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April 3, 1788
The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Satirical biblical-style chronicle from 1788 recounts New York assembly in Poughkeepsie replacing worn paper money, appointing commissioners G.B., D. McC., H.W.F. de P., and N.H., and selecting priest H.G. as printer due to past cheap work amid contentions.
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MISCELLANY.
For the New-York Journal, &c.
EXTRACT from the 1788th CHAPTER of the CHRONICLES of the TIMES.
1. In the 18th year of the independence of the Yorkites, the fathers of the people assembled together at Poughkeepsie.
2. And behold, there arose a great cry among the people, saying, our paper money has waxen old. And there went forth a sore discontent among them.
3. And it came to pass in those days, as it is recorded in the 31st act of the fathers of the Yorkites, that they consulted amongst themselves, saying, the money is, in good troth, waxen old, let us then destroy this old emission and emit new money, that the people may be glad. And the people rejoiced greatly.
4. And they said, to whom shall we confide this great business.
5. Now there were many who stood ready to serve the Yorkites with faithfulness: such as had already, in the days of their visitation, assisted to beat back the Britishites when the land was invaded, and when the Britishites said, we will reign over you.
6. And five men were named to take the charge of the money, viz. G. B—, the treasurer. D——McC——, the Hibernianite. and H. W. F. de P, and N. H. Yorkites. Now there arose a great dispute, saying, we wot not that D- McC- has been a good servant to the Yorkites; but others rose up and said, though he has not fought our battles, as he never carried the muskets of the Britishites, he ought to be rewarded! And the contentions ceased.
7. Now these men, owning many sheepholds, were appointed commissioners, and empowered to contract for paper of many colours, with tingles of the richest hue, which the water of the great Hudson could not tarnish; and to get the money stamped, that it might appear as brilliant as the talents of our forefathers.
8. Now the commissioners assembled together, and said, who shall do us this great work; shall we divide the work of the fathers of the Yorkites amongst the tribe of Printers? and there arose a great contention.
9. And D- McC-- rose up and said, our money, at which the people cry out, saying, it is waxen old, and defaced, was not well stricken; let us therefore employ a man who is acquainted with money-making? and it will be well stricken, and the people will rejoice.
10. And H. W. said unto him, where will you find such a man.
11. And D— McC- replied, and said unto him; you well know, that our good and trusty friend, H- G-, the priest, is well versed in this business. Did he not make reams of paper-money for the Yorkites at the time the Britishites posed thee strong holds, at a low rate.
12. And did he not even sell it to the Yorkites, without the walls of the city, for a little more value than would pay for the paper on which it was printed!
13. This was perfectly well remembered; and H- G--, the priest, was appointed to print the money.
14. Now, for the remaining chapters of the Chronicles of the Yorkites, will they not be written, &c.
For the New-York Journal, &c.
EXTRACT from the 1788th CHAPTER of the CHRONICLES of the TIMES.
1. In the 18th year of the independence of the Yorkites, the fathers of the people assembled together at Poughkeepsie.
2. And behold, there arose a great cry among the people, saying, our paper money has waxen old. And there went forth a sore discontent among them.
3. And it came to pass in those days, as it is recorded in the 31st act of the fathers of the Yorkites, that they consulted amongst themselves, saying, the money is, in good troth, waxen old, let us then destroy this old emission and emit new money, that the people may be glad. And the people rejoiced greatly.
4. And they said, to whom shall we confide this great business.
5. Now there were many who stood ready to serve the Yorkites with faithfulness: such as had already, in the days of their visitation, assisted to beat back the Britishites when the land was invaded, and when the Britishites said, we will reign over you.
6. And five men were named to take the charge of the money, viz. G. B—, the treasurer. D——McC——, the Hibernianite. and H. W. F. de P, and N. H. Yorkites. Now there arose a great dispute, saying, we wot not that D- McC- has been a good servant to the Yorkites; but others rose up and said, though he has not fought our battles, as he never carried the muskets of the Britishites, he ought to be rewarded! And the contentions ceased.
7. Now these men, owning many sheepholds, were appointed commissioners, and empowered to contract for paper of many colours, with tingles of the richest hue, which the water of the great Hudson could not tarnish; and to get the money stamped, that it might appear as brilliant as the talents of our forefathers.
8. Now the commissioners assembled together, and said, who shall do us this great work; shall we divide the work of the fathers of the Yorkites amongst the tribe of Printers? and there arose a great contention.
9. And D- McC-- rose up and said, our money, at which the people cry out, saying, it is waxen old, and defaced, was not well stricken; let us therefore employ a man who is acquainted with money-making? and it will be well stricken, and the people will rejoice.
10. And H. W. said unto him, where will you find such a man.
11. And D— McC- replied, and said unto him; you well know, that our good and trusty friend, H- G-, the priest, is well versed in this business. Did he not make reams of paper-money for the Yorkites at the time the Britishites posed thee strong holds, at a low rate.
12. And did he not even sell it to the Yorkites, without the walls of the city, for a little more value than would pay for the paper on which it was printed!
13. This was perfectly well remembered; and H- G--, the priest, was appointed to print the money.
14. Now, for the remaining chapters of the Chronicles of the Yorkites, will they not be written, &c.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Paper Money
New York
Poughkeepsie
Commissioners
Printer Appointment
Satirical Chronicle
Biblical Parody
What entities or persons were involved?
G. B—
D— Mcc—
H. W. F. De P.
N. H.
H G
Where did it happen?
Poughkeepsie
Story Details
Key Persons
G. B—
D— Mcc—
H. W. F. De P.
N. H.
H G
Location
Poughkeepsie
Event Date
18th Year Of The Independence Of The Yorkites
Story Details
In biblical parody style, New York legislators in Poughkeepsie address complaints about worn paper money by issuing new currency, appoint five commissioners including treasurer G.B. and Irishman D. McC., and select priest H.G. as printer for his prior cheap production during British threats.