The Freeman's journal, or, New-Hampshire gazette (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1776-07-06 00:00:00

THE GREENASH JOURNAL
O R New-Hampshire Gazette.
[ Vol. I. ]
SATURDAY, July 6, 1776.
[ No. 7. ]
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Brigantine Elizabeth and Cargo, (Peter Ramsey late master, bound from Boston to Halifax,) retaken and brought into this port by Commodore Manly and others, in the service of the united colonies, are to commence invoicing at Portsmouth, the 24th day of this instant July (in preparation for sale, agreeable to a resolve of the honorable Continental Congress) and to continue till the whole is compleated.
All persons legal claimants to any part of said brigantine and cargo, are desired to attend on said day, that their interest may be selected. Those persons interested, and neglecting to attend duly will be depriv'd the benefit of claiming, as all goods that may not be legally claim'd, will be invoiced for the use of the continent and captors, & sold accordingly. JOSHUA WENTWORTH, Agent.
Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, July 1, 1776.
N. B. There were four negroes taken with said brig, viz. A negro man named Adam, John Rowe, Esq; owner. A negro man named Scip, Harrison Gray, Esq; owner. A negro woman named Belinder, Benjamin Austin, Esq; owner. A negro woman named Brada, a widow Kitcath owner. 7-9
TO THE PUBLIC.
DEAR COUNTRYMEN.
LET us break their slavish bands asunder and cast their cords from us. These words of the psalmist, as used and utter'd by the heathen nations against the Almighty and his laws, are replete with the greatest impiety and rebellion; but are most religiously sanctified by being made the motto of as pious, once loyal, and oppress'd a people, as the earth ever bred and sustain'd.
It is now (I think) matter of suspence and consideration, whether this country shall become independent of Great-Britain or not; but with humble submission to better judgments, the enquiry is absurd; since actions speak louder than words, ten thousand of which have already proclaim'd, our most absolute independence of her: so that the thing now to be examin'd, is, whether it be best to remain in that state, or again to become dependent. Let us give this subject a fair hearing.
In the London public ledger of October the 23d, 1775, in the 3d number of Aristides, the reader may find the following extract,
"The Americans contend, that life, liberty, and the full enjoyment of the fruits of their industry are the gifts of God, of which no constitution under heaven can deprive them; that any contract, charter, or agreement, by which their natural rights were renounc'd, would be absurd and nugatory,—not binding even upon those who enter'd voluntarily into such agreements, far less upon their posterity, for whom ancestors have no right to stipulate except beneficially." Thus far Aristides.
I am happy in finding what I have advanced upon this head perfectly agrees with the foregoing extract, and feel great strength & support, in the coincident opinion of so in-
genious an author. The proposed subject of this letter may be of some use at the present time, to gratify the curiosity of such persons as are desirous to distinguish between the lawful bands, that bound and held the two countries in long and cordial friendship, & those unlawful ones which now compel us to loosen and untie the former as well as the latter, since all dependence on so faithless and treacherous a government, as that we complain of and oppose, is found by fatal experience, to be too dangerous to be any longer continued, and we are most unwillingly constrain'd to become independent of it; though under these circumstances, we have the greatest reason to exult in that independence: we lament the cause but rejoice in the effect, so different from, and so much more favourable to us, than what was intended by the enemies of our constitution.—What is here offer'd, tho' wholly impertinent and useless as to the promotion and production of this new state, which has, I say, already, de facto , taken place, (for how in the name of common sense, can we possibly be more independent than we be) yet the following sentiments may serve to amuse the curious, and relieve the scrupulous, if there be any of the latter kind, who are not yet reconcil'd to independence, not only essential to our well being, but to our very existence itself. To offer arguments to produce or effect a thing that has come to pass, would be absurd and ridiculous; but to convince and quiet the minds of all concern'd, by shewing that what is done is well done, must needs be an act of kindness and charity, to which useful and benevolent performance, I shall now in the best manner I am able, proceed and apply myself.
There are many things O Americans! in which men may bind their posterity conditionally, there are more things in which they may bind themselves both conditionally and absolutely, but there are some things in which they cannot bind either themselves or their posterity at all. The power of moral actions is a natural right which no man can lawfully divest himself of; nor can any man bind himself, but by a void compact; to submit to the law of others, which changes his religion from good to bad, as from protestantism to popery, or vice versa ; if he thinks the latter right, and the former wrong. In short, a contract of slavery in the most extended sense is ipso facto , void: as if a man should sell himself soul and body to the prince of darkness, to fulfil all wickedness with greediness, would any one blame him to get out of his clutches if he could, or reflect upon his honor or conscience, for not keeping faith with him, when the compact was so illegal? much less can I see the propriety of a man's selling his posterity to so cruel a master, or to any one else. Can any body believe, that our ancestors came over to America upon the terms of Britain's binding them by law (or having a right so to do) in all cases whatever, or that since being here, they or their posterity have at any period of time, made so foolish and wicked a bargain? If ancestors unlimitedly
bind posterity to tax and task-masters upon forfeiture of their possessions, (it is not an absurdity, that is, if it is not impossible to transmit to posterity, possessions under such encumbrances as destroy the very nature of property,) are posterity held by it? by no means. This head would admit of a volume; but I shall only touch upon, and state an extreme point of it in my next letter, being determined to be short, as the surest means to be read and regarded. ORTHODOXUS.
From Mess. BRADFORD'S PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL
If you think the following plan an expedient for shortening the present war, is fit for the public eye, or worth the notice of that truly Honorable Body who direct continental affairs; it is very much at your service.
By his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON , Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Armies of the Thirteen Colonies in North America.
A DECLARATION.
IT is sufficiently known with what reluctance many British officers and soldiers enter into an odious war in support of tyranny, against the rights & privileges of their American brethren, and in direct violation of the British constitution, by which allegiance is no longer due, than protection is afforded; a war, prosecuted by an unwise king and implacable ministry, with circumstances of uncommon barbarity, cruelty and desolation, wherein they have dared to employ and tarnish the honour of a soldiery, heretofore so remarkable for humanity and regard to the liberties of their country, as renowned for their valor; most of whom it may well be presumed, would never countenance so detestable a business, were they not impell'd by the dictates of necessity, and the tears of not finding in other resources a support adequate to their wants.
In order therefore, that no fit encouragement may be wanting to all such military men, as are willing to quit the king's service and settle in this country, rather than imbue their hands in the blood of their best friends; And for the more speedy ending of this unnatural and ruinous contest, I do hereby, in the name and by order of the Honorable Continental Congress, make the following offer of lands to the officers & soldiers so quitting the service & settling in this country, within one year from the date hereof, viz.
  To every field officer,  10,000 acres.    To every other commissioned officer  5,000 acres.    To every non-commissioned officer,  500 acres.    To every private,  200 acres.  
And I am directed to declare, that the Congress do pledge the public Faith, for the punctual performance of this promise when the present troubles are composed, for which end a large tract of lands shall then be purchased from the Indians, or other sufficient lands provided; and in the mean time the claimant may apply to me, or the Commander in Chief of the forces for the time being,

to the Commander in Chief of any particular department, and receive a certificate under hand and seal, importing, that the bearer thereof is intitled to demand from the United Colonies (so many) acres of lands to him, his heirs, and assigns forever, free & clear from any quit rent or other incumbrance, charge or expence whatsoever; — which certificate shall be assignable, and shall be utterly void, if the possessor shall re-enter the British service, or again bear arms against the Colonies during this war. IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, at this day of in the year of our Lord 1776.
First , This proclamation or notification operates as a two edged sword, in defence of the right cause, for whilst it destroys the strength of our enemy, it adds that strength to our own—every foreigner becoming a free-holder here, becomes of course a well wisher to America, and anxious for her preservation—a settlement of industrious strangers is better than a mine of gold.
Second , This is by far the cheapest mode of doing business, for what will it cost to purchase an hundred miles square beyond the Ohio, of the natural and rightful proprietors, in comparison of the expences in treasure and blood attending two or three campaigns.
Third , We know from intercepted letters, that some of the officers and men have been cajoled by the ministry, with the promise of forfeited lands, the present offer is peculiarly calculated for these adventurers, for here they have territory without trouble, danger or expence, there they can't have it without all three.
Fourth , The declaration when adopted by authority should be published in every newspaper throughout the colonies, and also in hand-bills in the German and English Languages, and dispersed among the British and other foreign troops serving in America.
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED COLONIES.
BROTHERS,
THE grand, the alarming, tho' necessary crisis, is at length arrived, for a publick declaration of independency. Are there any of you so deficient in principles of virtue as not to approve of it? Can any man whatever, after taking a retrospective view of our proceedings, and the vengeance displayed in the aspect of the ministerial measures, wish to delay it a single moment, thro' vain hopes (for as such I must term them) that an accommodation will one day or other take place? What ideas of a reconciliation must such a man have? Will Great Britain relinquish her claim of taxation, and suffer us to extend our commerce to any part of the globe? Will she refund the expences of this unnatural war? Will she pay us for the destruction of our towns, and the numberless depredations committed on our coasts? These are interrogatories, that cannot be answered in the affirmative. Then have we such narrow-minded souls among us that would wish a connexion upon any other terms? Pusillanimity must indeed be the principal ingredients of their compositions. Consult wisdom and heroism for the decision. They point out the immediate necessity of such a declaration, and the vigorous exertion of our military force, as the only effective measure to secure our liberties, peace, and happiness. Nine months ago the name of independence was as alarming to me as any man in America, but necessity, self preservation (the first law of nature) simple reason, every thing, cries aloud, "It must be so, or we perish." Dreadful alternative!
The two Carolinas have agreed to concur in all measures that may be approved of by Congress for the general welfare of the American empire.—Virginia alone stands up, & gives the great example, with positive orders to their delegates to vote for independency at all events. As she has e-
ver been foremost in our publick measures, and the wisdom of her councils acknowledged by all parties, she surely deserves imitation in this important affair; and let it be handed down to future ages, that the Congress of the Thirteen United Colonies had the spirit and virtue to declare it NEMINE CONTRADICENTE.
ARISTIDES.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 8.
[The following copy of a proclamation was taken from a manuscript enclosed in a letter from N. Carolina, and is inserted to shew our readers what sort of Commissioners we are to expect. Our troops, however, in that province being in good spirits, as well as sufficient in point of number, we may venture to predict that Clinton and his Commissioners will be treated very roughly.]
By Major General Clinton, Commander of his Majesty's forces in the southern provinces of North America.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS a most unprovoked and wicked rebellion hath for some time past prevailed, & doth now exist, within his Majesty's province of North-Carolina, and the inhabitants (forgetting their allegiance to their Sovereign, and denying the authority of the laws and statutes of the realm) have, in a succession of crimes, proceeded to the total subversion of all lawful authority, usurping the powers of government, and erecting a tyranny in the hands of Congresses and Committees of various denominations, utterly unknown and repugnant to the spirit of the British Constitution; and divers people, in avowed defiance to all legal authority, are now actually in arms, waging unnatural war against their King; and whereas all attempts to reclaim the infatuated & misguided multitude to a sense of their error have unhappily proved ineffectual: I have it in command to proceed forthwith against all such men, or bodies of men in arms, and against all Congresses and Committees thus unlawfully established, as against open enemies to the state. But, considering it a duty inseparable from the principle of humanity, first of all to forewarn the deluded people of the miseries ever attendant upon civil war, I do most earnestly entreat, and exhort them, as they tender their own happiness, and that of their posterity, to appease the vengeance of an injured and justly incensed nation, by a return to their duty, to our common Sovereign, and to the blessings of a free government, as established by law; hereby offering, in his Majesty's name, free pardon to all such as shall lay down their arms and submit to the laws, excepting only from the benefit of such pardon Cornelius Harnett and Robert Howe. And I do hereby require, that the Provincial Congress and all Committees of Safety, & other unlawful associations, be dissolved, and the judges allowed to hold their Courts according to the laws and constitution of this province; of which all persons are required to take notice, as they will answer the contrary at their utmost peril.
Given on board the Pallas transport, in Cape Fear river, in the province of North-Carolina, the 5th day of May, 1776, and in the sixteenth year of his Majesty's reign.
H. CLINTON.
By command of General Clinton, Richard Reave, Secretary.
To the Magistrates of the province of North Carolina, to be by them made public.
THE DECLARATION of the Deputies of Pennsylvania met in PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE at Philadelphia, June 24, 1776.
WHEREAS GEORGE THE THIRD, King of Great-Britain, &c. in violation of the principles of the British constitution, and of the laws of justice and humanity, hath by an accumulation of oppressions unparellelled in history, excluded the inhabitants of this, with the other American colonies from his protection: And whereas he hath paid no regard to any of our remonstrances and dutiful petitions for redress of our complicated grievances; but hath lately purchased foreign troops to assist in enslaving us, and hath excited the Savages of this
country to carry on a war against us, as also the negroes to embrue their hands in the blood of their masters, in a manner unpractised by civilized nations; and moreover hath lately insulted our calamities by declaring that he will shew us no mercy until he has subdued us; and whereas the obligations of allegiance (being reciprocal between a King and his subjects) are now dissolved on the side of the colonists by the despotism and declaration of the said King, inasmuch that it now appears that loyalty to him is treason against the good people of this country; and WHEREAS not only the parliament, but there is reason to believe too many of the people of Great-Britain have concurred in the aforesaid arbitrary & unjust proceedings against us; and whereas the public virtue of this colony (so essential to its liberty and happiness) must be endangered by a future political union with, or dependance upon a crown and nation so lost to justice, patriotism and magnanimity:
WE THE DEPUTIES of the people of Pennsylvania, assembled in FULL Provincial Conference for forming a plan for executing the resolve of Congress of the fifteenth of May last, for suppressing all authority in this province derived from the crown of Great Britain, and for establishing a government upon the authority of the people only, DO in this public manner, in behalf of ourselves, and with the approbation, consent and authority of our constituents, UNANIMOUSLY declare our willingness to concur in a vote of the Congress declaring the United Colonies free and independent States: Provided the forming the government, and the regulations of the internal police of this colony, be always reserved to the people of the said colony; and we do farther call upon the nations of Europe, and appeal to the great Arbiter and Governor of the empires of the world to witness for us, that this declaration did not originate in ambition or in an impatience of lawful authority, but that we were driven to it in obedience to the first principles of nature by the oppressions and cruelties of the aforesaid King and Parliament of Great Britain, as the only possible measure that was left us to preserve and establish our liberties, and to transmit them inviolate to posterity.
Signed by order of the Conference,
THOMAS M'KEAN, President.
Colony of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, June 17, 1776.
WHEREAS many inconveniencies and dangerous consequences may, and in all probability will accrue to this colony, in the course of its defence against its unnatural enemies, if a speedy and effectual prohibition of the exportation of provisions from each, and every port, harbour & place, within the same, to any other harbour or place without the limits of said colony, is not immediately effected:
Wherefore it is Resolved, That from, and after the 25th day of this instant, June, no person, or persons whatsoever, presume to lade on board any ship, or vessel within this colony, any kinds or articles of provision, except Jamaica, & pickled fish, with intent to convey the same out of this colony, by water, until the 10th day of November next, unless the same be laden on board such ship or vessel, with intent to supply the fleets and armies of the United Colonies, or the inhabitants of some other part, or parts of this colony.
Provided always, That any person, or persons who have agreeably to, and in consequence of a resolve of the American Congress, for encouraging the importation of warlike stores into the United Colonies, imported any such stores, and have not already exported provisions, or other merchandise to the amount thereof, or may hereafter import such stores; such person, or persons, may lade on board any ship, or vessel, and convey, and send out of this colony to any other place, except the dominions of Great Britain any kinds of provisions to the amount or value of such warlike stores imported as aforesaid.
Provided also, That nothing in this Resolve shall be construed to extend to the preventing so much provisions, as in the judgment of the Committee of Safety, &c. may be sufficient for the persons on board for the inten-

ded voyage, being put on board any ship, or other vessel (not prohibited by any Resolve of Congress, or Law, or Resolve of this colony) arriving at, trading with, or sailing from any Port, Harbour or other place in this colony, such voyage not being prohibited by any Resolve of Congress, or Law, or Resolve of this colony.
And the Committees of Safety, &c. in the several towns, and other places within this colony, are hereby ordered and directed to see that this Resolve be effectually carried into execution.
Sent up for Concurrence.
Timothy Danielson, Speaker, P. T.
In Council June 19, 1776.
Read and concurr'd.
John Lowell, Dep. Sec'y, P. T.
Consented to by Major Part of the Council.
Attest. John Lowell, Dep'y Sec'y, P. T.
WILLIAMSBURG, June 8.
We learn, by express from N. Carolina, that about 1300 of General Clinton's men were landed under cover of the shipping; likewise that a troop of horse, who were sent out to watch the enemy's motions, had fallen in with a party of them, killed 4, and forced the rest to retire with precipitation.
Yesterday afternoon an express came in from General Lee, with advice that the fleet is gone from Cape Fear; that it was the prevailing opinion they were bound to South Carolina, tho' General Lee thinks it is most likely they are coming round to this colony.
It is an undoubted fact, that all the Tories that were in Lord Dunmore's service have left him, there not being above half the fleet now at Gwyn's Island; where they are gone is uncertain. This, it is imagined, was occasioned by a Fever which had raged with great fury amongst them for some time past, and from the funeral processions that have been seen there, very probably have proved fatal to some persons of distinction.
The piratical vessel commanded by Bartlett Goodrich, is taken, and himself and ten others made prisoners. She mounts 4 carriage guns, and had on board a quantity of West India produce, some gun powder, small arms, and a number of other very useful articles.
PHILADELPHIA, June 19.
Yesterday the deputies from the counties of this province met in provincial conference in this city, in consequence of the resolution of the Continental Congress of the 15th of May, declaring it "to be necessary that the exercise of any kind of authority under the crown of Great-Britain should be totally suppressed, and all the powers of government exerted under the authority of the people."
IN CONGRESS, Philadelphia, June 3, 1776.
RESOLVED , That a flying camp be immediately established, and that it consist of 10,000 men, to make up which number, resolved, that the colony of Pennsylvania be requested to furnish of the militia 6000
Maryland of their militia 3400
Delaware government of theirs 600
That the militia be engaged to the first day of December next, unless sooner discharged by Congress.
That the pay of the militia commence from the day of their marching from home, and that they be allowed one penny a mile, lawful money, in lieu of rations for traveling expences, and one day's pay for every 20 miles, between home and general rendezvous, going and returning.
That three provincial Brigadier Generals be employed for the flying camp, two from Pennsylvania and one from Maryland.
CHARLES THOMPSON, Secretary.
In CONGRESS, June 18, 1776.
RESOLVED , That no man in these colonies charged with being a TORY, or UNFRIENDLY TO THE CAUSE OF AMERICAN LIBERTY, be injured in his person or property, or in any manner whatever disturbed, unless the proceedings against him be founded on an order of this Congress, or the Assembly, Convention, Council or
Committee of safety of the colony, or Committee of inspection of the district wherein he resides: provided, that this resolution shall not prevent the apprehending any person found in the commission of some act destructive of American liberty, or justly suspected of a design to commit such act, and intending to escape, and bringing such person before proper authority for examination and trial.
Extract from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMPSON, Sec'y
PHILADELPHIA, June 25.
Extract of a letter from New York, dated June 24, 1776.
"Since my letter on Friday last, a most barbarous and infernal plot has been discovered amongst the tories. The particulars I cannot give you, as the committee of examination consists of but three, who're sworn to secrecy, two of Washington's guards are concerned, and a third, who they tempted to join them, made the first discovery. The general report of their design is as follows: Upon the arrival of the troops, they were to murder all the staff officers, blow up the magazines, & secure the passes of the town. Gilbert Forbes, gunsmith in the Broadway, was taken between two and three o'clock Saturday morning, and carried before our Congress, who were then sitting. He refused to make any discovery, upon which he was sent to jail, & put in irons. Young Livingston went to see him early in the morning, told him he was sorry to find he had been concerned, and, as his time was very short, not having above three days to live, advised him to prepare himself. This had the desired effect. He asked to be carried before the Congress again, and he would discover all he knew; several have been since taken, between 20 & 30, among them our Mayor, who are all now under confinement. It is said their party consisted of about five hundred."
"On Saturday afternoon our men returned from the Hook, without being able to effect their design; not having heavy cannon sufficient to make any breach in the light house, they made the attack Friday morning twenty minutes after three, & continued firing till about six; no lives are lost on our side, only two very slightly wounded."
"I have just heard the Mayor has confessed bringing money from Tryon, to pay for rifle guns that Forbes had made. A large party goes off this morning to the Hook with heavy cannon, &c. the men of war there I am afraid will hurt them, as they can command the pass.—Burgoyne is arrived at Quebec with his fleet. No account of ours. I expect to go to Long Island this day, in a party of about two hundred, in quest of Tories."
NEW-YORK, June 24.
Extract of a letter from St. Eustatia May 31.
"By a vessel that arrived here this moment from Antigua, we learn that a vessel had arrived there from London, who brought an account that the grand fleet of foreigners were not to leave England till the middle of April, their sailing orders being postponed till that time."
Last Friday morning the two Philadelphia battalions, commanded by the Colonels Shee and Magaw, marched from this city for King's Bridge, where, we hear, they are to be encamped.
NEW-YORK, June 27.
The transport ship from Greenock, (having on board a company of the 42d regiment) which was lately taken by one of Commodore Hopkin's fleet, who after taking out the soldiers, except the officers and their wives, ordered her for New-Port, but which was soon after retaken by the Cerberus, and under the convoy of an armed sloop tender, sent for Sandy-Hook; on their way, (back of Long-Island) met with the continental armed sloop Schuyler, which
took both the tender and ship, and bro't them into a place of safety.—The ship had on board, when last taken, 80 butts of porter &c. with five commission'd officers, two ladies and four privates, who were bro't to town on Tuesday last.
On Tuesday last, the Hon. Major Gen. Gates, being, we hear appointed Commander in chief of the Continental forces in Canada, embarked, with several Gentlemen of his suite, and sailed for Albany.
Extract of a letter from Charlestown, South-Carolina.
"My last letter to you I sent by Captain Brown from Middleton point, who sailed out of the harbour in the morning with a valuable cargo, and was taken before noon by one of his Britannic Majesty's pirates, who three days after was taken by one of our provincial vessels of war. We are still fortifying and increasing our force, both by land & sea. The insurgents in both provinces are subdued, and now very quiet. General Clinton who came to join and head them, has for the present left us.—By a remarkable providence the Creek indians have engaged in our favor.—A party of men came to Georgia, expecting by the favour of the tories to carry all before them, and to make that a provision colony. At that very time, a few head men of that nation, happened to be at Mr. Bryant's, to warn him of the danger of an indian war.—At this moment, he being absent, his house was attacked by some of the enemy, who had got up the river Savannah: the savages finding that in the absence of their old friend, his house was assaulted defended it, and one of their thieves (the only man that was hurt) was wounded in the thigh; this so enraged them, that they sent off a runner, who in a few days, brought down 500, who have since kill'd several men of the fleet, who had landed to water."
BOSTON, July 4.
We learn from Halifax, by a person who left that place this Day three Weeks, that the troops Gen. Howe left there were supposed to be about 1500, mostly Marines, and the Regt. of light Horse (which late were wantonly tutor'd in a House of God in this Town) was at Windsor, waiting for Gen. Howe to get Foothold at New-York, when they were to follow, and march (or gallop) thro' this Continent; that they were busily employed in fortifying Citadale Hill & other places, being under apprehension of an attack; that Brigadier Ruggles and Son from Hardwick, Wm. Tyng, formerly High-Sherriff, John Hicks & John Howe, Printers, were gone Volunteers with Gen. Howe, and a number of others which our informant could not recollect.
We also learn from Halifax, That when the New-York Tories arrived there, they applied to General Howe for Subsistence; but were inform'd, That unless they took up Arms in Defence of Government, they could have no Relief, when some of them voluntarily enter'd the Service, and others through Necessity were oblig'd to; & that the fourth Day after their Inlistment, they, together with the Boston Negroes, were ordered to dig in the Coal Mines at Nova-Scotia, where we hope they will remain during Life.
We hear that five of King George's Officers (like their master) paying but little respect to their word and honour, have gone off from Lebanon, where they lately resided, as prisoners of war, on their Parole of Honour. The frequent forfeitures of this kind, will, no doubt, oblige the Americans to confine such as they take, to narrower bounds.
TO BE SOLD,
(for want of employ)
A Healthy likely NEGRO WOMAN, in the twentieth year of her age; born and bred in New-England.
Enquire of the Printer. 6—8
TO BE SOLD,
An excellent CHAISE HORSE; trots & canter's well; warranted not to be more than eight or nine years old.
Enquire of the Printer. 6—8
CASH given for RAGS at the Printing Office.

POET'S CORNER.
A HOUND, the fleetest of the breed, To hunt the chace or scower the mead, As panting once he stop'd to drink, Upon a gliding river's brink, He chanc'd his shadow to explore, And view'd his members o'er and o'er, Whilst in his mind he doubtful weighs Which of his parts deserves most praise: The tail alledges I thee steer, Replys the legs, but we thee bear, I, says the nose direct the way, But, says the mouth, I catch the prey; Peace says the greyhound, for if one Should perish, all would be undone. Thus, in a state, as long as all Firmly agree, it cannot fall; But if once faction enters in, And furious civil broils begin, If all are full of rage and strife, The curses of the human life, Whilst libels blacken each foul page, With envy and with party rage, That state is on destruction's brink, It must, it will forever sink.
MAXIMS OF STATE.
THAT the profit of Places should be measured as they are more or less condacng to the public service .
That where the least useful part of the people have the most credit, men will conclude, that the way to get every thing , is to be good for nothing .
That if ordinary beggars are whipp'd, the daily beggars in fine cloaths (out of a proportionable respect to their Quality) ought to be bang'd . If the PEOPLE would reflect how much they are in the power of their representatives, they would be very circumspect in the choice of them.
That the PEOPLE will ever suspect the remedies for the diseases of the State , where they are wholly excluded from seeing how they are prepared!
Ignorant servants should never be suffered to spoil the public business. Those who think their places below them , will certainly be below their places .
A PEOPLE may let their King fall and yet still remain a people, but if a King let his people slip from him, he is no longer King.
PHILADELPHIA.
Extract of a Letter from Baltimore, June 8.
"Capt. William Barry, who was Master of a ship belonging to your port, and who has been prisoner with Lord Dunmore for some time past, has made his escape from on board the Roebuck , since Lord Dunmore came up to Gwin's Island. He told me he was on board the Roebuck during her engagement with the gondolas off Wilmington, in which he and many other prisoners were obliged to fight against their friends, and is of opinion she might have easily been destroyed or taken whilst aground in the river, had the gondolas been supplied with ammunition. He says, she was very much damaged in her rigging and spars; had only one man killed & five or six wounded. Peter Noble, one of Col. Allen's soldiers, who was sent with him prisoner to England came here along with Capt. Barry; he told me that Col. Allen, with 32 others of his men came out in the fleet to Cape-Fear, commanded by Sir Peter Parker; that they were very barbarously used by Capt. Simmons of the Solebay , who robbed them of the stores and cloaths which the gentleman at Cork had generously provided for them, and distributed them amongst his
own men. This brave young soldier, about two weeks after the arrival of the fleet at Cape Fear, swam ashore in his shirt, at which time he was obliged to travel for 48 hours, before he met any of the inhabitants, or got any refreshment."
Extract of a letter from St. Eustatia, May 22.
"By a vessel arrived at Antigua last night, we hear for a certainty, that Lord Howe was to embark with the last of the forces that were going this year, about 25,000, no Hessians. He has hoisted his flag on board the Eagle man of war, and twelve Commissioners sail with him. This gives me some hopes of a reconciliation taking place, that we may live in quietness again: Flour scarce among the English Islands. They have laid an embargo at Antigua, which example, I suppose, the other islands will follow. Common flour sells for twelve dollars, superfine for fourteen, and corn for thirteen. The men of war, these two months, have only taken one prize, which is Capt. Davis of Wilmington, upon Delaware."
NEW-YORK, June 20. In PROVINCIAL CONGRESS, New-York, June 8, 1776.
Resolved,
THAT the Thanks of this Congress be presented to his Excellency General Washington, for the important Services he has rendered to the United Colonies, and for the Attention he has paid to the Interest and Civil Authority of this Colony; and that he be assured of the readiness of this Congress, to afford him all the Aid in their Power, to enable him to execute the important Trust reposed in him.
Ordered, That the President wait upon General Washington, and communicate the said Resolution to him.
June 9. The President informed the Congress, that pursuant to the Order of Yesterday, he waited upon his Excellency General Washington, and communicated to him the Resolve therein mentioned;—that his Excellency was pleased to return the following Answer, and requested the President to communicate the same to Congress.
" Gentlemen,
"I AM extremely obliged for the high Sense you entertain of my Services, and for your Promises of every possible Assistance in the discharge of my important Duty.
"You may rest assured, that my Attention to the Happiness of this Colony shall not be wanting, nor my Regard to its civil Authority remitted, whilst I am honoured with the Command I now hold."
Ordered, That the said Resolve of yesterday, and his Excellency General Washington's Answer, be published in the public News-Papers.
Extract from the Minutes,
ROBERT BENSON, Sec'y.
The following authentic account is communicated by an officer of the detachment it principally concerns.
On advice that a reinforcement was necessary, at the Cedars, a small fort 45 miles S. W. from Montreal, where a party of 400 men, under the command of Major Butterfield, were posted; on the 16th of May, 140 men under the command of Maj. Sherburne, were detached from Montreal. He met with great difficulties at the lake, which after crossing, he was obliged to repass & cross again, so that it was the 20th before he could proceed from thence with 100 men, including himself, (the rest being left for guards and other necessary services.) About 11 or 12 o'clock they set out for the Cedars, distant 9 miles, and having marched about 5, they were attacked by a large body of Savages and Canadians, who under cover of a wood, fired upon them; our people, tho' entirely exposed, without shelter, maintained an obstinate engagement for 1 hour and 40 minutes; when the Savages having surrounded, rushed upon, & disarmed them; then a scene of Savage barbarity ensued, and many of our people were sacrificed to their fury, butchered with tomahawks and other instruments of
murder. The enemy consisted of about 100 Canadians, and 400 Savages, who immediately stripped the prisoners almost naked, & drove them to the fort, where they were delivered to Capt. Foster, of the 8th regiment, who had with him about 40 regulars, and then commanded the fort, which had been the day before surrendered to him, with little if any resistance, by Major Butterfield, an event which was neither known, nor in the least suspected, by Major Sherburne.
Capt. Foster and the regulars, kept within the lines, and were not of the party who surrounded and so barbarously used our people; but after they were brought to the fort, they were repeatedly, again and again stripped of the small remainder of their cloaths, till many of them had not sufficient to hide their nakedness. Our loss in the whole action was about 28, viz. killed and wounded in the action, and killed afterwards in cold blood about 20, carried off by the savages 7 or 8. Of the enemy were killed 22, whose deaths were ascertained, and among them a chief warrior of the Seneca tribe, on whose account, our prisoners were probably used with the more cruelty, insult and abuse. Major Sherburne and the other officers, were sent to an Indian town called Connaquodaga, at the lake of the two Mountains; the private men to a desolate island in the middle of the lake, where they were very scantily supplied with provision, barely sufficient to keep them from starving, and tho' the weather was cold, without any cloaths, and without any covering but the canopy of heaven, for eight days, when they were released on a cartel agreed to between General Arnold and Capt. Foster, viz. That there should be an equal exchange of prisoners, within two months, allowing for casualties, and for the performance, on our part were pledged the bodies of four Captains, who were left as hostages, viz. Captain Sullivan (brother to the General) Captain Bliss, of Major Sherburne's party, Captains Stephens, and Green, of Major Butterfield's party.
General Arnold, with a party of about 8 or 900 men, arrived the 26th, and though with about 500, he appeared upon the lake, happily for the prisoners he did not cross it. If he had, it appeared from every circumstance, that they would have been all murdered, dispositions having been made for that purpose; nor was it certain, considering the difficulty of access to the enemy, that he could have obtained any considerable advantage over them, or if he had, that he could possibly have cut off their retreat.
Last Tuesday an elegant entertainment was given by our Provincial Congress, to his Excellency General Washington, & his suite, the General and Staff Officers, and the Commanding Officers of the different regiments, in and near this city, when a number of patriotic toasts were drank.
Lost, in one of the Streets in the Northerly part of this town, on Friday evening the 21st instant a Woman's POCKET, containing seven keys, a work'd Pocketbook, with some change &c. Whoever has found the same, & will leave it at the printing office shall receive one dollar reward, for their trouble. June 29, 6—8
WILLIAM PEARNE
Has to sell at his store in Portsmouth, excellent good madeira WINE, by the Pipe or Quarter-Cask. 6—8
CASH for Sheep & Lamb-Skins,
(with the wool on or off,) will be paid by JAMES HASLETT, at his shop a little above the state-House. 5—7
The Book so much admired, entitled COMMON SENSE , may be had at the Printing Office.