The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1783-04-19 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1783.
[No. 1381.]
L O N D O N, February 21.
House of Commons, Monday, Feb. 17.
MR. THOMAS PITTS opened the debate in declaring to the House, that it was with a mixture of pain and pleasure that he at length saw the day arrive, so long wished for, which, putting a period to a ruinous war, restored to the British empire the blessings of peace. — "A mixture of pleasure and pain (continued he) — Of pain, at the view of the sacrifices it has been found indispensably necessary to make; — but of pleasure, in anticipating the various felicity, with which peace was hastening to compensate to the nation for these very sacrifices.
"Although this latter sentiment will not be so readily adopted as the former; altho' it is unhappily too true, that mankind are more inclined to manifest their discontent, than their joy and satisfaction; although, of course, experience has constantly demonstrated, that peace, how ardently soever it may be desired becomes always unpopular as soon as it is made, it is, nevertheless, apparent to every impartial mind, that however the loss and gain may be balanced at the end of a war, peace is always a blessing. But two reasons concur, in the first moments, to present it to us in another point of view. If the war has been glorious, our spirits, elevated, set no bounds to our pretensions, nor to the supposed humiliation of the enemy; if, on the contrary, it has been, like that from which this nation is just beginning to respire, only a series of disaster, our national pride can barely stoop to exact no concessions. But if we disdain even moderation like this, ought such unseasonable arrogance to prolong the war, till we are not only unable to support it, but even to preserve our being as an independent people? Too deeply impressed with this just reflection, it is not without pain that I undertake the task which has this day fallen to my lot. How reasonably soever my humble faculties may represent the matter, I know how ill what I have to propose will be received; I already anticipate the clamours of prejudice; but it is without these walls; here I expect to encounter no such enemies to reason and common sense, and I submit myself to the candour which distinguishes this Honourable House.
"When two nations enter into a war, neutral spectators always have some reasons to determine which of them will have the advantage. The complication of events, the combination of causes, which have successively declared against us, have too well justified the opinion of foreigners, and the fears of our own people, that the confederation of our enemies would at length be found too powerful for the naked, unsupported strength of this nation. These fears have been realized; our enemies have determined their superiority; and by this incontestable truth alone, we must be governed in determining whether peace was, or was not necessary.
"If Gentlemen will repeat here, what has been said out of doors, that we might have made a better peace, let them produce the means, & let the most prejudiced minds pronounce on the possibility or impossibility of putting them in execution. Alas, this is a subject on which one cannot fix a moment's attention, without uttering a painful sigh at those
execrable first causes, which inevitably drew after them every succeeding calamity; That invaluable branch of this empire, which, at the close of last war, extended from Hudson's Bay to the gulph of Mexico, at the very beginning of this, was almost confined within the narrow limits of the former French possessions in America. Thus we were no longer that powerful nation, which, twenty years before, could have defied a confederacy of all Europe. A decline of power announces a diminution of success: it was impossible to recover our lost superiority, since the whole nation had determined, that America was lost for ever to the British crown. It was in this wilderness of calamities, when we had nothing but future misfortunes in perspective, that our Ministers seized a moment of victory, the only moment, perhaps, in which the safety of the nation was practicable, to listen to those terms of peace, which prejudice alone can consider as unfavourable. What must we have done? Answer me this single question; whether it was better to continue the war, than to accept a peace, of which the worst that can be said, is, that it does not correspond to the wishes of a people accustomed to conquer, and elevated by previous successes. But before any Gentlemen will answer in the affirmative, let me call their attention to the following sketch of the state of the nation, at that time when his Majesty's Ministers resolved that peace was indispensable. The papers I shall lay before the House cannot be suspected, since they contain the report of a committee appointed for this purpose, in order to prepare the House for a discussion which must have taken place on this, or some other day, and to convince them of the true state of the public finances. As this inquiry was demanded by myself, my conduct in this respect has been plain and consistent; I have uniformly reprobated the American war; and I shall now demonstrate, that the pursuit of that war alone has so fatally exhausted the finances of this country. For this purpose, I shall lay before the House a comparative state of our present situation, and of that before the contest with America. In January, 1776, the amount of the national debt was 123 millions, the annual interest of which was £. 4,411,821."
Mr. Pitt then proceeds to shew, that a war of 5 years cost 5 millions more than all the wars of the last age, including the splendid and important victories of the Duke of Marlborough; and concludes with demonstrating, that the present annual interest of the national debt amounts to £. 9,393,137 — The civil list expences, to £. 900,000 — The expences of government, in time of peace, to £. 3,500,000 — Total of annual expence, £. 13,793,137 — (without including the arrearage of the civil list, amounting to £. 2,500,000, which, he says, must be paid by some means or other) — while the present taxes, all of which must be continued, produce only 12,500,000.
He proceeds — "These facts, I think, are sufficient to convince this House, that a decree from Heaven, that should have condemned this nation to another year's war, would have, in effect, condemned her to certain destruction: and if I am not deceived in this belief, I think I may assume it as a
principle, and of course, as a rule for the conduct of Parliament, that a peace, such as the Ministers have concluded, is an object extremely to be desired. I know that unhappily, exceptions may always be made to the most accurate general observations, I know that certain partial considerations of commerce militate with my general principle; but trade has infinite and prompt resources, which landed property has not; and this property which constitutes the radical strength of every country, was lessening its value every day. I am not ignorant, that there is a certain description of men, who, without any other motive than the malignancy of finding fault; without any other view than to rear men in office, say among themselves — "Where was the mighty hurry? Why not take the chance of another campaign?" Mighty fine, truly! — This is the precise language of a mad gamester, who, crying out, "One throw more, and the last," just completes his ruin. — If these considerations are just, I flatter myself, the House will turn a deaf ear to the clamours of two sorts of men, equally to be suspected; I mean those who have been, and those who wish to be, Ministers. I consider the these persons as dealers in the same market, who depreciate the commodities of other people, in order to raise the value of their own. I confess, I am always armed against them both; and if they present themselves only to say, it is a bad peace, I answer, their bare assertion is insignificant. If they offer to prove it, let me ask them, whether they could have made a better; If they say, yes — come, then, say I tell us how. — Here they are at a dead non plus, and can only return to the watch wood of their parties. It is a bad peace! We shall be able to form an idea of the prejudices of men of this class, by a knowledge of the following fact. I have addressed myself, indirectly, to Mr. Fox and Lord North, to engage the first not to interrupt the quiet of his country, by examining, in detail, a negotiation, which ought to, and can be judged only in the mass; and advising the second to seize this opportunity of making some reparation to this nation, for the errors and calamities of his ill-starred administration, by justifying a treaty, which the miseries of the American war have forced upon her. If, before we proceed to vote upon the question which I shall submit to the House, these two Honourable Members will answer my first question, and say they could have a more advantageous peace, let them do me the favor to determine, whether the prospect of advantage were equal to the hazard of another campaign, and the certain expence of 20 millions sterling."
He goes on to observe, that the cessions made to France and Spain were of no great importance, and then lays — "It is true, that by the treaty with the United States of America, we acknowledge their independence; but all the world knows, that, in so doing, we only seem to give them what God and nature have already put into their hands; and in defining their limits, we still reserve Nova-Scotia and Canada, countries large enough for all the speculations of commerce."
"I pass now to the only article, that afflicted, cruelly afflicted me, at the first reading: that I mean, which relates to the Loy-

allies. There are, however, some observations, to be made on this matter. All the individuals, comprehend under the general term of Loyalists, are not equally interesting to us.—I distinguish them into two classes; one of which is composed of men whom I honor and revere, with whom I would divide my only crown, and my last mouthful of bread: but I detest and abhor the other; I consider them as an impure, corrupted nest of vipers and traitors as the most abandoned and flagitious scoundrels in the universe; who, by treachery to America, and constant deceit to this nation, have well nigh brought down destruction on both countries. God, who knows my heart, knows how sincerely I wish it were possible to do something more for the first class of them; and God only knows whether such a possibility exists. But I ask, whether to save a handful of deserving subjects, Great Britain ought to run the hazard of her own ruin?—Whether, on their account alone, it can be thought expedient to continue the war? If any Gentleman says yes, I would then make two other Inquiries—1st, Whether the efforts, necessary to be made could be proportioned to the subject in view?—and 2d, Whether, after the utmost exertion, success would be certain, or even probable? I do verily think, that even for these unhappy men, matters have taken the most favourable turn they could. Congress is solemnly bound to recommend them to the several states; and we cannot doubt they will do it with equal zeal and integrity. In short, if Parliament testifies any aversion to the treaty with America, it may be remembered, it is the work of Parliament itself.—And with respect to the preliminaries with France and Spain, it is not long since Mr. Fox said, in a full house, and many Gentlemen repeated the cry, "That we must have peace, whatever should be the price of it."
Mr. Pitt concluded by moving, "That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, containing the thanks of this House, for his gracious condescension in communicating the different treaties which his Majesty has concluded; and that we have considered them with that attention which their importance demands.—For to express to his Majesty, in the most grateful terms, how much we are satisfied, that, in consequence of the powers with which he has been vested, his Majesty has, by the provisional articles concluded with North America, laid the foundations of a treaty of peace, which, as we have reason to hope, will establish and secure, between the two countries, a reconciliation and perfect friendship.—That, in confidence of this, we dare express to his Majesty our just expectations, that the several states of North America will execute in the most effectual and satisfactory manner, the measures which the Congress is so solemnly engaged, by treaty, to recommend in favor of the persons who have suffered for the part which they have taken in the war; and that we shall consider these circumstances as the surest indication of the return of friendship."—The remainder of the motion expresses great satisfaction with the preliminaries of peace, concluded with France and Spain; and that every attention will be given in the extension of commerce.
The above motion, after undergoing some amendments, was passed by a majority of sixteen.
[We can easily conceive, that by the "impure, corrupted nest of vipers and traitors" Mr. Pitt intends the same sort of men whom we have denominated conspirators against the rights and liberties of mankind; and whom the town of Boston seem particularly to refer to in their late resolution.—Among these, are such of the late Colony Governors as Bernard, Hutchinson, Franklin and others—Mandamus Councillors—Commissioners of the Customs, and their numerous retinue—Pensioned Judges—Attorneys and Solicitors General, and all their abettors and supporters, who, conscious of their horrid treason against the civil constitutions of their country fled for protection to the British troops, though they did not actually take up arms against us. If these are the men whom Mr. Pitt considers as "the most abandoned and flagitious scoundrels in the universe," can he think that
we, who have long entertained the same opinion of them, and who have abundantly more reason than he or any British subject can have to "detest and abhor" them, can ever cordially receive them into our bosoms, or that we can admit into the number of our citizens those very men, who as he declares himself, had not only by their "constant deceit to Great-Britain," but by their "treachery to America, well nigh brought down destruction on both countries"! Surely he cannot. Congress may indeed hold itself "solemnly bound" to recommend them to the several States; but can it be expected, that the States will, for the sake of such an impure, corrupted nest of vipers and traitors, "run the hazard of their own ruin." A risk which Mr. Pitt thinks Great-Britain ought not to have run, for the sake of saving even that class of Loyalists whom he calls "deserving subjects" whom he "honors and revere," and with whom he "would divide his only crown and his last mouthful of bread."
We with Mr. Pitt had been more explicit, and had said who he meant to include under the description of deserving subjects . Is there not reason to think, that there are many in this class, whom America has long ago execrated, as the confederates of those whom he justly calls the most abandoned and flagitious scoundrels in the universe! Men the less capable than some others of effecting the ruinous plan of a most unprincipled court, yet not less criminal in their manifest designs. They have done, all they could; and enough to recommend them, if ever they should obtain a residence among us, as very fit instruments under the direction of another unprincipled British administration, in attempting to frustrate all our hopes from our virtuous struggle—to break our connections (if it were possible) with our allies—to recover (we say again, if it were possible) our unsuspecting confidence in Britain, and from that moment, to bring us again to the brink of destruction.
Mr. Pitt must pardon us if we are jealous of his countrymen. We can never trust that nation which has been so wantonly and so long employing its whole force to enslave and ruin us. We cannot think it will be safe for us to have veteran British emissaries dispersed thro' our states, and practising the arts of seduction among the citizens. Such we fear will be found among Mr. Pitt's deserving subjects . We candidly believe he is altogether unacquainted with the characters of many of them. Others whose principles and practices we presume Mr. Pitt cordially reprobates, have experienced the usefulness of these men, and if we are not now upon our guard, they may at another time make use of them with success.
There are indeed a few among the many refugees who perhaps may be distinguished from the rest—a mere handful of those Mr. Pitt calls deserving subjects —We call them very harmless folks, and therefore it is of little or no importance where they reside.—We mean those who have never taken a side against us in word or deed, but had not fortitude to join with their countrymen in defending their invaded rights. If their fears impelled them to leave their country at a time when honor, virtue, and every principle which binds human society warmly remonstrated against it, we blame them still for quieting their fears in the bosom of our enemies. Should these men be permitted to return, would it not be just and reasonable, that so much of their estates as may be equal to their proportion of the expence of the war, should be sold and appropriated towards sinking the public debt]
PHILADELPHIA, April 9. By the United States in Congress assembled, April 4, 1783.
Resolved, That the several States be required to suspend all enlistments for any regiment or corps in the army of the United States, until the further order of Congress.
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'y.
In consequence of the memorial presented to Congress by the committee of officers of the army, that honourable body, on the 22d ult. resolved, That such officers as were promised half pay during life, shall receive, instead thereof, the amount of five years full pay in money, or in securities on interest at six per cent. per annum, as Congress shall find most convenient.
NEW YORK, April 11.
On Wednesday all the prisoners of war in this city, and on board the prison ships, were released.
The Queen of Portugal has published a proclamation by beat of drum, opening her ports to all American vessels, with all kinds of commodities, tobacco excepted.
Extract from a letter, dated London, Dec. 9.
"The independence of America (supposing the provisional articles of treaty should be ratified) is established, an event that will forever fill me with amazement. The peo-
ple of America owe their independency (whether a blessing or otherwise, time will evince) to the Ambition of some individuals, who have fought successful battles for them in St. Stephen's Chapel; and to do them justice, they merit applause: unwearied zeal and steady perseverance are objects of great admiration, when employed in a good cause. I leave you to judge how to apply this paragraph. England's sun of glory, perhaps, is now set to rise no more.
"People here are on tip-toe to go to America. Many glory in this advance towards a peace. Lands will rise, and America be the empire of Englishmen, from the North to the South.—English laws, customs, religion and language, will last there till time is swallowed up in eternity. All this, provided the provisional articles shall be ratified."
BOSTON, April 14.
In the House of Commons:—On a motion for an address of thanks to his Majesty, on the happy conclusion of a peace, it was carried against it by a majority, of 16. Lord Shelburne finding himself in a minority, immediately resigned. His successor was not named when the packet failed. And from every account it appears that the greatest confusion prevails in Great Britain.
The Ville de Paris is given up. In her must have perished at least 1500 persons.
Our latest advices from Philadelphia, are to the 8th instant, at which time no official accounts of peace had arrived at Congress.
It deserves to be remarked, that some of the latest News-Papers we have received from New-York, are still stuffed with virulent and abhorrent language against the Americans, notwithstanding it is well known in that city that their bist of Kings has long ago acknowledged these States Sovereign and Independent . The New-York Mercury, so late as the 4th inst. is ornamented in four or five places with the modish rhetoric of their polite gentry— Rebel Papers, more Rebel Accounts, &c. &c. all printed in distinguished letters, that the smart epithet might not pass unnoticed.
They mean perhaps by all this to testify to the world, that though they have been obliged, sorely against their wills, to make peace with us, they still most heartily hate us ; verifying the old observation, that if you thoroughly injure another, you can never forgive him.
They are welcome to keep this line of conduct as long as they please: it may serve some very good purposes for America; tho' Britain in her present situation, is not like to derive any great advantage from it.
The following Resolve passed with but one dissentient, at the adjournment of the March Meeting the 7th instant, and is inserted in this paper by order of the town.
WHEREAS by a Resolve of the Legislature of this Commonwealth, passed the 13th of Feb. 1776, the several towns were directed and empowered at their annual meetings in March, to choose Committees of Correspondence, Inspection and Safety, whose business (among other things) is to communicate matters of importance to Committees of the same denomination, to any other town, county or state, or to the General Assembly or Council—And whereas the present circumstances of the United States require, that committees, so appointed, should use their utmost industry and care to effect the great and important purposes of their appointment, at a time when interest is making for the re-admitting Absentees and Conspirators to return into this and other of the United States:
Therefore Resolved, That this town will at all times (as they have done) to the utmost of their power, oppose every enemy to the just rights and liberties of mankind; and that after so wicked a conspiracy against those rights and liberties, by certain ingrates, most of them natives of these states, and who have been Refugees, and declared Traitors to their country; it is the opinion of this town, that they ought never to be suffered to return, but excluded from having lot or portion among us.
And the Committee of Correspondence are hereby requested, as by the laws of this commonwealth they are fully empowered, to write to the several towns in this Commonwealth, and desire them to come into the same, or similar resolve, if they shall think fit.

We hear that his Excellency General Washington and General Carleton dined together, on the Jersey shore, on Friday last.
We are informed that the Earl of Surrey, son of the Duke of Norfolk, is appointed, by his Britannic Majesty, Ambassador to the United States of America.
Sir Guy Carleton, by an order of the 27th ult. hath forbidden any persons from going into the British lines, without permission from proper authority.
S A L E M, April 17.
The paymaster of the French troops (says a late paper from Philadelphia) who was quartered at Wilmington, was lately robbed of a large sum of money, (some accounts say 10,000 crowns) but the perpetrators were not discovered.
The privateer ship Julius Caesar, Capt. Benson, of this port, was lately taken by three of the enemy's frigates, and carried into New York; but as the capture was made since the cessation of hostilities, she must be released.
PORTSMOUTH, April 19.
Since our last a gentleman arrived in town from New York, which place he left the 10th instant, and brought with him the British King's Proclamation for a Cessation of Arms, which was proclaimed in that city last Tuesday week.
By the KING.
A PROCLAMATION,
Declaring the cessation of arms, as well by sea as land, agreed upon between his Majesty, the Most Christian King, the King of Spain, the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America, and enjoining the observation thereof.
GEORGE R.
WHEREAS provisional articles were signed at Paris, on the thirtieth day of November last, between our commissioner for treating of peace with the commissioners of the said States, to be inserted in, and to constitute the treaty of peace proposed to be concluded between Us and the said United States, when terms of peace should be agreed upon between Us and his Most Christian Majesty: and whereas preliminaries for restoring peace between Us and his Most Christian Majesty were signed at Versailles on the twentieth day of January last, by the ministers of Us and the Most Christian King: and whereas preliminaries for restoring peace between Us and the King of Spain were also signed at Versailles on the twentieth day of January last, between the ministers of Us and the King of Spain: and whereas, for putting an end to the calamity of war as soon and as far as may be possible, it hath been agreed upon between Us, his Most Christian Majesty, the King of Spain, the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America, as follows: that is to say,
That such vessels and effects as should be taken in the Channel and in the North Seas, after the space of twelve days to be computed from the ratification of the said preliminary articles, should be restored on all sides: that the term should be one month from the Channel and the North Seas as far as the Canary Islands inclusively, whether in the Ocean or in the Mediterranean; two months from the said Canary Islands as far as the Equinoctial Line or Equator; and lastly, five months in all other parts of the world, without any exception, or any other more particular description of time or place.
And whereas the ratifications of the said preliminary articles between Us and the Most Christian King, in due form, were exchanged by the Ministers of Us and of the Most Christian King, on the third day of this instant February; and the ratifications of the said preliminary articles between Us and the King of Spain, were exchanged between the Ministers of Us and of the King of Spain, on the 9th day of this instant February; from which days respectively the several terms above-mentioned, of twelve days, of one month, of two months, and of five months, are to be computed: And whereas it is Our
royal will and pleasure that the cessation of hostilities between Us and the States General of the United Provinces, and the United States of America, should be agreeable to the epochs fixed between Us and the Most Christian King:
We have thought fit, by and with the advice of our Privy Council, to notify the same to all our loving subjects; and we do declare that our royal will and pleasure is, and we do hereby strictly charge and command all our officers, both at sea and land, and all other our subjects whatsoever, to forbear all acts of hostility, either by sea or land, against his Most Christian Majesty, the King of Spain, the States General of the United Provinces, and the the United States of America, their vassals or subjects, from and after the respective times abovementioned, and under the penalty of incurring our highest displeasure.
Given at Our Court at St. James's the 14th day of February, in the 23d year of Our reign, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three.
[How art thou fallen, O NORTH! and thy laurels faded, O BUTE! in thy infant and rising empire—now assuming its figure and sovereignty in the rank of free and independent States!
To all Printers of Public News-Papers.
TELL it to the whole WORLD, and let it be published in every News-Paper throughout AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA and AFRICA, to the everlasting disgrace and infamy of the British King's Commanders at New-York,
That during the late War, it is said, ELEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY FOUR American Prisoners, have suffered death by their inhumane, cruel, savage and barbarous usage on board the filthy and malignant British Prison Ship called the Jersey, lying at New-York. Britons, tremble lest the vengeance of Heaven fall on your Isle, for the blood of these unfortunate victims! An AMERICAN.
Mr. Templeman,
SURGEON DENTIST,
DOES himself the honor to inform the public, that he proposes practising in this town for the term of 3 or 4 weeks.
His operations are as follows, viz.
Divesting the teeth of the stony concretions, which substance collect about their necks, and corrode teeth and gums.
Substituting artificial teeth.
Curing the most obstinate scurvey in the gums.
Separating teeth, regulating children's teeth.
Extracting and transplanting teeth.
Plumbing or filling up concave teeth.
Those operations, are all performed without pain, except that of extraction, and never fail to render the breath delicately sweet, and restore the teeth to their natural brilliancy.
Teeth are acknowledged by the thinking world, to be a natural ornament, extremely necessary in masticating, and almost indispensable in articulating the sounds of the voice.
Youth from 7 to 14 years of age, who are inclined to dispose of their front teeth, will find a generous price for them, by applying at Mrs. Purcell's—where may be had, tooth brushes, dentifrice, and every other necessary for the preservation of the teeth, gums, and breath.
Portsmouth, April 19.
THE subscribers being appointed commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Elihu Gannison, late of Kittery, shipwright, deceased, hereby give notice, that we will attend the business of our appointment on Monday the 2d day of June next, and also on the first Monday of the five succeeding months, from two to six o'clock, P. M. at the house of Mr. Richard Parsons, innholder in said Kittery.
CHARLES CHAUNCY, } Commissioners. WILLIAM MOORE, } Kittery, April 19, 1783.
Hatters Trimmings
Imported by RUSSEL STURGES, and sold at the Shop formerly Mr. Thomas Handyside Peck's, Boston.
CASH given for all sorts of shipping Furs.
Choice Bohea Tea,
TO BE SOLD,
by the Chest, Hundred, or Dozen, at Mr. O L A P's Store, near Spring Hill, Portsmouth.
Thursday the 5th of May, instant, will be a continuation of the sale of part of the estate of the late Hon. Daniel Warner, Esq; deceased. At the same time will be sold several houses and valuable lots of land. The sale to be at the house which Mr. James Whitaker now lives in, at ten o'clock forenoon.
April 10 JONATHAN WARNER Administrator.
The Mansion House of the late Hon. DANIEL WARNER, Esq; that Mr. John Wendell lately removed out of, is now ready to be let or sold at private sale: It is a very commodious well finished House, pleasantly situated, with good Gardens and Barns, and other Accommodations. Inquire of Jonathan Warner as above. April 19 1783.
WHEREAS the proprietor of Marlborough, in the county of Cheshire, and state of New-Hampshire, did at a legal meeting the second day of June 1779, vote to raise eight pence per acre on all the land in said town; this is therefore to notify the proprietors and owners of said land, that unless they pay said tax with incidental charges, to me the subscriber, on or before the first day of June, their land will be advertised for sale. James Flood, Collector. Marlborough, April 7th, 1783.
WE the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham, commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of James Johnson, late of Exeter, Mariner, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice, that we will attend the business of our appointment on the second Monday in the six following months from three to six o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Col. Samuel Folsom, innholder in said town.
Elphalet Hale, } Commissioners. Gideon Lamson, } William Parker, jr. }
Exeter, March 20, 1783.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Judge of Probate for the county of Hillsborough on the estate of Peter Hearsee, yeoman, late of Dunbarton, deceased, represented insolvent; do hereby give notice to the several creditors to said estate that we shall attend the business of our appointment on the second Tuesday of April, and on said days for the five following months at the dwelling house of Capt. Alexander Todd, innholder in Goffstown, from one o'clock in the afternoon, to seven of each day. Alexander Todd, } Commissioners. Benjamin Noyes, }
Chester, March 5, 1783.
THE subscribers are appointed by the Judge of Probate for the county of York, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Col. JAMES ROBERTS, late of Berwick, deceased, represented insolvent, do give notice that they will attend the service at the house of Nathan Lord, Esq; in Berwick, the last Monday of this and the five following months, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon. JONA. C. CHADBURN, } Commissioners. Berwick. April 5. DANIEL WOOD. }
ALL persons having demands on the estate of Capt. Robert Curtis, late of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased; are desired to exhibit their claims, and those indebted to said estate are desired to make immediate payment to ELIZABETH CURTIS, Administratrix: Portsmouth. April 1, 1783.
WHEREAS Mariaba my wife has behaved herself in an indecent manner; this is therefore to forbid all persons crediting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt she may contract after the date hereof. Uriah Hurkum. Madbury, April 12,

LONDON, January 28.
When Dr. Franklin was about to sign the provisional treaty with Mr. Fitzherbert, at Paris, he begged to leave them for a few minutes, which he did, and returned soon after in an old suit of cloaths instead of a rich suit in which he had just appeared. Being asked the reason of this extraordinary circumstance, the veteran answered, "It was in this suit that — abused me before the Privy Council, and in this suit I choose to sign the Treaty of American Independence."
The articles of peace relative to India, it is expected, will be particularly opposed by Lord North and his friends.
Mr. Laurens, now at Bath, it is supposed will be nominated Ambassador to the British Court, from the United States of America. Mr. Laurens, though armed with philosophical fortitude, still laments the death of his eldest son. He has great consolation however, in the rising virtues of another.
Dr. Franklin has taken the lodgings in Surrey-street, which he occupied some years ago, and is expected in London in a few days.
The loss of the merchants of this country who traded to South Carolina alone, before the war, is calculated at the enormous sum of 700,000l. sterling.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given, that so much of the following lots of land in Packersfield, will be sold at public vendue, on Monday the 28th day of April next, at ten o'clock forenoon at the house of Capt. James Bancroft, in said town, as will pay the taxes laid on said land, for the year 1782, with incidental charges, unless paid before.
   N. R. Sta & tax. War tax.   £. 1. d. £. 1. d. £. 1. d. £. 1. d.     Taber Grover, 0 0 8 9 1 8   James Blanchard, 0 0 6 3 11   Jonathan Blanchard, 0 8 9 1 8   Samson French, 4 7 10 16 9   John Dane, 3 1 0 8 9   John Brown, { 5 11 } { 3 3 } 1 7 10 5 5   Unknown, 4 2 0 8 10 1 8   William Massey, 1 2 0 11 9 2 3   Unknown, 4 3 0 4 5 0 10   Bunker Clark, 1 3 0 17 6 3 4   Unknown, 5 3 0 13 4 1 11   Ditto 3 4 0 5 5 1 0   Ditto 2 5 0 8 10 1 8   Ditto 3 5 0 8 9 1 8   Jonas Davis, 4 11 1 3 5 4 6   William Tolford, 3 4 5 11 3   John Tolford, 3 4 5 11 3   Benjamin Willard, 1 9 3 5 7   William Parker, 0 5 10 1 1   Ship of Land, 0 11 8 2 3   Moses Tucker, 1 3 5 4 6   Joseph Symond, 0 17 7 3 4   Joseph Gilbert's heirs, 0 13 2 2 7   Oliver Davis, 0 7 4 1 4   Thomas Packer, 58 10 10   Benjamin Brown, 1 2 6 3 3   Odoardo Thomas, 0 17 7 3 4    Packerfield, Feb. 22. 1783. Peter Wheeler, Constable.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Rumsey, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their land will be sold on Monday the 28th day of April next, at public vendue at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Mr. Edward Everett, innholder in said town, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   £. 1. d. £. 1. d.     Jeremiah Clough, 1 16 8 Richard Jennais, 2 10 0   Henry Champion, 1 5 Ephraim Read, 8 4   Jacob Coffin, 4 2 Joseph Brown, 8 4   James Underwood, 8 4 Moses Seavey, 8 4  
JONATHAN CLARK, Constable.
Rumsey, February 20, 1783.
TO BE SOLD,
At public Vendue,
By JOSEPH GUNNISON, administrator to the estate of Elithu Gunnison, shipwright, late of Kittery, deceased, on THURSDAY the 8th day of May next, at one o'clock afternoon, and to be continued till perfected, at his dwelling-house in Kittery—
Two Cows, and a variety of Household Goods, consisting of Feather-Beds, Bedding, Looking-Glass, Tables, Desks, Case of Drawers, Chairs, and a variety of other household articles. Conditions of sale to be seen at time and place.
Kittery, April 12, 1783.
A Pew to be sold in the South Meeting-House. Enquire at the Printing-Office, Portsmouth.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Croydon, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, on Monday the 28th day of April next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the meeting house in said town, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   D. No. R. Q. State. War.   £. 1. d. £. 1. d. £. 1. d. £. 1. d.     Samuel Ayers, 0 14 1 50 1 6 0 11 6   Ebenezer Rawson, 1 42 0 100 0 13 0 5 9   Ditto, 2 11 100 5 5 2 6   Ditto, 7 60 1 9   John Downing, 18 1 50 8 2 3 7   Luke Drury, 1 79 100 4 11 2 3   Ditto, 4 60 2 6   James Whipple, 42 60 2 9 1 3   Ditto, 2 61 100 2 10   Stephen Chase, 2 9 100 13 0 5 9   South part of 1000 acres, 400 1 19 17 3   Mary How, 2 40 100 13 5 9   Ephraim Sherman, 1 2 100 13 5 9   Ditto, 2 29 100 10 3 4 7   Ditto, 46 60 3 10 1 9   Meadow Lot, 13 2 2 1 0   Timber Lot, 17 2 2 1 0   Thomas Deasey, 1 40 100 16 3 5 9   John Stow, half 2 60 100 4 11 2 2   Ditto, half 56 60 2 9 1 3   Half Meadow Lot, 26 1 1 0 6   Half Timber Lot, 12 1 1 0 6   Ephraim Sherman, jun. 1 5 50 16 3 7 3   Ditto, 1 22 100 6 6 2 11   Ditto, 2 35 100 7 7 3 4   Ditto, 51 60 2 9 1 3   Timber Lot, 1 2 2 1 0   David Temple, 1 58 100 5 9   March Chase, 1 47 100 13 1 5 9   Ditto, 2 4 100 13 0 5 9   Meadow Lot, 22 2 2 1 0   Timber Lot, 1 2 2 1 0   Jonathan Aldrich, 2 36 100 9 6 2 11   Rev. Mr. Parsons, 8 50 3 4   John Holland, 1 18 100 4 4   Ditto, 2 17 100 2 11   Ditto, 76 60 1 9   Meadow Lot, 11 1 0   Timber Lot, 1 1 0   James McLellan, 5 50 4 5   Ditto, 2 2 100 3 5   Ditto, 21 60 5 4   Timber Lot, 13 1 0   Solomon Leland, 1 28 100 2 11   Ditto, 2 15 100 2 11   Ditto, 70 60 2 9    Stephen Peasey, Constable.
Croydon, Feb. 24, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Warren, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1781, that unless they pay the taxes and charges to me the subscriber by Monday the 28th of April next at one o'clock P. M. at my house in said town, that so much of their lands will then be sold at public vendue as will pay the taxes and incidental charges.
   Div. 1st tax. N. Emil. 2d tax. Silv.   £. 1. d. £. 1. d. £. 1. d. £. 1. d.     Daniel Page 1 8 4 4 2 4 2 1 2   Cap. George March 2 4 2 4 2 1 2   3 4 2 4 2 1 2   Trueworthy Ladd 2 8 4 4 2 4 2 1 2   William Whittaker 3 4 2 1 2   Samuel Page 1 8 4 4 2 4 2 1 2   2 8 4 4 2 4 2 1 2   3 8 4 4 2 4 2 1 2   Silas Newel 1 4 2 1 2   2 4 2 1 2   3 4 2 1 2   Andrew Greely 1 4 2 1 2   2 4 2 1 2   3 4 2 1 2   James Nevins 1 5 3 2 7 3 0 1 2   2 6 0 3 0 2 6 1 0   3 5 0 2 6 2 0 1 2   Samuel Dudley 2 8 4 4 2 4 2 1 2   3 8 4 4 2 4 2 1 2    Warren, Feb. 22, 1783. Joshua Copp, Constable.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I the subscriber, gave Reuben Leavitt of Stratham, a certain note of hand, bearing date the 18th day of July, A.D. 1782, for the sum of thirty pounds lawful money, on demand, which note is not justly due. This is therefore to forbid any person or persons from purchasing said note, as I shall not pay the same.
Stratham, March 26. JOSEPH WIGGIN.
THE Copartnership of JOHN and NATHANIEL SPARHAWK, being dissolved, all persons who have demands on said Company, are desired to call and receive their balances; and all who are indebted, to make immediate payment to JOHN SPARHAWK, who continues to sell at the same store, a variety of
European and West-India
GOODS,
cheap for cash.
Portsmouth, April 9, 1783.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Mason who are delinquent in paying their taxes, that unless the taxes are paid with incidental charges by Monday the 28th of April next, that so much of their lands as will pay said taxes with charges will be sold on said day at ten o'clock A. M. unless prevented by previous payment. The vendue to be at the house of Edmund Tarbell, innholder in said town.
   No. R. S. Tex. W. Tax. Ctax.   £. 1. d. £. 1. d. £. 1. d.     Jonathan Hubbard 2 18 5 10 2 1 7 0 1 2   Maj. Jona. Hubbard 6 12 6 1 2 1 8 2 1 2   John Neal 1 15 4 3 1 1 3 0 1 1   ditto, 2 15 4 3 1 1 3 0 1 2   Eleazer Farwell 1 15 6 1 2 1 3 2 1 2   Amos Blood 4 1 6 4 2 1 3 2 1 3   ditto, 4 2 6 4 2 1 3 2 1 3   Col. Rueben Kidder 5 2 6 1 2 1 7 3 1 3   ditto for 1779 5 2 7 5 0    Thomas Tarbell, Constable.
Mason, March 6, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ss. W E the subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. Joseph Gilman, Esq.; Judge of Probate of Wills &c. for the county of Rockingham, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of John Dwyer, late of Epsom, in the county and State aforesaid, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months from the 29th day of October last, being allowed for that purpose; hereby give notice that we will attend said business on the last Monday of this, and the next following months, at the house of Elizabeth M'Clary, innholder in Epsom, from six of the clock P. M. on said day. No accounts will be received unless properly attested.
James Gray, } Commissioners. Mich M'Clary, }
Epsom, March 1, 1783.
TO BE SOLD Cheap,
The following Tracts and Parcels of Land, viz. HOLLANDS Location containing about 2500 acres, lying on a branch of Pemequawasset River, and adjoining the town of Thornton, where there is an ordained Minister, and a great number of families settled, this Location is called by persons well acquainted with it, an excellent tract of land, and would accommodate a number of families for settlement. Lot No. 82, in the great division of lots in Sandborntown, it contains 150 or 200 acres, this is called a good lot of land. Lots No. 25 and 26 north range, in the society land (so called) said lots would make 100 good settlements. A lot in the Gore near New-Durham; 12 or 1500 acres in the well settled town of Lime, on Connecticut-River, set far above Danmouth college. 200 acres in Protection. Several at the upper Coos, the Hampshire side of Connecticut-River. 250 acres in Newbury lower Coos. Likewise about 7000 or 8000 acres in the State of Vermont (so called) the taxes on the above lands are paid up, an indisputable title will be given, and the terms of payment made easy to the purchaser. —Enquire of John Neal in Londonderry.
TO BE SOLD,
By John Folsom, innholder in Salisbury in the State of New-Hampshire,
A good Farm lying in Northfield (and State aforesaid,) containing fifty acres of good interval land, and thirty acres of good upland. Said land is well wooded and watered, and likewise well fenced; twenty acres of said land will cut thirty ton of good English hay, without ever plowing; and tillage land in good order to raise four hundred bushels of corn and grain. Said farm lies upon the road which is within one hundred rods of my dwelling house, on Coos road in New-Salisbury, with a house 50 feet by 18, two story high, and a barn 30 by 46: said farm to be sold at a reasonable lay, one third part of the pay down, and good security for the remainder for one year.
PRINTED AT PORTSMOUTH,
New-Hampshire;