N E W-V O R K, Oaober t.
The Honorable Council ot' Appointment have appointed Ma
kinus Willett, Efquirc, Sheriff of the City and County of
New-York.
We learn that the THEATRE in John-street will be opened
by the Old American Company, on Wedntfday next, after hav
ing undergone a thorough repair, and rendered co m IVI odious and
tlcgaut
WINCHESTER, September 24.
OnTucfday lall the President of the United Stales, with his
Lady, arrived, in £nod healrh. Mount-Vernon.
Or' —by john West ley
HEALTHY ratn require a little above fix hours
flee]); healthy women a little above seven in four
and twenty. If any one desires to know exac'ily
what qjaniity of fleei) his own conliitutiou re
quires, lie may very easily make the experiment
which I made about sixty years ago. I then
waked every night about twelve or one, and lay
awake for some time. I readily concluded, that
this arose from being longer in bed thaii nature
required. To be fatisfied, I procured an alarum,
which waked me the next morning at seven (hear
an hour earlier than I rose rhe day before) yet I
Jay awake again at night. The fccond morning
I rose at fix; but notwithllanding this, I lay a
wake the second night. The third morning I
rose at five ; but. nevertheless, I lay awake the
third night. The fourth morning I rose at four,
as, by the grace of God, I have done ever since.
And I lay awake no more. And I do not now
lie awake> taking the year round, a quarter of
an hour together in a month. By the fame ex
peviment, rising earlier and earlier every morn
ing, may one find how much lleep- he really
w.ints.
Philadelphia, October 5.
Friday ihe 30th September, the tune limited by law for receiv
ing Subscriptions to the Loan of the United States, expired. On
that day, we are informed thatSubfcnp.ious for <> Million Dollars
were received, and the public offices were kept open till 12 o'clock
at night.
The plan for funding the Continental Debt appears to have re
ceived a very genera] approbation—of the twenty-seven millions
estimated in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, upwards
of twenty millions arc already subscribed.
By the Schooner- Hardy, Capt. Green, which
failed from Cape-Francois the I2th ult. and ar
rived here on Saturday last, we have received
intelligence, that the mulauoes and free blacks
hare got fire-arms, &c. out of the King's store at
the Cape, and done more execution against the
black insurgents than the white inhabitants had
been able to effecft : above 3000 of the insurgents
have been killed.
The embargo was taken off American veflels
at the time of Capt. Green's failing ; but it was
thought there would probably be another em
bargo laid in cai'e the dillurbances were not qui
eted.
The insurgents having beat off a {loop of war
which was going round to seize some cannon at
Port-au-Paix, several American f'ailors went on
board the Hoop, and fought bravely under the
command of Captain Lillybridge.—it isf.iid that
the Ihot which was fired from the (loop of war,
were picked up by the blacks and fired back again.
A letter from a relpectable house in Cape-
Francois to his conefpondent in Philadelphia,
expressly fays, that 180 plantations have been
ilellroyed.
Anion git all the hardships under which the
whites jiow labour, it is a great consolation that
they are not in want of provisions,and that there
is fufficient for fix months.
11l addition to the above we learn, that great
numbers of the women and children of the blacks
bad surrendered ihemfelves at the Cape, where
attempts had been made to set fire to the town,
but were happily fruit rated. Several of the
blacks taken pri (oners', previous to their execu
tion declared that they were iultigated to thole
attempts by some white men, who were conceal
ed among the insurgents, and adviled them to
thole measures as the belt way to recover their
liberty, kc. The blacks are aimed with guns,
piltols, swords, knives, and other inftrumen.s of
delhutftion, and were collected in large bodies
within three or four miles of Cape Francois, and
were very desperate ; but it was impoflible to
ascertain their numbers, which confuted only of
such as werecapable of offence, their women, chil
dren and old men not being permitted to flay
near their camps.
Le Logocrai'hh,Journal Nation* if, a
Paris Paper, contains a complete account of the
debates of the National Affen.bly, taken in the
mode described in a number of this paper some
time ago. The following note follows inc title
of tbis publication.
" The debates of the National Aflembly are
" literally taken for ana preserved in this Jonr
" nal, by the members of the Logigraphical So
" c 'Hy ; who, npon a report made to the Na
" tional Aflembly of the manner they have in
" ve nted of writing as fact ai words can be ut
tered, have obtained, by a decree of the fame
day, a place immediately oppoflte the tribune,
whereby they perpetuate with perfect accura
" cy every word that falls from the Orator."
1 hi? paper, tho' printed daily, is sometimes
swelled out to the lize of eight folio pages each.
The plan for eftabii'fhirtg manufatftufes upon
an e xtenlive scale, which l.is been late.ly-fnbmit
ted to the public confidergtipn, meets with such
general approbation, thac subscriptions al
ready amount to much inoiie than one half the
In 111 proposed to be raised.;
It is but a few years fince'the opinion was very
common, that manufactures could not be eftab
liflied in this councry 011 an extensive and profita
ble plan. The want of hands, and the tempta
tions held out to the poor in the cheapness of our
unfetiied lands, it was supposed would for many
years preclude the polfibihty of carrying 011 ma
nufactures to advantage. It will however appear
on a lecrofpt-Otive view of affairs, that the above
were not the molt formidable obltacles in the way
of manufactures ; not only /lew enterprizes were
opposed by the wretched lituation of the conti
nental and Hate 'governments, but even those
branches of mechanics and manufactures, with
which we were fully acquainted, and to which
long experience had proved our competency had
declined ; and had not an alteration taken place,
our fhip-cai penters, and the nutnerous trades and
profeflions connected with the business of ship
building, would all have been obliged to emi
grate from the United States ; great numbers did
actually go to the British settlements.
Good government, jult Jaws, and a restoration
of public credit, on thele depended our salvation
—onthefe depended every entei prize—and as
soon as these were eftablilhed, what has been the
confequenre ? In feme of" the States feveta)
branches of manufatftuie are prosecuted with
success, which it was once thought it would have
been madness to have attemp ed—other branch
es are pui sued in other States—and on trial, it
is found that the quality of our fabrics is superi
or to European, while they can be afforded at as
reduced p'ices as similar articles imported from
abroad.—Experience will doubtless convince us,
that we can extend our plan to a variety of arti
cles ; for, it will be found that in the coarferfa
brics in particular, we pay more than they can
be made and fold for in this country.
Tranjlation of a letter from Cape-Francois, dated September n.
Since our last of the 22d ult. the face of things is quite changed
here by an infurreftion of the slaves, which broke out on the 23d,
in this quarter, from Port Margot to Limonade, being an extern
oi twenty leagues. They set fire 10 all the houses, and butchered
all the white people ihey found in them. Having rendered them
selves mailers of all the open country, they leparated into bodies
of three or four hundred each,polling ihetrifelves in different houses
which serve them as places of refuge. The small number of troops
we have to occupy ftveral advantageous ports, which defend the
c ty, docs not allow us to do moi-e than sally out against them
from time to time, when they approach too near. If we had a
greater number of regular troops, we niight invest them in their
lurking pLccs. These ravagersare too numerous to be attacked ;
as rhey have obliged all the houfe-flives, even against their will,
to join them, and maflacred such a attempted to make their escape.
After having ravaged all the levil, populous country, they made
their way through many exterior settlements, and "here the un
fortunate few soon fell victims to their rage. They fei fire to eve
ry thing on their way.
We have lent to the United States, to request the afliftance of
some troops to aflift us in deflroying these ravagers. But are we
roexpe&them ? We have sent also to Jamaica, and to ;hc Spa
niards. We wait with impatience for the return of our meflengers,
and earnestly hope they may bring us fatisfaftory answers. Our
only security is thiscity, which is fortified and well guarded. A
the commencement of these disturbances, our chief apprehensions
were from our domestic slaves, who were in great numbers, and
might perhaps be in league with the insurgents, to set fire to our
houses. But our vigilance, by day and by night, has preserved
us from iheir fufpefted designs. Sevcial have however, been ftiz
ed, and brought to justice. The others, who were not fufpe&ed.
have nevertheless been put in a place of security. By means of
this prudent precaution, we now enjoy greater tranquility.
At the firft breaking out of these difiurbances, a general em
bargo was laid upon all the vellels in the harbor, without diftin
lion. For the present, our AfTembliw, in concert with the Go
vernor, have determined to permit as many of the American ves
sels to fail, as there Ihould be new arrivals.
Friday last, both houses of the Legislature of the Common-
of Pennsylvania adjourned fine die, having palled, during
the feilion, 24 laws; among which are the following :
An ast affording relief to D ckenfon Colleg-.
An ast to continue the ast for transferring certain powers, for
merly exercised by the Supreme Eiecutive Council, also by the
President or Vice-President thereof to the Governor of this Com
monwealth.
An ast ratifying on behalf of Pennsylvania thefirft amendment
propoftd byCongtcfsto the Conftitutiorl of the United State!.
An a£t to ri peal so much of every ast or acts ot Assembly of
this State, as relates to the Colleftmnof Excil'e duties.
An ast to enable the Governor of thii Commonwealth to incor
porate a company for opening a canal and lock, navigation, be
twetn the river Schuylkill aid Sufquehanna, by the waters of
Tulochoccon, Quittapahilla and Swatara, in the counties ol Bciks
and Dacphin.
An att to provide more effeflually foi.the payment of the pub
lic debts and obligations.
An ast to leimburfe the Mayor, Aldermen, and Cili*"is of
Philadelphia, and to the Commifiionersof the County of Phila
delphia, the expeneesaccrued in providing for the temporary ac
commodation of lhe Piefident and Congress of the United Slates
of North-America, in the Cit) of Philadelphia, and to enable the
Governor to inake futther piovifion for the accommodation of
the said Prcfidcnt
An adt touniie the University of the Stole of Pennfvlvania, and
College, Academy, nd Charuable Scltoyl of Philadelphia, in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
A fuppleinent to the att, entitled, " An ast to establish the ju
dicial courts of this Commonwealth, in conformity to the altera
tion< and amendments in the confutation."
There are in every country pretenders to the
public patronage who poflefe neither abilities or
character to recommend them.
Such persons to the chagrin of honed men, of
ten insinuate theuifelves into the favor of the
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people by the aid of a brazen front, and a plau
sible knack in propagating falfehoods.
At the present day, superior light and infor
mation appear to direit the public mind ; men
are eftiniated by merit and abilities, not by mere
profeflions—this being the cafe, the chance is
againtt those whose whole (lock of recommenda
tory qualifications confills in declaiming againlt
a government whose adminiilration has immedi
ately realized the belt withes of the friends of
our country, and opened the biighiell prospeCtS
for poilerity.
T lie Western Territory of the United States is
said to contain 220,000,000 of acres, inferior in
fertility, salubrity and conveniency, to 110 coun
try upon earth.—What a fund for the future exi
gencies of our country !— May the wisdom of our
government keep it from the grasp of unprinciy
pled land jobbers.
What an asylum for the opprefled ! divided
upon agrarian principles, what multitudes may
here find freedom and support. America "opens
wide her arms to embrace millions, and waifs to
crown all the indultrious and virtuous with plenty
and happiness."
Then hither come—reason's firft law obey
Self prcfervation—fpuru tyrannic sway—
Here freedom lights her pure ccleftia) fire,
Which, but with time and nature (hall expire.
Several of the States are placed in nioft eligi
ble circuni(lances as Governments, in consequence
of the happy re It oration oft he credit of the Union.
Having large amounts of the public securities in
their treasuries, they are now in the receipt of
an interest which is almost fufficient to fupercede
the necessity of the imposition of taxes for the
support of their refpecftive Governments. Sound
wisdom, and a just regard to the solid advantage
of the people, will however lead to a different
appropriation of the produce of these funds
1 he support of their economical,republican forms
of Government, can never beconfidered as a bur
then—and the requisite contributions for this pur
pose, will always be chearfully paid.—The con
tinental funds of the State then can always be
applied to the purposes of improving the roads
and inland navigation, and in encouraging th 6
agriculture and manufactures of the country.
The policy that would fdggeft the expedient
of the Stare's diverting itfelf of these funds, is
like that of a young heir, who to furnilh hinifelf
with present pocket-money, cuts off the thrifty
young wood from his extensive acres.
On Wednefdav thr ?8 h ult. was celebrated the annual Com
"nencemen: of Pj inceton College (New-Jcrfey). The exercises of
the day being concluded, the degree of Bachelor of Arts was con
cired on the following young gentleman : Joseph Caldwell,
; John Noble, J.-ffe Tavlor, Maltbv Gclfton, Richard Harwood,
S uhen Wayne. J-.bn R.Bleecker,David Barclay, Francis Markoe,
Samuel Sharp Dickinfon, F.benezer Rhea, James C. Rooftvelt,
Allen B. Ducket, John M'Crady, Stevens J. L'wis, Ebenezer
Peirfon, Jacob Burnet, Elias Vanartfdalen, Peter WikofF; and on
Mr. Frederick Sione, Robert H. Gale, Henry Holiday, all of Ma
rs land, and also MefTieurs James Campbell, Henry and Robert I.
Call away, of Virginia, members of this class, who were absent.
vlr. Dsvid Bogart of Columbia College, Bachelor of Arts, was ad
mitted ad eundem. Mr. Leman Law, of Yale College, Bachelor of
Arts, was admitted ad eundem. The degree of Master of Arts was
'inferred on Mr. James Thomson, James Imlay, Nathaniel
Howel, Tredwell Smith, John Murray, Ralph Hunt, alumni of
this College. And on
The Rev. terardus Arneft Kreyflers, one of the ministers of the
Low Dutch Church, New-York. The degree of Do&or in Di
vinity was conferred on the Rev. John Newton, of St. Mary's,
Woolmoth, London ; the Rev. Moses Mather, of Middlcfex,Cou
rt £lirut; and on the Rev. John Jamiefon, of Forfax, in Scotland.
The degree of Do£lor of Laws was conferred on the Hon. Thomas
fefferfon, Esq. Secretary of State, and on the Hon. Alexander
Hamilton, £lq. Secretary of the Treasury.
From PELOSI's MARINE LIST.
ARRIVALS at the PORT of PHILADELPHIA.
Brig Hetty, Drinker, Bourdeaux.
Sloop Hannah, Grantham,
Schooner Hardy, Green,
Hannah, Adams.
PRICE CURRENT.—PUBLIC SECURITIES.
FUNDED DEBT.
6 pr. Cents ?o/6 pr
3 pr. Cents 11/4 11/6
Dcfered 6 pr. Crnti 12/2 12/3
UNFUNDED DEBT.
Final Settl. and other Certificate! >*/6 g«J
Indents
Bank Subscriptions,
NOTIFICATION.
(J jT THE arrearagei of Subscriptions for this G*7r rt z amovrt
at this time to upautrds of Two Thousand Dollars. — The Edito* flat
ters him/elf that no apology can he tho't necejjary for tarnefly requeuing
a compliance with the terms of subscription, in a fpeeiy discharge of the
sums due. Those gentlemen of whom the papers are immediately re
ceived, are authorised to receipt for anv payments that may he offered.
New-Haven Wharf Lottery.
THE MANACiBSof NEW-HAVEN WH AR F LOT i ERY,
have uncxpeiledly received information from abroad, of a con
siderable number of Tickets yet unfold. This renders it nccejfary
for them (in order to answer the defun of the Lottery) to adjourn
the itiawing to Monday the 17th of O&ober next, at which time
the drawing will pojitively ic-commeuce, and continue without in
terruption until finifhrd.
New-Haven, Sept. 28, 1791.
N. tt. The numbers already drawn, both prizes and blank*,
will be puhliihed immediately, in hand-bills, and in the Connedi
cut Journal, for the information of those who wife to puichafc
TitKcuuow undrawn.
St. Euftatius.
Cape-Francois.
Newbury port.
101J pr. cent.
574 do
-614 do.
10/6 do.
■33 '34 Dollars.