New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1779-03-09 00:00:00

OR State JOURNAL, and General Advertiser.
[Vol. II.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1779.
No. 55]
BOSTON, March 4, 1779
A Gentleman from Norwich, in Connecticut, assures us, that Governor Trumbull has received a letter from the Delegates of that State, in Congress, informing, that a vessel has arrived in the Delaware, from Spain, via of Cuba, in which came passengers, 3 gentlemen in a public character, who informed, that they had brought intelligence very advantageous to these United States.
We also learn, that some private gentlemen, who had arrived at New London, from Philadelphia, informed, that in addition to the above, a proposal was made by the Court of Spain, to open all their ports to the American States, and an offer of twenty million of dollars on loan; in consequence of which, hard money fell 50 per cent. and all kind of goods in proportion.
It is said that English prints, as late as December 8, are received at the southward, which give an account that the debates in parliament are very high; that a committee are appointed to inquire into the state of the nation, and that the King had been addressed by parliament to remove the present ministry.
Late advices from Martinico, acquaint us, That Admiral Byron had arrived at Barbadoes, from whence he was to proceed to join Admiral Barrington. We also learn, that Count d'Estaing still continued at Martinico, but had not been reinforced, as has been reported.
In addition to the above intelligence, a gentleman from Connecticut, who arrived in town yesterday afternoon, informs, that the enemy came out from New York and had proceeded as far as Milford; it was said their force consists of 3000 foot and 600 horse; the object of this expedition is uncertain, but it was supposed their intentions were to destroy the magazines and stores in that quarter, or to collect cattle. The militia of that State had turned out to stop their progress. As a further Confirmation we insert the following Extract of a letter from Norwich, dated March 1.
"Governor Trumbull has just had an express, that a large body of the enemy have landed at Horse Neck; the express says 6000 horse, and 3000 foot.
We learn from East Jersey, that a desperate gang of Marauders, chiefly refugees, deserters from New York, were lately brought to condign punishment in a most striking manner. For months past these miscreants had plundered Monmouth county, New Jersey, with impunity; all means used to curb their excesses being eluded by their vigilance and sudden retreat to the Pine Forests. At length, however, they were way-layed by a party of armed men, several of the villains shot down, and the whole put to death on the spot.
The private armed ship Cumberland, Capt. Manley, which sailed from this place about two months since, was taken soon after she left port, by the Juno, an English frigate of 38 guns, and carried into Barbadoes.
By a person who left Rhode-Island last Thursday, we are informed, that there were then but about 400 men in that garrison.
The noted Col. Holland, who some time since made his escape from Exeter goal, now
commands a company of royal refugees, at Newport.
Extract of a letter from Martinico, dated Jan. 7, 1779.
"We have now 17 ships of the line, well armed and well manned, four of them just arrived from France, also 19 frigates, besides several taken from the English. With these forces we have nothing to fear, not even from the arrival of Admiral Byron. Several reports make us believe that Spain will in a short time act with us. All our public buildings are filled with English prisoners, having lately taken a great number of their ships. Sixty transports arrived with the fleet just come in from France."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Charlestown, (South Carolina) dated Jan. 12, 1779.
"There is not the least appearance, at present, of the embargo's being taken off; they seem to be determined to keep it on till it's known how General Lincoln comes off with the enemy. It's said we have a superior force, and men constantly joining the General, who means very soon to attack them."
Extract of a letter, dated Hartford, Feb. 23, 1779.
"I set off for Philadelphia in the Morning. The Advocate General has arrived here from that City, tells me a Spanish Vessel arrived there with Dispatches for Congress, which are not yet known, (only conjectured—Specie and Alliance) from these conjectures, hard Money fell One hundred per Cent. Goods 25, and Rum 30 per Cent. This you may depend on as the Treasurer here has received Letters from two of the Delegates, assuring him of the Arrival."
Several letters received in town the last evening from Philadelphia, confirms the above with this addition, That the news brought by her is equal to our wishes, and beyond expectation.
Extract of a letter from New London, Feb. 27, 1779.
"Capt. Pinkham left Martinico, the 27th ult. says that Count d'Estaing, was at Port Royal, Martinico, and no reinforcements from France at the time he came away; he further says that Capt. Manly, in the Cumberland, is taken by an English Frigate, which he fell in with in the night, and engaged her before he found his mistake; that the Brig Fair Play was sunk from the fort at Gaudaloup, for not shewing proper signals, and some of the men lost, but the Governor had made restitution.
Capt. Billings, in the ship Governor Trumbull, lately landed a party of men on the island of Tobago, and unfortunately lost two men killed and twenty six made prisoners.
The British Lion unable to bruise to any purpose the head of the American Serpent is now playing with its tail.
Deserters from Rhode Island inform, that fresh provisions are very scarce there, and that the enemy are contemplating some mischief probably a descent on the main, in search of plunder.
TRENTON, February 10.
Wednesday last His Excellency General WASHINGTON and LADY, with their retinue, passed through this Town, on their way to Camp.
foraging parties; they have since returned towards New York, taking with them a considerable quantity in cattle of various kinds. A likely young Negro
PROVIDENCE, Feb. 27. Defectors from Rhode-Island inform, that fresh provisions are very scarce there, and that the enemy are contemplating some mischief probably a descent on the main, in search of plunder. For it is said which lately went to the East end of the Island, we are informed, were
NEW HAVEN, February 24. One night last week, a party landed from some of the British cruizers, and set fire to Cable's mills, at Comp, between Fairfield and Norwalk, which were entirely consumed, with a quantity of flour, grain, &c. A party of 8 carriage guns and 22 men belonging to the enemy, bound from New York, to New York, was last Sunday driven ashore at Guilford by the wind.
We hear that on Monday se'night three prizes, taken near Sandy Hook, were brought into Raritan river, one of which had a valuable cargo on board. It is currently reported that several persons in Virginia, have lately been taken up and confined in goal, on suspicion of being concerned in counterfeiting Continental Currency.

PHILADELPHIA, February 9. In COUNCIL, February 3, 1779. Present his Excellency Joseph Reed, Esq; President the Hon. George Byron, Esq; Vice President, Col. Joseph Hart, John Macky, and Thomas Scott, Esq's.
THIS Board having maturely considered the general tenor and course of the military command exercised by Major General Arnold in this City and State; and divers transactions which have appeared to this Board, during his command, do Resolve, unanimously,
First, that the same has been in many respects, oppressive to the faithful subjects of this State, unworthy of his rank and station, highly discouraging to those who have manifested their attachment to the liberties and interests of America; and disrespectful to the Supreme Executive Authority of the state.
Wherefore Resolved unanimously,
Second, That nothing but the most urgent and pressing necessity can justify or induce this Board to call forth any waggons or militia, or otherwise subject the good people of this State to the power of the said General Arnold within the State, should he resume it upon his return.
Third, Ordered, That the Attorney General do prosecute the said General Arnold, for such illegal and oppressive conduct as is cognizable in the Courts of Law.
And that this Board may not be supposed capable of passing the above resolves upon mere general grounds, and more especially, in the case of one who has formerly distinguished himself in public service, they think proper to declare that the consideration last mentioned, has hitherto restrained them from taking proper notice of General Arnold, hoping that every unworthy transaction would be the last, or that a becoming sense of such improprieties, would effect an alteration of conduct; but finding that tenderness has only led to insult and farther oppression, duty to the State, regard to the interests and happiness of the good people thereof, who must be affected by all the abuses of power, oblige us to take notice thereof, and farther declare, that the said resolves are founded on the following articles, in whom they have sufficient grounds to esteem General Arnold culpable.
1. That while in camp of General Washington at Valley Forge, last spring, he gave permission to a vessel belonging to persons then voluntarily residing in this city with the enemy, and of disaffected characters, to come to a port of the United States, without the knowledge of the authority of the State, or of the commander in chief, though then present.
2. In having shut up the stores and ships on his arrival in the city, so as even to prevent officers of the army from purchasing, while he privately made considerable purchases for his own benefit, as is alledged and believed.
3. In imposing menial offices upon the sons of freemen of this State, when called forth by the desire of Congress to perform militia duty, and when remonstrated to hear, upon justifying himself in writing upon the ground of having power so to do, for that, when a "citizen assumed the character of a soldier, the former was entirely lost in the latter, & that "it was the duty of the militia to obey every order of his Aids (not a breach of the "laws and constitution) as his (the General's) "without judging of the propriety of them."
4. For that when a prize was brought into this port by the Convention brig of this State, whereon a dispute arose respecting the capture, which would otherwise, in great probability, have been amicably adjusted between the claimants, General Arnold interposed by an illegal and unworthy purchase of the suit at a low and inadequate price, as he has been
publickly charged by a reputable citizen, to which may in some degree be ascribed the delay of justice in the Courts of Appeals, and the dispute in which the State may probably be involved with Congress hereupon.
5. The appropriating the waggons of this State when called forth upon a special emergency last Autumn, to the transportation of private property, and that of persons who voluntarily remained with the enemy last winter, and were deemed disaffected to the interests and Independence of America.
6. In that Congress by a resolve of the 23 d of August last, having given to the executive powers of every state, an exclusive power to recommend persons desirous of going within the enemy's lines, to the officer there commanding; General Arnold in order, as may reasonably be intered, to elude the said resolve, wrote a letter as appears by comparison of hands, and the declaration of the intended bearer, recommendatory for the above purpose, and caused his Aid de Camp, Major Clarkson, to sign the same; but the said device not taking effect through the vigilance of the officers at Elizabethtown, General Arnold, without disclosing any of the above circumstances, applied to Council for their permission, which was instantly refused; the connections, characters, and situation of the party being known, and deemed utterly improper to be indulged with such permission; thereby violating the resolve of Congress, and usurping the authority of this Board.
7. This Board having, upon the complaint of several inhabitants of Chester county, through the late Waggon Master General, requested of the said General Arnold to state the said transaction respecting the waggons, in order that they might satisfy the complainants, or explain the same without farther trouble, received, in return, an indecent, disrespectful refusal of any satisfaction whatsoever.
8. The discouragement and neglect manifested by General Arnold during his command, to civil, military, and other characters, who have adhered to the cause of their country—with an intire different conduct towards those of another character, are too notorious to need proof or illustration; and if this command has been, as is generally believed, supported at an expence of four or five thousand pound per annum, to the United States, we freely declare we shall very unwillingly pay any share of expences thus incurred.
On consideration, Ordered, That as the waggons sent by General Arnold to Egg harbour, were drawn forth under the law of the state, and the waggons not being able to procure payment, either from the Quarter Master's department, or from General Arnold, who is departed from this city while the complaints against him was depending, and they being in great necessity, this Board ought to relieve them so far as to advance four hundred and fifty pounds, until they can procure farther redress. And that Jesse Jordden, Waggon Master, give a special receipt to be accountable therefor.
Extract from the Minutes,
T. MATLACK, Secretary.
By order of the Council a certified copy of the foregoing resolves were delivered to Major General Arnold, before he left this State.
NEW-LONDON, February 19.
A detachment of troops from the Continental army arrived here last week, from the Westward, under the command of Col. Derrborn; for the protection of this town and harbour. They are an excellent body of men, well cloathed, healthy, and in high spirits, and it is believed are abundantly sufficient (in conjunction with the militia stationed here) to answer the purpose for which they came.
districts, and for encouraging the wealthy inhabitants thereof, to unite in assisting the indigent, by exchanging, without discount, Bills in their possession, of the emissions of May 20, 1777, and April 11, 1778.
Extract from the Minutes, CHARLES THOMPSON, Sec'y.
eighth per cent be allowed to the Commissioners of the Loan Offices, on the amount of Bills to be exchanged by them respectively, in lieu of all other expence attending the said business.
January 14, 1779. Resolved, That it be recommended to the several States, to take the most speedy and effectual measures for publishing the resolutions of the 2 d Instant, in their several Counties, Towns &c
cases, such Bills of credit only, as have or may be emitted by Congress, any resolution to the contrary notwithstanding.
January 1, 1779. Resolved, That it be recommended to the several States forthwith to adopt such measures as may be effectual for detecting persons employed in making Counterfeit Bills, or passing the same, knowing them to be such.
January 2, 1779. Resolved, That one
And on Saturday the Hon. Brigadier-General Parsons arrived in town, to take the command in this department.
IN CONGRESS, October 8, 1778.
Resolved, That all Limitations of prices of Gold and Silver be taken off. November 19, 1778. Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Continental Loan Offices of the United States, be respectively directed to receive for Loan-Office Certifi

BOSTON, February 22.
A few days past, arrived in a safe Port to the Eastward, a Brig from Bermuda; by a gentleman, who came Passenger, we are favoured with the following Copy of a Petition from the Council and general Assembly of the Island, to their governor, viz.
To his Excellency the Governor.
The Address of his Majesty's Council and general assembly of Bermuda.
May it please your Excellency,
WE His Majesty's most dutiful and loyal Subjects, the Council and assembly of these, His Majesty's Bermuda Islands in America; beg leave once more to represent to your Excellency in the most express and positive terms, That the inhabitants are on the eve of experiencing every distress that can arise from certain famine, unless some decisive steps be immediately taken to divert it—That such attempt has been already too long deferred, we are without apprehensions—To your Excellency therefore we most solemnly appeal in the name of the people: Your Excellency alone we must look to for relief—If you refuse to attend, we are undone—We would wish to consider His Majesty's governor, as the guardian and protector of the lives and liberties of his subjects, intrusted to his care: In this light you are held out to us by his Majesty: Shut not then your Ears to the cries of distress; but exert those principles of benevolence and humanity, which will ever be the greatest ornament of human nature, and become more or less conspicuous in proportion to the situation of the persons, who shall move under their influence.
The unhappy dissention between Great Britain and the Continent of America, has induced the prohibition of a commercial intercourse with the latter, from every other part of His Majesty's dominions; and has subjected property, taken in the fact by His Majesty's Cruizers, to forfeiture. This restriction, may it please your Excellency, we have been from necessity obliged to move in violation of. The peculiar situation of our island, our distance from Europe, and many other obstacles, as has been repeatedly urged to your Excellency, and of the truth of which you cannot but be convinced, have alone led the inhabitants thereto: The means of subsistence are not to be refused, to comply with an act of Parliament: Our gracious Sovereign, and that august body, the British Senate, wish not for it: Every principle of humanity forbids it.
Permit us to speak plainly on this subject, to your Excellency—Present circumstances oblige us to do it in terms undisguised. From the Continent alone we can possibly derive the supplies necessary to our subsistence: Your Excellency will permit us farther to observe, that it is apprehended the troops now at the west end, have in some measure contributed to driving from our shores, vessels the property of the inhabitants, which have been coming to our relief: We conceive that every obstacle should be removed to adventurers in the pursuit of provisions, & therefore, beseech your Excellency, as those troops cannot but be presumed to be under
the controul of the Civil Authority, that they be by your Excellency ordered from the west end, at least for a limited time, that provisions may be introduced without interception, for the support of the inhabitants. What further regulations such a Proceeding might require, should be so adjusted with his Majesty's Customs, as to remove every apprehension of the confiscation of property, that may be adventured on this critical occasion.
We beg leave further to observe to your Excellency, that the people expect on the recess of the assembly, to have a full and positive account of what may be determined on—in which there can be no mediocriti observed.—They must either have a clear mode of obtaining provisions pointed out, or must be told, that nothing can be done:—They must quit the island, or depend on providence alone.
By order of the House.
By order of the Board.
Jan. 15, 1779. Corlenius Hinson, Speaker. James Jones, President.
The foregoing is a true Copy, William Foot, Clerk of the assembly. January 27, 1779.
BOSTON, March 4.
Saturday last the SIEUR DE VALNAIS, Consul of France, gave an elegant Entertainment to a large and most respectable Company, consisting of the President of the Council, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and other Members of both Houses; General Gates, and General Heath, with their Suits; the Chief Justice, the Continental Navy Board, Judge of the Admiralty, President of the Board of War, and many other Gentlemen of various Orders and principal Characters. Before Dinner the Town was saluted by a Discharge of Cannon from several French Ships in the Harbour; and after dining, the following Toasts were drank, viz:
 1st. His Most Christian Majesty the King of France.  2d. The United States of America.  3d. Her Most Christian Majesty the Queen of France.  4th. The State of Massachusetts Bay.  5th. The Prime Ministers of France.  6th. The Congress.  7th. His Excellency Monsieur Gérard;  8th. His Excellency General Washington.  9th. The Convention of Saratoga.  10th. The Hon. John Holker, Esq; Agent General of the Royal Navy.  11th. May the Names of those glorious Men, who have framed and concluded the Alliance between France and America, be immortalized in the Annals of the World.  12th. Success to the French and American Army and Navy.  13th. Perpetual Union between France and the United States of America. 
At the Toast of his "Most Christian Majesty," our great and good Ally, Twenty one Cannon were discharged; and Thirteen for the United States of America.
The whole Festivity was conducted with the utmost Decency and Politeness, and every Circumstance indicated the great and increasing Satisfaction of both Nations from the late happy Alliance.
To-Morrow, Ten o'Clock, At a House near the Hay Market, Continuation of the Sale, Of a Variety of Household Furniture,
Among which are the following.
A Large Copper Kettle, almost new, a good Feather Bed, Curtains, & Window Curtains; an Easy Chair and Cushion; Looking Glasses, Scales and Weights, Glass Salvers, &c. Stone Ware, such as Tea Pots, Cream Pots, &c. A large Folio Bible with Cutts, and a Variety of Books. Also, the Hull of a Schooner, and many other Articles.
of Land in New-Durham, No 41. both first & second Division, being 240 Acres. Enquire as above.
Four Months longer being
Allowed to the Creditors of the Estate of James Holland, to bring in their Claims, the Commissioners will sit at the Coffee-House the last Thursday in this and the three next following Months, from six to 8 P.M. to receive them. Portsmouth, March 5, 1779
Massachusetts State-Lottery
TICKETS, may be had of Daniel Peirce,
N. B. Those Persons who have Blacksmith's Tools or Cloaths, &c. in their Hands, belonging to the deceased, are desired to return them as soon as possible. Portsmouth, March 8th, 1779.
TO BE SOLD,
A Large commodious Dwelling HOUSE, in Durham, about Forty Rods from the Meeting House; with a Barn, Garden, and other Conveniences, suitable for a Trader or Tavern Keeper. Enquire of Col. Alpheus Chesley; Also, two Lots
me at the Printing-Office in Portsmouth, on or before the 10th day of April next—And if the same is not paid by that time, the Rights of the delinquents will be advertised for sale, according to Law. Portsmouth, March 8, 1779. Daniel Fowle, Col.
LL Persons that are indebted to the Estate of Benjamin Newmarch, Blacksmith, late of Portsmouth, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscriber—And those who have any Accounts against said Estate, are desired to bring them in immediately. MARY LEE, Executrix.
WHEREAS the Proprietors of the Township of Bretton Woods, in the county of Grafton and State of New-Hampshire, at a legal meeting held in Portsmouth, on the first day of March instant, voted to raise by tax a sum of money for the discharge of the proprietary debts, and for purposes in said vote mentioned, and all delinquents their former taxes.—And the said tax being assessed accordingly, and a warrant for the collection of the same committed to me, Notice is hereby given to the proprietors of said Bretton Woods, to pay their respective parts of said tax to

TO BE SOLD,  High Proof Jamaica RUM, Per Hogshead or Barrell.  Brown Sugar,--Coffee,--Tea,--  Indigo--Pepper,--  Best London Pewter, And many Articles  Of Piece Goods. Enquire of  Samuel Gardner, At the Head of Messrs Sherburne's Wharfe, Who has likewise for Sale,  Iron Hollow Ware, Per Quantity, properly assorted for a Shop, Or by the single Article.
N. B. Many of the above Articles may be had for the Continental Emissions of May 20th, 1777, and April 11th, 1778.
|| Stratford. ||
Whereas Application hath been made to me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace for the county of Rockingham, in the State of New-Hampshire, by proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the Township of Stratford, to notify and call a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the dwelling house of Frederick Smith, in the said town of Stratford, on the second Thursday in April next, at one of the clock afternoon, to act on the following particulars. 1. To choose a moderator and proprietors clerk. 2. To agree upon a method for calling proprietors meetings in future. 3. To see whether the proprietors will agree to have the pitches that were made by the different settlers recorded, agreeable to a former vote of said proprietors. 4. To see whether the proprietors will agree to Lot out the remaining part of the Township, and to raise any sum or sums of money for the defraying the expence thereof:—In pursuance of which Application, I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of Stratford to meet at the time and place for the purposes aforesaid.
H. WENTWORTH, Just. Peace.
Portsmouth, Feb. 26, 1779.
To be SOLD,
THE following Lots of Land in Old Chester, partly in the Parish of Raymond, and partly in the Parish of Candia, viz.
 Lot, No. 109, containing 100 Acres in the North Division, or 1st part of the 2d Division.  Ditto No. 45, 100 Acres in 2d part of 2d Division.  Ditto No. 30, 80 Acres in the 3d Division.  Ditto No. 80, 60 Acres in the 4th Division.  Ditto No. 46, 40 Acres in the 5th Division.  Ditto No. 100, 4 Acres, a Meadow Lot. 
 The half of Lot No. 49, containing 100 Acres in the North Division, or 1st part of the 2d Division.  Ditto No. 63, 100 Acres, in the 2d part, 2d Division..  Ditto No. 21, 80 Acres in the 3d Division.  Ditto No. 60, 60 Acres in the 4th Division.  Ditto No. 44, 40 Acres in the 5th Division.  Ditto No. 35, 4 Acres, a Meadow Lot. 
 And also the following Lots in Nettingham, viz.  A 200 Acre Lot.  A 56 Acre Lot, and a 10 Acre Lot, No. 22. 
For Particulars, enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SOLD,
By Richard Champney,
At his Shop opposite the Post-Office,
Choice green Coffee by the hundred or Dozen—And by Retail, Bohea Tea, Coffee,—Cotton Wool,—Brown Sugar,—French Indigo,—Wool Cards,— All which Articles are warranted of the best Quality. Sundry other Articles may be had at the same Place.
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.
WAR - OFFICE.
Wanted immediately for Use Of the TROOPS of this State in the Continental Service,—A Quantity of Shirting Linnen, or Shirts, Yarn Stockings, Neats Leather Shoes; and Blanketing, for which a generous Price will be paid at the War Office at Portsmouth or Exeter—And the Farmers in the Country are earnestly requested to exert themselves to effect as large & speedy a Supply of said Articles as may be in their Power. War Office, Portsmouth, Jan. 30.
|| Shelburne ||
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
WHEREAS Application hath been made to me the Subscriber, Clerk to the Proprietors of the Township of SHELBURNE, in the County of Grafton, in said State, by the Proprietors, Owners of more than one sixteenth Part of said Shelburne, to Notify a Meeting of said Proprietors as soon as may be, to act on the following Matters— First , To choose a Moderator of said Meeting.— Second , To consider and determine when and in what Manner the first Division of Upland in said Township shall be laid out, and whether they will compleat the laying out the remaining Intervale Lots.— Third , To agree and determine on some Mode of building a Saw-Mill and Grist-Mill in said Township the ensuing Summer.— Fourth , To know what Encouragement said Proprietors will give to any Number of Settlers who will go on immediately to improve.— Fifth , To consider and determine whether said Proprietors will repair the Road between Conway and said Township, or clear any other Roads in or thro' said Township.— Sixth , To choose a Committee for any of the Purposes aforesaid.— Seventh , To vote a Tax to raise any Sum of Money that may be then found necessary;—and also Assessors, and a Collector to collect said Tax — In Pursuance of said Application, I do hereby Notify and Warn the Proprietors of the Township of Shelburne, to attend a Meeting of said Proprietors on Wednesday March 10th next, at Three o'Clock Afternoon, at the House of Mrs. Tilton Innholder in said Portsmouth, for the Purposes aforesaid.
Portsmouth, Feb. 16 1779.
JOHN PEIRCE, Clerk at the Proprietors of Shelburne.
To be sold at Publick Vendue
In Rochester, the 10th Day of March next, at the House of Mr. Wentworth, Innholder in said Rochester,
An extraordinary Lot of Land
Lying in the second Division, No. —, containing near three hundred Acres. The Goodness of said Land is well known. A great Number of Persons have heretofore applied to purchase it, offering almost any Sum: And as the Possessor, for singular Reasons, hath refused disposing of said Land in Time past, he now determines to give all an equal Chance, being unwilling to disoblige any, who heretofore applied for it. The most reasonable security will be taken; sufficient Time of payment allowed the person who may chance to buy it, and even the produce of the country will be received in part payment, on Terms then and there agreed on. The Lot of Land mentioned for sale is in the Town of Rochester.
Portsmouth, Jan. 18th, 1779.
To be sold a House and Land,
Near Mr. Thomas Beckford's; below the South Mill Bridge, Enquire of Nathaniel Treadwell or Jacob Waldron at Portsmouth.
Loft on the Day of Ordination,
in this Town, a Coffee colour'd Wrapper, bound with reddish Binding. Whoever is possessed of the same, and will return it to the Printer, shall receive any reasonable Demand, and it is supposed no Person, having any Principle of Justice, will (in this difficult Time, for procuring Cloathing) withhold the said Wrapper, Portsmouth, Feb. 9, 1779.
Portsmouth, Printed by D. FOWLE
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.
The Sale of Lands in Barnstead is put off to Wednesday the 24th of March.
A few Thousand of PINS;
A small Quantity of Annetto Dye, may be had for the Monies Emitted by Congress in May 1777, April 1778, by Applying to the PRINTING OFFICE, Portsmouth, March 9 1779.
To be SOLD,
A valuable commodious Dwelling House, with a good Cellar, Barn, Garden and other Accommodations, situated near the Rev. Dr. Haven's Meeting-House.—For further Particulars, enquire at the Printing Office in Portsmouth.
TO BE SOLD. By SAMUEL HILL,
Of Portsmouth, A General Assortment of Iron WARE; among which, are a Number of large Iron Kettles suitable for the Country, to boil Sap to make Sugar. Also, a Number of other Articles to be sold at the above Place.