The New-York journal, and daily patriotic register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1788-07-23 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 176. of VOL. XLII.]
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2355.]
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.
 CONTENTS.  1. CONCERNING the nature of the Gospel Ministry.  2. The qualifications of a minister of the word of God.  3. Preparation and vocation to the ministry.  4. The Method of Theological study.  5. A general idea of theology.  6. The constituent parts of theology. 
 Section I. Of Christian Theology. Concerning the Sacred Scripture.  Chap. 1. Concerning the books which constitute S. S.  2. The attributes of S. S.  3. The use of S. S.  Section II. Concerning God.  Chap. 1. Concerning the existence of God.  2. The attributes of God.  3. The holy trinity. 
 Section III. Concerning the Time which preceded the Advent of Christ.  Chap. 1. Concerning the creation.  2. Providence.  3. Sin.  4. Decrees.  5. The Antediluvian world.  6. The calling of Abraham.  7. The law of Moses.  8. The prophets.  9. The various state of the Jews.  10. The state of other nations. 
 Section IV. Concerning the Time subsequent to the Advent of Christ.  Section I. Chap. 1. Concerning John the Baptist.  Section II. Concerning Jesus Christ.  Chap. 1. That Jesus is the Messiah.  2. Concerning the person of Christ.  3. His threefold office.  4. His twofold state.  Section III. Concerning the Constitution of the Church.  Chap. 1. Concerning the mission of the Holy Spirit.  2. The Preaching of the apostles.  3. The destruction of the Jews.  4. The calling of the Gentiles. 
 Section IV. Concerning the Doctrine which is preached in the Church.  Chap. 1. Concerning faith.  2. Repentance.  3. Good works.  4. Promises and threatenings.  5. Justification.  6. Sanctification.  Section V. Concerning the Church.  Chap. 1. What we are to understand by the Church.  2. Church government.  3. Discipline.  4. The various state of the church.  Section VI. Concerning the Assistance to Salvation.  Chap. 1. Concerning internal assistance.  2. External assistance.  3. Sacraments.  4. Baptism.  5. The holy Supper.  Section VII. Concerning a future World.  Chap. 1. Concerning the state of man after death.  2. The end of the world.  3. The resurrection.  4. The last judgment.  5. Life Eternal.  6. Death External. 
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Just Published, And to be sold by R. Hodge, T. Allen, S. Campbell, 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 will 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 addictus 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.th.&c.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT HODGE, No. 123, Queen-Street, and at This PRINTING-OFFICE, An Address to the people of the state of New-York; shewing the necessity of making AMENDMENTS to the constitution proposed for the United States, previous to its ADOPTION. To which is added, by way of postscript, some STRUCTURES 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 English Money into Irish, and Irish Money into English, according to the par of exchange between both kingdoms. Five different tables of the coins of the United-States of America, agreeable to a resolve of Congress of the 8th August, 1787, viz. a Table of Half Dollars, a Table of Dimes, a Table of Cents, and a table of Mills; calculated to render familiar the proper mode of counting said Money.
The PROPRIETORS of the New-York and Philadelphia NEW LINE ***** **STAGE AND FOUR HORSES.** ***** STAGES,
Owned by Cumming & Ward, at Newark; and by Michael Dennison, in Philadelphia, RESPECTFULLY inform their friends and the public, that their Stages leave Powles Hook every afternoon (except Saturday) at 4 on their route for Philadelphia, proceed by Newark to Elizabeth Town that evening—Leave Elizabeth Town, and Michael Dennison's, George Inn, Philadelphia, at three o'clock every morning, except Sunday, and drive to Philadelphia and Powles Hook that day.
On Monday the 21st of April an extra Stage will start for the accommodation of select parties, and those gentlemen and ladies who wish to indulge themselves in the morning, or who fear the bad effects of the early air. This stage will leave Powles Hook at seven o'clock, and Philadelphia at eight o'clock every morning (except Saturday and Sunday) and proceed with the same speed as the early stage.
The expence of the stage to each passenger will be Three Spanish Milled Dollars from Powles Hook to Philadelphia, and Four pence per mile for all way passengers. One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same as a passenger—Fourteen weight of baggage gratis.
The expedition, lowness of fare, and certainty of arrival, must convince the public, that this route is preferable to the Amboy, as the journey is performed in half the time.
Letters, Newspapers, &c. left at the New-York, Albany, and Philadelphia stage office, kept by Christopher 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 14wt of baggage; and all way-passengers at FOUR PENCE per mile.
One hundred and fifty weight baggage the same price as a passenger, viz. Four Pence per Mile. No racing allowed in this line. JOHN MERCEREAU, JOHN HEARD, CHARL BASONETT, WILLIAM KERLINE.
Masters & Owners of Vessels
Are hereby informed, THAT they may be supplied with cables, large or small, of any length, and cordage of all sizes, made of Persevering Hemp. Best quality, at Ivers's Rope-walk, at the head of Mulberry-street, the first left hand turn above the Tea-Water Pump, on such favourable terms as to merit the attention of any gentleman that would wish to lay out his money to the best advantage. Cables spliced, with the addition of any length required, white rope of every sort for city or country use, hambro lines, deep sea lines, hand lead lines, log lines, house lines, and marline, &c. &c. by H. IVERS, Ropesmaker.
N. B. The above articles, whether in large or small quantities, will be delivered to any part of the city without expence of cartage to the buyer.
New-York RUM
Of excellent Flavor and good Proof FOR SALE, By Charles Tillinghast, At the DISTILLERY, near the New Market in Cherry street.

MISCELLANY.
From the HAMPSHIRE CHRONICLE.
On SOCIETY. No. 1.
THE great author of our being evidently formed us for social connection. We have several natural principles and affections which lead us to associate with one another; such as compassion, curiosity and desire of knowledge, which cannot exert or gratify themselves to any considerable degree in a state of solitude. We have some faculties which would be of no use if every man was to dwell alone; as, the powers of speech, and of beneficence, yea, the inventive and the rational powers, would in solitude find few occasions to call them into action. We have many wants, for the supply of which we cannot provide without the concurrence of others. We are placed in a kind of natural dependence on one another. Few of the necessaries—fewer of the comforts and conveniences of life can be procured without the labor of many. If man could exist, he could not be happy; he could not gratify his natural desires, nor find scope for his natural powers. without some connection with his fellow men; because in a time of sickness, adversity and old age, every man must be dependent on, and indebted to the good offices of those around him. If there are some who have ability and virtue sufficient for their own support; yet among mankind, there always has been, and always will be, many idle, improvident, envious, dishonest, who, unprovided with the necessary means of their own support, will prey upon others and make fraud and violence supply the want of industry and prudence. Society, therefore, becomes necessary for mutual succour and protection, for the restraint of vice, for the encouragement of virtue, for the security of men's persons and rights, and for the prevention and redress of injuries.
The first societies in the world were only families, which would naturally be united under the parent or first ancestor. Sometimes several families in a vicinity would combine for common safety and convenience; and sometimes the same family becoming large by the increase of several generations, would find it necessary on the rise of some contest, to divide into two or more societies. In the early ages of the world communities were but small; but when the inhabitants of the earth were greatly multiplied, it became necessary to form larger societies that they might more effectually preserve themselves from the invasions and ravages of enemies.
A number of individuals may unite in one society; so a number of societies may combine to frame one grand community or empire.
In every society whether greater or less, there must be government. The necessity of this arises from the natural imperfection, and is increased by the vices of mankind. The end of society is the common good; and the end of government is to supply the want of wisdom and virtue among the people at large, by directing and compelling every member to pursue, or at least restrain him from opposing the common good. It is to controul that selfishness which is found more or less in men, and prevent it from operating to the injury of others, or to the general prejudice.
A combination either of persons or societies, that subsist only by the will and pleasure of each particular person or society, can be of no long
continuance; interfering interests, vices and passions, will dissolve it. Government must be sufficiently coercive to counteract these repellent principles and prevent a speedy dissolution.
In a confederation of several states, there is evidently the same necessity of a federal government, as there is of a particular government in a single state; for human nature is the same in societies, as in individuals; and communities have their local prejudices and attachments, their separate interests and designs, as well as particular persons. If a union of several states is judged necessary for the common safety and happiness, the general government of the states united, must have such a degree of vigor and energy, as may preserve this necessary union, and draw forth and direct the force of the whole as emergencies may require.
In a large and extensive community, government cannot be so simple and easy, as it may in a small one; because it must respect a greater number and variety of objects, and a greater diversity of habits, interests and designs. But in such a community there is more strength and safety, more means of wealth, more incentives to invention, more learning and improvement, more springs to industry and enterprize.—A government is not to be deemed too rigorous and absolute, if it is only adequate to the necessity of such a community as it is provided for; nor ought we to impute to the form, or administration of government, evils which grow out of the corruption of human nature, or arise from the natural and unavoidable imperfections of human society.
The SLAVE
A Fragment.
“A SLAVE” (says the Rev. J. Rennie, in a letter on the slave trade) “one of the most valuable sort, being caught in an intrigue, with one of his master's black concubines, and having the boldness and impudence to endeavour to justify his conduct on a plea that she was his wife—the white tyrant was so exasperated, that after binding the object of his fury hand and foot, he threw him in that condition into a large fire of wood.—By dint of hard struggling, and the interposition of some of his fellow slaves, in whom humanity overcame the fear of punishment, he was got out of the fire alive, but was burnt in a manner too shocking to be described.
—I had the account from the poor wretch's own mouth, as he sat toiling at the oar of a ferry boat, the master of which had bought him at a cheap rate of his former employer, to whom he was rendered unserviceable as a field slave, being very much crippled in his feet, part of both of which he had lost in his fiery trial.—I enquired likewise in the neighbourhood, respecting the truth of the story, and had it authenticated to me on undeniable testimony.”—The slave was an infidel—the master called himself a Christian.
American Occurrences.
HALIFAX, June 17. THURSDAY last the Admiral Parker, Store-ship, arrived here from London, after a passage of 58 days.
On Friday last the Brig Eliza. Capt. Ross, arrived here from Gaspee, in the river St. Lawrence, with a cargo of flour, &c.
July 1. On Thursday the 19th ult., after divine service, a sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Money, of Lunenburg instead of the Rev. Mr. Wal-
ter, of Shelburne, who had been appointed for that day, but was taken ill.
On Friday the 20th, after divine service, and a sermon on the subject of confirmation, by the Rev. Dr. Byles, of Halifax, about 125 Persons were confirmed by the Bishop.
On Saturday the 21st, After divine Service, a sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Money, of Lunenburg.
On Sunday the 22d, after divine service, and a sermon by the Rev. Mr. Wiswall, of Cornwallis, the sacrament was administered; and after evening service, the same day, a sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Shreeve, of Partsbrough.
The solemnity and decency observed on the occasion, which was new in this country, seemed to make a deep impression on the audiences that attended: and it is hoped will have a good effect in reviving a spirit of sincere religion among us.
ELIZABETH-TOWN, July 16.
On the 24th of June, agreeable to notice given, the ancient and honorable fraternity of free and accepted masons of the seven lodges, under the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of New-Jersey, convened at New-Brunswick, to celebrate the festival of St. John the baptist.
At 12 o'clock the fraternity moved in procession in the following order, from White-Hall, in the city of New-Brunswick, to the Presbyterian church of said place.
Sword bearer.
2 Deacons with wands.
Band of music.
Visiting Brethren, two and two.
Tyler—Members of Lodge No. 7.
Tyler—Lodge No. 6.
Tyler—Lodge No. 5.
Tyler—Lodge No. 4.
Tyler—Lodge No. 3.
Tyler—Lodge No. 2.
Tyler—Lodge No. 1.
Secretaries.
Treasurers.
Junior Wardens.
Senior Wardens.
Masters of Lodges.
Post-Masters.
2 Deacons with wands.
Grand secretary and Treasurer, bearing on a crimson cushion, the Bible, square and compass, and book of Constitutions.
3 Clergymen.
2 Candidates for holy orders.
Visiting grand Officers.
Senior and Junior grand wardens.
The worshipful and honourable grand and deputy grand masters.
2 Deacons with wands.
When the procession arrived at the church they opened to the right and left; the grand and deputy grand masters moved forward, and led the procession into the church, when, after being seated in usual good order, a well adapted sermon was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Monteith, from these words, Deut. xv. 7. “If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren, within any of thy gates which the Lord thy god giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother.”
After sermon they returned in the same order, to White-Hall, and partook of an elegant dinner. The whole was conducted with perfect harmony and universal satisfaction.
New-York, July 23.
THE Nova-Scotia intelligence of this day, was received by the Maria, Captain McCulloch, in days from Halifax.
Thunder and lightning, with hail and rain, says Philomathes, about this season.
We congratulate the procession gentry upon the agreeableness of this day—just rain enough to lay the dust, says a cotemporary.
We are informed, that some of the representatives, this day will appear royally splendid; others in fancy dresses which credit taste; among the most striking of these, which are not common, is the grotesque. The venerable father of America, we are told, will be represented in such garments as he wore when his eye was blessed, and his heart rejoiced, at the primeval salute of this western hemisphere.
We are informed that it was intended to postpone the Grand Procession of this day, until after the debates at Poughkeepsie should be made known—and, anxious for that all-interesting result, that an express was sent off for Poughkeepsie, which returned yesterday about 12 o'clock, and reported, that the spirit of procraftination generally reigned among the members of convention; that to retard the procession for their result would be need-les.
The honorable convention, being feelingly solicitous for the general welfare, on both sides, says a correspondent, are really fearful of the general question.—May the genius of harmony, who aims at general good, continually reside amongst them.
Accounts from Attleborough (Mass.) June 20, say—Yesterday, 63 respectable young ladies, belonging to this town, assembled, at two
o'clock, P. M. at the house of Mr. Daniel Balkum, and, to the surprise and great satisfaction of all the friends to industry, spun, before sunset, 199 skeins of excellent linen yarn. Industry is the genuine source of all laudable pleasure. On it depend all the conveniences of life. Health, the greatest of blessings, depends on industry—beauty, on health. If ladies, then, wish to be beautiful, they must be industrious; they must animate their countenances with that blooming health which comes from the spinning-wheel. The fair sex, when rightly and industriously employed, are justly termed the beauty of this lower creation. Beauty without virtue is contemptible. Merit only gains the heart. Idleness is disgraceful. Industry is the ornament of wealth, the support and consolation of poverty. We hope soon to see the time, when the fair daughters of America will be clothed in the manufactures of their own hands. Happy are we, that some have already set the example. May it never be said, that American ladies rise fifteen minutes later than the sun. May they ever have thread enough in their hands to make a halter for a Shays.
The advocate for the progression of our felicity, says, [Germain's translation] “That all acquisitions to human knowledge have increased, and are continually augmenting. The mind has extended its powers, and the physical happiness of man has expanded with his moral felicity. It cannot be controverted, he asserts, that all our attainments have, in some degree, multiplied in the two last centuries. The discoveries which have been, and are daily made, inspire hopes of approaching the summit of perfection; provided that the philosopher will not relax his exertions. What arts have been invented in this period? What voyages and discoveries? What improvements in navigation, in trade, commerce and legislature? The collected views of this new light for the human intellect, inspire the rational inference, that morality, and consequently happiness, will obtain universal dominion through all regions of the earth. A multitude of inestimable treasures, unknown in former times, have opened on the world for its acceptance. In consequence of civilization, the industry of man has penetrated the secrets of nature, and exposed productions so long concealed in her capacious womb. A thousand momentous satisfactions, producing the most pleasing and agreeable sensations, have been submitted to our acceptance in the ingenuity of modern discoveries. Even our pleasures have been infinitely diversified. Wares, merchandise, and a thousand commercial means and resources have multiplied. New gratifications to our taste and genius have been invented, and the road to science has been facilitated and abridged, while the thorny walks of life have been strewed with flowers: if even these blessings are not like the rays of the sun, or the rain of heaven, distributed in equal proportions among the children of men, yet this very inequality form a new bond of love to connect mankind to the indispensable obligation of humanity, order and justice. A reciprocal dependence arises from this variety of our condition; for the opulent are supplied and supported by the labourer or artist, while they interchangeably receive the value of their time from the treasures of the rich.”
“Fashion in Europe is reduced to reason; each one studies convenience and propriety; the maypole no longer totters upon sticks, nor the dwarf stoop to court heels—the maids consent to wait patiently the allotments of providence, and not make a premature display with corks and bishops—Even the beaux have laid aside their party coloured kippers, their saucer buttons, their harness buckles, and their suppery—The few adorateurs of this tyrant, instead of agreeing, that this is a reform, call it the Hegira of fashion.”
Order of Procession,
In honor of the Constitution of the United States.
THIS DAY.
AT 8 o'clock this morning, 23d of July, 10 guns will fire, when the Procession will parade, and proceed by the following rout, viz.
Down Broad-way to Great Dock-Street, thence through Hanover-square, Queen, Chatham, Division and Arundel-streets; and from thence through Bullock-street to Bayard's-house.
2 Horsemen with Trumpets.
1 piece of Artillery.
First Division.
Foresters in frocks, carrying axes.
Columbus in his ancient dress, on horseback.
6 Foresters, &c.
A Plough.
A Harrow.
Farmers.

United States' Arms, borne by Col. White. Gardners. A Band of Music. Taylors. Measurers of Grain. Millers. Inspectors of Flour. Bakers. Brewers. Distillers. Second Division. Coopers. Butchers. Tanners and Curriers. Leather Dressers. Third Division. Cordwainers. Fourth Division. Carpenters. Farriers. Hatters. Peruke-makers and Hair-dressers. Fifth Division. White Smiths. Cutlers. Stone Masons. Brick Layers. Painters and Glaziers. Cabinet Makers. Windsor Chair Makers. Upholsterers. Fringe Makers. Paper Stainers. Civil Engineers. Sixth Division. Ship Wrights. Black Smiths. Ship Joiners. Boat Builders. B'ock and Pump Makers. Sail Makers. Riggers. Seventh Division. Ship and crew. Pilot Boat and Barges. Pilots. Marine Society. PRINTERS, Book-binders and Stationers. Eighth Division. Cartmen. Mathematical Instrument Makers. Carvers and Engineers. Coach Makers. Coach Painters. Copper Smiths and Brass Founders. Tin Plate Workers. Pewterers. Gold and Silver Smiths. Potters. Chocolate Makers. Tobacconists. Dyers. Brush Makers. Tallow Chandlers. Saddlers, Harness and Whip-Makers. Ninth Division. Gentlemen of the Bar. Philological Society. President and Students of the College. Merchants and Traders. Tenth Division. Cincinnati; Physicians. Strangers. Militia Officers. 1 piece of Artillery. By order of the Committee of Arrangements, RICHARD PLATT, Chairman. Orders for the day of Procession.
On the discharge of 10 guns at 8 o'clock in the morning, the various classes of citizens, which are to compose the Procession, will please to repair to the Fields, under their proper officers, formed and told off in the manner they propose marching—and immediately on their arrival, an adjutant or orderly person from each, will be sent to St. Paul's Church, to receive directions from the superintendant, who will be designated by a blue coat, red sash, and white feather
tipped with black, by way of distinction from the following gentlemen who are assistants, viz. Col. William S. Livingston, Col. Giles, Major Bleeker, Capt. Fowler, Capt. Stagg, Capt. Duncomb, Captain Morton, John R. Livingston, Daniel Le Roy, Thomas Durie, Edward Livingston, Staats Morris, John Lefferts, Esquires, who will each be clad in a uniform white coat with blue cape and sash, wear a white feather tipped with blue, and carry a speaking trumpet.
One cannon will be posted on the right and another on the left, the first will fire on the commencement of the formation, and the second for the completion of the line—afterwards the ship will fire 13 guns as a signal for marching, when the whole procession will face to the right, advance and march by the following route, viz.
Down Broad-way into Great-dock-street, thence through Hanover-square, Queen, Chatham, Division, and Arundel-streets, and from thence through Bullock-street to Bayard's house; when the cannon in front will fire and the van halt, the rear close regularly up, and dress, and as soon as the left comes up to its ground the rear gun will fire, and be answered with ten guns from the ship, when the whole line will front the city: This done, the committee of arrangements, followed by Congress, Ministers, Foreigners of distinction, and the gentlemen on horse-back, will pass along the line of Procession, and review it, each division afterwards marching off to its table, after proper guards for their insignias, &c. are posted, the artillery will close the rear, and fire two guns upon coming to their station, where the flag is displayed as a signal for dining.—While at dinner 10 guns will be fired at each toast.
At five o'clock, P. M. two guns will fire as a signal for retiring from the table by the left, the rear gun leading and firing when arrived on its ground, the van gun bringing up the rear and firing in its place, after which the ship will fire 13 guns, the line of Procession face to the right about and advance by Bayard's house, wheel into Great George-Street, and proceed down to the fields, and form on its first ground: when the van and rear guns will fire in succession, and be answered by a full fire from the ship, upon which the various parties will return to their respective parades, and there be regularly dismissed.
By order of the Committee of Arrangements, RICHARD PLATT, Chairman, (and Superintendent of the Day.) It is sincerely to be wished, that the greatest decorum may prevail on the day of Procession. Every person who is interested in the event which is then to be celebrated, will doubtless consider, that much of the honor of the day depends upon the harmony which subsists among the different orders of citizens, who compose the Procession.—Every man should esteem each other as a Brother, engaged in testifying their joy on the commencement of the "EPOCHA OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE."
S H I P N E W S.
Arrivals at NEW-YORK. July 22. Brig Friendship, Daniels, Teneriff Maria, McCulloch, Halifax Silas and Sally, Wood, Cape de Verd Peggy, Mutholand, Bristol Sloop Brandy, Laraby, Turk's Island Industry, Collins, Edenton. The following vessels lay at Bonivesta when the Silas and Peggy left that island the 7th of June, 1788.
Brig Patty, of Hartford, Lee, master. Friendship, of New-York, Paddock, master. Swan, of Newbury-Port, Perkins, master. Betsey, of New-York, Marsh, master. Friendship, of Boston, Williams, master. Speedwell, of Barbadoes, M'Neal, master.
The ship George, Captain Hunter, was spoken with on Thursday last in lat. 28, 30, long. 67. all well.
Captain Mutholand, from Bristol, on the 11th of June, in lat. 49. 11. long. 17, spoke the India Company ship Rose, Capt. Dempster, from China, bound to London, out four months, most of the crew sick with the scurvy, had buried 26 on her voyage, and was in great want of fresh stores which he supplied them with as far as possible.—On the 12th spoke the Alaufer, Capt. Monarde, from China, all well; who informed of the ship Alliance arrival at Canton from Philadelphia, and that she suffered much in her spars and rigging on her passage, but was all repaired, and she expected to sail in a few days.
On the 13th spoke the ship Harmony, Capt. Willet, from Philadelphia, bound to London, out twenty-four days, all well.
ARRIVALS at Halifax, June 24. Schooner Hero, Pease, Whaling Sloop Peggy, Taylor, Miramichi Brig Ketty, Pepler, Sicily Schooner Lucy, Wilson, Quebec Sloop Sufan, Trafton, Turks-Island Ship Industry, Jamison, Greenock Cotworth, Gilson, London Lyon, Murphy, Cork
Arrivals July 1. Schooner Lively, Medbury, Boston Rasleigh, Place, Barbadoes Brig Maria, McCulloch, Bermuda Cleared. Brig Industry, Jamison, St. Andrews Morning Star, Getcheur, Jamaica Schooner Greyhound, Fullerton, Ditto Polly, Magray, Boston Betsey, McDonald, Filbing Lucy, Wilson, Barrington Brothers, Thurston, Coasting Sloop Nancy, Cusbertron, Jamaica
Line of Eastern Stages.
THE Public are most respectfully informed, That, after great expence and fatigue, the subscriber, and company, have completed the line of STAGES from this city quite through to Boston. The carriages, which were before heavy and uneasy, are now all hung upon coach-springs, and do not fatigue more than a common coach. The carriage from hence to Fairfield, in particular, is a new, well constructed, easy one, which will render the journey pleasurable, instead of a toil as heretofore.
Having thus completed the line, the subscriber will commence on Monday next, the assistant, to run the Stages from New-York to Boston, THREE TIMES A WEEK, and continue it until Nov. 1, from which to May 1 twice a week.
The extraordinary cost which he has been at in completing this great work, which he doubts not will be of no small public utility, as well as private advantage and convenience, he hopes will induce many to patronize him. Any business of consequence that may be wished to be transacted between these two capitals, shall be faithfully executed.
The Stages will start from the General Stage Office, in Courtland Street, on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday, of every week, at four o'clock, A. M. and will arrive at said place on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at eight o'clock, P. M. The days and hours of starting and arriving at Hartford and Boston, are the same as at New-York.
The FARE is three-pence lawful money, or four-pence New-York currency, per mile; fourteen pounds of baggage is allowed gratis; one hundred and fifty pounds of baggage pays the same as a passenger, and in that proportion.
The Public's humble servant, LEVI PEASE. New-York, July 18, 1788. N. B. This being a public affair, Mr. Pease queries, Whether their would be any impropriety in his requesting the several Printers to publish the above, gratis.
Public & State Certificates
All kinds of BOUGHT AND SOLD, At No. 21, WATER-STREET, And every kind of PAPER MONEY exchanged for SPECIE and re-exchanged: Also on Hand FOR SALE,
A LARGE Sum in Bancker's, Barber's, and Loan-Office Certificates of this State, such as will purchase Lands at the Commissioner's sale, and pay Quit-Rents—Likewise Final Settlements of this State; any, or all of which will be exchanged for Common Final Settlements, Loan-Office, or Pickering's Notes, and redeem at a small difference.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are indebted to Richard Lawrence, of Westchester, an insolvent debtor, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscribers, their accounts will be put in suit—and all creditors are desired to bring in their accounts, properly attested, as a dividend is intended to be made the first Monday in September next, provided the creditors accounts are sent in, to JOSHUA MERSEREAU, or GOZEN RYERS, June 18, 1788. 26—6w.1h.
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ship JUNO, from Havre-de-Gras and ships PHILADELPHIA and GRACE from Amsterdam, And to be SOLD at the STORE No. 19, Queen-street, opposite Beekman's-Ship, By DE LUZE DE MONTMOLLIN, and COMPANY,
A general Assortment of DRY GOODS, Consisting of the following ARTICLES, CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Calicoes, Ribbons, Lutestrings, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellos, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarinets. 1.
FRANCIS DURAND, No. 15, QUEEN-STREET, Has FOR SALE, imported in the French Packets, The following ARTICLES, viz. CAMBRICKS, and Superfine French Broad Lawns, Cloths, Scarlet, Blue, Umbrellos of different sizes, &c. &c. Lyon's quilted Sattins, Thread Laces and Edgings, Men's black and white Black Silk Laces, Silk Hose, White and coloured Women's white do. Women's Kid Gloves Black Modes, yard wide Chintzes, &c. Left assorted Ribbons.
Starch and Hair-Powder, MANUFACTURED and SOLD by Isaac & John Stoutenburgh, At the corner of Greenwich and Dey Streets, North-River.
Rooms to Let, EITHER furnished or unfurnished; one of which is a lower front room very convenient for a Lawyer's Office, or a Doctor's shop. —A L S O—
A STABLE & CELLAR. Enquire of the Printer.
Wanted to Purchase IMMEDIATELY,
OFFICER's and Soldier's Military Bounty Rights of Land, both State and Continental—Also, a large Amount in Indents, Final Settlements, and Pickering's Notes. Apply at No. 193, Water-street. New-York, June 25, 1788. 30—e.d.
Wants a Place, A MIDDLE AGED MAN, High German by nation, who can procure a good character. He wishes to be employed in a store, or to wait on a single gentleman here, or to go abroad with him. He speaks and writes French and Italian, as well as English, and is a very good calculator. Apply to Mr. CHARLES WOOD, opposite St. Paul's Church.
TO LET, Two convenient ROOMS, For the Summer Season, IN an elegant HOUSE, and pleasant Situation; at Gravesend, King's County.—Enquire of the PRINTER, or at Dr. Smith's, living in said House.
S H R U B, Of the very best Quality, by the Hoghead, Barrel, or smaller Quantity, FOR SALE by Charles Tillinghast, At his House, nearly opposite the New-Market in Cherry-street.
TO BE SOLD, For JERSEY MONEY at full Value, Or exchanged for any Property in New-York, or bartered for West India or DRY GOODS, At Market Price,
A Valuable Farm, SITUATE in Woodbridge township, in the county of Essex, New-Jersey, within a quarter of a mile of the main road from Woodbridge to Brunswick, about eight miles distant from the latter, and three and a half from Perth Amboy, consisting of one hundred and seventy acres, a third part of which is excellent MEADOW; a sufficiency of fire-wood, with 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.

POET'S CORNER.
PUNCH,
THE MEDIUM OF LIFE.
YOU ask me, dear Jack, for an emblem that's ripe And clearly explains the true medium of life: I think I have hit it as sure as a gun, For a bowl of good punch and the medium are one. When lemon and sugar so happily meet, The acid's corrected by mixing the sweet: The water and spirit so luckily blend, That each from the extreme does the other defend. Then fill up the bowl, banish sorrow and strife A bumper my boys to the medium of life, Which keeps our frail state in a temper that's meet, Contented in blending the sour with the sweet.
EPITAPH,
On JOHN TISSEY, a noted Banister. BENEATH this gravel, and those stones, Lie poor Jack Tiffey's skin and bones: His flesh, I oft have heard him say, He hop'd in time would make good hay. Quoth I, how can that come to pass? And he replied, "All flesh is grass."
BON MOT.
A YOUNG priest, with more pertinacity than wit or learning, being asked in company, how he came to take it into his head to enter in- to the ministry of the church? Because, said he, the Lord hath need of me. That may be, repli- ed a gentleman present, for I have often read that the Lord once had need of an ASS.
State of New-York, fs.
WHEREAS all the real estate of which Ed- mund Palmer, late of Co. land's Manor, in the county of Westchester, yeoman, deceased, died seized, has been sold, by an order of Thomas Tredwell, Esq. late judge of the court of probates of the state of New-York for the payment of his debts,—all persons who have any demands against the estate of the said Edmund Palmer, are hereby notified and desired to produce the same to Peter Ogilvie, Esq. present judge of the said court of probates, at the probate office in the city of New- York, on the tenth day of October next, when and where a final settlement and distribution of the said estate will be made. Given under my hand, at the probate office, in the city of New-York, the ninth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. 34 PETER OGILVIE.
This Day is Published, Embellished with a Plan of the High Court of Par- liament, for the TRIAL of WARREN HASTINGS, Esquire, The American Magazine. For JUNE, 1788.
CONTAINING, SOLYMA and OSSMIN. Directions for making Pot-Ash. Description of the River Mississippi, by Thomas Hutchins, Esq. Letter from Christopher Columbus to the King of Spain. Anecdote of a Nun. On Vocal Music. History of the Origin of the two Houses of the British Parliament. Life and Amusements of Isaac Bickerstaffe, jun. Letter 7, from Frederick to Felicia. Account of Edward Gibbon, Esq. An Account of Warren Hastings, Esq. Some Account of Mr. Burke. Some Account of Mr. Sheridan. Explanation of a Passage of Scripture. Thoughts on Marriage. Translation of an Original Letter from Mary, Queen of Scots, to Queen Elizabeth. Letter 4th, from a Gentleman to his Friend. A Memorial and Remonstrance to the General Assembly of Virginia. Letter to a young Gentleman on his Marriage, by Mrs. Thale, now Mrs. Piozzi. Reduction of a luxated Os Brachia. Genuine Letter from a Lady. Answer to the Enquiries of Candidus in our last, by Vindex. On the Penitentiaries near Claverack. Trial of Mr. Hastings, continued. Review of New Publications. Poetry. Advice from the Tombs. A Hymn, sung at the public Exhibition in the Greenfield School. Lines addressed to a Lady, on her embarking to visit a Friend. A Rebus. Intelligence. New-York, Printed by S. and J. LOUDON, And Sold by Messrs. S and R. Campbell, Mr. S. Loudon, Messrs. Berry and Rogers, Mr. T. Allen, Mr. R. Hodge, Mr. T. Greenleaf, Mr. F. Childs, Mr. J. Ried.—Mr. S. Hall, at Bos- ton.—Messrs. Hudson and Goodwin, at Hartford. —Mr. L. Beers, at New-Haven.—Mr. A. Stod- dard, at Hudson.—Messrs. W. Falconer, and Co. at Albany.—Messrs. Young and McCulloch, at Philadelphia, Mrs. A. Timothy, at Char- leston.
CELLER to let.
A LARGE convenient Celler, situate in Water-Street, near the Coffee- House, may be hired from this date to 1st of May next.—Enquire of the Printer.
Just published by M. CARY, At Philadelphia, and to be SOLD, By THOMAS ALLEN, Book-Seller, in Queen-Street, New-York, (By whom Subscriptions are received)
American Museum,
For JUNE, 1788.
CONTAINING.
Papers elucidating the rise and progress of the American revolution.
CIRCULAR letter from the speaker of the house of representatives of Massachusett- bay.
Declaration of the rights of the colonists of Amer- ica.
Address to the king of England.
Memorial to the house of lords.
Poetry.
The battle between Swaran and Cuchullin. The happy man.
Miscellanies.
Remarks on the different ideas of mankind, with respect to the term "business."
Laws made in the dominion of New-Haven.
Letter from lord Montague to general Moultrie.
Reply to ditto.
Physical papers.
Essay upon the unusual productions of animals.
Some account of a horse with a living snake in his eye.
The true nature and cause of the tails of comets.
Account of the aurora borealis.
Conjectures on the causes of the earthquakes of New-England.
General reflections on earthquakes.
Political squibs.
Peter Prejudice's complaint of his taylor.
The wheel-barrow-men's objections to the new constitution.
On punishment of crimes.
Considerations on the late law of Pennsylvania, for mitigating the severity of the penal code of that state.
Observations on the management of the female convicts in the work-house, Philadelphia.
Remarks on the propriety of employing convicts in clearing the navigation of obstructed rivers.
Observations on the striking advantages of senten- cing convicts to hard labour and solitude.
Rural concerns.
Observations on silk worms.
Letters on the culture of Tartary oats.
Letter on the advantage of introducing the use of small-beer generally into the country.
Account of the palma christi.
Satiricals.
Ne sutor ultra crepidam.
Speech on the learned languages.
Answer to the preceding speech.
The old bachelor.
Political speculations.
Address to the convention of Virginia.
Remarks on the proposed system of federal govern- ment.
Address to the people of the state of New-York.
Public papers.
Charge of the mayor of New-York to the grand jury.
Petition of the quakers of New-England to the as- sembly of Rhode-Island.
This Day is published, And to be sold by the PRINTER hereof and by ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen-Street,
PRINCIPLES
OF THE
Latin Grammar,
EXPLAINED in a manner suited to the Capacity of Beginners, with rules and Observations calculated for those who have made proficiency in the Classics.
By JAMES HARDIE, A. B.
Teacher of the GREEK and LATIN Languages, NEW-YORK.
WE, the PRESIDENT and PROFESSORS of COLUMBIA COLLEGE, whose names are hereto subscribed, do certify, that we have ex- amined a new publication, entitled " The Principles of the Latin Grammar explained, " by JAMES HARDIE," and that we find it an accurate and judicious compilation, well calculated for the in- struction of youth in the rudiments of the Latin language; and such as may be useful even to those who have made considerable progress therein. We therefore recommend it to all who are intrusted with the care of education, and particularly to the teachers in the different schools of this state.
W. SAMUEL JOHNSON, President, WILLIAM COCHRAN, Professor of Lan- guages,
JOHN DANIEL GROS, Professor of
(Moral Philosophy and Geography,
JOHN KEMP, Professor of Mathematics and
(Natural Philosophy.)
Just Published,
At Thomas Greenleaf's
Printing-Office, No. 25, Water Street.
A new, complete, and correct Edition of
Baron Steuben's Regulations
FOR THE
Order and Discipline
OF THE
Troops of the United States
American Printed Books.
This Day is published, and to be Sold, By ROBERT HODGE,
No. 237, the Corner of King & Queen-Street,
The Miscellaneous Works
OF
PHILIP FRENEAU.
Containing his Essays and additional Poems.
THIS second volume of our Ame- rican Author, is replete with the highest sentimental entertainment. Humour, wit, and sa- tire, flow in copious strains.—It requires only to be read to be admired.
Such gentlemen, in this city and state, as honored this vol. with their subscriptions, will be pleased to send for it as soon as convenient.
THE MESSIAH,
Attempted from the GERMAN of Mr. KLOPSTOCK.
TO those who are acquainted with the merits of this work, little need be said to becommend it.—It is calculated to inspire every pious, every virtuous sentiment:—to fill the mind with an awful reverence and love of the Great and incomprehensible GOD and FATHER of all; with the sublimest and most fervent gratitude to our gracious REDEEMER, and a perfect detesta- tion and abhorrence of all vice. In a word, it claims the patronage of ALL who do not blush at owning themselves Christians, and at paying a hum- ble obedience to the King of Kings.
This piece of religious and moral painting has obtained Mr. Klopstock the honor of being esteem- ed the Milton of Germany, and is considered as having completed what that favorite son of the British muse had left unfinished.—The beauties of the Messiah equal Paradise Lost:—Paradise Re- gained, though far from being destitute of merit is universally allowed to fall much below this work, and is acknowledged to be deficient in that un- bounded invention, that beautiful machinery, and variety of characters, which distinguish the rigorous efforts of Mr. Klopstock's genius.
The Messiah is formed upon an extensive and important plan, and includes the sufferings, death, and resurrection of Christ.
S E R M O N S.
By the celebrated RICHARD PRICE, D. D. L. L. D. F. R. S.
The Triumphs of Temper;
A Poem in six Cantos.
By WILLIAM HALEY, Esquire.
Dr. Gregory's Legacy to his Daughter.
Dr. Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion.
Sheridan's Rhetorical Grammar.
The Charms of Melody.—A new Song Book.
Tarver's Travels through the interior Parts of America.
Economy of Human Life.
Webster's American Selection of Lessons, in read- ing and speaking.
Webster's Institute, first and second Part.
Pike's excellent System of Arithmetic.
A few Sets of Newton on the Prophecies.
Edwards on the Affections.
Do. History of Redemption, &c. &c.
Also, JUST IMPORTED,
A number of very valuable
B O O K S,
Consisting of
HISTORY. Surgery, Divinity, Agriculture, Law, Nautical Books, Philosophy, Dictionaries, Mathematics, Architecture, Biography, Novels, Geography, Miscellanies, Poetry, Plays, &c. &c. haylic,
Also an excellent Assortment of
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Genuine Writing Paper of different sizes and prices, Ledgers, Journ- als, Waste, Letter, and Blank Books of all sizes, Receipt Books, Bonnet and Cards, &c. &c.
Commissions from the country are thank fully received, and carefully executed. 505— New-York, May 26, 1788.
Philadelphia, June 2, 1788.
To the PUBLIC.
AS the time limited for compleat- ing the execution of my scheme for the sel- ling some of my houses and landed interest termi- nates the 25th of July next, I take the liberty to request those gentlemen who have honored and aided me in the disposal of my tickets, to forward the unengaged tickets, by the fastest means possible, so that they may reach me on or before the period above alluded to:—to which end, circular letters will be forwarded to each by the first opportunity. I here return my most sincere acknowledgement for the countenance given my plan, from gentlemen in most parts of the continent. And though ar- duous and difficult as the undertaking appeared in its commencement, it gives me the most pleasing satisfaction to add, that it now promises to gratify my most earnest expectations.
20 3W THOMAS PROCTOR.
The PEOPLE of the STATE of NEW-YORK,
By the Grace of God Free and Independent To the Sheriff of Queen's County, Greeting:
WHEREAS by our writ we have late- ly commanded you, that you should cause Thomas Van Wyck, late of Oyster-Bay, in Queen's county and state of New-York, yeoman, to be demanded from county court to county court, until, according to the law and custom of our state he should be outlawed if he should not appear and if he should appear then that you should take him and cause him to be safely kept, so that you might have his body before our justices of our supreme court of judicature, at the City Hall of the city of Albany, on the last Tuesday of July next, to answer unto William Loines, of a plea, that he render unto him the said William Loines two thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine pounds nineteen shillings and eight pence, current money of New-York, which he owes him and unjustly detains, as he saith: therefore we command you, by virtue of the statute in such case made and provided, that you cause the said Thomas Van Wyck to be proclaimed upon three several days, according to the form of the same statute (one of the same proclamations to be made in your open county court, and one other of the same procla- mations at the general sessions of the peace in those parts where the said Thomas Van Wyck inhabits, and one other of the same proclamations at or near the most usual door of the church of the town wherein he inhabits) that he render himself unto you, so that you may have his body before our justices of our supreme court of judicature, at the City-Hall of the city of Albany at the day afore- said, to answer the said William Loines of the plea aforesaid, and have you then there this writ. Witness Richard Morris, Esq. chief justice at the City-Hall of the city of New-York, the eighteenth day of April, in the twelfth year of our indepen- dence. M'KESSON.
Remaining on Hand, A Few MAPS,
Of the interior parts of North-America, includ- ing the lands intended for the NEW STATES, some of which are selling, and others already disposed of by order of Congress.
ORDERS are just received, by the printer here- of, to sell these Maps at a much cheaper rate than they have yet been sold. The plates were cut and the impressions taken in London, and there fold (without the pamphlet) at One Guinea each.
To accompany this map, and explanatory of it with references to it, will be sold, included in the price of the map, a pamphlet, containing 67 large octavo pages, with plates and figures, entitled, a Topographical Description of Virginia, Penn- sylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, compre- hending the rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Sioto, Chero- kee, Wabash, Illinois, Mississippi, &c. The cli- mate, soil, and produce, whether animal, vegeta- ble, or mineral; the mountains, creeks, roads, distances, latitudes, &c. and of every part, laid down in the Map.
By THOMAS HUTCHINS, Esq. Late Captain and Engineer in the British army, and now Geographer General to the United States of America. With a plan of the rapids of the Ohio, a plan of the several villages in the Illinois country, a table of the distances between Fort Pitt and the mouth of the Ohio, all engraved upon copper.—And an Appendix, containing Mr. Pa- trick Kennedy's Journal up the Illinois river, and a correct list of the different nations and tribes of Indians, with the number of fighting men, &c.
Description of the ILLINOIS COUNTRY. THE Illinois country is in general of a superior soil to any other part of North America that I have seen. It produces fine oak, hickory, cedar, mulberry trees, &c. some dying roots and medicinal plants;—hops, and excellent wild grapes, and in the year 1769, one hundred and ten hogheads of strong wine, were made by the French settlers, from these grapes. A large quantity of sugar is also annually made from the juice of the maple tree; and as the mulberry trees are large and nu- merous, I presume the making of silk will employ the attention and industry of the settlers, when the country is more fully inhabited than it is at present, and especially as the winters are much more mode- rate and favourable for the breed of silk worms, than they are in many of the sea coast provinces. Indigo may likewise be successfully cultivated— (but not more than two cuttings in a year) wheat, teas, and Indian corn thrive well, as does every sort of grain and pulse, that is produced in any of the old colonies. Great quantities of tobacco are also yearly raised by the inhabitants of the Illinois, both for their own consumption and that of the Indians; but little has hitherto been exported to Europe. Hemp grows spontaneously, and is of a good texture; its common height is 10 feet, and its thickness three inches (the latter reckoned within about a foot of the root) and with little labour, any quantity may be cultivated. Flax seed has hither- to been only raised in small quantities. There has however been enough produced to shew, that it may be sown to the greatest advantage. Apples, pears, peaches, and all other European fruits suc- ceed admirably. Iron, copper, and lead mines, as also salt springs, have been discovered in dif- ferent parts of this territory. The two latter are worked on the Spanish side of the Mississippi, with considerable advantage to the owners. There is plenty of fish in the rivers, particularly Cat, Carp, and Perch, of an uncommon size.—Savannahs, or natural meadows, are both numerous and exten- sive; yielding excellent grass, and feeding great herds of buffalo, deer, &c. ducks, teal, geese, swans, cranes, pelicans, turkeys, pheasants, partridges, &c. such as are seen in the sea coast Colonies, are in the greatest variety and abundance.—In short, eve- ry thing, that a reasonable mind can desire, is to be found, or may, with little pains, be produced here.
—LETTERS of INTELLIGENCE—occasional PARAGRAPHS—speculative PIECES—ESSAYS, &c.—are gratefully received at this OFFICE.—
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