The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-31 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 1209, of VOL. XLII.]
SATURDAY, May 31, 1786.
[Total NUMB. 2309.]
HERE TRUTH UNLICENS'D 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 McMains.
C O N T E N T S.
 1. CONCERNING the nature of the Gospel Ministry.  2. The qualifications of a minister of the word of God.  3. Preparation and vocation to the ministry.  4. The Method of Theological study.  5. A general idea of theology.  6. The constituent parts of theology. 
Section I. Of Christian Theology. Concerning the Sacred Scripture.
Chap. 1. Concerning the books which constitute S. S.  1. The attributes of S. S.  2. The use of S. S. 
Section II. Concerning God.
Chap. 1. Concerning the existence of God.  1. The attributes of God.  2. The holy trinity. 
Concerning the Time which preceded the Advent of Christ.
Chap. 1. Concerning the creation.  1. Providence.  2. Sin.  3. Decrees.  4. The Antediluvian world.  5. The calling of Abraham.  6. The law of Moses.  7. The prophets.  8. The various state of the Jews.  9. 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.
Chap. 1. That Jesus is the Messiah.  1. Concerning the person of Christ.  2. His threefold office.  3. His twofold state. 
Section III. Concerning the Constitution of the Church.
Chap. 1. Concerning the mission of the Holy Spirit.  1. The Preaching of the apostles.  2. The destruction of the Jews.  3. The calling of the Gentiles. 
Section IV. Concerning the Doctrine which is preached in the Church.
Chap. 1. Concerning faith.  1. Repentance.  2. Good works.  3. Promises and threatenings.  4. Justification.  5. Sanctification. 
Section V. Concerning the Church.
Chap. 1. What we are to understand by the Church.  1. Church government.  2. Discipline.  3. The various state of the church. 
Section VI. Concerning the Assistance to Salvation.
Chap. 1. Concerning internal assistances.  1. External assistances.  2. Sacraments.  3. Baptism.  4. The holy Supper. 
Section VII. Concerning a future World.
Chap. 1. Concerning the state of man after death.  1. The end of the world.  2. The resurrection.  3. The last judgment.  4. Life Eternal.  5. Death External. 
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Conductor Generalis, To be sold at this Office.
Just Published, And to be sold by R. Hodge, T. Allen, S. Cambell, J. Reid, and S. Loudon, booksellers, and by the printer hereof, 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.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD
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 LETTER 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—m.tb.&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; showing 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. Just PUBLISHED, and to be Sold at this OFFICE, No. 25, Water-street,
The American Calculator, or
Counting-House COMPANION,
CONTAINING,
A TABLE, ascertaining the value of sundry
coins in gold, as regulated by the Chamber
of Commerce in this city, and shewing at one view,
their value in the several currencies of New-York,
North-Carolina, and Great-Britain. A Collection
of Tables, shewing, at one view, the amount of any
number (under 10,000) of Dollars, French and
English Crowns, Half Joes, French and English
Guineas, &c. as they pass through the United States.
A Table of Guineas, as they pass in England and
Ireland. Rules for the ready reducing the currencies
of the United-States, from the currency of one
state into the currency of any other of the United
states; and for reducing the currencies of the
United-States into sterling, and sterling into the
currencies of the said states. Rules for reducing Eng-
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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 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 expense 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 Beckman, in Courtlandt-street, New-York, and with Mr. Michael Dennison, at the George Inn, corner of Arch and Second-street, Philadelphia, will be safely conveyed gratis.
JOHN CUMMING, MATTHIAS WARD, THOMAS EGBERT, JOHN GULICK, ROBERT STOCKTON, DAVID HAMILTON, JOS. VANDEGRIFT, JOSEPH DAVIS, MICHAEL DENNISON.
April 11, 1788. 67 c.d. 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 Raway, 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 44wt of baggage; and all way-passengers at FOUR PENCE per mile.
One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same price as a passenger, viz. Four Pence per Mile.
No racing allowed in this line.
JOHN MERCEREAU, JOHN HEARD, CHARL BACONETT, WILLIAM KERLINE.
Just Published, At Thomas Greenleaf's
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A new, complete, and correct Edition of
Baron Steuben's Regulations
FOR THE
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OF THE
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MISCELLANY.
OBSERVATIONS ON
IMPERTINENCE.
AMONG the various follies of the day, none is more prevalent than that of Impertinence, and none deserves to be more severely censured.
Many reasons may be given which induce impertinent persons to pry into the secrets of another's breast, but none of them can be called justifiable. Impertinents may perhaps say, that they are actuated by motives of friendship, in enquiring into every minute circumstance relative to the affairs of others, but that argument cannot be maintained on just grounds, for a mind willing to impart the secrets it contains, requires not the extortion of impertinence to compel it to the undertaking.
There are many things which people wish to conceal from the light and knowledge of the world, and for an indifferent person to attempt prying into matters which do not in the least concern him, discovers both impudence and malice. There is a certain class of beings who make it their constant business to search into the transactions of others, doubtless with a view to find some failings in their conduct, in order to blaze them abroad to the world, hoping to make their own merits appear more conspicuous by exposing the demerits of others.
The fault of impertinence is greatly augmented, when practised in large companies, and nothing sets a person in a more despicable point of view than an impudent inquisitiveness in company. It is very seldom that this class of busy impertinents can be put out of countenance, for they are so hardened by their practice, that a modest hint for them to forbear their ill-timed curiosity, is often given without effect — however, once saw one of them so completely abashed and chagrined, that I am mistaken if ever he attempts the gratification of his impertinent curiosity again. — This busy body to whom I refer, was enquiring of a person in company some particulars relating to one who was absent; after answers had been given to more than a dozen of his impertinent questions, he still continued his enquiry, and among other things asked what kind of business the person followed who was absent; the one enquired of, made answer, that he followed the business of a hiter. A hiter, sir! exclaimed the impertinent, with surprise in his air, in the course of my whole life, sir, I never heard of a hiter's business before; pray, sir, inform me what kind of business it is? The other made answer, that the business of a hiter was to make mouth-locks, and apply them where they were wanted. This answer had the intended effect; the curious inquirer felt the sting of it with a witness, and conducted afterwards till the company broke up, in such a manner as evinced his fear of being thought a proper object for the attention of an hiter.
The peace of society would not be so often disturbed, if those busy, sneaking, pitiful wretches who are ever endeavouring to make themselves acquainted with the concerns of others, were less numerous than they are. What a detestable employment it is,
To use endeavors mischief to promote, And each occurrence, to that end to note, To seek to wrest each secret from the breast, And scatter malice forth from east to west;
To scorn in friendship's tone the fault to tell, But blaze it forth to view with horrid yell; To leave no act untry'd which can combine To favour discord and each ill design.
The class of busy and impertinently curious beings ever study to single out those as objects from whom information can be derived, who are distinguished for their frankness and generosity, and it is these only who suffer themselves to be made the dupes of those who strive to gain intelligence from no good motives. Persons of a frank and generous disposition are more devoid of suspicion than those of a different cast; and as it is often said to be a good rule, to judge of others motives by our own, they are induced to believe that no evil is intended when much is designed. Besides, it is often the case, that those who have been brought up in the principles of good breeding, think it a deviation from them, to treat any one in an uncivil manner: this delicacy, however, may be easily conquered by reflecting, that notwithstanding you are addressed in a very polite and insinuating manner by these curious impertinents, they are in fact treating you not only uncivilly and unpolitely, but even rudely; for what can be more rude than to seek to investigate matters which are intended to be secreted from us, and in which we have not the least concern, and when our inquiries are prompted by nothing more than merely the gratification of an impertinent or mischievous curiosity.
In short, those prying impertinents cannot be treated in too harsh a manner, for it is not a trivial matter that checks their career, and restrains the torrent of their inquisitiveness. Every one who is ever officious and too forward in searching into the concerns of others, should be put in mind of the business of a hither; and no doubt a hint of that kind would have the same good effect on most occasions that it had in the one I have before related.
JUVENIS.
MR. GREENLEAF, Please to insert the following Extract from "An enquiry into the present grievances of America," signed Brutus , and published in the Delaware Gazette , and oblige
A SUBSCRIBER.
IT has given me pain to see many writers in defence of the new constitution, building all their schemes of future grandeur and importance on commerce—visions baseless as the air—hopes vain and deceitful as the element on which they are built. Men who wish to assist in raising the grand fabric of national independence, would do well to build their structure upon a more solid foundation than the waves, which the experience of five years convinces us cannot support the edifice. But those gentlemen disdain to reason from experience, as it would check the rapid succession of speculative ideas which croud their performances; experientia docet is an adage too vulgar and hackneyed for a race of novelists, determined no longer to tread the beaten path of sense and reason.
Commerce is the glory of England, we all allow, but had Britain been equal in extent of territory to the United States, they had not been a naval power to this day; because they could have employed their subjects better, and to more advantage on shore. If Europe had not been over flocked with inhabitants, Columbus had not explored a new world. Here then, to reason fairly, we may say that Britain has greater reason to deplore her situation than to boast her advantages. They
may with propriety boast of commerce who cannot exist without it.
"If we ever mean to be truly independent, as individuals and as a nation, like the silkworm we must spin the web from our own bowels; and, leaving the manufactures, the fashions and vices of Europe to themselves, pursue our true interest. To illustrate this, look round among yourselves, and see who are in general the most independent men in this state. The Quaker—the man who is not engaged in idle speculations—who owns no slaves—who brings up his children to trades and industry, to become serviceable members to the community—who clothes his family in homespun. This man is a more honorable member in the community, & a better subject to the government, than the speculating merchant who, after having drained the country of cash, becomes a bankrupt himself; or the Carolinian nabob, who, though tyrannizing over a thousand negroes, is continually in debt, and possessing neither honor nor honesty pays his creditor with a pine barren act.
"Commerce has been, and must continue to be to America, what the Mississippi and South Sea schemes were to France and England—bubbles which ruined thousands. But manual industry, agriculture and manufactures are the life and soul of governments, the true and only source from which happiness, riches and power can possibly be derived.
"Our children must be all doctors or lawyers, because it is mean to be an artificer or mechanic. However suitable such notions may be to the meridian of France or England, where there is more difference between man and man than between man and beast, yet surely in republican governments founded upon the broad basis of equality, they are highly contemptible and ridiculous. This stupid prejudice is not the growth of America, but a poisonous weed imported from Britain with craps cushions and hoop petticoats. We are not content with aping their ridiculous fashions, but must implicitly adopt their contemptible prejudices. The plough has been always held honorable, it composes part of the arms of the state, and why not the plough maker? why should the man who drives the plough be esteemed in preference to him who made it? Away with such idle and foolish distinctions, the bane and poison of the state. So long as we wear clothes we ought to esteem and encourage our manufacturers and mechanics, not despise and undervalue them; they being in fact a principal pillar in the state, and of as much consequence as the farmers themselves. Science, agriculture and manufactures, like three beams, though standing upon different foundations, unite at the top and mutually support each other. The man of science instructs, the farmer feeds, and the mechanic clothes and furnishes us with utensils.
"Sciences are encouraged, agriculture is encouraged, but manufactures are entirely neglected?—hence all our difficulties. If this leg be taken away the other two must fall. Let me then, my fellow citizens, endeavour to persuade you to encourage your manufactures, and remember it is the only alternative which can save you from a general bankruptcy. To effect this, foreign manufactures must be immediately prohibited, for it is a farce to pretend to encourage our own, while foreign are admitted.—No doubt the usual objection will be bandied about, that the preference ought to be given to the cheapest goods—but this objection is founded neither in sense nor reason, because, if 3s. per yard is paid for linen the manufacture of the state, the cost of the linen remains in the state; besides maintaining the different persons employed in the manufacture; but if 1s. 6d. per yard be given for foreign linen of the same quality, it is evident that the manufacture of this linen has employed no person in the state, and the whole cost goes directly from us. From hence it may be easily proved that it is cheaper to buy home made linen at 9s. than foreign linen of the same quality at 6d. per yard. But the generality of men are averse to abstract thinking—they will not look beyond the surface of things; and the few who do investigate the matter, will not act up to the dictates of their own reason, but cry out—I as an individual can contribute but little to the encouragement of manufactures, besides I do not chuse to appear singular, but wear what others wear.
"What then remains to be done, but to elect such men in our legislatures, who your are convinced will prohibit European manufactures and encourage our own, we will then have the most skilful artificers Europe can afford, they will migrate here as soon as they are encouraged, but if we do not encourage them how can we expect them? the few that are here now, are obliged to go to hard labour for subsistence; if they do not they must steal or starve.
American Occurrences.
HALIFAX, May 8. YESTERDAY arrived the Thyne Packet, Capt. Wolf, from Falmouth, which place she left the 6th ult. In the Thyne came passengers, Lord Viscount Mountmorres, Col. Smith, late Secretary to Mr. Adams, the American Ambassador, with several other passengers on their way to New-York.—In this vessel has arrived the new act of Parliament, lately brought forward by Mr. Grenville, for regulating the trade with America; we have not been able to procure a copy of it, or we should have inserted it in this day's paper.—The papers brought by the Thyne are no later than the first of April.
May 15. John Wallace, Esq. brother to Mr. Wallace of this place, is appointed his Majesty's Consul for the state of Georgia.
Thursday last arrived the brig Ark, Capt. Hall, in 32 days from England. This brig was built in this province. She proves an exceeding good vessel, has fine accommodations, and is an excellent sailor. This is her first voyage.
Yesterday arrived the brig Isabella, Capt. Taylor, from Cork, with recruits for the regiments quartered here.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Quebec, to his friend at Halifax, dated March 19.
"The loyalists are coming into this province in vast numbers; 700 families of quakers from Pennsylvania, and 107 families from Sussex, in New-Jersey, are petitioning for lands on lake Erie. The lands on our side of Niagara are already filled up, and above 1000 families are now applying for a settlement to the eastward of Lake Champlain; Col. Fitch, of Connecticut, is at their head.
"Thus we go on prosperously, and if Lord Dorchester lives, which is the fervent prayer of every loyalist, in a few years the whole province, from this to Detroit, will be filled with good and faithful subjects. There are now upwards of ten thousand souls settled between the Cedars and Cartarqui."
Extract of a letter from Canada to a gentleman in this town, April 27.
"'Tis with inexpressible satisfaction that I inform you of a happy preface to the re-establishing the health of Lord Dorchester. A few days ago a gloom overspread our countenance, on the appearance of a fatal attack on his Lordship's health, a violent fever ensued, and every symptom alarming—Nature made a violent effort, when, by vomiting, a worm was discharged from his stomach, he immediately grew better, and has ever since been much heartier and better than for a long time. As soon as the weather admits his Lordship proposes a jaunt to Niagara, to make happy by his presence and patronage, the loyalists, who in great numbers are forming settlements in that valuable country."
PROVIDENCE, May 22. Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Georgia, to his friend in this town, dated Savannah, April 26th, 1788.
"The Indians grow more and more daring every day; they have lately carried off a number of Negroes from the very heart of Liberty county, which was one of the best settled counties in the state. M c Gillevray the Chief of the Indians has lately sent a letter, in which he lays, unless we give up the lands we have extorted from them, and give full assurances of a quiet possession, he will put himself at the head of his warriors, and drive us over the Savannah River—He can bring 5000 gun men into the field. Our situation is most miserable, and the whole of our misfortunes arise from the want of a good efficient government. Mankind are grown so corrupt, that it is impossible to support liberty or defend life and property without it. I have been in hopes that the Indian war would not continue long; I now see no end to it, without the interference of Congress; and what can they do without money or power? May the New Federal Constitution be soon adopted, and the wheels of government put in motion."
NEW HAVEN, May 28. Capt. Lines, who arrived last week, from Martinico, on the 4th inst. lat. 27, long. 68, spoke the brig Terrible, Peter William Marriner, master, from Curacoa, for Cayman, 18 days out all well.
And on the 11th inst. lat. 37, long. 71, spoke the ship Amelia, Alexander Clerk.

well, master, from London, bound to Charleston, out 33 days all well. Last evening, Capt. Timothy White, arrived from the West Indies.
New-York, May 31.
ELECTION—City and county of New-York.
UPON the statement of the polls it is found, That the Federal Ticket was carried in the manner following—
MEMBERS of CONVENTION.
John Jay, 2735 Votes. Richard Morris, 2716 John Sloss Hobart, 2713 Alexander Hamilton, 2713 Robert R. Livingston, 2712 Isaac Roosevelt, 2701 James Duane, 2680 Richard Harrison, 2677 Nicholas Low, 2651 Total number of votes, 2836.
MEMBERS of ASSEMBLY.
Richard Harrison, 1500 Votes. Alexander Macomb, 1485 William W. Gilbert, 1474 Nicholas Hoffman, 1473 Brockhoff Livingston, 1461 John Watts, jun. 1446 Nicholas Low, 1438 Gulian Verplank, 1434 Comfort Sands, 1050
MEMBERS of CONVENTION.
Queen's County.
Samuel Jones, John Schenck, Nathaniel Lawrence, Stephen Carman.
MEMBERS of ASSEMBLY.
Queen's County.
Samuel Jones, John Schenck, Stephen Carman, Whitehead Cornwell.
MEMBERS of CONVENTION
For King's County.
Peter Lefferts, and Peter Vandervoort, Esquires.
MEMBERS of CONVENTION.
Richmond County
Abraham Bancker, Cozen Ryers.
MEMBERS of ASSEMBLY.
John D. Dongan, Abraham Bancker.
SENATORS.
For the Southern District.
Ezra L'Hommedieu, Isaac Roosevelt, Paul Michau, For the Middle District.
James Clinton, For the Western District.
Peter Van Nels.
The ballots for the Eastern District were not delivered into the secretary's office in time.
Yesterday arrived brig Mercury, Weaver, Limerick; brig Juffur, Boyd, Charleston. Also arrived Schooner General Washington, William Mead, master, in eight days from Wilmington, by whom we have received the Wilmington Centinels to the 21st instant.
These papers contain but little LOCAL intelligence of that country; but we are favoured with the opinions of some of the first characters there, which are in brief as follows:—That in the trading towns in general, the political sentiments of the majority favor the new constitution; but that the country is greatly opposed to it. The most zealous advocates of that system, however, do not despair of making a sufficient number of proselytes for its final adoption in that state, to do which no means are left unassayed.
The following vessels arrived and cleared at Wilmington, from the 10th to the 21st instant.
ARRIVED.
Sloop Sally, Hammer, Charleston. Brig Nancy, Deas, Montego-Bay. Schooner Rebecca, Ryan, New-York. Schooner G. Washington, Meads, ditto. Schooner Hard-Bargain, Davis, N. River. Schooner Sally, Cragg, ditto. Schooner William, Miller, Charleston. Schooner Charlotte, Stewart, Jamaica. Sloop Three-Brothers, Edens, Topfai. Sloop Rebecca, Pine, Swansborough. Sloop Nancy and Polly, Bransby, Philadelphia.
CLEARED.
Brig Tyger, Price, Cape-Francois, Sloop Phoenix, Latimer, New-York. Sloop Lark, Copland, Boston. Sloop Betsey, Main, Charleston. Sloop Olive-Branch, Bradish, Boston.
NAVAL-OFFICE Port of BOSTON.
May 26.
ENTERED.
Ship Betsey, Chace, L'Orient. Brig Active, Chute, St. Bartholomew. Brig Marquis la Fayette, Smith, Trinidad. Brig Tryall, Sargent, Baltimore.
Brig Lion, Stephen, Guadalupe. Brig Betsey, Wales, Baltimore. Brig Betsey, Foster, Halifax. Schooner Fancy, Turner, N. Carolina. Sloop Favourite, Laffell, Hispaniola. Sloop Industry, Hichborn, S. Carolina. Sloop Industry, Norton, Philadelphia. Sloop Surprise, Jenkins, Virginia. Sloop Catherine, Gerrill, St. Croix.
CLEARED.
Ship Mary, Barnard, London. Ship Neptune, Scott, London. Brig L'Augusta, Towers, Hispaniola. Brig Industry, Prince, West-Indies. Brig Wallington, Gardner, Africa. Brig Kitty, Smith, West-Indies. Brig Lively, Kelsey, L'Orient. Schooner Lucy, Kilham, Curacoa. Schooner Partnership, Rinker, Maryland. Schooner Success, Lowell, N. Carolina. Sloop Friendship, Kent, N. Carolina. Sloop Dove, Porter, West-Indies.
ALLEN'S (N. London) Marine LIST.
Saturday, May 17th, arrived, brig Hope, Nathan Sage, from Port-au-Prince, in 20 days; who left there,
Brig Elizabeth, Freeman, Portland. Schooner Polly & Betty, Lambert, Salem. Brig Alfred, Skinner, Savannah, Georgia. Brig Hero, Turner, Norfolk, Virginia. Sloop Corinna, Mix, New-York. Brig Ranger, Curtis, Falmouth. Brig Hiram, Jones, Falmouth. Sloop Enterprize, Earl, Philadelphia. Schooner Duck, Dugue, Beaufort. Brig Panther, Wille, Pepperelborough. Sloop Betsey, Post, Long-Island. Brig Two Friends, Dean, Salem. Ship Ternagant, Talbot, Norfolk, Virg. Brig Elizabeth, Tucker, Pepperelborough. Sloop Fancy, Captain unknown. Brig Dolphin, Scovil, East-Haddam. Sloop Katy, Todd, Boston. Brig Fanny, Proctor, Salem.
Also a number of Eastern vessels.
On the 12th inst. Capt. Sage, in lat. 58. long. 70. 10. spoke the sloop Sally, George Burr, from Saybrook Platform, outward bound; also, Schooner Prolepine, Timothy Bigelow, sloop Cygnet, Shipman, and two other vessels in sight, all well; light wind S. S. W.
The worthy and respectable Monsieur Surifang, merchant at Port-au-Prince, died, and was buried on the 26th of April last—a friend to American trade, and much lamented by his friends and acquaintance.
Sunday, 18th, arrived, brig Brothers, Truman, from Cape-Francois, in seventeen days.
Monday, 19th, arrived at Aux-Caves, brig Intrepid, Folsick, from this port.
Sailed, brig Neptune, Jabez Perkins, for Aux-Caves.
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER. MR. GREENLEAF.
WHAT a stiff, narrow, niggardly foul has that quaking correspondent of yours, who calls himself Obadiah. I was well aware that there were such hypocritical characters in the world, which was the reason of my not, in the first instance, communicating my place of abode, which is the circumstance that seems to offend him most, notwithstanding his rhodomontade upon the devilry of the harpsichord, which, so far from being a satanic instrument, may be applied to the divinest and best of purposes, more acceptable to the ears of Omnipotence than all the ranting and canting of Obadiah Prim.
I recollect a story of Dr. Squintum's attempting to persuade a young female proselyte to commit a crying sin along with him, that she might have something to repent of: for without repentance, lays he, "you will assuredly be consigned to old Square-toes, without judge or jury." I also remember to have heard, that a certain old Chichit-roaster, in this city, once made very comical proposals to a girl whom he waited upon religiously to instruct (as was supposed) in the Heidelberg catechism. I shall therefore be extremely cautious in letting Obadiah know where I am to be found, as it is evident, from the whole tenor of his letter to you, that he is a filthy, beastly fellow. That I am in want of a husband I do not deny, but this desire does not proceed from the burnings he speaks of, the embers of which he carries with himself, "awake to buz, but not alive to sting." My reading and reflections have taught me, that the person who best knows the value of what she gives and what she receives, and who consequently makes the best bargain in pursuit of happiness, is unquestionably the best female philosopher; having therefore duly considered the matter, I was in the end fully convinced that I should enjoy a greater share of happiness in the state of matrimony than in that of an old maid. Blush, Obadiah, at your inconsistency! Would you rebuke me for attempting to barter my virginity in an honourable way, according to law and according to scripture, which you have at your finger's ends, when I am likely to be a great gainer by the acquisition?
Although the plan I have fallen upon to procure a husband, by advertising myself, is rather uncommon, I am sure it is not with-
out precedent: it is neither unfair or dishonest, and I flatter myself that amongst the candid of your sex, a more generous construction will be put upon this part of my conduct, than that which proceeds from Obadiah's depraved imagination.
ALMAHIDE.
May 29.
By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS assembled, May 8, 1788.
ON a report of the board of treasury, to whom was referred a motion, of Mr. Carrington.
Resolved, That Congress proceed to the election of two commissioners for settling the accounts of the five great departments, to continue in office one year.
Ordered, That the commissioners of accounts for the quarter-masters, commissary's, hospital, marine and cloathing departments, with the appropriation of the board of treasury, commence suits in behalf of the United States, against all persons in any of the said departments, who stand chargeable with public monies, computed from the present date; and that this order be published in the several states for the period above mentioned.
Resolved, That the said commissioners be directed to continue their unremitting attention to the final adjustment of all accounts which have arisen in the said departments, and to the recovery of all sums for which suits may be commenced; and that at the termination of their commission, they deposit with the register of the treasury all the books and papers of their respective offices, together with a general abstract of the sums due from individuals, in order that immediate measures may be adopted for the recovery of the same.
CHARLES THOMPSON, S.
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THE MESSIAH,
Attempted from the GERMAN of Mr. KLOPSTOCK.
To those who are acquainted with the merits of this work, little need be said to recommend it.—It is calculated to inspire every pious, every virtuous sentiment:—to fill the mind with an awful reverence and love of the Great and incomprehensible GOD and FATHER of all; with the sublimest and most fervent gratitude to our gracious REDEEMER, and a perfect detestation and abhorrence of all vice. In a word, it claims the patronage of ALL who do not blush at owning themselves Christians, and at paying a humble obedience to the King of Kings.
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POET'S CORNER.
A N E C D O T E
A CLOWN once in college stood gaping and mute, To hear learned doctors in latin dispute, Says a doctor, "what means that illiterate fool? Can he pleasure find in debates of our school? Of all he has heard not a word can he tell, Nor guess to which party the victory fell." "No, no," says the ruffian, "I aint a fool neither; When I heard you wise men talking latin together, I only observ'd, which had most moderation, And which of the parties seem'd most in a passion. Soon as I saw you, sir, fall into a heat, There now, honest friend, said I, you are beat. Men reason with temper; the party that winches, "Confesses how sorely the argument pinches."
THE famous Dr. Spring of Watertown, Massachusetts-bay, who was of the late convention, and who has been noted for always being on the wrong side of the question, but who is a man of some wit, being lately in company in this town, asked a lady on which side she was, sed, or antised. "On the strongest, Dr." replied the lady, "the former." "Then," rejoined the Doctor, "you are not on the right side, nor on the Lord's side; for he, you know, upholdeth the weak."
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THE American Museum, CONTAINING Philosophical Papers.
FOR APRIL, 1788. OBSERVATIONS and conjectures on the earthquakes of New-England, Historical account of the earthquakes of New-England, Observations and remarks on ditto, Theory of water-spouts: by Andrew Oliver, of Salem in Massachusetts, A sketch of the climate, water, and soil of South-Carolina: by Lionel Chalmers, M. D. of South-Carolina.
American Oratory. Speech of Oliver Ellsworth, Esq. in the convention of Connecticut, Another speech of the same gentleman, Speech of the Rev. Mr. Shute in the convention of Massachusetts, Speech of Mr. Symmes, in ditto, — of Mr. Thacher, in ditto, — of Mr. Barrel, — of the Rev. Mr. Stillman, — of Mr. Ames.
Politics. Resolves proposed to the federal convention, by Mr. Patterson, of New-Jersey, Cursory remarks on the federal constitution, Address to the minority of the convention of Pennsylvania.
State Papers. Letter from Mr. Lambert to Mr. Jefferson, Arrest of the court of Versailles, for the encouragement of the commerce of France with the United States of America.
Law Information. Statement of an interesting case determined in the supreme court, at Newbern, relative to confiscated property.
Rural Concerns. Hint to the farmers of Pennsylvania, On the use of plaster of Paris, On the use of drift sand as manure, On the use of pulverised bones as manure, Method of preventing the destruction of apple trees by canker worms, On the preparation and advantages of sumach berries.
Miscellaneous. Meditations on a tea pot, An oration in praise of ignorance, Address to the inhabitants of the United States.
Poems by the late Dr. Ladd. Address to Amanda, Sonnet—addressed to the naiads of Ashley river, Elegy sacred to the manes of Philander, Fragment of an epistle to a friend.
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The American Magazine, FOR APRIL, 1788.
CONTAINING, ORIGINAL LETTERS, The life and amusements of Isaac Bickerstaff, junior, continued, Memoirs of Mrs. Inchbald, concluded, Some account of the Scarcity Root, concluded, A letter from Dr. Stiles, The Adventure of the Inn, continued, Answers to the Law Questions in the Magazine for February, Letter from Dr. Mitchell to Mr. Post, A Series of Original Letters, Original Letter from an Officer in the late Army to his Brother, Education—the importance of accommodating the mode of it to the Form of Government, Essay on Snuff-taking, by Earl Stanhope, Account of Sophia Hoffman, the infant Musician, An account of a patriotic Society of Ladies established in Spain, Lucubrations on Beards, Letters, Origin of the Romance called Robinson Crusoe, Importance of Time, Medical Case of a wounded Nerve, All Men have their Bones, A Tribute of Sensibility, Extracts from ancient Records, A Sentimental Fragment, A true Story, Affected Sensibility, Narrative of the loss of the Rebecca Sloop at White-Haven, Nov. 5, 1787, Curious Extracts from an old Manuscript, Alphonzo, The English Critical Review of Mr. Barlow's Vision of Columbus.
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POETRY. Alexis, Fragment of a Poem written by a Madman on Madness, Lines by a Lady of fifteen, Happiness to be found in the Mind only, From a Gentleman to a Lady, who had presented him a Cake-heart, Ode to Spring, Epitaph on the late Boyle Godfrey.
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A Valuable Farm,
SITUATE in Woodbridge township, in the county of Essex, New-Jersey, within a quarter of a mile of the main road from Woodbridge to Brunswick, about eight miles distant from the latter, and three and a half from Perth Amboy, consisting of one hundred and seventy acres; a third part of which is excellent MEADOW; a sufficiency of fire-wood, with a handsome piece of thrifty young timber.
The plough-land equal to any in that part of the country; the whole under good fence.
On the premises is a good house, kitchen, and barn; and an excellent spring of water near the door; to which is added, fifteen acres, or thereabouts, of salt marsh, on the Rariton, about one mile from the farm.
This place is well known by the name of CLAWSON'S FARM.
For terms of sale enquire of Mr. Joseph Bindon, merchant, New-York, or Benjamin Thompson, near Morris-Town. New-York, Jan. 24, 1788. 99—e.d.
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A Few MAPS,
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Description of the ILLINOIS COUNTRY.
THE Illinois country is in general of a superior soil to any other part of North America that I have seen. It produces fine oak, hickory, cedar, mulberry trees, &c. some dying roots and medicinal plants;—hops, and excellent wild grapes, and in the year 1769, one hundred and ten hogheads of strong wine, were made by the French settlers, from these grapes. A large quantity of sugar is also annually made from the juice of the maple tree; and as the mulberry trees are large and numerous, I presume the making of silk will employ the attention and industry of the settlers, when the country is more fully inhabited than it is at present, and especially as the winters are much more moderate and favourable for the breed of silk worms, than they are in many of the sea coast provinces. Indigo may likewise be successfully cultivated—(but not more than two cuttings in a year) wheat, peas, and Indian corn thrive well, as does every sort of grain and pulse, that is produced in any of the old colonies. Great quantities of tobacco are also yearly raised by the inhabitants of the Illinois, both for their own consumption and that of the Indians; but little has hitherto been exported to Europe. Hemp grows spontaneously, and is of a good texture; its common height is 10 feet, and its thickness three inches (the latter reckoned within about a foot of the root) and with little labour, any quantity may be cultivated. Flax seed has hitherto been only raised in small quantities. There has however been enough produced to shew, that it may be sown to the greatest advantage. Apples, pears, peaches, and all other European fruits succeeded admirably. Iron, copper, and lead mines, as also salt springs, have been discovered in different parts of this territory. The two latter are worked on the Spanish side of the Mississippi, with considerable advantage to the owners. There is plenty of fish in the rivers, particularly Cat, Carp, and Perch, of an uncommon size.—Savannahs, or natural meadows, are both numerous and extensive; yielding excellent grass, and feeding great herds of buffalo, deer, &c. ducks, teal, geese, swans, cranes, pelicans, Turkeys, pheasants, partridges, &c. such as are seen in the sea coast Colonies, are in the greatest variety and abundance.—In short, every thing, that a reasonable mind can desire, is to be found, or may, with little pains, be produced here. New-York, Jan. 17, 1788. 99 e.d.
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