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This individual is a remarkable instance of the instability of human things. A very short time since he was one of the most wealthy merchants in this city, and stood high in the estimation of friends, and that deservedly. By the Indians who visited New-York, he was looked up to as a father; and his house was always open to them. When by a sudden reverse, arising from circumstances which he could not controul, his property was dissipated and lost. 9th Month, 3d and 4th, were employed in busi- ness. One day, in passing along the streets, I was entertained with the sight of two Indian young men, with each a bow and arrow in his hand, trip- ping nimbly along, like two wild animals yet un- broken to the yoke. I also attended the sale of a forge and saw mill, with four dwelling-houses, and 50 acres of land, distant 40 miles from New- York, and 10 miles from Hudson's River. The whole sold for 270l. sterling. Before I left this city, I wrote several letters to my family and friends in England, by the Josiah, Collins. 9th Month, 12th. I left New-York in the stage, for Philadelphia, arrived there the next day; and, after staying one night, set out for Baltimore in the stage, by way of Derby, Chester , Wilming- ton, Head of Elk, and Havre-de-Grace. Here I