■ r t j ve of greater revenue than high' duties, latter held cut a powerful temptation to S -the laws : The public voice it was contend- duties, and accounts from mercantile characters in various K sos the Union, confirmed the truth of this ''bfervation : That as the operation and success of die laws, i n the firft instance, wuft depend up on the general opinion of their eligibility, it was ra(h to riik the popularity of the government in a cafe where no rilk was neceflary : That the duty on spirits, in particular, was beyond all prece dent, and would undoubtedly be evaded, as it was a premium to smuggle. On the other hand it -was said, that the duties were in ceneral conformable to the sentiments of the people—particularly on diltillecl ipirits —that on bulky articles, high duties could be re alized with some degree of certainty—that the probable amount of the proposed duties would fall ihort of the exigencies of the Union—the prcmofed deduction in some cases would curtail it 50 per cent. —that it yet remained to be ascer tained whether high duties in many cases could not be collected with as great facility as low— the prompt collection of both being matter of {peculation at present—that it was conceded 011 all hands that a revenue 111 uft be obtained, or the country be ruined.—Direct raxes could not be jhoujrht of; and even the excise would be unpopu lar—Thatthe opinion of refpeAable commercial characters was in favor of the proposed duties: particularly the duty on spirits, agreeably to their ideas could be easily collected, even if it had been set at a higher rate. June 16, 1789. House met agreeably to adjournment. Amotion was made by Mr. White, and adopted, that feats be provided for such members of the Senate as please to attend the debates, within the bar of the House. The House then proceeded to consider the remainder of the a mendments proposed by the Senate to the Impoll Bill—when the following being read, were acceded to.—-viz. To insert Playing Cards at a duty of 10 cents pr. pack. Cotton, at 3 cents, pr. lb. , To allow a drawback on Brandy and Geneva, exported from the United States. After the words " exported out of the limits of the United States" to add the following, viz. as fettled by the late treaty of peace. Toftrike out the sentence which provided for allowing a draw tack of 5 cents, pr. gallon, on Spirits, distilled from Molafles in the United States, and exported out of the fame. The discount of 10 per cent on goods, wares, and merchan diCe, imported in veflels built in the United States, and owned byacitzen, or citizens thereof, extended to goods, &c. im ported in veflels not built in the United States, but which were owned bv a citizen, or citizens thereof, on the 16th May last, and continued so till the time of the importation of such goods. The House did not concur in the time fixed by the Senate for this ast to be in force, viz. The firft of July next—and fubftitu tcd the firft of August. The House then resolved itfelf into a committee of the whole, to take into consideration the bill for the cftablifhing an execu tive department, to be denominated the department of foreign affairs. Mr. White proposed that this clause " To be rcmoveable by the Prdident of the United Stntes" should be flruck out. This brought on an interesting debate, which continued till near half after three o'clock, when the committee rose, and the House adjourned. A Jketch of this debate in our next. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. London, March 17. His Roval Highness the Princc of Wales met with very considerable indignity from the crowd on Tuesday night last, in going from Carleton-houfe to the Opera, and was more than once obliged to hold up his stick in his defence. His Royal Highness had, in a manner, anticipated what might happen, and therefore very prudently went on foot. We sincere ly hope that the Prince will not coniider this event as any want ofrefpeft of the public at large for his person and chara&er. The Duke of York having heard w hat his brother had related of his adventure in reaching thcopera-houfe, was prudent enough toavo:d any difagrceable confcquences in going home; for hear ing the mob cry out " Pitt for ever," on his getting into the street, 2nd feeling himfelf jostled about, he, with a spirited exertion, forced himfelf through the crowd back again, and reached the house, where he pulled off his liar, which enabled him to make htf second retreat fuccefsful. Dublin, March 21. CONTRASTS. The Pool o f Siloam, at Jerulalcm, so eelebaated in Jewish story— now a Tan Pit. The superb columns which once graced the Temple of Diana, uowp.acrd at one of the gates of the Saraglio, inverted. The gardens of Nero, formerly watered with the blood of the firft hriftians, butchercd bv that inhuman tyrant —now adorned with temple which far ouilhines the ancient glories of the capitol, «nd dedicated to thcfervice of the fame persecuted religion. Greece, once the native land of liberty, the birth-place of ge nu's, the school of h'-roes and patriots.—Greece, in whose he -1711 pherethe fun of science flamed with unusual splendor, for up- Ua ! 7 00 vcars. now the land of ignorance, superstition, | n ,f m °ft abject slavery; religion and politics united to fetter tne mind and the body, to repress injury, and inspire a overeign contempt for every book except the Koran. Hali fax, May 16. Sir Richard Hughes is appointed Admi ,a on thisfktion, in the room of Sir Charles Douglas. Y' —a, June 11. We have received so much pleasure 3n from a late publication by Mr. Morse, giving the C °"' ra^" f '°^ cr 'P t ' on tb c United States, that prefuining on growingpainon for American manufa&ures of every denomi cannot refrain from recommending it to the notice of k C1 or < j IUr c °untrymen, as begin to set a proper estimate on the of°th ? C of thr own country, its manners and habits.—Most deri C , f ormatlon hitherto given refpe&ing America, has been littj VC " tne P art ' prejudiced accounts of foreigners, p e , \ ac( l ua,ntt d with the natural curiosities of our country or „ F' c ' ; ~r^ e,,ce i it is no wonder that both should be liable to kafed^' re ? rc^ cntat * ons ' an< * the genius of the people so much de af W option of the literati in Europe, as to have furnifh- i cr , JVA inquiry to their most eloquent wri- America are by historians, that on the firft discovery of of a\ I'e ,C, P an^ar^s were conndercd by the nat ves as beings 10rdert .° themselves ; that there frighted imaginations em even into Gods.—Fanciful and accidental diftintti ons of lupciiority have often given birth to the mod unjust claims. It appears, that the pride and arrogance of Europe, availing it- Telf of this firft impreflion on an unfortunate race, would wil lingly believe it founded in nature, and by an easy transition, ex tend the degrading comparison to those descended from thtm lelves.—Such a dclufion inculcated on infant minds, would n< doubt facilitate their ichemes of tyranny towards us. As it is Lime our youth should be weaned of their predile£Hons of ever\ lort in favor of Europe, and its manners, we mull hope that a book, whofe.objeft is to make them intimately acquainted with their country, and the abundant materials of future greatness Ihowered on it by Providence, connot fail meeting with the pa tronage of those entrusted with their care. George-Town, (Patowmack) June 4. Extratt of a letter from, a farmer in Washington-county, on Patowmack. to a gentleman 0) the Patowmack company, dated May 20, 17 89. " Living near the banks ot this river, and viewing yefterclay thirteen long loaded boats, and seven this morning, p.ifs down under full fail, with colours flying and various music, in joyous trainand good order : Under luch pleafmg profpe£ts,*permit nit to orfer my sincere and grateful thanks, as a just tribute, due to so noble an undertaking, in eftablilhing the navigation at present upwards of 150 miles above tide-water, through a rich and fer tile country —which, from its various ufeful branches, draws the produce into the main channel, from 40 to 50 miles on each iide, exclusive ot the near and convenient communication it has with the Ohio, which in all human probability will bring on commer cial connexions, that will unite a tie of laftingintereft and friend lfrip. The advantage of carriage in the present infant Hate of the river, already saves from 250 to 3001. on the flour I annually ex port : compare this with the community' in general—what will it be when fully accoinplithed ? And it mult lead us into many plcalmg reflections on your laudable undertaking. Long may you all live to receive toll—particularly your leading members who have for many years used their exertion and influence to bring it on." ' Philadelphia, June 13. IMPROVEMENTS IN THE POLITE ARTS. ExtraEl of a letter from London to a gentleman in this city. ' lam now engaged in a work that will cost more than one hundred thousand pounds ; have now at least forty pictures finifh ed, lome of which cost 500 guineas each, many 300 to 200. Am now building a gallery in Pail-Mall, inorder to (hew thepi&ures to the best advantage : It will cost above live thousand pounds—is nearly completed, and will be opened this spring. The front is of stone, ornamented with three statues in a large niche of 11 feet high and 10 broad—ln the middle is a fine figure 7 feet high of Shakefpear seated upon a pedestal, on his right hand a beauti ful female figure, representing Poetry, with the tragic and comic mafquesupon her head, a lyre in one hand, the other crowning Shakefpear with a crown of laurel. On his left hand Painting reprelented likewise by a beautiful female figure, in her left hand a pallet and pencils, the other presenting Shakefpear to the public. Shakefpear has his left hand on the Ihoulder of Painting, as if in treating her to exert her utmost abilities to represent his works to the greatest advantage." Extract of a letter from New-York, dated June 5. " Rcfpe6fcing two of the three great departments or Secretary lhips, little has been said, as a general supposition prevails that the prtTent incumbents will be continued. The other is much more a topic of conversation and conjecture. The eyes ot many would be turned towards Mr. Morris if it was not thought incompatible with his Senatorfhip ; but if this obje&ion did not exist, there would be others raised which would require attention from other circumstances if not from their merits. There are prejudices against as well as for him. Three persons have been a good deal talked of: Mr. Ofgood, Mr. Pettit, and Mr. Hamilton. Which of these would be the most proper, or whether either of them, I do not undertake to determine, as I have but little personal know ledge of them. " The fir ft is deemed* what is commonly called a good fort of ■ man, but it is thought that a sphere of less extent would be more suitable for him. The feeond is supposed to nnderftand the fubje&s which be long to the Treasury department better than either of the others. His talents and his integrity are well spoken of by many ; but I find others, especially some from Penfylvania, do not seem to like •us political opinions and conduct, though they will allow him merit and understanding in other refpe&s. If he mnft be in Of fice they would rather fee him one of the judgesora Commiflloner of the Customs than Financier. This perhaps may be accounted for from your state politicks, as he is faidto be nouaf the party with your members now in Congress. " The third is certainlv a man of considerable talents for his years and experience; but it is thought that his present qualifications are better adapted to the law department than that of the treasury. He has obtained a high degree of popularity in this city, and if he has (kill to manage it properly, his consequence must increase. But when the pulse of party beats so high as it has lately done, the tide of popularity is liable to great changes. At present the people of this city think no office too high for him, and hence he is the most talked of among us for the head of the treasury. " The appointment of the judges isalfo a matter of great ex pectation. We are told your State to furnifh a chief. What your reasons is for this expectation I shall not now enquire; but this I can tell you, that some of you think more highly of the man you propose than the people of other States do. Perhaps you will make a like remark refpe&ing our popular charaCter; but remember he is yet but in the morning of life, and has not been long enough above the horizen to have extended his rays so far as one that has reached if not pasTed his zenith." Ext raft of a letter from a gentleman in Lebanon, to his friend in this town, dated May 24. " The extraordinary cures performed by the Rev. Mr. Willi liam Stoy, minifterofthe German congregation in this town, on persons bit by mad dogs, will no doubt remove your anxiety for the recovery of your friend. He has saved the lives of at least 300 persons within thefc four years past, 60 of whom were cured lince Chriftmaslaft; some of them were brought with all the fymytoms of the horrid disorder; in particular a Mr. B , a reputable merchant from Ne«v-York, come to this town last fall, in the height of the hydrophobia, and in fa£t raving mad— the medicines had the most miraculous effeCl ; it restored him to his senses in the small fpaceof twenty-four hours. This perhaps will appear fabulous to some, but the fa£t can be proved by thousands, who saw the unfortunate object before and since the experiment took place. Mr. Stoy is about laying his discovery before Con gress, on condition of being allowed a reward." Boston, Tune 9. On Thursday 28th ult. arrived at Providence, the brig Ran ger, Capt. Bahoon, from a whaling voyage, with 500 barrels of oil. NEW-YORK, JUNE 17, J7 Bg. Extraß of a letter from Bojlon, dated June 6, 1789. " The period is at hand, when the appointment of officers for the executive branch of Government will commence. We all have perfect confidence in the judgment and impartiality of our illustrious President. If in any instance it is supposed better men might be appointed, it Ihould not occasion complaint; because we are led to believe, that the candidates for office must produce unequivocal credentials of their merit. No difficulty is appre hended from appointment of chara&ers who are not meritorious ; but our only fear is, that some modest men, who are eminently deserving, will not offer themselves as candidates, merely be cause they are unwilling to be seen in procuring testimonials in their own favour.—Under such circumstances, is it not rather cri minal for men, who have reason to believe their services will be ufeiul, and who ihouldnot doubt the success of an application, to hold themselves aloof, and by that means keep back their abilities tr om promoting the public good ?" While we fuller our lands to lie waste andufe lefs, which ought to be appropriated as Iheep walks—while we cut off the prospeCt of a large and plentiful supply of wool, by killing the lruiibs, co pamper our appetites—while we liegleCt the railing of hemp and llax, andlpend our time idly, uid in unavailing complaints ; fay, are we taking the neceilary iteps to eltablilb a solid independen cy, or to raise and support our national character? While we feel ourselves dtpendent on any foreign country for the very cloaths that we wear, can it be laid that we are an independent people. The rage of the present day Appears to be ex periment—and in the opinion of many persons very improperly, considering the particular cir cumstances of the Union. Every new project is attended with some surprize, suspension, and re laxation of the human faculties, till the relult is known : at a time when every nerve ought to be on the ltretch to retrieve our circumstances, by pursuing thole objects which a happy and fuccefs ful experience has taught us, will conduce to the general interest—l fay at such a time to be war.--- dcring in the unexplored regions of experiment, either in enaCting laws that lhall have a sumptu ary operation, or a temporary influence in favor of particular manufactures, is foregoing the cer tain advantages ofßevenuefortlie uncertain and unproductive effeCts of a fyltem of Projects. That a Revenue may be derived from the Im port, trade must be encouraged : That our own manufactures may be promoted, prohibitions mult be laid upon foreign article's : thefemay be made compatible in a series of years, is perhaps true ; but it may require conlideration whether a br'tjk Commerce } and a productive Revenue, will be the immediate consequence of an attempt to promote trade and manufactures at the present moment. " To incapacity and demerit is generally added infolence —Every low minded fellow looks upon the man of genius, capacity, and virtue, as his natural enemy. He regards him with an evil eye ; and hence undermines or defames him, as one who thwarts his views, queltions his title, and endangers his expectations. He must have had little experience in the world, who has not among every order, met with flagrant characters of this kind, and instances of this truth." " Let it be impressed on the mind of every American, that honest industry, limplicity, fru gality aud sobriety, with all the social and moral virtues, alone constitute the sacred palladium of our liberties—with these, we never can be en slaved : without them, we muftceafetobe free— nay, bereft of these we should be too abjeCt—too vile, to retain a relilhfor heaven-born freedom." A motion lately made in the House of Rcprefentatives ot Maf fachufctts, to petition Congress to take up the fubjett of Amend ments, fell to the ground, for want of an auxiliary to support it. Saturday afternoon arrived from Philadelphia, the Lady and Son of the Hon. Frederick Au gustus Muhi-Enburgh, Speaker of the Hon. House of Representatives of the United States, escorted by Col. Melcher. His Excellency John Sullivan is chosen President of the State of New-Hampftiire. The Legislature of the State of New-York, is, by Proclamation of His Excellency the Governor, to meet at the city of Albany on Monday the 6th day of July next. ARRIVALS. NEW_ YORK. Sunday. Brig Resolution, Jenkins, Dublin. 66 days. Schooner Charlotte, Townfend, Island of ? j St. Johns, Gulph ot St. Lawrence. $ a^S * Sloop Nabby, Smith, Baltimore, n days. Monday. Schooner Experiment, Smith, Baltimore. 9 days. Sloop Matilda, Burke, St. Croix. 19. days. Sloop Peggy, Little, Curracoa. 17 days. Sloop San Souci, Crozier, Peterfburgh,Virginia.4days. Tuesday. Ship Jenny, Thompson, Canton. Brig Tom, Hand, Glasgow. 71 days. PRICE CURRENT. NEW-YORK. June 17, 1789. Jamaica Spirits, ... Antigua Rum, - - - f - 5 r St. Croix, do. - 4yg. Country, do. - - 2f&. a 2JII. Molafles, - sf>2. a 2/3. Brandy, ... 5 J6. a 5/9. Geneva, - Do. in cases, - . - 29\Jl Muscovado Sugar, - - 56f. a 72\Jl Loaf, do. - 1/3. Lump, do. - - Pepper, - - - - 2/8. Pimento, - IJg. a if. Chocolate, - \j2. Cocoa, - - "7 5f- & 80s. Coffee, - . 1/8. a 1/9- Indigo, (Carolina) - - 4f. a 6f. Rice, , - 22 /6- a 23/. Superfine Flour, - - - 46f. Common do. - - 42/6. a. 43J. Rye do. ... 26/ I a 27f. Indian Meal, ... igr Rye, - - pr. bujh. Corn, (Southern) - - 3^9. Do. (Northern,) - a 4J6. Beef, firft quality, - - 48f. a 50f, Second quality, . - - 4\f6. Pork, firft quality, - - 81/6. Second quality, - - 76f6. Lard, - - Bd. fr. lb. Butter, « - - yd. a 8//. Hams, - 6d%. a yd.
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