Fowle's New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser ([Portsmouth, N.H.]), 1786-01-06 00:00:00

FOWLE's NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE,
AND GENERAL
THE ADVERTISER.
F R I D A Y,
J A N U A R Y 6, 1786.
POR T S M O U T H: By MELCHER AND OSBORNE,
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED IN PAVED STREET.
VOL. XXX.]
"OPEN TO ALL PARTIES—INFLUENCED BY NONE:—WE AIM ONLY TO BE JUST."
No. 1525
To the PRINTERS.
The following narrative may be of use to some of your Readers, and perhaps, to the community at large.
WHEN the late treaty of peace was ratified in England, an American, of great political abilities was there; he had ever, in heart, been a friend to the British government; but conducted in such a manner as to deceive the people here, and obtain, almost, an unbounded influence in the American councils, and particularly in the New-England States: He was admitted to an interview with his Britannick majesty, and the king complained to him, that he had lost thirteen colonies, that his empire was dismembered, that the trade was ruined, that the produce of the colonies could only be produced upon their own terms, and that as many of their articles must be had, it would be impossible, for Britain to procure them from any other quarter: And, that in fine, Britain must from that moment be viewed, of not much greater importance, than the petty states of Sweden and Denmark. And knowing the abilities of the American, the king requested his advice upon the subject: The American replied, that such a loss could not speedily be made up, that great empires and states arose from small beginnings; but perhaps, if matters were properly conducted, Britain might soon be able to boast of other colonies, and possibly, even repossess herself of those she had lost; and in order to bring about this event, said he, your Majesty will consider, that you have still the command of the sea, and that altho' their limits are extended by the late treaty, they are encircled by your territories, except the small space occupied by the Spaniards on the South; now, if this immense territory could be peopled, your Majesty, in case of a war, would have every possible advantage over them, and at all times would be able to recompense yourself for the loss of their trade. The king acknowledged the justice of the observation; but could not conjecture, how the event could be brought about. Your Majesty, said the American knows, that many of their citizens have taken refuge within your lines during the late war, many fled for crimes; others through timidity, some from a persuasion that they owed allegiance to Britain; but by far the greater number, upon a persuasion, that the colonies could not long resist the power of the British arm.—Now, said he, if your Majesty will make those people ample grants within your vast territory, and furnish them with provisions to subsist, until they have established some settlements on the eastern shore, you will find that new colonies will spring up to Britain, happily situated for the fishery, and plentifully furnished with timber for the lumber trade, and for constructing vessels; that in a short time, this vast territory might be divided into many states, and that those states would soon be able to supply Britain with, at least, those three important articles, and receive in return, the manufactures of your island:—That after settlements are made in that quarter, those people in the United States, who, for debt, or other causes, are compelled to abscond, will naturally fly to that country, and in time, when matters are in a proper train, even persons from Europe may be induced to take up their dwelling there:—And if that cannot be brought about the natural increase from such a number of families, will, in a few years produce great numbers inured to the climate, and attached to it as their native soil, that the best places for the fishery, and for carrying on ship building, and the lumber trade will be sought out and improved, and the interior parts of the country settled and cultivated, as the number of inhabitants are augmented.—The king observed in reply, that the rigour of the climate, and the infertility of the soil would be, almost, insurmountable objections in the minds of the refugees, and that it could not be supposed that a people, who had wisdom to conduct a war against him with so much sagacity and success, would suffer such an event to take place; that though the laws of the states proscribed a number of those persons during the war; it could not be supposed, that they would continue those laws against persons of
every description, when the danger ended with the war:—That Congress were about to establish ten or twelve new states, that it was impossible, that they should neglect any measures which might tend to people those new colonies, and to advance the cultivation of the old.—That many persons among the American rulers had acquainted themselves with the laws and histories of all nations, and could not be ignorant, that increasing the number of inhabitants was an accumulation of wealth, and the diminution of numbers had an opposite operation.—That they could not be ignorant that this consideration with European nations was the foundation of the law called, Le droit de de-traction, which gives the public a right to take possession of one tenth part of the effects of every subject, who leaves the realm:—And that it was scarcely possible to suppose, that so wise a people would neglect to repeal all those proscribing laws, and encourage the refugees to return, some few obnoxious characters excepted. The American replied, that his Majesty only considered what ought to be done, when he should be considering the means to prevent those measures from being pursued. I will, said the American, undertake to bring about the event, which your Majesty seems to approve, though you despair of success. The rigour of the climate and barrenness of the soil will be undoubtedly powerful objections in the minds of the refugees to settling in Nova-Scotia, and perhaps their attachment to the places of their nativity, their connexions and acquaintance will incline them strongly against going to that new country; but as your troops must soon abandon the United States, the refugees will not dare to return while the laws are in force against them.—I will immediately return to America, and take up my residence in the New-England states, which are most interested, and endeavour by every effort in my power to prevent a repeal of those laws, which prohibit the return of the refugees. Your Majesty's army must soon evacuate the posts in their possession, and these refugees must depart with them, and if a repeal of those laws can be prevented, as their return will be impracticable, and this island opens no prospect for their acquiring property here, they will be compelled to accept your Majesty's offer and take up their residence in that new territory, and in order that no impediment may happen in the accomplishment of this important plan, your Majesty will order the overtures to be made prior to the evacuation of your garrisons; and ships provided to transport them and their effects to the place of destination, and after their arrival, rations should be allowed to subsist them, until they have formed their establishments, and in a short time they will become habituated to the climate, forget by degrees their connexions in the United States, and their children will be attached to it, as their native land, and like the Laplanders refuse to exchange situations with those who inhabit the most temperate clime. For, said he, it matters not in what climate people dwell, provided they have been inured thereto by sufficient length of time. An African, a Muscovite, a Hollander and a Creole, are equally attached to their clime, and neither would prefer the pure and salubrious air of Montpellier, to that in which he has been accustomed to breathe. And in order to recompense them for the infertility of the soil, and to furnish your kingdom with the necessary articles for your islanders, I will endeavour to persuade the New England legislatures, that it will be best for them to retaliate upon your people for keeping up their acts for regulating trade, and to pass acts laying heavy duties upon imported articles in foreign bottoms, without distinguishing between necessaries and luxuries, and to injure their trade as much as possible, will prevail upon them to lay such duties upon imports and tonnage, as will amount to a prohibition; this will raise the prices of all foreign articles of commerce as none such, however necessary, can be obtained, but with great expence; this will drain them of all their cash, and give them little in return: And finally, to complete the plan, will, if possible, influence them to prohibit your vessels from transporting any articles of their manufactures from among them. This will instantly lower the prices of their fish, lumber, &c. discourage
the people from pursuing those branches of business, compel your subjects to receive those articles from your new colonists, and make it their interest to employ themselves in those branches of commerce, and altho' those articles will be dear in the first instance, they will in a short time become cheap, and those staple articles will be forever lost to the New-England States. These new colonies will furnish you with ships, and afford you an excellent nursery for seamen; your Majesty may be assured that this opportunity, if lost, can never be recalled; centuries and even time itself may never offer such fortunate circumstances to repair your losses. Nova-Scotia long has, and perhaps without them, for ages to come would have remained a desert, as few persons chose to settle there, who could be permitted to take up their abode in the United States. His Majesty highly applauded the plan—the gentleman returned to New-England, and by letters and otherwise applied to the leading men, and pointed out such objections against the return of the refugees, as he thought would best answer his purpose, with the persons to whom he addressed himself; to some he urged that the refugees would always be seditious, to others, that they deserved to suffer in a country, which would in a short time compel them to hang or drown themselves, some he reminded of the Tory's wives, having rejoiced when our army was unsuccessful, and others he threatened with tar and feathers, if they said a word about permitting the refugees to return.—And when they were sent to Nova-Scotia, filled all the newspapers with acrimonious pieces, and seemed to rejoice in their misfortunes, as he called it.—The refugees took up their residence in the desert—new cities sprung up almost in a day—mills were erected—the best places for building and carrying on the fishery were sought out and settled; and then to complete the plan he had influence enough to procure such impost and navigation acts to be passed as he had before proposed.—What fatal consequences this system will have upon the commerce of the United States, and particularly upon that of New-Hampshire and Massachusetts, our children, and childrens children will relate in tears.
A DISPASSIONATE THINKING WHIG.
The PARISIAN BATCHELOR.
A Lemonade-Maker, in Paris, has rendered himself as illustrious as the Taylor of Brightelmstone. Having retired from business, he lived in the street of St. Nicholas; and being a batchelor, passed his time most pleasantly in making love to the ladies. He paid his court without distinction both to the married and single; and actually engaged the affections; and seduced 38 women in the neighbourhood. This happy amateur was proceeding in his very pleasant course, when death surprised him in the midst of his career. The ladies who severally flattered themselves with the hope of being his heir, hurried to his house—the married ladies brought their husbands—the single their parents, and all waited with impatience while his scrutore was searched for his will. No will was found, but the rage of disappointment was gratified by the discovery of a journal, in which the lover had kept a regular account from day to day of his conquests, and of all the circumstances which were interesting in their several cases. Curiosity was so predominant that the journal was actually read in the midst of the af-

sembly. One woman was described to have been caught by her avarice—another by her vanity—one by the sensibility of her nature—another by her indifference, and the whole groupe was exposed not only to one another, but by their love of scandal to all the world—and now it makes the topic of laughter and ridicule at the beau monde of Paris.—The husbands have acted differently on the occasion. Some of them have pocked the horns, on account of the gold with which they were embellished—others have taken in dungeon, and hang their heads. The fathers have invariably sent their daughters into the country, or into convents.
European Advices.
N E W-Y O R K Dec. 22.
On Wednesday evening, the 14th inst. arrived in this port the Roebeck Packet, Capt. Britton, in 38 days from Falmouth, by whom we have received articles of intelligence to the 3rd of November, viz.
T R I P O L I, (Turkey) August 30.
THE plague rages here most dreadfully; the Court has been attacked; all the Ministers of the Bey are dead; the brother of the Prince and his two sons were carried off by the same disorder. The number of victims is 30,000, amongst whom are 3,300 Jews. All the Christians, established in the city as merchants, have died. From morning to night we hear nothing but the cries of distress.
C O N S T A N T I N O P L E, August 27.
Notwithstanding the troubles that have for some time agitated the interior parts of this empire, the Porte continues to persevere in putting the frontiers into a formidable state of defence; and the troops on the march for this purpose amount to more than 50,000.
B E R L I N, (Prussia) Octo. 14.
The King, our sovereign, lies dangerously ill of his old hereditary disorder, which has, however, attacked him at this time, with uncommon fury, so as to alarm his physicians; he, himself however, retains the utmost serenity and firmness. Neither the Prince or his Royal uncle are yet returned from the review at Magdeburg Marche, which we hear is over, and was uncommonly magnificent. The number of nobility, &c. is reported to be numerous past all former comparison.
B R U S S E L S, (Germany) Oct. 20.
An edict has been published by the Governor of the Austrian Low-Countries, prohibiting the exportation of bread, corn, or grain of any kind, hay, or fodder of any kind, or the feeds thereof, as also of cabbages and turnips, on account of the very uncommon scarcity of them. This order is to continue in force six months from the 10th inst.
L O N D O N, November 1.
Yesterday both houses of parliament met, and further adjourned to the first of December.
It is said that the Comte de Segur, the minister plenipotentiary of France at Peterburgh, has succeeded in the great object of his mission, and has concluded a treaty of commerce between the two nations, of a very favourable nature to both.
A curious circumstance has lately taken place in a Convent of Nuns, in the province of Saintogne (France) no less than eleven of them being discovered to be with child at one time. They accused a confessor named Friar Austin, and a young religious, who often visited the Convent with him. On being apprehended, the young Friar turned out to be the son of an eminent counsellor in Saintogne, who, by the medium of gold, had prevailed on the Reverend Father, to let him accompany him on his visitations. They are both confined; the Father is certain of paying with his life his unfaint like exploits, and it is much feared, notwithstanding the interest of the young man's family, that he will share the same fate.
The Americans of the southern provinces on the continent, still continue to carry on the Negro trade to the coast of Africa, and vessels are daily arriving at their ports with large cargoes of slaves.
Oct. 28. A dispute having arisen at the Theatre Italienne à Paris, between the Chevalier de S—— and Count Potoskie, a Polish nobleman, they agreed to decide the difference under an arch of the Pont-Royale, and that if one of them fell, the other, to avoid an immediate discovery, should throw the body into the river. After a few passes, the Chevalier was run through the body, and the Count immediately plunged him into the river. The body was taken up the next day at the bridge of St. Cloud. The Pole has absconded, and, in all probability, is already beyond the French territories.
There are near 300 convicts under sentence of transportation, and 37 under sentence of death now in New-gate.
There are also about 60 other capital convicts whose execution his Majesty hath been graciously pleased to respite during his royal pleasure.
It is said a certain gentleman, in order to avoid the execution of the sentence passed upon him for perjury, by the court of King's Bench, has purchased the place where he was ordered to undergo the punishment; and that, in consequence he means to lock it up on that day, and not to admit any person whatsoever to enter on the premises.
Extract of a letter from Vienna, October 5.
The troops that were marching towards the Low Countries have had orders to turn back, and go join the army in Bohemia. As the most trifling circumstances afford matter of conjecture to our politicians, it is natural to think they will form many at this time. Although the affair of the Elcaut is as good as terminated; and that nothing more is to be feared on that side that can disturb the peace of Europe, nevertheless the horizon is not yet clear. There are still clouds that may thicken in time. The fixing of the boundaries between Turkey and the emperor's hereditary states; the Porte claiming Crimea from the Russians, on one side; and on the other, the famous Germanic league, of which the exchange of Bavaria was perhaps only the pretence, may possibly give birth to some important event. It is certain that the project of the exchange of Bavaria has spread a great alarm, and that the Emperor has neglected nothing to dispel it. The Empress of Russia, on her side, has also done her utmost to remove the fears of the Princes of Germany. A circular letter even appears now, written by his Excellency the Count d'Osterman, to all the Russian ministers at the Dyer, and the different states and circles of the German empire. Nevertheless all these steps have not slackened the movements that are going forward. Much is hoped for from the mediation of France in that respect, and the negotiations that will probably take place during the winter, to blow off the clouds that threaten us with a storm.
The gratuity of 600 ducats which the Emperor gave to the Courier who brought the news of the signing of the preliminary articles with the Dutch, proves that his Majesty saw with pleasure the conclusion of that affair. He carried the news of it in person to the Prince de Kaunitz, adding, graciously, that he was indebted to his wise counsels and abilities, for the happy issue of his differences with the republic. The same evening, the Emperor went, with his whole court, to the Italian opera, where he was received with the loudest acclamations.
Oct. 29. The Captain of a ship, who is arrived in the river from St. Mary's in Schilly, says, that a large French ship was drove on the rocks the 16th inst. in a hard gale of wind, and entirely lost; the crew were drowned—He says, that there have been more vessels lost on those rocks within six weeks, than there were two years before.
Nov. 1. Something is certainly hatching by the family compact at present; and the general opinion is, that the House of Bourbon turns its eyes to America, where very little force is requisite to subdue the whole of the colonies. In that case, an offer is to be made of a considerable share to Great Britain, on condition of the cession of Gibraltar, which still has great consequence in the eyes of Spain. ( Shrewd conjecture. )
Still it must be a general complaint, that Europe does not join and put at once a period to all the power of the Barbarians. They are a disgrace to human nature, and a disgrace to those kingdoms who permit them to be the common plunderers of mankind.
The supporters of the present Administration, in the House of Commons, are, without exception, the most disreputable and unwealthy that any government in this country experienced since the day that Wat Tyler commanded the clerk to be hung because he could not read and write. They are made up of the sponges of a few Peers, a squad of Bengal hirelings, and the Common Placemen in the power of every Cabinet. These, headed by a pliable Puppet, carry every thing against reason in the House—and that is sanctified by those white robed gentlemen in the upper House, whose existence depends on—reason without doubt.
Among the fortunate adventurers lately returned to England from the East-Indies, is a Fencing-master, who in a few years has amassed a fortune of 60,000l. by his profession.
Nov. 3. A large American vessel, homeward bound, laden with ferges, fatinets, muslins, taffaties, prunellas, fustians, moreens, and other articles, was the latter end of last month chased by two Algerine vessels, and sunk by a sudden gale. It is not known whether the crew were drowned, or taken up by the Algerines. Two vessels from Cabraya had been taken by them, as we learnt by the master of the vessel, who brought the account of the fate of the American ship. The marine plunderers have been considerably reinforced in the Mediterranean; the John Baptist, Cambiosa, richly laden on account of the republic of Genoa, fell a sacrifice to them.
By a gentleman just arrived from St. Augustine, we are informed, nothing can exceed the inveteracy of the Indians of Florida against the Spaniards. The latter have not an inhabitant a mile from the garrison; all the settlements which have been evacuated by the English on Atalamala river, and the inland parts of the country, are burned by the Indians, who never permit an uninhabited house to stand, from an idea of its being haunted by evil spirits. In short, nothing can exceed the uncomfortable situation of the Spaniards in that province. They have endeavoured to bribe over the Aconeck King, and the Cow-Keeper; a powerful chief of the Lower Creeks, who rejected their presents with disdain.
The French government, grant an annual supply of 50,000 livres to the Corsicans, have for the present, and the ensuing year, enhanced that sum to 60,000, to enable them to make defence against the Algerines.
A letter from Alicante, dated September 26, says; "Last week a large ship from Bourdeaux, bound to Marseilles, richly laden, was captured by an Algerine rover, just as she had passed the Straights of Gibraltar, after a very stout resistance, and carried into Algiers, where the whole of the crew, together with four passengers, were sent up the country into slavery.—The French Captain had the misfortune to lose one of his legs in the conflict, and several of the sailors were killed."
The reports so often propagated, of a rupture being on the eve of breaking out between Russia and Porte, have been contradicted by the Russian Ambassador, resident in London, who has acquainted our Court, by order of the Czarina, that the most perfect harmony subsists between the two Empires.
AN ANECDOTE of SHAKESPEARE and BURBAGE.
ONE evening, when Richard the Third was to be performed, Shakespeare observed a young woman delivering a message to Burbage in so cautious a manner, as excited his curiosity to listen to it. It imported, that her master was gone out of town that morning, and her mistress would be glad of his company, after the play; and to know what signal he would appoint for admittance. Burbage replied "Three taps at the door, and it is I, Richard the third." She immediately withdrew, and Shakespeare followed, till he observed her go into a house in the city; and enquiring in the neighbourhood, he was informed that a young lady lived there, the favorite of an old rich merchant. Near the appointed time of meeting, Shakespeare thought proper to anticipate Mr. Burbage, and was introduced by the concerted signal. The lady was much surprised at Shakespeare's presuming to act Mr. Burbage's; but as he (who had wrote Romeo and Juliet) we may be certain did not want wit or eloquence to apologise for the intrusion, she was soon pacified, and they were mutually happy till Burbage came to the door, and repeated the same signal; but Shakespeare popped his head out of the window, bade him begone; for that William the conqueror had reigned before Richard the third.
State of New-Hampshire.
THE subscriber being appointed collector of taxes for the propriety of the township of Warren, in the county of Grafton, in said State, doth hereby give notice that the assessors of said propriety have committed to him a list and warrant, dated 6th inst. to collect a tax of six shillings in specie, and eighteen shillings in certificates (such as are received for state taxes) on each original right in said township; subject to pay taxes, and that if said taxes are not paid to me at my house in South Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, and State of New-Hampshire, by the twenty-eighth day of March next, so much of the undivided land of each delinquents share, as also so much of the five hundred acres reserved or granted to his Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq. called two shares, will be advertised for sale to pay said taxes and charges as the law directs:—Also the delinquent rights in a former tax will be advertised for sale at the same time.
PHILLIPS WHITE. South-Hampton, December 21, 1785.
STATE of NEW HAMPSHIRE.
THE Subscriber being appointed Collector of Taxes for the Proprietors of the Township of Wentworth, in the County of Grafton, in said State, doth hereby give Notice, that the Assessors of said Propriety have committed to him a List and Warrant, dated the sixth instant, to collect a Tax of One Pound, Four Shillings, in Specie, and Seven Shillings in Certificates (such as are received for State Taxes) on each Original Right in said Township, subject to pay Taxes, and that if said Taxes are not paid to me at my House, in South-Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, and State aforesaid, by the Twenty-fifth Day of March next so much of the undivided Land of each Delinquent Share, as also so much of the Five Hundred Acres reserved or granted to his Excellency Benning Wentworth, Esq. called Two Shares, will be advertised for Sale, to pay said Taxes and Charges, as the Law directs; also the Delinquent's Right in a former Tax, will be advertised for Sale, at the same Time.
PHILLIPS WHITE. South-Hampton, Dec. 21, 1785.
State of New-Hampshire, Concord, Nov. 1, 1785.
PUBLIC Notice is hereby given, that a considerable Number of the Inhabitants of the Towns of Lebanon, Hanover, Ennield and Canaan, in this State, have petitioned the General Court, setting forth, that their local situation is such, by being situated in the corners of the aforesaid towns, and so remote from the respective centres of the towns they belong to, that they cannot, without great inconvenience, attend the public town meetings, and public worship on the Lord's day; wherefore they prayed that a certain part of each of the aforesaid towns, as described in said petition, might be incorporated into a distinct town, and enfranchised with the same privileges as other towns in this State have and enjoy. On which petition the General Court ordered, that the petitioners be heard thereon before them on the first Tuesday of their next session, and that in the mean time, they cause the substance of said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in one of the New-Hampshire papers, that any person may then appear, and show cause, why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest. E. THOMPSON. Scribe.
Taken up just above Sullivan's
Fort (so called) in the Ice, a fourteen Feet Moses Boat; painted yellow and black, with two yellow Stars on her Stern. The Owner may have said Boat again by applying to Andrew Yeaton of New-Castle, paying Charges.
New-Castle, Jan. 3, 1786.

J A M A I C A.
KINGSTON, Oct. 1. Parisian intelligence dated July 22d, dictated no doubt by experience, and resulting from judicious observation, informs, that "the arrest which orders a better treatment to be used by the colonists towards their negroes excites the most warm complaints. The masters pretend, that their slaves ought to be entirely subject to their caprice; they would have them work as long as they please, make them almost expire with fatigue; and not be confined to the right allowed them by law, though too inhuman, of giving them fifty lashes with a whip. This law has brought to light some secret memoirs, which prove, that every West-India planter, were he placed at the head of an empire, would at least be as cruel as Sardanapalus, Bupiris, or Nero."
About 3 o'clock last Saturday morning, complaint being made to the town-guard, of two riotous assemblies of negroes, one to the northward of the parade, and the other at the east end of the town, detachments were sent to secure them; when 30 women and 2 men were conducted to the guard-house. About nine the same morning they were taken before a magistrate; when the two men and twenty-five of the women were ordered to receive twenty lashes, and to pay four bits each, two were excused on account of their youth; and five free women were sentenced to receive twenty lashes, and to be kept at hard labour seven days.
Letters from St. Elizabeth, received by the last post, mention, that from the heavy rains, which have been incessant since the 24th of last month, the low lands are overwhelmed with water, and impassable for wheel carriages, and barely passable for saddle horses.
N E W - Y O R K, Dec. 22.
Letter from an officer of distinction to a gentleman in Carlisle, dated Bank of the Ohio, above the Big Kenhaway, 12th October, 1785, contains the following particulars:
"I take this opportunity to inform you that I have got thus far without any manner of accident, or even a man sick, notwithstanding the low state of the river, which had frequently kept them in the water, and carried me a tedious voyage. I have met several people on the river, who give different accounts of matters: some are very much frightened and tell amazing stories; others, less so, contradict these; however, I believe the fact is, that the Indians frequently steal the people's horses, and sometimes kill the people, which, I fear, will be the case till we are more their masters by possessing the western posts. This opinion is so much your own, that little is requisite to be said on it. I find the treaty will be of greater consequence than any yet concluded. I expect it to be transacted in the presence of a great number of the principal people of the low country, and with a very large collection of Indians: and that any decisions or determinations will be succeeded with strict punctuality, as the Indians stand in some awe of these people, who will be witnesses of all that will be done, so that ignorance can be no further excuse, nor will breach of treaty be suffered from these premises. I have great hope that the business will be attended with the most happy and beneficial consequences to our country in general."
"I am greatly surprised at the progress which government has made in the western world. They are beginning to be of consequence not only to the states to which they belong, but to the confederation at large; they will certainly, in a short time, rival the old, or Atlantic part of the states in some of the principal articles of export. Tobacco of the first quality is produced in the most extravagant abundance, hemp, wax, lumber, beef, pork, butter, wheat, corn, flaxseed, &c. &c. will be in the greatest plenty. I have not a doubt but as good silk as in the world. In short, sir, if they had but artisans to manufacture the natural productions, I am convinced, even in the present infant state, the people would almost laugh at import; and I think it will come sooner to perfection in manufactures than the states on the Atlantic, as these will depend on their imports, and rather suppress than encourage, in consequence of the ease with which luxuries can be obtained, while these must grow internally rich in consequence of their long land carriage, which will keep luxury at a distance, and give value to their own fabrications."
"The division line of the state of Pennsylvania and the United States, the works of the great Rittenhouse, is a monument not only of his abilities as a mathematician, but his perseverance and industry as a great and good public servant; it is also a measure of great wisdom in the state, as it fixed their boundary and jurisdiction determinately, and transmits it without equivocation to posterity. His exactness is beyond my ideas of these things."
B O S T O N, Jan. 2, 1786.
Extract of a letter from Capt. Isaac Stevens, lately captured by the Algerines, dated Algiers, August, 30, 1785—to his Owners in Boston.
"I was, when I saw the ship first that captured us, about two miles from a fort a little to the eastward of St. Vincents. I could have anchored under the guns, out of danger; and could have hoisted out my boat and ran ashore; but it must be so. Captain Obryan, in a ship bound to Philadelphia, from St. Ubes, was taken six days after. We have sent a letter to Congress for a redemption, but I expect no relief there. Here I must moulder out my days, and I fear all my days:—Charles Logie, Esq. the English Consul, and much of a gentleman, took us out of that dreadful hole where we were put—having only three black loaves per day, about one pound, and nothing else to subsist on; he keeps us at his house—Captain Obryan, and Captain Coffin, of Nantucket, a passenger on board Obryan, sold a vessel belonging to Baltimore—Charles Logie, Esq. pays two dollars per month for each of us to the King. We have sent letters to Mr. Harrison at Cadiz. Forcigh, mate of the vessel, is in the King's house, a cook; the people in his gardens: but to think to be detained on account of the neglect of our States, in this King's house!—The Spaniards are to give them six frigates, all fitted, which will cruise all over the western ocean; and every man they take the more money must be paid. The Spaniards have to pay three million dollars for their slaves besides the money for the peace; and all our people must be paid for separate from a peace, at the rate of 600 pounds for a master, four ditto for a mate and three ditto for each man. My people and the ship's crew, in all are 21. We have wrote to Mr. Harrison for subsistence and clothes for we are all naked. I beg the merchants in Boston would take due notice of Mr. Logie, for his goodness to us in general. We expect a letter of direction from Mr. Harrison to Mr. Logie for a needful supply. Twenty sail will be fitted out in about 2 months—besides the King of Morocco makes prizes of all Americans."
We hear from Westford, that a man perished, through the severity of the weather, on Tuesday night last.
And from Chelsea, that on Wednesday evening, a lad of about 14 years of age, as he was on his return home, was also frozen to death.
P O R T S M O U T H, Jan. 6.
The revolution, says a correspondent, may be justly said, in some degree at least, to have been brought about through the communicative knowledge of the press; this single fact sufficiently exemplifies how necessary it is for the people to be ever jealous of ex officio informations, and to look upon the liberty of the press as one of their dearest rights.
Last Monday morning, between the hours of seven and eight, we experienced a small shock of an earthquake here.
A small shock of an earthquake was felt on the 12th ult at Midaletown, in Connecticut.
We hear that Mr. Miltemore is to be ordained over the Church of Christ in Stratham, on Wednesday the first day of February next.
A Bill of mortality for the town of Portsmouth, 1785.
59 Whites—4 Blacks.—Above the age of 90, 1—above 80, 4—above 70, 2—above
50, 5—above 40, 11—above 30, 12—above 20, 5—above 10, 4—above 5, 4—under 14.—Died of consumptions, 15—in fits 9—dropsy, 4—cholick, 2—mortification, 3—locked-jaw 1—drowned 2.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Proprietors and Owners of Land, in Bath, who have not paid their Proprietor's Taxes, for the year 1784, that so much of their Lands will be sold by Public Vendue, at the House of Charles Hodson, Innholder in said Town, as will pay said Taxes, with incidental Charges, unless prevented by previous Payment, on Thursday the 12th Day of January next.
   Bath, Nov. 13, 1785. 1st Div. 2d Div.   Proprietors Names. No. s. No. s. d.    Rev. Joseph Adams 24 10 65 7 8  John Downing 63 16  James Pickering 34 10  John Walker 74 10  Richard Downing 18 10 73 16 8  John Fabens 77 16 8  James Nutter 72 10 56 16 8  John Fabens, jun. 86 16 8  Joshua Pickering 88 10 111 6 8  Ensign Havel Nutter 92 10  Havel Nutter 39 10 37 12 6  Thomas Prickey 58 16 8  Ebenezer Colman 68 16 8  Joseph Downing 71 10  George Walton 41 10 45 12 8  Jonathan Downing 37 10 24 12 6  Joshua Downing 104 10 70 16 8  Joseph Fabens 108 35 12 6  Moses Faber 71 16 8  Benjamin Downing 91 16 8  John Decker, jun. 65 10  John Night, jun. 59 16 8  Francis Prickey 75 5  John Walton 30 10 47 16 8  Andrew Peters 46 10 43 16 8  Thomas Bickford 89 10 61 16 8  Edward Emerson 31 16 8  Jethro Farber 11 16 8  Samuel Thompson 64 16 8  John Thompson 27 5 10  Moses Dame 89 5 6  Harrison Downing 102 15  John Wallingsford 20 10 100 16 8  Henry Allard 43 10 108 16 8  Thomas Leighton 7 10 67 16 8  Joseph Rolens 15 10  Joshua Downing 79 10  Shadrack Walton, jun. 26 10  John Dame 56 10  John Dame, jun. 83 10  Richard Dame 14 10 113 6 8  Elizabeth Dame 61 10 85 6 8  Mark A. A. A. 19 10 106 16 8  Havel Nutter 110 10  Thomas Ayrs 86 10  John Brock 112 5 62 8 4  John Downing, 31. 55 10 66 16 8  John Huntress 5 10 118 2 8  Samuel Shackford 90 16 8  Syphrah Jeffery 26 12 6  Benjamin Walton 117 16 8  Benjamin Wentworth 67 10  Hunker Wentworth 6 10  David Wentworth 69 10 84 16 8  James Jeffery 111 1 10  George Jeffery, jun. 33 10  Ebenezer Ware 80 10  Sampson Sneaf 3 10  Mathew Plant 27 10 81 1 8  Robert Acumtey 57 16 8  Timothy Gerrish 117 88 8 4  Peter Ware 31 10  John Plasterd 34 16 8  James Davis 40 10 55 16 8  John Gilman, Esq. 92 16 8  Capt. John Downing 51 10  Capt. John Gilman 82 5  Paul Gerrish 77 10 94 16 8  Samuel Tibbetts 51 16 8  Ephraim Deonet 69 16 8  Theodore A. A. A. 50 12 6  Ebenezer Stephens 57 10  Richard Jennes 89 10 40 16 8  James Jeffery 60 10 39 16 8  Nathaniel Shores 98 16 8  Gilbert McFedras 90 10 38 16 8  Benjamin Clark 22 10  Ebenezer Wentworth 4 10 41 16 8  John Wentworth, jun. 68 10 95 16 8  Samuel Shute, Esq. 107 10  George Fellers 97 16 8  Richard Wibert 78 10  Col. Thomas Westbrook 119 1  Archibald McFedras 93 10  Shadrach Walton 76 10 25 12 6  John Frost 81 10 32 16 8  Jotham Odiorne 70 10 82 16 8  John Redman 16 10  Comons Ammi R. Cutter 11 9  Mathewes Comons 7  John B. Hanson's Comons 16  
JONATHAN CHESLEY, Collector.

Parnassian Spring.
The SEASONS of LOVE.
Sung at Vauxhall, by Mrs. KENNEDY.
WHEN the blossoms of Spring shed their fragrance around, And nature's best songsters enliven each grove; As we scent the perfume, as we hear the soft sound, 'This, this! we exclaim, "is the Season of Love!"  When the ardour of summer compels our retreat, With the youth of our choice to some shady alcove; As we feel the cool air thro' the jessamine sweet, Our bosoms confess-'tis the Season of Love.  When all-bountiful autumn binds up his gold sheaf, And we pluck his ripe fruit from the tree while we rove, As we mark the first fall of the quick fading leaf, 'The present, we cry, "is the Season of Love."  When mirth-loving winter at home bids us keep, And with jests, tales and songs, social happiness prove; As around the gay hearth to each other we creep, 'This, this! all agree, "is the Season of Love."  In short, where good humour and cheerfulness reign, And the true-hearted lovers each other approve; At home or abroad—in the city or plain— Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer, are Seasons of Love.
‡ Wendell. ‡
NOTICE is hereby given to the nonresident Owners of Land in Savelle, alias Wendell, who have not paid their Taxes for the year 1781 and 1782, that so much of their Land will be sold at Public Vendue, on Wednesday the Eleventh Day of January next, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, at my House in said Town, as will pay the Taxes and Charges, unless prevented by previous Payment. 1781, 1781, 1782.
N. Emils'n. Silver.
   l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d.     Deborah Burbunk, 1 11 8 0 3 0 1 11   Eliphalet Spafford, 0 19 0 0 1 9 0 18 3   William Ham, 1 11 8 0 3 0 1 11   Oliver Correy, jun. 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 19 8   Ralph Inman, 6 9 0 11 8 6 3 6   Samuel Jenks, 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 19 8   Zachariah Fols, 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 19 8   John Sullivan, 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 19 8   Leverett Hubbard, 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 19 8   Samuel Gilbert, 0 18 9 0 1 9 0 18 3   Josiah Hart, 0 7 6 0 0 9 0 7 5   Abijah Reneff, 0 13 0 0 1 3 1 12 5   Jeremiah Hawkinso 7 6 9 7 5   David Young, 11 4 0 1 0 0 11 0   Stephen Woodwarde 13 0 0 1 3 0 12 5   Israel Bryant, 2 4 3 0 3 0 1 11 0   John Wendell, Esq. 0 0 0 4 15 6 50 11 10    JOSHUA WHITNE, Constable. Wendell, November 21, 1785.
Strayed or Stolen, on the night of
the 19th inst. from the door of Mr. George Libbey, inholder in Greenland, a BLACK HORSE, about nine years old, carries himself handsome, is dull without spurs, had on a new saddle and bridle;—whoever will apprehend the thief, if stolen, so that he may be brought to justice, shall receive ten dollars, or three for the horse, if strayed, together with all necessary charges by ANDREW WIGGIN. jr. Stratham, Dec. 26, 1785.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident Owners of Land in the following Towns, viz. Grantham from 1776 to 1785, Holderness from 1780 to 1785, Epping for 1780 and 1781, Windham for 1782 and 1783, New-Ipswich for 1781 and 1783, Peterborough Slip; Allenstown, Conway and Wilton for 1783, Thornton for 1783 and 1784, Jeffery, Sutton, Canaan, Andover, Fitzwilliam, Rochester, Saudbornton, Barnstead, Washington, Camels Gore, Loudon, Hanover, Wendell, Northumberland, Hancock, Boscawen, Croyden, and Tamworth for 1784, Wentworth, Warren, Moultonborough, Hillsborough, Washington, Acworth, Antrim, Heniker, Rindge, Stoddard, Fishersfield, and Fitzwilliam for 1785, that their Lands in said Towns are taxed for the Years aforesaid, and if they are not paid within eight Weeks from the first Publication of this Advertisement, to the Collectors or Subscriber, they will be advertised for Sale.
THOMAS ODIORNE, Receiver of Non-Residents Taxes.
Exeter, Dec. 30, 1785.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this paper, at Four shillings & six pence for six Months (exclusive of postage) are taken in at the Printing-Office in Portsmouth and Exeter, where Essays, Letters of Intelligence, Advertisements, &c. are received, and all kinds of Printing performed expeditiously, and at a reasonable Rate.
§ Cornish. §
STATE of NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident Owners of Lands in Cornish, who have not paid their Taxes for the Year 1779, that so much of their Lands as will be sufficient to pay said Taxes, with incidental Charges, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the House of BENJAMIN CUMMINGS, in said Cornish, on Monday, the Sixteenth of January, 1786, at Ten o'Clock, A. M.
   N. D. R. Ac. £. s. d.     Samuel Airs, 8 2 6 100 4 5 0   Eleze Cate, 4 2 2 100 5 6 3   Thomas Sherburne 4 2 3 100 5 6 3   Walter Bryant, 1 1 2 100 5 6 3   Phillip Johnson 1 1 4 100 5 6 3   Benjamin Philbrook, 5 1 4 100 4 5 0   18 2 1 100 5 6 3   Noah Emery, 4 1 3 100 5 6 3   Nat. Huggins, jun. 18 2 3 100 5 6 3   John Dudley, 4 2 1 100 5 6 3   Brackett Johnson, 8 1 4 100 5 6 3   Thomas Johnson, 1 1 2 100 5 6 3   Wyseman Clagget, 3 2 4 100 5 6 3   Jonathan Moulton, 2 1 4 100 5 6 3   6 2 4 100 5 6 3   Simom Dearborn, 17 2 4 100 4 0 0   Hunking Wentworth, 18 1 3 100 5 6 3   Ebenezer Cate, 3 2 5 100 5 6 3   Joseph Storer, 1 2 1 100 4 5 0   John Fisher, 5 2 1 100 5 6 3   17 2 2 100 5 6 3   Paul March, 6 2 2 100 5 6 3   Joseph Jackson 15 2 6 100 2 2 6   Nat. Dowse, 9 2 2 100 6 6 3   Samuel Fayban, 3 1 2 100 6 7 6   John Temple, 19 2 4 100 4 5 0   Mr. Hugh Wentworth, 18 2 2 100 5 6 3   1 1 3 100 0 0 0   5 1 3 100 5 6 3   10 1 3 100 5 6 3   11 1 3 100 5 6 3   12 1 4 100 5 6 3   2 2 1 100 6 7 6   9 2 1 100 5 6 3   7 2 2 100 5 6 3   8 2 2 100 5 6 3   5 2 3 100 5 6 3   13 2 3 100 5 6 3   16 2 3 100 5 6 3   12 2 4 100 5 6 3   4 2 5 100 5 6 3   7 2 5 100 5 6 3   8 2 5 100 5 6 3   3 2 6 100 6 7 6   7 2 6 100 5 6 3   18 2 6 100 2 2 9   4 2 7 100 5 6 3   7 2 7 100 5 6 3   8 2 7 100 5 6 3  
BENJAMIN CUMMINGS, Constable.
For Sale,
That elegant Seat
in Wolfborough, owned formerly by Gov. Wentworth; With all the Improvements and Additions of Stock, Furniture, Tools, &c.
For further particulars, and the mode of payment, which shall be made easy, apply to JOHN and ANDREW CABOT, of Beverly, or RICHARD CHAMPNEY, of Portsmouth.
Beverly, (Massachusetts) Dec. 16.
Twenty-Eight Dollars Reward.
LOST or stolen from the Stage Coach, on the 17th Inst. between Hampton and this Town, a Trunk, near three Feet long, marked I. R. containing Cloathing and many valuable Papers, &c. of no Use to any Person but the Owner. Whoever has found or can give information of the same, so that it may be recovered, shall be intitled to the above Reward by Mr. JOHN STA- VERS and Capt. JOSIAH ROBERTS. Portsmouth, Dec. 21, 1785.
This is to forbid any Person or Persons from purchasing any Note or Notes of Hand in the possession of Lieut. Thomas Hayes, of New-Dur- ham, against me, the Subscriber; for I will not pay a Farthing to any Person or Persons that may purchase any Note or Notes of Hand, of my signing to said Hayes, from the Date hereof.
THOMAS WATSON.
Dover, December 29, 1785.
For the publick Good.
A NEW MANUFACTORY.
Monsieur GILLET DE LA VALLEE and COMPANY,
BEG leave to inform the Publick, that they have on Hand, at Packer's Falls, near Gen. SULLIVAN's Mills in Durham, of their own Manufacture, the follow- ing Articles. viz.
Large BUTTONS of all Colours, from Six to Twelve Coppers per Dozen, of Goats Hair. Small do. from 3 to 6 Coppers per Dozen; Mohair of all colours, at 2 coppers per Skein. Silk Knee-Garters, of all colours, at 10 Coppers per Pair; Common do. at 6 Coppers per Pair; Hair-Buttons for Hats, at 8 Coppers per Dozen; fashionable Loops for Hats, at 3 Coppers per Yard; round do. at 1 Copper per Yard; white Cord, of different Qualities and Prices.
They have the Machines for doubling and twisting all Sorts of Thread for Sewing, Embroidering, making Lace, or for fabricating Silk or Cotton Hose; for mak- ing all Sorts of Ribbands and Lace, either of Thread, Woolen, Cotton, Silk, Gold or Silver.
Also, Garters of all Qualities, Colours and Prices.
Also, Looms for making superfine Broad-Cloths, and other fine Cloths, either according to the French or English Fashion, equal in firmness and lustre, to the Manufactures of any Country. They not only have the Machines for making the beforementioned Articles, but they are perfectly capable of fabricating them, and of establishing and carrying on many other Kinds of Manufactures. They are very desirous of communica- ting their Knowledge, which extends to a variety of Objects, useful to the common Interest of America in general, and to that of New-Hampshire in particular.
The Honorable Major-General SULLIVAN, at whose House they have formed their first Establishment, out of zeal and love to his Country, has given them sufficient Proof of his Esteem and good Will; and assurances of his further Assistance and Aid.
They also hope to acquire the Esteem and Confi- dence of the enlightened Part of the People of this Country, when they have had real and convincing Proofs of what they advance.
GILLET DE LA VALLEE & COMP.
N. B. Wool, Flax, Cotton and Raw Silk will be received in payment for manufactured Articles, or ta- ken to be manufactured on the most reasonable Terms. Durham, December 14, 1785.
State of New Hampshire, Grafton, ss.
WHEREAS the Proprietors and Owners of Lime, at a legal Meeting holden at said Lime, on the 6th Day of September, 1783, voted to raise one Pound ten Shillings, on each Right or Share of land in said Town, to defray the Cost of laying out all the undivided Land; and also to pay the Proprietors Debt, &c. These are to notify the Owners of Land in said Town- ship, to pay the aforesaid Sum to me, the Subscriber, Collector of said Proprietors, at my Dwelling House in said Lime, at or before the 16th Day of February next; otherwise, so much of their Land will be advertised and sold as may be sufficient to pay the said Tax, with incidental Charges.
EBENEZER GREEN, Collector.
Lime, December 27, 1785.
ROCKINGHAM, ss. THE creditors to the estate of DANIEL GORDON, late of Ep- ping, in said county, gentleman, deceased, represented insolvent, are hereby notified that six months from the date hereof, are allowed them to exhibit their claims against said estate; and that the subscribers appointed commissioners to receive and examine said claims, will attend that business, at the dwelling house of Col. Samuel Folsom, inholder in Exeter, in said county, on the second Monday of January next, and the second Monday of the five following months, from 3 to 6 o'clock, P. M.
DANIEL TILTON, } Com- Exeter, SAM'L HOBART, } missioners. Dec. 21, 1785. ELIPHALET HALE, }
All Persons indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of JONATHAN SHAW, late of Brentwood, deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts to MAYHEW CLARK, of Wake- field, Executor, in order for a Settlement.
N. B. The Executor will wait on the Creditors at the Dwelling-house of the said Deceased, in Brent- wood, on the first Tuesday in February, April, and June next.
Wakefield, December 6, 1785.
Choice George's Stone Lime.
ALSO, Double refined LOAF-SUGAR, TO BE SOLD BY Jacob Sheafe, jun'r. PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 14, 1785.
A few Cakes of GENEVA, to be sold, cheap for CASH or CERTIFICATES, by JOHN WENDELL, jun'r. at his Store, Church- Hill. Portsmouth, Dec. 29, 1785.