The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1783-10-11 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE. AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1783.
[No. 1406.]
Mess. PRINTERS, If the following ADDRESS to the LADIES, merits your approbation, please to publish it.
LADIES.
PERMIT one to address you, who has a true, undissembled regard for your happiness and welfare, who feels the highest esteem, entertains the greatest honor, and is impressed with the most profound respect, for those of your sex who are amiable and worthy; most readily would he exert his utmost ability to promote your pleasures, advance your felicity, increase your consequence, or give lustre to your dignity. Were the inmost recesses of his heart exposed to view, you would see it impressed with the most lively sentiments of love for female excellence. There is not a more strenuous asserter of your honor, a more watchful guardian of your virtue, nor a soul fired with greater indignation or filled with more sovereign contempt for those little sordid wretches, who insusceptible to one delicate, refined sentiment, inveloped in gross passion, callous to the touch of humanity, without compunction can rob the innocent credulous fair of her honor, and expose her to remediless wretchedness.
Beware how you give credit to professions—words do not constitute friendship—be cautious how you yield to importunities—many want sincerity, and only propose a temporary gratification, by insinuating themselves into your heart. If they have a sincere regard, and feel a true affection, if their views are direct, if their intentions are honorable, to me, certain it is, if influenced by such motives, nothing can possibly be proposed that can injure or disgrace. I have no conception of that sort of affection, no idea of that kind of regard, which has the most distant tendency even in the smallest degree to injure the same, honor or happiness;—true love is ever assiduous to raise and exalt, not degrade its object—modern love, modern affection, are too refined for my dull perception, too exalted for my gross comprehension—Good God! is it possible, any can view with a less jealous eye, pay a less strict attention to the reputation, happiness, and dignity of the mistress of their affection, than their own? Is there a lady who can yield to the importunities, grant the greatest possible favor to a lover, on a vague promise of so uncertain a contingency as marriage? Can she be so dead to the feelings of honor, so lost to the sense of shame? Can she so far forget her dignity, as to be a dependent on his mercy; by thus exposing herself to the hazard of inevitable ruin? Can she be insensible she stands on the precipice of destruction, in the most eminent danger to be plunged in the abyss of wretchedness, and overwhelmed in the sea of infamy; from which nothing can preserve her but her lover's generosity? He is generous; he performs every engagement—it is a test equally as infamous as dangerous; but marriage is the panacea—can that restore your honor, give back your reputation, place you fair in the opinion of the world, and expunge every remain of disgrace? by no means—but if it could, confess I must, many uneasy apprehensions should I suffer, least the shame incurred under so many dangerous circumstances, however, well concealed for the present, would
some future day appear sprouting on my brow in full luxuriance—first children, then marriage, seems to be the prevailing mode of the present day—the first intelligence we have of a modern address, Mis is encline —does the frequency of these instances diminish the scandal? Not in the least, but should they be multiplied, it will render it difficult to determine whether there are more—in or out of stews, but is fact exaggerated, truth misrepresented? no, no, it is a melancholly truth too notorious to be controverted or denied. I write it with confusion, I write it with grief, I have travelled in the broad road of fact.
Oh ye virtuous! ye chaste! (the number of whom is not inconsiderable, I am confident; for I cannot censure all without distinction for the lapses of some, tho' charity with a sigh must confess they are too many) on you it is incumbent by your conduct and example, to evidence your abhorrence and disapprobation of such behavior; these instances serve to shew in striking, in glaring colours, how extremely dangerous it is to female honor, to deviate in the least from the right line of propriety; the lady who departs from it in the smallest degree to grant one favor, can never know where to stop, or what to refuse, she dethrones reason, and awakens passion, prudence is off her guard, the soul melted to love, the fitness of the opportunity, the pressing importunity and honorable allegations, render her ruin almost inevitable.
Are you sensible of a preference given in your favor? it is an honor done, and the highest compliment paid your merit, when apparent it proceeds from unquestionable sincerity. And must not the generous, noble, benevolent mind, feel some sense of obligation? does it not merit every civility, the greatest politeness; even when you cannot give your approbation? is there a gentle bosom which can add scorn or insult to refusal? forgive me, if I never can entertain favorable sentiments of that heart, tho' it possess many good qualities, it is certainly defective in point of generosity, it degrades it in my esteem.
By the delicacy of your nature, the feeble texture of your frame, in every stage of life, you stand in need of some faithful friend, to guard from insult, some kind benefactor, to secure from the threatening hand of necessity and distress—some kindred soul is essential to happiness—Nature whose operations are never vain has created a counterpart, she has formed a mind sensible of a reciprocal, mutual dependence for relief from anxiety—that is equally indebted to a companion, to participate felicity, of which destitute, the good, generous and feeling heart, must ever sigh; which haughty science and vaunting philosophy are utterly incapable to supply.
Are you singled out as the object of particular attention, be not guided by unreasonable prejudice in your determination. Caprice is the characteristic of little souls—be not hasty in your decision—rashness is a sure mask of folly—let reason give a sanction to your passion; then unabated pleasure uninterrupted joy, will be the consequence of your choice. Seek not to multiply particular admirers, nor return attention with foolish insensibility and indifference. Coquette and Prude are really detestable appel-
lations; but not less odious in idea than in language; either presents us an unfavorable, unnatural picture of the heart. Have you a fair prospect of happiness in the addresses of a person worthy your approbation; true friendship by a forward indirect zeal to promote, is liable to defeat its own best intentions, and too generally creates disgust, where it endeavored to raise esteem. Busy scandal has some important intelligence to communicate, crafty detraction, many observations, many reflections, to make these employ their malignant eloquence to persuade, lend their officious advice to assist you in determining an event, as important as any in your life, and by which your future ease and tranquility is most affected; you arrive at the knowledge of every thing but truth, and what it most imports you to be informed, is there any vice, any failing that can materially affect your tranquility, of that you will remain in ignorance—friendship too fearful to offend is silent, envy with a pleasing prospect of gratification is mute; let the scales be equally poised, and suffer the greater weight to incline the balance. Examine with strict and minute attention, it matters not from what source you derive intelligence, provided only it be just; think and determine for yourself, be not prevailed on to imbibe others prejudices, nor adopt their partialities, but decide on merit according as inclination guided by reason shall direct a match of mere love is a mere piece of folly—it is the chimera of juvenile fancy; the tally of a heated imagination, make a beautiful figure in poetic description, entertains and delights, when painted on the page of romance—but is no favorable index to permanent felicity; mere passion is of short duration, and must subside unless founded in reason, supported by prudence and discretion—all have their peculiarities, all their failings, none are exempt.
AMATOR.
PHILADELPHIA.
The following copy of an Ordinance, printed in French, was received from Martinique, with a request that it might be translated and published.
ORDNANCE on the American Trade.
Claude Charles viscount de Damas, major-general in the king's armies, lieutenant-governor general of Martinique and its dependencies, and commandant general of the French Windward islands in the West Indies, during the absence of the governor, lieutenant general of said islands. Jacques Petit, esquire, lord of Vievigne, one of his majesty's most honorable council, honorary councillor in Martinique, judge general and ordinator in the island of Martinique and its dependencies.
July 23, 1783.
THE commerce of the colonies in these seas with North America, holding up the prospect of a reciprocal advantage to the two nations, and the latter allowing in her ports to our merchants every inviting encouragement, it is just that we should use the same expedient, to invite them to our

ports. It appeared to us that the inward duties and expences not being equal to their cargoes nor the rate of their vessels; and on the other hand, that slowness in getting their freight, occasioning great expence to them, which was the cause of their aversion for trading with us. Wishing to put a stop to all these inconveniences, and give to those merchants every encouragement to furnish our colonies with what goods the national commerce cannot afford them, and procure to the Americans the exportation of such commodities as our traders cannot export themselves, We, &c. in virtue of the powers trusted to us by his Majesty, have regulated, statuted, and ordained, and we do regulate, statute & ordain what follows:
Article 1st. The Americans, who shall think proper to trade in this colony and its dependencies, shall be taxed for the inward duties in our ports only at the rate of 16 livres 10 sols for anchorage, 24 livres 15 sols for the declaration at the admiralty, and the same sum for the rights of the interpreter including his trouble for conducting the captain to the government, and to different places where he must fulfil his formalities.
Article 2d. Wishing to favor the quick dispatch of the American vessels, it will be granted to those merchants who have settled or shall settle in the quarter of La Galere, and within the circumference of St. Pierre, rum stores, and cisterns for their molasses, and exemption from all taxes for their negroes, and themselves, for five years.
These presents shall be registered at the government's office, as well as at the admiralty and domain, and published so as to be made known to every person.
Given at Port Royal, Martinique, the twenty third day of July, 1783, under the seal of our arms, and the countersign of our secretaries.
Signed DAMAS and VIEVIGNE; and by Monsieur the General, signed BIOCHE, and by Monsieur the Ordinator, signed DE LEAU.
L O N D O N.
June 30. A few days ago Count Adhemar, the French Ambassador, notified a proposal to the British Ministry, on the part of his Court, in conjunction with other European powers, mutually to abolish Exclusive Trade, and to leave it reciprocally open to every nation. In consequence of this extraordinary proposal, a courier was dispatched to Petersburg, and Ministry have declined returning an answer, or in any manner discussing the subject, 'till the sentiments of the Czarina shall be known.
The Court of Denmark has taken off most of the impost and shipping duty on goods carried to and from the islands of St. Thomas and St. Croix, and made them more free to all nations than they have been heretofore; and in their published edicts and regulations they seem to court and pay particular attention to the rising commercial States of America.
July 1. The idea of abolishing exclusive trade can never be agreed to, in the present state of Europe.—What, in this case would become of our trading companies? What would become of the Dutch? It must be an exclusion of common sense to adopt the idea.
The revolution of human events, if considered with attention, naturally leads the inquisitive mind to a development of final causes. There seems to be a chain of con-
tingencies, beginning as it were with a point, and ending with lines of almost infinite extent. The greatest human occurrences are generated from the most trifling incidents: and when we observe that the impost on a pound of tea can produce the revolution of an empire, we must of necessity infer the controul of a super directing wisdom, which it is in vain to oppose, imprudence to contemn, and the height of human madness not to adore.
Prince William Henry has occasioned various perplexities in the courtly circles of Windsor, by his use of sea phrases: the maids of honor , in particular, were confused to know what was meant by manning the top, grappling, and coming to close quarters!
July 22. A letter from Charlemont, in Ireland, says, that the spirit of emigration begins to reign in that town; many families are preparing to set off for America as soon as matters are settled between England and the United States.
July 29. Advices from Paris of the 14th of July, mention, that it being, on the 4th of this month, seven years since Congress declared the independence of the United States of America, Dr. Franklin celebrated that anniversary by the most brilliant entertainment, at which the Comtes d'Estaing and De Rochambeau, assisted in their uniforms, and the Marquis de la Fayette, as Major General of the United States; there were also present the Comtes d'Aranda and d'Estève de Berkenrode, the Duc de Lauzun, and a great number of other noblemen and ladies of the first distinction. An allegoric representation was given of the military prowess of every one of those who had in any material degree contributed to effect that great revolution; this leading the attention of the company to the great merits and signal services performed by the Doctor himself, they bestowed on him those praises which both his public and private character so well deserved; to which he replied by the following couplet, no less polite than apropos:
Des Chevaliers Français il est le cavalier, Leur Noblesse en tout temps nous fut utile et chère.
Letters from Germany say, that the army of his Prussian Majesty actually consists of 224 451 men.
July 30. The plague rages so much in Turkey, that not only the Russians have shut up all their ports, but the Emperor, on the side of Hungary, is forming a line of troops, to prevent the infection from spreading to his dominions.
Extract of a letter from Paris, June 24.
"The delay of the several powers in putting the last hand to the definitive treaties is not very easy to be accounted for, any more than the very uncommon secrecy which appears to reign in the Cabinets of the Sovereigns, much more similar to the beginning of a war than the conclusion of one.
"That able and ingenious veteran, Dr. Franklin, is preparing to leave this city (where he has resided five years, with great credit to himself and profit to his country) to return to America: he will be succeeded in his public character by Mr. Laurens, who arrived this day at the American Hotel, and will be shortly introduced at Court."
Extract of a letter from Paris, July 20.
"They write from the Pays de Caux, that the lightning fell, the 15th, in globes of fire on the village of Tankerville, and occasioned such a conflagration, that it was still burning on the 18th."
Ratisbon, July 16. It is said that Russia demands, that the Porte shall not in future purchase any Christian slave; that she shall deliver up those she already has, without ransom; and that she shall put a stop to all piracies.
BOSTON, October 9.
We have an account from London, of 10th August, via New York, that there was then in the British channel a large fleet of men of war, consisting of Dutch, Spanish, and English: Various conjectures had arisen of their design, but no particular object could be fixed upon: Time alone must produce the result of such an unexpected manœuvre.
S A L E M, October 9.
Extract of a letter from an American Gentleman of the first distinction at Paris.
"We are surprised to hear that any doubts have arisen in America respecting the time when the cessation of hostilities took place there.—It most certainly took place at the expiration of one month after the date of that declaration in all parts of the world, whether land or sea, that lay North of the latitude of the Canaries. The ships afterwards taken from us, in the more Northerly latitudes, ought to be reclaimed and given up."
The declaration of the cessation of hostilities, referred to in the above extract, is dated February 20, 1783.
The transport ship Martha, from New York, bound to St. John's, was cast away on a ledge of rocks, at the mouth of Lobster Bay, near Mud Islands, on the 23d of September.—She had on board about one hundred men, women and children, of the corps of Maryland Loyalists; out of which number 42 only were saved. There were also on board between sixty and seventy of the second battalion of Delancey's brigade, of whom 23 only escaped.—The long boat was stove, as she went over the side, by the main mast falling on her: after which, the master (— Willis) went off, by the most cruel of all cheats, with the small boats, and a few seamen and six soldiers who swam after the boats, leaving the unhappy souls on board to their fate, without a prospect of relief from any quarter. Providentially, the second day after, four fishing boats came into the Bay, belonging to Marblehead, Cape Ann and Salem, and took up, from various rafts, to the number of 65 persons, who were just on the verge of perishing, and landed them safely at Yarmouth, a small settlement at the head of the Bay.
Out of twelve officers, three only survived the distress, viz. Capt. Kennedy, Capt. Sterling, and Ensign Gill, all of the corps of Maryland Loyalists. The officers of the 2d Delancey's are all supposed to have perished, viz. five in number.
For the honor of humanity, and in justice to the persons concerned, we are happy to publish the names of the masters of vessels, who exerted themselves, at the risk of their own lives, (the waves running high) to save the few who survived the distress, viz.—Joseph Melder Laurence, of Schooner Joseph; Stephen Jenkins, ditto Lively Sally; Samuel Willwitham, ditto Traveller's Wonder; Nicholas Pigot, ditto Two Brothers.
The foregoing account was written, and communicated to the Printer, by one of the unhappy persons who were taken off the wreck of the ship.

L O N D O N, August 3.  Extract of a letter from Frankfort, July 11. "A private letter from Constantinople displays the true state of the negotiation between Russia and the Ottoman Porte in the following manner:—
"The Grand Seignior ardently desiring to preserve peace with Russia, and to conclude the treaty of commerce proposed by the said Empire, grants every thing in truth, though with certain restrictions which are very repugnant to the Ministry of Petersburg. His Highness consents that the Russian ships pass freely, and without being in the least visited, from the Black Sea into the Archipelago; it being nevertheless well understood for a certainty, that the said vessels shall not be loaded with artillery and ammunition. The Porte moreover permits that the said ships may load rice and coffee, but not in the provinces bordering on Constantinople, much less in the capital itself. The Porte guarantees besides the Russian navigation against the Barbary pirates, in the Ottoman latitudes only: Russia requires on her part that the Grand Seignior shall oblige the three Barbary Governments not to molest any of the Russian ships throughout the whole Mediterranean, that his Highness shall engage to make good all the damages which the said pirates may do to the ships belonging to the Russians. We are assured, in short, that the Empress of all the Russias hath fixed on the 15th of July as the utmost time for the Divan to accede to all her above claims, in default of which, and without further explanation, war shall be considered as declared. For which reason the Captain Pacha still continues at the confluence of the Straights & the Black Sea, and the Porte is pressing, without relaxation, the preparations for war throughout the whole extent of her vast estates."
NEW YORK, September 17.
Last week arrived in town, from Philadelphia, the Right Honourable Lady Ann Stuart, third daughter of the Right Honourable the Earl of Bute, accompanied by her consort, the Baron de Pollnitz, a personage of distinction in the kingdom of Poland.
Last Monday morning, sailed for England, the ships Success and Lady Ashurst; also for Nova Scotia, a fleet of vessels, which, with those embarked in three others, not yet sailed, will have carried off 8000 souls, and large sums in cash and dry goods.
It is with sincere regret we mention that an epidemical sickness prevails at Baltimore, and has reached the city of Philadelphia, where it has already proved fatal to great numbers, and especially to Samuel Inglis, Esq.; a most amiable respectable citizen. The life of Captain Barney, the much esteemed commander of the ship General Washington, lately arrived there from Europe is despaired of.
We are just now informed that the stages are stopped proceeding from Philadelphia to Baltimore, on account of the pestilential disorder which rages at both those capital places.
PROVIDENCE, September 27.  Extract of a letter from an American Minister, dated Passy, June 28, 1783.
"Our loan in Holland is going on, and with such prospect of success, that the Bankers, who have the care of it, have lately sent by express to Mr. Adams all the blank obligations necessary to complete it, for him to sign, that they might have them ready
to deliver as demanded, his return thither being delayed.—This Loan will therefore, probably, answer the bills Mr. Morris has drawn on those Bankers."
A correspondent, who sends us the above extract, observes, "it refers to the Loan of five millions of guilders, which Mr. Adams negotiated in Holland last year, and which is laid, in a paper, No. IV, annexed to the address of Congress to the States, to have been "buri," together with our "credit in Holland," by the "knowledge" of the States non-compliance with the "five per cent. impost"—By a special contract between Dr. Franklin and the Count de Vergennes, dated February 25, 1783, the Loan of six millions of livres, tournois, which his Most Christian Majesty has been pleased to make to the United States, to be applied towards the expences of the current year, is to bear an interest of five per cent. per annum.—The first year's interest is to become due January 1, 1785, and it is to be repaid in six successive yearly payments, the first of which is to be made in 1797."
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Goffstown on the north side of the river, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on Thursday the 30th day of October next at two o'clock P. M. at the house of Robert McGee, Esq.; innholder in said Town, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. R Q'ty b d. d. s. d.     Benjamin Stevens 57 14 140 4 4 2 2 1   James McKnight 5 9 100 11 8 8 4 7   Thomas Parker 5 12 72 2 5 1 1 0   Peter Heirman 2 1 100 7 3 2 3 0   Ditto 6 R 140 14 6 4 5 11   John Goffe, jr. 2 6 100 8 7 3 4 0   Job Kidder 6 11 70 5 6 1 2 7   Thomas Packet 3 6 100 8 7 3 4 0   Samson Stoddard 6 5 100 8 7 3 4 0   Benjamin Richards 1 7 100 11 9 4 5 2   John Jewel 1 9 100 7 3 2 3 4   John Goffe, Esq. 3 10 50 4 5 1 2 1   Ditto 4 13 102 7 3 2 3 0   James Kennebec 5 10 20 1 10 1 10   Ditto 3 13 140 8 7 3 4 0   James Walker 2 13 90 7 3 2 3 4   Matthew Patten, Esq. 1 6 100 7 3 2 3 4   Thomas Farmer 4 12 68 3 3 1 1 6   Thomas Folsom 6 12 70 2 5 1 1 0   Solley and March 5 13 120 7 3 2 3 11  
ISSACHAR RING, Constable.
Goffstown, September 29, 1783.
TO be sold at public vendue on Monday the twenty-seventh of October instant, at one o'clock P. M. at the dwelling house of Captain Samuel Doughty, innholder in Raby, by us the subscribers, collectors for the town of Raby for the year 1782 to such of the following lots or tracts of land as will pay the taxes assessed thereon, with necessary charges, unless sooner paid.
   1. s. d. 1. s. d. 1. s. d.     Jones Outlet 0 10 2 0 7 0 3 0 10   Peter Cummings 1 8 2 0 2 0 1 0   Blood farm to called 1 13 6 0 9 0 3 2 1   Land N. Patten lives on 1 3 0 1 2 11 2 1 8   Russ L to called 5 8 0 4 2 0   Benjamin Nutting 3 4 2 2 0   Common land north of the Pond 1 2 6 1 3 6 2 1 10   Common land south and east of Sever's meadow. 6 5 8 4 6 1 3 5 2  
CLARK BROWN, Constables.
ROBERT SEVERS.
State of New Hampshire, Rockingham ss.  THE Commissioners appointed to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of the Widow Mary Tilton, late of Portsmouth, deceased, notify said creditors that six months longer from the 24th of September last, is allowed by the Judge of probate, to receive and examine their claims, on which business they will continue their attendance at the office of the Recorder of deeds in Exeter, on the last Monday of this, and the five following months, from two to six o'clock P. M. Those creditors that had accounts open with the deceased, are requested to settle and adjust them with the Administrators as soon as may be, that their claims may be laid before the Commissioners. All the claims to be well made out and properly attested, otherwise they must not complain if no notice is taken of them. Exeter, Octo. 4, 1783.
In the Advertisement of non resident lands in Dublin, which was inserted in this Gazette of the 6th, 13th, and 20th ult. for Elijah Greenwood, Constable, read Eli.—The Vendue is to be on Monday the 10th of November next, at ten o'clock, A. M.
NAVAL-OFFICE, Port of Piscataqua,
October 11.
INWARD ENTRY.
   Saunders, — from Halifax.   CLEARED.   Keeble, — for Antigua.   Cleveland, — — Hispaniola.   Parker, — — N. Carolina.  
TO BE SOLD.
For one quarter part cash, the remainder in Corn, Rye, Beef, Pork, Boards, Flax Seed or State Securities.
AT
PUBLIC AUCTION,
On Tuesday the 28th Inst. at 3 o'clock P. M. At the House of Samuel Pickering innholder in Greenland.
Sundry valuable lots of land, one in Northwood, containing about 200 acres, being lot No. 9 in the 10th range, one in Canan, one in Gilmantown, and one in several other valuable townships. Octo. 10.
TO be sold at public Vendue at the house of Hannah Dalton in Londonderry, on Thursday the 30th day of October next at three o'clock P. M. One half of the following lots of land viz. No. 82 in the great division of lots in Sanborntown, No. 25 and 26 in the north range Society Land—No. 7 in the south range in the One adjoining New Durham. This above is to be sold by virtue of a licence from the Judge of probate, towards paying the debts of Michael Dalton of said Londonderry, deceased, represented insolvent. At the same time and place (if agreeable to the purchasers) the owner of the other half of said Lots will sell his part. Also, the lots No. 43 & 114 containing 200 acres. Likewise that fine tract of land called Holland's location, containing about 250 acres, adjoining the town of Thornton; and about 20 rights in the State of Vermont, lying near Connecticut River, Union River, Otter Creek, &c. For further information enquire of JOHN NEAL of Londonderry.
Conditions of sale will be made as easy as possible, and seen at time and place. September 30, 1783.
State of New Hampshire.
WHEREAS a petition hath been presented to the General Assembly by Benjamin Evans of Salisbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Esq., administrator to the estate of Jabez Tucker, late of Salisbury, deceased, Cordwainer, deceased, setting forth, that the said Jabez, by his last will and testament, devised his real estate to and amongst his children, as well his real estate in the State of New Hampshire, as elsewhere; and likewise bequeathed his personal estate as by the tenor of said will it may appear. That many, & some large debts were owing and due from said Jabez to divers persons, the whole of which debts exceed the amount of the appraised value of the personal estate of the said Jabez by a considerable sum: That the personal estate consisting of live stock and furniture, is indispensably necessary for the comfort and convenience of the family of the said Jabez—that that part of the real estate of the said Jabez lying in Gilmantown was purchased of one Joshua Bean, to whom, for said purchase, a large debt is due, and by whom, for the recovery of said debt, a suit is now pending against him the said Evans as administrator as aforesaid.
And whereas the heirs of the said Jabez are desirous that the real estate in said Gilmantown may be sold: Therefore he prays that he may be legally authorized to sell and convey the said real estate of the said Jabez, consisting of about 130 acres, & lying in Gilmantown aforesaid, he consenting to give bond to the Judge of Probate for the county of Strafford in the State of New Hampshire, to apply and dispose of the net proceeds of said sale as personal estate of the said Jabez undisposed of.
Upon which petition the General Assembly ordered, that the petitioner may be heard thereon before them on the first Friday of their next session, and that in the mean time he cause the substance of the petition and order of Court thereon to be published in the New Hampshire Gazette three weeks successively, that any person or persons may then appear and show cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted. Exeter, June 25, 1783. Attest, J. PEARSON, D. Sec'y.
TO BE SOLD.
A Good FARM, in Loudon, containing 170 acres, with two houses and two barns, a tan-yard, a shoe maker's shop, a good orchard of 250 apple trees, and plenty of maple and beech wood thereon; 25 tons of hay can be cut on the same of a common season.—Five years will be given for payment of the principal. Inquire of John Sanborn, of Newmarket.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non resident owners of land in Hopkinton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, on Wednesday the 22nd day of October next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Joshua Bayley, innholder in said town, as will pay said taxes, with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   War tax. State tax. War tax. State tax.   No. 1. d. q. No. 1. d. q.     5 2 9 3 24 2 9 2   7 3 1 0 25 1 5 0   8 4 8 1 26 2 4 1   9 2 9 2 28 1 5 0   13 1 10 2 29 4 8 1   14 1 10 2 36 1 8 2   19 1 7 2 37 3 3 2   20 2 9 2 38 1 8 0   21 1 11 1  
Ezekiel Straw, Constable.
Hopkinton, August 14, 1783.

THE Plan for forming the Society of the CINCINNATI , together with the Emblems of the Order, and the several Resolutions passed relative thereto; having been transmitted to me by his Excellency the President of the Society; with directions to take the proper steps for establishing a STATE SOCIETY , in New Hampshire.—
In obedience to the Instructions received, I take the liberty of requesting all Officers, who have served three years as such, in the New Hampshire Line; and others residing in this State, who have served as Officers in the American Army three years in the present war; as well those who have been deranged or resigned with honor, as those who are in actual service, to meet me at the house of Col. Samuel Folsom, in Exeter, on Tuesday the 18th day of November next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, to choose a State President, and other proper officers of the Society; and to agree upon the necessary measures for complying with the regulations established by the Society at their general meetings.
JOHN SULLIVAN.
Durham, Sept. 10, 1783.
Wanted immediately,
BOARDS , Shingles, Clapboards, Planks Oak Timber, Lime Glass, Nails, and sundry other Materials for building the Goal in Portsmouth. Also, a number of Joiners, Carpenters, and Masons, are wanted for the above purpose. If any person in the county of Rockingham, will furnish any of the foregoing articles, they may apply to
Levi Dearborn, } Com- George Gain, } mit- Ephraim Pickering } tee. Samuel Jennes,
Sept. 25. 1783.
THE proprietors of Middleton, in the county of Strafford, at their meeting held at Portsmouth, the 24th instant, voted and appointed the subscribers a committee to examine and adjust all accounts that may appear against said propriety — We therefore notify all persons, who have legal demands thereon, to exhibit them to us, who will attend said business on Tuesday the 11th day of November next, at the house of Mr. Jonathan Gage, innholder at Dover.
Thomas Martin, } Com- John Task, } mit- Nicholas Austin, } tee.
N. B. The proprietors meeting Rands adjourned to Tuesday the 2d day of December next, at two o'clock, P. M. at the house of Mr. Jonathan Gage, at Dover.
State of New Hampshire.
Notice is hereby given, that the Estate of the Hon. DANIEL WARNER, Esq; late of Portsmouth, in the County of Rockingham, deceased, is Represented Insolvent: The Subscribers are legally appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Phillips White, Esq; Judge of the Probate of Wills for said County, to receive and examine the Claims of the several Creditors on which Business they will attend at the House of Mr. Elijah Tilton, Tavern Keeper, on the last Monday of September, and the last Monday of the five following Months, from three o'clock to six P. M.
Dated Portsmouth, Sept. 10. 1783 George Atkinson, } Com- William Knight, } mit- Isaac Rindge, } tee.
RAN AWAY from his master, an apprentice by name John Stannell Gilman, about 18 years of age: Whoever will take up said runaway and return him to his master, free from expense, shall have six pence old tenor, as a reward for their trouble: All persons are forbid harbouring or crediting said boy on his master's account. STEPHEN LEE, All persons are cautioned against harbouring said apprentice as they would avoid the penalty of Law. Gilmantown, Sept. 4, 1783.
One hundred and fifty acres of choice Land, with a good privilege for mills, being part of the lot No. 44, in the second division of land in Sandborntown: Also an excellent right of Land, (extending 50 acres) laying in Merredith, laid out to Joseph Rawlings; to be exchanged for a farm, situate within 20 miles of Exeter; or sold upon very reasonable terms, for cash or short credit, on good security, for further particulars enquire of Josiah Barker of Exeter. Exeter. August 13, 1783.
Goddard and Storer,
Beg leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Faculty, and others, that they have imported in the last ships from London, a large and general assortment of
DRUGS and MEDICINES,
of the best Qualities,
Which they will sell by wholesale or retail, at the lowest price, at their Store near the Market—where may be had,—
Teneriffe Wine of the first
quality, by the Pipe, Quarter Cask or smaller quantity; Madeira, Frontiniac, Lisbon, Malaga and Cacavilla ditto; Bohea Tea, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Almonds, Figs, Raisins, Olives, Capers, Olive Oil; Also, best Hyson Tea by the dozen or single pound; Loaf Sugar by the hundred or loaf; Painters Colours, &c. t. b. c.
Portsmouth, September 12, 1783.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Hillsborough, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their lands will be sold at public auction, on Thursday the 23d day of October next, at two o'clock in the afternoon at the house of John Dutton, innholder in said town, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
William Hill, No. 25 & 50, in 1st div.—No. 16, 13 & 48, in 2d div.—No. 2, in 3d div.—No. 12, 6, 25 & 50, 1418 acres, State tax, 8l. 19. 9d. County tax, 4 3d. War tax, 6l. 7s. 10d.
John Hill, No. 14. 2d div. No. 6 & 32, No. 3. 3d div. No. 23. 8. 40, Farm 244. acres, total 1424 acres, 9l. 0s. 6d. County tax 4 3d. War tax, 6l. 6s. 8d.
Gavin Brown, No. 4. 1st div. No. 42. No. 36, 2d div. No. 15 & 61, No. 5, 3d div. No. 13 & 44, total 3 acres, State tax, 4l. 15. 8d. County tax, 2 3d. 57 War tax, 3l. 7s. 8d.
Sarson Belcher, No. 2, 2d div. No. 24, 25, 52 57, 55, 63. No. 1. 3d div. No. 9. Half of No. 14. No. 22, Part of No. 26, 1422 acres, State tax, 9l. 0s. 6d. County tax, 4 3d. War tax, 6l. 8s. 2d.
   No. State tax County War tax   Acres l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d.     John Ford, 75 0 7 7 0 2 0 5 4   Ebenezer Flint, 50 0 6 5 0 2 0 4 6   Paul D. Sargent, 28 0 6 5 0 2 0 4 6   Col Huntington, 1300 8 5 1 3 11 5 17 0   Jere Green, 1600 10 3 5 4 10 7 4 0   Elmer Wood, 100 0 12 9 0 4 0 9 0   Widow Neeb, 100 0 15 3 0 5 0 10 10    L. J. FENNIMORE, Constable.
Hillsborough, Sept. 19. 1783.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in A. P. ad. who have not paid their taxes for the years 1781 and 1782, that so much of their lands will be sold at public auction, on Thursday the 23d day of October next, at two o'clock P. M. at my house in said town, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   New Em. 1782. 1781. 1782.   l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d. l. s. d.     Nathaniel M'Guire 1 18 7 0 8 7 1 6   Benjamin Belcher 4 17 10 1 1 8 3 10   Jonathan Moulton 1 18 7 0 8 7 1 6   Isaac Fellows 12 4 0 2 9 0 6   White 6 2 1 3 3   Lot No. 10, 5 5 1 3 3   Lot No. 5, 8th range, 1 18 7 8 7 1 6   Col. Chapman, 5 5 1 3 3   Lot No. 13, 5 7 1 3 3   No. 11 Gove, No. 3, 6th range, 1 10 11 6 10 1 2   Josiah Eason, 15 6 3 5 7   Noah Carpenter, 19 4 4 3 10   Paul Chase, No. 2, 4th range, 2 9 2    Simon Brewster, Constable.
A. Read, Sept. 2, 1783.
Stray'd or stolen out of a pasture
near Portsmouth, on the twenty first of September last, a Black MARE, with a small white spot on her Forehead, three years & half old, and about thirteen hands high, somewhat poor, and paces mostly. Whoever may apprehend said Mare, and return her to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded therefor.
Portsmouth, Oct. 4. 1783. Samuel Langdon.
Warrantee & Quit-Claim Deeds &c. may be had at the Printing Office.
To JOSEPH GILMAN, Esq; Clerk of the proprietors of the township of Sandwich:—
W e the subscribers, owners of more than one sixteenth part of said township, desire you to call a meeting of the proprietors, to be held at the house of Samuel Folsom, Esq; in Exeter, on Wednesday the 22d day of October next, at one o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes, viz.—1st. To choose an Agent, or Agents to appear for said proprietors in any action or actions commenced, or to be commenced, by or against them, and the same to prosecute to final judgment and execution.—2d. To choose a Committee to settle all the proprietors accounts.
Exeter, Sept. 23, 1783. Samuel Folsom.
Josiah Gilman, Jan.
Pursuant to the above request, the proprietors of said township of Sandwich, are notified to meet at the time and place, for the purposes therein mentioned.
Joseph Gilman, Proprietors Clerk.
N. B. The venue for the sale of common and undivided lands, belonging to the delinquent proprietors, which stands adjourned to the first Wednesday in October next, will be further adjourned to Wednesday the 22d, at one o'clock, P. M.
ALL Persons intitled to any part of the Prizes taken by the Continental Ship Ranger, and carried into France, are hereby desired to call on the subscribers and receive their respective ballances.
SUPPLY CLAP, W. GARDNER, } Agents.
Portsmouth, October 4. 1783.
William Pearne, of Portsmouth, Wants to buy
Twenty good young HORSES, from Four to Six Years old, about 15 hands high:—Also, a quantity of OATS:—which he will pay for in West India Rum or Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, or foreign Salt, or Cash, as may be agreed on. The Horses may be brought any time in ten days, to Mr. Elijah Tilton's tavern, to be viewed by said Pearne. Portsmouth. October 4, 1783.
State of New Hampshire. Strafford, S.
APPLICATION having been made to me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the peace, in the county of Strafford, and State aforesaid, by the proprietors, owners of more than one sixteenth part of the Township of Effingham (formerly call'd Leavitt's Town, in said county) to notify and call a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the dwelling house of Captain John Leavitt, innholder in said town of Effingham, on Wednesday the 29th day of October next, at one o'clock P. M. for the following purposes, viz: To choose a moderator, proprietors clerk, assessors and collector, and vote to raise by a tax upon each proprietor share what money shall be thought needful to open and repair roads, and also to support the preaching of the Gospel in said town; and choose a committee, and entrust them to appropriate the money that shall be raised, to the purposes aforesaid; and adjust and settle all accounts open with said proprietors:—In consequence of said application, the said proprietors are hereby notified to meet at the time and place aforesaid for the purposes aforesaid.
Effingham, Sept. 8. 1783. Thomas Parsons, J. P.
A hundred acre lot of land in Gilmantown, and several lots in other towns, to be sold on easy terms; the pay will be taken in State securities, beef, pork, butter, cheese, and cash. Enquire at the Printing-Office in Portsmouth.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Nicholas Gilman, Esq; late of Exeter, deceased; or against the late company of Nicholas and Bartholomew Gilman, are requested to present them to the subscriber: And all persons having accounts unsettled with the said deceased, or late company, are desired to call on the subscriber (who is empowered to adjust them) for an immediate settlement; and those who are indebted, are earnestly desired to make payment without further delay. NICHOLAS GILMAN. Exeter, Sept. 24, 1783.
Exeter, Sept. 24, 1783.
ALL Persons indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of Eleazer Allen, Esq; late of Deerfield, deceased, are desired to render in their Accounts immediately, in order for a speedy settlement to Thomas Jennes, Administrator.
Deerfield, September 23, 1783.
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