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THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1783.
[No. 1370.]
From the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET.
To Mrs. A S G I L L.
PERMIT a stranger, who sincerely rejoices at the late release of your son, to address the feelings of a mother, with a few remarks on the opposite conduct of your nation. All the horrors of distress which you have felt have been experienced by many mothers, wives and sisters on this side of the Atlantic. To you it is needless to describe what the sensation must be in the breast of a lady, who is informed that her son, brother or husband is destined to the gallows. It is acknowledged that Capt. A. Gil is possessed of great merit, but give me leave to add, that this country has produced characters as brave and as respectable, who, though equally innocent have been put to death by order of your officers. The southern States are filled with widows, orphans, and bereft mothers, made so by British executions. Lord Cornwallis, Lord Rawdon, Colonel Balfour & Colonel Brown, have realised to many of your sex, those very evils, the bare expectation of which has filled you with inconceivable distress. The late Col. Hayne in bravery and personal merit was not inferior to your son. I, who have a thorough knowledge of all circumstances, can with justice add, he was no more guilty, and yet he suffered on the gallows by order of Lord Rawdon and Colonel Balfour. The only crime ever laid to his charge by his murderers was, that he bore arms with the Americans after submitting to the royal government. One single argument destroys the apology for the execution. He had as good a right to rejoin his countrymen as he had to join the British. If the principles is adopted, that the inhabitants of a country may change their allegiance with their masters, he had the same authority for the second scene that he had for the first. All who knew him acknowledged his great worth, that virtue, honor and public spirit were the ruling principles of his conduct. Possessed of all these amiable qualities, and the father of four children, he was notwithstanding deliberately put to death. The ladies of Charlestown preferred the following petition, which was refused. After reading it you will better judge what hearts the commanding officers must have had to be able to withstand such melting arguments. His sister in law, with his four motherless children presented herself on her bended knees to Lord Rawdon and Col. Balfour, but without any effect. They doubtless represent, on your side of the ocean, that this barbarity was dictated by policy, but they who knew all its circumstances are convinced, that it proceeded from mean, low pitiful revenge. They had wrote home pompous accounts of their victories and represented the country as compleatly conquered. When Lord Raw-
don was drove from all his posts in the upper country, and compelled to seek safety in flight, his pride was so mortified, that in a fit of despair, revenge and chagrin, he sacrificed this worthy man to the ghost of his departed military fame. Your nation was once brave, and they were also humane, but how are they changed? A noble Lord hangs where he cannot conquer, and breaks through the tenderest ties of human nature to make some reparation for his lost honor. Contrast this conduct with that of the Americans. I can assure you that the tear of generous sympathy flowed from many eyes on behalf of your son, when destined to an untimely end. The conduct of our rulers, in sparing his life, is generally approved, though many think that the finer feelings, national honor and character, are thereby sacrificed to the finer feelings of humanity. The bare reading of your pathetic letter had its effect on the feelings of this country, so as to soften them into lenient measures; but your officers were unmoved by the following petition, and the more melting eloquence of 4 children, accompanied by the sister of their deceased mother, on her bended knees, soliciting for the life of a brother and a father, equally innocent and worthy as your son. The contrast must strike you in the most forcible manner. May my country build her fame on the noble and exalted virtues of generosity and humanity. May yours repent of her many deliberate murders, cease from her ambition, and once more restore peace to contending nations.
AN AMERICAN.
[The petition referred to will be in our next.]
RICHMOND, (Virginia) December 28.
Extract of a letter from Gen. Clarke, dated Lincoln, November 27, 1782.
"We left the Ohio the 4th instant, with 1050 men, surprised the principal Shawanese town on the evening of the 10th, and immediately detached strong parties to different quarters; in a few hours afterwards two thirds of their towns were laid in ashes, and every thing they were possessed of destroyed, except such articles as were most useful to the troops, the enemy not having time to secret any part of their property. The British trading post at the head of the Miami and Carrying Place to the waters of the lakes, shared the same fate by a party of 150 horse commanded by Col. Logan, and property to a great amount was also destroyed: the quantity of provisions burnt far surpassed any idea we had before of their stores. The loss of the enemy was ten scalps, seven prisoners, and two whites re-taken; our's, one killed and one wounded.
"After lying part of four days in their towns, and finding all attempts to bring them to a general action fruitless, we retired, as the season was far advanced & the weather threatening. I could not learn by the prisoners that they had the least idea of General Irvin's design of penetrating into their country. Should he have given them another
stroke at Sanduske, it will more than double the advantages already gained.
"We might probably have got many more scalps and prisoners, could we have known in time whether or not we were discovered, which we took for granted until getting within three miles, when some circumstances occurred that gave us reason to think otherwise though uncertain. Colonel Floyd, with 300 men, was ordered to advance and bring on an action or attack the town, Major Walls with a party of horse being previously detached by a different route as a party of observation; although Colonel Floyd's motion was so quick as to get to the town but a few minutes later than those who discovered his approach, the inhabitants had sufficient notice to effect their escape to the woods by the alarm cry being given and which was repeated by all that heard it: of course our party only fell in with the rear of the enemy.
"I must beg leave to recommend the militia of Kentucky, whose behaviour on the occasion do them honor particularly their desire of saving prisoners."
PHILADELPHIA, January 7. Extract of a letter dated Newbern, North-Carolina, Dec. 21, 1782.
"On the 12th instant, the transports fell down to five fathom Hole, except about 20, which remained before Charlestown, covered by the Hornet sloop of war. The king's troops and disaffected inhabitants were mostly on board, and the embarkation would probably be complete by the 14th. The half moon battery on Shute's-Folly, opposite the town, as well as the out-works of the British, were destroyed. The fortifications in and about Charlestown, dismantled, and the platform of Moutrie carried on shipboard. General Greene lay three miles from the town, and flags were going and coming constantly: the fleet consisted of about 300 transports, the Adamant and Roeback, Narcissus, Carolina, Hornet and Bellisarius, sloops of war, the principal part of which, with the king's troops, were said to be bound for Jamaica, the black troop of refugees to St. Augustine, and some few for New-York and England."
Extract of a letter from Elizabeth-Town, dated January 3, 1783.
"The Carolina fleet is at last arrived, in number 28 sail; from which Gen. Greene must be in possession of Charlestown."
The following Paragraphs are copied from the London Public Advertiser, of Aug. 30.
"It is confidently said, Lord Shelburne has obtained (though with great difficulty) his Majesty's permission to embark for America, to plead in person before Congress, the cause of this country. Those who are best acquainted with his lordship's great and various powers, make little doubt but he will be able to convince them of the impolicy of setting up for themselves, and bring about a happy reconciliation with them, as once more the colonies of this country."
"It is said that Lord Shelburne goes to America in the Vengeance, to be commanded by Sir James Wallace, and that the celebrated one, Arnold, is to be his Lordship's confidential secretary."

V I R G I N I A.
In the HOUSE of DELEGATES, Tuesday, December 17, 1782.
WHEREAS the conduct of the British ministry, strongly evinces, that an endeavour to create dissensions between the good people of these united states and their generous ally, as well as to create a dislike in the minds of the people to the present government and governors, is the system now pursuing, whereby they expect to effect that which they have long since been satisfied the force of arms could not accomplish and it highly behoves the representatives of the people to guard against such attempts in their beginning :
Resolved unanimously, That his excellency the governor, with advice of council, be, and he is hereby directed to use his utmost vigilance in preventing such persons whose suspicious characters cause him to believe them secret emissaries from our enemies from coming within this commonwealth, and if without his knowledge, such persons gain admittance, that he forthwith cause such persons to be sent out of the same, or dealt with according to law.
Resolved unanimously, That no person having or pretending to have a commission from his Britannic majesty, to treat with these united states or either of them for peace, separate from our great ally his most christian majesty, ought to be permitted to come within this state, either by land or water, and that the governor take such measures as may most effectually prevent the same.
Resolved unanimously, That it be an instruction to our delegates in congress, not to consent to open a communication with any agent or minister from his Brittannic majesty, upon the subject of a peace, separate from our great ally the king of France, nor unless the independence of America, be in the most ample manner acknowledged as a preliminary thereto.
PHILADELPHIA, January 16.
On Tuesday evening Major Burnet, Aid-de Camp to the Honorable Major General Greene, arrived here in twenty-one days from Charlestown, with dispatches from the General ; of which the following is an extract.
Extract of a letter from Major General Greene to his Excellency the President of Congress, dated Head Quarters, December 19, 1782.
" I HAVE the honor to communicate to your Excellency the agreeable information of the evacuation of Charlestown, and beg leave to congratulate you upon the event.
" The enemy completed the embarkation on the 14th, and the same day fell down into to Rebellion Road, and on the 17th crossed the bar and went to sea.—It is said the Hessian troops are bound for New York, and the British for the West Indian islands.
" General Wayne, with the legion and light infantry (as General Gist was absent, and too unwell to continue his command) had been before the enemy's works for several days previous to the evacuation. General Leslie, by his Adjutant-General, hinted to Gen. Wayne, through Mr. Morrice Simmons, one of the citizens of Charlestown, his apprehensions that an attack from us might lay the town in ashes, and that if they were permitted to embark without interruption, every care should be taken for its preservation.
" Knowing the impossibility of doing the enemy any material injury on their embarkation in a fortified town, and under cover of their shipping, and being well informed that some attempts had been made by some of the refugee followers of the British army before the place, I directed the General to make the safety of the town the first object ; and that if a treaty was necessary for this purpose, to enter into one, rather than expose the place for the little advantage which might be obtained over the rear guard. The General accordingly, from the intimation of the Adjutant General, very judiciously agreed to let them embark without molestation, they agreeing not to fire upon the town after getting on board.
" The condition being understood by both parties, the town was evacuated and possessed without the least confusion, our advance following close upon their rear. The Governor was conducted into his capital the same day, the civil police established the day following, and the day after the town opened for business.
" This important event gives us complete possession of all the southern states. The struggle and conflict has been long and severe ; but when it is considered that the enemy had upwards 18000 regular troops, besides several thousand militia and negroes, employed for the reduction of the southern states, I hope it will be found that the progress of the southern army has been no less honorable than important, and that it will merit the approbation of Congress through every stage of its operations.
" I should be wanting in gratitude to the army, was I to omit expressing my warmest acknowledgements, for the zeal and activity with which they attempted and persevered in every enterprize, and for the patience and dignity with which they have borne their sufferings. Perhaps no army ever exhibited greater proofs of patriotism and public virtue. It has been my constant care to alleviate their distresses as much as possible, but my endeavours have been far short of my wishes or their merit.
" The Secretary at War and Major Burnet, one of my Aids, who will have the honor of delivering this dispatch, will communicate to your Excellency, such farther particulars as you may wish to know of the force and situation of the army under my command.
Published by order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'y.
In the Ostend cutter, which arrived at Baltimore on Wednesday last, came passenger, Mr. Miller, late printer of the London Evening Post, and also of the London Courant, who for these 15 years past, has so freely exercised the liberty of the press, to the advantage of his country, and honor to himself, but particularly in asserting and defending the cause of America.—Mr. Miller comes over with the good wishes of the Hon. Mr. Laurens, in whose happy deliverence he was particularly instrumental.
By London advices to the 14th of November, it appears, that the idea of the best informed in England, respecting peace, was as vague as it is among the people of this country. The negotiation was at that time in train. But as it had been throughout, a parliamentary war, the result of the whole was intended to be submitted to it on the first meeting. It would assemble on the 28th of November, and the work of peace would be then brought forward, and canvassed ; the adjournment would soon after follow ; and their resolves on the business could not take place till the latter end of the present month.
T R E N T O N, January 8.
The following paragraph appeared in a New-York paper of the 31st ultimo, under the London head of October 15.—" We can assure the public from unquestionable authority, that Mess'rs Fitzherbert and Oswald, on the part of Great Britain, exchanged credentials with Mess'rs Franklin and Jay, on the part of North America, on the 28th of Sept. in consequence of independence being granted to North-America, and these gentlemen being to take their places as Plenipotentiaries at the General Congress, which is expected to be held very soon."
H A R T F O R D, January 21.
Monday night after the 12th instant, a small house in which was an aged woman and her daughter, whose names were Thomas, in Middletown, took fire and consumed the same, with every thing in the house, the two women unhappily perished in the flames — 'Tis somewhat remarkable that a family in a house nearly opposite were all up, and never knew any thing of it till too late to afford any relief.
B O S T O N, January 30.
Yesterday arrived safe in port a ship of 20 guns, prize to the Continental frigate Hague, John Manly, Esq; Commander, she was from St. Lucia bound to St. Martins, and has
about 1800 barrels provisions on board—This is the fifth prize Capt. Manly has sent into port on his late cruise.
A smart action has happened between the London 60 gun ship, and the Scipion 74, French man of war, in which the latter was roughly handled ; but on the appearance of the Turbay she made a shift to get into Samana Bay, the east end of Hispaniola.
S A L E M, January 30. Extract of a letter from Newport, dated January 20.
" I congratulate you on the arrival of Capt. Sherman from the Cape, yesterday, in a fine passage of only 12 days from the land ;—says, there has been an embargo near two months. He came out with a fleet of near 50 sail, mostly Danes ; one vessel belonging to Newbury came out with him, the first of the month, I think he says the Captain's name is Clarke. —Capt. Mackay, of the Apollo, just arrived from Boston, run thro' the British fleet, cruising off the Cape, Admiral Hood, Commander.—He says, there's a large fleet of French and Spaniards making up at Porto-Rico, there being there 200 sail of transports and victuallers, and some men of war there already ; and that the Spanish fleet from the Havana sailed about Christmas for Porto-Rico, 16 sail of the line ; and they say at the Cape, the fleet that sailed from Boston is to go there ; and that there was a cutter in from France a few days before he sailed, which brought a list of 40 sail of the line sailing from some ports of Spain, French and Spaniards, with 30,000 troops, and were to be joined by 14 sail of Dutch from Holland, the whole under command of Count d'Estaing, all to make up at Porto Rico, and then to attack Jamaica.
" P. S. Capt. Reed sent in a prize to day, a brig from Antigua to New York, with 500 bushels of salt, 33 puncheons of rum, 22 hogsheads of molasses—and about 200l. in dry goods.
State of New Hampshire.
THE Meeting of the holders of the LOAN OFFICE CERTIFICATES in this State, stands adjourned to Thursday the 13th of February next, to Brewster's Tavern in Portsmouth.
JOHN LANGDON, Chairman. Portsmouth, Jan. 30, 1783.
Captain Macarty, Commanding His Most Christian Majesty's Ship the America, hereby cautions all persons against purchasing of any Seaman or Soldier of said Ship, Cloathing of any kind, it making part of the Equipage of said Ship.
Captain Macarty begs the favor of the Inhabitants of Portsmouth, that whenever any Person of the above description shall be seen to offer for sale any sort of cloathing, that he may be acquainted thereof l otherwise it may occasion a derangement of the supplies of said Ship.
Portsmouth, Jan. 30, 1783.
W A N T E D.
One or two good Feather-Beds, with Bolsters and Pillars ; for which the cash will be given. Inquire of the Printers. Portsmouth, Feb. 1, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham ss. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a libel is filed before me in behalf of John Turabull, Abraham Johnson, Michael McDonald, and Thomas Willson, against the sloop called the Industry, about 70 tons burthen, her cargo, apparel and appurtenances, Thomas Peirce, late master ; for the trial of the justice of said capture, a Maritime Court for said State, will be holden at the State House in Portsmouth, on Monday the 24th day of February next, at ten o'clock forenoon, when and where any persons concerned, may appear and show cause (if any they have) why the same should not be condemned.
J. BRACKETT, Judge. Portsmouth, Jan. 30, 1783.

PORTSMOUTH, February 1.
Mess. PRINTERS,
Your giving the following Resolves of the honorable House of Delegates of Virginia, a place in your useful Paper, will oblige one of your Customers.
IN THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES,
Thursday, December 26, 1782.
WHEREAS by an Act of Congress, of the 4th of October last, it is strongly recommended to persons in power, and the citizens of the United States at large, to guard themselves against the machinations of the common enemy, who, relinquishing their hope of conquering us, have changed their mode of warfare, from open attack by arms to secret and insidious intrigue; and it appears to this assembly, that the friends and emissaries of Great Britain are using every private endeavor, as well as public application, to obtain admittance into the United States, thereby evincing the wisdom of Congress in the act before recited. And whereas, it highly behoves the representatives of the people to watch with a jealous eye all such attempts, and to caution their constituents against every endeavor to disunite them, to alienate their affections from our great and generous ally, the King of France, or to produce new or revive ancient prejudices in favor of that nation, by whose hand the blood of our citizens hath been spilt and our country desolated, and who still pursue the war with the same determined and vindictive malignity but to destroy us: and finally that emissaries or friends to the British nation, whether natives or foreigners, and who have become so either from education, commercial views, or any other principle, should not in this time of great and general danger, be entrusted with power, or admitted to office within this state, but more particularly in the legislature, in whose wise and guarded councils the safety and happiness of the people can be best ensured.
Resolved unanimously therefore, That it be earnestly recommended to all the good citizens of this commonwealth, that in all future elections of representatives, and officers of trust and power, caution be used, that no foreigner or native, who may give cause of suspicion that he is attached to the interests of Great Britain, either by birth, education, commercial views, or any other principle, be admitted thereto; and that they be guardedly careful to elect no person whatsoever who has not given the most early, decided, and unequivocal proofs of his attachment to the cause of America and the present alliances with France and Holland; inasmuch as every such admission will tend to further and promote the views of Great Britain, to weaken the union and endanger the independence of America.
Resolved unanimously, That publication be made of the aforesaid recommendation and resolutions thereon, in the Virginia Gazette; that copies thereof be forthwith printed and dispersed by the members of the present assembly, in their respective counties, and delivered to the several sheriffs, to be by them affixed in all public places, and publicly read at the court-house or place of opening the poll for representatives at the next annual election.
Test. JOHN BECKLEY, C. H. D.
The above Resolves do great honor to the House of Delegates for the State of Virginia. It would be a great happiness if the worthy citizens of this State, would adopt similar measures, always taking special care to let their choice "of Representatives, and every other officer of trust and power," fall on those men who have from an early period of our glorious struggle, discovered and maintained a uniformity of conduct in the support of our liberties and privileges in the worst of times, whose names should be handed down to posterity and had in perpetual remembrance by their grateful
country; for both despicable and a great and free people appear, when they place in their Legislature and other posts of honor, men, whose political characters and conduct have been clearly against America and its Independence, and who would, in a dark day, desert their Councils and sell their Country! but who, in the meridian sun shine of prosperity, when there is nothing to fear, have the effrontery to offer themselves candidates for those posts of honor which only belong to the noble and firm patriots whose exertions have saved these RISING STATES.
From such non jurors, and the ever to be despised knots and clubs of weak animals, that are to be found in almost every town, whose deceitful and hypocritical conduct are a disgrace to human nature—who are ever endeavoring to support those internal enemies to our country—good Lord deliver us.
TESTY.
Monday next, is the day appointed for the choice of REPRESENTATIVES for this town, when it is hoped every voter that is a real friend to his country, will attend.
Since our last arrived in this port, a sloop of about 70 tons burthen, laden with lumber, from Penobscot bound to the West-Indies: she was taken command of soon after sailing, by the crew, 4 in number, and all old countrymen, who very politely let the captain on shore at the eastward.
A HINT TO ELECTORS.
AT the ensuing re election, I hope every friend to his country will bear in mind and keep a watchful eye over those men who have uniformly and invariably opposed the measures of the United States, and of this State in particular—Such as opposers of Independence—of confederation—of alliances—advocates for refugee cut throats, and tory adherents. I hope no one is so lost as not to remember all their former proceedings, and to notice that the very same set of beings are at this day busily at work for the same purpose, and to attain the same ends, viz. office in the State—whereby they may have an opportunity to deceive and betray. If men of the above description solicit your votes, treat them with contempt, and act like honest upright Freeholders of America.
Mess. Printers,
DOE not the factitious petition of Testy, militate with the act of government, prohibiting undue influence and indirect practices before, and at the election of Representatives; such as treating, &c. Is not this treating the subject of it, very uncivilly? Does the writer of this mock petition mean to criminate the late General Court, when he says, "the Oath-mongers, &c. have not settled their accounts?" Or does he mean, that the time of the late Court should have been employed in adjusting and settling the State's accounts with the Continent, and not spent in inventing new fangled and fruitless oaths, to be taken by their constituents, but not by themselves? Would he insinuate, by his mode of expression, that "Non jurors, and Co. had only slopt payment, owing to an unexpected run upon them by government; that the affairs of government were so deranged and embarrassed, under the direction of its late guides, that they were compelled to call on Non jurors, and Co. to support governmental credit?"
State of the ships that were convoy to the Jamaica fleet (of 103 sail) as taken from the London evening post, of Nov. 12. Ramilies 74. quitted by her people, and burnt on the 21st of September. Ville de Paris 110 guns, seen on the 22d of Sept. dismasted, 150 leagues to the westward of Corvo. Hector 74 parted company before the hurricane, and has not since been heard of. Glorieux, 74, seen the day after the hurricane, dismasted, supposed to have foundered. Centaur 74, seen the day before the hurricane dismasted, supposed to have foundered. Canada 74, arrived at Portsmouth. Ardent 64, arrived at Port Royal, leaky. Jason 64, arrived at Bristol. Caton 64, arrived at Halifax. Pallas 36, at ditto.
Anthony Fouquet,
BEGS leave to inform the Gentlemen and Ladies, that he proposes to continue his SCHOOL, in this town, to teach the FRENCH LANGUAGE, provided he can meet with sufficient encouragement. At the same time he returns his sincere thanks to the Gentlemen and Ladies who have employed him, and shall think himself honored to attend upon those who chuse to continue to learn the French Language.
LETTERS remaining in the Post Office at Portsmouth, January 28, 1783.
Michael Cunningham, at the Academy, Northampton. Thomas Cuts, Portsmouth. Brigadier General Frost, Kittery. Tobias Fernald, 3d. Kittery. Nathaniel French, Sandown. John Hale, Boscawen. Samuel Hutchinson, Lindborough. Samuel Harper, No. 4. J. Jewett, Agent for the State of New Hampshire, Exeter. Benjamin Ives, Portsmouth. Jonathan Moulton, Hampton. Benjamin Page, Chester. Stephen Parker, Durham. Joseph Quest, York. Capt. Roch, Concord. Benjamin, Portsmouth. Capt. Samuel P. York. John Wingate, Madbury.
To be sold at public
On THURSDAY 20th February, Ten o'clock, A. M.
at Col. Langdon's Store in Portsmouth.
The Brigantine Maria Theresa, with her guns and appurtenances.—Also, her CARGO, consisting of Sugar, Cocoas, Coffee, Cotton, &c. lately captured by the Continental frigate Hague, John Manly, Esq; commander.
Portsmouth, January 28, 1783.
TO BE SOLD, on easy Terms, 150 Acres of Land, in the Township of Barrington, being Number 223, in the 5th Range of Lots. Also, one Right of Land in Savil. For further Particulars, enquire at the Printing Office in Portsmouth.
State of New Hampshire. PUBLIC notice is hereby given that a petition hath been preferred to the General Court, by Joseph Whipple, setting forth, that in the year 1774, he purchased a tract of land in the northern part of said State, known by the name of Dymock, on which he immediately began to make improvement: that he was commencing in the year following, and he, meeting with every kind of encouragement, still endeavored to prosecute his first intention of cultivation of said land with premium exertions and at great expence, without the assistance (some visiting proprietary taxes excepted) of any proprietor or pretended proprietor whatsoever.
That notwithstanding his long possession and great expence, he now finds that certain persons (supposing the value of said land to have been enhanced thereby) have asserted a claim to a part of said premises whereof he is supposed to be in full possession, and many discouragements from prosecuting his said improvements—Wherefore he prayed that the General Court would take the matter under their consideration, and grant him such security in the premises, as they shall in their wisdom think just.
Upon which petition the General Court ordered that the petitioner be heard thereon before them on the second Thursday of their next session, and that in the mean time he cause the substance of the petition and order of Court thereon, to be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette, three weeks successively, that any person or persons may then appear, and show cause, (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted. Attest. JOSEPH PEARSON, D. Sec'y.
Exeter, Dec 30, 1782.
WE the subscribers appointed commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of George Marshall, late of Portsmouth, sail-maker deceased, represented informest, give notice, that six months from the 9th December last, are allowed said creditors to bring in their claims, and that we shall be ready to receive them at Capt. William Brewster's, in this town, on the last Wednesday of the four succeeding months from six to eight o'clock, P. M.
THOMAS MARTIN, Portsmouth, Jan. 30. JOHN PARKER,

AN ORIENTAL APOLOGUE.
A Blind man having contrasted a violent passion for a certain female, married her contrary to the advice of all his friends, who told him, that she was exceeding ugly.—A celebrated physician, at length, undertook to restore him to sight.—The blind man, however, despised his assistance. “—If I should recover my sight,” laid he, “I should be deprived of the love I bear to my wife—a love which renders me happy.”—“Man of God!” replied the physician, “tell me which is of most consequence to a rational being, the attainment of happiness, or the attainment of truth?”
L O N D O N,
Oct. 22. Advice was yesterday received from Liverpool, of the arrival of the Nancy, Capt. Davis, of that place, from Jamaica. The following is the number of ships yet missing, bound to the different ports, belonging to this unfortunate fleet, viz.
 For London, 24 sail.  Bristol, 4 ditto.  Liverpool, 3 ditto.  Glasgow, 3 ditto.  Leith, 3 ditto.  Lancaster, 1 ditto. 
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A PETITION having been exhibited to the General Court by Daniel Brown and others, to the number of twenty-one, setting forth, that they are a compact body resident on the south side of Poplin; that the inhabitants living on the north side of said town, are of different persuasions relative to religious worship; that nature hath so formed the land that is unlikely that the town will ever agree to meet for religious worship in the center; that they are situated adjacent to the parish of Hawke; and that it would be very convenient for them to be annexed to said Hawke:—Wherefore they prayed that all that part of Poplin within the following boundaries, might be annexed to Hawke for parochial matters, viz.—Beginning at Copyhold bridge (so called) thence following Blackrocks road, (so called) to Capt. Nathan Brown's, also including said Brown's estate; thence westerly to Black rocks mills (so called) standing on Exeter river; thence following up said river to Raymond line.—To which petition, the selectmen of said Hawke, in behalf of said town, have subscribed, and prayed that the same may be granted.
On reading and considering said petition, Ordered , that the petitioners be heard thereon, on the second Wednesday of the next sitting of the General Court; and that in the mean time they cause the substance of their petition, and order of Court, to be published three weeks successively, in the New Hampshire Gazette.
Attest. E. THOMSON, Sec'y.
TO BE SOLD,
A FARM in Newmarket, distant about three miles from the Landing, containing 130 acres. Inquire of the Printers, Portsmouth. Jan. 23.
TO BE SOLD,
A large commodious Dwelling-House, well situated for trade, with a Barn and Out Houses, in Newmarket, State of New Hampshire. For further particulars inquire of the Widow Scott, at Boston.
From the Public Advertiser, of August 30.
DEAN TUCKER in the RIGHT.
T HE American war began on our rejecting the last petition of congress, by saying to Mr. Penn, that no answer should be given to it.
This war has cost much blood, very many lives of men, women and children, and the ruin of very many families. This cannot be estimated.
But it has also cost much treasure, a part of which may be estimated from our national accounts; by which it appears, that,
In 1776, our national debt amounted to 123,964,500l. and in 1782, it amounts to 197,302,428l. funded, and about 20 millions unfunded.
The interest and charges of management of this debt amounted yearly in 1776, to 4,411,826l. the interest and charges yearly in 1782, to above 7,500,000l.
All this must be much increased if we make peace to-morrow. But how will it be if the war lasts a year or two more?
Now is not Dean Tucker in the right? Was there any thing we could gain from America worth this enormous expence?
May we not well wish for peace?
E P I G R A M.
NORTH thought a peace would do no harm; Fox vow'd 'twould suit us to a charm; Shelburne would have it on conditions; Yet after all these repetitions, How comes it that so ill they speed, And none of all these plans succeed? To fit our coats, let's cut our cloth; So many cooks have spoil'd the broth. The BARBER.
JUST RECEIVED
In the Ship JULIUS CÆSAR, from FRANCE,
And TO BE SOLD , by Spence & Sherburne,
opposite the Market,
A Beautiful Assortment of SILKS for Gowns; plain and corded Velvets; corded Wiltons; Broad Cloths of all colors; spotted and plain Lawns; embroidered, plain and book Muslins; Cambricks; Sattins; silk Mitts and Gloves; silk and cotton Hose; Everlastings; Prunellas; Calicoes; Ribbands; Plumes; Italian Flowers and Wreaths, &c.
Elijah Tilton,
HEREBY informs the PUBLIC , that he has opened a house for ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers and others, nearly opposite Colonel Joshua Wentworth's.—As the accommodations for such a house are good, he wishes his own efforts may prove effectual to please, while he makes it his principal devotion to serve his customers.
Portsmouth, January 24, 1783.
GEORGE S. HOMANS,
INFORMS his customers and others, that he has removed to the shop formerly occupied by Mr. Samuel Ais, watch maker; a few doors below Mr. Stavers's tavern in Pitt street; where he carries on the Taylor's business, in it's different branches, as usual. He will be happy in obeying the commands of any gentlemen that chuse to honor him with their custom, at a very reasonable rate.
Portsmouth, January 25, 1783.
Joseph Senter, of Plymouth,
hereby gives notice, that Dr. Peter Emerson, of Hawke, has one Note of his, in his hands, which he has paid; therefore, forbids any person or persons purchasing said note, as he has paid the full value of it, and can produce receipts therefor.
JOSEPH SENTER,
January 18, 1782.
A Small quantity of light Canvass for Boats, or other small Sails; some pieces of coarse Wollens, Linnens, Flannell, Chintzes, Marseilles Quilting; Fashionable Beaver Hats, Room Paper, Codlines, HL Hinges and Files.—Likewise Bohea Tea, Sugar and Nutmegs—and Coffee by the hundred, to be sold by THOMAS MARTIN , at the lowest Prices for Cash. Jan. 25.
Lands to be sold in Canterbury, Barnstead, Chichester; or in a number of out Towns: for which the pay will be taken in Ranging Timber, Pine Ton Timber, Boards, Shingles and Clapboards. Enquire at the Printing Office in Portsmouth.
TO BE SOLD,
At public Vendue,
On THURSDAY the 13th of February next, by licence from the honorable judge of probate, at TEN o'clock, at the house which Mr. Whitaker now lives in
The said House and Wharfs, with the Warehouses thereon, with all the privileges thereto belonging; and sundry other Lots of land, &c. being part of the estate of the late Hon. Daniel Warner, Esq; deceased. Conditions of sale will be made known at the time and place.
JONATHAN WARNER, Administrator;
January 22, 1783.
A few of the
Singing Master's Assistant, Or, Key to Practical MUSIC , Composed by William Billings:
To be sold by William Appleton of Portsmouth. State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham, ss. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a libel is filed before me, in behalf of John Manley, Esq; commander of the Continental frigate called the Hague, and all concerned therein, against the brigantine called the Maria Theresa, about 130 tons burthen, her cargo and appurtenances, William Barres late master; for the trial of the justice of said capture, a maritime court for the State aforesaid, will be held at the State-house in Portsmouth, the 17th day of February next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, when and where any persons concerned, may appear and show cause (if any they have) why the same should not be condemned and decreed forfeit.
J. BRACKETT, Judge:
Portsmouth, January 23, 1783.
To be sold a Dwelling House
and Land, at the Corner of the Street opposite Col. Wentworth's Store, leading over Col. Boyd's Mill Bridge at the North End of Portsmouth. Enquire at the Printing Office, or of John Beck, Hatter.
A ll persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of JONATHAN ROBINSON late of Brintwood, yeoman, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts to Jonathan Robinson, jun. of Brintwood, executor to said estate, in order for a speedy settlement. No accounts will be received, unless attested to.
Brintwood, Jan. 21, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham ss.
W E the subscribers, being appointed commissioners by the Hon. Joseph Gilman, Esq; judge of probate, &c. to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Benjamin Hale, late of Alkinson, in the county aforesaid, gentleman, deceased, testate, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose, give notice, that we will attend for that service at the late dwelling-house of the deceased, on the third Monday of this and the five following months, from one to nine o'clock in the afternoon.
Moses Greenough.
John Ayre.
Alkinson, Jan. 1, 1783. David Bryant.
A ll persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of Benjamin Moulton , late of Hampton-Falls, gentleman, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts to Benjamin Moulton, of Kensington, and Thomas Moulton, of Hampton-Falls, Administrators to said estate, in order for settlement.
Hampton-Falls, December 25, 1782.
PRINTED AT PORTSMOUTH.