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LAW OF THE UNITED STATES.
PUBLISHED
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES :
at'thi! second session.
Begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday the fourth
of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.
An ACT to provide more effectually for the set
tlement of the Accounts between the United
States and the individual States.
BE it evafled h the Senate and House of Representatives of the Unit- i
ei States of America in Ctngrefs a/emUed, That a board, to con
(7ft ot three cnmmifontn be, and hereby is eftablilhed to fettle
the accounts between the United States and the individual States,
and the determination of a majority of the said commiflioners on
the claims submitted to them, lhall be final and conclusive, and
t hey (hall have power to employ such number of clerks as the) may
find neceffarv.
And be it further evafled, That the said commiflioners (hall re
fpe&ively take an oath or affirmation before the chief juflice ot
the United States, or one of the aflociate or diftrift judge*, that
they will faithfully and impartially execute the duties of their of
fice. And they (hall each of them be entitled to receive at the
rate of two thousand two hundred and fiftv dollars per tfnnum,
payable quarter yearly at the treasury of the United States (or
their refpeflive services.
And be it further enisled, That it (hall be tire duty of the f.iid
rommiflioners to receive and examine all claims which (hall be
exhibited to them before the firft day of July* one thousand seven
hundred and ninety one, and to determine on all such as have ac
crued for the general or particular defence during thj war, and
on the evidence thereof, according to the principles of general
equity (although such claims may not be fan&ioned by the re
solves of Congress, or fnppotted by regular so as to pro
vide for the final settlement of all accounts between the United
States and the ftatcs indiv dually ; but no evidence of a claim
heretofore admitted by a commifTioner of the United States for
any state or diftrifl, (hall be fubje&tofuch examination, nor lhall
the claim of any citizen be admitted as a charge against the Unit
ed States in the account of any state unless the fame was allowed
by such state before the twenty fourth day of September, one
thousand seven hundred and eighty eight.
And be itfurther enacted, That it (hall be the duty of the said
commiflioners to ijtamine and liquidate to specie value on princi
ples of equity, the credits and debita of the dates already on the
books of the treasury for bills of credit (übfequent to the eigh
teenth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty*
Andbe it further enacted, That the commiflioners (haD debii
each state with all advances which have been, or may be mad to
it by the United States, and with the interrft thereon to the last
day of the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine, and
lhall credit each state for its diftiurfemcnts and advances on the
principles contained in the third feftion of th s ast, with intercft
to the day aforefaid, and having struck the balance due to each
state, lhall find the aggregate of all the wheh aggregate
(hall be apportioned between the ftatcs agreeably to the rule here
in after given, and the difference between such apportionments,
and the refpeftive balances (hall be carried in a new account to the
debit or credit of the Siates refpeftively, as the cafe may be.
And be it further enacted, That th- rule for apportioning to the
ftatcs the aggregate of the balances firfl above mentioned, (hall be
the fame that is prescribed by the constitution oftheUnited Slates,
for the apportionment of rcprefentation and direst taxes, and ac
cording to the firft enumeration which (hall be made.
And be it further etaded, That the states who (hall have balances
placed to their credit on the books of the treasury of the United
States, lhall within twelve months after the fame (hall.have been
so credited, be entitled to have the fame funded upon the fame
t crms with the other part of the domestic debt of the United States ;
but the balances so ciedited to any state (hall not be transferable.
And be itfurther enabled, That the clerks employed by the said
tommiflioners, (hall receive like salaries as clerks employed in
the treasury department.
Andbe it further tM&li, That the powers of the said commifli
oners, lhall continue until the fiift day of July, one thousand se
ven hundred and ninety two, unless the business (hall be sooner
aecomplilhcd.
FREDERICK AUGUSTUS MUHLENBERG,
Speaker of the House of Reprrfentatives.
JOHN ADAMS, Vice-President oj the United States.
and President oj the Senate.
Approved, August the fifth, 1790.
GEORGE WASHINGTON, President ofihe United States.
(True Copy)
THOMAS JEFFERSON, of Stale
ACCOUNT OT THE CREEK NATION.
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THE Creeks, who call themselves Mufcokies, fre composed
ot various tribes, who, after tedious wars, tl*fcught it good
policy to unite to support themselves aga'mft the Cho&aws, &c.—
They consist of Apalakias, Alibamons, Abecas, Cawittaws,
Coofas, Confhacs, Coofa&es, Chacfihoomas, Natchez, Oconis,
Okohoys, Pakanas, Oakmulgis, Taenfas, Tallcpoofcs, Weetum
kas, and some others. Their union has not only .lowered iheir
fir ft hope, but enabled them to overawe the Cho£u3s and mher
nations.
They inhabit a noble and fruitful country, where they will be
come civilized, more and more every day ; and where they, or
some other people, more civilized and powerful, will one day
enjoy all the bleflings, which the superior advantages of their foil,
climate and situation can bestow. They are an expert, sagacious,
politic people—extremely jealous of their rights—avcrfe to part
ing with their lands—and determined to defend them against all
inv.tfions, to the utmost extremity.
They are remarkably well (haped ; are expert swimmers ; and
are a sprightly hardy race. They teach their horses to swim in a
very extraordinary manner ; and, fnd great use therein, in their
war parties. They have abundance ot tame cattlc and swine—
turkeys, ducks, and other poultry : They cultivate tobacco, rice,
Indian corn, potatoes, beans, peas, cabbage, &c.
Their country abounds with melons, peaches, strawberries,
plumbs, grapes, and some other fruits.
To {tranters they are hospitable, nay liberally kind to excess,
even to white men, when any above the rank ol a trader visits
them. With those they are punctual, and honest in their dealings:
and thty afford them protection from all insults. Many of the
nations are addicted to trade as principals, or as fa&ors for the
'ATES.
EiAuCUST 5,
PROVIDE NC F
London company, who are allowed by the Spaniards a free
trade with them, ia a stipulated number of (Uips from London
annually. . . .
Their women are handsome : and considering their (late or ci
vilization, many of them are very cleanly. Their dreifes at fef
tivals and public dances, are rich and expensive. They are ex
ceedingly attentive to strangers, whorr: they serve with excellent
i provisions, well cookcd, which are always accompanied With a
bottle of cryftaline bear's oil) and another of Virgin honey, full as
pure.
Their country, or what they claim, is bounded northward by
nearly the 34th degree of latitude ; and extends from the Tom
beck lee or Mobille river, to the Atlantic ocean. It is well wa
tered by many navigable streams, leading to bays and harbors,
which will become of great importance in pcace and war ; and is
abundant in deer, bears, wild turkeys, and small game.
The men value themselves on being good hunters, fiHiermcn,
and warrior*, so much that their women Hill do most of the work
of the field, which in this fine country and climate, is not very
laborious. 'They arc, however, adopting the use of black slaves
They are the only red people I know, who frequently keep by
them store of liquor, by way of refreftiment only ; or who make
any great use of milk, eggs and honey.
Their country, amongst other valuable commodities, is poffeU
ed of a number of extraordinary fait springs, some of which pro
duce oncthira fait.—And their rivers arc remarkably ilored with
the bed of fi(h.
Hospitable and kind as fhefe people are to friends—they are,
if poflible still more inveterate to en which is an exception
to true bravery ; l>ut it is the cfFe£l education.
Whilst the Biitifh pottered the sea coasts of East and Weft Flo
rida, the Creeks lived on good terms with them : And ihcy are
now in as ltritt friendfhip with the Spaniards, who cultivate their
eftcem with great attention, and ftri£t regard to jufticc, indeed
with a liberality some other nations are ftungfers to : no nation
has a more contemptible opinion of the white men's faith, in ge
neral, thanthefe people. Yet they place great confidence in the
United States ; and wish to agree with them, upon a permanent
boundary, over which the Southern States shall not trespass.
Mr. M'Gillivray, whose mother was principal ot the nation,
and who has several fitters married to leading men, is so highly ef
teemcd for his merits, that they h-jve formally eletted hnn their
sovereign, and vetted him with considerable powers. This gen
tleman wijhed to have remained a citizen of the United States ;
but having served under the British during the late war, and his
property being considerable in Georgia, he could not be indulged :
He therefore retired amongst his friends, and has zealously taken
part in their interettsand politics.
L DON, June 5.
PARIS.
Paris has lately been troubled by some infiii*-
redtions ; happily a few only, who deserved it,
became viiftinrs to them. In twenty-four hours
peace was restored to this town, for which the
proclamation of M. Bailly had made way.
The revivingfpeech of M. Necker, of which
we yefterdav gave an extradt, shewed the firlt
dawn of public felicity, and every body is look
ing forward to the molt agreeable hopes. The
King's Proclamation caused the molt lively emo
tions in the affeinbly.
The citizens, melted and rejoiced, repeated
its exprefiions with enthufiafin : a thousand eyes
wiflied for the happiness of feeing the best of
men and the molt upright of Kings. They en
joyed thispleafure yelleiday morning.
M. de la Fayette had fixed on yesterday (Sun
day) for a general review of the National Guard
in the Champs de Mars. Each division was to
provide so many men : in all something more
than four thousand.
The King was on horse-back early in the morn
ing, and, after a turn on the Boulevard, he crof
ted over to the place of review.
He was no sooner perceived by the people,
than the found Vive le Roi (Long live the King)
resounded from all parts with an enthuliafm be
fore seldom seen. Even the nation was for a
time forgotten, and wholly taken up with tha
thoughts of their monarch. They offered no
vows but for him, and his person is so much be
loved, that it is contemplated with the highest
pleasure.
As his Majesty knows the hearts of his people
fufficiently to bs certain that it is not his pomp,
but himlelf, which is beloved by them, he was
in a plain undi ess ; his coat was green, and not
seemingly very new; and his hat, though fin all,
was adorned with a handsome cockade of three
colours. The National Guard, for the firft time,
exercised before him amongst the repeated ac
clamations of an immense crowd, who were ne
ver.weary of flaewing the King how much they
loved him, and how truly they rejoice to fee
hini enjoying liberty and happiness. The King,
on his iide, shewed the greatest sensibility—it
was easy to perceive that he smiled unaffe<fted]y,
by a few tears of joy, which stole in fpight of
him down his cheeks. The review concluded a
bout halt part twelve.
REVOLUTION 'IN HUNGARY.
Leopold 11. determined to recover his author
ity in the Netherlands, though at a greater ex
pence of blood and treasure than the object of
contention will jullify, is compelle'd to secure a
territory more valuable, extensive, and interest
ing to the House of Austria.
In (hort, the Hungarians have begun to nego
ciate with their Sovereign. According to the
ancient fyftemof things, such negociations would
terminate in the death or exile of the proje<flors.
But ancient records must no longer form the data
of political induiftion. According to the new or
der of events, the gentle petition of the Hunga
rians will grow into bold remonstrance, and ter
minate in fucrefsful rebellion. All the arts and
influence of the Belgic Confederacy will be prac
ticed among the discontented Hungarians, with
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a view to divide and weaken the armies of Au
stria. And this may ultimately lead to a total
extinction of the Austrian Monarchy ! ! !
Great indeed are the revolutions of modem
times. The next century will open on a new
face of affairs—perhaps 011 an universal Repub
lic.
PRICE CURRENT. NEW-YORK.
AUGUST
1/\MAICA Spirits, 5/6.
Antigua Rum, 4/9. a 5/
St. Croix, do. 4/8.
Cduntry, do. 3/.
Molasses, 2j\.
Brandy, 7/.
Geneva, 5/3.
Do. in cases, 28/1
Muscovado Sugar, <1 7?/
Loaf, do. 1/4.
Lump, do. l f 2 h'
Pepper, 2/9. ,
Pimento, 1/6.
Coffee, 1/3. 1/4.
Indigo, (Carolina) 3J. <z 6/.
Do. French, ißy. 10/!
Rice, 26f.
Superfine Flour, 54f.
Common do. 50/!
Rye do. 30f. a 28/1
Indian Meal, 18f. 20f.
R v e, 5 /. pr. biijh.
Wheat, 8/. a gj.
Corn, (Southern) 3f6.
Do. (Northern,) 4/.
Beef, firft quality, 54f.
Pork, firft quality, 90s.
Oats, 2/2.
Flax-feed, 5/
Ship bread per cwt. 21J. 24J.
I Country refined ) a .
bar-iron, >
Do. bloomery, 251. a 261.
Swedes do. 451.
Rufjia do. 301.
Pig-iron, 81 iof. a gl.
German Reel, 9«. per lb.
Nails American, by calk. ) 14^.
per. lb. 4d. }
Do. do. do. 6d. 12d.
Do. do. do. Bd. 9£</.
Do. do. do. tod.
Do. do. do* i2d.( , t Q , »
Do. do. do. 2 od.r 8 *
Do. do. do, 24d.)
Pot a(h, per ton, 401. icf.
Pearl a(h, 531.
Bees-wax per lb. 2f.
Mackaiel per barr. 26f. a 30f.
Herrings, 18\f, 16/.
Mahogany, Jamaica, )
per foot, J
Dominico, do. gd.
Honduras, do. yd.
Logwood unchipped,pr.ton. 81.
Do. chipped. 141.
2 inch white oak ) ,
, , > 101. 10/.
plank, per m. J
1 inch do. 51,
2 inch white pine plank, 81.
inch do. 61. 10f.
1 inch do. 31. 1 of.
2 inch pitch pine do. tol.
Do. 22 inch do. 11. 8f
Cedar 2 inch do. 11. ■0/
lj inch do. 61. 10f.
1 inch do. 41.
Pitch pine scantling, 31. 8/!
Cyprus 2 feet ftiingles, 11. fof.
Final Settlements 12[6.
This day publijfod.
And to be fold by THOMAS ALLtN, Queen-Street, comerof
A COLLECTION OF
ESSAYS AND FUGITIVE WRITINGS,
On various fuhjefts.
By Noah Webster, Jun.
Mail Diligence,
FOR PHILADELPHIA,
LEAVES the Ferry-Stairs, at New-York, Ten minutes after
Eight o'clock every morning except Sunday.
Stage City Tavern, )
Bioad-lVay % New-York June 1790. )
James F. Sebor, and Co.
Have removed from No. 59, to No. 187, Water-Street, near the
The
Fly-Market,
WHERE they negociate all kinds ofPUBLICK
SECURITIES—BILLS OF EXCHANGE. &c. asufual.
New-York, April 8, 1790. *tf.
By Order of the Honorable Richard Efq, Chief Jufiice of
State of New-York.
NOTICE is hereby given to Lewis M'Donald,of Conneflicut,
an absent debtor, that upon applicatiort and due proofmade
to tlie said chief iuftice by a errditoi of the fuiu
purfuantto an ast of the Legislature of the said State, entitle •
" An a6V for relief against abfeonding and absent debtors,' P a "
fed the 4th April, 1786; he, the said chief justice, has direfl
all the (aid Lewis M'Donalds estate, within this State, to be » c ' z "
cd, and that unless he shall discharge his debts within
months after the publication of this notice, the fame will be 10
for the payment of his creditors. Dated the 3d May, 179°*
New-York, May 7, 1790. (tw.iy.)
r ~pHE Creditors of Col. ELISHA SHELDON, of Salisbury, are
.1 hereby notified, That the Subscribers V>eing appointed 1 mi
tees of said Sheldon's estate, will attend to the bufmefs of their
ippointment on the firft Monday of August next, at the house o
Jacobus Davis, in said Salisbury, agreeable to the Ast of Alfcm
)ly.—The interest of tht creditors requires their general attcn
lancc. HEZEKIAH FITCH, ) f ru ftccs.
OH'" BIRD,
JOHN . «*i:
SalifburXy fConncflicuty, June 28, 1789.
JCT* A large imprejjion of this paper having bet*
I ruck off from the comj/iencement of the feconi v° •
April 14. —Those who incline to become fubfcril>? rs .
front that period, may be Jurnifhed with tie £ "
co mp I eat.
i 4.' Dollars at Bs.
Do. 22 inch do. 11. 6J.
Do. 18. inch do. 18f
Butt white oak ilavcs, 35
Pipe do. do. 91.
Hogshead do. do. 61. 10/ L
Do. do. heading, 81.
Irish barrel do. (laves,' 3I
Hoglhead red oak. do. 51. SJ.
Do. French do. 51.
Hogshead hoops, 41.
Whiteoak square timber >
per square foot, )
Red wood, per ton, 161.
Fuftick, 101.
Beaver, per lb. 12/. a iSJ.
Ott r per (kin, 9f 3?/.
Grey fox, 4/7.
Martin, 4/10.
Racoon, 3 a ff6.
Mufkrat, 10d. a 14d.
Beaver hats, 64 f.
Castor do. 48f
! Chocolate, 14d.
Cocoa. 70/r a 80s
Cotton, 2\f.
Tar, pr. bar. t2/.
Pitch, 12\f. a 13/7
Turpentine, 22/. a 23J-
Tobacco, James River, \d.
j Do. York, 4d. a 3fad.
Do. Rappahanock, 2d a 3\d.
Do. Maryland, coloured,
j Do. Weftern-lhore, 2d a 3 \<L
Lead in pigs, prewt. 6of.
Do. bars, 68^
Do. Shot, 68f.
Red lead,
White do. dry, 9sf.
White do. in oil, 5/. i2_/l
Salt-petre hams, 7fad.
Spermaceti candles, 3\[.
Mould do. 11 d. a i 7.
Tallow dipt, 9fad.
Soap, $d. a Bd.
Cattile soap, 9d. a 10d.
English cheese, pr. lb.
Country do. sd. 6d.
Butter, Bd.
Hyson tea, gf.
Seauin do. 6[6.
Boheado. 2/5.
Ginseng, 2f. a 2/6.
Starch Poland, 7d.
Snuff, 2J2.
Allum fait, water mea- ?
sure, pr. buih. )
Liverpool do. 2J.
Madeira wine, > M a
pr. pipe, J
Fori, 46/.
Lisbon, pr. gal. 5J
Teneiiff, 4f.
Fyall, 3/3-
Spermaceti do, 61.
1 Shake-down hhds. 3J6
Dutch gun-powder,pr.cwt. 150.
N T ail rods, pr. ton, 34/. 36/.
j I intfeed oil, pr. gal. 4/
I Whale do. pr.barrel, 50*165/,
Indents 7/4.
Fly-Market,