The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1781-11-10 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
[Vol. XXVI.]
SATURDAY, November 10, 1781.
[No. 1306.]
BALTIMORE, October 16.
CAPT. FOLGER, who arrived here yesterday, in the Schooner Antelope, in 35 days from Nantz, advises that the combined fleet of France & Spain, commanded by the Count de Guichen & Don Louis de Cardova, consisting of 48 sail of the line, were cruising, when he sailed, between Ushant and Cape-Clear, and it was reported, had taken a number of rich British merchantmen from the West-Indies—That the British fleet of 28 sail of the line, under the command of Admiral Darby, lay at Torbay—That an embarkation of 4000 troops was taking place at Rochfort, destined for the protection of the Dutch Settlement at the Cape of Good Hope, & that 40,000 Spaniards were vigorously besieging Gibraltar, and had destroyed almost every house in the garrison.
FISH-KILL, November 1.
Head-Quarters, Continental village, Oct. 18.
The General is happy in congratulating this army, on the following authentic and interesting intelligence, received from the southward, viz.
That on the 15th instant, two of the enemy's redoubts at York Town were stormed, one by the Americans, the other by the French troops, and carried with very little loss. The redoubts gave the allied army, in a great measure, the command of the other works of the enemy, who on the 17th beat a parley, and on the 19th Earl Cornwallis and his army surrendered to the allied army under the command of his Excellency General Washington. 3500 regular troops laid down their arms—1000 were sick and wounded in the hospitals. These were exclusive of sailers, negroes, &c.
This signal victory, while it reflects the highest honor on the allied arms, tends also to the accomplishment of the American warfare, the establishment of her independence, peace and happiness. This important event will be celebrated on Wednesday next by this army, in a grand ten de joie; for which necessary preparation will be made. Transcript of General Orders,
H. SEWALL, Aid de camp.
We learn that General Lincoln received the captured Lord Cornwallis; and that the army played up Yankey-doodle, when the British army marched to lay down their arms.
We have just heard from Albany, that a party of the enemy, upwards of 500 strong, commanded by a Major Ross, came down the Oneida Lake, and committed depredations as usual; they burnt 20 dwelling-houses and several out-houses, and then crossed the Mohawk river. Col. Willet, with his usual bravery, though greatly inferior to the enemy, gave them battle; the action was severe—'tis said he lost in killed and wounded, between 30 and 40: They took his field-piece and ammunition cart, which he retook, but with the loss of the ammunition;—he kept the ground, drove the enemy, who left 7 of their dead on the field, and three of his own men; and it is not doubted but their number of wounded is not inferior to his: The enemy retired about three miles into the woods. Col. Willet took upwards of 20 prisoners. A party was sent to endeavor to destroy their boats: He went the next morning in pursuit of the enemy.
The GLORIOUS VICTORY, was observed last evening in this town, with exuberant joy and festivity.—A roasted ox, and plenty of liquor, formed the repast; a number of toasts were drank on the occasion—
French and American colours were displayed—cannons fired; and in the evening, illuminations, bonfires, rockets, and squibs, gave agreeable amusement to the numerous spectators.
At Newberg, the occasion was observed in the same manner; and to enliven the entertainment they banged and burnt the traitor Arnold, in effigy. In New Windsor, Frederickburgh, and other towns, the same brilliant occasion was observed with demonstrations of gratitude and joy.
HARTFORD, November 6.
The following contains the substance of the articles of capitulation between his Excellency General Washington and Lord Cornwallis.
A cessation of hostilities took place in consequence of the following letter, viz.
SIR, York, (Virginia) 17th Oct. 1781.
"I PROPOSE a cessation of hostilities for twenty four hours, and, that two officers may be appointed by each side, to meet at Mr. Morris's house, to settle terms for the surrender of the forts of York and Gloucester. I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obedient, and most
Humble Servant,
CORNWALLIS."
"His Excellency Gen. Washington, commanding the combined Armies of France and America."
His Excellency Gen. Washington granted a cessation of two hours, from the delivery of his answer, and several other letters passed between the two Generals.
Commissioners were appointed and articles of Capitulation were settled and completed the 18th.—The most material are in substance as follows:
Article I. The garrison of York & Gloucester, including the officers and seamen of his Britannic Majesty's ships as well as other mariners, to surrender themselves prisoners of war to the combined forces of America and France; the land troops to remain prisoners to the United States; the Navy to the Naval army of his most Christian Majesty.
Art. II. The artillery, arms, accoutrements, military chest, and public stores of every denomination, shall be delivered, unimpaired, to the heads of departments appointed to receive them.
Art. III. Settles the time, manner and order of the garrisons of York and Gloucester side, with shouldered arms, colours cased, and drums beating a British march, to ground their arms, and return to their encampment and remain until dispatched to the places of their destination, &c.
The 4th retains to the officers their side arms, and secures to officers and soldiers their private property of every kind, saving any property taken from the inhabitants of the State may be reclaimed.
The 5th, provides that the soldiers be kept in Virginia, Maryland or Pennsylvania, as much by regiments as possible, & allowed the same rations as soldiers in the service of America, & that officers may be near them, &c.
The 6th allows the General, Staff & other officers, not employed, &c. who may choose it, to go on parole to England, New York, or other American posts at present in possession of the British forces.
The 7th allows officers to keep soldiers, as servants, &c.
The 8th allows Lord Cornwallis the Bonetta sloop of war, to be man'd, equipped, &c. and be at his entire disposal to carry dispatches to General Clinton, and such soldiers as he shall think proper to send to New York, the vessel to be returned, and all the hands accounted for.
The 9th, allows the traders to dispose of their effects, the army having the right of pre-emption, the traders to be prisoners on parole.
The 10th proposed, the natives or inhabitants of different parts of the country, in the garrison, should not be punished on account of having joined the British army. Rejected.
By the 11th, the hospital stores now in York and Gloucester, to be delivered to the use of the British sick and wounded, and further supplies for them to be had from New-York.
12th. Waggons to be furnished if possible for the baggage of the officers attending the soldiers, and surgeons attending the sick, &c.
13th. The shipping and boats in the two harbours, stores, guns, and tackle, to be delivered an officer of the navy, &c.
14th. No article of capitulation to be infringed on pretext of reprisal, and doubtful words to be construed according to common acceptation.
By prisoners lately brought into the port of Philadelphia by the Fair American corsair, we learn, that advice had been received in Britain and Ireland, by way of New-York, and Charlestown, of seven or eight of these States being completely subjugated, or who had submitted and were actually in the King's peace. Also, that the merchants of the three kingdoms were striving who should be foremost in sending out cargoes to this Continent, as it was thought the demand for English articles would be prodigious, after going six years without victuals or cloathing. [The Philadelphia merchants, in particular, thank these gentlemen for their good will, and in return have concluded to send a number of swift sailing vessels to conduct as many of these adventurers as they can meet, into port, pilotage free.]
BOSTON, November 8.
The late important and pleasing account of the victory of the allied forces over the British army commanded by Earl Cornwallis in Virginia, induced the inhabitants of this town to devote last Monday to demonstrations of gratitude and joy.
The day was ushered in by discharge of cannon from the castle, the other forts in the harbour, the ships of his Most Christian Majesty and other armed vessels in the road, and a general ringing of the bells in the town.
In the forenoon several churches were opened for public worship in prayer and thanksgiving, which were performed to crowded audiences; a generous collection was then made for the families of those soldiers of this town, who are engaged in the Continental army for 3 years or during the war.
At noon the Council, and a great number of other gentlemen, French and Americans, met at the Council-Chamber, and drank to healths and sentiments becoming the happy occasion, when the forts and ships again repeated their salutes.
At three o'clock his Excellency the Governor gave an elegant dinner at the bunch of grapes tavern in State-street, at which

were present the Hon. gentlemen of the Council, the Hon. the Consul of France, the Hon. the Commodore of the French ships, and the French officers, many gentlemen of the town, and strangers of distinction.
After dinner toasts were drank, each accompanied with 13 discharges of cannon, by the train of artillery commanded by Major Miller.
The greatest part of the gentlemen after dinner attended at the Seat of his Excellency the Governor's to pay their compliments to his Excellency's Lady, where they found a brilliant assembly of ladies, and preparations for a ball in the most beautiful economy.
After tea the evening was passed in the most innocent, graceful and pleasing amusements.
His Excellency the Governor's, his Honor the Lieutenant Governor's, the State House, and other public buildings, were beautifully illuminated in the evening. In the front of his Excellency's house, fire-works were displayed as usual on all events which promise happiness and prosperity to this country.
It may not be amiss here to observe, that it ought to afford the highest satisfaction to every true patriot, to observe gentlemen in office, happy in their intercourse and friendships with the subjects of the greatest Monarch in the world, who has proved himself the greatest friend to this country in its greatest distress.
Extract of a letter from Mess Joseph Guardoqui and son, to a gentleman at Newbury-Port, dated Bilboa, September 18, 1781.
"We have now as promised in the foregoing, the very high and interesting satisfaction of informing you, that our expedition to the island of Minorca, has had the wished for success, as having wholly surprised the enemy with its arrival.—The English garrison had only time to retreat and shelter in St. Philip's castle, and of course our troops without the least opposition took possession of all the island; and as the enemy had hardly time to provide themselves with provisions, it is thought that the castle (which is the only piece of ground they hold) will not stand long; and hope in our next to advise you of its surrender."
Last Tuesday arrived in this harbour, one of his Most Christian Majesty's cutters, in 44 days from France, with public dispatches for Congress, Count de Graft, &c. We learn, that the united fleets were cruising in the channel of England, of new fifty sail of the line, waiting to intercept the British homeward West India fleet.
The prospect of America is truly glorious. She rises from the ashes in one of the most honourable and important contests that ever any people were engaged in: Pressed with uncommon difficulties, she has fortunately found a most faithful and generous, as well as potent Ally. France besides the very respectable army employed in our cause, has sent to our aid the greatest naval force ever beheld on these western coasts. The consequences of our late complete conquest at York-Town, are vast, and if we know how to improve the decisive victory of two such armies as those of Burgoyne and Lord Cornwallis, in so short a time, is unknown in history. The joy on this last occasion is only doubled by being divided between the allied nations. An end is put to the ravages of the Britons in Virginia, and we hope throughout the States. But this is no time for relaxing our efforts. The Court of France and Congress are both so wise to rely on what has been done, without looking forward to what remains still to be done. While our enemies are disappointed, mortified and flattered; while our combined forces are flushed with victory; while all Europe is on our side and look upon us as engaged in the common cause of mankind; now is the time to improve our success, and press the enemy with unabated ardor, till Britain shall be obliged to yield us the happy fruits of our toil, and suffering of our blood and treasure, in the blessings of an established independence and peace.
All Persons having Demands on the private armed Ship BELLONA , (Thomas Manning Commander) are hereby requested to bring the same immediately to either of the subscribers,
Thomas Thompson, William Gardner.
Portsmouth, Nov. 2, 1781.
SCAMMELL is DEAD.
WHEN the good man, the just, the generous and the brave, and one who hath from a sense of duty, founded in the reflections of a virtuous and enlightened mind, and in defence of his country's freedom, faced death in all its forms, is suddenly snatched from the scenes of this life; the eye of liberty weeps a mournful tear, and the heart of virtue swells with a reading sigh—
In the late siege of York-Town, fell, that accomplished soldier, and beloved citizen, ALEXANDER SCAMMELL, Esq; Colonel of the first battalion of the New-Hampshire line.—He was born at Mendon, in Massachusetts, and educated at Harvard-College—where at all times he had the approbation, and applause of the Governors, and the universal esteem of his fellow students—when after his education was completed, he was introduced to the world.—Such was the softness of his manners, and the ease of his address, that all persons of politeness and sentiment, to whom he was introduced, conceived nothing more than his intimate acquaintance. So sincere was he in his friendship, that those to whom he professed it, enjoyed him with the most unreserved confidence, he breathed the sentiments of civil liberty at so early a period of his life, that it might be easily foreseen, he was peculiarly formed for the most important and honourable purposes.—He took an early and decided part in his country's cause, and readily flew to her aid, on the first commencement of hostilities—he served as Brigade-Major to General SULLIVAN , and afterwards as Aid to the same General, and to General Lee —and was afterwards appointed a Colonel in the New-Hampshire line; but that place, not giving sufficient scope to his extraordinary abilities, he was made Adjutant General of the American Army; and thereby becoming one of General WASHINGTON 's family, he was so happy as to obtain the approbation of the greatest character now in the world; he had the General's entire confidence, and was highly honoured by being ranked among his peculiar friends; a situation at the same time coveted, and envied by some of the greatest characters in Europe and America;—with this birth he became distinguished, because it often exposed him in time of action from those dangers to which others were exposed,—he therefore prompted by a peculiar generosity of sentiment, again joined his battalion; and in the late expedition, was honored with the command of the light-infantry,—but early in the siege, as he was reconnoitring the enemy's position, he received a shot, which put an end to his useful and well improved life.
Though no bust or sculptured stone, shall dash his memory on the traveller's curious mind; his patriot virtues, shall live in the memory of his grateful country while freedom dwells on earth—and his distinguished character shall furnish the history of this glorious war with many a brilliant page,—our Independence shall often point to all his many wounds, and be the lasting monument of all his fame.
STRAYED or stolen out of the subscriber's pasture, a but the 28th of October last, a valuable black HORSE or Gelding, about 20 years old; has some white spots under the saddle, and a small white spot on the left buttock; and a hollow or crease on the same buttock near the tail, supposed to be caused by some hurt when a colt: He had on when in the pasture, a pair of iron fetters with rings in the middle.
Whoever will take up said Horse, and convey him to me or send me word, so that I may have him again, shall be handsomely rewarded. And whereas there is reason to suspect that some evil-minded person has stolen said Horse, I would request all persons who have any regard to justice, to use their endeavours to detect and bring the Thief to justice, and Two Guineas shall be given as a reward to any person who shall give such information of the Thief, that he may be convicted and punished according to Law. Joshua Bartlett.
Kingston Nov. 1. 1781.
Notice is hereby given to the proprietors of the township of Lancaster, that at a meeting held in said town the 4th day of April 1780, by proprietors of said township, who then voted a tax of FORTY POUNDS, which was then equal to Forty Shillings, hard money, as proposed in said meeting, to finish lotting out the first and second division lots; and also to lot out a third division of two hundred acres to each right.—They by desire said proprietors to pay said tax to me the Subscriber at my house in Lancaster, by the first day of December next, or so much of their said tax will be advertised in this paper for sale, as will pay said tax with incidental charges. EMMONS STOCKBELL, Collector.
Lancaster Oct. 15. 1781.
The public Vendue that was held at Concord, October 30th, for the sale of part of the real estate of John Wentworth, Esq; was adjourned, and is to be held at the house of Capt. Eliphalet Giddings, in Exeter, on Wednesday the 14th instant November.
Samuel Gilman, Trustee Newmarket, Nov. 7, 1781. (for said estate.)
Now in the Press, And on Wednesday next will be published, and ready for sale, at the Printing-Offices in Portsmouth and Exeter,—
The Constitution, or Plan of Government for the State of New-Hampshire, as agreed on by the Convention which met at Concord for that purpose.
State of Vermont. Treasury Office, Nov. 1. 1781. The owners of the land taxed by the Acts of the Legislature of this State, heretofore published, are hereby notified to pay their taxes agreeable to said act, to prevent the sale of lands. Ira Allen, Treasurer.
Wanted in a small Family, A Girl about 11 or 12 Years old. Enquire at the Printing Office in Exeter. To all whom it may concern.
Notice is hereby given, that a Libel is filed before me, in behalf of Silvanus Tripp, commander of the private armed Sloop John Bunyan, and all concerned therein, against the Schooner Betsey, about ten tons burthen her cargo and appurtenances, Peter Doucet late master— which vessel is said to be taken on the high seas, and brought into the port of Piscataqua; and for the trial of the justice of said capture, a Marine Court for the State aforesaid will be held at the State House in Portsmouth the 19th day of November next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. when and where any person or persons concerned may appear, and their cause (if any they have) why the same should not be condemned. J. BRACKETT, Judge. Portsmouth, Oct. 24. 1781.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham ss. BY Order of the Hon. Phillips White, Esq; Judge of probate of Wills for the county of Rockingham, the subscribers give notice, that they are appointed to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Simeon Marshall, late of Exeter, Shipwright, deceased represented insolvent; and that they will attend said business at the house of James Thurston, innholder in Exeter, on the first Tuesday of the six following months, from three to six o'clock in the afternoon of said days; at which time and place all whom it concerns are requested to attend, with their accounts properly vouched. Eliphalet Hale, James McClure, William Parker, } Commissioners. Exeter, October 31. 1781.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probate of Wills for the county of Rockingham, in the State of New-Hampshire, to examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Capt. Thomas Pickering of Portsmouth, mariner, deceased, give notice, that a further time of three months from the 25th October last is allowed said creditors to bring in their accounts, and that the Commissioners will attend said business at the house of Mrs. Tilton, in said Portsmouth, on the third Thursdays of the three following months of November, December and January at six o'clock. P. M. Pears Long, John Sparhawk, Thomas Martin } Commis's Portsmouth, Oct. 31. 1781.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Non-Resident owners of Land in Raymond, (State of New Hampshire) that so much of their Lands as will pay the taxes annexed to their names, will be sold by public auction on Thursday the 15th Nov. next at the house of Lieut. Benjamin Bean, innholder in said town, at ten o'clock forenoon, as will pay said taxes with accruing charges, unless prevented by previous payment. Their names follow.
   No. 1 s. d.     Lott not known, 71 6 15 3   Samuel Ingals, 74 2 15 0   Joshua Wingate, 81 6 10 1   Michael Whidden, part 41 3 6 0   Not known part lott 103 3 6 0   Jonathan Emerson, 81 2 9 4    JOSEPH CASS, Collector. Raymond Oct. 20. 1781.
at of N. Hampshire Strafford, ss. NOTICE is hereby given to the proprietors and owners of land in Middleon, in said State and County, that an assessment is made on the land of said proprietors, in said town, agreeable to a vote of said proprietors, to make up the Rev. Mr. Ordway's salary and settlement in said town to the 10th day of June 1781, which is one pound eighteen shillings and six pence, silver money, on each whole right; which tax the said proprietors or owners of said lands, are hereby notified and required to pay to me the subscriber, within eight weeks from the date hereof. Elijah Buzell, Collector. Middleton October 6. 1781.
Advertisements, &c. omitted, will be in our next.
Printed at Portsmouth.