The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1783-04-01 00:00:00, page 3

NEWPOR T, March 21. .
Lift Thursday arrived here the continental
frigate Alliance, John Barry, Esq; commander,
from the Havannah.
Yesterday returned here a flag of truce from
New-York with about ninety prisoners.
NEW-LONDON, March 28.
Last Thursday night was brought into port
by the sloop Firey-Trla!, Capt. Thompson, a
galley from New-York, with 6 brass howitz, 2
9 pounders and 33 men.
About the fame time the Hancock and Hamp
ton-Packet, drove one pt the enemy's gallies a
shore on Plumb-lflatid; which was beat to pie
ces ; the people belonging,o her (being upwards
of 20) were brought in.
Monday a flag with a number of prisoners,
failed for New-York.
WedneTday arrived a schooner, re-taken by
the sloops Hancock, Hampion-Packet, and Fi
rey-Trial. The above schooner, with two o
ther coasters, were captured at anchor at the
mouth of Conne&icut-river, by a whale-boat
from N. York. The above privateers have also
taken the above whale-boat and a galley; the
iatter is lent into Stonington.
HARTFORD, April 1.
Last Thursday morning, at 7 o'clock,
Col. Wadsworth received a letter from
John Carter, Esq. by express, dated at
Philadelphia, the 23d of March, half af
ter fix o'clock P. M. informing that a
Packet had arrived at Chester. with the
news of a GENERAL PEACE, being
signed the 20th of January. As this ex
press came solely to bring the news, and
we had no doubt of its being true, the
inhabitants of this town manifefted their
extreme joy by the firing of cannon, ring
ing of bells, and in the evening fireworks
and illuminations.
On Friday night after the 21st of March, the Dwelling-
House of the Widow Sarah Flowers, in the weft society of
this, town was confirmed to ashes, together with all the
houshold furniture, eloathing, &c. supposed to be done by
some ill disposed perfan, the family were all absent, and it
being at unseasonable, hours of the night, the neighbours
were not alarmed time enough to save the least article be
longing to the house. It is hoped thchumane andgenerous
will lend a helping hand to the distressed Widow and her
children, who have nothing to support them except the
cloathing they had ori their backs.
The following is a copy df a Hand-Bill printed
in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, March 24.
Yesterday arrived here after a passage of 32
days from Cadiz, a French sloop of war, com
manded by M. Derquefne, with the agreeable
intelligence of Peace, the particular articles re
fpe&ing this happy and glorious event are as fol
lows :
The principal articles of the preliminaries of
Peace, 20th January, 1783.
France to return Tobago and Sinegal. France
to restore, Dominico and St. Chriftophers.
St Euftatia, Demirara, Barbice and Ifquebo,
to be restored to the Dutch. Great Britain to
restore to France Goree, St. Lucia, St. Piere
and Miquelon. The fifhery of France and Eng
land on the coast of Newfoundland, to remain
on the fame footing on which they were by the
treaty of 1763, except that part of the coast of
Bonavifta the Cape of St. John fliall belongto
the English. France to be re-established in the
East-Indies, as well in Bengal as on the east
and weft co?ft of the Peninsula, as regulated by
the treaty of 1763. The articles of the proceed
ing treaty concerning the Demolition of Dun
kirk to be suppressed. Spain to retain Minorca
and Weft-Florida. Great Britain ceeds East-
Florida toSpain. An agreement to be entered
into between Spain and Great Britain about the
cutting of wood in the Bay of Honduras. Great
Britain to return the Dutch settlements of Ne
gar Patnam in the East-Indies. Great Britain
to restore Trinquemele to the Dutch, if not re
taken. Great Britain acknowledges indepen
dence and sovereignty to the thirteen United
States of America. The limits of the United
States to be as agreed upon in the provisional ar
ticles between them and Great Britain, except
that they fliall not extend further down the river
Miffifippi, than the ^d degree of north latitude,
from whence a line is to be drawn to the head-of
the river St. Mary, and along the middle of that
river down to its mouth.
To the Freemen rfthe State of Connefl'icut.
SO many people ate dilfatished with the last
General Aflembly for the admission of Mr.
Smith, that it is probable there will, be a great
change in the next. Let us be cautious that in
oureagernefsto change our legislators who voted
for Mr. Smith's admilfion, we do not chufe others
that will admit every body—in avoiding Scilly
let us not wreck our political bark on Charibdis
—Let us well weigh the character of every man
before we give+iim our vote, and ele& none but
substantial whigs, men of integrity and abilities.
Phe tories have now to play their last stake, and
they and their friends are making great efforts
to cause such men to be elected for the next Ge
neral Assembly as will be favorable to their
willies, and they have a better chance to suc
ceed from our being so resolved on a change.
It will be necessary therefore, after every pre
caution in ourchoice,to give our Representatives
written inftrudtions, particularly refpe&ing the
articlesofpeace between Great-Britain and Ame
rica ; they are important, and must be a&cd on
with caution. Ido not undertake to blame or
praise the Assembly for admitting Mr. Smith ;
I am unacquainted with him,'his character, or
the reasons which he offered to the Assembly ;
I lament the evils that have arisen by his com
ing amon g us, and am persuaded the Assembly
never would have admitted him, whatever his
merit may be, had they forefeen the disturbance
it has created; but if it should unhappily cause
a change in our Legislature for the worse, the
fault will be ours : Let us therefore coolly and
dispassionately attend the next Freemens Meet
ing, and remember that we are adding under the
solemnity of an oath, and that passion and re
sentment should have no influence on us. We
have every thing to hope at this important mo
ment, when the world acknowledges us to be
free, sovereign and independent States, if we
have a wife, able and honest Legislature, and we
have every thing to fear from a weak or wicked
one. It is of the utmost importance that the
Freemen of the State all attend the next Free
mens Meeting, and stay till the business of the
day is over, it being the practice of many Free
men to retire when the Representatives of the
town are chosen ; and I am well persuaded, in
general, not more than half the Freemen in the
State vote for a Governor, Deputy-Governor,
Counfellor or Deleg ate.
A FREEMAN.
CHARLES COLLENS
Has for sale at Litchfield South Farms ne^ the Meeting-
House, an assortment of Dry Goods.
—Among which are---
BROADCLOTHS, Callicoes, Chintzes, white and check'd
Holland, Cambrick, Lawns, black Satten, Mode, black
Laces, Silk Handkerchiefs, black and white Gauze, black
and white Millinet, black rib'd and plain Lasting, Buttons,
Twists, Buckles of different forts. Powder and Shot, German
Steel, rod Nails, Brimstone, P)es, brass and Reel Thimbles,
table Butts and Screws, steel plated Hand-Saws, Iron hollow
Ware, Wool Cards, Rum, Sugar, Tacks and Allblades, brass
Knobs, Knives and Forks, Pins, Needles, Spelling-Books,
Primers, Testaments, Writing Paper, Tea, Chocolate, and
a variety of other articles, which will be fold at a reasona
ble price.
THE Subferibers Store was broke openlaft night and the
following articles stolen, viz. Sundry pieces dark Cal
licoes and Chintzes, 3 do. Nankeen, 1 do green Jane, 2 do.
black Satten, 2 do. black Mode, 2 do. green and white Mode,
black and coloured Silk Handkerchiefs, blue, white and
green Durants, black and white Gauze, z beaveret Hits,
about 6 Dollars in fmail silver and coppers, and many other
articles that cannot now be afeertained. Whoever will se
cure the Thief or Thieves, with the Goods, shall receive
Twenty Dollars Reward,
JOSIAH HUNTINGTON,
Rocky-Hill, March jo, 17^
TO BE SOL D,
THE following lots of land in Hartford, viz. twelve acres
of excellent Mowing Land, a little east of the south
Meeting-House, 011 which there is a good Dwelling-House
pleasantly situated, a Barn and other out Houses, a good
Orchard of Apple Trees, with a variety of other fruit Trees,
an excellent Garden, and Well ofWater, Alfa ten acres in the
south Meadow, and fifty acres about a mile weft ofthe State-
House, with about thirt, store Sheep. Whoever inclines to
purchase may apply to the Subscriber, living a little north of
the State-House, by whom a good Title will be given.
JEREMIAH PLATT.
Hartford, March 31, 1783.
ALL Persons that have any demands against the estate of
Capt. Timothy Miller, late of Middletown, deceased,
are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement. And
all persons indebted to said estate are requested to fettle the
fame immediately to prevent trouble. Constant attendance
will be given for the above purpose, at the late House of the
deceased, by the Subferibers, from the second Tuesday of
April following this date, to the end of the month, from one
to fix o'clock, P. M. and every second Tuefd^y of June, July
and September next.
MARY MILLER, ) Administratrix.
T. MILLER. ) Administrator.
Middletown, March 26, 1783.
ALL Persons inbebted ro the estate of,William Beadles
late of Wethersfield, deceased, are hereby requested co
make immediate payment; and all such as have just de
mands on said estate are also desired to lodge their accounts
with Capt. Ashbel Riley, of said Wethersfield, that the fame
may be adjusted and discharged-- -As the Administrator lives
ver, remote from hence and must soon depart he wishes CQ
close his accounts within ten days from the date.
ISAAC LOTHROP, Administrator
__Wethersfield, March 2g, 1783.
STOLEN from the Subscriber the evening after the 2,th o£
March, $ large Silver SPOONS, 4 marked M. W. the
makers name J. Tiley, the other ope R. S. the supposed thief
was about 6 feet high, dark hair, well fee, had a short dark
coloured Coat and red Vest blue Stockings, and said he was
going towards Rhods-Ifland, Whoever will take up faidl
fell-w, and return the^poons, shall have a generous reward
and charges puds by * PELEG HETH.
Hartford. March jr, 1783.
—HEZEKIAH ~CLARK,
HAS received a large assortment of Medicines for the
pradice of Physic, among which are a quantity which
he will dispose of, for Cash, Country Produce, or Conne&i
cut State Note, as reasonable as they can be procured in any
part of this country.
Pittsfield, March 25, 1783.
Tobe fold to the highefl Bidder, " "
AT thehoufe ofthe Widow Bigelow in Middletown cm
the 22d of April next, at twoo'clock, P. M. about 8 acres
land with a house standing therein, at a place called South
Farm Hill, late the property of Jonathan Blake, late of said
town, deceased, time for payment will be given on intereft*
,MATTHEW TALLCOTT.
Middletown, March 22, 1783.
WE the Subferibers being appointed Commissioners, be
the Hon. Court of Probate for the diftriQ of Farm
ington, to receive and examine the claims of the creditor#
to the estate of Charles Wempey, late of Farmington, de
ceased, represented insolvent, do hereby give notice that
we shall attend said business at the dwelling-House of Seth
Lee, innholder, in said Farmington, on the firft Monday of
May next, at 9 o'clock in the morning
No accounts will be allowed unless properly attested.
SETH LEE, ) Commifr
, LEVI CLARK. ) oners.
Farmington, March 28, 1783.
T o' S O L D,'
AT private sale, two FARMS of Land, with fui@
ble buildings thereon, either together or separate at
shall best suit the purchaser, containing about 300 acresa
lying in Sheffield in the count, of Berkshire and Common
wealth of Maffachufects, well accommodated with two good
Orchards, mowing, &c. by Frederick Sexton living on the
premises.
TO BE SOL b; ' ""
A FARM, containing 110 acres of Land suitable sass
mowing, plowing and pasturing, well watered and
wooded, a large House and Barn, a good Orchard, lying ia
Lebanon second focicty, about a mile from the meeting
house and half a mile from Mr. Geary's store, on the roaa
from Lebanon to Hartford, for particulars enquire of Eli
phalet Bills living on the premises.
Lebanon, March 22, 1783.
To be fold by the Subscriber in Canaan.
THE real and personal estate of Wooden Sperry, late of
Canaan, deceased, the firft day of May next, atthe late
dwclling-houfe ofthe deceased, viz, one lot of Land con
taining about 13 acres, part under improvement, with a
convenient Dwelling- House, Blackimith's Shop and Tools,
houshold Furniture, with all the appurtenances beloDeifflr
to said estate, by me
ANNE SPERRY, Admiftratrix.
Canaan, Mych 22, 1783.
To be Sold, to the highest bidder, by the Sub
scriber, on Thursday the 3d day of April nexfy
at one o'clock P. M. at his dwelling house ill
New-Britain :
A FARM, situated on the road from Farmington to New*'
Britain, about two miles and half from the Meeting
House, being a convenient place for a Tavern, with a good
house, barn, and coy^houfe, all well ereded, an excellent
well of water; said Farm contains fifty one acres, well
proportioned for plowing, mowing, pasturing and wood
land, with a young orchard thereon that would make 2$ of
30 barrels cyder the last season. For further particulars en
quire of the fubferiber living on the premises.
JOSIAH KILBORN.
Farmington, Marchii, 1783.
-GARDEN SEEDS.
A Variety of Seeds of the last Year's growth, and saved
in the best manner, to be Sold at the Store of CALEB
BULL, jun. Hartford.
February 25,
Writing Paper, Pins, Needles,
/Snuff, Pipes, Nutmegs, Rum, Hollow Ware, or
Cash, given for clean _Cotton and Linen Rags,
coarse or fine, by Joseph May, Wethersfield.
ASHBEL WELLS, Jun.
Has for sale atthe red Store atthe south end of the Greats
Bridge in Hartford, on as reasonable terms as can be cx^
peded even in time of Peace.
YV7EST-INDIA Rum, )
W English Brandy, ) By the Brrrel or fingic
Holland and Country Gin, ) Gallon.
Clove Water.)
Jamaica Sugar, by the Barrel, quarter or single pound.
A small assortment of Crockery, confining of Penciled,
Delf and Cream coloured Ware.
Belt Providence ftopi Lime by the Hhd. or single Bushel,