The New-Hampshire gazette and historical chronicle (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1772-11-06 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE AND HISTORICAL
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Friday Nov. 6, 1772.
Vol. XVII. GAZETTE, CHRONICLE, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. NO. 838 { Weeks since this Paper was first Publish'd }
To the PUBLISHERS of the NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE. Please to give the following Piece a Place in your Paper, and you will oblige your humble Servant, Q.C.
THE SPECTATOR, No. 21, says, "I am sometimes "very much troubled, when I reflect upon the three "great Professions of DIVINITY, LAW and PHY- "SIC, how they are each of them over-burdened "with Practitioners, and filled with Multitudes of ingenious "Gentlemen, that starve one another." And after some Ob- "servations on the State of the CLERGY, he proceeds thus, "the "Body of the LAW, is no less encumbered with superfluous "Members that are like Virgil's Army , which he tells us, was "so croud, many of them had not Room to use their Weapons. "This prodigious Society of Men, may be divided into the liti- "gious, and peaceable; under the first are comprehended, all "those who are carried down in Coach-falls, to Westminster, "every Morning, in Term Time. Martial's Description of "this Species of Lawyers, is full of Humour. Iras & verba " locut, Men that hire out their Words and Anger , that are "more or less passionate, according as they are paid for it, and "allow their Client a Quantity of Wrath proportionable to the "Fee which they receive from him. I must however observe "to the Reader, that above three Parts of those whom I reckon "among the litigious are such as only are quarrelsome in their "Hearts, and have no Opportunity of shewing their Passion at "the Bar: Nevertheless as they don't know what Strifes may "arise, they appear in the Hall every Day, that they may shew "themselves in a Readiness to enter the List whenever there shall "be Occasion for them." One would have thought by the "Tenor of this Paper, and our Circumstances, that it had been "written in New-England within the last five or six Years, for if "the overburdening the Profession of the Law, was a just Matter "of concern and Trouble, either with Relation to the Public, or "to those immediately concerned, when and where this Paper "was first published, there is equal Reason for it in this Country, "at the present Time. How it is in this Province, those who "have Occasion to attend the Courts of Justice, and Places of "like public Resort, need no Information, they have Evidentia " rei , and are doubtless of Opinion, that if these Regiments were "like a well disciplined Army, reduced to that every one might "use his Weapon to good effect, full one Half of this Army "might be disbanded, without any Danger that the Public would "suffer for Want of this Sort of Military Men.----- And I "have been credibly informed that in a neighbouring Province, "there are above twenty practicing Lawyers, in one County, "which Number is fully sufficient to dispatch all the necessary "Business of this Kind in the whole Province; and I am well "assured that the whole Profits arising from fair, just Practice in "the Business of the Law throughout this whole Province, or "any other Place, of the like Number of People, would not be "sufficient to afford a competent Maintenance for more than six "Families; and that such a Number of Men duly qualified, "would be able to transact the whole Business, with Ease and "Credit to themselves, and Satisfaction and Justice to the Peo- "ple; the rest then must be abundantly supernumerary and help "to starve, or at least to straighten and encumber one another: "For since they are so crowded as not to be able to use their Wea- "pons, they must necessarily stand in one another's Way; and if, "according to this Supposition, the just Profits of this Business "are only sufficient to maintain six Families, the rest, if they "live by it at all, must live by Profits of another Denomination. "One would wonder what can be the Inducement to so many "young Gentlemen of a liberal Education, and well qualified for "any other Business, or that might be so if they chose it, to be "so remarkably fond of this , as to prefer it to any other Employ- "ment, even at the Risk of sinking into narrow Circumstances, or "the Temptation of doing some dishonourable Thing to prevent "it. They seem to fly to it, as if it was a sure Palladium against "all temporary Evils, in which they may be so far deceived, "according to the Spectator, as to be in Danger of starving one- "another, by their Number. And considering the Business to be "done here, and the Number among whom the Profits of it are "to be divided, the Danger can be no less here, than it was at "any Time where he wrote.
There are some Objections against chusing this Profession, which on due Consideration, one would think should fix the Choice elsewhere; as it relates to the Public, it is a Maxim in Law , Exedit, rei, Publicae ut sit finis Litium propter Commu- nem omnium utilitatem , for which Reason, no private Man may have an Action for any public Nuisance, as stopping a common High Way, unless he has suffered some particular Damage by it, because that would let in one Man, as well as another, and so multiply Actions, equal to the Number of private Men in the Community; and equity will prevent Multiplicity of Suits, for the Reason expressed in the Maxim, for the Utility of all; now, whether a Man straightened for Want of Plenty of Bread, will be very delicate in the Choice of Actions, in which to en- gage; considering that Necessity has no Law, and whether the overburdening the Profession of the Law with supernumerary Members tends to promote Attention to this Maxim, let the Reader judge: Besides, let it be considered, that one Action with another, by that Time it comes to final Issue, costs the Public fifty Pounds Lawful Money, in the Attendance and loss of Time of all who wait to see the Event, either thro' Interest or Curiosity; especially as either Party may have the Cause tried three Times by a Jury: and who would chuse a Profession in which his Interest is in direct Opposition to the public Good; and can only thrive in Proportion as the Community of which he is a Member suffers. As to personal Objections, they arise from the Habit and Temper a Man contracts by it, as a dog- matical or disputatious Humour, every Point in which he en- gages must be yielded to him, and the Opponent silenced by a perpetual Injunction, never to stir that Matter any more, be- cause it would be Quieta movere , or else every Thing, even first Principles, must be disputed and settled, by solemn Argument,
in which, as in his own Province, he hopes to shine. Another bad Effect of this Practice is, that having frequent Occasion to make rigorous Demands on the necessitous, they gradually loose that Tenderness and Compassion to the Sufferer, which they were naturally inclined to, and grow quite callous and un- feeling to the Miseries of others: And for these Reasons, a- mong others, I suppose it is, that Mr. Spenstone says "though "I have known some Attorneys of reputable Families, whose "original Dispositions seem'd to have been open & humane, yet I "can scarce recollect one in whom the Gentleman, the Christian "and even the Man was not swallowed up in the Lawyer.----- "they are not only the greatest Tyrants, but the greatest Pe- "dants of all Mankind." And afterwards he has these Words, "I question not but there are some Attorneys, born with open "honest Hearts, but I know not one, that has had the least "Practice, who is not selfish, knavish and disingenuous."----- Edinb. Edition, vol. 1st. Page 180, and 121. This he supposes arises from the Nature of their Employment, which gradually alters the Natural Make of the Mind. For he says, People's Characters are chiefly to be collected from their Education and Place in Life. But whatever Grounds there may be, for these Reflections, there is one that is obvious enough, to those ac- quainted with the Fraternity, which is, there is scarce any par- ticular Society among Men, who seem to have less Esteem and Value for one another; there seems to be little of that Can- dour, and Benevolence which a similar Way of living, one would think should naturally introduce: We shall very seldom hear one of them commend a Brother, unless it be in the Way that Mr. Pope says that Mr. Addison used to commend his Per- formances when he read them,
Damn with faint Praise, assist with civil Lear, And without sneering, teach the rest to sneer. And upon a Blunder or Mistake made by one in the Course of his Business, so that it is condemned, though at his great Ex- pence, instead of any Expressions of Pity and Condolance, from the Brotherhood, there is generally a Simper of secret Joy dis- fused on the Occasion, round the Table. I have often observed this, with Concern and Regret, to see such a Temper prevailing; and sometimes, their Personal Reflections and Heat have flam- med to such a Degree, as to interrupt the Business of the Court; this brings to Mind Martial's Description abovementioned, and of an Observation often made, viz. That Mankind are much the same in all Ages; for I have known in my Time, one of these Venders of Wrath to all Appearance, as angry and bitter, against his Antagonist who gave him no special Cause for it, as if he had just escaped a malicious Assassination from him, especially if this Son of Venom had received a good Fee, and his Client was present, he seemed, to think that it was neces- sary to demonstrate his fidelity, to his Client, to commit Hosti- lities against the adverse Party, and all his Connections, this is grown a little unfashionable (as it is high time it should) at this Day. But there are other Modes of Disputation among them, which all those who have Occasion to attend, wish to see reformed. I shall mention a few of them, as an oftentimes Shew and Preamble of demonstrating, and making the Absurdity of the Opponent's Arguments appear, and his own clear as the Light.* Such a Preamble is of no Use, but to show the Pride and Partiality of him that uses it; for if such a Demonstration is shewn, it will have its Effect without such a pompous Intro- duction, which only makes the Arguments which follow look more meager poor & despicable. Another Method taken by some is to throw a sarcastical Sneer, a contemptible Reflection on the supposed Weakness of the Opponent, which is by no Means decent; for if there is Truth in the Case, and there is such a Disparity, that is full Advantage enough for him who has it, with which he may be well content, without insulting and vaunting over him who is so unfortunate as to be thus unequal- ly matched; for in such a Case, the Audience generally take Part with the weakest Side, and condemn such Behaviour as un- generous and unworthy the Gentleman. Another Method, very unfair, is to misrepresent the Argument of an Opponent, and make him say Things he never meant, and charge him with supporting Doctrines and Consequences he disavows:---This is to fly from the Adversary, and make a Creature of his own, that he may manage him with Ease, and discovers Cowardice, and Want of Skill in him who is guilty of it: Nor is it the Part of a fair Disputant, to be over-positive, and assume an Air of over-bearing Assurance, and with an affected Laugh of Self- Approbation, to conclude, as if he had attained an indelible Character.
But all these and every other unfair Methods of arguing, would be reformed, and the Inconveniency arising from the Multitude of Practitioners, would be made more tolerable, if they would form their Manners and Tempers in their Profession on the Plan, and agreeable to the Direction of Monf. Rollin , in his Discourse on the ELOQUENCE OF THE BAR, in his BELLE LETTRES, which are so very common, and almost in every Body's Hands: I wonder the GENTLEMEN of this PRO- FESSION, have not made it their Ambition to copy it, and im- bibe the Spirit of it: He tells us, that there is a
§ It was customary in the Time of H 3, to impose a Fine for any false Plea, or what was call'd Stultiloquio , and Sir Edw. Coke says, Dominus Robertus Willoughby Anno 23 Edward 3. Jurisperitus ad Septum Cune allocutus dixit Jeo ay vieu le temps que si vous uster plead un Erronous plea que vous alastes al Prison. By a Statute of James the first of Scotland, the Advocate was to take the following Oath, viz. Illud juretur quot lis Sibi justus Videtur.
Et si quæretur verum non inficietur; Nil promittetur nec falso Probatio detur Ut lis tardetur dilatio nulla Patetur. Barrington the Stats. P. 59.
"Delicatesse dans le choix des causes. § "Dis qu'on suppose l'orateur homme de bien, il est clair "qu'il ne puet jamais se charger d'une cause qu'il saura etre in- "juste. Il ne doit le secours de sa voix qu'a la justice, & a la "verite." With Respect to that angry noisy Way spoken of above, he says "S'il n'est pas permis a un avocat d'user de rail- "leries dures & offensantes, a combien plus forte raison les in- "jures grossieres doivent-elles lui etre interdites? C'est un plai- "sir inhainain, indigne d'un honnête homme, & qui ne puet "que revolter un sage auditeur. Rein, ce me semble, ne re- "leve davantage la gloire du Barreau, que lorsqu'au milieu "de tous ces exercices si capables de piquer l'amour-propre il y "regne dans le corps des avocats un esprit d'equite & de mode- "ration, qui rend a chacun la justice qui lui est due, & qui en "bannit toute envie & toute jalousie. lorsqu'entre les jeunes "regne cette emulation qui etoit entre Hortensius & Ciceron , "dont ce dernier nous a laisse un si beau portrait. J'etois bien "eloigne, dit-il, en parlant d' Hortensius , de le regarder comme "un ennemi ou un rival dangereux. Je l'aimois & l'aimerois "comme le temoin & le compagnon de ma gloire. Je sentois "quel avantage c'etoit pour moi d'avoir en tete un tel adver- "saire, & quel honneur de pouvoir quelquefois lui disputer la "victoire. Jamais l'un ne trouva l'autre a sa reconu, ni "oppose a ses interets. Nous nous faisions un plaisir de nous "entre-aider, en nous communiquant nos lumieres, en nous "donnant des avis, & en nous soutenant l'un l'autre par une "estime mutuelle, qui faisoit que chacun mettoit son ami au- "dessus de lui-meme." And he concludes with these Words "Mais sur-tout ils doivent eviter "une basse jalousie pour qui la gloire & la reputation d'autrui "est un tourment, au lieu qu'elle devroit etre le lien de l'ami- "tie & de l'union; ils doivent, dis-je, eviter la jalousie com- "me le vice le plus honteux, le plus indigne d'un homme d' "honneur, & le plus ennemi de la societe."
Such Temper and Conduct would make Business pleasant and give it great Dispatch.
* But away with those ignorant Wretches, whose whole Science consists in chattering a tinsel Jargon, who having got by rote a certain Number of Law Axioms and perfunctory Phrases, throw the most about like Squibs on all occasions, and every opportunity, and who by Favour of this Trash pass themselves on the Vulga for able Lawyers. Abusing the Faith of their Clients, leading them into unjustifiable Actions, and knowing neither the Law itself, nor the Method of Conducting a Process to Advantage, plunge them into an Abyss of ruinous Expence.---far be bence those base Souls, those artful Cheats, who understanding their Business cause the same Evils, by Design, and merely with a View to enrich themselves at the Expence of the best Part of Mankind! there is too great a Number of those Blood-Suckers of whom it may be said they sow not, neither do they Reap, but they are supported however by the Demon of Chicanery,---as Heavers of Wood & Drawers of Water, they would be useful Citizens, but in the Quality of Advocates, they are the Pejs of Society, Elements of universal Eruption.
Page 205, 206. Further Accounts of the Damage done by the Hurricane in the West-Indies, the 31st of August, and 1st of September last.
FROM St. Croix they write, that they were not able to represent any thing equal to the inexpressible condition of this once beautiful Island: Basseterre is a heap of confusion too many houses are still standing, yet every quarter & corner seems to be a lumber yard nothing but desolation from our Church up to the Mountain, and from Gallows-Bay to the Burying-Place Water-gut-side is as bad. The heart of the Town would take a sheet of paper to describe it: The English Church was levelled; Mr. Goodchild's suffered inconceivably; Mr. Knoxe's Church is down; the Danish, Dutch, and Catholic Churches stand; almost all the Offices are down; from Capt. Wood's to Harriet's there is an even plain, and from thence to Mr. De Vint's; Mr. Stritch and Mr. Harriet's four houses stand;----- Mr. Evoy's store Houses in Harriet's yard, were neat finished, and the finest that were ever seen in this island, but now are a heap of rubbish. The ridging of some houses are now their ground floors; others have been carried several yards, with the inhabitants, and still remain in their natural situation, on other spots of ground, and some in the middle of the streets; others moved at one end several feet or yards. Belview House, Works and Mill are greatly damaged. Cane garden is levelled, but the Mill and Works are safe. Not one Negro-house standing in the Island.---Richmond has suffered greatly. Thomas Lilly has lost all, except the body of a Dwelling-house, but chiefly his Compting-house; with all his valuable papers.---Mr. Supple has not a stick but the Mill; they made their way to Richmond, in the midst of the gale, by creeping on their hands and feet. Mr. Francis Markoe has suffered in his works, and part of his house is stripped; his brother is in the same condition; they came off very well. Dr. Farrel's works are hurt, but his house stood firm, he is greatly damaged at Salt-river. Mr. Isaac Markoe's House and Works are levelled. Messrs. Robert Ferrel, the Irvin's Brugar, Cahoon, &c. are all in the same condition: all Mr. Tuite's places likewise. Many Windmills are down. We have not discovered above 12 Whites killed in Basseterre. Many Negroes killed in Town and Country. All the North Side is greatly damaged. The rain consisted chiefly of Sea-water, whereby most part of the water in Town is brackish.
Some of the Vessels at Santa Croix were drove up 300 Feet above high water mark.---The English Church, and the Presbyterian were blown down, the Quaker Meeting House was taken up & carried near a hundred feet, and set down again without much damage, one small house with 16 people therein was taken up and carried upon a hill a hundred Yards, and never received any damage.

Messrs FOWLES, THE INTERESTING PIECE, in your GAZETTE of the 23d of last Month, sign'd by WILLIAM SIMPSON, in Reply to me, I dare read; and however little its deserving, (as some may think) of the Trouble of answering, yet I must beg the Indulgence of your inserting the following.
It appears to me, that the Substance of the Complaints of Capt. Simpson (the GREAT RIGHTER of WRONGS) is nothing more than that a few Persons living in Hampton, unlawfully own the Major Part of the Proprietors Interest in the Township of ORFORD, and by an imaginary Power detain and hold the Proprietors Meetings there. That these Meetings are held in a private Manner; and at them many Things are transacted, calculated to serve their own Turn, who, he says, are in the same Plan, to the lessening the Interest of the Proprietors, who settled by CHARTER:---That these Injuries and Impostitions arise from the erroneous Idea they have of the Intention and Design of a certain Law, which he says, seemingly Countenances their Designs; and informs them what is the true Intent of that Law?---That for them to have, and use a Power in proportion to their Interest, is contrary to it.
This I apprehend is now to all who have had Concerns with Proprietors Meetings, (excepting Mr. Simpson) and contrary to the general Practice of Proprietors in this Province.
In answer to Mr. Simpson, I would first observe, that more than three Quarters of the original Grantees of ORFORD live in Hampton; and they have sustained the principal Care and Trouble in settling said Township. The Proprietary Meetings first began, have since continued to be held there, and probably will so continue, as long as the greatest Part of the Township is own'd; and the principal Care, and Charge of it is sustained by Persons living there; unless Mr. Simpson can by some new Subtlety divest them of their Power, and of Consequence their Interest:---As to the private Meetings he mentions, he must conclude them to be such, from no other Reason than their being held at Hampton, as they have always been duly Notified, agreeable to the Vote of the Proprietors for calling their Meetings: and since there have been Settlements at Orford, scarce any Article of Consequence has been transacted at any Meeting, without Israel Moresy, Esq; being present, who lives in Orford, and from the first Settlement, was and still is the greatest Owner of Propriety Interest of any who lives there; and Meetings have been often adjourn'd from Time to Time, on purpose that he, and others living at Orford, might attend: Col. Moulton, and myself having frequently wrote Letters to him and others, (some of whom are now Mr. Simpson's Constituents) informing them of the intent and purport of Meetings, and desiring their Attendance; and at these Meetings the Proprietors, in transacting their Business, ever have endeavoured to do that which they thought would tend to the greatest good of the Township, notwithstanding his impudent Insinuations, that the Proprietors at Hampton were converting the Interest of the absent Proprietors to their own private Emolument; for I know of no other Partiality, if he calls that Partiality; than, if that the Proprietors or Owners of Proprietors Rights, have reaped Advantage by settling that Township, those who own the greatest Propriety Interest, consequently have the greatest share of that Advantage; and on the contrary, have sustained their proportionable part of the Charges; and I would further inform him, that notwithstanding Col. Moulton's Power of carrying a major Vote at Proprietors Meetings, I never knew him as yet to exert that Power, but the Votes have always been determined by the major part of the number of Persons present.
Captain Simpson next tells us, that the absent Proprietors were alarmed at these unreasonable Votes, without producing one Instance. That another of these Meetings was on foot, and that he was solicited by Eleven of them, (or as I think it could otherwise be better expressed) he solicited 'till he gain'd the consent of Eleven to appear for them to oppose these Impositions; what they were does not appear: how many of these have since revoked their Powers * he takes care not to mention, but to go on; his Courage it seems is stout enough to appear at one of these Meetings, to put a stop to those Things which he says went swimmingly on, while none dared to oppose:---It's agreed, and he collects his Forces; here rises this Gentleman's Importance! he has Great Wrongs to redress, & Evils to remedy:---Commences DON QUIXOTE at once, is quickly equip'd, mounts ROSINANTE, and KNIGHT-ERRANT-LIKE, hastens to the Field of Action; † HERE IS GENUINE QUIXOTISM!---But Behold, his Importance increases, new Powers are added, and he directed to dissent to all Matters, (Right or Wrong) that should be acted upon, that were Inserted in the Notification:---This by the way I hardly think probable, from the Opinion I have of his last Constituents; unless they were grossly deceived, which possibly may be the Case.
However illegal Mr. Simpson represents the Meeting at Hampton, the Proprietors Record, I dare say will still, (as they have heretofore) sustain his Attacks:---I shall take but little Notice of his State of his Application to me, except that I perceive 'twas by the Act of Divination, he knew that, what I told him, (when he applied to me) was only a Put-Off, from which, (by his own Logick) he inferr'd that I denied his Request; he must therefore certainly excuse my saying that his applying to a Magistrate, was an IMPOSITION, for I never knew that he was a Master of this mysterious Sagacity before, and what further he will divine, we rest for Time to discover. His End in calling a Meeting to be held at Portsmouth, I can't devise; there are only two Persons living there, who are Proprietors, and if holding Meetings at Hampton where Owners of the greatest part of the Township live, are private Meetings, pray what will be call this Meeting at Portsmouth. He tells us, that at this Meeting, Col. Atkinson, and Mark Hunking Wentworth, Esq; were present, and would not act because a few own'd and represented a principal part of the Propriety:---surely Mr. Simpson would not intimate that the Law he, or (as he supposes) they allude to, directs what Estate a Man shall be suffered to have, if so, I think he is ready provided to sustain his important Station, for I take it, that his Constituents are very credulous.
But now let us see the Event of this Gentleman's Knight-Errantry; he has appeared and made use of his Opposition, which he thought would be so effectual; he himself tells us, that at this Meeting at Portsmouth, Col. Moulton's Son appear'd with Power, and Intentions to dissolve the Meeting if they proceeded, and he knowing of it; (through great Condescension it seems) LET IT DROP THROUGH, with a View of endeavouring to accommodate Matters when Col. Moulton returned from the Country, upon whom he says he had been waiting till then, but he had not appeared, (perhaps he never notified Col. Moulton to wait on him) and must now make
* I have been informed by some of the Proprietors that all those who live in Orford, that gave Powers to Capt. Simpson, have since upon better Information concerning the Proprietors Transactions, revoked their Powers, except three, viz. Thomas Sawyer, John Man and James Calkins.
† Nor was he destitute of a Sanea Panca, who I hear has since quitted his Service.
his Exit and return Home, but alas! with as many Laurels of Victory, as his Predecessor won in his Enterprize with the Wind Mill. Notwithstanding he says unless an Accommodation happens, more Money still and Time too will be spent; pray does he mean to intimidate: Surely Instances of this Nature are not so very rare as to occasion Admiration. I have frequently known too much of both spent without Cause or Benefit. And NOW Great Sire, (pardon my venturing to address myself to you,) let me tell you, you may assure yourself, that while you represent so small a part of the Propriety, and remain so unacquainted with the Native of settling new Townships, the Proprietors will not be dictated by you, especially if you treat them in that haughty imperious manner you have done: and if you think any Accommodation necessary; in order therefor, let the best Means be pursued, recollect Sire, the Schisms in the Church, and among the Inhabitants of Orford, respecting their Minister; learn Wisdom by your own Experience; quit your important Trust, and mind your own private Business, 'till Duty gives you a louder call. Let your Constituents appear for themselves, and I dare say the present needlessly Uneasiness will soon subside; for I fear it will not so long as they remain so credulous, and yourself so busy and important.
JOHN MOULTON.
Hampton, October 27th, 1772.
L O N D O N, September 2.
Extract of a letter from Burlem, July 1.
"Yesterday we took a walk to the famous Subterranean Canal at Herecastle, which is now opened for a mile and upwards on one side of the hill, and more than half a mile on the other; of course, the whole must be completed in a short time. As it is not filled with water, we entered into it, one of the party repeating the beautiful lines of Virgil which describe the descent of Æneas into the Elysian fields. On a sudden our ears were struck with the most melodious sounds. Lest you should imagine we to have heard the genius or goddess of the mountain singing the praises of Engineer Brindly, it be necessary to inform you that one of the company had advanced some hundred paces before, and there favoured us with some excellent airs on the German flute. You can scarcely conceive the charming effect of this musick echoed and re-echoed along a cavern near two thousand yards in length. But of all our curiosities my guest is most pleased with the philosopher, as we call him here; a person who has picked up from Ruffeau, Voltaire, and other oddities of the present age, the most whimsical system imaginable. He defends, with great zeal, the opinion of Doctor Smith, that our species has not, since the creation, been two-legged; and has many new arguments to prove that man is by nature a four-footed Beast, as he expresses himself; nay more, he pretends to determine, by certain abstruse reasonings, in what year of our Lord (to use his own words) the human form first became erect. He wishes for an acquaintance with the worthy gentleman who so gracefully appeared on all four at Madam Cornely's, and hopes to see the day when this example will be universally followed. The most honorable and most creditable employments in life he compares to robbing on the high way, and picking of pockets; commerce, to a number of children removing stones or rubbish from one place to another; society, government, laws, religion, every thing esteemed great or useful, at times fall under the lash of this rural Cynick."
L O N D O N, August 21.
Extract of a Letter from Naxia, one of the Islands of the Archipelago, April 13.
"We have just received the following detail of the discovery of Homer's Tomb. This tomb, which so many travellers have sought for in vain in the island of Nio (the ancient Ios) has been at length discovered there by the Count de Grunn, a Dutch officer in the Russian service, who has visited the different isles in the Archipelago This sepulchre is about fourteen feet in height, seven in length, and four in breadth; it is composed of six stones, upon one of which is a Greek inscription, and probably the same which Herodotus mentions, & which according to him, was placed upon the tomb of Homer long after his death. The skeleton of this celebrated Poet was found in the position of one sitting, in the middle of the sepulchre, but on the first entrance of air it crumbled into dust. There was also found in this sepulchre a small marble vase, which the Count de Grunn, calls an inkstand; a piece of light stone, of a triangular form; and a knife of the same kind of stone, hard enough to cut marble. He searched long for the tomb of Climena, the mother of Homer, according to Pauzanias, and whose sepulchre was well known in the time of that geographer. Since the discovery of the Parian marbles by the Earl of Arundel, it has been found that Homer was alive in the 67th year of the Athenian æra, under Diognettus, Archon of Athens, and about 900 years before Christ; but the time of his Birth and death is uncertain.---All that we know is, that he died in the part of Ios, where he was going on board a vessel to Athens, and that the inhabitants of the island erected the above monument to the memory of so wonderful a man."
Extract of a letter from Warsaw, July 8.
"We have received a letter from Tassy with advices, that the Field Marshal General Count Romanzow, in company with one of the Emperor of Germany's Plenipotentiaries are set out for the congress of peace at Fockzan. And by the same channel we learn the Empress of Russian has proposed the following articles, as the grounds upon which the Congress is to be opened. 1.
Her Imperial Majesty demands 70,000,000 of rubles, which in English money, is more than ten million and an half sterling, in the name of damages. 2. She demands a free navigation in the Black sea, a free passage through the Dardanelles, into the Mediterranean. 3. That the Crimea shall be under her protection, and that she shall have the liberty of appointing whosoever she shall please to be the Cham or Vice Roy of it. 4. That the inhabitants of Moldavia and Valachia shall have full liberty to put themselves under the subjection either of the Empress of Russia or the Emperor of Germany, or the King of Prussia. 5. If Aly Bey finds himself in a condition not to war any longer with the Porte, the Porte shall grant him honourable terms of peace, otherwise there can be no peace with Russia. 6. The Porte shall restore to the house of Austria all the towns, places, and territories conquered from the Austrians during the last war, and in particular the strong frontier town of Belgrade, and the two provinces of Servia and Bosnia. These are the opening conditions of peace, but the conclusive conditions will most probably fall short of them in the proportion of ten in the hundred."
This Day at Eleven o'Clock, At Vendue, near the Printing-Office, Will be Sold, Four Casks of RED PORT WINE, And a Continuation of the Sale of BOOKS, consisting of Divinity, Law, History, &c.
Mr. MILK the Eastern-Post Having now Completed the Year, the Customers are desired to send pay for their Papers by him.
Mr. LARRABEE (the Post to Dartmouth College) having also Rode a Year, (the Customers for this Gazette, on that Road; are desired to send pay and the Entrance for another Year if they expect the Papers sent any longer:
Mr. NOBLE the Boston Post, declining to carry Papers any longer to Hampton, &c. unless he can by some Means come at the Pay, those Persons are desired to make some Agreement, otherwise their Papers must cease, or be sent by private Hands;
ALL Persons Indebted to the Estate of the Honorable THOMAS WALLINGSFORD, Esq; deceased, are desired to make immediate pay- ment to the Administratrix; also, those Persons who have any Accounts yet open are desired to bring in the same for settlement.
ELIZABETH WALLINGSFORD.
Also, two convenient HOUSES in Portsmouth, to be let on reasonable Terms. Enquire of the said Administratrix. Somersworth, Octo. 24, 1772.
Duck, Cordage,
Anchors, &c. to be Sold
By JOHN PENHALLOW, at his Store in Portsmouth, for Cash only, viz.
Cables and Cordage of various Sizes, Duck from No. 1 to 8; fine Ozna- brigs, sewing Twine, House Line, and Marline, Anchors small and large; also 4d, 6d, 1od, 2od, Nails; Glass by the Box, or smaller Quantity, 8 by 10, 7 by 9, 6 by 8. Kerseys, Broad Cloths, Serges, Duffills, 7, 8, and 9 Quarter Blankets; spotted Rugs, green and blue dit. Coverlids, Bed- Quilts, Bever Coating, Bear Skins, Frize, Flannels, Baizes; and a Variety of other Articles.
TO BE SOLD
A Lott of Land in Berwick, Containing about 10 Acres, within Thirty Rods of Quampegan Mills, well situated for a Trader.
Also a RIGHT in the Township of Lebanon --- For further Particulars, Enquire of Deacon John Hill of Berwick aforesaid.
A good COW and Calf is im- mediately wanted, for which the Cash will be given. Enquire of the Printers.

N E W - Y O R K, October 19.
Captain James Farquhar, arrived here from Jamaica last Tuesday: He sailed from Savannah La Mar the 30th of August, and at that time no Hurricane had been there; but three Days after he left the Island, he met with a very hard Gale of Wind, which lasted for 16 Hours, 6 of which Time it blew a perfect Hurricane.
P H I L A D E L P H I A, October 14.
By Captain Drew, from Port-au Prince, we learn, that a Vessel arrived there from Cape Nicholas Mole, before he sailed, the Master of which informed, that they had a violent gale of wind on the South Side of Hispaniola, the 28th of August, which drove all the Shipping on Shore, but they were got off again; and did a great Deal of Damage to the Coffee Plantations in that Part of the island.
By Letters from Barbados, dated the 1st, 3d and 4th of September, we are informed, that the Weather has been severer there, than has been for several Years past, though not so severe as at the neighbouring islands; several Vessels in Carlisle Bay had parted their Cables, and one drove on Shore.
October 22. The assembly of Pennsylvania have chosen Joseph Galloway, Esq; their speaker; and continued Doctor Franklin their agent.
A Brig, Captain Collins, from Quebec, was lost in the Hurricane the 31st of August at Dominica; in the Governor's sloop with the Engineer's Schooner and 13 other sail there, lost. Thirty or forty vessels at Gaudaloup, and a Sloop at Martinico, were lost the same time.
A Sloop from Grenada for New-Haven, took up the crews of three New-England vessels that foundered in the Hurricane off St. Martin's and St. Eustatia. The weather was very serene at Grenada at the time the Hurricane was at other parts of the West Indies.
Capt. Brown from Hispaniola, informs that the latter end of August they had on the south side of that Island a violent gale of wind, which drove ashore 28 sail of French vessels who were all lost, & that the next morning 280 dead bodies were taken up.
Capt. Walpole from Jamaica, which he left the 22d of August, off Cape-Antony, met with a hard Gale of Wind, and shipped several Seas, one of which washed a Man off the weather Shrouds, who was half-mast up, and hove him into the Boat.
Thursday, at a Court of Oyer and Terminer, two Men, viz. Michael Magary, for breaking into Samuel Chesnut's House, and Thomas M'Fetridge, for breaking into Adam Foulke's Store, received Sentence of Death.
Extract of a Letter from Surinam, Sept. 5. 1772.
"This Colony is in the greatest Distress, occasioned by an Insurrection of the Slaves; they are Assembled 1000 strong, very formidable, supplied with Arms and Ammunition, and have defeated our Soldiers, and taken some six Pounders from them, with which they have fortified themselves on an Island, committing great Depredations, and annoying and terr'fying the Inhabitants daily. We have made several ineffectual Attempts to subdue them, and about three Months ago they defeated our Escort sent against them. I happened to be at a Plantation where one of their Parties 50 in Number came to, and carried off about 80 Negroes, and all the Guns and Ammunition furnished to guard it. We have been obliged to set 3 or 400 of our stoutest Negroes free to defend us, and without they do something effectual against them, shall be under the most melancholly Apprehensions from these Insurgents.
N E W L O N D O N, October 23.
On the 16th Instant the Body of one James Johnson, a young-ger Man, who had lately worked at the Joiner's or Chaise-maker's Trade at Norwich, and who (it is said) served an Apprenticeship in London, and since had worked at the same Trade in Say-Brook, was found dead in Say-Brook near the Ferry, but a few Rods out of the Road, among some Bushes, with three or four Wounds in his left Breast, and one through his right Arm, appearing as though he was stabbed with a round Instrument, or shot with large Shot, and several other Marks of violence were found upon him. The Jury of Inquest returned their Verdict that he was murdered; which was also visible to all the Spectators that he had been dead near a Week. He was stripped entirely naked, and a green Coat which he wore, spread over the Body.
On Tuesday a Week before the above Discovery, the said Johnson was at Lytle preparing to go to some other Parts, having procured a Bottle of Rum, some Bread and Cheese, &c. for his Stores and had drank so much as to be something intoxicated, he met with a transient Person, who called himself James Sheels, said he had lately run away from a Man of War, and had failed from New-Haven in Mr. Hoar's Employ, &c. and when met expressed much Joy, as having been formerly acquainted. The said Johnson seemed much rejoiced that he met an old Friend, now in Want, and that he could yield him some Assistance. The transient Person soon flattered said Johnson to after his Voyage, and travel Westward with him; so they both passed the Ferry together. The same Afternoon two Men were observed to be eating Bread and Cheese together, at the Place where the dead Body was found. Also after that one Man appeared there as if putting on a Pair of Shoes. N B. The Shoes of the transient Person, which were observed by some as old and much worn, were found in the Weeds, not far from the Corpse.---No Doubt the supposed Friend was the Murderer.
The transient Person is described as follows.
A pretty well set sturdy Fellow; had on a blue Waistcoat, short close Trowsers, no Stockings, bushy hair, dark Eyes, and a dark Complexion.
Governor Trumbull has issued a Proclamation, offering thirty Pounds, Lawful Money, to whoever will apprehend the aforesaid Murderer.
Boston, October 29.
Sunday last was the Anniversary of his Majesty's accession to the Throne, when he entered the 13th Year of his Reign: The Day following was Celebrated here by the Firing of the Guns at Castle-William, the Batteries in this Town at 10 o'Clock; as also on board his Majesty's Ships in this Harbour.
On this occasion also, his Excellency's Company of Cadets Commanded by the Hon. Col. Hancock, had their fourth Training.---The Company being under Arms and in uniform Dress made a fine and respectable appearance, they were Exercised on the Common until Noon, when having refreshed themselves at the Colonel's, they Marched into King-Street, where, after Firing three Volleys, they performed the Manual Exercise, a variety of Evolutions, with Platoon, Street and other Firings, in a very regular manner, and to the great Pleasure of a vast Number of Spectators:--- In the Afternoon they again went through a Number of Military Manoeuvres, and finished with Firing a Feu-de-Joy. Their Performances in the opinion of good Judges were equal to any Corps that ever performed in this Town.
In the Evening the Company attended at Concert-Hall, there being a Benefit-Concert for Mr. Selby, where was a very Brilliant appearance of Gentlemen and Ladies, who were agreeably Entertained with the Mufick, particularly Handel's Grand Coronation Anthem in 22 parts.
Tuesday arrived here the Brig Dolly, Captain Cazneau, from London. Mr. Edgar, Silk-Dyer, came Passenger.
The Fox, Norman from Cafo-Bay, with Masts for the Dock-Yard, arrived at Plymouth, after a fine Passage.
Ordained, Rev. Mr. Jacob Burnham, over the Church at Merrimack, New-Hampshire.---The Rev. Mr. Haven of Reading Preached an excellent Sermon on the occasion.
Last Tuesday se'nnight, a young Man, named Clark, Son of Mr. Amos Clark, of Westerly, who had been at a Husking in that Town, and returning late in the Evening, was suddenly, while standing at the Fire, taken with a Numbness in one of his Hands, which soon spread itself over his Body, and put an end to his Life in less than two Hours after he was seized with the Disorder.
Monday, Nov. 2. Yesterday Capt. Brown arrived from London, which he left about 10 Days after Capt. Cazneau; but the Public Prints by him are not so late as those we had by the Packet.
In Capt. Brown came Passengers, Mr. Edward Smith and Wife, Mr. Martin and Wife, Mrs. Alcock, Capt. Shores, Capt. McFarland, and Mr. Joseph Cookson.
Extract of a Letter from London, August 31, 1772.
"Lord Hillsborough has actually resigned, and Lord Dartmouth fixed in his place, who is one of the best Men alive, Mild and Gentle, always meaning well, and ready to hear Reason, & to follow good Advice; so that I hope the Colonies will soon find their account in this Change, and that what remains still in Dispute between them and us, will quickly be adjusted to our mutual Satisfaction and Content."
Last Friday afternoon a large Barn belonging to Mr. James White of Dedham, in which was a great Quantity of Corn and Hay, was set on Fire by Lightning and entirely Consumed: Mr. White and his Wife, being near the Barn at the same time, were both struck down by the Lightning, but not much hurt.
Last Friday se'nnight a Man who went by the Name of Thomas Atsatt, was apprehended at Newport, & committed to Goal, on suspicion of having Murdered a Person near Seabrook-Ferry. He is supposed to be the same Fellow mentioned under New-London head.
Captain Solomon Hatch, who is arrived at Wood's Hole, in Lat. 37, took up a Chest in which was a new Suit of Cloaths, a new Beaver Hat, a Quantity of Cash, and a Quadrant with the Name of John Smith at length thereon:---Any person proving their Claim thereto may have the above by applying to said Hatch.
It is confidently said without Contradiction, that his Excellency the Governor has received certain Advice from Sir FRANCIS BERNARD, of Nettlesham, that the Judges Salaries are now fixed, and that the Baronet glories in the Hand he has had in promoting this Manoeuvre, "for the good of the Province."
Salem, November 3.
A Vessel arrived at Cape-Ann last Week, and brought in a Main sail, with a Cable and Anchor, which was taken from the Wreck of a Schooner at Sea; which Schooner, 'tis said, belonged to Marblehead, ---- Phippen, Skipper, and was out on a Fishing Voyage. 'Tis supposed the Foundered in a Gale of Wind, and all the Crew Perished, as they have not been heard of.
PORTSMOUTH, Nov. 6.
We hear that Thursday the 3d of Dec. is the Day fix'd on for a Thanksgiving.
No Entries from the Custom House.
The following Letter we find in the Boston Gazette & Salem Paper of the present Week.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in London, to his Friend in this Town, dated August 24.
"We hear that PETER LIVIUS, Esq; is appointed Chief Justice and Secretary of the Province of New-Hampshire, with a Salary of £200 per Annum.---By this appointment, I hope the Grievances of the People of that Province will in some measure be Removed, which they have so long complain'd of.
[We pretend not to determine what Credit is to be given to the above Extract, but were we to indulge a Guess, we should think it not improbable from the latter Part of it, that the Letter, of which this is said to be an Extract, was fabricated in some Part of New-England, especially as some Provinces abound with Geniuses who can upon any occasion set in their own Chimney-Corners and Write a Letter from London.]
Another Extract of a Letter says, "We hear the famous Joshua How, is to be appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, and Recorder-General of the Province, in order to remove all other Grievances."
This Evening,
AT the Academy-Room, in Pitt-Street
Portsmouth, the Entertainments will
be as follows, viz.
1. A Prologue.
2. The Politicians, or what News, a
Dramatic Satire?
3. A Comic Dance, called the Irish Lilt.
4. A Patomimical Entertainment in
Grotesque Characters, called the Escape or
Harlequin turn'd Doctor.
To Conclude with an Address-
The Doors to be open'd at 5 o'Clock, to begin
Punctually at 6.
TICKETS at 3, & 2 Pisterens each, to be
had at the Printing-Office, Mr. Morgan,
and the other usual Places.
N. B. No other Exhibitions till Wednes-
day next.
WANTED on hire by the Month, two
House Carpenters, and a Blacksmith,
young Men--- Any such that incline to en-
gage for 6 or 12 Months, in service to be
done at the Island of Granada next Year,
will meet with good Encouragement by
applying to JOSHUA WENTWORTH.
Portsmouth, October 23.
Low Freight from LONDON.
This is to Notify the Merchants and Traders who import Goods into Boston from London, that one of the Mast-Ships will probably take Goods on Board at London, at a cheap Freight, perhaps Half of what is customary, and be at Boston about the latter End of April next, or sooner,---Apply to John Durand, Esq; in London.
EDWARD PARRY, Agent for Masts for the Royal Navy. Portsmouth, N. H. November 4th, 1772.
Imported from LONDON by John Mc'Masters
and Company, A General Assortment of English, Scotch and India Goods, suitable to the approaching Season, which are ready for Sale at their Shop on Spring-Hill, Portsmouth, where they give constant Attendance, and will sell wholesale and retail, as cheap for Cash as at any Store in America. N. B. A large Assortment of Irish Linens of all Sorts from a Pistareen to a Dollar pr Yard.
Province of New Hampshire, Rockingham ss. (:) Meredith. (:)
WHEREAS Application is made to me the Subscriber one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace for the County of Rockingham aforesaid, by the Owners of more than one 16th part of the Township of Meredith in the County aforesaid, to Warn and call a Meeting of the Proprietors of said Meredith to be holden at the Dwelling House of Samuel Folsom, Esq; Innholder in Exeter in said County on Tuesday the 1st Day of December next, to Act and Vote on the following Particulars, viz. 1. To chuse a Moderator for said Meeting. 2. To chuse a Proprietors Clerk, Assessors, a Collector and all other necessary Officers for said Proprietors. 3. To see what Sum of Money the Proprietors will Vote to raise to hire Preaching of the Gospel any part of the ensuing Year. 4. To see what Method the said Proprietors will take with Regard to the Settlement of these Grantees Rights that are not Settled in said Township; also to Vote what each Settler who has not been paid shall have for Settling in said Township. 5. To Vote what Sum of Money the said Proprietors will raise by Tax to pay the Debts and Charges of said Proprietors. 6. To see if the Proprietors will let David Boynton, and Thomas Sinkler, have the common Lards where they are to Work, and upon what Conditions, and how much they, or either of them shall hold of said Lands. 7. To determine upon, and Vote a Method for calling the said Proprietors Meetings for the future, and also the Place where the said Meetings shall be held. 8. To Notify and Confirm any former Vote or Votes passed by said Proprietors, at any former Meeting or Meetings, as the said Proprietors shall then see fit. 9. To chuse a Committee or Committees to do and perform any of the aforesaid Matters and things, as shall be agreed upon and Voted at said Meeting. Pursuant to which Application, I do hereby Notify and Warn the said Proprietors of Meredith, to meet at the Place and Day aforesaid, at One of the Clock in the Afternoon, to Act and Vote on the Premises aforesaid. Exeter, Nov 2 1772. NOAH EMERY, Just. Pacis. Com. Rock. m.
WHEREAS the Proprietors of the Township of MONADNOCK No. 6, in the County of Cheshire, and Province of New Hampshire, at a legal Meeting of said Proprietors held at said No. 6, February the 5th, 1772, Voted 3/ Lawful Money on each Settling Right in said Township, and at another Meeting of said Proprietors April 21st. 1772, Voted 351. being 14/ Lawful Money on each Settling Right in said Town; and as said Money is assessed, and a list thereof, committed to me the Subscriber--- This is therefore to give Notice to all said Proprietors of Monadnock, No. Six, that unless payment thereof, be made to me at the dwelling House of Nathaniel Breed, in said No. Six, by the first day of December next, so much of each original Proprietors Right in the said Township, will be advertised for sale, agreeable to the Law, as will answer the Demands aforesaid, with incidental Charges. Abijah Brown, Collector. Monadnock, No. 6, Octo. 27, 1772.

The Copartnership
Of ISAAC WILLIAMS and WILLIAM STANWOOD, being Dissolved this Day, they desire as a Favour, of all Persons that have Accounts open with them, to settle, receive and pay their respective Balances as soon as possible, to said Williams or Stanwood. The Business carried on as usual by ISAAC WILLIAMS, who will make it his Endeavour to give the best Satisfaction that he is capable of, and hopes the Continuance of all his good Customers. Stock and Tools for Barbers sold at his Shop as usual. Portsmouth, Octob. 28. 1772.
[Moultonborough.]
WHEREAS the Proprietors of the Township called MOULTONBOROUGH, have been legally notified to pay sundry Sums of Money, voted and assessed on each Proprietor's Right or Lots of Land in said Township, to me the Subscriber; and several of the Proprietors being yet delinquent in the Whole or in Part. These are therefore to notify such Persons that so much of their Lands lying there will be sold by public Vendue at the House of Lieut. Jonathan Leavitt, Innholder in Hampton, in the County of Rockingham, and Province aforesaid, on the Third Monday in November next, at one o'clock, P. M. as will pay said Taxes and Arrearages of former Taxes with incidental Charges. The delinquent Proprietor's Names with the respective Sums due are as follows, viz.
N. B. The first Sum is Arrearages of former Taxes. The 2d. a Tax voted in March 1772, on the first Division. The 3d, on the 2d. Division. The 4th on the 3d Division.
   £. s. £. s. d. £. s. d. £. s.    Thomas Rand 9 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Worth Moulton 9 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Benjamin Mason 9 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Joseph Garland 9 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Simon Nudd 5 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Jonathan Garland 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Jonathan Shaw 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Jeremiah Towle 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Philip Towle 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Chris. Teppen Esq; 2 10 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Joshua Towle 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  John Taylor 2 10 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Samuel Towle 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  George Place 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  Ebenezer Blake 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 15  
JONATHAN MOULTON Pro. Col. Hampton Octo. 19. 1772.
[Lancaster.]
Province of New Hampshire, Rockingham, ss. WHEREAS Application has been made to me the Subscriber by Owners of more than one sixteenth Part of the Rights or Shares in the Township of Lancaster, in said Province, to notify and warn a Meeting of the Proprietors of said Lancaster to be held at the House of David Page Esq; in said Township, on Friday the fourth Day of December next, at ten of the Clock, in the Forenoon to act on the following Particulars. First, To chuse a Moderator, also Clerk, Collector and Assessors. Second, to see if the Proprietors will pass a Vote, for ratifying and confirming all, or any of the Votes past at a Proprietor's Meeting, held the tenth Day of March, 1767, or at their last Meeting by Adjournment, Dec. 5. 1771; or to pass any other Vote or Votes which the Proprietors may judge necessary for making a full Settlement of the Affairs transacted at the abovementioned Meetings. Thirdly, to see if the Proprietors will pass a Vote to ratify the Agreement made with David Page Esq; respecting building a Sawmill and Gristmill in said Township, by him to be kept in good Repair, for four Years, at his own Cost and Risque: and to pass a Vote to raise four Dollars on each Proprietor's Right for paying said Page, according to said Agreement. Fourth to pass a Vote for raising any Sum of Money, which may be thought needful by the Proprietors for clearing Roads, and to chuse a Committee to inspect, and see the same effectually done. Fifth, to agree in what Manner to call Proprietor's Meetings for the Future; or any other Matter which may appear to the Proprietors to be necessary, and also to pass such Votes as may be necessary for accepting or establishing of any Roads in said Township, or respecting the Mills in said Township or accepting of any Plans; or for settling any Accounts relative to said Proprietors. I do hereby notify and Warn said Proprietors to meet at Time and Place abovementioned, to act on the abovementioned Articles. Hunking Wentworth, Just. Pac. Octo. 23d 1772.
Blanks of sundry sorts sold at the Printing Office.
Province of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the following original delinquent Proprietors in Lancaster, that unless they pay the Taxes now due (which has already been advertised in the New Hampshire Gazette, according to Law) their Rights of Land in said Town will be sold at public Vendue at the House of David Page, Esq; in Lancaster aforesaid, on Friday the Fourth Day of December next, at One o'Clock Afternoon. The Delinquent Names are as follows, viz.
  Benjamin Sawyer £. 4 18 0   Samuel Martin 4 18 0   David Page, Collector. Lancaster, Octob. 23. 1772. 
[Orford.]
WHEREAS the Proprietors of ORFORD, in the County of Grafton, and Province aforesaid, have been legally notified to pay sundry Sums of Money, voted and assessed, on each Proprietor's Right or Lots of Land in said Township, to me the Subscriber; and several of the Proprietors being yet delinquent in whole or in part. These are therefore to notify such Persons that so much of their Lands lying there, will be sold by public Vendue, at the House of Lieut. Jonathan Leavitt, Innholder in Hampton, in the County of Rockingham and Province aforesaid, on the second Monday in November next, at one of the clock, P. M. as will pay said Taxes and Arrearages of former Taxes with incidental Charges.
The delinquent Proprietor's Names, with the respective Sums due are as follows, viz.
   Arrearages of former Taxes. Tax voted to be raised in March, 1772.   River Lat. Common Land.    Joshua Towle £. 2 10 12 2 8 2 8  Ephraim Marston 2 10 12 2 8 2 8  Edward Moulton 2 10 12 2 8 2 8  Thornton Wilson 2 10 12 2 8 2 8  Jeremiah Marston 5 2 12 2 8 2 8  Messrs. Weare, Esq; 2 10 12 2 8 2 8  Mark H. Wentworth Esq; 7 8 12 2 8 2 8  Theo. Atkinson, Esq; 7 8 12 2 8 2 8  Theo. Atkinson jun. Esq; 7 8 12 2 8 2 8  Philip Towle 12 2 8 2 8  Joshua Dearborn 12 2 8 2 8  Jonathan Philbrick 12 2 8 2 8  Jeremiah Dow 12 2 8 2 8  William Wallace 12 2 8 2 8  Cotton Ward 12 2 8 2 8  William Lane 12 2 8 2 8  Worth Moulton 12 2 8 2 8  William Marston 12 2 8 2 8  Benjamin S. Randal 12 2 8 2 8  Nathaniel Showers 12 2 8 2 8  Edmund Mason 12 2 8 2 8  Thomas Nudd 12 2 8 2 8  Jonathan Towle 12 2 8 2 8  John Weeks 12 2 8 2 8  Jacob Brown 12 2 8 2 8  Joshua Lane 12 2 8 2 8  William Smith 12 2 8 2 8  Jos. Moulton 3d. 12 2 8 2 8  Jonathan Sanborn 12 2 8 2 8  Abraham P. Towle 12 2 8 2 8  John Moulton Junr. 12 2 8 2 8  Benjamin Batchelor 12 2 8 2 8  Joseph Philbrick 12 2 8 2 8  Jonathan Leavitt 12 2 8 2 8  Nicholas White 12 2 8 2 8    JONATHAN MOULTON Pro. Col. Hampton Octo. 19. 1772.
To be Sold by JOSEPH BASS
At his Shop next Door to the Printing Office. The following GOODS at the very lowest Rate for Cash only,
BED Blankets, Coverlids, Quilts, Rugs, Bed Ticks, Mattresses, green, blue Chaney and print Curtains; Mehogoney, and black Walnut Looking and Dressing Glasses; a small Quantity of good new Feathers, if applied for immediately, with a variety of other Articles, &c. &c.
TO BE SOLD BY George Turner, A few Hogheads of Choice West-India RUM. Portsmouth, Octo. 22:
[Leavitt's Town.]
THE Proprietors of Leavitt's Town, (so called) are hereby notified to meet at the House of John Leavitt Esq; Innholder in North Hampton, on Monday the 16th Day of November next, at 1 o'clock, P. M. for the following Purposes. 1st. To chuse a Moderator. 2, To chuse Assessors and a Collector. 3, To see if the Proprietors will preambulate the Range Lines in the second Division in said Leavitt's Town; and in Case the Lines are not to be found, to run them out and new lay the Lots, according to the first Survey of said Ranges. 4, To open and repair what Roads are wanted in said Township. 5, To see what the Proprietors will give toward hiring a Minister to preach in said Leavitt's Town the Year ensuing. 6, To see what the Proprietors will give towards building a Meeting-House in said Township, and also provide a suitable Piece of Ground to erect it upon. 7, To see if the Proprietors will chuse a new Committee to prosecute and settle with those Persons who have not fulfilled the settlements they have agreed to make in said Town. 8, To raise by Tax what Money is wanted for the Purposes aforesaid. 9, To chuse a Committee or Committees to represent and act for the Proprietors, in any of the Particulars above mentioned; by Order of the Committee.
September 9, 1772. { John Leavitt, Thomas Parsons.
[Marlow.]
WHEREAS the Proprietors of the Township of MARLOW have been legally Notified, to pay their Assessments on each Proprietor's Right of LAND in said Township, to me the subscriber; and the said Proprietors being yet Delinquent, this is therefore to Notify such delinquent Proprietors that their Lands will be exposed to sale at Public Vendue, at the Dwelling House of Elisha Royce of said Marlow, Innholder, on the 1st Monday in January next, at 10 of the Clock in the Forenoon, to make the Payment of said Taxes and the incidental Charges arising thereon, unless its prevented by Payment of the same. Delinquent names are as follows.
   £. s. d. £. s. d.    Ezra Selden 0 8 0 Nathan'l Jones 2 7 0  Benjamin Hide 2 7 0 Gideon Waterhouse  Samuel Mather 0 12 0 1 3 6  Ephraim Brockway 1 17 0 Stephen Nat 2 7 0  Evey Rolen 2 7 0 Hopeful Crittenton  Jonathan Alger 1 12 5 2 7 0  Elijah Hudson 2 7 0 Jared Spencer 2 7 0  Joseph Clark 0 13 0 Rich Wiber Esq; 4 15 0  William Lay 0 7 0 Joseph Newmarch  Jiles Lees 1 3 0 Capt. Geo. King 2 7 0  John Bull 0 12 0 John Bettingham 2 7 0  Samuel Holden Parsons 0 12 0 Ebenezer White 2 7 0  John Nelson 2 7 0 Joseph White 2 7 0  Stephen Wilcock 2 7 0 William Ayers 2 7 0  Stephen Clark 2 7 0    September 30, 1772. EBER LEWIS, Collector.
The Subscribers being appointed
Commissioners by the Hon'ble John Wentworth, Esq; Judge of Probate for the County of Rockingham, to examine the Claims against the Estate of Joshua Beck, late of Portsmouth, deceased. Intestate, and Insolvent. give Notice that they will attend that Business on the last Monday of this and the five following Months at the House of Jacob Tilton's Innholder in Portsmouth, from 7 o'Clock 'till 9, P. M. Portsmouth, Octob. 29. JOSHUA BRACKET } Commissioners. SAMUEL HALE, junr. }
[Wolfeborough]
THE Proprietors of Wolfeborough are once more desired to pay their respective Taxes to the Subscriber, otherwise they may expect their Lands will be advertised for Sale, as the Law directs. A. R. CUTTER, Collector. Portsmouth Oct. 29 1772.
The Proprietors of Relhan, are Once more called upon, (particularly those in and about Portsmouth) to pay their Taxes, or the Rights will certainly be advertised for Sale. ROBERT L. FOWLE, Collector.
A silver Strainer and Spoon was lately stolen out of the House of SAMUEL SHERBURNE of Portsmouth—Any Person discovering the Thief, so that the Owner may have them again, shall receive three Dollars Reward of said SHERBURNE. It is desired that the Goldsmiths would stop the aforesaid Articles if offer'd for Sale.