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16 ND ® N, February r„
Extra# of an authentic letter from Versailles Jan. ^i
,'' The Ruffian Minister has within these few days no less
tun five different dispatches by couriers horn his Court.
Yeftcrday he received the lift, and had a long conference
with M. Maurepas, Necker and Vergennes. The talk here is
that Russia is determined, if possible, to heal the breaches be
tween the States and England, and prevent a general war
Throughout the continent."
Extra# of a letter from Rotterdam, Jan. [,.
" The non-agreement of what are called here the two re
fradory provinces, is doubtless a great Hop to those necerfary
exertions so much wished for at this time ; nevertheless in
those which have agreed, on the grand qweftion of a war with
"' English, all possible diligence is used in fitting out ships
or war : At Amsterdam in particular nine ships of the line are
flow equipping, i. e.two of 70, four of 60, and three of §0 guns.
Our navy is at present but small, however 40 fail will be ad
'• I before the expiration of the present year, which will give
it a degree ofrefpedibility, if not reverence."
^^. 6. It is said that fifteen of the fleet of tranfpprts,
which failed from Portsmouth for Corke, about the 20th ult.
on board of which was part ofthe 4.9 th regiment, were cap
tured by a cutter of 16 guns, having a Congress commission,
the crew were mostly Welch and Irish. The trans
ports were immediately ransomed, and are arrived at C'orke.
Extract of a letter from Eriflol, Feb. 4.
" The spirit of par, is at present risen here to a height
Scarce ever known before. Nothing but riots and tumults all'
the day, with different mobs parading the streets, &hich, as
tney meet each other, raise terrible disturbances, and encoun
ter w^h a fury more becoming nations at open and declared
war, than contending factions at an election. In one of these
frays the White Lion Inn'was nearly demolished, and much
other mifehief done. Nay, to such a pitch is the party arri
ved, that a friend to one of the candidates actually proceeded
to the place of poll, with drums beating and the American
colours displayed. In short, we know not what end things
nay come to at left. Patched battles are fought between the
opposite clubs in which many are killed. A gentleman this
moment assures me that he saw fix lying dead in the street."
•n F '°° ' ' private letter from Versailles fays, " The mi
nistry are determined to oppose the English which are upon<
tne point of failing for the relief of Gibraltar ; every ship
thatcan possibly swim will be sent to join those of Spain—
should M. D'Fftaing not be able to proceed on the duty, the
Count de Orvilliers is to command in chief.”
Extra# of a private letter from the Hague, dated Javary 30.
'' We are allured that the court of London has made ge
neral overtures to the States General, setting forth, that the,
were ready to accommodate matters with the Republic of
the United Provinces,'provided the dignity of the crown of
England could permit it; and for that purpose proposed a
true 1 for two months. That their High Mightinesses had an
swered, that on their parts, as they were ready to listen to any
proposals that were just and equitable, they would willingly
''ear what the court of Great-Biitain had to propose. If this
proves true, we may yet hope to fee peace again established
between the two countries."
A letter from Aidborough, in, Suffolk, February 12, fays,
^ nave had, for these three days, the most violent Rorms
of wind that ever were remembered by the oldest man living.
c .° a " '' covered by pieces of wrecks of ships, and ever,
tide throws up dead bodies, in so much that it is employment
01 several men to bury them. Guns from ships in distress are
continually difeharging, but the wind blows so hard that we
cannotvenrure totheir a ffiftance: A vessel from Lynn, which
in here for shelter, was blown out, and the crew were
drowned."
NINE POUND CANNON
Now on hand, and to be fold at Salisbury furnace, where
cannon of different fires may be had, when the furnace
is in blast, by applying to Nathaniel Frifbe at said furnace,
or to William Whiting at Hartford.
N. B. The superior quality of the metal from which said
cannon are cast, is too well known to need any recommen
dation.
June 4, 1781.
THIS may notify the Members of the FiiftMedical Society
in the Thirteen United States of America, Since their
Independence, to meet at the Dwelling-House of Dr. John
Chamberlain, in Amenia Precinct, Dutchefs County and
State of New-York, on the Third Tuesday of June,
Ten o'clock A. M. ' ''
, OLIVER FULLER, Clerk.
STRAYED or stolen from the pasture of the fubferiber
tometrue in May, a light bay HORSE, about hands
,9, flyears old, a natural trotter, a small Rar in his fore
head, his mane cut, one hind foot white, shod all round.
Whoever takes up said horle, and returns him to th A sub
scriber in Hartford, shall receive FORTY SHILLINGS (State's
money) reward, and all necessary charges paid.
, JOHN Hi LORD
Hartford, June s, 1781.
T 6 lf~E S 0 L D", —
ASM ALL FARM, lying tfree quarters ofa mile from
the Meeting-house in Torrington (Litchfield county)
it contains forty-two acres, one half under improvement
and eight acres sowed with winter grain— A small houfe'
a good barn, and above one hundred good apples trees on
the fame ; thirty-five of said trees bear,' they have been set
out for ieven years, the rest two years—A" brook running
through said farm in three different places—-Ie is very con
venient for a tannerand shoe-maker, which trades are very
much wanted at laid place. For further particulars, enquire
• f _ . , „ ARIEL BRACE.
Torrington, May 26, ifli,
Extra# of a letterfrom Norwich, Feb. te
." We are all in the utmoß confufion. The odious Ame
rican war, with its consequent evils, have produced such a
scene of mfolvency, distress and con fternation, as beggars all
description. Within these few days, no less than four of our
''P""^^"^^^ ha veflopped payment; the consequence
of which is, that private credit and confidence is daggered,
not destroyed, and the industrious poor Rarving for want of
bread and employment."
At the elofe ofthe poll last Tuefdey for a member for Bristol,
the numbers were, for Mr. Cruger 2009; for Mr. Daubeney
2009.
BEST Steel-plated Mill and Hand Sllws; Garden Spades;
a few Pair of Sheep Shears; Files from 4 and half to 14
Inches ; Barr Iron; German and English Steel; and 6by 8
Glass, to be Sold by S. AUST IN, and Co.
Hartford, April 20, 1781.
To BE S 6 L D, AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On Thursday the 19th June next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
The following well loanJveffels calculated for Coasting, &c.
. Schooner - about 3$ Tons.
Ditto - - . v 30 Do.
Sloop - 30 Do.
Alfa quill be Sold at fame Time,
1 Pair J Is. Cannon,
I Pair 2 lb. Do.
4 Pair Swivel Gnus,
Mufquets and Pistols, &c.
Sundry fecund-handed Jails fora Sloop of 70 Tons. Also,
• for a Sloop of <0 Tons ; together with the Sloop Retaliation's
Medicine Chef:, and many other articles belonging to said
Sloop.
Saybrook, May 28, 1781.
WE the fubferibers being appointed commissioners by
the Hon. Court of Probate, for the county of Berk
shire, to receive and examine the claims ofthe creditors on
the eßate of JOHN FOWLER, late of Stockbridge, in said
county, an absentee, represented insolvent; ar.d°tix months
being allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims, do
hereby give notice, that we shall attend on said bufineis at
the house of Capt. ISSAC MARSH, innholder, in frid
Stockbridge, on the foft Monday of June, July, August,
September, O&>bcr and November next, from one o'clock
in die afternoon till seven.
SAMUEL BROWN, jun.
ASA BEMENT,
„ DANIEL JAMES.
Stockbridge, May 7, T7Bl.
JOHN eALDWEL L,
South of the COURT-HOUSE, HARTFORD,
Has for S A LE,
JAMAICA, Windward-lfland and New-England Rum;
Belt white and brown Sugar; Molasses ; Tea ; Coffee;
Cotton, and Rock Salt.
WANTED, by said CALDWELL, Corn, Oats,
Peas Beans, Flour, and a number of likely Shipping Horses,
n DOLLARS REWARD.
R °P^ a ,y onthe 29th of May, a chestnut coloured Horse,
thicK set, a star in the forehead, off hind foot white
P"" c , e "y ; had on a bridle with a strap just belowthc eyes^
a Itrap ior a throat latch; an old saddle with leather houfen
a patch set on the fore part oftha saddle, a pairof fiddle-bags
---Said Horle was rode away by one Jeremiah Hutchinson,
darkish complexion, had on when he went away, a blue la
gatb^e coat, white waistcoat and breeches, a feather and
black ribbon in his hat, is about 20 years old, about ^ feet 7
inches high, was inlifted by Mr. Barber of Torrington for
three years. Whoever will take up said man and 1^ and
Icuuc diem shall have tne above reward, and neceffarv char
ges, or five dollars for the horse @nly,by'
PU T n ^®AHST©NB.
Exenfidd, Jwc 2, 7781,
WENSLEV HOBBY,
T HOMAS GOODWIN
Ihofe indebted to the Estate of the above named James
Jauncey,- Esq; are desired forthwith to fettle their accounts
with
r V V/HITTELSEY, AdminifVr.
Ihofe indebted to the estate ofthe above named Silvefcr
G^rdmer, Esq; are defied forthwith to fettle their accounts
TO BE S. O L D,
(For hard money only)
" At the shop of the fubferiber in Middletown ;
AGO OD assortment of NE W PEWTER, among
winch arc die article of TEA-POTS, of the belt
JACOB WHITMORE.
Middletown, June 2, 1781.
WE the fubferibers, being appointed by The hotr/rc
of Probate for the district of Middletown, Commif
honers, to examine die claims of the creditors to the efface
of James Jauncey, Esq; late ofthe city of New-York i„rhe
State of New-York, adjudged forfeit, and also to the' est uc
of Sylvester Gardiner, Esq; late of Boston, in the State of
Maßachufetts,likewife adjudged forfeit, give notice we shall
attend on said bufmefs at the house of Mr Ephraim Fen^o
on the second and fou:th Mondays of June and July from
two to fix o'clock in the afternoon.
WE the fubferibers being/by the non. Judge of Probate
for die county of Berkshire, appointed Commission
ers to receive and examine me claims against the estate of
Czpt. David Noble, of Pittsfield, deceased, represented in
solvent, hereby give notice, that we shall attend said busi
ness at the house of Capt. James Noble, innholder in Pitts
field, on the third Tuesday of June next, from nine o'clock,
A. M. till fix 0 clock, P. M. and afterwards on the firft
Tuesday cf every month, at the time and place abovemen
cloned, for fix months fucceflively.
WE the lubfcribers being appointed (^mnuffionus by
the hon. Court of Probate for the county of Berk
shire, to receive and examine the claims of die creditors on
the Estate of Maletiah Hatch, late of Stockbridge, in said
county deceased, lepiefented insolvent, and nine months be
ing allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims : do
hereby give notice that we shall attend said business at the
house of Capt. Isaac Marsh, Innholder in laid Stockbridge*
on the firft Mondays of May, June, July, August, September'
October, November, December and January next, from one
to seven o'clock P. M,
SAMUEL BROWN, jun.
ASA BEMENT,
~„ DANIEL JAMES.
Stockbridge, May 7, T7Bl.
ELIJAH HUBBARD, Adminiffr.
Middletown, May 2; 1781.
SAMUEL BRO W N, jun.
ASA BEMEN T,'
DANIEL JAMES
Stockbridge, April 18, 1781.
JOHN STRONG,
JOSIAH WRIGHT,
. TIMOTHY CHILDS.
Pittsfield, May 16, 1781.
AL L persons having accounts unsettled with SAMUEL
OLCOTT, either by bond, note, book or otherwise,
are requeued to fettle the fame immediately. He has for
sale, a new sloop of one hundred tons burthen, with Raiding
rigging, cable and anchors, with duck luitable for her fails.
Hartford, Mav 28, 1781.
STRAYED from Wethersfield, a dark brown HORSE,
natural trotter, about 13 and a half hands high, shod
all round, a Rar in his forehead, a little Rrip in his face, 3
or 4 white spots on his back. Whoever will take up said
horse, and return him to the fubferiber, shall be generously
rewarded.
AARON DEMING.
Wethersfield, May 28, 1781.
F&N~T~E D I MMEDIAT E L Y;
TW O or Three Journeymen NAI L 0 RS, to whong
constant employment and good Wages will be given,
by CHARLES MERRILL,
Hartford, May 27, 1781.
OPPERAS to be fold by. RETURN MEItS, at his house
in Middletown, by die quarter or smaller quantity, fop
hard money,grain or wool.
Middletown, May 20, 1781.
'-TAKEN damage feafant in the endofure' of Captain
1 John Francis, of Wethersfield, one sorrel MARE, about
5 years old, natural pacer, about 13 hands and a half high,
no brand---Also, one brown stone HORSE, a small star
inhis forehead, one wall eye, one deformed hind le? n 8
brand, about 12 hands high, and appears to be about 4°years
old, a natural pacer. They will be fold at this place as the
la w direds,
GERSHOM WOLCOTT, Constable.
Wethersfield, May 12, 1781.
ALL Persons who have any demands on the estate of the
Rev'd WHITMAN WELCH, late of Williamf
town (in the county of Berkshire) deceased, are de'fired to
exhibit them to the fubferiber, for fettJement; and all those
indebted to said eßate, are requested to make immediate
payment.
, DAVID NOBLE,
WRtiaraßown, May 3,17 ft,
PUBLIC Nolle $ hereby g btt 1, aider es the Judges of
the Superior Court, That the Causes depending before
the said Court, which was adjourned to be held at Ripron, in
the county of Fairfield, on the second Tuesday of June 1781,
are ordered to be continued to the Rated term of said Court,
to be held ar Fairfield, in said County, on the Uft Tuesday
save one in August next.
June 4, 1781.
T" fubferiber, desirous of promoting Education, so es-
I fenrial to the interest of a free people, proposes imme^
diately to open a school at Sharon, in which young Gentle^
men and. Ladies may be iißruded in Reading, Writing, Ma
thematicks, the English Language, and if defied, die Latin
and Greek Language r --in Geography, Vocal Music, &c. at
the moderate price of Six Dollars and two thirds per quarter
per Scholar. The itrideft attention will be paid to the Ru
dies, the manners and die morals of youth, by the public's
very humble servant,
I ° "."'" L ' # V Public Vendue, at the houle of Lai mud
X Iviofes Butler, in Hartford, on Monday the 11th day of
June next, at 3 o'clock, P. M. (if not fold before by private
lale) a trad ot LAND, lying in Hanford, about two miles
welt of die comt-houic, containing 46 acres, with a growth
"' '°4^ wood on j t> j s ve ]i watered, and fuirable for
either flawing or pasture, the whole inclofed.—Enquire of
ELIZABETH KNOWLES.
Hartford, May 28, 1781,
TO BE SOL D,
By THOMAS BROWN, of Sandisficld,
AF A R M lying by the meeting-house, and on the coun
ty road, very picaiantly situated, containing about two'
hundred and twenty acres, with about 70 or 80 acres under
improvement, a good dwelling iioule, barn and orchard
banding thereon. For terms of sale enquire of Daniel Brown
lining on the premises, or of the aforesaid Thomas Brown.
Sandisfield, May 19, 1781.
NOAH WEBSTER, jun.
P. S. If any performs are desirous of acquainting themfelvee
with theFrench Language, they may be under the inftruftiora
of an accomplished matter in Sharon.
Sharon, June I, 1781.
STRAYED away Horn Capt. Buck's, in Wethersfield, a
chefnut colour'd MARE, about 15 hands high, dark
mane and til, trots all, most natural to trot finglc -footed,
no mark 0: brand. —Any person who has taken her up, and
will return her to the fubferiber, shall be genGtoufly reward
ed, and have all neceffarv charges paid.
RUFUS FANCHEAR.
Litchfield, May 25, 1781.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given to the several town,
in this State, that the cloacking by them to be provideds
by order ofthe Hon. General Aflcmbly at their feflious in
February Lift, will be received by Abel Hind, Esq; at New-
Milford, Joshua Elderxin, Esq; at Windham ; Andrew Hun
tington, Esq; at Norwich; and ly the fubferiber at Middle
town ; a*d as the soldiers of this State are in immediate want
of Rummer cloaihing, without which they cannot take the
field, the fubferiber begs the towns to forward their respec
tive quotas without delay, and they may depend on a gene
rous price for their eloathing.
ELIJAH HUBBARD, Sub Clothier.
Middletown, May 18, 1781.
\ly I the iubterioers ocing appointed Commissioners by
the Hon. Court of Probate for the dißrid of Wind
ham, to examine and adjust the claims of the creditors to
die estate of Thomas Park, late of Mansfield deceased, repre
sented insolvent, hereby give notice, that we shall attend
said business, at the Ijoufe of Lieut. Daniel Dunham, in
said Mansfield, on the third Tuesdays of August arid Septem
bernext, at one o'clock on each ot said days. No account#
will be allowed unless properly attested.
JOSIAH BADCOCK,
EDWARD DIMOCK.
May 21, 1781.