The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1783-05-27 00:00:00, page 3

HARTFOR D, May 27.
# On the 4th of April forty-four vessels cleared
at the custom-house at St. Thomas's, destined
„ for different ports in the United States.
Atthe anniversary Election in Newport on
,be 7th inftan't, his Excellency William Greene,
Esq; was chosen Governor •, and the Hon. Jabez
Bowen, Esq; Deputy-Governor.
Monday the 19th instant, departed this life,
after an illness of three days, Doctor William
Jepson,- of this town, in the sift5 ift year of his age.
• His superior knowledge in Surgery and Physic,
rendered 'him very eminently ufeful—He pof
tfeffed an uncommon ihare of goodness of heart
T-.waa universally beloved in life and lamented
in death. Wednesday last his remains were at
tended to the grave, by the fraternity of Free
and. Accepted Mason& (of which he was a mem
We are allured that the Marquis de la Fayette
and the Prince de Staffan, are gone to pay a visit
to General Elliot at Gibraltar..
'' The definitive treaties of peace will not, ac
cording to all appearance, be signed before the
• month of July next.
A magazine, containing upwards of 45,0001 b.
of gunpowder, situated about three leagues from
Bourdeaux, blew up on the loth of February ;
39 persons were killed and wounded by this ac
cident; all the windows were broke, and most
of the houses damaged for two leagues round.
C OPENHAG E N, February 25.
We are assured that the King has appointed
'M. de Walterftorf to be his minister to the Uni
ted States of North America, and that he will
reside at Philadelphia.
HAMBURG H, . February 28.
According to the last advices from Berlin, a
courier is arrived Potsdam, with intelligence
that the Empress had resolved to declare war a
gainst the Turks, and that in confequerice there
of Prince Potemkin was set off to take the com
mand of the army. This news merits confir
mation.
HAGUE,- (Holland) March 4,
By the last letters from Paris we are informed^
that the King has nominated the Count de Ver
gennes president of his. council of finance ; a
mark of diftindtion (the account adds) on a mi
'nifter so universally admired,which seems to give
general fatisfa&ion.
March fr The States General have approved
of the choice made of Mynheer Van Berkel
reigning, burgomaster of Rotterdam, as envoy
extraordinary from this Republic to Philadel
phia.
B A R I S, March 2.
ON thp sth of last month, thecity of Mellina,
situated on the sea Chore in the vale of De
.mona, and five villages that furtounded it, were
all swallowed up by an earthquake. The citadel,
'the forts and that commanded the sea, the port,
the superb edifices and public monuments, have
all been overthrown. The earthquake is attri
buted to a fepernatural eruption of Mount ^t
na.—Some persons pretend this difalter is the
consequence of a horrid tempest, which has
overturned the order of the elements.. The sea
Tofc in the different quarters of the town upwards
of four fathom. All the houses built on the port
have been swallowed up ; others are left on the
declivity of the precipice, which the overflowing
of the sea has filled up. Upwards of 20,000
viaims have perished in the waves, and under
the ruins of their houses; the inhabitants of
Meffina experienced, fixty-five years ago, an
event almost similar to this,, but much dels de
ftru&ive.
Feb. 20. Four, commissioners appointed by
the. King are gone to Dunkirk to examine if that
.•port, formerly capable of containing 30 fail of
•the line, sheltered from all winds, can be esta
blished upon its ancient footing.
j,The ministry are also going to re-establish the
port of St. Valery, the bay of which is fufficient
ly spacious to contain at least 300 fail of men of
war. '
lies Will receive a'punlshment for thrir crimes, and the
peace of fociecy be promoted and secured.
Finally, if our prefect public; administrators conduct with
that propriety ana justice, which we have a right to hope
and expea, they Wilt rfftabtish government, and give it a
tone that neither tim^nof chance will readily relax : But if,
on tCe contrary, they should adopt improper and unjuh
jneafures, either through fear, favour affection or otheroife,
they 'will convolve the tender nerves of the political body---
and be answerable for all the dreadful consequences.
State of New Tori;, April 3, 17'3,
BRUTU S.
Barnabas Deane, and Co.
Have for Sale attheir Store in Hartford, near
the Ferry,
Choice. Weft-India Rum, by
the Hogshead or Barrel, Rock Salt, Sugar, Mo
lasses, White Lead, Bar Iron, a.nd German Steel.
May 24, 1783.
TO B B 3 0 L
At PUBLIC AUCIION,
At the Store of Mr. David Bull, opposite the
Court House, in Hartford, on Tuesday and
Friday next, L %
A Variety of Goods and Mer
chandize.
May 24, 178%
wanted immed iatele,
By JOSEPH HART^ Co.
A NUMBER of gay, well made SADDLE HORSES
in good order for Shipping who have for Sale at
jheh Score, on the most Reasonable Terms, for Cash or
Country Produce--Weft-India Rum, per hhd. or barrel---
MplafTes, per do. or do, —White and Brown Sugar, per box
or barrel---Buhea Tea, per chest or less quantity.---Black
Pepper—Holland, Russia and Raven's Duck, per bolt. —
Writing-Paper, per ream---and many other Articles.
N. B. They iikewife want a quantity of Rye,, Corn and
Oats.
Hartford, May 19, 1783.
Mess. PRINTERS,.
Please to insert in your next Paper the two following Re
solves, unanim ufl, palled by the State of Virginia, and of
which Lord Sa kvi le produced to Parliament an authentic
copy he received from Philadelphia. Vide Baltimore Ad
vertiser, Apri 29, 1785.
“ RESOLVED, That the laws of this State, confiscating;
property held under the laws of the former government
(which had been devolved and made vo d) by those who
have never been admitted cm the present Social ompad, be
ing founded on legal principles, were ftrongy dilated by
that principle of common justice, Which demands that if the
virtuous citizen's in defence of cheirna ural and onft turion
alrights, rsk heir life, liberty and property on their suc
cess ; the vicious citizens whofide with tyfinriy and oppres
sion, or who cloak themselves under the mask of neutral ty,
should t;eaft hazard their property, and not enjoy the be
nefits procured by the labours and dangers of those who:e
deftrudion they wished.
" RESOLVED, That al demands or requests of the Bri
tish Courtfor the restitution of property confiscated by this
Scare, being neither Supported by law, equity or policy, are
wholly inadmissible, and that our Delegates in Congrels be
inftri&d to move Congress that they may disc& their de
puties, who shall represent their States in general Congress
for adjusting a peace or truce, neither to agree to a,y such
restitution, or Submit that th- -laws made by any indepen
dent State in this Union, be fubjeded to the adjudication of
any powerpr-powers on earth."
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A Quantity of Salts of Lye.
, Enquire of Hez. Merrill.
_ Hartford, May 24, 1783.
WE the fubfetibers being appointed by the Hon. Court
ofProbate for the difria of Hartford, Commission
ers to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of the
estate of Stephen Gibbs, late of Windsor, deceased, repre
sented insolvent ; do hereby notify said creditors that we
shall attend on said business at the dwelling house ofSamucl
Wolcot Allin, in said Windsor, on the last Mondays in May
and June next. All accounts must be properly attested.
SAM. W. A LLY N,
ELISHA STOUGHTON.
Windsor, April 2,, 1,830
T'6 B E SOL D, ~
AGENTEEL SITUATION, in the centre of
the Smith Parish in Litchfield, 4 miles from the St^te
House, confiding of a good House, Barn, and other conve
nient Buildings; two good Orchards, about 30 acres of
Land, well proportioned for plowing, mowing, pasture and
wood, the fertility of which is equal to an, in the Stare, and
well inclofed; a ver, good ft?nd fora merchant, innholder
or mechanick, which will be fold much below the real va
lue, for one half or one child prompt pay, and good fecqrity
for the remainder. For farther particulars enquire of
LEMAN STONE.
Litchfield, May 2;, 1783.
The Vendue advertised in the
last week's Pfa^ir; to, be holden at the Store of the fubferi
bers on Wedhtfefi, 28th instant, will be omitted, the Goods
being disposed of at private file.
As the, txpfa soon to remove out of this State, the, re
quest all those who have an, demands on them to call and
receive payment ; and all those who are indebted to them
arc requeued to fettle their account^without delay.
JERE.'& EBEN. PLATT.
Hartford, Ma, 16, 178;. .- ^^
ber) arid a fseaab!e nuihtefof his friends and
acquaintance from this and the neighbouring
towns. And,
Friday last died Mr. Caleb Turner, in the
76th year of his age.
ftf The piece jigned Justice, came so band too
late for this days paper, but Jball appear in onr next.
qp o ' DC Sbid at New-London, on Tuesday the jJJine q%
I at Capt. David Mumford's Wharf, tne Briga'nti
BIRD, (formerly the Jay) burthen I^o tons, about two,ea ,
old, is able to carry 40 Hoifes on deck, and will stow 2^
Hogsheads in her hold; she wants no repairs or fitting /
go to sea immediately, is a faftfailer and calculated,
carry a great burthen. Also, a number Sails and Rigging
suitable for different Vessels, a number Cannon, Musket,
Pistols, Powder, Shot, &c. &c 0
May 27, 1783.
/W -ANTE D,
Two or three likely BOYS, about 14 years old, to Cerv
as apprentices at the Potters business---any disposed
therefor arc desired to apply soon, to
EBENEZER GIBBS.
Northampton, May T 4. 1783.
WE the Subscribers beingappointed Commissioners by
the Hon. Court of Probate for the diftri& of Mid
dletown, to examine the claims of the several creditors tp
the estate of SAMUEL PELTON, late of Chatham, deceased,
repreferted insolvent, do hereby give Notice, that we shall
attend Aid business at the house of Capt. Israel Higgins,
innholder, in said Chatham, on the last Mondays in June,
July, and October next, at One o'Clock, P. M on each of
said days-- all accounts to be properly attested and exhibit
ed within the said time, or they cannot be received.
DAVID SMITH,
DANIEL SMITH.
Chatham, May, 14, 1783,
A LL Perfons'indebted to said estate are requeued co
make immediate payment unto
ELIJAH SMITH. Adminiftmar,
THESE are to noufy the luembefs of the First MEDI
CAL SOCIETY in the Thirteen United States firice
their Independence, that a Meeting will be holden at Doc
tor Phineas Smith's, in Sharon, on the second Tuesday df
June next, at Ten o'Clock A. M.
OLIVER FULLER, Cl©rk.
Kent, M<, 3, 1783.
NOTI CE is hereby given to the Proprietors ofthe
township of COVENTRY (State of Vermont) that
there is to be a Meeting of said Proprietors at the house of
Ephraim Root, Esq; in Coventry, on Thursday the „h of
June next, at One o'Clock, afternoon--. To fee what said
Proprietors will do relative to surveying said township, to
ascertain its contents, thata cKaftet may be had of the fame >
as also when they will proceed to lot out the fame, and to
raise money, by tax or otherwise, to defray necessary ex
pence that may arise ; andto do any other business proper
for said Meeting.
CALEB STANLEY, jun. Clerk.
Coventry, May 18, 1783.
WE the Subscribers being appointed Commissioners
by the Hon. Court of Probate for the diftriff of
Danbury, to receive and examine the claims tothe efate of
LYDIA BURT, late of Ridgefi Id, now an absentee with the:
enemy (adjudged forfeit) give Notice that we shall attend
fail oufineis at the dwelling-house of Capt. Henry Whit
ney, innholder, in said Ridgefield, on the tw® last Mon,
days of July next, from Two ofthe Clock till Five in the
afternoon on each of said days.—No accounts will be 41-;
lowed urilefs properly attested. 9 : *
DANIEL COLEY,
HENRY WHITNEYS
Ridgefield, May 21, 1783.
The elegant half-blooded dapple grey H ORSE
BUCEPHA L I,
WILL cover this feafan at the liable of the fubferfr
ber, at Nine Shillings the single leap, or ThreeDol-^
lars the season. This horse is more than fifteen hands
high, beutiful, spirited and Itrong.- -For Sale at the above
liable, two genteel Saddle and Carriage HORSES.
ELIMOOR&
East-Windsor, May if, 1783.
° BE SOLD by the Subscriber, in New-Lebanon^
A in the State of New-York, a large FARM, fuirable
for plowing, mowing and pasturing, well timbered and
watered, ond will cut at Icaft twelve tons of bay, with
three Log Houses thereon standing, containing two hundred
acres. An indisputable title will be given, and the the terms
of payment made easy.— Likewise, another FARM, lying
in Waren's Bush, about 16 miles from Schenectady, contain
ing one hundred acres, under good improvement, with %
small House and Barn thereon, well watered and timbered.
Fur further particulars, enquire of the fubferiber, living ig(
New-Lebanon.
THOMAS DAY^
New-Lebanon, 'May g, 1783.
WE the Subscribers being by the'Hon. Court of pro
bate for the diftrift of Bast-Windsor, appointed
Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the
creditors to the estate of Mr. DANIEL HILLS, lace wfßaft-
Hartford, deceased, reprefenced insolvent, do hereby give
Notice that we shall attend said business at the dwelling-,
house of Mr. Reuben R fley, in Glaftenbury, on chefecond
Monday in June and the firft Monday in July next—No ac
counts will be received unless properly authenticated. 1 '
REU BEN EISLEY,
THOMAS RISLEY.
Glaflenbury, May 14, 1783. -'
N 0 ml AH DICKINSON.
Post-Rider,
REMINDS bis customers, that the year for which the, enw
gaged with him for the News-Papers, will expire the
last of May inst. he therefore earnestly requests they would
be as pun&uaf with their pay by that time, as he has been
faithful in their feivice,wnich:wi!l. net ortly enable him co
fulfil his engagements with the printer, but will also be the
means of his obtaining further credit to feive them ag,inu
He hopes this reasonable request will be so general attended
to and complied with, that uo m&lfurcs ofr^ftraint for that
purpose will be necefary.
May 20, 1783+ # ;