New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1779-05-04 00:00:00

OR, State JOURNAL, and General Advertiser.
[ Vol. II.
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1779.
[ No. 63.
BOSTON, April 29.
Copy of a letter from an officer on board the Continental ship Alliance, Peter Landais, Esq; commander, dated Brest harbour, Feb. 18, 1779.
SIR,
WE arrived in this harbour the 6th instant with much difficulty, having taken only two Swedish vessels, loaded with English property, and ordered them into the first port.—I shall here give you a sketch of our difficulties:—On the 2d inst. was informed of a conspiracy to take the ship, among the English and Irishmen (Summerfield and Buygoyners) on the 3d, still received further advice of it from 2 or 3 of the men who had agreed to join them, and informed us that as soon as we struck soundings, they would rise and take the ship, at 4 o'clock, P. M. was the hour appointed; we had but one hour to prepare for their reception, and as no time was to be lost, put ourselves in a defensive position, then proceeded and took the ringleaders, John Savage, Master at Arms, Wm. Murrey, Sergeant Marines, John Forrest, Capt. of the Forecastle, John Brown, Cooper's crew, and Charles Shrempton, Quarter Gunner, and confined them in the cabin, in irons: Then called all hands on the main deck, and demanded from each man the key of his chest, went down and search'd every chest and hammock, but found nothing worth mentioning. Then Captain Landais summoned all his principal officers together in the cabin, with the French gentlemen passengers, as a court of enquiry: Then proceeded to examine these ringleaders. Savage said he knew of it, but denied being concerned with them. Murrey denied, and called God and our Saviour to witness his innocence. Shrimpton, at first, denied being concerned, but from his being much threatened and close examined, confessed the whole, and brought Savage and Murrey in as being the principal; then Murrey desired to be brought before the court again, which was allowed of; and being come, was asked what he had to say: Said, if Capt. Landais and the Marquis, would pardon him, and give their word and honour for the same, he would tell 'em all he knew about it. They promised it, on condition he would tell the whole, and leave nothing untold. Then he proceeded and said, that Savage and he, with 70 more, had agreed to take the ship, and carry her into some part of England or Ireland, and force one of the Lieutenants to take command of her; he said, the plan they had laid to take her was, that they were to divide themselves into four divisions, the first to take the magazine, the other three at the same time, to force the cabin, ward room, and quarter deck, then to take command of the arm chests, and in case of opposition, they were to point the forecastle guns aft and fire them, the guns being 9 pounders, and all loaded. The party that was to go to the magazine, were to kill the Guner, Carpenter, and Boatswain, the other punishments for the other officers, and French gentlemen, were thus; Captain Landais was to be put in irons, and sent in the cutter, without victuals or drink; the Lieutenants were to walk overboard on a plank from the ship's side, unless they would take charge of her, and navigate the ship into England; the marine officers and the Doctor were to be hanged, quartered, and hove-overboard; the sailing Master was to be tied up to the mizen-mast, scarified all over, cut to pieces, and hove over-board.
"To give you a full detail of their hellish proceedings would be a volume, however you may depend on the above to be a true extract, taken from their own confession, and
evidenced upon oath. The Marquis and French gentlemen, were to be all put in irons, and confined in the hallop, to go to England. We had 23 days passage, although we met with a heavy gale of wind, which carried away our main-topmast, topsail-yard and sail, and like to have foundered. The ship sails exceeding fast in any position a ship can be put in. Captain Landais behaves with the greatest politeness to his officers, and the greatest harmony subsists between us.
"In my first letter, I did not mention the number confined in irons, 38, which I hope will soon know their fate. One of our prizes is arrived at Morlox, about 12 leagues to the eastward and northward of us, the other is expected every minute; an officer is gone down to have them condemn'd.
"N. B. We should have taken a 20 gun ship, but it was in the midst of our troubles, when we came across her; the Captain tho' best not to say any thing to her, but let her pass."
CHARLESTOWN, March 18.
General Lincoln lately sent in a flag to General Prevost, requiring the favour of being furnished with an account of the prisoners taken at Bryan creek. On the 11th instant an answer was received, inclosing the following.
List of the Prisoners, taken March 3, 1779. "General Elbert, Georgia troops; Lieut. Col. McIntosh, in the Continental service; Major Douglas, Aid de Camp; Captain Hicks, Nail, Cuthbert, Scott, Pendleton, Brooker and Wood; Lieutenants Simpson (wounded) Low and Powery; Dr. Hollin, and R. E. Cundon.
"Militia officers. Colonel Allison; Captains Wolfendor and Lee; Lieutenants Holmes and Johan; Ensigns Pendleton, Corbett, Sprowl and Delay.
"And 162 non-commissioned officers and privates."
Five deserters who came last week to Purysburgh, informed, that the British troops were moving down the country to Savannah, from whence, they said, a body of them was to go to Port-Royal. They also mention there having been a mutiny among the soldiers, occasioned by their allowance of rum being stopped by Prevost, who was knocked down in the night, but the person not discovered; and that a difference having arisen between General Prevost and Colonel Campbell, the latter had sailed for England.
PHILADELPHIA, April 7.
Since our last came to this city sundry prisoners saved from the Mermaid, mentioned in our last to be stranded near Egg-Harbour. From them we learn, that the said ship sailed from Halifax, in company with six other transports, having on board, all the flank and light companies of that garrison; That on board the Mermaid, was the flank company, and half the light company of the 82d regiment. That on the 22d, 5 o'clock in the morning, the Mermaid ran ashore, where she soon bilged, and the people on board were obliged to take to the tops and shrouds, where, for 36 hours, those who were saved, bore the severest cold, snow, &c. and while they had day light, the survivors were almost every minute shocked with the falling of some of their unhappy shipmates, who died with the cold, from the tops and other parts of the rigging, where they had endeavoured to secure themselves from the sea, which continually rolled over the ship's deck. After having been in this miserable situation from 5 o'clock on Monday morning, till noon on Tuesday, a boat came off to their relief, and saved about 42 of them as below, many of
which are much frost bitten in their feet, and some of them were not able to help themselves on board the boat that came to their relief; so that a few hours more must in all probability have finished the whole of them.
List of persons on board the ship Mermaid, Capt. Snowball, from Halifax to New York. Perished, Capt. Snowball, master of the ship, Lieutenant Snodgrass, of 82d light company, 112 serjeants, drums and privates, 13 women, 7 children, 11 sailors, 145 in all. Saved, 5 serjeants, 25 privates, 7 sailors, and 5 officers, viz, Captain Pitcairn, Lieutenants Andrew Rutherford, James Dunlap, of Grenadiers, James Maxwell, and Robert Anderson, of light infantry of 82d regiment.
TRENTON, April 7.
A correspondent, who has just arrived in this State from Virginia, informs us, that there have been lately raised in that State upwards of 2000 men for the Continental service, who are to march early in this month for camp. He further says, "I have just seen Capt. Armitage, who made his escape from New York, on Sunday evening the 28th ultimo, he says that a reinforcement is not expected there this summer, and that the few troops who lately arrived there from Halifax, have re-embarked for Georgia."
POUGHKEEPSIE, April 12.
Never was any nation under Heaven, in a more awfully critical situation, than the People of America now are, while events of the most tremendous importance are suspended on a short interval of time! and yet, it seems as if there never was a more dead, stagnate calm in our public operations. But have we not reason to apprehend, that in a little time the still scene will be succeeded by a dreadful storm.
We hear from Philadelphia, that in a few days, events of great importance, highly favourable to America, will be communicated.
CHATHAM, April 13.
On Friday night, the second instant, were taken on Bergen-Neck, by a party of the 64th regiment, Lieut. Paul and twelve privates, belonging to Col. Shreve's regiment.
Extract of a letter from Baltimore dated April 1.
"The British have possessed themselves of the island of St. Bartholomew, and have had a reinforcement from Europe, as hath also Count d'Estaing, but the superiority is greatly in favour of the former, they having 22 sail of the line, three of 50 guns, and near 22 frigates and privateers. Admiral Byron is dead, and a putrid fever rages with violence, so there are, 'tis thought, 3000 of the human species less than there were 2 months ago. The French will soon want provisions, if they are not succoured from France. No late accounts from Georgia."
We are informed that Gov. Clinton, of the State of N. York, lately received a letter from Sir Henry Clinton, informing him of the overtures Britain intends shortly to make to America; which, the Governor said, far exceeded his most sanguine expectations; therefore we may conclude they were nothing short of independency.
NEW PORT, April 15.
This morning arrived here the Auctioneer privateer, with the prize Schooner Experiment, James Jones master, from Cape Francois, 15 days out, bound to New London, having on board rum, sugar and molasses, which she took in company with the Tryon privateer.
Yesterday arrived here his majesty's ship Renown, Capt. Dawson, from New York.
April 22. The commander in chief has been pleased to appoint Joshua Upham, Esq; Deputy inspector of royal refugees.

Last friday morning arrived here the Tryon privateer sloop, Capt. Inas, with the prize brig Neptune, from Gaudaloup, bound to New London, loaded with rum, sugar and coffee, valued at six thousand pound sterling.
This morning arrived here Gen. Leslie, and Fancy privateers, Captains Dow & Perry, having captured three vessels, which they brought in with them, loaded with rum, molasses and wood, and also bro't from Nantucket a large quantity of oil, belonging to friends to government, which had been secreted there during the rebellion. The property recovered from the rebels by this expedition, will amount to upwards of six thousand pound sterling, besides the three vessels.
PROVIDENCE, April 24.
Monday Night last a party of the enemy from Rhode Island, landed at Hog Neck, in Swansey, where they took five or six soldiers, with one of the inhabitants, burnt one house and retreated with their usual precipitation.
Tuesday last a flag of truce arrived at Warwick Neck from Newport, and brought 15 prisoners: and yesterday another flag arrived, with about 20 of the inhabitants.
The enemy's plundering fleet, which sailed from Rhode Island last week, we hear has returned, and bro't in 11 or 12 sail of vessels, taken from Nantucket.
The Hon. Major General Sullivan arrived at Head Quarter, in New Jersey, on the 11th instant.
On Thursday Brigadier General Stark arrived here from the Eastward.
BOSTON, April 29.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, dated April 12, 1779.
A vessel arrived on Sunday from Surinam, laden with rum, sugar, molasses and dry goods: The Captain says, he was convoyed (with some others) by two Dutch men of war, 'till he was out of danger from the cruisers in the West Indies, and it is said the Dutch have ordered reprisals to be made on the English.
Last Thursday evening arrived here, the Continental frigate the Queen of France, Capt. Olney, with the ship Maria of 16 guns, three brigs and the schooner Hibernia, being the remainder of the eight sail captured by the Warren, Queen of France, and Ranger.
Last Sabbath afternoon arrived here the State brigantine Tyrannicide, of fourteen 4 pounders, Allen Hallet, Esq; commander, from a successful cruise of seven weeks.—In this short space of time, this brave and active officer made prizes of three vessels, two of which were of much superior force to himself: the first a brig carrying fourteen 6 and 4 pounders, and sixty odd men, equipped for the express purpose of distressing our trade; was manfully assail'd, gallantly fought with, and after one of the sharpest naval engagements that has taken place during the present war, obliged to submit to our brave commander and his resolute crew, who, alone and unassisted, have done this great honor to the State, and established their own characters for true heroism in the minds of their applauding, greatful countrymen:—the second prize was a ship of 300 tons, from Britain to New York, carrying fourteen 6 pounders, and a proportion of men, with a very valuable cargo, which was obliged to strike after a spirited attack of one hour:—the third a Schooner loaded with West India produce.—May these last prizes arrive safe, that the brave lads may realize those emoluments that are so justly their due.
By late accounts from New York we are informed, that there are but two ships of any considerable Force in that Port, of which the Rainbow is one.
Yesterday was committed to goal by a state warrant, Joseph Dommett, of this town, for treasonable practices.
The Scotch papers are stuff'd with the proceedings of mobs, &c. which have assembled in every quarter of that kingdom, where any houses were suppressed to be appropriated for the exercise of the Roman Catholic religion and demolished them, notwithstanding the interposition and threats of the civil and military authority, who repeatedly assembled to quell the rioters—but to little effect. All the corporations in the protest-
ant Interest in Edinburgh, &c. have had meetings, and petitioned their representatives in parliament to oppose in the most strenuous manner any bill should be brought in for the repeal of the penal laws of that kingdom then in force, respecting the popish religion—as solemnly guaranteed to them at the union.
LONDON, January 8, 1779.
An expedition against several of the principle ports of America next spring is certainly intended to be carried into execution as early as the season will permit: Boston and Charleston in South Carolina, will have the first visits, and are to be pushed with such vigor as leave no doubt of success.
The ensuing campaign in America, at the same time that it will be the most vigorous on the part of government, will probably be the last, for two reasons: If any thing material is done it may open a successful negotiation; if the contrary, administration, it is said, are determined to sacrifice no more troops in that quarter.
Yesterday twelve large ships were taken up into government service, and ordered to be got ready to proceed to Portsmouth, to take on board the troops for America, which are to be at the first mentioned place by the 20th.
Jan. 19. The ways and means for the present year are, it seems, now determined: 9 millions or 8 per cent. To pay the interest of this exorbitant load of debt, one pound more is to be laid upon wheels, & 10 shillings per ann. upon all maid servants kept in every family, above one.
Yesterday in the afternoon 2 gentlemen, natives of America, arrived at the hotel, Jermain street, St. James's, from France, where they landed a few days ago from America, and are reported to be charged with commissions of great importance to negotiate with government.
Lord Sandwich and Sir Hugh Palliser are to resign immediately after the trial of Admiral Keppel; and the Earl of Carlisle is to succeed Lord Sandwich, & Governor Johnson Sir Hugh Palliser.
A Bill is to be brought into Parliament in a few days, (it is expected to morrow) for recruiting the army; when the parishes, it is expected, will be obliged to furnish a proportionable quota throughout Great Britain.
A packet from New York is fixed to sail from Falmouth the first Wednesday in next month.
Jan. 22. Yesterday the house of Lords had under consideration Lord Percy's divorce bill. Several witnesses were examined to prove, that Lady Percy had been guilty of adultery, one of whom swore, that he had seen her Ladyship and Mr. Bird in bed together; after which the bill was referred to a committee.
PHILADELPHIA, March 17.
Head Quarters, Middlebrook, March 8, 1779: SIR,
I HERewith transmit your Excellency an extract of a letter from Major General Putnam, containing an account of the incursion of the enemy to Horseneck, which I mentioned in my last.
I also inclose you a return of the prisoners we have taken from the enemy in their retreat.
With great respect I have the honour to be, Your Excellency's obedient and most humble Servant, G WASHINGTON.
His Excellency John Jay, Esq;
Extract of a letter from Major General Putnam, dated Camp at Reading, March 2, 1779.
"A detachment from the enemy at Kingsbridge, consisting of the 17th, 44th, and 57th British regiments, one of Hessian, and two of new levies, marched from their lines for Horse-
neck, on the evening of the 25th ult. with an intention of surprizing the troops at that place, and destroying the salt works.
"A Captain and thirty men were sent from our advanced lines at Horseneck, as a scout, who discovered the enemy at New Rochel in their advance. They retired before them, undiscovered, as far as Reyneck, where it growing light, the enemy observed & attacked them. They defended themselves as well as possible, and made their way good to sawpits, where they took the advantage of a commanding piece of ground, and made some little stand, but the superior force of the enemy obliged them to retire over Byrumbrige, which they took up, by that means had an opportunity of reaching Horseneck in safety.
"As I was there myself to see the situation of the guards, I had the troops formed on a hill by the meeting house, ready to receive the enemy as they advanced. They came on briskly, and I soon discovered that their design was to turn our flanks, and possess themselves of a defile in our rear, which would effectually prevent our retreat. I therefore ordered parties out on both flanks, with direction to give me information of the approach, that we might retire in season. In the mean time a column advanced up the main road, where the remainder of the troops (amounting only to about sixty) were posted. We discharged some old field pieces, which were there a few times, and gave them a small fire of musketry, but without any considerable effect; the superior force of the enemy soon obliged our small detachment to abandon the place.
"I therefore directed the troops to retire and form on a hill a little from Horseneck, whilst I proceeded to Stamford and collected a body of militia and a few Continental troops that were there, with which I returned immediately, and found that the enemy (after plundering the inhabitants of the principal part of their effects, and destroying a few salt works, a small sloop and store) were on their return. The officer commanding the Continental troops stationed on Horseneck, mistook my orders, and went much further than I intended, so that he could not come up with them to any advantage. I, however, ordered the few troops that came from Stamford, to pursue them, thinking they might have an opportunity to pick up some stragglers. In this I was not mistaken, as your Excellency will see by the inclosed list of prisoners. Besides these, eight or nine more were taken and sent off, so that I cannot tell the particular regiments to which they belong. One ammunition and one baggage waggon, were also taken. In the former, there were about two hundred rounds of canisters, grate, and round shot, suited to three pounders, some slow match, and about two hundred tubes: The latter was filled with powder, which I had the satisfaction of restoring to the inhabitants from whom it was taken. As I have not yet got a return, I cannot tell exactly the number we have lost, though I don't think more than ten soldiers and about that number of inhabitants, but a few of which were in arms."
List of prisoners taken at Horseneck, the 26th ult.
17th Regiment, privates 15 44th ditto, ditto 5 57th ditto, ditto 3 Royal American Regt. 5 Emmerick's corps, 8 1st battalion of artillery, 2 Pioneers, 1
Total 38
N. B. Seven deserters from Emmerick's corps. Published by order of Congress.
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.

PORTSMOUTH, May 4.
Last Thursday morning sail'd from this Harbour on a Cruise, the Privateer Brigantine Franklin, from Salem, Joseph Robinson, Commander; — being out about six Hours, she fell in with a British Tender of ten Carriage Guns, and 2 topsail Schooners; after a small Resistance, the Tender struck to the Franklin, and both the Schooners were taken into possession — The Tender prov'd to be the Schooner True Blue, John Buchannon, Commander, last year captu'd by the Enemy, and have since done Damage on this Coast — One of the Schooners from Cales to Marblehead, with Wines, Fruits and Silks; the other from Salem to the West Indies, with Lumber, — both that Morning taken by the True Blue; All which, were on Friday Evening accompany'd safe in this Harbour, by the Franklin. — This successful Enterprize has done much Honor to Capt. Robinson; — intitles him to the Thanks of his grateful Countrymen, and is an example worthy the Imitation of our Naval Commanders.
EJACULATION proper for the TIMES.
WISE men suffer, good men grieve; Knaves invent, and fools believe: Help, O Lord! send aid unto us; Or Fools and Knaves will quite undo us.
Thursday next is to be observed as a Day of Fasting and Prayer throughout the United States of America.
The Piece Sign'd (Q) came too late for this Paper, but perhaps may be in the next, if the Author makes himself known, in a private manner, to the Printer.
BOSTON, April 15.
Since the enemy were repulsed at Falmouth, they have been at Nantucket, and plundered divers of the inhabitants of property of considerable value, and give them to understand, they should soon pay them another visit. There were with them who were known, besides two of Brigadier Ruggles's sons, of Hardwick; a Foster, late belonging to Plymouth, one Upham, (supposed major Upman, of Brookfield) Eldad Tupper, Lemuel Bourn, and Samuel Perry, late of Sandwich; a William Shearman, and a Toby of Rochester; Hicks the Printer, late of Boston; Bardin, Christopher Hargil, a Sloacum, and two Sisson, of Newport.
The following Proclamation of the associated Refugees from the different Parts of this State, which one of them in their Hury left behind, shews in the clearest Light the Malignity of the whole Herd of Tories, and the impolicy of admitting any of them to return, or to remain among us — And it is hoped the Real Estates of our inveterate Absentees will soon be sold in this State, as they have been in the neighbouring States, notwithstanding many of them have been lately Leased for a short Term.
TO further in some degree, the service of our most gracious Sovereign, and to afford the means by which the greatly injured people redress themselves, his Excellency the commander in chief has at the request of a number of loyal refugees, permitted them to associate and embody themselves under officers duly appointed and commissioned, and to retaliate upon and make reprisal against the inhabitants of the several provinces in America, in actual rebellion against their Sovereign, these associated refugees now think proper to declare in the most public manner, the reasons which have induced them to engage in this business.
And first they call God to witness, and they trust their future conduct will prove, that they are not actuated by any design to prolong the horrors of war, or to increase the miseries of their country; but on the contrary, they do most sincerely and cordially wish to see it again flourishing and prosperous, emancipated from Roman Catholic leagues, and freed from the intolerable tyranny of Congress and committee men.
Impressed with a due sense of loyalty to the best of Kings, and fully convinced of the mildness and benignity of the British government, these associators gave no credence to the many wicked suggestions artfully propagated by the leaders of the people, to excite them to overturn the established governments and to raise a civil war; but always considered the authors of those suggestions as the real enemies of the country: — For this they have been calumniated, insulted and imprisoned; have been compelled to abandon their dwellings, their friends and connections; have had their estates sequestered, and themselves formally banished from their several homes, never to return, on pain of death.
Thus circumstanced, they conceive themselves warranted, by the laws of God and man, to wage war against their inhuman persecutors; and to use every means in their power to obtain redress and compensation for the indignities and losses they have suffered.
Generally acquainted with the country and its inhabitants, it is their intention to distinguish between the faithful loyalist and the insidious rebel, between the peaceful citizen and the prosecuting committee man: but as damage may be done by their parties thro' ignorance or inattention to the property of some personal well affected to the King's cause, the associated refugees promise and engage to make satisfaction from the common stock of the association.
And they call on and invite, all those of their countrymen who still preserve their loyalty to his most gracious majesty George the Third, as well as on those, who sensible of the wretched state of their country, have at length grown weary of congressional tyranny and paper money, and who now hate with the true spirit of English subjects French frippery, French politicks, French religion, and alliances, to join with them in their endeavours to recover for their country, its ancient form of government, together with the inestimable blessings of peace, and the friendship and protection of Great Britain. Signed at Newport the 30th of March 1779. by order and in behalf of the Associators.
JAMES CLARKE Sec'y.
Ha! ha! ha! Risum teneatis Amici?
Whereas there is a Number
of Officers and Soldiers now in this State, belonging to the three New Hampshire Regiments, in the Continental Army, some of which were Furlow'd by the commanding Officer of the Brigade in my Absence, and perhaps the Time limited is not yet expired, but they will observe, that they were liable to be called upon, to join their Regiments in a shorter time if I should think proper, and as the season of the Year is far advanc'd, and to appearance the Campaign will soon open, — I do in the most Positive manner order all Officers and Soldiers belonging to the above mentioned three Regiments, under my command, now in this State on furlow or otherwise, to march without loss of time, and join their respective Regiments at Fish Kill or wherever they may be; and such as neglect to comply with this order may depend on suffering the Severities the Martial Law in such cases has provided.
Given under my hand, Exeter, May 4th, 1779. ENOCH POOR, Brigadier General;
TREASURY OFFICE, Philadelphia, April 3, 1779.
Ordered, That all persons who have been entrusted with public money before the 25th day of March last and who are not (accountable to the auditors of the army, or the commissioners of accounts at Albany) immediately to transmit their accounts to the auditor general for settlement, on failure whereof they will be prosecuted without further notice.
By order of the Board of Treasury, JOHN NICHOLSON, Clerk.
The several Printers throughout the United States are requested to insert this notice, and continue it in their papers six weeks.
ALL Persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the Estate of John Grace, late of Portsmouth, deceas'd, are desired immediately to bring in their Accounts to Charles Grace of said Portsmouth, Executor to the last will of the deceas'd in order for a speedy settlement. Portsmouth, May 4th, 1779.
To be Sold a good Milch Cow Coming in five years old, and will calve early in June, Enquire of the Printer.
The Continental Ship of WAR
RANGER,
FITTING at Portsmouth for a Cruise against the Enemies of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, is now ready to take her Men on board, and will sail with all possible Expedition. — Every able seaman who shall enter to serve on board for that term shall receive Forty Dollars on his repairing to the SHIP to duty, which Forty Dollars, if any prize or prizes are taken during the cruise, is to be deducted from his prize money; if not, he then is entitled to that bounty, besides his wages of eight Dollars per month, as is every ordinary seaman, landsman or marine to a bounty of twenty Dollars, on the same condition, their wages monthly, six dollars and two thirds.
The half of every merchant ship taken, is the property of the officers and men, and the whole of every British Cruiser commissioned to war against the United States, with a bounty of twenty Dollars for every carriage gun mounted, and eight Dollars for each man on board at the time of the capture.
All Gentlemen volunteers, seamen, landsmen, or marines, who are disposed to serve their country in defence of their Liberty, and the Rights of Mankind, are invited to repair on board the ship, or to her Rendezvous on Spring Hill, opposite the Market in Portsmouth, where they may be informed of every Encouragement resolved by the Honorable the Continental Congress, for the benefit of the officers and men who serve in the Navy of the United States.
The advantage of sailing, and keeping with ships of force has been so beneficial in a very recent instance, to the officers and men of the Continental SHIPS Warren, Queen of France, and Ranger, in distressing the enemy, and assisting their country, it needs no comment.
Every person that enters, to scire under my command, may depend on the strictest attention to Justice.
Thomas Simpson, Commander. Portsmouth, May 1 1779.
THE selectmen of Portsmouth, will attend at Union Hall in said Town, on Monday the 10 of this Instant May, to give their Approbation to suitable Persons for taverners and retailers of Spiritous Liquors in said town, that they may be furnish'd with Credentials to apply to the General Sessions the Day following for Licence according to Law.
Wanted a middling good Farm, Within 4, 5, or 6 Miles of the Town of Portsmouth, for which a reasonable Price will be given. Enquire at the Printing-Office.
Barnstead Meeting stands adjourned to Tuesday, the 25th of May next, one o'Clock P. M. at the Meeting House in Newington.
To-morrow 3 o'clock Afternoon, To be sold at Public VENDUE,
At the Printing Office in pay'd Street, HOUSE, Barn, and the Land on which they stand; the Land measuring about 53 Feet front, and 75 back, situate in cross Street leading to the Goal, and adjoining on the Land of Dr. Bracket, and Major Bass — Conditions of Sale to be known at Time and Place of Sale — At the same time will be sold sundry Articles:
To be sold a Coach and Curricule, In middling good Order, both having Iron Axletrees, good Harnesses, and Wheels well iron'd. Enquire of Daniel Powle at the Printing Office, Portsmouth.
To be sold a Right of Land In the following Townships, viz Plainfield, Herwich, Haverhill, Thomplinson, Ackworth, Cockermouth, Dummer, Chesterfield. Enquire of the Printer.

To be LETT on HIRE, or on SHARES,
For a Number of Years, on reasonable Terms, by
Jonathan Moulton
Of Hampton, in the State of New Hampshire,
T WO Farms in Tamworth, a Town which joins to Moultonborough. One of said Farms contains 600 Acres with more than 100 Acres of choice Intervall in it, found by Experience to be excellent Land for raising Wheat and Flax, as well as being extraordinary for Grass, several Acres of Wheat were sowed on it last Fall— 40 Tons of Hay (mostly English) were cut on it last Year, and its probable increase will be: and having on it two dwelling Houses, and two Barns, will well accommodate two Families. The other Farm contains 600 Acres also, and is extraordinary good Upland, 30 Acres of it were sowed with Winter Grain last Fall, and 70 more of suitable Ground may be planted and sowed this Spring, and Buildings are erecting for two Families—if suitable Families should apply soon, they may have Hay to do their Spring's Work, and their Families can be supplied, with Corn, Grain, Peas &c. at two thirds the Price, sold at in the lower Towns. Said Moulton will give good Wages for 12 Industrious Labourers to work seven Months in enlarging the Improvements on said Farms. He is also in want of several capable, and faithful Persons, as Overseers in the several Departments in the Country where he is carrying on Business, to whom he will freely pay Wages equal to their Care, and Trust & allow them many Advantages.
As the present distressed Situation of People especially in Seaport Places, on account of the Scarcity of Corn is melancholly and our Circumstances make it highly prudent that we exert ourselves to raise as much as possible this Year—he thinks it proper to mention that the Season for burning, clearing, and planting of new Land is near, for its probable many labouring Men in Seaport Places would cheerfully improve that cheap and profitable Method of raising Corn, practised in the New Country, and thereby introduce themselves to a Settlement there if good Opportunities should offer. He would therefore inform them that he can furnish a considerable Number with suitable Ground on the aforesaid Farms, & Farms elsewhere for raising Corn &c. this Year, and Land for Settlements, on an easy and good Lay, if they apply soon he will employ them, when they are not to work for themselves, and give them good Wages. Such as have been great Sufferers, in the present Contest with Great Britain, will be particularly noticed and favoured.
Two FARMS also in Moultonborough to be Lett and entered on the Season.
To be sold by said Moulton,
E IGHTY 100 acre lots of choice land in said Tamworth, which he means to sell with the view only of having them cultivated, having more than he himself can well pursue the settlement of, and not being desirous of withholding more than he can conveniently carry on:
The great advantage accruing to the public from settling and cultivating of the country, must be evident to all, and that it is greatly to the interest of Individuals who do improve them, every one who has any acquaintance with the settlement of new lands is well knowing to be the case— so that while public good and private interest go hand in hand, and invite so strongly to the cultivation of new land, no more need be said in its praise, nor to doubt but that it will meet with the endeavours of Gentlemen of influence, to encourage the settlement of the new country, which is now opening, and increasing with an amazing progress— The aforesaid 80 lots lie on the north part of the town, in 8 half mile ranges, containing 20 lots in a range, making 160 lots in said 8 ranges, which is sufficient for a good and respectable parish— There are now about thirty Families settled in the town.
Any Gentleman who may incline to take the care, and lead in carrying on the settlement, will find great encouragement by applying to said Moulton, who will give liberty to choose the 80 lots out of the 160, saving those that are settled, which being a great privilege induces him now to mention it.
TO BE SOLD, also by said MOULTON, TEN large lots of good Land, lying in the south part of said Tamworth, containing 600 acres each, through which Bear Camp River runs, and some have considerable Intervall, and improvements began on them— Any Gentlemen desirous of making Farms from such tracts, can be well accommodated by applying, and at a very reasonable price.
Also,
A Large Tract of Land in Moultonborough Neck, so called, in 200 acre lots, to those who will immediately settle them— or in large tracts, to such who will engage to carry on the settlement of said Neck, which contains about 5000 acres. Any who will apply, and undertake, will meet with very advantageous offers.
Also, GOOD LAND in the Towns of New Hampton, Orford, Piermont, Bath, Canaan, and Rehas, on such terms as the purchaser must think reasonable. ALL the aforesaid Lands said MOULTON proposes to sell purely from the motive before mentioned— And any Gentlemen of Fortune, who may be disposed to purchase large quantities to clear and cultivate, may depend on his being ready to afford them every assistance in his power— And any person that may incline to purchase & settle, and whose circumstances won't well admit of their making payment at present— for the sake of settling, and cultivating the new country, and the great advantage it may be to them and their Families, he thinks it not amiss to add, that he shall be willing to give long credit (if desir'd) render the terms of payment very easy, and be ready also to assist them his assistance.
N. B. Any Letters that may be received, making proposals, will be answered as soon as they conveniently can be. Hampton, April 5th, 1779.
To be sold, by a Committee
Of the Proprietors of the Lands purchased of John Tulton Mason, Esq; in New Hampshire,
SUNDRY Tracts of Land.
One Tract containing one Thousand Acres, in the County of Hillsborough, being part of the great Lot numbered Eight, in the Society Land, so called, on the East Side of Contoocook River; the other part of the Lot was the Right of Thomas Wallingford, Esq; deceased.
The other Tracts lay in the County of Grafton. A Tract containing Five Hundred Acres, situate in the westerly part of New Chester— And two proprietors Rights or Shares in Alexandria, one Right contains Lot No. 27, 1st division. No. 24, 2d division. No. 27, 3d division. The other Right contains Lot No. 55, 1st division. No. 9, 2d division. Half of Lot No. 9, 3d division.
Any Person incling to purchase all or any of the said Tracts of Land, may treat with the Committee, empowered to sell them, who reside at Portsmouth, and by enquiring of Mr. John Penhallow, at his Store, near the State House, may have an Opportunity of treating with the Committee for making a purchase. Portsmouth, April 16, 1779.
ANTHONY VINCENT of Newington, in the State of New Hampshire, desires all persons, who are indebted to him, either by Note, or on Account, that he is ready to receive what is due to him, in the present current Money of the United States, or he must soon put himself & them to trouble.
WHEREAS Jeremiah Grover, an Indented Apprentice, hath a long time past deserted, and now absents himself from his Master's service, this is to caution all persons from harbouring, concealing or dealing with said servant, as they would avoid the penalty of the Law provided in such cases. York, April 13. NATHANIEL BARRELL
NOTICE is hereby given, that I Stephen Berry of Rochester, forbid any person whatever purchasing any Note or Notes of Capt. James Cail of Dover, which was signed by me the said Stephen Berry, as there is a Dispute between him and myself, respecting said Notes, which may hereafter appear to the satisfaction of the public, as I have offered to settle all Affairs between us in an amicable manner.
The drawing of the New Castle LOTTERY will commence the 25th day of May next, at New Castle, there remains a very few Tickets unfold, which may be had of the Managers.
To be let, a Genteel House, Barn, large Garden, & every necessary Convenience, pleasantly situated in the Town of Portsmouth— Enquire of Jonathan Warner.
[ Middletown ]  WHEREAS the Proprietors of the Town of Middletown, in the County of Strafford, and State of New Hampshire, at a legal Meeting held at the House of Francis Mathews, Innholder in said Middletown, on the 17th of November last, voted a Tax of three Pounds on each original Right or Share of Land in said Town, and committed the same to me the subscriber, Collector for said Propriety; This is therefore to notify said Proprietors to pay the said Tax to me, on or before the 20th day of May next with Incidental Charges to me at my House in Middletown and on Failure thereof their Lands will be advertised in the New-Hampshire Gazettee for Sale, as the Law directs.
William Chamberlain, Collector. Middletown, April 26. 1779. ||62—64||
Benjamin Dearborn
Proposes (if suitable Encouragement is given,) to instruct young Misses in Writing, Cyphering, &c. from 9 to 12 o'clock, A. M.; and from 3 to 6 P. M. Terms may be known at said Dearborn's House opposite the Printing Office.
Portsmouth, 20th April, 1779. WANTED , a few able-bodied MEN to serve as Soldiers in the Matross Company at Fort Washington, until the last Day of December next. Any Person that has a mind to enlist in said Company may apply to the commanding Officer at said Fort. Forty five Dollars per Month will be paid to each private Sentinel for his Service. Two good Men are also wanted to serve at said Fort as Serjeants, each of whom will be paid Fifty Dollars per Month. Portsmouth, 24th April 1779.
To all whom it may concern,
State of New Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that LIBELS are filed before me against the following vessels, their cargoes, and appurtenances, viz. Against the Schooner Chance , about 50 tons burthen, John Smith late commander. And the brigantine Patriot , of the burthen of 100 tons, Andrew Watson late master— which vessels, and their cargoes, are said to be captured on the high seas, and brought into the port of Piscataqua, by the commanders of the continental ships Ranger , Queen of France , and Warren . For trial of the justice of said captures, a maritime court will be held at Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 12th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and place, any person concern'd, may appear, and shew cause (if any they have) why the same shall not be condemned. J. BRACKETT, Judge of said Court.
To be sold at Public VENDUE,
On Friday the 7th Day of May next, at 10 o'clock A. M. at Woodbury Langdon's Wharfe, in Portsmouth, the
Ship Hampden,
Burthen 400 tons, Frigate Built, a remarkable fast sailor, 22 cannon, 6 nine pounders, 14 sixes and 2 fours, about 1 ton of powder, a considerable quantity of shot, beef, pork, bread, small arms, new and old sails, and a number of other very valuable articles. Portsmouth, April 20th.
To be sold by John Wendell, jr.
Near the Rev. Dr. Haven's, Molasses by the Hogshead , Teirce, or Gallon. INDIGO by the pound, or smaller quantity, PINS by the dozen or thousand. Also RUM. Sugar, Coffee, Annotto Dye, &c. &c.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Inhabitants of the Town of Portsmouth, who pay Taxes, to make out fair Invoices of their Rateable Estates, viz. the number of Polls 18 Years old and upwards, Male and Female Servants for Life, from sixteen Years old to forty five Years, Horses, Oxen & Cows, Horses of 3, of 2, and 1 year old, the number of Acres of Orchard, arable, mowing, and Pasture Land, the yearly Income of Mills, Wharfs, and Ferrys; all Stock in trade, Money in Hand, or at Interest; also the Value of all their Buildings or Estate not before mentioned; and bring the said Invoices to the Select Men on or before the 15 day of May next; if any Person should neglect to comply herewith, it is hoped they will not complain afterwards. Portsmouth, April 26, 1779.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On Thursday the 13th day of May next, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, Several valuable Lots of Land pleasantly situated near the South School House, in this Town, Conditions will be known on said day at said School House. Portsmouth, April 26.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Innholders and Retailers, that propose to continue to sell spirituous Liquors within the County of Rockingham, that agreeable to a Law of this State, they must apply to the Select Men of their respective Town, and such as can obtain proper Recommendations, must then apply to the next General Sessions of the Peace to be holden at Portsmouth, the second Tuesday in May next, or be liable to the Penalties in said Act. Portsmouth, April 26.
Portsmouth, Printed by D. FOWLE 1779.