New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1779-10-12 00:00:00

BOSTON, October 7.
This certifies, that the following extract was taken from a letter (dated on or about the 23d September, at Philadelphia) wrote by the Honorable HENRY LAURENS, Esq; a member of Congress, to his Excellency Governor TRUMBULL, of Lebanon.
Test. HENRY PORTER.
LAST night I received advice, by express, of the arrival of Count d'Estaing, with 20 sail of the line, 10 frigates, and 5000 land forces, on the coast of Georgia and South Carolina; Gen. Lincoln was in motion for co-operating with the Count, and there was a prospect of capturing the enemy at Savannah and Beaufort, or at least of scattering them in confused flight through the Woods, towards East and West Florida. Even the latter will be an high advantage to us, and bring disgrace on them in the eyes of their savage connections, who will probably take part with them in their disaster—The season of the year, the beginning and middle of September, is rather against the Count; he had determined to remain in that enterprize but a few days—whence I presume we shall hear of him in this neighbourhood early in October.
"Yesterday arrived here a prize armed brigantine, of 14 cannon, and upwards of 70 men, lately commanded by a Lieutenant of Sir George Collier, captured by the Pickering, of Salem; and also a transport ship, with about 300 Hessians, taken by Capt. Taylor, in a private ship of war, of this port."
Should the Count d'Estaing only succeed in wresting Georgia out of the hands of the enemy, the advantage to the States of America would be highly important. Such a part of the British force, and such large stores as they have in that quarter, captured or ruined, must be a great blow indeed. The possession of Georgia, and the prospect of further conquests from that advantage, it is well known, greatly supported the hopes of the British Ministry in protracting the war, and encouraged them to refuse the proposals of Spain. Upon the rescue of that State, those hopes must all fall, and the credit to their funds built upon it. But this is not the only, nor indeed the chief advantage we may expect from the Count's arrival on these coasts. Should these States properly exert themselves upon so signal and precious an opportunity, the power of Britain on these shores may soon be totally annihilated, and an happy and glorious termination be put to the American war. The prospect we now have of such an event must animate every bosom, and awaken every noble exertion.
The return of the transports with three regiments on board, which had sailed from New York, is supposed to be occasioned by some account that either followed or met them, of the approach of the Count d'Estaing to the American coasts.
Extract of a letter from Hartford, October 4. "By the Governor's express, and private
letters from Congress, we are assured, that on the 25th ult. Congress received dispatches from Count d'Estaing, who arrived the 5th of September, off Georgia. He sent an express boat to Charleston, to the Council, and General Lincoln. A plan of an attack was formed, to be put in execution the 9th ult. As soon as the business is done there, we may expect them at New York. Every preparation is making at this York and Jersey, for an attack in the city, as soon as the fleet arrives."
Letters dated September 16, not far from Head Quarters, mention, that the Chevalier de la Luzerne arrived there on the 15th of last month, and dined with Gen. Washington and the General officers; that the company were highly entertained with the friendship & sociability of our new allies; that the Chevalier expressed the highest satisfaction at the polite and friendly treatment he met with at Boston, and at every other place on his journey; that he left Head Quarters on the 17th for Philadelphia. These letters also mention, that our army continues to enjoy a most remarkable degree of health, while that of the enemy is very sickly, more so than at any other time since the commencement of the war; that only of Fanning's regiment 92 were sick; that the late reinforcement from England was by no means so large as has been reported, not exceeding at the utmost 300 men, of which a large number are sick, and many died on the passage. That 3 regiments had lately embarked and sailed from New York for Georgia or the West Indies; that the enemy continued fortifying Stony and Verplank's points and kept 12 or 14 sail of the square rigged vessels near them, perhaps to take off the garrison should necessity require it. The above intelligence is from good authority.
We are informed of the safe arrival of the Chevalier de la Luzerne and his suit at Philadelphia.
It is said that M. Gerard, Minister Plenipotentiary from his most Christian Majesty to the United States, is expected in town from Philadelphia; so that we may soon have the pleasure of seeing a minister, whose great talents have given him a distinguished reputation, and who bore a principal part in completing our happy alliance with France. Extract of a letter from a gentleman of character near Head Quarters of General
Washington's army, dated Sept. 25. The enemy have embarked three regiments which have sailed; their destination unknown. Another large embarkation is now going on; several regiments have already gone on board and transports laying for the reception of others; from appearances they are destined for the West Indies: The three regiments which sailed first have returned into port; the reason unknown. The enemy have contracted their lines at Verplank's & Stony Points, and reduced the garrison near one half, who are sent down to New York. They have withdrawn their troops within King's bridge, demolished their out works, and continue fortifying York Island, Governor's Island and the narrows, and from ap-
pearances will have nothing in a few days but a garrison in New York sufficient to defend it."
Poor Rivington is hard put to it to keep up the spirits of the royalists, in their confined district at New York. He has had, indeed a difficult task, but the magazine of his own head, and those of his coadjutors is not quite exhausted. Admiral Hardy, he tells us, with the finest fleet old Ocean ever bore, was pursuing the united fleets of France and Spain: He may perhaps find them, or they him, at Torbay, where he took refuge as soon as he found the two squadrons had joined. An hundred thousand men are raised, we are further told by this notable publisher, for the internal defence of Britain. Not that they are under any apprehensions of an invasion, in that island, they only choose to let the world see, what plenty they have of men and money; accordingly besides the hundred thousand land forces in arms there, they have an hundred thousand seamen in the navy; sixty thousand troops gone to the East Indies; thirty thousand raised in Ireland, and sixty thousand in America and the West Indies. At the same time notwithstanding such numbers in arms, and the immense expence, the trade and manufactures of England are as flourishing, and taxes as light as ever. Was there ever such a nation as this? It's fleets are most victorious when they flee, or are at anchor in Torbay: It's inhabitants can fight and manufacture at the same time; the higher the taxes, the richer it grows; and the more you exhaust it's resources, the more they increase. What can the united world do against such a nation? It is now rouzed, and France, Spain, and America, together are not half a breakfast for it. It is the very giant of Pantigruel, and can swallow as many windmills as any other giant can potched eggs: How astonishing is it that the rebels are not Pannick struck throughout the Continent, at the very sound of such paragraphs, in Rivington's paper.
The Britons have not only the ferocity to commit the most inhuman excesses in America, but at the same time the meanness to deny all this in Europe, where the manner of carrying on war is so different, that the relation of the conduct of the British soldiery here will scarcely obtain belief. Their enormities in their last excursions into Connecticut cannot be reckoned up: Some instances however are particularly stated, and most authentically attested in a series of affidavits sent by Gen. Parsons to Gen. Washington. It would move an heart of stone to read them: Britons themselves will one day blush at the relation.—No wonder the vengeance of righteous heaven should pursue such a nation, and bring the horrors of war to their own doors.
The Southern post acquaints of the arrival of a vessel at New London, which brought an account of a transport's being taken, with upwards of 200 Hessians on board, and arriving safe at Barnegat.

Fifteen Tame Geese,
The greater Part of them White, was taken up on Rye Beach last Tuesday. Whoever has lost them, and will apply to George Saunders, proving their Property, may have them again, paying Charges.
Wanted on Purchase,
A Good FARM, of 100 or 150 Acres—well wooded and watered, within twelve or fifteen Miles of Portsmouth, for which a good Price will be given. Enquire of the Printer at Portsmouth.
MONSET, and Company,
Have for Sale, at a Store on Long Wharfe, the following Articles, for ready Money, viz. RUM by the Hoghead or Barrell— SUGAR,—COFFEE,—COTTON,— PAPER by the Ream—PAINTS,—BRUSHES,—CUTTOE Knives, &c. &c. &c.
Stop THIEF, Stop him!
One HUNDRED DOLLARS Reward: STOLEN from the Shop of Capt. Edmund Roberts, on the Night of the 19th instant the following Articles viz. 50lb Bohea Tea, 1 doz. black Silk Handkerchiefs, 2 doz. checked Linnen dit. 2lb Sewing Silk, a bundle of Thread, 24 yards Hish Linnen, 20 yards of dit. 6 yards of cotton and linnen Cloth, 8 colour'd silk Handkerchiefs, a remnant of Callico, Striped Damascus, 20lb Pepper, 4lb. Nutmeigs, 2lb Cloves, 2 doz. pair of Worsted Hose: 2 doz. colour'd dit. 1 doz. white Linnen Shirts. The person suspected of taking the above Articles was seen the next day in Ipswich, going towards Boston; if any of the above Articles should be offered for sale, it is desired they may be stop'd and the Thief secured, and all charges shall be paid and the above Reward, SARAH ROBERTS: Portsmouth, September 27, 1779.
PURSUANT to an order from the Hon'ble the Judge of Probate for the County of Rockingham, will be sold by public Vendue at the House of Capt. Eliphalet Giddings, in Exeter, on Thursday the fourteenth Day of October next, at two O'clock afternoon, by Paul Jewett, administrator of the Estate of Josiah Gilman, Jun'r. late of Exeter deceas'd. A saw Mill & Grist Mill in Exeter (incumbered with Thirds set off to the Widow during her Life) also one half of a right in the Township of Barnstead, originally Capt. John Gilman's deceas'd; all being parts of the Estate of said Josiah Gilman, Jun'r. deceas'd and are to be sold for the payment of the Debts and charges, due from said Estate. The conditions of sale, with further description of the Premises, may be seen at the Time & place of sale. Exeter, September 18 1779.
State of New-Hampshire.
PURSUANT to a Request of the Owners of more than the sixteenth Part of the Town of New-Durham, in the County of Strafford, the Proprietors of said New Durham are hereby notified and warned to meet at the Meeting House, in said Town, on Tuesday the 19th Day of October next, at two o'clock P. M. then and there;
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said Meeting.  2. To see whether the Proprietors will appoint a Committee to lay out the second Division of said Town.  3. To see if the Proprietors will be at the Cost of looking out and opening a Road through said second Division, from Wolfeborough to Middletown.  4. To determine what Sum of Money shall be raised for the aforesaid Purposes.  5. To pass such Votes and pursue such Measures as may then and there be thought necessary or conducive to forward the Settlement of said second Division. 
STEPHEN EVANS, Just. Pac.
Dover, September 17, 1779.
State of New-Hampshire, Hillsborough, ss.
Boscawen, September 21, 1779.
WHEREAS Application have this Day been made to me the Subscriber, by the Owners of more than one sixteenth Part of the Shares, Rights or Interests of the whole of the Town of Salisbury, in said State, desiring that a Meeting of said Proprietors may be called, to be held at the House of Captain Mathew Pettingill, Innholder in said Salisbury, on Wednesday the 27th Day of October next, at Ten of the Clock A. M. then and there to act on the following Articles, viz.
 1. To choose a Moderator to govern said Meeting.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk.  3. To agree upon some proper Method for calling Proprietors Meetings for the future. 
These are therefore to Notify the Proprietors of said Salisbury, to meet at the Time and Place above mentioned, to act on the foregoing Articles.
GEORGE JACKMAN, Justice of the Peace.
WHEREAS by a late Act of the General Court of this State, the Lands of the non resident proprietors of the Town of Lyndeborough, have been taxed by the Select Men of said Town, for the year 1777, the following Rate: and whereas thro' some Mistake in publishing the Land under specified, has not been sold, and the Taxes remain unpaid, these are therefore to request the Owner or Owners of said Land to pay the Taxes of the same to the subscriber immediately, or said Land will be advertised for sale, as the Law directs,
Thomas Flucker, Esq; No. 3: L. 0 14 0 Jonas Kidder, Constable.
Lyndeborough, Sept. 12, 1779.
A true Copy Test.
Daniel Gould, Jacob Wellmen, Select Men.
TO BE LETT,
A Large Brick House, very suitable for Gentlemen in Business—It is likewise well accommodated for keeping Cattle Boarders, having not less than twenty-four different Rooms, and a large Shop, and twelve Cellars under it, with Warehouse, Stables, Well, &c. &c. And one or more Warehouses may be hired with the same—Enquire of Capt. Giles Seward.
State of New-Hampshire.
Portsmouth, October 4th, 1779.
War Office, THE Captains of the several Companies in the first Regiment of Militia, and others who have received Arms or Ammunition from the War Office, are desired to return them immediately.
By Order of the Board, JOHN FOSTER, Secretary.
The Sale of Lands in Barnstead,
stands adjourned to the last Wednesday in November, at Ten o'Clock before Noon, then to meet at Samuel Pickering's, Innholder in Greenland.
Stolen out of the Entry
Of the House of Capt. Thomas Dalling in Portsmouth, some time last Month, a Drab cloth colour'd Great Coat. If the Person who took the same, will return it to the Printer, no Questions shall be ask'd: otherwise he will be exposed.
Rye Fare will be held at the House
Of Abraham Libby, Innholder in Rye, on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in October Instant.
Sundry valuable Lots of Land
In New-Durham, to be sold, and the Number of each Lot may be known by enquiring at the Print-Office in Portsmouth.
State of New-Hampshire, Strafford ss.
The Non-Resident Proprietors
of Lands in Wakefield, in said County who have not paid their Taxes for the Year 1778 are hereby notified that unless they pay the same to the subscriber at or before the 25th day of October next, so much of their Lands will be sold at public Vendue at the dwelling house of Capt. David Copps on said day, as will pay the same with incidental charges. The Names of the Delinquent's are as follows.
   1st Division. 2d Divisi.   l. s. d. l. s. d.     Thomas Millar 1 10 9 0 11 0   Moses Gage 1 14 2 0 17 1   Richard Hussey 0 6 10   William Twombly 1 3 11 0 15 5   John Brown 0 13 8   Joshua Roberts 15 7 0 10 3   William Hussey 1 2 3 0 13 8   William Gerrish 1 10 9   John Harford 1 10 9   Richard Downs 10 3   Thomas Nock 10 3 1 7 4   William Willard 15 5   Elihu Hayes 12   Samuel Jones 10 3   Paul Gerrish 10 3   Benjamin Roberts 10 3   Daniel Yongue 10 3   Stephen Evens 10 3   Joseph Austin 10 3   John Ham 1 7 4  
WILLIAM MOOR, Constable.
Wakefield, Sept. 11, 1779.
To be sold at Public Vendue,
On Wednesday the 20th Instant, Two Thirds of the Estate of Thomas Manning, late of Portsmouth, deceased, at the Dwelling-House on said Estate, near Liberty Bridge: The Sale to begin at Ten o'Clock before Noon.
Delatour,
At his Shop in Pav'd Street, has for Sale, Choice Wool and Cotton Cards, At nine Dollars and half per Pair by the Dozen, And Ten Dollars by the single Pair.
Those Persons who are Indebted
For this Paper, are desire'd to settle and pay off to the beginning of this Month of October. And those Customers in the Country are desired to send a little Butter, Cheese, Meal, Wood.
A few French Books to be disposed off, among which is a French Dictionary & Grammar. Enquire at the Printing Office.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the following delinquent Proprietors in the Township of Chichester, that unless they pay their Taxes to me the subscriber on or before the 25th day of October inst. so much of their Lands will be sold as will pay said Taxes with incidental charges at the house of Edward Rand Leavitt, on said 25th day of October, at ten of the clock in the Forenoon. The Tax is for the Year 1777.
   1st Division 2d Division 3d Divi.   Range Number Shillings Range Number Shillings Range Number Shillings     Nath'l Gookin 6 23 3 3 1 3 3 0 5 69 2 10 2   Richard Wibird 6 3 3 0 1 13 5 28   Moses Blake 7 26 3 3 2 38 2 7 28   Nathaniel Wear 8 27 3 0 28   J. Gilman, Esq; 8 15 3 0 5 109 4 0 5 67 3 3 28   Benja. Gamblin 8 13 3 0 5 70 2 7 28   Sam'l Tibbets 8 1 4 0 1 18 3 0 28   Christopher Page 2 22 3 0 28   Ebenezer Weare 1 14 3 3   John Robinson 1 18 3 0   Geo. Jaffery, jr. 3 61 4 0 3 43 5 3   Samuel Gilman 1 20 2 3 1 16 3 0 6 79 3 8   Theo. Atkinson 1 26 2 3 2 36 3 0 28   Edward West 2 21 2 2   H. Wentworth 4 13 2 0 3 52 3 3 4 53 2 0   Rich. Walder, jr. 3 3 3 9 1 7 4 0   Capt. J. Gilman 2 1 3 0 1 5 4 3   John Bradford 5 57 5 3 1 10 1 0   Barth. Thing 3 63 8 8   Nath'l Healey 5 12 3 3   James Jaffery, jr. 3 56 3 7 4 49 3 6 28   Samuel Thing 4 73 3 0 6 91 2 6 28   Rich'd Wibird 2 27 2 6 3 65 5 3 28   Col. M. Husbands 3 51 3 0 1 13 4 1 28   J. Jaffery, jr. 3 56 3 8 4 49 3 8   James Jaffery 4 50 3 8   Andrew Wiggins 6 80 3 3   Samuel Marston 28   John Prescott 28   Hon. Sherburne 7 20 3 8 4 15 3 0 5 61 3 0 28   Minister Whipple 3 64 4 3 28   Jonathan Philbrick 28   Nathan Longfellow 28   George Jaffery 28   Broadstreet Wiggins 28   Thomas Peirce 28   Winthrop Hilton 28   Thomas Cram 28   Jonathan Gushing 28   Hezekiah Jones 28   John Plaisted 28   William Fellows 28  
JOHN HILYARD, Constable.
Chichester, October 4, 1779.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a FARE will be held at the House of Enoch Coffin, Esq; in Epping, on Wednesday the 6th day of October instant.
TO BE SOLD,
By WILLIAM PEARNE, of Portsmouth,
FOR Cash or Country Produce, either altogether, or the Interest in each Township separately, one thirteenth Part or Share of all the Land that did belong to the late Thomas Wallingford, Esq; deceased, in the Counties of Hillsborough and Cheshire, excepting the Township of Weare.— He has also to sell some good Madeira and Teneriffe Wine, by the cask or gallon.— He has also a good Double Decked Brig, 170 Tons, tolerable well found, which he will sell for Cash or West-India Goods; or he would sell half or three Quarters of said Vessel, and hold a Part himself.— He can supply a Cargo of Lumber for any Vessel if required. Sept. 11, 1779.

From the London Evening Post. To the PRINTER.
SIR,
A few days ago as I was looking over the works of an ancient Mythologist among many excellent pieces of allegory, I was particularly struck with the following Fable; and I presume that even at this time, there are some of your readers to whom such an apologue may not be altogether unacceptable. For the perusal of such, be pleased to insert it in your next paper, and you will oblige,
PHILEKATOS.
THERE was a time when an old Lion who had long been sovereign of the wood, by the advice of one of his intimate friends, so often and so grievously oppressed his subjects the inhabitants of a distant forest, that they resolved unanimously to hazard their lives in a laudable opposition, rather than submit any longer to bear such an accumulation of injuries. The Royal Brute, on the other hand, as firmly resolved, if possible, to compel them to a submission; for which purpose he levied a numerous body of his domestic subjects, and so harassed them by continual invasions that they at length determined to consider themselves no longer as the subjects of so cruel a tyrant; they therefore convened a council to take the important affair under consideration. To this council they delegated the powers of settling their future form of government, and of making all the laws of the Court, but bound themselves by no act whatever to obey any law, that should be destructive of their natural inherent rights.
After many things had been said of the expediency of their resolution, one of the Council spoke to the following effect: The time is now come, said he, when we must solemnly abjure all allegiance to the Monarch we have long acknowledged as our lawful Sovereign; and we are this day convened for the purpose of settling our future form of government. Let us therefore be particularly careful to make choice of such a mode as may preserve all those common rights, which are the natural claim of every individual of the forest. They alone were the foundation of every just government; and should we be so imprudent as to adopt a plan extraneous to, or hereafter enact any laws subversive of, any of them, we shall not only exceed the limits of our power, but shall, in effect, be ourselves the authors of a precedent big with all that train of evils we are so heavily complaining of, and which we are so vigorously endeavouring to prevent. Now this is the fundamental right of every member of our community, and from which all other rights are derived, "That they are all by nature equally free; and that no one shall be compelled, either in peace or war, to bear any burthen from which others are excluded."
This patriotic harangue was highly applauded by the whole Council, was accordingly adopted a mode of government agreeable to the true principles of common liberty; and the affairs of their new state were conducted with such justice and equity as rendered their band of union indissoluble. Mean while the old usurped Monarch poured in his hostile train upon them with all the array of terror he could spread; and the besieged always found means to avail themselves of a vigorous defence; so that, in process of time, notwithstanding the many victories reported to have been obtained by the invaders, their deceived Sovereign found it expedient to offer them terms of accom-
modation. He therefore despatched three of his domestic subjects to the distant forest, with full authority to grant to those dastardly cowards, every privilege for which they had formerly petitioned, and for which they had made so vigorous a defence.
The Monarch's intimate friend, who had all along advised these measures, and been the principal instigator of the war, plainly saw that his illegal conduct would be inquired into; and that he might keep the community in ignorance, and escape their vengeance, which he had justly merited, he declared before them, "that he never had the least intention of curtailing the rights of the invaded; and that, had the fortune of war left it in his power, he should have granted them the same privileges, which his gracious Sovereign now offers them."
"Thus we see then (replied a FOX, who had all along observed the iniquity of his scheme) that the war, which has continued upwards of three years, and which bids fair to work out the dissolution of our state, has been prosecuted only for the purpose of depopulating certain parts of our kingdom, where it was too thickly inhabited, and for the expension of that superfluous money, which was in our treasury."
O Tempora! O Mores!
PHILADELPHIA, August 21.
Extract of a letter from Charlestown, South Carolina, dated July 3d, 1779.
"The enemy have marched 90 miles along the sea coast, and plundered the richest settlements, and ruined many of the most respectable inhabitants in this State. There are individuals who have lost from 3 to 400 negroes, 1600 ounces of plate, 20 blooded horses, & household furniture in proportion. Their booty would sell in London for a million sterling. They have made no distinction between Whig and Tory; & the very persons to whom they gave protection have notwithstanding been plundered. Widows have, in some cases, lost their all. Many are so stripped, that they have not a second suit of cloaths. Buckles, Rings, Watches, and other personal ornaments, have been taken from people of all ranks, conditions, and sexes."
BOSTON, October 7.
Extract of a letter from an officer of distinction, dated Highlands, September, 26, 1779.
"As to news, my dear Sir, every day wears a more favourable aspect: The enemy have demolished all their works on this side Kingsbridge, and drawn in their troops—one videt only mounts on this side the bridge, and a sentinel at the bridge: They have also removed three regiments from Verplank's and Stony Points.—The large embarkation is going on with all possible dispatch, and it is said a considerable part of the troops are already embarked—confusion and distress prevails at New York—the Tories exclaim, they are going to be deserted—the troops very sickly—the arrival of a French fleet publickly talked of in the city, and much dreaded—fortifications are building on Long Island and other places calculated to secure the city. A revolt in Ireland is talked of among the enemy, and that Generals Howe and Amherst, with almost all the troops in England, were ordered over to quell it. The inhabitants of New York and Long Island are ordered to fatigue on the works, &c.—This, my dear Sir, is the principal news of the day—all which, except that of the revolt, you may depend on; and I hope that is true also."
TRENTON, September 22.
The number of Indian towns which have been destroyed by our army under the command of General Sullivan, on the western expedition, including those burnt by General Clinton, previous to the junction, amounts to 14; which, with the destruction of all their corn, beans, &c. in the vicinity of those towns, will, we flatter ourselves, somewhat frustrate the savages during the campaign in their predatory schemes against our frontier inhabitants.
BOSTON, Sept. 30.
Sunday last arrived at New London under jury masts, Capt. Hodges, in a brig from Gaudaloup after a passage of 4 weeks. Capt. Hoges informs, that last Sunday se'night, he saw a fleet of 18 or 20 large ships, off the capes of Virginia, standing W. N. W.
Saturday night last arrived also at New London, a sloop, prize to the Beaver, Young Cromwell, and Gates, having on board 300 quintals of fish, and 10 pipes port wine, from St. John's bound to New York.—And on Sunday also arrived at the same port a brig prize to the above privateers having on board upwards 2400 bushels of salt, some tobacco; bound from New York, to Quebec.—The Cromwell saw a fleet of about 20 sail off Sandy Hook, last Tuesday se'night.
Last Monday night, as Mr. Aaron Moulton of Nantucket, was returning home, he was attacked upon the road by four or five armed villains (Burgoyner's) who immediately knocked him off his horse, and robed him of his saddle bags and pocket book.
It is said a Prize arrived at Salem on Saturday last with 800 Barrels of Pork and 100 Firkins of Butter.
We hear that another prize taken by a privateer belonging to Cape Ann, with 800 barrels of provisions, is hourly looked for.
By a cartel from Halifax, with Americans, we learn, that the brave Capt. Chub, prize master of the letter of marque ship Gleneairn, of 20 guns, taken by Boston and Dean Frigates, and re taken by the Ramilies, a 40 gun ship, is confined in irons there, for having the audacity to engage her for several glasses before she struck. Capt. Ropes, late of the Snatch Cat, a privateer out of Salem, is likewise confined in the same manner, for being an old offender to the infamous cause of our brutal invaders—Why then should we not retaliate on those whom we have in our power, as the only means to bring our foes to a conviction of the cruelty of their paltry conduct, and a sense of humanity and justice?
LONDON.
June 25. We hear that Government have, within a few days past, received intelligence of the design of the French to march a large body of troops into the Electorate of Hanover. The Lords of the Regency of Hanover are taking all possible means for a defence, and several thousand land forces it is asserted are to be sent into his Majesty's German dominions with all possible dispatch, and no more German forces are to be drawn from thence for the American service.
It is a pity that the Commanders of our fleets were not all possessed with the same zeal and spirit for the service and honor of their country as Sir James Wallace, [so well known in America for his heroic exploits in ravaging and plundering their defenceless sea coasts, sheepsteeling, &c.] who is neither afraid of a lee shore, nor what his enemy can do to him—provided they keep at a proper distance.
The Endeavour privateer, Capt. Scott, belonging to Salem, is taken and carried into Jamaica by a letter of marque.

BOSTON, October 7.
While the New York news papers are setting forth in the most pompous manner, the strength and preparations of Briton, some good natured Americans are even pitying the wretched condition of that distracted nation; a condition into which, with her eyes open, her pride, obstinacy, and cruelty, have plunged her; and from which, the same haughtiness and obstinacy will not permit her to retreat. Spain waited no less than eight months in vain, to see if Britain would come to her senses, and listen to the terms of reason and humanity; but she has declared nothing will satisfy her but having the Colonies (as she calls us) again in her power. When she recedes from this obstinate purpose, and the revenge she means to gratify by it; when she is disposed to withdraw her barbarous legions, and repair as far as she can the blood they have murderously shed, and the devastation they have inhumanly made; Americans may then be disposed to forgive, and even to pity, but never can put confidence in her. If ever a nation merited a signal humiliation, it is that of Britain; and Americans themselves, with all their humanity, must behold with satisfaction, so cruel a power weakened, abused.
By a gentleman who arrived here lately from New York, we are told, that 700 men died on board Arbuthnot's fleet on the passage, and that about 1200 sick were landed on their arrival there.
We hear from Marblehead, that about 8 o'clock last Thursday evening, the Privateer brig Free mason, lying at anchor in that harbour, took fire, by means of the Gunner's attempting to throw a piece of slow match over board (after firing the evening gun) which accidentally fell among the netting, by which means she instantly took fire; but all the men being on shore, except him, who at that time seeing the flames run with such amazing rapidity, quitted her, soon after which she blew up.
Extract of a letter from Phineas Newton, at Waterford (Ireland) dated August 7, 1779 to Henry Newton Esq; at New York; taken in a prize lately arrived at Newbury Port.
"Before you left England, there was every reason to believe a Spanish war would soon take place, 'tis now out of dispute, and though no absolute declaration of war, are notwithstanding cutting one another's throats as fast as possible in Europe; our privateers have already captured many Spanish vessels of value; thus matters go on between the three nations, and this day it is said Gibraltar is invested by 32 sail of Spanish men of war, and 30,000 troops; and to this the combined fleets of France & Spain, amounting to 41 sail of the line, are expected in the channel every day, to oppose which, Sir Charles Hardy is out with 38 of the line, therefore an action of the utmost importance to the three kingdoms, is expected every moment: Such is the present situation of things this side the water, little or no trade, and less money; God only knows what will be the future event; this kingdom is threatened with an invasion, our enemies increasing, and poor old England left without one single friend to stand forth in her behalf."
THE Vendue for the Sale of Lands in the Town of Chichester which was advertised in this Paper to be on the third Tuesday of August last, is adjourned to the 23d day of December next, at the dwelling House of Simeon Hilyard, in said Town, at one o'clock P. M. At which time & place will be sold the original Right of Benjamin Gamblin. The Taxes on said Lands is for the Year 1778.
JOHN HILYARD, Constable. Chichester, October 8, 1779.
Important Intelligence.
EXETER, October 11.
LAST Saturday Night came to this Town, an Express from General WASHINGTON, confirming the agreeable News of Count D'ESTAING's arrival at Georgia, with a Fleet of twenty Sail of the Line, ten Frigates, and five thousand Land Forces.
We are now in Hopes of a thorough scouring along the Sea-Coast, and our barbarous Enemies will be obliged to retire to their lurking Holes for Safety, and never more pretend to disturb the Thirteen United Independent States of AMERICA.
From the NEW JERSEY GAZETTE.
Mr. COLLINS,
If you think the inclosed merits a place in your paper, by inserting it you will much oblige An Officer in the American Army.
LET venal poets praise a King For virtues unpossess'd, A volunteer, unbrib'd I sing, The Hero of the West.
When Gaul came on with rapid stride; And vict'ry was the word, First shone his country's future pride; And fash'd his maiden sword.
With conquest crown'd, from wars alarms, To study bent his mind;— "Equal to both, to arts or arms, "Indiff'rently inclin'd."
Elate with fancied pow'r and pride, Impell'd by angry Jove; Nor fates nor justice on their side, The British legions move.
With them a tribe of foreign slaves; A mercenary band, For plunder bold, inur'd to blood, Invade his native land.
His country calls, to arms he flies; Nor fears a tyrant's frown; Leads heroes, favour'd by the skies, To glory and renown.
In vain the British tyrant storms, His thunders fright no more,— His hardy veterans, vainly brave, Shall fly the happy shore.
The willing Chiefs around him throng, Impatient of delay; Their noble ardour he restrains, And points the surer way.
Pursue, Great Chief the glorious race— Thy country's sword and shield;— Thrice happy! born alike to grace The senate and the field.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 3.
ON the 28th of March, the Reis Effendi, Chancellor of the Empire, was deposed and is replaced in that office by Abdulachsa Effendi, formerly Ambassador in Russia, who, in conjunction with the Ambassador of France, and the Envoy of the Court of Petersburg, concluded the peace between the Porte and Russia.
HAMBURGH, May 25.
We have received certain advice, that the Empress of Russia, after having so gloriously contributed to the re-establishment of peace in Germany, had determined to use her utmost to procure an accommodation between France and Great Britain, and the Prince Repain was going to London for that purpose.
LONDON, June 25.
The Lanwing America privateer, which has been cruising off the Irish coast, is taken by the Liberty privateer of Liverpool, and carried into Milford.
The Continental Ship of WAR, RANGER, At PORTSMOUTH, Is now fitting for a Cruise, Against the Enemies of the United States OF NORTH-AMERICA.
ALL able-bodied Seamen, Landsmen, or Marines, that are disposed to serve their Country, and enrich themselves, and Connections, are requested to repair on Board the Ship at the Wharfe of Woodbury Langdon, Esq; at the North End of the Town, where they will meet with suitable Encouragement, and be fully informed of every Advantage resolved by the Honorable Congress for that Purpose.
Thomas Simpson, Commander.
Portsmouth, September 14, 1779.
All those, who belong to the RANGER, that are absent on Furlough, or otherwise, must repair immediately on Board,—Any who are not to their Duty by the last of this Week, will be deemed Deferters, and treated accordingly. October 12, 1779.
Cash, West-India, or English Goods, given for good Flax-Seed, By SAMUEL HILL, at his Shop on Spring-Hill, Portsmouth.
A Small Ring Chain,
Taken up near Greenland Mills. The Owner may have said Chain, by applying to Ichabod Weeks of Greenland, and paying for this Advertisement.
In the Advertisement,
Of a Large Brick House to be Let, there is a good GARDEN belonging thereto.
WHEREAS ABIGAL the Wife of me the Subscriber, has elop'd from my Bed and Board: This is therefore to forbid all Persons harbouring or trusting her, as I am determined not to pay any Debts of her contracting from the Date hereof. Chester, October 8, 1779. JACOB BASFORD.
DELATOUR,
At his Store in Paul's Street, almost opposite the Printing Office, hereby acquaints his Customers and others, that he has just received a new assortment of English-Goods, amongst which are the following Articles viz.
GREEN Broad Cloaths, Broad Cloath Breeches ready made, Black and White Silk Sattin, Silk Crape, Silk Camblet, Silk Gauze Handkerchiefs, Silk Stockings, Women's Black and White Silk Gloves and Mitts, Clines of different sorts, Linnen Handkerchiefs stamped with different Colours, Nankien, Striped, whal'd Holland of various Colours, White and Check'd Linen of all sorts, very Fine Table Cloaths ready made, Thread Stockings, French Callamanco, Plain Muffin, Black Lace, Tapes of all sorts, White Kid Gloves, Black Serge, Hairbine, Loaf-and Brown Sugar, Men's Leather Shoes, Snuffers, Snuff Boxes, Pocket Books of different sorts, Small Looking Glasses, Spectacles, Caps; and sundry other Articles, all of which he will sell for ready Money. Portsmouth, September, 11th, 1779.
ALL Persons indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of the Widow Ruth Currier of East Kingston, deceased, are hereby desired to settle the same with Ezra Currier, Administrator of said Estate. East Kingston, Sept. 29, 1779.
ALL Persons indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of Thomas Brown, late of Deerfield, Yeoman, deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts to Rueben Brown of Deerfield, in order for a speedy settlement. Deerfield Sept. 28, 1779.
A Fine Right of Land.
A Right of LAND in Gilmanstown (original Proprietor Josiah Hall) to be sold for Cash or Country Produce. Enquire at the Printing Office in Portsmouth. Sept. 6, 1779.
Wanted immediately,
A few Thousand of BOARDS, and a few Tons of English Hay; also a quantity of FLAX-RED. For which Cash or West-India Goods will be given. Inquire of ELIPHALET LADD, of Exeter.