New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1781-03-05 00:00:00

THE New - Hampshire Gazette OR, State Journal, and General Advertiser.
[ Vol. XXV. ]
MONDAY, March 5, 1781.
[ No. 1270. ]
BOSTON, March 1. The following is Copy of a Hand-Bill received Yesterday.
FRESH ADVICES from VIRGINIA.
PROVIDENCE, February 27, 1781.
IT is with pleasure we take the earliest opportunity of communicating to the public, the following agreeable and interesting intelligence—Last night several French Gentlemen of character came to town from Newport, and inform, that his Most Christian Majesty's ship Eveille, of 64 guns, commanded by Monsieur Tilly, with the Frigates la Gentille and Surveillante, (which sailed from Newport for Virginia on the ninth instant) returned to that port on Saturday evening, after having captured the whole piratical Fleet which had for some time infested Chesapeake Bay, under direction of the traitor Arnold, excepting some small vessels that took shelter in a creek. His Most Christian Majesty's ships have bro't in with them the Romulus, a British ship of war, mounting 44 guns; also, about five hundred prisoners, taken in the enemy's Fleet, six armed transports laden with stores, one of them having a considerable sum of specie on board, were sent to York, in Virginia, and four others burnt. The above French ships carried with them fifteen hundred stand of arms for the Virginia militia, who were assembling with great alacrity; and Arnold's retreat being effectually cut off, we hope in our next Gazette to have it in our power to congratulate the public on the capture of him and his whole banditti, as well as to furnish a more particular account of the above important event, wherein our faithful and generous Allies have rendered such essential service to the common cause.
By authentic accounts from South Carolina, nothing can exceed the face of misery in Charlestown and the district within 40 or 50 miles of that town, since it fell under the domination of Britain. Pretences have been found for breaking almost every article of the capitulation—An affecting proof is there seen, that no dependence is to be placed upon British promises and stipulations. Gentlemen of the first character and fortunes, in violation of the most solemn agreements, have been confined in prison-ships, and sent to the garrison of Augustine. Many Families, who a little while ago lived in affluence and splendor, are now reduced to beggary; and not allowed to sell the least article of their household furniture or other property, for their necessary subsistence. The conditions upon which the soldiers of the United States who defended that place surrendered, are totally disregarded, and those unfortunate men are now treated with the greatest inhumanity. It is even a crime in the eyes of the British government there, for a gentleman of feelings to speak to them, or afford the least alleviation to their sufferings. Whoever would see a specimen of the blessings to be expected from a surrender to the power with which we are contending, let him go to Charlestown; there he will behold Trade reduced,—Citizens impoverished & crouching to the soldier—property wrested from the owner—the residue precarious—and even Life itself dependent on arbitrary will.
It is surprising how far military government will go in commanding the minds and sentiments, as well as the bodies & property, of those that are subjected to it. It shuts up
the avenues of knowledge, and suppresses or diffuses what intelligence it pleases. It is a fact that the total defeat of Ferguson, and a the capture of his large party, which took place some time ago in Carolina, did not appear, by the last accounts, to be known at Charlestown. If any were acquainted with this event, it was not talked of, and had no more influence on the royalists there, than if it had never happened.—Their Tyrants will no doubt smother Tarleton's late defeat in the same way. A blessed government to live under!
We are well informed, that a merchant of character in England has lately wrote to his correspondent in America, to get insurance of his property on this side the water, as the insurers in London had broke for a million sterling more than they were able to pay.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 14.
Extract of a letter from Major General Green to the President of Congress, dated Camp, South Carolina, on Pee-dee at Kershaw's, January 9, 1780.
SIR,
GENERAL DU PORTAIL, by passing thro' this camp, gives me an opportunity of enclosing your Excellency an extract of a letter from Gen. Morgan.
Extract of a letter from Brigadier General Morgan, dated camp, on Pecolet Creek, December 31, 1781.
"AFTER an uninteresting march I arrived at this place the 25th of December. On the 27th I received intelligence, that a body of Georgia Tories, about 250 in number, had advanced as far as Fair Forest, and were insulting and plundering the good people in that neighbourhood. On the 29th I dispatched Lt. Col. Washington, with his own regiment and 200 militia horse, who had just joined me, to attack them. Before the Col. could overtake them, they had retreated upwards of 20 miles. He came up with them the next day, about 12 o'Clock A. M. at Hammond's store House, about 40 miles from the camp. They were alarmed and flew to their houses. Lt. Col. Washington extended his mounted riflemen in the wings and charged in front with his own regiment—they fled with the greatest precipitation, without making any resistance; 150 were killed and wounded and about 40 taken prisoners. What makes this success the more valuable, it was obtained without the loss of a man. This intelligence I have just received by the Baron Glaubier, who served on the expedition as a volunteer; to guard against any misfortune. I have detached 200 men, to cover the retreat of the fortunate party When I obtain a more particular account, shall transmit it to Head Quarters, and recommend to your particular attention those men who have distinguished themselves on this occasion.
I have the honour to be Dear General, Your most obedient humble Servant, DAN. MORGAN."
Published by order of Congress. C. THOMPSON, Sec'yry.
By a Gentleman just arrived from Virginia, we are informed, that the Cherokees, having taken up the hatchet, were proceeding to the frontiers of Virginia and North Carolina; that Col. Campbell, with the Washington County militia, and about 500 North Carolina militia, had marched up to the Indian settlements, killed 30 Indians, took about 30
prisoners, and destroyed 23 of their towns, together with their corn, &c. This account was from an officer on the expedition to the Governor of Virginia, which arrived just before the Gentleman came away.
Sunday morning arrived here the brigantine Virginia, Captain Mitchell, in 40 days from Cadiz. By this vessel we learn, that the siege of Gibraltar is still continued with the greatest spirit; that the Spanish fleet lay in Cadiz bay at single anchor, ready to co-operate with the other forces on any emergency; and that another fleet was cruising off Gibraltar, to intercept any supplies destined for the relief of that port; that all assistance from the Moors, on the coast of Barbary, to our enemies, in the way of provisions, &c. had been denied them, and the most favourable countenance shewn to the besiegers, who it was thought, must succeed, e're long, in their arduous undertaking.
Extract of a Letter from Fredericksburg, Feb. 1.
"I have this moment seen a Letter from Hampton, dated the 18th of January, to a correspondent in Fredericksburg, advising, that on the 22d, seven of the enemy's vessels were forced on shore in Hampton Road, by a severe gale of wind in the night, three of them square rigged vessels. Also, that a packet arrived there from New York, to order all the shipping and troops that are in the Chesapeake Bay, to repair immediately to New-York, and I really believe, from concurrent circumstances, that this may be relied on."
A late letter from Virginia mentions, that the enemy, under the command of General Arnold, had left Smithfield, and repaired to Portsmouth, where they were fortifying, with an apparent intention of supporting a post there.
LONDON, Sept. 8, 1780.
ON Tuesday J. T. Esq; son of the rebel governor T. of the province of Connecticut in America, was brought up from the new prison to the publick office in bow street, for re-examination before Sampson Welch, Esq; and Mr. Addington, when three letters, among others found in his possession, were produced and read in evidence against him, of which the following are the substance.
Hon. Sir, (No. 1)
I write this at the request of Mr. Trumpull who means to follow soon to America, who wishes to be received as a deserving friend to the country, while he expects that weak and wicked men, may attempt to injure his reputation. I feel myself happy in having it in my power, from my situation to obviate every insinuation, which may be made to you, and to say that his residence in this country, since he last left Boston, has been essentially serviceable to the cause of America, by giving such ideas of her temper and resources, as have preserved steady to her interest the few noble friends she has in both Houses of Parliament and staggered her numerous enemies, the Duke of—Mr. D. H. D. P. and names of similar dignity and principles, as Mr. T——'s Acquaintance here, and among such names, his own principles of integrity cannot be doubted. His desire is to return to Europe, in some public character, as he formerly talked to you—I cannot but most heartily wish him success in his pursuit, and the particular favour and attention of my friends to his interest. I subscribe myself honour'd Sir, your most dutiful Son. J. T.

(No. 2.)
Dear Sir, Paffy, Octo. 3, 1780. "Your favour by Mr. Hartley, I duly received; it is true we have had some late arrivals from America, but no letters have come here for you, if any do, I shall forward as you direct. "My grandfather directs me to make you his best compliments, and likewise Mr. Tyler, to whom I beg you to present mine, and believe me sincerely, Dear Sir, Your Friend, and humble Servant, W. T. FRANKLIN.
J. T. Esq; London,
Dear Sir,
(No. 3.)
SINCE I wrote to you, I have had some conversation with my father on the subject of my intended expedition; and as he strongly opposed my thoughts of going by the way of the West Indies, and at the same time warmly recommended our old rout by Ostend and France, I am a little dubious how to act, but shall I believe relinquish my original plan and adopt the last. In that case providing myself with camp equipage here would be unnecessary, from the impossibility of conveying it with me; at the same time that I shall, in the kingdom of our dear and great Ally, be able to procure myself every thing that is necessary, and as good in quality as in London. From these considerations, request our mutual friend Walter not to execute my late orders until he hears further from me; and if he has already given his directions, to stop them, as in the course of a few days I shall be finally resolved.
"I shall rejoice to join you in any plan that you and Walter may adopt, and hope in God that your expectations may not be disappointed. A direct conveyance is certainly of all others to be preferred; but should your present hopes not be realized, what other scheme have you, and when do you expect to leave England? If you will not look upon me as an intruder, I will accompany you in any way that promises to lead us to the desired port. I shall hold myself in readiness to obey the summons, and will at any time leave this in 24 hours. As I shall anxiously await the issue of your deliberation, be so obliging as to drop me a line upon the receipt of this, and at the same time send me your direction. Sincerely yours, W. W.
Lyme, in Dorset, November, 1780.
J. T. Esq; Vellier Street, Strand, London. (Particulars of the examination in our next)
BOSTON, Feb. 22.
The following Paragraph is taken from the London Evening Post of the 14th of Nov. 1780.
The public need not be alarmed at the suspension of payment at the Bank. It has taken place but for twice twenty four hours, and ought to be entirely attributed to the indisposition of the two cashiers which happened at the same moment. The Bank now continues to pay as before, and those who are under the least uneasiness, may go there and receive as large sums as they judge proper. Measures are pursuing to prevent any such accident for time to come. The stock jobbers have indeed availed themselves of such a circumstance to make a considerable profit from it; but it is not to be doubted stocks will rise again as soon as it is known that payments continue to be made with the greatest regularity.
[We do not wonder to find by the above article the shock that public credit has received in Britain. The immense charges of the war, which that nation has madly continued, the taking off the Quebec, and the outward bound East and West-India Fleets, and the failure of the resources she formerly possessed in the Trade of these States, may naturally account for it. When we add to all this the loss her wealth and commerce must have sustained by the late Hurricane, and trace to the extreme link of commerce, the full effect of all, what must her situation be? She still bears her head high; so do many persons in desperate circumstances, and the more for that very reason. The reception Arnold met with when he went over to the Britons; the boast they make of the acquisition of such a miscreant; the employment they have given
him; their extravagant elation upon small circumstances of success, and the abominable cruelty with which they treat our prisoners of war, all bear the marks of the meanness and madness of desperation. The insurers in England must have been deeply affected by her late losses: These, we have good information, have been so great as to disenable or discourage them from insuring. Her own trade must now be carried on at a great risque, while that of her enemies, by the armed neutrality, may be conducted at a comparatively small one. Britain is a Lion in the net; her fierceness and rage may be encreased, but the net is too strong for her. What encouragement have we to prosecute the short remainder of the war with vigour; short indeed, is the vigour of our exertions are proportionable to our real strength and the importance of our cause.]
BOSTON, March 1.
Monday arrived a French Frigate in 67 days from Brest.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Mars, Captain Sampson, in 11 weeks from New York.
Capt. Sampson, on his homeward bound passage, took a brig from London, bound to New-York, laden with English goods, said to be worth £. 11,000 sterling, which has safe arrived.
We are informed, that Gen. Wadsworth and wife have lately been taken by a party of the enemy from Penobscot.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New port, to his friend in this town, dated Sunday, February 25, 1781.
"I congratulate you on the success of the French Squadron, who sailed from hence a fortnight since: they have return'd this morning, with the British ship Remulus, of 44 guns, which they took in Chesepack; they brought with them 600 prisoners, and a number of officers, bound to Arnold in the Remulus; likewise 2500 guineas, sent in the same ship, with which to pay the troops. They destroyed six large privateers, and left 4 large transports with 100 prisoners, in the hands of the American at the Southward."
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Superior Court of Judicature, Court of Assise, and general Goal delivery, will be held at Portsmouth within and for the County of Rockingham, on the first Tuesday of March next, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon; when it will proceed, without delay, to the dispatch of Business. All grand and petit Jurors, are therefore required punctually to attend at the time and place aforesaid, as they would avoid the severest Penalties the Law inflicts in cases of neglect.
Given under my Hand at Portsmouth, the 24th Day of Feb. 1781. By Order of Court. SAMUEL SHERBURNE, Clerk.
At the Shop directly opposite the North Door of the State House in Portsmouth, may be bought, —
CORDAGE from 2 to 4 & half Inches, Sixty or Seventy Quintals of good Fish—A large Net used for Cod Fishery. Together with Bohea Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Cotton, Duffels, Check and white Linnen, some China, Earthen and Glass Ware, &c. &c.
Portsmouth, February 9, 1781.
TO BE SOLD, OR EXCHANG'D, For Shipping FURS, A Good Assortment of Beaveritt, Castor, and Felt HATS, at the Shop of DANIEL PEIRCE, in Portsmouth: —Where may be had, —
A Variety of English and West India GOODS, Groceries, &c. as cheap as at any Shop in Town. — N. B. A few sets of Plough IRONS, may be had at said Shop, cheap for Cash or Country Produce.
TO BE SOLD, LAND in almost any Township in Ma- lons Patent, for particulars Enquire at the Printing Office.
THURSDAY the 1st of March
A SCHOOL was open'd for MISSES, By BENJAMIN DEARBORN, at his House in pay'd Street,—where Reading, Spelling, Writing, and Arithmetick, will be taught from 9 to 12 o'clock A. M. and from 2 to 5 P. M. Portsmouth 1780.
George Hart of Portsmouth,
in the County of Rockingham, Gentleman, having petitioned the General Assembly, sitting forth, that at the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for the County aforesaid, May Term, 1778 he commenced two Actions against Benjamin Hart late of Portsmouth aforesaid, an Absentee, for two several Sums, amounting in the whole to One hundred eighty eight Pounds, eight Shillings, four Pence and three Farthings Lawful Money & caused Attachments to be made on Lands of said Benjamin, laying in Newington, in said County, which Actions were continued from Term to Term until February 1779. when they were dismissed in consequence of an Act of this State, making void Attachments on Estates of Absentees, wherefore he prayed the General Assembly to consider his Case, and afford him Relief in the Premises: —
On which Petition, the General Court ordered, that the Petitioner be heard before them on the second Tuesday of their next Session; at which Time any Person might appear, and shew Cause why the Prayer thereof should not be granted.
State of New-Hampshire, January 27 1781. Attest E. THOMPSON, Secretary.
APPLICATION having been made to me the Subscriber, by a major part of the proprietors of the Township of Portsmouth, in the State of New Hampshire, to call a meeting of said proprietors, on Wednesday the 7th day of March next, at the house of Mrs. Mary Tilton in Portsmouth, then and there to act upon the following matters respecting said Township: — 1. To chuse a moderator. — 2 To chuse a proprietors clerk, in the room of the present, who desires to resign. — 3. To appoint a committee to adjust and liquidate all accounts now depending with the propriety, and to report what Sums may be necessary to discharge the same. 4 To consider and vote such Sums as may be found necessary to discharge the proprietary debts, and the continental, State and county taxes by a tax on each original proprietor's right, or otherwise, as the proprietors may judge best. — 5. To draw a division of one hundred acres to each original proprietor's share. — 6 To consider and determine whether the proprietors will allot out the rest of the Town, and to agree in what manner the same shall be done: — 7. To determine what Settlers have complied with their contracts, and are entitled to their deeds. — 8. To act upon any other matter that may promote the complete settlement of the Township.
By a special vote of the proprietors, empowering me to call all proprietary meetings, upon application for the same, I do hereby Notify said proprietors to meet at the aforementioned time and place: And the Administrator of Governor Wentworth's Estate, is in a particular manner requested to attend said meeting, for the purposes aforesaid. Portsmouth, Feb. 12. 1781. JOHN WENDELL, Proprietors Clerk.
WHEREAS the proprietors of the Township of Bretton-Woods, at their meetings legally held on the 17th of June 1780, and the 6th of February instant, voted several Taxes to be raised for the purposes set forth in said vote,—which Taxes hath been assessed on the prospective proprietors Rights, and a Warrant for collecting the same, together with the arrearages due on former Taxes committed to me,
NOTICE is hereby given to the said proprietors, to pay their respective parts of said Taxes and arrearages to me, at my house in Portsmouth, by the sixth day of March next; and if payment is not made accordingly, the lands of the delinquents will be advertised for sale, and the Taxes levied thereon, as the Law directs. SAMUEL BOWLES, Collector Portsmouth, Feb. 10.
Just PUBLISHED, And to be sold by JOHN MYCALL at his Printing Office, near the Rev. Mr. Cary's Meeting House in Newbury Port, and BENJA. DEARBORN, in Portsmouth—
An ORATION,
Delivered at Hackinsack on the 10th of September 1780, at the Interment of the Hon. Brigadier ENOCH FOOR, General of the New Hampshire Brigade.
By ISRAEL EVANS, A. M. and Champlain to said Brigade.