New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1779-05-11 00:00:00

BOSTON, May 7, 1779. Summary of the Freest news from Europe, extracted from Scotch papers of January and February, 1779.
SIR HUGH PALLISER , on the trial of Admiral Keppel, had 35 witnesses: Keppel double the number. The former sent a letter to the Admiral by the most respectable Captain ————— Keppel sent for answer, he could receive no letters till the determination of the court martial. The Deu Amis , French Indiaman, was taken by the Knight privateer; the prize met afterwards with a schooner, having 24 Englishmen, and as many French on board; of which only 10 of the former, and five of the latter were preserved: The remainder of the French, the moment the ship struck, leapt overboard; one in the confusion took with him a box of diamonds worth 16000l. sterling; another a wedge of gold weighing 12 pounds, both of which were lost as well as the men. The Belle Poule in the begin- ning of January last, had sent into Brest no less then 20 sail of prizes. The celebrated Dav- id Garrick , Esq; died on the 19th of Janu- ary, in his 63d year — a malignant sickness had raged in the garrison of Senegal, and carried off the Governor and principal offi- cers, and 5 out of six of the white inhabi- tants: In this condition they are apprehen- sive of an attack from the French. Lloyd's list of prizes carried into France, was high in the month of January. Ministry have much weakened their influence in Scotland, by favouring the bill for repealing the laws against popery, which after creating an high termination in that kingdom, they have been obliged to give up: The repeal has quietly taken place in England. They were in En- gland so sure of the success of Campbell in Georgia, that before receiving any accounts of it, orders had been issued for Mr. Stokes, Chief Justice of that Province, and the other officers, to prepare to embark and resume their offices there. Six prizes arrived at Brest in one day: viz. 30th December; the most considerable of which was taken by a French privateer, called the American : The Chevalier de Terray , sailed from Brest about the middle of January, for the East Indies, with 7 ships of the line, and 5 armed vessels with 400 men on board; besides the legion of the Duke de Lauzeen . The Engagement had a severe battle with the Rose , a British frigate, and on putting into Brest, she sunk, and saved only 40 of the crew. At a grand feast given by the Farmers General in Russia on the Empress's birth day, more than an hundred of the common people, through ex- cess of eating and drinking, were found dead in the streets; and it was thought the whole number, either dead, or expected to die from the same cause, would exceed a thousand. A cartel for exchange of prisoners is at length settled between France and England. An impress bill for the recruit of the army has passed with little opposition. Lord Nugent in the House of Commons on the 19th of January, moved for further relief to Ireland in trade and manufactures, particularly the cotton: He drew a melancholly picture of that kingdom, and appealed to George Sa- ville for the truth of it: Estates had fallen to 16 and 14 years purchase, and no purchasers, even on those terms; the streets of Dublin swarmed with manufacturers that were star- ving: A Secretary of State, he said was then at Ireland, sent on purpose to represent to administration the deplorable condition of that kingdom, which only those could form a proper idea of, who had read the accounts of the famine at Calcutta. Pro- posals has been brought into the Parliament
of Paris for legalizing protestant marriages in France, which was referred to the King. The Empress Queen, by an ordinance, pro- hibits the sale of prizes brought in by any for- eign vessels, in any part of her dominions. The Colebrook East Indiaman , Capt. Morris, was lost on a sunken rock, near the cape of Good Hope, 20 of the crew perished; she was bound to Bombay and China. — While the late act passed in England, repeals the laws that imprisons popish priests and instructors of youth for exercising their functions, all dissenting ministers and school masters, who do not subscribe the 39 articles, remain sub- ject to fine and imprisonment: Doct. Ro- binson, the historian, was in favour of the po- pish bill for Scotland. The abilities of M. Neeker, Financier of France, are much cele- brated. The Caledonian Mercury of Jan. 16, says, "The interest of the ministry has al- ready received a considerable shock in Scot- land, and if they persist in their infatuated attempts, it will be altogether extinguished." At the beginning of Admiral Keppel's trial, policies respecting the issue of it, were open- ed in the Coffee Houses in London; but the evidences in favour of the Admiral appear- ing so numerous and clear, they were soon laid aside. — There are strong hints in the late papers, of a general pacification; at least of withdrawing the troops from America; Lord Amherst having given his opinion that war cannot be carried on against France and America together; other paragraph's, how- ever, announce a strong reinforcement for America, and a vigorous campaign. It was said, Lord Carlisle would succeed Lord San- dwich, and Governor Johnstone Sir Hugh Palliser; and Lord Howe Admiral Keppel. — The mobs in Scotland were so violent as not to be restrained by the Magistrates, aid- ed by the military; several popish places of worship had been pulled down. Supplies for the present year in Ireland, borrowed at 8 per cent nine millions for England, at the same enormous premium, and a new tax on wheels and maid servants. An idle story, mentioned in the papers, of the deposing the King of Spain. One of the Clerks in an high office, has betrayed to France, the cy- pher of certain dispatches of great import- ance, between the Courts of London, Berlin, and Peterborough. Capt. Pownal, in the Apolo , had carried into Plymouth, a French frigate of 36 guns. General Clinton is said to have desired to be recalled, and Sir Guy Carlton to have refused his place. France presses Holland to defend the rights of her neutrality, and her ministerial writers in En- gland will have it, that Holland resents this treatment; their opponents say, Holland knows too well her own interest; and the inclinations of her merchants; and moreover, must find herself obliged to pay particu- lar respect to the Houses of Bourbon & Aus- tria, now united: The talk of overtures from that republic to America, confirms this latter opinion.
In the above account we have endeavour- ed, clearly and concisely, to give our readers the substance of a number of the latest Bri- tish papers.
It is evident enough from British papers, that Count Almodaver, the Spanish Ambas- sador in London, has been negotiating thro' the winter as mediator for an accomodation; but whether Britain means, bona fide , to enter into his views, or only to amuse, is not so ev- ident. At all events America should pre- pare for an early and spirited campaign.
The war between the Emperor and Prus- sia, does not seem hitherto to have been car- ried on in earnest. The great Frederick is now well stricken in years. He would be
loth, it may be supposed, to risque the glory he has acquired in better days, on the un- certain events of a war undertaken in his de- cline. The Emperor has no indifferent abi- lities; he is in his prime; and the forces and finances of the house of Austria have not been for many years in to good a situation as they are at present. The King of Prussia, though he seriously commence a war with him, has much to do, and a great way to look before him; and may perhaps leave his dominions to his successor, lessened, or in such perplex- ity, as no moderate genius could recover. Accordingly letters from Europe hint, that he is disposed to negotiate through the me- diation of France, and that it is not unlike- ly Spain will be joined in the mediation. Should this take place, it would be a most proof how high the house of Bourbon stands in Europe. France mediated between Spain and England in the affair of Faulkland's Is- lands : Spain in her turn mediates in the A- merican quarrel ; and both these powers may unitedly settle the disputes in Germany, and among the Northern Courts. Such a situa- tion must give great advantage to the House of Bourbon , the powerful friend of America; and is a good omen of an happy issue to the present contest.
Notwithstanding all the boasts of our ene- mies, a little time will show that America has resources fully sufficient to retrieve her currency; and even without this, it can be demonstrated, that we are able to defend our- selves, and support our glorious cause.
It may not be unworthy of remark, that about this time last year every account from Britain mentioned large reinforcements com- ing out to their army, at least 20,000 men. The Marquis de Noailles's rescript of the 17th of March, however, altered matters entirely; and instead of the army being augmented it has been greatly reduced. The same is playing now, and the desponding friends of the Royal cause have had their expectations again revived; but it seems more than pro- bable they will again be disappointed; for by the accounts lately received, it appears be- yond a doubt, that Britain will soon have the whole House of Bourbon to contend with: In that case, can it be imagined she will have either troops or ships to spare for another Quixotick expedition to this western Conti- nent.
Last Tuesday arrived Capt. Clarke, in a brig, in 17 days from Cape Francois. Capt. Clarke left the Cape in company with a fleet of 17 sail under convoy of the Minerva , for- merly in the British service, but taken by the French. The enemy left the fleet three days after they came out. Capt. Clarke was chased by three of the enemy's privateers, four days successively before he got in.
The day before the above fleet left the Cape, a letter of marque a ship, of 26 guns captured by a French frigate, was sent in there. She was from London, bound to Ja- maica, & supposed to have a very rich cargo on board, as an offer of 72,000 pounds ster- ling, was made by the Captain for her ran- som, which was refused.
Monday arrived safe in port, the prize ship Lilly , from Glasgow bound to New York, with provisions and dry goods; captured by the Tyrannicide , Capt. Haller, as mentioned in our last.
Last Saturday was sent into port, by the privateers Hancock and Beaver , a sloop from St. Augustine, laden with rum, molasses and tar. She was bound to New-York. The above privateers, have, within ten days, sent safe into port, exclusive of the above, a sloop laden with rum, sugar, &c. a schooner with lumber, a schooner in ballast, and a retaken

Sloop from New Haven, bound to the West Indies.
Extract of a letter from Albany, dated the 28th of April, 1779.
"Since my last, we have received very agreeable news from the west—Col. VanCalk, Lieut. Col. Wellet, and Major Cockran, had a secret command given them, which they have executed charmingly—nothing was ever better done. Gen. Schuyler and Gen. Clinton had it in contemplation to surprize the Onondage nation as part of them are avowed enemies to us; and have actually committed hostilities upon our frontiers; while the other part under the mask of friendship, have been treating with us at Albany: As the affair was a secret to all but the three gentlemen concerned, I cannot tell you particularly when they left Fort-Schuyler—this is not material. Five hundred and fifty men, (including officers) marched from the above fort and surprized the Onondage castle, the savages not suspecting any danger, were attacked; we have killed 12 and taken 34 prisoners; destroyed all their cattle, provisions, ammunition, stock of every kind, horses, cows, hogs, &c. which was immense: Besides, the intrepid adventurers took a great quantity of cloathing, cloaths, linnen, blankets, &c. All this was executed with a spirit and prowess that would have done honour to a Brutus, or a Cæsar. This defeat will, I hope, produce great and good effects. Not a single American was lost either going, attacking, or returning, which is surprizing."
On Monday the third Instant departed this Life, at Cambridge, in the 65th Year of his Age, the Hon. John Winthrop Esq; L. L. D. F. R. S. Holliston Professor of Mathematics and natural Philosophy at Harvard College; in whom were singularly united uncommon Attainments in Science, Strength of Mind, and Goodness of Heart. His Funeral will be attended next Saturday Afternoon, at Cambridge, if the Weather permits (otherwise on Monday) punctually at Three o'Clock, when a Funeral Oration will be delivered. The Friends and Acquaintance of the Deceased are desired to attend:
The following melancholly accident happened on Saturday afternoon last; As Capt. Mark Fernald, of Portsmouth, was standing on Gen. Hancock's wharf, he received a musquet-ball in his shoulder, which broke his collar-bone and otherwise wounded him in such a manner that 'tis said his life is despaired of. The ball was from the Warren frigate, & aim'd at a boat which was coming up the river, under pretence of her not shewing proper respect to the Continental flag then displayed on board of the commodore. The shot was fired by the boatwain, who was said to be the principal officer then on board.
On Wednesday the 28th ult. the True Blue privateer (formerly taken from us) made her appearance off Newbury-Bar, and chased a schooner belonging to Marblehead from Cadiz, which she took about a league from the shore, and another from Salem, and was making off, standing to the Eastward; but the Franklin privateer, commanded by Capt. Allen, lying at Portsmouth, hearing of her being in the Bay, made sail about seven the next morning, and at twelve came up with her just within the Shoals, and after a broadside the schooner True-Blue struck; Capt. Allen immediately manned the schooner, and sent after one of the prizes, and the other pursued himself, and about five o'clock had them along side, and on Friday last eleven o'clock, went into Portsmouth with them all.
On Sunday evening last, arrived here the Daphne, a small privateer schooner of 4 carriage guns and 8 swivels, fitted out from New York as a cruiser, was formerly a pilot boat: she was boarded by a boat from this Town, and carried with very little resistance.
With pleasure we can inform the public, that the prize-ship taken by the Tyrannicide, commanded by the brave Capt. Haller, (as mentioned in our last) arrived in this port on Monday evening: she has a very valuable and well assorted cargo; among which, it is said, is 800 barrels of wet provisions, 200 ditto of flour, a large quantity of bacon, tongues, peas, butter, &c. &c. and a quantity of dry goods.
A letter from an officer of distinction, dated Camp in Reading, April 25th, says, "I have information that the baggage belonging to the regiments on Rhode-Island, is shipped at New-York, bound for that place—This comes by a person present when it was ship'd, and saw the packages numbered for the regiments. The transports are wooded and watered, and have 65 days provisions on board for the usual complement of soldiers. The movements in and about New York are very great, and the object to which they tend uncertain."
The Dean frigate, Capt. Nicholson, is arrived at Philadelphia; she was last from Martinico.
LONDON.
Feb. 8 There are upwards of twenty frigates now under repair in the several yards on the river, and at Sheerness and Chatham, all of which will be ready for sea before the end of March.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Exeter, to his friend in the Temple, Feb. 3.
"A conspiracy has lately been discovered at Plymouth, which makes a great noise here. A packet was brought by a person from London to a Mr. Smith of Plymouth, which was fortunately delivered to a person of that name, though not the person intended: he finding it contains enquiries relative to the dock yard, &c: discovered the letter to the commissioner; upon which the messenger was taken into custody, and the other Mr. Smith was discovered at his lodgings, with a packet sealed, which on opening, was found to contain various draughts of the yards, with information that the place was at this time quite unguarded, and that if the French should send a proper force, they might gain their point; and particularly described several convenient places for landing troops; upon which the said Mr. Smith was also apprehended, and the commissioner Oury gone to town express this day in consequence of it. It is imagined that many in London are privy to the above horrid scene."
PHILADELPHIA, April 21.
Extract of a letter from the Commercial Agent at St. Eustatia, to the Hon. Commercial Committee of Congress, dated April 1, 1779.
"We have the pleasure to inform you, that the prohibition on exporting powder, arms &c. here is taken off, and we have free liberty now to send those articles to any part of the world."
Published by Order of the Committee.
MOSES YOUNG, Secretary.
Extract of a letter from the Hague, December 19, 1778.
"The States of Holland assembled yesterday.—They appointed two Committees to deliberate, the one upon an answer to be made to the Court of France, the other upon the fresh causes of complaint which England has lately given."
The Chevalier de Fabry, we hear, has reinforced the Count d'Estaing, with nine sail of the line, and a number of land forces.
On Thursday last, the Frigate Dean, Capt. Nicholson—Brig Sally, Capt. Curven—Ship Elizabeth and Mary, Capt. Weeks, and Sloop Mars, Capt. Palace, arrived here from Martinico, and Brig—, Capt. Doan, and a Pilot boat, Capt. Lisle, from St. Eustatius. The above vessels are loaded with European goods and West India produce.
Capt. Douglass, in the Hunter privateer schooner, belonging to this port, a few days ago fell in with and took a schooner from St. Kitts, with 137 hogheads of rum, and brought her in safe.
Some days ago, a ship, two brigs and a schooner, arrived at Hampton Road Virginia, with a flag of truce, from New York. They bring cloathing, baggage, wine, rum, tea, sugar, and 10150 guineas, for the use of the officers and soldiers, who were made prisoners with General Burgoyne, at Saratoga.
PROVIDENCE, May 1.
Extract of a letter from a Virginia officer of
rank to a gentleman in this town, dated April 5.
"Our last Assembly voted the raising between two and three thousand men, to compleat their quota of Continental troops, the whole of which were nearly raised when I left Virginia. What hopes of conquest can our enemies have, whilst so much public virtue lives? Indeed I was fearful we had lost sight of it altogether; but, Sir, we have men who had rather suffer a glorious ruin, than accept of any terms short of Independence. We will be free."
Substance of several letters, of good authority from different parts of France, dated December, 1778, and January 1, 1779.
"In addition to the squadron of M. de Fabry, which cruizes in the Mediterranean, and interrupts the British Levant trade; a great number of privateers from Bayonne, from 20 to 30 guns, have taken the same station, and already made rich prizes. The Jersey and Guernsey privateers dare not leave their ports with the same confidence as they did, as our privateers keep a good lookout. The Neptune, of 80 guns, is returned to Brest from a cruise, and brought in with her, a privateer of 30 guns, a brig of 10, retaken, and a French vessel, valued at 7 or 800,000 livers. The frigate le Belle Poule has returned to port with 5 prizes, 3 privateers, and 2 merchantmen. The Revenge man of war has also brought in 5 privateers, and 3 merchantmen. The 13th of October, she fell in with the British ship of war, the Berwick, of 74 guns, and gave chase in company with the Belle Poule, but could not bring her to action; the English crowded all sail, and threw over board every thing to lighten the ship. The Zephyr frigate has sent into Brest, a prize of 22 guns, and 150 men, also another privateer of 24 guns. La Dedaigueuse, of 28 guns, has taken two English armed vessels, and the Active frigate, of 28 guns. The Triton, of 64 guns, lately engaged the Cerberus, a new English 74, and a frigate of 30 guns, within pistol shot; after a two hours contest, the frigate took advantage of the night and disappeared; the other ship fought an hour longer, then crowded all sail, bid all her lights, and ran away. The Triton pursued, but in a heavy gale of wind and rain lost sight of her."
LONDON, Jan. 25.
Two companies of the train of artillery from the Electorate of Hanover are to embark early in the spring for America, with the other reinforcements for Gen. Clinton's army.
Feb. 4 to 6, Count Almodover, it is most positively affirmed, is at this very moment in actual possession of dispatches from the Court of Spain, advising his excellency of the deposing of his Catholic Majesty in favour of his son, but that no disturbance had arisen to the state on that occasion.
The above mentioned most extraordinary event is said to have been brought about through the intrigue of the French faction, at Madrid, in order to introduce into power, a set of ministers who had previously engaged to take an active part with France against their envied foe of Great Britain.
The court of France have actually presented a memorial to the States General, complaining of their condescension, as they are pleased to term their late conduct towards Great Britain, respecting her late captures of several of their merchantmen, and peremptorily insisting that the Dutch shall either oblige the English to suffer them to trade to America freely and openly or declare for war immediately, either in favour of France or Britain.
Their High Mightinesses of Holland are said to have taken great disgust at the info-

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The PRESENT AGE.
OF all the ages ever known The present is the oddest; For all the men are honest grown, And all the women modest. Nor lawyers now are fond of fees, Nor clergy of their dues; No idle people now one fees, At church, no empty pews. No courtiers now their friends deceive With promises of favour; For what they make 'em once believe, Is done and done forever. Our nobles — Heav'n defend us all! I'll nothing say about 'em; For they are great and I'm but small; So mule-jog on without 'em. Our gentry are a virtuous race, Despising earthly treasures. Fond of true honor's noble chace, And quite averse to pleasures. The ladies dress so plain, indeed You'd think them quakers all; Witness the wool packs on their heads; So comely and so small. No tradesman now forsakes his shop; For politics or news, Or takes his dealer at a hop Through interested views: Nor soaking lot forsakes his spouse, For mugs of mant'ling nappy; Nor taverns tempt him from his house Where all are pleas'd and happy. Our frugal taste the State secures; Whence, then can woes begin? For luxury's turn'd out of doors And prudence taken in. From hence proceeds th' abundant flow Of plenty through the land; Where all provisions all men know Are cheap on ev'ry hand. No pleasure chaifes fill the streets, Nor crowd the roads on Sunday; So horses amb'ling through the week Obtain a respite one day. All gaming, tricking, swearing, lying, Is grown quite out of fashion; For modern youth's so self denying, It flies all lawless passion. Happy the nation thus endow'd! So void of wants and crimes; Where all are rich and none are proud — Oh? These are glorious times. Your characters (with wond'ring stare, Cries Tom) are mighty high, Sir, But pray forgive me if I swear I think they're all a lie, Sir; Ha! think you so, my honest clown? Then take another light on't, Just turn the picture upside down, I fear you'll see the right on't.
ALL Persons that are indebted to the Estate of Capt. Samuel Warner, late of Portsmouth, deceased, are desired to make payment; and those who have any accounts against said Estate, are desired to bring them in immediately for settlement. Jonathan Warner, Administrator.
Portsmouth, April 6, 1776. RUNAWAY last Sunday from his Master Capt. Samuel Langdon, of Portsmouth, a Negro Man named Ceaser, about 30 Years of Age, thick set short Fellow, very fond of Singing, had on a grey homespun Pea Jacket, striped Waistcoat, Leather Breeches — Whoever takes up said Negro, and conveys him to his Master, shall receive Twenty Dollars Reward, and necessary Charges by SAM. LANGDON. Portsmouth, May 11, 1779.
To be sold a Right of Land In the following Townships, viz Plainfield, Harwich, Haverhill, Thomplinson, Ackworth, Cockermouth, Dummer, Chesterfield. Enquire of the Printer.
...place, laid to be the Sullivan, which took the Weymouth Packet.
The John, White, from Boston, with tobacco and staves, bound for Cadiz, is taken by the Exterprise frigate, and carried into Gibraltar.
Jan. 25. Two companies of the train of artillery from the electorate of Hanover are to embark early in the Spring for America, with the other reinforcements for General Clinton's army.
Jan. 21. Some private advices being received from Sir Joseph York at the Hague, that the French Ministry have in view some interesting manœuvres to be executed by the Brest fleet. Orders were yesterday sent to the sea ports for a number of men of war to proceed immediately to Plymouth Sound, and there wait for further instructions.
A Cartel for the exchange of prisoners with France is at length settled, and vessels are taking up to bring them over.
LONDON, November 25.
We are told, that notwithstanding the silence which the Cabinet has inviolably observed, the plan of pacification proposed by the Marquis de Almodovar, has, in part, at least, transpired. Some heads of which, we give our readers, if not as absolutely true, yet as what seems to be believed by our most sagacious politicians.
 1. The United States of America shall be acknowledged as an independent power, and admitted, &c.  2. The whole extent of the country, comprised under the names of Canada, Nova-Scotia and East and West-Florida, on the Continent of America, shall be guaranteed of Great-Britain.  3. The Islands and settlements of the respective powers in the East and West-Indies, shall remain on their present footing.  4. That part of Louisiana which borders upon the river Mississippi, shall be ceded, with all its dependencies, to Spain.  5. The Commerce of the United States of America, shall be free to all the towns and provinces under the dominion of the contracting powers, but shall be prohibited to all their islands, establishments or colonies, in both the Indies.  6. One island, according to the final agreement of the contracting parties, shall be declared neutral.  7. The fishery of Newfoundland shall be free to France, except in those parts where the English have present settlements.  8. The Americans shall have the same privileges in that respect with France.  9. The maritime powers shall be invited to accede to this treaty. 
It is the earnest desire of the nation in general, that our ministry would agree to these articles. As we have a frightful prospect of the evils that threaten us, if the war should continue, and of the grievous conditions we might be obliged to submit to, should we be forced to sue for peace, the plan of the Marquis d'Almodovar seems to be dicta... by a spirit of justice and moderation.
Cash given for FLAX-SEED, At the Store of RICHARD WIBIRD PENHALLOW, on Long Wharfe, who has to sell ready Money, a compleat Assortment of IRON HALLOW WARE by the Ton.
To be sold a Coach and Curricule, In midling good Order, both having Iron Axeltrees, good Harnesses, and Wheels well Iron'd. Enquire of Daniel Fowle at the Printing-Office, Portsmouth.
TO BE SOLD, At Public Vendue,
On Tuesday the 18th Instant, at Ten o'Clock A. M. at Mr. Whipple's Store on Spring-Hill, Portsmouth,
The Prizes,
Schooner Chance, AND Brigantine Patriot, With their Cargoes,
Consisting of a general Assortment of ENGLISH Goods, Wines of various sorts by the Pipe, and bottled--Porter--Molasses, Salt, With many other Articles, too many to enumerate. — The Sale will continue from Day to Day (Sundays excepted) 'till the whole is sold. Portsmouth, May 11, 1779.
The private arm'd SHIP, General Sullivan,
THOMAS MANNING, Esq; Commander, Now ready for the Sea, will sail on a Ten Weeks Cruise in ten Days. Any Gentlemen Volunteers and others, who incline to enter on Board said Ship, must apply to the Commander at Portsmouth.
§ Northumberland. §
THE Proprietors of Northumberland, are requested to meet at the House of Mr. Mary Tilton, Landholder in Portsmouth, the 5th Wednesday in July next, at 3 o'clock P. M. at which time & place the meeting stands adjourn'd; then to act on sundry matters heretofore advertised: Also to ascertain the number of each 75 Acre Lot that has been already purchased to each original Grantee, and to comply with the division of the remaining 75 Acre Lots; likewise, to know if the proprietors will locate to any of the proprietors any further division of Lands in said Township, and to transact any other matters that may be thought for the interest of the propriety. By order of the Assessors, AMMI R. CUTTER, Proprietors Clerk.
Portsmouth, May 8, 1779.
The Proprietors of PERCY are desired to meet at said House at 10 o'Clock A. M. of said day, J. TREADWELL, Proprietors Clerk.
WHEREAS there may be sundry persons in the Town of Portsmouth, who have some Continental Bills that are taken out of circulation, and keep them to pay their taxes this year: This is therefore to notify such persons, that unless they pay said bills to the Collectors, or Selectmen of said town, before the 30th day of this Instant May, they will not be received afterwards, and each person must bear the loss they will sustain by neglecting this opportunity.
Sale of Lands in Barnstead, which was to have been the 26th of May at Samuel Pickering's in Greenland, is put off to Wednesday the 29th of September.
WHEREAS the subscriber's Barn in Greenland, was broke open some time last Winter, and a Sheep stolen and carried away — and afterwards about two dozen harrow teeth carried off — also very lately his Corn House was broke open and a number of bushels of Corn stolen, also his Barn broke open, and a large fat Calf stolen butcher'd and carry'd away. — Whoever will inform of the person or persons who have been guilty of the thefts aforesaid so that he they may be brought to due punishment shall receive or 100 Dollars reward from CLEMENT MARCH. PORTSMOUTH.
Last week arrived safe in this port, an armed Brigantine from France, with the Effects of some prizes taken and carried in there by the Hampden, Thomas Pickering, late Commander.
The Publisher of this Paper desires his Country Customers to send him a list of those Necessaries of Life, viz. Meal, Meats, and Butter; otherwise he fears he shall be unable to carry on Business much longer.

Benjamin Dearborn
Proposes (if suitable Encouragement is given,) to instruct young Misses in Writing, Cyphering, &c. from 9 to 12 o'clock, A. M.; and from 3 to 6 P. M. Terms may be known at said Dearborn's House opposite the Printing Office.
Portsmouth, 20th April, 1779.
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 be sold by John Wendell, jr.
Near the Rev. Dr. Haven's.
Molasses by the Hoghead
Teirce, or Gallon. INDIGO by the pound, or smaller quantity, PINS by the dozen or thousand. Also RUM Sugar, Coffee, Annotto Dye, &c. &c.
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, Wharfs, 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 holden at Portsmouth, the second Tuesday in May next, or be liable to the Penalties in said Act.
Portsmouth, April 26.
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 Penhallow, at his Store, near the State House, may have an Opportunity of treating with the Committee for making a purchase.
Portsmouth, April 16, 1779.
W HEREAS 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
Barnstead Meeting stands adjourned to Tuesday, the 25th of May next, one o'Clock P. M. at the Meeting-House in Newington.
NOTICE is hereby given, that I Stephen Berry of Rochester, forbid any person whatever purchasing any Note or Notes of Capt. James Call of Dover, which was signed by me the said Stephen Berry, as there is a Dispute between him and myself respecting said Notes, 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 let, a Gentle House, Barn, large Garden, & every necessary Convenience, pleasantly situated in the Town of Portsmouth—Enquire of Jonathan Warner.
[ Middletown ]
W HEREAS 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 ||
THE selectmen of Portsmouth, will attend at Union Hall in said Town, on Monday the 10 of this Instant May, to give their Approbation to suitable Persons for taverners and retailers of Spirituous Liquors in said town, that they may be furnished with Credentials to apply to the General Sessions the Day following for Licence according to Law.
W HEREAS there is a Number of Officers and Soldiers now in this State, belonging to the three New Hampshire Regiments, in the Continental Army, some of which were Furlow'd by the commanding Officer of the Brigade in my Absence, and perhaps the Time limited is not yet expired, but they will observe, that they were liable to be called upon, to join their Regiments in a shorter time if I should think proper, and as the season of the Year is far advanc'd, and to appearance the Campaign will soon open,—I do in the most Positive manner order all Officers and Soldiers belonging to the above mentioned three Regiments, under my command, now in this State on furlow or otherwise, to march without loss of time, and join their respective Regiments at Fish Kill or wherever they may be; and such as neglect to comply with this order may depend on suffering the Severities the Martial Law in such cases has provided.
Given under my hand. Exeter, May 4th, 1779. ENOCH POOR, Brigadier General.
TREASURY OFFICE, Philadelphia, April 3, 1779. Ordered, That all persons who have been entrusted with public money before the 25th day of March last and who are not (accountable to the auditors of the army, or the commissioners of accounts at Albany) immediately to transmit their accounts to the auditor general for settlement, on failure whereof they will be prosecuted without further notice.
By order of the Board of Treasury. JOHN NICHOLSON, Clerk.
The several Printers throughout the United States are requested to insert this notice, and continue it in their papers six weeks.
ALL Persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the Estate of John Grace, late of Portsmouth, deceased, are desired immediately to bring in their Accounts to Charles Grace of said Portsmouth, Executor to the last will of the deceased in order for a speedy settlement. Portsmouth, May 4th, 1779.
To be Sold a good Milch Cow Coming in five years old, and will calve early in June, Enquire of the Printer.
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.
[ Barnstead ]
State of New Hampshire, Strafford ss. W HEREAS the proprietors of Barnstead in the State of New Hampshire, and County of Strafford have been notified to pay their State Tax for the Year 1778, to pay me Samuel Chesle, collector for said Barnstead, many of whom are still delinquent, these are therefore further to notify the said delinquents, that unless they pay the sums as hereafter mentioned, affixed to each original proprietors Name, with incidental charges, so much of their rights or lots of land as will be sufficient to pay the said sum that remain due, will be sold at public Vendue, at the House of Capt. John Drew, of Barnstead aforesaid, innholder on Wednesday the 16th of June next at 8 o'Clock before Noon.
SAMUEL CHESLE, Collector.
Barnstead, May 11, 1779.     No. Names. 1st Division 2d Division   60 Acres. s. d. No. s. d.    34 James Pickering 7 6 78 12 0  74 John Walker 6 6 14 12 0  72 James Nutter 7 6 4 12 0  52 Eleazer Colman 7 6 77 12 0  71 Joseph Downing 6 0 56 0 0  23 Lemuel Bickford 7 6 86 11 0  41 George Walton 7 6 68 0 0  104 Joshua Downing 7 6 11 12 0  108 Joseph Fabyans 6 6 45 12 0  96 Benjamin Downing 6 0 70 12 0  89 Thomas Bickford 7 6 91 12 0  73 Samuel Thompson 4 6 47 11 0  47 John Thompson 6 6 61 12 0  43 Henry Allard 7 6 64 12 0  105 Seth Ring 7 6 27 12 0  79 Joseph Downing 7 6 108 12 0  113 Benjamin Bickford 7 6 48 12 0  50 John Dams 5 9 109 10 9  109 Zebulon Dams 7 6 114 12 0  100 Jethro Bickford 6 0 44 12 0  112 John Brooks 7 6 49 11 3  55 John Downing 7 6 62 12 0  21 Samuel Huntress 7 6 66 12 0  12 Samuel Shackford 7 6 72 12 0  49 Cyprian Jeffry 6 0 118 12 0  114 Benjamin Walton 7 6 117 11 3  6 Hunking Wentworth 0 0 53 12 0  69 David Wentworth 5 8 84 10 9  111 James Jeffry 6 6  80 Ebenezer Weare 7 6  27 Matthias Plant 7 6 81 12 0  102 Robert Anchmuth 7 6 57 12 0  153 John Plaistad 7 6 34 0 0  54 John Gilman 7 6 92 12 0  13 Andrew Wiggins 7 6 6 0 0  82 Capt. Gilman 7 6 16 12 0  51 Capt. John Downing 7 6 22 0 0  115 Samuel Tibbetts 18 5 51 12 0  77 Paul Gerrish 7 6 94 12 0  57 Ebenezer Stephens 7 6 12 12 0  60 James Jeffry 7 6 89 0 0  107 John Shute 7 6  116 Col Mark Hunking 7 6 20 12 0  4 George Jeffry 7 6 97 12 6  76 Shadrack Walton 7 6  81 John Frost 7 6  16 John Redman 7 6 107 12 0  The Commons by Succoak 4 0  The Commons that Esq; Tuckers Mills stands on  Commons Ishiah Davis 7 6  The Commons the upper side Succoak Pond  Charles Hodgdon 29 12 0  31 Peter Weare 30 12 0  8 Ephraim Dennet 69 12 0  Nathaniel Shores 98 11 0  Ebenezer Wentworth 41 12 0  
Portsmouth, Printed by D. FOWLE 1779.