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Do thou Great LIBERTY inspire our Souls—And make our Lives in thy Possession happy—Or, our Deaths glorious in thy just Defence.
VOL. IV.) THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1774. (NUMB. 181.)
JOIN OR DIE
From the SOUTHERN GAZETTE. To the Inhabitants of the Province of South-Carolina. My dear BRETHREN, I cannot but hope, that the late Act for intimidating America...
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APPENDIX, TO A Plumbly for the better Government of British America. [See our last.] Separately not to be taken, previous to the meeting of the parliament of America.
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Just imported and to be Sold by JOHN and THOMAS OSBO
PAINTERS oil and town they can do nothing, unless they have for, by wholesale and retail, inhabitants. But when it is to be sup-
LEE, when over; No.---They have been so kind, after this, Have for SALE to subject the immense property of so many thousand peo-
CHARLESTOWN, [South-Carolina] June 20. We have the pleasure to acquaint the friends of constitutional liberty, that the spirit of true patriotism has not been ex-
Letters from the Southern parts of North-Carolina assure us, that the inhabitants there will go as far in defence of American liberty as can be expected---and recommend, if a Congress should be deemed the first step necessary to be taken, that subscriptions or rather collections, be set on foot throughout the continent, to raise and remit a sum of money to the Community in Boston, for the relief of the most distressed of our suffering Brethren there, who must stand in equal need of such assistance, as if their town had been destroyed by fire.---And we have the pleasure to learn, that the inhabitants of this province, generally, seem ready to contribute their mite, as soon as proper persons are named to receive what their benevolent hearts shall induce them to offer. [A committee have since been appointed.]
Wright's demand of satisfaction for the late murder committed in Georgia, from the headmen of the Coweta's, Cussitah's and Cheehaw's, accompanied with a white wing; acquainted his Excellency, that they had just three of the murderers to death, viz. Oaktawke chief of the gang, Miley headman of the Tomawley's in the Forks, and his Nephew, that having given this satisfaction, they hoped the path would now be made straight;---and that the white people whom they longed to see, would again come into their nation---for that all was now peace:---in token of which they had sent his Excellency the white wing.---So great Mr. Galphin's influence over these Indians, (which has always been exerted for the general good) that these headmen were ordered to deliver the talk to no one else; to get him to forward it to Sir James Wight; and to wait at his own for an answer. They had been only ten days from the nation. Mr. Galphin upon being sent for, according went from his seat at Silver-Bill, in this province, to Ogechee, and dispatched the talk and white wing from thence. Emittisgo had been appointed to bring down the talk but the Chatchah's having killed a woman near his residence, he went in pursuit of the enemy, and the headmen appointed the present messenger.
Yesterday arrived, the ship Magna-Orta, Captain Maitland, from Indon. It appears by his Cockets, that he has brought out two chests and an half tea, for two of our merchants but it is not probable that the same will be received by them, or the duty there paid here. It is expected, if we presume to know the temper of the inhabitants that Capt. Maitland will carry it back to New England.
NEWPORT, July 11. A gentleman who brought his vessel to this place for outfit, has called here SAVAGE PORT-BILL.
Extract of a letter, dated Philadelphia, July 1774. "We daily receive dismal accounts from the back parts of this, and the neighbouring provinces, the Indians seem determined to go to war; many white people consisting of whole families, have already been scalped; thousands are leaving their habitations in the new settlements. "People here are not backward in aiding North is at the bottom of all; for you must know the Indians were first provoked by some murders committed among them by one Col. Cresap, who, it is said, was engaged in his direful proceedings in certain great man tower, who is one of Lord North's correspondents, I mean D---more of V---g---a."
The inhabitants of Pennsylvania, throughout the inland towns, as well as the city of Philadelphia, extremely zealous in the opposition to the present measures of the British parliament; declaring they would spend the last mite, if needed, in support of Boston; they are also very warm; the plea of North-Carolina being taken the alarm; and in the whole continent is more roused than ever they were in the time of the French, Spanish, and Indian wars indeed greater on have they to be roused.
The inhabitants of which have suffered £.150 lawful for the relief of London. The following is the substance of sundry letters sent from Port Pitt, d June 19, 1774. "The 16th instant a party of Indians, that been reconnoitring the woods by Capt. McKee, wed upon by one of Connolly's men, but luckily made escape. The same day Mr. R. D. Butler, and Alexander Blaine, two of the prime traders, arrived from the Shawanese towns, with canoes loaded peltry. They were escorted to town by three of the Shawanese. All the rest of the traders coming by land, near two hundred horses load with peltry, and expected here in a few days. Mr. Butler brought a speech in the Shawanese, of which Capt. McKee understood him to say, that he, and his people, were for a peace with the three Shawanese, whom our traders, a Connolly absolutely refused, as he could not speak them, as he looked upon them as dogs."
Extract of a letter, dated June. "Our traders, who were the lower Shawanese, are all on their way to Fort with their effects. A party was returned with the scalps and one prisoner; Logan is a Shawanese, and he was now satisfied with the loss of his relations, who were killed by Cresap's party; the Shawanese are now inclined to peace, and will remain so if Virginians will leave them alone, but they are under apprehensions of hostile intention."
NEW-YORK, July 2. In the last letter from London, to a correspondent in this city, we have, among other material articles there was there the parliament a bill to regulate grants of land in America, that it was managed the like secrecy, as the other late bills, and the colony would be in the highest danger if not prepared to defend property here. The Creek nation, we have evinced their disposition towards the English, their disapprobation of the late murders in the province of South-Carolina Georgia, have already taken the murderers an intent to deliver them up to James Wright, Governor of the province last week. We hear from Albany, that chiefs, and headmen of the six nations, are now on their way to Sir William Johnson's, to hold a council on the alarm they received of the murders committed by Cresap's party, his associates, on Ohio; a considerable number are already assembled at Johnson's, and it is said the whole will amount to six hundred, an notwithstanding the disorders which unprovoked barbarity of Cresap, and others, has produced in the province, there is reason to hope that the end of Sir William Johnson, the fidelity the six nations be preserved, and the Northern be secured from dangers and distress now experienced by the frontiers of Virginia, &c. It is however earnestly by all persons concerned in new settlements of trade, nothing in the interim happen to defeat the ultimate expectations from the intended congress.
At a numerous meeting of the inhabitants of the city of New-York, convened in the fields, by advertisement Wednesday the 6th of July, 1774. MR. ALEXANDER M'DONALD, Chairman. The business of the meeting being explained by the Chairman, and the state of the colony, and the numerous and vile arts used by the enemies of America to divide and distract her councils, as the misrepresentations of the virtuous intentions of the mother country, in this interesting and alarming time of America, the following resolutions were twice read and the question being separately put of them, were passed without one dissentient.
Resolved, nem. con. That the committee called the Boston Port Act, is oppressive, and that the inhabitants of that town, unconstitutional in its nature, and dangerous to the liberties of British America; that therefore we consider our brethren at Boston, in offering a common cause of their colonies. 2d. Resolved, nem. con. That the attack or attempt to abridge the liberties, or invade the constitution of any of our sister colonies, is a meditated attack upon the liberties and constitution of all the British. 3d. Resolved, nem. con. That in the event of any of the ports in America, with intent from America, a submission to parliamentary taxation, or a reparation of private injuries, is unconstitutional, and subversive of the commercial and natural rights of this continent. 4th. Resolved, nem. con. That in the opinion of this meeting, that if the principal colonies consent, shall come into a joint resolution, to import from Great Britain, and export to Great Britain, the same will prove the salvation of America, and her liberties, and that, on the other hand, they continue their exports and imports, there is great reason to fear that fraud, power, and the most odious oppression, will rise triumphant over right, justice, social happiness, and freedom: Therefore.
5th. Resolved, nem. con. That the deputies who shall represent this colony in the congress of American deputies, to be held at Philadelphia, about the first of September next, are hereby instructed, empowered, and directed to engage with a majority of the principal colonies, to agree for this city, upon a non-importation from Great Britain, of all goods, wares and merchandise, until the act for blocking up the harbour of Boston be repealed, and American grievances be redressed; and also to agree to all such other measures as the congress shall in their wisdom, judge advantageous to these great objects, and a general security of the rights and privileges of America.
6th. Resolved, nem. con. That this meeting will abide by, obey and observe all such resolutions, determinations, and measures which the congress aforesaid shall come into and direct or recommend to be done, for obtaining and securing the important ends mentioned in the foregoing resolutions. And that an engagement to this effect be immediately entered into and sent to the congress, to evince their readiness and determination to co-operate with our sister colonies, for the relief of our distressed brethren of Boston, as well as for the security of our common rights and privileges.
7th. Resolved, nem. con. That it is the opinion of this meeting, that it would be proper for every county in the colony, without delay to send two deputies, chosen by the people, or from the committees, chosen by them in each county, to hold, in conjunction with deputies for this city and county, a convention for the colony (on a day to be appointed) in order to elect a proper number of deputies, to represent the colony in the general congress: But, that if the counties shall conceive this mode impracticable, or inexpedient, they be requested to give their approbation to the deputies who shall be chosen for this city and county, to represent the colony in congress.
8th. Resolved, nem. con. That a subscription should immediately be set on foot for the relief of such poor inhabitants of Boston, as are, or may be deprived of the means of subsistence, by the operation of the act of parliament for stopping up the port of Boston. The money which shall arise from such subscription, to be laid out as the city committee of correspondence shall think will best answer the end proposed.
9th. Resolved, nem. con. That the city committee of correspondence be, and they are hereby instructed to use their utmost endeavours to carry their resolutions into execution. Ordered, That these resolutions be printed in the public news papers of this city, and transmitted to the different counties in this colony, and to the committee of correspondence, for the neighbouring colony. New-York, Committee-Chamber, July 7th, 1774. The following Motion was made by Mr. Thurman, and seconded by Mr. M'Evers.
Mr. CHAIRMAN, An advertisement appeared Yesterday in the following Words, viz. "THE enemies of the liberty of America, being unwearied in misrepresenting the attachment of the inhabitants of this city, to the common cause of this country, to the neighbouring colonies; a number of citizens think it highly necessary to convene the good people of this Metropolitan in the fields, on Wednesday next, which will be the 6th instant, at 6 o'clock in the evening, where every friend to the true interest of this distressed country, is earnestly requested to attend;---when matters of the utmost importance to their reputation and security, as freemen, will be communicated."
"THURSDAY, 9th July, 1774." The above advertisement is conceived in such mystic and ambiguous terms, that no person out of the secret could imagine from whence it could proceed; much surprised therefore was I to learn that a member of this committee acted as chairman to the promoters of the said advertisement. I conceive Mr. Chairman that no individual whatever, especially a member of this committee had a right to call a meeting of this city by an anonymous advertisement, much less to exhibit a set of resolutions calculated for particular purposes; no motion having ever been made for resolutions in this committee; and that no resolutions whatsoever should have been entered into, until well digested by this committee, and held up to the public for their consideration: I therefore move that this committee disavow all such proceedings, evidently calculated to throw an odium on this committee, and to create groundless jealousies and suspicions of their conduct, as well a disunion among our fellow citizens.
Mr. M'Dougall moved and was seconded by Mr. Livingston, that the previous question be put on Mr. John Thurman's motion disavowing of the proceedings in the fields on the 6th instant. Carried in the negative. Affirmatives. Mr. Lewis, Mr. P. V. B. Livingston, Mr. Lisenard, Capt. Sears, Capt. Randall, Mr. Curtenius, Mr. M'Dougall, Mr. Lott, Mr. Hallet, Mr. Bull, Mr. Remsen.
Negatives. Mr. Alsop, Mr. M'Evers, Mr. Beckman, Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Young, Mr. Booth, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Thurman, Mr. Nicoll, Mr. Bache, Mr. Laight, Mr. Walton, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Gooley, Mr. Moore, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Sherbrooke, Mr. Bavard, Mr. Ludlow. Mr. Turman's motion being then put, it was carried in the Affirmative.
Affirmatives. Mr. Alsop, Mr. M'Evers, Mr. Beckman, Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Young, Mr. Booth, Mr. Wallace, Mr. Thurman, Mr. Nicoll, Mr. Bache, Mr. Laight, Mr. Walton, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Gooley, Mr. Moore, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Sherbrooke, Mr. Bavard, Mr. Ludlow, Mr. Bull, Mr. Remsen. Negatives. Mr. Lewis, Mr. P. V. B. Livingston, Mr. Lisenard, Capt. Sears, Capt. Randall, Mr. Curtenius, Mr. M'Dougall, Mr. Lott, Mr. Hallet.
Resolved therefore, that such proceedings are evidently calculated to throw an odium on this committee, and to cause groundless jealousies and suspicions of their conduct, as well as disunion among our fellow citizens. Mr. Lewis moved, and was seconded by Mr. Curtenius, that a committee be appointed to draw, and report, without delay, a set of resolutions, to be proposed to the city, expressing their sense of the Boston Port-Act, and our concurrence with such of the neighbouring colonies as have declared what may be proper to be done for the relief of the town of Boston, and the redress of American grievances.
Ordered, unanimously, that the seven following persons be a committee for that purpose, viz. Mr. Low, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Moore, Capt. Sears, Mr. Remsen, Mr. Shaw, Mr. M'Dougall. Mr. M'Evers moved, and was seconded by Mr. Booth, that Mr. Thurman's motion of this evening, with the resolutions thereon, be immediately printed at large, which was carried as follows.
Affirmatives. Mr. M'Evers, Mr. Beckman, Mr. Sherbrooke, Mr. Alsop, Mr. Shaw, Mr. Gooley, Mr. Moore, Mr. Walton, Mr. Laight, Mr. Bache, Mr. Nicoll, Mr. Thurman, Mr. Booth. Negatives. Mr. Curtenius, Mr. M'Dougall, Mr. Randall, Mr. Lott, Mr. Hallet, Mr. Bull, Mr. Lisenard, Mr. P. V. B. Livingston, Capt. Sears. I have compared the above proceedings of the Committee with the originals, and find them to be truly copied. ISAAC LOW, Chairman.
WANTED to HIRE, FROM 4 to 20 Acres of good Land, in Boston, or Roxbury, or any other convenient place on the Great Road, within 3 or 4 Miles of Boston. A good Price will be given for such Land as will suit. JOHN WHITZ, Gardener, in Seven Star-Lane, Boston.
List of Letters remaining in the Office before advertised. N. B. Where the Towns are not named, they are for Boston. A. ANDREWS, JAMES Adams, Daniel Adams, John Atkins, Gibbons Allen, Perkins, Maritab's Vineyard, Allen, Gideon Sandewick Adams, Hannah Plymouth B. Breck, Robert, Rev. Blouett, John Barry, John 3 Belcher, John Batchelder, Ebenezer Belcher, Thomas 2 Brown, William jun. Blackie, James Burns, Samuel Brown, David Bryant, James Boyles, John Beeton, George Barclay, Andrew Boisd, Peter Capen Buttar, Joseph Band, Elizabeth Bryant, Mrs. Bowman, Stephen, Barb-Isle, Brackett, James, jun. Brain-tree, Bartlet, Solomon, Plymouth, Bartlet, Jos. Kingstown. Burridge, Ephraim, Newton, C. Clark, Sheldon Clark, Mr. Croby, John jun. Celly, John Cummings, Thomas Cales, Winter Corfe, William Cram, John Cuttin, William Collier, William Copeland, Abraham Capt. Cook, John Curtis, Joseph Campbell, Duncan Carr, John Curtin, Ezra. Comesford, Mr. Cranch, Richard Clark, John Clark, Mrs. Chickering, Jabez Camb. Clark, John ditto. Cole, Wheeler Reboeth, Churchill, Jonas, Plymouth, Crapo, Seth, Rochester, Crocker, Cornelius jun. Barnstable, Crooker, Elijah, Marshfield, Curtis, Joseph, Braintree, Coffin, Ebenezer Cobb, Thomas, Truro, Crabtree, Ann D. Duncan, James Deilair, John Drummond, Andrew Draper, Richard Demis, Mr. Dodge, Hannah Dutton, Moody, Dunstable, E. Eustache, Mr. F. Floyd, Ebenezer Flatt, Hannah Fisk, John Frazier, Lewis Frits, Henry Frost, Bostwick, John Ferran, Mark Frazer, Ebenezer Frazier, Thomas Fearing, Benjamin Freeman, Nathaniel, Cape-Cod, Fisk, Samuel, Watertown, G. Griffith, John Gray, John Gibbons, Patrick Gardner, Samuel Greenleaf, John Gerrih, Robert Gardner, Henry Godfrey, John 2 Griffs, Richard Gill, Susannah Gardiner, Mrs. Gurny, Elizabeth Grimms, Jenny Gannett, Samuel, Stoughton, H. Howland, John Hydon, Charles 2 Hunting, Jonathan Hurly, William Hackett, Benjamin Harrison, William Hull, Joseph Capt. 2 Higgins, Christian Capt. Heltman, Philip Henderdon, John Capt. Hogan, Margaret Harlow, Samuel, Plymouth, Houghton, Joseph, Milton, Harrison, Samuel, Roxbury, Haswell, William, Nantucket, Hiller, Rebeckah, Rochester, Howland, John Rev. Plym-ton, I. Jones, John Capt. Jackson, Joseph Jepson, John Johnson, William Jacobs, Joseph, Dighton, Jones, Thomas, Falmouth, K. Kelley, John Kellern, Henry Knox, William Kinnair, David
Kalahar, liei Kenith, under 2 Kearen, has Kane, Na Keith, Zejah, E King, Col, Rod Lowmerrbert Logan, D Le Gallia Louis, D Lang, Mr. Misick, Long, M Roxbury, Malcolm Capt. Moore, Morehead, Moris, Merym, Mallow, Many in globe. O. Oakes, Beriah Capt. O'Neil, Henry Capt. P. Perkins, Thomas Porter, William Penton, Jane Peache, Elizabeth Pateron, John Esq. Pattishall, Ann Packstone, Charles Phipps, Samuel, Cambridge, Prince, Nymphas, Falmouth, Pool, Sarah, Bridgewater, R. Ridly, John Capt. Reid, Alexander 2 Romine, John 3 Russell, Elizabeth Roeffler, Elizabeth 4 Russell, Thomas, D. R. Ros, Charles, Newbury Rugg, Jonathan, Linton, S. Summers, Stephen Savage, Habijah Stoen, Nathaniel Steel, Thomas Story, John Capt. Smith, Thomas Swain, Mary Sharp, Jane Silbe, Daniel Short, John Smith, Samuel, Edga Smith, Jacob, Abing Steward, Charles, C. Stodder, Mary Stratton, Aaron, Lexing Studson, Amos, Brain, Stuard, Mrs. Stuard, Nelly T. Turner, Eliot John 4 Trail, John 2 Tufts, Simon Townsen, Elizabeth Trench, Elizabeth Taylor, Mrs. Traill Thomas, Charles Taylor, Ezra Col. 3d. Tuffs, Benjamin, Mord, Touzel, John, N. Bland, Tribble, Jos. Plym, Thomas, John, Cape-Cod, W. Williams, Nathaniel Whitewood, Charles Walker, Edward Wincol Katey Watts, Hannah White, John Wheeler, Mary Waldron, Joseph Watt, James Wolf, Henry Wallis, Thomas Wyld, Mr. L. Winhart, I suitable Whicher, I. before, Wheeler, by Wilson, N. E. Walker, W. Boston, and Ship Waters, of Wade, F Article that Wood, J many to be Willson, Winsale, P. Hill and I Wight, Hannah's low White, Obijah, H. For Nantucket, Jenkins, Thom Macy, Henry Coffin, Josiah Rotch, William Starbuck, Samu Starbuck, Christi Woodbury, Nat
STOLEN from the subscriber on the night of June last, a white spotted MARE, ten years old, with fourteen hands and an half high, a small mite with one of her fore hoofs split. Whoever finds the thief and Mare shall have TEN DOLLARS for the Mare only, Six Dollars. Cambridge, July 4, 1774. EBENEZER

the MASSACHUSETTS SPY.
Mr. THOMAS,
M verging towards seventy years of age, d from my earliest youth have been to love my country:—To defend it, whenever they are invaded:—And, it le, to transmit them as safely to my pos- as they were handed down to me, by my able ancestors.—I am, therefore, pene- with resentment, and fired with indig- n, when I reflect, that, without any breach th and allegiance to their Sovereign, or violation of the laws of their country; his fly's American subjects, are reduced to dreadful alternative, either, to submit to arbitrary jurisdiction of a despotic power, or immediately deprived of their civil, and less, hereafter, of their religious rights
these sanguinary measures are, the the deliberations of the British parli- other proof is necessary, than the hat legislative body, for disconti- nmerce of the town of Boston:— eplete with enormous pains and nected to the breach of it:—An in its operation must stab the very merican liberty:—An ACT, add to the terrors of it, is enforced, of a chief Magistrate, invested, with military and civil authority.
MERICANS! suffer me, for a mo- to arrest your attention, and BEHOLD! t, is, successively, to be the DESTINY ll the principal cities, and towns upon this inent:—For, as all refused, though they not destroy the baneful weed , for which, capital of this province, is now suffering, unrelenting vengeance of parliamentary gnation; they will, surely, be considered, equally guilty of rendering, the ministerial me of American taxation abortive, and ll, therefore, doubtless, be punished with same severity.
The terms and conditions to be complied with, before the commerce of Boston can be restored; to its former state, are so many, and encumbered with such insuperable difficulties, render a compliance impossible, were the people inclined:—Besides, they are so disgrace- ally humiliating, as no society of men, who have any sense of freedom:—The least spark of virtue, or any power of resistance, would over submit to: Their commerce, therefore, is not, as set forth in the preamble of the act, discontinued, it is really and absolutely destroyed:—And, that part of the inhabitants, whose livelihood depended upon it, as far as mere power can be exerted, are deprived of LIFE. For, certainly, he, who having it in his power, deprives another of the means of living, would, if he had power sufficient, deprive him of life:—Their virtue and their valour, there- fore, supported by that of their fellow citizens through the continent, are, under GOD, their sole dependance.
The characteristics of a brave, virtuous, and free people, are strongly delineated, not only in the spirited resolves of most of the towns, and of the two Houses of Assembly in this government; but there is a striking resem- blance, in those, of all the other governments upon the continent, who are at liberty to ex- press their sentiments.—In the name, there- fore, of every thing great and good!—with such a glorious prospect before us, of an indis- soluble UNION, shall we faint under our burthens, or suffer ourselves to despair of our American common-wealths? NO, surely.
ALTHOUGH, we are falsely and maliciously represented to our Sovereign, as rogues and rebels:—Although, for want of better infor- mation, he has been prevailed upon to view us, undefended, in that odious light; and has not only withdrawn from us his favour and protection, but given the royal FIAT to us evidently calculated, to ruin and enslave us:—Yet we know, and are sure, our fellow objects in Britain, are utterly averse to such olent measures; have repeatedly and strongly monstated against them:—They view us in very different light; and consider us, as fel- low sufferers with themselves in one common use; in defence of that liberty they are in anger of losing as well as we:—They feel mselved wounded through our sides:—They that, the cruelty added to injustice and eption, begun in America will end in Bri- ultimately be their lot as well as
They know, and have repeatedly told against their interest, that our fal- ends upon suspending all commerce till our burthens are removed, and nces redressed:—AFTER receiving tary and disinterested advice, can with be, any longer at a loss, what mea- ought to pursue?—Is not their path before them?—Are not the means houghs, if they will but have virtue non-improve them?—What, besides, ments, ion, and non-consumption agree- mly adately, absolutely, and so- y every d in, and firmly adhered to, s concerned who loves his country, and reserve At its welfare and security, can But perhaps from impending ruin!
Then said, will be said, indeed it has munity the mercantile part of any tious enough been, nor never will be commoditative importing; though lic interest, sorted were fatal to the found, who as there were those to that the late buy and consume:— ft of the Tea Consignees
is an incontestable proof of it:—For the ho- nour of the human species, it were devoutly to be wished, that the reflection was as false and malicious, as it is true and disgraceful, of all the characters concerned, in that infamous political manoeuvre:—But let not a few such apostate members, hastily determine our judg- ment, without discrimination, of such a re- spectable body of men, any more, than we would condemn a sturdy well spread oak, for a few rotten branches, or a well constructed ship, for a few defective timbers:—However, let us suppose the worst, that avarice, like Aaron's rod, had, swallowed up every virtue:—That merchants will trade, though the coun- try is ruined:—Is it necessary, that every body else should buy and consume?—Will the bus- bandman and the farmer sit still, and see the locusts that are preying upon the vitals of our commerce, spread themselves over the whole land, to devour the fruits of their labour and industry?—Will they not unite, and persevere in a firm resolution to refrain, from buying or consuming, 'till they are so impoverished, by taxes and tax gatherers, as shall put it out of their power to do either?—Will they suffer, British gewgaws and superfluities, to come in competition with the salvation of their country?—Shall we profess to be actuated, by a spirit of patriotism in our public assemblies, and not in our correspondent practice, as individuals? Surely, if we do not, it requires no great sagacity to foresee, that our freedom is lost, and our bondage inevitable.
Will it be said, it has been said, that if trade is suspended, the surplus of our produce will perish, upon our hands:—The objection seems plausible, but, when duly examined, will prove groundless and futile:—The surplus of our produce is not great, but if wisely applied to the increase and improvement of those manufactures, for which such surplus has heretofore been sent abroad; though some inconveniencies might attend the measure at first yet by a prudent management it would be easily overcome: A supply of all necessa- ries, and most of the conveniences of life, would soon follow: Manufacturers would flow to us, from every part of the world: Manufactures of every kind would be gradually established: Genius would conduct the labours of industry, and instead of our being dependant upon others, they would become dependant upon us:—And may we not add, with truth on our side, that, as formidable as the above ob- jection may appear to some, there is, perhaps, no one thing, except providing for favourites, and servile dependants, which more powerfully influenced administration to their past and pre- sent violent measures, than the apprehension of our becoming, by the increase of our trade and manufactures, their rivals in both:—Ought not their fears, therefore, to be our hopes?—Must not the burthens imposed, and imposing upon our commerce, necessarily oper- rate, as so many premiums, to improve our manufactures? Will not those, who are sent here to suppress them, be perpetually adding to the number of our manufacturers?—How many useful mechanics are scattered over this wide extended continent, who, a few years since, were measuring their steps, to the sound of a fife and drum; but are now eating the bread of industry, and living with their fami- lies in peace and plenty? Indeed, what man of sense is there, who would be content to live upon six pence a day, when by his art and in- dustry, he can earn half a crown to five shil- lings a day:—The profession of soldiers, it is true, is war and bloodshed; but notwithstand- ing it is hardly conceivable, they should be so loit to the feelings of humanity, as, unprovok- ed, to stain their swords, and imbue their hands, in the blood of their innocent fellow subjects, whose only guilt is, the ardour of their zeal, in defence of freedom from that bondage, in which, perhaps, many of them were unwarily captivated:—Fellow subjects who would gladly embrace them in the arms of a cordial friendship, and could a regular discharge, from their profession be effected would give them lands to cultivate; assist them in building houses to live in; provide them with rough materials to manufacture; and with pleasure, would render their condition happy as our own:—These are objects worth-while of their attention; whilst it becomes us to avoid (if possible) all contention with them:—To conciliate their friendship by treatin- them with civility and kindness; though the same time we abhor and curse the mini- ter, who could so abuse the trust his master- reposed in him as to send them upon such infamously inhumane errand:—These seem to be proper objects of our attention; and, doubt- less, would, perhaps, contribute to our real security, more than any thing that hitherto been devised: For those who love Albany, will never willingly hurt us; and those, whom we are willing to bestow the great benefits, will not wantonly do us an injury.
Extract of a letter from P—outh. No news this way except that our court of tions, have turned Roman Catholicks, and have lopt the notion of praying to the dead. They ve began their address to H—n their idol, the common form of adressing the deity; by af- flicting to him all the perfections and excellencies at they had any idea of, and more too; they then need to deprecate the sins, that are prevailing in e land, and humbly implore his (H—n's) acious interposition at the court of Great-Britain on behalf. However it was obtained by only ne votes (although the bench of justices consist of ar forty) at the last of the sessions, when the fices were chiefly gone, it was then lugged in by e old colony D—n."
The firmness and unanimity of the people to defend their valuable rights, notwithstanding the reflectlessness of a little fish faction, does this province honour.—At a meeting of gentlemen, deputies of the several towns in the county of Berkshire, a number of judicious, spirited Resolves were passed, and a non-consumption agreement agreed upon, to encourage our own manufactures, and a subscription for the Boston sufferers, by the Port-Act. The accounts from Connecticut are the most encouraging, and the firmness, vivity and generosity of the other colonies is astonishing to enemies of American freedom.—Courage Americans, and with the help of God, the slavery intended us may be ended off, and our tranquility established. We are obliged to the worthy Catholians, for their spi- ated, judicious observations on the late detected bills, as for their bounty.
DIED. Mr. John DeCosta, Mason, of late ears a noted gardener in Milk-street.—Mrs. Andrew Cunningham, widow of the late Mr. Andrew Cunningham.—Joseph Eaton, hatter. Mrs. Ridgaway, widow.—Mrs. Skimmer ter, who could so abuse the trust his master- reposed in him as to send them upon such infamously inhumane errand:—These seem to be proper objects of our attention; and, doubt- less, would, perhaps, contribute to our real security, more than any thing that hitherto been devised: For those who love Albany, will never willingly hurt us; and those, whom we are willing to bestow the great benefits, will not wantonly do us an injury.
AN OLD MA- regulating Vendues, so that it is now no lon- ing in force.
From my Hermitage near Falmouth, Casco-Bay June, 1774.
THURSDAY July 21 BOSTON:
We hear that the inhabitants of the W Indies, are equally alarmed with us in the lonies, in regard to the late Acts of Parliame and that the principal gentlemen in all English Islands, are of opinion, that it is ex- dient for the Northern Colonies to stop all as well to the West-Indies, as to Great-Brit- A correspondent observes, that if the should pass for altering the government
Massachusetts-Bay, it cannot be supposed that any man of character will accept of, or act in, any affair contrary to the established laws and chartered rights of the people; if any persons should be found so abandoned as to act against the liberty and the voice of this country, they must be esteemed the vilest enemies of freedom, and he basest wretches above ground.
It is with the greatest pleasure we can inform the public, that the Hon. JOHN HANCOCK, Esq has so far recovered his health as to be able to walk abroad, and last Sunday attended divine service at the Rev. Dr. Cooper's church. last week came to town from South-Carolin- lin: Sir Egerton Leigh, Bart. president of his majesty's council for that province.
The hon. Eliphalet Dyer, the hon. William S. Johnson, Erasmus Wolcott, Silas Deane, and Richard Law, Esqrs. are chosen, author- riz and empowered as a committee on the part of the colony of Connecticut, to meet the genal congress with the commissioners of the ist colonies, to consult measures for the best go and happiness of America.
correspondent observes, that it is highly probable there will be a War between France and England in a few months, and that the K of France will offer very great advan- th to the American colonies, on condition th they preserve a neutrality. The pre- se quarrel between Britain and America w facilitate such a measure; and in case of a it 'tis likely the colonies will imitate the Dch.
Friday last a number of public spirited gen- tlemen at Marblehead, raised a subscription, for 507 quintals of cod fish, about 50 jars of oil and 40l. lawful money in specie, for the of the industrious poor of this town, at this cial juncture of our public affairs.
We hear that Col. Willard Knowles, of Rham, has lately made such concessions and acknowledgments to that town, relative to his tling in and purchasing of tea imported in pt. Loring's brig, which was cast ashore at pe-Cod last winter, as that at a meeting held re the 5th instant, they voted to be satis- fied, and that he be again re-instated in their for; also that the censures upon his former dduct be erased from the records of the town. On the 30th of June the Rev. Mr. Hezekiah ylor was ordained pastor of the church at Fane, in the province of New-York.
Wn of a letter from a gentleman in Charles- Theuth-Carolina, dated June 30, 1774. ated—The inhabitants of Boston are cruelly them. Some people here pity and feel greatly nations are actions are open, and large loop failed yesterday for their relief. ks of rice, besides for Salem, with 205 and it is expected a considerable sum in collect the value of 1000 bar. will be able to nleman of this province, now of rice. A to his correspondent here to England, 50l. but if he thought it proper, to give far as 500l."
Extract of a letter from P—outh. No news this way except that our court of tions, have turned Roman Catholicks, and have lopt the notion of praying to the dead. They ve began their address to H—n their idol, the common form of adressing the deity; by af- flicting to him all the perfections and excellencies at they had any idea of, and more too; they then need to deprecate the sins, that are prevailing in e land, and humbly implore his (H—n's) acious interposition at the court of Great-Britain on behalf. However it was obtained by only ne votes (although the bench of justices consist of ar forty) at the last of the sessions, when the fices were chiefly gone, it was then lugged in by e old colony D—n."
The firmness and unanimity of the people to defend their valuable rights, notwithstanding the reflectlessness of a little fish faction, does this province honour.—At a meeting of gentlemen, deputies of the several towns in the county of Berkshire, a number of judicious, spirited Resolves were passed, and a non-consumption agreement agreed upon, to encourage our own manufactures, and a subscription for the Boston sufferers, by the Port-Act. The accounts from Connecticut are the most encouraging, and the firmness, vivity and generosity of the other colonies is astonishing to enemies of American freedom.—Courage Americans, and with the help of God, the slavery intended us may be ended off, and our tranquility established. We are obliged to the worthy Catholians, for their spi- ated, judicious observations on the late detected bills, as for their bounty.
DIED. Mr. John DeCosta, Mason, of late ears a noted gardener in Milk-street.—Mrs. Andrew Cunningham, widow of the late Mr. Andrew Cunningham.—Joseph Eaton, hatter. Mrs. Ridgaway, widow.—Mrs. Skimmer ter, who could so abuse the trust his master- reposed in him as to send them upon such infamously inhumane errand:—These seem to be proper objects of our attention; and, doubt- less, would, perhaps, contribute to our real security, more than any thing that hitherto been devised: For those who love Albany, will never willingly hurt us; and those, whom we are willing to bestow the great benefits, will not wantonly do us an injury.
AN OLD MA- regulating Vendues, so that it is now no lon- ing in force.
From my Hermitage near Falmouth, Casco-Bay June, 1774.
THURSDAY July 21 BOSTON:
We hear that the inhabitants of the W Indies, are equally alarmed with us in the lonies, in regard to the late Acts of Parliame and that the principal gentlemen in all English Islands, are of opinion, that it is ex- dient for the Northern Colonies to stop all as well to the West-Indies, as to Great-Brit- A correspondent observes, that if the should pass for altering the government
fouls, and that as 25 years, in 1785 they on; and in the present year at the same rate must be more than 100,000 effective bear arms. The rateable polls in the of Massachusetts-Bay only, amounted in to between 70 and 80,000.
The Doctor says that our importations of goods from Great-Britain doubled from 1744 to 1754, and more than doubled from 1748 to 1758; and that for the year 1760 the value amounted to two millions to the continental colonies only. After hinting that burdens on agriculture or the American commerce will un- avoidably and very greatly affect the national interest; he concludes with these words:— "Plantations may be made with encourage- ment, but cannot successfully be forced. Free policy, free religion, free property, and matrimony will soon populate a fertile country in a good climate. These have been the basis of our increase."
Some person or persons got into a shop in this town, last Tuesday night, and took out about 80lb. of Tea, which they strewed about the streets, and afterwards placed the cask, which contained it, on the top of the public whipping-post.
The solemn Fast for imploring the divine in- terposition of Providence in this day of dark- ness and difficulty, is to be observed at Mar- blehead on Thursday next.
New-York, July 14. By Captain Barber who left Lisbon the 30th of May, we have certain account of the DEATH of King LOU the 15th of FRANCE; the ambassador of th Kingdom having acquainted his Majesty of Po tugal, in form, of this very important and tru interesting event.
The demise of the gentle, humane, and universally held King of France, is likely to produce an extensive variety consequences, affecting the political system of every nation Europe. The administration of the affairs of the new mona Louis the 16th, who was born Aug. 23, 1754, and ma ed May 16, 1770, to a sister of the Emperor of Germ abler specialist than his Grace of Choiseul's hands (a tioned nobleman was brought into the direction of th King's business, through the influence of Madame subsie dominion at Versailles is now at an end) in case the courts of France and Spain will probably join the execution of an enterprise concerted ever since the co mencement of the last peace, for during the negotiation of the 15th Louis, was a Labour, my dear Choiseul make peace on the most reasonable conditions that may after which prepare for war.—Amongst the many effects produced from the departure of this pacific King inhabitants of America, may, without presumption, be such an alteration in the present affairs as will remo complaints, and conciliate the affections of every so their powerful continent, whose force when bearly is the cause of Great-Britain, against her enemies, how powerful, may eminently contribute to conquer the Spa and the Gauls, and to perpetuate to the Mother Cou the rank of sole Arbitress of the Universe.
ENTERED-IN. Higgens from New-London; Warren, Guadalupe; Woodbury, St. Lucia; Adams, St. Nicholas; Pierce, St. Christopher; Patten, St. Lucia; Fluent, North Carolina; Turner, Newfoundland; Dovey, South-Carolina; Clarke, New-Haven; Sinclair, Newfoundland; Barker, St. Lucia; Goodwin and Bradford, Newfoundland; Collyer, Falmouth; Boyd, New-London; Sanders, Gran- nada and Tobago; Lambert, Philadelphia. OUTWARD-BOUND. Cogan to South-Carolina. CLEARED-OUT. Gulliker for West-Indies; Thomp- son; West-Indies; Fagarty, Halifax; Barnard, New- York; Gorden, Maryland; Hunter and Vinson, Nova- Scotia; Horsey, New-Haven; Power, Bilboa.
For LONDON. Now loading at Salem for London, The Ship Boston Packet, NATHANIEL BYFIELD LYDE, Commander, having the greatest Part of her Cargo engaged, will sail with all Speed. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board at the Long Wharf in Salem, or to Mr. Dennie at his Store in King-Street, Boston. N. B. Cash given by said Dennie for Pot and Pearl A at said Store in Boston, or on board said Ship at Salem. Boston, July 10, 1774.
WANTS A PLACE. A WOMAN, who well understand the business of a family; she can be well re- mended. Enquire of the Printer.
Teneriffe Wine. A FEW Pipes, Half Pipes and Casks, of choice Teneriffe Best. Lisbon Wine, Mountain Malago, in Quarter Casks. Also Sweet Oyl in Barrels. To be sold at the lowest Prices at THOMAS WALLEY'S Store on Dock-Square. Where he continues to sell, All kind of Groceries; And a parcel of fine Narragansett Cheese, equal to Cheshire. Also Ground Ginger. N. B. Bolting Cloths of all Prices.
RACE Ginger by the Quantity, Jamaica RUM by the Hoghead, to be Sold by ELLIS GRAY, near the Market. Also a Parcel of SHINGLES.
TO be let a House and Shop in Union- Street, near the Corn-Fields. Enquire of WIL- LIAM WILLIAMS at the Head of Long Wharf. N. B. All kinds of Mathematical Instruments, to be sold by said WILLIAMS.
To be SOLD. A LARGE well-finished Dwelling- House, Barn, and Out-House, with about fourteen acres of Land under good improvement, and all enclosed with a good stone wall, situated in Woburn, near the Meet- ing house, ten miles from Charlestown Ferry, and fourteen miles from Salem. It lies upon a large road, a very con- venient place for trade. The price will be very low for Cash, or good security. Enquire of JAMES FOWLE, Esq. In- holder in said Woburn.
The learned and ingenious Dr. Stiles of Newport found that in 1760 there were in New England 530 congregational churches, viz. In Massachusetts --- 306 Connecticut --- 170 New-Hampshire --- 43 Rhode-Island --- 11 --- 530 Since then the number is prodigiously increas- at least to 700. He also computed that hose four New-England governments at that me contained somewhat more than 500,000

Just Imported and to be Sold by JOHN and THOMAS OSBORN At the Painters Arms in Back-Street, Leading to Charlestown-Ferry. PAINTERS OILS CORNER. N. B. Coach, Chaise, Carriage, etc. done with fidelity the ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE. in Boston. Allowing piece, showing that its author had a true idea of the worth of AMERICA, I submit to your judgment, whether proper for the American Magazine or not, if so, by inserting it you will oblige, Sir, Your humble Servant, BERNARD ROMANS.
MY muse, A new world found, extend thy daring wings; Be thou the first of the harmonious Nine From high Parnassus, the unwearied toil Of industry and valour, in that world Triumphant, to reward with tuneful song. Happy the voyage, o'er the Atlantic brine, By active Raleigh made, and great the joy, When he discern'd, above the foamy surge, A rising coast, for future colonies. Op'ning her bays, and figuring her capes, Ev'n from the northern tropic to the pole. No land gives more employment to the loom, Or kindlier feeds the indigent; no land With more variety of wealth rewards The hand of labour: thither, from the wrongs Of lawless rule, the free-born spirit flies; Thither affliction, thither poverty, And arts and sciences: thence happy clime, Which Britain makes the asylum of mankind. But joy superior far his bosom warms, Who views thy shores in ev'ry culture dress'd; With habitations gay, and num'rous towns, On hill and valley; and his countrymen Form'd into various states, pow'rful and rich, In regions far remote: who from our looms Take largely for themselves, and for those tribes Of Indians, ancient tenants of the land, In amity conjoin'd, of civil life The comforts taste, and various new desires, Which kindle arts to occupy the poor, And spread Britannia's flocks o'er ev'ry dale. Ye, who the shuttle cast along the loom, The silk-worm's thread inweaving with the fleece, Pray for the culture of the Georgian tract, Nor slight the green savannas, and the plains Of Carolina, where thick woods arise Of mulberries, and in whose water'd fields Up springs the verdant blade of thirsty rice. Where are the happy regions, which afford More implements of commerce, and of wealth? Fertile Virginia, like a vigorous bough, Which overshades some crystal river, spreads Her wealthy cultivations wide around, And, more than many a spacious realm, rewards The fleecy shuttle: to her growing marts The Iroquois, Cherokees, and Oubaks, come For woolly garments; and the cheens of life, The cheens, but not the vices, learn to taste. Blush, Europeans, whom the circling cup Of luxury intoxicates; ye route, Who for your crimes, have fled your native land; And ye voluptuous idle, who, in vain, Seek easy habitations, void of care: The sons of nature, with astonishment, And detestation, mark your evil deeds; And view, no longer aw'd, your nerveless arms, Unfit to cultivate Ohio's banks.
See the bold emigrants of Acadie, And Massachusetts, happy in those arts, That join the politics of trade and war, Bearing the palm in either, they appear Who, on the first arrival in New-Crew, Hang their white-fish amid the parching winds, The kindly fleece, in webs of Duffield wool, Their limbs beum'd, enfolds with cheery warmth, And frize of Cambria, worn by those who seek, Thro' gulphs and dales of Hudson's winding Bay, The beaver's fur, though oft they seek in vain While winter's frosty rigours approach, Ev'n in the fiftieth latitude. Say why (If ye, the travel'd sons of commerce, know) Wherefore lie bound their rivers, lakes, and dales, Half the sun's annual course, in chains of ice; While the Rhine's fertile shores, and Gallic realms, By the same zone encircled, long enjoy Warm beams of Phœbus, and, supine, behold Their plains and hillocks blush with clustering vines, Must it be ever thus? or may the hand Of mighty labor drain their guilty lakes, Enlarge the bright'ning sky, and peopling, warm The op'ning valleys, and the yellowing plains, Or rather shall we burst strong Darien's chain, Steer our bold fleets between the cloven rocks, And thro' the great Pacific ev'ry joy Of civil life diffuse! Are not her isles Numerous and large; have they not harbours calm, Inhabitants, and manners? haply, too, Peculiar sciences, and other forms Of trade, and useful products, to exchange For woolly vestures. 'Tis a tedious course By the Atlantic circle; now beyond Thos' sea-wrapt gardens of the Duidid reed; Bahama and Carribee, may be found Safe mole or harbour, till on Falklands isle, The standard of Britannia shall arise, Round Buenos Ayres, low couch'd Paraguay, d rough Corientes, mark with hostile eye a bring vessel; neither may we trust heavy naked Patagonian land, waken in the wind. No traffic there, r for the fleece. There angry storms ir black brows, and raging, hurl around nders. Ye advent'rous mariners orage from the brave.
Ye too rejoice, ye swains; Increasing commerce shall reward your cares. A day will come, if not too deep we drink The cup, which luxury on careless wealth Pernicious gift, bestows; a day will come, When through new channels failing, we shall clothe The Californian coast, and all the realms That stretch from Anian's Straights to proud Japan; And the green isle, which on the left arise Upon the glassy brine; whose various capes Not yet are figur'd on the sailors chart: Then ev'ry variation shall be told Of the magnetic steel; and currents mark'd, Which drive the heedless vessel from her coast.
TO BE SOLD. A SMALL Quantity of extraordinary good Whitehaven COAL, apply to THOMAS BROWN, At the Crown and SCEPTRE, in Back-Street.
Choice Cheshire Cheese, Which will suit the nicest taste, Just imported in Capt. Symmes and Capt. Calf from London, And to be SOLD by CHARLES LOWE, Opposite the Boston Stone, in Marshall's-Lane, near the Mill-Bridge. [This quantity of Cheese is equal in goodness, if not supe- rior, to that imported and sold by him last fall.] Also, excellent FLORENCE OYL , in Flasks, warranted good, and the best of English Mustard, by the bottle, single pound, or less. OATMEAL by the Bushel, or smaller quantity.
To the PUBLIC. AS the times are threatening it behoves one and all to go into the most frugal methods to en- courage our own Manufactures, and as there is a great im- portation of Gloves in this large Country, we can manu- facture enough here, to supply the whole Continent, which will employ our own people, and keep a large sum of money here, which is annually sent to England for Glove- which are better and cheaper than can be imported in England: It is hoped therefore, that the importation of this article at least will be totally stopped. These may certify, that Philip Freemon, will supply Merchants and Shop-keepers with the following, viz. Buck-Skin GLOVES, Norway ditto Purple, ditto Wals Leather, ditto Beaver Skins the most reasonable terms, at the blue Glove in U- Street, facing the sign of the Corn-Fields, near the D- Boston.
SILKS And Superfine BROAD CLOTHS A PRIME assortment of Padufoys, L- capes, Lutestrings; plain and figured Satins- malks, Sarfnetts, &c. — superfine fashionable coloured Lads Cloths, with suitable Linings and Trimmings; To be Sold at an exceeding low rate, by JOHN BARRETT and SON, At their Shop near the Mill-Bridge, Boston, Where may be had, all kinds of English, Scotch, India, Hard-War and Cutlery GOODS, By Wholesale or Retail, Extremely cheap for Cash or short Credit.
CHOICE MADDER , the growth of the province, to be SOLD by JOHN BARRETT, Near the MILL-BRIDGE, BOSTON.
TO BE SOLD. A FARM in Cohasset, containing about 80 Acres, well fenced, thereon, a with a good House, Barn and Chaise-house, and one a Mile and an half from a good, from Boston. End from the Meeting-House, 24 M. Lazarus Beal of of Colonel Lincoln, of Hingham, Taylor, in Boston. Cohasset, or Mr. Richard.
Just Imported and to be Sold by JOHN and THOMAS OSBORN At the Painters Arms in Back-Street, Leading to Charlestown-Ferry, PAINTERS OIL and colours, of forts, by wholesale and retail, as cheap as at any pl N. B. Coach, Chaise, House and Ship Painting, done with fidelity and dispatch. in Boston.
LEE & JONES, Have for SALE at their Store near the Swing-Bridge, A BEAUTIFUL Variety of flowered Lutestrings and Brocades, black Padufoys, colour Taffetas and Gorgorons. Blue and white China Cups and Saucers, Gold and Silver Luce and Buttons, Silver and Pinchbeck Watches, Men's Silk Hose and Breeches Patterns. Paper Hangings, Verdigrease. Also, a General Assortment of ENGLISH GOOD.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be sold by JOHN KNEELAND, ne- to the Treasurer's Office, in Milk-Street, REMARKS on the Rev. Mr. Hopkins Answer to a Tract, intitled, "A Vindication of the Power, Obligation and Encouragement of the Unregene- rate to attend the Means of Grace," &c. By MOSES HEMMENWAY, A. M. Pastor of the first Church in Wells. N. B. A few of the above Author's Vindication may be had at said Kneeland's Office. Those who have Subscriptions in their Hands are re- quested to return them immediately.
Steel Plate MILL SAW S A NUMBER of Very fine En- glish Steel Plate MILL SAW S (suitable for the Eastward, use superior to any ever in America before is just arrived, and to be SOLD by CHARLES SIGOURNEY. At his Shop at the Head of Dock-Square, Opposite Greenleaf's Auction-Room, Boston. With a Large Assortment of all Sorts of Braizery, Ironmongery, Cutlery and Ship Chandlery GOODS , consisting of every Article that is Imported in the Hard Ware Branch, and too many to be enumerated in an Advertisement. Those who want to purchase by Wholesale, will find it worth their while to call, as he is determined to sell as low as any person in town. ALSO, Double refined English Sugar, Copperas and Allum.
CAKES for making of shining Liquid Blacking for Shoes, Boots, &c. These Cakes make with the utmost Ease, the Addition of Water only, a most excellent shining Liquid Blacking, much superior to any hitherto known; it gives the finest Black and most beautiful Gloss to the Leather yet never renders in stiff or hard, but on the contrary prevents its cracking, and pre- serves it soft, pliable, and mellow to the very last, whereby it is rendered more agreeable to the Wearer, as well as much more durable. The Shoes that are blacked with it will neither soil the fingers in putting on, or the Stockings in wearing. N. B. They are very fit for Leather Bottom Chairs, Chaise, &c. The above, with a small Alteration, is the London Advertisement of the blacking Cakes, of which Experience proves the Truth.
They are sold by Wholesale and Retail, by SAMUEL ELIOT, At his Shop near the Head of Dock-Square. Where may also be had, A complete Assortment of English, India and Scotch Piece Goods, a fine Assortment of Irish Linens, Stationery, Cutlery and Hard-Ware, Kippen's Snuff, Spices, &c.
JEREMIAH ALLEN Informs his Friends and the PUBLIC, That he has received by the LONDON, Capt. CALEF, And is now opening for Sale, At his Shop in Ann-Street, a little North of the Draw Bridge, by Wholesale and Retail,
A Compleat Assortment of Brazery, Cutlery and Ironmongery GOODS , purchased from the most approved Manufacturers in Great-Britain, and which he doubts not will be found equal in Price and Quality to those who please to favour him with their Custom. Among which are the following, 2d. 3d. 4d. 6d. 10d. and 20d. NAILS, Sheathing and Boat ditto, London Pewter Dishes, Plates and Salvers, Tankards, Quart and Pint Cans; Quart, Pint and Half Pint Tea Pots, Cream Pans, Tea Tongs, Table and Tea Spoons, Bottle Crams, Wine Measures, Bed and Close Stool Pans, Brass Yettles and Skillets, Bell- mettle ditto, Warming and Frying Pans, Desk and Book Case Furniture of all kinds, Brass Knockers, Ball Bolts, Clock Pins, Screw Rings, Brass Scales and Weights, Money Scales, Brass and Iron Candlesticks, also a few Pair Princes Mettle in the newest Taste, Steel Springs, japanned and iron Snuffers, a Shovel Steel Shovel and Tongs, Bellows Box and Flat Irons, Box Iron Grates, Bed Screws, half and quarter Buckles; silver, ivory, buck, bone, horn Caps and T. Candle Knives and Forks, Penknives of all sorts, and maple Cissars and Cuttoes, Snuff and Tobacco Boxes, Razors, Ivory Combs; gilt, plated and lacquered Coat and Horn Buttons; Shoe, Knee and Stock Buckles of all kinds, Buckle and Dutch Spectacles, also a few Pair Temple of an extra Quality, Brass and Iron Locks and Hinges of all sorts, Carpenters and Joiners Tools, Awl Blades, Shoe Nippers and Pincers, English and French Gun Flints, Shot Belts and Powder Flasks, Powder and Shot, Bar and Sheet Lead, 10 by 8 Glass, 2 and 3 pitched worsted Wool Combs; best Clothiers Shears, Smiths Anvils and Vises, Iron Spades, Beaver, Castor and Felt Hats, also a few white furred ditto with Gold Buttons and Loops for Ladies, Peg-tooth and cross-cut Saws, Steel and Iron Plate Hand Saws, fish-tan- nant and key hole ditto, Files and Rasps of all sorts, Jamblets, Tap and Bung Borers, Bamboo, Dogwood, feld, joint and hazel Angling Rods of all kinds, a few of the neatest Bamboo Rods that perhaps was ever in America, spare Tops for Rods, Cod and Mackerel Lines, Hair and silk ditto, best Hurly Hooks, ditto on Gimp and Hair, Snap Hooks, 6 and 10 Stave Reeds, 10-Yard Fly Line Gimp, Landing Nets, fly-goose, trout painted Corks, Brass Winches, Brads and Tacks of all sorts, Nail Nippers, Nutt Crackers, Cork Screws, Brass and paper Ink Pots, Brass Beer Cocks, Pink- ing Irons, Chair Center and Deneling Belts, Crutch Head Cloth, Table, Shoe and Buckle Brushes, Curling and Pinch- ing Tongs, Wool Cards, Seives and Seive Bottoms, House Bells, Pound Beads, No. 1, 2 and 3 Silks, Kitchen Jacks, compleat Brass and Iron Wire, Curry Combs, Dripping Pans, Corn Fans, painted Scale Beams, Horse Flems, Brass and Steel Thimbles, Rat and Mouse Traps, Tin Plates, Look- ing Glasses of all kinds, a few Pair Gold and Gold and white oval Glasses in the Palmyra Taste, either with or without Jerendoles.
CHARLESTOWN Stage No. 1. sets out with four good Horses for Salem, from Mr. Woar's Tavern every Morning at 8 o'Clock, and returns the same Day; it puts up at Mr. Goodhue's in Salem. Any Gentlemen or Ladies who want a Passage are desired to call at Admiral Vernon's, in King-Street, Boston; or Mr. Woar's, in Charlestown, and leave their Names. Also at the same Place, Stage No. 2. with four good Horses may be had to convey any Gentleman or Lady to any Part of this, or any other Province, or at so small Distance as five or six Miles. Any Gentlemen or Ladies who choose to go in either of the above Stages, will be accommodated in the best manner, and the smallest Favour will be acknowledged, By their humble Servant, SAMUEL LORD.
Just Published, And to be sold by JOHN KNEELAND, In Milk-Street, [Price six Coppers.] EXTRACT of a SERMON preached at the South Church in Boston, November 27th, 1746, by the Reverend THOMAS PRINCE , occasioned by the prizing appearance of divine Providence for NORTH AMERICA, the Destruction of the French Fleet and Army, sent to CHEBUCKTAH the preceding Summer; and reprinted at this Time, with a view to encourage and animate the People of GOD to put their TRUST in HIM, and to call upon HIS NAME, under the SEVERE and KEEN DISTRESSES, now taking place in BOSTON and CHARLESTOWN by the rigorous Execution of the late Act of the BRITISH PARLIAMENT, called the BOSTON PORT-BILL.
Boston, June 30th, 1774. THIS is to forewarn all Persons from harbouring, concealing, or trusting the wife of me the rider, as she has eloped from my bed and board with her man, who goes by the name of Doctor Burke; who will give information where she may be found shall be lovely rewarded for their trouble. his ANTHONY + CAREBELL. mark. THIS is to forewarn all persons from trusting MARY, the wife of the Subscriber, as she has eloped from my bed and board, and behaved in a very shaming manner: I will pay no debts of her contract- from the date hereof. July 4, 1774. BENJAMIN ROSS.
THE great demand for this pa- ten occasioned many good cus- disappointed, for which the pub- sorry: He will, in future, endea- vent any thing of the like kind long as he may have the honour band-servant to the public. The gloomy prospect of pub- present, in this devoted capital, some pressing Demands upon him great reluctance he informs his can by no means answer with- 'dunning' advertisement, but his it necessary: His customers in the co- in this province, and those in the othe- he hopes will take proper notice of consider there is no possibility, (especially young beginner) in carrying on without regular payments. A work of this kind, it is well know- tended with great expence, and he mentioned, that the MASSACHU- SPY is a third larger than any published in this province, and cont- News, as many Political Essays, America; and is the cheapest on Boston, July 9, 1774.
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This Day was Published. [Price three Coppers.] And sold at the Printing-Office at the bottom of Roy- EXCHANGE LANE, near the Market. FEMALE'S ADDRESS to her COUNTRYWOMEN.
DUNCAN INGRAHAM, jun. At his Store in Union-Street, Boston, HAS now on hand an assortment of E- ROPEAN GOODS, which he will sell at a moderate price for Cash, Wholesale and Retail. N. B. A quantity of Raven's DUC- and a few boxes of 22 inch PIPES.
SUSANNA RENKEN, Informs her Customers and others, THAT she has removed from Fore- to a little above the Hay-Market, where she Sale, a variety of English and India GOODS, Groceries of all sorts, West-India and New-England A FEW excellent TURT- just imported from New-Providence, And sold very cheap At OTIS's Store, Merchants-Row, No- With many other articles too tedious to enumerate By Wholesale and Retail.
CREAM WARE. TWO Crates of elegant Cream-pend Ware, one crate of Galley Pots, several Bags, S- Deck and Sheathing Nails of different sizes, six bar Durham Mustard in quarter pound bottles, a few box inch tipt Pipes, one Case of Hats from Beaver to Felt a few Pipes and Quarter Casks of Fyal Wines, to Cheap by WILLIAM HOSKINS.
To all Lovers of the noble Science of DEFEN- GENTLEMEN who choose instructed in the Art commonly called the SWORD, are desired to apply to DON M'ALPINE , who will teach them said S- their entire Satisfaction, at the Room in King- the State-House, lately occupied as a Writing- The Hours of Attendance are from 8 till 8 o'Clock Morning, from Noon till 1 o'Clock, and from o'Clock in the Afternoon. — Any Gentlemen who to be taught privately, shall be waited upon at such as are convenient for them, either at the School Lodgings. Said M'ALPINE return his most grateful Thanks those Gentlemen who have encouraged him: As he strongly urged to go to another Place, he hopes Mr. EL- with such further Encouragement and approbation, that induce him to continue his Residence in B- would be most agreeable to him. hitherto before, healed by N. B. In Union-Street, near the Corner of Vin- DANIEL M'CARTHY. In Union-Street, near the Corner of Vin- HIS whole flock in trade, co- Linings, Wollens, Chincos and Callis, Vaters, and Ship and black Russell Shoes and Clogs, Child- Fans, Gloves, Laces, (sum. very rich) Wood, Jo many to be China Ware, Glass, Stone and Earth Any &c. &c. at the neat sterling cost for considerable whom it may suit to take the who will be agre part thereof, may have them on text to be sold or le able. — Likewise the house he now for trade terms very reasonable being a place of repair. E many conveniences about it and as above.
TO BE SOLD DANIEL M'CARTHY. In Union-Street, near the Corner of Vin- HIS whole flock in trade, co- Linings, Wollens, Chincos and Callis, Vaters, and Ship and black Russell Shoes and Clogs, Child- Fans, Gloves, Laces, (sum. very rich) Wood, Jo many to be China Ware, Glass, Stone and Earth Any &c. &c. at the neat sterling cost for considerable whom it may suit to take the who will be agre part thereof, may have them on text to be sold or le able. — Likewise the house he now for trade terms very reasonable being a place of repair. E many conveniences about it and as above.
BOSTON: Printed by IAH THOMAS,
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