who having more money than wisdom, and more hardness than liberality, has presumed to lay claim to a similar title; in consequence of which we are under the necessity of requesting our friends to enquire for the THE STAR, and Evening Advertiser, lest a very inferior publication should be foisted upon them equally to the prejudice of truth and propriety.
Mr. Sheridan is expected soon to make a luminous appearance in Parliament respecting an improvement in the internal government of the Royal Boroughs of Scotland; and it is also expected, that if the Minister opposes the measure, he will take the same ground he did on Mr. Bastard's motion for an enquiry into the late injurious promotion of Admirals, the Book of Numbers, and—No Argument.
May 6.
Friday a commission of bankrupt passed the great seal, against a capital house in the Manchester branch, & dockets are struck against some others. Private credit is so much affected by these misfortunes, that the bank directors were busily employed the whole day, to devise the most eligible method to stop its further progress.
The Scots calico printers, who have been for some time past in a strong contest with those of Manchester, kept themselves totally clear from the speculations which have had no connection with the houses who are involved in the embarrassment.
It is not easy to account for the general crush in the linen houses. A variety of circumstances have contributed to the misfortune.
1. The very impolitic advantage which has been given of late to the pernicious monopoly of the East-India company, has tended considerably to the overthrow of the best branch of the cotton trade.
2. The commercial treaty with France gave rise to a spirit of speculation almost unprecedented. Every manufacturing house hurried to the continent; depots were made—the markets were overloaded—the returns were not made at the expected time—the goods lost their novelty—and they are now laying a drug on hand.
3. The speculation with regard to the French market produced a correspondent negotiation in cotton. Immense quantities were brought up—and the public will remember, that through the alarm great fortunes were made.
4. The quantity of the speculation in the monopoly of cotton and in the French trade, gave rise to the common, but pernicious expedient of drawing and re-drawing, which, accompanied as it is with a premium, is almost always decisive, and particularly in a trade where, by the quantity of the competition, the profits are so low.
These are the principal sources of the crush; to these may be added a variety of others. The superb retail shops which have risen up in every corner of the metropolis have been chiefly supported by the whole-sale houses without a capital of their own. The expenses of these shops, the number of servants, the high rents, enormous taxes, and by the rivalry, the low profits, all together contributed largely to the general confusion.
There was no less than thirteen dockets struck by one attorney on Friday at the qankrupt's office.

American Occurrences.
KINGSTON (Jamaica) May 17.
CAPT. Burdon of his majesty's sloop of war Alert, informs that the ship Richard, Ralph Watson, master, belonging to Bristol, from Montego Bay, bound to Bluefields on the Mosquito shore, was lost on the S. S. E. Keys, of St. Andreas, on or about the 31st of March last, about eleven o'clock at night, but that providentially no lives were lost. The Captain also relates, that a schooner from St. Andreas, loaded with cotton, bound to this island, was lost on the Muskeeteers: Her people were also saved, and carried into Cape Gracios a Dios.
On Saturday last, as the ship Harriet, Campbell, was going down to Port Royal harbour, she ran a ground, but was soon got off without receiving any damage, and yesterday proceeded on her voyage.
SAVANNAH, June 19.
WE have the pleasure to inform the public, that in the brig Mary arrived that very excellent comic-actress Mrs. Gardner, from Jamaica. This lady's professional abilities have been so fully tried and applauded on the London and Jamaica stages, that they need no panegyric from the press more than as a tribute justly due to merit. It is supposed that she means soon to exhibit to the inhabitants of Savannah a specimen of her theatrical powers, and a doubt cannot be entertained of such talents as hers meeting with universal approbation and success, as she is the first performer in the dramatic line who has ever appeared on the continent, that can be deemed truly capital, or who has performed at the theatres royal in London with eclat.
A treaty, we are informed, is to be held in Franklin county, on the 15th September next, between the commissioners appointed by Congress and the chiefs of the Creek Indians.
CHARLESTON, June 23.
Mr. Andrew Keegan, principal owner of the schooner Two Friends, and of her cargo, and who was supposed to have shared the fate of Mr. Matthew Clode and Capt. Webb, arrived here a few days ago. He had given orders at Newbern, for the schooner to go round to Sunbury, in Georgia, where he should meet them; but upon his arrival here he saw a newspaper containing an account of the murder of those unfortunate gentlemen, & immediately set off for this place in order to take possession of the schooner and goods. Mr. Matthew Clode was a brother of Mr. Edward Clode merchant, of London, had lately arrived in North-Carolina from Europe, and had an intention of establishing himself in Sunbury.
June 24. We can assure our readers, from undoubted authority, that a gentleman planter near Dorchester, has for these five years past planted cotton which has flourished exceedingly well; he has planted only three acres yearly, and employed three old hands therein, who plant and gather it in. With the cotton wool he gets from it, and the wool of 100 sheep he has on his plantation, he has constantly clothed 190 negroes. Four hands are employed during the winter season to spin it, three hands with two looms are employed four months only in weaving it and preparing it for the loom; since which he has found that some young negroes, that were set to help the three hands before mentioned, in picking it, burnt a good part of it to save themselves the trouble of picking it.
We have the pleasure to add, that a gentleman planter to the southward has for these several years planted millet seed in his garden, for his family use in making puddings; he says he is sure he can raise two crops a year of it, and he finds it sells for 24s. to 25s. per 112lbs. weight, in England, he is determined to plant it for exportation, as it will grow on high land. It is more esteemed in England for making puddings than rice is, as it has a richer flavor. They make bread with it in many parts of the world. It has several medicinal qualities.
A correspondent says it is a pity we do not confine the planting rice to our river swamps, and drain our inland swamps as much as we can, and plant millet and cotton instead of rice on the same, which would make our country far more healthy and preserve the lives of our planters and their servants; it would also bring in far more money to the planters than our present method of proceeding does. It is thought that the amazing great crop of tobacco that will be made this year in Georgia, and the other states, will reduce the price of this commodity very much, which shews the necessity of our increasing our staple commodities. It is astonishing he says, that we do not also cultivate that valuable commodity madder, for which there is a great demand in Europe.
Captain Lawrence, who arrived here last week from New-York, picked up a canoe, with a negro fellow on board, about 12 leagues distant from land off Bull's Bay, who told Captain Lawrence he was bound for Guinea; he was entirely destitute of provisions, and without any water.
WILMINGTON, June 18.
Last Saturday, a man by the name of Hooper, was detected in feloniously taking from Mr. McCulloch of this town, a sum of money to the amount of nine pounds. It appears from Hooper's confession, that himself and one other person, had, a few days since, robbed John Caine, Esq. Sheriff of Brunswick county, of cash to the amount of £. 58. and specie certificates to the amount of £. 1400. and papers of considerable consequence. Part of the cash has been recovered. Hooper is now in custody, but his accomplice has made his escape.
It is to be lamented, says a correspondent, that we are destitute of a goal, or proper place of confinement for such villains as we have just mentioned. The villains that infest this place, commit their crimes with greater assurance, from a knowledge, that should they be apprehended, they will have a better opportunity to make their escape from a guard, than from the confines of a prison.
Yesterday the honorable superior court for this district, adjourned to the 6th day of December next.
The honorable superior court for the district of Fayette-Ville to meet at Fayette-Ville, on Friday next.
On Monday evening, the 13th instant, the theatre in Newbern was opened by Mr. Kenna's company of comedians, with the tragedy of Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage. Mrs. Kenna, in the character of Isabella, gave most universal satisfaction to a polite and genteel audience, many of whom in pearly drops testified that their hearts were sensibly touched with those tender feelings which her inimitable powers always must inspire. Melpomene perhaps cannot boast a greater favorite on the American stage, and we think, we may at least venture to pronounce, that her equal hath not appeared for many years in the southern states.
The lovers of the drama are informed, that it is expected Mr. Kenna's company of comedians will in the course of a few days, open the theatre in this town.
New-York, July 7.
ON Saturday arrived here the schooner Columbia, Freneau, Charleston; brig Union, Deshong, Port-au-Prince; ship Four Friends, Douglass, Newry; schooner John and Jane, Potter, Shelburne; ship Elizabeth, Gregg, St. John; sloop Constant Packet, Thop, Charleston; sloop Industry, Charleston; schooner General Washington, Meeds, Wilmington; brig Julia, Pulley, Amsterdam; and.
Yesterday, sloop Sally, Lacey, Shelburne. By Captain Freneau, in 7 days from Charleston, we received papers; extracts from which, see Charleston head of this paper.
The Bridget, Capt. Caley, from New-York to New Port Prat, is put into Limerick in distress.
We learn from Newark, that the 4th of July was also celebrated in that village with every mark of joy and unanimity. On this occasion the uniformed companies of the militia, viz.—horse, grenadiers, artillery, and infantry, paraded, went through the several manœuvres in an excellent manner, and performed all the martial exercises of a pitched battle. At ten o'clock there was a sermon, by Dr. M c Whorter, from these words—"And also in Judah things went well." After the sermon, a grand PROCESSION, consisting of farmers with eight yoke of oxen in a large plough, and implements of husbandry—and the several branches of mechanics at work. [The women, with their spinning-wheels, were to have joined the procession, but the rain prevented.] This procession moved through the town to a booth prepared for the occasion, where a cold collation was served, of which all classes partook. To close the festival a number of patriotic toasts were drank.
We learn from Brooklyne, that the 4th of July was celebrated there by a number of gentlemen who dined at Dawson's; where a number of toasts were drank, and rockets fired.
We also learn, that a transparent painting of his Excellency General WASHINGTON was exhibited in this city on the evening of the 4th; executed in a masterly manner by Mr. Wright.
We learn from Philadelphia, by order of the committee of arrangement, the procession on the 4th inst. in that city, was to be "In honor of the establishment of the constitution of the United States."
The parade was to begin at 8 o'clock in the morning.
The procession was to consist of 73 grand departments, besides the civil, military, and diplomatic lists.
An oration to be delivered on the Union Green, at Bush-hill, by Mr. Wilson.
To add to the entertainment of the day, 10 vessels to be prepared and paraded as follows,
one representing New-Jersey, opposite the Northern-Liberties—the next for Massachusetts, opposite Vine-street—Connecticut, opposite Race-street—New-Jersey, Arch—Pennsylvania, Market—Delaware, Chestnut—Maryland, Walnut—in Virginia, Spruce—South-Carolina, Pine—and Georgia, South-street. The Rising Sun, under the command of Capt. Philip Brown, to be anchored off Market-street, and superbly dressed. At night she will be handsomely illuminated.
Extract of a letter from Poughkeepsie, July 3.
"The Convention have got to the 2d article—several amendments have been proposed this day, and none dissented. Yesterday the news of the Virginia reservatory adoption arrived here from New-York, it is said in 9 hours. It has made, in my opinion, no impression upon the republican members."
Extract of letter from Charleston, June 29.
"It is a fact well known by every one here, that in the grand procession that lately was made in this city, upon the adoption of the new constitution, the carriage that bore the printing press and other typographical materials, broke down in the street, and lay for a considerable time on the pavement, till the men of the type, could borrow a new set of wheels to support it. Whether this be ominous to the liberty of the press under the proposed new government, will be left to time to determine."
Accounts from Kingston, of May 17, say:—Last Sunday the sun was surrounded by a very large halo, or meteor, in form of a dusky ring, or circle of various colours. This phenomenon began about eleven o'clock, and continued until past two in the afternoon, when it gradually began to disappear and totally vanished before three.—Its elevation was very considerable, and its apparent diameter about forty yards.—Many naturalists conceive the halo to arise from a refraction of the rays of light in their passage through the fine, rare, vesicular of a thin vapour, near the top of our atmosphere, which they pretend to prove by plausible experiments. The same kind of niterous circles were observed round the moon for several preceding evenings. These phenomena gave occasion to the numerous weather-wise oracles in this parish for abundant prognostications of the dreary kind, namely, their being sure indications of speedy earthquakes, hurricanes, thunder, lightning, and even of that Hydya of calamities, a civil war; perhaps, however, such extraordinary appearances denote nothing more than a sudden change of weather.
Extract of a letter from a young man on board the ship Alliance, Capt. Reed, to his father in Philadelphia, dated in the river Canton, December 28, 1788.
"We have this day, after a long and tedious passage, got the pilot on board, bound up to Canton, without the loss of any of our hands, except one man. But most of the ship's company were taken with a disorder that deprived them of the use of their limbs; however, having all the nourishment the ship could afford, they all soon got the use of their limbs again. The behaviour of all our officers is beyond expectation, and words cannot give them too much praise."
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER.
MR. GREENLEAF,
MR. CHILDS' paper of the first instant, containing a most glaring misrepresentation of Mr. Lansing in the Convention of this state, you have at bottom the sentiments delivered by Mr. Lansing in his own words:—
After observing, that it was admitted by an honorable gentlemen from New-York, (meaning Mr. Hamilton) that state governments were necessary in every extent—that that gentleman had urged several forcible reasons why they ought to exist and that he had treated the idea, of the general government being hostile to those of the states, as chimerical, Mr. Lansing proceeded,
"I am persuaded that a hostility between the state and general governments will exist—this, sir, was the received opinion in the late convention at Philadelphia.—That honorable gentleman was then fully convinced, that it would exist; and argued with much decision, and great plausibility that the state governments ought to be subverted, at least so far as to leave them only corporate rights, and that even then they would endanger the existence of the general government;—but the honorable gentleman's reflections have doubtless induced him to correct that sentiment."
House Carpenters.
ALL House Carpenters of this City, are requested to meet at the house of Mr. VANDER WATERS, this Evening, at 6 o'clock to receive information respecting the procession.
NOTICE.
The PROCESSION is postponed until Tuesday the 22d Instant. July 7.
A STABLE & CELLAR, to LET—Enquire of the Printer.
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 Banker's, Barber's, and Loan Office Certificates of this State, such as will purchase Lands at the Commissioners' sale, and pay Quit-Rents—Likewise Final Settlements of this State; any, or all of which will be exchanged for Common Final Settlements, Loan-Office, or Pickering's Notes, and indents at a small difference. New-York, June 25, 1788. 30—e.d.
BOARDING-SCHOOL.
MRS. SEWELL, presents her respects to her friends and the worthy inhabitants of New-York—begs leave to inform them, that she intends opening a BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL for Young Ladies on Monday next, at No. 89 William-street, where she proposes teaching English, French, Writing, the Catechism, and every kind of Needlework, on moderate terms.—Mrs. Sewell further assures those who please to honor her with the tuition of their daughters, that the strictest regard will be had to their reading, with propriety, together with her utmost endeavours to form their minds and cultivate their understanding. New-York, June 26, 1787. 33—e.d.
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. 192 Queen-street, opposite Beckman's-Ship, By DELUZE DE MONTMOLLIN, and COMPANY,
A general Assortment of DRY GOODS, Consisting of the following ARTICLES, CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Callicoes, Ribbons, Latestrings, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarfnets. t.f.
FRANCIS DURAND
No. 15, QUEEN-STREET, Has FOR SALE, imported in the French Packets,
The following ARTICLES, viz. CAMBRICKS, and Superfine French Broad Cloths, Scarlet, Blue, &c. &c. Lawn, Umbrellas of different sizes, Lyons quilted Sattins, Men's black and white Silk Hose, Women's white do. Black Modes, yard wide best assorted Ribbons, Thread Laces and Edgings, Black Silk Laces, White and coloured Women's Kid Gloves Chintzes, &c.
AMINIATURE PAINTER,
Lately arrived from FRANCE, Presents his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, And INFORMS them That he DRAWS THE MOST STRIKING LIKENESSES OF LADIES and GENTLEMEN, At the LOWEST PRICE, And engages the Painting to be equal to any in Europe.
SHOULD the Likenesses not be approved of, after drawing, they will be taken back. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who will please to honor him with their Commands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs. DAVIS's, No. 42, Hanover-Square, opposite Mr. Peter Goetel's.
PETER HENRI.
Ladies in the City will be waited on if desired. New-York, June 9. 17—e.d.
Wanted to Purchase IMMEDIATELY,
OFFICER's and Soldier's Military Bounty Rights of Land, both State and Continental—Also, a large Amount in Indents, Final Settlements, and Pickering's Notes, Apply at No. 196, Water-street. New-York, June 25, 1788. 30—e.d.
Wants a Place,
A MIDDLE AGED MAN, High German by nation, who can procure a good character. He wishes to be employed in a store, or to wait on a single gentleman here, or to go abroad with him. He speaks and writes French and Italian, as well as English, and is a very good calculator. Apply to Mr. CHARLES WOOD, opposite St. Paul's Church. New-York, 1st July, 1788. 36ed6t
Starch and Hair-Powder, MANUFACTURED and SOLD by Isaac & John Stoutenburgh, At the corner of Greenwich and Dey Streets, North River.

POET'S CORNER.
A FEDERAL SONG.
Composed for the 4th of July, 1788.
Of their titular faints let the nations be vain, And call their mock faithships divine; Let them bow, if they will, to the ideal train; We sacrifice not at their shrine:
Tnere's Andrew, George, Patrick—I can't tell each name,
A group of such felicitous powers, Whose votaries celebrate yearly fame;
But the Fourth of July shall be our's. On that day of delight, to Columbians so dear,
Long may they rich benefits last! May this figural period in each circling year,
Be kept and enjoy'd like the pass. Here Thirteen are met with a patriot design
To honor an era so great, Here freedom and similar sentiments join—
May such concord pervade every state. In freedom and blest independence secure,
Our prosperity scarce is alloy'd; So vast a profusion of favors, is sure,
More than country has ever enjoy'd. But one thing is needful; a government free,
Just and federal, efficient and strong. This land must adopt, or, alas! we shall see
An end to its greatness ere long. Ye well approv'd Patriots, whose talents and worth
Our most grateful expressions demand, On this awful occasion we challenge you forth,
In defence of the union to stand; Those anti's arrest, in their daring career,
Who for gain would their country undo; From them we have every thing evil to fear,
And all things to hope for from you. Now let the charg'd glasses go cheerfully round,
Tho' this little republican band— In such friendship and firm unanimity bound,
May the Thirteen fair Pillars e'er stand. In hilarity thus while we spend this blest day,
While we raise the bright numbers on high, (Our hearts full as our glasses) let each of us say,
Here's again to the Fourth of July .
This Day is Published, Embellished with a Plan of the High Court of Par-
liament, for the TRIAL of WARREN HASTINGS, Esquire,
The American Magazine. For JUNE, 1788.
CONTAINING, SOLYMA and OSSMIN.
Directions for making Pot-Ash. Description of the River Mississippi, by Thomas
Hutchins, Esq. Letter from Christopher Columbus to the King of
Spain. Anecdote of a Nun.
On Vocal Music. History of the Origin of the two Houses of the
British Parliament. Life and Amusements of Isaac Bickerstaffe, jun.
Letter 7, from Frederick to Felicia. Account of Edward Gibbon, Esq.
An Account of Warren Hastings, Esq. Some Account of Mr. Burke.
Some Account of Mr. Sheridan. Explanation of a Passage of Scripture.
Thoughts on Marriage. Translation of an Original Letter from Mary,
Queen of Scots, to Queen Elizabeth. Letter 4th, from a Gentleman to his Friend.
A Memorial and Remonstrance to the General Assembly of Virginia.
Letter to a young Gentleman on his Marriage, by Mrs. Thale, now Mrs. Piozzi.
Resolution of a luxated Os Brachia. Genuine Letter from a Lady.
Answer to the Enquiries of Candidus in our last, by Vindex.
On the Petitions near Claverack. Trial of Mr. Hastings, continued.
Review of New Publications. Poetry.
Advice from the Tombs. A Hymn, sung at the public Exhibition in the
Greenfield School. Lines addressed to a Lady, on her embarking to
visit a Friend. A Rebus.
Intelligence. New-York, Printed by S. and J. LONDON,
And Sold by Messrs. S. and R. Campbell, Mr. S. Loudon, Messrs. Berry and Rogers, Mr. T.
Just published by M. CARY, At Philadelphia, and to be SOLD,
By THOMAS ALLEN,
Book-Seller, in Queen-street, New-York, (By whom subscriptions are received)
THE American Museum,
For MAY, 1788.
CONTAINING Papers elucidating the rise and pro-
gress of the American revolution. RESOLUTIONS entered into by the house
of burgesses of Virginia, relative to the stamp act, May 29, 1765.
Resolutions agreed to by the house of assembly of the province of Pennsylvania, relative to the
stamp act—Sept. 21, 1765. Address of the house of delegates of the province
of Maryland to the governor thereof. Governor's answer.
Resolutions agreed to by the lower house of assem- bly, in the province of Maryland, Sept. 28, 1765.
Queries proposed by the chief justice of the su- preme court held at Perth Amboy, to the law-
yers of said court, relative to the stamp act, Sept. 20, 1765.
Extract from instructions of the inhabitants of the town of Plymouth, to Thomas Forster, their
representative in the general assembly of Massa- chusetts bay, October 21, 1765.
The American Crisis, No. 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 exe-
cutive council of the commonwealth of Penn- sylvania, to the general assembly of said state.
Speech of governor Hancock to the legislature of the state of Massachusetts.
Speech of governor Huntington the legislature of the state of Connecticut.
Papers respecting the late private trans- actions with the Oneida Indians.
Petition of John Livingston and Caleb Benson, to the legislature of New-York.
Another petition from the same to the same. Proclamation by gov. Clinton.
Talk of the Oneida nations, lately received by the legislature of New-York.
Papers respecting negro slavery. Petition intended to be presented to the continen-
tal convention, by the Philadelphia society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the re-
lief of free negroes, unlawfully held in bond- age.
Petition of a number of blacks to the legislature of Massachusetts.
Letter to the treasurer of the London society for promoting the abolition of the slave trade, from
the rev. Boucher Nicholls. Political speculations.
Address to the citizens of the united states. Address to the people of Maryland, from the dis-
sensing members of the late convention of that state.
Address to the freemen of South Carolina, on the proposed federal constitution. Said to have
been written by Dr. Ramsay. Letter from Dr. Rush to Dr. Ramsay, on the
same subject. Address to the members of the convention of
Virginia, ascribed to Tench Coxe, esq. Remarks on the conduct of Spain, with respect to
the navigation of the river Mississippi. Remarks on ship-building in America.
Observations on the probable effects of the late arrest of the French court, respecting the inter-
course with America. Extract from a pamphlet, entitled "The true in-
terest of the United States considered." Speech delivered by a clergyman in the state of
Massachusetts, on the fourth of January, 1787, relative 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
American Printed Books.
This Day is published, and to be Sold, By ROBERT HODGE,
No. 237, the Corner of King & Queen-street, The Miscellaneous Works
OF PHILIP FRENEAU.
Containing his Essays and additional Poems. THIS second volume of our Ame-
rican Author, is replete with the highest sentimental entertainment. Humour, wit, and fa-
ture, 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 uni- bounded invention, that beautiful machinery, and
variety of characters, which distinguish the rigorous efforts of Mr. Klopstock's genius.
The Messiah is formed upon an extensive and important plan, and includes the sufferings, death,
and resurrection of Christ. S E R M O N S.
By the celebrated RICHARD PRICE, D. D. L. L. D. F. R. S.
The Triumphs of Temper; A Poem in six Cantos.
By WILLIAM HALEY, Esquire. Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughter.
Dr. Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion. Sheridan's Rhetorical Grammar.
The Charms of Melody.—A new Song Book. Tarver's Travels through the interior Parts of
America. Economy of Human Life.
Webster's American Selection of Lessons, in read- ing and speaking.
Webster's Institute, first and second Part. Pike's excellent System of Arithmatic.
A few Sets of Newton on the Prophecies. Edwards on the Affections.
Do. History of Redemption, &c. &c. Also, JUST IMPORTED,
A number of very valuable BOOKS,
Consisting of HISTORY.
Divinity, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. &c.
Also an excellent Assortment of STATIONARY.
Genuine Writing Paper, Wrapping Paper, Seal- ing-Wax, Wafers, Quills, Slates, Lead
and slate Pencils, Pen- knives, elegant Shoe-
Buckles, Message Cards, &c. &c.
Commissions from the country are thank fully received, and carefully executed. 50s— New-York, May 26, 1788.
Philadelphia, June 2, 1788. To the PUBLIC.
AS the time limited for compleat- ing the execution of my scheme for the fel-
ling some of my houses and landed interest termi- nates the 25th of July next, I take the liberty to
request those gentlemen who have honored and aided me in the disposal of my tickets, to forward
the unengaged tickets, by the fastest means possible, so that they may reach me on or before the period
above alluded to:—to which end, circular let- ters will be forwarded to each by the first oppor- tunity.
TO BE SOLD.
For JERSEY MONEY at full Value, Or exchanged for any Property in New-York, or
bartered for West-India or DRY GOODS, At Market Price,
A Valuable Farm,
SITUATE in Woodbridge town-
ship, in the county of Essex, New-Jersey, within a quarter of a mile of the main road from
Woodbridge to Brunswick, about eight miles dis- tant from the latter, and three and a half from
Perth Amboy, consisting of one hundred and se- venty acres a third part of which is excellent
MEADOW; a sufficiency of fire-wood, with a handsome piece of thrifty young timber.
The plough-land equal to any in that part of the country; the whole under
good fence. On the premises is a good house,
kitchen, and barn; and an excellent spring of wa- ter near the door; to which is added, fifteen acres,
or thereabouts, of salt marsh, on the Rariton, about one mile from the farm.
This place is well known by the name of CLAWSON'S FARM.
For terms of sale enquire of Mr. Joseph Bindon, merchant, New-York, or Ben-
jamin Thompson, near Morris-Town. New-York, Jan. 24, 1788. 99—e.d.
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 Felling, 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, 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, Sioho, 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-
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