The Freeman's journal, or, New-Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1776-12-24 00:00:00

By Richard Viscount Howe,
Of the Kingdom of Ireland, and WILLIAM HOWE, Esq; General of His Majesty's Forces in America; the KING's Commissioners for restoring Peace to His Majesty's Colonies and Plantations in North America, &c.
PROCLAMATION,
WHEREAS by our Declarations of the 14th July and 19th September last, in Pursuance of His Majesty's most gracious Intentions towards his Subjects in the Colonies or Provinces of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the three lower Counties on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia,—All Persons speedily returning to their just Allegiance, were promised a free and general Pardon, and were invited to accept not only the Blessings of Peace, but a secure Enjoyment of their Liberties and Properties upon the true Principles of the Constitution:—And whereas notwithstanding the said Declarations, and the Example of many who have availed themselves of the Assurances therein made, several Bodies of armed Men in open Contempt of his Majesty's profer'd Clemency, do still continue their Opposition to the Establishment of legal Government and Peace, and divers other ill disposed Persons, pursuing their own ambitious Purposes in the Exercise of a lawless Influence and Power, are using fresh Endeavours, by various Arts and Misrepresentations, to alienate the Confidence and Affections of His Majesty's Subjects, to defeat every Plan of Reconciliation, and to prolong the unnatural War between Great Britain and her Colonies :
NOW, in order to the more effectual Accomplishment of His Majesty's most gracious Intentions, and a speedy Restoration of the public Tranquility; and duly considering the Expediency of limiting the Time within which such Pardons as aforesaid shall be granted, and of specifying the Terms, upon which only the same shall and may be obtained,—We do in his Majesty's Name, and by Virtue of the Powers committed to us, hereby charge and command all Persons whatsoever, who are assembled together in Arms against his Majesty's Government, to disband themselves, and return to their Dwellings, there to remain in a peaceable and quiet Manner; and we also charge and command all such other Persons as are assembled together under the Name or Names of General or Provincial Congresses, Committees, Conventions or other Association, by whatever Name or Names known and distinguished, or who under Color of any Authority from any such Congress, Committee, Convention or other Association, take upon them to issue or execute any Orders for levying Money, raising Troops, fitting out armed Ships or Vessels, imprisoning and otherways molesting His Majesty's Subjects, to desist and cease from all such treasonable Actings and Doings, and to relinquish all such usurped Power and Authority, so that Peace may be restored, a speedy Remission of past Offences, quiet the Apprehensions of the guilty, and all the Inhabitants of the said Colonies be enabled to reap the Benefit of His Majesty's paternal Goodness, in the Preservation of their Property, the Restoration of their Commerce, and the Security of their most valuable Rights, under the just and moderate Authority of the Crown and Parliament of Great Britain.—And we do hereby declare and make known to all Men, that every Person, who within sixty Days from the Day of the Date hereof, shall appear before the Governor, or Lieutenant Governor or Commander in Chief in any of His Majesty's Colonies or Provinces aforesaid, or before the General or Commanding Officer of His Majesty's Forces in America, or any other Officer in his Majesty's Service, having the Command of any Detachment or Parties of His Majesty's Forces there, or before the Admiral or Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Fleets, or any other Officer commanding any of His Majesty's Ships of War, or any armed Vessel in His Majesty's Service, within any of the Ports, Havens, Creeks, or upon the Coast of America, and shall claim the Benefit of this Proclamation, and at the same Time testify his Obedience to the Laws, by subscribing a Declaration in the Words following,
I, A, B, Do promise and declare, that I will remain in a peaceable Obedience to His Majesty, and will not take up Arms nor encourage others to take up Arms in Opposition to his Authority, shall and may obtain a full and free Pardon of all Treasons, Misprisions of Treasons by him heretofore committed or done, and of all Forfeitures, Attainders and Penalties for the same, and upon producing to us, or either of us, a Certificate of such his Appearance and Declaration, shall and may have and receive such Pardon made and passed to him in due Form.—
Given at New-York, this Thirtieth Day of November 1776.
By Command of their Excellencies, HOWE, Henry Strachy. WM. HOWE.
HARTFORD, December 16.
Messrs Mills and Hicks, late printers in Boston, have opened an office in New-York, in company with one Howe, where they print a weekly paper, from one of which the following paragraphs are extracted.
NEW-YORK, November 11.
The ships fitted out from England, for the supply of the fleet and army with necessary stores, such as wines, spirits, woollens and linens, &c. have also supplied the town in great abundance.
The 9th instant a fleet of victualers, with 500 recruits, arrived here from Cork, in 8 weeks: they were dogged several days on this coast by a brig and schooner, supposed to be rebel privateers.
Tuesday last about 200 transports sailed from Sandy Hook for Great Britain, under convoy of his majesty's ships Fowey and Active. In the former his Excellency Lord Dunmore took his passage for England.
NEW-YORK, December 2.
On Tuesday the Perseus and Galatea, two Frigates sheathed with copper, and reckoned to out sail almost any vessels that can be framed, came into the harbour from a cruise. The Galatia alone has taken or re-taken 15 or 16 prizes, and sent them safe into harbour.
We hear that Lord Cornwallis with the detachment of the army under his command, is in possession of Hackinsack, Newark, Elizabeth Town, Woodbridge, and the parts adjacent.
Copy of the Summons sent to the Commander of Fort Washington.
Nov. 16, 1776.
"The commander in chief demands an immediate and categorical answer to his second summons of Fort Washington.
The garrison must immediately surrender prisoners of war, and give up all their arms, ammunition and stores of every kind, and send two field officers to head quarters as hostages; in so doing the General is pleased to allow the garrison to keep possession of their baggage, and the officers to have their swords.
J. PATERSON, Adj. General:
Agreed to ROBERT MAGAW, Col. 5th Pennsylvania bat. commanding at Fort Washington.
December 2, 1776.
PROVIDENCE, December 14.
Saturday morning last Commodore Sir Peter Parker, with 70 sail of men of war and transports, came into our bay from New-York, and anchored above the harbour of Newport: On Sunday they landed a body of troops, under the generals Clinton and Piercy, who took possession of the town, the inhabitants having previously determined that the place was not defensible against the enemy's shipping. The few troops we had on the island retreated to Bristol, leaving behind them some pieces of artillery. By the best accounts yet received, the enemy's troops do not consist of more than 5000 men; among them are a number of Hessians, some horse, and many invalids. They are intrenching, it is said, at a place called Meeting-House Hill, three miles distant from Bristol Ferry.
From the first appearance of the fleet, the militia & independent companies of this state have been in motion, and are since joined by a large body of troops, with some companies of artillery, from the neighbouring states.
The readiness and zeal, manifested on the occasion, by the troops of this and our sister states, reflect on them the highest credit, and we hope will prove a happy presage of their success, should the enemy attempt to gain a lodgment in this town, or penetrate the country.
We hear the enemy's troops were escorted into Newport by a set of well known infamous Tories, who have long infested that town, and who may yet possibly meet with the Fate justly due to their atrocious villainies.
We learn that two of the enemy's Frigates lie at or near Second passage, another near Bristol, and a 4th at the north end of Prudence Island.
Some persons, it is said, have been taken up and committed to Goal at Newport, for the beinous crime of bearing arms against the King of Great Britain.
Thursday last a person by the name of Wood, was brought to town, and committed to Goal, having been detected in carrying provisions to Newport.
By a gentleman from the western army, we learn, that general Howe, and about 9000 of his troops, are at Brunswick and Elizabeth Town; that general Washington, with part of the American army, are in the enemy's front, at Princeton and Trenton, and the generals Lee, Gates and Sullivan, in their rear; so that we may daily expect important intelligence from that quarter.
LONDON, Sept. 5. Orders are delivered out at the war office for some more recruiting parties to be sent into the different parts of the country, in order to raise 2000 men to fill up the vacancy in the regiments under the command of general Howe; and another draft is also to be made out of the 3 regiments of foot guards.

L O N D O N, August 12.
The scribblers for ministry now and then insult the good sense of the public with accounts of the vast armies of Russians who are to assist in reducing the Americans. Let one of these poor creatures subscribe but his name to a single assertion of the kind; let the Minister himself only dare venture to affirm that he can obtain a single regiment from Russia, and he shall be exposed for a political imposter. The Empress of Russia has refused to lend a soldier for the purpose. The principal object of her reign is to render her people FREE. She will not assist in enslaving the subjects of any state.
The conduct of the Empress of Russia does honour to her head and heart. Altho' by the constitution of her country, she is to all intents and purposes despotic, yet she conceives that the liberty of her people is the most solid foundation of absolute power. By exerting her influence to make her people free, she reigns in their hearts. The Ministry of poor Blunderland have other notions of government.
A gentleman who left Calais on Friday last, affirms, the officers of the Irish Brigade now quartered there, are divided into two parties, one of which daily wish and expect to be taken into British pay, while the other hope to be sent by their royal master to America, to assist the people of that country, whom they look upon to be grievously oppressed, & otherwise ill treated.
Extract of a Letter from our Correspondent at Hamburg, June 21.
"We are confidently informed that the British ministry have renewed their application to the court of Russia, for 15 000 Cossacks; but this plan has been frustrated by the king of Prussia, who on various occasions declared his sentiments to look upon the measures of administration as highly impolitic. No wonder that foreign powers hesitate to lend an aid to Great Britain, to subjugate America, as their interest absolutely consists in the latter's independence, and particularly to the abolishment of the navigation act, which as long as it remains in force, all the foreign nations are obliged to purchase all the productions of America, from the English, after paying enormous duties and commissions to England."
The following is a return given by order of Gen. Carleton, to a Flag of Truce from Ticonderoga, November 15, 1776.
THE Boat from Ticonderoga, called a Flag of Truce, may be sent back with the persons who came in it. It is unnecessary to say more to these people than to repeat, that his excellency the commander in chief, does not permit flags of truce or any communication with the American Rebels unless coming to implore the king's mercy. The allowing these rebels in this boat to return, and not made prisoners, is an instance of the clemency of his Majesty's officers to these unfortunate people, but it is recommended to them, to be careful how they venture within the posts of the army, as they will be treated as spies.
W. PHILLIPS, M. General.
Camp at St. John's, Nov. 15, 1776.
To Captain Schanks, commanding the naval department at St. John's, to be sent by him to Lt. Lancast, and a copy of this may be given to the Rebels.
WILLIAMSBURGH, (Virginia) Nov. 8.
By the last South-Carolina Gazette we learn, that General Howe and the brave Col. Moultrie were just returned to Charlestown from Georgia; and that there had been too skirmishes to the southward, in both of which our people were successful, but no particulars are mentioned; that a french sloop with a valuable cargo of warlike stores, linens, wine, molasses, &c. was also arrived from Martinico.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 27.
The honorable Congress have promoted Monsieur de Roche de Fermoy, a brave and
experienced officer, and formerly a colonel in the french service, to the rank of a Brigadier-General.
Saturday last, the ship Sam, lately commanded by Samuel Richardson, was sent into this port; she was taken on her passage from Barbados to Liverpool, by the Continental sloop Independence, Capt. Young; was mounted with four guns, and had on board 20,000 dollars, two tons and a half of ivory, 100 bars of iron, &c.
On Thursday last arrived here the ship King George, lately commanded by Edmund Williams, who was taken by the brig Montgomery, James Montgomery, master, bound from Jamaica for London.
Yesterday afternoon, at the review of the militia for the city & liberties, nothing could exceed the zeal and ardour of the men, who unanimously turned out volunteers, to serve their country at this important juncture. So laudable an example, it is hoped, will be followed in the other parts.
At 11 o'clock this forenoon a very large and general town meeting was held in the State house yard. The Members of the General Assembly, & the Council of Safety were present, Mr. Rittenhouse, Vice President of the Council, being in the chair. The intelligence which has been received of the probability of General Howe having it in contemplation to invade this State, was laid before the citizens, and they were informed that the Congress requested the militia of the city, and several of the counties, & part of the militia of each of the other counties, to march into New Jersey, the people expressed their cheerful approbation of the measure by the most unanimous acclamations of joy ever observed on any occasion, and the militia are ordered to be reviewed to-morrow at two o'clock in the afternoon. General Mifflin addressed his fellow citizens in a spirited, animating and affectionate address, which was received by them with marks of approbation which shewed their esteem for, and confidence in the General.
N E W - H A V E N, December 4. Examination of Mr. David Hunt, of West-Chester, a known friend to America:—taken by Brigadier Gen. M c Dougall, Nov. 26, 1776. (v. 2)
MR. Hunt says that he left New York on Wednesday the 20th instant. That he understood from the inhabitants and soldiers, that 15,000 were to embark. & that the transports were preparing for them, but their destination was not known. That he also understood summer cloaths were making for the officers. That there were not a great number of troops then in the city the most of which were Hessians. That provisions in general were scarce and dear, flour in particular, and all kinds of vegetables. That our officers who are prisoners with the enemy were walking about, but the soldiers were closely confined, and allowed but half allowance. That the prisoners were very sickly, and died fast. That he returned to West-Chester about three o'clock on Wednesday last. That Gen. Howe's head quarters at that time were at James DeLancey's mills. That there were there at the same time, General Agnew, Adjutant General Paterson, and Sir William Akin the Quarter Master General.—That he saw the Hessian encampment at West-Chester, between our late hospital there & the mills, and understood there were 8000 Hessians there, but did not imagine there were so many. That he saw a number of Highlanders and British troops encamped on the east of the Hessians. That many of the enemy's troops died at West-Chester. That on Sunday morning last, General Howe and the Staff mov'd off for New York, & on Monday General Agnew with his brigade, and the Hessians struck their tents, at six in the morning,
and were ordered to march at seven. That Mr. Hunt left West-Chester at six o'clock yesterday evening, and that from what he could collect, the rangers were then there. That they had collected 1200 sheep, 900 hogs and several hundred cattle, & drove them on Willett's neck, and since gone off to New York.
N E W L O N D O N, December 6.
Last Saturday Morning the Flag of Truce mentioned in our last, left this Harbour, and the same Evening put into New Haven for a Harbour, in her Way to New York. The State of Rhode Island, by a Committee which came here last Week, have agreed upon an Exchange of the Prisoners in that State, for a like Number in the British Fleet, which is to take Place the 9th Inst. at this Port. An Exchange of the Prisoners in this State is postponed for the present.
B O S T O N, December 16.
Thursday last Captain Palmer, in the brig Elizabeth, belonging to the United States of America, arrived in a safe port from Marsailles in France, which he left the 7th of October, with a valuable cargo of linens and coarse woolens. He informs that greater preparations for war were making in France, when he left that place, than had been known there for 20 years past; and that two large squadrons, the one from Brest, the other from Toulon, were to sail on the first of January next, on an expedition somewhere, but their destination was a profound secret. Mr. Silas Deane was well in Paris a day or two before he sailed.
Extract of a letter from Brest,
"In consequence of some business lately negotiated at the court of Versailles by an American gentleman, a number of vessels are fitting out at this and other ports in France to carry on an extensive trade with the Colonies. Two men of war from this place, and three frigates from Toulon, are sailed to cruise on the coast of America, to protect our vessels from any insults that may be offered to the flag of France in that part of the Globe."
By a person arrived in town last Friday from Halifax, which place he left that day three weeks, we are informed, that the day he came away 15 sail of transports arrived there, and by what he could learn, they had on board a number of Hessians, and being questioned whether Hessians or Russians? he replied he was certain they were Hessians, so that it's not improbable they are a part of the fleet which lately left New York. Eleven sail more were seen standing in there before our informant was out of sight.
The enemy are in possession of Newport, in Rhode-Island, but what number we have not learnt; and we hear that the noted Joseph Wanton, Esq; is appointed Governor of the same, and has given orders for those who desire protection from (what is called) government, to affix a white flag to their respective houses.
We learn, That on Friday last four vessels, belonging to the enemy landed about 200 troops on the Elizabeth Islands, and plundered from thence about 200 sheep, besides burning a house and barn, belonging to Mr. John Read of this town.
Yesterday arrived an express from Providence: the contents of this packet has not yet transpired.
Capt. Tucker in a privateer from Salem, has taken a prize snow, laden with rum, sugar, &c.
ALL Persons indebted to or that have any demands on the estate of John Wingate, late of Madbury deceased, are desire'd to bring in their accounts to John Wingate jun. of Madbury aforesaid, executor to said estate, in order for a settlement.

A U T U M N. An ODE.
ALAS with swift and silent pace, Impatient time rolls on the year; The seasons change, and nature's face Now sweetly smiles, now frowns severe.  'Twas spring, 'Twas summer, all was gay, Now Autumn bends a cloudy brow, The flowers of spring are swept away. And summer's fruits desert the bough;  The verdant leaves that play'd on high, And wanton'd in the western breeze, Now trod in dust neglected lie, As Boreas strips the bending trees.  The fields that wav'd with golden grain, As russet Heaths are wild and bare, Not moist with dew but drench'd in rain, Not health nor pleasure wanders there.  No more, while thro' the midnight shade, Beneath the moon's pale orb I stray, Soft pleasing woes my heart invade, As Progne pores the melting lay.  From this capricious clime she soars, O! would some God but wings supply! To where each morn the spring restores, Companion of her flight, I'd fly!  Vain with me fate compels to bear The downward season's iron reign; Compels to breath polluted air, And shiver on the blasted plain.  What bliss to life can Autumn yield, If glooms, and show'rs, and storms prevail, And Ceres flies the naked field, And flow'rs and fruits, and Phoebus fail?  Oh! what remains, what lingers yet, To cheer me in the darkening hour? The grape remains! the friend of wit, In love and mirth of mighty power.  Haste, press the clusters, fill the bowl Apollo shoot thy parting ray; This gives the sunshine of the soul, This God of health and verse, and day.  Still still the jocund strain shall flow, The pulse with vigorous rapture beat, My Stelia with new charms shall glow, And every bliss in wine shall meet.
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the Alfred and Prize Ship got clear of the Enemy, and the Alfred arrived safe in Nantasket Road the 16th current, having on board one Hundred and Forty Prisoners, among whom are, the Attorney General of Canada, with Lady and Family, and several Officers and Soldiers—she had only two Day's Provision left, and left Rhode Island with no more than one Hundred and Forty Officers and Men.—The Quebeck Transport is called the MELLIAH—she was lately a Bomb in the English Service, & was then named the THUNDER.
By a Gentleman arrived from Philadelphia, we are assured, that all Parties are dropped there; that the only Contention now is, who shall be most forward & do the best for the Defence of his Country: All without Distinction are sensible of the Miseries that must attend a mean Submission to our cruel Invaders. Great Exertions have been made and are still making in Pennsylvania and the Middle Provinces for the Reinforcement of General Washington. This has already been done in such a Degree as to enable him to advance from Trenton towards Brunswick whence General Howe was with his Army, whose Dispositions, it is said, seemed to indicate a Retreat to Amboy. Notwithstanding the Expiration of the Time of Service for the flying Camp in the Jerseys, and the weak state of our Army some Weeks past, he never advanced farther than Brunswick, where he has had the Advantage of Water for his Boats, &c. A Spirit of Defence, at
this critical Season, instead of abating, every where rises in this Quarter. Many of our Brethren are marching with great Alacrity, and a Roman Spirit, towards Providence, & the more Southern Parts, where there Service is needed. Such Exertions as are now making by the American Militia, and by all Orders for the Re establishment of the Continental Army, as may soon by the Blessing of Heaven, restore Safety and Tranquility to these States.
On the 3d. Instant, December, General Washington had retreated to Trenton from Hockensack, his Army being reduced very considerable on Account of the Expiration of the Flying Camp, but was quickly reinforced by the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Militia, (with a considerable Train of Artillery from Philadelphia,) as to enable Gen. Washington to advance towards Brunswick, Gen. Lee with his Army was at Morris-Town the 1st. Instant. Gen. Gates from Ticonderoga was within a few Days March of General Washington's Army.
The Resolve of Congress, declaring these States Free and Independent, as published in London the 17th of August.
Insurance from England to Cadiz, and other Ports of Spain, was, not long since, 12 Guineas per Cent.
It is said that the Spaniards are raising an Army of 40,000 Men, but for what Purpose, we cannot learn.
It is said that an English Fleet are at Spithead, waiting the Motions of the French.
It is said, that an American Privateer, which was cruising off the Coast of England, has lately had a smart Engagement with a large outward-bound Guineaman, in which the latter blew up, and all on board perished.
The noted David Matthews, Esq; late Mayor of the City of New York, who was some Months since taken from thence, on being charged with high Crimes against the American States, but on giving his Parole was admitted to certain limits, has most basely & perfidiously deserted. A Reward of Fifty Dollars is offered for apprehending him.
Tuesday last arrived safe in this Port, a Prize Snow, taken by Capt. Wheelwright, in a Privateer Brig belonging to this Town; she was from Philadelphia bound for some Part of the West Indies, laden with Fish and Oil.
Same Day arrived here from Salem, on their Way to join the Continental Army, the Company of Volunteers, who turned out upon receiving Information from the Gen. Court, that every fourth able-bodied Male Inhabitant was either to be inlisted or drafted. They are as grand a Set of Men as any without Exception, that have appeared under Arms, in this Town, since its Restoration. They are commanded by Ben. Ward, Esq.
William Pearne,
Has to sell at his Store in Portsmouth, A Few hogheads of West-India Rum, Sugar and Molasses; some New-England Rum, Cotton, Coffee, All-spice, Rice, Ship-Bread, —Also, a few European Goods, viz. Looking-Glasses of various sizes, Japan Ware of different kinds, Men's worsted and mill'd Caps, and Dutch Caps, Felt Hats, Men's Cotton and Thread Stockings; some Childrens Worsted ditto.— Clasp Knives and Cuttoes, Silk Knee Garters and Twist, Chest and Box Locks, Writing Paper, and sundry other Articles.—He has also to sell at wholesale or retail some good old Madeira Wine. 1—3
Daniel Fowle,
Original Printer of the New-Hampshire-Gazette and Historical-Chronicle, having removed his Printing-Office out of the Town of Portsmouth, about a Year ago, and published that Paper till the beginning of February last, now proposes carrying on the Printing Business, at his Office in Portsmouth, in the pav'd Street, leading to Spring-Hill.
State of New-Hampshire.
LIBEL being filed before me, against the Schooner called the Hope, her cargo and appurtenances; of the burthen of about fifty tons, lately commanded by Robert Caldwell; which Schooner, cargo and appurtenances, are alledged, to belong to some inhabitant or inhabitants of Great-Britain, or some subject or subjects thereof, other than the inhabitants of the Bermudas and Bahama Islands, and taken and brought into the county of Rockingham.
Notice is hereby given, agreeable to the law of said state, that the maritime court, erected to try and condemn all vessels found infesting the sea coast of America, &c. taken and brought into any port or place within this state, will be held at the Court-house in Portsmouth, on Thursday the 9th day of January next, at ten o'clock forenoon, to try the justice of said capture, that all persons concerned, may appear and show cause, if any they have, why said vessel, her cargo and appurtenances should not be condemned.
JOSHUA BRACKETT, Judge of said court. Portsmouth 16th December, 1776: 0—2
THE Public are hereby cautioned against purchasing an Almanack for the year 1777, under the signature of Isaac Bickerstaff, Printed by E. Ruffel of Salem, for they may rest assured that the subscriber has granted no copy to the aforesaid Printer.
ISAAC BICKERSTAFF.
N. B. The above impostor in his preface, has the impudence to cavil at my last year's Almanack, which I now submit to the judgment of the impartial public—The Almanack, published in my name for the present year, does not contain so much matter for entertainment as the other Almanacks which are now extant, altho' it is one third dearer.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLICK AUCTION,
On THURSDAY the 26th DECEMBER inst. at TEN o'clock A. M. at Mess. DANIEL & SAMUEL SHERBURNE's wharfe in PORTSMOUTH, the following Articles, viz.
 About 20 hhds excellent SUGAR.  15 hhds high proof Jamaica RUM.  Three ANCHORS.  Two CABLES.  Sundry SHIP SAILS.  Eight Mahogany CHAIRS. 
Together with a number of other small articles, which may be seen any time before the sale by applying to
GEO. WENTWORTH, Auctioneer. Portsmouth Dec. 17, 1776.
FOR SALE
NOW on the stocks at York, a new ship of the following dimensions, viz. 86 feet keel, and 29 feet beam, well seasoned, in the opinion of those who are judges, as well calculated for a prime sailer, as any ship built for that purpose: the materials and workmanship will recommend themselves; the main deck is laid, and can be finished on short notice—Any Gentlemen inclining to purchase, may be made acquainted with particulars by applying to
JOHN STONE.
York December 19. 1—3
N. B. The owner is on a journey, and will not return 'till the last of this month.
ALL Persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of William Horne, late of Dover, yeoman, deceased, are desired to bring their accounts in to Margaret Horne, sole executrix to said estate, for immediate settlement. 1—3