officer whatever, who fliould desert from that State,
could persuade so many as half a dozen soldiers to
go with him.
Is it necefliiry to put the supposition, tl general
Washington Yhould be corrupted ? Is it poilible * .mt
lo fair a fame asWafliington's ihould be exchanged
for gold, or for crowns ? A character so falfe," so
cruel, so blood tliirfty, so detestable as that of
Monk, might betray a trull ; but a character fojult,
so humane, so fair, and amiable as Walhington's,
never can beftained with so foul a reproach.
Yet I am lully of opinion, that even if Mr.
Walhington Ihould go over to the English, which
I know to be impalfible, he would find none, or
very lew, officers or soldiers to go with him. He
would become the contempt and execration of his
own army, as well as of all the relt of mankind.
No, Sir ! the American cause is in no danger
from the defection of any individual. Nothing
Ihort of an entire alteration in the sentiments of
the whole body of the people, can make any
material change in the councils or in the conduct
of the arms of the United States : And I am very
Hire that Great-Britain has not power or art fuf
ficient to change eflentially the temper, the feel
ings, and the opinions of between three and four
millions ofpeople, at three thousand miles diitance,
l'upported, as they are, by powerful allies.
It fucli a change could ever have been made,
it would have been seven years ago, when officers,
employments, and power, in America, were in the
hands of the K ing. But every ray of royal authority
lias been extinguished now between four and five
years, and all civil and military authority is in
hands determined to refill: Great-Britain to the lall.
1 have the honour to be, &c.
[JOHN ADAMS.
Mr. Cat koe k .
mr. Editor,
v In yenir lajl you gave us the export of Furs from Canada : I now fend you
an account oj the EXPORTS in general from that Province.
In 1786 J /111787 < /H788) EXPORTS fromQUEBECk in 1786
I S 1787, and 1788
£03824 2?7931 200358 I Hufticls Wlieat, Ster. J. 40071 12
.0,.,0 9
9317 11060 157-9 Ct. Bicktt, ■, 6
314 6172 881 buOids 3fj. 146 16 8
4*15 102,5 1779 do Oils, i/j. no 12 6
101 7 1 4445 11 97 2 do. Flax Seed, 4J. 2394 8
( w , (9615
■ I,•#••{ ..0,..
s n*e„ M<o. s 66s ' " "
J12.39G 44780 211310 Shing|es, pr. M. 1 of. ICS 10 J
44800 19000 13700 Hoops, pr v lid. jof. 41 2
2065 866 1528 fhakfn Casks, pr. P. 3/.' 229 4
1632 610 »"9)iV la M k Jr" , | , ";|p.cb.f.srf.o2 4 3
„ J Masts and Bowsprits, >
43 4 80 pr. piece, £.16 \ 1280
2 53 2 5 l 660 Tierces Salmon, $of. 1650
67 24 Horfcs, £.$ 192
2 7 casks Canada Balsam, 40
M 1 77 casks & boxc|El. ofSpruae, 800
24cafk$- 225361b! 86? 9 Gmieng, 2/6. 1078 -
1441 861b[ Adianthum Nfgrum, 6d y 1104 13
ton gal I
395*36 I Seal Oyl, pr. ton, £.\% 7119
oq I !q. 2 i6l [ ( P° l and Pearl Alhes, j.22 2335 6
11661b. | Whalebone, 2f. 116 12
885 98 j bufhcls Potatoes, 20d. 7(7
200 | do. Cras, of, 30
41000 ' 22000 | Onions,pr. thousand, 8/6. 9 7
.o* / Handfoikes, fay doz. (
182 pr.'doz. .5/ } 5
£. 248296 19 c
Bills of Exchange, supposed to be about 121703 c
Sterling. [. 370000
X. B. The annual Remittancesfrom Qucbcck, )£. 400000 Sterling
may be computed at - -• - - J " at lead.
Expoitcd from Gafpee and Labradore, annually,
About 60000 C.wt. Cpdfifh,
* a 5000 ticrccs Salmon,
2300 tons Oyl from Labradore.
Also, a very confiderabje quantity Furs, and some Whalebone.
Imported, 2 a 3000 puncheons Rum,
2coo do Molailes,
2 a 3000 hhds. }
500 pipes, > Wines.
200 qr. casks )
N E W-Y ORK.
, ■
PROCEEDINGS of CONGRESS.
Jn the HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES of the
UNITED STATES.
Saturday, APRIL 18, 1788.
MR. Lawrence introduced a petition from the Mechanicks.
and Manufacturers of the city of New-York, the at
lent ion of Congress to their interefts—referred to a committee of the
whole.
The committee of Ele&ions reported, that the Certificates of the
Members attendinghad been examined by them, and were fufficient
to entitle the genth men to their feats. The Hon. Mr. Smith's cafe
was however postponed.
In Committee of the whole
The state of the Union was resumed, by taking up the Refolvc
upon Revenue.
An Impolt was voted upon the following articles, viz.
On Anchors, 7J pr. cent, advalorem.
Wool Cards, 50 cents, pr. dozen.
Wrought Tin Ware, 73 pr. cent, advalorem.
: Coal, 3 cents, pr. bushel.
Every barrel Salmon, }
do. Mackarcl, S 75 cents.
do. Shad, }
Quintal Fish, 50 cents.
Teas imported dire£t from India or China, *.n American fliips.
BoheaTea, pr lb. 6 cen^s.
Souchong and Ilack do. io cenfs.
Superior Green, do. ao cents.
All other Green do. id cefTts.
Teas imported from any other country, or in foreign (hips from
! ndia or China.
Bohea Tea, pr» lb. 8 cents.
Souchong and black do. 15 cents. . •
Superior green do. 30 cents,
Ali other green do. 18 cents.
Some of the above articles, it was proposed by particular Mem
bers, Ihould be itruck out, for reasons which had been afligncd to
have other articles expunged. Wool-Cards were obje&ed to—but
t ie Members from the taftward fatisfied the committee* that the
American Manufa&ure of that article was carried to great perfe&ion,
and there was no doubt but such a supply could be obtained, of every
species os-cards, made in a superior mamur* as was more than ade
quate to the consumption of the States.
One gentleman observed, that he supposed the preference given to
Teas imported in American vessels, was to encourage our (hipping.
So far as the nieafure conduccd to that object, he was fatisfied, and
he was ready to hear arguments in fa\our of the trade to India—the
advantages of which were doubted by some persons. The trade it
was observed, was flattering to the pride of America—but it was
not for revenue—it was not tor nccejfanes—not to export fupcrfluities
— but to export the specie of our country, See.
Jo these remarks it was replied, That fmce the revolution, the
trade to India had commenced, that it h d been prosecuted to ad
vantage, and was an extensive mart for a great variety of our fuper
llu( us articles—that from our local situation, we were enabled to
proitcute the trade with many advantages—that it was evident, that
□ t.r tuccefs had excited the jealousy of European powers, who would
avail thi infelves of every circumflancetoruin our fpeculationsto that
q< arter of the world—that therefore it was the duty of the Nation
al Lcgiflature, to hold out every poflible encouragement, to coun
:era& the machinations of our rivals, and prevent the ruin of the
trade.
It was further observed, that cafli was not the only remittance to
[ndia—that linmenfe quantities of produce were Hipped, Ginieng,
Lumber, Provisions, Arc. See.
Some obje&ions were made to a tax on Coal, but this duty was
idvo: ated f rom the policy of the measure, as conducing to the pro
motion of Navigation, incrcafe of seamen, and exploring the earth
in fe.irch of add itional mines—for it was highly probable, that the
country abounded with that article.
Adjourned.
Monday, April ,20.
Met agreeably to adjournment.
Committee on John Churchman's, and Dr. Raj** ay's petition
reported. r '
Mr. Sherman called for the order of the day—the House then
rcfolvcd itfclf into a committee of the whole, 011 the Hate of the
Union. Mr. Pacf. in the chair.
The Resolve upon the Revenue was refunred.
On motion, it was voted, that the Impost on all goods imoorted,
not fpecified in the foregoing enumeration, excepting the iollow
llg, viz.
Tin in pigs, and Tin Plates,
Lead,
Pewter.
Wool,
Raw Hides,
Urafs,
' Copper in Plates,
Beaver, and other Furs,
n, u u Dym « Woods ! and d y ,n g Dru g*> (other than Indigo,) *
Ihould he 5 pr. cent, advalorem.
Article of Tonnage was the next in order—previous to entering
upon which, °
Mr. Fi T 7.31 HONS moved, that a draw back ihould be allowed up
on all Rum, d,ft,lied from Molasses in the States, and exported o
any foreign port. r
Mr. MADD,SON objeaed to draw bach, at opening a ™de door
0 defrauding tberevenue-w.fced the gentleman to otter his reasons
tor trie measure.
Mr Htzsimons suggested, among other reasons, *hat it would
1 e t . he minds our brethren of the Eastern States, who were so
argcly concerned in the Distilling bnfinefs->-that rum distilled in the
country could not be exported, if loaded with a tax-that it would
affefl an important branch of business, in a way, that no
1 r C ' ThC S«'tlcman further observed,
.hat a was more easy, in his opinion, to provide checks to prevent
■auds, I than to devise m. thodsto enture the colleflion of the duties
Mr. L a w a a» c 1 spake in favour oi the draw back.
1 1 FV?" t | lCn r . 2 P a^a s e from the account of exports
From Massachusetts, by which he said it appeared, that but a lmall
proVortionpftheßum distilled there, was exported toforeign mar
kets, and of that proportion, the greatest part was sent to the coast
of Africa-wnh theduty the falc had been great-too great through
m t / n 'iT a,lowcd •> <lra * back, the confeqaences were
to be deprecated. The exportation of if, to the only foreign part
M n an y co " r ' derab| c quantity, the gentleman reprobated
Mr.Bi-AtiD observed, that the other day gentlemt n were so ftreni
ous for the encouragement ofManufaftu r es, that Commerce appear
ed an infenor object_ Bffto they appeared equally zealous to extend
indprotea Commerce—He was opposed to a /raw back
t pon the votes being taken, it palled in the negative—so no draw
back was allowed.
rt, M IJ £ 1T "' M ° NS th "i introduced a motion, that a draw back
Ihould be allowed on merchandize that maybe exported within
a limited time, the .mpoft of wh,c!i had been paid, or bonded -
the gentleman alfigncd various reasons for the motion.
Mr. Hartley proposed that the vote against the drawback
on Bum, Ihould be reconsidered for the present
Mr. White was opposed to a Drawback, it appearing to him
conducive to no advantage, and operating aga.nft the Revenue bv'
affording great opportunities for fraud '
obfCrVtd ' ,hat wh( . n the intercourse between the
States Ihould become more intimate and general, it would encreafe
Wd<- r'T"" forf ! auds ' and rendcr extremely difficult topro
the remedy ' U P°" the most f ' m P le P1» of Revent/fo,
nof I h r ear^ftmaiy methingUUnP ° n * Indl3 ' which d ' d
Mr. White observed, that it was evident the trade to Indii
did not need encouragement-He had been informed that there
were near forty fail in that line only from Maffachufetts-an eW
dence that the trade was flourilhing.
N°T • r ' la , m avcrfcto reftriaibns upon Commerce
and think it found policy, that no duties Ihould be laid,but such a,'
are aofolutely necelTary-but the present plan of raising a reven "
upon importation,, renders a deviation from such a System neeeffarv
Aiticlcs, however, that are not consumed after import ition o!Iv 7j
not certainly be fubjeaed to a Suty-this would be a fatal blow to
Commerce, for it is within my knowledge Sir thit l7r •
t.es of Madeira Wine were imported, for the exVet
P-.rtatinn. Not to allow of a'cawbaek in thTITcZr
cases, would clog trade excessively. Checks Sii nnv^«fi
theDrlwtck! frauduleilt dcfl must therefore be in favourof
It was moved, that the Resolution on Drawbacks be postponed
On motion the committee rose and the Speaker 1 efumed thTchaiV
Took up report on Churchman' spetition. mtQtl,cc hair.
r! Mr -M ADD ISO n expressed a wish, that adequate ideas of Mr
tenanee might be bestowed with dignity to government ""p m'T
Bodies were liable to be assailed by igLam S It
Mr. White was in favour of the Report.
Mr. Huntingdon entered into an extensive enam'na-;
fubjed, and concluded by giving hU opinion in favour of ° n
the Report. ' cct p!i«.
On motion the report was divided, and the firft p ar .
Mr. Churchman the sole and exclusive right of making an'J' V ' n "' 1 '
his tables, plans, and charts, was accepted—the other" r "/v''"!
projected voyage was re-committed. ' ,
The Report on D l . Ramsay's petition was next taken
upon which, ' ' U P—.
Mr. Jackson (of Virginia)' arofc and obiefted tot),.
Dr. Ramfa , hcobferved. had given a partial account
transa£tions, that refpe&cd the State of Georgia ; snd iff ' 0lt:
table a body as Congress, fhoultl fanftion the work bv
the fubjea of a legislative ast, it would so far confirm hi,"
as to deter some ott\pr historian from taking up the s u b'
do justice to the State of Georgia ;he would therefore m "*'
an ast upon genera! principles. A committee was then ■'*
rd to prepare a bill upon g«neral piinciples, to l'ecure tn aPI ?" ! '
&c. &c. 0 aut noii, .
The bill prescribing the oath required by the 6th article f
constitution was read—alter some debate, the committee rof ''
out coming to a determination upon the fubjeft—Chairm*
ported projrrefs, and Wednesday next is appointed for th,
mittie tofet again upon this bill. The Speaker refuminf?"
chair. The house adjourned. S &
TuesdaTy, April 21.
House met agreably to adjournment, and having refolvcd ',n
into a committfc of the whole, took into cofideration the Sr
the Union by resuming the fubjefthf the revenue.
On ail velfels built in the United Stales, and owned bv a to
hid 01 ,thC famei " Wa3 V ° lCd tbat f ' X """ pcr t0 " Aieuld'h
On all veflels not built in the United 'States, belonein*
ti7! n or citizens thereof, Jix cents per ton. : "
On all veirels belonging to a fubjeft or fubjefts of any for,;
Hate, with whom treaties had been formed, or partly to such
partly to citiiens of the United States, thirty cents per ton
On all velfels belonging in part, or wholly to the fubjefts of o<'„„
powers, fifty cents per ton. r
Veflels built "i the United States, belonging to a citizen or (i .
tizens thereof, while employed in the coasting trade • also vfir
employed in the filhery to be exempted from tonnage'
No ftlip or brig built in the United States, to pay 'tonnage sirs}
The resolution as amended was then read, and accepted hy A
commi'tee. The committee then rose, and the chairman report,,)'
that the committee had agreed tn fundrv resolutions to bei'ubm
ted to the house, Alter which the house adjourned.
[The Debates upon the fubjea of Tonnage were ingenious ani ink,l
ing, but we have not time nor room toiinse t them this day.
NEW-YORK, APRIL 22, i 7 ~
.
Ext raft of a letter from P of] on, dated Aprils.
" THIS day, at 10 o'clock, His Excellency JOHN
ADAMS, "fq. Vice-President of the United States,
fat out from his feat in Braintree, to take the chair
at New-York, as President of theMoftKon. Senate.
Previous to his setting out, the Roxbury Troop of
Horse, under the command of Col. Joh.i Tviei,
waited at his house and escorted him into town,
On his arrival at the fortification gates, the bells
rung a peal, and, amidst thefhouts of the aflembled
citizens, he was escorted to His Excellency the
Governour s, where the principal Officers of the
State, ami gentlemen of the town being aflenibled,
he partook at an Colation, provided bythe
Governour—Kewasfaluted onhis arrival by a fe
deral discharge from a detachment c f Major John
son s Artillery—and also by a discharge on Instat
ing leave of our Chief Magistrate. During the
time the Vice President was at His Excellency
the Govemour's, the Middlesex Horse, under the
command of Capt. Fuller, arrived—which, join- ■
ing that oi Col. 1 yler s, formed a very elegantef
cort—both Corps being in blue, faced with white,
and the horses mostly ofonecolour, and very hand
some. By these corps, and better by his fellowci
zens, lie was accompanied to Charleftown, where,
on his arrival at the iquare, he Was again saluted
by a federal discharge, from Major Calder's Ar
t.Lcry, and escorted, by thetwo companies ofhorfe
to Cambridge— where the Roxbury harfe took
their leave of His Excellency—who, escorted by
liic Middlesex corps, continued his journey. Mr.
Adams will be met at Marlborough by Col. New
ell's regiment of Horse, who will relieve Capt. "
ful le r and in like manner, will tills great and
good man be accompanied to New-York—Net with <
the servile attentions of slaves and fubjefts—but by
the voluntary honours of his fellow citizens."
On Monday last arrived in this city, amidst the
acclamations of all ranks ofcitizens, His Excellen
cy JOHN ADAMS, Esq. Vice-President of the
Unit t d States, — she Cavalcade which escorted
His Excellency into the city, was numerous, an l '
tiuly refpe&able. From the Connecticut line to
Kingfbridge, he was attended by the Light Horse
of \V eft-Cliefter county, under the command of
Major Pi nt a rd. At Kingfbridge he was met by
Gen. Mal co m, with the officers of his brigade, anil
the City Troop of Horse, commanded by Captain
Stakes. Alio by Officers of diftintftion —many
of Congress—and a large number of Ci*