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10654 The New-York Journal, and Weekly Register.
HERE TRUTH UNLICENS'D REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—E'EN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE! Thompson's Liberty.
NUMB. 29, of VOL. XLI.]
THURSDAY, July 19, 1787.
[Total NUMB. 2124.]
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
From the CONNECTICUT COURANT.
Messrs. PRINTERS, BEING informed that Mr. James Cowles of Farmington, had found means to prevent the fly from injuring his wheat, I requested my relation, Mr. Decius Wadsworth, to wait on Mr. Cowles and examine his Wheat-Fields, and obtain all the information possible, and give me a minute account. I herewith send you his letter, which you are requested to publish.—Mr. Wadsworth visited the fields on the 2d. instant.—As it is possible Mr. Cowles's wheat may yet be injured by the Fly before harvest, I shall take care to have a further examination of it, which shall be communicated. JERE. WADSWORTH.
Hartford, July 4, 1787.
SIR, FROM a late experiment, it should seem that a method is discovered of effectually preventing the ravages of the Hessian Fly; the enclosed facts, which were collected from the mouth of the gentleman to whom we are indebted for the experiment, will enable you to judge what advantage may be expected from his method of procedure. Mr. James Cowles of Farmington, sowed three small adjacent patches of land, about the 20th of September last, with wheat, having prepared the seed in the following manner:
He took an indifferently large quantity of the young twigs of elder, of that summer's growth, together with the leaves, and poured upon them a sufficient quantity of water, that the twigs of elder might be entirely covered; having suffered it to continue in an open vessel exposed to the sun and air for the space of twenty-four hours, he bruised and wrung the twigs of elder until they had transmitted all their virtues to the water. In this preparation he steeped the seed for twelve hours, and sowed it in the common manner. It happened that the quantity of seed which was steeped was not sufficient; on the remaining part of the land, he took about a peck of seed of the same quality, but it had only a short sleeping of three quarters of an hour. I have examined each piece of the land, and the small spot where this was sown is the only part of either patch which is essentially injured. One sees here and there a stalk eaten off by the insect, but I think not so frequently as in the rye which I have observed this year. The small patch, where the peck of wheat lightly steeped was sown, is distinguished from the rest of the field at the distance of forty rods. In almost every tuft or root of this, which I examined, I found from one to a dozen of the insects in the worm state. In either of the other parts I found none of the insects, though I occasionally saw the effects by the dead ears of corn. In general it looks very promising and promising by a bushel may produce from 20 to 25 bushels per acre.
In an adjacent field a farmer had sown a small strip of land which had been occupied by a dead hedge: it was burnt over, and prepared in the best possible manner. Scarcely a single ear of wheat is to be seen; but for a small sprinkling of rye he would not reap the feed. All the wheat which I have heard of in the neighbourhood, but this of Mr. Cowles, is destroyed. How much the preservation of this probably depends on the method of preparing the seed, every person may judge. It is found, that at this season of the year, the wheat in the ground is infested with a small insect, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, to whom the juice of elder is instantly fatal. Whether this insect be the parent of the worm so destructive to wheat, and the preparation operates upon them, is not material to the farmer, if the advantage of the process shall generally succeed.
I have the honor to be, Sir, your most humble servant, D. WADSWORTH.
Col. JEREMIAH WADSWORTH.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
THE person who advertised in Col. Oswald's Independent Gazetteer, printed at Philadelphia, of the 28th June last, for INFORMATION respecting a "Henry Arashsmith, alias Henry Smith," who "hath had one leg broken," and who has "served on board a British man of war," may receive information respecting him by writing (post paid) to the Printer of the New-York Journal, and Weekly Register. New-York, July 5, 1787.
WHITE TEETH!
I. Greenwood, SURGEON DENTIST,
No. 199, Water-street, opposite the Coffee-house,
ENCOURAGED by the success of his practice, begs leave to acquaint the public, that he preserves the TEETH and GUMS, by removing an infectious tartar that corrupts them, and renders the natural purity of the breath offensive, this tartar acquires a solidity equal to stone, the corrosive particles destroy the enamel of the teeth, the body of it causes an inflammation in the gums, and by degrees will strip them from the roots of the teeth, and if not removed, force them out of their sockets.—He cures the feury in the gums, fastens the teeth, extracts, replaces, transplants, and regulates, cleans the teeth and makes them white, substitutes artificial teeth in so neat a manner as not to be perceived from the natural, without drawing the stumps, or causing the least pain; they help mastication, give a youthful air to the countenance, render pronunciation more agreeable and distinct; in a word, as there is nothing more beautiful, and of such real service as a good set of teeth, both natural and artificial are worthy the attention of every one.—His charges are low, to give every person an opportunity of being benefited by him.
Advice and assistance to the Poor gratis.
As the irregularity and decay of the teeth is chiefly attributed to inattention while they are young, said Greenwood proposes to take the care of children's teeth, and to keep them clean, firm, and regular, without drawing, or causing the least pain, at the moderate price of EIGHT DOLLARS per annum. This is certainly worthy the particular concern of every parent who wishes their children to have a good set of teeth; and, as only one year of his attention to children, from ten to fourteen years of age, will answer all the purposes above mentioned, he doubts not but this his proffered service will be highly acceptable.—Any advice that may be necessary after the expiration of one year shall be given gratis.
Said GREENWOOD will with pleasure attend those ladies or gentlemen, who cannot conveniently wait on him, upon their sending directions. New-York, July 12, 1787.
BY virtue of a writ of venditionis exponas, issued out of the high court of chancery, and to me directed, will be sold at public vendue, on Thursday, the 26th day of August next, between the hours of twelve and one of the same day, at the Coffee-house, in the city of New-York, a certain LOT OF GROUND, late the property of John Debow and Mary Shaw, situate, lying, and being in the south ward of the said city, in Stone-street, bounded easterly by ground now or late the property of John Wanlhar, containing as follows, that is to say, from the said Stone-street southerly forty feet and four inches, from thence, somewhat more westerly, fourteen feet five inches, from thence westerly eleven feet, thence northerly ten feet five inches, thence westerly twenty-four feet, thence northerly forty-eight feet four inches, to the Stone-street, aforesaid, and from thence easterly, along the same, thirty-three feet and nine inches, all Dutch wood measure, to the place where it first began, be the same more or less. Conditions will be made known at the time of sale.
M. WILLETT, Sheriff. New-York, July 10, 1787.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of PETER MONTEATH, an insolvent debtor, that they they cause, if any they have, before the honorable Abraham P. Lott, Esq., one of the judges of the mayor's court of this city, by the twenty-third day of July inst. at his office in Maiden-Lane, why an assignment of the estate of the said Peter Monteath should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to a law of this state, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. PETER MONTEATH. Dated this 9th day of July, 1787.
Ten Pounds Reward.
STOLEN from the subscriber in Annapolis, on Thursday night, the 14th inst. a large heavy dark chestnut carriage HORSE, branded on one of his buttocks R. W. His flange was broke open and two saddles stolen therefrom, one a half worn hunting saddle with plated stirrups, the other a black position saddle, and a snaffle-bridle with plated bit.
Whoever secures said Horse and Thief, so that he is convicted thereof, shall receive the above reward, or three pounds for the horse, and reasonable charges, if delivered in Annapolis.
A certain Joshua Hunter, a carpenter, who ran off the same night, is suspected of having committed the robbery. BENJAMIN OGLE. Annapolis, June 17, 1787.
Jersey Money Wanted, for One Year.
FROM three to six hundred pounds of the New-Jersey Emission of 1786, is wanted immediately, for which good Security will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
Albany Stages.
THE proprietors of the Albany line of Stages will commence performing the tour in two days on Monday the 16th of April instant.—A carriage will move from Hall's tavern, near the Oswego Market, New-York, and Lewis's in Albany, every Monday and Thursday mornings, precisely at 4 o'clock, and return on Tuesdays and Fridays following: at the same time the price of a passenger will be reduced from four-pence to three-pence per mile—150 weight of baggage the same as a passenger.
The public will please to take notice, that the proprietors will not be answerable for the loss of any baggage whatever. April 8th, 1787.
The SUBSCRIBER most respectfully informs the PUBLIC and his particular FRIENDS, That he has procured
An Elegant Coach,
And four excellent HORSES, With a careful Driver, to run, every Day in the Week, from this City to his House at KING'S-BRIDGE. THIS COACH will start from Hall's, No. 49, Cortlandt-street, precisely at 5 o'clock, A. M. and return to the city the same evening.—Passengers, by leaving a note at Hall's, purporting their desire, the preceding evening, will be taken up from any part of the city, and set down where they shall please to direct.—Every attention will be paid to render the excursion of the company, whether Ladies or Gentlemen, pleasant and agreeable. The price for each Passenger will be only Four Pence per mile.
The subscriber flatters himself, from the consideration of the pleasantness of the road, salubrity of the air, and beautyfulness of his situation, commanding a full view of the bridge and Haerlem river (which makes the island) that parties will frequently be induced to make this delightful excursion, and favor him with their commands. M. WATTLES, Proprietor of the Line of Stages. New-York, April 23, 1787.
To the PUBLIC.
MAJOR PENDLETON's business calling him to the Southward, the STAGE-OFFICE is removed to HALL's No. 49, Cortlandt-street, leading from Oswego-Market to Powles-Hook ferry, being the first brick house on the left hand from Broad-Way—where may be had GENTLE BOARDING and LODGING. The Bolton and Albany STAGES will start on Monday and Thursday mornings, precisely at five o'clock; those who wish to take seats are requested to apply the evening previous to starting, and leave all extra baggage.
A HACKNEY
will always be ready to convey Ladies and Gentlemen to any part of the town they may please to direct.
THE PROPRIETORS of the STAGES,
Which ply between New-York and Philadelphia, Inform the PUBLIC,
THAT on the first day of May next they will start one line of stages, from Powles-Hook, every afternoon at 4 o'clock, and proceed to Elizabeth-Town, from whence they will start every morning (Sundays excepted) at four o'clock—and from Philadelphia, every morning (Sundays excepted) at three o'clock.
The Mail Line will start from Powles-Hook and Philadelphia, every morning (Sundays excepted) precisely at nine o'clock.—No delay, after the hours appointed, can be admitted.
The Stages start from Michael Denniston's, corner of Arch and Second-streets, Philadelphia. New-York, April 25, 1787.
For CHARTER,
That remarkable fast sailing SLOOP Delight, RICHARD CORKRAN, MASTER,
BURTHEN 60 tons or thereabouts, now lying at Ryker's wharf.—For terms apply to the master on board, or at No. 28, Maiden-Lane. May 10, 1787.
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MISCELLANY.
The COPPER ACT is here inserted, that the Public may govern themselves accordingly.
An act to regulate the circulation of copper coin, Passed the 20th April, 1787.
BE it enacted by the people of the state of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, that from, and after the first day of August next, no coppers shall pass current, in this state, except such as are of the standard and weight of one third part of an ounce avoirdupois, of pure copper, which coppers shall pass current, at the rate of twenty to a shilling, of the lawful current money of this state, and not otherwise.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that if any person or persons, shall after the said first day of August next, offer in payment any copper coin, other than of the standard and weight aforesaid, such copper coin shall be liable to be seized, and shall be forfeited to the use of the person or persons who shall seize the same. And it shall be lawful for any person or persons, to whom such offer of payment shall be, to seize and take such copper coin; and the person or persons making such offer, shall forthwith give information thereof, and shall deliver the coppers so seized, to some justice of the peace, of the city or county in which such seizure shall have been made, and the said coppers shall remain in the custody of such justice of the peace, for the space of ten days; and if not claimed within that time, shall be adjudged to be forfeited, and shall be returned to the person or persons who delivered the same to such justice of the peace. And the person or persons seizing such coppers, shall on the request of the person or persons offering the same in payment, give information of the name of the justice to whom they shall have been delivered. And in case the said coppers should be claimed, and the legality of the seizure controverted, it shall be lawful for such justice, to hear and determine the same, in a summary manner; provided the sum for which such coppers shall have been offered in payment, do not exceed the sum of forty shillings, but if the same shall exceed the sum of forty shillings, then the said justice of the peace, if either of the parties require it, shall take to his assistance, two able and sufficient freeholders, who under oath shall with said justice, summarily hear and determine the said claim and controvery, and their judgment in the case shall be final between the parties. And the said justice shall after such determination, deliver the coppers deposited with him, to such of the said parties, as shall be adjudged to be entitled to the same, according to the true intent and meaning of this act.
Provided, that nothing in this act contained, shall be construed to extend to any copper coin, to be struck by the United States of America in Congress assembled.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons, shall pass or offer to pass in payment, any coppers of base metal or of a standard or weight different from that which is hereby permitted to pass, knowing the same to be of such different standard or weight, such person or persons shall forfeit five times the value of the sum, for which such coppers shall be so offered or passed in payment, to be recovered with costs of suit, before any justice of the peace, by any person that will sue for the same; which justice is hereby fully empowered and required summarily to hear and determine the same, and to award execution thereupon, if the said forfeiture shall not amount to more than six pounds current money of this state; but if such forfeiture shall amount to more than that sum, then to be recovered with costs of suit in any court of record within this state, by action of debt, bill or information; in either case to the use of the person or persons who will sue for the same.
It is earnestly requested that all Printers in the United States of America, who love truth and liberty, and who hate falsehood and oppression, would be pleased to insert the following publication in their papers for the public good.
STATE OF FRANKLIN, Greenville County. ON February the 19th, 1786, near Greenville Court-house, the effigies of the Reverend William Graham, and the Reverend Samuel Houston, were publicly hanged and burnt, as an expression of abhorrence against their tyrannical attempt to enslave the country. The motto on the breast of the former, was, "I would enslave a country to secure my fortune, William Graham." The motto on the breast of the latter, was, prompt by avarice, "I grasp at glory, and now I sink in infamy, Samuel Houston." It is hoped, that if they should make the like attempt in any of the other states, that they may meet with the same kind of treatment. An ADDRESS to the Reverend SYNOD of NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA, by the noble patriotic friends to liberty, who exhibited the above mentioned proof of their regard to their country, and opposition to tyranny.
To the Rev. Synod of New-York and Philadelphia. Reverend Gentlemen,
WE are the persons who hung and burnt the effigies of Messrs. Graham and Houston, the Rev. Messrs. Balch and Doke had no hand in it, we did it on the same principles on which we opposed the British and Tories in the late American war; we did it as an expression of our regard to the rights and liberties of our country, and as a token of our abhorrence to oppression and tyranny; we have sufficient and convincing grounds to believe that Messrs. Graham and Houston were at the bottom of that system of oppression and tyranny, which was offered in the late Convention; and whenever they show that they were not engaged in it, we stand ready to recant and acknowledge we were wrong, but till then (and they have never attempted it yet) we are bold to defend what we did; and if they, or any other men, or set of men, should ever again attempt to enslave us, we are firmly determined to hang and burn their effigies, when ever we discover it, and they may be very glad if we do no more.
We are, Reverend Sirs, yours, &c. &c. ALEXANDER GALBRAITH, ARCHIBALD M'KELOP, SAMUEL SAMPLE, ROBERT SAMPLE, JOSEPH HARDIN, THOMAS BRUMBLY.
Extract of a letter to the Hon. B. H. dated at Nashville, in Davidson county, May 1, 1787.
ON the 1st Oct. last, I took the liberty of taxing your patience, by complaining of a strange report, that had engaged, and continues to engage, a great share of our attention on the western waters. We are told, that the court of Spain claims not only the exclusive navigation of the Mississippi, but a great part of our western territory; all that is on this side of the Appalachian mountain, and southward of a right line drawn from the mouth of the great Kenhawa to lake Michigan. Is it possible, that men who are awake, and in their sober senses, should retain the impressions of such evening dreams? Their perseverance in such claims does not well accord with the flattering hopes you gave us in the last summer, when you said that all would go well in the course of a year, since a Spanish minister had come over to America, to settle with Congress any differences that might subsist between the two nations. You must admit that there is something in this Spanish claim, that cannot be penetrated by the eye of a common citizen, a plain man who has not travelled through the labyrinth of politics; and you will oblige me greatly, if you are so good as to inform me, what are the reasons that Spain gives for refusing to let us enjoy the navigation of the Mississippi, provided she has condescended to give any reason at all, besides the old royal argument, sic volo.
"I would not be understood as speaking disrespectfully of foreign courts, or of sovereigns; but it is impossible for me to suppose that the crown of Spain can justify its claim by any better argument than simple volition, when to the plainest understanding, every argument, natural, moral and artificial, seem to be clearly on the other side. It is very natural that we should be allowed to carry our produce to market, by help of those large rivers which pass through our country; and the admission of such a claim might promote the happiness of thousands, and eventually might prevent the loss of many lives. We are not to learn, that nation towards nation are seldom influenced by their opinion of what is right; but artificial barriers or treaties are respected by all civilized nations, while they are desirous to preserve peace. Now it is certain, that so far as treaties or charters can extend, we have a clear and indisputable right to the navigation of the Mississippi.
"The original limits of Carolina, according to a charter granted in 1662, by Charles II, to Clarendon and others, and confirmed in 1664, extended from the 29th degree of latitude, which includes the mouth of the Mississippi, and westward from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The claim of Great Britain to the navigation of the Mississippi was afterwards interrupted; but it has been fully established by succeeding treaties.
"By the 27th article of the definitive treaty of peace, between Great-Britain, France and Spain, signed at Paris, 10th of February, 1763, it was agreed, "That the confines between the dominions of his Britannic majesty and those of his most Christian majesty (on the continent of America) shall be fixed irrevocably, by a line drawn down the middle of the river Mississippi, from its source to the river Iberville, and from thence by a line drawn down the middle of this river and the rivers Mourepas and Pancharrain, to the sea. And for this purpose, the most Christian King cedes in full right, and guarantees to his Britannic majesty, the river and port of Mobile, and every thing which he possesses, or ought to possess on the left side of the river Mississippi, except the town of New Orleans, and the island in which it is situated, which shall remain to France, provided that the navigation of the river Mississippi shall be equally free, as well to the subjects of Great Britain as to those of France, in its whole breadth and length, from its source to the sea, and expressly that part which is between the said island of New Orleans and the right bank of the river, as well as the passage both in and out of its mouth. It is further stipulated, that the vessels belonging to the subjects of either nation, shall not be stopped, visited, or subjected to the payment of any duty whatsoever."
"Some time after the signing of this treaty, the property of the island of New Orleans was transferred by France, to the crown of Spain, but the indisputable right of navigating the Mississippi continued to remain with the subjects of Great Britain. During the late revolution, the chief towns in West-Florida were conquered by the arms of Spain, and at the peace, that province was ceded by Great Britain to the crown of Spain, but the navigation of the Mississippi has never been ceded to Spain, either directly or indirectly; on the contrary, it has expressly been ceded to the United States, and Spain has admitted the cession.
"In the 9th article of the treaty of peace and friendship between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, signed at Paris on the 3d of September, 1783, it is agreed, that "the navigation of the River Mississippi, from its source to the ocean, shall forever remain free and open to the subjects of Great Britain, and the citizens of the United States." It cannot be pretended, that Spain was ignorant of the purport of this treaty, for preliminary articles of peace between Great Britain and the United States had been signed on the 30th November 1782. One of these articles is in the very words that have been repeated, but the preliminary articles between Great Britain and Spain were not signed till on the 20th January, 1783. By the 5th article of the treaty of peace, between Great Britain and Spain that was signed at Versailles, 3d September, 1783, we find that "his Britannic majesty (likewise) cedes and guarantees in full right to his Catholic majesty East Florida, as also West-Florida." There is not a word in this article, nor in any other part of the treaty, concerning the navigation of the Mississippi; nor was it possible for Great Britain to yield the exclusive navigation of that river to the subjects of Spain, without being guilty of a breach of faith, for she had lately granted the full and free use of those waters to the citizens of the United States. On the whole, I do not think that there ever was any claim founded on treaties more indisputable and clear, than the claim of the United States to the navigation of the Mississippi.
"By the treaty of Paris in 1763, France cedes the navigation of the Mississippi in the most explicit terms to Great-Britain; by the late treaty of peace, Great-Britain cedes the same right of navigating that river to the United States; and Spain, in her treaty of Versailles in 1783, expressly admits that Great-Britain has a right to the navigation of the
river; for in the 2d article of that treaty it is declared, that "The definitive treaty of Paris of 1763, between Great-Britain, France and Spain, is to serve as a basis and foundation to the peace." Consequently it is agreed, that Great-Britain shall preserve whatever she had obtained by the former treaty, except the particulars which the now cedes to Spain: but she does not cede the exclusive navigation of the Mississippi along with East and West Florida, and consequently the cession she made of the navigation of this river to the United States is fully confirmed. Here then it would be natural for us to conclude, that the navigation of the Mississippi is open to the citizens of the United States, since the letter and spirit of every treaty on this subject declare, that it shall be open. But there is one title remaining, and that title appears to be vested in the crown of Spain. She is supposed to have the longest sword. She has taken possession of the river, and, in contempt of arguments and treaties, she continues to hold it by force. Is not this a true state of the question? Does not Spain admit that she despises the treaty, and that she is now acting towards us as a hostile nation? In this view every man on the western waters considers this subject, and we readily admit that this single argument of Spain must be considered as good and conclusive, while it retains its present force; but we are fully assured, that it must lose of its weight in every succeeding year; and we see that the time is fast coming, when every argument will be on our side. The Lex ultima Regum, the rule by which kings are governed, the long sword, or if you please the short rifle, will presently be a conclusive argument in our favor. We shall not fail to use it. Spain has set us a fair example. She has not been delicate on this head. She has seized the property of our fellow citizens, and converted it to her own use. Perhaps I shall be told that Spain is a powerful nation; that in case of a rupture, she can oppress the United States, and crush their commerce. I am not to learn that the United States will not go to war with Spain for the sake of the Mississippi. People who live on the sea-coast have too much at stake, they are too much exposed to the insults of a Spanish fleet, and too little interested in our happiness ever to enter seriously into this dispute. You may remonstrate against the encroachments of Spain, but all your efforts will terminate in a harmless war on paper. Who do you think will be the chief sufferers by those cautious politics, by such a sacrifice of our privileges and property, to the mere indolence of nature, and the love of ease? Let us trace this dispute a few years in its natural progress. I formerly said, that we are strengthened by the addition of 2000 sensible inhabitants every year. When I stated the number at 2000, I was greatly below the mark. To such accessions you must add the natural increase of citizens in a country where the soil is fertile, the climate healthy, and where men are tempted to marry early in life. In the space of ten years, we shall muster at least 60,000 men, capable of bearing arms. It is probable, that at such a period we shall suffer our lands to lie without cultivation, or our produce to perish on our hands, from the want of a river by which that produce may be carried to market? Is it probable that we shall suffer a few Spanish soldiers to seize our boats? I think not. What then must happen? We can hardly forget this loss of property, especially as it was taken from us by force. The Spanish colonists may also have some boats, merchandise, or silver; we shall count the interest, and shall not fail to repay ourselves by a friendly reciprocity of good offices. Spain may possibly remonstrate against such proofs of a good memory, and the United States in Congress may reply that they cannot possibly refrain these disorderly woodmen. You may be told in reply that you shall be answerable for their conduct. This would be a serious and critical period, and you had best consider how you will conduct yourselves in such a case. To send an army across the mountains to punish your brethren for defending their property, would be the beginning of a very unnatural war; a war that could neither be profitable nor pleasant, and assuredly it would not be honorable. Quixotism itself would hardly attempt such a measure. However, the Spaniards would probably begin with you, because you are at hand, and you have much to lose, but we have nothing, except our houses, cattle and lands; to this short inventory may possibly be added, a considerable number of unpolished citizens, whom the Spanish negotiators would count as worse than nothing. It is possible, however, that Spain may pursue other measures, for we are not that she has others in contemplation. Perhaps she may send troops up the river, and endeavour to establish posts on the Tereffce, or on some other water of the Ohio. This is a step that we look for. It would naturally bring on a serious discussion of territorial claims; or you may rather be pleased to call it, an experimental enquiry concerning the meaning of treaties and the rights of men.
"There may be a great deal more involved in this question, than the people are apt to suspect. During the progress of the enquiry, we may possibly discover, that the claims of Spain, to certain territories beyond the Mississippi are not well founded. Be it remembered, that Spain asserted her claim to that country two hundred years ago, in the presence of unarmed savages and no body since that time has taken the trouble to examine her title deeds. I have formerly observed, that statesmen are not usually guided by the most obvious rules of justice: but when you have reviewed the several treaties that I have just mentioned, and when you have considered what will be the probable operation of those arguments that are commonly used to explain treaties, you will allow me to express my surprise, that Spain should put so much at stake for so trifling an object. That she would forfeit the reputation of good faith, and hazard other things that are more substantial, for the mere pleasure of distressing a few honest planters, who are only desirous to paddle their canoes up and down the river Mississippi."
PRINTING.
IT is the greatest gift that heaven, in its clemency has bestowed on man. It will soon alter the face of the universe; printing will furnish, from its confined limits, grand and noble ideas which it will be impossible for man to resist; it will adapt them with reluctance, and the effect is already visible. Printing is yet in its infancy, and every thing has a marked propensity to perfection; the ideas are sounder, despotism more civilized, and humanity
more respected. Every where they seek, they scrutinize, they examine, they work on the destruction of the old temple of error; every one's attention is turned towards the public and general good; all things carry the stamp of utility. In order to conceive this truth, one must not confine one's views within the walls of Paris; we must take in all Europe, observe the numerous and useful establishments raised every where; pass the seas, look on America, and contemplate on the astonishing revolution preparing the way.
It is, perhaps, in America that mankind is to be new moulded, that they must adopt a new and sublime legislation, that they will bring to perfection the arts and sciences, and be the representatives of the people of old. Asylum of Liberty, Grecian souls, bold and generous minds, will spring or be transferred there; and this great example exhibited to the world, well evinces what man can do when he puts his courage and understanding in one common flock.
The means of universal happiness are already pointed out; nothing remains but the development, and from thence to the execution is but a step. Such an idea conceived thirty years ago we find realized in our time; think, then, on the power of human reason. When genius has assisted with the thunder of her majestic voice, what nation does not listen to it sooner or later, and does not result from lethargic slumber? Glorious art, thou alone canst dare the sovereign's power! Thou art the antidote to the fatal poison that was to enslave us all. Printing, thou art an invention visibly the offspring of Heaven.
The press will immortalize books inspired by the genius of humanity; and all those accumulated labours, and all those different ideas, wrought by reflection, will form a code of laws for nations. If even nature should not produce any more fine geniuses of which she is so sparing, yet the assiduous solicitude of common understandings will raise the edifice of philosophical knowledge.
What is most to be admired in the printing art is, that those excellent works, that do honor to the ingenuity of man, are not bespoke, neither do they pay the expence; on the contrary, it is the natural liberty of the generous mind that unfolds itself in the face of danger, and makes a present to humanity, in spite of oppression. This it is that makes the man of literature so much esteemed, and secures to him the gratitude of future ages.
American Occurrences.
PETERSBURGH, July 5. ON Sunday last, a negro fellow was detected, in this town, exchanging counterfeit French guineas for silver. There were several others in town on the same business, who had disposed of a few guineas, and made their escape. As it is evident these negroes were employed for this purpose, a diligent search might probably lead to a discovery of the villainy.
PHILADELPHIA, July 16. To what a degree, observes a correspondent, must the feelings of those people, who profess that noble spirit which gained us glory and independence, be injured, by reflecting on the commonions which at present rage without intermission at Rhode-Island? —Those who could lately boast of men of strict integrity to fill the respective offices of government, have now to regret that they are filled with a set of ignorant countrymen.
The citizens of that state, one day view the Governor sitting in the chair of government, and the next day may see his excellency in his blacksmith's shop, completely equipped for a hot engagement. At the celebration of the anniversary of American independence, in New-Jersey, the sons of liberty, it is said, had express orders from the Governor to fire but twelve cannon, and to drink but twelve toasts. Till a reformation takes place, may they meet with similar contempt from the twelve United States!
PORTSMOUTH, July 3. The great and general court of this state were adjourned on Saturday last to the second Wednesday in September next, then to meet at Charleston.— Where our civil fathers will adjourn to next, we are at a loss to guess, unless it be to the Moon— there the members may have an easy ascent in balloons; and from thence they may look down upon us, and discover what effect their wise deliberations have upon the minds of their constituents.
The general court, during their late session, repealed the Ten Pound act—and thereby justified the conduct of the justices of the inferior court, who have uniformly opposed it as unconstitutional and unjust.
A correspondent is of opinion, that no person will be surprised to hear, the seat of government is removed to Charleston, on Connecticut river, when he recollects the received opinion of the politicians of the present day—"that empire is travelling fast from east to west."—At the present moment, it is only to be deprecated, lest the fathers of the people in their progress westward, with their tender, curviline and impoft acts, may either over-leap our ancient boundaries and land-marks, or get politically swamped.
BOSTON, July 6. The idea, which by some is so strenuously embraced, that America is beholden to Europe for almost every necessary, whether for the conveniences, pleasures, or luxuries of life, becomes daily more absurd, as the frequent instances to the contrary become conspicuous. To prove which, we will only relate a single circumstance, recently transacted in Bridgewater, in this commonwealth. A troop of light-horse, is now raising in that town; but, having only one trumpeter, an ingenious artist (Mr. James Perkins, of Bridgewater) was applied to for another. He set about the work immediately, and soon produced one, which, upon trial, proves to be equally as good as any imported from Europe. A correspondent, on this occasion, observes, that every encouragement given to our own citizens and manufactures, tends greatly to enrich the country, as, in proportion to those manufactures, our cash is kept back from being exported; and he recommends to those gentlemen, who are forming themselves into companies of horse, to procure those instruments of music of Mr. Perkins. They may be purchased for 30 per cent. less than they can be imported for.

July 11. The Society of Cincinnati, we are told, have unanimously, voted as unworthy their fellowship and society, Lake day and Elijah Day , of West-Springfield —persons concerned in the late Rebellion. This patriotic measure, giving the lie to those envious insinuations which would represent their institution as inimical to our government, cannot fail of convincing, if it were necessary, our fellow-citizens, of the loyalty and attachment thereto, of this respectable body of citizens: to whose honour we cannot forbear mentioning, that the above two, are the only persons belonging to the Society, who have not taken a decided part in defence of our late assaulted constitution.
On Saturday last arrived in town, Col. Humphreys , late of the federal army. The Honourable Legislature, at their late session, passed an act, granting to William Phillips , Esq. and others, the exclusive privilege of manufacturing glass ware within this Commonwealth, for the term of fifteen years, upon particular conditions as to the amount of the stock to be employed, &c. Saturday last, Mr. Parsons, Mr. Otis, Mr. Lyman, Mr. Brooks, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Conv., Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Sedgwick, Mr. Deane, Mr. Fox, Mr. Nason, and Mr. Freeman, were appointed a committee to report at the next sitting of the General Court, a bill providing a system of revenue, for the annual payment of the interest of the public debt, and for the support of government, upon principles as little burthensome to the poor and real estates, as is consistent with the exigencies of government; and to provide a sinking fund, gradually to discharge the principal.
LANSINGBOROUGH, July 9. On the 29th ult. Solomon Maker, one of Shays's officers, in attempting to land from a raft as it was passing Stillwater, was drowned. A few days after his body was taken up a-float near Albany. In one of his pockets were found three half-joes and some coppers. It is said he was a descendant from creditable parents near Boston.
New-York, July 19.
ON the 4th instant, the SOCIETY of CINCINNATI in this STATE elected the following OFFICERS for the ensuing year, viz. BARON DE STEUBEN , President. PHILIP SCHUYLER , Vice-President. PHILIP V. CORTLANDT , Treasurer. RICHARD PLATT , Assistant Treasurer, and ROBERT PEMBERTON , Secretary.
DELEGATES TO THE GENERAL MEETING.  BARON DE STEUBEN , ALEXANDER HAMILTON , CHANCELLOR LIVINGSTON , WILLIAM DUER , and MORGAN LEWIS .
STANDING COMMITTEE.  EBENEZER STEVENS , DAVID BROOKS , DANIEL NIVEN , DOCTOR COCHRAN , EDWARD DUNSCOMB , DOCTOR I. LEDYARD , JOHN STAGG , jun. JACOB REED , jun. and DAVID VANHORNE .
COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS.  ALEXANDER HAMILTON , DAVID BROOKS , and MORGAN LEWIS .
COMMITTEE OF FUNDS.  ALEXANDER HAMILTON , RICHARD PLATT , JOHN LAMB , MARINUS WILLETT , and DAVID BROOKS .
WILLIAM DUER , Esq. was appointed to prepare and deliver the next ANNIVERSARY ORATION.
It is expected (and much wished) that an eulogium on the valliant and amiable General Greene, will, on that anniversary, be also delivered by Col. A. Hamilton.
It has frequently been observed—by that class of inhabitants whose breasts are not over burthened with republican zeal, or with that truly patriotic ardor which flashes spontaneously the harmonious sentiments of universal happiness, upon the principles of honour, veracity, and a philanthropic regard for all mankind—that the source of ills , upon the glorious subject of American Independence, is quite exhausted!—It affords a peculiar satisfaction, says a correspondent, to be able to detect the fallacy of this assertion, only by quoting, from the toasts that were given on that day, the following sentiments, the originality of which sufficiently evince, that the christa fountains of freedom and independence, wisely economized , are INEXHAUSTIBLE , however expeditiously they might be consumed by foolish and unjust squanderers , or the contracted royalist .—The sentiments, referred to, are as follows:—
The Federal Convention.—May the wisdom of their debates, and the salutary effects of their decisions, like the secrecy of their counsels, resemble the decrees of Fate.— Salem .
The Convention.—May they recommend, and the United States adopt, such a plan as will secure the happiness of America.— Philadelphia .
Lasting honour to men in power whose virtue cannot be conquered by temptation.— Ditto .
May the Rulers of America be clothed with due power by the hands of liberty.— Ditto .
The daughters of America.—May they, by their patriotism and industry, be as indefatigable to preserve, as they were to rear, a new empire.— Ditto .
May the Independence of the United States, reared on the basis of freedom, withstand the assaults of time.— Hudson .
Agriculture.—May the honest hand of labour meet its full reward.— New-Brunswick .
Universal empire to law and justice.— Ditto .
May the 4th of July be more dear to Americans than their birth days. Groton, a country town in Massachusetts .
May the independence of America equal the sun, in duration. Ditto .
May a law never exist in Massachusetts which favours treason and injustice. Ditto .
May the sword of justice draw the blood of rebellion. Ditto .
May Agriculture and the manufactures, enjoy the blessings of heaven, and reach perfection. Ditto .
May the councils of America be ever distinguished by justice and wisdom. Fort Plain, County of Montgomery .
May the temple of freedom rear its venerable head,—and never be shaken by the tempests of despotism. Petersburgh .
May the thorns of individual animosity never wound the bosom of social friendship. Ditto .
The kingdoms and states in alliance with the United States of America.— Prince Town .
Liberty to all the world. Trenton .
At the anniversary of independence at Hartford, Connecticut, the MONUMENTAL ACT OF INDEPENDENCE was read, by the secretary, according to the standing order.—Officers elected for the ensuing year, are—Colonels WADSWORTH , President,— WYLLYS , Vice-President,— TRUMBULL , Secretary,— HUNTINGTON , Assistant-Secretary,— GROSVENOR , Treasurer,— TALMAGE , Assistant-Treasurer.
Delegates to the General Meeting in May next , Major-General PARSONS ,—Colonels WADSWORTH ,— HUMPHREYS ,— TRUMBULL , and Major JUDD .
The Rev. Mr. STRONG and Colonel HUMPHREYS are appointed to deliver Oration at the anniversary.
A correspondent observes, that our young gentlemen, who are best acquainted with the dispositions of the fair, seem astonished at the present day of putting a Spanish pad-lock upon MISS-IPPY ! a lovely American, both by birth and spirit, and too high metled to suffer any such restraint to be put upon her intercourse with the world; it must remain perfectly free and independent of kings, princes, or states. Our young gentlemen are therefore of opinion, that the aforesaid Miss-Ippy will struggle much, before she will submit to have a Spanish pad-lock (an unpleasant piece of mechanism) fixed upon her water-course. The Empress Queen was very handsome, but at the same time very diffident and bashful, and the greatest mortification of her life was, "the Dutch having their hard clutches so strong upon her CHARMING SCHELEDE that she could make but little or no free use of it, during the whole of her reign." What use she did make of it, was in a very private way, when the Dutch were slumbering in their peculiar houses.
Since the 4th inst. the Hon. the Congress of the United States, have been sitting in this city. The most important business which has employed this august body, since that date, is, a resolve respecting pension officers (which is inserted in this day's Journal) an ordinance for the government of the territory of the United States, north-west of the river Ohio, and the election of a GOVERNOR or governors, for said territory. [The extreme length of this ordinance obliges us to postpone its publication until next week.]
It was rumoured, yesterday, that the Honourable Major General Parsons was in nomination for governor of a certain proportion of the western territory, by Congress.
Nothing authentic has yet transpired from the Hon. Federal Convention. It is said, however, that they are cut on Committees . It is not doubted, that, when these committees report, some important resolutions—resolutions which may be big with the fate of America —will be adopted and made public.
It is with pleasure we inform the fraternity of printers, throughout the United States, that, on the 4th instant, Mr. John Baine , senior, and Mr. John Baine , junior, LETTER FOUNDRERS , arrived in this city, from Edinburgh, in Scotland; and that they intend here to establish their TYPE FOUNDRY . We also learn, that they will vend their types much cheaper than can be imported, should they be encouraged by the printers in this country, which it is believed they will be from patriotic as well as convenient motives.
On the 2d instant commenced one of the quarterly examinations of Columbia college, when the students in general discharged their respective duties in a manner which reflects the highest honor on themselves, at the same time that it exhibits the most convincing proofs of the abilities, diligence, and unremitted exertions of their teachers. The premiums were determined in the following manner, viz. In the senior class, to Mr. John Eeles ; in the junior, to Mr. John Mason ; in the sophomore, to Mr. George Graham , and in the freshman, to Mr. James Wood . The premium of Eloquence was adjudged to Mr. William Lupton .
Report says:—That a French fleet of men of war was to sail from the West-Indies about the 1st of July, bound to New-York and Boston, to pass away the hurricane months.
On Tuesday arrived in town, from an excursion to the Springs in Columbia county, his Excellency the Governor and his Lady.
An account of the proceedings at New-Brunswick (New-Jersey) on the 4th instant, concludes thus:—Nor did the fair daughters of America, resident in this place, with-hold, upon this occasion, to testify their approbation of the conduct of their patriotic guardians relative to this grand epoch.—A numerous company, attended by some gentlemen, the most admired friends of the sex, retired a small distance, from the hurry and bustle of the general acclamation, to the banks of the Raritan, invited thither by the hospitable shade of a beautiful arbor, where, in honor of the day, sacred to the independence of their country, they spent the afternoon in cheerful amusement.
Where is SHAYS ? (exclaims a correspondent) —Is he in Canada, Vermont, or White Creek? —These questions have a thousand times been asked, and as often has the curiosity of the enquirers remained ungratified!—It is not alone, at the head of an armed banditti, in Berkshire, in the forests of Canada or Vermont, or the cliffs of Sandgate, we are to look for SHAYS .— SHAYS is essentially the same, whether acting in the character of a soldier, or sitting in magisterial importance in the form of the gubernatorial Jack-Tar — mutato nomine is all the difference.—Where there is the mock semblance of government without energy—there is SHAYS —Where the shrewd eye of villainy peeps through the seely mask of justice—there is SHAYS —Where a base regard to private interest acts in obstinate opposition to the general welfare—there is SHAYS —he lives in the depreciated currency of one state—he triumphs in the tender-act of another.
The manner in which the paper currency of the neighbouring state of New-Jersey is treated by some few peculating individuals in this city, and vicinity, is truly despicable; this attempt to depreciate it, is a grievance that effects the inhabitants of this state more than the Jerfians; a circumstance which should attract the attention of the public at large, and resolve them to support its credit in spite of speculational intrigue.
A Newbury-Port paper, of the 10th inst. says:—Last Monday passed through this town, on his way to the Grand Convention, the Honourable and Patriotic John Langdon , Esq. late President of the State of New-Hampshire.
The hon. Benjamin West, Esq. is appointed to represent the state of New-Hampshire in Congress, for the term of one year, from and after the first Monday in October next, in the room of the hon. Benjamin Bellows, Esq. and is authorised with the hon. John Langdon , John Pickering , and Nicholas Gilman , Esqrs. to represent that state in the grand Federal Convention, now sitting in Philadelphia.
On Sunday last, at St. George's Chapel, after the service of the forenoon was finished, Mr. R. C. Moore and Mr. J. G. J. Bend were ordained deacons, with special permission to preach, by the right reverend Samuel Provost, D. D. and Bishop of the Episcopal Church in this state. On this occasion the reverend Benjamin Moore delivered a sermon, adapted to the occasion, which well deserved the eulogies of every hearer. These are the first Episcopal honours of the kind that have ever been conferred in America; the general curiosity was therefore excited, which occasioned the house to be crowded with near three thousand spectators of different sects and sexes.
On Sunday last arrived at Philadelphia, the sloop Betsy , Captain Matthews , from St. Martin's, who informs us, that a new law had taken place last month in the British West-Indies, which forbids any produce to be imported from the Sweeeth or Daish Islands , into their ports. He informs that Captain Wheeler , in the brig—, belonging to Providence, Rhode Island, had been seized and condemned in Basseterre , with a cargo of flour and tobacco.—He spoke with, on his passage here, the Schooner William and Polly , of Philadelphia, Walter Stevens , master, from St. Martin's, bound to Georgia and Captain Brewster , from St. Thomas's, all well.
The king of Spain, following the example of his most Christian majesty, has issued orders for an assembly of the states of Spain. They are to sit in Madrid early this summer.
1. CONGRESS, July 12, 1787.
Resolved , That all officers in the line of the army, who may be entitled to pensions, in pursuance of the acts of Congress in that behalf made, shall, previous to the receipt of such pension, deposit, with the proper officers appointed to discharge the same in the states in which they reside, a certificate from the commissioner of army accounts, purporting that no balance is due from the claimant to the United States.
CHARLES THOMSON , Sec'y.
COUNTERFEITS. The public is requested to beware of counterfeits, of the Spanish milled dollars, emitted in 1777. They are badly executed, and some of the marks by which they may be distinguished from the genuine ones are as follows.—A material difference in the sound.—The counterfeits falling light and ringing like glass—the words PLVS ULTRA on the pillars, appear to have been cut with a tool in a very bungling manner—the mark of the mould, like a small notch in the edge, is very perceptible—held up to the light with a good dollar, the bad may immediately be distinguished by its leaden hue—on examination, by rubbing or scraping the counterfeits, betray a copper complexion, very thinly washed with quicksilver.—The great scarcity of hard money has of late rendered people too remiss in examining what they receive, by means of which, they are exposed to impositions, especially as it has been strongly suspected, that a notorious gang of money makers are dispersed on the frontiers of Massachusetts and Vermont.
We are informed from Claverack, that a discovery has lately been made of a NEW EMISSION of paper money, that has been struck in that town, in imitation of the paper money of this state.—That upwards of 20,000. was found in one house, the greatest part signed.—That the supposed principal person in this villainy, had cloped on the first discovery; but, that strict search is now making to find out his accomplices.—That the above sum is supposed to be all that has been printed, and that none has got into circulation.—We would nevertheless, advise our friends to be on their guard, as many other attempts (more successful than the above) have been made to counterfeit the paper money of this state.
From BRADFORD's Marine List.
ARRIVALS since our last. Brig  Sally , Wood, Nevis. Huzzy , Surinam. Brownlow , Mc Mackin, Dublin. Sloop  N. York Packet , Albertson, Philadelphia. Betsey , Brooks, Ditto. Friendship , Jones, Edenton. Commerce , Paynter, Burmuda. Virginia Packet , Robertson, Virginia.
NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of a writ for that purpose issued out of the court of chancery of this state of New-York, and to me directed; I shall sell at public vendue, on the twenty-fifth day of August next (on the premises or otherwise) to the highest bidder, or bidders, all that certain Messuage and Tenement, and Tract of Land, now or lately belonging to WILLIAM CONROY , and ABIGAIL his wife, lying and being in Pawling's Precinct , and in the Oblong , being part of the Lot , No. 43, beginning, &c. (here take in the boundaries) and that I shall execute a sufficient deed or deeds for the same to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, in pursuance of a decree made on the 30th day of April last past, in the said court of chancery, and of the act, entitled, "An act for making proceeds in courts of equity effectual, against mortgagors who abscond and cannot be served therewith, or who refuse to appear," passed the 7th day of March, 1785. HERMAN HOFFMAN , Sheriff. Dated this 10th day of July, 1787. 21—9
GOODS,
Which will be SOLD at the most reduced Prices, to wit. A VARIETY of Mantuas and other Gown Silks, Sarcenets, Pelongs, and Modes, Chintzes, Printed Linens, and Cottons, Fancy Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Jeans, Jeanets, and India Dimities, A quantity of Linen and Cotton Checks, Spotted and plain Velvets, A variety of Gloves and Fans, Linens, Sheetings, and Ozabings, Marcellus Quilting, Fancy Jacket Patterns, A variety of Plumes and Ribbands, Fancy Shoe Buckles and Buttons.
With a Variety of other Articles, Which he is determined to SELL low, for Jersey (upon the face of the Bill) New-York , or Pennsylvania  PAPER MONEY . New-York, July 19, 1787. 24—6
Livery Stables.
THE Subscriber informs his Friends, and the Public in general, that he has completed his NEW LIVERY STABLES , in Cortlandt Street, opposite Mr. Hall's Tavern, nearly where Mr. Leary's Livery Stables formerly stood. This situation, being in an airy, and central part of the City, is very healthy for Horses, and convenient for Ferrries. At these Stables Gentlemen may have their Horses and Carriages kept by the Day, Week, Month, or Year, in the best manner, and on the most reasonable terms, by their humble servant, P. SHAY . At said Stable, Gentlemen may be supplied with Horses and Carriages at the shortest notice. New-York, July 16, 1787. 24—7
The PARTNERSHIP of Fell and Graham,
Being this Day DISSOLVED by mutual Consent; ALL persons, having any demands against them, will please to call at their store, No. 2, Cruger's-Wharf , for payment; and all those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts. The business, in future, will be carried on by JOHN GRAHAM , who has for sale, a quantity of West-India GOODS , TEA, BRANDY, WINE, &c. &c. Also, a quantity of FLOUR, BEEF, and PORK, in barrels, BUTTER in kits, a few salt peter HAMS, &c. July 2, 1787. 24—6

Walter Buchanan,
has removed to No. 217, Water-street, the corner of Water-street and Old-Slip;
AND HAS FOR SALE, SEVEN-EIGHT, nine-eight, eleven-eight, and six-fourth plain checkered, striped and spotted awns; seven-eight and six-fourth striped, spotted, checked and figured lenceus; flowered and needle-worked lawn aprons; flowered and striped bordered lawn handkerchiefs; checks and check handkerchiefs; linens; men and women's stockings; allimancoes; durants; tammies; shalloons; calli-coes and chintzes; persians; farsets and modes; ribbons, threads, tapes and bindings, &c. &c.
Also, mens strong shoes, beef, pork, indigo, nails and nail rods.
All persons indebted to BUCHANAN and THOMPSON, or to WALTER BUCHANAN, whose accounts are above twelve months due, are requested to make payment to Walter Buchanan, on or before the 1st of August next, or their accounts will be put into the hands of an attorney without respect to persons.
New-York, June 12, 1787. 20—26
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby gi-
ven, agreeable to the act of the legislature of the late colony, now state, of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registering of mortgages and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," that on the 16th day of October next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold, at public vendue, at the house of Johannes Tack, inn-keeper, at Marbletown, in the county of Ulster, the fee simple of all that certain tract or parcel of land and premises, situate and lying on the west side of the Rondout or Coxenkill, in the township of Marbletown and county aforesaid, and now or late in the possession of Frederick Schoonmaker, and sundry other persons tenants under him: beginning at a certain fall on the said kill or creek, where a small brook empties into the same, being the place of beginning of a certain lot of eight acres of land, which the said Frederick Schoonmaker purchased of the trustees, of the township of Marbletown; thence along the said last mentioned lot north easterly to the lands of Hendrick Kofaa, thence along the north westerly bounds of the last mentioned lands, north easterly to the lands of Jacob Snyder, thence along the last mentioned lands westerly to the lands of Issa Smith, thence along the last mentioned land southerly to the lands of the widow Peter Nelly Sammons, thence along the last mentioned lands to the said Rondout or Coxenkill, thence down the said kill to the place of beginning; containing by estimation four hundred and forty acres of land, be the same more or less; which tracts or parcel of lands with the appurtenances were by indenture of lease and release, dated the 8th and 9th days of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two, mortgaged by Fredrick Schoonmaker, of the township of Marbletown, in the county of Ulster, to Richard Oliver and Stephen Nottingham, both of the township and county aforesaid, for the payment of five hundred and fifty-five pounds, current money of New-York, in silver and gold, at the rate of eight shillings for a Spanish milled dollar, with lawful interest for the same, on or before the eighth day of March next ensuing the date of the said indenture or lease of mortgage.
The conditions of sale will be made public on the day of the vendue, and good and sufficient title is executed to the purchaser of the same, by RICHARD OLIVER, and STEPHEN NOTTINGHAM. Marbletown, March 29, 1787. 9—34
Furniture Ware-House.
INDIA Paper Hangings, Striped Sattin Hair Cloth, Plain ditto, ditto, Figured ditto, ditto, Wilton Carpets, Elegant Looking Glasses, Fringes, Tassels, Cord, and Laces.
Some of the above articles are just received, and are for SALE, by
William Mooney,
UPHOLSTERER, At his Furniture Warehouse, Nassau-street, where the Upholstery Business is carried on in the most extensive Manner.
A general Assortment of common Paper Hangings.
** Paper Hangings put up in the best Manner, as usual.
To be SOLD,
A valuable
Lot of Ground,
ON which are three Dwelling-Houses, No. 12, 13, and 14, in Ann-street, near the North-Church. They will be disposed of, either together or singly, as may best suit the Purchaser; and an indisputable Title will be given.—Enquire at No. 75, William-street. New-York, May 17, 1787. 15
A Single MAN, who has
been regularly brought up to the Fulling Business , in all its branches, would wish to hire or take a MILL on shares. He has worked in many of the different states, and can be well recommended for his workmanship and fidelity.
Any gentleman, that has a Mill to dispose of, may hear of the person by applying to the Printer, or to Mr. Talmage Hall, No. 49, Cortlandt-street.
P. S. None need apply unless their Mill is in good repair, and well situated for business.
New-York, June 14, 1787. 19
PRICE CURRENT
   NEW-YORK.   By the B U C H E L,     Wheat, 8/ 8 3/4   Rye, 4/ 6   Oats, 2/ 6   Indian Corn, 4/ 6   Albany Peas, 6/ 6   Fine Salt, 1/ 6   Packing ditto, 3/ 6   Rock ditto, 3/ 3 3/4   By the B A R R E L,   Fine Flour, 46/   Common ditto, 42/   Bur. Middlings, 40/   Beef, 60/ 80/   Pork, 90/   By the H U N D R E D,   Indian Meal, 12/   Rye ditto, 15/ 17/   Rice, 30/ 32/   Ship Bread, 22/   Muscovado Sugar, 56/ 60/   By the P O U N D,   Loaf Sugar, 1 1/2   Havana ditto, 12d.   Hyson Tea, 8/ 9/   Souchong ditto, 6/   Bohea ditto, 2/ 7   Hams, 7d. 8d.   Butter, 9d.   Tallow, 10d.   Coffee, 17d. 19d.   By the G A L L O N,   West-India Rum, 3 3/4 4 3/4   Spirits, 4 1/2 4 3/4   Molasses, 2/ 1    H I G H W A T E R.    Thursday, July 19.  1  8.  Afternoon.    Friday,  20.  1  56.    Saturday,  21.  2  44.    Sunday,  22.  3  32.    Monday,  23.  4  26.    Tuesday,  24.  5  10.    Wednesday,  25.  1  34.    Affize of BREAD, Established June 20th, 1787.—Flour at 40/ per Barrel. A Wheaten Loaf of fine Flour, to weigh Two Pounds Four Ounces, for SIX-PENCE.—A Loaf of like Flour to weigh One Pound Four Ounces, for Three-Pence.
WHEREAS PAUL LENZS, of Haerlem Township, in the County of New-York, gardner, and Elizabeth his wife (for the securing the payment of one hundred pounds, in Spanish milled dollars, at four shillings and six-pence sterling each dollar, or the value thereof in gold or silver, with lawful interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond bearing date the sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, and executed by the said Paul Lenzs, to John Smith, of the city New-York, baker) did, by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the said sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, mortgage to the said John Smith, all that certain messuage, dwelling-house, and three several house lots, tract or parcel of land, contiguous to, and adjoining each other; situate, lying and being in the town of Haerlem aforesaid, and heretofore purchased by the said Paul Lenzs, from John Livingston; bounded as follows, easterly and northerly by the land late of Abraham Myer, deceased; southerly by the high-way, and westerly by the land of Peter Waldron, deceased; containing by estimation five acres and a quarters be it more or less; together with all and singular the houses, out-houses, kitchens, stables, buildings, fences, waters, water courses, trees, woods, under-woods, easements, profits, emoluments, privileges, advantages, and appurtenances whatsoever to the said messuage or dwelling-house, and three house lots, tract or parcel of land and premises belonging, or in any wise appertaining; and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof, and of every part and parcel thereof; and also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both in law and equity of them the said Paul Lenzs, and Elizabeth his wife, of, in and to all and singular the said messuage or dwelling-house and three house lots, tract or parcel of land and premises, or any part or parcel thereof with the appurtenances; and whereas in and by the said indenture of mortgage it was covenanted and agreed, that in case it should so happen, that the said sum of one hundred pounds, with the lawful interest for the same, or any part thereof, should remain due and unpaid at the time above mentioned, that then and from thenceforth it should and may be lawful to and for the said John Smith, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, to expose the said messuage or dwelling-house, three house lots, tract, piece or parcel of ground and premises to sale at public auction, vendue, or outcry, and to dispose the same to the best advantage, and to give good and sufficient conveyances in the law to the purchaser, or purchasers thereof, their heirs and assigns for ever; and out of the monies arising from the sale thereof, to retain and keep in their hands the said sum of one hundred pounds, or so much thereof as shall remain due and unpaid, with the lawful interest thereof; and also the costs of such sale, rendering the overplus, if any be, unto the said Paul Lenzs, his executors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales so to be made, should be and were thereby declared to be a full bar and preclusion to any estate or interest which the said Paul Lenzs, or Elizabeth his wife, their heirs or assigns may have or claim to the said premises, or any part thereof; as in and by the said indenture of mortgage, reference thereto being had, may more fully and at large appear; and whereas part of the said principal and interest is now due and owing to the said John Smith; these are therefore to give notice to all persons interested in the premises, that unless the whole of the said one hundred pounds, together with all the interest due, and to grow due thereon, is paid off and discharged on or before Tuesday the third day of October, next ensuing the date of this notification; all and singular the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the said John Smith, on Tuesday the said third day of October, next ensuing the date hereof, as aforesaid, at eleven of the clock, in the forenoon of the same day, at the merchants Coffee-house in the city of New-York, pursuant to the directions contained in an act of the legislature of the late colony, now state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the nineteenth of March, 1774.
Dated this 29th day of March, 1787. 8
JOHN SMITH.
THIS DAY is Published, and to be Sold,
The Universalist,
In SEVEN LETTERS to AMYNTOR. By WM. PITTS SMITH. In adamantune chains shall death be bound, And hell's grim tyrant feel th' eternal wound— The seas shall waste, the skies in smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away; But fix'd his word, his saving pow'r remains, Thy realm for ever lasts, thy own Messiah reigns.
Pope.
The subscribers will be supplied with their Copies only by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 22, Hanover-Square.
The book will likewise be sold at the Stores of Messrs. Loudon, Hodge, Allen and Campbell. 22
JUST PUBLISHED,
And to be SOLD, by
Hugh Gaine,
A DEFENCE of the CONSTITUTIONS of GOVERNMENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA,
By the Honorable JOHN ADAMS, Esq.
Plenipotentiary from the United States to the Court of Great-Britain,
And a Member of the ACADEMY of ARTS and SCIENCES at BOSTON.
All nature's difference keeps all nature's peace. Pope.
This Day PUBLISHED,
And to be SOLD at this PRINTING-OFFICE, [Price TEN PENCE.]
The Mother's Catechism.
Just Published,
(Neatly PRINTED in two Volumes, and handsomely BOUND)
And to be SOLD,
By Robert Hodge,
Who has removed from Maiden-Lane, to No. 227, Queen-street, the corner of King-street;
likewise by the other Booksellers,
Disertations on the Prophecies,
Which have remarkably been fulfilled, and at this time are fulfilling in the world.
By THOMAS NEWTON, D. D. Late Lord Bishop of BRISTOL.
** The publisher, with the deepest impressions of gratitude, returns thanks to the subscribers for their liberal encouragement towards printing this excellent work, which has gone through seven large impressions in London, in a few years, and entreats them to send for their books.
ROBERT HODGE, begs leave
to inform the public, that a considerable number of gentlemen, having given in their names, as subscribers, for the late President Edwards's TREATISE concerning RELIGIOUS AFFECTIONS , has put it to the press, and intends to prefix to that Treatise, the life of the author, his religious experiences, &c. which will make a large and interesting volume to the lovers of religion of every denomination—at the low price of Ten Shillings New-York currency, to the subscribers, neatly bound and lettered.
Those who are pleased to encourage this valuable work, will please to send their names to the publisher, within five weeks, that they may be printed in the book.
A L S O,
May be had at the above STORE, a great variety of
BOOKS,
Consisting of HISTORY, Divinity, Physic, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Family, Pocket and common Bibles, And small entertaining Books for Children.
A L S O,
An excellent Assortment of
STATIONARY,
Particularly Writing Paper, and Blank Books of different sizes and prices; Mooi's Charts of the Coast of North-America, &c. &c.
N. B. Good American manufactured Spelling-Books, cheaper than any can be imported.
Commissions from the country are thankfully received, and carefully executed. 15
THOMAS SMITH,
BOOT and SHOE MAKER,
AND
LEATHER CUTTER,
Queen-Street, No. 179, Corner of Beckman or Chapel Street,
SELLS all sorts of Boots and Shoes
at the following prices:    Mens best boots, town-made, warranted,  2  8  0    Common ditto, ditto, ditto,  2  4  0    Mens shoes, best sort, ditto, ditto,  0  12  0    Ditto shoes, strong ditto, from 8/.  0  9  0    Womens fatineet, or callimanco shoes,  0  11  0    Ditto, leather ditto,  0  8  0  
Boys, girls, and childrens shoes of all sorts.
English boot-legs, bend-soles, and country leather of all sorts, cheap for cash.
Black-ball of excellent quality for cleaning of boots and shoes, wholesale and retail.
A quantity of mens strong shoes, fit for country store-keepers, or the southern trade, and will be exchanged for tanned leather, or raw hides.
** Wanted, North-American BANK-BILLS.
HOUSES to LET,
TO BE LET by
Moses Gomez,
And entered into immediately,
THAT elegant HOUSE, No. 27,
Queen-street, late in the tenure of McMeikens Robert and George Service. The house is well situated, either for a gentleman, or for any kind of business whatever. The said house has nine rooms, with five places in each; three of which are elegantly finished. For further particulars enquire of said Gomez, No. 203, Water-street.
TO LET,
A VACANT LOT, for one or a term of years,
in Hage-street; 45 feet in length, and 21 feet
six inches in front, and 19 feet in the rear—As
also, either the whole of my STORE, No. 31,
Front-street, or the two upper floors; being very
fit for a Sail-Maker. MOSES GOMEZ. New-York, May 3, 1787. 13
A LARGE quantity of excellent
WRAPPING PAPER, to be SOLD by
the Printer hereof; superior in quality to, and
cheaper than the common brown sort.
—LETTERS of INTELLIGENCE—occasional PARAGRAPHS—speculative PIECES—ESSAYS, &c.—are gratefully received at this OFFICE.
For the greater CONVENIENCE and SAFETY of which COMMUNICATIONS, a LETTER-BOX is placed in the Window.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this PAPER (printed but ONCE a WEEK, at only TWO DOLLARS per Annum) are also received here—and ADVERTISEMENTS, REASONABLY INSERTED.
** PRINTING, in all its Variety, performed with NEATNESS and DISPATCH.