New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1778-12-01 00:00:00

New-Hampshire Gazette. OR, State JOURNAL, and General Advertiser.
Vol. I.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1778.
No. 41.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5.
Extract of a letter from Major General Lord Stirling, dated Elizabeth Town, October 24, 1778.
Y ESTERDAY I detected the inclos'd letter from J. Galleway, to Mrs. Elizabeth Hylliard. By the size and shape of it, he undoubtedly expected it would have escaped our notice, and have reached his sister. The formal leave he takes of his sister, and his head strong country, that will not be saved by him , indicates a general evacuation of New York: for he would never think of quitting his ground while he had the least hopes of reclaiming it. Other indications of the same, are further preparations for embarking more troops, are going on, and they are now actually dismantling and destroying the fortifications on Staten Island.
"On its being intimated to me by Governor Livingston, that Congress was desirous to have particulars of the massacre of Col. Baylor's regiment, I desired Dr. Griffith, Surgeon and Chaplain to General Woodford's brigade, and who attends Col. Baylor and the other wounded persons, to collect all the evidence he could of that barbarous affair. I have just now received his collections on that horrid subject, which, with his letter to me, you will find in this inclosure. And that these extracts be followed by Dr. Griffith's letter to Lord Stirling, and the depositions from 1 to 8 inclusive, with Galleway's letter, No. 9."
Orange Town, October 20th, 1778.
MY LORD,
T HE injunctions laid on me by your Lordship, I have endeavoured to fulfil in the most satisfactory and expeditious manner the nature of my situation would admit. — The inclosed testimony will shew that Congress was not misinformed respecting the savage cruelty attending the surprize of Colonel Baylor's regiment; in taking which, I do assure you, regard has been had only, to essential facts, without taking notice of the many exaggerating circumstances of inhumanity, such as approbrious language without distinction, beating even those they thought were mortally wounded, not excepting any of the officers, and stripping every man, in a very cold night, of almost all their cloaths: All this is confirmed by the concurring Testimony of all the officers and men, and their nakedness proves, in part, their assertions.
Your Lordship desires me to be circumstantial in every thing that respects the surprize of this regiment; the following account of the cause of it is given by Col. Baylor, and the officers who were present. Col. Baylor, in order to be at a post where he could better observe the enemy, and get the earliest intelligence of their movements, moved his regiment from Paramus to Haverstraw, to which place are two roads, one on each side the Hackinsack. Half a mile distance from the village is a bridge over the river, where a serjeant and twelve men were posted, with orders to patrol a mile below the bridge, and a mile distance from the roads; the pa-
troes were to be relieved every hour. The enemy had been informed of this, though the regiment took that station but the preceding day, and sent a large party to get in the rear of this guard; this they effected by going thro' fields and bye-ways, a great way about, and took or killed the whole guard, without giving any alarm to the regiment.
The officer who commanded the detachment of the enemy on this service, was Major General Grey, who had with him the 2d light infantry, 2d grenadiers, the 33d, and one other regiment of foot, and some horse. That he ordered no quarter to be given appears, as well as by the inclosed testimony, from the report of many inhabitants who have heard the British officers speak of it publicly; and also that the charges were drawn from their firelocks and the flints taken out, that the men might be constrained to use their bayonets only: This has occasioned the General to be nicknamed, among such of the British officers as can feel the compunctions of humanity, the no Flint General . The principal agents of General Grey, in this bloody business, appear to be a Major Strawbenzie, Captain Sir James Bird, and a Capt. Ball, all of the second light infantry. The inclosed letter from the Aid de Camp of General Grey to Sir James Baird, found at the quarters of Sir James, will shew, that the Companies commanded by the above named Captains, were at the places where the greatest cruelties were exercised; as the officers whose watches are enquired after, commanded the troops which suffered most.
It appears that very few, or none of the British officers, entered the quarters of our troops upon this occasion; that no stop might be put to the rage and barbarity of their blood hounds. It appears, indeed, that one of their light infantry Captains, had the feelings of remorse, and ventured to disobey his orders; he gave quarter to the whole fourth troop, and not a man of them was hurt, except two that happened to be on guard: For the honour of humanity it is to be wished, this gentleman's name had been known.
Notwithstanding the cruelty of the orders, it does not appear, that they effected their purpose so fully as they intended, or might have been expected: The number of privates present were 104 — out of which 11 were killed outright, 17 were left behind wounded, 4 of whom are since dead, 33 are prisoners in New-York, 8 of them wounded, the rest made their escape. There are, besides, prisoners in New-York, a Captain (Swan) two Subalterns (Randolph and Dade) a volunteer (Kilty) and the Surgeon's Mate; and, besides Major Clough, who died of his wounds, there were wounded of the officers, Colonel Baylor, Lieutenant Morrow, and Mr. Evans, the Surgeon.
These are all the particulars I have been able to collect concerning this unhappy affair, which can be any way satisfactory.
I have the pleasure to inform your Lordship, that Colonel Baylor is in a very fair
way of being soon well, and this day moved to the new bridge, for his more comfortable accomodation.
I have the honour to be, your Lordship's most obedient, and most humble servant,
D. GRIFFITH.
P. S. The account given by Colonel Baylor, and his officers, of the cause of his surprize, is confirmed by the enemy's account in Gain's New York paper , of the 12th Instant.
Lord STIRLING.
WE, the undernamed persons, soldiers in the regiment of light dragoons, commanded by Col. George Baylor, do severally, swear and declare, solemnly, as in the presence of Almighty God, that the undermentioned facts, as related by each of us, are true.
Thomas Hutchinson, serjeant 3d troop.
He says, that he effected his escape, unhurt; but as he run off, he heard the British soldiers cry out, " Skiver him ," repeatedly. Southward Cullency, 1st troop, has twelve wounds, ten of which are in his breast, belly and back.
He says, that on the enemy's entering the barn, where his troop lay, he and all the men asked for quarter, which was refused; that the British Captain (Ball, of the 2d light infantry) asked his men, how many of the rebels were actually dead; and, on being told the number, he ordered all the rest to be knocked on the head; that the soldiers muttered about it, and asked why they had not been made to kill them all at once? and why they need have two spells about it? He adds, that five or six of the wounded were knocked on the head.
Thomas Benson, 2d troop, has twelve wounds, nine of which are in his body, the other three in his arms.
He declares that he heard the men in the barn, where he was, ask for quarter, which was returned with wounds and abusive language: that he did not ask for quarters himself, believing it in vain, as he heard the British soldiers reply to the others, who begged it, that their Captain had ordered them to stab all and take no prisoners.
Julian King, both of the 2d troop. Geo. Wallis,
The former has sixteen wounds, eleven of which are in his breast, side and belly.
The latter has nine wounds, three of them in his breast.
They say, that the British soldiers, on entering the barn, where they were, sent to know of their officer what they were to do with the prisoners, who returned for answer that they were to kill every one of them; that they begged for quarter, which was refused.
Thomas Talley, 2d troop, has six wounds, all of them in his breast and belly.
He declares that after the enemy had taken him prisoner and stripped him of his breeches, they sent to their Captain to know what they should do with him, who commanded him to be killed; on which they ordered him into the barn, where they immediately gave him three wounds in the

breast with their bayonets, and three afterwards.
Jesse Riding, 3d troop, has one wound in his breast with a bayonet.
He declares that he begged for quarter repeatedly and earnestly, and was told there was no quarter for him; that he was on guard over some forage; that the whole guard asked for quarter, and that they were, all of them, (a corporal and three privates) wounded.
James Amey, 5th troop, has seven wounds, five of them in his breast and belly.
He says, that he was one of the forage guard at the time of their being surprized; that he begged for quarter of the enemy, which was returned with wounds.
Barlett Hawkins, 5th troop, has three wounds, two of them in his breast.
He says that, after he got out of the barn where he lay, he asked for quarter, and the officer called out to the soldiers to stab him, which they immediately did; that he heard the British soldiers say, they could give no quarters, as it was contrary to their orders.
James Southward, 5th troop.
He says he escaped unhurt, by concealing himself in the barn, which the enemy entered; that there were 13 men of his regiment in the barn, five of whom were killed outright, all the rest, except himself, were bayoneted; that he heard the British officer order his men to put all to death, & afterwards, ask if they had finished all?—That they offered quarters to some, who, on surrendering themselves, were bayoneted.
Remainder of Affidavits, &c. will be in our next.
PHILADELPHIA, November 7th, 1778.
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, dated October 31, 1778.
"This morning a vessel arrived in 21 days from Statia, and brings an account of the French having invaded St. Vincents. A letter which I saw, mentions a sloop having arrived at Statia from Barbados, which intended calling at St. Vincents, but seeing the French flag displayed there, she run past. Same letter mentions the report of its being having prevailed there some days."
HARTFORD, November 24.
Saturday last the troops under the command of the Hon. Major Gen. Putnam, marched from their encampment at West Division for Danbury.
FREDERICKSBURGH, November 12, 1778
Our latest authentic advices from New York are, that the 3d inst. the British fleet of 108 sail, supposed to have on board 8000 troops sailed from that place, bound it is supposed to the West Indies—the embarkation still continues—many of the merchants were packing up, and the tories grow more and more alarmed—rum and molasses are risen very high. In a late New York Paper, there is a letter from New Providence, which mentions that 9 sail of French ships of the line were arrived in the West Indies, & that an expedition was going on against Jamaica.
POUGHKEEPSIE, Nov. 9.
We have advice from several quarters that the enemy have destroyed all their works upon, and entirely evacuated Staten Island, except the Watering place.
We hear likewise, for some time past, Sir Henry Clinton had strictly forbidden all conversation upon political matters—& that for six days past all intercourse between the country and the city of New York, has been stopped, and no flags permitted to go in or out.
For some weeks past we are advised, all the soldiery have drawn their provision from on board the ships. The hospital however was still in the city of New York, when we last heard from it.
We hear a Serjeant's guard of the enemy
was lately taken by our people, at Powle's-Hook. And by advices several ways, it is supposed New York will be evacuated by the enemy, in the course of this week, wind and weather permitting.
PROVIDENCE, November 21.
Extract of a letter from his Excellency Gen.
Washington, to Major General Sullivan, dated Fredericksburgh, November 3.
"I have your favour of the 31st ult. enclosing Major Tolbot's account of the capture of the Schooner Pigot. It was really a well concerted plan, and gallantly executed. Be pleased to present my approbation and thanks to the Major, his officers & men." Extract of a letter from his Excellency Gen.
Washington, dated November 3.
"I have just received advice from Lord Sterling, that a fleet of 108 sail left the Hook in the morning of the 3d instant. There were 5 or 6 two deckers among them, I have not yet learnt whether any more are preparing to follow."
Extract of a letter from Fredericksburgh, (State of New York) dated November 11.
"Relative to the Enemy's proceedings in New York, by the best information, 31 regiments were last week embarked, the foreign troops only remaining in the city, who drew their provisions from the shipping. Different accounts have since been received from that place; all however agree that the enemy have determined to leave it."
It is confidently reported, and by many believed, that the enemy are about to evacuate Rhode Island. A wood fleet which lately arrived there was not permitted to unload, and by a prisoner taken in a wood vessel we learn, that a number of transports were ready, and that five regiments were under marching orders. This person further informs, that the Hessian troops were recalled, said to be in consequence of the French having marched an army towards the dominions of the Landgrave of Hesse.
NEW LONDON, November 20.
Saturday Capt. Anable arrived here in 8 days from Newbern, in North Carolina; the day he left Newbern he spoke the master of a vessel who left St. Croix 15 days before, and who informed him that St. Christopher's was attacked by a French army, that the whole island was subdued except the fort on brimstone hill, which being short of provisions, it was thought must soon surrender, and that about 200 families with their effects had left that island and gone to St. Eustatia.
BOSTON, November 27, 1778.
We learn by a gentleman from the Southward, that a plot as weak as infamous, was last week discovered near the North River. A party of tories having collected a number of fire arms, had determined to furnish the convention troops therewith upon their arrival there, in order to effect an escape to New York, but just before the troops came up, one of the party (Judas like) gave information of the plan, and where the arms were deposited; upon which search was immediately made, and about 700 arms were found concealed in hay, and 60 of the associates taken. In consequence of this discovery Gen. Washington ordered Gen. Poor's brigade to conduct the convention troops to the place of their destination.
It was reported on Wednesday last that a party of tories and indians, under command of the noted Col. Butler, had fell in with a party of Continental troops, under Col. Alden, near Cherry Valley, and a great part of the latter most inhumanly butchered; but as the accounts are so various, we are advised to omit any farther particulars for the present. It is said Col. Alden escaped, and has arrived at Albany.
We have it from pretty good authority, that the number of the enemy at New York, since the last embarkation sailed do not exceed 3000; they are thought by some, not to be more than 2000; all the out posts have been some time abandoned; even Powle's Hook, so near to
that city as a point blank shot of an eighteen pounder, is deserted by them.
It is said a very rich prize taken by the Pallas and Montgomery, has arrived at the Eastward.
The Privateer Brig Free Mason, of 16 guns, which sailed from Marblehead, the 5th instant, and was taken by the Savage frigate about 20 hours after she sailed, was re-taken by the Speedwell privateer, of this port.
Saturday last arrived at Marblehead, a Schooner from France, Capt. Jones, who left Nantes the 26th of September.
By this vessel we have an account, that the Count D'Orvilliers, with the Brest fleet, returned to that port about the 20th of that month, without having been able to meet Admiral Keppel, who they say in France had never sailed, or keep out of the way of their fleet: That the Count D'Orvilliers brought in with him a number of British vessels he had captured, some of them armed vessels, and among others the Fox frigate, formerly captured by Capt. Manly, and retaken in a manner not very honourable to us, by the Rainbow and Flora.—That the Privateer Mifflin, from this port, Capt. M'Neil, had taken 13 prizes in her way to Europe, one of which was worth 10,000l. Sterling, being a ship belonging to the French, captured by a British Cruiser, & recaptured by the Mifflin: She was claimed by the original owners in France, upon this ground that the British cruiser who first took her, was not commissioned against French; but only American trade.—The prize however, it is said was adjudged by the French Court to the Mifflin. Also hear by this vessel that bankruptcies were increasing in England:—That Spain was going on with her armaments, and every preparation for war; but her Ambassador was still in England, and no appearance of an immediate departure; and that Holland, as usual seemed to be aiming at, and was like to be indulged by England, with a kind of neutrality in the present dispute.
A Letter from a Gentleman in Providence dated Nov. 25, says, "The Enemy have burnt the Barracks on Rhode Island; and it is believed they are going off; they have burnt even within the Lines."
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman at Nantes, to his friend in this Town, dated Sept. 22. 1778:
"I have delayed writing you by this opportunity until the last moment, in hopes to give you some good account of the two Fleets, which have been at sea upwards of a month looking for each other. But strange! Neither was to be found. The French have returned into port, and cannot conceive what has become of Keppel; and by the last news from the English, they cannot conceive what was become of D'Orvilliers: Parturiunt Montes, &c.
"We are quite barren of news, what I have above related and some captures make the whole Catalogue; but we expect some from America, which we hope will set Europe in motion.—The English Stocks are rising in consequence of many idle reports about peace, which have Birth only in Change Alley."
Sunday last arriv'd at Salem, a Schooner from Damarara, who on the 2d. inst. met with a violent storm in the south of it, in which she lost her mainmast, and other damage.—On the storm found herself among a fleet of British and transports in the like situation, the fleet is supposed to be that Byron came to a certain latitude bound to the Indies:

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State of New Hampshire, Rockingham ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that so much of the following rights of Land, in the Town of Washington, in said State, will be sold on Monday the 14th of December next, at the House of John Safford's in Washington, at one o'Clock afternoon, as will pay said taxes for the year 1777, & all charges arising therefrom.    John Wentworth Esq;  N. R. D. N. R. D.  2 2 3 1 1 2    Thomas Packer  3 2 2 1 1 3     So y and March  1 2 3 5 2 1     DAVID LOWEL, Constable.
STRAYED or stolen the seventh Instant a Black HORSE, with a large Blaze in his Forehead; four white Feet, a Number of grey Hairs in his Tail, Age unknown, but supposed to be upwards of fifteen Years old. Whoever will return said Horse to the subscriber, shall be well Rewarded for their Trouble. Portsmouth, Nov. 16, 1778. Edward Hart.
LOST about three Weeks ago, between the Hay Market and the Piers in Portsmouth, a very good plain Back CLOAK, pink'd round the Edge. Any Person that has found the same, and will bring it to the Print Office, shall be handsomely Rewarded.
TO GOVERNOR JOHNSTONE, one of the British Commissioners, on his late letters and offers to bribe certain eminent characters in America, and threatening afterwards to appeal to the public.
WHEN Satan fell from Heaven's bright region fell And fix'd the gloomy monarchy of hell, Sin then was honest; Pride led on the tribe; No Devil receiv'd — no Devil propos'd a bribe: But each infernal, while he sought, abhor'd The meaner mingled arts of sap and fraud; Brave in his guilt, he rais'd his daring arm, And scorm'd the bravest, unless obtain'd by form. But Britain — Oh! how painful 'tis to tell! Commits a sin that makes a blush in hell; Low in the ruins of demolished pride She basely skulks to conquer with a bribe, And when detected in the rank offence, Throws out a threat — to turn King's evidence.
Yet while we scorn the lure, despise the plan; We feel an angry sorrow at the man; Was there no wretch, whose cold unkindly mind Ne'er knew one generous passion for mankind, Whose backney'd soul, the purchase of a pound, No guilt could blacken and no shame confound? No slave to all the dirty work — and spare, From min of sentiment, the painful tear?
Must Johnson be the man? Must he, whose tongue Such able peals of elocution rung, Whose towering genius seem'd at times to rise, And mix'd a kinder fervor with the skies, Whose pointed judgment, and connected sense, Gave weight to wit, and worth to eloquence; Must he, Oh shame to genius! be the first To practice arts himself so loudly curs't? Must he exhibit to a laughing mob, A turn coat patriot conquer'd by a job; And prove from under his adult'rous pen How few are just of all the sons of Men?
When the sad echo of St. Pulchre's bell Tolls to the carted wretch, a last farewell, Or when the tyrant sees the lifted steel, They feel those pains which Johnson ought to feel; Mimicry a while in infamy survives, And by deception think himself alive, But time will prove to his eternal shame He dies in earnest who outlives his Fame.
Of PITT † and you this contrast may be said, The dead is living; and the living dead. Philadelphia, July 27, 1778. COMMON SENSE.
* Bell near Newgate in London, which is always tolled when the criminals pass by for execution.
† Late accounts from Europe mention the death of this honest though haughty and ambitious statesman; and though his principles respecting America cannot be justified either by sound policy or universal benevolence, yet even his enemies must allow that he had a soul too noble for bribery and corruption.
THE GAMSTER. A New SONG. Tune — A late worthy Old LION.
W EST of the old Atlantic, firm Liberty stands! How 'ring Fame just alighted supported by bands, Of nations free to be, who loud rebuking sings, "We'll support our just rights 'gainst tyrannic kings!"
Chorus — T'aral laddy, &c. George the third for disowns, and his proud lordly chaps, His murdering legions and half famish'd feet; To the Jerseys sneak'd off, with fear quite di may'd, Alib' they much boasted, that fighting's their trade.
Chorus, &c. Our just rights to assert, bath the Congress oft' try'd, Whose wisdom and strength our opponents deride, And still madly in rage their weak thunders are hurl'd, To bring us on our knees, and to bully the world.
Chorus, &c. Too haughty to yield, yet too weak to withstand, They skulk to their ships, and leave us the firm land; In dread lest they share what Jack Burgoyne did feel, And the game be quite lost, as poor Jack had lost dial.
Chorus, &c. Jack thinking of cribbage, all fears, or of put, With a dext'rous hand, he did shuffle and cut, And when likely to lose (like a sharper they say) Did attempt to renige — I mean, run away.
Chorus, &c. But watched so closely, he could not play booty, Y't to cheat the fair would, for George — 'twas his duty; A great bet depending on that single game; Dominion and honor — destruction or shame.
Chorus, &c. Examin'd with care his most critical hand, At a loss, if better to beg or to stand, His tricks reckon'd up (for all sharpers can jangle) Then kick'd up a dust, for his favorite wrangle.
Chorus, &c. 'Twas diamond cut diamond, spades were of no use, But to dig up the way for surrender and truce; For he dreaded the hand that dealt out such thumps; As the hearts were run out, and clubs were then trumps.
Chorus, &c. Thus he met with the rubbers, as the game is turn'd out, Poor Jack, alib' beat, made a damnable rout, Complain'd he was cheated, and pamper'd talks; Quits the game with a curse, while he rubb'd out the chalk.
Chorus, &c. But see a cloud burst, and a seraph appears, Loud trumpeting peace, while in blood to their ears; With bulls and with pardons for us, on submission; To lull us, and gull us, by their sham commission.
Chorus, &c. The haughty great George then to peace is now prone, A bully when match'd soon can alter his tone; 'Tis the act of a Briton to bluff and threaten, Hang his tail lik. a spaniel, when handsomely beaten.
Chorus, &c. Charge your glasses lip high, to brave Washington sing, To the union so glorious the whole world shall ring; May their councils in wisdom and valour unite, And the * min ne'er be wrong, who yet so far are right.
Chorus, &c. The great Doctor Franklin the next glass must claim, Whose electrical rod strikes terror and shame, Like Moses, who caus'd Pharaoh's heart strings to grumble, Shuck'd George on his throne, his magicians made bumble.
Chorus, &c. To Gates and to Arnold, with bumpers we'll join, And to all our brave troops who took gambling Burgoyne; May their luck still increase, as they've turn'd up one Jack, To cut and turn up all the knaves in the pack.
Chorus, &c. * The Congress.
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To the PUBLICK.
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Has changed from Mrs. Tilton's House, where he had his Shop, to Captain William Brewster's, opposite Captain George Went- worth's. — Begs Leave to inform the Public in general, and his Friends in particular, that he has for Sale the following Articles, viz. Teneriff Wine by the Gallon or Quan- tity. — Lisbon Salt, — Striped Satten, Red and blue striped Lutestring, — Fans, Silk and Cotton striped for Gowns, — Striped Camblets, — Silk and Worsted dit. French Calamanco, — Black Serge, — Nankeen, — Plain Muslin, — Chinces, Fine Holland sheeting Linnen — Cotton Gown Patterns, — Barcelona Handkerchiefs, India ditto, — Cambricks and Linnens — Threads of all sorts, — Tapes of all sorts, Green Tea in Canisters, — Looking Glasses, Knives and Scissors, — Pins and Combs, — Womens Silk Shoes — Snuff Boxes, — Worsted Caps. — Portsmouth, Dec. 1.
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All Persons Indebted to, or have any lawful Demands on the Estate of Joseph Savell Hart, late of Portsmouth, Boat Builder, deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts properly attested, in order for settlement with GEORGE HART, Administrator. Portsmouth, Nov. 10, 1778.

In CONGRESS, July 20, 1778. THE Committee, to whom were referred the letter of the 11th, from Ebenezer Hazard, Esq; and the papers thereto relating, report,
"That they have had the same under consideration, and having conversed with Mr. Hazard upon the subject, are of opinion, that Mr. Hazard's undertaking is laudable, and deserves the public patronage and encouragement, as being productive of public utility." Whereupon,
Resolved, That it be recommended to the several Governors, Presidents and Executive Powers of the several States in this union, to assist Mr. Hazard, and give facility to his labours, in making a collection of the various State papers, relative to the origin and progress of the several European settlements in North-America, and such as relate to the rise and progress of the present war with Great-Britain. That, for this purpose, he be admitted to an inspection of public records, and be furnished without expence, with copies of such papers as he may judge will conduce to the valuable end he hath in view.
That it be also recommended to such private gentlemen, as may have collected any materials of the kinds above-mentioned, to assist Mr. Hazard in his laudable undertaking.
Extract from the Minutes,
CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary.
Mr. Hazard has come to this State for the Purposes of making the Collection above referred to, and is now prosecuting this Design at Exeter.
Tickets in the second Class of the UNITED STATES LOTTERY, are ready for SALE at the LOTTERY OFFICE in Portsmouth; where the Fortunate Adventurers in the First Class are desired to apply for Settlement of their Prizes. Attendance will be given from eight in the Morning 'till three o'clock in the Afternoon.
IN CONGRESS, MAY 2d, 1778.
Resolved, That the Drawing thereof commence on the First Day of January next, and be completed as soon as may be, and that all the Tickets then unsold, be the Property and at the Risk of the United States.
TREASURY OFFICE, OCTOBER 14 1778.
CONGRESS having determined that the drawing of the second Class of the Lottery of the United States shall absolutely commence on the first day of January next, and that all the tickets then unsold shall be the property and at the risk of the said States:
Resolved, That the Managers be directed to order each person, who on the 31st day of December next, shall have in his hands any of the tickets for sale on the public account, to deliver them to the Managers on that day, or to the Governor or President of the State in which he resides, who is requested to receive the same, and sign quadruplicate certificates thereof, specifying the number of each ticket so delivered; one certificate to be given to the person of whom he may receive such tickets, one to be retained by himself, one to be transmitted to the Managers, and the other forthwith sent to the Board of Treasury, together with such tickets, under the seal of the State. And, that the Managers be further directed to deliver to the Board of Treasury, on the said 31st day of December next, the tickets then in their hands, together with an invoice of their numbers, taking certificates thereof as aforesaid; and to draw the Lottery in the place where Congress shall then be sitting.
That all tickets not returned on the said 31st day of December next, either to the Board of Treasury, the Managers, Governors or Presidents of Council, as above directed, shall be considered as purchased by and at the risk of the possessors of such tickets.
Extract from the Minutes,
EDWARD FOX, Clerk, B. T.
The Managers of the Lottery acquaint the public, that they are now preparing every necessary in order to commence drawing, agreeable to the above resolves. Such persons, therefore, who incline to become adventurers, are requested to be speedy in their application for tickets, which may be had in almost every town of note in the United States.
The Printers in the United States are requested to publish the above, and continue it 'till the 1st of January next.
IN CONGRESS, October 20, 1778
WHEREAS by a resolve of Congress of the 22d of April, 1777: it is provided, "That the several Commanding Officers of parties, detachments, or corps, on
their march to or from the camp, shall send to the military hospitals such of their officers and soldiers, from time to time are unable to proceed, unless from the distance of the hospitals or other cause, it shall any time be necessary to deliver them to the care of private physicians or surgeons, in which cases, the Deputy Director General shall discharge the reasonable demands of the physician and surgeon conducting, agreeable to the said resolve." And Whereas, no provision is therein made for discharging the accounts of either persons, who have been or may be employed by proper officers, for taking care of, and providing for such officers and soldiers;
Resolved, That the Deputy Director General, respectively authorised and instructed to discharge such of the said accounts as shall appear to be reasonable and just, provided that each person who may hereafter be employed to provide for officers and soldiers as aforesaid, shall give the earliest notice thereof to the Deputy Director General, or the Physician or Surgeon General of the district, in order for the speedy removal to the military hospitals.
Extract from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary.
ALL Persons who have any Demands, or are Indebted to the Estate of the Hon. DANIEL WARNER, Esq; late of Portsmouth, in the County of Rockingham, deceas'd, are desired to bring in their Claims properly proved, to me the Subscriber, in order for Adjustment. And they so Indebted, are desired to make immediate Payment to
JONATHAN WARNER, Administrator on said Estate
The best of INDIGO
In large or small Quantity, to be sold by CHARLES WATERS in Pitts Street, near the Rev. Mr. Drowne's Meeting House. At the above place may be had the best of Pinch Back Buckles, &c. — Old Brass, Copper, Pewter, or Lead will be taken in pay for the same, at his Shop in Portsmouth. Dec 1 1778
STRAYED or stolen from the subscriber some last summer, a red brindle Steer, four years old, last spring, with a white Face, and white in many other places. — Branded on each horn with the letters I. D. — Whoever takes up said Steer, and conveys him to Madbury to me, shall receive Ten Dollars Reward and necessary charges paid by John D. Merrill Madbury, Nov. 25. 1778.
ON Thursday the 24th of this Instant December, will be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, one Large Double House and Out House, and Garden, situated on the Street on the North side of the Dock a little above Liberty Bridge. — Also,
A Two Story single House and Water Privilege on said Dock. — For further particulars, enquire of Samuel Bowles of Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, December 1, 1778.
LOST between Portsmouth and Knight's Ferry, about the 12th of last Month, a dark colour'd Ridinghood:
Whoever brings it to the Print Office in Portsmouth, shall be handsomely Rewarded.
STRAYED or STOLEN from a Pasture in Portsmouth about two Months ago, a HORSE, of a reddish Colour, 14 Hands high, seven Years old, trots and paces. If he is not stolen, 'tis supposed he is in the Woods at the hither End of Newington, near where he used to be pastured, or in Rye Wood. Said Horse belongs to Capt. Armit of Portsmouth. Whoever will bring him to said Armit, or leave him at the Print Office, shall be well Rewarded.
ALL Persons Indebted to, or that have Claims against the Estate of John Dean, late of Exeter, Hatter, deceas'd, are desired speedily to settle the same with the subscriber, Administrator of said Estate. Exeter, Nov. 26th. 1778. JOHN DEAN.
ALL Persons Indebted to, or that have demands against the Estate of Abigail Dean, late of Exeter, deceas'd, are desired to settle the same as soon as may be with the subscriber, Executor of her Will. Exeter, Nov. 26th, 1778. WARD CLARK DEAN.
LOST between Newbury and Rewey the 27th of October last, a Brown Kersey Great Coat, the under Part of the Sleeves a little lighter coloured, about half worn. Whoever has found the same, and will convey it to Mr. William Ham of Portsmouth, or Mr. Treadwell of Ipswich, Innholder, shall be handsomely Rewarded. Portsmouth, Nov. 16, 1778.
Blanked Picking, Mumm, Mill'd Caps, Women's white Leather Gloves, — Green TEA, Almonds, Capers, Olives, Anchovies, — 20d, 10d, and 4d Nails, — 6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by 10 Window Glass, — Powder, Shot, Flints, Brimstone, German Steel, Cotton Wool, Coffee, Pepper, Ginger, Pins, Needles, Wafers, Sealing Wax, Snuff Boxes, Looking Glasses, Sleeve Buttons, Spoons, Curtain Rings, Shoe Buckles, Penknives, Cork Screws, Thimbles, Seals, Files, — Powder Flask, Scissors, Door Locks, Flat Irons, Broad & Narrow Axes, Add's, Hoes, Gimblets, &c.
Just PUBLISH'D and to be SOLD,
By John Mycall,
At his Printing Office in Newbury Port, and Draper and Folsom of Boston, by large or small Quantity,
GEORGE's ALMANACK,
For the Year of our Lord CHRIST, 1779 Containing (besides what belongs to an Almanack)
An Account of the Grand Pilgrimage to Mecca, — Jack Rattle, or the Libertine destroyed. — A pleasant Anecdote of King Edward 5th. — A Fable, addressed to Statesmen and Kings. — The Danger of exorbitant Taxes — Poetry — A certain Cure for the Cholic, Flux, Gripes, or any other Disorder of the Stomach, from what Cause soever — With a Number of other useful Recipes, and a great Variety of Matter useful and entertaining.
TO BE SOLD,
By John Penhallow.
In Portsmouth,
Massachusetts State Lottery TICKETS, Class No. I. Six Dollars per Ticket.
Exeter, Printed by Z. FOWLE.