The Ratification of the Constitution by the State of New York in 1788 indicates the path of duty and honor, as well as of expediency to be pursued by the approaching convention at Albany. He asks McMaster to publish this ratification in his next issue so that the public may appreciate the importance of this remarkable document. He sees no alternative between immediate secession by New York and an armistice accompanied with a proposal to join the contemplated Congress of Europe. McMaster's maxim "we must all compromise" is an improvement upon the maxim of Russia: "open all question." They may consider themselves invited to a set and hospitable treatment in Paris, where French politeness will be happy to return civilities received in New York. He advises the convention to recite the Ratification, point out the violation of rights enumerated therein, and to send a delegation to Europe in favor of an immediate Congress which even England will be glad to accept in preference to impending desolation. He also suggests an Armistice pending the session of the Congress. He would like for the News to publish the Ratification before Tuesday, and asks McMaster to send them this note. Mr. Beendoley is all right. ` P.S. McMaster may make what use he pleases of this letter. :: I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.