The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal (Boston [Mass.]), 1773-08-19 00:00:00

THE Massachusetts Spy
Or, Thomas's Boston Journal.
A Weekly, Political, and Commercial PAPER:--Open to ALL Parties, but Influenced by None.
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VOL. III.]
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1773.
[NUMB. 133.]
For the MASSACHUSETTS S P Y. Mr. THOMAS. Boston, Aug. 6, 1773. Please to give the following a place in your Paper.
To my nearest Neighbour Z.
S I had placed a certain claimant of high powers and prerogatives, the initial letter of whose christian name agrees to your signature in last Thursday's Spy, and a gentleman, venerable as well as learned, whose praise is in the churches both of Old and New-Eng and, in such a conspicuous opposition, in the Boston Gazette of the 26th of July last, I expected a chastisement not less severe than another NEIGHBOUR of yours met with, in a late publication, who had undertaken, without a thorough knowledge of his subject, to write a pamphlet intitled, A Treatise on Church Government .
That you "could produce many sentences to the same purpose," with those you have already favoured your readers with, I have not the least doubt; but the misfortune is that they would be no more to the purpose for which they might be designed, than so many extracts from Mohammed's Koran. When the words Elders, Eldership and Presbytery , as they were used by the compilers of the Platform, by Dr. Mather and others, in the quotations you have made, shall in propriety of speech, be applicable to a single minister of a congregational church, then, and not before, it will appear from them, that some of "the spiritual fathers of this country believed," that such a minister had full power and authority to negative the votes of the church; and, consequently, that "Mr. Adams is not singular in his sentiments." But how arrogantly soever some men in the present day have talked, and others have acted, for aught you have produced from the New-England fathers, he may be considered as singular, with respect to his claim of a negative voice; though you strangely imagine you have shown that he is far from being so.
The contemptuous treatment so liberally bestowed on the vindicator of those who call themselves the church in Bolton; the bold assertion that the powers claimed by the answerer of his pamphlet, in behalf of himself, and others of the order, belong to christian ministers, by divine right; joined with all his parade, puffing, and exultation over his adversary, as if plenary proof had been brought from the sacred scriptures, and the exercise of such powers was agreeable to the constitution of our churches, cannot certainly terrify any man who might be disposed to reply: But peace to his slumbers, while in his grotto he dreams that his performance is unanswerable: In my opinion, he who should attempt to treat these ridiculous claims with serious argumentation, would be guilty of such a prostitution of the art of reasoning as would be unpardonable.
Besides the two fugitive pieces above-mentioned, I have read the platform over and over, and several other treatises on church government; and from these tracts, I flatter myself, I have collected information sufficient to enable me to figure pretty tolerably in a dispute with so young a man: But from consulting my bible, a much better book than any of them, I find that when the Apostle was pleasant on the marble and wooden deities of the Pagans, he did not vouchsafe to bring a single proof of the unity and incorporeity of the divine essence, to make it evident that they were no Gods which were made with hands. And in the present case I should as soon think of proving in mood and figure, that a statue formed by the stone-cutter is not omnipotent, or
that an image carved yesterday, existed not from eternity, as of disproving that a power to render void and of no effect the votes of the church of Christ, resides in a sable coat, a starched band, or a ministerial beaver.
I should even judge my time as profitably spent in evincing that the NEIGHBOUR and his CLERICAL opponent are both mistaken, when they speak of CONSUMMATING marriages as appertaining to the offices of a minister and a justice of the peace; the former calling it their office act and the latter their office part .
If I should tell those two gentlemen, (one of whom is a minister, and the other, it seems, a justice) that though they are both agreed as to this point, yet I do not acquiesce in their determination, the former must conclude that I cannot, a fortiori , be supposed to assent to the other, which rests upon the bare verbum sacerdotis , in direct opposition to the Esquire's opinion.
For the worshipful gentlemen of the Bench I have very little to say; but to the honour of the reverend order be it spoken, that whatever the Brachmans of Malabar may practise, I never heard of more than one among us, that ever made it evident by his conduct that he was in sentiment with these two zealous gentlemen; and he was afterwards deposed from his office: Though I freely own I was at the same time clearly of opinion, that he had as indisputable a right to the exercise of this less spiritual power , as to that of negating the votes and acts of the church.
But to return to your quotations, Neighbour Z--If it could be demonstrated that the first settlers of New-England believed with Mr. Adams, respecting the power of the clergy, of what importance is it to your readers, who can and will judge for themselves? As to many of the most sensible and worthy ministers among us, though they approve of several things in Mr. Adams's pamphlet, yet they utterly disclaim any such powers as are challenged by this writer; and I doubt not nobly despise him for his forwardness in appearing to support the cause of ecclesiastical tyranny and spiritual domination. If there should in future be found any number of his brethren that shall espouse his principles, and attempt to defend their hero from the just indignation of the laity, (a term which I hate, though I use it for distinction sake) I will venture to prophecy that they will in a great measure lose the regard of their parishioners. If any Reverend gentlemen now held in much estimation, should too hastily adopt the same sentiments, and join with others of a less respectable character, in supporting such high pretensions, it will lessen the veneration which sensible and judicious laymen have heretofore paid them, and desire ever to maintain towards the faithful ministers of the gospel. While such are satisfied with that portion of reverence which is derived from their own personal merit, it will be continually increasing; but if they are determined at all events, to support men because they belong to their order, whose claim to respect arises chiefly from some enormous powers which they fancy themselves possessed of--if they will thus imprudently throw themselves into the circle, and, with the fondness of Indian wives, be burnt with their unworthy mates, we may grieve for their ardor, but we cannot prevent their doom.
P. S. I would by no means, neighbour Z, have you conclude that I am an advocate for that unreasonable and unrighteous claim, which the brethren of some of the churches, who nevertheless pretend to be directed by the platform, assert of a right to depose a minister without the advice of a council of other churches. I think the proceedings
of the people in Bolton in that particular, and in other respects, as far as I am able to judge from the late publications, irregular and unjustifiable: And I most heartily wish that all the rights of both ministers and churches were clearly stated, and, consistently with the spirit of the gospel, more steadily and uniformly maintained, then they are at present. Y.
FRIDAY, August 13. BOSTON.
We hear from Milton that on Thursday last Lemuel Bent, Esq; was tapped for the dropsy: The operation was performed, by Samuel Gardner, physician, of that town, who drew off fifteen quarts of water, to the great satisfaction of the other physicians and spectators then present, and to the great relief of the patient who is likely to do well. Extract of a letter from Bristol (near Pownalborough) at the Eastward.
"I take this opportunity to inform the public of the surprising behaviour of some of the head-men of the town of Bristol--That on the 7th June last there appeared a small army of men, with arms, and other instruments of defence, to cut down the house that was erected for the worship of God--which was headed by that warlike champion Alexander Nickles, and after about five hours siege, they laid the house in a ruinous heap--It was done by cutting and destroying in the most awful manner; the report of the fall was heard three miles--"
O surprising the conduct of this gentleman! that he that is sworn to do justice to all men, should destroy the poor inhabitants labour in such clandestine manner.--One thing more is surprising, that he was ordained an elder by that renowned gentleman Mr. Murray, to be a father and a head to the people.--
NEW-YORK, August 5. Captain Martin of the sloop Lawrence, in 17 days from St. Thomas's, informs us, that on the 6th ult. two Spanish Guarda Costas had taken nine trading vessels on the south side of Porto Rico, five of which belonged to St. Thomas's.
Extract of a letter from St. George's-Key, Bay of Honduras, June 4, 1773.
"On the 28th ult. an insurrection broke out amongst the negroes in the Old River; at their first setting out they killed two white men. By the negroes, who have made their escape from them, we learn that this matter had been long concerning. Three days ago there were above an hundred armed men sent after them, at first there were only twenty two or twenty three insurgents. This moment we have received the melancholy account, by a white man and a woman who had been taken and afterwards released by them, that on the first instant the rebels came to their house, first bound them to a post, and then robbed them of every thing they chose to carry off, and obliged all the negroes to join them. The white man, whom they saved, and Mr. John Hill, were standing together, when one of the rebels shot the latter dead, they then proceeded to attack two families at five miles distance, declaring they would kill all the white inhabitants there, and some time after four guns were heard to go off at one of the said houses, which we fear has proved fatal to all the whites. Their number is now supposed to be seventy or eighty strong; we are obliged to be under arms night and day. Captain Davis who commands the Diligence sloop of war, has been extremely kind and useful with his men and arms. There will be very little wood of any kind shipped from hence this year."
I believe the insurrection will be general; there are several negroes in the New River taken to the bush; and yesterday a craft was coming down the Rio Grande, they killed the steersman, and went off to the Spaniards who will protect them.
These disturbances will altogether put a stop to business, indeed most people there are to leave the country.
Extract of a letter from the same place.
"This day they bring us from the boon the following account:--That a few days ago came into that river, a species of tigers, not like any ever known in this country; they have already killed an Indian and a Negro, and wounded another black man; they have made many attempts on most of the houses in the river; one person they killed in his bed, and the other cleaning his gun in his house. The negroes, terrified out of their wits, refuse to work in the bush. These animals touch no kind of stock;--whenever they smell human flesh, they tear the place to pieces to get at their prey. Our condition is deplorable, and hardly to be described."
SATURDAY, August 14. BOSTON.
This day arrived here Capt. Lyde, from London, by whom we have received the following
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
CRONSTADT, May 19.
HE Turks knowing there was a garrison of only 1000 men at Giurgewo, intended to make themselves masters of that place by surprise; and accordingly 5000 men marched out of Ruscick, in order to pass the Danube, to put their scheme in execution; but they were no sooner embarked than the Russians saluted them in such a manner from the fortress, that several of the Ottoman vessels were sunk, and all the rest put into such disorder, that most of the Turks were killed or drowned in the Danube, except 372, who were made prisoners.
WARSAW, [Poland] May 26. It is reported that the Russians have abandoned the city of Thorn, and that the Prussians have taken possession of it; and it is likewise said that Count Poninski, Marshal of the Confederacy, has sent orders to the troops of the crown who are garrisoned at Czenstochau, to leave that fortress, which is going to be occupied by the Austrians. By advices from Crimea the Tartars there have revolted from the Russians, who, however, have been lucky enough to frustrate a design which the Tartars had projected of surprizing the town of Jaffa.
HAMBURGH, [Holland] June 1. Letters of good authority from Dantzick, dated the 28th of May, mention, that the Prussians have taken possession of the Isle of Holm, situated beyond the Vistula, about a cannon shot from that town, so that they are now actually masters of the canal. We are very impatient to know whether the Prussians will let the vessels go to and from Munden without paying duty. The same letters assure us, that they are going to possess themselves of the fort, which is opposite to the castle of Tunden.
LONDON, June, 10. Yesterday there was a court of Common Council held in Matted gallery, at Guildhall. Mr. Wilkes moved an address to the King, on the birth of another princess of the Hanoverian line, which was seconded by Mr. Reynolds. This motion was opposed by Messrs. Trecothick and Sawbridge, and many of the commoners, on the ground of being indecent and offensive to his Majesty. A debate arose and on putting the question, about ten hands appeared for Mr. Wilkes's motion, and about one hundred and sixty against it.
ST. JAMES'S, June 9. The King has been pleased to confer the most honourable order of the Bath on Robert Gunning, Esq; his Majesty's envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary at the court of Petersburg.

June 16. Orders are given from the Ad- miralty office, for the Dublin, Boyne, Tri- umph, Terrible, Kent, and Resolution me- of war at Portsmouth, to be compleated with their full complement of men, and victual- ed for six months, in order to their being rea- dy, for an expedition immediately after the review.
It is further insisted on, that four of the a- bove ships are destined for the West Indies, and that the remainder are to proceed imme- diately to America.
June 17. The following are the gross sums granted for the supplies of the present year:
Out of the sinking fund - - - 2,300,000 Land tax at three shillings - - - 1,500,000 Malt - - - - - 750,000 Exchequer bills, payable in 1779 1,400,000 Ditto to pay off last year's defici- encies - - - - - 600,000 Ditto in course of circulation for this year - - - - - 1,000,000
Amounting in the whole to £ 7,550,000 Besides charged on the American revenue 10,000 On produce of lands in the ceded Is- lands 50,000 On produce of sales of French prizes 20,000
It is said that larger orders have been giv- en within this week, for goods to be export- ed to America, than at any one time for three years past.
The report of a change in administration continues, but varies as to the arrangement of men. The report most current on Monday was,
That Lord Sandwich is to be the first Lord of the Treasury.
Mr. Jenkinson, Chancellor of the Ex- chequer.
Duke of Grafton, first Lord of the Ad- miralty.
Lord North to be created a Lord, and made Lord Privy Seal.
It is fixed that Sir John Dalrymple is to be one of the Judges that are to go to India.
Toulon, May 15. On the 7th inst. orders came from court for suspending the equip- ment of the fleet. Immediately leave of ab- sence was granted to several of the workmen and many of the sailors, but they have not received their total dismission.
LONDON, June 19. Some letters from the continent say, that the King of Prussia had like to have been burned lately by read- ing in bed. He had fallen asleep, during which the curtains had taken fire.
Extract of a letter from Peterburgh, June 10.
"We have just received the melancholy intelligence here, of the entire loss of four Russian ships of war in a storm off the coast of Temrock, near the straits of Caffa in the Black Sea. They were drove ashore on some rocks, and soon went to pieces; but thirty-four men escaped out of all the crews, which amounted to 1500 men."
The tonnage, Labrador fishery, and Quebec salt-bills, were read a third time yesterday in the lower house, and passed.
We hear Lord Hillsborough will set out for Ireland the beginning of next month.
Last week at Sutton Colfield, Farmer Ma- son's wife was safely delivered of four chil- dren, all boys; the mother and children are like to do well.
An able Statesman was heard to say, that let the King of Prussia die when he may, he would leave behind a greater character than any Prince that history makes mention of; he is an elegant writer, a great general, and a subtle Statesman.
June 21. It is said the expences of the tham fight at Portsmouth will be 22,000l. better so than in bribery and corruption.
The Physicians, Surgeons, Apothecaries, &c. of the household are to go to Portsmouth, to attend his Majesty, and are ordered to take a sufficient quantity of Hartshorn and spirits of Lavender.
June 22. On Saturday his Royal High- ness the Duke of Cumberland, was seen on the Portsmouth road, dressed as a private gentleman and attended by only one servant.
June 23. Yesterday morning about four o'clock, his Majesty set out from Kew in a post-chaise and six for Portsmouth, escorted by a party of light horse, and followed by several Lords in post-chaises and four.
No vessel will be permitted to enter the bay of Spithead, without the Lord High Ad- miral's passport, that the infinite concourse of shipping might not impede the sailing of the grand fleet, which will extend seven miles.
The Duke of Gloucester was so ill on Monday night as gave his Physicians little hopes (except an unexpected change) of their being able to re-establish him.
Among other strange customs of manors in England there is one that whenever the
King comes to Lothbury manor, near Gu- rd, in Surrey, the Lord (who is at present Col. Mahoneux) is to present his Majesty with three wharves. Lothbury manor lies in the road to Portsmouth; and his Majesty must go through it.
Yesterday arrived an express at the Secre- tary of State's office, from the court of Ver- sailles.
Yesterday morning John Wilkes, Esq., and his most amiable daughter Miss Wilkes, set out of town for Portsmouth, in order to honour the royal review with their presence.
The action near the Danube between the Russians and Turks was nearly equal; the surviving Turks crossed the river and left their dead unburied.
June 24. For certainty we hear that her Majesty is again pregnant.
The parliament it is said will be pro- rogued to Thursday the first of July next.
It is said the Parliament will be pro- rogued on Thursday the 1st of July next.
June 25. Yesterday being midsummer day, there was a very numerous and respect- able appearance of the livery of London, in Common-Hall assembled, for the annual purpose of electing Sheriffs for the city of London, and county of Middlesex, for the ensuing year, when the majority of hands were determined by the Sheriffs to be in favour of William Plomer, Alderman and bricklayer, and Stephen Sayer, Esq.; frame-work-knitter, who were declared duly elected, no poll be- ing demanded, Mr. Alderman Kirkman hav- ing previously declared his resolution not to stand a contest.
The Santa Maria, a rich missing ship from India to Lisbon, is taken by pirates and carried into Madagascar.
Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, June 22.
"The naval review planned by his Majesty has long been the subject of conversation; expectation has, in this case, as upon every similar occasion, out run possibility; as soon as the matter was publickly known, to have been determined on, circumstance which never could happen, were boldly af- firmed to be part of the plan, and as many lies have been plausibly produced on the sub- ject of this nautical pageantry, as the boundless scope of fanciful imagination could suggest. The road to this seaport was on Saturday and Sunday last, a perfect fair; at Godalming, almost every bed, that could boast a feather in its tick was taken up; the George (Snelling's) was filled, and many of the private houses were crowd- ed with the customers carcases. On Mon- day this town was infinitely more thin, and the road to it amazingly clear: The bells of Godalming, were, however, set a ringing about eight, and the townsfolks stood at their doors, decked out in their Sunday apparel, to gaze at, and make rude observations, on those whose convenience suited to choose that town as a night stage. On the Tuesday, the road from Godalming to Portsmouth was lined with the country people, and from Petersfield the hills were not more discernable for their white chalk, than the red cloaks and farmers frocks which covered them; at many places the gazers sat on eminences a quarter of a mile distant from the road, probably expecting the King would come in the shape of a huge monster, and be of a size to be seen from afar. At a quarter before ten, his Majesty, accompanied by an officer, passed through Pembroke turnpike; he was salu- ted there by some guns from the house of Peter Taylor Esq.; on Postdown hill; His Majesty's chaise stopped about five minutes to take a view of the sea, which there o- pens to the eye on a sudden, and has a very fine appearance, giving at once the Isle of Wight, a large extent of the coast, the whole harbour and town of Portsmouth, and an unlimited space of water to the be- holders sight, near five thousand persons were placed on the hill to take a peep at the King; his pausing gratified their warmest wishes, and they returned their thanks by loud huzzas, and all those token of applause which the inhabitants of Lon- don and Westminster have long since deni- ed his Majesty. The King's chaise was preceded from Petersfield by a coach, in which the master of the horse rode, with some other person of the household; a few horse grenadiers accompanied his Majesty on the road; his equipage changed horses at Ripley, and the milestone beyond Pe- tersfield. About a quarter before eleven he entered Portsmouth, when the guns on the walls were fired, and he was received with every military honour: His Majesty's chaise drove immediately to the commis- sioner's yard, where the King staid till near one, when he went to the Governor's house, received the corporation in their formalities, and held his levee; as soon as that is over he will go in an elegant new barge, and dine on board the Bellerophon. As soon
as the King came into Portsmouth, the town was put under military discipline, the walls were shut, and persons on horseback, in car- riages, or on foot, were denied a passage through Lamport gates to common, and every air of importance was assumed by the soldiers. The town is exceedingly full, but many of the lodgings are unlet; and the reason is the idea entertained of the extravagant demands of the townsfolks; they were at first in hopes to have glean- ed a fat harvest, but they are now of ne- cessity obliged to be moderate in their de- mands; a bed may be had now the whole week for a guinea. The water is now crowded with vessels of every size and di- mension; and the sight is beyond expression beautiful.
Extract of another letter from Portsmouth da- ted June 23.
"At the Levee on Tuesday, Mr. Car- ter, the Mayor, received the honour of knighthood; and as soon as the King em- barked at the dock yard in the forenoon, the chevaux de frise placed round the walls of Portsmouth was opened, and the people were admitted there to view the progress of his Majesty's boat, and the manœuvres of the fleet. At five in the afternoon his Majesty sat down to dinner, on board the Bellerophon, when several of the men of war fired their guns; about six he came down to his barge, and went round the whole fleet, each ship giving him twenty one sa- lutes, and manning their sails and rigging at the moment he passed; this sight was from the shore, (a distance of three miles) very pleasing; but to those who were in sail- ing vessels and wherries near the King's barge, it was astonishingly satisfactory. A quarter before eight, his Majesty went on board the royal yacht, and sailed up the har- bour to the dock-yard; South-sea Castle, Block-house point, and the Platform of the fortifications at Portsmouth, saluting him with all their guns, as the vessel drew near. The noon and evening of Tuesday were exceedingly fine, and admirably well suited to give advantage to the splendor of the spectacle. The wind was also parti- cularly fortunate. At night the Town-house inns, and private houses were illuminated. All the present morning has been spent in dressing and preparing for the business of the day; the barbers in the three towns have been finely hurried; scarce one was left at home to guard his shop, or shave his old steady customers. Carriages of all kinds still continue to drive into Portsmouth and Gosport; horse and foot also crowd in space. The King has been employed this morning in viewing the Dock-yard, inspect- ing the several store-houses, and riding round the Common and the new intended fortifications. The boats of all the men of war came, agreeable to direction, to the point beach at eleven o'clock, his Majesty is not yet come, but is expected every mo- ment to embark and go on board the Royal Oak, Admiral Spry, where he is to dine. Lord North, the Duke of Chandos, the three Admirals, the three senior Captains, and about four and twenty persons, sat at dinner with the King yesterday. It is i- magined, that, upon a moderate computa- tion, there are now at Spithead, and in the harbour, including the men of war, 500 vessels. For fear of imposition, an amaz- ing number of gentlemen and ladies are on board their pleasure boats. The light of the vessels upon the water, during the King's being on board the ships, is one of the finest ever beheld, and would be an admirable subject for Payton's pencil."
June 26. The King having set out from the commissioners house at Port- mouth at six this morning, arrived here about two o'clock this afternoon, in per- fect health.
The King of France with forty thousand men, Went UP the hill—and then—came DOWN again! !!!
On Saturday evening the new born Prin- cess, daughter of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, was privately baptized by the Bishop of St. Da- vid's at Gloucester House, by the name of Sophia Matilda.
June 28. His Majesty, during his stay at Portsmouth settled 300l. per. an. on the Commissioner and his lady there during their lives.
The confectioners bill (who provided every thing for the King and his attend- ants, necessary to eat and drink) on oc- casion of the Portsmouth expedition, we are well assured, amounts to the sum of 7000l.
Letters from Kaminiec say they have re- ceived a confirmation of the advantages gained by Gen. Suwarow over the Turks, who were attacked in their camp, where they had twenty thousand men, by the Russians who had only twelve thousand.
The report of the illness of the French King is not true.
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.
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S I L K S And Superfine BROAD CLOTHS.
A Prime assortment of Padusoys, Ducapes, Luclings; plain and figured satins, Damasks, Sarslets, &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, Botten.
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.
R E G N I E R, 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 gentle- men's, children, who shall do him the honour of sending them, at the following hours, having a par- ticular regard to the accommodation of both sexes, namely Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings, from eight to eleven o'clock, for the young ladies; Monday, Wednesday and Thurs- day in the afternoon, from five to ten o'clock in the evening, for the gentlemen; at the hours be- 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.
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.
WANTED immediately a WET NURSE with a good Breast of Milk, to go into a credible family.—En- quire of the Printer.
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 un- der the Firm of JAMES SELKRIG and COM- PANY. JAMES SELKRIG. ROBERT SELKRIG.
This day is published, price 2s. L. M And to be sold by J. LANGDON, opposite the Post-Office, Cornhill.
THE Judgment of whole Kingdoms and Nations, concerning the Rights, Power and Prerogative of Kings, and the Rights, Privileges and Properties of the People: shewing the nature of Government in general, both from God and man. An account of the British Government and the Rights and P.ivi- ledges of the people in the time of the Saxons, and since the conquest. The Government which God ordained over the children of Israel; and that all Magistrates and Governors proceed from the people, by many examples in Scripture and history, and the duty of Magistrates from Scrip- ture and reason. An account of eleven Em- perors, and above fifty Kings deprived for their evil Government. The Rights of the people and Parliament of Britain, to resist and deprive their Kings for evil Government, by King Henry's charter, and likewise in Scotland, by many examples.—The prophets and ancient Jews were strangers to absolute passive obe- dience: Resisting of arbitrary Government is allowed by many examples in Scripture, by most nations, and by undeniable reason.— A large account of the Revolution; with seve- ral Speeches, Declarations, and Addresses, and the names and proceedings of ten Bishops, and above sixty peers, concerned in the Revolution before King James went out of England—Se- veral declarations in Queen Elizabeth's Time of the Clergy in Convocation, and the Parlia- ment who assisted, and justified the Scotch, French and Dutch, in resisting of their evil and destructive Princes.

MONDAY, August 16. BOSTON.
With Capt. Lyde, from London, came passenger Doctor Oliver, son of his honor the Lieutenant-Governor of this province.
On Saturday last, being the anniversary of the memorable 14th of August 1765, when the primitive tree and independent spirit of uncorrupted British subjects in America, made a second successful effort against tyranny and oppression—the sons of Liberty, with their fathers and friends, from this and the neighbouring towns, convened on Roxbury common, to the number of four hundred. There was a superb tent erected, sufficiently capacious to contain the numerous guests—Unfortunately the forenoon was wet, which prevented a considerable number of gentlemen who had engaged their company, from sharing in the festivity of the day. But at the hour of dinner it ceased to rain, and two ranges of tables were filled—During the entertainment, a select band of music patrolled the tent and gladdened the hearts of the patriots with the celebrated Song of the Farmer: The banquet was worthy the occasion; the rich and fertile fields of America, were profuse of their bounties to “the Sons of those venerable Britons who conquered and possessed the grateful soil”—After an elegant repast, the following patriotic Toasts were drank, succeeded by a Feu de Joy from the cannon, and the soft sympathy of collected music.
 1. The PATRIOT KING, who regards the rights of his people as the sacred deposit of the first Magistrate.  2. May the elect line of Hanover continue on the throne of Great Britain, so long as they shall continue to support the principles of the glorious revolution.  3. May the wretch who yields implicit obedience to the lawless commands of a tyrant, receive the rewards of a traitor to the constitution.  4. A Governor unperjured, Judges unbiased, and a people uncorrupted.  5. North-America; the reading of those among us, who are the descendants of our ancient sister colony of that superstitious and arbitrary power.  6. The patriotic house among us, who are the descendants of our ancient sister colony of that superstitious and arbitrary power.  7. A constitutional and religious liberty in the colonies in North America.  8. May that glorious country which distinguished the ancestors, be revived in Great Britain, which I believe is the illustrious after-effect, that there never was an establishment of Americans in the British colonies, when in proportion to their numbers, which so eminently glows with a triumph over the arts of corruption.  9. The illustrious after-effect, that there never was an establishment of Americans in the British colonies, when in proportion to their numbers, which so eminently glows with a triumph over the arts of corruption.  10. May the noble spirit which so eminently glows with a triumph over the arts of corruption.  11. To the immortal memory of our venerable ancestors, who with the expence of their blood and treasure laid the basis of this free and extensive empire, which we their children by the blessing of heaven are determined to support and perpetuate.  12. The Sons of liberty throughout America.  13. May the enemies to American freedom live to reap the fruits of their own defeat.  14. The memorable 14th of August—1765. 
Mirth and decency shook hands during the whole festival; smiling j-y animated every countenance, a determined resolution to oppose to death every attempt to rob or enslave them, gave a superlative dignity to the whole. At six o'clock the company retired; having by their deportment through the day established this sacred character, that the enemies to usurpation and oppression are the great examples of order and decency.
ROXBURY, August 14. THIS being the anniversary of the ever memorable 14th of August 1765, when a successful opposition to tyranny and oppression began in this province, and a cordial union, which makes a free people invincible, was formed.
Early in the morning a number of true friends of liberty assembled under a spacious Elm (near Stoney River) which they ornamented by hoisting a large Union flag thereon; and having named said Elm LIBERTY TREE, by fixing an inscription on the trunk: After breakfasting together and firing several salutes by the discharge of a number of pieces of cannon, the following loyal and patriotic toasts were drank, viz.
The King, Queen, and Royal Family.—America and her brave Sons of Liberty.—Liberty without licentiousness to all mankind.—The patriotic House of Burgesses of Virginia.—The House of Representatives of Massachusetts Bay.—A fair and agreeable day to the Sons of Liberty in the town of Boston, who intend to honour this town with their presence on this memorable anniversary.—May the 14th of August be had in everlasting remembrance.—Everlasting infa-
ry to such as suggest or with an abridgement of English Liberties.—A speedy export of the enemies of liberty, and all state caterpillars.—The speedy establishment of a wise and permanent Administration.—All our friends in Great Britain.—A union of the colonies.—The Bishop of St. Asaph.—A perpetual constitutional union and harmony between Great Britain and the colonies.—The whole was conducted with regularity and good order.
* The Bishop of St. Asaph's excellent Sermon, lately preached before the Society for propagating the Gospel in foreign parts, may be had at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill, Boston.—
TUESDAY, August 17. BOSTON.
They write from Jamaica, that Admiral Montagu is to have the command of the fleet on that station, in the room of Admiral Rodney, who is to have the government of New-York in the room of Governor Tryon, who is to be appointed commander in chief of all his Majesty's forces in North-America, in the room of General Gage.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of eminence in London, to his friend in Boston, dated June 11, 1773.
“I have read Mr. Tucker's Sermon with great pleasure, Lord ——— and Lord ——— approve of it much; as they do of your proceedings in the town and the Assembly. They certainly do great credit to the province and to the cause of America.—Surely the Governor will not venture in the field of controversy again.”
* Election Sermon—1771.
GRANADA, July 3. On Monday se'nnight, a dreadful gale of wind happened at Tobago, which did a great deal of damage, particularly in the windward part of the island:—On several estates almost all their houses were blown down, as well as their plantations, and few or none have escaped without some loss.—The Lord How Cutter was driven on shore at Minister bay, but a small part of her cargo, consisting of twenty one hogheads of sugar, was saved, and 'twas expected they would be able to get her hull off. A brig from Casco-Bay, Capt. Potts, was forced to put to sea, with the loss of her anchors and cables, but returned in three days, having fortunately met with the Crescent frigate, Capt. Thompson, who supplied her with every thing she stood in need of. Capt. Potts and two of his hands endeavoured to get on board the brig when the gale began, and have not since been heard of, so 'tis feared they all perished.
WEDNESDAY, August 18. BOSTON.
Capt. Ewing is arrived at Philadelphia, from Londonderry, with 513 passengers; he failed in company with the ship Alexander, Capt. Hunter, who has on board 630 passengers; and with the ship Hannah, Capt. Mitchel, with 580 passengers. the latter of which is arrived at New-Castle, so that in these three ships, and Capt. Conyngham, this country will receive the addition of 2000 inhabitants.
MARRIED. J Mr. Moses Gill, of this town, merchant, to Miss Rebecca Boylston, youngest sister to Mr. Thomas Boylston, of this town, merchant.
DIED. J Mr. Nathaniel Band, Saxton of the New South Church.—Miss Rachel Barlow, relict of Capt. Henry Barlow, deceased.—At Lexington, Mrs. Elizabeth Fessenden, wife of Mr. Thomas Fessenden, of that place.—At Hanover, Col. Ezekiel Turner, of that place.—At Salem, Capt. Irael Obeal.—At Bridgewater, Mrs. Ames, wife of Mr. James Ames; and Mrs. Ames, the wife of Mr. Thomas Ames, both of that place.—At New-Haven, Capt. James Minot, Esq; late of Concord—On the coast of Africa, Capt. Walter Hanners, of Newport.
THURSDAY, August 19. BOSTON.
Extract of a letter from Newbury-port. Saturday, August 14. Between seven and eight o'clock in the morning, a violent Tornado or hurricane arose, took its course from the East, first struck Salisbury point, and following the course of Merrimack river, spread devastation before it, for about the space of a mile in width, by levelling with the ground several well-built houses, almost new, unroofing others, tearing down shops, and shattering more or less, almost every house and building from Salisbury point to about a quarter of a mile above Almsbury ferry—Capt. Smith, of Bensen's wharf, was sitting in a sailmaker's loft at Almsbury, when the hurricane came, and in a moment he and the whole building were carried away together, the edifice rent to pieces and dispersed, and the unhappy man found lying senseless by the side of a
piece of timber, at the edge of Bensen's wharf, ninety-four feet distant from the side of the lot he was carried from; and a large white-oak post, fourteen feet in length, and twelve by ten inches, was transported 138 feet. Two new vessels, of ninety tons burthen, were carried sideways near twenty feet from the stocks, through the air; and a very large bundle of shingles taken from the ground and thrown near 330 feet in an opposite direction to that of the post above mentioned, and at right angles to the course the vessels were carried. Large trees were torn up by the roots and carried into Pawtucket river; very large oak planks hurled with almost the velocity of cannon balls through the roofs of houses: Fences split into very small pieces, and dispersed over the ground: The trees of whole orchards eradicated: Many people buried in their cellars but were dug out without receiving any hurt, (except what was very slight.)—All this terrific scene was produced in the short space of about five minute: But notwithstanding chimneys falling, houses racked to pieces, large oak planks from the stages of vessels, and many other instruments of death, whirling with the most surprising rapidity thro' the air, and surrounding the affrighted inhabitants, no lives were lost, or any bone fractured, except Capt. Smith's whose leg was broke, and his head and other parts, terribly contused; and an aged woman, who, as she escaped from the ruins of her own house, had both her legs broken by a large oak plank from one of the vessels.—In fine, the hayock that amazing element has made at Salisbury point, and Almsbury is almost past conception or description.
P. S. Since writing the above, it is credibly reported that the number of buildings damaged, exceeds fifty.
Great damage of the like kind was also done at Haverhill.
MARRIED. J Doctor Samuel Adams, of Truro, to Miss Abigail Jordan, of Casco Bay.
DIED. J Mr. Charles Hamock son of the late Capt. John Hamock.—Mr. James Mortimer, of this town tallow chandler, his funeral is to be attended tomorrow at five o'clock, where his friend, and relations are desired to attend.
PORT OF BOSTON, August 12. Arrived. Watt from Quebec; Keeble and Davis, Virginia; Watson, New-Haven; Gardner, and Hewitt, North-Carolina; Gorham and Barker, Newfoundland; Robinson and Stocking from New-London; Williams, New-Providence; Rogers, Philadelphia; Littlefield from Barbadoes; Andrews and Morton, Cape Nicola; Gee, from Turks Island; Hunter, Madeira; Small St. Croix; Robinson St. Martins; Merrick, Falmouth; Lyde, London.
MARYLAND, July 22. By the lower house of Assembly, July 2, 1773.
Ordered, That the following be entered as the resolves of this house, viz.
Resolved unanimously, That the representatives of the freemen of this province have the sole right, with the assent of the other part of the legislature, to impose and establish taxes or fees, and that the imposing, establishing or collecting any taxes or fees on or from the inhabitants of this province, under colour or pretence of any proclamation issued by, or in the name of the Lord Proprietary, or other authority, is arbitrary, unconstitutional, and oppressive.
Resolved unanimously, That in all cases, where no fees are established by law for services done by officers, the power of ascertaining the quantum of reward, for such services, is constitutionally in a jury upon the action of the party.
Resolved unanimously, That the proclamation issued in the name of his Excellency Robert Eden, the Governor, with the advice of his Lordship's council of state, on the 25th day of November 1770, was illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and oppressive.
Resolved unanimously, That the paper writing, under the great seal of this province, issued in the name of the late Lord Proprietary, on the 24th day of November, 1770, for the ascertaining the fees and perquisites to be received by the registers of the land-office, was illegal, arbitrary, unconstitutional and oppressive.
Resolved unanimously, That the ADVISERS of the said proclamation were enemies to the peace, welfare and happiness of this province, and the laws and constitution thereof.
ORDERED, That the said resolves be printed in the next week's Maryland Gazette, and be continued therein, six weeks successively.
Signed by order, JOHN DUCKETT, CL. LO. HO.
ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE WHEREAS it has been reported, (notwithstanding the declaration of the intended publisher, in his proposals, that the Royal American Magazine will be influenced by a PARTY; this may serve to acquaint the public, that notwithstanding what may be reported, whenever this intended work shall make its appearance, it will never be GUIDED or INFLUENCED by any PARTY whatever, while published by I. THOMAS.
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.  Heine's much a prev- ed Dentifrice for the Teeth.    Lockyer's ditto.  Grenough's Tincture for the Teeth.    Anderson's ditto.  Ditto for the Tooth- Ach.    Hooper's family ditto.  Balsam of Honey.    Turlington's balsam of life.  Essence of Pepper- Mint.    Batemann's drops.     Eau de Luce.     Dr. Cullen's worm pow-   
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, Salop, Barley, Cephalic Snuff for the Head-ach, Candied Ginger, Curon.—Choice Velvet Cakes, 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.—Raspberry and other Soups 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.
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.
 Fystal Wine,  Loaf and the best Brown Sugar,  Common ditto, Rice,  Excellent Bohemian Tea, superior not to be found.  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 best 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.
SALES by Auction.
New Auction-Room, Cornhill. To morrow at TEN in the Morning, Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE, At the Auction-Room in Cornhill.
A Variety of genteel House Furniture, amongst which are, Four Night Tables, five Card ditto, two breakfast ditto, two Chest Drawers, two Desks, two sets of Chairs, with silk Damask bottoms, one Sofa, all Mahogany and London made; one second hand Harpsichord, a number of handsome Pictures, one elegant Eight day Clock, some silver plate, Feather Beds, &c. &c.
W. GREENLEAF, Auctioneer.
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 India GOODS. The particulars will be in Monday's papers. W. GREENLEAF, Auctioneer. Constant attendance at said Auction-Room, for private Sale.
Auction-Room near the Conduit. On THURSDAY next, At TEN o'clock, Will be sold by PUBLIC VENDUE, At BICKER'S Auction-room, Near the Conduit, Boston.
A great Variety of GOODS. (Particulars in Monday's papers.) N. B. Many articles may be had at private sale, by wholesale or retail, under sterling cost. ** ADVERTISEMENTS omitted will be in our next. X. Y. is received.

POETS CORNER.
For the MASSACHUSETTS SPY. Mr. THOMAS.
Plea's to insert the following in your next paper, yours, &c. Z.
A DEPOSITION PARODIZED.
A Young man who in office keeps, Where Philalethes writes and sleeps, (With leave doth roundly swear and say, No matter in what year or day) As from New-Boston he did come, Where he had been to carry home Some news-prints for his Tory master, He backwards climb'd and rose the faster: But what is more surprizing still, He reach'd the top of Beacon hill: There saw a Sheriff cock his eye, And with a glass was looking high To see a signal on the pole Which scard Sir Francis, and the whole Cabal of traitors, pimps and lyars, Philanthrops, Froths, Long Tom and Squires; He saw this barrel in the Skillet, So small, he swears it would not fill it; When taken down 'twant worth a farthing Much more an officer's regarding: But rogues and tyrants always fear; The wicked flee when none is near; He says, (but views his faith may mask) It was a Turpentiny cask— With the top saw'd, or else cut thro' But which, by Jove, he does not know: This emptied in the sun did lie So long the turpentine was dry, In spots, but how could this be done, O strange, it dry'd beneath the sun! He heard some person say in fine, It was a cask of turpentine: If the deponent does not blunder, But now you'll hear the story's wonder; He saw a man (you may believe him, If his ideas don't deceive him) With hatchet or a shingling hammer, Cut hoops and staves, and did not stammer: O wonderful! but what, (you'll ask) That hoops and staves should make a cask? No, that a man should have the grace To work before a Sheriff's face: This lad took up a piece of stave On which his master's thoughts to have, And brought it to the office where All records of false judgment are, His master vow'd by all that's good It was a piece of piny wood, And so did many standing by, Whose thoughts with prejudice are high: Who view'd, like court of inquisition, This piece of empty exhibition: The judgment of such tools you have, Who judg'd it was a pitch pine stave. This, they a while did keep it's true, For Bernard and his imps to view: Till each had pleas'd his hearts desire, Now pitch and stave's destroy'd by fire: So far are words and thoughts consonant, No further saith this first deponent. Another of the train and group Declares by Froth and all his troop, He took, (and Tom may witness stand) The above said piece of stave in hand, Which he examin'd by the test, So jumps in judgment with the rest; With him in this they coincide, That turpentine stuck round the side, They think indeed, so far so good, That turpentine should stick to wood! He took this stave thro' strong desire, One day, and warm'd it by the fire; Then scrap'd the turpentine from it, And all he possibly could get, Made a small ball of walnuts size, Which he and master Dick doth prize: This ball is wrapt up in a paper, Once printed by his master Draper, And kept it by him ever since, To shew to perjur'd Limp— or prince, And all true curious enquirers, Who any time may be desirous, To see this mystery in nature, The object of a tyrant's satire. This lad goes on and still doth say, That while the stave in fire did lay, It burn'd like pitch, and made a blaze, Torch like, but not a man did raise. These two thus ex-officio swear, About this bubble in the air, One says it's burnt, the other vows, You'll see it in the printing house! Where Shan-Ap-Morgan and his boys, May see the ball that made such noise. Now whig and tory may at ease, Think all this true when ever they please.
Three Hundred Dollars REWARD.
WHEREAS the house of WILLIAM VERNON, was robbed onunday evening last, between the hours of five and nine o'clock of SIX HUNDRED and TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS, it being in three bags, viz one bag of 225 Dollars, the other two of 200 dollars each He hereby offers a reward of 300 dollars to any person or persons, who will give information to him of the thief or thieves so that he or they may be brought to justice and he recover his money again. Boston, August 10th, 1774.
This day published, And sold by JOHN BOYLES in Marlboro'-street. OBSERVATIONS upon the Congregational Plan of Church Government, particularly as it respects the Choice and Removal of Church Officers , supported by the Testimony of the Fathers of New England, and unanimously offered to the Consideration of the Churches by the Convention of Ministers of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, at their annual Meeting in Boston, May 26, 1773, and continued by Adjournment to the 23d, July following.
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. A large collection of grafted and inoculated English fruit trees, containing a large number of pears and plums, 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.
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 per yard. Those 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.
P O R E E, SURGEON DENTIST
In order to remedy the various complaints incident to the TEETH and GUMS, takes this method to acquaint the public in general THAT he makes and fits natural and artificial Teeth , from a single tooth to a whole set to appear as well, and to be as easy and useful as natural. Likewise cleans Teeth, and draws slumps in the easiest and best manner; he makes a preparation for cleaning and preserving the Teeth and Gums.—Likewise cures the scurvy with an excellent portion for curing all disorders in the mouth, eradicating all degrees of the scurvy, preserving them from decaying, and rendering beautiful and sound; besides an excellent tincture for the Tooth-ach; he makes and sells the incomparable essence de Ruebe, which far excels the essence de Pearl, advertised by the king's dentist. The said operator has practised five years in the city of New-York, with great success, and is now come to Boston by the intercession of some worthy gentlemen of this city, where his stay, will be but short; he intends to return once a year if he meets with encouragement. That he will give proper directions for the use of the above means. Living with Andrew Oliver, Auctioneer, opposite the South side of the State-house.
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 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 for of Ship Chandlers stores Also, a compleat assortment of CLOCK-MAKERS Materials.
BOSTON, July 1. 1773 PROPOSALS
For printing by SUBSCRIPTION, A NEW Periodical Production, entitled, The ROYAL American MAGAZINE, Or, UNIVERSAL REPOSITORY. [To be published MONTHLY]
To the PUBLIC. LITERATURE being the grand fountain from whence springs all that is requisite to accomplish rational beings for the enjoyment of social happiness, and fit them for their various employments on this stage of action; it is noble in us to encourage and cultivate every thing tending to promote this great gift of heaven among mankind.
Before the art of Printing was known, the sons of science suffered greatly; and it is beyond a doubt, that for the want of that useful vehicle the PRINTING PRESS, in those days many very valuable essays of the ancients have been buried in oblivion.
In this polite age, when Printing flourishes the man of genius may hand his performance to the public, who may give them to their children, and so transmit them down to posterity.
We may now, from the King upon the throne to the peasant in his cottage, learn what is passing in the world, and developing the arcana of both civil and ecclesiastical tyranny of all their mystry, inform ourselves of every thing conducive to our happiness in this or the coming world.
For the better and more regular communication of intelligence, and that the productions of men of genius might be more universally known, periodical publications first took place; and their periods were long or short, as best served the community where they were established. Among the many performances of this kind, which are so frequent in Europe, none is more wanted in America, and particularly in this part of it, than a MONTHLY one; which want has long been complained of by men of the greatest ingenuity in the American world. Those gentlemen would undoubtedly much ofter favour the public with essays, instructive and entertaining to all classes of men, if there was a suitable periodical publication for their insertion. News papers are known to be of general utility, but not so fit to convey to posterity the labours of the learned, as they are, most commonly, only noticed for a day and then thrown neglected by; whereas Monthly Publications are preserved in the libraries of men of the greatest abilities in the literary world. It is needless to point out any thing further in recommendation of this intended work. The publisher of these proposals, therefore begs leave, with the utmost submission, to present the following
PLAN of the ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE.
Several gentlemen, of known abilities, have kindly promised to favour the public, through this channel, with essays, on various subjects, for instruction and amusement. Their productions, will no doubt fill a considerable part of this work: And, as the publisher has engaged all the British Magazines, Reviews, &c. and all the Periodical publications in America, from these will be selected whatever is new, curious, and entertaining: As the Debates in the British House of Commons are so interesting to the whole British empire, whatever debates may be important to Europe or concern America, will be duly noticed, so that the essence of the British periodical publications may be here seen at one view.
While we are selecting from the labours of our European brethren, we shall not fail of making the strictest searches after curious anecdotes, and interesting events in British America; in order to complete this part of the plan, the publisher now requests the assistance of the learned, the witty, the curious, and the candid of both sexes, throughout this extensive continent, and hopes they will favour him with their correspondence for he public benefit.
Every event, both foreign and domestic, that may deserve the public notice, will be duly registered, as well as Poetical Essays, Marriages, Deaths, &c. and whatever is noticed in publications of this kind.
To make this American Performance at least as valuable as any of the British Magazines one elegant COPPER PLATE Print, at least, will be given monthly; and an Index and Title Page at the end of the year.
And to complete this PLAN,
Will be added, [To begin at the end of the first number and continued until the whole is finished, printed in an elegant manner, on fine paper, and occasionally ornamented with copper plate prints, exclusive of those particularly for the magazine, given gratis]
Governor HUTCHINSON'S History Of the MASSACHUSETTS-BAY, Which when finished will be worth the cost of the magazines.
The Library will be printed in a manner as to be bound up by itself, and on a larger type than the mag. zine.
The publisher determines to adhere to his plan, which he doubts not, will be acceptable to the public, as that they will enable him, by a quick subscription, to put it speedily in execution, which he offers them he will immediately do when a sufficient number of subscribers appear, barely to defray the expence of setting it on foot.
The public may be assured, that the Royal American Magazine, is not by any means a Party Affair, or any ways tend to defame or lessen private characters, therefore begs no one would conceive an unfavourable opinion of it, as his design is to render it acceptable to ALL honest men, of whatever religious or political principles they may be.
I. THOMAS.
CONDITIONS.
I. Each number of the Royal American Magazine to consist of fifty pages, large octavo, printed on a fine demy paper, with a new and elegant type (now making in England for that purpose.)
II. The publication will always be on or before the last day of the month.
III. The price, Ten Shillings and Four Pence lawful money, or Seven Shillings and Nine Pence sterling, per annum, which is about Six Shillings old tenor per number.
IV. Four Shillings lawful money, or Three Shillings sterling, to be paid on delivery of the first number, (in order to enable the publisher to prosecute his plan, which will be attended with a very great expence) the remainder at the expiration of the year, after the publication.
V. Those subscribers, who live in Boston, may depend on having their Magazines sent to their houses on the days of publication, and customers in the country, and those in other provinces, may rely on having theirs forwarded to them by the first opportunity.
SUBSCRIPTIONS are taken in by I. THOMAS the printer and publisher, at his office, near the Mill Bridge, by many gentlemen in the country, whose names will shortly be published, and by the printers and booksellers in AMERICA.
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS.
WILLIAMS, Mathematician, instructed at their own house. His School is in King-street.
Has to SELL
At his Shop, at the Sign of
JOHN LAM Sir Isaac Newton,
lying at Mr. At the Head of the Long-
now Cargo of t Wharf,
COALS, BOSTON,
gle Chaldron, A
otities. Largest assortment of Had-
ley'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 po'e 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, pinchbeck, 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, Patoun'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.
JUST arrived and to be sold at CHARLES LOWE's shop, opposite the Boston-Stone, Choice Cheshire CHEESE, by the hundred weight or single Cheese
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