The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal (Boston [Mass.]), 1774-08-18 00:00:00

THE Massachusetts Spy
Or, Thomas's Boston Journal.
MAY 2 1903
Do thou Great LIBERTY inspire our Souls—And make our Lives in thy Possession happy—Or, our Deaths glorious in thy just Defence.
VOL. IV.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1774.
(NUMB. 185.)
JOIN OR DIE
To the Worshipful JEREMIAH POWELL, Esq; one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace throughout the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay.
WE the Subscribers, Proprietors of a Tract of Land, about fifty Miles square, lying and bordering upon Piscataqua River, in the County of York, late in the Province of Maine, which defended to us from FRANCIS SMALL, late of Truro, in the County of Barnstable, in the said Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, deceased, who purchased the same from one Captain SANDY, an Indian Sagamore, agreeable to the Law, in such Case made and provided: Do hereby humbly request that your Worship would order a Meeting of said Proprietors, to be held at the House of Mr. MOSES SHATTUCK, of Falmouth, in the County of Cumberland, Innholder, on the eighteenth day of September next, at two of the Clock in the Afternoon, to act on the following Articles, viz. 1st. To choose a Moderator. 2dly. To choose a Proprietor's Clerk, 3dly. To choose a Committee to transact such prudential Affairs of said Proprietors as they may commit. 4thly. To vote what money may be thought necessary for defraying the charges which may arise in promoting the interest of said Proprietors. 5thly. To agree on some Method for assessing and collecting the Monies, then or at any future Time voted by the said Proprietors. 6thly. To choose an Agent or Agents, to prosecute any Persons, who have, or may enter or trespass upon the said Land. And 7thly. To agree on some Method for calling Meetings in future.
Falmouth July 6 1774. JEREMIAH POWELL, a Justice of the Peace through the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. To Mr. Samuel Freeman, of Falmouth, in the County of Cumberland, in said Province, one of the Proprietors, and Subscribers to the foregoing Petition, Greeting.
In Pursuance of the foregoing Application and Request, you are hereby required to give notice (in Time and Manner as the Law directs) to the said Proprietors, that a Meeting of said Proprietors is to be held at the Town Hall and Place, and for the Purposes mentioned in the foregoing Petition. Given under my Hand and Seal, this 16th Day of July, in the Fourteenth Year of His Majesty's Reign, Annoque Domini, 1774.
JEREMIAH POWELL, a Justice of the Peace through the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay. By Virtue of the foregoing Warrant to me directed, I do hereby notify and warn the aforesaid Proprietors to meet at the Time and Place, and for the Purposes expressed in the foregoing Application. SAMUEL FREEMAN.
TO BE SOLD, On board the Schooner WELCOMB, now lying in the Town Dock, A QUANTITY OF CORN, RYE and FLOUR, cheap for Cash. Apply to the MASTER on board.
CHARLESTOWN Stage, No. 3, sets out with four good Horses for Salem, from Mr. Goodwin's, near the Ferry, every Morning at 8 o'Clock, and returns the same Day; it puts up at Capt. Webb's in Salem. Any Gentlemen or Ladies who want a Passage are desired to call at the Royal-Exchange, in King-street, Boston; or Mr. Goodwin's, in Charlestown, and leave their Names. Any Gentlemen or Ladies who choose to go in the above Stage, will be gently accommodated, By their humble Servant, DANIEL SWAN.
THE English Grammar SCHOOL lately kept, in Milk-Street, by Mr. WARD, is THIS DAY opened, by WILLIAM PAYNE, Who begs Leave, hereby to assure, all such as shall please to favour him with the important Charge of educating their children, that he shall exert his utmost Endeavours, by a constant and careful Attention to their Interests, to merit their Approbation, and deserve their Encouragement. Besides the English Grammar—Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, will be taught as usual; also the Rudiments of Latin to such as chuse to be instructed therein. Boston, August 11th, 1774.
RACE Ginger by the Quantity, Jamaica RUM by the Hogshead, to be Sold by ELLIS GRAY, near the Market. Also, a Parcel of SHINGLES.
STOP THIEVES! TEN DOLLARS Reward. WHEREAS the House of JOHN BUCKMAN, Innholder, in Lexington, was broke open, last Tuesday Night, between the Hours of Eleven and One; and about Twenty Pounds, Lawful Money, in a Canvas Bag, taken out of his Desk, and carried off, with a black Shagreen Pocket Book, with a Brass Clasp, containing only a few Papers. Whoever will apprehend the Thief or Thieves, so that he or they may be brought to Justice, shall receive the above Reward. JOHN BUCKMAN.
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; Innholder in said Woburn.
For LONDON. Now loading at Salem for London, The Ship Boston Packet, NATHANIEL BYFIELD LYDE, Commander, having the greatest Part of her Cargo engaged, will sail with all Speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board at the Long Wharf in Salem, or to Mr. Dennie at his Store in King-street, Boston. N. B. Cash given by said Dennie for Pot and Pearl Ash at said Store in Boston, or on board said Ship at Salem.
GOOD OLD TALLOW CANDLES, Made last Winter. Sperma-Ceti and Bayberry-Wax CANDLES. Also, refined Sperma-Ceti Oil by the Cask or smaller Quantities. Tallow and Cotton Wick. The best of Hogs Fat, by the Barrel, or less Sold by JOHN LANGDON, In Fket-street, near the Old-North Meeting-House.
CORNISH'S New-England Cod-Fish HOOKS, &c. ABRAHAM CORNISH, Fish-Hook Maker from EXETER in ENGLAND. Acquainted with his Friends and the Public, that he has removed from his Manufactory at the North-End of Boston, to the upper part of CHARLESTOWN, where he continues to make all sorts of Fish-Hooks, warranted of the best Quality;—being made of the best Wire only, better shaped to take Fish, and each Hook prov'd before put up, (which is not done in England. From several years Experience, they have been found much superior to any imported, and are universally approved; for which reason, he flatters himself, that all concerned in the Fishery, will favour him with their Custom, as they will thereby promote their own private interest, and render this Country an essential Service, by establishing a Manufacture necessary to its Prosperity.—For the better accommodating those who may purchase his Hooks, they are sold by Messieurs LEE and JONES, near the Swing-Bridge in Boston, who will always keep by them a sufficient Quantity to supply the American Fishery.—Said LEE and JONES, have for Sale, a few Hogsheads of Jamaica and Barbadoes Rum, genuine Rappen's and Rappé Snuff, a Variety of Looking Glasses, a Quantity of Lynn Shoes, a few Cases of Blue and white China Cups and Saucers, Corks, Gold and Silver Laces; a Variety of Stone, Glass, and Cream-coloured Ware, Silver and Pinchbeck Watches; a Variety of Silks, Laces and Mullins, Tambour Muslin Aprons and Ruffles; and a general Assortment of Piece Goods. Also, Nails of all Sorts to be delivered at MARBLEHEAD.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS, Lawful Money; for which sufficient real Security will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
TAKEN up on Governor's Island, A ROW BOAT, 14 Feet Keel, and six Feet broad, with an Iron Chain. Whoever has lost the same, may have it again by applying to the Printer, and paying the Charges.
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.
For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY. To the new appointed Councillors, of the Province of MASSACHUSETTS-BAY.
Gentlemen, As most of you are new men in state affairs, and are, notwithstanding, men whom a British administration have selected to fill an important department in the government of this Province, which without ever consulting the people they have presumed to new model, in order, as they say, to give it a greater conformity to the constitution and government of Great-Britain, I hope to be indulged in laying down principles whose notoriety might be supposed to render their repetition disgusting; but principles which, it seems have had little weight with you in the present awful transaction wherein you have had but too great a share for your present honor or future quiet. And as I cannot presume that each individual of you either have taken, or will take the pains to revolve a great many books I shall chiefly refer you to the learned author of the commentaries on the Laws of England for the fundamentals I propose to offer for your consideration; the authority of whom I presume you will hardly be disposed to dispute.
This celebrated Jurist tells us vol. 1. p. 52. that "a state is a collective body, composed of a multitude of individuals united for their safety and convenience, and intending to act together as one man. If it is therefore to act as one man, it ought to act by one uniform will;" and this will once determined and de-
clared is 'understood by law.' The form of the agreement of this multitude of individuals, wherein their particular wills, are joined together in order to produce that one uniform will which is understood to be law, is commonly called the civil constitution, of the States. In the Island of Great-Britain, there have for many ages been ranks of men very different from each other in point of fortune, education, &c. which however settled down into the general division of Lords and Commons. The Lords having commonly a great share of property and many persons subject to their command and direction, whether as vassals, tenants, &c. and also being persons of leisure and opportunity to acquaint themselves with the relations, rights and interests of men in society; and further being but moderately numerous, and capable of sustaining the expence of attending to the conventions needful for that purpose, have chosen to retain the privilege of declaring their sense of any measure proposed to regulate the conduct of society, and have from time immemorial, had such weight in the state that their joint opposition to any such proposed measure was sufficient to prevent its passing into a law. In this body resides the aristocracy of Great-Britain, wherein the superior wisdom, power and independency of the state was for many ages gloriously conspicuous. "The commons, says the same great lawyer, consist of all such men of any property in the kingdom, as have not seats in the House of Lords; every one of which has a voice in parliament, either personally, or by his representatives." For justly, observes he, 'In a free state, every man, who is supposed a free agent, ought to be, in some measure his own governor; and therefore a branch at least of the legislative power should reside in the whole body of the people.' And here is the democracy or legal power of the people of Great-Britain.
The happy Agrarian constitution of New-England, having prevented any such distinction as Lords and Commons, the cultivators being in general the Lords of the soil, the whole power of the state; besides what is stipulated to reside in the Governor, must reside in the freemen of the province.
This, gentlemen, you will find fully warranted by our charter, which entitles the grantees to all the liberties and immunities of free and natural subjects of the crown of Great-Britain to all intents, constructions and purposes whatsoever. If you say the late act of parliament has annulled this clause of the charter, I acknowledge Lord North intended it should; but if every individual freeman ought to be so much his own governor, as that the smallest regulations of his conduct shall not pass into a law without his consent, surely a law that overthrows the whole civil constitution of his country cannot on this principle be supposed to pass into a law capable of binding him. The most ignorant among you must know that this is an absurdity of so glaring a nature, and so fatal in its consequences, that a submission to it at once gives up all that weight which the wisdom, the valour, the property, the probity of the subject in possession of his constitutional negative power has to secure him against any innovation imposed on him by the crown. And what says the great author, before quoted, of the state of a people where the equipoise of their legislative power, or sovereignty is lost? "If the supreme power were lodged in any one of the three branches separately, we must then be exposed to all the inconveniencies of absolute monarchy, aristocracy, or democracy; and so want two of the three principal ingredients of good polity, either virtue, wisdom or power. If it were lodged in any two branches; for instance in the King and House of Lords, our laws might be providently made, and well executed, but might not always have the good of the people in view." Now, gentlemen, please but to follow our author to the bottom of the page quoted, and he tells you, "for if ever it should happen that the independence of any one of the three should be lost, or that it should become subservient to the views of the other two, there would soon be an end of our constitution. The legislature would be changed from that which was originally set up by the general consent and fundamental act of society."
† 158, ib. ‡ ib. 52.
And such a change however effected, is according to Mr. Locke (he might have added Vattel and many others) at once an entire dissolution of the bands of government; and the people are thereby reduced to a state of anarchy, with liberty to constitute to themselves a new legislative power. Can you pretend that even a shadow of independence remains to an aristocracy creable and extinguishable at mere pleasure? If abetting the dissolution of the bands of government in the subversion of the civil constitution of your country be an evidence of piety, you have certainly a solid claim to the character. If hardly one in ten of you can boast a descent, from persons above the rank of shopkeepers and mechanics, where is the lordly, the noble blood which should distinguish you from the common mass of the common people? If you can expose yourselves to the resentment of millions, as the authors of their ruin and misery, and the intailment of slavery on their innocent and numberless posterity, barely for the title of honourable, even admitting the addition of a trifling salary, your claim to any considerable portion of wisdom, will be disputed by some persons, if not the bulk of mankind. Your valour may indeed be put to trial, but remember it will not be on the side the valour of those nobles was exerted, who forced from a worthless tyrant the acknowledgment of the unalienable rights of Englishmen. Your property, and I may add your personal security, will soon stand on a firm foundation, when like Agrippa the favourite General of Augustus, you have established a power which determines all questions of property, and even life itself, by a sic volo! Were none but you and your families concerned in the event, I would pity the latter, but with little regret behold such abettors of despotism, wringing out the dregs of the cup they had traitorously combined to mingle for their betters. Read but the history of that unfortunate man and tremble at the fate of, not only him, but thousands and tens of thousands, whom avarice and ambition have plunged them in merited and exemplary ruin; always remembering that hostis patriae est solo de se. MONITOR. County of Suffolk, July 12th, 1774.
BOSTON. Extracts of a Letter from one of the first and best of Men in a distant Colony to his Friend at Boston.
"You and your worthy fellow-sufferers would receive a glimpse of joy amidst your distresses to know, with what sympathy the inhabitants of this province consider your case. What never happened before, has happened now. The country people have so exact a knowledge of facts and of the consequences attending a surrender of the points now in question, that they are; if possible, more zealous than the citizens who lay in the direct line of information. Doubt not, that every thing bears a most favourable aspect.
"May God Almighty bless you, and my beloved brethren in Boston and Massachusetts-Bay. My heart is full. The time will come, I hope, when I may congratulate them on a more stable security of their liberty, than they ever yet have enjoyed.
"Our country people appear to me to be very firm. They look to the last extremity with spirit. It is right they should—if they will submit their resentment to the guidance of reason."
The assembly of Pennsylvania have chosen the Hon. Joseph Galloway, Speaker, Samuel Rhoades, Thomas Muffin, Charles Humphreys, John Morton, George Ross, and Edward Biddle, Esqrs; to attend the general congress at Philadelphia the first of September next.
We hear from New-Stratford, in Connecticut, that on Wednesday the 27th of July as 11 persons were crossing the river there, in a canoe, it overset, and the four following persons were unfortunately drowned, viz. Anna and Mary Wilcox, the former 20, the other 18 years old; Mary Blackleach, aged 18, and a lad about 9 years old, named Mills; the others were all saved, by the assistance of a young man, who providentially happened to be near them on the bank of the river. The bodies of the unfortunate drowned persons were taken up the next day, and decently interred. They all belonged to the parish of Ripton, and were out after whortle-berries.

THE order of the day for the second reading of the bill from the lords, intitled, an act for making more effectual provision for the government of Quebec, in North-America, being read, a warm debate ensued, in which both parties supported their opinions with great art and ability; but the question being pressed by the promoters of the bill, it was at length put, and the house divided, ayes 105, noes 29, and the bill was committed for Tuesday.
Mr. T. Townsend spoke as follows on the subject: "Little did I think, that a country as large as half Europe, and within the dominions of the crown of Great-Britain, was going to have the Romish religion established in it as the religion of the state. Little did I think, that so many thousand men, entitled and born to the rights of Englishmen, settling on the faith of the King's proclamation, should, contrary to that assurance, contrary to every idea of the constitution, be subjected to French Papists, and French laws. Little did I think, that when the noble lord opposite me, assured us, that the crown officers over the way, (Solicitor and Attorney-General) the Sages learned in the law, the first great law officer under the crown in the other house, may even the lord president of the council, had been consulted and had turned their closest attention to this subject; little did I think, I say, than any measure like the present could have been the united result of so many great, wise, grave, and learned men. Standing as I do, and astonished as I am, I call upon the noble lord to answer, and tell to which of those fages does the nation, do the Canadians, stand indebted for this extraordinary act of legislation."
Lord North. The honourable gentleman has put a string of questions to me which I am in no way able, nor, if I were, should I look upon myself bound to answer. I know not who drew the bill up. I know not whether it was the great lawyer or that noble Lord. All I know about the matter is, that it is a bill from the other house offered to us for our consideration, and on which the house is at liberty to form that opinion best suited to its wisdom and judgment. I know further, that very great and uncommon pains have been taken to form a bill least liable to inconvenience or objection from any quarter.
Mr. Dunning. I am well warranted in affirming, and do without reserve affirm, that it is a bill the most pernicious in its frame, and destructive of the principles of the constitution in its tendency, that was ever introduced into this house—What does it do? It appoints a legislative council, under the absolute controul and dominion of the governor; that governor equally dependant on those in power here; that council to be composed of Papists and Frenchmen; and this is the government and the mode of legislation which British subjects and Englishmen are bound implicitly to obey.
May 17. A letter from Berlin, says, "that the projects of their Monarch the King of Prussia, are likely to have an end, his malady increasing daily, and his physicians are very doubtful if he can long survive the violent gout which has now attacked him in the stomach, yet notwithstanding his body is so pained, his mind at intervals is active, and seems intirely set on his favorite scheme of bringing the city of Danzick and all that part of Poland he has claimed, under his absolute dominion; which, once affected, he shall, he says, die in peace."
A letter from Leghorn, brings advice that four Russian and six Turkish men of war, have had an engagement in the Archipelago, and after a very obstinate contest, two of the latter were burnt, and a third sunk; the other three were obliged to yield to the Russians.
Advice is received from Raby Castle, of the death of his Grace William Fitzroy, Duke of Cleveland and Southampton, Earl of Chichester, Comptroller of the seals, &c.
Letters from Madrid, mention, "that it is now the avowed intention of that court, to take part against the Russians in the Mediterranean, for which purpose squadrons are fitting out."
May 21. His Majesty went yesterday to the house of Peers, and gave the royal assent to 51 public and private bills.
A letter from Paris, of the 19th, says, "that Madame de Barre is confined in a convent, with an annuity settled by the King of 3000 livres, all her estates, jewels, and wardrobe, were seized, and will be sold and distributed to the poor? That the Duke of Richlieu is ordered to retire to his government: And that the Dukes of Nivernois and Choiseul have given their advice in council relative to public affairs."
Madam Barre is said to be extremely ill. And it is even reported that she is dead.
May 26. The following is the list of the Lords who voted against the American measures.
  Dukes of Richmond,  Earls of Besborough,    Manchester,  Shelburne,    Poland,  Scarborough,    Leinster,  Viscount Torrington,    Marquis of Rockingham, Barons  Abergavenny,    Earls of Stamford,  Craven,    Abington,  King,    Effingham,  Beanlieu,    Fitzwilliam,  Sondes,    Darley,  Ravenworth,    Spencer,  Campden,    Stair,  Bishop of St. Asaph.  
May 28. Lord North has proposed the following resolutions on the Canada Bill: That
a duty of 3d. per gallon be laid on all British spirits imported into Canada: That a duty of 6d. per gallon be laid upon all spirits imported into Canada, the produce of the West-Indies: That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all spirits imported into Canada, the produce of North America: That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all foreign spirits imported into Canada: That a duty of 6d. per gallon be paid on all molasses or syrup imported into Canada in British ships: That a duty of 1s. per gallon be laid on all molasses or syrup imported into Canada in West India bottoms: That a duty of 2s. per gallon be laid on all molasses imported into Canada in North-American and foreign bottoms: And, that a duty of 1l. 16s. be paid for every licence granted to any person who shall sell liquors or spirits of any kind, or keep any public house in Canada; to be collected towards raising a revenue for paying the civil Government, and administration of justice there.
All the above duties to be collected over and above any duties now collected there. Letters from Paris mention, that the Duke de Choiseul had returned from his exile in the country, and paid his compliments to the new Monarch, but was very coolly received, from which it is supposed the old Ministry have had address enough to recommend themselves to the favour of the young King, and will continue in their several departments.
May 31. During the late debate on American measures in the upper assembly, a noble Duke, remarkably distinguished for his popularity, in the course of his speech, said, "that if the Americans were thus to be treated, he could not help wishing them success in their resistance." Upon which Lord Mansfield got up, and after apologizing for expressions spoken in the heat of argument, said, he was very sure the noble Duke would correct himself. His Grace soon rose, but instead of correcting himself repeated his expression, and formally applied to the bench of bishops, whether it did not well become a christian to wish relief to those who were heavy laden.
Letters from Dantzick mention, that the magistrates of that city had received intelligence of the King of Prussia's being in such a way that it was past the power of medicine to relieve him; but that they had used every precaution to keep it a secret, for fear of the exultation of the populace.
June 1. His Excellency Governor Tryon is arrived at Falmouth in the Mercury Packet from New-York.
The Active man of war, from Boston, is arrived at Plymouth.
The parliament rise the 14th of this month.
Kinrale in Ireland, May 10. Lord Percy did two acts just before he left this town to embark for Boston, which reflects honour on him as an officer and a man. On receiving an account of the arrival of the transports at Cove, he immediately sent for his officers acquainting them therewith, and told them, that as some of them very possibly could not, on account of the short time which they had to stay, receive remittances from their friends, he would, as their Colonel, discharge all their debts contracted in that town. The day before he left this place, being informed that one of the soldier's wives, was not in a condition to go with her husband, as she was then ill with the small pox humanely gave eight guineas to a gentleman in this town to supply her with all necessaries during her illness, and left directions to have her sent to Boston, when recovered, at his expence.
WAR-OFFICE, May 16.
1st Troop of horse grenadier guards, John Robinson, Sub-Lieutenant. Thomas Staunton, Adjutant and Sub-Lieutenant. 6th reg. Dragoons, William Gunn, Captain of a troop. Nasliau Smith, Lieutenant. Horace Churchill, Cornet. 16th reg. Light Dragoons, John Clement Ives, Chaplain. 4th regiment. Foot, James Ogilvie, Major. Charles Cochran, Captain. George Boscawen, Ensign. 7th reg. foot, John Campbell, Lieutenant. 12th reg. foot Tho. St. Clair Abercromy, Chaplain. 13th reg. foot, Walter Scott, Quarter-master. 14th reg. foot, James Stair Lindsay, Ensign. 16th reg. foot, Emanuel Baker, Captain. Fitz Maurice Corner, Captain. Wm. Barker, Captain Lieutenant. William Grogan, Lieutenant. William M'Dermott, Ensign. 26th reg. foot, Rowland Swan, Captain. Robert Hastings, Lieutenant. Joseph Molana, Ensign. 29th reg. foot, David St. Clair, Captain-Lieutenant. Charles Williams, Lieutenant. 48th reg. foot, Henry Hyatt, Lieutenant. 50th reg. foot, Robert Connor, Ensign. 51st reg. foot, Robert Drummond, Captain. 58th reg. foot, Albert Gledstanes, Lieutenant. Innes, Ensign. Lieutenant Archibald Montagu Browne, of the 55th regiment, to be Fort Adjutant and Barrack-Master at St. Vincent.
The following "act for the better providing suitable quarters for officers and soldiers in his Majesty's service in North-America," has passed both Houses of Parliament and received the Royal assent.
WHEREAS doubts have been entertained, whether troops can be quartered otherwise than in barracks, in case barracks have been provided sufficient for the quartering of all the officers and soldiers within any town, township, city, district, or place, within his Majesty's dominions in North-America; and whereas it may frequently happen, from the situation of such barracks, that, if troops should be quartered therein, they would not
be stationed where their presence may be necessary and required: 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, in such cases, it shall and may be lawful for the persons who now are, or may be hereafter, authorised by law, in any of the provinces within his Majesty's dominions in North-America, and they are hereby respectively authorised, empowered, and directed, on the requisition of the officer who, for the time being, has the command of his Majesty's forces in North-America, to cause any officers or soldiers in his Majesty's service to be quartered and billeted in such manner as is now directed by law, where no barracks are provided by the colonies.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that if it shall happen at any time that any officers or soldiers in his Majesty's service shall remain within any of the said colonies without quarters, for the space of twenty-four hours after such quarters shall have been demanded, it shall and may be lawful for the Governor of the province to order and direct such and so many uninhabited houses, out-houses, barns, or other buildings, as he shall think necessary to be taken, (making a reasonable allowance for the same,) and made fit for the reception of such officers and soldiers and to put and quarter such officers and soldiers therein, for such time as he shall think proper.
And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that this act, and every thing herein contained, shall continue and be in force, in all his Majesty's dominions in North America, until the twenty-fourth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six.
Mr. Dowdeswell's Speech at the last reading of the Boston Port Bill, not before published here.
HE said, heretofore to give his dissent to passing the bill into a law; that he had not the least degree of timidity in rising to oppose it; that he always thought the proposition totally unjust and unfair. By the bill, a person is to understand, that the commerce of all his Majesty's subjects is interrupted. I cannot give my assent to it, until I hear the complaints from the different manufacturers of iron, leather, wool, &c. and the merchants of this country, which complaints, I imagine, that the hurry of passing this bill totally prevents. It is not, that any other goods are interrupted in the port of Boston but those which are charged with a duty from hence. Look to the consequences, of this bill: you are contending for a matter which the Bostonians will not give up quietly. I remember when it was held as a doctrine in this house, by persons of great and extensive knowledge, that we had no right to tax America. There is now no such opinion; the question was then, "whether with the profits we received from all our manufactures exported hence, it would be a wise measure to tax America." What is the reason, says he, that you single out Boston for your particular resentment? Have there been no other towns in America which have disobeyed your orders? Has not Philadelphia, New-York, and several other provinces sent back their tea? Has not the East India company suffered nearly as much damage from the tea being sent back, as indeed where they have landed it? Charlestown is the only place where they have suffered the tea to be landed; and what have they done? they have put it into a damp cellar, and the whole is become rotten and useless. You find yourselves much at a loss about this bill, and are much hurt, because the innocent are likely to be involved in the same punishment with the guilty. You are now going to censure them, in the same manner as was done in the case of Edinburgh and Glasgow, where the people at large were to suffer for the neglect of their magistrate. There is a great difference between the magistrates of Edinburgh and those of Boston; those at Edinburgh are chosen by the people, those at Boston are not; they are appointed by the council, and the council are elected by the province at large. You are going to appoint a new Port, where there are neither sufficient wharfs, quays, or warehouses, for carrying on business. You hereby punish the British merchants much more severely than the people of Boston. All that you have effected, is to carry your merchandise seventeen miles farther from the town of Boston, so that the Bostonians shall be at an additional expence in conveying their merchandise from the port of Salem by land. You ask why the Americans don't pay their debts; if you stop the exports, you will of course stop the payment of those debts. Now Sir, says he, let us consider how this bill is founded upon principles of justice; if parliament continually passes bills, some times to punish the persons at other times the places, you will, by and by, have your hands fully employed; you will soon inflame all America, and stir up a contention you will not be able to pacify and quiet. The passing this bill in a week or so does not give time to the injured persons in America to petition this house for redress. I rejoice that you have at least had one petition from the natives of America residing in this country; the language of that petition bears the face of a well-wrote, unanswerable argument; it is no common petition, it is the strong and pathetic language that tells their own feeling, and those of their fellow subjects in America. I wish to hear some arguments offered by any gentleman in this house, against what is contained in it, for it will be said both here and in America, that such reasons and arguments deserve an answer.
We hear that his Excellency Governor Gage desired the attendance of the Selectmen of this town at the Province House on Saturday last, when he informed them of that clause in the late act of parliament forbidding town-meetings without special leave of the Governor, and gave the same to them to read, which being done, his Excellency told them he was ready on application to give liberty for a town's-meeting if he should judge it expedient; and being told that the Province law had been the rule of their conduct in those matters, he said he was determined to carry the acts of parliament into execution, and they must be answerable for any bad consequences.
Some days before the departure of the committee for the congress, Mr. Bowdoin sent them a letter acquainting them, that he had had hopes of proceeding with them to the Congress, but Mrs. Bowdoin's ill state of health, occasioned by a long continued fever, necessitated him to lay aside all thoughts of it.
Thursday last the Delegates from the Province of New-Hampshire, passed thro' this town on their way to Philadelphia. They were escorted from their seats at Exeter and Durham, as far as their province line, by 150 Gentlemen, where they took leave of them.
Saturday last 376 sheep were received from our sympathising brethren of Lebanon, in the colony of Connecticut, as a donation for the benefit of the industrious poor in that town.
The Oration delivered, the 5th of March last, by the Hon. JOHN HANCOCK, Esq; is published at full length in the London Evening-Post, of the 26th of May, 1774.
DIED.] Mrs. Le Baron, wife of Mr. Le Baron, Hatter.—Mrs. Cowdry, widow.
NEW-PORT, August 8. We are assured that Capt. William Bull, in a sloop from this place, but last from the West-Indies, is arrived at Wilmington, North Carolina, and that the inhabitants of that place have bought his vessel, and are loading her with provision for the support of the town of Boston; which ought to be supported at the expence of the last mite, and even the last drop of blood in North-America, for their noble stand against the oppression and tyranny of a miserable corrupt, debauched and almost bankrupt administration, compared with whom a common highway robber is almost a saint.
SALEM, August 5. Yesterday two Waggons, containing six Hogheads of French Brandy, were seized by the officers of his Majesty's Customs, on their way from Manchester to Boston.
BALTIMORE, [Maryland, ] July 16. A vessel, we here, hath sailed from the Eastern-shore of this province, with a cargo of provisions as a free gift to our beleaguered brethren at Boston.
The inhabitants of all the counties of Virginia and Maryland, are subscribing with great liberality for the relief of the distressed towns of Boston and Charlestown. The inhabitants of Alexandria, where, in few hours, subscribed 350 l. for that noble purpose.
Subscriptions are opened in this town for the support and animation of the inhabitants of Boston, under their present great conflict for the common freedom of us all, which have already been so successful, that a vessel is now loading with provisions for that place, as a testimony of the affection of this people towards their persecuted brethren, now bravely contending against 'fraud, power, and the most odious oppression,' which God grant may never rise triumphant over 'right, justice, social happiness and freedom.'
HALIFAX, July 26.
On Thursday the 7th instant, arrived here the sloop Molly, Capt. Odiorne, from Piscataqua, having on board 27 chests of Bonga tea, which was consigned to Edward Parry, of that place, the property of the East India company, and by him ship'd and consigned to G. H. Monk, clerk of the supreme court here, to be by him disposed of to the inhabitants of this province, which consignment, the said Monk most readily accepted, and with the aid and assistance of James Crayton, of this town, truckman, secured the said 27 chests of tea in a store belonging to Robert Campbell, who as readily let it for that purpose, in opposition to several principal merchants, who had prior application for their stores, but had nobly refused. However notwithstanding the said odious weed has been imported and landed here, to the grief and distress of many of the inhabitants thereof, and which was suffered only through utter inability to prevent it; it is the absolute and declared determination of a great number of respectable and popular merchants, traders and inhabitants of this town, not, on any account whatever, to purchase any of the said tea themselves, but forever to refrain from all and every kind of dealing and commerce with any person whatever who may be base enough to prefer their private interest to the public welfare, and the liberty of the present and succeeding generations, by purchasing any of the detested tea.
We sincerely wish our American Brethren success in their glorious struggles to preserve their rights and liberties.
ZACHEUS MOLTON having lost what little Substance he had by the late Fire, and having experienced the Benevolence of many Persons, in affording him and Family Relief, thereby laying him under many and great Obligations; but not having it in his Power to make his personal Acknowledgments to them, takes this Opportunity of returning his sincere Thanks for their Kindness.

By the Ship Mercury, Capt. Collins, and Ship George, Capt. Martin, arrived at Philadelphia, we have the following
INTELLIGENCE. WHITEHALL, June 9. THE King has been pleased to appoint THOMAS OLIVER, Esq; to be Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Massachusetts-Bay, in the room of Andrew Oliver, Esq; deceased. Walter Robinson Esq; to be Chief Justice of the Island of Tobago, Thomas Baker, Esq; to be Attorney-General, and Alison Warner Byam, Esq; to be Solicitor-General of the Grenada, St. Vincents and Tobago.
June 1. A number of weavers, for want of employment here, have within these few weeks engaged themselves for Boston, New-York, and Philadelphia.
June 3. The following seems a convincing proof that the negotiation between the Turks and Russians for a peace is now a real one. A young gentleman who applied the other day at the Russian Ambassador's, received for answer, that his Excellency had received instructions not to engage any more persons either for the navy or army of her Imperial Majesty.
The Council held yesterday at St. James's, we are told, were employed on some interesting advices received from America the preceding evening.
A plot formed to cut off all the French on the island of Corsica, on Ascension-day, was discovered by a Corsican girl, who was the sweetheart of a French soldier. The reports of the King of Prussia's illness is contradicted, he being in good health, and busily engaged in reviewing his troops.
June 6. On Saturday his Excellency William Tryon, Esq; Governor of New-York, attended at Court for the first time, since his arrival from that province, and was most graciously received by his Majesty. All the officers belonging to regiments in the West-Indies, and absent with leave, are ordered to join their respective corps immediately. A messenger has been dispatched to Madrid, concerning the affairs of Crab-Island, in consequence of Sir Ralph Payne's representations of the Governor of Porto-Rico's behaviour. The Nancy, Lockyer, which arrived in the Downs, carried Tea to New-York, but it not being suffered to be landed, she has brought it back. There has been proposed by a Noble Lord, not in Administration, for terminating the disputes with the Americans: That the tea act be repealed, and a certain stipulated sum be raised annually towards the support of the expenses of Government, by the House of Assembly in each province; and an act of oblivion to pass for all that has happened since passing that act.
June 8. A messenger was last night sent off with some instructions to the British Ambassador at Madrid, concerning the affairs of Crab-Island. While some magnify this matter as more likely to prove a bone of contention, others, with more reason, think it will terminate amicably.
June 10. Yesterday there was a grand levee at St. James's, and also a Privy Council, said to be in consequence of dispatches received from Boston.
A courier arrived last week with intelligence from Mr. Murray, his Majesty's Ambassador at Constantinople, that a Russian Plenipotentiary had arrived in that city with full powers to negotiate an armistice between the Belligerent powers; in consequence of which a cessation of arms is soon expected to take place.
All the officers belonging to the regiments in the West-Indies, who are absent upon leave, are ordered to join their respective corps immediately.
June 13. The Lords yesterday read a first time the bill for redeeming one million of the three per cent. annuities, and for establishing a lottery, and also an expiring law bill. Read a second time the bill for establishing a fund for the support of the government of Quebec.
The bill for the Government of Quebec, has occasioned great contests in the House of Commons, who had received a petition against it from a number of Merchants, trading to that province; and another from the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Common Council of the city of London, but notwithstanding all opposition, the bill was ordered to be engrossed. The bill to provide commodious quarters for the officers and soldiers in America, was passed by the House on the 24 day of June. A courier brings an account that a Russian Plenipotentiary had arrived at Constantinople, with full powers to negotiate an armistice between the Belligerent powers; in consequence of which a cessation of arms is soon expected. The Scarborough man of war is failed for Boston with money to pay the troops, and an express from Boston with money to pay the troops, and an express from Boston with money to pay the troops, and an express from Boston with money to pay the troops.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 8. The Russian Minister here has received intelligence from the Russian Grand army, that on the 13th ult. the whole army was between Jaloniza and Brailow, a few miles from the banks of the Danube; that Count Romanzow left Jassy on the 12th ult. in order to take the command in chief of the army, and to pass the Danube.
PARIS, June 6. The King holds frequent Privy Councils, to which only the Duke de Nivernois, M. de Maurepas, and M. de Sartine are admitted, from which it is presumed that these Noblemen will be brought into the ministry. It is pretended the King, upon opening his late Majesty's strong box, found upwards of 20,000 Louis d'Ors in specie. His Majesty has taken from the Duke d'Aiguillon his regiment, which is looked upon as a very unfavourable omen for that minister.
HOUSE OF LORDS. PROTEST.
Die Mercurij, 13 o Maji, 1774.
THE order of the day being read for the third reading of the bill, intitled, "an act for the impartial administration of justice in the cases of persons questioned for any acts done by them in the execution of the law; or for the suppression of riots and tumults in the province of the Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England; and for the lords to be summoned;
The said bill was accordingly read a third time.
Moved that the bill do pass.
Which being objected to,
After a long debate,
The question was put, whether this bill should pass?
It was resolved in the affirmative,
Counters 43
Not contents 12
Diffident.
18. Because no evidence whatsoever has been laid before the house, tending to prove, that persons acting in support of public authority, and indicted for murder, cannot receive a fair trial within the province, which is the object of this bill. On the contrary, it has appeared, that an officer of the army, charged with murder, has there received a fair and equitable trial, and been acquitted. This fact has happened even since the commencement of the present unhappy dissensions.
2dly, Because, after the prostration of the port of Boston, the dismemberment of the colony of Massachusetts-Bay, and the variety of provisions which have been made since for new modelling the whole polity and judicature of that province, this bill is an humiliating confession of the weakness and inefficacy of all the proceedings of parliament. By supposing that it may be impracticable, by any means that the public wisdom could devise, to obtain a fair trial there for any who act under government, the house is made virtually to acknowledge the British government to be odious to the whole province. By supposing the case that such trial may be equally impracticable in every other province in America, parliament does in effect admit, that its authority is, or probably may, become hateful to all the colonies. This, we apprehend, is to publish to the world, in terms the most emphatical, the little confidence the supreme legislature reposes in the affection of so large and so important a part of the British Empire. If Parliament believed that any considerable number of the people in the colonies were willing to act in support of British government, it is evident that we might safely trust the persons so acting as their fellow-colonists, for a fair trial for acts done in con-
sequence of such support. The only reasonable supposition is a declaration, that the house knows no means of retaining the colonies in due obedience, but by an army; rendered independent of the ordinary course of law in the place where they are employed.
3dly, Because, we think, that a military force, sufficient for governing upon this plan, cannot be maintained without the inevitable ruin of the nation.
Lastly, Because this bill seems to be one of the many experiments towards an introduction of essential innovations into the government of this Empire. The virtual indemnity provided by this bill for those who shall be indicted for murders committed under colour of office, can answer no other purpose. We consider that to be an indemnity which renders trial, and consequently punishment impracticable. And trial is impracticable when the very governor, under whose authority, acts of violence may be committed is empowered to send the instruments of that violence to three thousand miles distance from the scene of their offence, the reach of their prosecutors, and the local evidence which may tend to their conviction. The authority given by this bill to compel the transportation from America to Great-Britain, of any number of witnesses at the pleasure of the parties prosecuting and prosecuted, without any regard to their age, sex, health, circumstances business or duties, seems to us so extravagant in its principle, and so impracticable in its execution as to confirm us further in our opinion of the spirit which animates the whole system of the present American regulations.
RICHMOND, PORTLAND, FITZWILLIAM, CRAVEN, PONSONBY, LEINSTER, ROCKINGHAM, MANCHESTER.
The following are the heads of Lord Chatham's Speech in the House of Lords on Friday last, on the third reading of the Bill for quartering of the Soldiers in North-America.
HE began by taking a very extensive and philosophical view of the first settlements in America, which, he said, had been planted by any other kingdom than ours, the inhabitants would have probably carried with them the chains of slavery, and a spirit of despotism; but as they were, they ought to be remembered as great instances to instruct the world to what a stretch of liberty mankind will naturally attain when they are left to the free exercise of themselves. He then condemned several parts of the late conduct of the Americans, particularly that of the Bostonians relative to the tea, which he said was contrary to all the laws of policy, civilization, and humanity; but though he thus, in the candour of opinion, and on an important question, when every thing should be laid open and impartially examined into, condemned some part of the American conduct, he must reprobate the whole of government's acts relative to taxation; that this was his former opinion, and he should maintain it till death. That this country had no right under heaven, to tax America; that it was contrary to all the principles of justice and civil policy, and that neither the exigencies of the state, the growth of power, nor even the acquiescence in the taxes, could justify upon any occasion whatever. He concluded by going into the conduct of the Rockingham party, which he severely reprehended.
He spoke for an hour and ten minutes, seemed no way impaired in his voice, strength, or oratorical abilities, and was listened to with profound attention.
THURSDAY, August 18. BOSTON.
Last evening the committee of correspondence for this town, received a polite, spirited and friendly letter from the committee of fifty one at New-York, covering the resolves of that city, wherein the committee disclaim their ever giving a correspondence with the committee of Boston; and request the copies of the letters, dates and references of publications, &c. in the papers tending to create a jealousy detrimental to the common cause. A committee is appointed to answer our brethren's desires, and it is hoped so much light will be obtained as will serve to detect the hidden endeavours of some very industrious persons to impeach American virtue, and annihilate that confidence which is so necessary to the common salvation.
The committee passionately request the indulgence of their numerous correspondents in the many respectable towns in this province, whose letters remain unanswered. Their contents are interesting, and the composition of a great majority of them truly astonishing; but the number so great, that besides the business of absolute necessity the very reading of them nearly take up the whole of their time. Let the Netelham Baronet now please to determine which party in this continent has the greatest appearance of an expiring faction!
By a Gentleman just arrived from Barbadoes, we are informed that the inhabitants of that place approve of the conduct of the Bostonians in asserting their liberties and commenced us for our resolution to suspend trade with them, and are determined to turn their cane ground into provision ground, and acknowledge it would be best for us to stop all exports and imports to and from the West-Indies—that Antigua had remonstrated against the acts as unjust, and that there was a strong talk of doing the same at Barbadoes.
Printed advertisements were dispersed through the province of Georgia to warn a general meeting of the inhabitants at Savannah about the latter end of July, to consult on proper measures to defeat the efforts of despotism to enslave America.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at Norwich-Landing to his friend in Boston, dated August 12th, 1774.
"I hear that all things are quiet in Boston. I doubt not but the firmness and resolution of the people will gain the point. The inhabitants here, I may say to a man, are determined to contribute their share towards the support of the poor in Boston. They are ready to sacrifice their interest, nay their lives if called upon so to do. In Lebanon, but to miles from this place, they have collected and sent near 400 sheep to Boston a day or two ago. Here they have subscribed some hundred bushels of grain which will be sent down very soon. God grant that they may stand firm not doubting but they will be supported in shaking off those chains of slavery which threaten to bind all North America."
Another letter from a neighbouring government dated the 6th current, says upon observing that Antigua has sent home a remonstrance respecting our stopping trade, and the good agreement and firm resolution, that subsists between the colonies, and their determination to support the industrious poor of the town of Boston; all things seem to be taking so favourable a turn, respecting the liberties of the colonies, I think it will be best for the worthy Bostonians still to continue their resolution not to pay for the tea, nor make use of any mediation proposed to them, as such compliance would be wholly unsafe and degrading. I am much misinformed if—is not greatly inclined to meet you on a very slight appearance of concession.
To my knowledge your province has been greatly afflicted by Governors commissioned by the crown for sixty years past, whose pride and luxury have drawn vast sums from the people, over whom they have done in a very lordly manner.
Last Monday week when the Hon. Isaac Royall, Esq; was informed by the Governor, that he was appointed by his Majesty's Mandamus, to be one of his Majesty's new Council, he, as a worthy Patriot, absolutely declined accepting a Seat at the new appointed Board.
Last Monday, the body of a man was found floating in this harbour, and a Coroner's Inquest being summoned, it appeared to be the body of Nathaniel Corser, a mariner belonging to the Lively transport ship in Boston harbour, who accidentally fell from the bowsprit of said ship on Wednesday morning the 10th instant, and was drowned.
The Enquiry not obtained.
We hear that Governor Gage has thought fit to deprive the Hon. John Hancock, Esq; of his commission as Colonel of his Excellency's Company of Cadets. In consequence of which the Company have had a meeting, the result of which was to return his Excellency the Standard, (with his arms) which he presented to them on his arrival here, a committee was accordingly chosen for that purpose, who waited on his Excellency, at Danvers, and delivered him the Standard, which was accompanied with an address from the company, wherein they informed his Excellency, that they looked upon themselves no longer as the Governor's independent company.
It is now generally believed, that Dr. Franklin has received a promise of being restored to the royal favour, and promoted to an office superior to that which he resigned.
Tuesday last the following gentlemen took the oaths requisite to qualify them for their seat in Council viz. Samuel Danforth, Esq; Peter Oliver, Esq; Richard Lechmore, Esq; Jonathan SAMPSON, Esq; Jonah Edson, Esq; Nathaniel Ray Thomas, Esq; Timothy Ruggles, Esq; Timothy Paine, Esq; Abijah Willard, Esq; Thomas Hutchinson, jun. Esq; John Murray, Esq; Daniel Leonard, Esq; George Warren, Esq.
SALEM, August 16. The transports, with the 59th Regiment on board, arrived in this harbour last Friday; the next day the men landed, and encamped near the fort.
The commission of the Hon. Thomas Oliver, Esq; appointing him Lieutenant Governor of this province, was published in the Council-Chamber, in this town, on Monday, last week, and the several oaths administered to him by his Excellency the Governor.
The same day, Isaac Winlow and William Browne, Esqrs. took the oath, necessary to qualify themselves for a seat in the new council.
Lord N—'s unconstitutional Assembly, it is said, is to meet here this day; when, it is much to be feared, several others will be added to the list of sworn enemies to the sacred rights of the good people of this province.
NEW-YORK, August 11. By Captain Israel Munds, in 35 days from Lisbon, we are informed that his Majesty had been solicited to confer the government of this province upon Sir George Brydges Rodney, Baronet, whose friends in administration had been induced to apply for this appointment from an assurance of the infirm state of our present worthy Governor, Mr. Tryon's health. Sir George Rodney is Rear-Admiral of Great-Britain, has served forty years in the Royal Navy, was married in 1753 to lady Jane Compton, sister to the Earl of Northampton, and now represents the town of Northampton in parliament.
Since the passing of the bill for the government of Quebec, his Excellency Guy Carleton, Esq; is preparing to embark for that city, and resume the reins of government.
We hear from Charles-Town, South-Carolina, that the Gentlemen of that city have shipped near 400 barrels of rice, in the Phoenix, Captain Dickinson, bound for this port, where it is to be sold, and the nett proceeds remitted to the committee of correspondence at Boston. A further supply of rice, consisting of a still larger quantity, is collected at Charles-Town, and will be shipped, through the same channel.
We are informed that the Indians were greatly alarmed at the sudden death of Sir William Johnson, Baronet, during the late congress, and proposed sending alarming belts throughout all the nations; but colonel Guy Johnson, his deputy, resuming business with them immediately after the interment; and has since been appointed to the Superintendentship by his Excellency the commander in Chief, till the King's pleasure is known; at which the Indians expressed great satisfaction, and the congress terminated with their sending Chiefs from each nation, to use their utmost endeavours for restoring tranquillity to the southward.
The Rev. Mr. Percy, chaplain to the Right Hon. the Countess of Huntington, a very eloquent and popular preacher, lately arrived here from the southward, retired to Long-Island for the benefit of his health, which has been of late very much impaired.
DIED] Capt. William Wingfield. His funeral is to be attended this afternoon at half after four.
Roxbury, August 15th, 1774. YESTERDAY being the anniversary of the ever memorable 14th of August 1765, the same was celebrated here this day. Early in the morning the trees of liberty were ornamented with colours; in the afternoon a respectable company of the friends of liberty assembled on the occasion, and after partaking of a genteel cold collation, the following loyal and patriotic toasts were drank, viz.
1. The King, Queen and Royal Family. 2. America and its Rights. 3. Liberty without licentiousness to all mankind. 4. All our Friends in Great-Britain. 5. The Members of his Majesty's constitutional Council of this Province. 6. The late patriotic House of Representatives of Massachusetts-Bay. 7. All the Friends of Liberty. 8. Recovered and confirmed Health to that worthy Patriot the Honourable John Hancock, Esq. 9. The Members of the General Congress, the result of their deliberations, the establishment of Liberty and Happiness in America. 10. A Union of the Colonies. 11. A double Share of the noble Spirit of the first Settlers of this Country to the present Generation. 12. Fetters to the Man that will not struggle for Liberty. 13. Union and Harmony between Great-Britain and the colonies on the footing of constitutional and equal Liberty, so long as the Sun and Moon shall endure. 14. May the 14th of August 1765, never be forgotten. 15. May the Council of those who are seeking the Ruin of both Prince and People be turned into Foolishness, and Confusion cover their Faces.
For the MASSACHUSETTS' SPY. To the INHABITANTS of the BRITISH EMPIRE. A PLAN to restore HARMONY and perpetuate the UNION between GREAT-BRITAIN and AMERICA.
INTEREST being the only true political bond, the UNION, must be built upon this principle.—Therefore let it be well considered what plan may be adopted, which will secure the INTEREST of both countries. It is evidently this, viz. Great-Britain reduce all her acts of parliament which relate to America, to one navigation act, reserving herein a right to regulate trade on the seas, to a certain degree; and give up all claim to legislate for the colonies, or to tax them in any manner whatever. On these conditions, the Americans confirm Britain's sovereignty of the seas, by an act of their own, and acknowledge her right to regulate trade as far as shall be agreed to. The King of Great-Britain, retain all his constitutional prerogatives in the colonies as heretofore. This is the short, plain, constitutional, and just line, between the two countries; and if wisdom prevails, it may be made durable as the world. The colonies would hereby be secured in their rights, and he made free and happy; and Great-Britain be secured in her highest interests, by the peaceable enjoyment of the growing commerce of America. All contention would cease, and mutual interest be the mutual object. Happy day for the British empire! The advantages that might hereby result to Britain are inconceivably great; more the cannot in reason wish for; more power over the colonies would be dangerous to her own safety; for abridging any of their rights lays a foundation for discord and a final dissolution of the union. Although Britain should receive nothing from the colonies by way of taxes and duties, yet the would much more certainly and largely receive their money, as it will be sent to her for manufactures, and she can tax it there at pleasure. So long as Britain reigns Sovereign of the seas, the interest of the colonies will flow into her lap; their freedom will increase their trade, consequently enrich her, and contribute to support her dominion over the ocean. This plan of union, will unite the colonies to the parent country by ten thousand ties of interest, and the strongest cords of affection,—whereby, if she should in future time be involved in war, or other distress, they will cheerfully give their utmost assistance to her, and consider her as their own. This brotherly affection, has in time past produced very noble and important effects to both countries; and if preserved in its former vigour, it will work wonders for the parent state.
It has been mentioned by some Americans, that they would be willing to "settle a certain revenue on the British crown." This I think unnecessary, because, by the regulation of trade, their wealth would flow into Great-Britain in such manner as would be more than ample compensation for her protection of their trade"—and setting a revenue would be attended with this capital evil, lay a foundation for disputes between the colonies with regard to the appropriation that revenue, which it should be raised, &c.
No difficulty can attend the illustrious Senators of America, (who are soon to consult together in congress) in ascertaining the rights of the colonies, for it is evident to the understanding of all men, that their rights are as extensive as those of any other people on earth; the only question is, How they shall preserve those rights? And I believe their wisdom will be fully equal to the question. They certainly have the means of securing their rights, in their own hands, and I doubt not they will know how to make use of them. If they should suspend all commerce with Britain, and immediately put themselves into a posture of defence—and offer her the terms of union above mentioned, their liberties will be secure;—nor it cannot be thought the would, in this state of her affairs, continue long blind to her interest, and madly pursue her own destruction,—she would comply, the must comply, with terms so advantageous. Nor let any one imagine, that Great-Britain would regard her loss, by giving up her late system, and adopting a new one, if this shall appear more widely calculated to perpetuate her dominion and happiness. It is honourable for any man, or body of men, to retract errors, and to renounce an old plan for a better; therefore none but weak minds will think it dishonourable for Britain to relinquish her former claims, for the establishment of a permanent and advantageous union, whereby the riches of America, and great part of the world, will centre in her bosom.
There is a weighty objection which other nations may make against this plan of union, viz. It will render Great-Britain's sovereignty of the ocean so complete and permanent, that she may in the height of her power and splendor, become a dangerous rival to all the commercial states in Europe; and in time regulate the whole circle of commerce through the world; in the same manner and degree she does that of the colonies! To what height of magnificence will this raise BRITAIN? And this is no chimera, it is a consequence which will naturally flow from an equitable union between her and the colonies. If love and harmony prevail, no man can conceive the vast sources of wealth and power which may derive from the great continent of America. All these she must finally lose, if not her very existence as a nation, by continuing the quarrel with the colonies; for if she should be able to establish a system of tyranny at present, it would destroy great part of their commerce, which is the only benefit she can receive from them, in such a state, and will lay a sure foundation for a final revolt.—THEREFORE, the patrons of American Liberty, ARE THE CONTENDERS FOR BRITAIN, and her GREATEST FRIENDS.
The present aspect of affairs in the British empire is truly affecting, and interesting to mankind at large, for if arbitrary power should prevail over liberty here, there would be infinite danger of freedom's being banished from the world, therefore all the wise and good will supplicate Heaven for success to the cause of liberty. The Senators of America who are now meeting in congress, come upon the stage at an important point of time, when the western world is in blossom; if they should be honoured by Heaven as the happy instruments of establishing union and liberty, the trump of fame, forgetful of Emperors, will call them THE GUARDIANS OF FREEDOM AND THE FRIENDS OF MANKIND, and every free soul in this nation will exult with the theme.—Ye patrons of liberty! rouse up all the powers of mankind, wake into action every faculty of the mind, forget private interest, until you have secured THE PUBLIC HAPPINESS.
August, 1774. TIME and JUDGMENT.
JUST PUBLISHED, MEMOIRS of the Life of the Rev. MR. WHITEFIELD, and Sold by PHILIP FREEMAN, In Union-Street, at the BLUE GLOVE, facing the Common-field, near the Town-Dock. Price 4 Pistrinens. The Subscribers are desired to send for their Books.
A QUANTITY is wanted to be delivered at Beverley or Salem, for which the Cash will be paid on Delivery. Enquire at Store No. 20, on the Long Wharf, Boston; where may be had COFFEE in Barrels; old red Port WINE in Quarter Casks, choice new FLOUR and PEASE in Barrels; a small Consignment of HOSIERY and GLOVES, all which will be disposed off on the lowest Terms for Cash.
TO BE SOLD, A FARM lying in Newton, pleasantly situated on a large Road 10 Miles from Boston; consisting of Mowing, Tillage, Pasture and Wood Land, with a good Orchard, watered near a Mile by Charles River. For further Particulars enquire of Samuel Woodward, living on the Premises, or of Capt. Ephraim Jackson, at the Lower Falls, near said Farm.
NEW-YORK, July 27, 1774. FIFTY POUNDS Reward.
WHEREAS on the 19th of June last past, a certain JOSEPH THROP was entrusted at New-York with a considerable Sum of Money in Half Johannes, of Nine Penny Weights, to be delivered by him at Quebec, and as he has not yet made his Appearance there, with other suspicious Circumstances, it is apprehended he is gone off with the Money. He is a Native of England, about 35 Years of Age, six Feet High, swarthy Complexion, very dark keen Eyes, with Pimples in his Face, and pitted with the Small-Pox, of a slender make, stoops as he walks, talks rather slow, with some small impediment in his speech, wears a wig, and is very fond of Smoking. He lived some time in Boston, from whence he removed to Quebec, assuming the Character of a Merchant in both Places; he was also once in Trade in New-Castle Virginia, and has a Brother settled there.—He went on board Captain John E. Pruyim, for Albany, and landed at Poughkeepsie, from whence he hired a Wagon to carry him to New-Haven. He took with him a blue Casamer and dark brown suit of Cloaths.
Whoever secures the said JOSEPH THROP in any of his Majesty's Goals, on this Continent shall be entitled to ten per cent. on the Sum recovered, and the above reward of Fifty Pounds when convicted. Apply to Curson and Seton of New-York, Joseph Wharton, jun. of Philadelphia, Robert Christie of Baltimore, James Gibsen and Co. Virginia, John Bondfield of Quebec, or Meliah Bourne of Boston. It is requested of those who may have seen this Joseph Throp, since the 19th of June last past, or know any thing of the route he has taken, that they convey the most early intelligence thereof to any of the above persons, which will be gratefully acknowledged. All Masters of Vessels are forewarned from taking him off the Continent.
WANTS PLACE, A YOUNG Woman, with a good Breast of Milk, who would be glad to go into a Family in Boston, to suckle. Enquire at the Printer.

POETS CORNER.
From the NEW-YORK JOURNAL.
HAIL LIBERTY! A glorious word, In other countries scarcely heard, Or heard but as a thing of course, Without or energy or force; Here felt, enjoy'd, ador'd the springs Unaw'd by tyrants or by Kings, Fledg'd blooming from our mother earth And parents whence she owns her birth. In us she lives, and in return Bids in our breasts her genius burn; Bids us with all those blessings live Which liberty alone can give, Or nobly with that spirit die, Which makes death more than victory. Hail those old patriots, on whose tongue Persuasion in the female tongue While they this sacred cause maintain'd! Hail those old chiefs, to honour train'd, Who spread, when other methods fail'd, War's bloody banner, and prevail'd! Shall men like these unmention'd, sleep Promiscuous with the common heap, And (gratitude forbid the crime) Be carried down the stream of time In sheols, unnoticed and forgot, On Lethe's stream, like flags, to rot? No—they shall live, and each fair name Recorded in the book of fame Founded on honour's basis fast As the round earth, to ages last. Some virtues vanish with our breath, But these shall flourish after death. Old Time himself, his scythe thrown by, In blended with eternity, Shall twine for them a lasting crown, And fame shall publish their renown.
THE great demand for this paper, has often 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 an 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, July 9, 1774.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A WOMAN, who can be well recommended, and understands COOKING, and can take the Care of a small Family. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SOLD, A LARGE convenient Dwelling-House and Shops, very pleasantly situated in Dedham a Quarter of a Mile below the Reverend Mr. HAVEN's Meeting-House, eleven Miles from Boston, on the main Road leading to Providence, very suitable for West-India and English Goods, both of them are very much wanted in said Dedham, about one Acre of good Land now improved as a Garden, and a small Barn almost new.—Enquire of JEREMIAH GOAR, of Boston, Truckman; or Jesse Brown, of said Dedham, Sadler.
FRANCIS VAIDALE, WOULD be glad to inform the Public, that he has met with handsome Encouragement in his Profession. He still continues teaching the French and Italian Languages in the most perfect Manner, and doubts not of giving ample Satisfaction to those Gentlemen or Ladies who shall employ him. He keeps his School at Mr. MARTIN's, in Bromfield's-Lane, Boston. JOHN MAUD, Tailor, BEGS Leave to acquaint his Customers and others, that he carries on the Business as usual, North Side of the Town-House, King-street; where all the various Branches of the Tailor's Business are executed in the most elegant Manner, with Fidelity and Dispatch. He does not aim at being pompous in his Advertisement, nor to detract from any Man's Merit in his Profession; yet he flatters himself that no one can finish or cut Cloths with greater Elegance and Taste. Regimental Cloathing, and Navy Uniforms, he is well used to, having been employed these many Years by the Gentlemen of the Army and Navy. Any Cloaths which may happen not to fit, he will take back according to his former Advertisement: He sincerely thanks his Friends and Customers for the Encouragement they have shown him hitherto, and shall make it his Study to deserve their future Favour.
ALL Persons who have any Demands on the Estate of CALEB GIL, late of Boston, Cooper, deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts: And those indebted to said Estate, are requested to make Payment in order for a immediate Settlement. JOSEPH BEALE, Administrator.
TO BE LET, A VERY convenient SHOP, towards the South End, at a very reasonable Price. Enquire of Mr. GEORGE TROTT.
JEREMIAH ALLEN Informs his Friends and the PUBLIC, That he has received by the LONDON, Capt. CALEB, 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 Brazlery, 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 Basins, Tankards, Quart and Pint Cans; Quart, Pint and Half Pint Tea Pots, Cream Pots, Tea Tongs, Table and Tea Spoons, Bottle Crams, 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 Box and Flat Irons, Box Iron Grates, Bed Screws, Iront and quarter Carriers, Knife Boxes, make Castors, Bed Caps and Turn Buckles; silver, ivory, buck, bone, horn and maple handle Knives and Forks, Penknives of all sorts, Razors, Scissors and Cuttoes, 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 Felt Hats, also a few white furred ditto with Gold Buttons and Loops for Ladies, Peg-tooth and cross-cut Saws, Steel and Iron Plate Hand Saws, saw, ten- nant and key hole ditto, Files and Rasps of all sorts, Gimblets, Tap and Bung Borer, Bamboo, Dogwood, solid, joint and hazel Angling Rods of all kinds, a few of the neatest Bamboo Rods that perhaps was ever in America, spare Tops for Rods, Cod and Mackerel Lines, Hair and silk ditto, best Hurly Hooks, ditto on Gimp and Hair, Snap Hooks 6 and 9 to Stave Reeds, 10-Yard Line Gimp, Landing Nets, fly-goose, stout painted Corks, Brass Winches, Brads and Tacks of all sorts, Nail Nippers, Nutt Crackers, Cork screws, Brass and paper Ink Pots, Brass Beer Cocks, Pink- ing Irons, Chair Center and Deusing Belts Crutch Head Cloth, Table, Shoe and Buckle Brushes, Curling and Pinch ing Tongs, Wool Cards, Seives and Seive Buttons, Horse 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, Look- ing Glasses of all kinds, a few Pair Gold and Gold and white oval Glasses in the Palmyra Taste, either with or without Jerendoles.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Proprietors of Sturbridge, that a Meeting be had on the second Tuesday in August next, at one of the Clock in the Afternoon, at the Meeting-House in said Sturbridge; then and there to transact on the following Articles, namely, 1st. To choose a Moderator for said Meeting. 2dly. To know if the Proprietors will look after their Common that it be not trespassed upon. 3dly. To know if the Proprietors will raise Money to enable any Person or Persons who shall prosecute any for Trespass or Encroachment committed on unimproved Lands, that is like to affect the whole of the Proprietors. HENRY FISK, Proprietor's Clerk.
THE Select-Men being about repairing the Streets and High-Ways, in this Town, a Number of Pavers and Labourers will be wanted for said Work.—Those that are Inhabitants of the Town, and out of employ, may apply to Mr. SAMUEL AUSTIN, one of the Select-Men, who is appointed to treat with them.
LOST in the Rear of the Camp on the Night of the 24th of July, a plain double cased GOLD WATCH, (made by Christopher Clarke, Dublin) with a Steel Chain. Whoever finds the above, and brings it to Mr. MACLANE, Watch-Maker, in King Street, shall receive THREE GUINEAS Reward, and no Questions asked. It is hoped if the Watch should be offered to Sale it will be stopped.
TWENTY DOLLARS Reward. STOLEN out of the Store of the Subscriber, on the Night of the 25th Instant, the following Goods, viz. Half a Piece of fine Garnet Cloth, Half a Piece of sup-fine blue Cloth, Two Bags of Buttons, Three Dozen Women's fine Cotton Stockings, Ten Dozen Spitalfield silk Handkerchiefs, One Piece of Bandannu Handkerchiefs, Three Bandannu Handkerchiefs, some Chocolate, some Loaf Sugar, a Parcel of Codlines, and some Metal Buttons. Whoever will give Intelligence of the aforesaid Goods, so that the Owner may have them again, shall be intitled to the above Reward. JOHN WINSLOW, jun. Boston, July 26, 1774.
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 old by said WILLIAMS.
WANTED as an APPRENTICE to the Leather-Dresser's Business, a stout, active, honest LAD of a credible Family. Enquire of the Printer.
PUBLIC VENDUE. This and To-Morrow Evening at BICKER's Auction-Room, near the Market, Boston, Where will be Sold, A GREAT Variety of ENGLISH GOODS, among which are a Quantity of fine IRISH LINNENS, COTTON CHECKS, &c. &c. M. BICKER, Auctioneer. This and To-Morrow Evening.
CHEAP GOODS. There is now selling off, by Wholesale and Retail, At BICKER's Auction-Room, Near the Market, Boston, MOST Kinds of English, India and Scotch GOODS, among which are many Articles suitable for the Fall Trade.
Choice Cheshire Cheese, Which will suit the nicest taste, Just imported in Capt. Symmes and Capt. Cales from London, And to be SOLD by CHARLES LOWE, Opposite the Boston Stone, in Marlshall'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.
Teneriffe Wine. A FEW Pipes, Half Pipes and Quarter Casks, of choice Teneriffe WINE , Best Lisbon Wine, Mountain Malago, in Quarter Casks. Also Sweet Oyl in Barrels and Jars, To be sold at the lowest Prices at THOMAS WALLEY's Store on DOCK-SQUARE. Where he continues to sell, All kind of Groceries, And a parcel of fine Narragansett Cheese, equal to Cheshire. Also Ground Ginger. N. B. Bolting Cloths of all Prices
LEE & JONES, Have for SALE at their Store near the Swing-Bridge, A BEAUTIFUL Variety of flowered Lutestrings and Brocades, black Padufoys, coloured Taffeties and Gorgoones. Blue and white China Cups and Saucers; Gold and Silver Lace and Buttons; Silver and Pinchbeck Watches; Men's Silk Hose and Breeches Patterns; Paper Hangings; Vidrigreffe. Also, a General Assortment of ENGLISH GOODS.
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 Beal of said Cohasset, or Mr. Richard Billings, Taylor, in Boston.
DUNCAN INGRAHAM, jun. At his Store in Union-Street, Boston, HAS now on hand an assortment of EU- ROPEAN GOODS , which he will sell at a very moderate profit for Cash, Wholesale and Retail. N. B. A quantity of Raven's DUCK, and a few boxes of 22 inch PIPES.
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 pre- serves 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 Linnens, Stationary, Cutlery and Hard-Ware, Kippen's Snuff, Spices, &c.
To the PUBLIC. AS the times are threatening it behoves one and all to go into the most frugal methods to en- courage our own Manufactures, and as there is a great con- sumption of Gloves in this large Country, we can manu- facture enough here, to supply the whole Continent, which will employ our own people, and keep a large sum of Mo- ney 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.
This day published, Price 6d. A LETTER to a FRIEND. Giving a concise, but just, Representation of the Hardships and Sufferings the Town of BOSTON is ex- posed to, and must undergo in consequence of the late Act of the BRITISH PARLIAMENT ; which, by shutting up its Port, has put a fatal Bar in the Way of that commercial Business on which it depended for its Support. Shewing, at the same Time, wherein this Edict, however unintended, is powerfully adapted to promote the Interest of all the AMERICAN COLONIES , and even of BOSTON itself in the End. By T. T. A BOSTONIAN. Boston, Printed and Sold at GREENLEAF's Printing- Office, in Hanover-Street.
STOLEN from the subscriber on the 30th of June last, a white spotted MARE , ten years old, a- bout 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.
S I L K S And Superfine BROAD CLOTHS. A PRIME assortment of Padufoys, Du- capes, Lutestrings; plain and figured Satins, Da- mask, Sarchets, &c.—superfine fashionable coloured Broad Cloths, with suitable Linings and Trimings; 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.
SARAH BEANE hereby informs the Public, and her Friends and Customers, in parti- cular, that she has removed from the Sign of the Ship and Launch, to the Sign of Admiral Vernon, in King-Street. She will be much obliged to all those who please to favour er with their Custom.
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 contract- ing from the date hereof. Boston, July 4, 1774. BENJAMIN ROSS.
This day published, and sold by Edes & Gill, Queen-street, CONSIDERATIONS on the Measures carrying on with Respect to the British Colonies in North-America.
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 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.
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 the Unregene- rate 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 re- quested to return them immediately.
WANTED to HIRE, FROM 4 to 20 Acres of good Land, in Boston, or Roxbury, or any other convenient Place on the Great Road, within 3 or 4 Miles of Boston. A good Price will be given for such Land as will suit. Enquire of JOHN WHITE , Gardener, in Seven Star-Lane, Boston.
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 5 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.
WANTS A PLACE, A WOMAN , who well understands the business of a family; she can be well recom- mended. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SOLD by DANIEL M'CARTY, In Union-Street, near the Cornfield, by Wholesale and Retail.
HIS whole flock in trade, consisting of Linings, Wollens, Chincies and Callicoes, Silks, Sille and black Ruffel Shoes and Clogs, Childrens Mawcoco ditto, Fans, Gloves, Laces, (sum very rich) a great variety of China Ware, Glass, Stone and Earthen ware, Spices, &c. &c. &c. at the next 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 agree- able.—Likewise the house he now lives in to be sold or let, terms very reasonable being a place well suited for trade, with many conveniences about it and in good repair.
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 tpt Pipes, one Case of Hats from Beaver to Felt, with a few Pipes and Quarter Casks of Fyal Wines, to be sold Cheap by WILLIAM HOSKINS.
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.
BOSTON: Printed by ISAIAH THOMAS,
the Bottom 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 and Eight Pence Lawful Money, per Annum, unsealed, and Eight Shillings (sealed and directed; and where Articles of Intelligence, &c. are thankfully received;— ADVERTISEMENTS taken in.— PRINTING in its various Branches, performed in a neat Manner, with the greatest Care and Dispatch, on the most reasonable Terms. Small HAND-BILLS 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 Watch maker, in Salem ; Mr. B. Emeron , Bookseller, in Newbury-Port ; Mr. M. Belcher , in Bridgewater ; and by Dr. Elijah Hewins , in Stoughtonham .