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The R^rcC^S PETITION co Sir Cu, Cartel
Humbly sheweth,
THAT your honours petitioner's, caries b, trade.
From the firft of the war have lent B itain their aid ,
And done all they could both in country and town
In lupport of the king and the rights of his croWn;
But now to their grief and confufion they find
" The de'el may take them who are fartheff behind."
In the rear of all rascals they still have been plac'd
And halter and gibbets full often have fac'd,
Have been in the midst ofdiftreffes and doubt
Whene'er they came in or whene'er they went out;
Have supported the king and defended his church
And now in the end--- must be left in the lurch.
Though often, too often, his arms were difgrac'd
We still were in hopes he would conquer at last,
And restore us again to our fweathearcs and wives
The pride of our hearts and the joy of our lives,
But he promis'd too far and we ftufted too much.
And who could have look'd for a war with the Dutch ?
Our board broken up and difeharg'd from our Rations,
Sir Guy, it is cruel to cut off our rations;
Ofa project like that whoe'er was the mover
It is, we mutt tell you, a cursed manoeuvre
A plan to destroy ns---the basest of tricks
To get us away to the shallows of Styx.
If a peace be intended as people surmise
(Though we hope from our fouls it is nothing but lies)
inform us at once what we have to expeft,
Nor treat us as usual with surly negk&;
Qr else by the mass and the will of rhe Fates,
We'll go to the rebels —and get our efates
SIR guy's answer.
WE have reason to think there will soon be a peace,
And that war with the rebels will certainly cealc
But, be that as ic will, I would have you to know
That as matters are changing we soon may change too :
In short I would fay, (since I have it at heart)
Though the war should continue, yet we may depart.
Four offers in season I therefore propose,
(As much I can do in reason God know')
Jn which, chough there be not too plentiful carving,
There still is fufficient co keep you from Halving;
And, firft of the firft, it would mightily charm me
To fee you, my Children, tnlift in the army,
Or enter the nav, and get tor your pay
A farthing an hour, which is fapence per day —
There's Hedor M'Lean and Arthur O'Gregor
And Donald M'Donald shall rule you with vigour:
If these do notlirt you,then take to your ne\v plan,
Make peace with the rebels (chat is, it yon car)
There rank and diftinaion perhaps you may find
And rife into office fit to your mind
But if still you object —to be all on a level,
Burn up your red coats and go off to the Devil.
PHILADELPHI A, August 28.
In GENERAL ASSEMBLY,
Friday, August 23, A. M. 1782.,
THE report of the committee appointed to
prepare and bring in a set of resolutions,
declaratory of the fenfeof the House, relpefting
the situation of public affairs in Europe, was read
the second time, whereupon
Resolved unanimously, That thepower of mak
ing war or peace, and all negociation relative
thereto, are veiled exclufivefy in the United
States in Congress assembled, of whole wisdom
and integrity %; house entertain the highest
sense, and repose In them the fulled confidence.
Resolved unanimously, Thatit is alike the du
ty and interest of every Rate and nation to make
a grateful return for good offices, and preserve
public faith inviolate.
Resolved unanimously, That the conduct of
his Most Christian Majesty, in forming the trea
ties of alliance and commerce between France
and America, has been wife and liberal, and that
his fubfeque'nt exertions have been generous and
rc^.
Resolved unanimously, That the people of A
merica are bound to his Molt Christian Majesty
by the principles of juttice and gratitude, and
that any attempts to lead them into a separate
peace, or any o^her act inconsistent with tty true
principles of their alliance, would be a flagrant
insult.
Resolved unanimously, That although this
Common wealth,in common with herdfter States,
is sincerely disposed to peace, yet it is the deter
mination of.this house rather to transmit the war
to their posterity, with all its calamities,- than
leave any stain upon their national character.
Resolved unanimously, That it is the indispens
able duty of every true American, to prosecute
the present just and necessary war with encreafing
vigour and exertion, as the only means, under
God, to obtain a fafe and honourable peace.
Resolved unanimously, That it be recommend
ed to all the executive officers of this State to
trge, and to all the good citizens thereof to con-
tribute to the punctual, effectual and speedy col
lection of public taxes, it being the delire of this
house that their constituents may rather de
monstrate by deeds, than express by words, their
inflexible determination to support, with their
lives and fortunes, the constitutional authority
of the United States in Congress -assembled.
Saturday, August 24, A. M. 1782.
Resolved unanimously, That notwithstanding
we regard a peace on honourable terms, as the
molt desirable of human events, yet we prefer
war, with all its calamities, to any connection
with Great-Britain, which Shall imply a re-union
founded on any dependence or subordination
whatsoever. And while we repeat our renuncia
tion of the government of Great-Britain, we al
so molt explicitly disclaim that appendage other
government, which, by an accumulated weight
of property and power, Subjected the good peo
ple of this State to the undue influence of the
proprietory family; and we regard the restora
tion of that property and power, as also the pro
perty justly forfeited by the treasons and delin
quency of sundry fubjedsof this State, as utterly
incompatible with the future peace, interests and
fafety of the fame; being fully persuaded, that
every degree of power and influence to be derived
therefrom, will be employed to advance the in
terelts of Great-Britain, to revive antient and
implant new prejudices against our ally, and to
depreciate and weaken the independence gained
at such a vast expence of blood and treasure,
Extract from the minutes,
PETER Z. LLOYD,
Clerk of the General Aflemb'y.
The attention of the city was much excited
during the decision of the above resolve, from an
idea that the house was grertly divided in senti
ment on the last. This had been previously
brought into a committee, confining of a member
from each county, when after a considerable de
bate it was rejected by a majority, of seven to five;
when the committee reported to the house, it was
revived by way of amendment, and some debate
arose on the nature ofthe resolution, after which
it was agreed to be taken up next day. In the
mean time, such a spirit was manifested through
the whole city, as efFeQually silenced all opposi
tion (if any was intended instead of warm de
bates, the amendment passed unanimously, and
the resolution was adopted by the house as it now
ftand§.
To be SOLD, to the highest bidder, on the firft day of Oc
tober next, at Land. Kellogg's in Barkbcmftead, at fix
o'clock afternoon :
ABOUT 37 acres ofL a nd, belonging to the estate of
Mr. Elisha Hopkins, late of Hartford, deceas'd, and
lying in common with land improved by Mr, Stephen
Knowlton. Also, about 37 acres belonging to said estate,
lying in common with land improved by Mr. John Miner,
and to be fold on the 2d day of October next, at 6 o'clock
afternoon, at the dwelling-house of Mr. Elisha Wilcoxfon
in Winchester—both pieces lying in Winchester, and to
be Sold by JONATHAN HUNTINGTON.
September 6, 1782.
ALL Persons having any just demands on the Subferiber,
are desired to call and fettle, and receive their bal
lance— and those indebted to him either by Book or Note,
are desired to pry him without further delayer they may
expert co be sued at November couit. As hrs accounts are
all very old, he believer it to be his duty to infill on as fpec
dy a settlement as possible ; and he is determined if God
Spare his life long enough to fettle his affairs, not to trouble
his Executors or Administrators. And whereas b>r a num
ber of years he carried on considerable trade in Wethers
field town and at Rocky-Hill Landing, and has many ac
counts with people of that town unsettled ; for their coiv
veniency will attend with his books, by himfelf or an at
torney, at the house of Mr. Joseph Stilman in Weathersfield
the fecund Wednesday of Odoher next all the day, and rhe
next day at the house of Capt. John Robbins, in Rocky-Hill.
Those who do not then meet him, will not complain if
they are immediately after lue 1.
BENJAMIN HENSHAW.
P. S. Said Henshaw would give notice, to the proprie
tors of Woodfordand Stamford, that he intendsto set out for
Vermont by the roch day of O—ober next, and proposes to
their confileration whether it would not be prudent to fend
him seven dollars on each right, to pay the public tax and
keep their lands from being fold, or if fold, to redeem them
and pay the charge as the law requires. This is the last
chance they can have to have their lands confirmed to them.
\lidd^row% Senrpmb p r 4, 1782.
STRAYED trom the bublcrioci, a tigm gic, MEtiE, tmee
years old, natural trotter, branded P B on the left thigh.
Whoever will take up said Mare and return her to the
owner, sh-ll receive a generous reward and all neceffaiy
charges paid, by THOMAS HART.
Kensington, September 3, 1782.
AL L Persons who have Accounts unsettled with the Es
tate of BENJAMIN PAYNE, Esq; late of Hartford, de
ceased, or any demands on the fame, are desired to exhibit
them for settlement ; those indebted to said estate are re
queued to make immediate payment.
REBECCA PAYNE, Administratrix.
Hartford, September ~ 1782.
ALT, persons Indebted to the fttycriber,,?e nite rare
deiired to make immediate payment, or expea trou
ble. SAMUEL FLAGG,
Hartford, September T 782.
RU N juolcribca on ut ZTTnIL
a Negro SERVANT, about f feet high, of a yellow
complexion, very crooked legs, about 28 years old, mils
himfelf HENRY BROWNING, had on when he went awav w
a gray loose Coat, blue jacket, white Waistcoat, check'd
Shirt, a pair of old Overalls and Shoes, no Stockings, an oh,
felt Hat. Whoever takes up said Negro and willreturn him.
to the Subferiber, in Hartford, or secure him and give in
formation where he is, shall receive Ten Dollars reward and
all neceffaiy charges paid, by LEVI ROBEINS.
Hartford, September 9, 1782.
LL Persons indebted either to JOHN CABLES oF\ c wy
porr, in the State of Rhode-lfland, or to the Estate of
STEPHEN TURNER, late of Hartford, deceased, are desired
to make immediate payment to the fubferiber.
SAMUELLYMAN.
Hartford, August 28, 2782.
E the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Courl
of Probare for the diftria of Hartford, and allo by
the Hon. Court of Probate for the diftri& of Eaft-Windforj
Commissioners to adjust the claims of the creditors to the
effaces of John and Moses Payne, both late of Bolton, de
ceased, represented insolvent ; hereby give noticerhar we
shall attend on said business at Mr. William Hunt's, innhol
der in said Bolton, on the fecund and third Mondays of Oc
tober next, from one to fix o'clock in the afternoon, so
accounts will be accepted after said days.
EDWARD PAYNE,
REUBEN SKINNER.
Bolton, Sept, 6. T 782.
ALi # p % hi?o> ijiuuc^d to LAG lg-^ , j• - 3,ymuG/^
late of Hartford, deceased, are requested to ma.ke
in. mediate pay ment. Tholewho have any demandsagainft
said th^te, are requested to exhibit them, properly attest
ed, fur fettlement.'
ELIZURWARREN,
EBENEZER KNEELA N D, fldminut r,
Hartfoid, Sept. 6, 1782.
Beardflefs and Hopkins,
Druggists and Apothecaries, in Harford.
Have just recruited their Store with a fresh supply of
MEDIC INE S, viz.
EXCELLENT Qu>ll Jesuits Baik, Aloes, Camphor,
Opium, Gum Arabic, Volatile and other Salts, Caftilg
Soap, Efferce of Pepper Mint, Turlington's genuine Bal
sam, India Spices, &c.
Also, Essence of Bcigamotre, Figgs, Rice, Cotton Wool,
best Spanish Indigo, Brimstone, Litharge of Gold, Verde
,grife, Oil of Vitriol, &c. &C.
AL L Peltons that have any demands on the estate of
JOHN CADWELL late of Hartford, deceased, are defi
ed to bring in incir accounts to the fubferiber for ie'ttlemenr,
on the two firft Mondays in October next, at one o'clock
afternoon—Thofe indebted to laid eltate are deftre# to
make immediate payment, to
JOHN CADWELL, Executor.
Hartford, September 2, 1782.
LL Perlons that have any demands on the Estate
VICTO FORRIS, late of Glaftenbury, deceased, are de
sired to bring them in to the fubferiber for fettlc'ment---
Those indebted to said estate, are requested to make pay
ment.
RHODA FORRIS, Administratrix.
Gaftenbury, August 26, 1782.
WE the Subscribers being appointed Commiflioners,
by the Hon. Court of Pronate, for the diftria of
Farmington, to receive and examine the claims ofthe se
veral creditors to the estate of CORNELIUS DUNHAM,
late of said Farmington, deceased, represented insolvent,
and fix months being allowed (aid creditors to bring, 3itheir
claims; do hereby give notice, that we shall attend said
bufinels at the dwelling-house of Mr. Elijah Porter, admi
nistrator to said estate, on the 2d Mondays of September,
October and November next, at one o'clock afternoon on
each of said days—No accounts will be allowed unlcfs pro
perly acceded. 1 .
THOMAS COWLES,
ISAAC BIDWELL.
Farmington, August 2T, 1782.
NOTICE is hereby given, agreeable to a Rtfolve of In,
Excellency the Governor and Council of Safety for
the State of Connecticut, dated 6th March, 1782, to the Se
lect-Men and Receivers es Provisions in the several towns
in the county of Hartford, and the towns of Cheshire, Dur
ham, Wallingford, Berkhemfted, Colebrook, Winchelter,
Hartland, Torrington, New-Hartford and Harwinton, that
have yet remaining in their refpe&ive towns, any Beef,
Pork or Flour, received for taxes, or put up by purchase, to
forward the fame, with all convenient speed, co the fubferi
ber in Hartford, or Elijah Hubbard, Elq. Middletown, or
Caps, Silvanus Tinker, Haft-Haddam. Also, agreeable to a
relolve of said Board, dated 14th June, 1782, the Scleft Men
and Receivers in the towns of Litchfield, Cornwall, Kent,
Sharon, Goshen, Salisbury, Ca naan and Norfolk, are desir
ed to forward the Flour received for Taxes in their respec
tive towns to the fubferiber in Hartford, without log of
time. E B EN. BARNAR D, jun. Scare Receiver.
, ¥ The several Printers in this State arc desired to inferc
the aoove.
Hartford, August „, T 782,
1' O B£ D 0 L 1),
And the amplest Title given,
A Lot of LAND 6tuare in Hartford, confining of eight
acres, with a convenient House and Barn standing there
on, with a good Well, and an Orchard that affords the pre
sent year twenty barrels of cyder, lying within one mile of
of the courr-houfe in said Hartford, the improvment of pne
half ofthe premises fubjeCt to the incumbrances of the wi
dow's life-—the conditions of falc may be known by apply
ing, toJAMES BUTLER.
Hartford, August „, 1782.