The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1784-09-11 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVIII.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1784.
[No. 1453.]
From the LONDON EVENING POST.
AMONG the various methods practised by this country in the course of the late war, none have been more steadily pursued than false representations, with respect to our own transactions in America, and the disposition and situation of the Americans. Our political scriblers have not been deficient in their exertions, towards promoting an irreconcilable hatred between both countries; for which purposes these warriors of the quill have, throughout the war, been as active in their several departments as our most intrepid Admirals or Generals. In the preliminaries I think hostilities ought to have ceased among these literary corps, as among the military; but instead of a cordiality taking place between these parties, they seem rather disposed to widen the breach, and to increase the enmity which has too long prevailed between Britain and America.—However, the Americans have little to fear from these plume gentry ; as they have so long deceived this nation throughout the war, their lucubrations are considered only as whims of a disappointed party. The many pensioned gentry which are feeding on this nation, cannot, in gratitude, do less than say something for a livelihood; and nothing can be thought by them more agreeable than vilifying the Americans, and casting every severe reflection on a country which has spurned them from their former residence: Let every Briton impartially look over our papers published throughout this war; he will find scarcely a paragraph respecting the American war, but what was a fabricated story; all our fancied expectations, calculated to buoy up our spirits, have most commonly become the “baleless fabric of a vision!”—Throughout the war, how have we been duped by almost every paragraph! We have been kept in the greatest ignorance, and never knew the certainty of our real situation till it became too interesting to be any longer concealed. Even in our worst misfortunes some fancied whim would start from the brain of some hireling, to keep up the deception, and make us persist in our measures, though evidently contrary to every prospect of success. What great expectations have been formed throughout the different periods of the war, from the expected disunion of the States ; the disbanding of the American army ; their want of resources ; their paper currency , &c. &c. but far from answering our most sanguine expectations, not one ill consequence attended the Americans, from all these bugbears of our distempered brains. The Americans have ever arose superior to all these fancied misfortunes, and ought to have taught us long since the futility of our imaginary hopes.
Since peace is concluded, we cannot but think it an insult on our understanding still to endeavor to deceive this country by the many fallacies which are daily published. We are now fed up with the idea that the Americans are in a state of disunion ! That their independence will soon become a “sound, and nothing else!” That their disputes with Congress will finally destroy their confederation ; and that then, like sheep without a shepherd, they will be glad to return to the protection of this country; that their finances are in a miserable situation;
that their taxes are so excessive, as to occasion anarchy and confusion! In short, that their independence , now they have acquired it, has already become too burthensome for them to support. All these pleasing prospects are now held out by our pen, ink, and paper gentry; and they foolishly imagine the people of England do still retain their former folly of believing these absurdities. What an abuse on this nation, to have such vain publications! We must ever continue the ridicule of the world, to sooth ourselves at this time of day with such deceptions; still to hold up the idea that the American independence is tottering from its basis, when this country has so fully experienced the fortitude and perseverance of the Americans in its support. Can we be so blinded as to fancy America will now resign that independence which has cost them so much blood and treasure? Why do we suppose their independence is of less value now than when they were clad in arms to support it? No, they will ever retain the glorious acquisition; and, like men worthy of the blessing, they will continue in those uniform measures which they pursued in acquiring it.
Let us only examine upon what slender foundation the vast expectations of our daily writers are supported:
The first is, the disunion of the States. Can any supposition be more absurd? What greater cause have we to expect they will become disunited now, than when they first began their opposition to this country? a disunion then might have been expected, when so many interests were to be consulted; when the cause was not so universal; when Britain was considered as a parent State; when all their measures were to be planned, and pursued on a new footing; when their fears were alarmed as to the consequences of a war; unallied with any foreign power; an army to raise, when an army of Britons were already in the field to encounter! At this time do we find them disunited? No, we behold them, in these alarming circumstances, knit together like a band of brothers, and becoming formidable in their union . How idle, therefore to say, in any circumstances, a disunion will cause their ruin?
The second is, their disputes with Congress ! This is almost too trifling to need a serious confutation. Can any nation exhibit a stronger proof of unlimited confidence placed in a Sovereignty, than the Americans have this war resigned into the hands of Congress? Throughout the war, the power of Congress has never been disputed: they have willingly given into their hands all that power which was necessary at that time they should exercise. No disunion throughout the war has taken place between Congress and the several States. A coalition of sentiment has ever been prevalent; their recommendations have ever been attended to, as far as the situations of the several States would admit; and if at any time their recommendations were not adopted, it appears their refusal did not arise from any disaffection , but their inability at that particular time to comply with the requisition. A confidence has ever been placed in Congress in all their foreign and domestic negotiations, in as general a manner as is conceivable, in so extensive a confederation. Many particulars, might be mentioned, to shew where in the most perfect union has been continued, even in matters the most likely to produce anar-
chy and disorder. From what we have hitherto experienced , we ought to judge it is the fairest and most eligible method; therefore, from what has hitherto appeared respecting Congress and the States, we have no reason to suppose a disunion will take place in any matters essential to the support of their independence.
With respect to some late altercations, which has set the whole scribbling crew in motion, they appear to be of a mere temporary nature; and our making such pompous parade about them, serves only to convince the world of our venom and chagrin. It seems Congress have removed from Philadelphia to Prince Town; and pray what then? Do they not sit in Prince Town in their official capacity ? If we had heard that the States had voted Congress a useless body, and had annihilated them, there might be some reason for our exultation; but their removing from one place to another, merely as a convenience, and there exercising their judicial authority , is too trifling a circumstance for this nation to expect any advantage from; as Congress now as fully retain all their authority and power at Prince Town as they did at Philadelphia: where then, is our great cause to glory?
Great expectations are formed from the situation of their finances . No country has greater resources within themselves than America; but can we expect a young country having the formidable power of Britain to engage with, should be able to arrange their whole military department, and at the same time be in a situation to regulate their finances in such order, as to establish a regular fund for the discharge of all the debts contracted in the war. It is the wonder of the world they have accomplished thus far. The debt which they have contracted can in a very little time be fully discharged, by bringing forth a very small proportion of their numberless resources. How ignorant must this country be respecting the abilities of America, if we suppose the American debt can in the least manner embarrass them in the payment. A debt of a few millions can be quickly wiped off by a young enterprising country. If that country had by this war contracted a debt in addition to one they before groaned under, we might indulge the idea that their resources were not adequate to the purposes of discharging their arrears; but the late war debt is their only debt, and they have every thing untouched among themselves to discharge it. Their encrease of trade with all nations will soon promote a national fund, by the duties arising from the various sources of trade. The American debt is rather an advantage to their growth as a young nation; it will make them attentive to their finances, and force them to explore resources which otherwise might be wholly unknown; it will encourage industry, frugality, and attention, virtues most essential to the prosperity of a young nation. From the danger of their public debt we cannot therefore expect a dissolution of their independence; it rather becomes a cement for its stability; their encrease of trade, their produce and manufactures, will ever keep that country above the danger of bankruptcy.
The late recommendation to the several States, respecting their furnishing Congress with a fund for the discharge of the public debt, is of a very important nature; we in England positively declare the States will not comply with the requisition, and then hastily make up our

judgment, that the confederation must consequently be dissolved. The recommendation it is true is not yet complied with, but so far from drawing the general consequences, it establishes me in the sentiment of their permanent union; nothing is lasting that is hastily done; their long debates on the proper measures, and their not complying in a hurry, convinces me that all their actions are the effects of cool deliberation. It appears the sense of all the States, that some measures must be adopted to put Congress in a situation to discharge their public contracts; but the measures for this purpose cannot, nor ought not, by a free people, to be done hastily. We herein see the spirit of a free people, by their debates on money institutions, uncontrouled; they debate on the utility of the measure, and the most eligible method for its execution: the wisdom of a free government is hereby conspicuous; their deliberations give a permanency to their doings, and when their measures are once adopted, they become lasting and conclusive. Money supplies are reckoned a most interesting transaction in a nation, and no greater security is evident, than when a people grant their supplies with caution and deliberation. Hasty grants always portend a dissolution; our conclusions therefore from their not yet complying with the requisition of Congress must be erroneous, and we cannot but be convinced that their long debates will finally produce a fixed and adequate establishment.
Upon the whole, we have hitherto been kept in such ignorance respecting the American war, and the present situation of that country, that I have not wondered at the many paragraphs which are daily published; but I hope in future we shall open our eyes, and no longer become the dupes of folly and deception.
L U C I U S.
From the LONDON GAZETTE, June 19. Westminster, June 18.
THIS day, the Lords being met, a message was sent to the honorable House of Commons by Sir Francis Molineaux, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, acquainting them, that the Lords authorised by virtue of his Majesty's commission, for declaring his assent to an act agreed upon by both Houses, to desire the attendance of this honorable House in the House of Peers to hear the commission read; and the Commons being come thither, the said commission, impowering his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, the President of Council, and several other Lords therein mentioned, to notify and declare the Royal assent to the said act, was read accordingly, and the Royal assent given to an act for further continuing, for a limited time, an act made in the 23d year of the reign of his present Majesty, intitled, "An act for preventing certain instruments, from being required from ships belonging to the United States of America; and to give to his Majesty, for a limited time, certain powers for the better carrying on trade and commerce between the subjects of his Majesty's dominions and the said United States."
June 24. From the hints dropped in the House of Commons, a few evenings since, there are some hopes that the conduct of the American war will be made an object of enquiry, and which, we hear, was in contemplation during Lord Shelburne's Administration, but stunted in embryo, when the Coalition took place between Lord North and Mr. Fox.
The Affairs of Holland still continue in a distracted state. The Animosity against the Duke of Brunswick, whom the people consider as the adviser of the Stadtholder, to neglect marching the troops to the frontiers, has not subsided, notwithstanding the reasons published by his Serene Highness in justification of his conduct.
Yesterday morning fifteen convicts were executed on the Scaffold erected for that purpose before Newgate. The unhappy men came upon the scaffold a little before seven o'clock; they all seemed devout and penitent, and behaved in every respect as became their miserable situation.
The platform dropped about a quarter before eight, and at the same moment they were all launched into eternity. The concourse was immense, the windows and roofs of the houses commanding a view of the fatal spot, were crowded; and many thousands of people were assembled in the Old Baily before six o'clock.
We learn from Lisbon, that two Commissioners from the American Congress arrived a few days since in that capital, with proposals for supplying the Portuguese with grain, provided it be paid for in cash, which offer proved very acceptable to the Queen, whose subjects carry on but little commerce by the exchange of commodities, but pay either in money or by bills, which are punctually honored when due.
It is said a great Lawyer has proposed a plan for preventing the mischiefs arising to society from a long imprisonment for debt, similar to the law established in Scotland, called Cessio Bonorum by which all persons, after being confined sixty days, and surrendering upon oath their property for the benefit of their creditors, are liberated. And any concealment of effects being proved, is punished capitally.
The annual meeting of the quakers in London, at Whitson-tide, is productive of various advantages to the metropolis: they lay out considerable sums of money among tradesmen for substantial articles of apparel, household furniture and other necessaries for their country use and wear; they set a laudable example of neatness of dress, modesty in manners, and purity in conversation, worthy the attention of our young men and women in general; they also annually at this period compose a simple but judicious literary admonition, which they cause to be printed for public perusal; in this tract are contained a strict investigation of the decline or rise of religion and morality; of happiness and commerce among their countrymen: They point out the reasons of our successes and misfortunes, shewing wherein we have been right, and wherein we have been wrong; and advising us to adhere to the paths of piety and prudence, while they warn us against straying into those of infidelity and dissipation. A people so disposed, and so conducting themselves, must attract universal admiration. They are blessings to the States where they do dwell, correcting the manners of the people, the diffusing the spirit of peace & happiness among the human race, and promoting commerce and industry upon the most equitable and just terms, between buyer and seller, master and servant, and all the relative of social connections, which should unite and bind mankind.
BALTIMORE, July 27.
The benevolent and brave Nobleman, the Marquis de la Fayette, who hath so often distinguished himself as the friend of the United States, passed through this town on his way to Mount Vernon, near Alexandria, the seat of the most honorable George Washington, Esq; where he proposes, it is said, to remain a few days with that illustrious Patriot Citizen in his elegant and hospitable retirement; after which he will, we are assured, visit all the States in the Union.—What must be the feelings of this Nobleman, on seeing a numerous people, lately in arms and under all the distresses of war, in the full enjoyment of peace and the blessings of independence, which he so anxiously and successfully labored to establish!
PHILADELPHIA, August 21.
Extract of a letter from Charlestown, July 22. "It is confidently said, that a very severe action has happened between an English and French frigate, off the banks of Newfoundland, occasioned by the latter having refused to pay the severe homage of striking her colors."
BOSTON, September 9.
We hear from Philadelphia, that the noted Col. Conolly, in whose character there are some traits not much to his credit, has been waited upon by several respectable citizens, and desired to depart the city within ten days, as his residence was very obnoxious to the people in general, and particularly to those whigs and patriots who have fought and obtained our glorious independence. The militia of Pennsylvania are determined to expel every flagitious scoundrel who
has taken sanctuary among them, this indulgence they claim from the articles of peace being already expired.
NEWBURY-PORT, September 10.
We are informed that the following melancholy affair happened a few days since, at Moultontborough, in the State of New-Hampshire—A boy, about 8 years of age being sent after the cows, and tarrying much longer than was expected, his father at length went in pursuit of him—but what was his surprize, when just at the entrance of the woods he beheld a large bear devouring his child, who was yet able to cry out to him, "daddy, daddy do help me!" In attempting to rescue his son, he was so closely pursued by the bear, with the child crying in his mouth, that he was obliged to desist. The next morning some remains of the poor unhappy boy were found, and the bear lying by him—which they immediately killed and burnt to ashes.
Cash or New-Hampshire New-Emission Money given for the New Emission of the State of New York. For particulars inquire at Col. Samuel Folsom's, Exeter.
BENJAMIN DEARBORN, HAS FOR SALE, At his Shop opposite the Printing Office.
LARGE and small Bibles, Entick's Dictionary, Art of Speaking, Mrs. Rowe's Letters, Chapone's Letters, Lady's Advice 2 vol. Robin's Travels, Cooke's Complete Farmer, America known to the Antients, Dissertation on Infant Baptism, Tragedy of Cato, Corderiuses, Accidences, Psalters, Spelling Books, Primers, Writing Paper, Slates, Ink Powder, Wax, Wafers, Quills, &c. A L S O.
The first and second parts of WEBSTER's Grammatical Institute, the first being a Spelling Book, and the second a Grammar, bound separately; a work ingeniously executed for the use of English schools, and introduced to their notice by the following
RECOMMENDATION.
HAVING examined the first part of the New Grammatical Institute of the English Language, now publishing by Mr. Noah Webster, we are of opinion that it is far preferable in the plan and execution to Dilworth's or any other Spelling Book, which has been introduced in our schools. In this the entire omission of the rules of pronunciation is a capital defect, which very few of the Parents, Schoolmasters, or Mistressess, employed in teaching children the first rudiments have sufficient knowledge to supply. The usual method of throwing together in the same tables, without any mark of distinction, words in which the same letters are differently pronounced, and the received rules of dividing syllables, which are wholly arbitrary and often unnatural, seem calculated to puzzle the learner, and mislead the instructor as well as the pupil into a vicious pronunciation. These defects and mistakes are judiciously supplied in the present work, and the various additions are made with such propriety, that we judge this new Spelling Book will be extremely beneficial for the use of schools.
The foregoing sentiments are subscribed by the following gentlemen
The Hon. Oliver Wolcott, Esq. The Rev. Ezra Stiles President of Yale College. The Rev. Elizur Goodrich, D. D. Col. George Wyllis, Secretary of State. Col. Thomas Seymour. Col. Samuel Wyllis, John Trumbull, Esq. The Rev. Nathan Strong. The Rev. Nathan Perkins. Andrew Law A. M. Chauncey Goodrich, Esq. Joel Barlow, A. M. Hartford, April 7, 1784.
TO BE SOLD By Public Vendue,
On the premises in Exeter, On WEDNESDAY the 15th of September, (if not disposed of before at private Sale.) The pleasantly situated Dwelling-HOUSE, GARDEN, and about two Acres and an half excellent land, inclosed with new fence lately occupied, and now the property of Joseph Adams. Public security at the current discount, or West-India Goods, will be received in payment for one half the purchase.—For particulars inquire of Mr. Thomas Odiorne, in Exeter, or the subscriber, at the head of cross street Boston. Boston, August 18. JOSEPH ADAMS.
Lost a few days ago, a Boy's silver Shoe BUCKLE, between Mr. Dearborn's School and the Market—Whoever finds the same, and will leave it at the Printing Office, shall be Rewarded therefor.

We hear that the Committee of the States which were left by Congress, are dispersed, so that the government of the United States is entirely suspended. If this be true it is an event both dangerous and disgraceful to America, and fully proves that more energy and vigor in our public councils, is necessary to maintain those forms which are essential to our existence as a nation. Since the above event happened dispatches have arrived from Europe, but no communications can be made, as the sovereign power of these States has withdrawn.
PORTSMOUTH, September 11.
The ship Cyrus, Robertson, with 300 passengers in ten weeks from Newry, and the Van Berkel, Campbell, in 7 weeks from Amsterdam, with 100 German passengers, are arrived at Philadelphia. Also, the brig Betty and Molly, from Greenock, with 70 passengers, and some servants, have arrived at the same place.
And on the first instant, arrived at New-York, the brig Liberty, Capt. Walker, in eight weeks from Glasgow, with 160 passengers; and the ship Eagle, from the same port, with 300 passengers, mostly mechanics.
We are informed that five French line of battle ships are expected, in the course of next month from the West Indies, to avoid the heavy gales of wind incident to the islands at that season.
A letter from London dated the 5th July, says, "The celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin, is in London, and looks remarkably well for one of the age of 85, and appears to be in high spirits."
On Thursday evening last, was married by the Rev. Mr. Buckminster, the Rev. John Elliot, of Boston, to the amiable Miss Nancy Treadwell, daughter of Mr. Jacob Treadwell, of this town.
Died, since our last - Mrs. Mary Drowne, widow, aged 61, relict of the late Rev. Samuel Drowne, of this town. - Nathaniel Remick, aged 15; and Joseph Stocker, aged 16.
NAVAL OFFICE,
PORt of PISCATAQUA, September 11, 1784.
ENTERED, From Brig Abigail, Peirce, St. Vincente. Brig Susannah, Parker, St. Eustatia. CLEARED, For Sloop Catharine, Nutter, Shelburne. Brig Pilgrim, Mendum, St. Peters.
GODDARD & STORER,
Have for SALE
At their STORE in paved street, the following Articles, Viz.
Madaira, Sherry, Lisbon, Port, Malaga, Frontenac, Teneriff, Fyall and Claret WINES, of the purest qualities.
 London Porter, by the cask or dozen.  Cheshire and Gloucester Cheese.  Loaf Sugar, by the hundred or loaf.  Excellent Hylon, Hylon-Skin, Congo and Bohemia Teas, by the large or small quantity.  Philadelphia Flour, by the Barrel.  Bar Iron, by the ton or smaller quantity.  New England Rum, by the Barrel.  Ship Bread, by the hundred.  Stone Lime, by the hoghead.  2od, 1od, 8d, 6d and 4d, Nails.  8 by 10, 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Window Glass.  Iron and Crockery Ware.  Pepper & Allspice, by the dozen or less quantity.  Cinnamon and Cloves, by the pound.  Mace, Nutmegs, Raisins, Currants, Figs, Prunes, Oatmeal, Almonds, Olives, Capers, Anchovies, French Preserves, Rum, Brandy, French Cordials, Molasses, Coffee, Chocolate, Velvet Corks, Pearl Ash, Turpentine, Pitch, and Rosin.  A general assortment of PAINTERS COLORS, Painters Brushes and Tools, Spirits of Turpentine, by the cask or smaller quantity.  White Vitriol, Allum, and Cepperas.  A few pair of draw'd Legs for Boots. 
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A very general assortment of Drugs & Medicines , as usual; on the most reasonable terms. N. B. A few Boxes of Lisbon LEMMONS, very Cheap, Portsmouth, September 11.
NOTICE is hereby given the public, that next week there will be riders established so as to have two mails weekly between this office and Boston, viz. --- The post with a single horse will leave this office Friday morning at nine o'clock, arrive at Boston on Saturday, leave Boston early Tuesday morning and return here on Wednesday. The Stage-Coach likewise will have a mail, and set out for Boston on Tuesday morning, arrive there on Wednesday, leave Boston early Friday morning, and return here on Saturday. --- All letters, &c. that go in the mail by the stage, must be delivered on Mondays, as the mail will be closed Monday evening.
N. B. If there are any persons who heretofore made a practice of giving letters to the stage-driver to deliver, they are now informed that he can take no such letters to deliver, without paying the postage to the office.
Post Office, Portsmouth, Sept 6, 1784.
Tamworth.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners and proprietors of land in the township of Tamworth, that unless they pay their taxes to me the subscriber at my dwelling house in said town, with incidental charges, for the year 1783, so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Mr. Levi Folsom, in said town, on Thursday the 30th day of September, at ten o'clock A. M. as will pay said taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Proprietors Names. R. D. S. State. War. County.    Simon Whitman, No. 3. east 50 1 6 0 3 0  Isaac Whitman, No. 6. east 50 1 6 0 3 0  Thomas Mudget, No. 9. east 50 1 6 0 3 0  George Folsom, No. 12. east 100 3 0 0 6 0  Matthew Gannet, No. 6. west 100 3 0 0 6 0  James Quimby, No. 8. west 50 1 6 0 3 0  Thomas Phillips, No. 3. west 50 1 6 0 3 0  John Webster 253 7 7 1 1 0  Joseph Cockeran ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Enoch Webster ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Joseph Cockeran, jr. ditto 7 7 1 1 0  John Merrill ditto 7 7 1 1 0  George Albee ditto 7 7 1 1 0  William Rogers ditto 7 7 1 1 0  John Moore ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Samuel Osgood ditto 7 7 1 1 0  William Cockeran ditto 7 7 1 1 0  John Webster, jr. ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Jonathan Stickney ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Thomas Stickney ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Isaac Miles ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Joseph Hall, jr. ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Samuel Moore ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Daniel Stickney ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Walter Bryant Esq ditto 7 7 1 1 0  John Cockeran ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Samuel Cockeran ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Stephen Holland ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Joseph Emery ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Jonathan Cockeran ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Moses Barnet ditto 7 7 1 1 0  James Wallace ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Abel Chandler ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Isaac Cockeran ditto 7 7 1 1 0  John Davidson ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Hamilton Davidson ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Jonathan Morrison ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Thomas Clough ditto 7 7 1 1 0  James Head ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Peter Coffin ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Robert Fulton ditto 7 7 1 1 0  William Coffin ditto 7 7 1 1 0  R. Barnet ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Jonathan Kimball ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Thomas Wallace ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Robert Rogers, junr. ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Moses Coffin ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Samuel Dickey ditto 7 7 1 1 0  John Barnet, junr. ditto 7 7 1 1 0  John Webster, Esq ditto 7 7 1 1 0  James Dwyer ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Enoch Coffin ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Israel Gilman ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Samuel Gilman ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Col. Todd ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Lt. Col. Barre ditto 7 7 1 1 0  Jacob Fowler ditto 7 7 1 1 0  
WILLIAM EASTMAN, Collector. TAMWORTH, September 6th, 1784
TO BE LETT,
A large convenient STORE, with a compting-room back, chambers over the same, and a good cellar under the whole, conveniently situated for trade. Inquire at the Printing Office, Portsmouth.
PUBLIC VENDUE.
TO BE SOLD BY Public Vendue,
On Tuesday the 21st inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. at the Store of the subscriber, An Invoice of Valuable
G O O D S, (being a consignment)
Among which are the following Articles, viz.
A quantity of elegant Chintzes, — Printed Linnens — Striped Calicoes — Ginghams — black and brown dyed Cottons — black Baftings and Sattins — random, silk and cotton Hose — Thread Ditto — Moreens — Bunting — Spy Glasses — Hadley's Quadrant — brass steering Compasses — sail & whipping Twine — sail Needles — Cod Lines — Mackerel ditto — shoe Thread & Spinnell — writing & wrapping Paper — Duffils — Hensens — Tin Plates by the Box — a quantity of Cordage — a large assortment of Tin Ware by the hoghead — Queens Ware per ditto — Glass Ware by the Case — Medicines, &c. &c.
Conditions of Sale to be made known at time and place of Sale.
SUPPLY CLAP, Auctioneer! Portsmouth, September 4, 1784.
Frances town.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Frances town, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1783, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, on Tuesday the 19th of October next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the house of Capt. Oliver Holmes, innholder in said town, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Quantity. s. d.    Osborne right, No. 13 & 14. 50 2 8  Capt. Adam Johnson, 100 5 6  Daniel Bixby, 120 6 3  William Bixby, 50 2 8  Undivided land to Pearce's right, 200 10 6  John Burns, jun. £. 1 15 4  Homans, 50 2 8  Coffin, 200 10 6  Henry Parkinson, No. 9, 100 10 6  Israel Town, 50 2 8  John Wilkins, 105 8 2  Nehemiah Hutchinson, 50 2 8  
Benjamin Sleeper, Constable.
Frances town, Sept. 6 1784.
Barnstead.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Barnstead, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1783, that unless they pay them to me the subscriber on or before Tuesday the 28th of September next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling house of Charles Hodgdon, innholder in said town, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges.
   N. l. s. d.    First Division,  William Fellows, 50 18  John Gilman, 54 18  John Dams, 56 14  Thomas W. Waldron, 59 18  James Nutter, 72 18  Samuel Thompson, 73 18  John Gilman, 82 9  Thomas Trowley, 75 9  Paul Gerrish, 77 1 7  Richard Jennett, 85 1 7  John Rindge, Esq; 87 18  Nataniel Nutter, 92 18  Lemuel Mason, 102 19  Harrison Downing, 106 1 2  John Brooks, 112 1  Thomas W. Waldron, 119 1  Thomas W. Waldron, 120 1  John Downing, 51 18  Second Division,  Samuel Tibbetts, 51 8  George Walton, 45 7  William Furber, 71 1 10  Thomas W. Waldron, 83 1 10  Paul Gerrish, 94 7  Harrison Downing, 102 3 2  Henry Allord, 108 5  John Thomson, 27 12  Mathews Common, 1  John Wallingford, 100 1 10  
RICHARD SINCLER, Collector.
Barnstead, September 6, 1784.
Wanted a Lad of about 14 years of age, to serve at a genteel business. Inquire at the Printing Office.

THOMAS MARTIN, HAS FOR SALE,
directly opposite the north door of the State- House, in Portsmouth,
A small, but pretty general Assortment of European & West-India Goods, suitable for all seasons,
Which he is now selling at the lowest prices for Cash, Flax Seed, Pot and Pearl- Ash, Shipping Furs, State Securities or Certificates, &c.
HE has in his occupation that large and convenient store on Church hill belonging to the Hon. Mark Hunking Wentworth, Esq; where a vessel of almost any common burthen may come under the end thereof, and discharge a cargo of casks, &c. with the convenience of a crane, and without the expence of either wharfage or truckage, or deliver a cargo of salt, corn, coals, &c. from the vessel into the door; together with a small but convenient wharf for receiving lumber and laying it secure from thieves: Any person wanting storage room for a shorter or longer time, may find this convenience on reasonable terms.
He has scales and weights capable of weighing draughts of more than a ton weight, where persons may be accommodated at any time in the day.
Gentlemen disposed to intrust said Martin with commission business of any kind, may depend on punctuality and dispatch.
Best Philadelphia Iron,
By the Ton or smaller Quantity, To be SOLD at the STORE of John Langdon, Esq.
EDMUND H. QUINCY HAS FOR SALE
At his STORE nearly opposite the Post Office, Stone Lime by the Hoghead, or less Quantity. ALSO, Excellent old Sherry, Lisbon and Malaga Wine; Taunton Ale, &c. &c. Portsmouth, September 4.
THE Heirs of SAMUEL ALLEN, late of Portsmouth, in the State of New-Hampshire, are desired to meet on the first Wednesday of September next, at the house of Dr. Porter, innholder in Medford, to choose a Moderator, and transact such other business as may then come before them.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Loudon, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1783, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on Thursday the 30th day of September next, at ten o'clock forenoon, at the house of Lieut. Paul Merrill, in said Loudon, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: No., s., d., s., d., q. It lists tax information for various individuals including George Jaffery, Jonathan Woodman, Thomas Drew, Philip Cheff-y, Timothy Tibbetts, Edward Tibbetts, Samuel Tiley, James Davis, Elias Cletcher, Joseph Davis, Benjamin Mason, Job Clements, Daniel Davis, Richard Waldron, William Fellows, John Footman, James Burham, and the York one half.
Loudon, July 9, 1784. Caleb Pillsbury, Collectable.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and others, owners of land in the town of Gilmanstown, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1783, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, on Tuesday the 21st day of September next, at ten o'clock, A. M. at the dwelling-house of the subscriber, in said town, as will pay said taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: N., R., Q'ty, s., d. It lists tax information for various individuals including Robert Auchmooty, Jeremiah Bean, Jeremiah Connor, Philip Conner, Jonathan Clark, Truesworthy Dudley, Cornelius Dresco, Richard Doolof, Ephraim Dennet, Nicholas Gilman Esq; part 2d 100, Peter Gilman, Nicholas Gordon, Thomas Gilman, Nathaniel Gilman, Josiah Gilman, Edward Gilman, Jeremiah Gilman, Andrew Glidden, Robert Gilman, Nehemiah Gilman, Thomas Gordon, Alexander Gordon, Capt. John Gilmann, Joseph Hall, Richard Hilton, Edward Hilton, Jonathan Hilton Jr., Edward Hall, Clement Huse, Col. Mark Hoskin, George Jaffery, Ephraim Leavitt, Timothy Leavitt, James Leavitt, Benjamin Leavitt, Stephen Lyford, John Lord, John Low, Moses Leavitt, Nathaniel Ladd, John Mudget, William Moore, Walter Neal part, John Odlin, Jotham Odiorne, John Perkins Jr., Ephraim Philbrick, John Roberts, James Sinkler, John Scribner, Theophilus Smith Jr., Samuel Sinkler, Oliver Smith, Abraham Sandborn, Henry Sherborn, and Benjamin Thing.
Table with 5 columns: N., R., Q'ty, s., d. It lists tax information for various individuals including Daniel Thing, Jonathan Thing, Edward Thing, Nathaniel Webster, John Wentworth, William Wentworth, Andrew Wiggin, Jonathan Young, Governor Wentworth, John Plaisted, Edward Folsom, Eliphalet Coffin, Andrew Gilman, Caleb Kimball, and William Hilton. It also includes a section for ANTIPAS GILMAN, Collector.
AARON HILL, Has imported from London, Bristol and Liverpool, An assortment of Piece GOODS, Hard Ware, Glass Ware, and Crockery Ware, Which he is selling at his Store in Paved-street, very cheap, by wholesale and retail, for Cash or Certificates.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of Land in Deerfield, who have not paid their Taxes for the Year 1783, that so much of their Land will be sold at public Vendue on Wednesday the 22d Day of September next, at two o'Clock in the Afternoon, at the House of Captain Daniel Moore, Innholder in said Parish, as will pay the Taxes & Charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
Table with 5 columns: N., R., Q'ty, s., d. It lists tax information for various individuals including Matthias Sawyer, Abigail Folsom, William Morrel, Joseph Taylor, Ezekiel Walter, Stephen Luffe, Samuel Jones, Jeremiah Calf, James Odel, Rollings and Stewart, and Nathaniel Rand.
ROBEY MARSTON, Constable. Deerfield, August 25.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given, that John Holbrook, of Strafford, in this State, hath petitioned the General-Court, setting forth that there are three islands in Connecticut-river, opposite said town of Strafford, containing in the whole about forty-five acres; that he the petitioner was an early settler in that new country; that he had been taken prisoner by the Indians; that he had endured great difficulty in supporting his family in that wilderness to the present time, and had likewise sustained much loss in supplying soldiers during the late war: Wherefore, he prayed that the General-Court would grant the aforesaid islands to him, his heirs and assigns. On which petition the General Court ordered that the petitioner be heard on said petition, before said Court on the first Friday of next session. And that in the mean time he cause the substance of his said petition to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, that any person may then appear and shew cause why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest, E. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
State of New Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Joshua Lambkin, of Strafford, in this State, hath petitioned the General-Court, setting forth, that there is an island in Connecticut-river, near his dwelling-house, containing about nineteen acres, and that the late Governor gave his promise to charter the same to him; in consequence of which, he had made improvements thereon: Wherefore, he prayed that the said island might be granted him, his heirs and assigns, under such restrictions as the Court think fit. On which petition the General-Court ordered that the petitioner be heard thereon before said Court, on the first Friday of the next session. And that in the mean time, the petitioner cause the substance of said petition and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, that any person may then appear and shew cause why the prayer thereof should not be granted. Attest, E. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
STOLEN out of Capt. Palmer's Garden, in this Town, the 2d Instant, two valuable Petticoats: The Person who took them, is desir'd to return them immediately, or they will be expos'd.