The New-Hampshire gazette and historical chronicle (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1774-10-07 00:00:00

THIS is the first PAPER of the Nineteenth Year of  THE  New-Hampshire  AND  HISTORICAL CONTAINING the FRESHEST ADVICES
Vol. XIX.  GAZETTE,  CHRONICLE, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.
FRIDAY October 7, 1774.
No. 937 { Weeks since this Paper was first Publish'd. }
BOSTON Oct. 3, 1774.
The latest Accounts from Philadelphia are, that the Congress continued in private, solemn Deliberation, and as the Members are under some honorary Ties of Sectery, nothing had transpired of their Proceedings: It was however conjectured, that they had appointed a large Committee or Committees for stating the Rights of the Colonies, to point out all the Statutes of Parliament, relating to America, and wherein, and how far we are affected or aggrieved by any of those Statutes; and lastly to propose a Mode of Relief, one Part of which, it was supposed, would be a general Non-Importation Agreement. The greatest unanimity prevailed among the Members of the Congress.
IN CONGRESS, Sept. 22, 1774.  RESOLVED , that the Congress request the Merchants and others, in the several Colonies, not to send to Great-Britain any Orders for Goods; and to suspend the Execution of all Orders already sent, to be delayed or suspended, until the Sense of the Congress on the Means to be taken for the Preservation of the Liberties of America is made public.
CHARLES THOMPSON, Sec'y.
Extract of a Letter from London, dated July 30, 1774. "Do not be surprised if you should hear that our Bills, were if possible than those you have heard of, should pass next Session of Parliament, as I am told there are some for dividing and separating the Province, taking away the Charters of some, and abolishing the Government of others and joining them to others."
Extract of a Letter from New York, dated Sept. 25, 1774. "By Letters in the last Ship at Philadelphia from London, mention is made of a Letter from Governor Franklin, dated the 21st of May, advising the Ministry to send more Men of War to batter down the capital Towns, which would bring them to Submission. A Gentleman at Philadelphia has received a Letter from Dr. Franklin, where he says, he never knew what Pain was, until he saw his Son's Letter to the Ministry. The Inhabitants have sent for the Governor to go to Philadelphia to clear the Matter up; but the Letter from his Father confirms it to be too true.---This Matter makes much Stir at Philadelphia."
Extract of a Letter from Worcester, September 27, 1774. "Yesterday we had a Meeting of all the Male Inhabitants of this Town, from the Age of 16 to 70, who formed themselves into Companies, and proceeded to the Choice of Officers; those who held their Commissions under Hutchinson, (except a few) having resigned them.---One Third Part of the Inhabitants were appointed to be in Readiness to march at a Minute's Warning to whatever Place their Assistance may be wanting."
"On Friday next there will be a Meeting of the County Committee, in order to remonstrate to General Gage, respecting his Fortifications at the only Entrance by Land into our much esteemed Capital."
A Vessel is arrived at Rhode-Island from London, which she left the Middle of August; but we have not as yet received any public Prints or other Intelligence by her.
Last Week all the Town and Country Carpenters that were employed in framing Barracks for the Troops left that Work. Stores, Outhouses, &c. are engaged in different Parts of this Town, for Barracks, sufficient to accommodate the several Regiments that are here.
We hear from Plymouth, that one Day last Week two Casks of Tea were destroyed there, which was attempted to be smuggled in from Halifax.
This may inform the Public, that one-----Caldwell, was met at New-Liverpool on his Way to Halifax, with a Design (as was reported) to buy Tea and carry the same to Plymouth for Sale.
The following Paper was last Week handed about in this Town.
WHOEVER has candidly traced the rapid Growth of these Colonies from their little Beginnings to their present flourishing State in Wealth and Population, must eye the distinguished Hand of Heaven, and impress every Mind with a humble Confidence, that "no Design formed against us shall prosper." The poor devoted Town of Boston has suffered and is still suffering, all that the unmerited Malice of Men and Devils could invent for her Destruction; but although impoverished and distressed, she is not yet Subjugated and enslaved; though immured within the Fortresses of their Enemies, the free and generous Bosoms of the Inhabitants beat strongly in the Cause of Liberty: But it appears that the Measure of ministerial Wrath is not yet full: That destitute Parricide HUTCHINSON, has vaunted to his few Friends, that should the People submit to the Villainous Exactions of the present governmental Knot of Tyrants, "yet still the Town of Boston would forever remain a garrisoned Town," as a Check upon the Country, lest they should hereafter be induced to Clamour against the Edicts of their sovereign Lords and Masters, the British Parliament. The following plan was providentially detected, and is now offered to the Public, with this solemn Question-----Will the People sit tame and inactive Spectators of the Hostile Designs of our inveterate Enemies, and exercise such Degrees of Moderation and Forbearance as to suffer those Enemies to compleat their Works, and so far effect their dangerous Purpose, that Resistance would finally be in vain? THE WATCHMAN.
* This is a Part, founded on the Authority of a respectable Gentleman of this Town, lately arrived from London, who had it from Mr. Hutchinson's own Mouth.
[The following is the detected Plan referred to above.]
Memorandums for a Report. WE have agreeable to your Commands viewed and enquired what Cover can be hired with the Consent of the Proprietor for the Troops next Winter.
We find that Out-Houses, Distilleries and Store-Houses can be hired to contain the Serjeants, &c. and private Men of Four Regiments. That as these want Fire Places, Windows, and even Floors, the Expense to setting on these, and for Rents, and returning them in the Conditions they now stand, will be nearly one Thousand Pounds a Regiment. This Expense would be greatly
lessened, and the Troops more comfortably quartered, if the Public Buildings, such as the Manufacturing-House, &c. can be appropriated for the Accomodation of the Troops.
It appears that Barracks can be built on a more thrifty Footing than they can be hired, and fitted up. But as nobody in this Place will aid such Works, Capt. Montresor with the Assistance he can at present depend upon, thinks he cannot undertake to furnish Barracks before the End of November, for more than three Regiments; the Officers of one of these Regiments to be quartered.
It appears on Enquiry, difficult to find Houses for quartering Officers of the Regiments, whose private Men are to be lodged in Out-Houses. Lodging Money should be given to Officers who we cannot provide for.
In choosing Situations for the Barracks to be built, it might be wished to place them so as to make the present Erection Part of some general Plan that may be formed, with a View of commanding the Obedience of the Town on future Occasions; but if they are confined to Situations where the Ground is reputed to belong to the Public, we would propose to build Barracks for two Regiments, including Officers on the Common, or on a Field near it, which could be hired or purchased from Mr. Brattle.
To put two Companies into a solid Barrack, or Block-House, on the Top of Bacon Hill, which should be inclosed with a Trench and Pallisade.
A Barrack should be built on Fort-Hill, which might lodge eight Companies and the Artillery.
As soon as it is proper to let each Regiment have its Quarters, their Effort to get themselves lodged would contribute greatly to have the Work finished early.
Wednesday last his Excellency the Governor was pleased to issue a Proclamation to "excuse and discharge all such Persons as have been or may be elected and deputed Representatives, from giving their Attendance," on Account of "the extraordinary Resolves which have been passed in many of the Counties, the Instructions given by the Town of Boston, and some other Towns, to their Representatives, and the present disordered State of the Province."
PORTSMOUTH.
WALPOLE, Sept. 19th. 1774. In the Province of NEW-HAMPSHIRE, in the County of CHESHIRE.
To the PRINTER.
Please to insert the following in your next, and you will oblige a Number of your Readers.
THE following are the Proceedings of the Select Men, and other Inhabitants of the Town of WALPOLE, met and assembled on the 19th Instant, at the House of Mr. Ebenezer Swan, to consult upon some Measures proper to be used with ELISHA MARSH, Esq; of said Town, for his Abuse to the PEOPLE, with Regard to LIBERTY.
The Hon. GENTLEMEN being informed of our Design, met us at Mr. Swan's, and in a humble Manner made the following Acknowledgment:
To the Respectable Inhabitants of Walpole, and any others that I may have offended in the late unhappy Times.
My good FRIENDS and NEIGHBOURS, "I heartily acknowledge my great Folly in expressing myself as I have some Times done of late, in the Heat of the Day, it seems, to the great Offence of many; but I pray that they would all consider my sudden unhappy Temper, and how apt I am in a passionate Paroxysm, to be transported into Expressions quite unbecoming my Character, and justly provoking to all about me. Upon cool Reflections, I sometimes see Occasion to Repent bitterly; but then again, am apt to be betrayed into the same Extravagance: I confess there have been but too many Instances of it. I am in as real FEAR of SLAVERY, and as much for LIBERTY as any in the Town; and have the same Sentiments with my Neighbours in general respecting the late unconstitutional Acts relating to these American Colonies: I can heartily subscribe such RESOLVES as I have seen in Print from several Governments; am ready to join in a prudent Opposition of those Measures that have so greatly alarmed the Country; and I do hereby solemnly promise and engage for the future, carefully to guard against every Thing in Word and Deed, that may be thought to have the least injurious Aspect upon this my native and beloved Country in general. I intreat my good neighbours to believe I am sincere and hearty in these Acknowledgements and Resolutions. And I again beseech them all to overlook whatever has been exceptionable and offensive in their sincere penitent Friend and very humble Servant, ELISHA MARSH.
Which he Read in the midst of a large Concourse of People, with his Hat under his Arm; which the People accepted as satisfactory for the Offence; and every one went to his Abode.
As Confessions and Acknowledgements are become very common and fashionable, the foregoing being a good Pattern, would propose it for Imitation, and as we doubt not of the sincerity thereof, there is nothing wanting but the usual Recommendation, which should always accompany them, that the Person may again stand fair in the Eyes of his Fellow Christians.
PORTSMOUTH, October 7.
Last Tuesday, as the Post was coming through Salem, a Man was detected of having about 40 Pounds of TEA, which he had purchased, or intended for Sale;---However the People obliged him to bring it into the Street, and set Fire to it himself.---as we are informed.-----
Last Thursday Fortnight, died at Haverhill, Captain JOHN HAZZEN, who was one of the first Settlers at Co'os.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in London to his Friend in this Town, dat. July 29, 1774.
PERMIT me to give you some little Account of the unlucky Treatment of the Bearer John Thompson, who I have taken the Liberty to return to his Wife and Children in your Ship St. Andrew, as I find he is a Native of your Province, and lives at Durham: Two or three Years ago, (he being a Seaman before the Mast, in a Ship that came to this Place) he was walking in the Street, two Men dressed like Saylor or Watermen met him, and having some Top-sail Duck that had been used, in a Bundle with them, they offered it to him for sale: He accordingly bought it, and paid about 17 Shillings for it; and as he thought it might be worth 25 Shillings thought he had a good Bargain, and was repairing with it on board his Ship, when he was stopped by some People whose Vessel was robbed of this very Duck; and as he could give no Account of the People he had it of, & being a Stranger here, knowing Nobody, and of Course having no one to appear to his Character, his merely alleging he bought it, appeared only as an Excuse; and he was by Judge and Jury look'd on as the Thief, and condemn'd to die for the Robbery; but happily for him, then, pardon'd by his Maj'sty's Chancery, on Condition of Transportation for seven Years; he was therefore sent to Virginia in a Transport Ship, and from thence found his Way Home; and as the Knowledge of the Disgrace he was under (tho' he was conscious of his Innocence) might lessen him in the Esteem of his Family, of his Family, and those that knew him, he kept it an entire Secret, and meant no Doubt to do it till the Day of his Death; but unfortunately for him, he ship'd himself on Board the Amherst, belonging to Mr. Hooper of Marblehead, bound to Bilboa and back to America; but the Ship having a Freight Offer to London, the Voyage was altered, and he, conscious of the Sentence against him, Endeavoured to leave the Ship, but not daring to make the Master privy to his Motives, it was construed to be the Effect of that reflection so common to Sailors in general, he was obliged to perform the Voyage, where arriving in London, he was taken and brought back to his former Sentence---By Chance Mr. LIVIUS hearing of his Case in the public Papers, in which he was call'd a New England Man, he has made Enquiry into the Truth of the Matter, and finding as far as he was able, that the Man was on way deserving the Fate that threatened him, he interfered in his Behalf, and by Application to the Secretary of State, and the Recorder of London, obtained his PARDON, in which, and in fitting him with Necessaries, I contributed, apprehending & trusting, as I sincerely do, that he is deserving of it, I therefore desire that as it will be publickly known, that the Man has been under Sentence of Death for a Robbery, it may be likewise known, that the Reason of this Melancholy Sentence having been passed on him, and as the Sufferings he hath undergone, and of it, appears to me and several other Gentlemen, who have enquired into the Matter, to be more owing to the Poor Man's having no Friend here, to speak a single Word for him, than to his being guilty of the Crime laid to his Charge;-----If he has always borne a good Character in his own Country, I hope that this Affair will not hurt him in the Opinion of those that have once thought well of him. The Poor Man is now under Affliction, least he should lose the good Character he says he hath always maintained, and appeared to me at the Time of his deepest Affliction, to be more willing to suffer the Sentence of the Law, than to have his Case made known amongst his Countrymen, many of which you know come consigned to our House, rather choosing to lose his Life silently than entail a Disgrace on such Connections as he might leave behind him, and which he feared would ensue from an Enquiry into the Truth of his Story.
I therefore beg that if any Odium is flung on him on this Account, and you hear of it you will be so kind as to say, that a Belief of his Innocence alone had raised him Friends in England and if there is no other Reason to believe him a bad Man than the Charge brought against him here, that he deserves a much better Treatment than he has hitherto met with.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman of distinction, in Philadelphia, to his Friend in Boston.
"I cannot but congratulate you on the Appearance of a Spirit so decisive and vigorous in this august Body, at so critical a Juncture, and I hope it will have a happy Effect with you. This Continent is now completely represented from New-Hampshire to Georgia, and as far as we are able to judge from the Account of what passes within Doors and private Conversation without, a more glorious Assembly of Patriots have never met since the Days of the first Charles; if there has been any Lukewarmness, it is swallowed up and lost in the public Virtue which surrounds it. We have the utmost Reason to think there will be no Strife or Emulation, but who shall do most for his Country."
The Customers of this Paper are desir'd to pay off immediately what they may be in Arrears.
The Weight of the BELL, mentioned in the last Week's Paper, belonging to Dr. Cooper's Meeting, should have been 2700 wt.

N E W-Y O R K , Sept. 22.
T HE King of France has lately issued Orders for building 36 Ships of the Line, and 10 Frigates from 40 to 50 Guns: Part of this Fleet is to be constructed at Breist, Boulogne, & Rochford; the remainder at Sweden and at Genoa.
We hear from Philadelphia, that the Congress will not break up till Novem. next.
Tuesday Night the 13th Inst. no less than five Stores, on and near Coenties's Dock, in this City were broke open, and sundry Goods of Value taken therefrom.
Last Friday the Brig Prince of Wales, Capt. Allen, arrived here from Newcastle: A few Days before he made the Land, he lost his Main-Top-Mast, and two of his Hands; one of which was drowned, and the other killed by the Fall on the Deck.
The Ship America, Capt. Rodgers; and the Brig Friendship, Capt. Lewis, from this Port, are arrived at Hull. The latter was to sail in about five Days after Capt. Curser, for Quebec.
Yesterday arrived the Duke of Cumberland Packet-Boat, Capt. Marshall, in six Weeks and three Days from Falmouth, by whom we have London Papers to the 3d of August, which are almost entirely silent on American Affairs. The French had defeated the Corsicans in the Province of Niolo, which was given up to Plunder and Massacre: the Houses were all entirely demolished, and near six thousand Cattle were seized by the French. The 4th of July was a Day of Weeping and Lamentation for the Chiefs of the Corsican Prisoners, who in great Numbers were put to cruel Deaths by various Kinds of Torture. July 15. The Dukes of Orleans and Chartres had Orders not to appear at the French Court. The King, it was said, had, for an equivalent, ceded the Island of Corsica to the King of Sardinia, who was making great Preparations to take Possession of it. The Influence of the Duke of Choiseul increases daily, and it is said, by his Advice, the French Marine is to be put into a State of the utmost Perfection within 3 Months. Several Courts are jealous of too close a Connection between France and Germany. It is said the Austrians and Turks have concluded a Truce, and that the latter had ceded several Provinces. Both the King of Prussia and the Emperor continue their Encroachments upon Poland, which many now suppose these Princes and the Czarina intend to divide among them; the King of Prussia to have the largest Share. His Army has already taken many important Places, and is within 8 Miles of Warsaw. The City of Dantzick has 20,000 Men in Arms, and stand on their own Defence. The Russians had worsted the Turks in several Engagements, some of which are very considerable; on the other Hand the Turks had the better in an Engagement on the Black Sea.
Extract of a Letter from London, dat. Aug. 2. and received Yesterday by the Packet.
"The Parliament is prorogued to the 15th of Sept. An Attorney General for the East-Indies is appointed with a Salary of 2000l. a Year, but his Name is not yet announced. Your worthy Governor Mr. Tryon, it is positively said, will To-Morrow be created a Knight of the most honorable Order of the Bath, at St. James's; there are two other vacant Stalls, and two other Candidates, viz. General Howard, and Secretary Blacquiere. Last Sunday Admiral Montague arrived at Spithead, in three Weeks from Boston. Col. Taylor it is expected will get the 55th Regiment. On the 25th of July died at Spa, in Germany, your old Acquaintance, Mr. John Drummond, Banker, at Charing-Cross, and Member for Thetford.
Extract of a Letter, dated London July 29, 1774.
"This Place is quite deserted by the fashionable People, who are retired into the several Counties and eagerly canvassing for their Elections; there will be only one more Session of the present Parliament, which we expect to be called very early in the Winter. By the Letters from Boston, Government finds no Disposition in the Inhabitants to pay for the Tea destroyed, nor to submit to the new Regulations they expect to receive in the several Acts sometime since sent to New-England, from the
Secretary's Office, by the Scarborough Man of War. There are many Letters in Town intimating that a Continental Congress is to be held in one of the middle Colonies, which will attract the Attention of every Part of the British Empire. The Papers I send will give you an Account of the Russian Army's passing the Danube, and their successful Operations on the other Side of that River. Lord Howe is encamped with the light Infantry Companies of the whole Army on this Establishment, which are formed into a Brigade, and should there be Occasion for their Service, will be embarked to reinforce General Gage. The Quebec Bill, after making a great Noise, has been defended by several Persons of distinguished Abilities, among them is the young Lord Lyttleton, who has published a Letter addressed to the Earl of Chatham, which you will find in the Pacquet for me. This Nobleman is commenced a Man of Business, and flatters us with the Hopes of his becoming an able Statesman; he has attacked his noble Relation, the above named Peer, with the greatest Success, and fairly got the better of him; this sudden Change in Lord Lyttleton calls to ones Recollection an extraordinary Transition in the Manners of the dissolute King Henry V. after he came to the Throne. Poor General Gansel, Col. of the 55th Regiment, expired yesterday in the Fleet Prison, in his 56th Year, after having served his sovereign faithfully and gallantly forty Years. Nothing has been yet done with regard to the Government of New-York; the King has in very high Terms approved of Mr. Tryon's Administration; his Majesty sensible of the leading Rank which your Province holds amongst the Colonies, and well apprised of the perfect Satisfaction given by this Gentleman to his Subjects in America, has forbid any further Applications in favor of Sir George Rodney, General Draper, and Colonel Dalling of Jamaica, who are Candidates for his Government, until Mr. Tryon can finally determine upon returning to you, or relinquishing his Government.
B O S T O N , Sept. 29.
Extract of a Letter from London, dated July 27.
"I observe you are to have a General Congress; tho' most Persons fear the Consequence of such a Measure, I stand almost alone in Opinion, that it will produce the most salutary Effects, both to this Country and America; as I am persuaded it will be a Means of drawing Proposals from America; and when that is done, and a Negotiation set on foot by Men of Understanding, all seeming difficulties will soon subside."
Extracts of some Letters received by the last Ships from London.
"I have the Pleasure to find every Day Friends to America; and great Apprehensions that the fatal Stroke intended against the Colonies, will turn out a Destruction to the Controversers of it; a scene of a dreadful Disappointment to some Men, provided America acts unanimously."
"All possible Means have been used to deceive the People here; who have been made confidently to believe that America would submit: But now some are alarmed."
"The Wise and Good among us say, that the present Parliament have begun the Destruction of Great-Britain, these think with Sorrow on the Boston Port-Bill, and pity the People; and look upon it necessary that all the Colonies should engage in the Opposition to such Measures."
"If the Colonies join with a manly Courage, all will end to the Honor and Advantage of America:—I have heard many Men of Wisdom and Goodness say, that should the People of America give up, they will not only be ruined themselves, but ruin us.—Nothing will save England but the Americans behaving with Resolution, & breaking off all commercial Intercourse with Great-Britain."
"All England is waiting to see the Result of the Congress.—I tremble for the Uproar that their Determinations will make here.—The People are made to believe that the Americans shall help to ease them of their Burdens; hence are more quiet under their own Troubles."
"Soldiers are scattered all over England, & an Army as large as in Time of War, and a
Discontent prevails through the Nation.—Public Expences dreadful—Luxury prevailing.—The Church is quite deserted.—Sins of the Nation are like those of Sodom, and Religion despised.—Awful Times!
"Estates taken into high Rents—Many Poor enlist into the Army to get Bread—Others wander from County to County—Bread scarce! Many live by begging, others rob, and every Month Numbers hanged.—The Ruin of this Country seems as though it would come on soon—May the Almighty keep you from our Sins and our Plagues! Your Salvation and ours depends on your Firmness.—Break off all Trade with us, then Interest will convince your Enemies of their Folly."
"I have the Opportunity to know that the more resolute and prudent you all behave, the less violent will be your Oppressions."
Joseph Scott, Esq; Ironmonger in Union-Street, has given his Countrymen great uneasiness, and they express the greatest Dissatisfaction at his Conduct, he having either sold or lent to the Troops near five Hundred Pounds sterling worth of Cannon, Cannon-Balls, and other Implements of War, Hundreds of People were about his House yesterday and last evening, but by the Vigilance of a Number of credible Gentlemen of this Town, no Damage was done to his Person or Property.
A Correspondent has sent the following, viz. "Tis said that on the second of October next, on board the Admiral, a certain high-flying Marine Preacher is to box the Boat-swain's Mate, across the Pump-Dill, for two Dollars—Great Bets on each Side: and during the Contest are to be supported with Burgone." Extract of a Letter from a Merchant in London dated First of August, to his Correspondent in Boston.
"The Friends of America are concerned to find, that the People of Boston have not taken Measures to open their Port, as they think it wou'd have been a conciliating Measure, and paved the Way to a Reconciliation of other Differences. We hope good from the general Congress (which we hear is to be held at Philadelphia) on the Supposition that their Resolves, will be decent and conciliatory, and shew that it is no Enmity to the Mother Country, or a Desire to throw off their Dependency, that occasions the assembling of the Deputies of the several Provinces, but only to set forth Grievances, in which their Friends here have joined them to get abolished."
By Order of the Firewards.
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Portsmouth.
T HE FIREWARDS having lately inspected and examined the Houses in their respective Wards, and finding many of the Inhabitants, deficient in Buckets and Ladders, as the Law directs, have ordered that the following Extracts, from the Province Law, for regulating the Proceedings to extinguish Fires &c. be published, in the New-Hampshire Gazette; and it is desired and expected, by the Firewards, that all Delinquents take due Notice thereof, and conform thereto, immediately, which may prevent their being compelled, to pay the several Fines mentioned in said Act, viz.
"That every House of two Stories high, which has four Fire-Places, shall be provided with one Leather-Bucket, fit for, and to be used in Case of the breaking out of Fire; and every such House with six Fire-Places, shall be provided with two such Buckets at the Charge of the Owner or Occupant thereof, as aforesaid."
And every House shall have thereon a good Ladder or Ladders, to reach from the Ground to the Ridge-Pole thereof, to be provided at the Cost of the Owner or Occupant, to be allowed as aforesaid, and if any Person shall neglect so to provide Buckets & Ladders according to the Tenor and Meaning of this Act, he or she shall forfeit and pay the Sum of fifteen Sillings, to be recovered by the Select-Men as aforesaid, with double Cost, and so toties quoties for every succeeding six Months from the passing of this Act, or the Time to be granted as aforesaid, which he or she shall neglect to provide the same. And the said Forfeiture shall extend to each of the said Articles.

L O N D O N.
July 19. The Nancy, Williams, from New-York, is arrived at Barcelona, after throwing overboard great Part of her Cargo.
July 20. Lady Holland is given over by her Physicians, in Consequence of which she has made a Will.
July 21. Yesterday the Earl of Dartmouth, Secretary of State for the Plantations, arrived in Town from his seat at Sandwell-Hall, in Suffolk, and afterwards had a numerous Levee at his House in Charles-Street, at which several of the Colony Agents attended.
When a small Relaxation of the Popery Laws came on in the Irish House of Lords, the Bench of Bishops were unanimous against the Bill: when the Establishment of Popery and arbitrary Power was argued in the English House of Lords, the right Rev'd Bench voted for the Mode. A Correspondent wishes to know how their religious Principles can differ, when both are supposed to profess the same Faith?
It is said the --- has violated his Coronation OATH.--- If this be Fact, and that Matters are not properly taken Notice of, do not the English deserve to be enslaved?
Three Families of Fortune, in the Province of Leinster, in Ireland, have actually sent a Person to New-York and Maryland, to bring over an Account of the Land, the purchase of an Estate, Soil and Situation, as they intend going over to settle there. These Families will be a considerable Loss to that Part of Ireland, as they maintain a Number of Dependents, and employ many Labourers.
We are informed that a ship of a small Construction, to mount 64 Brass Guns of a proportionate size, is ordered to be built for the Prince of WALES, for the Purpose of initiating his Royal Highness in the Naval Art: It is to lay at Anchor off Richmond.
July 22. Notwithstanding the Parade which our Court made a few Years ago concerning Falkland's Island, pretended to assert the Justice of the Nation, the Honour of the Flag, &c. it is now certain that our People have ABANDONED that ISLAND. --- Whether this is in Compliance with some PRIVATE AGREEMENT made with the Court of Spain when the Island was restored to us, is a Question which instantly occurs to every Man; and whoever reflects but one Moment on the DETERMINED PACIFIC COMPLEXION of our COURT, will be as readily provided with an ANSWER.
July 23. The Native of Owhyhee, who was at Court the other Day, had received some Instructions for his Behaviour in addressing his Majesty, but so great was his embarrassment when his Majesty approached him, that he forgot every Thing but that of Kneeling: and when his Conductors endeavoured to make him speak to the King, he could only stretch out his Hand, and get out the familiar Phrase of how do ye do? which, it seems, was the first English Phrase he learned, and has been the common Term of Salutation daily made use of by him ever since to all Strangers. His Majesty very freely shook him by the Hand. The innocent Native Freedom of this Indian Visitor caused a good Deal of Mirth and Pleasure among the Noblemen, &c. attending the Levee.
July 25. A singular Agreement was entered into at the New-England Coffee-House, on Friday last between an eminent Merchant in the Crescent, and a Gentleman of Fortune in the West-Indies: The former deposited with the latter 500 Guineas, on Consideration of receiving one Guinea per Day, until the Acts relating to the Port of Boston are repealed, with a Provision, however, that the Bargain should be void if they were not repealed by the 25th of December 1776.
July 26. Letters from Gibraltar say, that the Number of Barbary strong armed Corsairs daily increase, so that the Mediterranean Sea swarms with them, especially the Algerines, who employ a great Number of European Ship-Builders in their Dock-Yards, give them great Encouragement, and allow them the Liberty of following their own Religion, with the same Freedom as in their native Country. The Letters add that at Algiers they have two large Men of War upon the Stocks, which are built under the Direction of an Englishman; they will mount 70 Guns each.
July 27. It is reported, that there is a Design of passing an ACT next Session of PARLIAMENT, for restoring to all Roman Catholic PEERS of this Realm, their ancient Rights of sitting in Parliament.
It is said, that his most Christian Majesty has published an Ordinance at Paris, which makes the supplying the Corsicans with stores of any Kind, a capital Crime, punishable with Death: ----- and all the foreign Ministers at that Court have been given to understand that this EDICT will be executed with the utmost Rigour.
The present national DEBT is full a Hundred and Forty Millions, and the annual Interest of the same full Five Millions and a Half; to which the current Expenditures being added, makes the annual Out-Goings about Thirteen Millions.
July 11. Lord North is now in uncommon high Favour with his Majesty. Since his Abilities and Interest have been so much tried the last Session, he acts for himself, without the Interposition of any invisible Power as heretofore. The Boston Port & the Quebec Bills were intirely of his own Planning; the last of which will, in the End, gain him much Applause, as the most dangerous of all our Colonies is, by this Means secured from any Pretences of Complaint; and at the same Time, that the Canadians have been obliged in this Manner, the Taxes imposed on them in the same Sessions, will add considerably to the public Revenues.
The Premier being lately Twitted, by a noble Lord in the Minority, about the Dislike of the Americans in general to the Boston Port-Bill, the other replied, "Aye, I judge they would find a Nausea in the Physic; but, like untoward Children they must be made to take it, because it is for their Good."
We are assured that the East India, Boston Port, and Quebec Bills, will undergo a Revision, before the Dissolution of Parliament; for though the Urgency of their Causes made them necessary to be done hastily, and with Spirit, yet they are only to be established by the Effects of their Operation.
A Correspondent advises Administration, if they mean to punish the Colonies effectually, to oblige them to use narrow wheeled Carts and Waggons with Horses at length. This System has ruined England for many Years past, and must have the same Consequence in that extensive Empire.
July 26. Very healing Measures are now positively asserted to be on the Carpet respecting American Affairs.
It is said that an Order is sent to Ireland for obliging all Persons who ship Provisions to give Bond that they are not intended for Boston, & proper Certificates to be given accordingly, otherwise the Bonds to be put into Execution. This we suppose, is one of the healing Measures said to be on the Carpet!
N E W-Y O R K. Sept. 15.
By Capt. Adams, lately arrived from the West-Indies, we learn, That the Militia of the Island of Hispaniola, are embodied, and constantly exercised; and that the greatest Pains imaginable are taken to make them acquainted with Military Discipline. Also, that they expressed the greatest Satisfaction at the Hopes of a Rupture between Great Britain and her Colonies.
We are credibly informed that Subscriptions are opened in the Towns of Halifax, and Quebec; and, that in the Latter, upwards of THREE THOUSAND BUSHELS of WHEAT have been subscribed for the Relief of the Town of Boston.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, Sept. 13. "Yesterday came to Town the DELEGATES from North-Carolina.--- Their RESOLVES for a Non-Importation from Great-Britain is to take Place the first Day of January next, and a Non-Exportation to Great Britain the first Day of October 1775."
Imported in the last Ships from London,
And TO BE SOLD
By John M c Master
On Spring Hill, Portsmouth,
A Large Assortment of English & Scotch Goods, suitable for all Seasons, which will be sold by Wholesale and Retail, on such Terms as must appear reasonable to every Judge of the different Articles.--- A large Assortment of new-fashioned SILKS, plain, flowered and brocaded--- Irish Linnens of all Wedths,--- Broad Cloths, from 5s. to 28s. Lawful Money per Yard--- Guns, Felt and Castor Hatts of most Sorts,--- with many other Articles two tedious to mention.
N. B. To be sold at the above Store, a large Assortment of RIBBONS, at the Sterling Cost, with Charges.
CASH given for FLAX-SEED, at the above Shop.
Thomas Martin,
INTENDING in the Course of the Fall, to leave this Country for a Time, desires all who have Demands upon him to apply therefor.--- Those who are indebted to him, either on Book, or by Note, are earnestly intreated to make Payment.--- And those upon whom repeated Intreaties can have no Effect, must expect the Law to take Place.
He has a Number of Articles for Sale at the lowest Prices for CASH, Flax-Seed, or Merchantable Boards.
 Amongst which are,---  About Four Tons of HEMP.  A few Pieces of English Duck and Sail Twine.  Broad Cloths, Blankets, and a Variety of English Piece Goods, &c.  Clothiers Materials.  Spice and Groceries of all Kinds.  Painters Colours, and Linseed Oil.  A Variety of hard Ware, Amongst which are, Guns, Pistols, Swords, Hangers, & Bayonets.  Window Glass of Various Sizes.  Shott, Paper-Hangings. 
EARTHEN WARE, &c. &c. TO BE SOLD,
By JACOB SHEAFE, junr.
A Few Barrells of good Connecticut PORK. Also,--- PITCH per Barrell,--- And STONE LIME per Hogthead, &c.
James Grouard, H A T T - M A K E R,
Opposite Dr. LANGDON's Meeting-House, HEREBY informs his Customers and others, that he has HATTS of all Sorts, ready made, and to be sold by wholesale or Retail, at the lowest Rate for Cash or other Pay that may suit.
N. B. He requests all Persons indebted to him, either by Note of Hand, or on Account, to come and settle the same immediately, or otherwise they may depend the same will be put in Suit. Portsmouth Sept. 26,
WHEREAS the PARTNERSHIP, between JONATHAN LORING AUSTIN and Company is dissolved, (by the Death of Capt. WILLIAM PILLOW) this is to desire all Persons, who have any Demands on said Company, to bring in their Accounts to Jonathan Loring Austin, surviving Partner, and receive their Dues.--- And all Persons Indebted to said Company, either on Book, or by Notes of Hand, are requested to make immediate Payment.
To be sold three Fishing Anchors of about 200 each; Also a Snow of 150 Tons, between six and 7 Years old, strong built, and a prime Sailor. Kittery, Sept. 21. 1774.
$ New-Durham $
WHEREAS the Proprietors of New Durham have been legally Notified, to pay sundry Assessments levied on each Proprietor's Right, notwithstanding which, many of said Proprietors have neglected paying the same, either in whole or part, which obliges the Subscriber to give Notice, that on the tenth Day of October next, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon will be Sold at Public Vendue at the House of Mr. John Burnam Hanson, Innholder in Dover, so much of each Delinquent's Right or Share of Land as shall be sufficient to pay said Taxes with all incidental Charges. The Delinquents are the Owners of the following original Rights, viz.
   l. s. d. l. s. d.     Ebenezer Smith 1 15 0 John Burnam 1 3 6   James Druce 1 15 0 John Footman 1 3 6   Joseph Duda jr. 2 7 0 Theo. Stearnson 1 3 6   Theo. Tapp 2 7 0 Wm p Burnum 1 3 6   Sam l Wills 2 7 0 Isaac Danbo 1 3 6   Joseph Sias 2 7 0 Benner Duda 2 7 0   Thomas Wills 2 7 0 Nichs. Duda 2 7 0   Miles Randal 2 7 0 Theo's Chaffey jr. 2 7 0   Job Runnals jr. 2 7 0 John Johnson 1 3 6   Jona. Durgin 2 7 0 Nat l Frost 2 7 0   Abel Leathers 2 7 0 Theo's York 2 7 0   Joseph Chaffey 2 7 0 Wm p Durgin 2 7 0   Daniel Rogers 2 7 0 Joseph Smith jr. 1 15 0   Simon Randal 1 3 6 Ebenezer Bickford 2 7 0   Sam l Adams 2 7 0 Valentine Hill 1 15 0   John Eagerley 2 7 0 Bonja Benner 2 7 0   Stephen Jones jr. 2 7 0 John Mason 2 7 0   Abra. Brim Brimick 2 7 0 Rich d Danbo 2 7 0   Wm p Jackson jr. 2 7 0 Caleb Wakeham 2 7 0   Eliphalet Daniel 2 7 0 Samuel Chaffey 2 7 0   John Durgin & Co. 2 7 0 Nich l Portman 2 7 0   Francis Durgin 2 7 0 Joseph Smith 0 17 6  
Durham, September 14th 1774.
VALENTINE MATHES, Collector. At Time and Piece aforesaid will be sold at Public Vendue, to satisfy a former Tax, so much of the Rights or shares that follow (a said New Durham) as will pay the Sums affixed to the Names of the undermentioned Proprietors, with incidental Charges.
   l. s. d. l. s. d.     John Footman 0 17 0 John Johnson 0 17 0   Theo l Stearnson 0 17 0 Nat l Frost 0 17 0   Samuel Wills 1 14 0 Joseph Duda jr. 2 16 0  
Dover, September 14th, 1774.
JOHN BURNAM HANSON, Collector.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That one JOHN WAITE, Mariner, ship'd himself on Board the Ship FOX at London, for Piscataqua, ZECHARIAH NORMAN, Master, and by Accident fell from the main Shrouds, which occasioned his Death--- He was a Native of New England some where about Roxbury--- If any of his Relations, really so, apply to the said Master, they may have what Cloaths and Effects belongs to him, paying for this Advertisement: ZECHARIAH NORMAN.
All Persons that have any Demands on the Estate of Samuel Walton, late of Souqbegon West, No. 3, (now Amberst) deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts immediately to William Walton, of said Amberst, Administrator on said Estate, in order for Settlement.--- And immediate Payment of all Debts due to said Estate is also requested. September 6th, 1774.
ALL PERSONS who have any Demands against the Estate of Walter Weeks, late of Greenland, deceased, are desired to exhibit the same well attested, to his Son William Weeks, Executor of the last Will of the deceased.--- And all Persons Indebted to the same Estate, are requested to make speedy Payment.
ALL PERSONS Indebted to, or have any Demands on the Estate of Joseph Dame, junr. late of Newington, deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts immediately to Patience Dame, of Newington, Administratrix to said Estate, in order for a speedy Settlement.
ALL PERSONS Indebted to, or that have Demands on the Estate of Capt. Jehu Lewis, late of Portsmouth, Mariner, deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts to Ellis Hight of Portsmouth, sole Administratrix to said Estate in order for Settlement.
TO BE SOLD, a Large Commodious Dwelling-House, situated in Portsmouth, between Liberty Bridge and Dr. Haven's Meeting House--- For Particulars, enquire at the Printing Office.
Ranaway from me the Subscriber Living in South Hampton, on the 4th of September last, an Indented Servant, named DAVID PAGE, between 18 and 19 Years of Age, a large stout Fellow--- Had on when he went away, a Suit of light colour'd Home made Cloaths--- Whoever will apprehend the said BOY and return him to his Master again, shall have ONE SHILLING Reward paid by me Oneephorus Page.
CASH or any kind of GOODS at Cash Price, given by R. CHAMPNEY for FLAX-SEED, delivered at his Shop or Store on the Long Wharfe.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21.
An Order to purchase 800 Pieces of Blankets is received from General Gage, by a Gentleman in this City. It is hoped that every Merchant will follow the Example of the worthy Gentleman who was first applied to, who refused to sell any Blankets, for the Use of an Army sent against his own Country.
Extract of a Letter from New-Castle, Sept. 14. "A melancholy Accident happened here last Saturday Morning, an Irish Ship in landing her Passengers, had stowed their long Boat so full of Goods, that the People, 27 in Number, were obliged to sit upon them, which was much higher than her Gunwale, the Boat careened, most of the People tumbled overboard, and 13 Persons were drowned."
NEW-YORK, Sept. 26.
Saturday last the Remainder of the Transports came up from Boston; as did also Capt. Marshall in the Ship Hill, from Ireland but last from Newcastle on Delaware.
The Norwich Paper, in Connecticut, of Sept. 13. furnishes us with the following Paragraph.
A Correspondent begs Leave to propose to the Consideration of the Public, since the grand American Controversy grows & daily appears more and more serious, whether it is not expedient, very important and necessary, for the Colonies forthwith to raise an Army of Observation, and send it near the expected Scene of Action, and let them be encamped from Time to Time as our Enemies encamp, and keep in constant Exercise and Discipline. A Preparation and Readiness for the defensive or offensive Operations, may, and often has, prevented the Necessity of Execution; but if Necessity does take Place, as there is great Probability it will; should we not, in such a Case, be in an infinitely better Situation, than to have our scattered Forces, (who almost innumerable) to collect from all Parts of the Continent, after our Antagonists are well fortified, their Numbers full, and have struck some important and fatal Blow.
NEW-PORT, Sept. 26.
Chamberlain & Mitchelson, from the Massachusetts Bay, arrived at New-Haven the Night before Commencement; but it being soon known that they were some of the Gang of Addle-pates, they were obliged to put off early next Morning.
Jared Ingersoll, Judge of the Court of Admiralty at Philadelphia, has been obliged to decamp from Connecticut, his Native Place, on Account of his abominable Tory Principles.
Capt. Kiburn from Virginia informs, that a few Days before he sailed, a Vessel arrived there from England with Intelligence to the 19th of August, one Article of which was, that the popular Rage ran so high in London, on Account of the late Measures, that the King had been seized in his Carriage by the People, who would have dragged him out, had not his Guards interposed and rescued him. No French Laws! No Popery! is the general Cry in England: So that we hope soon to hear of the Downfall of the Pope and the Whore of Babylon , after which the World may expect some Peace.
A Reverend Divine in Charlestown, S. Carolina, has been lately dismissed from his Congregation, for his Audacity in standing up in his Pulpit, and impudently saying, that Mechanicks and Country Clowns had no Right to dispute about Politics, or what King, Lords and Commons had done, or might do! - All such Divines should be taught to know, that Mechanicks and Country Clowns (infamously so called) are the real, and absolute Masters of King, Lords, Commons, and Priests: Though (with Shame be it spoken) they too often suffer their Servants to get upon their Backs, and ride them most barbarously.
Salem, October 4.
"We have the Pleasure to assure the Public, that at the earnest Request of a Number of the wisest and best Friends to American Liberties (in this and the other Colonies) Joshua Quincy, Jr. Esq; sailed for England last Wednesday Morning, on board Capt. Lyde. - Mr. Quincy's Acquaintance with the other Colonies, and his perfect Knowledge of the State of the Province, renders him capable of doing eminent Service to his Country; and his firm Attachment to the Rights of Mankind gives us good Reason to hope that he will employ his Opportunities and Talents to the mutual and lasting Welfare of the Old and New World."
Last Week a Vessel arrived here from Quebec, with upwards of a THOUSAND BUSHELS of GRAIN, for the Use of the Poor in Boston.
Last Wednesday Night a Woman was found dead in one of the Streets at Marblehead. The Jury of Inquest brought in their Verdict, Accidental Death.
We hear that Mr. Nathan Brown, a Deputy Sheriff for this County, (who resides in this Town) publickly declared, on Wednesday last, before the Committee of Safety at Newbury-Port, That he would not, either directly or indirectly, be aiding and assisting in carrying any of the late tyrannical Acts of Parliament into Execution; but will do his utmost to support the Privileges of the People, agreeable to Charter.
The Regiment of Marblehead had a Field Day last Week, but carefully avoided expending their Ammunition at this critical Juncture, and fired not a single Volley. - General Gage's Tyranny in seizing the Powder of private Gentlemen in the Boston Magazine, and clandestinely emptying the Provincial Arsenal at Charlestown, ought never to be forgotten: Should it operate in the Way of stimulating (as it doubtless will) the Inhabitants of this & the other Provinces to be completely equipped with Arms and Ammunition, as their Laws direct, it will be a happy Event. - The Military Spirit prevails greatly, and must lay such a Foundation for American Liberty, as cannot be shaken by Savage Despotism.
A Cask of TEA, brought to this Town last Evening and offered for Sale by a Negro Fellow, late Servant to Charles Paxton, was taken proper Care of, and the Fellow obliged to leave the Town immediately.
CUSTOM HOUSE, Piscataqua, October 6.
   Inward Entries. FROM.     Brig John, Samuel N'whall, Guadalupe.   Brig Benjamin and Sally, Benjamin Brown, Antigua.   Brig Sisk, John Coombs, Martinico.   Sloop Speedwell, Henry Swan, Grenada.   Sloop Newburn, Obb Hubbs, Paslamaguody.   Schooner Cornu Copia, John Blunt, Newfoundland.   Schooner Betsey, Joseph Leathers, Dominica.   Schooner Dyer, Samuel Odiorne, Havana.   Schooner Endeavour, Richard York, St. Vincents.   Outward Bound FOR.   Brig Wallisford, William White, Madeira.   Schooner Cornu Copia, John Blunt, West-Indies.   Cleared for Departure FOR.   Sloop Betsey, Benjamin Lurvey, Philadelphia.   Brig Minerva, Edward Wigglesworth, West-Indies.  
Two Spruce Spars,
Were taken up by Robert Sanders, junr. of Rye the 24th of September last: - the Owner may have them again by applying to said Sanders, and paying Charges.
Just Opened, And TO BE SOLD, by Benjamin Austin, Junr.
At the Shop on Spring Hill, lately occupied by Messrs Joseph and William Whipple, a General Assortment of HARD WARE, GROCERIES, and WEST INDIA GOODS; which he determines to sell at a very low an Advance for Cash. His Assortment consists principally of the following Articles, viz.
POWDER , Shot, Window Glass, English Steel, — 20d, 10d, 8d, 6d, 4d, 3d, 2d Nails, — 6d, 5, 4d, 3d, 2d, 1d Brads — 14 oz. 8 oz. 6 oz. Tacks, Shoe Nails, Brass Kettles, Warming Pans, Frying Pans, Brass Skellets, Bellows, Shovels and Tonges, Pewter Dishes, Plates & Basins, Quart and pint Pots, Porringers, Table and small Spoons, Knives and Forks, Cutteaux, Jack Knives, pen Knives, Razors, Scissars, Wool Cards, Chest and Cupboard Locks, Chest Hinges, Desk and Table Hinges. — H and HL of all sizes — Brass Nob Locks, Pulback dit. Closet dit. Brass Nob Latches, Trunk Locks, Tobacco Boxes, Large Cod Hooks, Mackrel dit. small Fish Hooks, Lines, Stirrup Irons, Women's ditto. Snaffle Bits, Bullions, Tin'd Tacks, Girth Webb, and straining, white sets, Spurs, Girth Buckles, saddlers Hammers, staple toft Nails, Globe dit. shoe Knives, Rasps, Nippers, Pinchers, Awl Blades, pegging dit. shoe Tacks, shoe Hammers, Awl Hafts, size sticks, Iron and steel plate Hand-saws, plain Irons, Firms & Gouges, Hammers, Gimblets, Tapborers, Deck and spike dit. Carpenters Compasses, Rules, squares, Bolts, Door Latches, flock Locks, Wood screws, Iron and brass ball'd Candlesticks, Box Irons, snuff Boxes, Coat and Waistcoat Buttons, Horn dit. Mathewman's dit. black and green Beads, shoe Buckles, Dutch spectacles, Temple dit. Horn and Ivory Combs, Iron Wire, Womens and Taylors Thimbles, sleve Buttons, shears, sheep shears, Knitting Needles, No. 4 pins, Jews Harps, Brass Nails, Brass Ink pots, paper'd dit. curling Irons, Box Dials, switch Whips, Pad Locks, cork screws, brass cocks, pullies and pins, Window Lines, buckle and shoe brushes, Velvet corks; sewing, darning, sail and bolt rope Needles, palms, Glue, Desk brasses, Till Locks, brass and iron Fall dit. prospect dit. Desk hinges, book case dit. brass and iron catches, book case bolts, dit. Escutcheons, prospect dit. brass Nubs, &c. &c.
West-India and New-England
RUM ; Loaf and brown Sugars of a superior Quality; Molasses; Cotton Wool; Rice; Logwood; Redwood; Brimstone; Copperas; Salt Petre; Best French Indigo; Pepper; Chocolate; Raisins; Cinnamon; Cloves; Mace; Nutmegs; Ginger; All spice; —
With a general Assortment of Cream colour'd, black, brown, white STONE WARE, &c. &c.
Barcelona Handkerchiefs.
WE the Subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. JOHN SHERBURNE, Esq; Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the County of Rockingham, to Receive and Examine the Claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of James Sheille, late of Canterbury, in the County aforesaid, Pedlar, deceas'd. In testate, Represented Insolvent, hereby give Notice, that we will attend said Business at the House of Timothy Waker near the Meeting House in Concord, in said County, on the second Monday of October next, and on the first Monday of the five following Months, from ten in the Forenoon to six in the Afternoon of each of said Days.
Concord, Sept. 27, 1774. } Stephen Gerrish } Commissioners. } Abiel Chandler }
Peter Pearse
Expects soon to leave this Country, therefore desires those that have Accounts open with him, to settle the same immediately.
[ UNITY. ]
WHEREAS the Proprietors of UNITY, in the County of Cheshire, and Province of New Hampshire, have been frequently notified to pay their respective Taxes to me, notwithstanding which, divers of them neglected to pay the same, this is therefore to notify the Delinquents, that unless the same is paid by the twentyseventh Day of October Instant, so much of their Lands will be sold at public Vendue, at the Dwelling House of Captain John Huntoon, Innholder in Kingstown, at three of the Clock in the Afternoon of said Day, as will pay the said Taxes with incidental Charges.
Delinquents: Names and Sums are,
   l. s. d. l. s. d.     Cornelius Clough 3 0 0 Thomas Scribner 2 3 4   William Long 0 18 0 Edward Fiskeld 2 4 4   Daniel Moulton 0 18 4 Nathanial Huntoon 0 9 0   James Bean 1 12 0 Samuel Judkins 1 7 0   Moses Sleeper 1 16 4 Henry Wadleigh 0 9 0   John Sawat 6 15 0 Samuel Winlow 1 7 0   Nathanial Sanborn 0 9 0 Nathanial French 0 18 0   Tristram Sanborn 0 18 0 Benjamin Sanborn 0 18 0   Nathan Taylor 0 9 0 Isaac Godfrey 2 3 8   Samuel Colcord 0 18 0 John Moulton 2 19 4   Philip Huntoon 0 18 0 Jacob Garland 1 6 0   Jonathan Philbrick 0 9 0 John Mason 1 6 0   William Godfrey 1 13 0 Samuel Dea born 1 6 0   John Wilbore 0 9 0  
JOHN JUDKINS Collector.
Kingstown October 4, 1774.
WE the Subscribers being appointed by the honourable JOHN GOFFE Esq; Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the County of Hillsborough, Commissioners, to receive and examine the Claims of the Creditors to the Estate of John Steal of Hillsborough, in said County, Pedlar, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, six Months from the 31st Day of August, being allowed for that Service; this is to give Notice that we will attend said Business at the House of Timothy Kendal, Innholder in Litchfield, on the first Monday of October next and the four following Months, from two to six o'Clock, afternoon.
Litchfield, Sept. 12, 1774. } James Underwood, } Commissioners. } William McQuestion }
THE Creditors to the Estate of PETER ABBOT, late of Kingstown, in the County of Rockingham, Hatter, deceas'd, Represented Insolvent, are hereby Notified, that the Commissioners appointed by the Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for said County, to Receive and Examine their several Claims to said Estate, will attend that Service at the late Dwelling House of said deceas'd, on the last Tuesday of this and the first Tuesday of the five following Months, from Four to six of the Clock in the Afternoon of said Days. Sept. 9, 1774.
Joha Noyes } Commissioners. } Moses Parsons }
TO BE SOLD,
A House and Barn,
In Greenland, now in the Occupation of Walter Philbrook, near the Meeting House. Also, Sundry Lots of Land in Chichester and Epsom And two or three Acres of Cedar Swamp, in Greenland, and a Yoke of young Cattle. Enquire of Robert Tutlin Philbrook.
A Silver Watch Lost
On Saturday October the 1st Instant, on the Road between Rochester Meeting House and Berwick, belonging to JOHN MARTIN, Minister of the Gospel. Whoever finds said Watch, and returns it to the Printer, shall receive a sufficient Reward.
WE the Subscribers appointed Commissioners to Receive and Examine the Claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of Nathaniel Sherburne, late of Portsmouth Shopkeeper, deceas'd, Intestate, Represented Insolvent, give Notice, that we will attend that Business on the second Monday of October Instant, and of the five following Months, at the Dwelling House of Jacob Tilton, Innholder in said Portsmouth, from 6 to 9 o'Clock P.M. October 4. 1774. John Parker, John Spaulding.
TO BE SOLD,
About 14 Acres of good Land, a good DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, Orchard, and other Accommodations, very conveniently situated for a Trader or Tradesman, upon the public Road to Exeter, and about half a Mile from Greenland Meeting House. Enquire of James Sherburne, living on the Premises, Greenland August 25th 1774.