New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1779-09-07 00:00:00

James Scasey New-Hampshire Gazette.
Fourth Year of American Independence.
OR, State JOURNAL, and General Advertiser.
[ Vol. II.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1779.
[ No. 81.
From the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Aug. 5, 1779 TO THE PUBLIC.
A MONG the many errors America has been guilty of during her contest with Great-Britain, few have been greater, or attended with more fatal consequences to these States than her lenity to the Tories. At first it might have been right, or perhaps political; but is it not surprising that, after repeated proofs of the evils resulting therefrom, it should still be continued? We are all crying out against the depreciation of our money, and entering into measures to restore it to its value, while the Tories, who are one principal cause of the depreciation, are taken no notice of, but suffered to live quietly among us. I can no longer be silent on this subject, & see the independence of my country after standing every shock from without, endangered by internal enemies. Rise, America! your danger is great—great from a quarter where you least expect it. The Tories—the Tories will yet be the ruin of you. 'Tis high time they were separated from among you. They are now busily engaged in undermining your liberties. They have a thousand ways of doing it, and they make use of them all. Who were the occasion of this war? the Tories. Who persuaded the tyrant of Britain to prosecute it in a manner before unknown to civilized nations and shocking even to barbarians? the Tories. Who prevailed on the savages of the wilderness to join the standard of the enemy? the Tories. Who have assisted the Indians in taking the scalp from the aged matron, the blooming fair one, the helpless infant, and the dying hero? the Tories. Who advised, and who assisted in burning your towns, ravaging your country, and violating the chastity of your women? the Tories. Who are the occasion that thousands of you now mourn the loss of your dearest connections? the Tories. Who have always counteracted the endeavours of Congress to secure the liberty of this country? the Tories. Who refused their money when as good as specie, though stamped with the image of his most sacred Majesty ? the Tories. Who continues to refuse it? the Tories. Who do all in their power to depreciate it? the Tories. Who propagate lies among us to discourage the Whigs? the Tories. Who corrupt the minds of the good people of these States by every species of insidious council? the Tories. Who hold a traitorous correspondence with the enemy? the Tories. Who daily send them intelligence? the Tories. Who take the oaths of allegiance to the States one day, and break them the next? the Tories. Who prevent your battalions from being filled? the Tories. Who dissuade men from entering the army? the Tories. Who persuade those who have enlisted to desert? the Tories. Who harbour those who do desert? the Tories. In short, who wish to see us conquered, to see us slaves, to see us hewers of wood and drawers of water? the Tories. And is it possible, my countrymen, that you should suffer men, who have been guilty of all these and a thousand other calamities which this country has experienced, to live among you? To live among you did I say? Nay, do they not mix in your Assemblies? Do they not insult you with their impudence? Do they not hold traitorous Assemblies of their own? Do they not walk the streets at noon day, and taste the air of Liberty? In short do they not enjoy every privilege of the brave soldier who has spilt his blood, or the honest patriot who has sacrificed his all in your righteous cause? Yes,—to your eternal shame be it spoken they do. Those very men, who wish to entail slavery on your country, are caressed and harboured among you.—Posterity will not believe it; if they do, they will curse the memory of their fore-fathers for their shameful lenity. Do you ever expect any grateful return for your humanity, if it deserves that name? Relieve me, not a spark of that or any other virtue is to be found in a Tory's breast. For what principle can that wretch have who would sell his soul to subject his country to the will of the greatest tyrant the world at present produces? 'Tis time, my countrymen, to rid ourselves of these bosom vipers. An immediate separation is necessary. I dread to think of the evils every moment is big with, while a single Tory remains among us. May we not soon expect to hear of plots, assassinations, and every species of wickedness their malice and rancour can suggest? For what can restrain those who have already imbrued their hands in their country's blood? Did not that villain Methews, when permitted to live among us at New York, plot the assassination of General Washington? He did; he was detected, and had he received his deserts, he would now have been in gibbets, instead of torturing our unfortunate friends, prisoners in New York, with every species of barbarity. Can you
hear this, and still harbour a Tory within these walls? For my own part, whenever I meet one in the street, or at the Coffee-house, my blood boils within me. Their guilt is equalled only by their impudence. They strut, and seem to bid defiance to every one. In every place, and in every company they spread their damnable doctrines, and then laugh at the pusillanimity of those who let them go unpunished. I flatter myself, however, with the prospect of soon seeing a period to their reign, and a total end to their existence in America. Awake, Americans, to a sense of your danger. No time to be lost—Instantly banish every Tory from among you. Let these walls, let America be sacred alone to freemen.
Drive far from you every baneful wretch who wishes to see you fettered with the chains of tyranny. Send them where they may enjoy their beloved slavery in perfection. Send them to the island of Britain, there let them drink the cup of slavery & eat the bread of bitterness all the days of their existence—There let them drag out a painful life, despised and accursed by those very men whose cause they have had the wickedness to espouse—Never let them return to this happy land—Never let them taste the sweets of that independence which they strove to prevent—Banishment, perpetual banishment, should be their lot. But, say some, we allow the Tories are as bad and indeed much worse than you have represented them; but how can we banish them? They have taken the oaths and are under the protection of the laws. Some of these miscreants, 'tis true, they have put on a sham repentance, and have dared to call the Almighty to witness to their perjuries—Perjuries I call them, for have we not seen hundreds of them taking the oaths of allegiance one day and breaking of them the next, or the first safe opportunity? Nay, do they not tell you to your faces, that no faith is to be kept with Rebels, with which name they have still the effrontery to insult you? Are men who act on principles like these to be trusted? Do you think them less able or less willing to assist the enemy than heretofore? No, my friends, on the least turn of fortune against us, those men whom you now trust so near you, would convince you your confidence and lenity had been misplaced—They would soon forget the oaths with which they now amuse you—They would hail the enemy to your capital—They would welcome him to your habitations—They would point out those among you who had been active in your country's cause, and if any unfortunately obliged to stay, and submit to the mercy of the enemy, a prison, or a dungeon and irons would be their portion. Then, tho' too late, you would repent your shameful lenity and your reliance on their oaths. But, say others, who are worked on more by their fears than their reason, if we lead them to the enemy, they will increase their strength, and be embodied against us. Fear not, this, my countrymen; they may eat the bread and spend the money of their idol King, but will never be of any material injury to you in the field. They will never be formidable as soldiers. Their wicked principles make cowards of them all. They never were—they never will be, of service to the enemy in battle. They never could be brought to form the works or stand the fire of Americans in the open field. Their cowardice, I repeat it, will secure you from any danger you may apprehend from their embodying against you; but nothing can prevent the thousand mischiefs they can do while among you. Think of these things betimes, my countrymen, before it be too late, and you and your posterity forever have reason to repeat your lenity to the Tories.
A W H I G.
Philadelphia, July 30, 1779.
BOSTON, September 2.
ANECDOOTE.
W HEN the gallant General Wayne received his wound in storming the fort at Stony Point, he was a good deal staggered, and fell upon one knee,—But the moment he recovered himself, he called to his Aids who supported him—and said, "Lead me forward—If I am mortally wounded, let me die in the Fort."
"A large army consisting of 24,000 French troops, is now lying on the coast of France, ready to embark and make a descent on Ireland."
On Tuesday se'nnight, the Chevalier de la Luzerne, accompanied with M. de Valnais, Consul of France, M. de Marbois, Councillor of Parliament, M. de Chavagnes, Captain in the Royal navy of France, and a number of other gentlemen of distinction, both French and Americans, made a visit to Harvard College, at the invitation of the President and Corporation. The Chevalier and company having alighted from their carriages, passed through the College yard between two lines of Students in their academical habits, their heads uncovered, to the door of Harvard Hall, where they were received by the President, Corporation, Professors, and Tutors, and conducted to the Library—Soon after they were seated, the President rose, and in the name of the Corporation, and the whole university, addressed the Chevalier in the latin language, congratulating his safe arrival, making the most respectful mention of our illustrious Ally, His Most Christian Majesty; expressing the warmest wishes for the perpetuation of the alliance, and the completion of its important and happy design, and for the prosperity of religion and learning throughout the world.
The Chevalier replied in the most polite manner, and in the same language; assuring his audience that his wishes had been most fortunately crowned by seeing a country once indeed the region of ignorance and barbarity, but now the seat of freedom, commerce, virtue & the liberal arts; and expressing at the same time, the uncommon joy he should derive from finding the turbulent scenes of war, and the public negotiation in which he was engaged, preparing the way for a closer alliance between the arts & sciences in distant nations, to their mutual improvement, and the common benefit of mankind.
After amusing themselves among the rich variety of books reposed in the Library, the company were conducted into a large & elegant Philosophy room, where a very decent entertainment was provided:—After dinner they viewed the curiosities of the museum, and the Philosophical apparatus fabricated by some of the best artists in Europe.
Every countenance indicated pleasure, and every circumstance of the day testified the joy that was diffused through the whole university, upon this agreeable occasion.
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Our last accounts from the West Indies are, that the magnanimous Count d'Estaing, who has conducted the naval force of our allies in the West Indies, with so much success and glory; after returning from the conquest of Grenada, and his victory over Byron, sailed with his fleet, and 5000 land forces, to St. Christophers, and finding the British Admiral had taken refuge in that island, landed his troops, and taken every measure of defence; the Count, after firing a challenge to Byron, which was not accepted, took his course for Antigua, which important island has before this time shared the fate of Grenada. It is said a vessel is arrived at New London, in a short passage from the West Indies, which met the French fleet a few leagues to the windward of Antigua.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of character, dated Martinico July 29, 1779.
"The signal and decisive victory gained over the English fleet, by the Count d'Estaing must additionally contribute to effect such important purposes, and must convince Great Britain of the necessity of withdrawing her forces from the Continent, to preserve from capture her remaining possessions."

Some recent accounts from Europe announce the decisive part that Spain has taken, in acknowledging the independence of America, and in joining a considerable part of her naval force with that of France, to act against the common enemy.
The greatest discontents prevail in Ireland. The people are clamorous for an extension of their privileges in trade, and a repeal of their acts of parliament, which mark their slavish dependence on Great Britain, their request being refused them, the populace have proceeded to the greatest violence, and have destroyed immense quantities of British manufactures.
Count d'Orvilliers, with 33 ships of the line, sailed from Brest the 3d June, to effect this important juncture, which will occasion such a superiority of force to the united fleets that the most important advantages may be expected from their exertions. From Rivington's New York Royal Gazette.
NEW YORK, July 28.
Copy of a letter from Mr. CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary to the Congress, to Commodore Sir GEORGE COLLIER, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's fleet in North America, together with the answer that was returned upon that occasion.
SIR, Philadelphia, July 17, 1779.
I AM directed by the Congress of the United States of America to inform you, that they have received evidence that Gustavus Cunningham, a citizen of America, late Commander of an armed vessel in the service of the said States, and taken on board a private armed Cutter, hath been treated in a manner contrary to the dictates of humanity and the practice of Christian civilized nations. I am ordered in the name of Congress to demand that good & sufficient reasons be given for this conduct, or that the said Gustavus Cunningham be immediately released from his present rigorous & ignominious confinement.
With all due respect, I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'y of Congress. Admiral or other Commanding officer of the fleet, or ships of his Britannic Majesty in the harbour of New York.
Reasonable, off New York, 24th July.
SIR,
I HAVE the honour to inform you by direction of Sir George Collier, Commodore and Commander in Chief of his Majesty's ships in America, that he has received the letter you wrote him by order of the Congress, respecting Gustavus Cunningham; and I have it in command from the Commodore to say, that, not holding himself accountable for his conduct to any of his Majesty's subjects in this country, he is still less inclined to answer demands when they are made in the uncivil way they appear to him in your letter of the 17th. He however is pleased to bid me inform you, that no prisoners are ever treated (to his knowledge) by the King's Officers contrary to the dictates of humanity; and as it is the practice of civilized nations to punish criminals in the usual course of justice, Gustavus Cunningham, whom you inquire after, stands in this predicament, and is therefore sent to England to receive that punishment from his injured country, which his crimes shall be found to deserve.
I am, Sir,
Your very humble servant,
JOHN MARK, Sec'y to the Commander in Chief.
Charles Thompson Esq;
POUGHKEEPSIE, August 23:
JOHN HOUSE's account,
given by himself; saith,
"That on the 2d inst. (August) he was taken prisoner by Joseph Brant, and a party of Indians and Tories, who conveyed him some miles into the woods—when Brant and four Indians went off, left him in charge of the others. And after an absence of about four days, they returned, bringing Brant on horseback, wounded in the ball of the great toe by a swan shot. That a bullet & several swan shot had passed thro' his coat & breech clout—That
he understood from one of the Tories, they had made an attempt upon some of the inhabitants of the Mohawk River, near the little Falls, where the said House lived—That they had taken one prisoner, whom, being closely pursued, they killed, and escaped narrowly, with the loss of their blankets and plunder—That soon after they discovered a party of our people, which put them to flight—But House being lame, by being tied all night, and marching without shoes, which, with the greatest part of his clothing they took from him, they determined to kill him; but being an acquaintance of Butler's, he was permitted to return after taking the oath of neutrality, a certificate of which Brant gave him, written in Indian language, signed by himself—That they also informed said House, that they lately came from Mifink, where they had an action with our people, in which they took about 34 prisoners, among whom was some officers, and killed several—That they then proceeded to the River, where they arrived the 2d instant, the day they took House, which was about 12 days from the action at Mifink."
Our last accounts from Gen. Clinton, were the 10 inst. He was then on his march—his army in perfect health and high spirits. Lt. Col. Pawling, with a detachment of the levies of this State, and a party of the militia, were also on their march across the country to join him, General Sullivan with the main body of the western army commenced their march from Wyomming about the first of this month, and by this time have probably reached some of the nearer Indian settlements. We have the greatest reason to hope, that our frontiers will, for the future, remain undisturbed.
While the enemy remains in the city of New York, the possession of Powles Hook, where the river is little more than a mile and a quarter across, will be a matter of considerable importance to them; the place, which is by nature extremely difficult of access, has been by art, rendered as strong as they could make it. The taking of such places, warranted by justice, displays and ennobles the character of a soldier: And thus the American soldiers are employed, in wresting fortifications from the bands of their barbarous enemies, while they are amusing themselves with plundering & burning defenceless towns, and treating the unarmed inhabitants old men, women and children, with every species of cruel inhumanity.
We stop the press to give our readers a piece of intelligence just arrived, reported by credible authority,—That an advanced party, about 60 of the division of Gen. Sullivan's army, under Gen. Maxwell, had fallen in with and killed and taken a party of Indians, Regulars and Tories, some of whom had done the mischief at Mifink, and were on their return. That during the action between this advanced party and the enemy, General Maxwell had surrounded the whole body, and had killed and taken 700, among whom were the prisoners they had made at Mifink, and in particular Col. Tusten, whose wife had been almost broken hearted for his loss. This intelligence we are informed, came to his Excellency General Washington yesterday, towards evening—Further, that our people had destroyed one of the Indian settlements—and that Brant was dead of his wounds.
PROVIDENCE, August 28.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Newbury Port, to an officer of distinction here, dated August 20, 1779.
"I am just arrived from the West Indies. I saw the whole of the Count d'Estaing's squadron through the passage between Porto-Rico and Hispaniola, the 19th of July, & left them steering West; his destination unknown: He took on board 1000 fresh troops at Guadaloupe, and put all his sick and wounded ashore, Some suggest that Jamaica is his object"
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of character in Philadelphia, dated August 10, 1779.
"Two reputable gentlemen write me from Martinico, that his Excellency Count d'Estaing's frigates have captured 23 sail of merchantmen from Europe, two of which were laden with warlike stores for Jamaica; also upwards of 30 sail of small West India trading vessels. Private intelligence, on which I am told to depend, informs the Governor of Martinico, that 8 ships of the line (English) are so disabled as not to be refitted in the West Indies, nor is Admiral Byron able to reach Antigua."
Capt James Munro, in the privateer brig Saratoga, of this port, has retaken a privateer schooner, of 8 guns, formerly the Harlequin, of Salem; he has also retaken a sloop from Connecticut, loaded with lumber; both prizes are arrived in safe ports.
Capt. Webster, in the General Wayne privateer, of this port, has retaken a sloop from Newbury, with lumber and fish, that had been captured by the Romulus, a British ship of War. This prize is also safe arrived.
WILLIAMSBURGH, July 24.
Two 22 guns ships are arrived in York river, from France, loaded with military stores for use of this State, among them are sixteen brass cannon, from twenty four to four pounders, several howitzers, and mortars with shells, bombs, and all the necessary apparatus.
PHILADELPHIA, August 14.
Extract of a letter from Paris, dated March 26.
"Some persons were surprized, that Doc. Frank in had not been presented to the King in his new quality of Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America; and a thousand conjectures were made about the delay. The presentation, however, took place the 23d instant, and is thus mentioned in the Court Gazette: "The King then gave particular audiences to the Baron de Beliderbuch, Minister Plenipotentiary of the Elector of Cologne, and to Doctor Franklin, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of North America." Thus then is our union with this new political body, recognized formally a second time, & more consolidated than ever."
TRENTON, August 18.
We hear that an account is received in Philadelphia, that three large British store ships were taken by the French, a few days after the sea fight, off Grenada, said to be valued at 200,000. sterling. Should this prove true, it must be a home stroke to the British army, in the West Indies, as it will probably reduce it to distress for want of provisions.
By a vessel arrived at Philadelphia the 8th instant, from Charlestown in South Carolina, we have advices, that the enemy have evacuated that state, except a few troops left at Port Royal, and are gone back to Georgia coast wise.
It is reported, that a large fleet arrived at Sandy Hook on Saturday night last, supposed to be that under the command of Admiral Arbuthnot, with a reinforcement, which has been expected some time past.
We are informed a party of 100 horse, under the command of Col. White, assisted by 50 infantry of Glover's brigade, engaged 300 of the enemy's horse and 200 infantry, at New Rochelle. On the 5th instant, in which we repulsed the enemy several times, and made good our retreat with the loss of 1 killed, one wounded and one missing.—We took eight horses with their accoutrements, &c. and killed fifteen of the enemy.
FISH KILL, August 26.
Extract of a letter from an officer, at Paramus, August 21.
"On Thursday three o'clock, an attack was made on the enemy's works at Paulis-Hook; which, after a feint resistance, the garrison surrendered themselves prisoners, except Major Sutherland, and about 50 of his men, who, under cover of the night, made their escape to a small block-house, on the left of the fort. Our party was commanded by Major Lee, of the horse. The approach of day, and the vicinity of the main body of the enemy, made it impossible to bring off any stores. We had possession of all the artillery and magazine. The prisoners amount to 154 rank and file, and several officers. Our loss did not exceed two killed and three or four wounded; the enemy's about 30 or 40 killed."
About the 15th instant, a British Packet with the mail for New York, was taken by a privateer out of Egg Harbour, commanded by Capt. Taylor, mounting 14 guns; the mail and crew with the passengers, forty five

n number, were carried on board the privateer, and bro't into that port—The Packet was the same day retaken by a British fleet, supposed to be from Georgia bound to New-York, that convoyed a number of vessels. Two officers of note were passengers—The prisoners and mail was immediately sent to Philadelphia.
General Sullivan has penetrated the Indian country ninety miles West of Wyoming, and burnt Shamong, one of the chief towns of the Senecas, and killed and took 350 Indians. His magazine at Sunbury remains perfectly secure.
Some days ago, as a boat landed near Sing-Sing, from one of the enemy's vessels, some of our friends tried to take the crew; but they were espied by the enemy, who endeavoured to get off. We took four of them prisoners, wounded two and killed two.
NORWICH, August 24.
By a gentleman lately arrived at Philadelphia, from France, we learn that a cartel for an exchange of prisoners were established between Dr. Franklin, our Minister at the court of France, and the British Ministry; and that in consequence a ship, called the Milford arrived, from Plymouth, with ninety seven American subjects (who have been confined two years in England) and which ship was to receive an equal number of British.
The exchange would continue during the war. There were 400 Americans remaining in England, and near an equal number of English in France.—No cartel was established between England and France.
BOSTON, September 2.
A letter has been received here, from a person of good intelligence, mentioning, that orders had been received from England, to make preparation for the embarkation of the troops in Rhode Island and New York for a long voyage. As the domination of Britain upon the sea, is now on the wane, it is highly probable the fore-fighted part of the government of that nation may begin to be anxious for the late return of the troops that have been so long employed here to the most cruel and dishonorable purposes: But as the British ministry have gone on in the American war with an astonishing obstinacy and infatuation, so it is by no means to be relied on, that they will soon leave us. It is therefore without dispute the part of America, encouraged by the present highly favourable appearances in Europe and the West Indies, to make every exertion for a speedy and happy close of the war.
Mention is made in some of our last advices from New York, that an embarkation is going on in that city of a considerable body of troops, which some suppose for the West Indies: that the enemy were fortifying there with much industry, and discovered more & more uneasy apprehensions than they have done at any time since the commencement of the war. These advices add, that the American prisoners are treated with less cruelty than they have heretofore experienced.
We learn that a packet has been taken from Pensacola to London, with a particular account of the plan laid for military operations in the Southern quarter this year, what steps have been taken to carry it into execution, and melancholy complaints of the increase of charges, repeated disappointments, great sickness among the forces employed, and the little dependence to be had on the Indians. It is said some very useful discoveries have been made by the capture of these dispatches.
We hear it from undoubted authority, that the desertions from the enemy, at and near New York, have been uncommonly numerous this summer. Since the glorious coup de main, by which the fortress at Stony Point was carried, no less than 400 have deserted from the British and German troops; so that it is computed, that with the killed and taken in that attack, and in the successful onset at Powles Hook, together with deserters since, the forces of the enemy have been dimished by twelve hundred.
A letter from a gentleman in the military line, from the southward, mentions, that Antigua and Montserrat had both submitted
to the victorious armament of the Count d'Estaing.
A vessel is arrived at New London, from the West Indies, which saw Count d'Estaing's fleet on the 10th of August, not far from Antigua, and standing directly towards that island.
By several letters from gentlemen of character in the American army, we are assured, that General Sullivan has burnt two principal towns of the Indians on the upper part of the Susquehannah; that he had killed and captivated a great number of the savages, who, through all their towns, were struck with astonishment; and that our forces were going on with happy success in that quarter.
Saturday last arrived here, from Headquarters of the American Grand Army, the Hon. Baron STUBEN, Inspector General of the Troops of the United States, with his Suit escorted by a Party of Light Dragoons.
Tuesday returned to this port, Alexander Dickey, Esq; Commissary of Prisoners, from New York, with a cartel, having on board 180 Americans, who have undergone, since their captivity, every inhumanity conceivable. Their countenances indicate it sufficiently.
Last Sunday arrived a flag from Cumberland, in Nova Scotia having on board 23 women and children, the families of a number of gentlemen who quitted that State two years since.
We are informed that three armed ships are fitting out at Halifax, to cruise against our allies: The noted Dr. Prince, late of Salem, owner of one of them, mounting 16 nine pounders, commanded by one Woodbury of Salem.—She sailed for Surinam 16 days since, poorly manned.
The gallant Lieut. Hamilton, an Irish gentleman, of the Continental marines, died last week, of the wounds he received at Penobscot, when nobly contending for the rights of America, against a barbarous enemy.
There is a gentleman in town who saw a large quantity of heavy baggage of the enemy embarked from New York to Long-Island.
A letter from a gentleman at New Haven, dated August 27th, informs his friend in this town, that a gentleman belonging to New-Haven had just arrived from captivity in New York, who relates, that Admiral Arbuthnot arrived at that city on the 23d of August, with three or four thousand troops. The letter makes no mention of the number of men of war or transports that had arrived with the admiral.
We learn by a vessel from St. Christophers, that Admiral Byron sailed from that place on 3d of August.
Extract of a letter from a general officer, dated West Point, August 24, 1779.
"I beg leave to congratulate you, on the success of Major Lee, in the surprize of Powles Hook, opposite New York. It was a most gallant attempt, and very fortunately executed with success. There were taken 160 prisoners, officers included. The difficult approach, and still more difficult retreat, renders it one of the most heroic actions of the war."
"General Sullivan has got to Teoga, and has made a beginning in the destruction of the savage settlements. Chemeeny and another town are burnt. I hope he will soon accomplish the business, and give peace and security to our frontiers."
State of New-Hampshire:
THE Non resident proprietors and owners of Lands in each & every of the following Towns in the State aforesaid, viz, Wolfborough, Marlborough, Haverhill, Francis-Town, Perrystown, Canterbury, Loudon, Moultonborough, Deering, Society-Land, Peterborough-Slip, Saville, Hollis, Sandwich, Epsom, the Gore Adjoining New Durham, Wakefield, Fisher-field, and Antrim, are hereby notified that their lands in said Towns are taxed for the year 1779, that the Taxes which remain unpaid, (with charges) must be paid to the subscriber, or to the several Collectors for said Towns, within eight weeks, from the first publication of this Advertisement, or so much of their lands will be notified for sale as will pay an discharge the same. Antrim has taxed for Highways. The Collectors are desired to send in copies of their lists as the law directs.
THOMAS ODIORNE, Receiver of Non Resident Taxes. Exeter, September 6, 1779.
State of New-Hampshire.
WHEREAS the original non-resident Proprietors of Rights or Lots of Land in the Township of Conway, has been advertised in the New-Hampshire Gazette, according to Law, to pay their respective State and Town Taxes, for the Year 1778, yet notwithstanding some have neglected to pay the same, viz,
100 Acre Lot, belonging to the original Right of Benjamin Ingalls, State Tax 7 s. Town Tax 1 s. 2 d. 100 Acre Lot, belonging to the original Right of Asa Foster, State Tax 7 s. Town Tax 1 s. 2 d.
Therefore so much of the above said Lands will be sold at Public Vendue the 5th of October next at one o'Clock, at the House of Col. Andrew Mc Mullin in Conway, as will pay said Taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by paying said Taxes, to me as my House in Conway. Jedediah Spring, Constable. Conway, Sept. 1, 1779.
JOSEPH TILTON,
HAS just received from France, an Assortment of genuine MEDICINES, which he will sell by wholesale or retail at his shop in Exeter: Also a Quantity of ANNI SEED, SULPHUR, PORT WINE, LAMBLACK, black sewing SILK, and sundry other Articles.
A Fine Right of Land.
A Right of LAND in Gilmanstown (original Proprietor Josiah Hall) to be sold for Cash or Cattle or Produce. Enquire at the Printing Office in Portsmouth. Sept. 6, 1779.
To be SOLD,
If applied for immediately, a very genteel Seat, Containing about one Acre and half of Land, with a good House standing there in opposite the Hon. Manasseh Thornton, Esq; good security will be taken for, said Place, Enquire of Samuel Robinson.
To be Sold at Publick Vendue,
At the Dwelling House of Joseph Blake, Innholder in Epping, on Thursday the 23d Day of September next, at 4 of the Clock Afternoon, by Virtue of a Licence from the Judge of Probate for the County of Rockingham, about 25 Acres of Land, being part of the twenty sixth Lot in the second Range of Lots in Sanborntown, laying at the Southerly End of that Part of said Lot which was owned by Samuel Smith, deceased, and is to be Sold for the payment of his Debts, by Thomas Stevens Administrator.
TAKEN up on the first of September Instant, about three Leagues to the Eastward of the Isle of Shoals, and towed into Piscataqua Harbour, the HULL of a SLOOP, of about thirty-five Tons Burthen. Any Person laying Claim to the above Vessel, may apply to Henry Prescott at New-Castle.
ALL Persons indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of Mr. Benjamin Mackay, late of Portsmouth, Saddler, deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts to the Widow Elizabeth Mackay, Administratrix to said Estate, in order for a settlement. Portsmouth, Sept. 6, 1779.
TO BE SOLD,
At the Continental Store. Sherry, Madeira, Port and Claret Wine. Cask and Bottle Porter. Molasses, Raisins, Almonds, And sundry other Articles.
Strayed or Stolen, last Saturday
Night from my Pasture at Bass Cove, a large dark colour'd MARE with a Star in her forehead, short Main, Long Tail, Trot & Paces, and is a little hip'd. Whoever will take up said Mare and conveys her to me the Subscriber shall have Twenty Dollars reward and all necessary charges paid by me.
JONATHAN DEXTER. Old-York, August 20th, 1779.
Whereas Hannah Davis,
Wife of me Jabez Davis of Barrington, absents herself from me at Times, and I have Reason to think she contracts Debts without my Knowledge, therefore I forbid any Person or Persons crediting her on my Account, as I will not pay any Debts of her contracting from the Date hereof. Jabez Davis. Barrington, August 17, 1779.
TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN T. GILMAN,
WEST INDIA and New-England RUM, MOLASSES, TEA, COFFEE, INDIGO, &c. Exeter, September, 4, 1779.

LONDON, June 16. 1779.
KING'S MESSAGE.
GEORGE R.
THE Ambassador of the King of Spain having delivered a paper to Lord Viscount Weymouth, and signified that he had received orders from his court, immediately to withdraw from this country; his Majesty has judged it necessary to direct a copy of that paper to be laid before the House of Commons as a matter of the highest importance to the crown and people; and his Majesty acquaints them at the same time that he has found himself obliged in consequence of this hostile declaration, to recall his Ambassador from Madrid.
His Majesty declares, in the most solemn manner, that his desire to preserve and to cultivate peace and friendly intercourse with the court of Spain, has been uniform and sincere; and that his conduct towards that Power has been guided by no other motives or principles than those of good faith, honor, and justice; and his Majesty sees with the greater surprize the pretences on which this declaration is grounded, as some of the grievances enumerated in that paper have never come to the knowledge of his Majesty, either by representation on the part of the Catholic King, or by intelligence from any other quarter; and in all those cases where applications have been received, the matter of complaint has been treated with the utmost attention, and put into a course of enquiry and redress.
His Majesty has the firmest confidence that his faithful commons will with that zeal and public spirit which he has often experienced, support this Majesty in his resolution, to exert all the power, and all the resources of the nation, to resist and repel any hostile attempts of the court of Spain; and that by the blessing of God, on the rectitude of his intentions, and the equity of his cause, his Majesty will be able to withstand and defeat the unjust and dangerous enterprizes of his enemies against the honor of his crown, and the commerce, the rights, and the common interests of all his subjects.
These important papers being read, Lord NORTH moved for an humble address to his Majesty, and was seconded by Lord John Cavendish, assuring his Majesty that his faithful commons were ready to assist him with their lives and fortunes against his enemies.
No debate ensued, and the question being put, it passed in the affirmative without a division.
Lord JOHN CAVENDISH now moved the house, That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, praying his Majesty that the WHOLE force of Great Britain both naval & military might be immediately collected together and directed AGAINST THE HOUSE OF BOURBON.
Mr. Jenkinson, aware of the ingenuity with which this motion was framed, instantly required of the noble Lord who proposed it, that he would inform the house, whether by the words THE WHOLE FORCE OF GREAT BRITAIN, he meant to include the naval and military force at present employed in America.
Lord John Cavendish readily admitted this to be included in the meaning of his motion, and was seconded by Mr. Thomas Townsend.
This occasioned a very warm and general debate, which continued till eleven o'clock, in the course of which the whole of the American war was travelled over a fresh, and all the errors and follies of Ministry
brought into review, and pointed against them with the most acrimonious satire, and reproach, particularly by Mr. FOX, who was up for an hour and a half, sometimes shooting like a meteor through the regions of eloquence, dazzling the whole house as it were, with the beauties and brilliancy of his declaration, and at other times pouring down his sarcasms, and strictures like a cataract on the Minister, and his wretched dependents.
The Ministry at length, afraid to negative the motion, and unwilling to let it pass, Mr. JENKINSON, moved, by way of getting rid of it, THAT THE HOUSE SHOULD ADJOURN, which being divided upon:
  There appeared for the motion 156   Against it 80 
Majority 76
The house then broke up, and the speaker is to attend his Majesty at St. James's this day with the address voted yesterday.
LONDON, June 18. HOUSE OF LORDS.
YESTERDAY, as soon as the House met, Lord Weymouth, one of his Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, laid before their Lordships a message from his Majesty, to the same purport as that bre't to the Commons, and accompanied with a translation of the Manifesto delivered on Wednesday from the Court of Spain, by her Ambassador here. After which the noble Lord, in a short speech, moved the House for an humble address to his Majesty, assuring his Majesty, that their Lordships were willing to hazard their lives and fortunes in defence of his person and government.
Lord Abingdon, with great spirit, opposed the motion. No probability appeared, his Lordship said, of seeing our public affairs put into a better situation, or our calamities removed or alleviated, by those men who had by a series of the most gross, obstinate, and unexampled follies, plunged us into a thousand difficulties. Our present situation, his Lordship further contended, was now become so critical as to require the advice & consent of the ablest Statesmen, and that it would be highly absurd, to entrust the conduct of the war, when extended to the whole House of Bourbon, to those very ministers who had woefully proved themselves wholly incapable of defending us with any kind of success or reputation against a part of it. His Lordship brought into one point of view the whole misconduct of administration, pointed out their ignorance and inability in the most remarkable instances, with proper animadversions thereon, and laid immediately at their doors, the death of thousands of brave men, who have been sacrificed in the course of the American war.
His Lordship remarked how entirely the military had lost all confidence of the people; that confidence, he said, which it was necessary for a ministry to enjoy, before they could act with efficacy and success: finally maintaining, that the spirit of the public was so damped by the present men in power, that they really could not find it in their heads to wish for victory while they continued to guide the reins of government. His Lordship therefore moved "For an humble address to his Majesty, praying, that his Majesty would be graciously pleased to remove the present servants of the crown from his confidence, advice, and councils."
The noble Lord's motion brought on a very warm and general debate, after which there appeared, upon its being put,
  Contents 22   Non contents 60   Majority 38 
Lord Abingdon's motion, which his Lordship had moved by way of amendment to the motion for addressing his Majesty, being got rid of, the DUKE OF RICHMOND proposed another amendment, by moving, "That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, praying that his Majesty would be graciously pleased to change the present system of measures laid down in the cabinet, and pursued by his Majesty's ministers."
His Grace represented, with his usual good sense and force of argument, the very dangerous principle of our politics for some years back, pointed out the many unhappy events that had ensued therefrom, together with the calamitous state to which we were now reduced, and was confident that nothing but an entire alteration of our public measures could possibly save the British empire from utter destruction.
A second debate, equally warm and spirited with the first, now took place, after which his Grace's motion was rejected, by a majority of 34, there being,
  Contents, 32   Non contents 66 
The two amendments being severally thrown out, Lord Weymouth's motion, as originally stated, was put and carried without a division: After which the House adjourned.
JAMES DIMAN,
Has for Sale at his Shop in Portsmouth, RUM and MOLASSES by the Barrel or single Gallon—Sugar, Coffee, Capers, Olives, Indigo, large and small Shot. Powder-Blue, Chins, Broad-Cloths, Shalloons, Everlasting, Serges, Buckram, Corded Dimmey, Linnen Shirts ready made, sewing Silk, white Tickling, Napier, Mohair, check'd Linnen, embroidered Waistcoats, Wafers, Scaling-Wax, Padlocks, German Steel, &c—All which he will sell as low as can be purchased at any Store in the State without Exception.
Twelve hundred Acres of the best UPLAND, and ONE HUNDRED ACRES of Intervail, in the Township of PERCY, at the Great Cobas, to be given to Ten good Settlers: Said Percy is esteemed equal to any Township in this State;—A River runs through it, in which a great Plenty of Salmon are caught, from June to October. Enquire of Joseph Pevers, Esq; of Northumberland, Capt. William Marshall, of Hampstead, or Jacob Treadwell of Portsmouth:
ALL Persons Indebted to, or that have any Demands against the Estate of John Odiorne, late of Little Harbour, Husbandman, deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts to Benjamin Odiorne, Administrator to said Estate, in order for a speedy settlement. New-Castle, Aug 23, 1779. Benjamin Odiorne.
State of New Hampshire, June 25th, 1779. PETITIONS having been preferred to the General assembly of this State, by Joseph Whipple, Esq; and others, in Behalf of the Inhabitants of Northumberland and Strafford, in the County of Grafton, setting forth, that said Inhabitants labour under many Difficulties and inconveniences, on account of their not being incorporated—And prayed that Acts might be passed to invest them with the privileges and Immunities that other Towns incorporated in this State hold and enjoy: Whereupon, the General Assembly ordered, that said Petitions should be heard before them on the second Wednesday of their next Session, at which Time any Person or Persons may have opportunity to shew why the Prayer thereof may not be granted.
Attest, E. THOMPSON, Sec'ry:
WHEREAS thro' some Mistake or Inadvertency a Petition has been preferred to the General Court in behalf of Elizabeth Fairservice, representing that she had been denied an Appeal from a decree of the Judge of Probate concerning a certain Will of one Gabriel Barr late of Londonderry decas'd—Which happen'd by the Mistake of a Person by whom She sent to claim said Appeal; this is therefore to Notify the Public that the said Petition was groundless, for that the Judge was always ready upon proper Application, to grant such Appeal. Elizabeth Fairservice.
A very large Copper, to be Sold For Cash, Enquire of the PRINTER.