&az((U A NATIONAL PAPER, PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS BY JOHN FF.XNO, No. 6q, HIGH-STRFF.T, PHILADELPHIA [No. ii, of Vol. IV.] BANK of the UNITED STATES, July 2d, 1792. NOTICE is hereby given, That there will br paid at the Bank, after the 10th instant, to the Stockholders, or their representatives duly au thorized, the following sums, being the dividend * s c>red from the commencement of the infhtu tion to the fuft instant, viz. For each (hare completed in the month of March, Twelve Dollais, For each share compleated in the monthof Apn; r en Dollars, Sixh-frven Cents. For each share complcated in (he month of May, Kim Dollars, Thirty-thrrr Crvtt. For each hals-share, Eight Dollar*. By order of the President and D>re£lor«, f 2W .) JOHN KEAN, Cashier. ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of Edward Mankin, an infolvcnt debtor, confined in the gaol of the county of Salem, in the ftatr of New-Jerfev, that the Judges of the Inte rior Court of Common Pleas for said county, on application to them made, have appointed the twenty-eighth day of July next for the said Credi tors to appear before any two or more of said j udgis, <t: the i 'wn of Salem, to ftiew cause, if any they have, why an afiignment of the said debtors rfl-te should not be made, and he be dif chai torn confinement, pursuant to an Ast of A fie . Iy, n fT <i tht 24th of November last, for the, ' ';i 'ilvent debtors then confined. Sa:n-. j uric 25, 1792, JUS- PUBLISHLD. AND ro EF. SO t D (price ICif.) By HAZARD and ADDOMS, At the corner of Ttiird & Chefnut Streets, THE HISTORY New-Hampshire, Vol. 11l Containing a wographfcal description of the (Ketches of it* natural history, pro ductions, improvements, and prefeot staLe of fo eiety and manners, laws and government. By jERtM* Belknap, A.M. (j;3" This volume compleats the history. and is peculiarly interesting. Subscribers are delired to call for their books. Thirty Dollars Reward. RUN AWAY, from the fubferiber in February lalt, a NEGRO LAD, named PHIL, about •20 years of age; had on when he went away, a ! Tound jacket, a pair homespun breeches, and a tow (hirt; the fellow has a yellowish complexion, his .heighth about five feet fix. or seven inches, very -square made; has a mark along fide of his no<e, and one of his insteps has been burnt, which causes the smews to draw. Whoever takes uofaid Negro, and secures him in any jail, so that I may get him again, shall re ceive the above reward, and have all rcafonable charges paid. ROBERT Pr. ARCE, Head Sajfafras, June 16, 1792. (*epnn) RUN AWAY from the fubferiber, living in Kent County, arid State of Maryland, on Sunday the 2*nh May last, a NEGRO MAN. named Hark ; about 40 years of age, about five feet nine inches high, has a fear over one of his eye-brows, and when talking, hangs his hrad on one fide, and looks up—had on and took will, him the following cloaths, viz. a fearnought coal, a black and white kersey coat, cut round, a white kersey jacket and breeches, two pair of yarn flork ings, the one pair lately footed, and the other not, two oznaburgh shirts, each pieced on one fide, two pair of tow-linen trowfers, one pair patched with new tow-linen down the fore parts, and an old felt hat. Whoever takes up said Negro, if out of this] State,and secures him iu gaol, shall receive FOUR TEEN DOLLARS reward—and if taken within this State, and fccurcd as aforcfaid, shall receive EIGHT DOLLARS reward ; and it brought home, reasonable expences will be paid by PEREGRINE LETHRBURY Chefter-Tou'r, June 4, 1791. (ep 8w ) W 7 m. cleland, I BOSTON, Tranfa&s business in the Funds of the United States ; BANK STOCK, BILLS of EXCHANGE, Zee. Orders from New-York, Philadelphia, or any other part of the Union, will be attended to with Diligence and Punctuality. June i. [fp\m & awzm) ADVERT I SEME XT. IDO hereby give , notice to all person?, not to credit any person or persons whatever on my account, othcrwife in m\ name, or on my credit, without special order from uuder my hand au thorizing the fame, as I am determined not to pay any debt or debts contrstted without such order being produced. THOMAS JONES. Frederick-Town, Jvve 5, 1792. (pp4w) *** AdvotiJmcnts ofoneJquarc>oT less, wr' be tubhjhed in this paper oncejor 50 Cents, and tachfut jcqueni insertion at 20 Cents. A CONSTITUTION OR FORM OF FOR THE STATE OF KENTUCKY, [com ci. uded.J ACTICLE X. Sec. 2. r T~ , HE general aflembly ?nd the supreme X courts (hall within five yea is, hold their sessions at the place so pitched upon by the said commiflloners ; and the feat of government so fixed, fhaJ 1 continue until it friall be changed by two thuds of boih branches of the legifiature. The commifiioners, before they proceed to ast, ihall take an oath or make affirmation that they will difeharge the trufl reposed in them, in such manner, as in their judgment (hall be most bene ficial to the state at large. ARTICjLE XI. Sec. 1. That the citizens of this state may have an opportunity to amend or change thisconftitution in a peaceable manner, if, to them u shall seem expedient ; the perft>ns*qualified to vote for repre sentatives, (hall, at the general election to be held in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, vote also, by ballot, for or againfl a convention, as they (hall severally chufe to do ; and if thereupon it shall appear that a majority of all the citizens in the llaie voting for representa tives, have voted for a convention, the general aflembly shall direst that a similar ballot shall be taken the next year; and if thereupon it (hall also appear that a majority of all the citizens of the Hate, voting for representatives have voted for a convention, the general alliembly shall at their next feflion, call a convention, to consist of as many 1 members as there shall be in the house of repre sentatives, to be chofcn in the fame manner, at the fame places and at the fame time that rcprefenta tives are, by the citizens entitled to vote for re presentatives, and to meet within three months af ter the said election, for the purpose of re-adopting, amending or changing this conttilution. If it shall appear upon the ballot of either year, that a majority of the citizens voting for rcprefentatives is not in favor of a convention being called, it shall not be done until two thirds of both branches of the shall deem it expedient. (*3O ARTICLE XII. That the general great and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and eltablilhed ; we declare, Sec. 1. That all men, when they form a social compact. are equal, and that no man or set of men arc entitled to exclusive separate public emolu ments or privileges from the community, but in confederation oi public services Sec. 2. That all power is inherent in the peo- j pie, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, fafety and happiness. For the advancement of these ends, they have at all limes an unalienable and indefea ble right to alter, reform or abolish their govern ment, in such manner as they may think proper. Sec. a. That all men have a natural and inde feafible right to worship Alfloighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences ; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent ; that no human au thority can in any cafe whatever, control or inter tere with the Tights of confcicnce ; and that no preference shall ever be given by law, ro anyre lgious societies or modes of woifbip. Sec. 4. That the civil right*. privileges or rn r pacitics of any citizen shall in no wife be dimi uilhed or enlarged on account of his religion. Sec. 5. That all elections shall be free and equal. Sec. 6. That trial by jury shall be as heretofore, and that the right thereof remain inviolate. Sec. 7. That printing prelfes shall be free to fvery person who undertakes to examine the pro ceedings of the legiflaturc, or any branch of gov ernment ; and no law shall ever be made to re- train the right thereof. The free communication ol thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man, and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any fubjeft, being refponlible for the abuse of that liberty. £ec.JB. In prosecutions for the publication of inveftigatingthe official conduct of officers or rwen in a public capacity, or where the matter publifhrd is proper for public information the truth thereof may be given in evidence. And in all indi&ments for libels the jury shall have a right to determine the law and the fa&s, under the di rection ot the court as in other cases. Sec. 9. That the people (ball be fecu.rc in their persons, houses, papers and poireflions, from un. rcafonable fcizures and fcarchcs; and that no war rant to fcnrch auv piece or to seize any persons or thing®, (hall iflfue without describing them as nearly as may be, nor without probable cause supported by oath or affirmation. See. 10. That in all criminal prosecutions, the accuO d hath a right to be heard by himfelf and his counsel : to demand the nature ana cause ol the accuiation against him, to meet the witneflcs lace to face, to have compulforv proccfs for ob taining witnefles in his favour : and in prosecu tions by indtftment or information, a speedy pub lic trial by an impartial jury of the vicinage ; thai he cannot be compelled to give evidence against himleif, nor can he he deprived of his life, liberty or property, unlcfs by the judgment of his peers, or the law of the land. Sec. 1:. That no person (hall for any indicta ble offence be proceeded against criminally by in formation ; except in cases arising in the land or! naval forces, or in the militia when in a&ual ser vice, in time of war or public danger, or by the court j"pr opprtfTion or mifdcmcanor in office. 41 Satuyday, July 7, 1792. Sec. is. No person ftalUfqr the fame offence, be twice put in jeopardy of his lite or limb, nor dial 1 any man's property be taken or applied to public use without the consent of bis reprcfeiita- tives, an<d without jufl compensation being pre viouflv made to him. Sec. 13. That all courts shall b<* open, and eve ry perfou for an injury done him in his lands, goods, pe.rfoti or reputation, (ball have remedy by the due course of la w ; and right and justice ad miniltered without fair, denial or delay. Sec. 14. That no power of Infpending laws shall be exercised, unlcfs by the legiHaturc or us authority. Sec. i£. That exceflive bail shall not be re quired, nor exceflive fines imposed, nor cryel pu niftiments inflicted. See. j6. That all prisoners (hall be bailable by Efficient sureties, unless for capital offences when the proof is evident or presumption great ; and the privilege of the writ of habeas corpns, (hall not be suspended unless when in cases of rebellion* or inyafion, the public (afcty may re quire it. Sec. 17. That the person of a debtor, where there is not (Irong presumption of fraud, (hall not be continued in prison after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, in such manner a s (hall be prescribed by law. Sec. 18. That pojlnor any law impairing contrails shall t>e made. Sec. 19. That no person shall be attainted of treason or felony by the legvflature. Sec. 20. That no attainder shall work corrupr lion of blood, nor, except during the life of the offender, forfeiture of estate to the Common wealth. Sec. 2j. The estates of such persons as (hall destroy their own lives, (hall descend or vtft 3s in cafe of natural death, and if any person shall be killed by casualty, there (hall be no forfeiture by reason thereof. Sec. 22. That the citizens have a right in a peaceable manner, to aflemble together for their common good, and to apply to those inverted with the powers of government for redress of grievances or other proper purposes bv petition, ad&refs or remonstrance. Sec. *3. That the rights of the citizens to bear arms in defence of themselves and the State shall not be questioned. Sec. 24. That no {landing army shall in time of peace, be kept up without ihcconfentof the legiilature, and the military shall in all cafe? and at all times be in ftri& subordination to the civil power. Sec. 25. That no soldier shall in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent al the owner, nor in time ot war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Sec. 26. That the legislature shall not grant any title of nobility or hereditary dillinftion, nor cre ate any office the appointment to which shall be for a longer term than during good behavior. Sec. 27. That emigration irom the State shall not be prohibited. Sec. 28. To guard against tranfgteflK>ns of the high powers which we have delegated, WJ£ DE CLARE, that every thing in this article is except ed out of the general powers of government, and shall forever remain inviolate ; and that all laws contrary thereto or contrary to this conflitution shall be void. SCHEDULE. That no inconvenience may arise from the cfla blifhing the government of this State, and in 01 der to carry the fame into complete operatioi it is hereby declared and ordained, Sec. i. THAT all rights, adtions, proferut.iohs claims and contra&s, as well of individuals as o corporate, (hall continue as if the said go. vernment had not been eftablifh«d. Sec. 2. Thar all officers civil and military n.iw in commifTion under the State of Virginia, fhal' rontinue to hold and cxercife their offices until the 10th day of Augufl next and no longer. Sec. 3. That until the firft enumeration fha'l be made as dire&ed by the sixth fe&ion of the fit 11 article of this confhtul'on, the cour,ty of Jelferfon, shall be entitled to el>& three Representatives ; the county of Lincoln four Representatives ; the county of Fayette nine Representatives ; the coun ty of NeKon fix Representatives; the coun'v of Mercer four Representatives ; the county of Madi son three Representatives; the county of Bourbon five Representatives ; tjie county of Woodford, four Representatives ; and the county of Mason, tvo Representatives. Sec. 4. The General Aflembly (hall meet at Lexington on the 4th day of June next. Sec. 5. All returns herein direfied to be made to the Secretary, fh ill, previous to his appoint ment, be made to the clerk, of the supreme court for the diftri&of Kentucky. Sec. 6. Until a Sea! fhali be procured for the State, the Governor (hall be at liberty to ule his private seal. Sec. 7. The oaths of office herein directed to be taken, may be adminiflered by any Julhce of the Peace, until the I.egiflature lhail otherwise di refit.' Sec. 8. All bonds given by any office** within the diftn&of Kentucky, payable to the Governor of Virginia, may be prolecuicd in the name at the Governor of Kentucky. Sec. 9. All offences a gain ft the laws of Virgi nia, which have been committed within the pie fent diifrift of Kentucky, or which may he committed within the lame before the firltd/v of June uext, shall be cognizable in the courts ol this S;ate in the fame manner that they would be, if they were committed within tins State, after the said fifft day of June. [Whole No. 535.] Fkc. io. At the ele&ions herein directed to b<? he,ld in May nest, the Sheriff of each county, or n» cafe ot his abfvnce, one of his deputies fhalj preside, and it they neglect or refufe to ?h«r said ele&ior.s fh?l! be held !>y any one ot the ju!- tices of the peace fur the county where such rrfu fal or negle£t shall happen • each officer holding such election having fir(l i3ken an oath before <x justice of the peace to conou& the said cle£Vion with impartiality, Hiall have power to p Imjuifter to any person offering to vote at Inch elcfrion, the following oath or affirmation, tC I do (wear (or affirm) that I am qualified to vote for Represen tatives in the county of agreeably to the conffcitution formed for the State of ana such officer ill all have a light to refufe to re ceive the vote of any person who shall lefufe to take the said oath or make affirmation when ten dered to him. And the said clettions foil I be 1 held at the fever.il places appointed for holding courts in the different counties. Sec. 11. The government ol the commonwealth of Kentucky, shall commence on the fir ft day of Tunc next. DONE in convention at Dandle, the nineteenth day of April, one ihoufand levcn hundred and ninety-two, and of the independence of the United Statrs of America, ih? fixternth. BY ORDER OF THE CONVENTION. SAMUEL M'DOWELL, P. < Attest. Thomas Todd, c. c. FROM THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL Mess. Printers, By ivjertrng the jell owing obferyations in xour vjeful Journal, you will one of \our o'd cvjlowers, and do an cjjentialJertjce to the public. Notwithstanding the many and fre quent cautions given the public, with re fpedt to the dangerous nature of copper ; I have rarely oblerved any precautions given concerning the poifonoqs nature of lead, which is to be avoided more cautiouily, as its poison ihough perhaps flower in its efibdfcs, may yet prove as fatal, or even more certainly so than that from the copper. Lead enters various compositions, and form-: many of the utenflls in common uie ; and in this country the health of its inhabitants is much more exposed from the deleterious quali ty of the lead, than from that of copper. Afmall quantity of lead received into the ha bit, is capable of producing lpafms and convut fions, tremors and pallies, it interrupts the ie cretions, retards circulation, and injures the nerves. So virulent is the poison of this metal, that it is said that where the ore is wa(hed and imelt- Ed, it proves fatal to dog"., cats, and fowl:, which are kept near the works—every kind of beast feeding upon the grass over which the (team of the fmeltingore partes, live but a short time.—The workmen and thole who dig the ore, are (hort lived, and molt commonly die paralytic—those who work the oxyd or calx ot this mineral are lo lubjeft to the colic, that the disease is known by the name of the painter's colic. Tiie potter also who is familiar with the pre parations of lead in his glazings, rarely fails of carrying vilible marks of it in his countenar.ce, and of the complaints of it? deleterious c rfedts. Only three grains of lead to the gallon of new rum which a regiment of soldiers made free use of, produced a molt terrible complaint of the colic, of which a greater part were down at the fame time.* Some by a practice of fitting with their feet on ftiset lead, which was before the lire, have been aflfe&ed with the palsy in the legs. Preparations of lead in oil, and other loluti ons of lead applied to large lurfaces denudated, or even to so fniall a part as the nipples, when excoriated, have been known to produce acute pains at the ftomac'i, colic, loss of appetite, fla tulence and deprelfion in the nurse, and in the child put to fuck, (without proper precaution) violent gripes, andeven convulsions; but more frequently are these effects by the use of the sugar or fait of lead, for the cure of thrush or fore mouths in infants. Many have experienced pernicious effe&s from only working on oil cloths made with dry ing oil, prepared with lead. And I have re peatedly known fatal effects produced by lodg ing in a confined room, newly painted with lead en pigments. Printers have Tome times become paralytic bv handling their types, which consist of" a porti on oflcad. The vintners or wine fellers, in order to ren der their harsh wines vendible have recouvfe to a horrid diabolical practice, and /requentiy (oft en and sweeten them with some preparation of lead ; so ftroug is their passion for they are loft to all the feelings of humanity, and prepare a fatal poison, of which there can be no miftrufl in thr>lc who arc to endure the fatal cf fe&s. If the observations on the nature of lead up on the human constitution are well founded, (which I believe cannot be confuted as they de pend on fa<sts ;) —then it concerns every indivi dual to take the caution, as all perhaps arc leiVconverfant with some or other of I the saturnine preparations, many of them un | thought of and never fufpecled. I write unto I you nurses, that; while you are cpnfulting the
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