The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1781-12-22 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[Vol. XXVI.]
SATURDAY, December 22, 1781.
[No. 1312.]
To the Writer in the last paper under the signature of "A true Republican."
OUR reply to my observations, tho' not satisfactory, demands my thanks, both for its candor, and for the good opinion you are pleased to express of your opponent.
I shall aim at replying with equal candor; tho' for your sake, the printer's, and the public's, if possible with greater brevity.
The expression "estate clear of debt," appears to me wholly free from ambiguity; as plain and determinate as any sentence in the whole constitution. No more nor less can be intended by it than that such estate should remain to the candidate after all his accounts are adjusted and paid.
If it is "good policy" (as you allow) "to elect only persons of property into important offices," then this provision is indispensably necessary. Your proposed amendment, I think, I can shew to be inconsistent with the principle.
A man has a "visible, apparent," or an "estate in his own right" of the value of £. 1000. Upon a settlement of his accounts he falls in debt to twice that amount. He appears as a candidate for the chair. He is opposed, as being a person of no property, owing twice as much as he has estate to pay. Evidence is offered of this, his clerk, his own repeated declarations, and universal reputation. He replies—I acknowledge it all, but still I am seized of an estate in my own right of the value of £. 1000, and this is all under the article of property, that the constitution requires. He would undoubtedly be eligible. But can it be your meaning to admit such persons, under such circumstances, into "important offices?"
I grant it may be difficult sometimes to ascertain whether a person is worth precisely the sum required; or whether his visible estate is clear of debt. In which case, it ought ever to be presumed so, 'till the contrary appears. But to preclude all evidence to shew this, is striking a fatal blow to any qualification in point of property at all.
We agree that common reputation is a good criterion (tho' I think I have clearly shown it is not the only one) to judge of this matter; but we differ as to the evidence on which it is founded. You say "it has no other foundation than the estate the candidate is apparently possessed of." I say it is of no advantage at all then; for this can be known with certainty without it. But common reputation is so far from being founded on appearances only, that one man is sometimes reputed (and truly so) to be worth thrice as much as he appears to have. Another to be worse than nothing, tho' he
has in his own right, estate of much greater value. Common fame is founded on the age, business, abilities, industry, economy, success, and a hundred etcetera's, as well as the apparent estate of the person.
If what I have said be just, it is unnecessary to consider whether the modes I before pointed out, of discovering this fact, be unexceptionable in all cases—it is enough that if the candidate furnishes the presumptive evidence here mentioned—the onus will lay wholly on his opposers to disprove it.
I shall be short upon your second objection, as you now generously confess your diffidence about it.
I agree that the inconvenience of every individual's meeting and voting in the legislature introduced the method of representation. But I by no means agree that they retain this right since.
If instructions are binding in some cases—they are in all. And if each representative may be fully instructed and bound thereby, before he meets in General Assembly, I cannot see to what purpose he meets, or of what avail are all the debates. No law passed in such circumstances can be said to be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, but by the Inhabitants of towns convened (not in General Assembly) but in their numerous and distinct meetings. In which case, each member is nothing but a piece of clock work, and the whole General Assembly one complete puppet show!
This would be allowing every individual a greater privilege since representation was introduced than before. The essence of their power consisted then in their being met and embodied together. But upon your plan their convening is neither essential to the exertion of wisdom or power.
Your doctrine annihilates the judgment of the representative himself; for transactions in a town meeting are of equal validity, whether carried by a small or a large majority. Suppose instructions were carried by a majority of only one, and the representative afterwards disapproved of them. His opinion then would make a balance. I would ask you, is he then to act his own conscience and judgment with half the people on his side; or contrary thereto, for the sake of the other half?
"Every member (says a great lawyer) "tho' chosen by one particular district, "when elected and returned, serves for the "whole realm. For the end of his coming "thither is not particular, but general; "not barely to advantage his constituents, "but the common wealth . And therefore "he is not bound to consult with, or take "the advice of his constituents upon any "particular point, unless he himself thinks "it proper or prudent so to do."
As to the filling up of vacancies, it will certainly be more systematic, and perhaps not more expensive, (as there will be, probably, but a small convention chosen for this purpose) to do it by county conventions, than by districts. I am therefore for this mode in all cases.
Tho' your third objection is less extensive than before, I think it still unsupported by your reasonings.
It is evident from the constitution that the commander in chief is to erect no fortifications, but such as he receives grants for; but yet I do not conceive this to be without "meaning," or equivalent "to an order for erecting them."
The constitution supposes him the fittest judge, when and where to erect fortifications, and the House of Representatives best qualified to judge of the ability of the people to pay for them.
In case of wantonly demolishing them, he not only hazards his election in any future period, exposes himself to the danger of an impeachment, (which may be in the beginning , as well as towards the close of his administration) but subjects himself to trial and punishment by the laws of his country.
In fine, there is a greater check on him, than that on the Crown of Great Britain, which tho' it has the exclusive right of making war, yet 'tis the Commons that furnish the sinews thereof. And their right of withholding or granting aids at pleasure, together with the power of parliamentary impeachments, are a sufficient security against the abuse of this great prerogative.
Upon maturely weighing the merits of your last objection, truth compels me to declare that the reasons for the rotation greatly over balance those against it.
There may be instances where the people may wish to continue a good man in office. But there will be many more where a bad one will be continued too long.
Blinded by prejudice, they may not see his faults—Overcome by influence, they may forgive, because they profit by them.
There may be combinations formed between the first magistrate and others , dangerous to the rights of the people, as well as between the members of Congress and each other .
Without a rotation, there would be more danger in the former, than in the latter case; as there is a much greater chance of one person's being repeatedly chosen than fifty.
Whatever may be the practice with respect to mills, and plantations, I have known a very different one with respect to offices. I have seen the person who was about to resign, or expected to be superceded, more ambitious to leave his affairs in good order, than he was to keep them so while he had

a prospect of continuing in office. This must be the case with every man worthy to hold an office.
The rotation in the choice of a Treasurer, to which you do not object, is founded on a direct contrary principle to what you maintain.
Besides, in the case of a Governor, only four years intervene between his resignation and possible re-election.
Where the rotation is established, a Governor cannot take offence at being superceded after three years, which he would be extremely apt to do without it.
You do not appear to me to reason with your usual perspicuity, when you take notice of the instances I adduced to shew that a good general rule may sometimes operate unfavorably.
You ask, if there is any magic in the number thirty. I answer yes; mighty magic, if that number be fixed upon in the constitution. Whether it is the best number to be fixed on, is another question: Tho' you acknowledge it to be, by approving of every part to which you had not objected.
Tho' the numbers 17 and 21 have in them no magic simply considered; yet now there is so much, that a person a moment short of the first, in years, is disqualified from being an executor; and another, a moment short of the last, from doing a thousand things which one a moment older might do without restraint.
Yet wisdom does not always dwell with years, nor is youth always void of understanding.
For your catalogue of worthies, I could give a much larger one of royal butchers and villains, equally celebrated, and in their day equally popular.
But even some of the characters you mention, I should deprecate to see at the head of this government.
What I said of Gen. Lee was prompted by justice and compassion. I felt the indignity of his being ranked with the most execrable of human beings!
I did not suppose him perfect, but yet in point of virtue, at least, on a footing with the rest of mankind.
The people's acquiescence in his sentence, is no proof that in general they are not the best judges. Perhaps it was right; yet whoever reads his trial with impartiality, will be ready to think there was as much policy at least, as justice , in the determination.
When I said "the people were the judges in every resort," I confess I ought to have qualified it with an almost . Where they are (tho' they may be liable to prejudices, to have their passions excited, as well as the people of Rome addressed from the rostrum)—I still exult in the reflection!
The PEOPLE were judges in, and of this revolution! The PEOPLE were judges of the necessity of resisting tyrannic power, and what they judged they afterwards acted and died! The high tribunal of JURIES (the most invaluable of all our privileges) is composed of the PEOPLE; and the PEOPLE are to be judges of this constitution!
A CITIZEN OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
P A R I S, August 16.
OUR Court are going to send eight battalions to the assistance of the Spaniards in their attack upon Minorca. One of the regiments appointed for this purpose, viz. that of Bretagne, is commanded by the Count de Crillon, the Duke's youngest son. The above troops will embark at Toulon about the 20th or 25th of this month.
H A G U E, August 19.
NOBLE, RESPECTABLE, GALLANT, FAITHFUL, AND WELL BELOVED, COUNTRYMEN!
WE have learnt with the utmost satisfaction, that the fleet of the Republic under the command of Rear Admiral Zoutman, tho' greatly inferior in ships, guns, and in number of men, to the English fleet, under Vice Admiral Parker, made such a brave resist-
ance to their attack on the 5th instant, that their fleet, after an obstinate contest which lasted from eight o'clock in the morning till half past eleven, was obliged to retreat.—The heroic courage displayed by Admiral Zoutman, the Captains, officers, subalterns, and the common sailors and soldiers concerned in the action, and who, through the Divine Benediction, acquitted themselves so well in their different departments, merits the highest praise that can be bestowed, and demands our particular approbation. We have therefore thought proper to write this letter to return public thanks in our own name, to the said Rear-Admiral, Captains, officers, subalterns and common sailors and soldiers, commanding it to be read on board every ship that had any share in the engagement, in which the officers and common men fought with equal bravery; causing an authentic copy of it to be transmitted by the Secretary of the fleet to Admiral Zoutman, and to such of the Commanders of the ships under him (with whose conduct the Admiral has every cause to be satisfied) and to declare finally, that we have no doubt but that both they, and all the other officers and common men employed in the service of the state, will prove, at every opportunity that may present itself in future, that the Republic is in no want of defenders of the country and its liberties, and that the ancient valour of the Batavians still flourishes among us, and will never be extinct. Upon which, noble, respectable, gallant, faithful, and well beloved Countrymen , we recommend you to the Divine protection. Your affectionate Friend, WILLIAM, PRINCE OF ORANGE. Given at the Hague, August 14, 1781.
By order of his Highness,
T. J. DE LARREY.
L O N D O N, August 30.
Extract of a letter from New York, July 12.
"Jonathan is collecting all his forces, raising Heaven and Earth to besiege us, in conjunction with about four thousand French troops; on this occasion the New-England Yankees seem to be very forward, and turn out in great numbers, in hopes of getting possession of this place. Hence we expect some warm work in about a month, as the lads are investing us on all sides: however, should they have formed the resolution of attacking us, as they threaten, from the strength of our lines, and the ardour of our garrison, which, I dare say, with the militia, consists of twenty thousand fighting men at least, am in hopes they will pay dear for their presumption, and may, in its consequences, put an end to the rebellion."
The Plate fleet that is now on its way home from Mexico to Spain, is by far, the richest that Spain ever expected in her harbour.
Sept. 1. Count de Guichen commands a detached squadron composed of six Spanish, & 7 French ships of the line, the swiftest sailing vessels in the whole fleet; they are called the Flying Squadron; they form the headmost division, and sail considerably ahead of the grand fleet, ready to act with it or separately, as occasion may require.
The same day that the combined fleet sailed from Cadiz (the 22d ult.) the Duke de Crillon put to sea with 9000 land forces, embarked on board 73 transports, with all kinds of provisions and military stores, under convoy of the St. Pascal, Baylon and Atalanta, Spanish men of war; the Juno and St. Rufina frigates; two cutters, two bomb ketches, and two fire ships.
These men of war, appointed to cover and support the expedition in which the Duke is embarked, is under the command of Don Antonio Moreno; they have taken in provisions for four months; on the 25th of July the whole fleet appeared in the Straights of Gibraltar, in sight of the Spanish camp; the garrison and camp were for some time uncertain whether the expedition was not destined against Gibraltar, but their doubts were soon removed, for the fleet continued its route, and by noon was quite out of sight.
The Duke de Crillon, who commands the expedition against Minorca, is a lineal descendant from the brave Crillon, who once had the boldness to give the lie to his Royal Master, Henry IVth, of France; but in such a manner that the King, could not be offended with him. His Majesty was speaking to some ladies one day, when Crillon entered the Presence Chamber; the King, on seeing him, immediately said, "Ladies, there is the bravest man in France." Crillon instantly replied, "You lie, Sire, the King is the bravest." Henry smiled at the compliment, notwithstanding the rough manner in which it was paid by the blunt veteran, who was a better soldier than courtier.
Sept. 15. Yesterday Lord Chief Justice Livius, of the province of Canada, was at the Levee for the first time, since his arrival in England, and kissed the King's hand, on his promotion to that office.
Sept. 27. We have advices from Paris, of the 14th instant, which say, that the King has signified to his Excellency Benjamin Franklin by his ministers the Count de Vergennes and M. Maurepas, that he is determined to enter into no treaty for a general pacification with Great Britain, without the consent and approbation of his faithful allies the United States of America, and firmly establishing their independence.
According to a report circulating this day, from a very good quarter, the combined fleet are not gone into port, but are cruising to the Westward with the rear of their fleet six leagues only from Brest, making an extent of about eight leagues on the sea.
A separate peace with the Dutch is said to be resolved on in the Cabinet, if it can be brought about by the negotiators; the terms demanded by the Dutch are very exorbitant; they speak in the tone of conquerors, and their language is not a whit lowered since the engagement in the North Seas.
The Russians have at this time in commission forty one ships of war, of which twenty four are of the line of Battle, from 76 to 60 guns.
It is certainly the object of the House of Bourbon to reduce Minorca and Gibraltar, one or both, to the dominions of their old masters; if this can be effected this campaign, they will be able to dictate terms of peace to Great Britain, which she will be obliged to accept of.
The Maratta war is not the least destructive measure in which this country in its complicated distresses is unhappily involved; its consequences were foretold, slighted and despised, by our wise rulers, and the hobby-horse of war mounted with all the eclat of certain conquest. We have long since smarted under the indignity of insulted Commissioners and American defiance; while the last dispatches received in Leadenhall-street, deplore the inflexible obstinacy of the Maratta Councils, and their insuperable objection to all future connections with this country, &c.
Sept. 29. A man of the name of T. Teiges who was convicted of cow stealing last assize, at Dublin, and ordered for execution in a short day after, wrote the following letter to a friend of his in the town of Athlone.
Dearly Early,
As I am to die on Thursday next, please to send me the four guineas I lent you, in order to have myself interred decently, &c.
When he received the following answer some few hours before his execution:
I received your's and be assured, when we see each other next, we will settle accounts to each other's satisfaction. I am sorry for your misfortune, but I hope you'll get the better of it.
Your's, &c.
F.
TO BE SOLD at PUBLIC VENDUE, on Wednesday the 26th Instant, at the House of Noah Emery, junr. Esq; in Exeter, a Number of valuable WAGON HORSES, belonging to this State—Payment to be made immediately on Sale in Specie Bills of the New Emission, or other public Securities of the State.
N. H. Hampshire, Dec. 4. 1781.

NEW-YORK, December 12.
Yesterday came up the Swallow Schooner, Capt. Watson, which left Charlestown the 2d of this month, by her we have the heartfelt pleasure of announcing the safe arrival at that port, in a very leaky condition, of the ship Lord Mulgrave, with upwards of 400 souls; more than one hundred of them veteran officers of the royal army, which on the passage hither from Virginia had been blown off Sandy Hook in the late hard gales. Major Craige had arrived there with all the troops from North-Carolina; Savanna was reinforced, and since all the out posts were called in, Gen. Leslie (as we are informed) finds himself at the head of about 8000 men; the rebel Gen. Green was within 24 miles of Charlestown, which, under the intendency of our engineer, the British Vauban, is now become inaccessible to a land force.
A vessel is taken up at Charlestown to bring the officers and passengers carried thither in the Lord Mulgrave.
CHATHAM, Dec. 5.
Last Saturday night seven refugees from Staten Island landed at Halstead's point, with the expectation (as their leader told them) of meeting with some of our quondam friends with fat cattle; but Capt. Dayton having notice of their intention, collected a party of men, and knowing the rout they were to take, laid in ambush for them, though unfortunately a muddy place in the road had turned them a little out, and obliged his party to fire through two fences, otherwise, in all probability, they would have killed every one the first fire; however, they killed one, mortally wounded another, and took three prisoners; the other two, favored by the shade of the night, and a good pair of heels, made their escape. Three of the party were left in the gun-boat, but hearing a boat of ours coming out of the creek, pushed over to Staten Island shore, nevertheless fell into the hands of Lieut. Randall. It seems their leader, Swain Parsel, was a deserter from our army; but, in order to obtain forgiveness, and make some atonement for his crime, had previously concerted this plan; he was to have brought over 20 men; but unfortunately, when on the point of embarking, men were recalled on some urgent business.
In consequence of Parsel's information, David Oliver, a villain who has long been the supporter of illicit trade, and a dread to the inhabitants on the lines, was taken the same night, concealed in a house at Rahway. As he was secreted and without arms, it is more than probable we shall have the pleasure of beholding his exaltation in a few days. It is not impossible that Parsel was sent on purpose to execute this business.
The refugees, in a state of despondency, are using every means their cunning can invent to make peace with their injured countrymen; but we hope our legislature will never, by an act of grace, put it in the power of those murderers and plunderers to participate of the blessings of that freedom they have used every effort to destroy, and intermix themselves with the virtuous patriots.
FISH-KILL, Dec. 14.
On the morning of the 2d instant, a skirmish happened near the lines between one of our scouts and a party of the enemy commanded by the infamous Holmes; in which the latter were repulsed with the loss of one killed and eight wounded: Holmes, and a Capt. Kipp, a noted partizan, are amongst the latter; and the inhabitants say Kipp is mortally wounded. Captain Sackett, of the New York levies, being advanced of the party, was unfortunately taken a few minutes before the skirmish commenced.
The enemy's party consisted of 45, well mounted; ours were only twenty-two militia, commanded by Lieut. Mosier.
Since our skirmish with a party of Delancy's horse, the 2d instant, seven of that corps have come in; one of whom was a Captain, another an Ensign.
Last week the light infantry companies, which had been detached on the victorious service in Virginia, arrived and joined their respective regiment in winter quarters.
A packet arrived at New York from England last week, but no news of importance has transpired. No papers were permitted to come out of the city. A fleet was ready to sail, and a number of tory citizens had taken their passage and gone on board.
Accounts had reached England before the packet sailed, that the French fleet had blocked in Earl Cornwallis; and that General Washington was on his march to Virginia.
BOSTON, December 20.
By a gentleman who arrived in town on Tuesday last, from New-York, which place he left the 13th inst. we learn, that on that day a fleet of upwards 120 sail of shipping, convoyed by the Robust, of 74 guns, several frigates and cruising ships, sailed for England, the latter are to leave them in a certain latitude, and return to New-York; That in the Robust went Earl Cornwallis with his suit—That upwards of 6000 inhabitants of New-York, refugees, &c. are gone in the above fleet, as also Judas Arnold, who took passage on board the Edward, a 20 gun ship—That a general dissatisfaction exists with those at New-York, on the conduct of Gen. Clinton towards Cornwallis, who declare publickly, that he wantonly suffered the Earl with his army to be sacrificed to the will of the allied army, and obliquely charge him with corresponding with Gen. Washington—That the refugees are in a state of despondency, firmly believing the evacuation of that city early in the spring.
Tuesday arrived at Salem, the ship Buckanier, Capt. Hacker, in 50 days from P'Orient; by this vessel we have a confirmation of the embarkation of 10,000 troops taking place at that port, destined for the West-Indies—they are to be convoyed by 10 sail of the line.
Many gentlemen in New York have given it as their opinion, since the capture of Lord Cornwallis and his army, That a peace must inevitably take place.
'Tis reported a fleet of 100 sail of merchantmen, under a single convoy, lately arriv'd at New York from England; but finding the times circumstanced as they are, are going to return without breaking bulk, as soon as the embargo is off.
Notwithstanding our late important successes, it is very far from being certain that our enemies will seriously think of peace this winter. There are some strong appearances to the contrary.—Lord G. Germaine, towards the close of the last session of parliament, declared in the House of Commons, that he would never give his voice for a peace with America upon the ground of Independence; and whenever that was likely to become the basis of a pacification, he would withdraw himself from administration, being determined never to have any hand in so great a dishonor & injury to his country. It is not likely his Lordship would have said this so publicly, had he not been sure of the disposition of his brethren in the ministry. Bitter as the pill of Independence is, Britain, however, must swallow it at last; but vain hopes may probably induce her to continue the struggle. At the same time it is very far from being certain that an immediate peace would be for the advantage of America: Many are clearly of opinion that it would not; & that another campaign, if well prepared for, and vigorously prosecuted, would give us advantages in a final settlement, infinitely more than sufficient to compensate the continuance of the war, so that, in every view of the matter, whether we consider the haughty and relent-
less disposition of our enemies; or our own interest, the affairs of this country ought certainly to go upon the expectation of another campaign, for which every exertion should be seasonably and vigorously made.
Our prospect is animating. Our Allies set us the example: The moment they were expecting good news from Chesapeake, they have sent out a fresh & large armament from Brest. Britain must be distracted with the extent and variety of the operations of her enemies. Acting on the defensive, and apprehending, blow after blow she knows not where, her expences must be every where augmented, and the spirit of the nation sunk. Our own on the contrary is raised by success. The greatest part of our glorious work is already done: What remains, after the advantages Heaven has granted us, is comparatively easy. The citizens of these States, with such a prospect as we now have, will cheerfully support the expence of the war. Soldiers will readily engage in a service that is like to be short and triumphant. Every thing around us conspires to confirm our virtuous resolutions, to inflame our hopes and reinforce our efforts. We have now a precious opportunity of placing our country in a situation of security and honour, to be envied by all the world; Heaven grant that it may be seized and improved by the government and by the people with an eagerness and ardour proportioned to its worth!
SYDNEY'S motto can never be forgotten.
Manus hac inimica tyrannis
Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem.
This hand, an enemy to tyrants, means to insure, BY THE SWORD, the sweets of peace, under the reign of liberty.
PORTSMOUTH, December 22.
After repeated meetings of the Inhabitants of this Town, (which were uncommonly full) for the purpose of considering of the proposed new Form of Government for this State, there appeared, after full deliberation and discussion of the plan, only five persons in favour of any alterations, all the rest were for the Constitution as it stands.
The meeting stands adjourned to Monday the 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, A.M. to give any Inhabitant not then present, an opportunity to declare their sentiments concerning this important matter. It is hoped none will be so regardless of their lives, liberties or property, as not to give punctual attendance.
BON MOT of an honest Continental Negro.
The day on which the American troops at North River fired a feu de joie for the capture of Lord Cornwallis's army, a scouting party being on their return to camp, heard the firing; and soon after met another party sent out as a relief:—A Negro belonging to the first, calling to one of the latter, said, Cuffee, whas all dat firing we hear to day? —The other replied,— O, my dear soul, nussing tail, only General Burgone hab a broder born to-day.
ALL PERSONS having any Demands against the Ship ALEXANDER, and Brigantine CATHERINE, are desired to bring in their Accounts by Monday next, at twelve o'Clock, to the Subscriber, 22d Dec. THO. THOMPSON.
The Antient and Honorable SOCIETY of FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, intend to celebrate the FEAST of St. JOHN the Evangelist, on Thursday the 27th Current, at the Lodge-Room at Brother John Staver's, in Portsmouth, where the Brethren are desired to give their Attendance. Per Order of the Worshipful OLIVER WHIPPLE, Esq. Master of St. PATRICK'S LODGE.
GEORGE S. HOMANS, Sec'y.
Dinner precisely at two o'Clock.
To be Sold Cheap a good second hand Chaise; one half to be paid in Cash, the other in West-India or Country Produce.
Enquire of WILLIAM MARSHAL. Portsmouth, December 21st, 1781.
ALL PERSONS indebted to, or that have demands on the estate of James Stoodley, Esq. deceased, are desired to settle the same with William Stoodley, one of the Administrators of said estate, or with Nathaniel Folsom, Attorney to the Administratrix.

SAMUEL BOWLES,
Informs the Public, that he has for sale, at his shop in Portsmouth, a little below the State House, a Variety of English and West India Goods, viz.
Scarlet and other colour'd Broad Cloths; Sarge; Fustion; Drawboy; Durants; Russels; Shalloo; Tammy; striped Camblet; Linnens; Chinces; Lutestring; Persian; Alemode; Sarsnet; Gauzes; Cloak Trimings; Worsted and Yarn Hose; Pepper and Spices; Dye Wood; Copperas; Alum and Indigo; Rum, Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, Chocolate, & Cotton; Bohea Tea; Men's and Women's Shoes; Raisins and Currants; Powder, Shot and Flints. And a Variety of other Articles, all which he will sell cheap for Cash.
FOR Sale, opposite the North Door of the State House in Portsmouth, St. Martin's and Lisbon Salt.... Old West India Spirit.... Brandy.... Cordage... Scale Fish.... One pair Four Pound Cannon, and a Swivel... And a healthy young NEGRO MAN almost 20 Years old.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Marlborough, in the State of New-Hampshire, that so much of their Lands as will pay the Taxes annexed to their names, will be sold at public Auction on Tuesday the 8th day of January next, at the house of Lieut. Moses Tucker, innholder in said Town, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay said Taxes with incidental Charges, unless prevented by previous payment: Their Names are as follows:
   Beef tax for 1780. County tax for 1780.   No. Ran. l. s. d. No. R. l. s. d.     James Lyons 92 4 6 7 0 92 0 10 6   Ditto 9 2 2   William Gilmore 93 1 1 2 3 4 0 10 6   Ditto 3 4 6 7 6 4 4 0 10 6   Ditto 4 4 6 7 0   John Wason 1 5 5 15 4 1 5 0 9 7   Helbert Morrison 1 4 5 7 10 1 4 0 9 1   Isaac Cochran 2 2 5 4 9 7 4 0 5 3   John Gilmore 10 1 3 16 6 10 1 0 6 5   Robert Albin 13 7 3 16 6 13 7 0 4 8   James Moore 81 7 3 2 81 0 12 3   John Morrison 84 2 6 5 84 0 4 8   Ditto 69 7 1 1 69 0 11 8   Ditto 13 5 2 16 5 13 5 0 4 8   John Wilson 3 1 3 17 0 3 1 0 6 8   James Morrison 11 6 0 2 8   John Moore 78 2 2 4 78 0 3 6   Tho's Morrison 10 2 1 6 2 10 2 0 1 9   David Morrison 8 3 4 4 8 8 3 0 7 0   Robert Clark 6 5 6 7 0   Samuel Cochran 6 5 6 7 0   Ditto 25 4 4 8 25 0 7 0   James Wilson 9 3 0 1 9   John Cochran 10 5 6 7 0 10 5 0 10 6   Hugh Monigomery 1 8 4 4 8 1 8 0 7 0   Ditto 90 0 15 7  
Abijah Tucker, Constable.
Marlborough, Nov. 14. 1781.
NOTICE is hereby given to the delinquent proprietors of Moultonborough, who still neglect to pay the Taxes due on their several Rights or Lots of Land in said Town, that on the 13th Day of November instant, at a Meeting of said propriety held by Adjournment at the House of Lieutenant Jonathan Leavitt's, Innholder at Hampton, said propriety voted that the Collector should demand lawful Interest 'till paid, on all and every part of said Taxes which are yet unpaid; said Interest to commence three Months after Date of the Warrant delivered the Collector to collect the same:—These are therefore to notify all delinquent proprietors, that unless they pay both the principal and interest in Silver or Gold by the 27th Day of December next, at my Dwelling House in said Hampton, so much of their Lands will be sold at the House of Lt. Jonathan Leavitt's at Hampton aforesaid, at three o'Clock in the Afternoon, as will pay the same with incidental Charges: The Time above fixed for the payment is the same Time that the Vendue stands adjourned to for the sale of so much of the delinquent proprietors Land in said Town as advertised in the New-Hampshire Gazette No 22019 &c.
Hampton, Nov. 27. 1781. Jonathan Moulton, Col.
A very good Winter C O W
To be sold; enquire of the Printers.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
In the House of Representatives,
November 23. 1781.
RESOLVED, That the Treasurer of this State be, and hereby is directed to issue his extents against the several Collectors, or (in cases where the Collectors names, with the Sums they are to collect &c. are not returned agreeably to orders of the General Court) against the Selectmen of the several Towns and Places in this State on or before the first Day of January next, for all Taxes which were due prior to the first day of January last past, which may be then unpaid: That said Taxes be liquidated agreeably to the Scale of Depreciation, and Extents issue accordingly for Specie: That the same be paid in Specie, or Bills of the new Emission at the rate of Three Pounds in said Bills for One Pound in Specie; and that the several Towns and Places be requested to settle all Accounts for Bounties Travel Money, &c. which may particularly respect the aforesaid Taxes previous to the said first Day of January 1782.
Sent up for Concurrence,
WM. WHIPPLE Speaker. P. T.
In Council, November 28th, 1781.
Read and Concurred. E. THOMPSON, Sec.
Copy examined by
JOSEPH PEARSON, D. Sec'y.
State of New Hampshire.
THE Subscriber being appointed Collector of Taxes for the Propriety of the Township of Wentworth, in the County of Grafton, in said State, doth hereby give Notice, that the Assessors of said Propriety have committed to him a List and Warrant to collect a Tax of Five Silver Dollars on each original Right in said Township; and that unless said Tax is paid to me at my House in South Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, in said State, by the sixteenth Day of February next, so much of the undivided Land of each Delinquent's Share, as also so much of the five hundred Acres reserved (or granted) to his Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq; called two Shares, will be advertised for sale to pay said Taxes and Charges, as the Law directs.
PHILLIPS WHITE.
South Hampton, Dec. 8. 1781.
State of New-Hampshire.
THE Subscriber being appointed Collector of Taxes for the Propriety of the Township of Warren, in the County of Grafton, in said State, doth hereby give Notice, that the Assessors of said Propriety have committed to him a List and Warrant to collect a Tax of Four Silver Dollars on each original Right in said Township, and that unless said Tax is paid to me at my House in South-Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, in said State, by the sixteenth Day of February next, so much of the undivided Land of each Delinquent's Share, as also so much of the five hundred Acres reserved (or granted) to his Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq; called two Shares, will be advertised for Sale to pay said Tax & Charges, as the Law directs.
PHILLIPS WHITE.
South-Hampton, Dec. 8. 1781.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the delinquent proprietors of Orford are desired to pay all the past Taxes and the interest on the same, agreeable to the Vote of said proprietors, to me the subscriber, by the first Monday in January next, otherwise so much of their Land will be advertised for sale as will pay the same with incidental Charges.
Hampton, Dec. 8. 1781. Jonathan Moulton, Col.
SAMUEL ROBINSON, desires to inform the Public, that he has opened a Stable for Horses, near the powder-mill, in Exeter; at which place Gentlemen may have their horses stabled as cheap as at any stable in Exeter—none excepted.
STRAYED away from the Oak-Land in Exeter, a blackish Yearling HELFER, with some white on her rump and under her belly. Any person who will give information where she is, so that the owner may have her again, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, by Ebenezer Saway.
ALL Persons Indebted to, or that have any demands on the Estate of Elizabeth Banfield, late Wife of Charles Banfield, deceas'd are desired to render the same in immediately, in order for a speedy settlement to Richard Fitzgerald, Administrator.
Portsmouth, December 13th, 1781.
TO BE SOLD,
By Public Auction,
On Tuesday the 18th instant, 10 o'Clock before Noon, at the new Auction Room, lately opened by REDMOND LYONS, near the Long-Wharf, Portsmouth,
AN Assortment of superfine Chintzes, Calicoes, black Mode, figur'd and spotted Gauzes, Gauze Handkerchiefs, a few Pieces of painted Calicoes for Beds and Window Curtains, a large Quantity of fine Holland, & Cambrick Threads, several Patterns of Pins and Needles and other small Articles.—Mr. Lyons proposes to sell by AUCTION every second Tuesday during the Winter and Spring, and by private Contract other Days.
At the same Time will be sold a FARM, containing Five Hundred Acres, under good Improvement, situate in the Town of Lempster, with several Lots of wild Land. Particulars of which may be seen at the House of Mr. James Hickey, in Portsmouth, (or at the Time and Place of sale.)
Portsmouth, Dec. 17, 1781.
To be Sold Cheap for Cash or country produce, a genteel fall-back second hand Chaise with harness compleat. Enquire of Portsmouth Dec. 21st, 1781. GEO. DOIG.
TO BE SOLD,
By SAMUEL HILL,
At his Shop in Portsmouth, opposite the Market, the following Goods, at a low Price for Cash.
Scarlet and other kinds of Broad Cloths—Drabs; Serges; Serge-denims; Shalloons; Tammies; Durants; Camblets; Stuffs; Calimancoes; Velvets; Baizes; Blankets; Men's Caps; Hatts; Buckram; Twist; Buttons; sewing Silk; black, blue, white and red Mode; seven eight and yard wide Irish Linnens; Checks; striped Holland; Qualities; Calico and Chintzes; Cambricks; Lawns; black and white Gauzes; Cap-Wire; Muzlin; Tapes; Ribbons; worsted Mitts; silk, linnen & cotton Handkerchiefs; Writing Paper; Spectacles; Bibles; Testaments; Psalters; Spelling Books and Primers;—Looking Glasses; Window Glass. 30d. 20d. 10d. 8d. 6d. 4d. 2d. Nails; Shoe, Pump and Card dit.—Padlocks; Door-locks; Gimblets; Hand, Pannell, Fine, & Compass Saws; Files; Knives and Forks; Jack-knives; Pen-knives, and Shoe ditto; Scissors and Razors; Hammers; Bellows; knitting and sewing Needles; Pins; Iron hollow Ware.—German Steel; Frying Pans; Hones; Steelyards; Ivory and Horn Combs; Shoe and Knee Buckles; Slay-Bells; Powder and Shot; Wool-Cards;—Pepper; Allspice; Cloves; Nutmegs; Raisins; Oatmeal; Ginger; Hard Soap;—Log Wood; Fustick; Allum; Capperas; Indigo; Whalebone; Brimstone; Queen's China ware of all sorts; Tea; Coffee; Chocolate; Loaf and Brown Sugar; Rum; Molasses; Cotton; Salt; Madeira and Claret Wine; Brandy; long and short Pipes; and Salt Petre; and sundry other Articles.
To be sold by public Vendue,
by order of the Hon. Thomas Sparhawk, Esq; Judge of Probate for the county of Cheshire, at the house of John Atwell, innholder in Hollis, in the county of Hillsborough, and State of New-Hampshire, on Tuesday the 29th day of January next, at one o'clock, P. M. a small F A R M, lying in said Hollis, containing 63 acres, consisting of good mowing, pasture and plow land, with a small house and barn, and a young orchard thereon, belonging to the confiscated estate of Breed Batchelder, Esq; an absentee, and was once owned by Mr. John French, to be entered upon the first of April next. Conditions of sale to be known at time and place, or of Nathaniel Breed, Trustee.
Packetfield. Nov. 28. 1781.
PRINTED AT PORTSMOUTH.