1784. of the United States compared with them. 8vo. By George Debrett, "Those who wish to gain solid information on the topics above enumerated, will meet with ample satisfaction in the perusal of this elaborate performance." M.R. 6 OBSERVATIONS on the government and laws of the United States of America: translated from the French of the Abbé de Mably, with a preface by the translator. Hague. 8vo. This work consists of four letters addressed to John Adams, Esq., with a preface by the translator, who does not seem to consider himself bound to adopt all the opinions of his author. These, in fact, are not so liberal as was to be expected from a character so distinguished in the literary world. His work contains some observations which are the result of good sense, and a great knowledge of mankind, yet amidst these there are many things which betray the author's country and religious per suasion. 7 REMARKS Concerning the government and the laws of the United States of America, in four letters, addressed to Mr. Adams, Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to those of Holland; and one of the negociators for the purpose of concluding a general peace. From the French of the Abbé de Mably. With notes by the translator. 8vo. Debrett, This translation is by a different hand from the foregoing. 8 AN HISTORICAL NARRATIVE and topographical description of Louisiana and West Florida; comprehending the river Mississippi, with its principal branches and settlements, and the rivers Pearl, Pascagoula, Mobille, Perdido, Escambia, Chacta-hatcha, &c.; the soil, climate, and produce, &c. By Thomas Hutchins, geographer to the United States. 8vo. pp. 94. Philadelphia. 9 THE DISCOVERY, SETTLEMENT, and present state of Kentucke: and an essay towards the topography and natural history of that important country. To which is added, an appendix, containing-I. The adventures of Col. Daniel Boon, one of the first settlers, comprehending every important occurrence in the political history of that province.-II. The minutes of the Piankashaw council, held at Port St. Vincent, April 15, 1784. 8vo. pp. 118. Reprinted in 1792. A French translation was published at Paris in 1785. 10 HISTORY of the disputes with America, from their origin in 1754. Written in the year 1774. By John Adams, Esq. Stockdale, 8vo. 11 REMARKS Concerning the savages of North America. Birmingham. In an advertisement to this tract it is stated that it was written by Dr. Franklin, and taken from a copy printed by himself, for his own amusement, at his house at Passy. "It is strongly marked by that plainness and simplicity of manner, accompanied by that point and poignancy, which distinguish the doctor's writings, whenever he chooses to indulge his vein of pleasantry." M.R. 12 Two TRACTS: Information to those who would remove to America; and remarks concerning the savages of North America. By Dr. Benjamin Franklin. Stockdale, 8vo. The first of these tracts was written by Dr. Franklin, on account of numerous applications made to him by persons desirous of emigrating to America, with sanguine expectations, in order that they might not be disappointed on their arrival. The second tract is a reprint of the preceding number. 13 AN ADDRESS to the United States of North America. To which is added, a letter to the Hon. Robert Morris, Esq. 1784. with notes and observations. By Silas Deane, Esq. late one 8vo. Mr. Deane's vindication from the charge of mismanagement of the public 14 REMARKS on the climate, produce, and natural advantages of A very favourable account of Nova Scotia. 15 OBSERVATIONS on the commerce of the American States. By Debrett, The first edition was published anonymously, in 1783. 16 A LETTER from an American now resident in London, to a Member of Parliament, on the subject of the restraining proclamation; and containing strictures on Lord Sheffield's pamphlet on the commerce of the American States. 8vo. Stockdale, A well written remonstrance against the proclamation confining all com- 17 CONSIDERATIONS on the present situation of Great Britain and 8vo. This writer particularly recommends the cultivation of a close commercial union with the American States, which he considers as still practicable. The first edition, published anonymously, of the following work: 18 CONSIDERATIONS, &c. The second edition, to which is now first added, the plan of an Act of Parliament for the establish- 1784. ment and regulation of our trade with the American States. Also a preface, containing remarks upon the authorities on which Lord Sheffield has formed the principal part of his observations. By Richard Champion, Esq. late deputy paymaster-general of his Majesty's forces. 8vo. pp. xxxiv. 274 and 36. Stockdale, 19 THOUGHTS On the late proceedings of Government, respecting the trade of the West India Islands with the United States of America. By Brian Edwards, Esq. 8vo. Cadell, A remonstrance against the ill policy and tendency of restricting the com- 20 A FREE AND CANDID review of a Tract, intitled Observations 21 CONSIDERATIONS on the present state of the intercourse between "Published by the West India merchants and planters, for distribution to 22 AN ADDRESS to Brian Edwards, Esq.; containing remarks on 8vo. Nicoll, Sheffield's argument for restricting the intercourse between our West Indian Islands and the American States to British ships, according to the Navigation Act. 23 REMARKS on Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the American States. By an American. Mr. Stevenson is a strenuous supporter of Lord 8vo. Stockdale, An antagonist to Lord Sheffield, who inveighs against the climate, soil, and 1784. productions of Great Britain, and draws a comparison between Great 24 AN ESSAY on the treatment and conversion of African slaves 8vo. 25 AN ENQUIRY into the effects of putting a stop to the African 8vo. The author of these two tracts is a warm advocate for the Blacks, but his views seem to be more directed towards an amelioration of their condition, than to the extinction of slavery. See Cursory Remarks, 1785. 26 A SUMMARY VIEW of the courses and crops in the husbandry of England and Maryland; with a comparison of their products; and a system of improved courses proposed for farms in America. Philadelphia. 4to. pp. 22. 27 A LETTER from Lieut. Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, K.B., to the commissioners of public accounts, relative to some observations in their seventh report, which may be judged to imply censure on the late Commander-in-chief of H. M.'s army in North America. 8vo. Debrett, 28 A PHILOSOPHICAL and political history of the thirteen United States of America. By James Franklin, Esq. 12mo. London. 29 LE SPECTATEUR AMERICAIN, ou remarques générales sur sterdam, &c. 8vo. pp. 307. By M. Mandrillon. At the end of the work is an essay on the question, "Whether the discovery of America has been beneficial to mankind or not? If benefits have resulted from it, what are the means of preserving and increasing them? If evils, how are they to be remedied?" It is separately paged, and has the following title: 30 RECHERCHES PHILOSOPHIQUES Sur la découverte de l'Amérique, |