The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1781-09-08 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[Vol. XXV.]
SATURDAY, September 8, 1781.
[No. 1297.]
L O N D O N, May 22. T HE foreign Gazettes brought over by last Saturday's mail, contain a very long memorial, signed JOHN ADAMS , in which this deputy of the thirteen cantons prays very hard for their High Mightinesses to acknowledge the Independence of the American saints. We will not trespass so far on the patience of our readers, as to lay before them a translation of a long and tedious repetition of American grievances so often talked of, and as often proved to be groundless and delusive. Suffice it to say, his transatlantic Excellency labors all he can to prove, that there is the greatest similarity between their present situation and that of the Netherlands, when contending for liberty, and shaking off the galling yoke of the Spaniards: That besides the political reasons which ought to determine the Republic in favor of the Americans, there has been between the former and latter a kind of spiritual affinity , as the Republic had, in the year 1608, given refuge to those persecuted saints who flew to them from Great-Britain, and 12 years after, emigrated to America, and founded four of the Northern States in the new world; and that the Dutch themselves had peopled the provinces of New York and New-Jersey. But, least all these considerations should weigh little in his favor, the subtle John Adams touches a chord which ever founded harmony to a Dutch ear, and pays them what may be called a compliment a la Hollandoise , by shewing, that their interest is concerned in this matter, and expatiating on the numberless advantages which the Republic may derive from acknowledging the Independence of America. It is not known yet what answer he has received; but the latter argument, if the Mynheers, upon mature consideration, should find it well supported, is the only one likely to serve the American cause.
The Memorial of his Excellency Baron de St. Saphorin Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from Denmark, at the Hague, is to the following purport.
"High and Mighty Lords,
"THE States of the King of Denmark and Norway, my master, are so situated, that the trade of his subjects, to and from the provinces thereto belonging, would be much disturbed, were not his Majesty to take such steps as may secure the Baltic, and his coasts from all kinds of hostilities and violences and to protect the former from the incursion of all privateers and armed ships.
"In order, therefore, to preserve a free and peaceable communication between his aforesaid provinces, it has pleased the King my master to declare, that the Baltic being from its peculiar situation an inclosed sea, in which the ships of every nation ought,
and may sail in peace, and enjoy the advantages of a perfect tranquility, his Majesty cannot permit any armed ships belonging to the belligerent powers to enter it, with a view of acting in an hostile manner against any nation whatsoever.
"The two other Northern Courts have adopted similar measures, which are founded in nature and equity; the Potentates, whose dominions border on the Baltic, enjoy a profound peace, which they consider as the greatest blessing that sovereigns can impart to their subjects.
"The King, my master, orders me to notify, without loss of time, this his royal declaration to your High Mightinesses. His Majesty makes no doubt but you will receive with pleasure a resolution dictated by the most perfect neutrality, and that in conformity thereto, you will give the proper instructions to all commanders of ships of war and privateers in the service of your High Mightinesses."
[The following Paragraphs are taken from a New York Paper of the 9th Ultimo.]
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, May 9.
"We have no hopes at present of a reconciliation between the Court of Great-Britain and their High Mightinesses. They seemed determined here to carry on the war with vigor; in every dock yard belonging to the States, men of war, frigates, and other armed ships are building, and those that were out of repair were fitting for sea as fast as possible, and according to appearance, there will be a great number of privateers at sea in a short time. Shipwrights from all parts are employed; but the bulk of people are for a peace, for I assure you, the many captures the English have made, with the loss of St. Eustatia, have occasioned great havock among the merchants and others.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, May 9.
"After having waited a long time, we can now assure the public that a squadron sailed from the Texel on Wednesday last in the morning, consisting of 6 men of war, viz. one of 54 guns, one of 40, two of 36, and two of 24 guns, with a cutter, all under the command of Capt. Kinsbergen, who will, it is said, be shortly appointed Rear-Admiral; the destination of the squadron is not known."
June 5. Yesterday an express arrived from Guernsey, with advice that several Dutch transports were arrived at St. Maloes, to take on board some troops, & that a fleet of Dutch men of war were waiting to take them under Convoy; that the above Intelligence was learned by a cartel Ship, which put into Guernsey:
Last week letters were received from Commodore Johnstone, dated 15th April, from St. Jago, one of the Capes de Verde Islands, where he had put in for fresh water: The fleet were all well, and had met with
no accident:—The next news from them will probably be the capture of the Cape of Good Hope.
From a gentleman at Calias who arrived there on the 20th ult. from Brest, we are informed, that Admirals Count d'Estaing & Guichen, with all the ships, were in the harbour, and declares that no more than 10 sail of the line were upon the 21st ult. fit for Sea Duty.
Yesterday Government received advice of Admiral Digby's squadron being off Scilly. They were only to cruise for 14 days, which time being expired, they are hourly expected in the Channel.
Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, July 4.
"Arrived at St. Helen's, four Russia men of war from the westward.
"This morning arrived Admiral Digby, with six ships of the line, and a frigate, from a cruise."
June 6. A letter from St. Mary's in Scilly, dated the 30th ult. brings the following advice:—That the day before a Dutch fleet of men of war passed by there, consisting of eight ships of the line, five frigates, and several small armed vessels, with about 30 light transports under their convoy, steering towards the coast of France; and on the morning four more Dutch line of Battle ships passed, steering the same course; one of the latter narrowly escaped running on a Rock.
H A G U E, May 15.
T HE Convention entered into between the Court of France and this Republic, concerning the re taking of their respective ships captured by the enemies, was received here on Friday night, ratified and signed by his Most Christian Majesty: It is therein stated, that in case any privateer belonging to either power, should within 24 hours after the capture, re-take any ship or ships, half of the value thereof should belong to the said privateer, and the whole prize, if it should be re taken any time after the 24 hours. If rescued by men of war, in the former case, the re captors will be entitled to a 30th part only, and to a 10th, if the rescue should happen after the 24 hours.
The King of Prussia has augmented his army 17,000 men within four months: But he yet does not come up to the number kept on foot by the House of Austria. The Emperor has so great an army in readiness for the field, that some blow must soon be struck to find them employment; all his neighbours are in anxious expectations where the attack will fall. Silesia calls him against Prussia; Lorraine and Alsace, against France; jealousy against Russia; and easy conquest against Turkey.
A likely, capable Negro Girl, 14 Years of Age, to be sold, or exchang'd for a Negro Boy. Enquire of the Printer,

ANNAPOLIS, August 18.
The apprehensions of an invasion are for the present dissipated; the fleet, supposed to be destined for Baltimore or this city, has entered York river; the troops have landed at Gloucester and York, and are fortifying; it would, however, be the extreme of folly to allow this change of appearances to relax our exertions, their situation being still such as to enable them to invade us at their pleasure; if we act like a wise people, and are in earnest to protect our property, and all we hold dear, we shall redouble our diligence, and exert every effort to render ourselves impregnable. Let the militia be unwearied in becoming acquainted with their arms; let all ranks of people unite in establishing the credit of our new emissions; which will open such a fund for raising and equipping men, that we shall be able to render the southern army formidable; let patriotism gain the ascendant over private interest and sordid passions, and our safety is ensured.
The spirit which pervaded the militia on the prospect of an invasion, and the alacrity with which they stepped forth, whilst it redounds to their eternal honor, must inspire us with a pleasing confidence in our strength, and blast the hopes of our enemy. It is a fact, which ought to be universally known, that 2300 militia, well armed, and not despicable in their discipline, were assembled on one days notice from Baltimore-town and its vicinity. An equal ardor reigned in every other part of the State, & militia were crouding in from every other quarter, so that in the course of a few days an army would have collected, not only sufficient to have counteracted any predatory schemes of the enemy, but have made them repent an invasion in force .
The following are extracts of letters from a gentleman with the Marquis la Fayette, dated New-Castle, August 6, 1781.
"Maryland is relieved by the enemy's established themselves in York river; but as this is a movement not of choice, there is no saying how long you will be safe. The measure, there is good reason to believe, is in consequence of advice of a superior naval power expected on this coast. So you see upon what you have to depend."
"Under these circumstances your military preparations are as necessary as ever. You will either want them for your own defence, or to assist us.—Believe one, who is not apt to judge rashly, who has long since told you of what has been so near taking place, that relaxation may involve evils to the state of the most permanent nature. There was a time when we could blunder with impunity; but a blunder now may prove fatal. I need not be more explicit to you. You must be aware of the very critical situation of affairs both in America and Europe."
"By authentic accounts from Europe, England has refused the mediation of Russia for a separate peace between her and Holland. A restoration of what she had taken from the Dutch was the basis, which she did not chuse to comply with. Her idea was, to take the Dutch islands, which were easy conquests, in expectation that the French, in order to recover them from the Dutch, would give up, on a peace, an equal number of those English ones they have taken, or might take. The subject, however, may again be considered at the general Congress for a peace, which may meet about February next."
BALTIMORE, August 14.
Extract of a letter from Hampton, Virginia, August 14.
"I make no doubt but you have been fully informed of Lord Cornwallis's movements about Virginia. When he left Williamsburg he crossed James river with his army, to Cobham, and proceeded to Suffolk, and after staying a few days there went to Portsmouth, doing very little injury, except what is common when an army is marching through a provision country. After staying about a fortnight at Portsmouth, his Lordship embarked about 3000 troops, with some horse, and proceeded to York-Town and Gloucester, where they remain, doing very little injury to the inhabitants, except taking
provisions, for which they promise payment. Yesterday morning 750 foot and cavalry landed at Newport-News. I was there last evening, since then I have not heard from them. But what we have been able to learn, in general is, that the enemy are all moving from Portsmouth, it being a sickly place, intending to continue at Gloucester and York as long as they can; but I am certain they will not be able to hold it long, though they have many great advantages over us. Our negroes flock fast to them, and ease the soldiery of the labourers work. Many persons in Virginia, with large fortunes, are totally ruined. The inhabitants in our county have not, as yet, suffered much (only in the loss of some negroes) but I fear the time of our distress is drawing near; but we must rely on Providence, who has protected us so far. By the last accounts of the Marquis, he was at Bird's last Sunday, and was to be in Williamsburg on Tuesday evening. He has got a good army, consisting of 8000 effective men, and I hope will be able to drive the enemy from York. I cannot learn whether they have begun to entrench or not; if they have not, the Marquis will be able to attack them to advantage."
The recent movements of Earl Cornwallis, giving reason to apprehend that he meant to visit this State, and probably this town, the militia of this county, and those adjacent, assembled with the greatest cheerfulness, spirit and alacrity; and we are assured by good authority, that within two days after the late alarm, near 2800 effective men, of this county only, appeared in arms, in town, and were reviewed by General Buchanan, our County Lieutenant. They have since been very honorably dismissed, in consequence of advice of the enemy (under the immediate command of Earl Cornwallis) having landed at York-Town and Gloucester, in Virginia.
A letter from Hampton says, "That the enemy have entirely evacuated Portsmouth, and that Col. Parker (with near 700 troops) must be now in possession of it."
PHILADELPHIA, August 22.
Letters received by the Eliza, Job Pray, Master, in a passage of eleven days from Cape Francois, bring the following interesting intelligence.
That Count de Grasse had sailed from thence with a large squadron for the Havana, where he was joined by eleven sail of Spanish ships of the line, besides frigates, and was to take on board seven thousand land troops, which, when added to the French troops already embarked, would amount to fifteen thousand. That the reduction of St. Augustine, Savanna and Charlestown, formed the immediate objects of this grand armament; and at the beginning of Octo. would be in readiness to commence their operations in concert with the arms of the United States for the dispossessing the British of the posts they hold in the city of New York and the bay of Chesapeake. The vessel which has bro't the above important news sailed under convoy of the French fleet for three days, and saw them all well, standing for Cuba. There can be no doubt but these great and generous exertions of our beloved Ally will excite an universal ardour throughout the federal Union, & that the only point of emulation will be, who shall catch the glory of contributing most, in the course of the campaign, to the establishment of these rising, extensive, and independent republics.
We hear the Honourable Congress have appointed Robert R. Livingston, Esq; to be Minister of Foreign Affairs. The abilities, and uniform conduct, of this gentleman, in his attachment and services to the cause of liberty, it is presumed, will render his appointment highly acceptable to the inhabitants of the United States.
Extract of a letter from Martinico, dated July 1. "Three vessels arrived here successively, in the course of last week from Marseilles, but last from Malaga, whose report to government contains the following circumstances:"
"The active and implacable enemy of the British in the East Indies, Hyder Ally Kan, having taken by storm after three unsuccessful attempts, a garrison, called Alcate, in the vicinity of Pondicherry, put every man to the sword, except such as escaped by flight,
and about 50 British officers whom the French concealed. On this occasion between 3 and 400 Moors, & 1500 Europeans, were massacred, including among the latter upwards of 50 officers. Pondicherry being also taken by assault, the garrison underwent the same fate. Porto Novo and Pondicherry were also taken, and these accounts add, that 60 000 Moors were marching to attack Bengal, which had thrown the English there into the greatest confusion."
"Our enemies have received the mortifying confirmation of these circumstances by a packet arrived at Antigua; adding, that Hyder Ally Kan was besieging Velour, the strongest settlement of the British in the interior parts of Indostan, when those expressions left the coast of Coromandel, & that it would be impossible for that garrison to hold out more than 6 weeks."
BOSTON, September 6.
Major Andrew Brown, having in a surprising manner made his escape from Prison in New-York, on Thursday last, & arrived here last Sunday Evening, has favoured us with the following intelligence, viz. That last Thursday Admiral Hood with 13 sail of the line, 4 Frigates and two Fire Ships, arrived at Sandy Hook. That the troops and Inhabitants of New York expect every Moment to be attacked by Gen. Washington—That the Inhabitants of Long Island, Staten Island, &c. are every Man obliged to do military Duty—That the Rover, lately taken from us, and in their Service, was yesterday Week drove ashore and burnt.
When Major Brown came away, there was upwards of 700 Prisoners on board the Jersey Prison Ship.—The Officers and Men are indiscriminately drove under the Hatches at Sun setting, and there kept in that suffocating condition 'till after Sun rising, when they are let up to wash the Decks, and particularly the Quarter Deck, where at other Times, they are not suffered to set a Foot.
Saturday morning last there was a severe engagement just at the entrance of this harbour, between an English frigate said to be the Assurance of 44 guns and 10 caronades, from Halifax, and the French frigate Magicienne of 32 guns, coming round from Piscataqua, convoy to a mast ship; when after near an hour's conflict the Magicienne was obliged to strike to superior force. How many were killed on board either ship, we have not yet heard. The Briton was seen from the eminences and tops of houses in this town, to have lost her mizen top mast, and to be otherwise greatly damaged. The Africa and Saggatarie frigates are gone in quest of them; and we hope in our next to give an account of their being overtaken before they reach their port, as both the British ship and her prize were greatly shattered'd, the latter being in tow last Saturday at 4 o'clock, P. M.
Sunday arrived the mast ship above mentioned.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, Aug. 14.
"A vessel is just arrived from Cadiz, the Master of which informs that the Spaniards have captured Five homeward bound Indian men, rated at upwards of a Million Sterling each, and carried them into that Port—Authentic Information assures us, that the Spaniards were collecting an Army at Cadiz from 8 to 10,000 Men, which was to embark and sail by the first of July. Its destination a profound secret; but 'tis most probable the Object is Minorca."
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, Aug. 22.
"I congratulate you upon the great prospects which present themselves in our latitude.—You will know as soon as ever this reaches you, that the Count de Grasse, with 26 sail of the line and 7000 troops are in our borders. I dare say no more upon this head. What a light work would it be for him to sweep, with the besom of destruction, the whole coast to New York!—Five sail of vessels arrived here on Sunday from Cape Francois; they were 4 days detained in the French fleet, speak highly of its martial appearance."
To be sold at Public Vendue, On Thursday next, the 13th Instant, 10 o'Clock A. M. at the North End—Pearn's Wharfe, The Brigantine Catherine, English built, about 100 Tons burthen, with all her Appurtenances — A Quantity of FISH,—SALT, and sundry other Articles, N. B. A few Quintals of choice Winter FISH, Portsmouth, Sept. 6, 1781.

State of New-Hampshire.
PORTSMOUTH, September 6, 1781.
THE GENERAL COURT for said STATE, having impowered and directed the Subscriber, by an Act passed the 31st Day of last Month, to receive and demand from the Towns within the same, Ten Thousand Gallons of West-India Rum, taxed, to be delivered at Boston and Haverhill, in the Massachusetts, and at said Portsmouth,
NOTICE is hereby given, that Mr. Nathaniel Barret is authorized to receive RUM at Boston, Mr. John White, junr. at Haverhill.
And whereas the said Act permits the delivery of Rum for the several Towns hereafter named, 'till the 15th Day of October next—the Owners of Land in those Towns are hereby notified and required, to provide and deliver the Quantity as follows, viz.
Tuftonborough, Eleven Gallons of West India Rum, or sixteen and half Gallons of New England.
Shelburne, Nine and half Gallons of West India, or fourteen and one Quarter Gallons of New England.
Cockburn, Six and half Gallons of West India, or nine and three Quarter Gallons of New England.
Protectworth, Nine and half Gallons of West India, or fourteen and one Quarter Gallons of New England.
Dartmouth, Six and half Gallons of West India, or nine and three Quarter Gallons of New England.
Morristown, Twelve and half Gallons of West India, or eighteen and three Quarter Gallons of New England.
Coleburn, Six and half Gallons of West India, or nine and three Quarter Gallons of New England.
New Bradford, Six and half Gallons of West India, or nine and three Quarter Gallons of New England.
The Tract of Land adjoining the Easterly side of Haverhill, and Northerly side of Warren, Eight Gallons of West India, or twelve Gallons of New England.
And on Neglect or Failure of either of the said Towns, in not delivering the several Quantities of RUM, or paying one Spanish milled Dollar, or other Silver or Gold equivalent for each Gallon of West India Rum, a Warrant will issue, and be levied on the Land within the Town delinquent, and so much sold at Public Vendue as will pay the said Tax and incidental Charges.—And as some Towns and Places in said State may have neglected to abuse Town Officers, though capable; such of those Towns as do not deliver the several Quantities of Rum taxed, or pay one Spanish milled Dollar (for each Gallon of West India Rum) or other Silver and Gold equivalent, on or before the last Day of this Instant September, agreeably to said Act,—a Warrant will issue against the Estate of any one of the Individuals of such delinquent Town or Place for the Tax and incidental Charges.
And those Towns which are not particularly mentioned in this Notification, are by said Act to deliver the several Quantities of Rum taxed and therein specified, on or before the last Day of September Instant, or pay one Spanish milled Dollar or other Silver or Gold equivalent, for each Gallon of West India Rum. And on Neglect or Failure thereof, a Warrant will issue against the Real or Personal Estate of the Selectmen of the delinquent Town, for the Tax and incidental Charges.
JOSHUA WENTWORTH.
As there is but one Gazette to be printed in this State for the future, (by request of Authority) which 'tis probable will be in this town, it being thought most convenient
for the Public in general: Therefore, those who have been customers previous to this notice, for the New-Hampshire Gazette printed at Exeter, or in Portsmouth, are most earnestly requested to make immediate payment at the respective Printing-Offices, so as to enable the publication of a useful Paper; as the business will be carried on under a different regulation from what it formerly has been, they must be convinc'd of the necessity of complying with the Golden Rule of Doing by others as they would wish to be done by: and if they chuse to continue customers, they will cheerfully be serv'd with the most material intelligence that can be collected, & as early as possible.—'Tis expected that those who mean to become customers, will accompany their commands with the pay, which is one dollar for six months, or an equivalent in country produce, exclusive of postage. Advertisements will be taken in and inserted in the most conspicuous manner, and as low as possible, provided the necessary requisite accompany them. It is not doubted but the undertaking will be encouraged, it being undeniably for the benefit of the whole State, that a regular paper should be published in it.
The following ACT was passed by the General Assembly of this State, Sept. 1, 1781. State of New-Hampshire.
AN ACT for granting an Excise on several sorts of Liquors, for the use of this State.
Whereas Provision ought to be made for the Support of Government within this State, and for answering the incidental Charges thereof:
BE IT THEREFORE ENACTED by the COUNCIL and HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES in General Assembly convened, and by the Authority of the same, That there shall be paid in future by all Taverners, Inholders and Retailers within this State, for all such Wine, Rum, Brandy, or other distilled Spirits, as they shall sell by retail, the following Excise, viz.—By every Tavern Keeper or Inholder, three Pence per Gallon on all such Wine, Rum, Brandy, or other distilled Spirits; And by every Retailer two Pence per Gallon, on all such Liquors so sold or retailed; All which Excise as aforesaid shall be paid quarterly to such Receiver or Farmer of the said Excise as shall be appointed to receive the same, or to his Deputy, in Lawful Money of this State; (the said Tavern Keepers and Retailers, being allowed a Deduction of twenty per Cent on all such Wine, Rum, Brandy, or other distilled Spirits, as they shall have sold; an Account of which they shall give quarterly to the said Receiver, Farmer or Deputy, upon oath, if required, which Oath the said Receiver, Farmer or Deputy is hereby authorised to require, and administer, without Fee or Reward.
And be it therefore enacted, That if any such Tavern Keeper, Inholder or Retailer, shall refuse to take such Oath, at the Request of the said Receiver, Farmer or Deputy, they shall forfeit the Sum of Ten Pounds, and so toties quoties , to be recovered by the said Receiver, Farmer or Deputy, upon Complaint made, to the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, within the County where such Delinquent dwells, who are hereby impowered to give Judgment and award Execution thereon accordingly.
And be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That any Person or Persons within this State, who shall after the first Day of October next, without Licence first had from the Court of General Sessions of the Peace, sell any Wine, Rum, Brandy or other distilled Spirits in lesser Quantities than Twenty Five Gallons to be delivered at one and the same Time, shall forfeit and pay the Sum of Forty Shillings for every such Offence, one Third to the Person who shall inform and sue for the same, one Third to the use of the said Receiver or Farmer, and the other Third to the Use of the County wherein the same is sold, and that two credible Witnesses shall be deemed as sufficient Proof thereof.
And be it further enacted, That every Person being duly summoned to give evidence respecting the breach of this Act (or other
than Children and Servants of the Party complained of) who shall refuse to give Evidence upon Oath or Affirmation (when so required) of what he or she knows concerning the Premises, shall forfeit the Sum of Forty Shillings to be recovered and divided as aforesaid.
And be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That the Fines herein mentioned, to be paid by the said Tavern-Keepers and Retailers in Case of their Refusal to swear to the Quantity of Liquors by them purchased for sale, & sold as aforesaid, be and hereby is intended to be in full Satisfaction for their Quarterly Excise.
And be it further enacted, That the Justices of the Courts of General Sessions of the Peace in the several Counties in this State, are hereby prohibited from granting any Licence to any Tavern-Keeper or Retailer, after three Months from the passing this Act, unless such Tavern-Keeper or Retailer produce to such Court a Certificate from the said Receiver, Farmer or Deputy, that he or she have paid their Excise up to that Time.
TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC VENDUE.
On Tuesday the 30th day of October next, at the House of Captain Aaron Kinsman, Innholder in Concord, in the State of New-Hampshire; upon Conditions then and there to be produced, by the Subscriber, Trustee to the confiscated Estate of the late Gov. John Wentworth, an Absentee: Twelve Thousand Acres of LAND, being the North Division of the Town of Protectworth, in said State, lying in the Curve Line about 20 Miles East of Connecticut River, in Lots, as may best accommodate Purchasers. About
One Thousand Acres of LAND, being a Gore of Land situate between the Patent Line and Grafton, exceeding handy to Roads, Settlements and Mills. Also, Two whole Rights of LAND in the Town of Thornton, in said State, being the original Rights of Elias Smith, & John Flag.
Likewise, Eleven Rights, or Shares in the Town of Lime, being the original Rights of the said John Wentworth, John Cutts, John Libbey, John Green, Thomas Pevery, George Fernald, Edward Ayres, John Langdon, Mark Hunking Wentworth, Thomas Martin, and Nathaniel Dewse. Also,
Seven Hundred Acres of LAND, situate in the S. W. Corner of the Town of Cockermouth, which the said Governor bought of the Proprietors of said Township together with the original Right of Thomas Wentworth, in said Cockermouth. Likewise, Twenty-two whole RIGHTS or Proprietors Shares in the Town of Dorchester, in said State, being the original Rights of John Langdon, John Cutts, John Libbey, John Green, John Bryard, Thomas Pevery, James Hoit, Michael Martin, Amos Beck, John Green, Samuel Hart, George Fernald, Daniel Peirce, John Parker, John Sullivan, John Hurd, William Simpson, John Wendell, Isaac Rindge, Samuel Parker, Richard Cutts Shannon, and Joseph Patterson. The
Original Right of Timothy Osborne, in the Town of Woodbury, in said State. The Original Right of Samuel Wentworth, in the Town of Haverhill, in said State. Also, The Original Right of Punderjon Austin, in the Town of Lyman, in said State.
The Sale to begin at two o'clock in the Afternoon of said Day, and continued from Day to Day till completed—Pursuant to Licence from the Judge of Probate for the County of Rockingham, in said State.
Any Person or Persons claiming Property, in any of said Lands, by producing their Deeds or other Evidence to the Trustee, at or before the Time of Sale, may prevent Trouble and Expence to themselves, and the State in future.
SAMUEL GILMAN, Trustee to the confiscated Estate of the late Governor Wentworth. Newmarket, Sept. 7, 1781.

TO BE SOLD, BY  Sufannah Sawyer, OF EXETER, An Assortment of English GOODS, A Quantity of Iron HOLLOW WARE, and a few Casks of CLARET WINE, for HARD MONEY, or PAPER OF the NEW EMISSION.
TO BE SOLD, A good Right of LAND in Gilmantown. Inquire of Deacon Dearborn, of Wakefield.
State of New-Hampshire. THE non-resident Owners of Land in the following Towns, viz. Hollis, Westmorland, Chesterfield, Fitzwilliam, Conway, Campton, Ossipee Gore, Keene, Marlborough, Amherst, Peterborough, War- ner, Canaan, Bow, Barrington, for 1780: And Dub- lin, Dunbarton, Hillborough, Lyndborough, Mer- tonborough, Canterbury, Northfield, Deerfield, Pack- ersfield, Wentworth, Deering, Society-Land, Sand- wich, Salisbury, Bow, Warren, Andover, Sanborn- town, New-Hampton, Barrington, for the year 1781, are hereby notified that their Lands in said Towns are taxed, and if the Taxes are not paid within eight Weeks from the first Publication of this Advertise- ment, either to the Collectors or Subscriber, they will be notified for sale.
THOMAS ODIORNE. Receiver of Non-Resident's Taxes. Exeter, August 18, 1781.
State of New-Hampshire. Strafford ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Wakefield, that have not paid their taxes for the year 1780, that unless they pay them to me the subscriber, by Tuesday the 2d. day of October next, by ten o'clock in the forenoon, that so much of their lands will then be sold at public ven- due as will pay the taxes, with incidental charges, at the house of Capt. David Copp, innholder in said town. The delinquents are as follows:      1st division.  2d division.     No.  l.  s. d.  No.  l.  s. d.     Moses Gage 10 39 17 2 half lot 19 18 8  John Hanson 32 31 7 0  John James 33 17 18 4 19 18 8  Eben Wentworth 53 19 18 8 17 18 4  Joshua Roberts 59 17 18 4 11 18 10  William Hussey 79 25 18 0  William Downs 86 25 18 0  William Gerrish 87 35 16 6  Phillip Yeaton 91 55 15 1 47 15 4  Richard Downs 92 11 18 10  Samuel Downs 93 11 18 10  Thomas Neck 94 11 18 10 31 17 5  Solomon Emerson 95 11 18 19  Elihu Nays 2 13 19 2  Ebenezer Roberts 18 17 18 3  Paul Gerrish 27 11 18 10  Daniel Young 29 11 18 10  Stephen Evans 42 11 18 10  Nathaniel Horn 43 half lot 8 19 3  Noah Emery 54 17 18 3  Joseph Austin 81 half lot 11 18 10  Samuel Heard 36 23 17 8    Samuel Hall, Collector. Wakefield, August 25, 1781.
State of New-Hampshire. TO be sold at public vendue, on Tuesday the se- cond day of October next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Capt. Solomon Cut- ter, Innholder in Rindge, so much of the following lots of land lying in Rindge, as will pay the taxes on said lots for the year 1780, with incidental charges, if not paid before, viz.—Joseph Jackson, Esq; No. 10 in the 7th range. Joseph Blanchard, No. 1 in the 10th range. Matthew Thornton, South, half of No. 19 and 20 in the 6th range. Jonathan Whitasey, No. 5 in the 9th range. Jonathan Odiorne, one sixth part of No. 3, 4 and 5 in the 7th range. ABEL PLAT, Constable for the year 1780. Rindge, July 13, 1781.
State of New-Hampshire. TO be sold at public vendue, on Tuesday the second day of October next, at the house of Capt. Solo- mon Cutter. Innholder in Rindge, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, so much of the following lots of land lying in Rindge, as will pay the taxes for the year 1780, with incidental charges, viz.—Col. Bradley Smith, No. 20 in the 4th range. Eleazer Blanchard, No. 7 in the 5th range. Thomas Wallingsford, North, half of No. 1 and 2 in the 3d range. NATHAN HUBBARD, Constable for 1780. Rindge, July 18, 1781.
TO BE SOLD, By Richard Champney, At his Store on Mess. Sherburne's & Lang- don's Wharfe, the following assortment of Goods, at a low Advance by Whole-Sail, and many of them by Retail. A Beautiful Assortment of high polish'd Knives & Forks, Penknives with Cases, Scissors with dit. Razors with dit. Cut- toes, Jack Knives, Carving dit.—A great Variety of Tortoise, Horn and Leather Ink- Pots, Brass Pocket dit. Temple-Spectacles, high polish'd Snuffers, Tea & Table Spoons, 6d Nails, Sweeds and Spanish Iron, Steel, Russa Duck, Oznabrigs, Ticklinburgs, Sea- men's Hatts & Ruggs, Cod-Lines,—Striped Linnen, Women's ready made Petticoats & Scarlet Cloaks—Shalloons, Tammies, Du- rants, Calamancoes of all Colours, superfine Cotton Denims, blue and white red and dit. crimson and dit.—Turkey Stripes, Men's Worsted and Thread Hole, superfine Cotton and Linnen Checks, Dimothys, striped Cam- blets, Poplins, Silverets, Missinets, Calicoes, Broad Cloth, Lamkins, Beaver Coatings, Duffils, Flannels, Quality & Shoe Bindings, Princes Stuffs, spotted Velvets, Cord-duroys, Janes, Pound Pins, Needles, Threads, sew- ing Silks, Lawn Aprons, Modes Bilboa and Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Linnen & Cotton dit. Mens green and black Hatts.— Loaf Sugars, English Cheese, the best of Hyson TEA, Irish Pork, St. Martin's and Lisbon SALT. Candles per Box, Chocolate per dozen, West India and New England RUM per Hogthead and Barrel, Molasses per dit. Cotton Wool, &c.
The Members of the Convention For forming a PLAN of GOVERNMENT, are hereby Notified, that their Meeting stands adjourned to the second Tuesday of September next. They are earnestly de- sired to be punctual in their Attendance then at Concord. GEORGE ATKINSON, Portsmouth, Aug. 11. 1781. (President.)
Benjamin Woodbury, From Newbury, informs the Publick, THAT he makes all sorts of Womens SHOES, at his Shop nearly opposite Tilton's Tavern, in Portsmouth; where he has also Women's Shoes for sale.
LIME, on the of New Hampshire Grants, East side of Connecticut River. WHEREAS a Tax is assessed on the following Rights of land in the Township of Lime, pur- suant to one vote passed at their meeting held in Lime April 6, 1780, to raise seven shillings on each origi- nal Right, with other incidental Charges, in the pro- priety of Lime aforesaid, to pay the Committee for laying out one hundred Acre lot to each Right in each propriety, in the fourth division; this is therefore to notify the Proprietors that so much of his Lands will be sold at Public Vendue on the 27th of September at the House of John Tomson on Connecticut river, unless paid before that time, said money is to be paid in Wheat at five shillings pr. bushel.
JOHN TOMSON, Collector. Said Tax is seven pounds eight pence on each Right. Lime, August 25th, 1781.     Names  £. d.  Names  £. d.     John Nelson, March. 7 8 Nathaniel Dows 7 8  John Tomas, 7 8 John Bartholomew 7 8  Seth Shaw 7 8 Robert Breton 7 8  Bernard M'Nitt 7 8 Francis Lament 7 8  Thomas M'Clenithen 7 8 John Hurd, Esq; 7 8  Stephen Hatch 7 8 Robert Brown 7 8  Thomas Westbrook 7 8 Benjamin Tomson 7 8  Waldron 7 8 James McNitt 7 8  James Brown 7 8 David Shaw, junr. 7 3  Robert Hunter 7 7 Thomas Johnson junr. 7 8  Timothy Mackelwain 7 8 James Lament 7 8  Stores Pain 7 8 John Allen 7 8  William Leamont 7 8 Mackelwain  Noah Tomson 7 8 John Cutts 7 8  William M'Nitt 7 8 George Fernald 7 8  Thomas Johnson 7 8 John Libby 7 8  William Spear 7 8 John Wentworth 7 8  M. H. Wentworth 7 8 John Langdon 7 8  John Nelson 7 8 Thomas Peverly 7 8  John Clark 7 8 Capt. T. Martin 7 8  Thomas Wentworth 7 8 Edward Eyres 7 8  John Ley 7 8 John Green 7 8  Benning Wentworth 7 8 William Shaw 7 8  Thomas Warren 7 8 William M'Clenithen 7 8  
LONDON, June 3. The number of prisoners exchanged with France by cartel, from the commencement of the present war is, according to Govern- ment account, upwards of 44,000 men. Yesterday a party of the train of artillery arrived in town from Portsmouth, to be ad- mitted Pensioners of Chelsea Hospital, most them have been in America six years, and some were wounded at Saratoga.
NEW-YORK, August 9. The Brig Duchess of Leinster, Capt. Sallion, belonging to Dublin, but last from Ma- deria, with near 200 pipes of Wine, was taken by the letter of Marque Ship Hope of Philadelphia, bound to Curacoa; but on the 27th following was retaken by the Pri- vateer Ship Virginia (belonging to Messrs. Shedden & Goodrich) & sent in last Tuesday.
Clocks & Watches Repair'd and Clean'd in the best manner, by NATHANIEL SHEAFE GRIFFITH, At his Shop leading out of Town, just above where Woodbury Langdon, Esq; formerly liv'd; if they dont answer the first time he will do them again for nothing. He has for sale Keys, Springs Christols, &c. &c. Portsmouth, September 8, 1781.
Cash given by John Gooch, FOR old Pewter, Brass or Copper. One Pound of new Pewter for two Pound of old. Also, New Pewter made and sold by him in Portsmouth.
ALL Persons Indebted to the Estate of Mrs. Abigail King, late of Portsmouth, Widow, deceased, are desired to make Pay- ment; and those to whom said Estate is Indebted, are requested to bring in their Claims to GEORGE ATKINSON, Exec. Portsmouth, Sept. 1, 1781.
ALL Persons Indebted to the Estate of Capt. Simon Bradstreet, late of Port- mouth, Marriner, deceased, are desired to make speedy Payment. And all who have any just Demands on said Estate, are desired to exhibit their Accounts to NATHANIEL FOLSOM, Adminfr. Portsmouth, Aug. 18, 1781.
Whole Right of Land in Savel To be sold Enquire of the Printer.
ALL Persons indebted to, or who have demands on the estate of Richard Ayer, late of Haver- hill, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Bay, gentleman, deceased, are requested to bring in their accounts to Joseph Hayne, Adminis- trator to said estate, for an immediate settlement. Haverhill, July 4, 1781.
LIME, on the New Hampshire Grants, East side of Con- necticut River. WHEREAS a Tax is assessed on the following Rights of land in the Township of Lime aforesaid, pursuant to one vote passed at their meeting held in Lime the 26th of October 1779 to raise Four hundred and fifty pounds in Continental money, to defray the charges of clearing and making Roads in the Town of Lime; the said money is to be paid as good as it was when the vote was passed. The proprietors Names are as follows.
John Nelson, merchant, John Tomas, Seth Shaw, Barnard McNitt, Thomas M'Clenithen, Stephen Hatch, Thomas Westbrook Waldron, James Brown, Robert Hunter, Ti- mothy Mackelwain, Store Pain, William Lament, Noah Tomson, William M'Nitt, Thomas Johnson, William Spear Mark Husking Wentworth, John Nelson, John Clark, Thomas Wentworth, John Ley, Benning Wentworth, Thomas Warren, Nathaniel Dows, John Bartholomew, Robert Breton, Francis Leamont, John Hurd, Esq; Robert Brown, Benjamin Tomson, James M'Nitt, David Shaw junr. Thomas Johnson, junr. James Lament, John Allen Mackelwain, John Cutts, George Fernald, John Libby, John Wentworth, John Langdon, Thomas Peverly, Capt. Thomas Martin, Edward Eyres, John Green, William Shaw, William M'Clenithen.
This is therefore to Notify the proprietors, that unless they pay said Taxes with incidental charges to me the sub- scriber at my House so much of each proprietors land will be sold at Public Vendue, on 27th of September as will pay said Tax with Incidental Charges. Lime, August 25, 1781. John Tomson, Collector.
Printed at Portsmouth.