The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1783-05-13 00:00:00, page 3

HARTFORD, May 15.
Last Thursday being the annual General Elec
tion of the Governor and Company of the State
of Connecticut, the following Gentlemen were
chosen, viz. _
His Excellency
JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esq. Governor.
The Honorable
M4TTHEW GRISWOLD, Esq. D. Governor,
ASSISTAN T s.
Jabez Haman, % Oliver Wft, %
Elibhalet Dyer, Pit Samuel huntington, ^'
William Pitkin, Est ^
Roger Sherman, Esq. Oliver E^fworj^hfa.
AbrahamDavenfeort,Efa. Andrew Adams. Eh
tab spacer, Efe ^^P^AP
WELEGATES to CONGKESS.
Samuel Huntington, Est^ ed ^'n^\°^ifr
Oliver Elifworth, Ejq. Stephen M.MucbefEj q.
Oliver Wolcott, Ejq. , Richard Law, Esq.
Benin. Huntington, Est
John Lawrence, Esq. Treasurer.
George W^, Est Secretary..
A ROLL of the Representatives returned to serve in the
General Affcmbly in the present Session.
County of HA RI F 9 RD* .
Hertford, Cape. Jonathan Bull, Col. George Pitkin.
Bolton, Mr. Samuel Carver, Capt. Edward Payne.
Chatham, Mr. Ebenezer White, ,
Colchefter, Col. Henry Champion, Mr. Daniel loot.
EaR-Hadrm, Mr. Israel Spencer, Mr. Samuel Huntington.
Bast-Windsor, Gen. Erastus Wolcott, Mr. Joseph Allyn.
Enfield, Capt. Daniel Perkins, Capt. Ephraim Peafe.
Farmington, Col. Kaac Lee, Mr John Tuadwell.
Glaftenbury, Mr, Gideon Hale,Mr. Philip Sellew,
Haddam, Capt. Cornelius Higgins, Col. Abraham Tyler,
Hebron, Mr. Elihu Marvin, Mr. John Phelps.
Middletown, Col. Comfort Sage, Mr. Ebenezer Bacon.
Somers, Capt 9 Reuben Sikes, Mr.Zerah Kibbe.
Stafford, Col. Stephen Moulton, Mr. Isaac Foot.
Suffield,' Capt. Abraham Granger, Capt. John Harmon.
Simsbury, Capt. Daniel Humphry, Mr. Dudley Pettibone.
Tolland, Col. Samuel Chapman, Col. Soleman Willes.
Southington, Maj. Asa Bray,Cap, rfa
Weathersficld, Mr. Stephen M. Mitchel, Col. John Cheftcr.
Willington, Capt, Joseph Crocker, Mr. Moses Holmes.
Windsor, Mr. Eliakim Marshall, Capt. Henry Allyn.
County of N EW-H AVEN.
New-Haven, Capt. Henry Dagget, Capt James Hillhoufe.
Branford, Col. Edward Ruffcl, Mr. Jonah Clark.
Cheshire, Mr. John Peck, Mr. Samuel Beach.
Derby, Capt. John Holbrook, Capt. Daniel Holbrook.
Durham, Gen. James Wadsworth, Mr. Daniel Hall.
Guilford, Mr. John Burgis, Major Aguflus Cellens.
Milford, Mr. Stephen Gun, Mr. Gideon Buckingnam.
Wallingford, Capt. Oliver Stanley, Col. Street Hall.
Waterbary, Mr. Joseph Hopkins, Col. Phineas Porter.
County ofN E W-LON DON.
New-London, Capt. John Deshon, May William Hulhomc.
Norwich, Capt. Elisha Lathrop, Mr. John Backus.
Groton, Mr. Ebenezer Ledyard, Mr. Elisha Williams.
Killingworth, Mr. Theophilus Morgan, Capt. Martin Lord.
Lyme, Mr. Ezra Selden, Maj., Richard Wait.
Preston, Maj. Nathan Peters, Mr. Elias Brown.
Saybrook, Col. John Ely, Maj. William Hart.
Stonington, Maj. Charles Phelps, Mr. Gilbert Fanning.
County of FAIRFIEL D.
Failfield, Mr. Jonathan Sturgis, Capt. Samuel Wakeman.
Danbury, Cot Joseph P. Cook, Capt. Daniel Taylor.
Greenwich, Gen. John Mead, Capt. Jabez Fi ch.
New-Fairfield, Col. Nehemiahßeardfley,Capri James Potter.
Newtown, Col. John Chandler, Mr. Henry Peek.
Norwalk, Col. Stephen Sc. John, Mr. Samuel C. Silliman.
Reading, Mr. Stephen Betts, Mr. Thaddeus Behedid.
Ridgefield, Col. Phillip B. Bradley, Capt. David Olmftead.
Stanford, Gen. Drvid Waterbury, Mr. Charles Weed.
Stratford, Maj. Agur Judson, Capt. Joleph Walker.
County of W I N D H A M.
Windham, Mr. Shubacl Abbe, Cape. Ebenezer Mofelcy.
Ashford, Cape. Benjamin Sumner, Mr. Uriel Perkins.
Canterbury, Mr. John Felch, Mr. Eliasbib Adams.
Coventry, Col. Jesse Root, Mr. Ephraim Kingsbury.
KiUingly, Mr. Sampson Howe, Cape. Obadiah Clough.
Lebanon, CoL William Williams, cbofen Speaker,
Mr. Elkanah Tildale.
Mansfield, Col. Experience Storrs, Capt. Samuel Thompson.
Plainfield, Gen. John Douglas, Maj. Andrew Backus,
Pomfret, Mr. John Williams, Cap:- Daniel Tyler.
Volantown, Col. James Gordon, Mr. Joseph Wiley.
Union, Copt. Solomon Wales.
Woodcock, Mr. Asa Lyon, Capt. Amos Payne.
County of LI TCHFIE LD#
Litchfield, Mr. Jedediah Strong, chosen Clerk,
CoL Bezaleel Beebe./
Canaan, Capt. Thomas Hofmer, Capt. Samuel Forbes.
Cornwall, Maj. John Sedgwick, Mr. Matthew Paterson.
Goshen, Mr. Daniel Miles, Capt. Elisha Sill.
Hartland, Col. Benjamin Hutchins, Capt. Eleazer Ensign.
Harwinton, Capt. Josiah Phelps, Capt. George Catlin.
Kent. Capt. Jofepb'Pratc, Capt. Joseph Carter.
New-Hartford, Capt. Matthew Gillet, Mr. Amos Miller.
New-Milford, Mr. Daniel Eyerie, Capt. Elizur Warner.
Norfolk, Mr. Elijah Grant, Capt. Michael Mills.
Salisbury, Mr. Hezekiah Fitch, Capt. Elisha Fitch.
Sharon, Capt. Simeon Smith, Capt. David Downs.
Torrington, Mr. Noah North, Mr. Eliphalet E 10.
Washington, Mr. Job* Whitclcfcy, Capt, Nathan Hitock.
Watertown, Capt. ThomasFmn, Capt. Nathaniel Barns.
Winchester, Mr. Oaias Brownton.
Woodbury, Mr. Daniel Sherman, Col. Increase Moseley.
A London paper of the 3d of February, men
tions, that the price of Tobacco, on the profped
of.a peace, and revival of trade with America,
had fallen from 8 1. 10 $. to 61. per cwt..
" On the lift ult, died at East-Windsor, the Reverend ^
JOSEPH PERRY, Pastor of the firft Church in that town.|
“ His fupetior natural abilities, improved by a liberaledu-|
cation andextenfive knowledge of mankind, qualified him |
for eminent ufefulnefs; and being cohfecrated to the f twice |
ofthe fau&ary he shone with diftindion among his bre
th/cn. As a preacher his praise is in all these churches. Ing
prayer lie greatly excelled. He was an attentive obferver|
of providence, and had a lingular talent in adapting himfelf|
to present occurrences in his difeourfe, pra,ers add preach
ing, No gentleman was more distinguished than Mr. Perry
for pertinency and copiousness in devotion on any special
octafion.
“ He was a firm friend to the order and liberties of the
churches— being much improved in ecclefiaftic.il counci s,
his great abili y in healing divisions, resolving doubts and
terminating controversies was confpieuous. His private ad
vice was always judicious. For a penetrating judgment he
was held in high estimation.
“ H s affability, vivacity and good sense formed him for
fo.ial life. Given to 1 ofpitality and a lover of good men,
his friends were always happy in their reception at his
house---his family in a prudent, affe&ionate and faithful
head—and his people in a pastor, who naturally cared for
the r state. Though poffefled of much sensibility under try
ing dispensations, he was remarkable for Christian mag
nanimity and fortitude, an example of humility and resigna
tion. His last sickness, of some months continuance, and
from it's fiift attack painful and threatning, he bore with
uncommon patience, conversing with ca mnefs on h:s ex
pe&ed departure.
“ He was a Ready friend to his country's cause and affert
or of it's rights, in the late public conflift, using his influ
ence, within his Sphere, for the preservation of it's liberties.
As chaplain in the patriot-army part of two campaigns he
acquitted himfelf with reputation. The news of peace gave
him a plcafure which seemed for awhile to suspend his ex
cruciating pains.
“ He maintained a Christian chira&cr through life, and
in the view of his dissolution poffefled an hope founded in
the great atonement, railing him above all tormenting fear
of death. He departed with serenity and composure, in the
sjdyear of his age and 28th ofhis ministry,
“ In the midst of life and ufefulnefs he has left a widow
and five children ---with whom a numerous acquaintance,
an affectionate people, the ministry, churches and commu
nity join in bewailing the loss of this good man. Defied
are the dead who de in the LORD. #
“ The following lines, composed for his monument by a
worthy member of the church, are inferred by particular de
sire.
The star, that with such luftre bright
Shone in it's orb, is funk in night.
A brighter star, from this dark tomb,
Will rife and shine in worlds to come.
Mess. PRINTERS.
P ease to give the following a place in your paper and you
will oblige a constant customer.
THE American war, which had forits objed freedom and
independence, is now cometoa clofc, and peace having
ere&ed her lovely Standard invites the freeborn sons of Ame
rica to partake ofall the blessings and privileges ofa glorious
revolution: How confpicuoas the hand of heaven! And what
return of graritude do we owe to that Almighty Being who
has conduced us through fu<h jerds and dangers, and at
lenfeh Secured us in the enjoyment of every privilege worth
contending for, I Stand astonished, when I consider the
means made use of and the instruments employed in bring
ing about these great events.
Who can fufficient y admirethe patience and perseverance
ofa barefoot army, whose marches have markedthe ground
with blood wherever they went; who without pay, or even
the necessaries of life during fcveral campaigns, have, with
a spirit of patriotic enthusiasm a. ove difcription, exposed
themselves to every danger, in the defence of an injured
country, till they vompe led our enemies to do us justice,
sha I chis army pass unnoticed? Shall they be treated with
neglea? Or rather shall not ample compilation be made
to those who have Signalized themselves in a manner of
which the annals of history cannot furnish an example ? But
who are they that shall be rewarded, shall the officer be no
ticed and the soldier negleded? Has notthe good folder
merited the thanks of his country, in proportion to h srark,
as well as h s officer? Who has performed the duty and
drudgery of the army? Is it the officer or soldier? Who has
been the gent'eman or Servant? Is it the officer or so dier?
What justice in giving half pay to an officer during life or
full pay for five years, and to the soldier nothing? Is there
a man in the United States that can just Sy the principle?
Shall the poor soldier be turned off with nothing and be
obl ged to labor the remainder of his life for the support of
his officer in ease and affluence? If the officer is to be re
warded, let the soldier have an equal chance according to his
Station; but how shall this compensation be made? Shall it
be made in a manner to place the army on a more re pe&a
be footing than the country? Have not the citizens Suffered
as well as the soldiers? How many thousand families have
loft their al in the contest, and eScaped but with their lives,
what calamities by burning, devaft^tion, captivity and the
like, have the worthy citizens of America Suffered? How of
ten the militia ca led forth to face deahand danger in the
field of battle? and the signal Services they have done their
country, will be mentioned with astonishment so long as the
names of Bennington and Saratoga shall be found in the his
tory of mankind.
I think jufti.e requires an impartial and candid examina
tion of the matter, the patience the perseverance of the coun
try---their heavy taxes—-the debt that remains yet to be
paid—the amazing losses they have f.ft.iincd, that these be
balanced against the virt te and perseverance of the army
and if enough has not been done, let more be done. I am
wi ling that the fold er sho ild Hand on as good a footing as
the citizen, but not better; if it should bethought necefiry,
in order to make compensation to the army, that both offi
cers and fold ers, be allowed one years Full pay, I have no
nothing to objed; but am wholly averse to grant pensions
for life, or five years full pay, as an equivalent, especially
in so unequal a manner as recommended by Congress; the
precedent is dangerous, an evil which Great-Britain groans
under to this diy, and what we ourfclvcs have heretofore re-
Capt. Crowel, in the ship Porus, one of out
late privateers, was arrived at that island with 3
prize fliip from Africa, with upwards of 200
Haves on board, taken previous to the cessation of
hostilities.
ALBAN Y, April 28.
The following notification was received in this
city, last Thursday from his Excellency the
Governor, by express.
'' All Hoops and other vessels will be permit
" ted to pass and repafs the different military
" posts, on the banks of the river, without any
" other interruption than that of making a re
'' part at said posts refpe&ively.
" Head-Quarters, Newburgh,
" 21st April, 1783.
“ GEO. CLINTON."
War-Office, April 22, 1783.
NOTICE is hereby given, That such prison
ers of war, as have been liberated and permitted
to work with the inhabitants of the united ftatefy
are immediately to join their refpe&ive corps,
conformably to the stipulations entered into
when they were enlarged.
B. LINCOLN.
[The Printers in the several States are request
ed to insert this Notification in their Gazettes.]
WHEREAS application has been made to us the Subscri
bers by sundry of the Sufquebannah Proprietors, to
warn a Meeting of the Sufquehannah Company, to take in
to consideration their claim co the Sufquchahnah Lands, so
called, and what is necessary to be done for securing and
quieting the title of said Company to said land by them
bona file purchased, and hitherto by them defended, at
great expence ofblood and treasure.-—These are therefore
to warn said proprietors to meet at Hartford in the State of
Connedicut, at the North Meeting House, in the First
Society, on the arft day of May next, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, to take rhe matters aforefaid into their conside
ration, and ad and do what shall be judged neceflary and
best for the interest of said Company, relative co said pur
cbafe, and fettling the fame, and any other business proper
to be done on said day.
JEDEDIAH ELDERKIN,)
NATHANIEL WALES, ) Commits
SAMUEL GRAY,)
Windham, Aptil 1783.
probated. Let reason dnrt notpafffon govern our a&iouu,
and influence in peace as well as war, that both citizen and
soldier may unite hand and heart in rearing up an empire
founded upon the principles of virtue and piety, wildom and
moderation.
SALE M, May 1.
Last Monday the Grip General Galvez, Capt.
Smith, arrived here in 36 days from Bourdeaux.
By a gentleman who came in the above ship,
we learn, that a little before he left the place,
an account arrived there of a great earthquake,
which happened the latter end of February, in
the island of Sicily, which had destroyed the city
of Meffina, and a great number of villages in the
vicinity; that two small islands in the neigh
bourhood had disappeared, having funk below
the level of the sea; and that all the inhabitants
in one of them were loft, though a few belong
ing to the other were fared in boats.
Capt. Pratt, in the (late privateer) ship Grand
Turk, arrived here yesterday in 20 days from
Martinico.
STOLEN from the Stable of the fubferiber on the nigbe
after the 6th inftanc, a Blaek HORSE,!, hands bigh $
well made, imall star in his forehead, a fear on his near
buttock made by a bullocks horn, chin mane and faretop,
trots and canters well. Whoever will take up said Horfc
and give information where he may be had, shall have a
reafanoble reward and necessary charges paid by,
ZACHEUS BUTLER.
Hartford, West-Division, May, xa, 1783.
%ts Publijbed and noiu Selling by the Printers
hereof, (Price One Piftareen,)
A Dissertation on the Political
Union and Constitution of the Thirteen United
States of North-America : Which is necessary
to their Preservation and Happiness, humbly
offered to the Public, by a Citizen of Philadel
phia.
Just published, at Poughkeetfie, and to be fold by the
Printers hereof—-and Solomon Cowles in Farm
ington.
A New System of Philoso
phy ; or the Newtonean
Hypothesis examined, by an.
AMERICAN.
Sloop Theodosia, will fail in 10
Days for Fish-Kill. For Freight or Passage ap
ply to Wm. SEYMOUR,
Hartford, May ~ 1783.