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The New-York Journal, and Daily Patriotic Register.
NUMB. 102, of VOL. XLII.]
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 1788.
[Total NUMB. 2282.]
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M I S C E L L A N Y.
From the AMERICAN HERALD, [Printed at Bolton.]
MR. GREENLEAF,
As the Connecticut Landholder's publications are dispersed through the state, it will be useful for the sake of truth to publish the following.
To the P U B L I C.
An elegant writer, under the signature of "A LANDHOLDER," having, in a series of publications, with a modesty and delicacy peculiar to himself, undertaken to instruct members of legislatures, executives, and conventions, in their duty respecting the new constitution, is, in stating facts, unfortunate, in being repeatedly detected in errors; but his perseverance therein does honor "to his magnanimity," and reminds me of Dr. Sangerado (in Gil Blas) who being advised to alter his practice, as it was found on false principles and destructive to his patients, firmly determined to persevere, because he had written a book in support of it. Had our learned author the modern Sangerado, confined himself to facts and to reasoning on the constitution, he might have continued to write without interruption from its opposers, until by instructing others, he had obtained that instruction which he seems to need, or a temporary relief from the incurable malady, the cacoches scribendi; but his frequent misrepresentations having exposed him to suspicions that as a disciple of Mandeville, he is an advocate for vice, or, that to correct his curiosity, some humourist has palmed on him a spurious history of the proceedings of the federal convention, and exhibited his credulity as a subject of ridicule, it is proper to set him right in facts, which, in almost every instance, he has mistated.
In a late address to the honorable Luther Martin, Esquire the Landholder has asserted, that Mr. Gerry "uniformly opposed Mr. Martin's principles;" but this is a circumstance wholly unknown to Mr. Gerry, until he was informed of it by the Connecticut Landholder; indeed Mr. Gerry from the first acquaintance with Mr. Martin, has "uniformly had a friendship for him."
This writer has also asserted, "that the day Mr. Martin took his seat in convention, without requesting information, or to be let into the reasons of the adoption of what he might not approve, he opened against them in a speech which held during two days."—But the facts, are that Mr. Martin had been a considerable time in convention before he spoke; that when he entered into the debates, he appeared not to need "information," as he was fully possessed of the subject; and that his speech, if published, would do him great honor.
Another assertion of this famous writer, is that Mr. Gerry in "a sarcastic reply, admired the strength of Mr. Martin's lungs, and his profound knowledge in the first principles of government;" that "this reply" "left him a prey to the most humiliating reflections; but these did not teach him to bound his future speeches by the lines of moderation; for the very next day he exhibited, without a blush, another specimen of eternal volubility."—This is so remote from truth, that no such reply was made by Mr. Gerry to Mr. Martin, or to any member of the convention; on the contrary, Mr. Martin, on the first
day he spoke, about the time of adjournment, signified to the convention that the heat of the season, and his indisposition prevented his proceeding, and the house adjourned without further debate, or a reply to Mr. Martin from any member whatever.
Again, the Landholder has asserted that Mr. Martin voted "an appeal should lay to the supreme judiciary of the United States for the correction of all errors both in law and fact," and "agree to the clause that declares nine states "to be sufficient to put the government in motion;" and in a note says, "Mr. Gerry agreed with Mr. Martin on these questions." Whether there is any truth in the assertions as they relate to Mr. Martin, he can best determine, but as they respect Mr. Gerry, they reverse the facts; for he not only voted against the first proposition (which is not stated by the Landholder, with the accuracy repulsive for a writer on government) but contended for jury trials in civil cases, and declared his opinion, that a federal judiciary with the powers abovementioned, would be as oppressive and dangerous, as the establishment of a star-chamber. And as to the clause that "declares nine states to be sufficient to put the government in motion," Mr. Gerry was so much opposed to it, as to vote against it in the first instance, and afterwards to move for a reconsideration of it.
The Landholder having in a former publication asserted, "that Mr. Gerry introduced a motion, respecting the redemption of old continental money," and the public having been informed by a paragraph in the Massachusetts Centinel, No. 32, of vol. 8, as well as by the honorable Mr. Martin, that neither Mr. Gerry, nor any other member, had introduced such a proposition, the Landholder now says, that "out of 126 days, Mr. Martin attended only 66," and then enquires "Whether it is to be presumed, that Mr. Martin could have been minutely informed, of all that happened in convention, and committees of convention, during the sixty days of absence?" and "Why is it that we do not see Mr. M c Henry's verification of his assertion, who was of the committee for considering a provision for the debts of the union?" But if these enquiries were intended for subterfuges, unfortunately for the Landholder, they will not avail him: for, had Mr. Martin not been present at the debates on this subject, the fact is, that Mr. Gerry was not on a committee with Mr. M c Henry, or with any other person, for considering a provision for the debts of the union, or any provision that related to the subject of old continental money; neither did he make any proposition, in convention, committee, or on any occasion, to any member of convention or other person, respecting the redemption of such money; and the assertions of the Landholder to the contrary, are altogether destitute of the shadow of truth.
The Landholder, addressing Mr. Martin, further says, "Your reply to my second charge against Mr. Gerry, may be soon dismissed: compare his letter to the legislature of his state, with your defence, and you will find, that you have put into his mouth, objections different from any thing it contains, so that if your representation be true, his must be false." The objections referred to, are those mentioned by Mr. Martin, as being made by Mr. Gerry, against the supreme power of Congress over the militia. Mr. Gerry, in his letter to the legislature, states as an objection, "That some of the powers of the federal legislature are ambiguous, and others (meaning the unlimited power of Congress, to keep up a standing army, in time of peace, and their entire controul of the militia) are indefinite and dangerous." Against both these did Mr. Gerry warmly contend, and why his representations must be false, if Mr. Martin's are true, which particularized what Mr. Gerry's stated generally, can only be discovered by such a profound reasoner, as the Connecticut Landholder.
The vanity of this writer, in supposing that his charges would be the subject of constitutional investigation, can only be equalled by his impertinence, in interfering with the politics of other states, or by his ignorance, in supposing a state convention could take cognizance of such matters as he calls charges, and that Mr. Gerry required a formal defence, or the assistance of his colleagues, to defeat the unprovoked and libelous attacks of the landholder, or any other unprincipled reviler.
The landholder says, "That Mr. Martin thought the deputy attorney-general of the United States, for the state of Maryland, destined for a different character, and that inspired him with the hope that he might derive from a desperate opposition, what he saw no prospect of gaining by a contrary conduct: but the landholder ventures to predict, that though Mr. Martin was to double his efforts, he would fail in his object." By this, we may form some estimate of the patriotism of the landholder, for, whilst he so readily resolves Mr. Martin's conduct into a manœuvre for office, he gives too much reason to suppose, that he himself has no idea of any other motive in conducting politics. But how can the landholder ascertain, that "Mr. Martin thought" the office mentioned "destined for a different character?" Was the landholder present at the destination?" If so, it was natural for him, knowing there was a combination against Mr. Martin (however remote this gentleman was from discovering it) to suppose his accidental opposition to the complotters, proceeded from a discovery of the plot. Surely, the landholder must have some reason for his conjecture respecting the motives of Mr. Martin's conduct, or be subject to the charge of publishing calumny, knowing it to be such. If then, this great statesman was in a secret, which has been long impenetrable, he is now entitled to the honor of giving the public the most important information they have received, concerning the origin of the new constitution; and having candidly informed them who is not, he ought to inform who is to fill that office, and all others of the new federal government. It may then, in some measure be ascertained, what individuals have supported the constitution on principles of patriotism, and who under this guise have been only quabbling for office. Perhaps we shall find, that the landholder is to have the contract for supplying the standing army under the new government, and that many others, who have recurred to abuse on this occasion, have some such happy prospects; indeed the landholder puts it beyond doubt, if we can believe him, that it was determined in the privy council of the federal convention, that however Mr. Martin might advocate the new constitution, he should not have the office mentioned; for if this was not the case, how can the landholder so roundly assert that Mr. Martin could have no prospect by a contrary conduct of gaining the office, and so remarkably sanguine is the landholder, that the members of the privy council would be senators of the new Congress, in which case the elections would undoubtedly be made according to the conventional list of nominations, as that he ventures to predict, though Mr. Martin was to double his efforts, he would fail in his object." Thus, whilst this blazing star of federalism is taking great pains to hold up Mr. Gerry and Mr. Mason, as having held private meetings, "to aggrandize old Massachusetts, and the ancient dominion," he has confessed enough to shew that his private meetings were solely to aggrandize himself.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, March 5. YESTERDAY morning died, at his house in Wimpole-street, Cavendish-Square, Lieutenant-General JAMES ROBERTSON, Colonel of the 16th Regiment of Foot, and late Governor of New-York.
One half of the troops which were lately embarked at Cork for the West-Indies, are for the augmentation of his Majesty's forces in the island of Jamaica; the remainder are for Antigua, St. Kitt's, and the other islands.
The squadrons on the American and Mediterranean stations will be exchanged in the course of the ensuing summer. One of the junior admirals will be sent with a flag to Gibraltar, to relieve commodore Cosby, the present commander.
March 7. The celebrated Mr. De Lolme, in one of the annotations in his elegant treatise on "the constitution of England," thus expresses himself:—"If at any time dangerous changes were to take place in the English constitution, the pernicious tendency of which the people were not able at first to discover,—restrictions on the liberty of the press, and on the power of juries, will give the first information!"
American Occurrences.
St. JOHN's (Antigua) February 21. DIED, early this morning, Mr. James Hutchinson, who, by carrying on the business of a taylor, great industry, and rigid frugality, had acquired a fortune of 60,000, which he has bequeathed to his sister Margaret, Hutchinson, of Paisley, near Glasgow, whom he has appointed sole executrix of his will.
March 26. By way of Dominica we learn, that one of the 44 gun ships, arme en flute, had arrived at Barbadoes with 300
of the troops intended to garrison Barbadoes, St. Vincents, Grenada, and the different islands in this government; and that the remainder were daily expected.
PHILADELPHIA, April 26.
A medical correspondent observes, that several very eminent men in the faculty have died thro' absorbing putrefaction, in handling dead bodies. He also remarks, that it appears wonderful to him, that such learned people, who have fallen victims to putrid dead carcasses, should not have known that an actual cautery is all that can be depended on in such cases, to be immediately laid upon the wound as soon as discovered. Even a poker made red hot and applied, will at any time be readier to do better than soap and water, or sweet oil. This hint is earnestly recommended to all and every of the faculty, who study and practice so laudable an art as anatomy. [Lond. Chron.]
A correspondent remarks, that the federalists winch and growl like wounded monsters, if a single fact be stated concerning one of their characters. An extract taken from a letter lately received from Carolina, having barely noticed some of R—l—ge's malpractices, in consequence thereof, some cringing insignificant in Brown's Federal Gazette, laments and bemoans, pitiouly, that such great men, should have the truth published concerning them. The present controversy, continues our correspondent, will be of lasting importance to the country, for the characters of the great and influential men must undergo thorough investigation; and though some slanders may be propagated, yet many of their misdeeds will be exposed to the public view, that otherwise would never have been known; and thus their fellow citizens will be on their guard in future.
Another correspondent observes, that the party who call themselves federalists will soon change their name, since the term federalism has been so clearly proved to mean a conspiracy, and this without any strained construction. It may be presumed that the bulk of the federalists would not be well pleased to have themselves called conspirators, in common conversation, and yet this is a necessary consequence of their being denominated federalists.
The brig Eleanor, Capt. Jamieson, which arrived at Cork the 8th January, from Baltimore, on the 6th, off the Old Head of Kinsale, spoke the brig Catherine, Capt. Roxbury, from New-York, bound for Clyde, out six weeks, in very great distress, having lost her boat's sails, main-masts, and some of her hands. Part of her cargo was thrown overboard, and by the course she was at that time steering, it is thought she might be for Milford, or for some port in the British Channel, it then blowing a hard gale at north.
It is probably determined in the lot of empires that the Turks at the present time are hastening to the dissolution of their cumbrous dominion; a few successive victories over them might soon decide this, as the Turks in their wars, like the ancient Germans, look upon the first victory as a decision of Heaven in favor of the victor. When this hope is gone, superstition operates to their total intimidation, unless recruited by fresh armies. The imperial travellers (the emperor of Germany, and the Empress of Russia) did not meet at Cherson to consult on matters of mere curiosity.—There are two plans made by this enterprising couple, both of them of great political consequence, and which they distinguish by the names of the greater and lesser plan. The lesser plan is to secure to Russia the entrance of the Boristhenes, which will enable her to establish arsenals and a marine for use on the Black Sea, from whence she may descend not only to Constantinople but to the Mediterranean: the emperor's part of the lesser plan is, to annex Belgrade, and a district in its neighbourhood to his territories, which formerly belonged to Austria. The great plan is a stupendous undertaking; its object is to drive the Turks into Asia, and to transfer the range of coast from the Crimea down to Constantinople to Russia; while the emperor descending towards the Mediterranean, between Venice and the capital of Turkey, seizes upon Dalmatia and the Morea. These plans may be well laid, but it is likely that in the execution of them, the imperial pair will meet with more opposition than from the Turkish power alone.
The carrying trade, especially for the belligerent powers of Europe, has been hitherto the chief source of the wealth and power of the Dutch, though it must be admitted their fisheries and east Indian possessions contributed very much thereto. The first of those pursuits will, in their present situation, be gradually on the decline, and the opportunity should therefore be seized by the people of these states to increase their shipping, and enjoy, if possible, the benefits to be derived from a similarity of laudable efforts. The English, during the last century, doubled their shipping the very year after the famous navigation act.
A city court will be held at the courthouse, in this city, on Monday next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
A correspondent informs, that certain oriental houses in this city, who have boldly risked much more than their enormous

capitals, to carry into execution their argu- ment adventures to India, have it in con- templation, as well to extend their Asiatic speculations, as promote the manufactures of America, to depute certain of their number, not exceeding two, to avoid unnecessary ex- penditure of cash, who are to leave this place in a few months, and visit India, to reside at some convenient spot as perma- nent agents. They are to visit the city of Rome in their route, where the general, in- duced by the powerful letters recommendato- ry, which they are to carry with them, can- not chuse, but admit them into the order of Jesus; for which favor, no doubt, the com- pany of Argonautic adventurers will gratify him with a handsome premium. Under the sanction of their mission, they are to pass from thence to Scanderoon, and by the way of the Red Sea to the city of Armus, where the passage to the promontory of India is short. There they are to reside in quality of missionaries, in which capacity they will en- joy many superior opportunities of promot- ing the commerce and manufactures of their country. At present it is uncertain upon whom the choice will fall, but many think the principals of that eminent house, who have sat down before the bank, in order to sap it by a masked battery, will have the preference. That they are eminently quali- fied for this important commission, is indis- putable. The first by his long experience in business, his subtil and insinuating address, and above all his known contempt of pri- vate interest, is without compeer. Supple and fawning, and clothed as he will be with apostolic authority, he will be able to mould the mercenary Mandarines to the purposes of his mission. His annual saving of 2500l. per annum, which his present extensive con- cerns yield him, will be a trifle compared with his Asiatic acquisitions, and his great abilities for improvements, will have full play. There are some indeed who object to him, "that all is false and hollow, though his tongue drops manna," but there are growlers at a great genius's deserved prefer- ment. The other partner, by his talents for intrigue and irresistible attractions of his per- son, among the fair, will be a proper second, and fathers Tench and Nal's, under Loyola's masquerade of Quoff and Cowl, will be famed above all the religious of Indostan. As their united capitals have performed wonders in these trying times, their con- centred genius will work miracles in India.
New-York, April 30.
E L E C T I O N E E R I N G.
A CORRESPONDENT observes, that he was surprised to see the zeal of a certain class of citizens on the subject of the ELECTION; in consequence of which, says Jack Cartwheel to his brother craft, "Why, no—no—no take them, bro—bro—brother— they are as good as any—these great fo—fo— folkes are all ro—rogues, and wh—why not ta—take la—lawyers and bub—bub—bro- kers? Damn ye—hear goes boy." He fur- ther adds, that it is probable the anti-repub- lican ticket will go down, but that the ap- pearance of so many opposers will doubt- less blunt the edge of their exultations in some degree, and that it will more especial- ly be blunted when the state of facts shall be brought to light.
The business of this day has been carried on with great expedition, inasmuch, that it is expected to-morrow will close the pole. The public shall be presented with the true state of the pole as soon as possible.
The Sally, Wallace, from Havre-de-Grâce, is arrived at Annapolis.
Abstract of a letter dated Whitehaven, Febru- ary 4, 1788, says, "We have had very melan- choly accounts from all quarters, of the loss of shipping this winter, and yet have had what might be called a mild winter. It is said, that not less than 16 vessels belonging to Philadelphia, and the neighbouring ports, have been wrecked or entirely lost in the course of the last month.— The Brayton, Harrison, arrived about three weeks ago at Cork; having lost her masts, bow- sprit, and every thing off the deck, and one man, the two bower anchors excepted. The Borrowdale, arrived at Liverpool, about the same time with the loss of either one or both masts; but an account which came to hand a few days ago, of the Wade, Capt. James Gray- son, loaded by Messrs. Robinson, Sanderfon, and Rumney, of Alexandria, for Philadelphia, demands a particular recital: in long, 30 a sea struck her and carried away every article that was above the level of the deck, and also her rudder, bowsprit, &c. with two men; and what still adds not only to the horror of the situation but strikes with the utmost surprise, was the loss of one of her lead pumps; how this could be ef- fected appears almost beyond conception. In this forlorn condition they remained 18 days, when chance very happily threw them in the way of the Potowomack Planter, from George-town, from which ship they procured spars, &c. for jury- masts, and by whom Capt. Grayson writes home the melancholy account: when they fell in with this ship, they had drifted till long, 18, and two days after they fell in with the New-York packet, from whom they got some further assistance, being then in long, 16."
For the DAILY PATRIOTIC REGISTER.
MR. GREENLEAF, OBSERVED, with astonishment, in the Daily Advertiser of this day, an account that the master carpenters, disapproving of the political principles of judge Ward, had chopped out his name from their list of sen- tors, and inserted that of a Mr. Paul Micheau, in its stead. This proceeding discovers the greatest narrowness of mind, and shews, that they were little influenced by the principles of whiggism. Did Mr. Micheau step forth in defence of the liberties of his country du- ring the late war? Did he discover an at- tachment to the cause of freedom? Can he be compared to judge Ward for whiggism, for patriotism?
Judge Ward is a truly respectable charac- ter. He loves his country, and has shewn it. He served with reputation as a senator, during the whole of the war. And must he be overlooked? Must his name be held up in an odious light, by a group of carp- enters, with the whiggish Anthony Post at their head, because he is opposed to a government which he conceives will destroy the liberties of his country? Must he be placed in competition with a man, in every laudable respect his inferior? Candour, patriotism, spurn at the base attempt.
The exertions of a few blind, ignorant tools, to hurt the feelings of a truly respecta- ble man, richly merit the contempt and in- dignation of every person who respects pro- priety and justice.
Here, sir, I shall take my leave of you, and masters, master carpenters, with this single remark, that they will find it a much easier matter to new posts, than to hew away the respectability of judge Ward.
28th April. C E N S O R.
The following Resolve of the Legislature, respecting ELECTIONS, is republished, by desire, that every one interested might have an Opportunity to refresh his Me- mory by a second Perusal of its most im- portant Parts.
WHEREAS the United States in Con- gress assembled, did, on the 28th of September last, unanimously resolve, that the report of the convention of the states lately assembled in Philadelphia, with the letter and resolutions accompanying the same, be trans- mitted to the several legislatures, in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates chosen in each state by the people thereof, in conformity to the resolves of the conven- tion, made and provided in that case; There- fore, resolved, as the sense of this committee, that the said report, with the said resolutions and letter accompanying the same, be sub- mitted to a convention of delegates, to be chosen by the people of this state.
Resolved, as the sense of this committee, that it be recommended to the people of this state, to chuse, by ballot, delegates to meet in convention for the purpose aforesaid; that the number of delegates to be elected, be the same as the number of members of assembly from the respective cities and counties; that all free male citizens of the age of twenty- one years and upwards, be admitted to vote, and that any person of that description be eligible: that the election be held on the third Tuesday of April next, at the same re- spective places where the elections for mem- bers of assembly shall be held, and be conti- nued by adjournment, from day to day, until the same shall be completed, not exceeding five days. That the inspectors who inspect the election for members of assembly, be also inspectors for the election of delegate: that the inspectors do also appoint two clerks, each of whom shall keep a poll list of the election for delegates: that the inspectors do provide a box to receive the ballots for de- legates; that the poll-books, or lists, shall after due examination and correction, be sign- ed by the inspectors attending at the closing of the poll, and the clerks who shall have kept the same poll books, or lists, respective- ly; and then the box containing the ballots for delegates shall be opened, and the ballots therein contained taken out, and without being inspected, shall, together with the poll books, or lists of delegates, be immediately put up under cover, and enclosed, and the enclosure bound with tape, and sealed in such a manner as to prevent its being opened with- out discovery: and the inspectors present at the closing of the poll, shall then put their seals and write their names upon the same enclosure; and one of the inspectors then present, to be appointed by a majority of them, shall deliver the same enclosure, so sealed up as aforesaid, to the clerk of the county without delay, who shall carefully preserve and keep the same, unbroken, and unopened, until the meeting of the persons who are to canvass and estimate the ballots therein contained; when he shall deliver the same enclosures, unbroken and unopened to them. That the persons, by law authorised to canvass and estimate the votes for mem- bers of assembly, do also, immediately after they shall have canvassed and estimated the votes to be taken at the election to be held on the last Tuesday in April next, for mem- bers of assembly, proceed to open the said enclosures, containing the ballots for dele- gates, and canvass and estimate the votes taken for delegates, and when, and as soon as they shall be able to determine, upon such
canvass or estimate, who, by the greatest number of votes shall have been chosen for delegates, for the city or county, they shall determine the same, and thereupon, without delay, make and subscribe with their own proper names and hand writing, the requisite number of certificates of such determination, and cause one to be delivered to each of the persons so elected a delegate, and that the said election and canvass shall, in every other respect not herein provided for, be conducted in like manner, as is provided for by law, for holding elections for members of assembly. And that the said delegates, so to be chosen, do meet in convention at Pough- keepsie, on Tuesday, the 17th day of June next.
Resolved, as the sense of the committee, that the clerks of the senate and assembly do forthwith, after the convention shall have assembled, deliver them copies of the said report, and of the letter and resolutions which accompanied the same, to Congress, and of the said resolution of Congress.
Resolved, as the sense of the committee, that the delegates be allowed the same wages as the members of assembly; and that it will be proper for the legislature, at the next meeting, to provide for the payment thereof.
From the FREEMAN'S JOURNAL. IN the public disquisitions, especially po- litical controversies, one of the parties generally adopt some cant ward or phrase, whereby they may be distinguished from their opponents; and what renders the cir- cumstance remarkably curious, the word or phrase is nineteen times out of twenty wrong applied. Thus in the party poli- tics of Britain, under one administration candor was their shabbolish, when the most abusive, uncandid, and dirty mouthed scoun- drels in the kingdom were the favorites of court; under another, economy, was the watch-word, yet profuseness and prodigal- ity in public concerns, was then at their ne plus ultra: again, national honor, was buz- zed about, when not a fragment of honor, principle, or even national courage could be traced at court; this was in lord North's ever-memorable administration. Now is an exact agreement with this plan, one of our American political parties, are incessantly bellowing out, federalism, federal measures, federal gentlemen, &c. &c.
If the words, federal, federalism, &c. are to be taken in their general and common ac- ception, as derived from foedus, a league or covenant, entered into for the mutual ad- vantage of all; there cannot be found a great- er abuse of words than in this instance; for our modern federalists, namely the advocates of the new constitution, evidently aim at nothing but the elevation and aggrandize- ment of a few over the many. The liberty, property, and every social comfort in life of the yeomanry in America, are to be sacrificed at the altar of tyranny. Federalism then taken in this sense must imply something ve- ry remote from its original natural import; it must (and truly there is no help for laying so) signify a league entered into against the sacred liberties of the people; that is in plain terms a conspiracy; and this is the fifth sig- nification of the word foedus, given by Ains- worth in his excellent Latin dictionary. Per- haps the consciences of the conspirators in the dark conclave, urged them to assume a name which might be in some measure a key to disclose their perfidy. Conscience is a stern arbiter, and often compels us to witness against ourselves. Accompanied by such a faithful monitor, the abettors of despotism adopted an epithet that should, when perfect- ly understood, be the true index to their base intentions. Take the word federalism dis- tinctly or indistinctly, and it amounts to nei- ther more nor less, in its modern exception, than a conspiracy of the well born few, a- gainst the sacred rights and privileges of their fellow citizens.
None of the Well-born Few.
The Electors of this City are informed, that Mr. BURR declines serving in the Assem- bly or Convention, and that his Name has been given out without his Knowledge or Consent.
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ship JUNO, from Havre-de-Grâce, and ships PHILADELPHIA and GRACE from Amsterdam, And to be SOLD at the STORE No. 191 Queen-street, opposite Beckman's-Slip, By DE LUZE DE MONTMOLLIN, and COMPANY,
A general Assortment of DRY GOODS, Consisting of the following ARTICLES, viz. CHINTZES, Kid Gloves, Callicoes, Ribbons, Lutestring, Hair Ribbons, Cambricks, Watches, Silk Hose, Umbrellas, &c. Also, to be sold at the above Store, Handkerchiefs, Persians, and Sarfnets.
All sorts of BLANKS Sold at this Printing-Office.
WANTED, to complete a few FILES No. 2183, 2190, 2191, 2196, 2198, 2199, 2200, 2201, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2209, 2210, 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, 2216, 2217, 2218, 2219, 2220, 2221, 2222, 2223, 2233, 2252, 2256, 2257, 2260, 2261, 2262, 2264, 2275, and 2276, of the Daily Patriotic Register. Whoever will oblige the Printer with these papers, or any of them, shall be entitled to a like number of succeeding papers from this date.
April 29, 1788. e. d.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be SOLD By Thomas Greenleaf, At No. 25, Water-street, The Genuine Information, Delivered to the Legislature of the STATE of MARYLAND, Relative to the Proceedings of the General Convention, Lately held at PHILADELPHIA, By LUTHER MARTIN, Esquire, Attorney-General of Maryland, and one of the Delegates in the said Convention.
Together with A L E T T E R To the Honorable Thomas C. Deye, Speaker of the House of Delegates; An ADDRESS To the Citizens of the UNITED STATES; And some REMARKS Relative to A STANDING ARMY, AND A BILL OF RIGHTS.
Nallius 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 liest in thine House—and when thou walkest by the Way." Impresses 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 with- out one. April 23, 1788. 77 c.d.
THIS DAY is Published, By the PRINTER hereof, Which will be Sold at the PRINTING-OFFICE No. 25, Water-street.
The IMPOST LAW, OR An ACT supplementary to and for the Amend- ment of the Act, entitled, "An Act imposing "Duties on Goods and Merchandise "imported into this State, and to relieve "Persons who have been aggrieved thereby," Passed the 11th of March, 1788. As the Acts and Laws of the State, whose which respect IMPOSTS and EXCISES in particular, are interesting and necessary to every Merchant and Trader, the Printer has pub- lished this Act, in an Octavo Form, expressly for their Convenience. It will be sold at the low price of NINE-PENCE.
THIS DAY is Published, By the Printer hereof,—Price 6 Coppers, AN ACT, To regulate the EXPORTATION of FLAX-SEED and LUMBER. Passed the 1st of March, 1788.
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, Umbrellas of different sizes, &c. &c. Lyon's quilted Sattins, Thread Laces and Edg- Men's black and white ings, Silk Hose, Black Silk Laces, Women's white do. White and coloured Black Modes, yard wide Women's Kid Gloves Belt assorted Ribbons, Chintzes, &c. New-York, April 25, 1788. 99 c.d. 12w
William-Street.
To be Let and entered upon by the 1st May, THE House opposite the North- Church, at present occupied by Mr. Joseph King; it's stand is good for any kind of business, but it would particularly suit a person in the SHOE LINE, as it has been for some years past successfully occupied as such.—For particulars apply to Richard Davis, Great George-street, corner of Robinson-street. 73
For St. THOMAS, To SAIL in ten Days, The SCHOONER, P O L L Y, ADAM TODD, Master.
FOR freight or passage apply to SMITH and WYCKOFF, or to the Master on Board a Constable, Rucker, and Co's Wharf. New-York, April 6, 1788. 7—c.d.

POET'S CORNER.
DISAPPOINTED AFFECTION.
In Stanza's dictated to Eliza. ELIZA I once in prospect fair! I deem'd thee mine alone; That prospect now more light than air, With every comfort's gone! Joys, that flown on rapid wings, Have left sad care behind, Empoison fierce affliction's stings, And deeper wound the mind. To me, how dull the sky appears, Tho' Sol in triumph reigns! Denied the sad resource of tears, How racking are my pains! Our souls in one congenial mould, Receiv'd their early form; With thee thro' life, tho' thunders roll'd, Well pleas'd I'd brave the storm. Our little bark, 'till danger o'er, Would shun the boisterous wave, And keep along the peaceful shore, That gentle waters lave. Alas! how fair would fancy dress, The visionary lay! But all in vain, for woes oppress, And drive sweet hope away. Those hearts, that ne'er with pity melt, (As dew impairs the thorn,) Will smile at pangs they have not felt, And treat my grief with scorn. But fire the mind, where sense can gain Her pleasing, mild abode, Will own we reach contentment's fame, Thro' love's delightful road.
Affix of BREAD.
As Established December 5, 1787. A Loaf of inspected superfine Wheat Flower, weight Two Pounds Five Ounces for six-pence. A Loaf of Rye Flour to weigh One pound Twelve Ounces for three pence.
HIGH WATER.
This Day, April 30. 4h. 9m. Morn.
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, Phi- ladelphia, 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 Pow- les Hook at seven o'clock, and Philadelphia at eight o'clock every morning (except Saturday and Sun- day) 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 bag- gage 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 per- formed 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 e.d.
New-York RUM
Of excellent Flavour and good Proof FOR SALE, By Charles Tillinghast, At the DISTILLERY, near the New Market Cherry-Street, nearest to the Ship-Yards.
A Few COPIES of the
Conductor Generalis, To be SOLD, At this PRINTING-OFFICE.
The highest Price given for R A G S.
Remaining on Hand, And TO BE SOLD At this Printing-Office,
No. 25, Water-street, A Few MAPS,
Of the interior parts of North-America, includ- ing the lands intended for the NEW STATES, some of which are falling, and others already disposed of by order of Congress.
ORDERS are just received, by the printer here of, to sell these Maps at a much cheaper rate than they have yet been sold. The plates were cut and the impressions taken in London, and there sold (without the pamphlet) at One Guinea each.
To accompany this map, and explanatory of it, with references to it, will be sold, included in the price of the map, a pamphlet, containing 67 large octavo pages, with plates and figures, entitled, a Topographical Description of Virginia, Penn- sylvania, Maryland, and North-Carolina, compre- hending the rivers Ohio, Kenhawa, Scioto, 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 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, 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 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, 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.
FOR SALE,
At the STORE of Mr. Barnt Deklyn, No. 39, Maiden-Lane, near the FLY-MARKET, the following
GOODS,
Which will be SOLD at the most reduced Prices, to wit.
A VARIETY of Mantuas and other Gown Silks, Sarcenets, Peelongs, and Modes, Chintzes, Printed Linens, and Cottons, Fancy Shawls and Handkerchiefs, Jeans, Jeanetts, and India Dimities, A quantity of Linen and Cotton Checks, Spotted and plain Velverets, A variety of Gloves and Fans, Linens, Sheetings, and Oznabrigs, Marceilles Quilting, Fancy Jacket Patterns, A variety of Plumes and Ribbands, Fancy Shoe Buckles and Buttons.
With a Variety of other Articles, Which he is determined to SELL low, for Jersey (upon the face of the Bill) New-York, or Penn- sylvania PAPER MONEY.
To the afflicted with WORMS.
LATELY received from the western country, and may be had at No. 21, Beckman-street, an extraordinary and never-failing W O R M P O W D E R. From long experience it has been found, that three doses of these Powders will effectually destroy the Worms, either in children or grown persons.
New-York, Sept. 13, 1787. 32— e.d.
To the Friends of Science.
IT has long been the universal wish, that the pub- lic might be furnished with an accurate Geo- graphical and Topographical Grammar of the United States.
Geographers of foreign countries, not being pos- sessed of the proper materials, and not equally in- terested in this part of their subject, have filled their accounts of these states with numerous inaccur- acies. It is time these inaccuracies were corrected. We are independent of Great-Britain, and are no longer to look up to her for a description of our own country.
Several gentlemen of abilities, have, in detached pieces, gratified the public with ample and accurate- descriptions of several parts of the United States; but no collective description of the whole has been attempted, except in a small duodecimo volume, published by the subscriber in 1784, which, though imperfect on account of the infant state of geogra- phical knowledge in America, was well received by a candid public, and an edition of 1500 copies speedily sold.
This encouragement has determined him to pub- lish again on the same subject. For the purpose of collecting more ample and accurate materials than he formerly possessed, he has travelled through all the states, and has been favoured with the commu- nications of gentlemen well qualified to give informa- tion on so important a subject; and has likewise established a correspondence with several respecta- ble characters in different states, from whom he has every reason to expect a valuable addition to the materials already collected; yet as all the informa- tion that can be obtained on a subject so extensive, variegated and interesting, is greatly to be desired, and every man of science may have it in his power to contribute some observations which may be use- ful, the subscriber will feel himself particularly obliged to any gentleman who will be so kind as to furnish him with answers to all, or any of the an- nexed enquiries, viz.
1. The boundaries and extent of the several states, and the latitudes and longitudes of the principal places. 2. Descriptions of the rivers, their sources, cour- ses, lengths, how far navigable, how high does the tide rise—and what fish do they produce. A des- cription of mountains, lakes, harbours, capes, and bays. 3. General face of the country, an account of its animal, mineral, and vegetable productions, or its natural history. What are the evidences to sup- port the opinion that the flat country in the southern and middle states was formerly occupied by the wa- ters of the ocean, and that the land below the hills and mountains has been made since the flood. 4. Natural and artificial curiosities, caverns, cas- cades, &c. 5. State of commerce, manufactures and agricul- ture, exports and imports, balance of trade. The number of vessels which annually enter at the cus- tom houses in the several sea ports of the United States. 6. Civil divisions of the several states, the num- ber and names of the several districts, counties, and towns, their extent, latitude and longitude, num- ber of inhabitants, and distance and bearing from the capital of the state. Particular descriptions of the principal towns are requested. 7. Population—from whence are emigrations, to what places, and how numerous. Of what nations are the inhabitants of the states composed, or whence originated—proportion of the slaves. 8. Climate, diseases and their causes—longevity of the inhabitants—what proportion die in infancy. 9. Religion, number of churches of different de- nominations—by what methods are ministers sup- ported. 10. State of the practice of law and physic. 11. Societies for the advancement of science and humanity. 12. State of literature, colleges, academies, schools and their funds. 13. Characters who have distinguished themselves in the late war by their patriotism. 14. An estimate of the damages sustained in the late war, in the several states. 15. A description of the adjacent Islands. 16. Manners, customs, diversions and dress. 17. Constitution, policy—general account of the laws—what political principles predominate in the several states. 18. Military and marine strength. 19. Public revenue and expences—mode of le- vying taxes. 20. Indians, their tribes, languages, numbers, characters and dispositions towards the United States. 21. The society of Cincinnati, their laws and in- fluence and the nature and political tendency of their establishment. 22. History.
N. B. The subscriber wishes to avail himself of the advantage of all the most accurate maps, and detached geographical pieces, which have been published respecting the United States; and will thank any gentleman to inform him where they can be procured.
Those gentlemen, who may be so obliging as to favor the above design, by communications, are re- quested to forward them to Messrs. R. Aitken, or W. Spottwood, Philadelphia; Messrs. Spottwood and Clarke, book sellers, Baltimore; Rev. Mr. Keith, Alexandria; the honorable H. Williamson Edenton, North-Carolina; the honorable D. Ram- say, Messrs. Wright and Co. Charleston; the ho- norable A. Baldwin and Joseph Clay, Esquires, Georgia; Samuel S. Smith, D. D. Princeton, Mr. Loudon, Printer, New-York; and the Rev. Samuel Austin, or Jedidiah Morse, New-Haven,
* This enquiry is made for the purpose of col- lecting the proper materials for a Gazetteer of the United States, which makes a part of the general plan in view. It is obvious that a book of this kind, compiled from accurate information, would be exceedingly useful. This might easily be done if one well-informed gentleman, in each town would spend one half hour for the purpose. In this time the gentlemen might throw together eve- ry important circumstance relative to the towns, at which they respectively reside.
with their names subscribed, and the places of their residence, that the author may have the pleasure of knowing to whom he is indebted for their friend- ly assistance. JEDIDIAH MORSE.
If the several Printers, in the United States, feel disposed to favor the above design, and will give this Advertisement a place in their respective papers for a few weeks, and will receive and for- ward to New-Haven, any communications which may be handed them by friends to the design, they may thereby contribute to the public good, and will peculiarly oblige their humble servant. Philad. Aug. 7, 1787. J. M.
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 driver servants, they hope to merit the favors of the public.
The stage will leave Pauls-Hook, every after- noon, at 3 o'clock, Saturdays excepted; the stage boats also ply every day from White-Hall to Eli- zabeth-Town Point. From Mr. Crane's, at Eli- zabeth-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 MERCEREAN, JOHN HEARD, CHARLES BASONETT, WILLIAM KERLIN.
THE PUBLIC ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED, THAT the subscriber has lately
removed from Princeton, New-Jersey to this city, and now keeps the house lately kept by Tal- mage Hall, No. 49, Courtlandt-street (commonly known by the Bolton, Albany, and Philadelphia General stage-office) and has agreed with the pro- prietors of the Albany and Boston stages, to make his house the public stage-house. Those ladies and gentlemen who wish to take passage in either of these stages, will please to leave their names with the subscriber the evening before the stage's departure; gentlemen passengers and others, are informed that the subscriber keeps a house of en- tertainment; and accommodates gentlemen with boarding and lodging. Every attention will be paid to those who please to favour him with their custom.
N. B. The gentlemen of the city are informed that the subscriber has a large convenient assembly room, which he proposes to let during the winter season, or longer if required.
CHRISTOPHER BEEKMAN.
New-York, Nov. 13, 1787. 51—th.
TO BE SOLD, At PRIVATE SALE, A LOT of LAND,
SITUATE on City Island, West- chester county, about 20 miles up the East- River from New-York.
The above Lot contains eight acres of land, and is well situated for a garden spot, for the supply of this city with vegetables, or tavern for the watermen.
On this lot is a small tenement, with one chimney only, and a never failing spring of fresh water. The excellence of this spot is too universally known, to require any particular description.
It was formerly the property of Mr. Gilead Hunt, who, by a deed of gift, con- veyed it to Mrs. JEMIMA PELL (widow of the late Joseph Pell, of the Manor of Pelham) by whom a good title will be given.—Enquire at No. 25 Water-street.
Masters & Owners of Vessels
Are hereby informed, THAT they may be supplied with cables, large or small, of any length, and cord- age of all sizes, made of Peterburg hemp, first quality, at Ivers's Rope-walk, at the head of Mul- berry-street, the first left hand turn above the Tea- Water Pump, on such favourable terms as to mer- it the attention of any gentleman that would wish to lay out his money to the best advantage. Cables spliced, with the addition of any length required, white rope of every sort for city or country use, hambro lin, deep sea lines, hand lead lines, log lines, house lines, and marine, &c. &c. by H. IVERS, Ropemaker.
N. B. The above articles, whether in large or small quantities, will be delivered to any part of the city without expence of cartage to the buyer.
S H R U B,
Of the very best Quality, by the Hoghead, Bar- rel, or smaller Quantity, FOR SALE by Charles Tillinghast, At his House, nearly opposite the New-Market in Cherry-street.
—LETTERS of INTELLIGENCE—occasional PARAGRAPHS—speculative PIECES—ESSAYS, &c.—are gratefully received at this OFFICE.— For the greater CONVENIENCE and SAFETY of which COMMUNICATIONS, a LETTER-BOX is placed in the Window. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this PAPER (printed EVERY DAY, at Six, and ONCE a Week, at Two Dollars, per Annum) are also received here—and ADVERTISEMENTS, REASONABLY INSERTED. ** PRINTING, in all its Variety, Performed with NEATNESS and DISPATCH.