New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1779-04-27 00:00:00

OR, State JOURNAL, and General Advertiser.
[ Vol. II.
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1779.
{ No. 62.
BOSTON, April 22.
Saturday last arrived here, a Packet Boat, in 39 days from Brest; she sailed a few hours after receiving her orders and dispatches from the Court; she brought very few private letters, but large dispatches for Congress, and the Minister of France at Philadelphia, which will probably determine the arrangements of Europe for the ensuing summer, and the issue of the negotiations of the Marquis d'Almodavar, the Spanish Ambassador at London. These dispatches were immediately forwarded, with a proper guard, to Philadelphia. By this Packet, which left Brest the beginning of March, we learn, That the armaments of France, our good ally, were going on still with great rapidity and success; that the spirit of the nation was high, and their cruizers against the British, successful; particularly that two men of war of the line, lately meeting with two British cruizers, of 18 and 20 guns, had taken one and sunk the other; that the navigation of the French and Americans, was much more safe and unmolested in the European seas, than it had been, by the capture of many British armed vessels; particularly that the Bay of Biscay had for some time been free, in a manner, from their cruizers; that the armaments of Spain were continued with equal earnestness with those of France, so that should no accommodation take place, the whole Spanish naval power would be in a condition to act the ensuing summer.
Two days before the above Packet left Brest, five ships of the line, and a number of frigates, with some troops, sailed for the West Indies, as an additional reinforcement to the Count d'Estaing; and some time before, seven sail of the line, with transports, and a proportion of frigates, and 6000 troops, had gone from France to the East Indies.
By the same conveyance we learn, That the Court of France had strongly insisted, by their Ambassador at the Hague, that the States of Holland ought to yield to the just demands of the merchants of that republic, in asserting to the full, and at all adventures, their rights as a neutral power, and the liberty of trade with America; and that the States were accordingly sitting out men of war, and taking the most effectual measures with other neutral powers, for establishing a point in which not only France and Holland, but all the maritime powers in Europe, are much interested.
Our last advices from Holland, by the Packet from France, intimate, that there have been no small dissensions in that republic, occasioned by the gold of the British ministry, and their unwearied exertions to maintain a party in Holland, in favour of all their views respecting America. The Stadholder, and the city of Rotterdam, are said to have entered into these views, and to have embarrassed every measure of spirit, entered upon by the States General, for supporting their neutral right, and protecting the free trade of Holland. On the other hand, Amsterdam, Zel, and Zealand, are warm for insisting upon this right, and for co-operating with France in preventing a monopoly of the American trade from ever returning into the hands of Britain. More than two thirds of the people of Holland are possessed, it is said, with the same inclinations. The province of Zealand particularly speaks in an high tone upon this and other points; and seems determined to make, if it has not already done it, application to the Emperor of Germany, who is strictly united with France, for his protection.—These appearances must be greatly embarrassing to Britain, who at present has embarrassments enough, at the
same time that they must turn out to the advantage of America, either in the future operations of the war, or in negotiations for peace.
Monday last arrived here the privateer sloop Revenge, from the West Indies; she left Martinico the 16th of March, and informs that the British cruizers in that quarter are not so plenty as they have been represented. She was in the most likely route for them, and never met with one. Count D'Estaing was still at Martinico: Byron and Grant were still at St. Lucia, and the sickness among the British sailors and soldiers still continued. If Byron is so superior to the force of France as has been said, it is very hard to account for his staying so long in that sickly hole, the Carnash, without putting to sea, and attempting to cut off the supplies, and block up the trade of Martinico. It is demonstration this has not been done. His fleet, it is known, was very weakly manned, and at the same time, very sickly when he left these Northern seas: The West Indies have not increased his number; Britain cannot send him sailors; and ships without men will do no great execution.
A letter from a gentleman in France, received by the Packet, mentions, That Count d'Estaing may probably, by the summer, make his appearance again in these seas.
We hear that duplicates of the dispatches for Congress, which came in the above packet, are arrived at Philadelphia, in the Dolphin, from France.
An article from the London papers, of the 25th December, mentions great precautions having been taken against French spies. This is not without good reason, for France has the best intelligence from every quarter in Europe, and is well acquainted with the plans and transactions of the Court of London. This Court, we are told, was lately not a little surprized and confounded, at finding that the substance of a conference must have been, by some means, conveyed to M. Sartine, the Minister of France, at which only the King, Lord George Germaine, Lord North, and Charles Jenkinson, were present.
It may be relied on, That the recruiting service for the Continental army, has lately gone on with more rapidity and success, than for a long time past. A single officer, who has not been long upon that service, will soon send forward from this quarter, no less than 200 recruits. Others have met with like success. At the same time we are well informed, that by far the greater part of the brave Americans, under General Washington, have re-enlisted during the war: Nine tenths of the Southern forces have done it. The men are highly pleased with their excellent cloathing, which is now acknowledged to be equal, if not superior, to that of any soldiery in the world: They are equally pleased with the plenty and quality of their provisions, and the attention that has been paid by the several States, as well as by Congress, to their families. Many of these noble spirited men, upon their re-enlistment, have laughingly said, "the term is too short; the war, we know, can last but a little while; bring us an indenture for 99 years."
Thursday morning last was sent into port by the State brig of war, Tyrannicide, Capt. Hallet, the prize brig Revenge, a privateer, belonging to Grenada, but last from Jamaica, mounting 14 carriage guns, 6 and 4 pounders, 4 swivels and 2 cohorns, and 60 able bodied men. She was captured after an engagement of one hour and a quarter, during which they were not half pistol shot distant. The Tyrannicide had 8 men wounded. On board the prize were killed the first Lieute-
nant, one Quarter Master and 6 men. The Captain, second Lieutenant, gunner, and 11 men, were wounded.
Extract of a letter from the Southward. "America in my opinion stands upon high ground; According to the best intelligence I can obtain, the dispositions and arrangements of the Courts in Europe are all in our favour, and form a security that no embarrassments of our currency, no small and accidental changes in the face of the war upon this Continent, can shock. Should Britain be able to press hard upon us, she will proportionably be pressed upon herself by France, and other powers in the views of France, till she is obliged to quit her hold of us. She is before this time fully sensible of all this. France will insist upon the independence of America as an indispensable preliminary to all accommodation; Spain, I believe has given broad hints to the Court of London, that should matters not be made up soon, she cannot fulfil her engagements to France, nor what she owes to her own security, by remaining an idle spectator of a war, in which the interest of the whole house of Bourbon is so deeply concerned. The language of her present armament is indeed plain enough to be understood, without this comment. Britain has made repeated application to Russia: Her offers to purchase the assistance of that power, are sufficiently humiliating; but what is more so, is, she has made these offers in vain. Accordingly you hear of no movements in Russia, whereas to have given Britain any effectual aid, she ought to have moved a long time ago; but she never intended it: The circumstances of Europe render such a measure particularly inconvenient to Russia; and she expects advantages from the American commerce. The King of the two Sicilies follows of course the larger branches of the House of Bourbon. Should Britain continue the war, she must prepare to give up the trade of Portugal as well as Spain. From this view of things, I think it not unlikely she will come to reasonable terms of accommodation. But her insidiousness ought to be so well known, as to keep us on the strictest guard."
"Infant nations are not very perfect in financing; we have however, done wonders considering our means; and Congress, I am well informed, is now giving the most serious attention to our currency. It is at this time more in their power, than it has been, to apply a remedy to this evil, and I am sure a disposition is not wanting."
"I smile at the puffs in Rivington's Royal Gazette: The small circumstances upon which our enemies raise great hopes, are sufficient to betray their weakness even to the weak."
The following is extracted from Rivington's New York Gazette, taken in a prize which arrived here last week.
Governor Tryon in his Proclamation of the 8th of March, says,—I have already issued one hundred and twenty one commissions, to as many private vessels of war,—that in the short space of time elapsed since the eighteenth of September last, the prize vessels arrived here, amount to one hundred and sixty five, and their total value according to authentic information, to above six hundred thousand pounds, lawful money of New York, at the ancient currency of eight shillings a milled dollar—and that by these captures and the signal success of the ships of his Majesty's navy, and other private letters of marque, the city of New York is become an immense magazine of all kinds of supplies for a very extensive commerce."

BOSTON, April 22.
On Friday last great joy was diffused thro' this town by the arrival of the Continental frigate Warren, John Hopkins, Esq; after a very successful cruise. She sailed from this port some weeks ago, accompanied with the Queen of France Frigate, Capt. Olney, and the Ranger of 20 guns, Capt. Simpson, in the Continental service. The first took a privateer schooner of 14 guns, from New York, from which they got intelligence of a fleet with provisions and stores of various kinds, and dry goods to a large amount, bound from that place to Georgia, for the supply of the British army and their partisans in that quarter; and had the good fortune to come up with this fleet, off Cape Henry, in soundings. The enemy consisted of 9 sail; who made but a small resistance, and had it been earlier in the day every vessel would have been taken. Seven, and these the most considerable, fell into our hands, viz. King's Ship Jason, Capt. Poterfield, 20 guns and 150 men; ship Maria, 16 guns and 84 men, having on board 1800 barrels of flour; privateer schooner Hibernian, 8 carriage guns and 45 men; brigs Patriot, Prince Frederick, Batchelor, John, and schooner Chance; transports, with stores, &c. Night coming on, two made their escape. We have also taken carbines, and a compleat equipment of every kind for a regiment of horse, and 24 British officers, of various ranks, going to the service in Georgia: Among whom is a Col. Campbell, who, it is said, acknowledged that the loss of this fleet in its circumstances and consequences would more than counterbalance all their success in that quarter. The brave and vigilant captors have not only enriched themselves but done important service to the public, and honor to the naval department. The Jason arrived in port on Saturday last.
The schooner Chance, one of the above prizes, arrived last Friday at Portsmouth. She is chiefly laden with dry goods, and has a rich and well-assorted cargo, amounting to £. 18000, New-York currency. The cargoes of all the prizes taken by the Warren, over and above the value of the Vessels, are computed at near £. 80,000 sterling.
The Cork fleet, consisting of nine large ships, lately arrived at New-York, with five or six thousand tons of provision, run a very narrow chance of being taken by Capt. Hopkins and his ships, that took the fleet bound to Georgia. He was, it is said, in their tract not far from New York, a day or two before they arrived at that place.
The private ship of war, Governor Trumbull, fitted out from Norwich, in Connecticut, is taken by a British Frigate and carried into St. Kitts.
Late advices from the West-Indies mention, that some cruizers of the Count d'Estaing had not long since taken two British Frigates.
Some late advices from the Southward, intimate a jealousy of the designs of Britain, in the appearances of an approaching accommodation.
We hear that the affair of General Arnold, so far as it concerns the civil power, is like to be amicably adjusted; and that the other points will be settled by a Court Martial.
It is said a ship was cast ashore last Saturday, on Cape Cod, but we cannot learn who she is.
Thursday last Benjamin Procter, Davis Hatch, John Jones, and John Butler, were apprehended, and committed to goal, on suspicion of having supplied the enemy, at Rhode Island, with naval stores.
By the above vessel we learn, that the Alliance that sailed from this port in January last, has arrived in France, on board of which was the Marquis Fayette. A number of British seamen, who had been prisoners in this town, many of whom formerly belonged to the Somerset man of war, and had enlisted on board the Alliance, entered into a conspiracy to destroy the Captain and officers, and conduct the ship Alliance into England. Two of the conspirators in liquor discovered the black design, and prevented its being carried into effect. The Marquis by his vigilance and firmness greatly contributed to the preservation of the ship, and a number of French seamen on board were faithful & much assisting to the Marquis and commander in so critical a situation.
Several topsail vessels are now in the offing supposed to be some of the prizes of the frigates mentioned.
Last Monday night a party of the enemy from Newport landed near Swansea, took 10 men prisoners, burnt a house which stood near Hog Neck, and then made a precipitate return.
NEW-LONDON, April 15.
Saturday morning last was brought into port by the Hancock and Bever privateers, a privateer sloop of 6 carriage guns, Charles Letalier, commander, belonging to N. York: she was captured near Block Island.
On board this privateer one Robert Oliver was lieutenant:—The same person was taken about two months ago in Capt. Roger's privateer, which was cast away at Guilford; he was soon after brought to this town with the rest of Roger's crew, but had the address, with two others, to steal a sloop, a few nights after, from a wharfe in town, and made their escape to Newport.—This is but one of the many evils that might be mentioned that have arisen to the public for want of a commissary of prisoners in this town.
Last Sunday evening arrived here from Long Island, 5 French prisoners, having made their escape from the enemy; by whom we learn that there are only 500 foot and 50 horse at Southold, and 100 men at Sag Harbour with two field pieces which force is kept there to facilitate the taking off wood and hay from Sag Harbour. Here is lying at that place, a fleet of 16 sail of wood vessels, a brig mounting twelve guns, and a ship with provisions lately from Newport—before the latter arrived provision was so scarce that the inhabitants were obliged to kill poor milch cows for food, and the troops sickly. There was no flat bottom boats at those places, as has been reported, nor any appearance of an embarkation from that place. That Gen. Clinton was returned to New York, after throwing up some breast works, &c. in consequence of a report that Gen. Parsons was preparing for an attack on Sag Harbour, with 4000 troops.
PROVIDENCE, April 17.
Advice was received here last Evening that the enemy on Wednesday last landed two regiments on the island of Conanicut, with part of Fanning's tories; amounting in the whole to 700 men; and that about the same number of troops were embarked on Thursday at Newport, in 20 flat boats. With these it is conjectured they intend a descent on part of this State: It therefore behoves every friend to his country to be prepared, at a moments notice, to give this motly band of thieves such a reception as some of them lately met with from our brave countrymen at the eastward.
Sunday last two deserters arrived here from the British ship of war Raisonable, of 64 guns, lying near Rhode Island. They inform that she is badly manned, having but 200 men on board, and that they are generally dissatisfied by reason of the scanty pittance of provisions allowed them.
It is said the enemy's plundering fleet failed again from Newport a few days since.
PROVIDENCE, April 10.
The enemy it is said, have not yet received their plan of operations for the ensuing campaign. In the fleet which sailed from Newport on Sunday, a Major Barry went passenger, in expectation of meeting the British ministry's budget, in a New York pack-
et from England being daily looked for there.
In a New York paper of the 25th ult. is the following paragraph: "Yesterday arrived from a cruise the privateer sloop Prince of Wales, the Captain of which says, that four days ago he fell in with a fleet of large ships; he counted 18 sail, but it then blowing hard, and they standing to the northward, he saw no more of them until Tuesday last, when he perceived seven, part as he apprehends of the abovementioned fleet, standing for the Hook. He came so near one of them that he observed her to be a two decker."
BOSTON, April 15.
In a London paper of the 4th of December, we find, that the empress of Russia had sent a declaration, by her Minister, Prince Gallitzin, to the Emperor of Germany, signifying to him, that if matters were not soon accommodated respecting the Bavarian Succession she must be obliged to take part with the King of Prussia, in securing the laws of the Germanic body, and the right of treaties:—That the Count de Ligonier commander of a French frigate the Triton of 24 guns, had engaged for an hour and an half 2 British men of war, one of 60, and the other of 30 guns; when the frigate retired. Count de Ligonier being wounded, M. de Rocard continued the engagement, till he beat off the 60 gun ship, and then stood for Corunna where she arrived. The brave commander, it is feared, will not survive his wound:—That they are fitting out in France 42 cruizers taken from the English:—That the Chevalier de Ternay is to command a French Squadron bound to the East Indies:—That Count d'Ouilliers was loaded with the favors of the King his master:—That the number of British prisoners in France increases every day:—That there were in the beginning of December 250 sail of vessels, waiting only for a wind, bound to New-York and the West-Indies:—That the convoy appointed for them was also ready at St. Helens; that five ships of the line and a frigate was to go with them 300 leagues to the west, and after that cruise:—That one ship, of the line and four frigates were to accompany them to the West Indies:—That three ships of war were to accompany those that were bound to New-York to that place; and that 5 ships of the line were afterwards added to the first of these divisions.
A Letter from London to a gentleman in Baltimore, dated Dec. 17, 1778, says, "The number of troops to be sent out to America is uncertain, 16,000 is the number voted for 1779—but these are not yet raised—and when effected, are to fill up the deficiencies in the old regiments—of course some of them will remain at home. In short, the next campaign is to decide the fate of the two countries—A vindictive spirit of revenge breaths through every department of administration—The most vigorous exertions are to be made, and fire and sword carried through every part of the continent."
Extract of a letter from Corke, dated Nov. 16, 1779.
"The impression which the news of the taking of Dominica made upon the people of Great Britain, is as strong as you can well imagine. This first conquest of our enemies, spread a consternation through the three kingdoms. London, which takes the lead in all political ferment, has given on this occasion the most lively marks of the impatience and discontent so natural to the people of England. The ministry and parliament, and all connected with the present administration of affairs, are loaded with the bitterest reproaches. The cry of the people now is for a new parliament; a parliament which, instead of wasting their time in fruitless speculations and debates, shall attend to the most important business, and shall seriously exert themselves to dispel the clouds that threaten even the destruction of the nation. It is said the King begins to lend a favourable ear to this cry, and has given orders to take such steps as tend to the creation of a new parliament. According to the orders the Lord Lieutenant of this kingdom has received all the regiments of Ireland are to be augmented to a 1000 men each; three or four of which are to be sent to Jersey, and to embark from thence for the West-Indies. The Lord Lieutenant will hardly be able to fulfil these orders. Our salvation is by no means favorable for new levies. Discontents and misery continually increase, from various causes; and our people are apt to pass from murmurs to sedition. Lord Howe, it is said, is to command in the channel, and never did the nobility of the three kingdoms discover a greater ardour to acquire a knowledge of marine affairs. Above 200 sons of the first families, have entered on board the fleet this year, in quality of volunteers."
"According to the most accurate accounts, the forces France has on foot are superior to ours, even including the militia, in the proportion of three to one. The marine of France, united to that of Spain as also superior to ours, in the proportion of one and an half to one. This observation is not so agreeable as it is just."
On Friday last arrived here from Martinico, Capt. Manly, formerly a distinguished officer in the Continental service, and late commander of the private ship of

war Cumberland, that was not long since taken by the Pomona, a new British frigate, and carried into Barbadoes. Capt. Manly and his officers, were all confined in that place and not allowed any indulgence upon parole, for which they repeatedly applied. They were accordingly not withheld by rules of honour of war from making their escape, which they effected by seizing a Bermudian sloop in which they conveyed themselves to Martinico, and which they afterwards sold there. It is said the officers of the British frigate Fox, formerly taken by Capt. Manly, were at Barbadoes when he was carried in there, who in a body visited him in his confinement, and paid him their civilities.
Friday last a brave sea Captain at Salem (William Gray) hearing a privateer from New York was on the coast not far from that harbour, offered to step on board an armed Schooner (the Roeback) that lay there and attempt to bring her in, provided he could get a crew. A sufficient number of bold fellows immediately entered the Schooner with him. They went out and running close up to the privateer, soon carried her, and brought her into Salem. She was a sloop of 8 carriage guns besides swivels, and 64 men, called the Caster, which made no resistance. She came from New York with a number of other privateers to cruise upon our coasts, and intercept our supplies; encouraged perhaps by the late success of a cruiser from the same place which took several valuable vessels within, or on the borders of this Bay. The public pays deserved honor to the alertness of the Salem Captain and crew, and would gladly pay the same honors on a similar occasion to the Continental frigates.
The General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania have resolved to supply the officers and soldiers of that line West India Rum at 50 cts per gallon; Muscovado sugar at 3 3/4 per pound; coffee at 2 3/4 ditto; tea at 12 1/2 ditto; chocolate at 3 3/4 ditto; hard soap at 1 1/3 ditto; and tobacco at 50 cts ditto.
Sunday arrived safe in port a Schooner in six days from North Carolina, laden with bread and grain.
Same day returned from a successful cruise, the State armed brig Hazard, Capt. Williams, having taken 4 prizes, 3 of which have arrived safe in port.
Yesterday morning returned from a cruise, the States armed brig Gen. Gates, Capt. Waters.
A Letter from a gentleman of character at the Southward, mentions, that the American commissioners at Paris have been empowered by Congress finally to adjust terms of accommodation on the part of these States, thro' the mediation of Spain.
It is highly probable that France and Spain would choose to establish the Independence of America, without a general war, if it could be avoided: and it is evident enough Great Britain dreads the consequence of such a war. She has therefore not only acquiesced in, but courted the mediatory negotiations of Spain, through the winter. In her dispute with Spain, about the affairs of Falkland's island, she condescended to accept the interposition of France: in her present dispute with America and France, she is brought so low as to invite the mediation of the Spanish Branch of the House of Bourbon.
It is said that some distinguished members of the minority in England, have lately not only had permission, but the desire of Lord North to pass over to France in a private manner, to found the American Commissioners respecting the ultimate demands of the States they represent.
Should the war continue another year, there are some strong indications that the next campaign will be distinguished by vigorous efforts on the part of America.
It is reported, that three privateers from New York, that came out with a design to cruise on this coast, have got into Cape-Cod harbour, and that two well armed vessels from Salem have sailed in pursuit of them. May they succeed as well as the brave Capt. Gray.
The Government of this State, we are told, are taking measures for the better defence of our coast; and though our enemies seem to have despised the Continental frigates that have lain so long in our harbour, we doubt not we shall soon devise means to secure ourselves from such insults as have lately been offered us, by a tray of despicable freebooters.
Some of our knowing ones do not yet give up the idea of a powerful armament of our allies, soon appearing upon the American coasts. They are confident it will not be long before we shall see a French and Spanish squadron in the seas. There are a number of circumstances that render such an event not altogether improbable.
Our last advices from New York are, that they have accounts in that city, as late as the last of February; The silence, however, which has been observed there, does not indicate they have any great good news from Europe, by these arrivals; any thing very strongly in their favour, would have been rung and loudly boasted of by our enemies. It is whispered from thence, that the Dutch have almost completed the preparatory steps for a loan to the States of America.
The predatory plan of the tories that have lately infested the Southern coasts of this State, is more extensive than was at first imagined. The infamous Brigadier Ruggles, a native of Massachusetts, flourishes
with his Royal Commission at the head of this band of Robbers. The direction of their motions is committed to this parricide. The noted Gilbert is his second. It seems the governmental folks at New York, heartily fatigued with having so many importunate hungry Tories hanging upon them, have come to a kind of compromise with these wretches. They are now to prowl for their own living. The British King allows them small armed vessels, and salt provisions; respecting other things they are to find themselves. Equip upon so honourable a footing, they are to seek their pay, and maintain their families by plunder and robbery. Their leader at Sandwich and Falmouth. Edward Winslow, of Plymouth, is a specimen of the future fate of many of them. He is gone back to Rhode Island with the gout in his stomach, occasioned by a muscat ball; and probably, will rob no more.
We hear the Deane frigate is arrived at Martinico. Monday morning arrived here from Baltimore, Capt. J. Malcom, in a Schooner belonging to this State, with 500 barrels of flour, after a passage of but 5 days.
Capt. Malcom informs us, that accounts were received by some principal gentlemen at Baltimore, before he came away, that Gen. Lincoln had had a general engagement with Col. Campbell, in which the latter was entirely defeated; in consequence of which the enemy were evacuating Savannah. Capt. Malcom also acquaints us, that Chesapeake Bay was entirely clear of British Cruisers when he came out.
The above account seems to be confirmed by courier who arrived here yesterday from Philadelphia, and brought accounts to the 6th instant. He reports that Gen. Campbell had by a forced march, gained an advantage against a part of Gen. Lincoln's army. (This may probably be the affair of Gen. Ash, of which we gave an account in a former paper). He further reports, that Gen. Lincoln being reinforced, and collecting his whole army, had brought Campbell to a general engagement, and gained a complete victory. This account he says came by an express from Philadelphia, just before he left the city.
Thursday last sentence of the Honorable Superior Court was executed on Isaac Traft, convicted of fraudulent practices, by being set in the pillory one hour. He was afterwards remanded to prison, there to remain till his sentence be fully completed.
[Middletown]
WHEREAS the Proprietors of the Town of Middletown, in the County of Strafford, and State of New Hampshire, at a legal Meeting held, at the House of Francis Mathews, Innholder in said Middletown, on the 17th of November last, voted a Tax of three Pounds on each original Right or Share of Land in said Town, and committed the same to me the subscriber, Collector for said Propriety; This is therefore to notify said Proprietors to pay the said Tax to me, on or before the 20th day of May next with Incidental Charges to me at my House in Middletown and on Failure thereof their Lands will be advertised in the New-Hampshire Gazette for Sale, as the Law directs.
William Chamberlain, Collector. Middletown, April 26. 1779. || 62—64 ||
NOTICE is hereby given to the Inhabitants of the Town of Portsmouth, who pay Taxes, to make out fair Invoices of their Rateable Estates, viz. the number of Polls 18 Years old and upwards, Male and Female Servants for Life, from sixteen Years old to forty five Years, Horses, Oxen & Cows, Horses of 3 of 2, and 1 year old, the number of Acres of Orchard, arable, mowing, and Pasture Land, the yearly Income of Mills, Wharves, and Ferrys; all Stock in trade, Money in Hand, or at Interest; also the Value of all their Buildings or Estate not before mentioned; and bring the said Invoices to the Select Men on or before the 15 day of May next; if any Person should neglect to comply herewith, it is hoped they will not complain afterwards.
Portsmouth, April 26. 1779.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On Thursday the 13th day of May next, at 3 o'Clock in the Afternoon, Several valuable Lots of Land pleasantly situated near the South School House, in this Town, Conditions will be known on said day at said School House.
Portsmouth, April 26.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Innholders and Retailers, that propose to continue to sell spirituous Liquors within the County of Rockingham, that agreeable to a Law of this State they must apply to the Select Men of their respective Town, and such as can obtain proper Recommendations, must then apply to the next General Sessions of the Peace, to be held at Portsmouth, the second Tuesday in May next, or be liable to the Penalties in said Act.
Portsmouth, April 26.
Barnstead Meeting stands adjourned to Tuesday, the 25th of May next, one o'Clock P. M.
To be sold at Public VENDUE, This Day, the 27th Instant, at 10 o'Clock, A.M. SUNDRY CANNON, 3 & 4 pounders, with their Carriages, Hawits, Swivels, Blunderbuses, small Arms, Pistols, Bayonets, Cutlasses, Powder, Grape and Musket Ball, sundry sorts Men's Cloathing, Women's Stays; a small Cable; Sails; Sheet Lead; some Woollens; Linnens; and a Quantity of old Silver, &c. &c.
Portsmouth, April 11. 1779. JOHN PARKER, V. M.
To-Morrow, To be sold by Public Vendue, Being Wednesday the 28th Instant, at 10 o'Clock, A. M. on the Long Wharfe, About 5000 wt. of Coffee, in Barrels, And two Bags of Cotton Wool.
WANTED, a few able-bodied MEN to serve as Soldiers in the Matross Company at Fort Washington, until the last Day of December next. Any Person that has a mind to enlist in said Company may apply to the commanding Officer at said Fort. Forty five Dollars per Month will be paid to each private Sentinel for his Service. Two good Men are also wanted to serve at said Fort as Serjeants, each of whom will be paid Fifty Dollars per Month. Portsmouth, 24th April 1779.
To all whom it may concern, State of New Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that LIBELS are filed before me against the following vessels, their cargoes, and appurtenances, viz. Against the Schooner Chance, about 50 tons burthen, John Smith late commander. And the Brigantine Parcel, of the burthen of 100 tons, Andrew Watson late master. Which vessels, and their cargoes, are said to be captured on the high seas, and brought into the port of Piscataqua, by the commanders of the continental ships Ranger, Queen of France, and Warren. For trial of the justice of said captures, a maritime court will be held at Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 12th day of May next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at which time and place, any person concerned may appear, and show cause (if any they have) why the same shall not be condemned.
J. BRACKETT, Judge of said Court.
To be sold at Public VENDUE, On Friday the 7th Day of May next, at 10 o'clock A. M. at Woodbury Langdon's Wharfe, in Portsmouth, the Ship Hambden,
Burthen 400 tons. Frigate Built, a remarkable fast Sailer, 22 cannon, 6 nine pounders, 14 sixes and 2 fours, about 1 ton of powder, a considerable quantity of shot, beef, pork, bread, small arms, new and old sails, and a number of other very valuable articles. Portsmouth, April 20th.
To be sold at Public VENDUE, On Friday next 10 o'Clock before Noon, at the Printing Office in pav'd Street,
A HOUSE, Barn, and the Land on which they stand; the Land measuring about 53 Feet front, and 75 back, situate in cross Street leading to the Goal, and adjoining on the Land of Dr. Brackett, and Major Bass. Conditions of Sale to be known at Time and Place of Sale. At the same time will be sold a very neat Sulkey, almost new, with a Fall Back Top, a good Boot, Iron Axletree, good Harness, and everything compleat, fit for any Gentleman. At the above Place will also be sold sundry other Articles.
Strayed or Stolen, From a Field belonging to JOHN ROBERTS of Dover, the 15th of this Instant, April, a Brown HORSE, seven years old, about 14 hands high, trots and paces, has three white Feet, a small Star on his Forehead. Whoever takes up said Horse, and conveys him to said Roberts, shall receive Ten Dollars, and all necessary charges paid by me, John Roberts.
To be sold by John Wendell, jr. Near the Rev. Dr. Haver's. Molasses by the Hoghead, Tea, or Gallon. INDIGO by the pound, or smaller quantity, PINS by the dozen or thousand. Also RUM, Sugar, Coffee, Annatto Dye, &c. &c.

To be LETT on HIRE, or on SHARES,
For a Number of Years, on reasonable Terms, by Jonathan Moulton
Of Hampton, in the State of New Hampshire.
T WO Farms in Tamworth, a Town which joins to Moultonborough. One of said Farms contains 600 Acres with more than 100 Acres of choice Intervail in it, found by Experience to be excellent Land for raising Wheat and Flax, as well as being extraordinary for Grass, several Acres of Wheat were sowed on it last Fall— 40 Tons of Hay (mostly English) were cut on it last Year, and its probable more will this: and having on it two dwelling Houses, and two Barns, will well accommodate two Families. The other Farm contains 600 Acres also, and is extraordinary good Upland, 30 Acres of it were sowed with Winter Grain last Fall, and 70 more of suitable Ground may be planted and sowed this Spring, and Buildings erecting for two Families—if suitable Families then'd apply soon, they may have Hay to do their Spring's Work, and their Families can be supplied, with Corn, Grain, Peas &c. at two thirds the Price, laid at in the lower Town. Said Moulton will give good Wages for 12 Industrious Labourers to work seven Months in enlarging the Improvements on said Farms. He is also in want of several capable, and faithful Persons, as Overseers in the several Departments in the Country where he is carrying on Business, to whom he will freely pay Wages equal to their Care, and Trust & allow them many Advantages.
As the present distressed Situation of People especially in Seaport Places, on account of the Scarcity of Corn is melancholly and our Circumstances make it highly prudent that we exert ourselves to raise as much as possible this Year—he thinks it proper to mention that the Season for burning, clearing, and planting of new Land is near, for its probable many labouring Men in Seaport Places would cheerfully improve that cheap and preferable Method of raising Corn, practised in the New Country, and thereby introduce them to a Settlement there if good Opportunities are offered. He would therefore inform them that he can furnish a considerable Number with suitable Ground on the aforesaid Farms, & Farms elsewhere for raising Corn &c. this Year, and Land for Settlement; on an easy and good Lay, if they apply to him he will employ them, when they are not to work for themselves, and give them good Wages— Such as have been great Sufferers, in the present Contest with Great Britain, will be particularly noticed and favoured.
Two FARMS also in Moultonborough to be Lett and entered on this Season.
To be sold by said Moulton,
E IGHTY 100 acre lots of choice land in said Tamworth, which he means to sell with the view only of having them cultivated, having more than he himself can well pursue the settlement of, and not being desirous of withholding more than he can conveniently carry on:
The great advantage accruing to the public from settling and cultivating of the country, must be evident to all, and that it is greatly to the interest of individuals who do improve them, every one who has any acquaintance with the settlement of new lands is well knowing to be the case— so that while public good and private interest go hand in hand, and invite so strongly to the cultivation of new land, no more need be said in its praise, nor to doubt but that it will meet with the endeavours of Gentlemen of influence, to encourage the settlement of the new country, which is now opening, and increasing with an amazing progress— The aforesaid 80 lots lie on the north part of the town, in 8 half miles ranges, containing 20 lots in a range, making 160 lots in said 8 ranges, which is sufficient for a good and respectable parish— There are now about thirty Families settled in the town.
Any Gentlemen who may incline to take the care, and lead in carrying on the settlement, will find great encouragement by applying to said Moulton, who will give liberty to choose the 80 lots out of the 160, saving those that are settled, which being a great privilege, induces him now to mention it.
TO BE SOLD, also by said MOULTON, T EN large lots of good Land, lying in the south part of said Tamworth, containing 600 acres each, through which Bear Camp River runs, and some have considerable intervail, and improvements began on them— Any Gentlemen desirous of making Farms from such tracts, can be well accommodated by applying, and at a very reasonable price.
Also,
A Large Tract of Land in Moultonborough Neck, so called, in 100 acre lots, to those who will immediately settle them— or in large tracts, to such who will engage to carry on the settlement of said Neck, which contains about 5000 acres— Any who will apply, and undertake, will meet with very reasonable offers.
Also,
GOOD LAND in the Towns of New Hampton, Osford, Piermont, Bath, Canaan, and Rehan, on such terms as the purchaser must think reasonable.
ALL the aforesaid Lands said MOULTON proposes to sell pure y from the motive before mentioned— And any Gentlemen of Fortune, who may be disposed to purchase large quantities to clear and cultivate, may depend on his being ready to afford them every assistance in his power— And any persons that may incline to purchase & settle, and whose circumstances won't well admit of their making payment at present— for the sake of settling, and cultivating the new country, and the great advantage it may be to them and their Families, he thinks it not amiss to add, that he shall be willing to give long credit (if desir'd) render the terms of payment very easy, and be ready also to afford them his assistance.
N. B. Any Letters that may be received, making proposals, will be answered as soon as they conveniently can be. Hampton, April 5th, 1779.
To be sold, by a Committee
Of the Proprietors of the Lands purchased of John Tufton Mason, Esq; in New Hampshire;
SUNDRY Tracts of Land.
One Tract containing one Thousand Acres, in the County of Hillsborough, being part of the great Lot numbered Eight, in the Society Land, so called, on the East Side of Contoocook River; the other part of the Lot was the Right of Thomas Wallingford, Esq; deceased.
The other Tracts lay in the County of Grafton. A Tract containing Five Hundred Acres, situate in the westerly part of New Chester— And two proprietors Rights or Shares in Alexandria, one Right contains Lot No. 27, 1st division. No. 24, 2d division. No. 27, 3d division. The other Right contains Lot No. 55, 1st division. No. 9, 2d division. Half of Lot No. 9, 3d division.
Any Person inclining to purchase all or any of the said Tracts of Land, may treat with the Committee, empowered to sell them, who reside at Portsmouth, and by enquiring of Mr. John Peasehallow, at his Store, near the State House, may have an Opportunity of treating with the Committee for making a purchase. Portsmouth, April 16, 1779.
ANTHONY VINCENT of Newington, in the State of New Hampshire, desires all persons, who are indebted to him, either in Notes, or on Account, that he is ready to receive what is due to him, in the present current Money of the United States, or he must on put himself & them to trouble.
State of New Hampshire April 2d, 1779. THOMAS PACKER having petitioned the Council and Assembly of this State, sitting forth that his Father Thomas Packer, late of Portsmouth, in said State, Esq; deceased, a little before his death, being very aged and weak, apprehending his death drew nigh, sent for a person to write his last Will and Testament— who came for that purpose, and immediately the said Thomas Packer deceased began to give directions how he would dispose of his Estate; and desired doctor Langdon's plan of the Province might be brought to enable him to go thro' the business properly. After several attempts for this purpose, the person told him it was impossible to compass it then, for he had cut out work enough to last him 'till next day, and, despairing to draw a Will in the manner he was directed then, — he never even put pen to paper upon it, 'till the next day— nor did he then, nor would he, had not repeated messages been sent to him, that the said Thomas was dying; he then objected the difficulty of drawing it in the manner directed, in proper season, to have it executed and published in the manner such Instruments should be— but after the most pressing solicitations, he said he had drawn a short Will, and had left it to the Executor to make the donations and distributions proposed; and the said Thomas was too near his end to waste time upon it. Accordingly, such a Will was presented to the Testator, but not 'till his Faculties were so impaired and lost, that it was impossible he could have any idea how his Estate was thereby devised— for he could with difficulty be kept awake while three lines could be read— nor indeed was it even read to him at all. And it was with great difficulty he could be instructed, to make any kind of publication of it, and it bare no kind of resemblance to the directions given twenty-four hours before, how it should be drawn, as the writer there of himself declared, — That the instrument, now in the probate office, for the county of Rockingham, executed as aforesaid, differs entirely from the Will he directed to be written — That it was the general sense of the people, who were about the Testator's person at that time, that he was wholly unfit for such an Act. — Yet, by some means or other, the Will was by the Judge of probate for said county, the hon. John Wentworth, Esq; proved and allowed— which said Judge was uncle to John Went-
worth, Esq; then Governor of the province, sole executor of said Will, and Devisee of all the Estate of said deceased, both real and personal, excepting the use of some of it to his Widow, during her natural life, and to the exclusion of the petitioner his only Child, and rightful heir, — except the improvement of a small part of said Estate: — That he the petitioner had always demeaned himself as a true Friend to the States of America, their union and their cause; that he has paid taxes for the support of the War assessed on these very lands, which would otherwise have been sold: — And prayed leave to bring in a Bill for a re-hearing of said Will, before the Superior Court of Judicature for said county— in the manner Appeals are obtained and tried by that Court, from the present Court of probate.
On which petition, the Council and Assembly ordered that the Petitioner be heard thereon before them on the first Tuesday of the next Session of the General Assembly; and that any person or persons concerned, might then appear, and shew cause, why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
By Order of the Council and Assembly. Attest, E. THOMPSON, Secretary.
LOST a Double Bitted BRIDLE, with double Reins, in this Town, about three Weeks ago. Whoever will bring said Bridle to the Printer, shall be well Rewarded for their Trouble. Portsmouth, April 13, 1779.
WHEREAS Jeremiah Grover, an Indented Apprentice, hath a long time past deserted, and now absents himself from his Master's service, this is to caution all persons from harbouring, concealing or dealing with said servant, as they would avoid the penalty of the Law provided in such cases. York, April 13. NATHANIEL BARRELL.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I Stephen Berry of Rochester, forbid any person whatever purchasing any Nets or Nets of Capt. James Calf of Dover, which was signed by me the said Stephen Berry, as there is a Dispute between him and myself, respecting said Nets, which may hereafter appear to the satisfaction of the public, as I have offered to settle all Affairs between us in an amicable manner. The drawing of the New Castle LOTTERY will commence the 25th day of May next, at New Castle, there remains a very few Tickets unsold, which may be had of the Managers.
To be sold a Right of Land.
In the following Townships, viz Plainfield, Harwich, Haverhill, Thompsinson, Ackworth, Cockermouth, Dummer, Chesterfield. Enquire of the Printer.
To be let, a Genteel House, Barn, large Garden, & every necessary Convenience, pleasantly situated in the Town of Portsmouth — Enquire of Jonathan Warner.
Cash given for FLAX-SEED, At the Store of RICHARD WIBIRD PENHALLOW, on Long Wharfe, who has to sell for ready Money, a compleat Assortment of IRON HALLOW WARE by the Ton.
Wanted a middling good Farm, Within 4, 5, or 6 Miles of the Town of Portsmouth, for which a reasonable Price will be given. Enquire at the Printing Office.
To be sold a Coach and Curricule, In middling good Order, both having Iron Axeltrees, good Harnesses, and Wheels well iron'd. Enquire of Daniel Fowle at the Printing Office, Portsmouth.
Whereas Sarah, the Wife of me the subscriber, has Elop'd from me, and refuses to live with me: This is to forbid any person crediting her on my Account, as I will not pay any Debts of her contracting from the Date hereof. Kittery, April 6, 1779. Caleb Hutchings.
Lost on the 30 March between Greenland Meeting-House and Packer's Bridge, a Locked Black Leather Pocket Book, with sixty Dollars non current Continental Bills; also, about Ten Dollars of other Continental Money — Whoever will deliver the same to the Printer, or George Packer at said Greenland, shall have Ten Dollars Reward.
Portsmouth, Printed by D. FOWLE 1779.