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that! anulm^ flue they,vff; r for th^ most pfirt^
be admitted. About fifty eight merchant) o^
this stamp have already been admitted by the
laws of Georgia. Thus, if those men are enroll
ed into citizenship, they and their connexions in
Britain, mull ever enjoy a monopoly of the grand
southern commerce, so loon as peace arrives, in
preference to the French. This is an alarming
circumstance to that nation; and nothing but a
spirited remonstrance to these dates from the
Court or Minister of France, can prevent the
growing evil,
" A bank is to be established in this metro
polis for the southern states. The. five per cent,
impost was rejected by a majority of 40 votes,
63 against 23."
Bxtratf of a letter from Sunbury, dated April 10.
" I have only to inform you ? two men are
miffing about Wyoming, and their canoe cut and
flatbed by the lavages. Another young person,
.named M'Graay, is milling; and as tracks are
difeovered, we Wave no other reason than to sup
pose it was done by our barbarous enemies.
These matters have alarmed cur people, and
difeouraged others in the interior parts from
moving up. Are these savages to reign forever?
Is it not high time to fubjecl and drive them
from our frontiers?"
N E W-Y O R K, April 23.
_ Last Sunday arrived the French frigate La
Tnumphe, from Philadelphia.
The number of inhabitants going to Nova
Scotia, in the present fleet, conhits of upwards
of nine thousand fouls, exceeding by more than
one thousand the largest town in Connecticut,
including the out parilhes.
ALBAN Y, Aprils.
Last Monday parted through this city, on their
way from New-York to Canada, two olhcers of
the British navy ; they were dispatched by Sir
Guy Carleton with the intelligence of peace,
and had a pafport from his Excellency General
Washington.
F I S H- K I L L, May 1.
Various reports from New-York confirm that
a fleet failed last week for New-Scotland, con
taining about 9000 fouls, men, women and chil
dren.
By the best information we can colled, there
js but little appearance of a speedy evacuation of
New-York; which is very unhappy for this
state, as till that period, our navigation murt be
lufpended : And what is peculiarly diltreffing to
anumber of the former inhabitants who mean
to return, they have given up their houses in the
country, and at this time many of them are o
bliged to disperse and fepeiate their families,
amongrt such hospitable farmers who may be
able to give them ihelter. In this predicament
their situation is more dirtreffing than it has been
for the past fix years, for having neither house,
garden, nor other conveniency than what is ob
tained by mere favor;.and, being in a Bate of
fufpence is very painful to their feelings, and in
every respect peculiarly disagreeable.
We further learn, that fitice the communica
tion has been open to New-York, the markets
there have fallen considerably ; and it is expect
•Q that beef, flour, butter, &c. will be as low as
ever in a short time.
HARTFOR D, May 6.
His Excellency the Governor having trans
mitted to the Secretary the Proclamation from
Congress, signed by the President, declaring a
ceffationof hostilities on the part of the United
States, with directions to theSheriff of thiscoun
ty to publish the fame ; accordingly on Wedtief
day last, the day aligned for the joyful occasion,
the Guard and Artillery company attended up
on the parade by ten ip the morning, the She
riff, from the stage erected for the purpose be
fore the State House, amidit a refpe&able con
course, proclaimed the welcome tidings—Every
bosom glowed with joy and uttered their expres
sive plaudit in loud, huzza's—Plattoons and fir
ing of cannon next succeeded, the Sheriff pro
nouncing, at proper interims, the following sen
timents :
" May God Almighty ever be the guardian
and protestor of the just rights and liberties of
the United States of America."
"May good order and government, ufeful
learning and true piety, (by divine favor) be
maintained and flourish throughout the United
States of America until time shall be no more."
" May the great bleffmg ofhealth, plenty and
peace (ftpm the Father of mercies) be the happy
.portion of the United States to thelateft.gene
fation." -
The Guard and Artillery Company, follow
ed, in order, by the Sheriff, the Secretary, the
Authority of the town present, leveral of the
Clergy, and the Spectators, then proceeded to
the Meeting House where a Psalm and an An
them was sung, and an Oration delivered by Mr.
Goodrich, all adapted to the occasion: Ac two
o'clock dinner was fefyed, and the afternoon
spent with every demonstration of lociability,
and a grateful remembrance of those who had,
under the divine auspices, wrought the happy,
deliverance of America: At evening, the ram
abating, the public buildings and other houses
were illuminated, and fireworks displayed under
the direction of cautious persons thereto ap
pointed—the whole was conduced with great
propriety, and every one retired perfectly ratis
hed,.
At about half after eleven the fame night, the
town was alarmed.by the difeovery of lire on th,e
top of the State House near the Lanthorn, but
by the favor ofheaven, and the manly exertions
of the inhabitants, aided by gentlemen from a
distance, to whom mapy thanks are due, it was
finally extinguished. The next morning maqy
public spirited gentlemen genergully contribut
ed, and by the advice of the Honorable County
Court convened, directed an immediate repair
of the building for the accomodation of the Ho
norable Assembly soon to be convened, until
their further direction may be had. Upon the
rtri&ert enquiry made of this unhappy event it
appears, that great care was taken to prevent it
—That more than an hour after every exhibiti
on had ceased and all had retired, Capt. George
Smith, the overseer, carefully examined every
part of the house and secured the fame. After
all, every candid mind will admit that demon
strations of joy and gratitude upon such great
occasions, are pra&ifed and approved by all
chriitian people, though at the fame time Pro
vidence may direct unforeleen events contrary
to human exportation, and the molt careful at
tempts to avoid them.
DIED, lait Friday evening,' Mr. Roderic
Lawrence, in the 27th ,ear of his age.
RECEIPT of Continental Taxes from the Scacc of Con
necticut.
Foi the Month of April, 178;, received Five Thousand
Eight Hundred and Forty Dollar?. >
HEZ. MERRILL, Recede; of Taxes for Connedicuc.
Wethersfield, April 29, 1783.
Last Thursday afternoon, one hundred and
forty-four young Ladies met at the house of the
Rey. John Marlh, and presented his Lady with
one hundred and forty-four runs of linen yarn,
and theWinning of sixty besides (inclusive of what
has been sent lince amounting in the whole to
two hundred and FOUR runs, which were ve
ry gratefully accepted. And after regaling
themselves with tea and other articles of enter
tainment, gratuitously furnished by a number of
other Ladies, they retired in p^ffeflion of that
pleasure and fatisfadlion,which always arise from
the doing deeds of kindness and generosity.
TO BE SOLD,
At PUBLIC AUCTION,
At the Store of Mr. Joseph Hart in Hartford, on
Tuesday the 6th intt. a quantity of DRY
GOODS, confiding of *
BROAD CLOTHS, Durants, Tammies, Linens, Camblets,
Tapes, Callimancoes, Buckram, Cotton Hose, Bath
Beaver, Dutch Cord, Coatings, gentleman's best English
shoe, do. Stock do. Cotton Sheeting, Sattin, Mode, Silk
Hose, do. Miits, black and white Gauzes, ALSO,
A quantity of TIN WARE.
Sloop Theodosia, will fail in 10
Days for Fish-Kill. For Freight or Passage ap
ply to Wm, SEYMOUR.
Hertford, May §, lyßfr
CAS H given fora Quantity of
BEES - WA X,
By JOHN MORGA N,
Who has for Sale a Variety of
Crockery Ware, Tea, Paints,&c.
On the lowest Terms. Likewise,
Indigo, by the Cask.
Hertford, May 5, ^ito
Good Madeira and Teneriffe
WTNE to be Sold cheap for Cash, by JAMES CORNWELL,
in Middletown.
May 6 : 178,
WILL GOVLK
THIS Scafon, on reasonable terms, at the liable of the
Subicribler in Wintonbury, one of old Rangers Colts',
bail blooded, de is of a light iron grey, blackish main an{
tail. Paßprin^for mates if wanted.
'ABEL GILLET, jun.
May 6, 1783,
THE Hon. Court of Probate for the diltir@of Ealt*^k^
for having allowed eight months to the creditor, of
the estate of John Skinner, late of EaR-Windfor, deceased,
to bring in their claims on faideftate to the Executors; pub
lic notice is hereby given, that constant attendance will be
given at the dwelling-houic of the Subscribers, in East-
Windsor, on the hilt Mondays of Junes July and November:
next; and all persons indebted to laid cltate arc desired t^,
make a imlcmcru of their accompcs with the Subscribers.
JOHN SKINNER, Executor.
SARAH SKINNER, Executrix
Bast-Windsor, May 1, 1783.
AGREEABLE to dire@ions from the Hon. Ccur%fP, abate
tor the dirtria Qf Watertown, the c editors tpj:hc cftatg
of Thomas Cartright, defeated, are hereby notified to bring
in their demands on said efface to the Subscriber, by the fiift
day of Apgult next, when the time limited by said Court, for
the pujpole aforefaid, will be expired, feci which they will
not be allowed; and all inherited to laid estate, are desired
to make speedy payment.
DANIEL PENDLETON, Administrator.
Watertown, April 28, 1783.
ALL persons that have any demands against the estate of
Levi Gibbs, lace oi Hit- Wrndfor, deceased, are defirerf
to being in their accomprs to the SuUc^ibcr for fetyemenfy
by the frit day of January next, after which no accomp^
will be allowed,
JOHN STANLY, Administrator.
Tolland, April 30, 170?.,
TO be Sold or Let, four pieces of LAND ip the South:
Meadow, in Hartford, one piece containing four acres,
one two, one four and a half, and one five.-- -Enquire
the Printers-
May 6,1783,
Lost by the fubteriber, seven Tickets in the second
of Springfield Lottery, No. 50, „, „ „
Whoever will return them co the fubfenber, shall a
generous reward for their trouble.
NATHANIEL BURT.
Springfield. April 26, 1783.
STRAYED fromthe fubferitera dark brown MARE^ft^e
years old, about 13 hands high, a ftarHn her forehead,
no shoes or brand. Whoever will takeup said Mare and
give information, »all have a reafen 4 P.e reward and all
reasonable charges, paid by ISAAC PHELPS.'
Windsor, April 24, 1,83.
r ]I % AKEN up by cue sublet ^, cue 22, or April u&nty
A a red pidc MARE, both eyes white, shod HI round, nq
brand, trotsand pages— The owner is desired to pioye his
property, pay charges and take her away.
BLDWILCOX.
Middletown, April 2;, 1783.
WHEREAS my wife FREELOVE, has eloped from
bed and board, contrary to my will, I do therefore
orbid all perfgns harbouring. or cruftjng her on my ac
count, as I will not pay any debt of her contridinu after
his dare. EBENEZER PIERCE
lUt-Windfar, April 2s, 1783'»
- TO'^ E SQ.L b" =
A GOOD healthy Negro WENCH,. G 1, 35 years of age'
who u”deiftards all kinds of houf % „, w j t h a
nde Child 8 months old, enquire of the Printers, ^
Hartfold, April „ 178,
FULL BLOODED.
The beautiful, bright Bay Hoile
H E^G 4 O R,
WILL Cover this Season, at the Stable of the fuoicribcr;
till the 25th of May inftanc, when for the behefieof
New-Hareford, and its tcihity, he will be removed to the
subscribers weft farm, in the occupation of Mr. William
Shattuck, in Laid New-Hartford. Very little need be fair!
in praise of this Horie, he is well kn^wn, was imported
hum England when but two years old, finer Colts were
never got by any Sire, and he is remarkably sure as well as:
hanuforac. Toe price for one fingte Leap is only Nine
Shillings, and only Three dollars the Scafon as ^boye, an 4
Four Dollars to iniure a Colt; the price set thus low to en
courage propagating this breed as much as poffiblc, as the
Horie will go out of this State this summer. Good Daftufe
ing for Mates."
BENJAMIN HENSHAW.
Middletown, May 1, 1783.
WE the Sublciit>crs being appointed Commissioners, b,
the Hon. Court of Probate, for the diltrid of Farm?
ingcon, to examine the claims of the creditors to the efface
of J€DA >TaNL£Y,late of Southington, deceased, repro-,
fenced insolvent : Do hereby give notice, §hat we shall at,
tend,laid business at the dwelling house of Mr, Robert
Hazard, in Southington, on the last Mondays of M«y an 4
June next, from one to fix o'clock in the afternoon- ,-N@
accompts will be allowed unless properly a tidied.
SAMUEL CURTISS, ) Commit
JOHN CURTISS. ) oners,
Southington, April 22, 1783.
THE Hon Court ofProbate for the dribr& kffark.mj p^
having allowed fix months to the creditors tochg tEate
of Mr. Aaron Day, late ot Southington, denied, to bong
in their claims agarnft laid cltbte inorder for UUxmerr-U
tQe Subfciibers hereby give notice, that they arc read, cq
receive any claims till cne expiration of fix months flop thi^
d^c, after which no aceomprs win ^ refcryed.
FAMULI CURTISS, ) Adminiftr^
WILLIAM DAY, ) tors,
Southington, April 26, 178,'