The Massachusetts spy (Boston [Mass.]), 1770-10-13 00:00:00

The Massachusetts Spy.
VOL. I.] From THURSDAY, October 11, to SATURDAY, October 13, 1770. [N o . 31.
F R I D A Y, October 12.
LONDON, August 1.
A NOBLEMAN just arrived from abroad, declares, that in his travels he met with a wonderful Jew, who was so civil as to give him the whole history of his birth, parentage, &c. and swore upon his honour, that he was at least six thousand years old.
We hear that the Duke of C---- passing by the Iron house near the Dog and Duck, in his way to Portsmouth, observing Multum in Parvo , wrote over the door, hesitating some time, was at last overheard by a person riding by to read it Mitibam in Surry .
A Lady grievously afflicted with disorders in her bowels, having applied to the celebrated Mrs. Clive for a remedy, was advised by that witty Lady to swallow the Riot Act as a cure for all intestine risings.
A correspondent has sent us the following account of the killed and wounded yesterday on Bunhill Plains.
1 Had an eye knocked out by misplacing his piece in firing. 2 Dropped down and expired---through fear. 3 Were dangerously wounded in the shoulder, by presenting the wrong ends of their musquets. 5 Lost their eyes by the bayonets of their comrades. And, 15 Who had strayed from their ranks, were found in a ditch, dead---drunk.
On Sunday, the bankers shops being of course shut, a Scotch gentleman sent his servant to his friend, an apothecary, for a little cash. The servant returned with a roll or two of brimstone. His master reprehending him, the fellow innocently answered, "Why you know this is cash at Edinburgh."
A female bookseller at Paris, and several other persons, have been committed to the Bastile, for selling the late representations of the parliament to his Majesty.
August 10. Tuesday evening were read at the Rev. Mr. Whitefield's chapel at Tottenham Court Road, several letters from that Gentleman, and a great number to him; but many were obliged to be deferred for want of time. On Mr. Whitefield's arrival in America, he received letters of congratulation from the more respectable persons of every denomination. These were followed by an epistolary correspondence, and pressing invitations, as well from the most eminent clergy and others of the established church, as pastors of all sects, without exception, to visit and preach at their respective churches and cures; all which it was his intention to comply with to his utmost. Mr. Whitefield had unweariedly preached every day since he disembarked, in various parts of that country, to crowded congregation. The daily exercise of his function, in the different places he has been importuned
to perform, will employ a whole year from this time. All ranks and degrees of persons are anxious to attend this Rev. Gentleman's ministration, and join in paying him every mark of their affectionate esteem.
August 15. A correspondent assures, that Lord Rochford will speedily resign his office of Secretary of state, and that General Conway will be again appointed to that office.
August 16. It is said the indefatigable Dr. Musgrave has lately discovered some things of great consequence to the nation; but being ill rewarded for his last intelligence, he is determined to keep this last secret to himself.
A private letter from Amsterdam mentions, that one hundred tons of Tea were actually shipped on board a Dutch vessel, the latter end of last month, for St. Eustatia, in order to be disposed of to the North-American vessels, which are continually passing that way.
August 17. Orders are issued for taking a survey of the forts and harbours belonging to our several islands in America.
The navy of England was never upon so respectable a footing as at present, nor in so thorough a repair; for as fast as one ship comes out of dock from refitting another goes in.
Very extensive commissions are now executing in the city for goods which bear no duty in America, to be shipped for New-York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
B O S T O N.
We hear the Hon. House of Representatives at Cambridge, on Tuesday last voted to proceed to business. 59 Yeas, 29 Nays.
At a meeting of the merchants in this town at the British Coffee-House, it was unanimously voted to alter the Non-Importation Agreement, and to open the importation of goods from Great-Britain, except Teas, and such other articles as are, or may be subject to duties for the purpose of raising a revenue in America.
We hear there are new appointments for surveyors of his Majesty's woods in North-America. viz. His Excellency Governor Wentworth for New-Hampshire, &c. Hon. Brigadier Ruggles for this province, and the northern parts of Nova-Scotia. Capt. Gazel of New-York, for the southern provinces. And, Mr. Scammel, for the Navy. Each with salaries of 300 l. sterl. per annum.
We are informed that Francis and John Bernard, Esqrs. are appointed joint Naval-Officers for this port.
MARRIED.] Thomas Hutchinson, Esq; merchant, eldest son of his Honour the Lieutenant-Governor, to Miss Sarah Oliver, Daughter of the Hon. Andrew Oliver, Esq; Secretary of this Province.---Mr. Thomas Lee, merchant, to Miss Jane Miller.

DIED. ] At Barnstable, the Rev. Mr. Joseph Green, pastor of the East Church in that town.----In Boston, Mrs. Sheppard, wife of Mr. Thomas Sheppard, hatter.---Mrs. Attwood, widow.
S A T U R D A Y, October 13.
ANNAPOLIS, [Maryland] September 27.
A FEW days ago William Hayward, Esq; Chief Justice of the Provincial Court, was sworn in one of his Lordship's Honourable Council of State.
NEW-HAVEN, September 28. We are desired to inform the public, that the freemen of the town of Danbury, at their late Freeman's meeting, gave directions to their representatives, that they use all lawful measures, that the collection of the new tax may be suspended, until the old colony arrearages due to the colony, are paid.
October 5. We hear, that on, or about the 23d ult. a great number of the inhabitants of the province of Pennsylvania, besit the Fort at Wyoming, on the Susquehannah, in the night, while the people in the fort were asleep, cut and wounded many of them, and took possession of the garrison ; but no lives were lost. These are all the particulars which we have heard.
NEW-LONDON, October 5. We hear from Canaan, that on the 13th inst as Cynthia Dunham, daughter of James Dunham, of that place was drawing water at a deep well, when she got the bucket down to the water, the pail broke off from the sweep, which flew back with such force, that it sprung out of the crotch, fell on her head and wounded her to that degree that she died in about seven hours.
At the Superior Court held here this week, the cause of Pardon Clark, of Stonington, against Asa Miner of that town, for certain defamatory words spoken of the Plaintiff, was tried, when after a long and full hearing, the matter appeared with such a degree of malignity in the defendant, that the jury, after a short recess from the bar, returned their verdict for the plaintiff with 1000l. damages, being the whole of the Plaintiff's demand.
NEW-YORK, October 4. Saturday last arrived here from Pensacola, Major Pullen and Adjutant Fleming of the 16th regiment.
Wednesday, September 26th, was held at Princeton, the public Anniversary Commencement of the College of New-Jersey, when the following gentlemen were admitted to the Degree of Batchelor of Arts, viz Samuel Baldwin; John Blydenburgh, John Campbell, Nathaniel Erwin, Frederick Frelinghuysen, Joshua Hartt, Azariah Horton, Thomas MacPherrin, John-Gosens Ogden, Nathan Perkins, Caleb Russell, Isaac Smith, George Smith, John Smith, Robert Stewart, John Taylor, Stephen Tracy, Caleb Wallace, Bedford Williams, Matthias Williamson, James Wilson, and James Witherspoon. The degree of Masters of Arts was conferred upon Francis Barber, Joseph Haasbrouck, Samuel Stockton, and Josiah Stoddard, Alumni of that college ; and also on the Rev. Messrs. Jacob R. Hardenburgh, John Martin, and John-Joachim Zubly. The following Gentlemen received the degree of Doctor in Divinity, viz. The
Rev. Messrs. Robert Finlay, John Gillies, Archibald Ladley, George Muir, and Ebenezer Pemberton. The exercises both in the forenoon and afternoon, were introduced and closed with vocal music. The whole was conducted with great decorum, and to the general satisfaction of a very numerous audience.
SALEM, October 9. We hear that one Mr. Stewart, a native of Scotland, is appointed to succeed the Hon. Mr. Temple, as one of the American Board of Commissioners.
B O S T O N.
It is whispered , that a certain great Personage, not a hundred miles from this metropolis, has lately hinted to a very respectable Society, that a LARGE SUM will be wanted , for the use of his Majesty's troops, who now garrison a certain fortress in America !
WANTED , as an Apprentice to a genteel business, an ingenious, stout Lad, about fifteen years of age. Enquire at the New Printing-Office, in Union-street, of ISAIAH THOMAS.
WHEREAS the Shop of the subscriber was broke open last night, being the 8th of October instant, by some evil-minded person or persons, who stole out from thence, one piece of red and white copper-plate linen for curtains, several pair of yarn stockings, two yellow deer skins, and a quantity of cutto knives. Whoever will give information of, or apprehend the thief or thieves, so that he or they may be brought to justice, shall receive EIGHT DOLLARS reward.
GILLAM BASS.
This Day was published, Price 8d. Lawful Money.
A PRESERVATIVE against the Doctrine of FATE. Occasioned by reading Mr. JONATHAN EDWARDS against FREE WILL, in a Book entitled 'A careful and strict Enquiry, &c.' Proposed to the Consideration of young Students in Divinity.
Printed and sold by Z. FOWLE and I. THOMAS, at the New Printing-Office, in Union-street, near the Market.
This Day was published, price seven Coppers, (Embellished with a plate, representing the posture in which the Rev. Mr. Whitefield lay before and after his interment at Newbury-Port.)
AN Elegiac POEM , on the Death of that celebrated Divine, and eminent servant of Jesus Christ, the reverend and learned GEORGE WHITEFIELD , Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Countess of Huntingdon, &c. who made his exit from this transitory state, to dwell in the celestial realms of bliss, on Lord's day, 30th of September, 1770.
By P H I L L I S,
A servant girl of seventeen years of age, belonging to Mr. J. Wheatly, of Boston :---She has been but nine years in this country from Africa.
Sold by EZEKIEL RUSSELL, in Queen-street, and JOHN BOYLES, in Marlborough-street.