New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1778-10-27 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette. OR State JOURNAL and General ADVERTISER.
[ Vol. I.
T U E S D A Y, OCTOBER 27, 1778.
No. 36.]
The following paragraphs are extracted from the St. James's Chronicle, of July 30, and August 8, taken in a prize which has arrived at the Eastward, viz.
VIENNA, July 18, 1778.
Lieut. Colonel de Quosdanovich, who commands under Gen. de Wurmsier, having given in the night of the 16th instant, an alarm to a party of the Prussian army, made several prisoners, and took some horses. This enterprise occasioned the troops in the Prussian camp to take to their arms. The enemy began to canonade the party of Lieutenant Colonel Quosdanovich, and their infantry fired several times, by which an officer and soldier were wounded.
PARIS, July 17.
Our accounts from Brest mention, that our fleet, in going out, took the English frigate the Digby, and five privateers, which were carried into Brest by our frigate the Iphigenia. We were in hope that our fleet would have intercepted the merchant ships which England expected from different parts; but we find all but the Indiamen are arrived. The coasts of Normandy and Brittany are well guarded in every part where they think the enemy may attempt to land. Two Frigates sheathing with Copper at St. Maloes which are to go to India, where the affairs of England are in a bad way.
Utrecht, July 23. Our letters from Bohemia, mention, that a dangerous plot had been discovered there, which was intended to raise all the peasants of that kingdom. They add, that the Field Marshal Loudon has full powers to act against Saxony and Prince Henry of Prussia as he thinks proper. We hear from Saxony, that the Elector has given the most unlimited power to Princes Henry of Prussia over his troops, which consist of 16,000 men infantry, and 6000 horse.
LONDON, July 30.
A clergyman lately returned from Gibraltar, has received the following advice from his wife dat. from Boston. Your absence has been construed into treason against the States of America: If ever you return, you must not come empty handed, for our rulers have seized all your effects, and I am left penniless, and without a bed for myself and helpless children; — yet these very rulers stile themselves the friends of freedom, and enemies only to tyranny and oppression.
America owes, at this moment, thirty millions, and six millions have been voted for the service of the current year; so that the debts of America already amount to near as much as all the lands there would sell for.
Yesterday Count de Maltzan, the Prussian Ambassador, notified to his Majesty in form the declaration of war against the court of Vienna, and the same to all the foreign ministers resident here.
Extract of a letter from Falmouth, July 25.
"I have just time to inform you, that an order is come down this day to the Captain of a man of war to put to sea immediately, and take, burn, and destroy all French ships that may come in his way."
Never were so many English ships known to pass the Sound as have already done this year. This is accounted for the great demand for naval stores which formerly we had from America.
It is certain, says a correspondent, that our Captains of men of war have orders to take all French Ships which fall in their way; and it is as certain that the American Congress are determined never to treat with the Commi-
ssioners, while the ministry who sent them are in power.
August 8. Orders have been received by the Captains of his Majesty's armed vessels in the port of Leith, to take and destroy all French vessels they meet with in consequence of the French having issued similar orders against the English. The like orders have been dispatched to the commanders of all the ships of war on the coasts of the kingdom.
Extract of a letter from Grenada, May 30.
"We daily expect the declaration of war, and are making every sort of preparation. Many hands are working on the fortifications A bill of erecting batteries, a militia &c. is before the Legislature, and will pass this week."
It is reported, that two of our outward bound packets, one with the mail for New-York, the other with the mail for the West-Indies, are both taken by the French.
A gentleman who left Calis on Wednesday last, gives an account, that the French flag was displayed on the fort, and that the cannon had been fired off as public demonstrations of joy, at what the French fleet and their victory over the English fleet at Brest.
The workman belonging to the ordinance at Woolwich, are casting moulds for the making of bomb shells upon a new construction; an invention of Colonel D'Argouliers, with a long neck or spout, which will cause the bomb, when thrown to do twice the execution.
Coxheath. It is a most disputable truth, that three men were apprehended in the Camp, and are committed to Maidstone goal to take their trials, for enlisting men for the French and American service, and that great numbers of men who have absented themselves, & reported deserters, have been proved to have been decoyed away, upon promise of great pay and promotions.
An Ambassador extraordinary from the Hague, is daily expected at St. James's, charged with discretionary powers, for negotiating some important matters between their High Mightiness the States General and our court.
A letter from Plymouth, dated August 1. says, "There are now 32 line of battle ships in the sound (including the Russel, one of Admiral Bryon's squadron returned in distress) four frigates and a French ship. Admiral Keppel's squadron will be refitted in about ten days or sooner. The Duke has her starboard gallery destroyed, and several others have suffered much from a gale of wind."
A swift sailing vessel was dispatched for New York on Sunday last, to inform the commissioners of the action between Admiral Keppel and the Brest fleet, which has been industriously circulated by the Congress as an invincible armada, that we had no power to face.
Letters from Paris advise, that the people in general have it there, that in the late engagement at sea, between the French and English, nine ships of the latter were nearly destroyed; and that this fact was attempted to be established throughout that city, by a copy of a letter, said to have best written by a principle officer to his consort.
Extract of a Letter from Bath, July 16.
"Gen. Burgoyne is here in the dumps." A correspondent wishes the troops and fleets were withdrawn from America, and employed against the French: He thinks if the Americans were left to themselves for some time they would quarrel with each other, and
Great Britain, from principles of religion and policy, would find many friends, & perhaps the whole might be induced to court the protection of Great Britain upon honorable terms to both parties; and the troops and fleets which are now employed to very little purpose in America, might enable us to make a vigorous push against the French, and put an end to the war in the first campaign.
Admiral Rodney, who so eminently distinguished himself last war, is lately come over from France to make an offer of his services at this important crisis. Some time ago being in public company with the Duc de Chartres, his highness asked him, what was become of his countryman, Mr. Keppel? — Sir George replied, he supposed his Grace would very soon hear of him. The moment, says the Frenchman, he appears before Brest, I will go out and meet him. Then, resumes our gallant Admiral, I must beg to be excused, my noble Duke, in saying, that Mr. Keppel will most certainly carry you with him to learn English.
F I S H K I L L, October 8.
We are pretty well assured that his Excellency Lord Carlisle and company, private printers in New York, have received orders from the ministry (by the late packet) to give up for the present, the counterfeiting the currency of the United States — The manufacture we may suppose had not answered the expectation of his Majesty — the apparatus is put on board one of the transports in the East River.
A few days ago Lieut. Col. Packer, with a party of horse under the command of Capt. Dandridge, fell in with one of the Pickets near Voluntine's hill. The picket had information of our approach, which prevented a surprize, but Capt. Dandridge charged them with his horse, killed two on the ground, when they fled with great precipitation.
His Excellency General WASHINGTON's HeadQuarters are at present in this town.
H A R T F O R D, October 13
A letter from Highlands, dated October 4. says, The main body of the enemy continues near Hackinsack, and are said to be casting up some works at the new bridge and the Liberty-pole They have no shipping in the North-River above Fort Washington, excepting a galley lying near Philips's. They appear to have no design of coming up the river"
By an officer exchanged and just come from New-York we are informed, the enemy have twenty ships of the line there, and 300 transports prepared for sea, and that it is generally conjectured among the inhabitants that a considerable part, if not all their troops are about to leave that place — An event we think more desirable than probable.
By accounts received from New-York, it appears, That Admiral Lord Howe, soon after his return with the fleet from the coast of New-England, received orders to embark for England; and that Gov. Tryon, and Gen. Robertson, being also sent for, have gone in a frigate with his Lordship.
On Saturday it was reported, by persons from Albany, that a considerable part of the stock plundered from the German Flatts, had been recovered by the party that went in pursuit of the enemy, of whom a few were killed or taken.
Notice is hereby given, to the
Proprietors of Gilmanstown, that their Proprietors Meeting of the 25th day of June last past, stands adjourned to the last Tuesday of October instant. Joseph Badger, Proprietors Clerk. Gilmanstown, October 33th, 1778.

We here present our Readers with the Manifesto and Proclamation of the BRITISH COMMISSIONERS, sent to this State by a flag which arrived last week from New-York; and acknowledge that we have too great an opinion of the good sense of our Fellow-Countrymen to suppose that any comments are necessary.
MANIFESTO and PROCLAMATION.
TO the Members of the Congress, the Members of the General Assemblies or Conventions of the several Colonies, Plantations and Provinces of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the three Lower Counties on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, and all others, free inhabitants of the said Colonies, of every Rank and Denomination.
BY the Earl of Carlisle, Sir Henry Clinton, & William Eden, Esq; Commissioners appointed by his Majesty, in pursuance of an Act of Parliament, made and passed in the 18th Year of his Majesty's Reign, to enable his Majesty to appoint Commissioners to treat, consult, & agree upon the Means of quieting the Disorders now subsisting in certain of the Colonies, Plantations, and Provinces in North-America.
HAVING amply and repeatedly made known to the Congress, and having also proclaimed to the Inhabitants of North-America in general, the benevolent overtures of Great Britain towards a Re-union & coalition with her Colonies, we do not think it consistent either with the duty we owe to our country, or with a just regard to the characters we bear, to persist in holding out offers which in our estimation required only to be known to be most gratefully accepted: And we have accordingly, excepting only the Commander in Chief, who will be detained by military duties, resolved to return to England a few weeks after the date of this Manifesto and Proclamation.
Previous however to this decisive step, we are led by a just anxiety for the great objects of our Mission to enlarge on some points which may not have been sufficiently understood, to recapitulate to our Fellow-Subjects the blessings which we are empowered to confer, and to warn them of the continued train of evils to which they are at present blindly and obstinately exposing themselves.
To the Members of the Congress then, we again declare that we are ready to concur in all satisfactory and just arrangements for securing to them and their respective constituents, the re-establishment of peace, with the exemption from any imposition of taxes by the Parliament of Great Britain, and the irrevocable enjoyment of every privilege consistent with that union of interests and force on which our mutual prosperity & the safety of our common religion & liberties depend. — We again assert that the members of the Congress were not authorized by their constitution, either to reject our offers, without the previous consideration and consent of the several Assemblies and Conventions, their constituents, or to refer us to pretended foreign treaties, which they knew were delusively framed in the first instance, and which have never yet been ratified by the people of this Continent. — And we once more remind the Members of the Congress, that they are responsible to their country, to the world, & to God, for the continuance of this war, and for all the miseries with which it must be attended.
To the General Assemblies and Conventions of the different Colonies, Plantations, and Provinces, abovementioned, we now separately make the offers which we originally transmitted to the Congress; — and we hereby call upon and urge them to meet expressly for the purpose of considering whether every motive, political as well as moral, should not decide their resolution to embrace the occasion of cementing a free and firm coalition with Great Britain. It has not been nor is it, our wish, to seek the objects which
we are commissioned to pursue by fomenting popular divisions and partial cavils; — we think such conduct would be ill-suited to the generous nature of the offers made, and unbecoming the dignity of the King and the State which make them. But it is both our wish and our duty to encourage and support any men or bodies of men in their return of loyalty to our Sovereign and of affection to our fellow-subjects.
To all others, free inhabitants of this once happy Empire, we also address ourselves. — Such of them as are actually in arms, of what soever rank or description, will do well to recollect, that the grievances, whether real or supposed, which led them into this rebellion, have been forever removed, & that the just occasion is arrived for their returning to the class of peaceful citizens. But if the honours of a military life are become their object, let them seek those honours under the banners of their rightful Sovereign, and in fighting the battles of the United British Empire against our late mutual and natural enemy.
To those whose profession it is to exercise the functions of religion on this Continent, it cannot surely be unknown, that the Foreign Power with which the Congress is endeavouring to connect them, has ever been averse to toleration, and inveterately opposed to the interests and freedom of the places of worship which they serve; and that Great Britain, from whom they are for the present separated, must, both from the principles of her constitution and of protestantism, be at all times the best guardian of religious liberty, & most disposed to promote & extend it.
To all those who can estimate the blessings of peace, and its influence over agriculture, arts and commerce, who can feel a due anxiety for the education and establishment of their children; or who can place a just value on domestic security, we think it sufficient to observe, that they are made by their leaders to continue involved in all the calamities of war, without having either a just object to pursue, or a subsisting grievance which may not instantly be redressed.
But if there be any persons who, divested of mistaken reticence, and uninfluenced by selfish interests, really think that it is for the benefit of the Colonies to separate themselves from Great Britain, and that to separate they will find a constitution more mild more free, and better calculated for their prosperity, than that which they heretofore enjoyed, and which we are empowered and disposed to renew and improve; with such persons we will not dispute a position which seems to be sufficiently contradicted by the experience they have had. But we think it right to leave them fully aware of the change which the maintaining of such a position must make in the whole nature and future conduct of this war; more especially when to this position is added the pretended alliance with the Court of France. — The policy, as well as the benevolence of Great Britain, have thus far checked the extremes of war, when they tended to distress a people still considered as our fellow subjects, and to disolate a country shortly to become again a source of mutual advantage: But when that country possesses the unnatural design not only of estranging herself from us, but of engaging herself and her resources to our enemies, the whole contest is changed; and the question is, How far Great Britain may, by every means in her power, destroy or render useless a connection contrived for her ruin, & for the aggrandizement of France. Under such circumstances, the laws of self preservation must direct the conduct of Great Britain, and if the British Colonies are to become an accession to France, will direct her to render that accession of as little avail as possible to her enemy.
If, however, there are any who think that notwithstanding these reasonings, the Independence of the Colonies will, in the result be acknowledged by Great Britain, to them we answer, without reserve, that we neither
possess nor expect powers for that purpose; and that if Great Britain could ever have sunk so low as to adopt such a measure, we should not have thought ourselves compellable to be the instruments in making a concession which would in our opinion be calamitous for the Colonies for whom it is made, and disgraceful, as well as calamitous, to the country from which it is required. And we think proper to declare, that in this spirit and sentiment we have regularly written from this Continent to Great Britain.
It will now become the Colonies in general to call to mind their own solemn appeals to Heaven in the beginning of this contest, that they took arms only for the redress of grievances, and that it would be their wish as well as their interest, to remain forever connected with Great Britain. We again ask them whether all their grievances, real or supposed, have not been amply and fully redressed; and we insist that the offers we have made, leave nothing to be wished in point either of immediate liberty, or permanent security: If those offers are now rejected, we withdraw from the exercise of a commission with which we have in vain been honoured the same liberality will no longer be due from Great Britain, nor can it either in justice or policy be expected from her.
In fine, and for the fuller manifestation as well as of the disposition we bear, as of the gracious and generous purposes of the commission under which we act, we hereby declare, that WHEREAS his Majesty in pursuance of an act, made and passed in the 18th session of Parliament, "An act to enable his Majesty to appoint Commissioners with sufficient powers to treat, consult, and agree upon the means of quieting the disorders now subsisting in certain of the Colonies, Plantations, and Provinces of North America," — having been pleased to authorise & empower us to grant a pardon or pardons to any number or description of Persons within the Colonies, Plantations, and Provinces of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the three Lower Counties on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia: And whereas the good effects of the said authorities and powers towards the people at large, would have long since taken place, if a due use had been made of our first communications and overtures, and have thus far been frustrated only by the precipitate resolution of the Members of the Congress not to treat with us, & by their declining to consult with their constituents: We now in making our appeal to those constituents, and to the free inhabitants of this continent in general, have determined to give to them what in our opinion should have been the first object of those who appeared to have taken the management of their interests; — and adopt this mode of carrying the said authorities & powers into execution. — We accordingly hereby grant & proclaim a pardon or pardons of all, and all manner of Treasons or Misprision of Treasons, by any person or persons, or by any number or description of persons within the said Colonies, Plantations and Provinces, counselled, commanded, acted or done, on or before the date of this Manifesto and Proclamation.
And we further declare and proclaim, that if any person or persons, or any number or description of persons, within the said Colonies, Plantations and provinces, now actually serving either in a civil or military capacity in this rebellion, shall at any time, during continuance of this Manifesto and proclamation, withdraw him or themselves from such civil or military service, and shall continue thenceforth peaceably, as a good faithful subject or subjects to his Majesty, to demean himself or themselves, such person or such number and description of persons, shall become, and be, fully entitled to, and hereby obtain all the benefits of the pardons hereby granted; excepting only from the said pardon or pardons, every person, & every num-

ber and description of persons, who, after the date of this Manifesto and proclamation shall, under the pretext of authority, as Judges, Jurymen, Ministers or officers of civil Justice be instrumental in executing and putting to death, any of his Majesty's subjects within the said Colonies, plantations and Provinces.
And we think proper farther to declare that nothing herein contained is meant, or shall be construed to set at liberty, any person or persons, now being a prisoner or prisoners, or who, during the continuance of this rebellion, shall become a prisoner or prisoners.
And we offer to the colonies at large, or separately, a general or separate peace, with the revival of their ancient governments, secured against any future infringements, and protected forever from taxation by Great Britain. And with respect to such farther regulation, whether civil, military, or commercial as they may wish to be framed and established, we promise all the concurrence and assistance that his Majesty's commission authorises and enables us to give.
And we declare that this Manifesto and proclamation shall continue, and be in force FORTY DAYS from the date thereof, that is to say, from the third day of October, to the eleventh day of November both inclusive.
And in order that the whole contents of this Manifesto and proclamation may be more fully known, we shall direct copies thereof, both in the English and German Languages, to be transmitted by flags of truce to the Congress, the General Assemblies or Conventions of the Colonies, Plantations and Provinces, and to several persons, both in civil and military capacities, within the said Colonies, Plantations and Provinces.
And for the further security in times to come, of the several persons, or numbers, or descriptions of persons, who are or may be the objects of this Manifesto and Proclamation, we have set our hands and seals to three copies thereof, and have transmitted the same to the Thirteen Colonies, Plantations, and Provinces abovementioned, and we are willing to hope, that the whole of this Manifesto and Proclamation, will be fairly and freely published and circulated, for the immediate general, and most serious consideration and benefit of his Majesty's subjects on this Continent.
And we earnestly exhort all persons, who by this instrument, forthwith receive the benefit of the King's Pardon, at the same time that they entertain a becoming sense of those lenient and affectionate measures, whereby they are now freed from many grievous charges which might have risen in judgment, or have brought in question against them, to make a wise improvement of the situation in which this Manifesto and Proclamation places them, and not only to recollect that a perseverance in the present rebellion, or any adherence to the treasonable connection, is tempted to be framed with a foreign power, will, after the present grace extended, be considered as crimes of the most aggravated kind, but to vie with each other, in eager and cordial endeavours to secure their own peace, and promote and establish the prosperity of their countrymen and the general weal of the empire.
And pursuant to his Majesty's Commission we hereby require, all officers, civil and military, and all others his Majesty's loving subjects whatsoever, to be aiding and assisting unto us, in the execution of this our Manifesto and Proclamation, and of all the matters therein contained.
GIVEN at New York, this Third Day of October 1778. (L. S.) CARL LE (L. S.) H. CLINTON. (L. S.) WM. EDEN.
By their Excellencies Command, ADAM FERGUSON Secretary.
PHILADELPHIA, October 10.
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, dated October 2. By a French vessel arrived this morning from Cape Francois we learn that the French had taken possession of Turks Island, and carried off the people who were settled there. He also says that three English privateers had been carried into the Cape.
PROVIDENCE, October 10.
Saturday night last, two Boats from Rhode Island having on board 11 tories, of Wightman's motor regiment, landed at Seconet, where they robbed a house, and took three of the inhabitants prisoners; but finding it inconvenient to carry off more than two, the third was left on the beach, and ordered to remain there a limited time, while the Boats rowed off, in one of which a person stood with a gun presented at him. As soon as they had got beyond musket shot, the gentleman ran to some houses about three miles distant, and gave the alarm, when ten volunteers instantly went on board of a small boat
and pursued the infamous plunderers. About the dawn of day they came up with them when both boats surrendered without making any opposition. A tory captain, an inhabitant of Newport, well known in this State by the name of Will. Crossing, commanded the party: He formerly attended the enemy as a pilot, in their excursions to the main, and it is said fired several shots at Bristol and Warren with his own hand, where he was likewise very active in robbing defenceless women of their necklaces and rings. A lieutenant, of a like detestable character, was of the party, also a person who served General Gray as a pilot in the late burning expedition to Bedford. The prisoners were conducted here on Monday evening, under a strong guard, & committed to close keeping. Some of them have confessed, that their errand to the main was for intelligence.
BOSTON, October 22, 1778.
By advice from the Southward, as late as the 17th instant, we are informed, That the detachment of the British army which lately made an excursion into the Jerseys is returned to New York: That a considerable embarkation of troops is making at New-York, it is said of ten British regiments compleated to their full compliment by draft: The common report is that they are destined for the West Indies; but as it is possible this may be a deception, and their intentions be Eastward—our illustrious Commander in Chief has made such a disposition of the Grand Army, as will be effectual to counteract such a design.
A gentleman who left Philadelphia on the 10th instant, acquaints us, that on the 8th an express arrived there from Little Egg Harbour, informing that the enemy had landed a body of troops at that place, burnt several dwelling houses and stores, what vessels lay in the harbour, and then made a precipitate retreat.
EXETER October 27, 1778.
Extract of a Letter from Gen. Washington, to the Committee of Safety of this State, dated October 20, 1778.
"From the best Authority we learn, that on the 16th instant about 12 Ships fell down to the Hook and on the 17th early in the morning about an 100 Ships of War and transports, also fell down to the Hook, that Signal Guns were firing all the day in New York Bay which it was supposed were for more Ships to follow."
WHEREAS by a Resolve of
the General Court of the State of New Hampshire I THOMAS ODIORN of Exeter, in the County of Rockingham Esq; am appointed and empowered as agent for said State, to prosecute all such persons who have received monies belonging to this State and neglect to Account therefor, with the General Court, or the Committee of Safety, for said State. This is therefore to Notify all such Persons, that they account for all such monies with the General Court or Committee of Safety for said State, on, or before the 25th day of December next, or they may expect to be prosecuted for the same Immediately after that time, agreeable to said Resolve. Exeter October 23d.
ALL PERSONS having Demands on the Subscriber, in the Cloathing Department, are hereby requested to call and receive the same immediately.
WM. GARDNER, Agent for Cloathing. N. B. A Quantity of good Leather Shoes, Yarn Hose, Felt Hats, Shirting Cleath, &c. is wanted for the Public Service; for which a generous Price will be given by said Portsmouth, Oct. 26. 1778. Gardner.
TO BE SOLD,
On Wednesday the 11th day of November next at one o'clock P. M. at the Dwelling House of Jonathan Norris, innholder in Exeter; sixty acres of choice Land well wooded, living in the parish of Brintwood, within a quarter of a mile of the Rev. Mr. Trask's Meeting-House. Esquire of Esther Merrill, at Stratham.
STAYED or Stolen, from Daniel Smith of Seabrook, a Horse, three Years old, about thirteen hands high, with a Black Main & Tail, Traces and Pieces, a Chestnut Colour. Whoever will take up said Horse and bring him to the Subscriber shall have EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD, and all necessary Charges paid, by DANIEL SMITH. Seabrook, October 24 h.
The Subscriber by Permission
Of the Committee of Safety for the State of New Hampshire, being about to depart the same, gives this Notice thereof, That all Persons who have Accounts open with her Husband John Cockrin, lately of Portsmouth, may within three Weeks from this Date, appear and settle the same. Oct. 27, Sarah Cockrin.
To all whom it may concern,
NOTICE is hereby given, that LIBELS are filed before me, against the following Vessels, their Cargoes and Appurtenances, viz In behalf of Thomas Dalling, commander of the private armed Ship GENERAL SULLIVAN, and all concerned therein, against the Brigantine Caledonia , of the burthen of seventy tons, Robert Brown late master. And in behalf of Daniel McNeal, commander of the private armed Ship GENERAL MERLIN, and all concerned therein, against the brigantine Sampson , about one hundred and sixty tons burthen, Joseph Millar late master. And against the Barque Saly , burthen Five Hundred Tons, William Ruge late master. In Behalf of Samuel Rice, Commander of the private armed Vessel Humbird , and all concerned therein, against the Schooner Liverpool Packet , burthen about Fifteen Tons, Nathaniel Ewing late master. which vessels and their cargoes, so libelled, are said to have been taken and brought into the port of Piscataqua, in the State aforesaid: And for the trial of the justice of said captures, a Maritime Court for said State will be held at the Court House in Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 4th day of November next, when and where the owners of said captures or any persons concerned therein, may appear, and show cause (if any they have) why the same should not be condemned. JOSHUA BRACKETT, Judge of said Court. Portsmouth, October 14 1778.
To be sold at Public Vendue,
On Tuesday the 27th of this Instant, at 12 o'Clock, at Capt George Wentworth's Wharfe in Portsmouth, THE Prize Sloop Desire , with all her Tackle and Appurtenances, about eighty Tons Burthen, very suitable for the Coast Business or the West-India Trade, her Sails and Rigging almost new, with two Cables, one 90 Fathom long entirely new; said Vessel is not more than seven Years old, and is tight, staunch, and strong, and a prime sailing Vessel. Whoever inclines to purchase, may know the Conditions on the Day of Sale. Portsmouth, October 19 h. 1778.
THE Creditors to the Estate of Captain James Holland, late of Portsmouth, deceased, represented Insolvent, are hereby Notified, that the Subscribers appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Phillips Whipple, Esq; Judge of Probate for the County of Rockingham, &c. to receive and examine their Claims, will attend that Business at Mrs. Derricks Coffee House in the Town of Portsmouth, on the last Thursday of this Month, and the first Thursdays of the four next following Months, from five to eight o'Clock in the Afternoon. Portsmouth, Oct. 19. 1778. William Pearne, Richard Hart, Peter Pearce, Commissioners.
Millsfield.
State of New Hampshire.
WHEREAS Application hath been made to me the subscriber, by the owners of more than one seventh part of the Township of Millsfield, in the county of Grafton, the assessing might be called as soon as may be, - To wit, are there to notify all the proprietors of said Township, that they meet at the House of David Ropes, innholder in Salem, on the 4th Day of November next, at three o'clock Afternoon, to choose 1. A Moderator. 2. To choose a Clerk. 3. To act upon any other matters that the proprietors shall think fit for the settlement and interest of said Township. H. WENTWORTH, ju P. Portsmouth, October 12, 1778.
To be sold cheap for Cash,
A Convenient Dwelling House, two Story high, with a Barn and Garden adjoining, situate in Atkinson street, near the Dock. Also, a PEW in the middle Gallery of the North Meeting House. For further Particulars, enquire of the Printer. Portsmouth, October 17, 1778.
LOST an old work'd Pocket Book the 14th Instant, in Portsmouth, in which was about 40 or 50 Dollars, and two Ounces of Indigo, &c. Whoever takes up said Pocket-Book, and delivers it to Samuel Walace of Portsmouth, or the Printer hereof, with the Money, shall receive six Dollars Reward. Portsmouth, Octob. 19. 1778.
MARY ANN BYRNE gives this public Notice that she has obtained Liberty to depart this State on board the Flag now lying in Piscataqua Harbour, and bound to New York - therefore she disowns all persons that she may be indebted to, to can and adjust the same as soon as possible. Portsmouth, Oct. 25, 1778.

(Cockermouth)
NOTICE is hereby given to the delinquent proprietors and other owners of Lands in the Township of Cockermouth, who have not paid their respective taxes for the Year 1777, according to the following List, that so much of their lands respectively as will pay the said respective Taxes with incidental charges will be sold agreeable to the law of said State, in the same be not paid to me in eight weeks next ensuing. The Delinquents & their respective lots, rights & taxes are as follows.
Interval Lots.
Table with columns: Names, No., 1st Div., 2d Div., 3d Div., 4th Div. It lists names like John Hale, Esq; Stephen Powers, Rufus Thompson, James McClellan, etc., with their respective lot numbers and tax divisions.
Vertical text: WILL REAS HEBE BROWN my will has lately left me, and is running me in Debt. These are hereby to warn all Persons not to trust her on any account for I am determined not to pay any Debts she shall hereafter contract in my account; and hereby warn all Persons against harbouring her on any account, as they may expect to be answerable to me.
from this Date.—In Case of failure so much of their Lands will be notified for Sale as will pay the same.
Third Division
Table with columns: Names, No., £., s., d., q. It lists names like Jeremiah Sanborn, Rev. Motes Hale, Samuel Prescot, etc., with their respective lot numbers and tax amounts.
Second part of the second Division.
Table with columns: Names, No., l., s., d., q. It lists names like Richard Wibird, Samuel Sherburne, Thomas Dan, etc., with their respective lot numbers and tax amounts.
JOHN TAYLOR GILMAN, Receiver of Non Residents Taxes. Exeter, October 8th, 1778. 34—36
Meridith, $
The Non Resident Owners of Lands in Meridith whose Taxes for the present Year 1778. remain unpaid are hereby required to pay the same to the Subscriber, or to the Collector for said Town (agreeable to the following List with Charges) within Eight Weeks from this date: In case of failure so much of their Lands will be notified for Sale as will pay the same.
1st Divi. 2d Divi. 3d Divi.
Table with columns: s., d., s., d., s., d. It lists names like Soley Green & March, Drawn to the Proprietors, Nath. Bartlet junr., etc., with their respective tax amounts for three divisions.
John Taylor Gilman, Collector of Non residents Taxes. Exeter, October 8th 1778.
Effingham.
State of New Hampshire.
APPLICATION having been made to us the subscribers to call a meeting of the proprietors of Effingham (formerly called Leavitt's Town) to meet at the house of John Leavitt, Esq; in the town of North Hampton, on the second Tuesday of November next at 12 o'clock at noon, for the following purpose, viz. 1. To choose a moderator. 2. To examine the accounts of the former collectors and treasurers of former taxes, or choose a committee for that purpose. 3. To choose any officers or committees that may be thought necessary for said proprietors. 4. To see if the proprietors will build a meeting house in said town, or how much they will give the inhabitants towards building said house. 5. To see what they will do towards settling a minister, and supporting him. 6. To take into consideration whether the school lot in the first and second division can and shall be appropriated to the use of the first settled minister in said town. These are therefore to notify the proprietors to meet at time and place for said purpose.
North Hampton, Sept 3, 1778. John Leavitt, Thomas Prescot, Samuel Lane, Committee.
To all whom it may concern,
NOTICE is hereby given, That LIBELS are filed before me, against the following Vessels, their Cargoes and Appurtenances, viz. In behalf of Thomas Dalling, commander of the private armed ship GENERAL SULLIVAN, and all concerned therein, against the Brigantine CALEDONIA, of the burthen of seventy tons, Robert Brown late master. And in behalf of Daniel Mc Neal, commander of the private armed ship GENERAL MIFFLING, and all concerned therein, against the brigantine Sampson, above one hundred and sixty tons burthen, Joseph Minter late master; which vessels and their cargoes, so libelled, are said to have been taken and brought into the port of Piscataqua, in the State aforesaid: And for the trial of the justice of said captures, a Maritime Court for said State will be held at the Court House in Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 4th day of November next, when and where the owners of said captures, or any persons concerned therein, may appear, and shew cause (if any they have) why the same should not be condemned. JOSHUA BRACKETT, Judge of said Court. Portsmouth, October 14. 1778.
Publick Auction.
ON Thursday the 5th Day of November next, will be SOLD on the Wine Lot of Capt. William Pearne, the Prize Brigantine CALEDONIA, and her Cargo, consisting of One Hundred and Twenty five Hogsheads of Grenada SUGARS, — Fifty Hogsheads of Grenada RUM — Twenty five Bags of COTTON, — And three Hogsheads of TOBACCO — Sales to begin precisely at 10 o'Clock at Noon — Inventory of the Brig's Stores, &c. to be seen at the Place and Time of Sale.
Portsmouth, Octob. 19, 1778. GEO. WENTWORTH, NATH. FOLSOM, Agents.
State of New Hampshire.
THE Non resident Owners of Lands in Candia, whose Taxes for the present Year 1778. Remain unpaid, are hereby required to pay the same to the Subscriber, or to the Collector for said Town (agreeable to the following list with Charges) within Eight Weeks