The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal (Boston [Mass.]), 1773-09-09 00:00:00

THE Massachusetts Spy
Or, Thomas's Boston Journal.
MAY 2, 1908
A Weekly, Political, and Commercial Paper:—Open to ALL Parties, but Influenced by None.
DO THOU Great LIBERTY INSPIRE our Souls,--And make our Lives in THY Possession happy, Or, our Deaths glorious in THY JUST Defence.
VOL. III.]
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1773.
[NUMB. 136.
For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
Mr. THOMAS,
Please to favour one of your country readers with an opportunity to speak his mind, upon the great things which concern this country.
NOTWITHSTANDING all that has been said and done by the General Assemblies, and patriots through the colonies, I cannot learn that any of our liberties are restored; but am told the merchants are robbed for unlawful duties as much as ever. I have been also informed, that the enemies of America, finding universal uneasiness among the people and a determination not to submit to tyranny, the game now to be played with us, is to lull the colonies to sleep by fair promises.—Let us now make a pause, and see what we ought to do; do not let us make a foolish peace after all the injustice we have suffered, and be jockeyed (as the Britons have often been by France in making peace) now we have the means of redress in our own hands; if they will restore all our rights and establish a union upon true principles of liberty, let us shake hands with them again, but not on any other terms. It would be infamous and make us the ridicule of all people, if we should, after nobly defending our rights, be duped and wheedled into any compliances inconsistent with the full extent of liberty, for it is most certain (and the ministry are sensible of it) that, with the smiles of Providence, we now have power in our own hands to do our selves justice. We can when we please set up an independent commonwealth in America, and Britain would not dare to attack us, for her existence as a nation depends upon her union with America. Our duty is to demand a full restitution of our rights and liberties, and to go on preparing to form our American commonwealth until we get all things ready, and if Britain do not give us satisfaction, complete it.—It is supposed that we shall in twenty years have more people in the colonies than there is in England, and in forty years twice as many. Our population is swifter than ever was known in any part of the world; and our progress and advantages in all other things are equal to our increase in numbers.—What then have we to fear? Surely nothing but our own folly, and I hope there is not much danger from this; let us then trusting in providence, go on bravely as we have done, until we put to silence all the enemies of liberty, truth and righteousness.
New-England, 1773.
STEEL.
For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
Mr. THOMAS.
Words of truth and soberness no symptoms of madness.
I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
TYRANTS and oppressors in all places and ages of the world, have almost universally endeavoured to represent the most unhappy objects of their avarice, spite, malice and revenge as the vilest of mortals, though directly and absolutely contrary to truth and justice, and indeed, if any credit can be given to the most impartial history, they have frequently wreaked their spite, malice and revenge, upon men of whom the world was not worthy; and summoned the most infamous wretches as informers and witnesses, to accomplish their designs. These godless tyrants have sometimes substituted railing, instead of reasoning; and their creatures have done the same, and thereby imposed upon the most righteous human tribunals, and sometimes boldly invaded the sacred province of the searcher of all hearts, and impiously pronounced even bad, only because they were more righteous than
themselves, and bravely refused to renounce their integrity, their reason and understanding, their religion and liberty, in compliance to their impious sovereign dictates; and by these means the best men have been treated in the worst manner.
“Richard Baxter, a presbyterian minister, famous for his voluminous writings, in favour of his religion, was prosecuted for a paraphrase on the New Testament—being brought before Judge Jefferies , and moving that further time might be allowed him for his trial, Jefferies with his usual moderation, (or rather madness) cried out, “I will not give him a minute's time more to save his life—we have had to do with other sort of persons but now we have a faint to deal with, and I know how to deal with saints as well as sinners.” “Yonder, says he, stands Oates in the pillory, and says he suffers for the truth, and I says Baxter , but if Baxter did but stand on the other side of the pillory with him, I would say, there stood two of the greatest rogues and rascals in the kingdom.”—Speaking to Baxter , Jefferies said “Richard, thou art an old fellow, an old knave, thou hast written books enough to load a cart, every one as full of sedition, I might say treason, as an egg is full of meat,—hadst thou been whipped out of thy writing trade forty years ago, it had been happy.”
The Chief Justice in summing up the evidence said, “It is notoriously known that there has been a design to ruin the King and the nation, and this has been the main incendiary; he is as modest now as can be, but time was, when no man was so ready to bind your Kings in chains, and your nobles in fetters of iron, and to your tents O Israel? Gentlemen, for God's sake, do not be gulled twice in an age.” From these last words of Jefferies it manifestly appears, (says Rapin ) that Baxter's book was only a pretence to punish him for what he had done during the troubles.*
Finally “ Baxter (says Rapin ) was found guilty,” for writing one of the most pious books perhaps, that ever was read. But will any mortal believe, that it was in the power of any court to render that good man guilty, for writing in defence of his religion, liberty, and the constitution of his country, against the usurpation and invasion of tyrants and oppressors?” The same historian observes, that, “it was not possible for the King to find in the whole kingdom, two men more destitute of religion, honour and humanity, than Jefferies and Kirk , who was ordered to attend him with a body of troops to keep the people in awe;” and like two roaring lions, went about seeking whom they might devour.
The modern history of America, will convince us, that there are some men in power, as bad now as they were then.—But not to forget the author of our motto, St. Paul himself was not only represented as mad, by Festus , but also as “a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,” by Tertullus ; and a like the Commissioners and their abettors to the pretended friends of government, but real enemies of America and Britain both. Moreover, ye see and hear (says Demetrius the silversmith to his fellow craftsmen that had made silver shrines for Diana) that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying, that they be no gods which are made with hands—so that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought, but also that the temple of the great Goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world wor-
shippeth; away with such a fellow from the earth, for it is not fit that he should live. And have not a court party treated some of our modern patriots in much the same manner? But after all these hard speeches, St. Paul with a well grounded assurance, peculiar to a mind conscious of its own integrity, and innocence, publicly declares, “neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet again Cæsar have I offended any thing at all.” And when St. Paul had thus spoken in his defence, “the king rose up and the Governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them.” And when they were gone aside, “they talked between themselves, saying, this man doth nothing worthy of death or of bonds, and this man might have been set at liberty, if he had not appealed unto Cæsar.”
“When the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat, saying, this fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to law. And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, if it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you; but if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it, for I will be no judge of such matters. And he drove them from the judgment seat,” well knowing that passion and prejudice renders people deaf and blind in some instances, as well as makes them imagine, that they hear what was never said in others. And of the same Saint Paul, and his companion in tribulation, it was said, as it has been said of the true sons of liberty here, by a small expiring faction of courtiers, that have been fearful of losing a little money or honour, that comes from home. “These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also:” Though this general accusation, like some others of a similar kind and later date, was no evidence or argument at all, that they had done any more than they were in duty bound to do. If we may believe an inspired writer, “the whole world lieth in wickedness;” so that to turn the world upside down, seems the likeliest way to turn it right-side upwards.
The Roman Emperors (says Mr. Hume ) did not drive their subjects like cattle to the shambles, but led them like men by opinion. “When the Ottoman administration (which is ever cited as an example of the purest despotism) becomes intolerably oppressive, the spirits of the people have arose, and demanded the head of the Minister. Nor hath this sacrifice always appeased the popular resentment; they have sometimes sacked the seraglio, and thrown down the Sultan piecemeal to the dogs.” And can we imagine that a number of modern letter writers in America, will escape with impunity? Or their abettors raised to honour and dignity in this free colony? By no means. If we consult the English history, we shall find that James II. finally learnt by dear bought experience, what may be learnt again by our modern tyrants, namely, that neither a Jefferies , nor a Kirk the prostitution of the court, nor the cruelty of the army destined to support it, were able to silence the well founded complaints, or satisfy the righteous demands of a most monstrously abused people. But after all his impious attempts to enslave a free and truly brave nation, he was obliged to abdicate a glorious kingdom, to save his most worthless, wretched life. CASSIUS.
Connecticut, Aug. 20, 1773.
To be SOLD, BRAZZALETTO of a superior quality to any ever yet imported—a like NEGRO GIRL, about sixteen years old.—Enquire of LEWIS GRAY, at his house, New-Boston. Coffee in barrels, &c.
* RAPIN , Vol. 14. Fol. 32, &c.
FRIDAY September 3. BOSTON.
We hear that the Hon. John Hancock, Esq; has accepted the office of Treasurer of Harvard College, to which he was lately unanimously chosen.
We hear from Accomack, in Virginia, that there lately died there one Mrs. Eleanor Spicer, aged 121 years, who retained her senses and memory to the last, and worked at her spinning wheel, with great dexterity, till within six months of her death. She never drank any kind of spirituous liquors. She has left a grandson, aged upwards of eighty, who hath been equally abstemious at his grandmother.
By letters from England we are informed, that Mr. Hawkesworth, author of the Adventurer, has published the several late voyages to the South Sea from the materials furnished by Commodore Byron, Capt. Wallace, Cook, &c. these were given into his hands by the Lords of the admiralty to digest and publish in the most elegant manner, which is effected, in three quarto volumes at three guineas price; Dr. Robertson received only 4000 guineas for an original work, the history of Charles the fifth, but Dr. Hawkesworth for this compilation has made the following bargain for himself; the English booksellers gave him six thousand pounds, and also two hundred sets of the books for the perpetual right to the copy; he has likewise received from a bookseller at the Hague two guineas for every sheet of the work, and the like sum from a Paris bookseller, for the exclusive privilege of printing it in the Dutch and French languages, the Lords of the Admiralty have also made him a present of fifteen hundred guineas, to pay for the copper-plates that adorn these three volumes. Dr. Hawkesworth owes this good fortune to Mr. Garrick's recommendation of him to Lord Sandwich, through whose interest he is just now chosen a director of the East India company: This is mentioned as a striking instance of the liberality of the London booksellers to gentlemen whose talents are dedicated to their emolument.
Extract of a letter from Pittsburgh, dated July 16, 1773.
The design of establishing a new government on the Ohio, has excited a very alarming jealousy amongst the Western Indians, belts have been sent to all the castles in these parts, as well as to the five nations; we have the satisfaction however to find they are in a state of division and discontent amongst themselves, and none have yet accepted the belts save our old inveterates the Shawanese and Delawares; however there is now doubt that the utmost endeavours are concerted amongst the most mischievous of them towards a general Indian war, as the nations in general seem determined upon opposing every measure that may contribute to this near approach of their territory, in short they never will be reconciled to us and to our manners, being taught from infancy to hate us. As these troublesome folks may in a short time after they have gathered in their harvest, become very formidable to the many families settled in their vicinities, it is hoped that measures will be taken by every province to prevent those dreadful consequences that we felt from our last provocation of them.
BALTIMORE, August 20. A few weeks ago, a large rattle snake was killed on a gentleman's plantation, in the neighbourhood of this town, in the belly of which was found three middle sized rabbits. The snake had ten rattles, and was supposed to be about thirteen years old.

For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
Falmouth, Cape-Bay, August 10, 1773.
Mr. THOMAS,
I have enclosed to a friend in Charlestown, a piece respecting an arbitrary agreement of the lawyers, which is likely to be attended with consequences every injurious to the people. If my friend should present it to any one printing office than yours, you will much oblige a very great number of people in this part of the province, and I doubt not in every other part where your paper goes, by copying it therein, particularly your very humble servant, P. P.
WHILE our American patriots, fired with a laudable zeal to promote their country's welfare, are frequently discovering the plots and schemes laid for certain purposes, which in their consequences evidently tend to oppress and enslave us, I am not a little surprized that they have passed over one as alarming and big with evil tendencies as any that have arisen, in this province, or perhaps this side the Atlantic, viz. That the Lawyers in several counties in this province have entered into a combination or agreement "not to assist any plaintiff in the prosecution of his cause (however just) unless the original writ shall be drawn by one of themselves." Such an agreement if steadfastly persisted in, will doubtless be productive of consequences very detrimental to the already too much injured public.
My present design is not to point out the particular evils that apparently await this unholy combination—I only wish in behalf of my fellow countrymen that some abler hand would expose this base attempt, and abler faculties be exerted to destroy it in its embryo—Would to God I had a competent knowledge of the law, and a capacity equal to the undertaking.—No expence of time—no other avocation—no envious taunts from the favourites of despotism should ever prevent the exertion of my abilities to avert this impending evil—the poor industrious labourer—the honest farmer—the diligent mechanic should not be obliged to gratify a Lawyer, with every exorbitant fee, which they may have the extravagance to ask; or be forced to behave with that servile submission they assumingly expect from their two obsequious clients.
It is very evident, their design is to monopolize the management of all disputes among their neighbours in their own hands, and if any of them are so disposed (as may hereafter be the case, if it is not so already) may not only protract law suits from one court to another, but multiply and divide one suit into as many others as they think they can, without being suspected of doing manifest injustice to their clients. The more law suits the better for them—They live upon quarrels—and think it is their duty to do all they can in their calling for their daily bread.
It will be well, it will be happy for this country, if they can be kept within the bounds of law and justice, and prevented from getting to such a pitch of power as the Lawyers of late had in Carolina, where vile avarice wrung from oppressed innocence such exorbitant fees, as raised the spirits of the people to oppose their diabolical schemes in a way that brought on calamity to the province.
It is plain their designs are baleful, their views are odious—They surely must have other motives than the bare saving to themselves the little paltry fee which the law allows for drawing a writ—And why in the name of justice, if a writ is well drawn by the clerk of a court, or any other person who inclines to draw a writ for himself or friend; or any poor person that labours for him, and cannot otherwise raise even money enough to go to a lawyer for his advice and a writ, as is often the case, why should not such a person have the advice and assistance of a Lawyer to manage his case at court, if he is obliged to enter his action, as freely as if a Lawyer drew the writ—It is a privilege the goodness of our laws allow, and provides for those who stand in need, and it is doing violence to their oaths if they refuse it, and more so when they (as has several times been the case in this county) undertake for the defendant, and do all they can to puzzle and perplex the plaintiff with their cavilous pleas, &c. and sometimes without any power or authority at all from the defendant. The province law expressly says, that "No person shall entertain more than two of the town attorneys at law," (for this reason) "that the adverse party (be he plaintiff or defendant, the law does not distinguish) may have liberty to retain as many of them as assist him, upon his tender of the established fee, which they may not refuse"—if the saving to themselves the paltry fee for drawing a writ was all they had in view, how base! how
mean and contemptible their view! it is beneath the character of any who profess themselves Gentlemen, and I think it reflects dishonour on the profession.—But no, they have other more hateful schemes in view. They are not content with making themselves rich by the common ways hitherto practiced, but they must needs invent a new and unheard of scheme to plunder the property of their clients at their own pleasure.
I shall doubtless by some be thought to write with too much bitterness against the profession, but I am sorry I have occasion.—The displeasure it gives people in general in these parts, and the want of notice taken of it by the press, has induced me to attempt a discharge of this political duty.
But though I may be thought to speak of the profession in general, I am very far from thinking that all of them approve of this scandalous agreement (and indeed I know to the contrary) and I wish with all my heart they would keep up to the dignity of their profession. It is a profession highly honourable in itself and noble in its uses—and when not extended beyond its sphere rationally merits the honour and esteem of every person of an inferior rank, but when it is disregarded by such low, mean, little minds, diminishes that respect which would otherwise be their due.—I expect the ill will of some, but if I have the approbation of any that will undertake to free their country from the expected oppressions—I have my desire. P. P.
Cumberland county, July 20th, 1773.
SATURDAY, September 4. BOSTON.
Since the beginning of last month, there have died in the town of Salem thirty six persons, all whites. And, since the commencement of the year, only eight months, the number of deaths have been 115, which is equal to the number that have died there within any one whole year, for twelve years past.
Extract of a letter from Surinam, dated, Paramaribo, July 25, 1773.
"As the seaport of the colony so much depends on credit, think how this sudden stoppage of it must effect it, and what bad consequence must arise therefrom; most of the bills drawn last year, as well as this, are or will be protested, and but few of the drawers able to pay the principal, and the damages are so great it must involve many in ruin: Scarce a day but houses, slaves or plantations are sold by execution: At present I suppose upwards of sixty plantations are under execution to be sold; and to add to the distress, there is likely to be very short crops both of sugar and coffee, and the price of coffee is fallen in Holland near 50 per cent. and the run-away negroes continue to be very troublesome. Baroone, one of the chiefs, lately attacked a post and killed a Lieutenant and twenty five men, not one escaped. There is a battalion of state troops arrived here, and several detachments are sent to different parts of the rivers; what service they may be I cannot say, but the expence of them, with 400 prime slaves freed to act against the run-aways, will be very great; and the taxes already are so heavy, that many of the inhabitants are scarce able to pay them. It is proposed to lay double duties and tonnage on all English vessels trading here, to help pay the public charges, which there is no doubt will take place. The state troops begin to be very sickly, two Colonels and a number of privates are already dead, and the sickly time just coming on."
MONDAY, September 6. BOSTON.
Last Friday se'nnight a young man named Shaw, about 19 years old, was drowned at Portsmouth, by the overseting of a boat there near Fort Point.
And on Tuesday last one Mr. Gilman, of Exeter, was drowned near Newmarket bridge.
DIED.] Mrs. Newell, wife of Captain Thomas Newell.—At Sudbury, Mrs. Sarah Biglow, consort of the Rev. Mr. Jacob Biglow of that place, and daughter of Mr. Ephraim Hartwell, of Lincoln.—At Grafton, Mrs. Whipple, relict of the late Deacon James Whipple.—At Plymouth Doctor Le Barron.—At Leicester, Dr. Thomas Green, a very noted Physician, and for upwards of 30 years Pastor of a Baptist church in that town.—At Gosport, New-Hampshire Rev. Joseph Lamson, Missionary from the Society for the propagation of the gospel.—At New-York, Miss Susanna Finley, daughter of the Dr. Finley late President of New-Jersey College.
TUESDAY, September 7. BOSTON.
Last Tuesday the Superior Court of Judicature of this province was opened in this county. The grand jury received the charge from the chief justice, and on Friday following having finished their business, they were dismissed without the usual formality of thanks from the Court.
Besides the bills found by the grand jury, a paper was presented to the Superior Court on Friday last, the purport of which is said to be their unanimous complaint of the treatment that order of men have met with in the LETTERS which have been lately published by order of the House of Representatives, at the last session of the General Assembly; and also a representation to the Court of the great uneasiness that prevails through this country, by reason of the uncertainty that yet remains, whether the judges are determined to accept of the stipends allowed them for their support by the Crown or not. We hope soon to be favoured with a true copy of this paper, when it will be published for the benefit of our readers. In the proceedings of the several towns in the province at their late meetings, there appears to be the most convincing proof that every other county is equally alarmed at the attempt to render the judges of the land absolutely dependent on the crown; as big with the most fatal mischief; and to use the language of the House of Representatives, subversive of justice and equity, and tending to introduce arbitrary power. So destructive is such an establishment to the very end of the institution of courts of justice, that it is not to be wondered at, that every legal body in which public virtue and private security is in the least regarded, should bear an ample testimony against it.
WEDNESDAY, September 8. BOSTON.
On Monday the 16th of last month, one Mr. Giles Roberts was killed at Middleton, in Connecticut, by the falling of a tree: He has left a poor widow and ten children.
The same week a young woman was committed to Leicester goal for maliciously setting fire to her neighbour's barn.
We hear from Bolton, that on Wednesday the first instant, the Rev. Mr. John Walley was installed into the pastoral office over the church of Christ in that town; the Rev. Mr. Stone of Douglass began the solemnity with prayer; the Rev. Mr. Fish of Upton preached a sermon well adapted to the occasion, from these words, Acts v. 20. Go stand, and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life: The Rev. Mr. Chaplin of Sutton prayed before the charge; Mr. Fisk gave the charge, and prayed after it; and Mr. Chaplin gave the right hand of fellowship; the conclusion was as usual.
PHILADELPHIA, August 23. A Jamaica paper of July 17 has the following article: "We hear from Hispaniola, that the regiment of Navarre, consisting of 4000 men is arrived there; it also said, that two bishops are arrived, and that the Monkish Monasteries are suppressed."
MARRIED.] At Bridgewater, Mr. Ephraim Packard, youngest son of Mr. David Packard, to Miss Sally Packard, second daughter of Mr. Josiah Packard.
American Magazine.
To the PUBLIC.
THROUGH the generous encouragement of a great number of gentlemen in this province, the Royal American Magazine is likely in a short time to make its appearance. The Publisher hereof earnestly requests all those Gentlemen and Ladies, who incline to be promoters of this useful undertaking, and have not yet subscribed, to send in their names with all convenient speed; as the publishing of it will be determined on, as soon as he hears what number of subscribers there are in the other colonies.
N. B. NO Money is expected until the delivery of the first number.
Boston, September 7th, 1773.
STOLEN out of a house in this Town about six weeks ago, a Trunk containing two notes of hand, two deeds of houses, one pair of large white stone sleeve buttons set in silver, a gold and coral child's necklace, and a pair of silver shoe buckles marked R. C. one of the buckles was broke in two. If said buckles should be offered to any silversmith, either to be mended or sold, in this or the neighbouring towns, it is desired they may be stopped and notice given to the Printer of this paper; or if any silversmith has already mended or bought said buckles, and will inform the Printer hereof, they shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble.
LAMPS.
ANY persons inclining to undertake to do the IRON WORK (having the Iron found them) for the Lamps, to be fixed in this Town, are desired to send their proposals in writing sealed up, to the Committee at Faneuil Hall, on Thursday 16th instant, Four o'Clock, P. M.
Boston, September 7th, 1773.
Imported by Captain LYDE from London And to be sold by
STEPHEN WHITING, Opposite the Corn-Field, in Union Street, and By STEPHEN WHITING, jun. At the BOSTON STONE, in Marshall's-lane, near the Mill Bridge, Boston;
A VARIETY of large and small plain and coloured Humorous Engravings, and Mezzotinto Prints; large and small ordinary Pictures by the dozen.—At the same places may be had, Looking-Glasses of different sorts and sizes, at a much lower rate than any ought to be sold for, either in town or country.
N. B. Those who have left Glasses to be new silvered or brimmed, are desired to send for them.
This Day is published, [The sixth Edition] And sold by COX and BERRY, in King Street, and MILLS and HICKS, in School Street,
DEATH; A POETICAL ESSAY.
By BEILBY PORTEUS, M.A. Fellow of Christ College.
One Murder made a villain, Millions a hero.—Princes were privileged To kill, and numbers sanctified the crime. Ah! why will Kings forget that they are men? And men that they are brethren? Why delight In human sacrifice? Why burst the ties Of Nature, that should knit their souls together In one soft bond of amity and love? FORTEUS.
This Poem obtained the prize left by the last Will of Mr. Seaton, as determined by the Vice Chancellor of Cambridge, Master of Clare Hall, and Greek Professor.
STARCH.
BEST Poland and common STARCH and Hair Powder, made and sold by wholesale and retail by
ROBERT HEWES and Son, Near LIBERTY-TREE, BOSTON.
ALSO—Crown, Hard and Soft Soap, good old Glue, and Neets Feet Oil.
N. B. Any of the above articles will be carried gratis to any part of the town.
Just imported and to be Sold at Mr. WILLIAM MAXWELL'S In King Street,
A FEW Pipes of excellent Fyal WINE. Cheap for Cash.
To be SOLD by JOHN ODIN, At his shop in CHARLESTOWN, Fronting the east end of the Town house,
BEST double, single and lump refined loaf and browns sugar and Molasses, choice new Flour and bar Iron. Groceries of all sorts, &c. &c. by Wholesale and Retail. Cheap for Cash.
SALES by Auction,
To be SOLD by Public Vendue, On SATURDAY next,
At the Bunch of Grapes in King Street, A FEW Pipes of choice Fyal WINE.
New Auction-Room, Cornhill. On TUESDAY next,
At TEN in the Morning. Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE,
At the Auction-Room in Cornhill,
A Large Assortment of English Scotch and Irish GOODS.—The property of a gentleman leaving the province. The particulars will be in the Monday's papers.
W. GREENLEAF, Auctioneer. Also a variety of valuable Goods for private sale
Auction-Room near the Conduit. On THURSDAY next,
At ELEVEN o'Clock, Will be Sold by PUBLIC VENDUE,
At BICKER'S Auction-room,
Near the Conduit, Boston,
A great variety of Goods.
ALL persons indebted to the PRINTER hereof, would greatly oblige him, if they would discharge their small accounts, in order to enable him to pay some large debts, necessarily contracted to carry on his business.

GOVERNORS LETTERS, &c.
Continued With REMARKS.
New York, 12th August, 1769.
SIR,
I HAVE been in this city for some time past executing (with others) his Ma-jesty's commission for settling the boundary between this province and that of New-Jersey. I left Boston the 11th of July, since which my advices from London have come to me very imperfect; but as my friend Mr. Thompson writes me that he had drawn up my letter and with your approbation laid it before the D. of Grafton, I think it needful once more to mention this business to you.
There was a time when I thought the authority of government might have been easily restored; but while its friends and the officers of the crown are left to an absolute dependance on these very people who are undermining its authority; and while these are suffered not only to go unpunished, but on the contrary meet with all kind of support and encouragement, it cannot be expected that you will ever again recover that respect which the colonies had been wont to pay to the parent. (a) Government at home will deceive itself, if it imagines that the taking off the duty on glass, paper and painter's colours will work a reconciliation (b) and nothing more than this; as I can learn, is proposed in Ld. H's late circular letter. It is the principle that is now disputed; the combination against importation extends to tea, although it comes cheaper than ever, as well as to the other forementioned articles. In Virginia it is extended lately to wines; and I have heard one of the first leaders in these measures in Boston say, that we should never be upon a proper footing until all the revenue acts from the 15th of Charles 2d were repealed. (c) Our Assembly in the Massachusetts may have been more illiberal than others in their public messages and resolves; yet we have some people among us still who dare to speak in favour of government: But here I do not find so much as one (d) unless it be some of the king's servants; and
(a) What a jumble of ideas has this self-seeking flatterer thrown together in this sentence! I affirm there never was a time since the accession of William and Mary, when the authority of government needed restoration in this country. Usurpation and tyranny indeed need such a force for their quiet establishment, as would render them at least formidable; but thanks be to God, that force has not yet appeared. These haughty Lords who account dependance on the creators and supporters (nay, indeed the creators of their acknowledged master) to object a condition, find by this time that all their Quixote adventures of this sort have only served to expose them to "popular resentment" on this side the water, and ministerial resentment and contempt on the other. It is now undisputed on all hands these Wiseacres were the first plotters of these traitorous infringements of the rights of the colonists. They presumed the wisdom and spirit of their countrymen were indeed next to nothing; they hoped that from the condition of independent servants, to that of absolute masters the transition was mighty easy, requiring nothing more than to persuade the people, whom they depended already believed that the British minister with his journeymen in Westminster, could furnish them with laws, as properly as Birmingham with hard ware. The word government was ever respectable in the colonies, and they conceived a government to their minds might be settled before the difference between such an iniquitous innovation and a legal or constitutional government would be generally perceived! How they have laboured! How many violations of justice, honour and conscience they have perpetrated to deceive people in both sides the water, into an opinion of the feasibility of their scheme, ages unborn will read with horror and amazement!
(b) And thereby render itself as ridiculous as your brother has done in a case where the "principle" will be as warmly "disputed" as the case you have put, which however will be disputed as long as any one advocate for it can be found in the empire. How scandalous is it for such headstrong beings to persist in wrongs they can neither justify, excuse, nor carry into execution!
(c) Nothing has happened since the date of this letter, which has given the least foundation to the friends of government to conclude these leaders have receded one iota from their first postulatium.
(d) Beloved sister colony. May this testimony of our mutual enemy go down to posterity, enhanced and confirmed by the constant behaviour of thy renowned children! Could not Mr. Oliver at least suspect the fashion might have some ground for their opinion, when he found a whole government so fully in it, admitting Massachussetts was a little behind it? But few, it is believed, will suspect the understanding of either of these christian gentlemen, to be most in fault, in this dark and dangerous conspiracy.
yet my business here leads me to associate with the best. They universally approve of the combination against importing of goods from Great-Britain, unless the revenue acts are repealed, which appears to me little less than assuming a negative on all acts of parliament which they do not like! They say expressly, we are bound by none made since our emigration, but such as for our own convenience we choose to submit to; such for instance as that for establishing a post-office. The Bill of Rights and the Habeas Corpus acts, they say are only declaratory of the common law which we brought with us. (e)
Under such circumstances as these, why should I wish to expose myself to popular resentment? Were I to receive any thing out of the revenue, I must expect to be abused for it. Nor do I find that our Chief Justice has received the 200l. granted him for that service; and yet the assembly have this year withheld his usual grant, most probably because he has such a warrant from the crown.
With regard to my negotiations with Mr. Rogers, I did in conformity to your opinion make an apology to Mr. Secretary Pownall for mentioning it, and there submitted it. I hear it has been since taken of; but unless I could be assured in one shape, or other of 300l. per annum, with the other office, I would not chuse to quit what I have. I have no ambition to be distinguished, if I am only to be held up as a mark of popular envy or resentment. I was in hopes before now through the intervention of your good offices to have received some mark of favour from your good friend; but the time is not yet come to expect it through that channel! I will however rely on your friendship, whenever you can with propriety appear in forwarding my interest, or preventing any thing that may prove injurious to it.
If Mr. R. has interest enough to obtain the Secretary's place, I shall upon receiving proper security think myself in honour bound to second his views, though I have none a present from him but a conditional note formerly wrote me. If he is not like to succeed, and my son Daniel could have a place, I would be content unless affairs take a different turn to resign in his favour, whether administration should think proper to make any further provision for me or not. And yet I never thought of withdrawing myself from the service, while there appeared to me any prospect of my being able to promote it. (f)
(e) And in this very sensible and spirited declaration yourself Mr. Oliver, and all your accomplices are hereby challenged to manifest even the shadow of an inconsistency? No people who have any regard for their natural rights ought to suffer the least article of an edict to govern their conduct. It is a dangerous precedent. The slavery of France at least is obviously owing to it, and even there, the king's edicts were never supposed valid, unless they were consented to by the respective parliaments; but in this new constitution imposing upon us, My Lords Bathurst, who have already been apportioning our plunder among them, know nothing of the necessity of having even the color of a consent from an American Parliament! They would greatly indulge me in demonstrating how much our condition, in this predicament would differ from that of the present inhabitants of Egypt.
(f) In this alone perhaps the honourable brother has acted consistently; and it is hoped that not one of them, shall miss their reward. A service indeed! but of whom a service? A service of the crown? Yes verily, if the expenditure of millions to secure the attachment of a dozen visionaries, coxcombs, blockheads, devours of white rum, at the loss of the effect and affection of a whole continent, can be supposed a very singular service to it—A service of this country will any one pretend? None certainly ever ventured that—A service of Great-Britain then surely it must be.
That undoubtedly: as much as it would be to any natural body to lop off all its limbs and leave the trunk to provide for itself in the best manner possible.
Let any one compare the state of Great-Britain in 1763, with her present condition, after enjoying a ten years peace, and see how much she has improved in riches and the esteem of foreigners, as well as of her own colonies. A few persons engaged in a particular service have been the cause of all this. But who have they served? The empty headed, fawning, cringing, insignificant C—P—, the debauched, the seducing, the ignorant and ungrateful H—, the stupid, the perpetually drunken L—? The haughty and ridiculous P—, &c. These admirable personages, with a few more worthy favourites, are to be served in all their beastly appetites prompt them to lay hold of, though Great-Britain and her extensive colonies should be drove to so inveterate a distrust and disaffection for each other, on account of a dangerous partiality, that all the wisdom of men, can hardly engage them to unite on any future occasion for their mutual defence. Surely on the
If I have wrote with freedom, I consider I am writing to a friend, and that I am perfectly safe in opening myself to you.
I am, with great respect, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
ANDW. OLIVER.
side of America the confidence must be slender. Well may our veterans return, shall we lavish our blood and sustain the fatigues of war, to take cities, islands, provinces, for a Bute and Bedford to barter for French gold, to corrupt an English parliament, and render all the power, civil and military, throughout the empire dependant on themselves? Who can answer this question or what besides liberty and the glory of his country can inspire a Briton to go to war?
THURSDAY, September 9. BOSTON.
By Capt. Tyre and Capt. Miller arrived at Philadelphia from London, we have London news to the 9th of July; the most material intelligence is as follows, viz. That the grand Russian army, had gained a new advantage over a corps of 12,000 Turks on the other side, the Danube, killed 1200 of the enemy and made 1500 prisoners—That a general WAR in Europe, is thought not to be far distant—That an order has been issued from the war-office for recruiting the several marching regiments in Great-Britain and Ireland with their full complement.—That his Majesty was to set out for Woolwich, on the 6th of July to view the stores, cannon and ammunition there—That the Duke of Kingston lay in a dangerous situation—That several stout vessels in the Spanish private ports are building for their merchants, some of whom are going to prosecute the trade to the East-Indies with great vigour. That five sail of the line had sailed from Spithead on a cruise.—That at seven o'clock in the forenoon of July 8th, was to come on the public hearing before a committee of the Privy council at Whitehall, on a representation of Peter Livius, Esq; of his Majesty's Council, on the misconduct of the Governor of the province of New-Hampshire: The hearing is at the instance of the Governor upon the report.—That the Russian squadron had attacked the island of Candia, and at last taken it entire from the Turks, who made an obstinate resistance for three weeks.
William Lee, Esq; is chosen Sheriff of London, in the room of Alderman Plotner, who paid his fine to be excused serving that office. It is an incident most memorable and peculiar, that the citizens of London should this year have made choice of both Sheriffs from this continent, namely Mr. Stephen Sayre, a native of Long-Island in this province, and Dr. William Lee, who was so eminently distinguished himself as a political writer, under the signature of Junius Americanus. Indeed the Liverymen have ever manifested the steadiest support of all those who approve themselves heartily devoted to their principles.
From a London Paper of July 5, 1773. On Tuesday evening Mr. Henderson, of Fladryer's-street, received a packet from his son, a Captain now abroad, informing him that the Aurora frigate is now at the Cape of Good Hope. That some years ago the Aurora being on her passage with the India supervisors on board, between St. Helena and the Cape, the men mutinied, and after killing Captain Lee, and the mates, and supervisors, &c. steered for the South Seas, where they have been ever since committing the greatest acts of piracy and cruelty on the Spaniards; that lately two Dutch men of war appearing in those seas, the Aurora bore down on them (imagining them to be Indians) and after a desperate engagement, was obliged to strike to the Dutch men of war; that on sending intelligence to Admiral Harland of the particulars, he has ordered the Hawk sloop, well manned, to sail for the Cape, and to conduct the pirates to England, to receive their just reward.—The value on board her amounts to more than 100,000l. Manilla ransum.
Tuesday last the Fowey man of war, arrived here from Halifax. Last Monday came on, before the Judges of his Majesty's Superior Court, in this town, the trial of Joseph Attwood, mentioned in our last, for feloniously and burglariously entering the house of Mr. Martin Bicker, and carrying off from thence a sum of money to the value of 60l. lawful money. The jury brought in their verdict "Guilty in part"—Guilty of the theft but not of burglary.
The next day came on the trial of his accomplice, Levi Ames, for the same crime who was found "Guilty." It evidently appeared that Ames entered the house and stole the money, while Attwood watched in the street: Attwood was admitted as an evidence against Ames, and gave his deposition in substance as follows, viz. That he never to his knowledge saw Ames on the day before the theft was committed; that the first time he saw him was in
M r Bicker's auction-room, and afterwards in the Market; that Ames asked him to treat him, Attwood said he had no money; Ames said if he would go with him, he would treat him; Ames then carried Attwood to a place where they dined, and then to another place where they drank together; then asked Attwood to walk with him, which he did; while walking Ames asked Attwood if he knew any person who would buy plate, adding he had three or four pounds, and knew of a person that had seven or eight pounds. They went over to Charlestown together; returned; went to the house where they had drunk after dinner and got more drink; then took another walk; About nine o'clock that evening they came by Mr. Bicker's house; as they came by Ames told Attwood, he had seen Mr. Bicker take a large sum of money that day, and had watched where he put it, and that if he would watch for him, he would rob Mr. Bicker of the money and give him part of it; Attwood says, he at first told him he would not; upon which Ames said he was very fearful or words to that purport, and that he (Ames) had done things ten times more dangerous than that. During their conversation, they walked in the Market-Square, and then to the North-End; went to a ship-yard and laid down on some planks; fell asleep; waked up about two o'clock; Ames then took a bottle of liquor out of his pocket, drank and gave it to Attwood, then asked him if he would go with him to Mr. Bicker's; Attwood said he would; Ames by the way told him, he had proper instruments to open the desk. When they came to Mr. Bicker's, Ames climbed up by the spout, and entered a chamber window, which Attwood says was partly open; he then took his post to watch. In about a quarter of an hour Ames returned, with three drawers with money in his hands; said he came out at the shop door; gave Attwood some shillings; then they went to Ames's lodging, but the people in the house being all in bed, they could not get in. Ames took a handful of money and gave it to Attwood, saying, "This is for watching for me." Attwood says it was then so dark he could not discern what the money was that Ames gave him, but afterwards found it to be five half-joes, seven dollars and some small pieces of silver. They then parted.
Yesterday came on before his Majesty's Superior court, the trial of a young lad named Richard Harrison for setting fire to the house of his master Mr. Dickman, block-maker. The jury brought in their verdict Not Guilty .
His Excellency Governor Tryon, of New York, has been on a visit to Quebec, and returned safe to New-York last Tuesday sen'night.
By a letter from the Bay of Honduras, we learn, that the negro insurrection rather increases than diminishes; the white inhabitants are quitting the country; all is in confusion.
We hear that Mrs. Hancock, the pious and amiable widow of the late Hon. Thomas Hancock, Esq; has presented two silver cups for the Communion Table of the Old-brick church; for which the members of that church voted her their thanks, on Sunday last.
We hear that the Hon. Thomas Hubbard, Esq; late of this town deceased, has left two hundred pounds lawful money, to be put out at interest for the benefit of the poor in this metropolis, which interest is to be collected annually, and distributed to them.
A scouting party of the Oneida Indians, about three weeks ago, returned from an attack of some of their enemies to the southward, either Chocowaws or Cherokees; they brought six prisoners with them, not one of which has been adopted by the inhabitants of their castle, to of course they are to be roasted alive, agreeable to the Indian custom, and they have sent notice of their intention to the several towns of the Five Nations, and invited them to be present at this horrible catastrophe.
Tuesday sen'night arrived at New York, a lady who titles herself the Marchioness De Walde Grave. The case of this person appears extremely enigmatical; she is said to be the same described in most of the public papers, under the name of Sarah Wilson, alias Lady Carolina Matilda, and character of a lady of quality, with alliances of the most exalted kind, till she insists upon the verity of these pretensions, and makes the same impressions on many, who converse with her, as she has very remarkably done in the southern provinces.
DIED. At Williamsburgh, Virginia, Mr. William Rhind, Printer.
* * Through a wrong information which the Printer had from several persons, occasioned by a current report, in our last it was inserted that the lad who was wounded by running before the mouth of the cannon the instant it was fired, died the next day. We have now the pleasure of informing the public, that the lad is not yet dead, and there are great hopes of his recovery.

POETS CORNER.
For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
Mr. THOMAS,
You are desired to insert the following.
THE CAVEAT.
WO to the Trade if XY roufe, And should the weaker cause espouse Of Auctioneers, with cutting Satyr! Or right, or wrong, it is no matter!— (Old Juvenal, or Dryden after Might sing their fables, to stir up laughter; More cutting he, whose tender mercies Are cruel! and severe his lashes!) He'd make poor Tabernarius feel The deadly force of arm of steel.— Where'er he points his fatal dart The object soon must feel the smart.— His lines replete with wit, and sense! (And front of brass for his defence.) None can withstand him—I'd advise The parties all to compromise Their furious contests—X Y then Will want a subject for his pen.
ALL persons having demands on the Estate of Mr. NATHANIEL BAND, late of Boston, blacksmith, deceased, and those who are indebted to said estate are desired to bring in their accounts to THOMAS HILL and SAMUEL ADAMS, Executors, in order to a settlement as soon as may be.
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS,
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENT-MAKER,
Has to SELL
At his Shop, at the Sign of Sir Isaac Newton,
At the Head of the Long-Wharf, BOSTON,
THE largest assortment of Hadley's and Davis's quadrants ever in New England; also hanging and standing compasses in brass and wood; Gauging and surveying instruments, cases of mathematical instruments, with steel joints, half cases ditto; Telescopes of various lengths, in ivory, wood and fish skin; plotting scales and protractors, gunter scales and dividers, four and two pole surveying chains, artificial magnets with cases, sand glasses from two hours to a quarter of a minute; instruments of a new construction to measure boards; an assortment of brass pocket compasses: Box rules, jack knives, brass and pewter ink-stands, plated shoe and knee buckles, pinchebeck, block tin and brass ditto, compass scales, watch keys, ass skin memorandum books, Morocco pocket books, &c.
BOOKS.
Practical navigation by John Seller, Large charts of the English channel, Large charts for the coast of Guinea, Ditto for West Indies. Nine leaves charts for the channel and Straits Straits and Mediterranean pilot, Southern pilot, Mariners calendar, daily assistant, Wilson's navigation, Young man's best companion, Patou's treatise of navigation, Atkinson's Epitome, A complete system of navigation. By John Barrow.
STATIONARY.
Writing paper. Dutch quils. Sealing wax. Wafers. Slates. Black lead and slate pencils. Quire books covered with marble paper. Ditto ruled for journals. A variety of instruments, too tedious to mention, are made and sold at the above place, and as he has had a thorough experience, he doubts not of giving satisfaction. N B All work with said Williams's name is repaired gratis.
This day published, price 4d. lawful money, And sold by KNEELAND and DAVIS in Queen Street.
THE trial and defence of the Rev JOHN ALLEN, (author of the Oration on the Beauties of Liberty) with the examination of the evidences in course,—taken exact from the proceedings of the King's commission of the peace, oyer, and terminer, and general delivery for the city of London. Published at the request of many.
To be SOLD,
A NEW and very elegant Chamber ORGAN, with three barrels and five stops, London made. Enquire of ISAIAH THOMAS.
S I L K S.
And Superfine BROAD CLOTHS.
A Prime assortment of Padusoys, Ducapes, Lustring; plain and figured Satins, Damasks, Saracets, &c.—Superfine, fashionable coloured Broad Cloths, with suitable Linings and Trimmings.
To be sold at an exceeding low rate, by JOHN BARRETT & SONS, At their Shop near the Mill-Bridge, Boston. Where may be had, all kinds of English, Scotch, India, Hard-Ware and Cutlery GOODS.
By Wholesale or Retail, Extremely cheap for cash or short credit.
DANIEL BELL,
Would respectfully inform his friends, and the public, that he has just opened a store on the Town-Dock, lately improved by Mr. John Williams, and the next door Southward to Mr. Samuel Elliot, jun. where he now has ready for sale,
WEST-INDIA and New-England RUM.
Fyall Wine, Loaf and the best Brown Sugar, Common ditto, Rice, Excellent Bohea Tea, superior not to be Good French Indigo, Fine Crown Soap, Cocoa, of an extraordinary quality, just arrived. The best warranted Chocolate, Coffee, Pepper, Mustard, Nutmegs, Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves, Pimento exceeding good, Starch, &c. &c. Which articles, with every other in the WEST-INDIA WAY, he purposed constantly to keep, and will sell them, either by Wholesale or Retail, upon such terms, as must invite the custom of all who have regard to their own interest: He flatters himself, that he shall meet with encouragement, as every faculty will be exerted to give entire satisfaction, and the least favour excite a gratitude, too great to be fully acknowledged. N. B. Business upon COMMISSION in any branch of merchandise, will be received at said store, with the warmest thanks, and attended to, not only with peculiar fidelity and care, but also done at the most reasonable rate.
Calicoes, &c.
A Few CALICOES may be now purchased for the neat Sterling cost, at the store of DUNCAN INGRAHAM, jun.
In Union-street, Boston. Where GOODS in general are sold at as low prices as at any store or shop, without exception, in Boston, Wholesale and Retail. Constant attendance, and every favour duly acknowledged.
N. B. Real India China; Plates, handled Coffee Cups and Saucers, Bowls, &c. A few dozen of men's SILK HOSE, extremely low charged, genuine Kippen's Snuff Writing, Press and royal board Paper, English and Lynn Shoes and Pumps, Clogs, excellent Hylon Tea at the reduced price of 61. the pound, &c. &c. &c.
CREAM coloured, and cream coloured enamelled and penciled WARE, to be sold by the Crate at five per cent. less than the neat sterling cost, and delivered gratis at any part of the town. Each Crate contains a very pretty assortment. Enquire of
ENOCH BROWN,
Who has a prime assortment of the above ware opened at his store on the neck. He has also,
A quantity of choice Pitch, for which any kind of Merchandize will be taken as pay.
WHEREAS the Assessors are required by law to give reasonable warning to the inhabitants, to bring into the Assessors, true and perfect lists of their polls and rateable estate, they are possessed of on the first day of September and income by trade or faculty, and gain by money at interest:
In conformity to the law, the assessors of the town of Boston do hereby notify the inhabitants of said town, that they shall attend at their chamber at the East end of Faneuil-Hall Market, to receive the same, from Wednesday the first to Wednesday the twenty second of September, at the usual hours, on every day in the week, except Lord's days and Saturdays, and no longer.
And if any person or persons shall not bring in a list of their estates as aforesaid, he or they or neglecting will not be entitled to any abatement, without sufficient reason to justify the same. By direction of the Assessors. Boston, August 11th, 1773.
To the PRINTERS.
WANTED immediately a JOURNEYMAN PRINTER that understands the business, in all its branches, and will keep steadily at it. Such an one will meet with constant employ, and good wages, by enquiring of the Printer hereof.
N. B. A single man will suit best.
REGNIER,
Professor of the FRENCH LANGUAGE and FENCING MASTER,
TAKES the liberty to advertise the Gentlemen of this town, and others who incline to be instructed, that he teaches the principles of the French language, and the art of Fencing. He will attend upon those gentlemen, children, who shall do him the honour of sending them, at the following hours, having a particular regard to the accommodation of both sexes, namely Monday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, from eight to eleven o'clock, for the young ladies; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in the afternoon, from five to ten o'clock in the evening, for the gentlemen; at the hours between these appointed, he will be at the service of those ladies or gentlemen who chuse to be instructed at their own houses.
His school is in King street, near the State-house.
Just Imported and to be Sold, by PETER SIGOURNEY, At his Shop a little northward of the Draw Bridge, adjoining the Insurance-Office.
IRONMONGERS, Founders, Braziers, and all sort of Ship Chandlers stores. Also, a compleat assortment of
CLOCK-MAKERS Materials.
To be SOLD, for ready money, On board the MERMAID, JOHN LAMB, Master, Now lying at Mr. HANCOCK's Wharf, A Cargo of the best Newcastle COALS, at two guineas by the single Chaldron. An abatement in larger quantities.
To be SOLD at the Shop of CHARLES LOWE, in Marshall's Lane, facing the BOSTON STONE,
Loaf and brown Melasses, Sugars, Cotton Wool, Rice, Indigo, Flour, Raisins, Pepper, Currants, Allspice, Figs, Nutmegs, Spermaceti Oil, Coffee, Dumb Fish, Tea, Indian and Rye Meal, Chocolate, &c. &c. &c. Cheshire and Narragansett CHEESE.
WHEREAS the Copartnership of JAMES and ROBERT SELKRIG is mutually agreed upon to be dissolved the first day of September next. This is to desire all persons to whom they are indebted, to bring in their accounts, at their Store on the Town Dock, for an adjustment—And all persons indebted to the said company, are hereby desired to pay their respective balances at said Store, where the business will be carried on as usual, by JAMES and ALEXANDER SELKRIG, under the Firm of JAMES SELKRIG and COMPANY. JAMES SELKRIG ROBERT SELKRIG.
SARAH DAWSON,
The widow of the late JOSEPH DAWSON, Gardner, in Cambridge-street, New Boston, informs the public.
THAT the COLD BATH is in good order, and now fit for use, she has to sell, garden seeds saved this summer, suitable for the West Indies, ALSO,
A large collection of grafted and inoculated English fruit trees, containing a large number of pears and plumbs, which will be ready to be removed this fall, any gentleman that may want the above articles, and will oblige the said Sarah Dawson with their custom, may depend on the best of usage, and on having them at the lowest rate for cash.
BROKE open last night, and stole out of, the shop of Mr. CALEB LORING, at the head of the Long Wharf, a considerable number of HATS to the value of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS: Any person that can give information of the thief or thieves shall be handsomely rewarded—All masters of vessels are desired to examine all suspected persons that may bring any thing on board their vessels. Boston, Aug. 8, 1773.
Drugs and Medicines.
A fresh and large assortment of Drugs and Medicines, are just arrived in Captain Lyde, and to be sold in large or small quantities, by
M. B. GOLDTHWAIT,
At his shop near the Mill-Bridge, Boston, Among which are the following, viz.
Dr. James's fever powders. Godfrey's Cordial. Keyser's justly famous Pills. Hemet's much approved Dentifrice for the Teeth. Lockyer's ditto. G-enough's Tincture for the Teeth. Anderson's ditto. Hooper's family ditto. Turlington's balsam of life. Ditto for the Tooth-ach. Bateman's drops. Balsam of Honey. Eau de Luce. Essence of Pepper. Dr. Cook's worm powder. Mint.
And almost every kind of PATENTED MEDICINES.
Also, Phials, Gallipots, Mortars, &c. &c.
All kinds of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Hungary and Levander Water, Court plaster, a variety of Smelling-bottles, Sago, Sapp, Barley, Cephalic Snuff for the Head ach, Candied Ginger, Citron—Choice Velvet Corks, by the large or small quantity.—Best Almonds, Turkey Figs, Raisins, Prunes, Tamarinds—Vermacelli, Otter, Ground Madder, and other dye stuff.—Spices of all kinds.—Carolina Pink-root.—Rappe and other Snuffs by the pound or less quantity.—Florence and other OILS.
The above assortment consisting of a great variety, will be sold on reasonable terms.—Constant attendance will be given, and every favour gratefully acknowledged. Doctor's BOXES with proper directions.
To be SOLD, by NATHANIEL RUSSELL, In Common-street, a little to the northward of Dr. Byles's Meeting House, BOSTON,
A Compleat Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Clocks, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads dumb Waiters, &c. &c. Cheap for Cash
Just imported from St. Christopher, In the Schooner TWO WILLIAMS, SAMUEL LIGHTBOURN, master,
A QUANTITY of choice Rum and Sugar; likewise, about twenty tons of Spanish Iron and Steel Bars: To be sold cheap by the said master, on Hancock's wharf.
JUST ARRIVED And to be SOLD, by CHARLES LOWE, At his Shop, opposite the Boston Stone, Choice Cheshire CHEESE, By the hundred weight or single Chees.
Irish Linens.
WILLIAM SCOTT, At his IRISH LINEN Store in Ann-street, Near the Draw-Bridge, BOSTON,
Has just Imported from IRELAND,
A LARGE quantity of 3-4, 7-8 and yard wide linens of all prices diaper clouting, ditto huckabuck, dowlass, table cloths, sheetings, white ticking, brown and yellow holland, &c.
Said store is also furnished with a great variety of European and India Goods suitable for the season; the assortment consisting of too great a multiplicity to be enumerated in a public advertisement; all which will be sold by wholesale and retail at the lowest reduced prices for ready money only.
Dr. Hemet's celebrated essence of pearl and pearl dentifrice for the preservation of the teeth and gums, also patent cakes for making the liquid shining blacking for boots, shoes and leather bottom chairs, a sold there.
Ducapes, lute strings, rich English damask, Scotch flowered lawns—and a few boxes of 8 by 10 window glass to be sold at the first cost.
At the Irish Linen Warehouse, In King-street, Is just imported, from the North of Ireland,
A Large and general assortment of Linens, from one to seven shillings sterl. per yard. These goods come from 15 to 20 per cent cheaper than last year, and will be sold in the like proportion cheaper at the Warehouse: A great variety of the most fashionable printed mullins, calicoes, cottons, linens, &c. A complete assortment of Manchester, cotton, and linen checks, damask and diaper table cloths of all sizes, napkins and toweling, huckabuck, Irish and Russia sheetings of all prices, fifty pieces superfine linens from 3s. 6d. to 5s. 9d. per yard, will be sold at prime cost.
BOSTON: Printed by ISAIAH THOMAS,
At the South Corner of MARSHALL'S LANE, leading from the MILL-BRIDGE into UNION-STREET, where all Persons may be supplied with this Paper at Six Shillings and Eight Pence Lawful Money, per Annum, unsealed, and Eight Shillings sealed and directed; and where Articles of Intelligence, &c. are thankfully received;—ADVERTISEMENTS taken in.—PRINTING in its various Branches, performed in a neat Manner, with the greatest Care and Dispatch, on the most reasonable Terms. Small HAND-BILLS at an Hour's Notice. SUBSCRIPTIONS for the SPY are also taken in by J. Larkin, Chairmaker, and Mr. W. Calder, Painter, in Charles-street; Mr. J. Hiller, Watchmaker, in Salem Mr. B. Emerson, Bookseller, in Newbury-Port; Mr. M. Belcher, in Bridgewater; and by Dr. Elisha Hewins, in Stoughtonham.