The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1783-08-23 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE. AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1783.
[No. 1399.]
For the NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE. Messieurs PRINTERS.
SINCE the return of the officers and soldiers from the camp, crowned with the Plaudits of their great chief, who after having thanked them for their faithful services, in establishing the independency of their country, discharges them to return home, to the welcome embraces of their friends and fellow citizens; I say since their return, you may hear these worthy men, execrating the treatment they receive from their respective governments, instead of money they receive only paper promisses, or state notes for their wages, which they must immediately dispose of, at one half discount, and in some certificates on the constables, which are also sold at ten per cent discount; is this generous treatment to these brave men? can we expect them ever to repose a confidence in their countrymen again? do we imagine always to remain in peace, and to never want their services again? let us attend a moment to what General Washington says of them; they have (says he) patiently endured hunger, nakedness, and cold, have suffered and bled without a murmur ; have retired on furlough to their homes, in perfect good order, without a settlement of their accounts, or a farthing of money in their pockets; he adds, he was astonished at their virtue ; every one knows how these virtuous men have been received; neglected and paid, and the passions and feelings of the humane part of their fellow citizens, are many of them filled with indignation thereat, and are solicitous to know what becomes of their money. Exorbitant taxes have been laid on our estates, on purpose to cloath & pay these brave men, and which have been collected at the greatest distress of many poor people, and many widows and orphans, who have had little pittances of land left them by their husbands; and parents, who have perhaps died in their country's service, have had sold by collectors at twenty times less than their value; and those non-residents land which are taxed, the collectors receive the hard money for them, with incidental charges to called , and then buy up the presidents orders, which they procure at twenty per cent discount, pay them into the treasury, and put the silver money in their own pockets; the abuses which have been made in the collection of non-resident taxes, are so notorious, that a reformation must soon take place, people will not bear their behaviour much longer, and we earnestly wish to see them impeached, and the new constitution take place; when men and measures will be changed—some say, what can be done to relieve the soldiery, while money is so scarce? and what to prevent the abuses of collectors? The legislature, they say have tried every expedient, & they are so embarrassed they know not how to remedy the apparent evils; I answer, there is a method by which justice may be done, and would prove satisfactory to all parties. Let the notes given to the soldiers, be made a tender for the payment of debts, during the space of three years, and to be received in all public payments for taxes, and give to non-residents the term of three years for the redemption of their estates, instead of two months, as other states of the continent have done; by the first measure, the soldier would be quieted, when
he sees his securities are put upon a par with silver, and that he can pay his debts, without giving away one half his earnings; for which he has risked his life in many bloody battles , while many pretended sons of liberty , and those who would most oppose this measure, have staid at home in the full enjoyment of peace, plenty and luxury, in their chimney corners : This measure would also prevent the increase of lawsuits, which have multiplied to such a degree, that the lawyers themselves are astonished at the malignity, with which their clients are distressing each other, since the peace; and though they cannot find money to pay the entry of their actions, yet that circumstance, does not prevent them from suing; it is tho't that the fees, attendance and perquisites, of only one gentleman of the law, at the last term court at Exeter, were near five hundred dollars, some say much more; and if some expedient is not found out, we are an undone people ; some years past, in the State of Connecticut, the same principles of suing took place, and prevailed to so great a degree, that the legislature was obliged to interfere and stop all actions, excepting those who denied giving security for their debts; and actions of ejectment, assault, slander or special cases; & by the second measure of extending the time of redemption of non-resident lands, as in the Massachusetts Bay, to three years, will prevent the villanies of many collectors, from injuring the already too much oppressed poor, who may in that time redeem their estates; and thankfully pay the extra interest, and collectors will not be under such temptations to do injustice, when they know the injured parties, have a length of time allowed for the redemption of their estates—some may object and say that the currency of these soldiers notes, and constables certificates, will depreciate like the paper money, which I deny, because both debtors and creditors, will be glad to take them, rather than wait three years, while the act subsists , and the fear of a renewal of the same act, will reconcile the obstinate creditor, to receive a currency, by which he may sooner invest his debt in some other security, than let it lay three years at an uncertainty; and as trade is now reviving, the merchant will take them for his builders, his lumber and fish; the builders, traders and fishermen, will take them for their timber, their internal trade, and sea stores; and the people in general will take them for the taxes, and lastly the great vortex of taxation, will soon swallow them up, that they will become as scarce as silver or gold; justice demands this as the soldiers right, and the man who should dare to depreciate them, should be esteemed more infamous than a refugee . I would advise the officers, and soldiers of this state to petition their respective towns, to instruct their representatives on this matter, and thereby obtain a redress of unexampled grievances—grievances which human nature should recoil at, by thus oppressing men, who, like Abraham of old, have been ready to sacrifice not only their own sons, but themselves in the service of their country. Ye virtuous citizens of New Hampshire, arouse, and see justice done to your fathers, your sons, and your friends, the way is open, easy, reasonable, just and constitutional, and brand the opposers with marks of contempt and indignation, for who-
ever would issue notes to the soldiers, as a full recompence of wages for their toils and labors, which notes are known to be worth only two thirds of their issued value, must be callows to every feeling of honor, justice and generosity, and should be deservedly the contempt of the brave, the virtuous and honorable soldiers, who have been the supporters of our rights, and the defenders of our liberties. THE SOLDIERS FRIEND.
For the NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE. Messieurs PRINTERS.
A Writer in the Boston Independent Chronicle, under the signature of An honest Republican , in a course of letters to an Hon. gentleman at Philadelphia, gives some most excellent reasons, why Congress should not be entrusted with the proposed revenue by impost, and proves that a 2 and half per cent duty, instead of 5 per cent, would raise the proposed revenue that Congress recommended, besides reckoning many imported articles not dutied; he writes like an honest man for the good of his country, and with a firmness truly manly, not being afraid to write freely, while he wishes not to offend; obsia principiis in new republics, is a maxim absolutely necessary for their safety and good government; and if this gentleman's observations are attended to with circumspection, we may yet be safe. The collected wisdom of the states is not always in Congress ; they are but men, and frequently not the greatest of men; and if they should prove dishonest with the revenue proposed to be under their disposal; they may make a dangerous use of it; it was not long since a gentleman petitioned them to augment his salary to 8000 dollars per annum, what man ever deserved that sum? would it not engage 8 as good men as him? and if Congress has the power of encroaching their dependents, and giving them such salaries, may we not fear the proposed revenue may in time be converted to that use, where are the unaccounted millions of dollars raised by the states? what has become of the states lottery, that second South Sea bubble ? the public has a right to know; they will know before they trust further:—The state of Rhode Island have laid an impost on all goods imported into that state, by land or by water, but they have wisely appointed their own collector, and have determined to pay the interest of their public debts; in short they chuse to be their own executors;—I am not for cypherizing Congress , but would wish to see them support the dignity of the states, that foreigners may see we respect their recommendations, which was their original constitution; but when they make ordinances carrying the force of laws, and annex penalties thereto, I do not acknowledge them; I am subject only to the code of laws of that state wherein I live, and them I will support with my life and property, I revolted from the British government, because I would not be subjected to two codes of laws; Congress as the patres conscripti of the American states, the grand Council of America; and whatever they recommend should be adopted by the states, reserving the disposal of their property, but when Congress are empowered to grant pensions and salaries, and multiply their dependents, the Government of America becomes an Aristocracy , and the people lose their majesty. INDEPENDENS.

For the NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
Messieurs PRINTERS,
LAST week arrived here a vessel from Halifax, having on board one Stinson, a refugee, lately sent out of this state by virtue of the proscription act: Notwithstanding this man had been previously informed, that our laws condemned him to death for a second transgression, and though he had bitterly experienced the resentment of the public for his first offence; he had the insolence to return in the same vessel that transported him from hence. Whether an individual would thus dare to bid defiance to the vengeance of our laws, and so flagrantly insult the majesty of the people, without the advice, encouragement and promised support of others, let the impartial world determine! But he had not long enjoyed his imaginary triumph over the authority of government, before he was apprehended by an officer of justice and thrown into prison, where he now awaits the punishment our laws ordain for parricides and traitors.
The attempts that are daily made by the British, to try the energy of our laws, and the spirit of our government, seem to discover some mysterious dark design, and ought to impress the minds of our legislature, with the importance of filling the executive departments with men of tried fidelity, whose attachment to the cause, has been conspicuous in the worst of times; whose conduct has not varied with our misfortunes or success; but whose uniformity has demonstrated that principle and not interest, has regulated their actions. Men whose vigilance, activity and zeal, will free the private citizen from the necessity of performing the duty of a public officer. When the legislature have adjusted this important affair, and appointed those men to offices of profit and trust, whose merit and sufferings point them out as proper objects of public favor, then, and not till then, may we expect to see justice run down our streets like a stream, and righteousness like an overflowing flood.
For the NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
Messieurs PRINTERS,
WOULD it not be advisable for strangers that now reside amongst us, to content themselves under our laws, and regulate their conduct and conversation accordingly? Certain men of a northern nation, ever enemies to this country, have given themselves unnecessary airs, and spoke with great freedom, about the propriety of a villain's returning in direct violation of the laws of this state—let those people remember that the same laws may be executed against all transgressors, and that their stay is at present mere indulgence, until the definitive treaty is signed and ratified: but should their connections here, steer them clear of the law, and keep their crimes within certain limits, yet they would do well to remember the picture of the Boston Mackeronie; and that the same power still exists amongst the people.
L O N D O N, June 6.
Extract of a letter from Dublin, June 3.
Early yesterday morning the following melancholy accident happened to Mr. Spalding, proprietor of the diving-bell, and to his nephew, who came lately from England, in order to attempt getting up some of the valuable effects from the East India ship, which was lost some months since near the Kish in this harbour. The weather would not permit these unfortunate adventurers to make any effort before Sunday last, when they went down in their bell to the ship, and laid above an hour under water. On being drawn up, they expressed anger on being drawn up so soon, as they said they were making some considerable progress in the recovery of several articles. Early yesterday morning they again descended in their bell, but never more to come up alive; for after the bell had been down an hour and an half, the people above finding no motion below, nor any signal given in the usual manner, drew up the bell, and found Mr. Spalding and his nephew both suffocated in it, and quite dead. Their bodies lay all day yesterday in a vessel opposite Wybraut's on George's Quay: It is thought some of the tackle got entangled in the ship and so prevented any signal being given, when they found themselves in danger."
Government, since the ratification of the peace with America, have indicated their desire to the Refugees from that country, that some mode should be struck out for producing a final adjustment of this complex business (to be first submitted to the inspection and control of the House of Commons) so as to relieve the nation from the enormous annual sum that is paid to this description of men, which at this time amounts to 80,000l. per annum. In consequence of the above intimation, the principal gentlemen from the different provinces in America, have summoned several meetings, and the result of their deliberations have been, for each province to fix upon a specific sum, which is to include every claim whatever. The largest province which is Virginia, have presented to the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury an account of the losses they have sustained in supporting the royal cause, and the prayer of their petition ends with requesting a donation of 300,000l. which they consent to take as a final compensation for all past and future demands. A part of the late Secretary of State's Office is appropriated for the receiving and examining their demands, previous to the inspection of them by the Lords of the Treasury.
P H I L A D E L P H I A, August 6.
Thursday last arrived in this port the ship Irish Volunteer, Captain Dillon, from Larne, with 350 passengers on board. Although this voyage was performed in the hottest season of the year, yet there was not one sick person on board, except a woman who has been unwell about ten days. Perhaps no one ever arrived here with a better character, for attention to his crew, than Capt. Dillon. The universal consent of the passengers pronounce him just, generous, humane, and indulgent.
C H A T H A M, August 6.
By recent accounts from New York we learn, that upwards of three thousand German troops are ordered to prepare for embarkation. They are to go to Europe.
The best informed gentlemen give it as their opinion that the British will leave New York early in the month of October.
N E W Y O R K, August 2.
On Thursday last as Mr. Solomon Davis (formerly a commander of a vessel in the London trade) was returning in his waggon from this city to his residence at Saugerties on Long-Island, he was intercepted by two men, who firing their pistols, or muskets, shot him dead on the spot. He was not robbed, as we are informed, his watch, with 3 guineas, were found in his pockets.
August 6. We are informed, that the eight following battalions are under orders for embarkation, on their return to Hesse-Cassel: Knyphausen, Prince Hereditaire, Angell, Beining, Dufourth, Buse, K. O. Blauch, and Bunau.
From Morristown, in New Jersey, we are informed, that on the 21st ult. there was at that place a most tremendous hurricane, tornado or whirlwind, that nearly destroyed nine houses, besides barns, hovels, barracks, and many other buildings. Many persons who happened to be within the course of the whirl, were near being dashed into atoms. The chief effects of this most extraordinary blast were confined to a very narrow district, not half a mile in breadth. Providentially, no one life was lost—save that of a cow, whose limbs were found in different places.
Aug. 9. Last night arrived the ship dragon, Capt. Andrew Campbell, in 18 days from the Havana, by whom we learn, that a new, and a far more serious revolt than ever, among those parts, has happened in South America, particularly at Panama and its vicinity. Before Capt. Campbell sailed, 3000 Spanish troops departed for Carthagena, to proceed up to Panama; and they were to be followed by 5000 others, which could not accompany the first division, for want of transports. The news of this defection was brought by an express frigate from La Vera Cruz, and the division sailed in 30 hours after her arrival; such dispatch was used, that the troops were embarked in the night. The voice of the natives is loud for an independence of the Spanish monarchy, and the most important consequences are expected from this event. Before the news reached Havana, the Spanish troops were on their departure for Europe, and a number had sailed for Old Spain.
The Fox frigate was at Havana, on the passage to England; and the ship Carolina, Capt. Angus, was sailed for London, in company with the Dragon, having on board a cargo of sugar, rum and mahogany, from a condemned pelacre from Jamaica to London. A Spanish 64 gun ship was lost in the bay of Mexico, said to be named the America.—One thousand Spanish soldiers sailed for the Mississippi the day before the first division sailed for Carthagena.
A packet had arrived from Cadez, with orders from the Court of Spain for the Spanish fleet not to sail for Europe; but Don Solano had already taken his departure, with the whole fleet, for Old Spain. Don Galvez was gone home in that fleet, on board of which, it was said, sixty millions of dollars were shipped. There was only one Spanish frigate (and no line of battle ship) left at Havana.
E I S H K I L L, August 14. Extract of a letter, dated Camp, Philadelphia, July 31st 1783—from a Massachusetts officer.
THE very cordial and hospitable reception which our officers have received from every rank of citizens in this place, entitles them to our most unfeigned and respectful acknowledgment; and to omit a tribute of our gratitude on this occasion, would very deservedly be deemed unofficer-like, to say nothing of ingratitude. The sumptuous and bountiful entertainment, given by the merchants of this city, to the officers of the Federal Army, on Friday the 18th current, was elegant and liberal; the powers of description are inadequate to the task of doing justice to the order, good humour and good breeding, manifested on that day; in fine, nothing could exceed the brilliancy of the festival, but the mirth and jocularity, conspicuous throughout the whole entertainment.
N E W L O N D O N, August 15.
Monday night last, about twelve o'clock, a small Schooner, laying at anchor at Frog's Point, commanded by Samuel Hempstead, bound from New-York to this port was boarded by a whale-boat with five men armed with pistols, cutlasses and bayonets; on which one of the men presented a pistol to Capt. Hempstead's breast, damn'd him, and told him if he did not immediately bring him 200 dollars, he would put him to death. Capt. Hempstead told him he had not so much money on board, but bro't him what he had; they then struck and cut Capt. Hempstead and his people, who were only three in number, and robbed them of about 70 dollars value in money and goods, besides stripping them of sundry articles of cloathing—Before they left the vessel they took their oars from them to prevent their rowing to the guard ship, which was near; and at quitting the vessel they secured Capt. Hempstead and his people below deck, and threaten'd that if they made a noise to alarm the guard ship, they would immediately return on board and put them to death.
We are informed that fifteen houses have been broke open in the county of Windham, within about one month past, by a gang of villains, none of whom are yet taken.
B O S T O N, August 21.
Extract of a letter from Princeton, dated June, 1783.
The public papers have informed you, that Virginia had given leave to bring in a bill for adopting the late revenue recommendations of Congress: this is true, but not the whole truth. After the address, &c. of Congress had been read before their House of Delegates, by a solemn and almost unanimous resolution they were rejected:—Because, 1st, the revenue officers were to be unamenable to that commonwealth 2d. Because the power of collecting a revenue by penal laws could not be delegated to Congress, without danger to the union, as well as to the commonwealth. And, 3dly, Because the commonwealth was not to have credit for the monies to be raised from its own citizens—or to that effect. And a bill was brought in for establishing funds to be collected under their own authority, and on constitutional grounds; but before this bill was completed, Gen. Washington's circular letter came to hand, and was read; whereupon the advocates for continental impost took courage, and obtained leave to bring in another bill, conformable to the recommendation of Congress; and without proceeding any further in the affair, the whole was referred over to the next session of their Assembly."
P O R T S M O U T H, August 26.
The state of Pennsylvania, we hear have passed a law by which the following taxes are laid, for raising money to support government, and paying the interest of public securities and part of the principle.   For every billiard Table, 15 0 0  For every Sukey, Chair, or Chaise, 1 10 0  For every four wheel Chaise, 4 0 0  For every Coach, Chariot, or post Chaise 7 10 0  For every cover'd Waggon or Caravan, 3 0 0  For every stage Coach, 7 10 0  For every stage Waggon, 5 0 0  For every gold Watch, 0 10 0  For every silver Watch, 0 5 0  For every gallon of Wine in casks, 0 0 6  For every doz. of Wine in bottles, 0 1 6  For every gallon of strong Beer, 0 0 4  Ale or Porter, imported in casks, 0 0 4  For every doz. of ditto in bottles, 0 2 6  For every Ct. of refined Sugar, 0 0 2 
They have also taxed every Writ, Subpoena or other Judicial papers, to be paid by the respective clerks of the county courts. Also, all papers issued out at the Probate Office to be paid by the registers of probate courts.
They have also issued notes from the treasury, of the following denominations and numbers.   1000 of 20 Dollars, 20,000 Dollars. 

4000 of 10 Dollars, 40,000 Dollars. 8000 of 5 Dollars, 40,000 Dollars. 15,000 of 4 Dollars, 60,000 Dollars. 25,000 of 2 Dollars, 50,000 Dollars. 45,000 of 1 Dollar, 45,000 Dollars.  They have made said notes legal tenders in payment of all taxes, and death without benefit of clergy to counterfeit them.  NAVAL OFFICE, Port of PISCATAQUA, August 23.
INWARD ENTRIES.
Parker, from Halifax. Manning, from St. Kitts.
CLEARED.
Sherwood, for New-York. D Cawalho, for St. Ubel. Smith, for London.
TO BE SOLD BY  John Noble,
at his shop in pav'd street, BOHEA Tea, loaf and brown Sugar, Molasses, Indigo, Cotton, Chocolate, Coffee, Salt, Rice, Flour, Starch, Castle and Crown Soap, Pepper, Nutmegs, Oat Meal, Brimstone, Copperas, Alum, Otter, Fustick, Logwood, Redwood, stone and glass Ware, London Pewter, London wool Cards mark'd G.B. 20d. 10d. 6d. & 4d. Nails, table Knives and Forks, pen Knives, knitting Needles, shoe and knee Buckles, Whalebone, coat and waistcoat Buttons, Callimancoes, Linnens, Cambric, Silk and Twist, Fans, black and white Gauze, black Mode, gauze Handkerchiefs, chip'd Hats, sieye Bottoms, Lyn Shoes, yard square good black Handkerchiefs, spelling Books, Primers, writing Paper, Waters, &c. &c. Portsmouth, August 22, 1783.
THE laws of the state directing each town to provide for their own poor, also directs the measures to be taken, with such as will not take care of themselves and families, and as there are a number of persons in this town, who (rather than put their children into good families) make a practice of sending them a begging from door to door, by which means they soon become accustomed to every vice resulting from such habits. The overseers of the poor having now a supply of provisions, and stock sufficient to employ all such idlers; request the inhabitants (whenever such children come to houses begging) that they would send them immediately to the Work House, or inform the keepers of the house of them, who has orders to take them and set them to work, until suitable places can be provided, where they may be brought up in such a manner, as to make them useful members of society.
Portsmouth, August 9 1783.
THE Public are caution'd against taking a Note of Hand sign'd by the Subscriber, in Favour of Bradbury Sandborn, for seven pounds ten shillings, as said Note was not due to him, but given to off set part of a debt which said Sandborn still owes him, as he will not pay said Note to any, but discount the same as above said. Greenland, Aug. 22, 1783 JOHN WEEKS.
To be sold at public Vendue;
At the house of the subscriber in Exeter, on Tuesday the 26th inst at 2 o'clock P. M. A number of articles, among which are some
Farming utensils, together with a Horse Cart, a Chaise, with Harness; a lightning Rod, made of Swedish Iron, suitable for a house of common height; a Jack; a number of empty cyder Casks; a bed Press, with a Mahogany bed-Stead, with Sacking Bottom; some articles of mahogany Furniture, among which are, a swell'd front Bureau, neatly brass'd; one Desk, with a number of Tables and Teaboards. At the same time will be sold, if not disposed of before at private sale, about one acre of Land, opposite the dwelling house of the subscriber, together with the pleasantly situated buildings thereon, and about six acres of Land, forming the corner at the forks of the way leading from Exeter great Bridge, to Hampton Town, and Hampton Falls. The two articles last described, will be made easy to the purchaser, by having credit given for the greater part, if desired. For particulars inquire at Joseph Adams, at his house in Exeter.
N. B. As the subscriber is about removing out of this state, all persons that have any accounts open with him, are desired to call in order for adjustment. Exeter. August 14. 1783.
LOST in the Town of Portsmouth, about the 14th Instant, a Silver Shoe Buckle. Whoever takes up said Buckle, and will leave it with Mr. Mark Nelson, Goldsmith, near the State House, shall be handsomely Rewarded.
James Withart,
From London,
Has for sale at the house of Capt. Thomas Dalling, opposite the house formerly improved as a tavern house, by the late James Stoodley, Esq; deceas'd:
Irish Linnens, Manchester Broad Cloths, Duffsels, Baize, Checks, Shalloons, black Russel, Tammies, Durants, black Calamancoes, Moree Gown Patterns, plain and striped Camblets, Shawls for the Ladies, from 10 s 6d. to 42 s. Hosiery of all sorts—Best Newcastle Crown Glass—Nails, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d, 20d,—Hard Ware, Steel plated Hand Saws, Axes, Augers, Chizels, Gouges, Gimblets, Knives and Forks, Pen Knives, Womens Scissars and Buckles,—With many other Articles.
No Abatements made on the Price first asked.
Portsmouth, August 15, 1783.
Elijah Tilton,
HEREBY informs the Public, that he has removed from the House he formerly occupied as a Tavern at the north end of the Town, to the easterly end of Queen-Street, at the sign of the Golden Ball and Masons Arms; where every Favor from Town and Country Gentlemen will be gratefully acknowledged, and every reasonable Indulgence granted to any who shall be pleased to favor him with their Custom.
Portsmouth, August 14, 1783.
THE Vendue for the sale of Non residents Land in New Chester, is adjourned to the 16th day of September, then to be at the house of Capt. Cutting Favours, in said Town, at 1 o'clock A. M. The original right of land which was advertised by the name of Joseph Tolford in the last advertisement, should have been Joshua Tolford.
THOMAS WELLS, Constable.
New Chester, August 2, 1783.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors, and others, owning land in the township of Cockermouth, that have not paid the taxes affixed thereon to the year 1782, that unless they pay them to me the subscriber by the 21, Monday of September next, so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, as will pay said taxes and incidental charges, at the house of Jonathan Bartlett, in said town, at ten o'clock on said day.
   D. N. R. Ac. £. s. d. 1. d. War tax.     Samuel Hobart, Esq; 2 5 5 50 1 8 3 4 1   Undivided, 3 1 0 2   Henry Thompson, 3 6 7 65 2 4 2 3 1   Stephen Powers, 3 4 2 100 3 6 3 8 2   Benjamin Blanchard, 3 3 6 100 3 6 3 8 2   Ditto 3 1 7 100 3 6 3 8 2   Mathew Thompson, 3 4 1 60 2 2 0 5 0   Phineas Lovejoy, 3 6 5 43 1 7 0 4 0   Undivided, 0 3 1 0 2   Henry Thompson, jr. 1 7 4 32 0 11 3 2 2   Benjamin Abbot, 3 12 13 100 3 6 3 8 2   Jonathan Johnson, 2 4 4 50 7 7 0 11 4 3   Samuel Hazleton, 3 12 14 100 3 6 3 8 2   Undivided, 3 1 0 2   Interval, 4 3 6 3 8 2   Jonathan Eastman, 1 16 1 50 1 8 3 4 1   William Taylor, 1 15 3 16 0 6 9 1 1   William Tenney, undivided, 0 3 1 0 2   Samuel Cummings jr. 2 5 1 50 1 8 3 4 1   Amos Phillips, 3 1 8 100 3 6 3 8 2   James Gould, undivided, 3 1 0 2   Thomas Pratt, 3 6 3 100 3 6 3 8 2   Amos Fisk, 1 8 1 50 1 8 3 11 4 1   Thomas Wentworth, undivided, 0 3 1 0 2   Vendue Lot, 0 5 0 80 2 6 0 6 0    GERSHAM HOBART, Const.
Cockermouth, July 30, 1783.
ALL Persons that have any Demands on the Estate of Richard Burke, late of Pepperrellborough, in the County of York, Trader, deceas'd, are hereby desired to bring in their Claims to Seth Storer of said Pepperrellborough, Executor to said Estate, in order for a speedy Settlement. And all Persons indebted to said Estate, are hereby requested to make immediate payment.
Pepperrellborough, August 13, 1783.
Goddard & 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 whole sale or retail; at the lowest price, at their Store near the Market:—Where may be had—TENERIFFE WINE of an excellent quality, by the pipe or quarter Cask; Sherry, Lisbon, Malaga, and Cacavilla ditto,—Spices, dry Fruits &c. by retail.
Also,—A few Boxes of
Fresh Lisbon LEMMONS.
Portsmouth, August 16, 1783.
Just opened and to be sold, at the shop of
Samuel Hale,
near the Port Office, CHINTZES, Calicoes, Lawn Aprons and Handkerchiefs, Gauzes, black and white silk gauze Handkerchiefs, Kending Lawns, Cambric, Cargu, black, white and colored silk Mitts and Gloves, Fans, Ostrich Feathers, Chip Hats, Mode Sattinet, Prunella, Shoebinding, Hair Ribbon, Temple Spectacles, Knives and Forks, Ink Pots, Men's and Women's, Thimbles, Coat and Jacket Buttons, Tea, Queen's Chin &c. &c.
Portsmouth, August 1, 1783.
TO be sold on easy terms, for cash or produce, with reasonable credit, the very valuable rights of land in the town of Stodden, being lots No 4 in the 3d range, No 3 in the 4th range; for particulars inquire of the Printers at Portsmouth.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the estate of Isaac Fitts, blacksmith, late of Concord, in the county of Rockingham, deceased, is represented insolvent; the subscribers are legally appointed commissioners by the Honorable Phillips White, 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 Jacob Chase, Esq; innholder in Chester, on the second Tuesday of the five following months, from one to six o'clock P. M.
SIMON BAYLEY, } BENJAMIN BROWN, } Commissioners. STEPHEN CHASE, } Chester, July 27th, 1783
ALL persons who are indebted to or have any demands on the estate of John Smith, late of Durham, deceased, are requested to make a speedy settlement with the subscribers.
Mary Smith Ebenezer Smith,
Durham, July 22, 1783.
WANTED TWENTY or THIRTY
Good shipping HORSES,
for which Cash will be given. Apply to Mr. Elijah Tilton at Portsmouth, where the Horses will be view'd.
Portsmouth, August 14, 1783.
THIS is to caution all Persons from purchasing a Note of hand signed by me the Subscriber to one Benjamin Payson, as said Note is not justly due, and therefore shall not pay the same unless compelled thereto by law.
ABRAHAM MORRIL.
Canterbury, August 2, 1783
TO BE SOLD
Several valuable Tracts or Rights of LAND, in different Towns in Mason's Patent. For particulars inquire at the Printing Office, Portsmouth.
July 26, 1783.
State of New Hampshire. Rockingham ss. WE the subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. judge of probate for said county, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Alexander Roberts, late of Baintwood, yeoman, deceased; hereby give notice that we will attend said business at the house of Isaac Williams, innholder in Exeter, on the second Monday of the six following months, from three to six o'clock P. M. on said Days.
ELIPHALET HALE, } ISAAC WILLIAMS, } Commissioners. WILLIAM FALKIR, Jr. } Exeter, July 22, 1783.

State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Chester, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, on Monday the first day of September next; and if not all sold on said day, the sale to continue till all sold, at the house of Benjamin Hall, innholder in Chester, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Div. Qty. l. s.    William Rymes 80 1 50 12  Abraham Drake 29 5 40 9  Eleazer Russel 34 5 40 9  Thomas Whiting 35 5 40 9  Capt. Joseph Tilton 38 5 40 9  Henry Sherburne, half 44 5 20 5  Richard Hasselton 55 2 100 18  Ditto 45 5 40 9  Jacob Gilman 47 5 40 9  Jacob Stanel 52 5 40 9  Samuel Thompson 115 4 60 12  Ephraim Dennick 55 5 40 9  William Croswright 57 5 40 9  Amos Cals 58 5 40 9  Peter Weare 59 5 40 9  John Cram 67 5 40 9  Capt. Eben. Wentworth 69 5 40 9  Thomas Phips 78 5 40 9  Josiah Bachelder 79 5 40 9  Edward Gilman 43 2 100 18  Ditto 86 5 40 9  James Boyd 94 5 40 9  Reuben Sandborn 96 5 40 9  Nathaniel Bachelder 100 5 40 9  Benjamin Towle 102 5 40 9  Bennoni Fogg 101 5 40 9  Thomas Simes 120 5 40 9  John Prescott 113 5 40 9  Richard Clifford 118 5 40 9  Jonathan Kimball 105 2 100 18  Ditto 103 5 40 9  James Perkins 119 5 40 9  Stephen Johnson 122 5 40 9  Samuel Prescott 126 5 40 9  Jacob Garland 127 5 40 9  Capt. Thomas Pearce 121 4 60 12  Jethro Tilton 24 5 40 9  Phillimon Blake 93 2 100 17  Ditto 19 5 40 9  Deacon Samuel Shaw 96 2 100 17  Edward Sandborn half 94 4 30 6  Ditto 40 5 40 9  Robert Ford 98 4 60 12  Ditto 82 5 40 9  William Godfrey 99 4 60 12  Ditto 23 5 40 9  Col. Mark Hunking 100 4 60 12  Ditto 83 5 40 9  Stephen Sweet 111 4 60 12  Ditto 135 5 40 9  Elisha Smith 112 4 60 12  Ditto 13 5 40 9  Susannah Small 113 4 60 12  Ditto 68 5 40 9  Samuel Shackford 118 4 60 12  Ditto 62 5 40 9  Richard Kent 89 4 60 12  Ditto 4 5 40 9  Zechariah Clifford 116 4 60 12  Ditto 76 5 40 9  John Shackford 70 4 60 12  Ditto 75 5 40 9  Thomas Silver 117 4 60 12  Ditto 112 5 40 9  James Fogg 120 4 60 12  Ditto 25 5 40 9  Thomas Leavitt 125 4 60 12  Ditto 124 5 40 9  Rev. Theo. Cotton 127 4 60 12  Abraham Brown 73 4 60 12  Ditto 33 5 40 9  Ebenezer Eastman 69 4 60 12  Capt. Joshua Wingate 66 4 60 12  Michael Whiden 14 4 60 12  Ditto 77 5 40 9  Samuel Penhallow 54 4 60 12  Ditto 92 5 40 9  Joseph Young 57 4 60 12  Ditto 30 5 40 9  Nathaniel Drake 59 4 60 12  
  Ditto 10 5 40 9  Benjamin Sandborn half 60 4 30 6  David Tilton 5 5 40 9  Benjamin Smith 9 5 40 9  Jonathan Emerson 110 4 60 12  Ditto 123 5 40 9  Rev. Moses Hale 150 1 16  William White 132 5 40 9  John Prescott junr. 126 4 60 12  Ditto 21 5 40 9  Stephen Webster 58 4 60 12  Ditto 131 5 40 9  Capt. John Gilman 97 4 60 12  Jonathan Brown 68 4 60 12  Samuel Page 84 5 40 9  Josiah Bachelder 89 5 40 9  Nathaniel Sandborn 91 5 40 9  Enoch Sandborn 1 5 40 9  George Jeffrey 15 5 40 9  Archibald M'Frederick 18 5 40 9  James Prescott 90 5 40 9  John Cielley 6 5 40 9   Benjamin Hall, Samuel Underhill,  Constables.       Chester, July 15, 1783.
W I T N E S S Anthony Nutter, of Portsmouth, yeoman, and Salome his wife; Joseph Rawlings of Newington, yeoman, and Susanna his wife, and Sarah Rawlings, of Newington, single woman, petitioned the Honorable Phillips White, Esq; Judge of probate &c. for the county of Rockingham, setting forth among other things, that the said Salome, Susanna and Sarah, with their brothers Aaron Rawlings and George Rawlings, late of Newington, as children and heirs of Samuel Rawlings, late of Newington, yeoman, deceas'd, intestate, held in common and undivided with Noah Rawlings, of Newington, yeoman, one third of the following tracts of land in Newington; the first tract is bounded Northeasterly, by the highway, leading from Portsmouth to Knight's ferry, Northerly, by the several lands of Benjamin Adams, and Paul Rawlings, Southwesterly, by land of Richard Downing, and Southeasterly, by lands of Samuel Rawlings, and Paul Rawlings; the second tract containing about eighteen acres, is bounded northerly, by the road leading to Capt. Joseph Patterson's, Northeasterly, by land of Noah Rawlings, Southeasterly and Southwesterly, by land of Paul Rawlings. That the said George and Aaron had been absent beyond seas, more than four years, by which means the petitioners had been prevented from making partition of said lands. Wherefore they prayed that partition might be made, as the law in such case made and provided directs, &c.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ss. In court of Probate for said county, July 30, 1783. Ordered, that the petitioners notify the tenants in common, of the estate of which partition is prayed for, by having this petition, or the substance thereof published in the New-Hampshire Gazette three weeks successively, before the last Wednesday in August next, that they may appear and shew cause (if any they have) at the probate office, in Exeter, in said county, on the said last Wednesday of August, at 11 o'clock A. M. why the prayer of the petition should not be granted. Attest, William Parker, Register. June. 24, 1783.
A LL person indebted to Winthrop Wiggins, of Strafford, by note or book debt, are desired to call and discharge the same immediately with him at his dwelling house in said Strafford, as he is in immediate want thereof, which obliges him to make this call upon them, which he hopes they will notice. Strafford, August 8, 1783.
A LL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of Josiah Chase, late of Deerfield, yeoman, deceas'd, intestate, are requested to settle their accounts with Mrs. Hannah Chase, administratrix to said estate, as soon as possible. Deerfield, July 24th, 1783.
A LL persons indebted to John Weeks, of Greenland, either by note or book debt, are desired to settle with him by the first of September next, or their accounts and notes will be put in suit without further notice. Greenland, July 24th, 1783.
William Parker, Silver-Smith, B EGS leave to inform his customers and others, that he has for sale at his shop in Queen street, all sorts of Silver-smith's work cheap for cash; likewise Clocks and Watches repair'd and clean'd in the best and cheapest manner, by DAVID AIRD, Clock and Watch maker from Edinburgh.
TO BE SOLD On board the sloop SALLY, ISAAC SHERWOOD, Master. From New-York, lying at the head of long Wharf, Elopus flour of the first quality; A small quantity of excellent Rye, Indian-Corn of a good quality, from Maryland, and a small quantity of excellent manufactured Tobacco. Any of the above articles will be disposed of for new Flax-Seed, or Cash. Fifth. Portsmouth, August 7th, 1783.
A LL persons that have demands against the estate of George Sherburne, late of Loudon, carpenter, deceas'd, and those who are indebted to said estate are hereby desired to settle the same as soon as possible with Jacob Sherburne, administrator on said estate. Loudon, July 23, 1783.
All persons indebted to the Estate of NATHANIEL SPARHAWK, late of Kittery, Esq; deceas'd, are once more desired to pay their respective dues immediately to JOHN SPARHAWK, who has to sell at his Store near the Market, a variety of West-India and English Goods, cheap for cash, or clean FLAX SEED, for which a generous price will be given. Portsmouth, August 7th, 1783.
A Quantity of China & Glass Ware To be Sold, by Benjamin Dearborn. Portsmouth, August 1, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire. Rockingham ss. To BENJAMIN BUTLER, Esq; one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Rockingham. T HE petition of us the Subscribers owners or Proprietors of more than one sixteenth part of the Township of Nottingham, in said County, humbly sheweth, that we labour under many Inconveniences by reason of the Records of said Township, being kept at so great a distance from the said Town:— Wherefore we pray that you would warn a Meeting of the Proprietors of said Township, to meet at the Meeting-House on the Square in said Town, on the last Tuesday in September next, at two o'clock in the Afternoon. 1st. To choose a Moderator. 2dly. To choose a Proprietors Clerk for said Township; and your Petitioners as in duty bound shall pray, &c.
Nehemiah Bartlett, John P. Williams, Andrew Cheever, Jonathan Harvey, Daniel Collins, Zephaniah Butler, James Bean, Joseph Whitcher, jr. Benjamin Wisliff, Henry Butler, James Kelsey, John McCrillis, Tho's Bartlett, Jeremiah Bassman, Vowel Leathers, Israel Randel, John Ford, Nathaniel Randel, Joseph Cielley, Moses Davis, Moses Davis, jr. Sam'l Gray, Nathaniel Goodhue, John Gile, Thomas Odel, Alexander Lucy, Joseph Whitcher, Mason Randel, Samuel Colcord, Robert Davis, Jacob Davis, Aaron Hayes, Doleas Dame, Thomas Randel, Jonathan Clark, Henry Bachelder, Ebenezer Bennick, Jacob Swain, Levi Dearborn, Nathaniel Dearborn, John Nealey, James Hassaford, Phineas Blake, Samuel Sherburne, William Prescott, Thomas Piper, Taylor Clark, Nicholas Blake, Valentine Rennifstone, Nicholas D. Hill, John Kilburn, Moses Hott, Sherburne Dearborn, Robert Morrison, Stoten Tuttle, Andrew Freese, Benjamin Page, Joseph March, Adonaijah Fellows, Daniel Page, John Bachelder, Patsin Simpson, Daniel Currier, Stephen Prescott.
Rockingham ss. Agreeable to the foregoing petition, the proprietors of Nottingham are notified to meet at the above mentioned time and place, and for the purposes aforesaid.
BENJAMIN BUTLER, Justice Peace. Nottingham, August 4, 1783.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the sale of Non-Resident's Land in the Town of Effingham, is adjourned to the second day of September next, to be at the house of Capt. John Leavitt, innholder in said Town, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. WEARE DRAKE, Constable. Effingham, July 11, 1783.
TO BE SOLD For Cash, State Securities, or Country Produce, A Lot of Land in New Chester, for further particulars enquire at the Printing Office in Portsmouth or Exeter.