The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal (Boston [Mass.]), 1774-07-15 00:00:00

THE Massachusetts Spy
Or, Thomas's Boston Journal.
(VOL. IV.)
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1774.
(NUMB. 180.)
From the PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL.
To the PRINTERS. I AM much obliged to you, and the other Gentlemen, who have desired the Publication of the Sermon I preached on the fatal first of June, for their flattering Sentiments of that performance. But as discourses of a religious Nature are usually favoured with but partial and transient Attention, perhaps your Insertion of the latter part of it in a Column of your Journal may as fully answer their benevolent purpose.
S. BLAIR. THE solemn pause, which hath been this day so generally and voluntarily made in the business of the Week, I must say, my soul approves of in sentiments not easy to be expressed. It is a generous testimony of the piety, humanity and public virtue of this city; although but a faint emblem of the ruinous suspension and indiscriminate distress, which the infatuated councils and misguided power of our parent-country have from this day inflicted (heaven knows how long) on the much injured and patriotic town of Boston. It would require a much abler pencil than mine to paint the many scenes of misery in which our brethren there and fellow-advocates in the cause of American liberty must be involved in consequence of the late tyrannical, cruel and vindictive statute of the British Parliament. An entire cessation of trade and commerce, the necessary support of all ranks and orders of individuals in the community, and the life, strength, and glory of the whole; an enormous depreciation of the value of estates, so that what was before worth thousands is now scarcely worth holding; widows and orphans, who drew their supplies from interest lodged in the hands of the now unoccupied and insolvent merchant, or from the rent of tenements, now the habitations of idleness, poverty and hunger, reduced, perhaps from affluence, elegance and ease, to the penury and extreme frugality of dependents; thousands of industrious labourers, who depended for their daily bread on the daily sweat of their brow, at once cut off from employment, and thrown, as objects of charity, on the public bounty; such a mortifying subjection to the insolence and contempt of worthless triumphant enemies, supported by an insolent military, that without the utmost efforts of virtue; But I forbear—Humanity recoils at the prospect—grief, horror, and indignation foreclose the utterance. I wish to God we may not e'er long be obliged to hear tales of woe that shall beggar our present most painful forebodings, and make our Hearts bleed. We may however observe, that what deepens the blackened shade in the colouring of this oppression is, the extensive, the humiliating, and indignant design of it—to reduce that province, and, with that, all the other provinces of North-America to an abject compliance with principles and measures, which our reason, our religion, our free constitution, and every honest sentiment of every free-born soul must abhor.
Surely, my friends, it is the most rueful day that ever our Eyes, or our father's Eyes have beheld! It is a day of the signal frowns of Heaven! And therefore, (in which, I know, you will anticipate me) a day wherein we are signalily called by Heaven! to repentance. Behold us then immediately and in good earnest to commence the work of general reformation; a work, hitherto, alas! too long neglected. Should not this salutary effect take place, I fear, I fear, the ungrateful prognostication—I fear, we shall not soon be relieved from our present grievances—may more, I fear, the measure of our iniquities will soon be filled up, and issue in the utter ruin of all we now hold most dear and valuable. We would do well therefore immediately to look back, and penitently recollect those Heaven-offending vices, which have thus far provoked the righteous and almighty ruler of the Universe. And happy will it be for us, if it prove the destruction of all licentiousness, luxury, intemperance, prodigality, riot and debauchery, of fraud, perjury, profane swearing, Sabbath-breaking, contempt of Christian Worship, and all impiety; and the introduction of the general sobriety, righteousness, and Godliness, which becometh a people professing faith in the divine providence and the doctrine of the grace of God which bringeth salvation.
But to this purpose it may also be of use to reflect, that, as to us, this dispensation of providence is very favourably mixed. The Cloud indeed hath deeply darkened our Sky; and the storm, if successful, must eventually whirl us in the general ruin; yet, through the meekness of heaven, the weight of that Cloud hath not reached us; the storm hath broken at a distance. As yet, secure in our habitation, and the privilege of commerce, we only hear the sound of oppression, and the groans of freedom in distress. For this mercy let our penitence be accompanied with the most sincere and fervent gratitude. The powerful influence of these united principles can hardly fail of forming our characters and conduct to the standard of our duty, and of recommending us, to the divine favour and protection; not to add, that in this case we shall be able to depend with the greater confidence on the divine power and direction, and be better disposed to adopt and concur in such measures as shall be most prudent and at the same time most effectual to the removal of our public grievances.
And now, my friends, need I put you in mind, that there is one testimony of the sincerity of those sentiments, which it is our bounden duty at present very eminently to exhibit? I mean, the expression of sympathy and charity towards our suffering brethren. In this, I am persuaded, we shall not give way to the most humane and generous of our fellow-subjects in America; in as much as the same principles of nature, of religion, of the love of liberty, and the love of our country must have equal force with us. That great law of charity and the christian religion which bindeth us to love our neighbour as ourselves, and to do unto others as we would they should do unto us, doth in a measure extend to our very enemies; to this purpose you may read the parable of the compassionate Samaritan, the most beautiful, affecting, and instructive piece of moral painting perhaps any where to be found. But it is not the distress of an enemy that now invokes our compassion, and assistance! but of our friends, of our countrymen, of our brethren, of those who for years past have stood, as it were, the fore-most ranks in the glorious contention of liberty; and who are now bleeding beneath the ruthless arms of oppression as victims of virtue for the common cause.
I trust you are all sensible, that this is not a time for the
indulgence of selfish views, national partiality, provincial prejudice, or any kind of party jealousy and attachment to the obstruction of those more generous emotions which become us as men,—as fellow-subjects,—as Americans. All these should now yield to the nobler flowings of humanity, and the purest ardors of public spirit. Such sentiments have never been more requisite. We know not yet what sacrifices we may be called to make for the general preservation; nor what speedy supplies may be wanting for the distressed sufferers in Boston. Of this, however, I am assured that the man who cannot find in his heart to devote his proportion of interest to the safety and liberty of his country; though it should be to the loss of all his possessions; and the man, who cannot contribute his mite to the comfort and relief of those who are suffering in the cause, is not worthy of the name of an American,—is not worthy of the name of a freeman,—is not worthy of the name of a christian,—or even to take the smallest sweets of humanity in his greatest distress. Besides that, whatever boon of charity may be kindly administered in this instance, it cannot be lost to us, while it meets, as it shall meet, with the approbation of heaven, of our own breasts, of posterity; and when it shall be rewarded by the great acknowledgments of thousands. My friends, I know their noble nature—I know, there are there men now suffering for us, of whom, for their merits, it may, of a truth, be said, that the virtus est non mereri of them. To such men to be a benefactor is an honour, which Kings might envy us, and be proud of—and, as such men are themselves no strangers to the noblest offices of humanity and beneficence, it is impossible they should be insensible to sentiments of the noblest gratitude. Indeed, I cannot help, even now, anticipating the auspicious day, when with hearts exulting with joy, and eyes redundant with the tears of virtue, they shall meet our triumphant congratulations, and hail you their divine deliverers! Although, it be remembered, that we shall be obliged ever to acknowledge that we ourselves have been the greatest beneficiaries.
In the mean time, let us, with united hearts, offer up our daily supplications to Almighty GOD, that for the worthiness of his Son he would freely remit our manifold offences; that he would endue us with the grace of repentance, and of gratitude for the benefits we yet enjoy; and that he would speedily interpose in the behalf of our suffering brethren, and our country in general. Alas! our prayers may be the more effectual, let us continually implore the supreme power, wisdom and goodness of him, who ruleth in the armies of Heaven, and among the inhabitants of this world: Who is able to bring light out of the deepest darkness, and to save, when there is none else to deliver.
I conclude in the words of the royal Psalmist: O Israel trust thou in the Lord; for he is thy help and thy shield. O House of Aaron, trust thou in the Lord; for he is thy help and thy shield. All that fear the Lord; trust in the Lord, for he is your help and your shield.
From the PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL.
All the Printers of News Papers in the British Colonies, are required to publish the following Act of Parliament; which it is said, will be passed the End of the present Session, or the Beginning of the next.
An Act for the more effectual keeping of his Majesty's American Colonies dependent on the Crown of Great-Britain, and to enforce their Obedience to all such Acts of Parliament as may be necessary for that Purpose.
WHEREAS it is found by experience that colonies which are planted by governments, or otherwise dependent on them, do at some time or other, form themselves into unratable and rebellious associations, and by their perseverance therein, entirely throw off their dependence and subjection to such parent state: And whereas the British plantations, in America, have of late, discovered a disposition to follow the same steps, and in all likelihood, will, if not speedily prevented, form themselves into a separate and independent government, to the great detriment of the other parts of the British Empire, to the dishonour of his Majesty, and to the prejudice of the trade of this kingdom in particular: And whereas the great ENCREASE of people, in said colonies, has an immediate tendency to produce this effect:—The end therefore that such evil designs may not be carried to execution, and that the said colonies and plantations may, at all times hereafter, kept in subordination to the authority of the British Parliament. Be it enacted by the King's most excellent Majesty, by, and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal, and commons in this present parliament assembled, and by authority of the same.
1. That no person whatever who shall, from and after the passing of this act, transport him or her self, from the kingdoms of Great-Britain and Ireland, or the islands thereunto belonging, to any of his Majesty's plantations in America, with intent to settle and dwell therein for any longer time than the space of seven years, shall presume to depart from the said kingdoms, whither he or she, so transporting him or herself, shall pay, at a custom-house of the port, from which such vessel shall take out her clearance, the sum of fifty pounds, sterling money of Great-Britain: And be it further enacted that for every child, or servant, which shall be so transported by the parent, or master, the like sum of fifty pounds shall be paid in manner aforesaid. And be it further enacted by authority aforesaid, that if any person shall transport him or her self, or procure themselves to be transported, contrary to this act, every person so offending, shall be adjudged guilty of felony without benefit of clergy—and that the captain of the vessel, in which such person shall be so transported, contrary to this act, shall forfeit and pay, for any such person, the sum of 5001. sterling money aforesaid.
2. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that if any person, who shall transport him or her self, from the kingdoms aforesaid, to any of his Majesty's plantations in America, with intent to stay or dwell therein, for any space of time less than seven years, shall nevertheless stay, dwell, and abide therein, beyond the time of seven years, such person so staying, dwelling, and abiding, in any of his Majesty's plantations in America, shall be adjudged guilty of felony without benefit of clergy.
3. Provided always, and be it further enacted, that nothing in this act shall extend, or be construed, to extend to his Majesty's Governors of the said plantations, or to any
other person, or persons, in the actual service and employ of his Majesty, as aforesaid.
4. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that all Marriages in his Majesty's said plantations shall be performed in consequence of a licence from the Governor where such Marriage shall be celebrated, for which licence the sum of twenty pounds shall be paid, and no more, and that all Marriages had without such licence, shall be void in law to every intent and purpose whatever.
5. And be it further enacted, that on the birth of every male child, the sum of fifteen pounds, and on the birth of every female child, the sum of ten pounds sterling money shall be paid to the Governor of the colony or plantations in which such children shall be born.
6. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that on the birth of every bastard child in any of his Majesty's said plantations, the sum of fifty pounds sterling money shall be paid by the mother of such bastard child, to the Governor where such bastard child shall happen to be born, and that in case any person, shall hereafter, either with malice, pretence, or otherwise kill or destroy any child or children; such killing or destroying shall not henceforth be deemed or adjudged to be murder in any court or courts, nor shall such killing be punished in any way or manner whatsoever.
7. Provided always, and it is hereby further enacted, that nothing in this act shall extend to make any such killing legal, or justifiable, if the child so killed or destroyed, be above the age of twelve months, but that every such killing and destroying shall be punished as heretofore, any thing in this act to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding.
8. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that from and after the day of the passing of this act, upon the exportation of each and every barrel of Flour from any of his Majesty's said plantations to any port or place beyond sea, a duty of five shillings sterling money shall be paid to the custom-house of the respective colony, from which such flour shall be so shipped or exported.
9. And be it further enacted, that on the exportation of any wheat from his Majesty's said plantations to any port or place beyond the sea, a duty of two shillings sterling money shall be paid as aforesaid, for every quantity which shall be so shipped or exported: And that if any person, shall export any wheat or flour contrary to the directions of this act, all such wheat or flour, together with the ship in which it is exported as aforesaid, shall be seized and forfeited to the use of his Majesty, and condemned in any of his Majesty's courts of admiralty where such vessel shall happen to be seized as aforesaid.
10. Provided always, and be it further enacted, that if any such flour or wheat, which shall be exported from any of his Majesty's said plantations, and carried to any port of Great-Britain, with design to re-ship the same to any other port or place beyond the sea, there shall be allowed upon every barrel of flour so re-shipped, a bounty of two shillings and six pence sterling, and for every bushel of wheat, a bounty of one shilling sterling.
11. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that the duties imposed by this act, shall be applied towards raising revenue the better to enable his Majesty to build forts and to garrison the same, and to support and maintain such a regular and standing army in the said plantations, as shall be sufficient to enforce the execution of all such acts of the British parliament, as are already passed, or may hereafter be passed, relative to the said American colonies.
ANNAPOLIS, (Maryland) June 27. At a Meeting of the Committees appointed by the several Colonies of the Province of Maryland, at the City of Annapolis, the 22nd day of June, 1774, and continued by Adjournment from day to day, till the 25th day of the same Month.
PRESENT NINETEEN MEMBERS. MATTHEW TILGHMAN Esq. in the Chair. IT being moved from the chair to ascertain the manner of dividing upon questions, it was agreed, that on any division each county have one vote, and that all questions be determined by a majority of counties.
The letter and vote of the town of Boston, several letters and papers from Philadelphia and Virginia, the act of parliament for blocking up the port and harbour of Boston, the bill depending in parliament for the Charter of the Massachusetts-Bay, and that enabling the Governor to send supposed offenders from thence to another Colony, or England, for trial, were read, and after mature deliberation thereon,
1. Resolved, that the said act of parliament, and bills, if passed into acts, are cruel and oppressive invasions of the natural rights of the people of the Massachusetts Bay as men, and of their constitutional rights as English subjects; and that the said act, if not repealed, and the said bills, if passed into acts, will lay a foundation for the utter destruction of British America, and therefore that the town of Boston and province of Massachusetts, are now suffering in the common cause of America.
2. Resolved, that it is the duty of every Colony in America to unite in the most speedy and effectual means to obtain a repeal of the said act, and also of the said bills, if passed into acts.
3. Resolved, that it is the opinion of this Committee, that if the Colonies come into a joint resolution to stop all importations from, and exportations to, Great-Britain, until the said acts, or bills if passed into acts, be repealed, the same will be the most speedy and effectual means to obtain a repeal of the said act or acts, and preserve North-America and her liberties.
4. Resolved, notwithstanding the people of this province will have many inconveniences and difficulties to encounter, by breaking of their commercial intercourse with the mother country, and are deeply affected at the distress, which will be thereby necessarily brought on many of their fellow subjects in Great-Britain, yet their affection and regard to an injured and oppressed sister colony, their duty to themselves, their posterity, and their country, demand the sacrifice, and therefore that this province will join in an association with the other principal and neighbouring colonies, to stop all exportations to, and importations from Great-Britain, until the said act and bills (if passed into acts) be repealed: The non-importation, and non-exportation to take place on such future day, as may be agreed on
by a general congress of deputies from the colonies; the non-export of tobacco to depend and take place only on a similar agreement by Virginia and North-Carolina, and to commence at such time as may be agreed on by the deputies for this province and the said colonies of Virginia and North-Carolina.
5. Resolved, that the deputies from this province are authorised to agree to any restrictions upon exports to the West-Indies, which may be deemed necessary, by a majority of the colonies at the general congress.
6. Resolved, that the deputies from this province are authorised, in case the majority of the colonies should think the importation of particular articles of Great-Britain to be indispensably necessary for their respective colonies, to admit and provide for this province, such articles as our circumstances shall necessarily require.
7. Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee, that the merchants and others, vendors of goods and merchandise within this province, ought not to take advantage of the above resolve for non-importation, but that they ought to sell their goods and merchandise that they now have, or may hereafter import, at the same rates they have been accustomed to do within one year last past; and that if any person shall sell any goods which he now has or hereafter may have, or may import on any other terms than above expressed, no inhabitant of this province, ought, at any time thereafter, to deal with any such person, his agent, manager, factor, or storekeeper, for any commodity whatsoever.
8. Resolved unanimously, that a subscription be opened in the several counties of this province, for an immediate collection for the relief of the distressed inhabitants of Boston, now cruelly deprived of the means of procuring subsistence for themselves and families, by the operation of the said act for blocking up their harbour, and that the same be collected by the committees of the respective counties, and shipped by them in such provisions as may be thought most useful.
9. UNANIMOUSLY Resolved, That this committee embrace this public opportunity, to testify their gratitude and most cordial thanks to the patrons and friends of liberty in Great-Britain, for their patriotic efforts to prevent the present calamity of America.
10. Resolved, that Matthew Tilghman, Thomas Johnson, jun. Robert Goldsborough, William Paca, and Samuel Chase, Esquires, or any two or more of them, be deputies for this province, to attend a general congress of deputies from the colonies, at such time and place as may be agreed on, to effect one general plan of conduct, operating on the commercial connexion of the colonies with the mother country, for the relief of Boston, and preservation of American liberty; and that the deputies for this province immediately correspond with Virginia and Pennsylvania, and through them with the other colonies, to obtain a meeting of the general congress, and to communicate, as the opinion of this committee, that the twentieth day of September next will be the most convenient time, and the city of Philadelphia the most convenient place, for a meeting, which time and place, to prevent delay, they are directed to propose.
11. Resolved unanimously, that this province will break off all trade and dealings with that colony, province, or town, which shall decline or refuse to come into the general plan, which may be adopted by the colonies.
12. Resolved, that the deputies for this province upon their return, call together the committees of the several counties, and lay before them the measures adopted by the general congress.
Ordered, that copies of these resolutions be transmitted to the committees of correspondence for the several colonies, and be also published in the Maryland Gazette. By Order, JOHN DUCKETT, Cll. Com.
By the last Vessels from London, we have the following INTELLIGENCE. LONDON, May 4.
IT is informed that the subscription for the tickets in the ensuing lottery are to be given to the American Merchants, in order to make them recompense for the damage they will sustain by the three Boston Bills.
May 5. An order is issued for the muster and return of all the forces in the garrisons of England, Scotland, and Wales.
The French and Spanish fleets now in the Mediterranean are known to amount to 16 capital ships of the line, 8 frigates, and other small vessels, and even their merchant ships are provided for fighting as in time of war. The English squadron consists of only three 64 gun ships one 74, and two frigates.
The 13th ult. the Duke and Duchess of Cumberland were landed about 12 miles from Toulon, from board one of the Pope's Galleys, fitted out for that purpose, and next day visited the Arsenal, Dock, &c. where they were shown all the honours due to their rank. They went afterwards to visit Lyons, and are expected home in a few days.
As Sir J. A. A. has, it is said, been sent to a great Cabinet Council, that he would be the next Prime Minister, from one end of the continent of North America to the other, at the head of 5000 men, Me, the other great men for him, is desired to inform the public as soon as it is known to a friend or an enemy.
Never in all the annals of this kingdom, does it appear that the French were permitted to do so much as at the present case at all points, without being questioned about their intentions.
Some malicious persons do highly delight in M——, instead of being so they may be rendered at the American battles, as articles of mal-administration for other more important.
The tax upon Tea is intended to be imported into America, will not, we hear, pay the extent-contended for, it should be permitted to make provision for
The bill for making Quebec, in North America, a province of the Upper Canada, is to be read a second time to day next.

The merciful contempt with which the Premier received all the offers of the Rockingham and Shelburne gangs, is never to be forgotten; hence, says our correspondent, the malignity of Polyphemus, the hungry turbulence of Edmund, the pert nothingness of B—g, the Oliverian bronze of S—ge, the somnolent ditties of D—ll, and the enadaverous bluffs of an old Dog-Roie.
We hear that Lord Chatham will be in his place at the House of Peers to-morrow, when the American bill is to be taken into consideration; but few doubt its passing, as in the other House.
As the Emperor of Germany is this month expected to pay a visit to Paris, it is supposed it is not a mere visit of form. After he was raised to the above dignity, he paid a visit to the King of Prussia, and had some private conferences with that Monarch, from which a lasting friendship seemed to be cemented, and by the late acquisitions in Poland he appears to have profited by it. What the issue of his present intended visit to France may be, time will discover; but as dominions are so easily dealt out of late, some states are not quite easy on the subject.
What is the intention of taxing America, only to partially bring into the Treasury a certain sum for the use of the King and the Ministry—while at the same time the nation loses three millions annually?
May 6. A motion was made for leave to bring in a Bill relative to subscription to the 39 Articles. Rejected without a division.
May 7. It is whispered that the Duke of Grafton is again coming into Administration; and that a resignation will very shortly take place, in order to make way for him. It is also said, that Lord Camden will be again at the head of the law before the general election. If these facts should happen, it is evident they are intended only to serve some private purpose, and therefore are not likely to be of a very late debate.
May 14. There is no doubt but the death of a great monarch will make a great and sudden revolution in the political world, especially if that event should be succeeded by another in the north, the ambition of the one, and the successful operations of the other, for some years past, have been the great springs of the political machine; France has long been convulsed and influenced by gallantry, which has so much enervated the government of that vast empire, that the French have been in a state of the most inglorious inactivity. A young monarch, inspired with manly sentiments, and animated for his own glory and the happiness of his subjects, will necessarily endeavour, by an opposite conduct, to rouse the nation from that inactivity to which it has been reduced from the intrigues of female favourites; whilst a successor to the northern hero will entirely change the face of politics in that part of the globe, and it will be a very arduous task for the able politicians of Europe to bear the shock, which two such events, whenever they happen, will give to the balance of power in Europe.
The same correspondent observes, that if the events talked of should happen, it will greatly convulse this nation, and destroy the minister's plan of conduct for America. Then, as a noble Duke has justly observed, the ministry will have so much to attend to from abroad, that it will be highly impolitic to disagree with the Americans, with whom they will be under the necessity of immediate reconciliation, as it is probable we shall have a war soon after the accession of new sovereigns to the thrones alluded to.
After the breaking up of the council at St. James's on Thursday, three messengers were sent off with express: one to the Hague, Madrid, and Lisbon, one to Vienna, after which he is to proceed to Berlin and a Petersburg; and the last to Constantinople. Expresses were likewise sent off yesterday to Copenhagen and Stockholm.
A full call of the two houses is now being out for the 6th of June, when the Lords of the Admiralty and commissioners of the navy are to attend them with their separate accounts. The committees also for enquiring into American affairs are to attend the house of lords with their report.
A certain great personage seems greatly disconcerted at the reports of the day, as he has great reason to think that his pacific plan will be destroyed, and a revolution take place in the political world. The premier is often consulted, and he is not without his fears that he will prove a false prophet, with regard to a ten years peace. A little time will give vigour to the conduct of every European power, that has any regard for its own safety, and Great-Britain will have enough to do from the conduct of other states, without quarrelling with her colonies, and losing her time and substance after moonshine plans in the east.
From Lloyd's Evening Post, May 14, 1774. A PLAN humbly proposed for the better GOVERNMENT of BRITISH AMERICA. IT IS PROPOSED
THAT the act of navigation, and all other acts of Parliament made concerning America, be carefully revised and amended, such as are found improper, repealed, and if practicable, every thing relating to the connexion and commerce between Great Britain and America, be reduced to one act of parliament, and that this act take place on or before
2. That the parliament of Great Britain upon, or previous to, the passing of the above act, shall address and empower his Majesty, with the advice of his council, to form a general plan of government for British America, subject to the revision of parliament, in consequence whereof, his Majesty may ordain
3. That all colony or American Governors shall be appointed by the Crown, and be removable at his Majesty's pleasure; but that no Governor shall be continued in his government longer than five years, nor be appointed to the same government a second time.
4. That all American governments, for the future, shall hold only of the Crown, and be ruled by one mode, or kind of government; therefore all charter and proprietary governments shall be annulled and set aside.
5. That the capital, or principal town of each province, or island, shall be made a city, or town corporate, to be governed by a Mayor, Alderman, &c. for which purpose his Majesty shall grant Charters, with such privileges as shall be judged proper, or be found agreeable.
6. That British America shall be erected into a kingdom, and unalienably annexed to the Crown of Great-Britain; the King of which, for the time being, shall, to other titles, add that of KING OF NORTH-AMERICA, AND THE ISLES.
7. That a Lord Lieutenant, or Governor General, be appointed with the same rank, authority, and power, as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
8. That the Lord Lieutenant of America shall always be a Peer, and changed every three years.
9. That a chancellor, and other proper officers of state shall be appointed for North-America and the Isles of the same, early the same as in Ireland.
10. That an American parliament shall be summoned and assembled by his Majesty to meet and transact business in October, under the administration of the Lord Lieutenant of North-America.
11. That a parliament house and chapel, a fortified palace, a seat of government, and other necessary buildings shall be erected in or near Boston, in New-England, as soon as possible.
12. That the parliament, as those of Great-Britain and Ireland, shall consist of an upper and lower House.
13. That a House shall be formed of a certain number of gentlemen, the council of the several provinces to be nominated by the Crown, and hold their seats during the pleasure of the Crown.
14. That the members of the lower House, to be elected by the freeholders, shall be paid a certain number of pounds for their attendance, to be paid by the Crown, and not to be voted by the people, or any other body.
15. That each province, or island, shall be entitled to a certain number of representatives, to be paid by the Crown, and not to be voted by the people, or any other body.
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16. That the members of the lower House shall be protestants, and properly qualified in point of fortune.
17. That an American parliament shall sit once in three years at least, but not above three months at a time.
18. The vacancies occasioned by death, or appointments to places, shall be filled up, previous to the meeting of parliament, by writs of election from the Governors of the respective provinces or islands.
19. That there shall be a new parliament, and of course a new election of members of the lower House once in nine years.
20. That all religions, and sects of religions, shall be tolerated in the same manner as in Great-Britain, but no Test Act imposed.
21. That no Roman Catholic chapels shall be allowed, unless licensed by the Lord Lieutenant; and, in such as are licensed, the priests shall perform the offices of their church openly.
22. That North-America shall be divided into three ecclesiastical districts, or bishopricks, in the following manner.
I. Boston, or New-England bishoprick, shall comprehend the provinces of Massachusetts, New-Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, and Providence, Nova-Scotia, Canada, Newfoundland, and the other islands to the Eastward of Boston. II. Pennsylvania bishoprick shall include Pennsylvania, New-York, the Jerseys, Maryland, Virginia, and Bermuda. III. Carolina bishoprick shall comprehend North and South Carolina, Georgia, East and West Florida, and all the islands belonging to Great-Britain, commonly called the West-Indies.
23. That a Bishop for each of those dioceses shall be appointed by his Majesty, and if judged proper the Bishop of Boston may be appointed Metropolitan.
24. That a Cathedral shall be built in each of those dioceses, in such places as shall be judged most convenient.
25. That a proper number of preachers, readers, &c. shall be appointed to perform the duties of each Cathedral, and officiate by rotation, as the Prebends do in England.
26. That all those Ecclesiastics shall be maintained and provided for by grants of lands, private donations, and, if need be, out of the quit-rents, and sale of Crown lands in America.
27. That each Bishop shall visit his diocese once in six years, and be allowed a yacht, or other proper vessel, to transport him and his attendants, when, and where he shall think proper.
28. That the eldest Bishop, or Metropolitan, shall rank next the Lord Lieutenant, the others with the members of the Upper House, according to their seniority.
29. That the Bishops shall be allowed to sit in the upper house; but not to vote, or even speak, except in matters of religion.
30. That a proper number of yachts, or other vessels, shall be appointed, previous to the meeting of every Parliament, to conduct the distant members of both Houses to the place of meeting, and to re-convey them to the nearest port of their respective residences, at the breaking up of each session.
31. That the several provinces and islands in British America shall continue to be governed by their respective Governors, Councils, and Assemblies, as heretofore.
32. That appeals in civil cases may be made from the several Courts of Law, and the Governors, as Chancellors of the several provinces and islands, to the Chancellor of America, residing at Boston, or the capital of America; but the dernier resort to be the House of Peers in Great-Britain.
33. That the capital of every province and island shall be, if possible so situate, as to be accessible to ships of war.
34. That the subjects of Great-Britain in America, shall be allowed ensigns armorial, and a distinguishing mark in their colours when at sea.
35. That as free a trade as is consistent with the interest of Great-Britain, shall be allowed to the inhabitants of British America, who on all occasions shall be esteemed and treated as freeborn fellow-subjects; the late undutiful behaviour of a few individuals forgiven, and all past offences buried in oblivion.
36. That due attention shall be had to the security, civilization, and conversion of the Indians, according to the dictates of sound policy, humanity, and religion.
37. That an Indian Council shall also be appointed to meet at the same time with the Parliament, and the Indians of every nation allowed to send a certain number of Deputies, who shall be maintained by the Crown, and, after a stay of one week, have leave to depart to their respective nations and settlements.
[The APPENDIX to the above, will be in our next.]
A BILL, entitled, An ACT for the better regulating the Government of the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in North-America.
WHEREAS by letters patent under the great seal of England, made in the third year of the reign of their late Majesties King William and Queen Mary, for uniting, erecting, and incorporating, the several colonies, territories, and tracts of land therein mentioned, into one real province, by the name of their Majesties province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England; whereby it was, amongst other things, ordained and established, That the Governor of the said province should, from thenceforth, be appointed and commissioned by their Majesties, their heirs and successors: It was however granted and ordained, that, from the expiration of the term, for and during which the eight and twenty persons named in the said letters patent were appointed to be the first Counsellors, or Assistants, to the Governor for the said province, for the time being, the aforesaid number of eight and twenty Counsellors, or Assistants should yearly, once in every year, for ever thereafter, be, by the General Court or Assembly, newly chosen.
And whereas the said method of electing such Counsellors or Assistants to be vested with the several powers, authorities, and privileges therein mentioned, although conformable to the practice heretofore used in such of the colonies thereby united, in which the appointment of the respective Governors had been vested in the General Courts or Assemblies of the said colonies, hath, by repeated experience, been found to be extremely ill adapted to the plan of government, established in the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, by the said letters patent herein-before mentioned, and hath been so far from contributing to the attainment of the good ends and purposes thereby intended, and to the promoting of the internal welfare, peace, and good government of the said province, or to the maintenance of the just subordination to and conformity with the laws of Great-Britain; that the manner of exercising the powers, authorities, and privileges aforesaid, by the persons so annually elected, hath, for some time past, been such as had the most manifest tendency to obstruct, and in great measure defeat, the execution of the laws, to weaken the attachment of his Majesty's well-disposed subjects in the said province to his Majesty's government, and to encourage the ill-disposed among them to proceed even to acts of direct resistance to, and defiance of, his Majesty's authority: And it hath accordingly happened, that an open resistance to the execution of the laws hath actually taken place in the town of Boston, and the neighbourhood thereof, within the said province.
And whereas it is, under these circumstances, become absolutely necessary, in order to the preservation of the peace and good order of the said province, the protection of his Majesty's well-disposed subjects therein residing, the continuance of the mutual benefits arising from the commerce and correspondence between this kingdom and the said province, and the maintaining of the dependance of the said province upon the crown and parliament of Great Britain, that the said method of annually electing the Counsellors or Assistants of the said province should no longer be suffered to continue, but that the appointment of the said Counsellors or Assistants should henceforth be put upon the like footing as is established in such other of his Majesty's colonies or plantations in America, the Governors whereof are appointed by his Majesty's commission, under the great seal of Great Britain: Be it therefore enacted by the King's most excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent
of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, that from and after the first day of August, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, so much of the Charter granted by their Majesties, King William and Queen Mary, to the inhabitants of the said province of the Massachusetts Bay, in New-England; and all and every clause, matter, and thing, therein contained, which relates to the time and manner of electing the Assistants or Counsellors for the said province, be revoked, and is hereby revoked and made void, and of none effect; and that the officers of all Counsellors and Assistants, elected and appointed in pursuance thereof, shall from thenceforth cease and determine: And that, from and after the said first day of August, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, the Council or Court of Assistants of the said province, for the time being, shall be composed of such of the inhabitants or proprietors of lands within the same, as shall be thereunto nominated and appointed by his Majesty, his heirs and successors, from time to time, by warrant under his or their signet or sign manual, and with the advice of the privy council, agreeable to the practice now used in respect to the appointment of Counsellors in such of his Majesty's other colonies in America, the Governors whereof are appointed by commission under the great seal of Great Britain: Provided that the number of the said Assistants, or Counsellors, shall not, at any one time, exceed thirty-six, nor be less than twelve.
And it is hereby further enacted, That the said Assistants or Counsellors, so to be appointed as aforesaid, shall hold their offices respectively, for and during the pleasure of his Majesty, his heirs or successors; and shall have and enjoy all the powers, privileges, and immunities, at present held, exercised, and enjoyed, by the Assistants or Counsellors of the said province, constituted and elected, from time to time, under the said Charter, (except as herein-after excepted) and shall also, upon their admission into the said council, and before they enter upon the execution of their offices respectively, take the oaths, and make, repeat, and subscribe, the declarations required, as well by the said Charter as by any law or laws of the said province now in force, to be taken by the Assistants, or Counsellors, who have been so elected and constituted as aforesaid.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the first day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, it shall and may be lawful for his Majesty's Governor, for the time being of the said province, or, in his absence, the Lieutenant-Governor, to nominate and appoint, under the seal of the province, from time to time; and also to remove, without the consent of the Council, all Judges of the inferior courts of common pleas, commissioners of Oyer and Terminer, the Attorney General, Provoosts, Marshals, Justices of the Peace, and other officers to the Council, or courts of justice belonging; and that all Judges of the inferior courts of common pleas, commissioners of Oyer and Terminer, the Attorney General, Provoosts, Marshals, Justices, and other Officers, so appointed by the Governor, or, in his absence, by the Lieutenant-Governor alone, shall and may have, hold, and exercise, their said offices, powers, and authorities, as fully and completely, to all intents and purposes, as any Judges of the inferior courts of common pleas, commissioners of oyer and terminer, attorney general, provoosts, marshals, or other officers, have, or might have done heretofore under the said letters patent, in the third year of the reign of their late Majesties King William and Queen Mary; any law, statute, or usage, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Provided always, and be it enacted, That nothing herein contained shall extend, or be construed to extend, to annul or make void the commission granted before the said first day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, to any Judges of the inferior courts of common pleas, commissioners of Oyer and Terminer, the Attorney General, Provoosts, Marshals, Justices of the Peace, and other officers; but that they may hold and exercise the same, as if this act had never been made, until the same shall be determined by death, removal by the Governor, or other-avoidance, as the case may happen.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the said first day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, it shall and may be lawful for his Majesty's Governor, or in his absence, for the Lieutenant-Governor for the time being of the said province, from time to time, to nominate and appoint the Sheriffs without the consent of the Council, and to remove such Sheriffs with such consent, and not otherwise.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That upon every vacancy of the offices of Chief Justice, and Judges of the Superior Court of the said province, from and after the said first day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, the Governor for the time being, or, in his absence, the Lieutenant-Governor, without the consent of the Council, shall have full power and authority to nominate and appoint the persons to succeed to the said offices, who shall hold their commission during the pleasure of his Majesty, his heirs and successors; and that neither the Chief Justice and Judges appointed before the said first day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, nor those who shall hereafter be appointed pursuant to this act, shall be removed, unless by the order of his Majesty, his heirs or successors, under his or their sign manual.
And whereas by an act of the general court of the said province, made in the fourth year of the reign of their late Majesties King William and Queen Mary intitled, "An Act for regulating of townships, choice of town officers, and setting forth their powers;" the freeholders and inhabitants of the several townships, rateable at twenty pounds estate, are authorised to assemble together in the month of March in every year, upon notice given by the constable, or such other as the select men of the town shall appoint, for the choice of select men, constables, and other officers; and the freeholders and inhabitants are also empowered to make and agree, upon such necessary rules, orders, and bye-laws, for the directing, managing, and ordering the prudential affairs, and to annex penalties for the non-observance of the same, not exceeding twenty shillings for one offence; provided they be not repugnant to the general laws of the said province.
And whereas a great abuse has been made of the power of calling such meetings, and the inhabitants have, contrary to the design of their institution, been misled to treat upon matters of the most general concern, and to pass many dangerous and unwarrantable resolves: For remedy whereof, it be enacted, That from and after the said first day of August, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, no town meeting shall be called by the select-men, or at the request of any Number of Freeholders, without the leave of the Governor, or in his absence, of the Lieutenant-Governor, in writing, expressing the special business of the said meeting first had and obtained, except the annual meeting in the month of March, for the choice of select-men, constables, and other officers, and also, except any meeting for the election of a representative or representatives in the general court; and that no other matter shall be treated of at such meetings, except the election of their aforesaid officer or representatives, nor at any other meetings, except the business expressed in the leave given by the Governor, or, in his absence, by the Lieutenant-Governor.
And whereas a method at present used in the province of Massachusetts-Bay, in America, of electing persons to serve on grand juries and other juries by the freeholders and inhabitants of several towns, affords occasion for many evil practices, and tends to prevent the free and impartial administration of justice: For remedy whereof, be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that from and after the respective juries appointed, for the holding of the general sessions of the peace, in the several counties within the said province, or after the month of September, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, jurors to serve at the supe-
rior courts of judicature, courts of assises, general goal delivery, general sessions of the peace, and inferior court of common pleas, in the several counties within the said province, shall not be elected, nominated, or appointed, by the freeholders and inhabitants of the several towns within the said respective counties, nor summoned or returned by the constables of the said towns; but that from thenceforth the jurors to serve at the superior courts of judicature, courts of assises, general-goal delivery, general sessions of the peace, and inferior court of common-pleas, within the said province, shall be summoned and returned by the sheriffs of the respective counties within the said province; and all writs of Venire Facias, or other process or warrants to be issued for the return of jurors to serve at the said courts shall be directed to the sheriffs of the said counties respectively; any law, custom, or usage, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Provided always, and be further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That wherever the sheriff of any county shall happen to be a party, or interested, or related to any party or person interested in any prosecution or suit depending in any of the said courts, that then, in such case, the writ of Venire Facias or other process or warrant for the summoning and return of a jury, for the trial of such prosecution or suit, shall be directed to, and executed by, the coroner of such county; and in such case coroner shall be also a party, or interested in, or related to, any party or person interested in such prosecution or suit, then the Venire Facias, or other process or warrant, for the summoning and return of a jury for the trial of such prosecution or suit shall be directed to, and executed by, a proper and indifferent person, to be appointed for that purpose by the court wherein such prosecution or suit shall be depending.
[The remainder of this Act in our next.]
An Abstract of a Bill entitled, "An Act for making effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec, in North-America."
THE preamble recites the cession of the several counties and dependencies of the province of Canada, as described by the definitive treaty of peace, signed at Paris on the 10th of February, 1763; and after ascertaining its boundaries respecting its situation, as joining the other British provinces in North-America, proceeds to annex all the neighbouring counties and districts not already described, to be within the limits of some other province, or already annexed to the government of Newfoundland during his Majesty's pleasure.
It next proceeds to state, that the inhabitants, at the time of said cession, amounted to one hundred thousand persons professing the Romish religion; and that the powers and authorities hitherto granted and given to the Governor and Civil Officers, have been found inapplicable to the state and circumstances of the said province, the said powers, and every authority whatsoever, derived or exercised under them, are, and shall after —— day, be revoked, annulled, and made void.
It is declared, by the first clause, that all his Majesty's subjects, professing the Romish religion as described at the conquest thereof, may have, hold, and enjoy, the free exercise of the same, subject to the King's supremacy, provided that nothing shall be construed to extend to disable his Majesty from making provision for the support of a Protestant Clergy within the said province.
It is enacted, that his Majesty's Canadian subjects shall enjoy their property and possessions, with all usages and customs, and all other their civil rights, without any impediment whatever; and that in all controversies relative to the same, his Majesty's subjects, whether Canadian or English, resort shall be had to the laws of Canada, and not to the laws of England, for the decision of the same.
It then recites the excellence and lenity of the criminal law of England, and ordains, that it shall prevail in every instance and mode of trial and criminal prosecution whatever, to the exclusion of any law of the province, previous to the year 1774—subject to such alterations and amendments as the Governor and Legislative Council shall cause to be made therein.
It next recites, that as it is at present inexpedient to call the Assembly, be it therefore enacted, that it may be lawful for his Majesty, his heirs or successors, by warrant under his or her sign-manual, to appoint a Council, not exceeding twenty-three, nor less than seventeen, who shall have power and authority to make ordinances for the peace and welfare of said province, with the consent of his Majesty's Governor or in his absence, of the Lieutenant Governor, or Commander in Chief for the time being.
The two last clauses confine the meeting and debating of the said Legislative Council to certain stated times, and reserves to his Majesty the appointing of such, of Criminal, Civil, and Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, as his Majesty shall think necessary and proper for the circumstances of the said Province.
PORTSMOUTH, July 8.
TWENTY-SEVEN Chefts of India Tea arrived in this town on board the mast ship, commanded by Capt. Thomas Brown, and consigned to Mr. Parry, agent for the mast contract, the same was landed before it was in fact generally known that any tea had arrived in the ship; and such was the peaceable and prudent conduct of the inhabitants, that the same was stored in the cellar of the collector of the port at noon-day, and the people determining to proceed in the conduct of this matter with the utmost moderation; but at the same time with firmness and resolution, proceeded immediately to petition the select-men and who in consequence thereof forthwith called a legal meeting of the inhabitants, where their coolness, prudence and resolution at the same time would have done honor to any man in any age.
Province of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ss. "At a town-meeting, held at the North meeting-house in Portsmouth, the 27th, day of June 1774."
"VOTED, Mr. THOMAS HART, moderator."
At the same meeting a committee of eleven respectable inhabitants, were elected to treat with the consignee, and to deliberate what would be most expedient to be done in a cause of so much difficulty and intricacy, and to report at the adjournment the result of their proceedings.
"VOTED, That a watch of twenty-five men be appointed to take place at 8 o'clock P.M. at the entrance of the town, to take care and secure the tea, being 27 chefts, in the custody of George Meserve, Esq; and to prevent any insult that may arise to any individual until the adjournment of this meeting."
"VOTED UNANIMOUSLY, That the proceedings of this meeting hitherto are satisfactory to the town, and the watch are desired to give the earliest notice to the inhabitants, should any disturbance arise, by ringing the bells or any other method, and that the inhabitants be and hereby are desired to use every method in their power to prevent such disorder, and to keep up the good order and peace of the town."
"VOTED, That this meeting be adjourned to Tuesday the 28th, inst. three o'clock in the afternoon."
Met according to adjournment.
"VOTED, That three gentlemen be and hereby are a committee to wait upon Edward Parry, Esq; and desire his attendance at this meeting."
At which time the committee reported as follows.
We the committee appointed by the town to consult what is expedient and necessary to be done with twenty-seven chefts of tea, lately imported and landed here, consigned to Edward Parry, Esq; having taken into our calm and serious consideration, the general uneasiness and anxiety which prevail among the inhabitants of this and neighbouring towns on account of said tea being sent and landed here at this critical juncture of public affairs, while the same is subject to a duty imposed by the parliament of Great-Britain, for the purpose of raising a revenue in the British colonies without their consent, and after this, and all the other governments upon this continent have repeatedly and publicly, signified their disapprobation of the importation and sale of tea so subject to a duty upon being landed in the colonies, the

Knowledge of which, being of itself a result of the communication to the consignee, previous to the exportation and consignment of said tea to his friend here, likewise the dependence of this town and province upon our sister colonies, even for necessary supplies, which would undoubtedly and justly be denied the inhabitants of this town and government, in case they should tamely suffer the sale and consumption of said tea among them; and being tenderly concerned for the support and preservation of the peace and welfare of this town and province, for the security of the property of the consignee, the interest of the consignee, and in order to prevent said tea from being destroyed by the hands of violence, which we greatly fear would be the consequence if the same should not be immediately re-shipped and sent out of this port. We therefore recommend to the consignee as the result of our deliberation, that the same tea should be re-shipped and sent out of this port by twelve o'clock, Wednesday next, and that he would please to give his answer in writing to this request by twelve o'clock this day. Portsmouth 28th of June, 1774.
To which the consignee gave the following answer. To the committee appointed by the town of Portsmouth, for consulting what is expedient and necessary to be done with the 27 chests of Bohea tea consigned to Edward Parry.
GENTLEMEN, Portsmouth, June 28th, 1774. I have received this morning your proposals and recommendation of such measures as you think proper for me to pursue to preserve the tea consigned to my address as a private commercial commodity. I am unwilling to irritate the minds of the people, and should be glad of acting consistent with my duty to my employer who consigned the tea to me, without my advice or knowledge; I am confident he would not have shipped it unless he thought it would have been agreeable to this country, by the unhappy commotions in these colonies having subsided. As you have expressed your opinions for the town that you are under great apprehensions of violence and danger to the tea, I am willing for its preservation, as also for the peace and quietness of the town, and the fatigue and trouble of such a great number of persons to watch it, that if you choose to take the protection of it, that it may be safely preserved and put on board the first proper vessel that I can procure to ship it out of this port to some other place for greater security, and that the vessel and tea may be sufficiently protected out of this port by you or such proper persons as you appoint. I shall wait your answer.
Signed by the consignee. The committee having reported to the town their proposals to Edward Parry, Esq.; and his answer to the same, Voted, That this town will lend their kind assistance to protect the tea, safely on board any vessel, that may be provided by said Parry, for carrying the same tea out of this port as soon as may be; and that they will further assist to protect it while in port, upon said Parry's agreeing he will not import the same again into this province until tea is allowed to be freely imported and sold here; which was agreed to by the consignee.
Voted, That the same committee be appointed to assist Edward Parry Esq. in getting said tea safely on board immediately, and to see the foregoing vote carried into execution as soon as may be.
Voted, That the same watch or major part thereof be appointed to protect said tea until the same is carried out of this port in manner aforesaid.
Voted, That it is agreeable to this town that Captain Benjamin Partridge carry the said tea out of this port at the request of said Parry.
Voted, That this meeting be and hereby is adjourned to Wednesday 29th, instant at three o'clock in the afternoon. Met according to adjournment, June 29, 1774.
Voted, That there shall be a new committee appointed to take care that the said tea be sent safely out of this port as soon as may be.
Voted, A committee of seven persons further to treat with Mr. Parry the consignee and inform him that the town expect the sloop Molly owned by Mr. Benjamin Partridge having now on board said tea procured out of this port on her intended voyage within four hours from 7 o'clock in the afternoon of this day, and to take every prudent measure to prevent any injury being done to said tea, and that said committee be desired to inform the consignee that the town will hold themselves under no obligations to give him any further assistance after that time is expired.
Voted, That this meeting be and hereby is adjourned to Thursday morning 30th, instant at ten o'clock. Met according to adjournment.
Voted, That the committee be and hereby are empowered to enquire the reason why the said sloop does not proceed on her voyage, and report the reasons at this meeting.
Voted, That this meeting be adjourned to four o'clock this afternoon to be held at the Rev. Dr. Haven's meeting house. Met according to adjournment.
When the committee reported that the sloop was detained some time to get water, since which she had left the port, and proceeded on her voyage.
Voted, Unanimously, that the thanks of the town be given to the present committee for their good services.
Voted, Unanimously, That the thanks of the town be also given to those other gentlemen that have given a their kind assistance to the town.
Voted, That a committee of eleven persons, they or any seven of them be and hereby are a committee of inspection to examine and find out if any tea is imported here, and upon discovery of any being brought into this port or town, to give the earliest notice thereof to the town.
Voted, That three persons be appointed a committee to make report to the town at the adjournment of this meeting of a draught against the importation, use, consumption or sale of all tea, in this town while the same are subject to a duty.
Voted, That this meeting be adjourned to Friday the 30th of July next ensuing, at three o'clock in the afternoon to the north meeting house, and is accordingly adjourned.
(To be continued.)
For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY. To the PEOPLE of ENGLAND. MEN who have traced the rise and fall of kingdoms, and the causes which have produced those great events, must be struck with the aspect of America towards Great-Britain. This continent is larger than all the kingdoms and states in Europe put together; it has now four or five millions of inhabitants, who are descended from Europeans; and according to their common increase, in twenty five years their numbers will exceed the people of Britain and Ireland—in fifty years they will be more than twice so many—and in less than two centuries they may surpass all Europe. Certainly, it is time for your Ministers to make a solemn pause, and consider what consequences are likely to follow the deposition now exercising towards the growing millions in the western world. It must be confessed, that unless the liberties of America are restored, the affections of the people will be totally alienated from Britain; and it will also be acknowledged, that the people of Britain cannot forever hold America in servile subjection; the question then is, How long Britain can support her claim "to bind the colonies in all cases whatsoever." This is an important question, which no man can precisely determine: The period may be very near; and according to the nature of things it cannot be very far distant. But this is evident, whenever the Americans dissolve their union with Britain, in consequence of her oppression, she will thereby receive a fatal wound to her commerce—and will from that period decline until she expires as a nation. Therefore, NOW is the time to establish a UNION with the colonies, on such principles as may be DURABLE. This can be done by no other means than confirming all their natural rights; and it is betraying Britain into a fatal error, to confirm her in an opinion that she is just in her claim of
right to bind the colonies, &c. as they never will submit to her claim, and therefore it will lead to the fatal and unavoidable point, a division. Nothing but injustice and ill-policy on the part of Britain, will separate her and the colonies; and while she continues just, and they continue free, there never can exist a reason for separation. They are so connected by commerce, by language, by religion, by blood, &c. that if she should always treat the colonies with humanity and brotherly kindness, it is not only possible but highly probable her union with them might continue to the latest ages of the world; and her commerce with them might be an inexhaustible source of wealth and power. Then what infatuation leads the pilots of Britain, to run her upon the political rocks and quick sands which are foreseen by a common eye? They are cutting off the arms of her strength, and stopping the main springs of her life.—But knew, O Englishmen, the root of this evil is a lust for arbitrary dominion over you, as well as over the colonies; it is an infernal Stuartine lust for despotic sway over the whole empire; and should the Americans submit to tyranny, the liberties of England would be no more. The colonies are contending for your liberties by preserving their own; as it is most certain the liberties of Britain will stand or fall with them; and therefore you ought for your own sake to aid their cause. It is really astonishing that you have not seconded the zeal and efforts of the Americans; as justice, honour, and self-preservation, demand the exertion of all your powers in this general concern. May your future conduct atone for your past inactivity, and you share in the glory of saving the English nation from the curse of tyranny. I am well assured, the Americans will remain firm and persevering in their inviolable union and patriotism, their contempt of every thing that stands in competition with liberty, their readiness to consent, and arduous to pursue measures for the freedom of America, will astonish the world, and engage all good men in their cause.
As they have every day additional evidence, that their total slavery is the object of the British ministry, their views are collected to one point, the liberty of America, and to one method of preserving it by stopping all commerce with Britain; as every other peaceable mode of opposition to tyranny has failed, none but this or the sword can be effectual, and this will be persevered in for years and for ages, if Britain continues her operation; and this measure will most certainly answer the highest expectations of the colonies, by casting off all superfluities, promoting their own manufactures, bringing manufacturers from Europe, by establishing principles of economy, and confirming the sentiments of patriotism and virtue.—This plan is pregnant with every blessing to America; but how it may operate towards Britain, the people of England ought now to consider.
CONSIDERATION.
For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
M. THOMAS.
THE following letter of Pliny the younger to his friend Maximus, upon the appointment of the latter to the government of the province of Achaia, may give some leasonable hints at the present day. Instead of urging the punishment of a people who inherited from their ancestors a noble spirit of Liberty, even at a time when despotism was established at Rome, Pliny generously pleads with his friend rather to respect them the more, and preserve to the utmost of his power that shadow of freedom which still remained. Though every part of this letter may be applicable to the present circumstances of this province, yet some are so striking that the intelligent reader can hardly avoid making just observations. The letter may be found in Plin. Ep. by Melmot, vol. 2. Book 3. Lett. 24.
PLINY to MAXIMUS.
The friendship I profess to have for you, obliges me, not indeed to direct you (for you are far above the want of a guide) but to remind you, however, of what you already know, and to admonish you carefully to observe, and resolutely put in practice; that is, in other words, to know it to all the more useful purposes of knowledge. You will consider yourself as sent to that noble province, Achaia, the real and genuine Greece, where politeness, learning, and even agriculture itself, are supposed to have taken their first rise; as sent to govern a state composed of free citizens; that is, to a society of men who breathe the spirit of true manhood and liberty; who maintained the right they received from Nature, by courage, by virtue, by alliances; in a word, by civil and religious faith. You will respect their ancient glory, and even their very age, which as it is venerable in men, in states it is sacred. You will honour them therefore for their antiquity, and for those famous deeds which are truly, may for those which are fabulously recorded of them. You will indulge them in the full exercise of their dignity, their privileges, and even their very vanity. Remember it was from this nation we derived our laws; that she did not receive ours by conquest, but gave us hers by favour. Remember it is Athens that you approach; it is Lacedaemon you govern; and to deprive such a glorious people of the declining shadow, the remaining name of liberty, would be a hardship, would be even a barbarity of the severest kind. Physicians, you see, though with respect to diseases there is no difference between freedom and slavery, yet treat persons of the former rank with more tenderness, than those of the latter. Reflect on the noble figure these cities once made; but to reflect, as not to despise them for what they now are. Far be pride and asperity from my friend; nor heat by a proper condescension, to lay yourself open to contempt. Can he who is
It is remarkable, that even after Greece was absorbed in the Roman empire, and became a province to it under the name of Achaia, it did not lose with its power and sovereignty, that lively sense and love of liberty, which was the peculiar character of that people, amongst whom the arts were produced and brought to perfection. The Romans when they had subdued Greece, left that generous, brave, polite people, in possession of many of their rights and privileges. And they maintained such an ardent zeal for liberty, that, to name no other instances of it, when the civil wars happened, in Italy, the Athenians very warmly espoused the party of Pompey, who fought for the Republic; and after Caesar was killed, they erected statues in honour of Brutus and Cassius, near to those of Harmodius and Aristogiton, their ancient deliverers. It was hence Greece, Athens in particular, after it was very much fallen and degenerated, continued still the metropolis of sciences, the school of all the fine arts; the standard and centre of good taste in all works of genius, to Cicero's time, and long afterwards; inasmuch that Rome sent its most illustrious youth to be perfected there in polite literature, eloquence, philosophy, and all the ingenious arts and sciences; and the Emperors who loved learning, if they could not go to Greece and become scholars there, as some of them did, brought Greece to them, by inviting and receiving into their palaces its most celebrated professors and artists, and instructing the education of their children with Greek masters. Now their continuing to excel in the arts and sciences, to what else can it be attributed, but to this, that with some small remains of liberty, they retained the spirit of liberty, the love of it, and zeal for it? It was indeed in consequence of this alone, that they maintained, in some degree, even till Italy was quite overrun with barbarism, a sovereignty the Romans could not take from them; a sovereignty in science, arts, and good taste. 'Tis impossible to account for it in any other way; they preserved the arts in a very great degree, because they retained the spirit of liberty in a very extraordinary one.
TURNAULL on ancient painting, p. 100.
About the year of Rome 300, that is, 452 years before Christ, ambassadors were sent into Greece, to make a collection of such laws and customs as the wisdom of that polite people had established, particularly the famous ones of Solon. At their return, those laws were engraved on ten tables of brass. Two other laws were soon afterwards added to these, which together with the former, went by the name of the twelve tables, and were looked upon as the fountain of all law, public and private. Liv. 1. 3. 6. 7. Ferrriere hist. des Lois civ. c. 5.
The court aforesaid shall, at a time of American parliament, for that purpose, strike out the nas...
vested with the power and bears the ensigns of authority, can fail of meeting with respect, unless by perusing base and sordid measures, and first breaking through that awful reverence he owes to himself? Ah, believe me, is power experienced by injuries; ill can terror command veneration; and far from prevalent is affection in obtaining ones desires, than fear. For terror operates no longer than its object is present, but love produces its effects at a distance; and as absence changes the former into hatred, it raises the other into respect. It behoves you therefore (and I cannot but repeat it again) it behoves you thoroughly to consider the end of your office, and to represent to yourself how great and important the task is of governing a free state. For what is more becoming to human nature than well-ordered government, or more valuable than liberty? How ignominious then must his conduct be, who turns the first into confusion, and the latter into slavery? To these considerations let me add, that you have an established reputation to maintain; the fame you acquired by the administration of the Question in Bithynia, the good opinion of the Emperor, the credit you obtained when you were Tribune and Proconsul, in a word, this very government, which may be looked upon as the reward of your former services, are all so many glorious weights which are incumbent upon you to support. So much the more, therefore, ought you to endeavour that it may not be said, you shewed greater humanity, integrity and ability in a province remote from Rome, than in one which lies nearer to it; in the midst of a nation of slaves, than among a free people; that it may not be said, it was chance, and not judgment, appointed you to this office; that your character was unknown and unexperienced, not tried and approved. For (and it is a maxim which your reading and conversation must have often suggested to you) it is far worse to lose the fame one has acquired, than never to have attained it. I again beg you would be persuaded, that I did not write this letter with a design to instruct, but to remind you. Though indeed if I had, it would have only been in consequence of my affection for you: A point which I am in no apprehension of carrying beyond its just limits; for there cannot be any degree of excess where we ought to advance as far as possible.
FAREWELL.
FRIDAY, July 15. BOSTON.
The news-papers and letters from all quarters, are chiefly filled with accounts of meetings and resolutions of the towns and counties, all to the same purpose of those already published—complaining of oppression—proposing a congress—a cessation of intercourse with Great-Britain—and a contribution for the relief of the poor of Boston. Yesterday was observed as a day of fasting and prayer in this province, and the provinces of New-Hampshire and Rhode-Island, on the present alarming situation of our public affairs. The inhabitants of Charles-town, South-Carolina, have sent above two hundred tiers of Rice, for the poor of this town, who are sufferers by the Boston Port Bill, which rice arrived at Salem last Monday. A Committee of thirteen gentlemen is appointed in Charles-town, South-Carolina "to receive donations for the relief of our distressed brethren in this town, now suffering for the common cause of all America, under the most cruel, arbitrary and tyrannical acts of the British Parliament, for the putting up of this port." We are informed that the East-India Company's detained Tea, at Charles-town, is spoiling every day, owing to the dampness of the Store wherein it is deposited. It is with pleasure we can inform, the public that the Hon. John Hancock, has so far recovered his health as to be able to take an airing in his chariot. On Sunday last, a child was baptized at the Rev. Dr. Eliot's meeting by the name of MOLINEUX. Extract of a letter from London, April 19, 1774. Thirteen different letters are sent to such men as administration thinks will except of presents and favours, with promises for each man to do his utmost to influence and captivate the ignorant, to deceive and mislead the wise—Money is sent to some one Printer in each colony to be faithful to their interest; use your best endeavours to find them out and expose them; watch your News-Papers and be prudent, don't be rash in any thing; be firm and steady. It is said the acts for the impartial administration of justice in the province, and the act for regulating the government of the said province, are to take place the first day of August next. Since our last arrived in town three waggon loads of grain from the towns of Groton, Pepperell and Wrentham, for the relief of the industrious poor of this town. Friday last one hundred and five sheep were received from our worthy friends in Pomfret, in Connecticut, for the like charitable purpose.—And we hear the inn-keepers on the road were so kind as to refuse receiving any payment for entertainment or forage. We learn from Portsmouth that one day last week the members of their late house of representatives met at the state house in that place, in order to choose delegates for the general congress; but before they had time to proceed to business, his Excellency Governor Wentworth, attended by the sheriff, came to them, when the former read a Proclamation requiring them to disperse, and the latter the Riot-Act; upon which they adjourned to a tavern, and agreed, that letters be sent to their respective towns to appoint a person out of each, to meet together, and join in the choice of delegates for that Government, for the Congress proposed. Extract of a letter from London, dated May 12, 1774. It will be very proper for you to inform the inhabitants of all North-America, through the channel of the news papers, and request the printers of every colony to reprint the same, that it is a constant practice now with the ministers here to open all letters from America that come through the channel of the post office, which are directed to those that they suspect of being friends to the injured and most oppressed Americans; therefore it is necessary to be cautious what letters are sent by the packet, or any Captain who will not undertake to deliver them as directed with his own hands. If it will be of any public utility you may also inform America, that some public spirited American merchants were very anxious, and exerted themselves a good deal to get a petition from the general body of merchants, to the House of Commons, against the iniquitous and unjust Boston Port Bill. But it is no less strange than true, that this plan was totally defeated by the Boston merchants alone, viz. Hayley and Hopkins, Champion and Dickerson, Lane, Son and Frazar, and Hamilton, refusing to join, or be at all concerned in such a petition. As these merchants seemed in the first instance to be the most deeply concerned in point of private interest (exclusive of gratitude) it was expected that some of them should take the lead; which every one of them refusing, no one else would venture on it, left those living men, who appeared at present, least concerned, should do the cause more harm than good; so a stop was put to the whole business here, and consequently in Bristol, Liverpool and the principal manufacturing towns in England, where they expected such a stop to be taken in London, and were ready to follow the example. After this, Champion and Dickerson, Frazar, Hopkins and Hamilton, waited privately on Lord North, to implore his mercy; to be told them, that Government was determined to proceed on their plan, which was so settled that the merchants in England would hereafter get their debts better paid than they ever were before; with which they came back more perfectly satisfied. Had the above merchants come forward, I do not believe one North-American merchant from Nova Scotia to Florida would have refused to join in the petition, unless it had been prohibited by Blackburn, a merchant in the New-Jersey (a Scotchman) in the Madras trade, who, I am told, has been very busy in traducing those Americans here, that have honestly borne their expenses against the iniquitous bills by their petition. I saw every thing written here to be true, therefore as such you may publish them. DIED, Mr. Welch, labourer. At Concord, Mrs. Abigail Prescott, wife of Dr. Abel Prescott, of that place. At
Braintrée, Mrs. Anne Weld, consort to the Rev. Mr. Ezra Weld. At Demerara, Capt. Barnabas Binney, a noted Sea commander out of this port. At London, Capt. William Weltham.
NEW-YORK, July 4. With Capt. Mehnard came passengers the Hon. Mrs. Gage, Lady of her Excellency General Gage, Colonel James and Lady, Miss Day, Major Kemble, Capt. Groves, Capt. Blakeney and Lady, Lieuts. Lenthall, Wood, Blake and Beckwith, Mr. Sterk, Mr. Kohle, Mr. Herculens, and Mr. Morris, and 23 other passengers.
Wednesday afternoon Capt. Ogilvie, arrived here in a Schooner from West-Florida, but left from Charles-town, in South-Carolina, in whom came David Douglass, Esq.; Manager of the American Comedians, and Mrs. Douglass; with all the necessary apparatus for performing here this winter.
Writs are issued by order of his Excellency Governor Penn, to call a Meeting of the Pennsylvania Assembly on the 15th day of July. The situation of affairs on the Ohio between that Province and Virginia, render it necessary to convene the House of Representatives as early as possible.
The right hon. the Earl of Dunmore has ordered Writs to be issued for the election of a new Assembly, to meet as speedily as possible, as Williamsburg, in Virginia; when the distracted state of affairs on the Ohio, will be laid before the members.
PHILADELPHIA, June 23. Every lover of his country must exult in the prospect of the Union of the colonies.—"The greatest Minister of state" that England ever saw, we hope (to borrow the emphatical words of Dr. Smith's speech in the state-house yard) will, in a little while, be made to "TREMBLE."
Captain Hardy, from Lisbon, on the 30th instant, in lat. 33, long. 53, spoke a brig, Capt. Black, from Boston for Demerara, 15 days out, all well.
Extract of a letter from Pittsburgo, June 6, 1774.
Yesterday two Indians arrived here, who bring the news that all the traders are set off from the Shawanese towns with all their peltry for this place: That the Shawanese have sent six of their people and two Delawares in their canoes, and that they will send a sufficient number to escort those who come by land, and we may, if this news is true expect all the traders will be here in eight or ten days hence.
Extract of a letter from Cave-Cumberland, 23d June 1774.
I have had no accounts of my brother since he left Fort Pitt, nor is there any news, or word of any of the traders of Shawanese towns. What is come of them God only knows, but all accounts from that quarter is very bad. We have received accounts this day, by express, that one Capt. McClure a Virginian is killed, and another man deadly wounded by a party of Indians; which was out near Redstone. All the poor people who were fortified over Alleghany Mountain, are either moved off, or gathered in large numbers and making places of defence, to secure themselves. All those misfortunes, and the lives and property of the unhappy people who are among them, are owing to the barbarous murder, no other name can I give it, committed by Christopher and one Backhouse, with their men, on a few Indians who resided or lived near the mouth of Yellow Creek.
NORWICH, July 7. Last Monday evening Mr. Francis Green, an eminent merchant of Boston, put up at a tavern in Windham: As soon as the inhabitants of that town had notice of his arrival (and recollected that he was one of the insidious crew who fabricated and subscribed the adulatory address to strengthen the hands of that parsimonious tool to despotism, Thomas Hutchinson, Esq.; late Governor of Massachusetts-Bay, previous to his departure for England) they immediately assembled, and expressed great uneasiness that so daring an enemy to the liberties of his country should be entertained or suffered to remain in their town. A committee was appointed, who intimated to Mr. Green the desire of the people, that he should forthwith leave the town; but he pleaded business, and remained there until Tuesday forenoon, when the threat of exalting him upon a cart, operated so powerfully that he decamped with precipitation.
On Tuesday afternoon, intelligence of the proceedings of the people of Windham, were circulated in this town; the friends of Liberty assembled upon the plain, and being certainly informed that Mr. Green intended to be here next morning, they agreed upon a proper signal to be given the moment he should make his entry into town, that they might wait upon him and render their duties in him.
On Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock, Mr. Manning, the grave digger, announced the before-mentioned gentleman's arrival, by ringing the meeting-house bell; a numerous and respectable concourse of people instantly appeared upon the plain, and appointed a committee, who waited upon Mr. Green, and desired him to depart the town in 15 minutes; he appeared reluctant, and made the same excuse that he did at Windham, but with much less success, for a horse and cart was provided, so that he had no other alternative, but to mount the cart or his own carriage; he chose the latter, and set out properly attended, with drums beating, horns blowing, &c.
PORTSMOUTH, July 8. We hear that letters are sent to the respective towns in this province to appoint and empower persons in each, to join in the choice of delegates for this government, to meet the general congress proposed.
To be SOLD, A LARGE well-finished Dwelling-House, Barn, and Out-Houses, with about fourteen acres of Land under good improvement, and all enclosed with a good stone wall, situated in Woburn, near the Meeting house, ten miles from Charlestown Ferry, and fourteen miles from Salem. It lies upon a large road, a very convenient place for trade. The price will be very low for Cash, or good security. Enquire of JAMES FOWLE, Esq.; Inn-holder in said Woburn.
To be SOLD by JOSHUA BLANCHARD, At his WINE-CELLAR, on Dock-Square, Boston, CHOICE old sterling Madeira, Fine old Red Port, Mountain Malaga, Tenerife, Sherry, Fajal, as good as in Town, Also, in Bottles, viz. Madeira, at 27s. to 36s. sterling per dozen, according to its age and quality. Red Port, at 18s. ster. per doz. Lisbon, at 16s. 6d. to 18s. per doz. Tenerife, at 15s. per doz. Sherry, at 18s. to 20s. per doz. Fajal, at 12s. per doz. Fontenac. All the above Wines are sold also by retail, and are warranted next and genuine, and (except the Red-Port which came from London) were imported here directly from the places of their growth. Fine Old Spirit, at 4s. sterling per gallon, High proof Jamaica RUM, at 3s. 9d. per gallon, MAN-DY, West-India and New-England Rum by the Hogshead or Barrel, and a Trial at least at as low prices, as can be had of the unlicensed Warehouse from the Vernon's to the lower end of the Town-Dock.
To be SOLD, A TEN-INCH CABLE, one hundred and twenty fathom in length. Enquire of Capt. JOHN GRAY, on board the ship Lively, lying off the Long wharf.
ADVERTISEMENTS, &c. omitted, for want of room, will be in our next.

Just imported and to be Sold by JOHN and THOMAS OSBORN , At the Painters Arms in Back-street, Leading to Charlestown Ferry. PAINTERS oil and colours, of all sorts, by wholesale and retail, as cheap as at any place N. B. Coach, Chaise, House and Ship Painting, &c. done with fidelity and dispatch in Boston.
LEE & JONES , Have for SALE at their Store near the Swing-bridge, a BEAUTIFUL Variety of flowered Lutefishings and Brocades, black Padufoys, coloured Taffeties and Gorgons. Blue and white China Cups and Saucers, Gold and Silver Lace and Buttons, Silver and Pinchbeck Watches, Men's Sack Hose and Breeches Patterns. Paper Hangings, Verdigrise. Also, a General Assortment of ENGLISH GOODS . Just come to hand, and to be sold at the Printing-Office in School-Street.
A few Copies of the Amorous Buck: or a Memorandum Book for Revellers. Being a collection of such jocular SONGS, now in vogue, as will provoke the laugh in spite of grief, care, distress, the hyp or vapours to which is added, a collection of comic tenements, toasts and hob-nomies, never before printed. By BUMPER ALNIGHT , Esq.
TO BE SOLD , A SMALL Quantity of extraordinary good Whitehaven COAL , apply to THOMAS BROWN , At the Crown and Sceptre, in Back-Street.
Choice Cheshire Cheese , Which will suit the nicest taste, Just imported in Capt. Symmes and Capt. Calef from London, And to be SOLD by CHARLES LOWE , Opposite the Boston Stone, in Marshall's-Lane, near the Mill-bridge. [This quantity of Cheese is equal in goodness, if not superior, to that imported and sold by him last fall.] Also, excellent FLORENCE OYL , in Flasks, warranted good, and the best of English Mustard , by the bottle, single pound, or less. OATMEAL by the Bushel, or smaller quantity.
TO BE SOLD , A FARM in Cohasset , containing about 80 Acres, well fenced with Stone Wall, with a good House, Barn and Chaise-House thereon, about a Mile and an half from a good Harbour, and one Mile from the Meeting-House, 24 Miles from Boston. Enquire of Colonel Lincoln, of Hingham, Lazarus Beale of said Cohasset, or Mr. Richard Billings, Taylor, in Boston.
CHOICE Madder , the growth of this province, to be SOLD by JOHN BARRETT , Near the Mill-bridge, BOSTON.
SILKS And Superfine BROAD CLOTHS .
A PRIME assortment of Padufoys, Du-cages, Lutefishings; plain and figured Sattins, Damasks, Sarsnets, &c. superfine fashionable coloured Broad Cloths , with suitable Linings and Trimmings; To be Sold at an exceeding low rate, by JOHN BARRETT and SONS , At their Shop near the Mill-bridge, Boston, Where may be had, all kinds of English, Scotch, India, Hard-Ware and Cutlery GOODS , By Wholesale or Retail, Extremely cheap for Cash or short Credit.
To the PUBLIC . AS the times are threatening it behoves one and all to go into the most frugal methods to encourage our own Manufactures, and as there is a great consumption of Gloves in this large Country, we can manufacture enough here, to supply the whole Continent, which will employ our own people, and keep a large sum of Money here, which is annually sent to England for Gloves and which are better and cheaper than can be imported from England: It is hoped therefore, that the importation of this article at least will be totally stopped.
These may certify, that Philip Freeman, will supply Merchants and Shop-keepers with the sorts following, viz. Buck-Skin GLOVES , Norway Doe, ditto Purple, ditto Wash Leather, ditto Beaver Skin, on the most reasonable terms, at the blue Glove in Union-Street, facing the sign of the Corn-Fields, near the Dock, Boston.
M. B. GOLDTHWAIT , Begs leave to acquaint his friends and the Public, that he has just received by Capt. Symmes, a fresh supply of DRUGS and MEDICINES , Which he sells Wholesale and Retail, at his Shop in the Mill-bridge, Boston; amongst which are the following, Patented Medicines.
LOCKYER'S Pills, Cephalic Snuff , Turlington's Balsam of Life, Maraudant's Drops, Daffy's Elixir, Stoughton's ditto, Essence of Peppermint, Hem-net's much approved Dentifrice for the Teeth, Anodyne Necklaces, Bateman's Drops, Hooper's Female Pills, An-derson's do. Cook's famous Worm Powder, Jesuits Drops, Greenough's Tincture for the Teeth, Ditto for the Tooth Ach, Hungary Water, Lavender do. Eau de Luce. Likewise, Court Plaister, Lip Salve, Smelling Bottles very neat of different figures, genuine Carolina Pink Root, and Squire's Grand Elixir. Also,
SURGEONS INSTRUMENTS , Of all Kinds, Phials of all Sorts, Marble and Glass Mortars, Lint, Sponges Tow, Figs, Raisins, Currants, Prunes, all sorts of Dye Stuffs, Groceries, Velvet Corks, with many other Articles too numerous for an Advertisement, all Fresh and Genuine. N. B. Doctor's Boxes put up for Masters of Vessels and private Families with every necessary direction.
NOTICE is hereby given to all who desire admission into HARVARD COLLEGE this Year, that the Tutors have determined to attend the Business of Examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 19th and 20th Days of July next. J. WADSWORTH, per Order. Harvard-College, June 14, 1774.
JUST IMPORTED , by JOSIAH WATERS and SON , And to be SOLD at their Shop in Ann-Street, PAINTERS OYL and COLOURS , of all Kinds, in large or small Quantities, Window Glass—Brushes, &c. All Kinds of Pipes, Spices and Groceries as usual, A few of Split Pease, Powder, &c. At the same Place may be had, A most elegant Assortment of PAPER HANGINGS . N. B. PAINTS prepared for House or Ship Painting. House and Ship Painting performed with Care and Dispatch.
WHEREAS on the night of the 6th of this instant June, the dwelling-house of the subscriber, of Hanover, in the county of Plymouth, inn-holder, was broke open and entered by some villain or villains, who also broke open a desk and stole from thence a Sum of Money, which was contained in two purses, one a white silk knit with silk strings, and the other made of black glove leather wch strings of the same; also a large old-fashioned silver Watch, maker's name Windmill, London, No. 5641. TEN DOLLARS Reward is offered to any person who will detect the thief or thieves, so as he or they may be brought to Justice. DAVID JACOBS.
JEREMIAH ALLEN Informs his Friends and the PUBLIC , That he has received by the LONDON , Capt. CALEF , And is now opening for Sale, At his Shop in Ann-Street, a little North of the Draw Bridge, by Wholesale and Retail.
A Compleat Assortment of Braziers, Cutlery and Ironmongery GOODS , purchased from the most approved Manufacturers in Great-Britain, and which he doubts not will give satisfaction both in Price and Quality to those who please to favour him with their Custom. Among which are the following, 2d. 3d. 4d. 6d. 10d. and 20d. NAILS , Sheathing and Boat ditto, London Pewter Dishes, Plates and Bacons, Tankards, Quart and Pint Cans; Quart, Pint and Half Pint Tea Pots, Cream Pots, Tea Tongs, Table and Tea Spoons, Bottle Crains, Wine Measures, Bed and Close Stool Pans, Brass Kettles and Skillets, Bell-mettle ditto, Warming and Fraying Pans, Desk and Book Case Furniture of all kinds, Brass Knockers, Ball Bolts, Clock Pins, Screw Rings, Knobs, Brass Scales and Weights, Money Scales, Brass and Iron Candlesticks, also a few Pair Princes Mettle in the newest Taste, Steel Springs, japanned and iron Snuffers, polished Steel Shovel and Tongs, Bellows Box and Flat Irons, Box Iron Grates, Bed Screws, half and quarter Carriers, Knife Boxes, make Catches, Bed Caps and Turn Buckles; silver, ivory, buck, bone, horn and maple handle Knives and Forks, Penknives of all sorts, Razors, Scissars and Cattoes, Snuff and Tobacco Boxes, Horn and Ivory Combs; gilt, plated and lacquered Coat and Breast Buttons; Shoe, Knee and Stock Buckles of all kinds, Temple and Dutch Spectacles, also a few Pair Temple of an extra Quality, Brass and Iron Locks and Hinges of all sorts, Carpenters and Joiners Tools, Awl Blades, Shoe Nippers and Pincers, English and French Gun Flints, Shot Belts and Powder Flasks, Powder and Shot, Bar and Sheet Lead, 10 by 8 Glass, 2 and 3 pitched worsted Wool Combs; best Clothiers Shears, Smiths Anvils and Vises, Iron Spades, Beaver, Castor and Dog Nails, also a few white furrted ditto with Gold Buttons and Loops for Ladies, Peg-tooth and cross-cut Saws, Steel and Iron Plate Hand Saws, saws, tent and key-bit ditto, Files and Rasp of all sorts, Gimblets, Tap and Bang Boring, Bamboo, Dogwood, felled, joint and hazel Angling Rods of all kinds, a few of the heated Bamboo Rods that are so much in use in America, spare Tops for Rods, Cod and Mackerel Lines, Hair and Hair ditto, belt Hurly Hooks, ditto on Gimp and Hair, Snap Hooks, 6 and 10 Stave Reeds, 10-Yard fly Line Gimp, Landing Nets, fly-goose, flout painted Corks, Brass Winches, Brads and Tacks of all sorts, Nail Nippers, Nutt Crackers, Cork Screws, Brass and paper Ink Pots, Brass Beer Cocks, Pinking Irons, Chair Center and Deuelling Belts, Crutch Head Cloth, Table, Shoe and Buckle Brushes, Curling and Pinching Tongs, Wool Cards, Seives and Seive Bottoms, House Bells, Pound Beads, No. 1, 2 and 3 Silks, Kitchen Jacks, compleat Brass and Iron Wire, Curry Combs, Dripping Pans, Corn Fans, painted Scale Beams, Horse Flems, Brass and Steel Thimbles, Rat and Mouse Traps, Tin Plates, Looking Glasses of all kinds, a few Pair Gold and Gold and white oval Glasses in the Palmyra Taste, either with or without Jerendoles.
CAKES for making of shining Liquid Blacking for Shoes, Boots, &c. These Cakes make with the utmost Ease, by the Addition of Water only, a most excellent shining Liquid Blacking, much superior to any hitherto known; it gives the finest Black and most beautiful Gloss to the Leather, yet never renders it stiff or hard, but on the contrary prevents its cracking, and preserves it soft, pliable, and mellow to the very last, whereby it is rendered more agreeable to the Wearer, as well as much more durable. The Shoes that are blacked with it will neither soil the fingers in putting on, or the Stockings in wearing. N. B. They are very fit for Leather Bottom Chairs, Chaise, &c. The above, with a small Alteration, is the London Advertisement of the blacking Cakes, of which Experience proves the Truth. They are sold by Wholesale and Retail, by SAMUEL ELIOT , At his Shop near the Head of Dock-Square. Where may also be had, A compleat Assortment of English, India and Scotch Piece Goods, a fine Assortment of Irish Linens, Stationery, Cutlery and Hard-Ware, Kippen's Snuff, Spices, &c.
A YOUNG Woman with a good Breast of Milk, would be glad to go into a Gentleman's Family to suckle. Enquire of the Printer.
JUST PUBLISHED , And to be sold by JOHN KNEELAND , next to the Treasurer's Office, in Milk-Street. REMARKS on the Rev. Mr. Hopkins's Answer to a Tract, intitled, "A Vindication of the Power, Obligation and Encouragement of those Unregenerate to attend the Means of Grace," &c. By MOSES HEMMENWAY, A. M. Pastor of the first Church in Wells. N. B. A few of the above Author's Vindication may be had at said Kneeland's Office. *** Those who have Subscriptions in their Hands are requested to return them immediately.
TO BE SOLD , A PAIR of black Dutch HORSES , as also a neat WAGGON and HORSES . For further Particulars apply at Mr. BRACKETT's, in School-Street.
AMERICAN INK-POWDER . Experienced and found to be equal, if not superior to any imported, The excellent Qualities of this Powder are, that it makes the best black Writing Ink, and is very convenient for Gentlemen, Merchants, Attorneys and others that travel, it being not cumbersome and liable to those Mishances that other Ink is. The Ink may be made in large or small Quantities, as is most convenient. As freezing is cold this may be made with a little Brandy or other Spirits not liable to freeze. One Quality peculiar to this Ink is that though the Writing be exposed to extreme wet, it alters not, but will remain as long as the Paper endures. This Powder decayeth not by keeping. Note, the above Powder has an Ingredient in it that prevents Ink from becoming thick and mouldy. Any Person by applying to ANN NORTON , nearly opposite the Post-Office in Boston, or SAMUEL NORTON , the Maker, in Hingham, may be supplied with any Quantity of said Powder, as low by the Gross, as the British.
To all Lovers of the noble Science of DEFENCE . GENTLEMEN who choose to be instructed in the Art commonly called the BACK SWORD , are desired to apply to DONALD M'ALPINE , who will teach them said Science to their entire Satisfaction, at the Room in King-Street, near the State-House, lately occupied as a Writing-School: The Hours of Attendance are from 5 till 8 o'Clock in the Morning, from Noon till 1 o'Clock, and from 3 till 8 o'Clock in the Afternoon.—Any Gentlemen that choose to be taught privately, shall be waited upon at such Seasons as are convenient for them, either at the School or their Lodgings. Said M'ALPINE return his most grateful Thanks to those Gentlemen who have encouraged him: As he is strongly urged to go to another Place, he hopes to meet with such further Encouragement and approbation as shall induce him to continue his Residence in Boston, which would be most agreeable to him.
TO be let a House and Shop in Union-Street , near the Corn-Fields. Enquire of WILLIAM WILLIAMS at the Head of Long Wharf. N. B. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments, to be sold by said WILLIAMS .
TO BE SOLD by DANIEL M'CARTY , In Union-Street, near the Cornfield, HIS whole stock in trade, consisting of Linens, Woollens, Chintzes and Calicoes, Silks, Silk and black Russell Shoes and Clogs, Childrens Morocco ditto, Fans, Gloves, Laces, (sum very rich) a great variety of China Ware, Glass, Stone and Earthen ware, Spices, &c. &c. &c. at the neat sterling cost for cash. Any person whom it may suit to take the whole or any considerable part thereof, may have them on terms that will be agreeable. —Likewise the house he now lives in to be sold or let, terms very reasonable being a place well suited for trade, with many conveniencies about it and in good repair. Enquire as above.
In the House of Representatives, June 14, 1774. WHEREAS there will become due in this motion, sundry notes given by the province-treasurer, and sufficient provision having been made for the paying off the same and if the possessors of such notes should not bring them in to the treasurer to be paid, the province will suffer damage by such neglect: Therefore Resolved, That the possessors of such notes, who shall not bring them to the province-treasurer, to be paid by the last day of July next, shall not receive any interest on the same, after that time, and the province-treasurer, is hereby directed forthwith to cause this order to be published in all the Boston News-papers, three weeks successively, that every one concerned may be notified hereof. Sent up for concurrence. T. CUSHING, speaker. In council, June 15th, Read and concurred. JOHN COTTON, D. fe'ry. THO. GAGE. A true copy, attest. JOHN COTTON, D. fe'ry. The Treasurer of the province hereby gives public notice to the delinquent constables and collectors of the province taxes, that they pay the same into the treasury by the 31st of July next. Treasury-Office, June 18, 1774.
Just Published , And to be sold by JOHN KNEELAND , In Milk-Street, [Price six Coppers.] EXTRACT of a SERMON preached at the South Church in Boston, November 27th, 1746, by the Reverend Mr. THOMAS PRINCE , occasioned by the surprising appearance of divine Providence for the NORTH AMERICA , In the Destruction of the French Fleet and Army, sent to CHEBUCKTAH the preceding Summer; and reprinted at this Time, with a view to encourage and animate the People of GOD to put their TRUST in HIM, and to call upon HIS NAME, under the SEVERE and KEEN DISTRESSES , now taking place in BOSTON and CHARLESTOWN by the rigorous Execution of the late Act of the BRITISH PARLIAMENT , called the BOSTON PORT-BILL . BOSTON, June 30th, 1774.
THIS is to forewarn all Persons from harbouring, concealing, or trusting the wife of me the subscriber, as she has eloped from my bed and board with another man, who goes by the name of Doctor Burke; who ever will give information where she may be found shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble. ANTHONY + CAREBELL mark.
CHARLESTOWN Stage No. 1. sets out with four good Horses for Salem, from Mr. WOART's Tavern every Morning at 8 o'Clock, and returns the same Day if it puts up at Mr. Goodhue's in Salem. Any Gentlemen or Ladies who want a Passage are desired to call at Admiral Vernon's, in King-Street, Boston; or Mr. Woart's, in Charlestown, and leave their Names.—Also at the same Place, Stage No. 2. with four good Horses may be had to convey any Gentleman or Lady to any Part of this, or any other Province, or at so small a Distance as five or six Miles. Any Gentlemen or Ladies who choose to go in either of the above Stages, will be accommodated in the best Manner, and the smallest Favour will be acknowledged, By their humble Servant, SAMUEL LORD.
THE great demand for this paper, has occasioned many good customers being disappointed, for which the publisher is very sorry: He will, in future, endeavour to prevent any thing of the like kind happening, so long as he may have the honour of being a hand-servant to the public.
The gloomy prospect of public affairs, at present, in this devoted capital, has occasioned some pressing Demands upon him, which with great reluctance he informs his customers, he can by no means answer without their kind assistance: He is loath to trouble them with a 'dunning' advertisement, but his affairs make it necessary: His customers in the country towns in this province, and those in the other colonies, he hopes will take proper notice of it, and consider there is no possibility, (especially for a young beginner) in carrying on business without regular payments.
A work of this kind, it is well known is attended with great expence, and he begs leave to mention, that the MASSACHUSETTS SPY is a third larger than any News-Paper published in this province, and contains as much News, as many Political Essays, as any in America; and is the cheapest on the globe. I. THOMAS. Boston, June 9, 1774.
This Day was Published. [Price three Coppers.] And sold at the Printing-Office at the bottom of ROYAL-EXCHANGE LANE , near the Market.
A FEMALE'S ADDRESS to her COUNTRYWOMEN .
DUNCAN INGRAHAM, jun. At his Store in Union-street, Boston, HAS now on hand an assortment of EUROPEAN GOODS , which he will sell at a very moderate price for Cash, Wholesale and Retail. N. B. A quantity of Raven's DUCK , and a few boxes of 22 inch PIPES .
SUSANNA RENKEN , Informs her Customers and others, THAT she has removed from Fore-street, to a little above the Hay-Market, where she has for Sale, a variety of English and India GOODS , Groceries of all sorts, West-India and New-England Rum.
A FEW excellent TURTLE , just imported from New-Providence, And sold very cheap At OTIS's Store, Merchants-Row, No. 2. With many other articles too tedious to enumerate, By Wholesale and Retail.
CREAM WARE . TWO Crates of elegant Cream penciled Ware, one crate of Galley Pots, several Bags, Spikes, Deck and Sheathing Nails of different sizes, six barrels of Durham Mustard in quarter pound bottles, a few boxes 18 inch pipe Pipes, one Case of Hats from Beaver to Fels, with a few Pipes and Quarter Casks of Fyal Wines, to be sold Cheap by WILLIAM HOSKINS .
STOLEN from the subscriber on the 30th of June last, a white spotted MARE , ten years old, about fourteen hands and an half high, a small mane and tail, with one of her fore hoofs split. Whoever shall take the thief and Mare shall have TEN DOLLARS reward, and for the Mare only, Six Dollars. Cambridge, July 4, 1774. EBENEZER BRADISH .
RUN away from the subscriber on Monday last a NEGRO MAN , who goes by the name of Charles Perial. He is small of stature, remarkable white skin for a negro pitted with the small pox, about 27 years of age, and very talkative: Had on when he went away, an old hat, check shirt, a blue jacket, and long striped breeches. Whoever takes up the said Negro, and will bring or send him to me, shall have Two Dollars reward, and all necessary charges paid. ISAIAH THOMAS.
THIS is to forewarn all persons from trusting MARY , the wife of the Subscriber, as she has eloped from my bed and board, and behaved in a very unbecoming manner: I will pay no debts of her contracting from the date hereof. Boston, July 4, 1774. BENJAMIN ROSS .
Painters Oil and Colours. JUST ARRIVED , A GENERAL Assortment of Painters Colours and Oil , and to be SOLD by CHARLES SIGOURNEY , At his Shop at the Head of Dock-Square, BOSTON. ALSO , Window Glass, Nails of all sorts, &c. &c. ALSO , An Invoice of Painters Colours, To be SOLD, very low, consisting of Red and White Lead, Spanish White and Brown, and a few Casks of OIL. [Being a Consignment.]
Steel Plate MILL SAWS . A NUMBER of Very fine English Steel Plate MILL SAWS suitable for the Eastward, use superior to any ever in America before, Is just arrived, and to be SOLD by CHARLES SIGOURNEY . At his Shop at the Head of Dock-Square, Opposite Greenleaf's Auction-Room, Boston. With a Large Assortment of all Sorts of Braizery, Ironmongery, Cutlery and Ship Chandlery GOODS , Consisting of every Article that is Imported in the Hard Ware Branch, and too many to be enumerated in an Advertisement. Those who want to purchase by Wholesale, will find it worth their while to call, as he is determined to sell as low as any person in town. ALSO , Double refined English Sugar, Coppers and Allum.
BOSTON Printed by ISAIAH THOMAS ,
of ROYAL-EXCHANGE-LANE , near the MARKET , Dock-Square, (over Mr. T. WALLEY's Store) where all Persons may be supplied with this Paper at Six Shillings per Annum, unsealed, and Eight Shillings paid and directed; and where Articles of Intelligence, &c. are thankfully received; — PRINTING in its various Branches, performed in a new Manner, with the greatest Care and Dispatch, on the most reasonable Terms. Small S at an Hour's Notice. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the SPY are also taken in by J. Larkin, Chairmaker, and Mr. W. Calder, Painter, in Charlestown ; Mr. J. Hiller, in Salem ; B. Emerton, Bookseller, in Newbury-Port ; Mr. M. Belcher, in Bridgewater ; and by Dr. Elijah Hewins, in Stoughtonham .
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