The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1783-03-22 00:00:00

Capt. J. Langdon.
THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1783.
[No. 1377]
For the NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE. THE EXAMINER, No. VII.
SOME objections having been raised against the mode pointed out in the proposed plan for securing the payment of the judges salaries, and granting them commissions, during good behaviour: against continuing county registers: against the mode of electing military officers; and against the new system of government, as too expensive.—
I shall examine these objections in this number, with which I shall conclude my remarks upon the subject.
Enough has already been said, to convince every rational mind, that the judicial departments should be wholly independent; and this can never be accomplished, but by putting it out of the power of the legislature, to supercede the judges, or to curtail their wages at pleasure: if the supreme judicial officers feel themselves dependant on the legislature, both for their existence and their support; will one of the common class of people stand an equal chance in the courts of judicature, when contending with leading members, in the legislative body? or can we expect to be always fortunate enough to have judges, who are proof against fear, and blind to every species of temptation? but when we consider, that the judges of the supreme judicial court must employ their whole time in administering justice; and acquainting themselves with the laws by which their judgments ought to be regulated: we shall find that equity as well, as policy speaks loudly in favour of the measure. The objection against county registers, and its proposed substitute, have been dragged from Connecticut, to a state so exceedingly different in circumstances, that the least attention will demonstrate, that however advantageous it may be in that government, would be ruinous in this. It is proposed by some, to abolish the county registers, and to intrust the business of recording deeds, with the clerks of the respective towns; agreeable to the practice in Connecticut. It should be considered, that every part of Connecticut is inhabited; that they are a commercial people, have had all the advantages of literary acquirements; persons of learning and abilities, are to be found in every town: and therefore conveyances may as well be recorded by the respective town clerks, as by a county register: but how exceedingly different is the case in this state; a great part of our lands are uninhabited, and as the property in these lands, are daily passing from hand to hand; it would be proper to consider where those conveyances are to be recorded: and it will at once be discovered, that great part of the real property in this state, is so situated as to forbid the attempt; and even in many of our incorporated towns,
men of letters are so rarely to be found, that the town clerks are as unequal to the business of recording, and giving out proper copies of deeds; as they are to engross acts of Parliament, or keep the journals of Congress.
With respect to the objection against the proposed mode of appointing militia officers; I could at once agree to rest the matter with a committee of appointment; if that mode should appear eligible: but I can never suppose that these officers should be elected by the people at large. A militia officer should never feel himself immediately dependant on the persons he is to command; for if he does, he must regulate his conduct by their sentiments; and perhaps may experience no small share of difficulty, in finding out what those sentiments really are. I know it has been urged by some, that the people are proper judges, what mode of conduct an officer ought to adopt; and that one who governs himself by their sentiment must do right; and I readily grant, that if every one possessed a sufficient share of political wisdom and true patriotism, the observation would be just: but we must take mankind as they are, and not as we could wish them to be. If all men were just, there would be no necessity for laws, or for judges to decide disputes between individuals: but I apprehend there will be a few persons found so unacquainted with mankind as to argue, that the upright intentions of the people at large have rendered both laws and judges unnecessary: and yet I believe there would be as much foundation, for an argument of that nature; as for one calculated to prove that the privates in a company, or regiment of militia, would probably give the most unerring instructions to their officers. There can be nothing more natural, than to suppose that if the interiors in the military line, are to elect their superiors, discipline must dwindle into an empty name: and to prove the justice of this observation; no better evidence can be required, than what will offer itself on taking a view of the militia in this state: we are now involved in a war; and for several years past the people have elected their own officers; at such a time at least, the militia should be prepared to guard against every possible invasion: the persons who constitute the militia corps, are in every free government the grand security of the state, against every attempt whether foreign or domestic. But in what state of preparation are the militia of New-Hampshire at this day? and what comparison is there between our militia at this period, & the year before the war commenced? we have many experienced officers and soldiers now among us; who have acquired much military knowledge in the army; but have we profited by this advantage? do we hear of military musters? are the people provided with arms and ammunition? is there
either officer or soldier, who pays the least regard to this important point? every attempt to call a company together; furnishes an appearance which would afford merit to our enemies; and grief to our friends: the officer is not to call the soldiers to account, for he is their servant: and every man seems determined to do what is right in his own eyes. This is the effect of such a regulation, as those people are contending for: and if it is possible for any person to doubt of it, each returning year will furnish new evidence of the pernicious consequences, resulting from an obstinate adherence, to a system so repugnant to the principles of military discipline. In answer to the persons who object to the new form of government, on account of its being too expensive; I must beg leave to observe, that unless they know the annual expences of government, they are incapable of judging, whether the plan proposed, or that under which we now live, will require the largest sum for its support: and I think I may venture to affirm, that there are not ten men in the state (who are not members of the legislative body) that have a sufficient share of information upon this head; to form a tolerable judgment upon the subject: and this is intirely owing to the injudicious and impolitic measure of uniting the executive with the legislative power. We know that our taxes are heavy; we hear the people murmur and complain; and yet we know not whence our grievances arise: I am sensible that the war is expensive, and requires large sums; but I am at the same time convinced, that the people are kept in total ignorance what proportion of the money they pay, goes to support the war, or how much is applied to the support of our own internal government: it is impossible they should know, for the persons entrusted with the expenditure of our monies, are the same who order the sums which we are to pay: and there is no being on earth with whom they are to account. I have with great difficulty, obtained as much information upon this head, as will enable me to assert, that in the year 1780 and 1781, the expences of government in this state, greatly surmounted those of New York; which is a much more extensive and populous government. If there is a person in creation, who supposes that the expences of the government, proposed in the plan now under consideration; will exceed that of the present, he must be a perfect stranger to calculation.
I cannot suppose that any person will hesitate to grant, that affairs can be done in the executive department, with more expedition by one man, or even by five persons; than by a hundred: and it cannot be made a question, whether the wages of a hundred persons will amount to more than the wages of five. In the recess of the assembly, a committee of safety is to sit every

week, and to be paid for travel and attendance; even the business which might be done with propriety by a single person, in half an hour, requires the voice and the attendance of many persons for half a day. Have we not a number of expensive and almost useless boards & committees to pay? in imitation of what was once the method adopted by Congress; but taught by experience, Congress have now abolished the whole; and adopted a method of transacting the public business with less expence, and with more regularity & dispatch. If these matters had been properly considered, I think there would be few persons in the state, capable of supposing, that the expences of government under the proposed plan, will be equal to what we experience under the present constitution.
I shall conclude my remarks with this observation: that after a thorough examination, of all the forms of government in the union, I have discovered none so well calculated to render a people happy, as the one now under consideration of the good people of New Hampshire: and I will venture to say, that unless the having a committee of appointment, to nominate civil and military officers would be an improvement, it will scarcely admit of an alteration that would render it more complete.
A REPUBLICAN.
L O N D O N, December 9
Proceedings of the House of Lords. Friday Dec. 6. The humble address of the Right Honorable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, in Parliament assembled. Die Jovis 5 Decembris 1782.
Most Gracious Sovereign,
WE your Majesty's most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, in Parliament assembled, beg leave to return your Majesty our humble thanks for your most gracious speech from the throne.
It is with the sincerest gratitude we acknowledge the sacrifice which your Majesty has been graciously and affectionately pleased to make to the wishes and opinions of your people, fully convinced that your Majesty's own conduct has always been actuated by a similar disposition; we acknowledge likewise your Majesty's constant care and attention to the true interests of your people, and the critical state of public affairs since the last sessions of Parliament; and in a particular manner for your Majesty having been graciously pleased to direct your measures towards promoting a cordial reconciliation between Great-Britain and America.
Permit us, Sir, to express our great satisfaction that your Majesty, in the exercise of the powers which were vested in you, has laid the foundation of a peace with that country, and that you have actually agreed upon articles, to take effect when the terms with the Court of France shall be finally settled; thereby affording to your people a reasonable expectation of being delivered from the burdens of a most expensive war, as well as to unite our hopes with your Majesty's, that religion, language, interests, and affection, may yet be the means of effecting a permanent union between the two countries; to obtain which purpose, so highly laudable, our earnest endeavours shall not be wanting.
Your Majesty may be assured we are sensible of the important advantages resulting from the successful exertions of your Majesty's fleet; owing to the skill and bravery of your officers, and those serving under them, in protecting your distant Colonies and settlements, as well as the great branches of our trade; and that we are impressed with a due sense of what is owing to the spirit and good conduct of your Majesty's Governor and garrison of Gibraltar.
We set a just value on the continuance of our domestic tranquility, and shall always reflect with peculiar satisfaction on the signal instances of public spirit called forth by the occasion.
We learn with great joy that a considerable progress is made in the negotiations for a general peace at a moment so suitable to your Majesty's dignity; and we cannot omit to acknowledge the paternal regard your Majesty has shown for the lives and fortunes of your brave and gallant subjects.
We return your Majesty our hearty thanks for your gracious promise, to communicate to us the terms with the belligerent powers as soon as they are concluded; and we give your Majesty the strongest assurances that
if any unforeseen change in the dispositions of those powers should disappoint your Majesty's confident expectations of peace, we will most cheerfully exert our utmost endeavours to assist your Majesty in a vigorous prosecution of the war.
We will not omit, on our part, to apply ourselves with the most unremitting attention to the several important points which your Majesty has been pleased to mention, and to consider of the most effectual means for remedying the evils which may be apprehended from the present scarcity of corn; and for preventing, as far as possible, the crimes of theft and robbery, which have prevailed to a very alarming height.
We beg leave to express our satisfaction at the measures which have been adopted with respect to Ireland, for securing her rights and commerce, which, we trust will have the effect of ensuring that harmony which ought always to subsist between the two kingdoms; and we do assure your Majesty we shall be ready to direct our attention to a revision of our whole trading system, guided by the same liberal principles which your Majesty has been graciously pleased to command.
We are deeply impressed with a sense of the important subject which the state of our national concerns in the East Indies offers for our most serious deliberation; and your Majesty may be persuaded, we have a due impression of your Royal goodness in thus extending your anxious regard to the good government of the distant territories in Asia, and to the welfare and happiness of the people there: We will, in return, show ourselves zealous to answer your Majesty's gracious expectations, by assisting to frame some fundamental laws which may make their connection with Great-Britain a blessing to India, and may give to the other nations, in matters of foreign commerce, an entire confidence, in the probity, justice, and good order of the British government.
Allow us to express, in the most fervent and grateful manner, our warmest gratitude for your Majesty's gracious assurances that you will make the general good, and the true spirit of the constitution, the invariable rule of your majesty's conduct, and that you will on all occasions, advance and reward merit in every profession.
Your Majesty may rely with the utmost confidence, that every measure will be adopted on our part, to secure the full advantages of a government conducted on such principles.
His Majesty's Most Gracious Answer.
"My Lords,
"THIS very affectionate and loyal address affords me the highest satisfaction.
"Your approbation of the foundation I have laid for a peace between Great-Britain and America, and of the measures I have taken towards a general pacification, as well as the earnest zeal which you have so unanimously expressed for carrying on the war with vigor, if the negotiations should unexpectedly break off, must be attended with the best effects both at home and abroad.
"Your affectionate acknowledgment of my constant disposition to make my own conduct conformable to the wishes and opinions of my people, touches me most sensibly.
"Upon that principle I can never regret the sacrifice I make of every consideration of my own.
"I accept, with pleasure, your assurances of support to a government conducted on principles equally agreeable to my own honor, and the public good.
PHILADELPHIA, February 19.
War-Office, February 14.
Information which respects the continental officers captured in the Southern district, has been transmitted from the War-Office to the Executive authorities of the several States: the officers, by applying to the Governor of the State in which they reside, will be made acquainted with its purport.
The officers and privates of the militia, who were made prisoners of war by the British troops in the southern department, including the States south of the Delaware, have been accounted for by the enemy, and are at liberty to enter into a full activity of service.
W. JACKSON,
Assistant Secretary at War.
State of New-Hampshire.
THE non resident owners of land in the following towns, are hereby notified that their lands in said towns are taxed, viz. Portsmouth for 1781, and 1782; Keene for 1781; Hopkinton for 1781, and 1782; Canterbury, Epsom, Heaver, Ackworth, New-Ipswich, Goffstown, Dunbarton, Sandbornton, Alexandria, Hancock, Moultonborough, Chichester, Hillsborough, Society, Deerfield and Ossipee, second, for 1782; and if the taxes are not paid within eight weeks from the first publication of this advertisement, either to the collectors, or the subscriber, they will be advertised for sale.
THOMAS ODIORNE,
Receiver of non-resident taxes.
Exeter, March 12. 1783.
TO BE SOLD,
Samuel Bowles,
At his Shop in State Street, Portsmouth, just below the State House,—A variety of English and West-India Goods, choice Bobs Tea by the Dozen or smaller quantity, very cheap for cash.—ALSO, A convenient DWELLING-HOUSE and BARN, four rooms on the floor, pleasantly situated on the street leading to Pleasant Point, just below the South Mills, with a large Lot of Land extending from said street back to the channel in said Portsmouth.—For further particulars inquire of said Bowles.
TOBACCO.
CHOICE Brazil TOBACCO, in roles; sweet scented leaf, of an excellent quality; Pigtail, by the role; and all other sorts of Tobacco, SOLD by NEAL MCINTIRE, near the Market House, Portsmouth.—Where may be had, Rum, Brandy, Cordials per cask, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Indigo by the dozen or single, Soap and Chocolate by the box, German Steel, Read and Logwood, Brimstone, Copperas, Allum, Snuff by the bladder or bottle, 20d. 10d. 8d. and 4d. Nails, &c. &c. cheap for cash.
TO BE SOLD, BY
Benjamin Dearborn,
A small assortment of Sattins, Lute strings, Modes, Gauzes, Gauze Hankerchiefs, Silk Shoes, &c.
Cash given for IVORY.
Inquire at the Printing Office, Portsmouth.
TO BE SOLD,
The 6th part of a Tract of Land in Wells, with part of the Salt Marsh called Cunn's Grant. Inquire at the Printing Office, Portsmouth.
TO BE SOLD.
At public Vendue,
ON TUESDAY the 15th day of April next, at the house of Benjamin Lamson, in Exeter—
A good Blacksmith's Shop, with its apparatus; and a genteel Shop adjoining, suitable for a goldsmith, shoe-maker, or trader.
Said buildings are next to the Hay-Market, Exeter.
The Lottery for re-building the Paper Mill at Milton, will certainly commence drawing the first of May next; the benefit tickets subject to no deduction.—A few tickets may be had of John Parker, jr. Portsmouth.
The creditors to the estate of Dr. Philip Godfred Cast late of Londonderry, deceased, are hereby notified that six months longer, from the 26th of February last; are allowed them to bring in their claims; and that we shall be ready to receive them on the last Wednesday, of this and the five succeeding months, at Capt. William Brewster's, in this town, from 6 to 8 o'clock P. M.
A R CUTTER, } Commissioners
JOHN PARKER, }
Portsmouth, March 4. 1783.
WE the subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Matthew Patten, Esq; Judge of Probate, to receive and examine the Claims of the several creditors to the Estate of John Harvey, late of Goffstown, in the County of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire, yeoman, deceased, intestate, represented insolvent, and six Months being allowed for that purpose, we give notice that we will attend that service, at the house of Robert McGregore, Esq; on the last Wednesday of February and the last Wednesday of each of the five following Months.
And all Persons indebted to said Estate, are desired to make immediate payment.
Alexander Todd, }
Robert McGregore, }
Thomas Cochran, }
Goffstown, February 10th, 1783.

B O S T O N, March 20.
Yesterday Noon an express arrived here from Philadelphia, to the Hon. Monsieur de la Tombe, Consul General of France, by whom we are favoured with a Philadelphia Paper of the 13th Instant, from which we have selected the following.
PHILADELPHIA, March 13.
Yesterday morning the Washington packet, Capt. Barney, arrived here from l'Orient, which she left the 17th of January. The public dispatches received by this vessel, although they do not announce a peace to be concluded, yet the negotiations were still going on, every thing was settled between America and Great-Britain, many obstacles were removed towards constituting a peace between France and Great-Britain, the count Vergennes having expressed on that occasion that he had more hopes than fears. But it was found difficult to adjust matters between Great-Britain, Spain and Holland.—
Extract of a letter dated l'Orient, Jan. 7.
"Since our writing the letters which accompany this the appearance of peace has blown over much, and it is the opinion of every person at Paris, with whom we communicate, that the prospect of it is at a greater distance than could well be expected.
We are indebted to a kind correspondent for a communication of the following outlines of the articles of a treaty, between Great-Britain and the United States of America, agreed on at Paris, the 30th of Nov. last.
By the first article his Britannic Majesty acknowledges the independence of the United States in its fullest extent; and for himself, heirs and successors, relinquishes all claims to the same.
By the second, the boundaries of the United States, are fixed in the most satisfactory manner.
The third says, that the people of the United States shall have a right to fish on the Grand Bank, and all the other banks of Newfoundland, also in the gulph of St. Lawrence, and at all other places where the inhabitants of both countries used to fish. But they shall not cure them on the island of Newfoundland; but in the unsettled bays, harbours and creeks of Nova-Scotia, Magdalen islands, and Labrador; so long as the same shall remain unsettled.
The fourth stipulates, that the creditors on either side shall meet with no impediment on the recovery of all bonafide debts heretofore contracted.
By the fifth it is agreed, that the Congress shall recommend it to the legislatures of the different states to provide for the restitution of all property which has been confiscated belonging to real British subjects; and also of the estates of persons resident in districts in possession of the British arms, and who have not born arms, against the United States; persons of any other description to have liberty of going into any of the United States, there to remain 12 months unmolested, in their endeavours to regain their property. Congress also to recommend to the states a revival of their laws for confiscation; and that the estates of the persons last described shall be restored to them, they refunding to the present owner the price paid for such estate.
The sixth article says, there shall be no future confiscations made, nor any prosecutions commenced against any person for the part he may have taken in the war: and that no person shall on that account suffer any future loss or damage; those who may be confined on such charges shall be set at liberty on the ratification of this treaty in America.
The seventh article says there shall be a firm and perpetual peace between his Britannic majesty and the said States; accordingly all hostilities to cease, and all prisoners on both sides set at liberty, the British forces to be withdrawn as soon as possible.
The eighth article agrees that the navigation of the river Mississippi shall be free for the people of both countries.
By the ninth article it is fixed, that if any place or territory belonging to Great-Britain or the United States should be conquered by the arms of either from the other, before the arrival of the above articles in America, the same shall be restored.
The preamble to the treaty declares, that it is only provisional, and not to be final, until terms of pacification are agreed upon between France and Great-Britain.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, March 14.
"The express setting off immediately, I have but a moment to write. You will see in the Gazette, the news brought us by the packet from France. After all our expectations from the speech of the King of England, &c. &c. the war still continues, and we feel it from the captures of the enemy by sea. From the nine articles respecting America, the substance of which is given in the Gazette, we find that our Plenipotentiaries for peace have not been inactive to the interest of America, and that our Allies have been faithful to their engagements with us. These articles are highly agreeable here: But we ought to observe, they are only provisional, and not to take effect till a general treaty is signed. When this event will take place is very uncertain. We ought not therefore to be lulld and thrown off our guard, in so critical a situation. Britain may expect by the provisional articles to be relieved from the great burden of the war in America upon the land, while she vigorously continues it by sea, and employs her troops to better purpose in another quarter. Should she gain any important advantage over the powers united against her, she may think herself at liberty to make new arrangements for peace even with America. We were led by the British King's speech, to expect a cessation of hostilities here; instead of which his cruisers, were never more vigilant against our trade; there is now a chain of them from New-York to Bermuda to destroy if they can our whole trade: Our only safety is to be upon our guard; to keep strictly united among ourselves and with our allies; to continue our efforts, and notwithstanding appearances to think nothing done, while the general treaty of peace remains un concluded."
An address to Lord Shelburne, printed in the London Courant, the 16th of last December, closes with the following striking passages:
"The last point I have in view, my Lord is to say a few words upon that part of the King's speech, and especially upon your Lordship's comment upon that part, which appeals to the feelings of America. The speech says,—"Religion, language, interest, affections may, and I hope will, yet prove a bond of permanent union between the two countries."—My Lord, nothing but conviction that this speech is the speech of the Minister, can prevent the universal contempt of all America from falling down upon the royal speaker himself. You appeal to the feelings of America! You, the leader and principal author of all their calamities!
"Who was it that tore open the wounds which were healed by repealing the Stamp Act? Lord Shelburne. Who was it that passed the New-York restraining bill? Lord Shelburne. Who was it that passed the tea or tax act? Lord Shelburne. Who was it that insulted the pride, and rouzed the feelings of America, by his dispatches to the Governor of Massachusetts-Bay? Lord Shelburne. Who was it, after a seven years cruel and calamitous war, which deluged the fields of America with the blood of her children, and spread desolation, famine, and the worst of miseries, throughout her vast continent; that said, "America could have no peace, until it was writ in blood, and that the minister who gave her independence, must be a traitor?" Lord Shelburne.
"And yet, my Lord, you appeal to the feelings of America. What opinion must the people of that country entertain of the Prince who suffered himself, without possibility of benefit, to appeal to their feelings? Had you determined to draw the marked contempt of all America upon your Sovereign and yourself, I do not see how you could have done it with more effect, than by the steps you have taken."
'Tis said, that letters from the first characters in France, as late as the 16th of January, were received at Philadelphia by the Washington packet, which assured, that there was by far a greater prospect of peace than war, in that quarter.
BASSATERRE, (St. Christophers) Jan. 25.
We have just been credibly informed, that after the treaty of peace had been agreed on by the different Ambassadors of the belligerent powers, the States-General refused to accede to it, which entirely broke off the treaty; so that it is next to a certainty that there will be at least another campaign.
RICHMOND, (Virginia) Feb. 15.
The Galleon, a Spanish ship of the line, had arrived at the Havana from Mexico, with seven millions of dollars, and a very valuable fleet of merchantmen.
S A L E M, March 20.
A Schooner, commanded by Capt. Thomas Bowditch, which sailed from this port about three weeks ago, bound to Portsmouth, was taken by the enemy, and afterwards retaken and carried into Falmouth. After sailing for Portsmouth a second time, she was again taken by the enemy, and carried into Bayswaduce.
In consequence of the orders issued by Sir Guy Carleton, on the 18th ult. a number of people who occupied houses within the British lines, without consent of the real proprietors, fearing they would be called to account for all damages incurred, have left the premises in precipitation and disgust. The Loyalists, it is said, boldly d—n the King for a "Turn-Coat."
By Capt. Boardman, of this town, who left New-York last Saturday, and arrived here last evening, we are favoured with Kivington's paper of that day, from which we have taken the following paragraphs:
N E W - Y O R K, March 15.
The Congress have for some time had a sloop of war, formerly named the General Monk, and now the General Washington, waiting to bring from Nantz, the issue of the conferences at Paris. This ship it is said, is certainly arrived at Philadelphia: a person from whom this information is derived, was two hours along-side that vessel, waiting with hundreds, to hear pronounced from on board, the glad tidings of peace and blessedness to this country, but were referred to the dispatches they brought. A few hours will determine on what ground tories and whigs are in future to stand upon.
We are further informed, the above-mentioned express vessel arrived at Philadelphia between three and four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, and a gentleman was ordered for New-York, with dispatches for their Excellencies Sir Guy Carleton and Rear Admiral Digby; he left Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, and a messenger, for the grant of a flag of truce, arrived here last night from him, at Elizabeth Town.—The gentleman writes, that he hopes to-morrow to be in New-York, when probably much news may be obtained from Europe.
P O R T S M O U T H, March 22.
On Wednesday last, Mr. John Gilman of Exeter, was knocked overboard by the boom of a small Schooner in Great Bay; and drowned, before any assistance could be afforded him.
E X E T E R, March 21.
On the 17th Inst. departed this Life Mrs. ANN GILMAN, Spouse of the Honorable NICHOLAS GILMAN, Esq; and only Daughter of the Rev. JOHN TAYLOR, of Milton. A Gentlewoman of an amiable natural Temper, good Sense and agreeable Behaviour from her Childhood, and in after Life adorned the Doctrine of God our Saviour, (which she early professed) in a faithful Discharge of all relative Duties.
The Graces of the Christian Life were very conspicuous in her thro' a long time of Trials by Sickness and great Weakness, which she patiently endured to the last Period of Life, when with remarkable Composure she committed her Soul into the hands of her Redeemer in lively Hope of eternal Life, thro' his infinite Merits.
The Person who has the 2d volume of JULIA de ROUBIGNE, in his or her possession, and is at a loss to find the owner, may hear of her by applying at the Printing-Office, Portsmouth.
All Persons Indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of Thomas Drew, late of Madbury, deceased, late estate, are hereby requested to settle the same immediately with the subscriber, Administratrix on said Estate. Sarah Drew. Madbury, March 15. 1783.
State of New-Hampshire. Strafford ss.
We the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. Ichabod Rawlings, Esq; judge of probate for said county, commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Benjamin Parker, late of Lynn, in the county of Essex, and commonwealth of Massachusetts-Bay, merchant, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice that they shall attend the said business at the house of Deacon Benjamin Pierce, innholder in Dover, the second Tuesday of March next, and the second Tuesdays of the five following months, from nine o'clock, A. M. to six o'clock, P. M.
Otis Baker, } Commr. John B. Hansen, } do. Dover, Feb. 12.

Thursday the 3d of April next, at PUBLIC VENDUE , will be a Continuation of the sale of part of the Estate of the late HONORABLE DANIEL WARNER , Esq; deceased. At the same time will be sold several Houses and valuable Lots of Land; the sale to be at the house which Mr. James Whitaker now lives in, at ten o'clock before noon. Jonathan Warner , Administrator. Portsmouth, March 15, 1783.
To Josiah Moulton, jun.
Clerk of the Proprietors of PIERMONT , the subscribers , being owners of more than one sixteenth part of the land in the township of Piermont, do hereby request you to call a meeting of the proprietors of said Piermont, to be held at the house of Capt. William Brewster, innholder in Portsmouth, Monday the 31st of March instant, at three o'clock in the afternoon, for the following purposes, viz.—1st. To choose a moderator.—2d. To choose another collector in the room of Richard Jennes, Esq; deceased, to collect any outstanding taxes of which said Jennes was collector.—3d. To determine in what manner the accounts of Richard Jennes, Esq; which has been adjusted, shall be discharged, and to determine in said meeting, or by committee, concerning any demands that may be offered by the administrators of said Jennes's estate.—4th. To add one or more to the agents chosen to support the just bounds of Piermont against the claims of Riverbill, or any others, and to give such instructions as they may think necessary; and transact any other business that may be thought necessary by the proprietors.
Jonathan Warner, Samuel Sherburne, Jonathan Moulton, Richard Jennes, John Wendell, William Wells, George Atkinson, John Penhallow, A. R. Cutter.
PURSUANT to the foregoing request, and by virtue of a vote of the proprietors, empowering their clerk to call proprietary meetings—I do hereby notify and warn the proprietors of said Piermont, to meet at time and place requested, for the purposes therein expressed.
Josiah Moulton, jun. proprietors clerk. March 11, 1783
State of New-Hampshire NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Washington, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on Monday the 31st day of March next, at two o'clock P. M. at the house of the subscriber in said town, as will pay the taxes with incidental charges. D. N. R. State tax. War tax. L. 1. d. L. 1. d.
  Sally & Marsh, 3 5 2 } 4 4 6 1 7 10   1 5 2   Benjamin Hart, 2 2 10 } 2 10 0 0 16 4   4   Osborne's Right, } 1 2 0 0 11   Holland's Part,   R. Kidder, Esq; } 25 17 6 8 10   5000 acres   ABRAHAM ESTABROOK, Constable. Washington February 20, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire PURSUANT to an act of the General Court, will be farmed at public vendue at the house of Aaron Ames, innholder in Keene, on Wednesday the second day of April next, at ten o'clock A. M. The EXCISE on Spirituous Liquors, for the County of Cheshire, for one year from the first day of October last. Articles of sale to be exhibited at time and place.
Keene, Feb. 28, 1783 Daniel Kingsbury, Samuel Hunt, Josiah Richardson. } Committee.
State of New Hampshire NOTICE is hereby given, that the estate of the widow Mary Tilton, late of Portsmouth, in the County of Rockingham, deceased, is represented insolvent; the Subscribers are legally appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors, on which business they will attend at the office of the Recorder of Deeds in Exeter in said County on the last Monday of this and the five following months from three to six o'clock P. M. Samuel Hebart. Exeter, March 7, 1783. Samuel Brooks.
ALL persons having demands on the estate of Col. Joseph Smith, late of Newmarket, deceased, are desired to bring them in as speedy as possible, and all indebted to said estate, are desired to pay their respective debts to Winthrop Smith, administrator; attendance will be given for the purpose of settling accounts, &c. at the house of said Winthrop Smith in Newmarket, on Mondays and Thursdays afternoon, until the same are completed. Newmarket, March 3, 1783.
Good NEW LANDS at a new and advantageous lay, in the State of New-Hampshire, FOR SALE . JONATHAN MOULTON , of Hampton, still owning more land in several towns in said State, than he can take particular care of; and being desirous of confining his attention to a few towns more conveniently situated for him; he would therefore dispose of large quantities in O'ford, Piermont, and Bath, lying on the east side of Connecticut-river, and adjoining the same, to any gentleman, or company of gentlemen, that may incline to invest their interest in valuable new lands, and on such terms, that notwithstanding the novelty of them, yet he trusts that but a short time will elapse before they are embraced.
The Land in O'ford, he proposes to sell as follows, viz.—So many of the 100 acre lots as will be sufficient for a compleat parish, exclusive of the present settlements in said town, the whole of which when settled, will be suitable for three good parishes.—In this town he has a farm that he would fain accommodate any particular gentleman, or company, that will purchase a quantity of uncultivated land adjoining, or nearly adjoining; said farm consists of 8 interval or river lots, and contains about 600 acres of excellent land, with two dwelling-houses and three large barns, and likely to produce 70 or 80 tons of English hay next season; 70 acres of it were well plowed and sowed with wheat in the neatest and best manner in September last; and 30 acres in good order for plowing and planting, or sowing this spring.—There are ten 100 acre lots contiguous to the easterly side of said farm, of very good land.
The aforesaid premises will be sold on the terms first hinted, which are as follows, viz. That if any gentleman, or company, should incline to purchase said farm, with so much uncultivated land with it as to make 8000 acres, and it's requested by the purchaser for so long a term, eighty years will be allowed for the payment of the whole of the principal, they paying an 8th part thereof yearly; and also the respective interest on the balance of the principal that may be yearly due, until the whole is paid—the interest to be at the rate of 6 per cent. And moreover said Moulton further offers that if the purchaser should request 20 years from the present time before he shall be liable to pay any part of the principal, said Moulton will consent to so agree, the interest to be paid yearly until said 20 years is expired; and after that to have the term of 80 years to pay principal and interest as aforesaid.
Also, on the same terms he will sell six or seven tho. said acres of good land in Piermont, with a very valuable farm within it of about 500 acres of choice land, and well situated on public roads, on which are good improvements, especially on 35 acres of the best of interval; there are two houses, two barns, and about 300 young apple trees; it's likely may be cut on this farm next season, 50 or 60 tons of English hay, and about 30 acres under such circumstances will be convenient to be used for planting & sowing this year. Also, on the same terms he will sell 14 rights in the town of Bath aforesaid, which lies on Haverhill, formerly called Coosie. And about one third of each of the three following townships, lying in the county of Strafford, viz. Eaton, which corners on Moultonborough, and adjoins to the east side of Tamworth, Burton, which adjoins Tamworth northerly; and Chatham which joins on Conway, which was formerly called Pigwacket.
Also, to be sold, a few lots of land in Moultonborough, Tamworth, and New Hampton; he will receive pay in produce, and give so long credit as to be sufficient to raise the same on the land for the payment. TO BE LET , by said Moulton,
Several FARMS in Moultonborough, and Tamworth, for the present year, or for two or three years, with or without flock, as may be agreed on, and may be supplied with provisions at a much cheaper rate than sold below.—Those inclined to take any of them, are desired to apply very soon, as the season draws near that they should be entered on.
Also, WANTED TO HIRE , ten good JOINERS, and CARPENTERS, to work at Center-Harbour, four or five months from the first of June next, to whom great wages will be given.
This place is well designed in all respects for a large internal trade, which has been introduced lately by a number of gentlemen under the firm of Parker and Company; and there will soon be wanted there a variety of tradesmen, as it must be very profitable to carry on several sorts of manufactures.
Any inclining to settle in the country are invited to view the place, and enquire into the circumstances, and if they should like to settle there, they may have land reasonable, with many other matters of encouragement.
N. B. Tradesmen now most wanted, are Blacksmiths, and makers of edge tools. Housewrights and Joiners, Saddler and Tinsman, a Clothier and Taylor, Potters, Comb-maker, &c. March 10, 1783.
To be sold, at PUBLIC VENDUE , At the house of Anthony Vincent, in Newington, the first Monday in April next, at one o'clock, P. M. Several Lots of LAND, in the town of Cheshire. Newington, March 15, 1783.
THE TRUSTEES of PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY hereby inform the people of the Commonwealth, that they shall endeavor to be ready for the opening the Academy by the last of April next:—All persons therefore, who would obtain the privilege of entrance of their sons into the same, are desired to make application to the Proprietor, who is judge of the qualifications of those who apply for entrance. By order of the Trustees. BENJAMIN THURSTON, Clerk. Exeter, March 1, 1783.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of THEODORE ATKINSON , Esq; deceased, or to the subscriber, are desired to make immediate payment, or they will, without distinction, be sued to the next May court. GEORGE ATKINSON. Portsmouth, March 14, 1783.
TO BE SOLD , At Major HALE's Shop, near the Post-Office, Good Bohea TEA , by the hundred or smaller quantity, cheap for cash.
State of New Hampshire, Rockingham ss. WE the subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. Joseph Gillman, Esq; judge of probate for the county of Rockingham, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Joshua Chase, late of Hampton-Falls in said county, Physician, deceased, represented insolvent, hereby give notice that we will attend the business of our appointment at the house of Capt. Joseph Wells; innholder in Hampton Falls, on the first Tuesday of April next, and the three following months from 2 to 6 o'clock P. M. Levi Dearborn, Joseph Wells, Abner Sanborn, } Commissioners. Hampton Falls, March 10, 1783.
State of New Hampshire NOTICE is hereby given that so much of the following lots of Land in Packerfield will be sold at public vendue on Tuesday the first day of April next at 10 o'clock A. M. at my dwelling house in said town, as will pay the following tax for the year 1781, with incidental charges, as is presented by previous payment.
  Qy. 1. d. 9. d.   Thomas Wallingford 100 0 6   William Tolford 400 3 5   John Tolford 400 3 5   Joseph Synand 163 1 2   Packerfield, Feb. 18, 1783. Joseph Adams, Constable. 0 
THE Vendue for the sale of delinquent proprietors Lands in the town of Andover, for the payment of Taxes, is adjourned to the second day of April next, then to be at the house of Joseph Philbrick in said town. Andover, March 6, 1783. Joseph Philbrick, Const.
State of New-Hampshire NOTICE is hereby given, that so much of the following lots of land in Washington, will be sold at public vendue, on Monday the 24th day of March next at one o'clock in the afternoon at my dwelling house in said town, as will pay the new emission tax for the year 1781, with incidental charges, unless paid before that time.
Benjamin Hart, No. 2, 3, & 4, in the 1st and 2d range, in 2d, & 3d division, 13/4 new emission, 9d. half penny Specie. Thomas Wallingford, No. 3, 1 & 3, 2d range in 1st & 2d division, 17/5 new emission, 11d Specie. David Danforth, Collector. February 25, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire. Cheshire ss. NOTICE is hereby given, that there is a tax of 6/6 on each lot of land in the town of Fitz-William, liable to pay proprietors taxes for the year 1782—Therefore all persons owners of such land in said town, are hereby required to make speedy payment of the same to the subscriber. Samuel Osborn, Collector. Fitz-William January 7, 1783.
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