The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal (Boston [Mass.]), 1774-12-22 00:00:00

THE Massachusetts Spy  Or Thomas's Boston Journal.
'DO THOU Great LIBERTY inspire our Souls—And make our Lives in THE Possession happy—Or, our Deaths glorious in THY just Defence.'
VOL. IV.) THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1774. (NUMB. 203.)
PORT, DECEMBER 12. Living about the Honorable GENERAL in Abington the colony met at Providence.  ASSEMBLY December 8, 1774. In addition to, and amendment of, an entitled "an act regulating the militia of this colony." Be it enacted by this General As- sembly, and by the authority there- of, it is enacted, That for the future each enlisted soldier, who shall not be provided with a sufficient gun or fuse, as di- rected in the said act, shall be liable to a fine of five dollars, for each de- fect; and also that every soldier be provided with a bayonet fixed on his gun, upon the pay of one penny for each defect. Further enacted, by the authority afore- said, That in the absence of the officer of the respective companies, the captain together the company under his command, shall be liable to a fine of one day in every month, and exer- cise in martial discipline, according to the list by his present Majesty, in 1754: That the said warning be by the hand and seal of such officer, within ten days before such training or ex- ercise: And that all succeeding warnings be given by the commanding officer or the head of the company while under arms: Provided nevertheless, That in the towns of Providence and Bristol the Captain or other commanding officer, may warn their companies at such place, as in the said act is permitted in the town of Newport. Be it further enacted, by the authority afore- said, That within ten days after each penalty is incurred, the Captain, or other superior officer, shall issue his warrant therefor, returnable within twenty days: and that twelve half per cent. only be allowed for col- lecting such fines. Be it further enacted, by the authority afore- said, That the fines of all those who, being ex- cused from appearing on the day of such training, or other account, to form a company deficiency at the time of the said training, that the examination of the survey, appointed by the said act, shall be made by the serjeants of the company in which such serjeant lives, by virtue of the said act, from the Captain, on the first Mon- day in February, and on the last Monday in April. Be it further enacted, by the authority afore- said, That no town officer shall be exempted from military duty, as an enlisted soldier, when called by the members of the town-council, the treasurer, the town-clerk, and the town- serjeant. Be it further enacted, by the authority afore- said, That there be a general muster and review of every regiment, or battalion, twice in every year, viz. on the first Monday in April, and on the first Monday in October: And that there be a general muster and review of brigade once in two years. Be it further enacted, by the authority afore- said, That the Captain-General, Lieutenant- General, and Major General, or any two of them, they are hereby, fully authorized and required to direct and order when, and in what manner, the forces within this colony shall march in assistance of any of our sister colonies, when invaded or attacked; and also in what manner the said forces shall be provided and supplied: and also to direct and make use of the cannon belonging to the colony, either in the cannon- y, as they may deem expedient. Be it further enacted, by the authority afore- said, That the said forces, whenever they are called out of the colony, shall be under the immediate command and direction of the Major- General. Be it further enacted, by the authority afore- said, That the Secretary for with cause this act be published in the Newport Mercury and Pro- vidence Gazette. Colony of Rhode Island, &c. certify, that the proceeding is a true copy of an act passed by the General Assembly of the colony aforesaid, at the session held at Providence, on the 8th day of De- cember, 1774. HENRY WARD, Sec'y. Honorable STEPHEN HONORABLE SAMUEL for this colony in the
Continental Congress held at the city of Philadelphia, in the Province of Pennsylvania, the 5th day of September, 1774, this day made report of the proceedings and resolutions of said Continental Congress, consisting of the bill of rights, list of grievances, occasional resolves, and association, an address to the people of Great-Britain, a memorial to the inhabitants of the British American colonies, an address to the Canadians, &c. and the same being read, and maturely considered, RESOLVED , That the same is hereby accepted and approved: And it is hereby ordered, that the secretary send printed copies of said bill of rights, list of grievances, the association, addresses and memorial, together with this resolve, to every member of both houses of this assembly, and all such other officers within this colony, as schedules are by law transmitted to. And it is recommended to the several towns throughout this colony, to chuse committees, agreeable to the 10th article of said association, for the purposes therein expressed. And the thanks of this assembly are given to the said delegates of this colony in particular, and to the members of said Continental Congress in general, for the wise, spirited, and faithful discharge of the important trust reposed in them. The foregoing passed both houses unanimously. It was likewise unanimously resolved, that the abovenamed gentlemen do represent this colony in the Continental Congress to be held in Philadelphia in May next.
IN PROVINCIAL CONGRESS
Cambridge, December 8, 1774.
As the happiness of particular families arises, in a great degree, from their being more or less dependant upon others; and as the less occasion they have for any article belonging to others, the more independent; and consequently, the happier they are: So, the happiness of every political body of men upon earth, is to be estimated in a great measure upon their greater or less dependance upon any other political bodies; and hence arises a forcible argument, why every state ought to regulate their internal policy, in such a manner as to furnish themselves, within their own body, with every necessary article for subsistence and defence: Otherwise their political existence will depend upon others, who may take advantage of such weakness, and reduce them to the lowest state of vassalage and slavery. For preventing so great an evil, more to be dreaded than death itself, it must be the wisdom of this colony, at all times, more especially at this time, when the hand of power is lashing us with the scorpions of despotism, to encourage agriculture, manufactures and economy, so as to render this state as independent of every other state as the nature of our country will admit: from the consideration thereof, and trusting that the virtue of the people of this colony is such, that the following resolutions of this Congress, which must be productive of the greatest good, will by them be effectually carried into execution. And it is therefore RESOLVED , 1st. That we do recommend to the people the improvement of their breed of sheep, and the greatest possible increase of the same; and also the preferable use of our own woolen manufactures; and to the manufacturers, that they ask only reasonable prices for their goods; and especially a very careful sorting of the wool, so that it may be manufactured to the greatest advantage, and as much as may be, into the best goods. 2d. We do also recommend to the people, the raising of hemp and flax: And as large quantities of flax-seed, more than may be wanted for sowing, may be produced, we would also farther recommend the manufacturing the same into oil. 3d. We do likewise recommend the making of such articles as we apprehend must meet with the strongest encouragement from the public, and be of lasting benefit both to the manufacturer and the public. 4th. The making of steel, and the preferable use of the same, we do also recommend to the inhabitants of this colony. 5th. We do in like manner recommend the making tin-plates, as an article well worth the attention of this people. 6th. As fire arms have been manufactured in this colony, we do recommend the making of furniture and other locks, with other articles in the iron way. 7th. We do also earnestly recommend the making of salt petre, as an article of vast importance to be encouraged, as may be directed hereafter.
8th. That gun powder is also an article of such importance, that every man among us who loves his country must wish the establishment of manufactures for that purpose, and as there are the ruins of several powder-mills, and sundry persons among us who are acquainted with that business, we do heartily recommend its encouragement, by repairing one or more of said mills, or erecting others, and renewing said business as soon as possible. 9th. That as several paper mills are now usefully employed, we do likewise recommend a preferable use of our own manufactures in this way; and a careful saving and collecting rags, &c. and also that the manufacturers give a generous price for such rags, &c. 10th. That it will be the interest, as well as the duty of this body, or of such as may succeed us, to make such effectual provision for the farther manufacturing of the several sorts of glass, as that the same may be carried on to the mutual benefit of the undertaker and the public, and firmly established in this colony. 11th. That whereas buttons of excellent qualities and of various sorts are manufactured among us, we do earnestly recommend the general use of the same; so that the manufactures may be extended to the advantage of the people and manufacturers. 12th. That whereas salt is an article of vast consumption within this colony, and in its fisheries, we do heartily recommend the making the same in the several ways wherein it is made in several parts of Europe; especially in the method used in that part of France, where they make bay salt. 13th. We do likewise recommend an encouragement of horn smiths in all their various branches, as what will be of public utility. 14th. We do likewise recommend the establishment of one or more manufactories for making wool-combs, as an article necessary in our woollen manufactures. 15th. We do in like manner heartily recommend the preferable use of the stocking and other hosiery wove among ourselves, so as to enlarge the manufactures thereof, in such a manner as to encourage the manufacturers and serve the country. 16th. As madder is an article of great importance in the dyer's business, and which may be easily raised and cured among ourselves, we do therefore earnestly recommend the raising and curing the same. 17th. In order the more effectually to carry these resolutions into effect, we do earnestly recommend, That a society or societies be established for the purposes of introducing and establishing such arts and manufactures as may be useful to this people, and are not yet introduced, and the more effectually establishing such as we have already among us. 18th. We do recommend to the inhabitants of this province to make use of our own manufactures, and these of our sister colonies, in preference to all other manufactures. Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, JOHN HANCOCK, President. A true extract from the Minutes, BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Secretary.
IN PROVINCIAL CONGRESS, Cambridge, Dec. 9. 1774.
WHEREAS this Congress at their session in October last, taking in consideration the alarming state of this colony, were, upon the most mature deliberation, fully convinced, that to provide against the danger to which it was then exposed, by a standing army illegally posted in Boston; and from time to time reinforced, for the purpose of subverting our ancient constitution and the liberties of all North-America; it was indispensably necessary that a considerable sum of money should be immediately laid out for the just defence of this people; and whereas by a resolve of the Congress bearing date 28th said October, and published in the news-papers, it was among other things earnestly recommended to the several towns and districts that they would cause to be paid into the hands of Henry Gardner, Esq., all the province monies due from them respectively, to supply the said pressing exigencies of the colony: And whereas the danger which then threatened the province, is still continued and daily increasing: It is  RESOLVED , And hereby most earnestly recommended to all the inhabitants of the towns and districts aforesaid, as they regard their own safety and the preservation of their inestimable rights and liberties, that they cause the monies aforesaid, to be paid forthwith to the said
HENRY GARDNER, Esq.; who has given bond with sufficient sureties, to the satisfaction of this Congress; and that they cause their respective proportions of the tax granted by the General Court in June last, and all other the province monies due from them respectively, to be supplied in some way that shall be more expeditious than the usual mode of collecting the taxes, in order to prevent any delay in providing against the imminent danger above mentioned. And the members of the Congress are hereby desired to use their utmost industry for having this resolve speedily and punctually complied with; and the sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the several counties to pay the province monies in their respective hands as has been already recommended.  Signed by order of the Provincial Congress, JOHN HANCOCK, President. A true extract from the Minutes, BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Secretary.
MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
Mr. THOMAS,
THE present dispute between Great-Britain and the colonies, so big with ruin to both countries if not amicably terminated, turns on the question of parliamentary power. The parliament have within a few years claimed a power to make laws binding on the colonies in all cases whatsoever, and have lately exerted that power in an astonishing manner. The advocates for the colonies alledge, that if this exorbitant power, in which is included the power of taxation, be conceded to, the colonies are reduced to a state of abject slavery as any people upon earth can be, and have nothing they can call their own. They hold their lives, liberties and properties, by the mere will and pleasure of a body, in whose appointment they have not the least share, over whose resolutions they have not the least controul. On the other hand, the friends of government, as they call themselves (by which they mean ministerial government) tell us that such is the wisdom, the integrity, the impartiality, the equity of the British parliament, that we may securely repose ourselves upon them, and that our lives, liberties and properties will be as safe in their hands as in our own. As few perhaps in America have the opportunity of obtaining an exact knowledge of the constitution of that illustrious assembly, I send you some extracts from a book published this year in London, entitled Political Disquisitions ,—a Book which highly deserves the perusal of every subject in the British empire. The author treats largely on three important articles,—the inadequate representation in parliament—the long duration of it:—And the ministerial influence exerted at elections, and on the members afterwards. He has given a particular list of 128 boroughs in England, with the number of electors in each, which makes a choice, and the numbers they send to parliament; from which it appears, that two hundred and fifty four members are actually elected by 5723 votes. Now (says the above author) the most numerous meeting, of the commons ever known, was on the occasion of the debate about Walpole, A. D. 1741. There were then 502 in the house, therefore 254 comes very near a majority of the house, or the whole acting and efficient number. And the greatest part of these illustrious 5723, who have the power of constituting law-givers over the property of the nation, are themselves persons of no property.
In North-Britain the number of souls is about 1,500,000 the males between 16 and 56 are 300,000, allowing one third part to be their own masters, and to be above receiving charity. No Scotch member ought to be elected by fewer than a majority of 2000 votes. But there are many instances of members elected in North Britain by almost as small a number as in England.—Taking the whole representative for South and North-Britain. The members for counties are only 131 of the 558, of which 131, 42 are for Scotland and Wales.
The members therefore for the Boroughs and Cinque ports which ought not to be one in ten, compared with those for the counties, are 382, above four times as many, (i. e. four tenths) so that for one member who may be supposed to come fairly into the house, four (if we except a few of the great cities) are sent by the poorest of the people, directed by court influence. Dividing the right of electing as it ought to be, no member should be elected by fewer than the majority of 300 votes, but we find that not one member

  of all these 154, is elected by a number so high as 300 and a multitude by a number below 20. If we take the places where a majority of the electors comes below 20, as in the following list, viz. Lestwithiel, sends 2 mem. chosen by 13 votes. Truro, 14 Bodwin 19 Saltash 15 Camelford 10 Bosiney 11 St. Michael, 14 St. Mawes, 16 Tiverton, 14 Malden, 14 Harwich, 17 Thetford, 17 Brackley, 17 Banbury, 11 Bath, 17 Newport Wight, 13 Newton ditto, 1 Andover, 13 Gatton, 11 Bramber, 8 East Grinstead, 19 Calne, 18 Malmesbury, 7 Old Sarum, 1 Bewdley, 18 New Romney, 17 Marlborough, 2 Buckingham, 7 
It is shameful what a proportion of the 513 is sent into the house by a handful, and that handful mostly people in low circumstances, and therefore obnoxious to bribery, or under the power of their superiors. By the above list it appears that 56 members (about a ninth part of the whole for England) are sent into the house of commons by 364 votes, which number ought not to send in one member. For no member ought to be elected by fewer than the majority of 800, upon the most moderate calculation, according to Doctor Price, in order to give 410,000 voters their due, and equally distributed share of legislative power, without which equality are enslaved to the handful of beggars. We see above ( monstrum horrendum ingens! ) two persons the Lord of the pitiful town of Newton in the isle of Wight, and him of Old Sarum. Wiltshire, where there is not a house, send in as many members as the inestimable wealth of the city of London, in which the livery, who are the legal electors are 8000, and the persons who ought to have votes are 20,000, and upwards. Here two individuals, have equal weight in the state with 30,000. The British government therefore, taking it according to its avowed state, is neither absolute monarchy, nor limited monarchy, nor aristocracy, nor democracy, nor a mixture of monarchy, aristocracy and democracy, but may be called Ptochocracy (the reader will pardon a new word) or government of beggars: For a few beggarly boroughs do avowedly elect the most important part of the government, the part which commands the purse. It is true this is only the ostensible state of things. The British government is really a juntocracy (I doubt the reader will now think I presume upon his good nature) or government by a minister and his crew. For the court direct the beggars whom to choose. Suppose (says the author) our court should take the legislative power into its own hands, and omit calling a parliament for seven years together, should we not say "Chaos is come again?" What is the difference to the nation between calling no parliament and calling a set of bribed slaves, the ready tools of the court.
If the people of England once be corrupted in that which is the fountain of their liberties, their own representatives in parliament assembled, they must expect nothing but the flowings forth of tyranny and mischief upon them, in and by their very laws. The high court of parliament is the most certain and constant guardian of liberty; but if it be deprived of its own liberty, it is left without life or power to keep the liberty of others. Our artless ancestors on most occasions, particularly in framing the bill of succession, shewed, that they took it for granted, a parliament would never consent to any thing wrong in compliance with the court. Little did they think of a time coming, when consent of parliament might be obtained to any thing the minister should ask; yet they seem at some periods to have been jealous of the encroaching disposition of ministers, and aware of the doctrine which this section teaches, viz. that corrupt parliaments are slaves to ministers. It is miserable to observe in reading the parliamentary history, the magazines, registers, &c. that the sense and the patriotism are almost always (our own virtuous times excepted) on the side of the protesting Lords, the minority in the house of commons, and the writers of the magazines or registers, and against the proceedings of the houses, which are oftentimes wrong headed and wrong intentioned. Yet our houses of parliament take in grievous dudgeon any reflection on their wisdom or integrity, and wonder that the people show a want of respect for them, though the people see plainly that a magazine-writer has more sense or more integrity, than the majority of the two houses. Which strange phenomenon can only be ascribed to ministerial poison working in the houses.
From this account it appears, with the clearest evidence, that a majority of the house of commons is elected by a very small part of the people of Britain, and those chiefly in low circumstances. The candidates spend immense sums to secure their elections, and their next care is to reimburse themselves during the seven years continuance of parliament. The way to do this is to be very complaisant to the ministers.
The following extract from the same author shews that court influence extends to the House of Lords, as far as it is elective, as well as to the Commons. "The Duke of Bedford in the year 1735, presented a petition to the Lords, from the Dukes of Hamilton, Queenberry and Montrose, and the Earls of Dundonald, Marchmont and Stair, complaining,—That, at the election of the sixteen Scotch Peers, several undue methods and illegal practices were used, of which they could bring proofs, and praying that the House of Lords would allow them to be laid before them. The petitioners were persons of the highest rank and most respectable personal characters. The matter of their petition was of supreme consequence, affecting the very existence of the house of Lords. The petitioning Lords alledging, that they laid the matter before their Lordships, upon information that the list of sixteen Peers for Scotland had been framed by persons in high trust under the crown, long previous to the election itself; and that this list was shewn to Peers, as a list approved of by the crown, and was called the King's list, from which there was to be no variation, unless it was to make way for one or two particular Peers, on condition that they should go along with the measure. That Peers were solicited to vote for the list, called the crown list, without the liberty of making any alterations. That endeavours were used to engage Peers to vote for this list, by promise of pensions and offices civil and military, to themselves and their relations, and by actual promise and offers of sums of money. That sums of money were actually given to or for the use of some Peers, to engage them to concur in the voting for this list. That annual pensions were promised to be paid to Peers, if they concurred in the voting for this list; some of them to be on a regular establishment, and others to be paid without any establishment at all. That about the time of this election, numbers of pensions, offices (some of which were nominal) and releases of debts, owing to the crown, were granted to Peers who concurred in voting for this list, and to their near relations. That on the day of election a battalion of his Majesty's forces was drawn up in the abbey court, at Edinburgh, and three companies of it were marched from Leith, (a place at one mile's distance) to join the rest of the battalion, and kept under arms from nine in the morning till nine at night, when the election was ended, contrary to custom at elections, and without any cause or occasion, that your petitioners could foresee, other than the over-awing of the election. These instances of undue practices we now humbly mention, which we hope will satisfy your Lordships, that we have just reason to pray your Lordships to take this matter into your serious consideration, and to provide such a remedy as may be effectual for preserving the right and freedom of elections, this being the only right that now remains with the Peers of Scotland in lieu of a constant and hereditary seat in Parliament." All this, however, went for nothing with many of their good Lordships, and the petition was dismissed.
It might be added, that the twenty four Bishops are in the nomination of the crown, and consequently are ——— But I forbear, lest I should be thought to be wanting in respect to that Reverend Bench.
With regard to the temporal Peers, the crown has such a multitude of places in its gift, in the Church, the army and the navy, many of which places are filled out of noble families, that the influence arising from hence must be very great. In a word, as matters are now managed, the minister may always be sure of a majority in both houses.
On the Importance and Utility of the BRITISH COLONIES. From Dr. Campbell's Political Survey of Britain.
IN our days, the value, utility, and importance of the Colonies, in respect to this Island, have been, by the evidence of facts, put beyond all dispute. The British inhabitants in them draw some of the necessaries, and many of the conveniences of life, from hence. The supplying them with these is a new and very great source of industry, which, by affording employment to multitudes, cannot but have an effect in augmenting the numbers as well as contributing to the ease and happiness of our people at home. The having a certain, constant, regular, and increasing market for our commodities and manufactures, hath had a very visible effect on almost every branch of our domestic trade. Besides, as the correspondence between us and our countrymen in these remote parts is carried on by sea, this extends our navigation, and hath added amazingly to the number of our shipping, which is another article very advantageous and profitable to the inhabitants of Britain. At the same time, by raising and subsisting numbers of hardy and experienced seamen, it evidently contributes to the support of our naval power.
It must give no small pleasure to a curious and judicious inquirer to reflect upon and investigate these points, in order to satisfy his own mind as to the manner in which they are brought about. It is from hence that our planters in general, their servants and slaves, are supplied with ap-
parel of all kinds, with most sorts of furniture, with a vast variety of tools and instruments for their several occupations, which of course gives business and bread to our artificers and manufacturers. The directing and collecting of these employs merchants, factors, and their servants. All the trades which are connected with building, rigging, and supplying materials of every kind for ships, and fitting out seamen, are indebted to the same causes for their subsistence. The freight also, both out and at home, is a matter of great consequence; amounting often to as much, & sometimes more, than the value of the goods. The provisions, and other necessaries, consumed by the seamen in these long voyages, with many more articles which would be tedious to enumerate, concur to promote and to reward almost every species of industry exercised amongst us. All this arises chiefly from the difference of soil and climate, and from the remoteness of our plantations. And that these are not fallacious suggestions, or plausible conjectures, the rise of our customs, the improvement of our lands, the number of our ships, and the gradual increase of our fleets, are testimonies that leave us not a shadow of doubt; but, on the contrary, demonstrate clearly that this representation is, in all respects, founded on truth.
These, though signal and shining advantages, as plainly conducing to the increasing our riches and strength, are far, very far, from being all the benefits that have resulted, and continue to result, from our settlements. By the returns they make us for goods of every kind that we send them, we are enabled, after furnishing our home consumption, to manufacture and export immense quantities of their produce to other countries; which is a further addition to our commerce, and swells not a little the profit that arises from it. We likewise receive from them many things which we formerly purchased from other nations at their own price, and which were frequently brought to us in their own bottoms; neither, in some cases, were these the greatest inconveniences. Their inexhaustible fisheries are also pregnant with innumerable benefits. The number of our subjects in these parts has been, and may be, increased without danger, by permitting foreign protestants to settle in them; from whose skill and labour new improvements may, with great probability, be expected to arise. What considerably advances the value of these, and many more advantages that might be enumerated, is, that they are not only solid and permanent, but belong exclusively to Great-Britain; and of which, while we retain our freedom and naval power, we never can be deprived.
Amongst many other articles that are the produce of our colonies, and sent from hence into other parts of the world, are Tobacco, Sugar, Rice, Cotton, &c. to a great value, which, being the return of our own goods and manufactures, are clear gain to this nation; and to this, as most of them are exported in our own bottoms, we are to add the freight likewise, which is very considerable. Most of these goods, before we had plantations of our own, we bought from foreigners at very high prices; as for instance, Brazil Sugar at 71. and 81. by the hundred, Tobacco from 4s. to 8s. a pound. Indigo, of which we now receive much, and are like to receive much more, from our own colonies, we still purchase from the French and Spaniards to a large amount. What may serve to set this point in a stronger light is the case of Pitch and Tar, which we formerly bought from the Swedes at what price they pleased to set upon it; and, even at this high rate, they insisted on sending it in their own ships. At the beginning of Queen Anne's war, we found ourselves in so precarious a state with respect to these commodities, so necessary for our Navy, that Dr. Robinson, afterwards Bishop of London, then our minister at the court of Sweden, recommended the procuring them from our colonies upon any terms. This produced a bounty for the obtaining them, and that soon brought them, not only at a third part of what we had paid for them to Sweden, but also in such quantities as enables us to export them to the Straits, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Bremen, and Hamburg. Upon the same principle, we have since, by the same means, obtained great quantities of Iron; and in time, are likely to draw all our naval stores from our own settlements.
From this sketch of the emoluments flowing from our plantations, it is incontestably evident, that they have contributed greatly to increase our industry, and of course our riches; to extend the commerce, to augment the naval power, and consequently to maintain the grandeur, and support the prosperity, of the mother country.
From the SOUTH-CAROLINA GAZETTE. Ubi consuleris mature, FACTO opus est. SALLUST.
MANY thanks to the worthy Congress re-echoes from the generous breasts of grateful thousands: The firm friend of our continent, cannot form a more sanguine wish, than that the colonies may firmly execute what they have wisely resolved. When I read their glorious proceedings, I see inscribed on every page, in golden capitals, "THE AMERICANS ARE INVINCIBLE." The untutored Savages of the know world, and the polished sons of freedom in the old, when they see our manly opposition, with admiration will exclaim, "Brave Americans, worthy of liberty!" and join in their united supplications to the known and unknown God, to smite upon our glorious struggle.
Some extol Roman Cincinnatus, and others admire Coriscan bravery, but the heart of every son of these provinces may defend with joy, when he reflects that he is born an American. Oh glorious day! Oh happy union! From Nova-Scotia to Georgia one mighty mind inspires the whole! When I consider the unanimity, the firmness, the wisdom of our late Representatives, I feel a joy unutterable, and an exultation never felt before. What remains, but that each one join heart and hand in the vigorous execution of their wisely concerted plan? The wretch who hangs back, proclaims by his delay, that he is either regards not the welfare of America, or that he understands her interests better than the united wisdom of her sons.
We now know our duty, happy for us if we reduce our
knowledge into practice. Without this, we are in vain have resolved. We have acquiesced at once, than to fail in the plan with so much pains concerted. In which we expect the decision of school-boys, and the execrable enemy.
Away with the flimsy excuses suggested by avarice and taken self-interest. Know it, ye American colonies, that true self-interest demands the exact observance of all the self-denying injunctions of the association: That fond principle which makes a distressed mariner, for the preservation of life, to throw overboard his property, much more consistently call upon you, to save yourselves and posterity by frugality and temporary suspension of exports.
The wit of man could not have devised any thing more likely to obtain a redress of our grievances than the plan concerted. In vain has humanity and justice plead our cause; but now self-love will operate in our favour, more strongly than the cries of the innocent, fatherless or widow. If we strictly adhere to the line marked out, in a few months the West-India planters, the English and Irish manufacturers will be distressed, that from a regard to their own interests, they will espouse our cause in a manner that will shake the throne. Majesty itself, whilst Lord N——th, and every abettor of American oppression, will be cursed with the dying groans of starving millions.
The present struggle will either insure happiness and freedom, or miserable slavery to this continent. America, and freely represented, has drawn up its bill of rights, acknowledged, our ruin can proceed only from ourselves. Obtain a thorough establishment of them, we need only the weapons of self-defence prescribed by our laws. If we fail in our present opposition, future generations will certainly be in vain; whereas if we succeed, no power is hardy enough to renew the unsuccessful attack at stake, and upon the behaviour of this day will depend future generations. Let every one, therefore, in his country, walk in the way pointed out by tiered North-America.
Charles Town, Nov. 10, 1774. None the Prisoner.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, dated Nov. 10, 1774. If you submit to the last arbitrary and unexampled usurpations, there will not be a set of more abject slaves under Heaven than the North-Americans. You will be obliged to tobacco, iron, and whatever your good and virtuous masters here want. The Marquis of Carmarthen, a puppy just suited to the infernal pack of bloodhounds, laid in the house of commons, we sent them to those colonies to labour for us. And so sure as England now exists (it can not long, indeed, its present state of luxury, debauchery, and villainy) say, so long and so sure as it does exist in this American new fabric, the chapters of all the is will be attacked, and treated as that of the Bay has already been. This is determined. They were afraid to attack more than Boston on the night occasion an union of the colonies; but Pennsylvania, and South-Carolina, will be struck. They refused entrance to the new Connecticut, and all the old provinces in America, impeached charters are had; and among the red Virginians, especially as you dared to go to prayers at member this, and recollect, I pray, my dear not speak from opinion, but from undoubted, ble authority. The King will recommend in speech to parliament, "funding his colonies in are not properly governed, owing to the now subsisting in the said colonies," &c. To prepare too for the more effectual execution of plans, orders are sent to his Majesty's Catholic p Quebec, immediately to raise and embody 4000 on and faithful Catholic subjects in Canada, to be at to four regiments, and to be commanded by Fre you may guess for what purpose. But lest you shou will tell you, that these good Subjects, and the Ind to be set to cut the throats of the King's disaffected old provinces, who sent at their own expence men, last war, to make the Canadians, subjects of virtuous and pious Prince George III. This is a holy writ.
I dare not tell you how I came by the knowledge these schemes, as it would, were it discovered, prevent from knowing and telling you more; but I hope it will the people of North America to exert themselves, to vince the world that they will not wear the chain of such traitorous and haughty tyrants. Better it had have, only his own vanity or caprice to satisfy, numerous a body of needy, luxurious, mercenary who would even sell their King, could they find promise the addition of 1000. to the Chancellorship Britain, or 50. to a peerage, he is offered. I cannot gue by what means, he will be entertained, in North that you have any thing to do from princely means country. It is true, some of his declaim, and very lament the situation of the I taten on the other Atlantic; as they hope, being out of place, to claim preference from espousing their quarrel. But, at th time, I can venture to say, that there is not a person or female, resident in Great-Britain, and contribute taxes, from the Lord Chancellor to the shoeshack, not rejoice at this exertion of power; nor is there a manufacturer in England who does not say, trade will now as our American subjects will be convinced we are to be trifled with, and that they will now be propitiated, if they commit riots, &c. as they will be here and tried for their offences by a jury of Eng who will not be so complaisant to them as the r own country were (who were all liable to be tried and rebellion) with ten thousand speeches to the Now, lest you should call me a declaimer, and sented dangers without telling you how to av give you a specific, which, if it fails to pre mediate and effectual cure, I will acknowl quick in politics, and declare against any farth in state disorders: It is a remedy easily admini cannot, at least to found constitutions, be un Moreover, it is so cheap, and easily procured, th son need advance expence, or go out of his own procure it, as it is only an agreement to stop all ex imports.—Enter heartily, and with firmness, into association; and bind yourselves, even by an oath, ly to observe it individually, but to enforce it gene you do this, and these hellish acts are not se devil in less than eight months, I will agree to feathered, and hanged on liberty tree afterwards; b you do not, I will venture to pronounce and declare, for fifty years to come the people of North-America w the most miserable of slaves. They will hold life and party only at the will and sufferance of their tyrannical profligate oppressors. It must not, it cannot be so. Aricans will be free; at least I hope so, especially as you h the means so much in your power. They are absolutely in your hands, and you will justly merit every oppre and insult if you throw them away."
Monday next will be published, MILLS & HICKS'S REGISTER ALMANACK, for 1775, with complete acc of the English, Scotch and Irish great Officers of sta lists of all the Provincial Officers in the four Governor New-England; likewise correct lists of the Navy and stationed in Boston.
A VARIETY of Articles suitable for present season, may be had at BICKER'S Auction Room, Near the Market, Boys will u. A Quantity of yard w to defeat the Schs. sheeting linens, very c

Y, December 22.
us, that the Em- of the advantages support afforded of Great-Britain
again. Ottoman empire, has subjects of our most gracious Sove- navigation in all the seas of her Ma- including those rights secured to Russia by the late glorious peace with the Turks.
aded with upwards of 1000 bushels Rappahannock in Virginia, for the of this town, hath been blown off is got to St. Eustatia, where the sold and the proceeds remitted to
rd is arrived at Salem from New- board, being part of the donation the poor of this town, 180 barrels of ork, 12 firkins of butter; also 21 bar- t and rye, sent from the inhabitants in Ulster county.
Letter from a gentleman in Abington, er of the Spy, dated December 9, 1774. ay I was invited to assist a woman in lying about four miles from my e in Abington. The Infant was
A curious Phenomenon was ex- formed a cartilaginous regularly placed on the head of guous to the cranium only the skin the forehead, and round about the part of the head, rising about from the skull bone, on the and then gradually declining.
It very nearly resembled ence worn by the young la- ceived a hurt about a week Prince G in the seventh month ia to this was still born.
letter from a funeral in a Sir says ago, the aged, and Mouffon parish being preferred raise repoual on such occasions, it my duty upon being urged to
Marina's, giving for reason, covers' Implication with the re- that Continental Congress made it, sought strictly to con- the late gloves were taken
His funeral been laid upon the Roman Catholic holders were taken the example this! Avebe dated November 26, that the interpreter who has been
lions, to know if they will give the King's troops against the there be occasion for them) have that it is a family quarrel, and no means interfere between the cren.
er adds, that they will also be to muster any Canadians for GOD preserve and de-
ately arrived from Quebec, we that application had been made to inhabitants of Canada to arm them- the colonies; that they rejected the indignation, and declared that if adian should be deluded so far as to their sister Colonies, they would send relief.
idea are we led to form of a British n-by an order of the privy council ited from procuring the means of de- the same time the noble influence of tried to stir up the Canadians and the threats. A conduct not more base than it is weak and impolitic.
ful of the South Parish in Dedham Gay 5th infant, and made choice the gentlemen for their officers, viz. Pamham Bullard, Captain, Ensign d Lieutenant, Serjeant Nathan- ed Lieutenant, Serjeant Ebenezer g Ensign. And such is the present discipline there, that the follow- pended on, viz.
rising upwards of fifty, several of us 70 years of age, met as above fite determined to put themselves in them as to be in a state of defence, ce of their officers as follows.
armer, Esq; Captain, Deacon Eb- fius, 1st Lieutenant, Ensign John dito. Captain Nath. Dean 3d ditto. uller, 4th ditto. Deacon Moses erk.
ening failed for Portsmouth, New- his Majesty's ship Canceaux, Lieut. ommander.
Saturday evening failed for the same Majesty's ship Scarborough, Captain
a letter from Portsmouth, New-Hamp- shire, dated December 16. have been in confusion here for two information that two regiments were take possession of our Port; by beat 200 men immediately assembled the Castle in two gundalows, who on were joined by 150 more, and demand- render of the Port, which Capt. Coch- ed; and fired three guns, but no lives upon which they immediately scall- alls, disarmed the Captain and his men, seizure of 97 barrels of powder, put it the gundalows, brought it up to town, off with it to some distance in the coun- day the town was full of men, from who affu-
red them he knew of no such design as sending troops, ships, &c. this morning I hear there is a thousand or fifteen hundred on their march to town. The Governor and council sat yester- day on the affair, and are now meeting again. The men who came down, are those of the best property and note in the province."
Last Friday failed for London, the Charming- Nancy transport, Capt. Deverion.
Sunday arrived here his Majesty's ship So- merfet, of 64 guns, Captain Le Cra, command- er, from England.
At a town-meeting held at Salem on Mon- day last night by adjournment, it was unanimously voted, that the collectors of taxes for that town pay the public monies to Henry Gardner, Esq; of Stow.
The Glasgow man of war, from Halifax, which was ashore on Cohasset Rocks last week, with much difficulty got off, with the loss of three of her hands, and great part of her rig- ging, and on Thursday last came up into this harbour.
Last Monday failed for Halifax, his Majesty's ship Tartar, Captain Meadows.
We hear from Halifax, Nova-Scotia, that the General Assembly of that province have laid an additional duty of 5 pence per gallon upon all rums and spirituous liquors (except the pro- duce or manufacture of Great-Britain) that shall be imported into that province, after the first day of January, 1775. Also a duty of 5 shillings up- on every 112th lb. of brown sugar; and five pence upon every gallon of molasses that shall be imported into that province, after the said first day of January, 1775.
On the late Thanksgiving-day two or three weak and imbecilous persons, of the most insigni- ficant and contemptible of all sects, (who make pretensions to christianity) opened their shops; five or six soldiers passing one of them, made a full stop, and asked the deluded owner whether he was not ashamed to insult his countrymen, and advised him to shut up his shop and hid his head, adding, that he was an enemy to his coun- try. As this was said by a soldier, they may per- haps spare the cry of persecution on the occasion.
We have just received intelligence from St. Croix, that the inhabitants of that island were about to send one hundred hogsheads of sugar as a present to the town of Boston. One Gen- tlemen had offered to give ten hogsheads, and to send a vessel with the whole donation, free of charge.
One evening last week, as a young man was travelling from this town to Salem, in a Sulkey, he was stopped by two foot-pads, near NORTH'S Execution Rock, one of whom presented a pistol to his breast and demanded his money; and the other robbing him of twelve dollars, they made off.
INTELLIGENCE EXTRAORDINARY. We hear that when Commodore Fight-All, the Hero, heard that the brave Hampshire men, had taken cannon, powder and small arms out of the fort, at Portsmouth, and secured them out of the reach of his Majesty's enemies, he called them rebels, and swore that if the Admiral would give him one of his frigates he would go and blow the town down. Reader remark-he was well assured first, that the cannon, powder and small arms were removed.
MARRIED.] At Braintree, Mr. Samuel Croxford of Roxbury, to Miss Lydia Thayer of that place. Mr. Joseph Adams, Physician at Townsend, to Miss Lovey Lawrence of Lincoln.
DIED.] Gabriel Maturine, Esq; aged 44. Private Secretary to his Excellency General GAGE.—Mr. Joshua Stoton Emmons, Tin- man.—Mrs. Sarah Moorhead, aged 68, relict of the late Rev. Mr. John Moorhead, deceased. —Mr. Christopher Montgomery.—Mr. Hast- ings, Cordwainer.—Mrs. Elizabeth Foot.— Mrs. Barnard, widow.—John Jackson, Esq; Lieut. in his Majesty's 64th regiment of foot, stationed at Castle-William.—At New-York, Alexander Colden, Esq; (eldest son of his honor Lieutenant Governor Colden) post-master and surveyor-general of that province.
Last Friday died at Groton, aged 26, Mr. JOHN BULKLEY, attorney at law. His life was short, but it was a life of integrity: He quitte it undisturbed by the terrors of futurity. His friends and acquaintance unfeignedly regret his loss.
Custum-House, Port of Salem and Marblehead, Dec. 19. ARRIVED. Bals, Swan, Orne, Freeman, Vincent and Hudson from Quebec; Swasey and Tucker, Catie; Nor- ton, Dominicus; Barnard, New-York; Allen and Worm- stead, Philadelphia; Gosham, Maryland; Hill, New-Lon- don.
Salem, December 20. Our brethren of New-Hampshire and Rhode-Island have signalled themselves in a manner that does them the greatest honour: And it is with pleasure we can add, that the colony of Connecticut merit our high- est regards for their present assiduity and vigilance in disciplin- ing their militia, which consists of near 30 regiments.—In- deed the whole UNITED COLONIES are extremely ac- tive and zealous in the common cause, all nobly exerting themselves for carrying into execution the measures agreed upon by the late continental congress—excepting a few dis- appointed, factious Tories, some of whom are employed, most infamously employed, in vilifying the most virtuous and aristocratic characters in America, and particularly in traducing the worthy members of the late august continental assembly.
New-York, Dec. 12. Last week several parcels of goods were sold here agreeable to the association entered into by the Continental Con- gress; and many more will be disposed of this week in the like manner.
Captain Bernard sails this day for Boston, and has on board, being part of the donations of this city for the poor inhabitants of Boston, 180 bar- rels of flour, 9 of pork, and 12 firkins of but- ter; also 12 barrels of wheat and rye, sent from the inhabitants of Marble-town, in Ulster coun- ty.
Extract of a letter from Charlestown, in South- Carolina, Nov. 16.
"As I know of no opportunity to New-York, I must improve the conveyance of a Philadelphia Brig, to beg you will immediately pay off my paper to Mr. Rivington, and take his receipt, crossing my name out of his book. as I would
not have it upon the book of a wretch; and as by order of the representatives of this province, no more of his scurrilous sheets are per- mitted to come into this government: Pleat to take Mr. Holt's paper for me, and let it be known that Rivington's forbidden the Province of South-Carolina."
Newport, December 12. Charters have been granted by the assembly to four new mili- tary companies, by the following names, viz. the Artillery company for the county of Pro- vidence, the Troop of horse for the county of Pro- vidence, the Providence Fuzileers, and North Providence Rangers.
It has been thrown out by the enemies to the united colonies in North America, that 10 or 15000 French Canadians will come against us at the command of Gen. Gage: But we can as- sure our readers there are not 15,000 men in all Canada, able to bear arms, and march down to these colonies; and further, by what they have already done in appointing committees, &c. it appears that far the greater part of them are as sick of the late regulations, as any Protestant American on the continent.
By a gentleman arrived here last week from New-York, through Connecticut, we are assur- ed that when he came away a brig was taking in 128 pieces of cannon, to carry to Boston; that the militia of the small towns of Groton and Stonington were under arms when he came along which amounted to 1200 brave fellows, and that the martial spirit flames gloriously quite through the country. New England only will be as well able to resist 50,000 troops next spring, as the whole continent was to resist 20,000 last war.
The general assembly have ordered 40,000 flints, 300 barrels of powder, 3 tons of lead, and 4 brass field-pieces, to be procured for the use of this colony.
Last Friday and Saturday all the cannon be- longing to Fort-George, except 4, were carried to Providence, with the shot, &c. from whence they may be easily conveyed into the country, to meet the Indians and Canadians with which the colonies are threatened.
New-York, Dec. 15. We hear that at a meet- ing of the general committee of this city and county, two sub-Committees were appointed to superintend the sales of two cargoes of goods arrived here since the first day of December. And that it was the opinion of the committee, that all goods, wares and merchan- dize, enumerated in the first article of the Continental Congress, should be subject to the regulations contained in the tenth article.
Last week Captain Riker in a Schooner from Charles Town, arrived here with 103 tierces of rice, consigned to Philip Livingston and Charles M. Lewis, Esqrs. to be disposed of for the support of the poor of Boston, being part of the generous bene- factions from the province of South Carolina, for the relief of the much injured and oppressed inhabitants of that devoted town.
The neat proceeds of three hundred and seventy-five tierces of rice (lately arrived here from Charles- Town, in the sloop Phoenix, Capt. Dickenson) being also part of the benefactions from the same place and for the same people) we hear amounted to 1200l, and will be remitted in a few days.
THIS and TO-MORROW EVENING, Will be Sold by PUBLIC VENDUE, At BICKER's Auction-room, Near the Market, A Large Assortment of English GOODS. Also, several choice Feather Beds, silver and Pinchbeck Watches, &c. &c. M. BICKER, Auctioneer.
New Auction-room, Dock-Square. TO-MORROW Morning, at Ten o'Clock, Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE, At HUNTER's Auction-Room, Dock-square,
A LARGE assortment of English GOODS, (part of which was taken by execution) amongst which are, Broad cloths of different colours, Kerseys, rateens, half thicks, baizes, velveteens, breeches patterns, Men's and Wo- men's worsted hose, Durants, tammies, worsted caps and mitts, a variety of Irish linens, checks, striped Hollands, flowered and plain Battis, modes, sewing silks, printed and checked linen handkerchiefs, fine cambricks and lawns, Women's flays, silver plated and pinchbeck buckles, table knives, silver watches, &c. W. HUNTER, Auctioneer. Also, one eight day clock, Mahogany and common chairs, tables, desks, looking glasses, feather beds.
On WEDNESDAY next, 28th December, At TEN in the Morning, Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE, At RUSSELL's Auction-Room, In Queen-Street, A large and valuable Collection of genteel House Furniture, Belonging to a Gentleman who is out of the Province, Among which are, MAHOGONY dining Tables, Tea Ta- bles, Dressing Tables and Card Tables, Chefs of Draws and Bureaus, Hair bottom, Leather bottom, and com- mon Chairs, one crimson worsted harrateen Bed and Early Chair, two blue and white Calico Beds with Window Cur- tains, Four Post and other Bedsteads, Sheets, Table Linnen and fine Blankets, Carpets, Looking Glasses, one neat eight- day Clock, Feather-Beds, all kinds of Kitchen Furniture in Pewter, Brass, Copper, Iron and Tin, a great variety of China, Glass, Stone and Delph Ware, and a variety of Plate. J. RUSSELL, Auctioneer. The sale will begin precisely at Ten—Wednesday next.
To be SOLD, A double decked Brigantine, of an hundred and ten tons burthen, built at Danvers, and well calculated for the Eu- ropean, or West-India trade, and has been employed in the European trade, excepting one voyage to the West-Indies, and is well equipped with rigging, sails, anchors, cables, boats, &c. For further particulars apply to THOMAS GERRY, of Marblehead.
A WATCH found in the latter part of November last, between Western and Springfield; the Owner by describing the same and paying cost may have it again, by applying to ADNER COOLEY, in Palmer.
Next Week will be published, THOMAS's Boston SHEET A L M A N A C K, For the Year of our Lord God, 1775. Very convenient for Merchants, Shopkeepers, &c. to paste or hang up in their Counting-houses, stores, or shops.
JOSHUA BLANCHARD, senior, Continues to sell at his Old WINE CELLAR, And shop, opposite the lower end of Royal-Exchange lane, on Dock-square, Boston.
CHOICE old Sterling Madeira Wine, and other wines as usual. West-India and New-England Rum, Brandy, Jamaica spirits, vinegar. Mr. Blanchard hopes for the continuance of the favour of his friends and the Public, assures them he has not the least intention of quitting a business which he has hi- therto solely depended on for the support of a large family.
THE Brethren of the ancient and honour- able society of Free and Accepted Masons, are hereby notified, that the Right Worshipful JOHN ROWE, Esq; Grand Master for North-America, intends to celebrate the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, on Tuesday the 27th day of December instant, at Brother Ingersoll's, the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, in King-street, Boston, where the brethren are de- sired to attend. By order of the right Worshipful Grand Master, THOMAS BROWN, Gr. Sec'y. DINNER precisely at Two o'clock.
ALL persons, who are indebted to, or have any demands on THOMAS YOUNG Physician, late removed from this Town, are desired to bring in their Accounts, and pay their respective Dues to PEREZ MORTON, Attor- ney to Thomas Young.
THE Public are hereby informed, that no person has been taken with the Small-Pox, in this town, since last Monday's advertisement—And that due care is taken to prevent a communication of the infection from the houses there mentioned. By Order of the Select-Men, WILLIAM COOPER, Town Clerk. Boston, Decem. 21, 1774.
This day was published, [THE SECOND EDITION.] And to be sold either by the Thousand, Hundred, Gross or Dozen, or Single, [Embellished with two plates, one representing an Antient At- tologer, the other a FEMALE SOLDIER.] THOMAS's NEW-ENGLAND
A L M A N A C K, FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS CALENDER, For the Year of our Lord Christ, 1775; Being the Third after Bissextile, or Leap-Year. From the Creation of the World, according to the best of Prophane History, 5724 But by the Account of Holy Scriptures, 5737 Julian Period, 6488 From Noah's Flood, 4059 From the Destruction of Sodom, 3677 From the building of Rome, 2926 From the building of London, 2882 From the Destruction of Troy, 2657 Higaria, or the Flight of Mahomet, 1184 New-England first planted, 166 Planting the Massachusetts-Bay, 147 Building of Boston, the Capital of N. E. 145 Founding of Harvard College, 136 Of King George the III's. Reign, 15 CONTAINING, Eclipses. Names of the Twelve Signs, and the Parts they govern. Names of the Planets and Aspects. Vulgar Notes. Frieus Yearly Meetings. Sun's rising and setting. Full and Change of the Moon. Moon's rising and setting. Moon's Place. Time of High Waters. Festivals of the Church of England, and other remarkable Days. Judgment of the Weather. Time of the Superior and Inferior Courts setting in the four Governments of New-England. Select Maxims. Observations on each Month in the Year. A Fragment of antient Poetry, collected in the Highlands of Scotland, and translated from the Gallic or Erse Language. The Athenian Orator, a Fable, in Verse. The Difference between To-Day and To Morrow. Also,
THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES of A FEMALE SOLDIER. To the whole is added, THE ASSOCIATION of the Grand AMERI- CAN CONGRESS, which is absolutely necessary for ev- ery American to be acquainted with. (Price only Six Coppers single.) Very great Allowances are made to those who buy to sell again. Printed and sold by ISAIAH THOMAS, at his Printing-Office, near the MILL-BRIDGE.
NEW-YORK, December 8. To the PRINTER, SIR,
As the infamous authors of several scandal- ous publications lately sold, and now sel- ling by Mr. James Rivington, and Mr. Hugh Gaine, have, contrary to the most notorious facts, ventured to assert that the whole dispute between Great-Britain and her Colonies, is confined to the three-penny duty on tea, and the timidity of imposing on the public: You are therefore requested to insert, in the front of your paper, and continue it there, till fur- ther order, for which you will receive an ade- quate compensation, the following extract from the Lord's protest, at the repeal of the stamp act, when 61 Lords were against the repeal, 33 of whom signed a protest, it being declared to be "The indispensable duty of Parliament to tax the colonies in order to raise the revenue and people of Great- Britain;" to which may be added a clause of the declaratory act, wherein King, Lords and com- mons assert that they "have a right to make laws of sufficient force to bind the colonies in all cases whatsoever." —All which evences, that the contest is not for what these traitors to their country would fain have it believed to be! but for our very lives, religion and estate.— THE REMEMBRANCER.

Parnassian Packet.
Address to the SCEPTICKS. From Dr. Butt's Minstrel. AND it is so. Let those deplore their doom, Who hope still grovels in this darkignorance; But lofty souls, who look beyond the tomb, Can smile at fates, and wonder how they mourn. Shall spring to these sad scenes no more return? Is yonder wave the sun's eternal burn? Soon shall the orient with new lustre burn, And spring shall from her vital influence shed, Again attire the grove, again adorn the mead. Shall I be left abandon'd in the dust, When fate, relenting, lets the flower revive? Shall nature's voice, to man alone unjust, Bid him, though doom'd to perish, hope to live? Is it for this fair virtue oft must strive, With disappointment, penury, and pain? No: Heav'n's immortal spring shall yet arrive, And man's majestic beauty bloom again, Bright through th' eternal Year of love's triumphant reign."
To be SOLD, Agreeable to the AMERICAN CONGRESS ASSOCIATION, On MONDAY, the 26th of December inst. At PUBLIC AUCTION, And at the House of Mr. BENJAMIN BURDICK, Innholder In MARBLEHEAD; Such a part of the CARGO of the Ship CHAMPION, Capt. NATHANIEL FELLOWS, arrived from LONDON since the first day of December, aforesaid, as has been already delivered to the Committee of Inspection of said town. The Goods will be put up according to the Invoices, and sold to the highest bidder.
Invoice No. 1. contains Russia Duck, Osnaburghs, Ticklenburghs, Ravens Duck, Baizes and Hemp, amounting to about 670 l. sterling. No. 2. contains Hemp only, and amounts to about 130 l. sterling. No. 3. contains Russia and Ravens Duck, Hemp and Ticklenburghs, amounting to about 210 l. sterling. No. 4. Osnaburghs, Romalls, Steel Scones, Irish Linens, Checks, Women's Hois, Broom Heads, Tallow Brushes, Tar and Hearth do. White Lead, boxes of Tin-Plates, Shot, Sailor's Caps, Men's Hats, Linings and Loops for Hats, stained Paper and Borders, Baizes, Bound Books, Quills, Mariner's Compasses, &c. &c. amount about 290 l. sterl. No. 5. contains 5 inch and 4 and an half inch Deck Nails, Sheathing, drawing, 20 d. 6d. 4d. and 3d. Nails, Sail Needles, Pump, Clapper and Snapper Nails, Lead, and Hemp, amount about 330 l. sterling. No. 6. contains Irish Linen, Pins, gilt Trunks, Ticklenburgh, Velvets, Sewing Silks, Twiss, Bonnet Boards, Qualities, Skeleton Wire, Worsted, black and white Lace, brown Threads, Death-head buttons, Perfums, Damasks and Lutestrings, &c. Serge-denims and Everlastings, Calicoes, Mullins, Nankeens, Dowlas, Russia Diaper, Italian Crapes, Chints, Silk Handkerchiefs, patches, &c. &c. amount about 710 l. sterl. No. 7. containing sundry Medicinal Drugs, amount about 60 l. sterling.
At the same time and place will be also sold, The whole Cargo of the Brigantine Polly, Capt. STEPHEN BLANEY, arrived from FALMOUTH, in Great-Britain since the first day of December aforesaid Invoice No. 1. containing 160 boxes of Lemmons, 22 casks of Raisins, 39 quarter casks of Wine, 30 casks of Figs. No. 2. contains 32 casks of Raisins. No. 3. 32 boxes of Lemmons, 16 casks of Raisins, 2 quarter casks of Wine. No. 4. 6 casks Raisins, one quarter cask of Wine. No. 5. 10 boxes of Lemmons, 12 casks of Raisins, 8 quarter casks of Wine, 30 casks of Figs. N. B. Each Invoice will be put up at the sterling cost and charges, and 1 per cent advance, and half per cent for each bidder. The Sale to begin at 11 o'clock, A. M.
For Charlestown, (So. Carolina) The Brigantine, HARMONY, WILLIAM SHAYLER, master, Now lying at Salem, will sail by the first of next month. For Freight or Passage, apply to GEORGE ERVING, Esq; in Boston, or to the master on board said brigantine. Boston, Dec. 14.
IT is desired the Person who took a Black Satin Coat, White Hankerchief and Gambler Riding Hood, out of Doctor Cooper's Meeting-House after Divine Service on the 15th Instant, would send the same to Mr. CURTIS'S at the Corner of Bromfield's Lane, and there shall be no Questions asked—or they may depend on being Exposed, as the Owner was no further off than the Pulpit when they were taken.
SALMON TWINE. JEREMIAH ALLEN, has for sale, at his shop, in Anne-Street, a little north of the Draw-Bridge, A quantity of the best three thread Salmon Twine.
NEW FLOUR. A QUANTITY of new Flour to be sold, Cheap. Enquire of JOHN CUSHING, at his Sugar- House in Brattle-Street, near Dr. Cooper's Meeting-house, Boston. Where also may be had as usual, Loaf and brown Sugars, Molasses, &c.
LAST Monday night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, some well-bred gentlemen, took the liberty of breaking my windows in a most spirited manner: If any person will be pleased to inform me of the place of their residence, (if they have any) that I may make them a proper acknowledgment for this public mark of their civility, he shall be intitled to a reward of TEN DOLLARS from his most humble servant. JOHN TROSTBECK.
FRESH Raisins, Currants, and Spices of all sorts, to be sold exceeding cheap, by JOSHUA BLANCHARD, jun. At his store opposite Mr. William Scott's, in Ann-Street, and fronting the north-side of Faneuil-Hall Market. Also, West-India and New-England Rum, old Jamaica Spirit and Brandy; Lisbon, Tenerife, Fysh, Claret, Red Port, Malaga, and Calcevilla.
W I N E S, by the Pipe, Quarter Cask, or less, or in Bottles, by the gross or dozen. N. B. The above Wines will be warranted neat and ge- nuine, and delivered at any part of the town. Constant attendance early and late.
* The last Chanee. A few ENGLISH GOODS, now remaining in the Store of DUNCAN INGRAHAM, jun. In Union-Street, Boston, may be purchased, on terms wholly to the advantage of the purchaser, they are as follows, viz. PINT and half pint China Bowls, Cups and Saucers; 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 bowl forking wines, broad black bone laces; a few blond laces and thread agings, fine chip hats, braid cord and snipping for stays; all wide In- dia Peasants, sorted colours, a safe silver handle knives and forks; a very neat for 20 l. O. T. the safe; two pieces of white calicoes; yellow and striped holland, Miff's court-heel Mor- roco pumps, infants red and green do. a variety of silk mitts and gloves; random, black, and white silk hose; children's cotton, thread and worsted hose, table cloths from 6-4 to 10-4 some very elegant; half yard and half ell carpeting, scarlet and crimson plushes, washed, pi, brolio, &c. &c. They who design purchasing must apply immediately.
WHEREAS I the subscriber, of Char- lton, in the county of Worcester, did on the four- teenth instant give DANIEL CONVERS of said Charlton a note of hand of the following tenor and date, viz. "For value received, I promise to pay, to DANIEL CON- VERS, or his order, the sum of three pounds twelve shillings, in three months, with interest until paid, witness my hand." SAMUEL ROBINSON. Charlton, November 14th, 1774. Which note was in lieu of one received from said CON- VERS, given by ISAAC MOORE, (of Worcester, as said CONVERS declared) payable to EDWARD BOND, or order, which was negotiated until said CONVERS became the proprietor thereof: And as upon application to said MOORE for payment, I perceived that said note was never given by said MOORE, as CONVERS af- firmed. Therefore I forewarn all persons from purchasing the note I gave to CONVERS, as before described, being deter- mined not to pay said note, as it was obtained in a fraudu- lent manner. SAMUEL ROBINSON. Charlton, November 28th, 1774.
FOUR Hundred Thousand Bricks, manu- factured by the distressed, industrious Poor of the town of Boston, assisted by the generous donations of our benevolent and sympathizing brethren of this and the other colonies, and are to be sold for their further relief and employment by THOMAS CRAFTS, jun. near Liberty-Tie.
THE Subscriber begs leave through the Channel of your paper, to rectify a mistake made in the list of addressees. Thinks it a sufficient proof of his being en- tirely unacquainted with the matter, when he affixes the Pub- lic, that he was at Charlestown, South-Carolina, when the address was signed. JOHN GRAY.
JOHN WHITE, GARDENER and SEEDS-MAN, ACQUAINTS his customers, that he is removed from Seven-Star Lane, to the house on the north side Mr. LUCAS'S, near the Fortification, and has for sale a large assortment of SEEDS, cheaper than usual.
To be SOLD, cheap for Cash in hand, A Convenient and well-finished Dwelling HOUSE, in Hanover-Street. For further particulars in- quire at the store No. 5, south-side of Town-dock.
WANTED, a pair of live wild TURKIES, a few pair of wild BLACK TURKIES, and a few dozen of live QUAILS. Apply to the Prince- PUB.
THIS is to inform the Public, that the Post Master General's positive orders, that the Post-Rider leaves this Office on Monday Mornings, precisely at 9 o'Clock, and proceed immediately out of town with the Mail, of which all concerned will please to take notice.
THE TIMES are threatening, it be- hoves one and all, to go into the most frugal Method, or encourage out own Manufactures, and as there is a great Consumption of Gloves in this large Country, we can ma- nufacture 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 all true Patriots will encourage it. These may certify, that PHILIP FREEMAN, will supply Funerals, and Merchants and Shopkeepers, with the Sorts following, viz. Buck-Skin Gloves, Norway Doe, ditto Purple, ditto Cloth-Colour, ditto Wash-Leather ditto, and Mock-Beaver ditto, at the most reasonable Terms, at the BUCK GLOVE, in Union-Street, facing the Sign of the Cornfield, near the Dock, Boston.
This day was published, (price Half a Piastre) And sold at JOHN BOYLE'S Printing-Office, next door to the Three Doves in Marlborough-Street.
THE WONDER OF WONDERS! Or, the WONDERFUL APPEARANCE of an An- gel, Devil and Ghost, to a Gentleman in the town of Boston, in the nights of the 14th, 15th, and 16th of October last: To whom in some measure may be attributed the Distresses that have of late fallen upon that unhappy Metropolis. Re- lated to one of his neighbours the morning after the last vi- sitation, who wrote down the narrative from the Gentleman's own mouth; and it is now made public at his desire, as a solemn warning to all those, who, for the sake of aggrandiz- ing themselves and their families, would entail the most abject wretchedness upon MILLIONS of their fellow-creatures. Adorned with four plates, viz. 1. The Devil. 2. An Angel, with a sword in one hand, a pair of scales in the other, 3. Belzebub, holding in his right hand a false book, and in his left a balur. 4. A ghost, Having on a subite gown, his hair much dishevelled.
To be SOLD, for want of employ, A LIKELY healthy strong NEGRO BOY, between 14 and 15 years of age. Enquire of the Printer.
To be LET, A STORE, opposite the east end of Fa- neuil Hall, well situated for business. Enquire at Mr. Daniel Bell's Store, near the above.
THERE is exposed to sale, the homestead FARM of CONSIDER DREW, lying in Duxborough, at a place called the Captain's Nook, consisting of between 20 or 30 acres of good land, with a large low Dwelling-house, a Barn, Wook-house, a good Well, a good Spring a little below high-water mark, well fenced. The westerly end of said farm buts upon the salt bay, a good channel that comes within 30 or 40 rods of the house, as good a harbour, and building yard, with a good and convenient place to make Fish as any in the county of Plymouth; and all the appurtenances thereunto be- longing, together with a small wharf, are in good repair; ex- cepting a widow's right of dower, or thirds thereon, during her natural life. November 10th, 1774.
To be SOLD, A Convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, situated near St. Peter's Church, three stories high, with good garden, well of water and outhouses, fit to accommo- date any gentleman. Enquire of THOMAS FRYE, living in the Long-wharf-lane, in Salem.
WANTED to HIRE, ONE HUN- DRED POUNDS, La vol. Money, for which good security will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
To be SOLD, A FEW Chaldrons of choice smiths COAL, at eight dollar the Chaldron. Enquire of JOHN HOOTON, Car-maker, in Fifth-Street, near Dr. Clark's.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR. WHOEVER considers the inconveni- encies to which young persons must be subject through life, where a proper acquaintance with letters, and language is wanting; and the great advantages which must arise to those who are designed to act any considerable part in life, from a thorough knowledge of the use of letters, and propriety of language, especially of that, which they have by far the most occasion to use—must, undoubtedly, be sensible, that the study of English Grammar, or the Art of Reading, Speaking and Writing the English Language with strict propriety, and ele- gance, is well worthy the attention of youth, as a material part of their education. Such parents, or guardians, as are disposed to have their children instructed in this important branch, or rather founda- tion, of Science, may be faithfully served for that purpose, at the English Grammar School, in Milk-Street, by WILLIAM PAYNE.
LADIES who chuse to be instructed at home, may be waited on with the utmost complaisance, and strictest attention, as often as the nature of the business requires, and at such hours as shall be most convenient. Writing and Arithmetick will be taught to such as desire it, and letter-writing in form. He will receive the commands of such as shall please to favour him therewith, at his school in Milk-Street, or at his lodgings at Mr. Benjamin Gray's in King-Street.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of the late Mr. WILLIAM MOLLINEUX, deceased. All all Persons who had Demands on, or were indebted to him as Attorney to others, are desired to make them known, and to pay their respective dues to the subscribers, who is fully au- thorized to adjust and receive the same. THOMAS APTHROP.
CANDLES. DIPPED Tallow CANDLES, by the box, at 3s. 6d. per lb. or 3d. lawful money, or 6d. sterling. Mould Tallow Candles, PURE Bayberry Wax Candles, and Sperma-Ceti Candles. Tallow by the Barrel, refined Sperma- Ceti Oil, and Hog's-Fat. Sold by JOHN LANGDON, In FLEET-STREET, near the Old-North Meeting-House, at the lowest Rates for Cash.
BACK SWORD. To all Lovers of the Noble Science of DEFENCE. GENTLEMEN who chuse to be instructed in the Art commonly called the BACK SWORD, are desired to apply to DONALD MALPINE, 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 7 till 9 o'Clock in the Morning, from Noon till 1 o'Clock, and from 3 till 5 o'Clock in the afternoon.—Any Gentlemen that chuse to be taught privately, shall be waited upon at such Seasons as are convenient for them, either at the School or their Lodgings. Said MALPINE opened an EVENING SCHOOL, on Tuesday the 18th inst. at the place aforesaid. To begin at 6 o'clock and con- tinue till nine each evening, for the benefit of such as cannot conveniently attend in the Day Time.
CHOICE RAISINS by the Cask, Cur- rants, and all sorts of SPICES, to be sold at THOMAS WALLEY'S Store, Butler's-Row, No. 1. Also, Old Jamaica and Common West-India Rum, Tenerife Wine by the pipe, hogshead or Quarter Cask, also, genuine Lisbon Wine, excellent Dumb Fish, Citron, Fig, Boiling Cloths, Dutch Looking Glasses. All sorts of Gro- ceries as usual. All at the lowest prices for Cash. N. B. A Quantity of Mustard Seed, and Snuff Bottles, to be sold very cheap.
ALL Persons that are indebted to the estate of JOHN BOX, late of Boston, deceased, are re- quested to discharge the same; and all those who have demands upon the deceased's estate, are desired to produce their claims to LYDIA BOX, JOHN BOX, } Executors. WILLIAM HOSKINS,
ELIAS THOMAS, jun. informs his Friends and Customers, that he has REMOVED his SAIL-LOFT To that which was formerly occupied by Mr. ALEXANDER CHAMBERLAIN, at the head of Dr. Clark's Wharf, North End; where he carries on the business in all its branches as usual. Those who please to favour him with their custom may rely on their being served with Fidelity and Dispatch.
PUBLIC VENDUE. ADAM KERR, hereby informs his Friends and the Public, that he has Opened a Vendue Room, North-side of the Town-Dock, (the same which Mr. Archi- bald Bowman formerly occupied in that business) and is now ready for the Reception of Household Furniture and Merchan- dize. All those who are pleased to favour him with their em- ployment, either at public or private Sale, shall find that he will act with integrity, fidelity and dispatch.
ALL Persons WILLIAM W. are desired to pay the same to WILLIAM W. in the prov- the last Will and Testament, and those to whom said in their Demands to said out of the For the Convenience be at Boston from the Days; from the First from the Twentieth Day Enquire for the said GARRET PHILIPS, in Cornhill.
To be sold, Part of the above said WILLIAM WHITE, at Public highest Bidder, on Thursday the Eighteenth inst. viz. The House where the said De- pleasantly situated at the North-End of Black Store, Stable, Wood-House, &c. Three others adjoining, &c. &c. and a small piece of Woot- town-Ferry.—Also a small Dwelling-House and a large Store in Queen-Street.—These at the last mentioned Store, at 10 o'Clock in said Day.—The Conditions of Sale to be time and Place of Sale. N. B. The Premises may be viewed Wednesday preceding the Day of Sale.
To be SOLD, and entered upon A SMALL FARM, in W containing about four acres of good Land, a good improvement, with a good House and For further particulars enquire of JOHN STAR living on the Premises.
SPERMACETI CANDLES. A QUANTITY of Sperma-C of a superior quality, remarkable for BEAN'S Variety Store, N. B. The above Candles have not been Land, and warranted free from cracks or damage Carriage.
To be SOLD for WHITE Flint Glass viz. Common forced Crows and Sakes, &c. Do. Tumblers, &c. Do. Wine Glasses, &c. Ditto Mustard Pots, &c. By the Crate, Apothecaries, &c. By the Gross, &c. Bottle, &c. Bread Crusts and Wood-House, &c. at the besting Cost, &c. Just imported in the last week in this Choice Candles and C (Which will soon remain, I And the S. Boston Opposite the Boston Stone, in Ill. St. Br M. Bridge, &c. This quantity of Candles is consigned to rice, to be imported and sold by him Also, excellent ELORENC. Flax, warranted good, and th English Mustard, by the pound, or less. OATMEAL by the Bushel, or smaller
JOSEPH PEIRCE HEREBY informs his good Customers that he has removed to a new Shop in Corner, northerly of the Old-Brick Meet- fronting the West End of the State-House, Where he has for Sale, A very large Assortment the Ind and other GOODS; he hopes for a Favours, which he will endeavour them on the best Terms.
SILKS And Superfine BROAD CLOT A PRIME assortment of Padus apes, Lutestrings; plain and figured S masks, Sarinets, &c.—superfine fashionable color Cloths, with suitable Linings and Trimmings. To be Sold at an exceeding low ra JOHN BARRETT At their shop near the Mill-Bridge, B Where may be had, all kinds of English, Scotch, India, H and Cutlery GOO By Wholesale or Retail, very Extremely cheap for Cash
JOHN MAU BEGS Leave to acqu and others, that he carries North Side of the Town-House, the various Branches of the Tailor's the most elegant Manner, with F He does not aim at being pompou nor to detract from any Man's yet he flatters himself that no company can with greater Elegance and Taste are abo and Navy Uniforms, he is wear like paved these many Years by a condit Navy. Any Clothes which will take back according sincerely thanks his Fa Encouragement they have make it his Study to deliv RAN away from th last, an apprentice lad, w NET, about nineteen years of age, abou high, and on a scrofulous coloured coat, ch blue breeches. Whoever will take up his confine and secure him, or return him to Master, shall have THREE DOLLAR, and century charges paid. SOLOM ac his All Mothers of sons and others, Barclay. gain to bring, carrying off, or empl as they would avoid the penalty of the Gloucester, Novem. 23th, 1774.
To be SOLD, on On Mr. John Preston's Wharf, near BARNABY PITT COAL CHESSE, and Welsh BUTTE N. B. The above Coals are the best Blacksmiths.
At the South Corner of MARSHAL'S LANE, leading from the MILL-BRIDGE into UNION-STREET, where all Persons may be supplied with Paper at the Shop and Eight Pence Lawful Money, per Annum, unsealed, and Eight Shillings sealed and directed; and where Articles of Intelligence, ADVERTISEMENTS taken in.—PRINTING in its various Branches, performed in a neat Manner, with the greatest Care and Dispatch, on the HAND-BILLS at an Hour's Notice. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the SPY are also taken in by J. Larkin, Chairmaker, and Mr. W. Calder, Painter, Y of Articles suitable for Watch-maker, in Salem; Mr. B. Emerson, Bookseller, in Newbury-Port; Mr. M. Belcher, in Bridgewater; and by Dr. Elijah Hewins, in CKER'S Auction-Room, Near the Market, Bost. will un quantity of yard to defeat the selling linens, very c