The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1783-01-25 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1783.
[No. 1369.]
For the New-Hampshire Gazette.
Mess. PRINTERS,
Please to insert the following in your useful paper, and you will oblige a friend to the public.
LET a member of the community ask the wisdom of the United States, why the Loan-Office Certificates are not consolidated, that the owners of them may know what value their obligations are to them, and why the interest is not paid either by money or bills, as well as on those that were given before the depreciation? For my part I can't conceive why those certificates that were given in the year 1778. and so on, are not as valuable to the possessors, according to their tenor, as those that were given before the depreciation; and why the interest on such securities are not as punctually paid? Many persons, to my knowledge, have sold interest for public securities, and depended on the faith of the United States for the punctual payment of the interest of their monies for their support, are now in needy circumstances for want thereof, and cannot so much as hire a room to live in, or buy them one bushel of corn to eat for a non consolidated note; even it will not prevent a man from the common goal for debt, when he shall have a thousand pounds of them in his pocket. No wonder the public faith is at so low an ebb, when their public securities are dispised by the lowest class of people. If the Congress in their wisdom would be so kind as to consolidate all their certificates, that the owners of them may know the true value, then the possessor of them may, when under necessitous circumstances, help himself without so much difficulty. Suppose a man dies possessed with a thousand pounds of these notes, and a letter of appraisal is expected from the judge of probate, is it not expected that the thousand pound is prized as part of the man's estate? I suppose it will be expected that justice may take place with the heirs to said estate, when a settlement is made. Then in the name of common sense, should they not be of more value than they appear to be at present? yes, most certain. If they are looked upon as part of an estate, then they ought in justice, in my humble opinion, be of so much value as to prevent the owners of them from the common goal for debt, when offered as a tender. Then the loan office certificates will be of value, and Mr. Hillegas's name will appear of as great importance as George the third's head is upon the English guinea. Much more might have been said on the subject, but this must suffice for the present.
AMICUS.
ENCOMIUM ON PATRIOTISM.
IT is certain that the most miraculous efforts of virtue hath taken rise from patriotism. This agreeable and lively sentiment, which gives to the force of self-love all the beauty of virtue, gives it also an energy, which, without making it unnatural, renders it the most heroic of all passions. It is this which hath produced so many immortal actions, the glory of which dazzles our weak eyes: It is this which hath produced so many great men, whose antiquated virtues have passed for mere fables, ever since patriotism hath been turned into derision. Not that this is a matter of surprise; the transports of susceptible hearts appear in like manner, altogether chimerical to those who have not, or cannot, experience them; and the love of one's country, an hundred times more lively and delightful than a passion for a mistress, cannot be conceived by those who have never felt it. But it is easy to remark in every heart that is warmed by it, in all the actions it inspires, a more glowing, more sublime ardor, than attends the purest virtue when separated from this passion. Let us oppose Socrates even to Cato; the one was the greater philosopher the other more of the citizen. Athens was already ruined in the time of Socrates and he had no other country than the universe. Cato had the cause of his country ever at his heart; he lived only for his welfare, and could not survive its destruction. The virtue of Socrates was that of the wisest of men; but Cato compared with Cæsar and Pompey, seems to be a God contending with meer mortals. Socrates instructed a few individuals, opposed the sophists, and died a martyr to truth: but Cato defended his country, its liberties and laws, against the conquerors of the world, and at length resigned his breath, when he no longer had a country to serve. A worthy pupil of Socrates would be the most virtuous of his contemporaries; but a worthy follower of Cato would be one of the greatest. The virtue of the former would constitute his happiness; the latter would seek his happiness in that of his whole society. We should be instructed by one, and directed by the other; and this alone is sufficient to determine the preference between them; for there never were a people made philosophers, but it is not impossible to make a people happy.
GEORGE S. HOMANS,
INFORMS his customers and others, that he has removed to the shop formerly occupied by Mr. Samuel Aris, watch-maker, a few doors below Mr. Stavers's tavern in Pitt-street; where he carries the Taylor's business, in it's different branches, as usual. He will be happy in obeying the commands of any gentlemen that chuse to honor him with their custom, at a very reasonable rate. Portsmouth, January 25, 1783.
A Dissertation on the Auspices of the Antients.
IN the most early ages of the world, a sense of piety, and a regard to decency, had introduced a custom of never sacrificing to him, who gave them all their blessings, any but the soundest, the most fat and beautiful victims. This ceremonial, which doubtless sprang at first from gratitude, and some natural ideas of fitness and propriety, at last degenerated into trifling niceties and superstitious ceremonies. And it having been once imagined, that nothing was to be expected from the gods when the victim was imperfect, the idea of perfection was united with abundance of trivial circumstances. The entrails were examined with peculiar care; and if the whole was without blemish, their duties were fulfilled; and under an assurance that they had engaged the gods to be on their side, they engaged in war; and in the most hazardous undertakings, with such a confidence of success, as had the greatest tendency to procure it.
All the motions of the victim that was led to the altar became so many prophecies. If he advanced with an easy air in a straight line, and without offering resistance; if he made no extraordinary bellowing when he received the blow; if he did not get loose from the person that led him to slaughter, it was a prognostic of an easy and flowing success. MUNGO.
* Vide Homer.
ELOGE DE LA PIPE.
DOUX charme de ma solitude, Charmante pipe, ardent fourneau, Qui d'humeurs purge mon cerveau, Et mon esprit d'inquiétude. Tabac, dont mon âme est ravie, Quand je te vois perdre en l'air, Aussi vite comme un éclair, Je vois l'image de ma vie. Tu remets dans mon souvenir Ce qu'un jour je dois devenir, N'étant qu'une cendre allumée, Et tout confus je m'apperçois, Que courant après la fumée Je passe aussi vite que toi."
ENGLISH'D:
CHARM of the solitude I love, My pleasing pipe! my glowing stove. My head of rheums is purg'd by thee, My heart of vain anxiety: Tobacco, iay'rise of my soul! When round my head thy vapours roll When lost in air they vanish too, An emblem of my life I view! I view, and hence instructed learn To what myself shall shortly turn: Myself, a kindled coal to day, That wastes in smook, and fleets away! Swiftly, as thou, confusing thought! Alas, I vanish into nought."

L O N D O N, October 26: To the KING'S Most Excellent Majesty: The humble address and petition of the Loyal Inhabitants and Refugees, within the British lines at New York:
May it please your Majesty, Y OUR Majesty's dutiful and loyal Sub- jects, inhabitants of New York, and those who from the several provinces have taken refuge within these lines, beg leave to make their humble address and petition to your Majesty on the present important oc- casion.
Your Majesty's Commissioners for restor- ing peace to those Colonies, have commu- nicated to us the unexpected information, that Mr. Grenville, invested with full pow- ers to treat with all the parties at war, has been directed in the execution of his commis- sion at Paris, to propose in the first instance the independence of the Thirteen Provinces —an information which we have received with inexpressible concern:
Unfeigned sentiments of the warmest af- fection, and the most inviolable attachment to your Majesty's person and government, have led us willingly to hazard life and for- tune, with every thing dear in life, on the issue of a contest, in which we were con- vinced your Majesty was engaged by the purest motives of justice and humanity, to vindicate the dignity of your Crown, and the essential rights of your people, in the re- storation of constitutional harmony and union to the British empire.
In every stage of this contest we have la- mented the fatal influence of that groundless jealousy, by which the gracious terms of re- conciliation, so often proposed on the part of your Majesty, and renewed with additional marks of Princely condescension, have been rendered ineffectual.
The mischiefs of civil dissention have been prolonged and aggravated by the haz- ards of a foreign war, in the course of which Great Britain has had to contend with a for- midable combination of ambitious enemies; but, as we gloried in the justice of her cause we trusted that her resources of wealth and courage were equal to the task.
We are not unapprised that persons of much weight and influence in the nation have received unkind impressions concern- ing us and our fellow loyalists without the lines, and have been led to consider this as an impracticable war. As to the former, we trust that time and more candid infor- mation will yet secure the good opinion of all our fellow subjects in our favour, and convince the nation at large, that both in point of numbers and zeal for the British Government, we are entitled to national at- tention and regard; and, as to the latter, we appeal to the present state of this coun- try, of which we trust your Majesty will now have received a just and authentic representation.
The joy and confidence inspired by the arrival of Sir Guy Carlton to command your Majesty's army in America, and by the brilli- ant victories which have lately crowned your Majesty's arms in so many quarters of the world, had with us effaced the remembrance of past misfortunes.
The ruinous consequences of indepen- dency began to be heavily felt throughout the Colonies; the necessity of levying enormous taxes, which the people protested their inability to pay, was openly avowed; and we had good reason to believe, that in every province the numbers were daily in-
creasing who, notwithstanding their former zeal for a separation, were already wishing this war to terminate not in the establish- ment of Independency, but in a happy re-union of the empire. We have there- fore been persuaded beyond a doubt, that were the system only of a defensive war pur- sued in this country, and the force of the nation vigorously exerted against our foreign enemies, this important part of the British empire might soon be recovered, on terms of mutual advantage to all your Majesty's dominions, and with the blessings of an ho- norable and lasting peace.
But if reasons of necessity to us unknown do indeed exist, sufficient to justify so great a sacrifice as the making these provinces, without reserve, independent of the crown of Great Britain, it then remains for us to implore your Majesty's attention to this our earnest and dutiful petition.
That no treaty of peace may finally take effect in America, nor the army be with- drawn, until full and sufficient security be had for our future personal safety, and rest- itution of our property, and some asylum prepared for such of us as cannot remain in this country.
October 27.
Extract of a letter from Paris, Oct. 18.
A report of a singular nature is whispered in the private political circles, that a prop- osition has been made by the English nego- tiator, that is said to have staggered our court. The Englishman finding that the independence of America was strenuously insisted on by our minister, is said to have proposed a division or partition of the colo- nies; and just threw out the idea, that Great Britain would probably not make much difficulty in ceding to France the New England provinces, on condition that France should break the alliance with the Congress, and join in the reduction of the southern colonies: Compte de Vergennes, to whom the report says the proposition was made, appeared surprized, and rather embar- rassed; but recovering himself, he observed with a smile, which seemed to indicate that he did not think the Englishman in earnest, that the proposition was too advantageous to Great Britain, as it would secure to her the great tobacco trade of America.—The Englishman replied—that if England should have the tobacco, France would have a great corn trade, and what was better, im- mense stores of timber for ship building and most populous colonies. This is all that transpired of the conversation, except that the Englishman just hinted, that if France should not relish his proposition, he made not the least doubt but some other conti- nental power would readily embrace it. Our politicians think it a most favorable one to France, as the great object of weakening England, would be effectually answered, while a great accession of power would come to the French; however, there are not wanting some who think that we should find ourselves bubbled in the end, if our ministers should accede to the proposition; Canada, on the north, would be a thorn in our side, whilst we should find ourselves hemmed in by the colonies to the south, and as the New-Englanders are republicans by principle, they would never rest easy under a government rigidly monarchical; —they would therefore be always inclined to revolt, and might perhaps return at last to their old masters, who would readily embrace them."
From Dresden we learn, that an ordinance has been published in the electoral state, which permits the Catholics not only the free exercise of their religion, but gives them the liberty likewise to purchase houses in the cities and towns of the electorate, also to obtain the rights of freedom of compa- nies, &c. of which they have hitherto been deprived on account of their religion; hope is also given them of enjoying some other privileges. So that after the august chief of the empire has shown an example of to- leration in favour of the Protestant religion throughout his states, the Protestant Princes begin already to imitate him, by permitting in their's the exercise of the Catholic religion.
Letters from Marseilles mention, that the Grand Duke of Tuscany has caused an ordi- nance to be published in Leghorn, forbidding all English trading houses in his territories to fit out privateers.
Oct. 28. Ostend is really over-run with trade; the whole harbour bears the appear- ance of a forest, thick set with stately trees: a gentleman who left it on Monday last, de- clares that he counted 1600 sail in it on Saturday and Sunday; and the entrance of the harbour, which formerly was very safe, is now become dangerous, from the prodi- gious number of vessels that are constantly going in, or coming out.
Oct. 29. In addition to the intelligence of last night, respecting the disaster which happened to the combined fleet between the 10 and 13th inst. we learn that on the morning of the 14th at day light a large three decker, French or Spanish, (name not known) was seen on shore near Europa point, and that the garrison were endeavouring to bring guns to bear to destroy her: While the combined fleet were in such distress from the storm, the garrison fired at one of their 74 gun ships, which was dismasted and towing into Algesiras, by which she was twice set on fire. The Invincible, a French first rate of 110 guns, was run on shore at Algesiras to prevent her sinking. The Spaniards loss already known, amounts to two ships of the line entirely lost and five materially damaged: the French, one ship lost, and the rest damaged. In short most of the fleet were dismasted. Of 50 sail of the line riding at Algesiras the 4th of Oc- tober, they have account only of 38; but it is supposed four bore away to Malaga, or some other of the Spanish ports. A French frigate of 40 guns, that was in the storm, got into Estapona, a small port a few leagues from Gibraltar, where there is a fort. The Spaniards, besides the loss of their men of war, had several gallies on shore and the crews lost: the hurricane is said to have been equally violent, for a time, with that which threatened the de- struction of Gibraltar in February, 1776, except the thunder and lightning with which the first was attended.
The accounts respecting this most impor- tant information are not directly received through an official medium, but are never- theless sufficiently authenticated to preclude the possibility of doubt. No regular dis- patch has been hitherto received at the ad- miralty, and the way by which it was re- ceived in England was this: Lord Mount- stuart, the British ambassador at Turin, re- ceived the information at that place, and having made proper inquiries into its au- thenticity; and being convinced of its truth, dispatched his own servant express with the news to Mr. Fitzherbert at Paris, who in-

stantly expedited the arrival of it in England, through the means of a Mr. Brett, who delivered it yesterday at Mr. Townsend's, Whitehall.
On the 17th of Oct. inst. a gentleman at White's chocolate house, paid down one thousand guineas, to receive one guinea a day, till such times as America shall be absolutely independent of every European power. — On the 25th an armed cutter was sent express from Falmouth with dispatches, and a special messenger, to Sir Guy Carleton. An American gentleman also went in her, said to be charged with some commission or message relative to the loyalists in that country.
PHILADELPHIA, January 1.
We are authorized to assure the public, that the dispute which has so long depended between this State and the State of Connecticut, is finally determined in favor of Pennsylvania. The Commissioners appointed by the parties, under the sanction of Congress, agreeably to the ninth article of the Confederation, passed sentence unanimously in our favor, on Monday last.
The destruction amongst the Jamaica Fleet (says the Virginia Gazette) was so great, that one vessel which got safe into port, had no less than part of seventeen crews on board.
Accounts from Virginia, received here yesterday, mention, that Charlestown is evacuated by the British, and that General Greene is in full possession of that place.
BOSTON, January 23.
Late European papers mention, that the charges of Sir William Draper against Gen. Murray go into several articles: That he allowed himself to be taken by surprize, though he had received abundant information of the enemy's intentions against Minorca; that he had acted, ever after their landing, in a very un-officer like manner; and that in particular, he restrained Sir William Draper from those exertions which evidently might have resisted the surrender of the place: — That Lieut. Col. Cockburne, late Governor of the island of St. Eustatius, is to be tried for ignominiously surrendering the place to the arms of his Most Christian Majesty.
Three vessels are ashore near Scituate, supposed to be coasters.
SALE M, January 23.
Capt. Nicholson, in a ship belonging to this place, is arrived at Bedford, in 14 days from Martinico.
The Continental frigate Hague, Captain Manly; the privateer ship Grand Turk, Capt. Pratt, of this place; and Capt. Sage, in a ship from New London, sailed from Martinico, on a cruise, on the 25th of December.
Accounts from the West Indies make no mention of the arrival of any fleet from France.
TO BE SOLD.
At public Vendue,
On THURSDAY the 13th of February next, by licence from the honorable judge of probate, at TEN o'clock, at the house which Mr. James Whitaker now lives in —
The said House and Wharfs, with the Warehouses thereon, with all the privileges thereto belonging; and sundry other Lots of land, &c. being part of the estate of the late Hon. Daniel Warner, Esq; deceased. Conditions of sale will be made known at the time and place.
JONATHAN WARNER, Administrator:
January 22, 1783.
PORTSMOUTH, January 25. Since our last, arrived in this port, a brig from the West Indies, laden with rum, sugar, &c. prize to the Continental frigate Hague, commanded by John Manley, Esq;
Mess. Printers,
Please to give the following a place in your next paper, and you will oblige a number of your customers.
The Petition of TESTY humbly sheweth, THAT he has at all times exerted himself to collect the taxes for building the new goal in the county of Rockingham, and therefore ought not to be hunted at in the public prints. Although failing in this point, he has ever studied the interest of the committee, having thrown in their way several town jobs , which he hop'd would have afforded them a temporary support; but here the gentleman may plead the old proverb — "That all such workings are attended with great pains and little gains to help a-long ." — Said Testy further lays, that he is now certain of collecting the money as soon as the oath-mongers, non-jurors and whifflers have settled their accounts, which is drawing near to a final close. It has been whispered that Non-jurors and Co. had failed: but said Testy, further affirms, that it is an impudent lye, that they only stop payment owing to an unexpected run upon them by government ; and that they now go on doing business as usual, and will be glad to serve any of their old friends . Further he saith not.
A Small quantity of light Canvass for Boats, or other small Sails; some pieces of coarse Wollens, Linnens, Flannel, Chinizes, Marseilles Quilting; Fashionable Beaver Hats, Room Paper, Codlines, H.L. Hinges and Files. — Likewise Bohea Tea, Sugar and Nutmegs — and Coffee by the hundred, to be sold by THOMAS MARTIN , at the lowest Prices for Cash. Jan. 25.
JUST RECEIVED In the Ship JULIUS CÆSAR , from FRANCE , And TO BE SOLD , by Spence & Sherburne, opposite the Market,
A Beautiful Assortment of SILKS for Gowns; plain and corded Velvets; corded Wiltons; Broad Cloths of all colors; spotted and plain Lawns; embroidered, plain and book Muslins; Cambricks; Sattins; silk Mitts and Gloves; silk and cotton Hose; Everlastings; Prunellas; Calicoes; Ribbands; Plumes; Italian Flowers and Wreaths, &c.
Elijah Tilton,
HEREBY informs the PUBLIC , that he has opened a house for ENTERTAINMENT for Travellers and others, nearly opposite Colonel Joshua Wentworth's . — As the accommodations for such a house are good, he wishes his own efforts may prove effectual to please, while he makes it his principal devotion to serve his customers.
Portsmouth, January 24, 1783.
To be sold a Dwelling House and Land, at the Corner of the Street opposite Col. Wentworth's Store, leading over Col. Boyd's Mill Bridge at the North End of Portsmouth. Enquire at the Printing Office, or of John Beck, Master.
TO BE SOLD, At public Vendue, Next THURSDAY afternoon, At DEARBORN'S Auction-Room;
A great Variety of Articles, consisting chiefly of English and European GOODS , and a valuable Hadley's Quadrant. To begin at three o'Clock, and be continued thro' the evening. Portsmouth, 24th January.
A PETITION having been exhibited to the General Court by Daniel Brown and others to the number of twenty-one, setting forth, that they are a compact body resident on the south side of Poplin; that the inhabitants living on the north side of said town, are of different persuasions relative to religious worship; that nature hath so formed the land that is unlikely that the town will ever agree to meet for religious worship in the center; that they are situated adjacent to the parish of Hawke, and that it would be very convenient for them to be annexed to said Hawke: — Wherefore they prayed that all that part of Poplin within the following boundaries, might be annexed to Hawke for parochial matters, viz. — Beginning at Cophold-bridge (so called) thence following Black-rocks road, (so called) to Capt. Nathan Brown's, also including said Brown's estate; thence westerly to Black-rocks mills (so called) standing on Exeter river; thence following up said river to Raymond line. — To which petition, the selectmen of said Hawke, in behalf of said town, have subscribed, and prayed that the same may be granted.
On reading and considering said petition, Ordered , that the petitioners be heard thereon, on the second Wednesday of the next sitting of the General Court; and that in the mean time they cause the substance of their petition, and order of Court, to be published three weeks successively, in the New Hampshire Gazette.
Attest. E. THOMSON, Sec'y.
TO BE SOLD, A FARM in Newmarket, distant about three miles from the Landings, containing 130 acres. Inquire of the Printers, Portsmouth. Jan. 23.
TO BE SOLD, A large commodious Dwelling-House, well situated for trade, with a Barn and Out Houses, in Newmarket, State of New Hampshire. For further particulars inquire of the Widow Scott, at Boston.
state of New Hampshire. Rockingham, ss.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
NOTICE is hereby given, that a libel is filed before me, in behalf of John Manley, Esq; commander of the Continental frigate called the Hague, and all concerned therein, against the brigantine called the Maria Theresa, about 130 tons burthen, her cargo and appurtenances, William Barre, late master; for the trial of the justice of said capture, a maritime court for the State aforesaid, will be held at the State-house in Portsmouth, the 10th day of February next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, when and where any persons concerned, may appear and show cause (if any they have) why the same should not be condemned and decreed forfeit.
J. BRACKETT, Judge.
Portsmouth, January 23, 1783.
A LL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of JONATHAN ROBINSON , late of Brintwood, yeoman, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts to Jonathan Robinson, jun. of Brintwood, executor to said estate, in order for a speedy settlement. No accounts will be received, unless attested to. Brintwood, Jan. 21, 1783.

RIVINGTON'S REFLECTIONS.
Inclusus pœnam expectat.
VIRG.
THE more I reflect, the more plain it appears, If I stay I must stay at the risque of my ears, I have so be-pepper'd the foes of our throne, Be-rebel'd, be-devil'd and told them their own, That if we give up to these rebels at last, 'Tis a chance if my ears will atone for the past. 'Tis always the best to provide for the worst— So evacuation I'll mention the first: If Carleton should sail for our dear native shore (As Clinton, Cornwallis and Howe did before) And take off the soldiers that serve for our guard (A stop that the tories would think rather hard) Yet still I surmise, for aught I can see, No Congress or Senates would meddle with me: "For what have I done, when we come to consider, But sold my commodities to the best bidder? If I offer'd to lie for the sake of a post, Was I to be blam'd if the king offer'd most? The King's Royal Printer!—Five hundred a year! Between you and me 'twas a handsome affair: Who would not for that give matters a stretch And lie back and forward, and carry and fetch, May have some pretensions to honor and fame; But what are they both but the sound of a name, More words to deceive us as I have found long since, Live on them a week and you'll find they're but nonsense."
The late news from Charlestown, my mind has perplexed:
If that is abandon'd, I know what goes next: This city of York is a place of great note, And that we should hold it I now give my vote; But what are our votes against Shelburne's decrees? These people at helm steer us just where they please, So often they've had us all hands on the brink, They'll steer us at last to the devil, I think; And though in the danger themselves have a share, It will do us small good that they also go there.
It is true that the tories their children and wives Have offer'd to stay at the risque of their lives, And gain to themselves an immortal renown By ALL turning soldiers, and keeping the town: Who'er was the laddie that struck out the plan, In my humble conceit, was a very good man; But our words on this subject need be very few— Already I see that it never will do: For suppose a few ships should be left us by Britain, With Tories to man them, and other things fitting, In truth we should be in a very fine box, As well they might guard us w' n ships on the stocks, And when I beheld them aboard and afloat I am sure I should think of the bear in the boat."
On the faith of a Printer, things look very black— And what shall we do, alas! and slack! Shall we quit our young princes and full blooded peers And bow down to Viscounts and French Chevaliers? Perhaps you will say, "As the very last shift We'll go to New Scotland, and take the king's gift."
Good folks, do your will—but I vow and I swear, I'll be boil'd into Soup before I'll live there: Is it thus that our monarch his subjects degrades? Let him go and be d---d with his axes and spades! Of all the vile countries that ever were known In the frigid or torrid or temperate zone.
(From accounts that I've had there is not such another, It neither belongs to this world nor the other: A favor they think it to send us their gratis To sing like the Jews at the river Euphrates, And after surmounting the rage of the billows, Hang ourselves up at last with our harps on the willows: Ere I sail for that shore may I take my last nap— Why, it gives me the palsy to look on its map! And he that goes there (tho' I mean to be civil) May fairly be said to have gone to the Devil. Shall I push for old England, and whine at the throne? Alas, they have JEMMIE enough of their own! Besides, such a name I have got from my trade, They would think I was lying, whatever I said; Thus sceme as I will, or contrive as I may, Continual difficulties rise in the way: In short, if they let me remain in this realm, What is it to Jemmy who stands at the helm? I'll position the rebels (if York is forsaken) For a place in their Zion which ne'er shall be shaken; I am sure they'll be clever: it seems their whole study; They hung not young Algill for old captain Huddy, And it must be a truth that admits no denying. If they spare us for murder they'll spare us for lying.
* See Gay's Fables.
Joseph Senter, of Plymouth, hereby gives notice, that Dr. Peter Emerson, of Hawke, has one Note of his, in his hands, which he has paid; therefore, forbids any person or persons purchasing said note, as he has paid the full value of it, and can produce receipts therefor.
JOSEPH SENTER,
January 18, 1782.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And now selling by Jeremiah Libbey , at the Post Office, by Jacob Walden , at his shop on the parade, and at the Printing-Offices in Portsmouth and Exeter— CHRISTIAN HYMNS, POEMS,
AND SPIRITUAL SONGS, Sacred to the Praise of GOD our Saviour, By JAMES and JOHN RELLY, and J. M. I will sing with the Spirit, and I will sing with the Understanding also. COR. xiv. 15.
JUST PUBLISHED, And now selling at the Printing Offices in Portsmouth and Exeter, by the quantity or single,
Sewall's ASTRONOMICAL DIARY: OR ALMANACK,
For the Year of Christian Era, 1783. Being the third after Bissextile or Leap-Year, calculated for the Meridian of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Lat. 43 Deg. 5 Min. North, Long. 70 Deg. 44 Min. West; and will serve for any of the New Eng. and States. It contains, besides the usual astronomical Calculations, many entertaining Pieces in Prose and Verse.—Also, the scale of Depreciation for the State of New Hampshire.
A Hint to the City.
OF the County Taxes for Rockingham, for two Years past, not one Shilling hath been received for building the New Goal in Portsmouth. GEORGE GAINS, (one of the Committee.) January 15, 1783.
Lands to be sold in Canterbury, Barnstead, Chichester; or in a number of out Towns: for which the pay will be taken in Ranging Timber, Pine Ton Timber, Boards, Shingles and Clapboards. Enquire at the Printing Office in Portsmouth.
A few of the Singing Master's Assistant, Or, Key to Practical MUSIC, Composed by William Billings: To be sold by William Appleton of Portsmouth.
State of New Hampshire. Rockingham ss. WE the subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. Joseph Gilman, Esq; judge of probate, &c. to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Benjamin Hale, late of Atkinson, in the county aforesaid, gentleman, deceased, testate, represented insolvent; and six months being allowed for that purpose, give notice, that we will attend for that service at the late dwelling-house of the deceased, on the third Monday of this and the five following months, from one to nine o'clock in the afternoon. Moses Greenough. John Ayre. Atkinson, Jan. 1, 1783. David Bryant.
State of New Hampshire. THE Commissioners appointed by the Hon'ble Matthew Thornton, Esq; judge of probate for the County of Hillsborough, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of John Quigley, Esq; late of Francestown, an absentee; do hereby give notice, that six months is allowed said creditors to bring in their claims, and that we shall attend said service at the house of Capt. Oliver Holmes, innholder in Francestown, on the last Thursday in this, and the five following months, from two till six o'clock P. M. on said days. Francestown, Dec. 4th, 1782. Peter Clark, David Starret. } Commissioners.
EXCISE.
State of New Hampshire.
PURSUANT to an Act of the General Court, will be farmed at public vendue, at the house of Col. Samuel Folsom, innholder in Exeter, on Thursday the 30th day of January current, at two o'clock in the afternoon, the Excise on Spirituous Liquors, for the county of Rockingham, for one year from the first day of October last. Articles of sale to be seen at the time and place above mentioned. Nathaniel Folsom, } Ephraim Robinson, } Committee. Noah Emery, jun. } Exeter, January 2, 1783.
THE subscribers (a committee for selling Excise, &c.) appointed by an Act of the General Court, passed at their last session, give notice, that the Excise on Spirituous Liquors for the county of Strafford, will be sold at public auction, on Thursday the 30th day of January next, at two o'clock, P. M. at Mr. Shannon's tavern in Dover. Conditions of sale will then be made known. John Wentworth, } John McDuffee, } Committee. John Plummer, } Dover, Dec. 30, 1782.
WE the subscribers being appointed commissioners by the honorable judge of probate for the county of Rockingham, in the State of New Hampshire, to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Richard Trussell, late of Portsmouth, victualler, deceased, represented insolvent; and six months, from the third day of January instant, being allowed for that purpose, do hereby give notice, that we will attend on said business the second Monday of this and the five following months, at the house of Cap. William Brewster, innholder in Portsmouth, from six to eight o'clock in the afternoon. No accounts will be received unless properly attested. Thomas Bickford, } Daniel Peirce, } Portsmouth, Jan. 10, 1783. Jacob Walden.
State of New Hampshire, Rockingham ss. TO be sold at public vendue, at the house of Stephen Prescott, innholder in Deerfield, on Monday the 10th day of February next at ten o'clock before noon, so much of the following lots of land in Deerfield, as will pay the taxes assessed on them for the year 1782, with incidental charges, unless paid before that time.     No.  R.  A.  P.  Acres.  £.  s.  d.      Richard & Stephen Brown  1  4  90  1  16  0  0    Samuel Durant  15  4  50  0  10  0  0    Sarah Boardman  2  5  200  1  3  3  0    Samuel Shackford  12  5  100  1  6  6  0    Samuel French  13  5  30  0  12  0  0    Robert Light  1  6  124  1  0  9  0    Abigail Folsom  2  6  37  0  6  7  0    Mary Somersby  14  6  100  1  3  3  0    Ezekiel Walker 1 sixth part  17  5  33  0  6  9  0    Stephen Luse  21  6  104  1  6  6  0    Samuel Jones 7 8ths of  20  6  200  1  8  11  0    Richard Jennett  34  0  100  1  3  3  0    Samuel Jennett  32  0  100  1  3  3  0    Jeremy Calf  23  8  156  1  6  6  0    James Odal  24  8  156  1  6  6  0    Rawlings & Stephens  0  0  0  0  16  6  0    Daniel Barber  14  4  185  1  9  9  0     Adonijah Fellows, Collector. Deerfield, January 7th, 1783.
A small Schooner, suppos'd stolen, and tied in a yard near Spring Hill. The Owner may have him, by enquiring at the Printing Office, in Portsmouth, and paying Charges.
ALL persons indebted to, or that have any demands on the estate of Benjamin Moulton, late of Hampton-Falls, gentleman, deceased, are desired to bring in their accounts to Benjamin Moulton, of Kensington, and Thomas Moulton, of Hampton-Falls, Administrators to said estate, in order for settlement. Hampton-Falls, December 25, 1782.
PRINTED AT PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire.