New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1781-08-20 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette State Journal, and General Advertiser.
[ Vol. XXV. ]
MONDAY, August 20, 1781.
[ No. 1294. ]
PHILADELPHIA, June 28.
BY authentic advices from Virginia, as late as the 21st. we learn, that after Lord Cornwallis had crossed James River, he detached a body of cavalry and mounted infantry into Amelia county: What his Lordship's object was, in this movement, does not appear; but they effected nothing, as the detachment returned with the greatest precipitation; a body of American forces, having been sent to watch their motions. We also learn, that the enemy have all collected in and near Portsmouth, where several empty transports were lying; and that the Marquis de la Fayette was in such a position as effectually to refresh his brave army, and protect the country from the ravages of a cruel and inveterate foe.
Extract of a letter, dated Head Quarters, Richmond, Virginia, July 13.
"The night after the engagement of the 6th, our horse under the command of Capt. Moore, and a body of 400 infantry, the whole under General Mullenburgh, marched down to Jamestown, in order to bring on an action, but we found the enemy had crossed the river that day, Cornwallis is fled to Portsmouth, his cavalry and infantry are in Amelia county. It is conjectured Cornwallis, who is appointed commander in chief with part of his army, is going to New-York, and the remainder, it is supposed will push into Carolina. I am inclined to think the Marquis will impede the march of the latter, unless they make very great haste, as Gen. Wayne's division has passed James River, and the Marquis with the remainder follows immediately."
"July 16. Gen. Morgan is here and takes the command of us."
We learn that the Honourable Congress have appointed five gentlemen to receive loans throughout the United States, for the benefit of the virtuous citizens of South Carolina, who nobly preferred temporary poverty and exile, with liberty to temporary influence and security with British slavery.
The sums lent are to be guaranteed by Congress, and refunded by the State of South Carolina. It is to be hoped that good whigs and other good christians every where will seize this opportunity of shewing our enemies that the inhabitants of the United States are in fact, as well as in name, a Band of Brothers.
We learn that Lord Cornwallis has at last effected a retreat to a place where it will be impossible for the Marquis to come up with him, without the assistance of ships. The rapidity of the British General's movements, and the trackless void he leaves behind him every where, has given occasion to some wags in Virginia to call him the Ship General.
On Monday last arrived here the brig Nancy, with thirty one gentlemen, from Augustine, inhabitants of Charlestown, who were captured at the fall of that place, and contrary to the capitulation, torn from their families and friends, and sent to an inhospitable clime by the humane and generous Britons, who never act with intolence, and violate their FAITH, except when they have it not in their power.
The firmness and perseverance with which this illustrious band of heroes and patriots endured every species of cruelty and indignity that British hatred could inflict, has done honor to the cause of America, and cannot fail of transmitting their names with the greatest applause to posterity.
July 25.
By the United States in Congress assembled, July 23, 1781.
RESOLVED,
THAT five suitable persons be appointed and authorized to open a subscription for a loan of Thirty Thousand Dollars for the support of such of the citizens of the States of South Carolina and Georgia, as have been driven from their country and possessions by the enemy: The said States respectively, by their delegates in Congress, pledging their faith for the repayment of the money so lent, with interest, in proportion to the sums which shall be received by their respective citizens, as soon as the legislatures of the said States shall severally be in condition to make provision for so doing; and congress hereby guaranteeing this obligation.
That the said five persons do likewise receive voluntary and free donations, to be applied to the further relief of said sufferers.
Ordered, That the President send a copy of the above resolution to the executive of the several States not in the power of the enemy, requesting them to promote the success of the said loan and donation, in such way as they shall think best.
BALTIMORE, July 14.
The British it is reported have evacuated and destroyed their fortifications at Ninety Six. The garrison, it is asserted now make part of a marching army under Lord Rawdon's command.
A detachment of the Marquis de la Fayette's army have crossed James River, at or near Richmond; with a view it is said, of intercepting a party of British troops, said to be on their march to Bedford county, Virginia. The Baltimore troop of light dragoons, we hear, make part of the detachment above mentioned.
CHATHAM, August 1.
His Excellency Gen. Washington has received official accounts from the Northward giving an account of an action that lately happened between Col. Willet, and Colonel Butler; the particulars, that we have learned are as follows: Our people having intelligence of Butler's approaching fort Rensselaer with two hundred Indians and Tories, Col. Willet formed an ambuscade, by which means he defeated him, and killed and took ninety of his party.
By late accounts Lord Cornwallis and his army were lying inactive, at "Sleepy Hole," on the Nansemond, a branch of James river between Suffolk and Portsmouth.
The Hon. the Congress of the United States have appointed Thomas Hutchins, Esq; formerly a Capt. & an Engineer in the British army to be Geographer to the United States. This gentleman relinquished his profitable offices, as well as prospects of promotion in the British army, in order to take part with his native country, contending for her just rights against the unjust claims of Great Britain.
FISH-KILL, August 9.
'Tis reported, that Cornwallis and part of his army are arrived at New York. Some deserters have come in to us since our last; and several cow thieves have been taken.
NEW LONDON, Aug. 10.
Friday last arrived in port the brig Marquis la Fayette, Capt. Hinman, and brought in the armed brig Dispatch, in the British service, commanded by a Lieutenant of their navy, laden with cannon and shot for Admiral Graves's fleet who are supposed to be cruising in or near Boston bay. The above brig left Sandy Hook in company with the Swallow sloop of war, who was in sight when the dispatch struck, but crowded all sail from her the Jay, Capt. Haven being in sight gave her chase, but night coming on it was supposed he soon lost sight of her.
BOSTON, August 16.
Yesterday arrived here, in 50 days from Brest, His Most Christian Majesty's frigate
Magicienne, of 36 guns, together with a transport, having on board cloaths and warlike stores of all kinds, on account of the United States. A number of French gentlemen of the army and navy came passengers in the frigate, among whom is Col. Armstrong, a gentleman who has highly distinguished himself in the cause of the United States; he has bro't over with him, arms, cloathing &c. compleat for his legion, now at head Quarters.
By these vessels we have a confirmation of the taking of the homeward bound States fleet, of 25 sail, the two British ships, their convoy, escaped; the value of those taken is estimated at fifteen millions of French livres. That the French fleet sailed from Brest the 23d of June, in order to join the Spanish fleet at Cadiz, which when effected, will amount to 40 sail of the line besides frigates, &c. That the Dutch fleet, of about 20 sail of the line, were still laying at the Texel: That the British grand fleet, of 23 or 24 ships of the line, were in port, and 'tis said will not attempt to put to sea: That M. de Suffrin, commanding 5 French ships of the line on his passage to the East Indies, met with Commodore Johnson, who also had under his command 5 British ships of the line, and a number of transports, bound, it is said on an expedition against the Dutch settlements at the Cape of Good Hope, when the squadrons of both nations had an engagement, and after a severe conflict, the British gave way, and were forced to seek protection under the guns of a fort on the coast of Portugal; the French took two British transports, of the above fleet: That the Dutch at the Cape of Good Hope were strongly fortifying that place, and that a British ship, very richly laden, inadvertently going into that port, was taken by the Dutch.
By a vessel arrived in a neighbouring port, in 15 days from Guadalupe, we learn that 9 sail of French men of war, having under convoy 70 transports, were safe arrived at Martinico from France.
Saturday last a prize brig laden with about 150 chests of Tea, bound from London to Quebec, arrived at Salem.
Sunday last arrived safe, a prize brig, bound from Guernsey to Quebec, laden with wine, gin &c. taken by the Robin-Hood.
A number of very valuable prizes have arrived safe in port since our last.
Monday last a cartel arrived here, in 12 days from Halifax, in which came Capt. Joseph Olney, late commander of the privateer ship Independence, belonging to Providence, & Capt. G. W. Babcock, of the ship Venus, of this port, with most of their respective crews, together with Capt. Chaisma, of a privateer brig from Portsmouth, who inform, that they were lately captured by the British frigate Danae, Capt. Thomas Lloyd, from England bound to Halifax, who had under her convoy, a fleet of about 12 sail, and having on board Sir Andrew Snape Hammond, Governor of Halifax. The above Captains together with their crews, were used with uncommon humanity and kindness not only when on board, but also at their arrival at Halifax, both by the Captain and the Governor, and they take this method of publicly testifying their gratitude to those gentlemen for the same.
In the above cartel returned, Mr. William White, merchant, of this town, who went thither by permission from this government.
Yesterday arrived here a Cartel from St. John's, Newfoundland, with 400 prisoners, lately taken and carried in there, belonging to the following vessels viz. brig Shark, Capt. Allen, Boston; ship Congress, Capt. Ropes, Salem; ship Lewy, Capt. Nicholas, Portsmouth; brig Active, Capt. Patin, Beverly.

Hoop Fish Hawk, — Beverly ; brig New Adventure, Capt. Neil Beverly ; Capt. Storer, letter of marque ship Mercury, Portsmouth ; Capt. Bray, Beverly.
It is said a French man of war, of 74 guns, and a frigate were lately, by accident destroyed by fire in the West Indies.
A Halifax paper of July 27, says, "Yesterday arrived from England Sir Andrew Snape Hammond, Lieut. Governor of this Province, Commissioner of his Majesty's yard, with his Lady and two children. We can assure the public from indisputable authority that the negotiation for a general peace, is still going forward at Vienna. — That the Ambassadors from the several courts interested are appointed, and that the success of it is not doubted."
A New York (city) paper of August 1, mentions, That Lord Rawden had quitted the fort at Ninety Six, and taken post at Orangeburgh ; and that there had been an engagement between the British and (rebels) at Monk's Corner, and that the latter was defeated.
PORTSMOUTH, August 20.
Last Thursday arrived here the Greyhound Cutter, of this Port, Thomas Roach Commander, having been out ten Days, in which she captured three valuable Prizes, two of which have safe arrived. — They were bound from New York to Quebec, laden with Salt, Tobacco, Cotton, Coffee, &c. &c.
By a Letter from London, dated Jan. 30. 1781, we have the following Paragraph, — Sign'd by James Meyrick; "Bought by Samuel and William Scholly, stock-brokers, for "Major General Arnold, 7000 l. stock in new "4 per cents. at 71 1-4."
[Judas Iscariot betrayed his Master for thirty Pieces of Silver, but repenting of his Guilt, returned the Money into the Treasury, and went and hanged himself.]
[Judas ARNOLD received Five Thousand Pounds Sterling for his Treachery, and we find has lodged the Money in the British Funds, but he has not Spirit enough to pursue the Character in the only part worthy of Imitation.]
Last Week two Houses, one of them new, was burnt at Newbury, said to be occasioned by setting Fire to heat-Glow, some of which was supposed to be drop'd on Shavings.
LONDON, May 17.
Since the news of the unfortunate capture of our Eustatia fleet on the 2d current, the public has been pestered with a variety of reports concerning them. One of these yesterday went so far as to say, that the grand fleet under Admiral Darby, had fallen in with them, & retaken all the transports, together with four line of battle ships belonging to the French, and that one only of their men of war had escaped. We are sorry to add, that no confirmation has yet been received of this matter. It is some consolation, however, to reflect, that after the worst which has happened, touching this misfortune, the Vengeance with all the prize money on board her, is certainly safe.
By a vessel from L'Orient the 6th of May, we learn that the King's ship, the Couronne of 80 guns, was lately burnt at Brest. We are not informed of the circumstances of this unhappy accident. M. de la Mothe Picquet had sailed with 6 ships of the line, and two frigates, with orders to cruise in the channel of Ireland, to intercept the convoys from that kingdom. There were still at Brest and Rochfort 18 or 20 ships of the line, ready to weigh anchor upon the first signal, And they were working with the greatest activity upon new ships of war, lately ordered on the stocks by the Minister. It is known likewise, that Holland has made the greatest efforts — 40 or 50 ships of the line, frigates, and armed flutes, who are to go out at the opening season, & cruise in the channel to check the British commerce. This formidable armament joined the naval force of the House of Bourbon gives the greatest hopes to the enemies of England ; and this haughty power cannot be without inquietude respecting her fleets.
At Publick Vendue,
To be sold THIS DAY, 10 o'clock, 20th Inst. on Board a Brigantine, now lying at Bell's Wharfe, at the North End, Portsmouth.
A Quantity of Horse Beans.
They will be put up in Lots of 10, 15, or 20 Bushels ; or as they will suit Purchasers.
At the same Time and Place, will be sold a likely young Negro WOMAN, about 18 Years of Age. Portsmouth, Aug. 17.
A likely, capable Negro Girl,
14 Years of Age, to be sold, or exchang'd for a Negro Boy. Enquire of the Printer.
Whole Right of Land in Savel
To be sold. Enquire of the Printer.
The fast-sailing Privater Cutter Grey-Hound,
Mounted with Six Carriage GUNS ; her intended Complement Forty Men ; will sail next Thursday, on a six Weeks Cruise. —
Any Seamen or Marines inclined to put themselves in Fortune's Way, by applying to the Rendezvous to Mrs. Shortridge's on Spring-Hill, shall find Encouragement worthy of the Enterprize, from
SAMUEL STACY, Commander. Portsmouth, August 17, 1781.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, ROCKINGHAM, ss.
To all whom it may concern.
NOTICE is hereby given, that LIBELS are filed before me, in behalf of Thomas Simpson, Esq; commander of the private armed ship Alexander, and all concerned therein, against the brigantine Ca'Marine, of 70 tons burthen, her cargo, &c. Frances Trotter late master ; — Against the brigantine Salley of 80 tons burthen her cargo, &c. Nicholas Baker late master — And against the brigantine Jane and Elizabeth, about 70 tons burthen, her cargo, &c. William Geaves junr. late master. — In behalf of Henry Moore, commander of the private armed brigantine Venus, and all concerned therein ; against the brigantine Lady Clanbrassil, burthen 100 tons, her cargo, &c. — late master. — Also, in behalf of Thomas Roch, commander of the private armed cutter Grey-Hound, and all concerned therein ; against the brigantine General Haldiman, 100 tons burthen, her cargo, &c. Lemuel Goddard late master : And against the brigantine Edwards, about 100 tons burthen, her cargo, &c. John Peeples late master — Which vessels are said to have been taken, and brought into the port of Pilcatusqua, in the State aforesaid : and for the trial of the justice of said captures, the Maritime Court will be held at Portsmouth, on Monday the 3d day of September 1781, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, 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
J. BRACKETT, Judge of said Court: Portsmouth, August 10. 1781.
ALL Persons Indebted to the Estate of Capt. Simon Bradstreet, late of Portsmouth, Mariner, deceased, are desir'd to make speedy Payment. And all who have any just Demands on said Estate, are desir'd to exhibit their Accounts to
NATHANIEL FOLSOM, Adminfr. Portsmouth, Aug. 18, 1781.
Clocks and Watches repair'd & clean'd by
Samuel Place,
At his Shop in the Street between Sherburne's Wharfe and Long Warfe, Warranted in the best manner ; he has purchased all of the late Mr. Aris's Stock for that purpose, any Gentleman from the Town or Country who may favour him with their Custom may depend upon being well used, he has for Sale Keys, Springs, Christols, Seals, &c. &c.
He also carries on the Goldsmith and Jewellers Business as usual at the above place. Portsmouth, June 16, 1781.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
Two or Three Tons of good English-Hay, Enquire of the Printer.
Benjamin Woodbury,
From Newbury, informs the Publick, THAT he makes all sorts of Womens SHOES, at his Shop nearly opposite Tilton's Tavern, in Portsmouth ; where he has also Women's Shoes for sale.
ALL PERSONS Indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of JONATHAN LANGLEY, late of Durham, deceased, are desir'd to bring in their Accounts to Valentine Malher of Durham, Administrator, for a settlement. Durham, June 29. 1781.
THE Commissioners appointed by the Honorable Phillips White, Esq; 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 Captain Thomas Pickering, late of Portsmouth, in the County aforesaid, Mariner, give Notice, that they will attend said Business on the second Thursdays of August, September, and October next, from 4 to 6 Clock P. M. at the house of Mrs. Tilton, innholder at Portsmouth. May 10. 1781.
ALL Persons Indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of Daniel Meserve, late of Madbury, deceased, are desir'd to bring in their Claims to Joseph Meserve, Administrator, in order for a speedy settlement.
The Members of the Convention
For forming a PLAN of GOVERNMENT, are hereby Notified, that their Meeting stands adjourned to the second Tuesday of September next. They are earnestly desir'd to be punctual in their Attendance then at Concord. GEORGE ATKINSON, Portsmouth, Aug. 11. 1781. (President.)
Cash given by John Gooch, FOR old Pewter, Brass or Copper. One Pound of new Pewter for two Pound of old. Also, New Pewter made and sold by him in Portsmouth.
TO BE SOLD, By Thomas Sheafe, Bohea Tea,
By the Hundred, Dozen, or single Pound.
TO BE SOLD,
By Richard Champney,
At his Store on Mess. Sherburne's & Langdon's Wharfe, the following assortment of Goods, at a low Advance by Whole-Sail, and many of them by Retail.
A Beautiful Assortment of high polish'd Knives & Forks, Penknives with Cases, Scissors with dit. Razors with dit. Cuttoes, Jack Knives, Carving dit. — A great Variety of Tortoise, Horn and Leather Ink-Pots. Brass Pocket dit. Temple-Spectacles, high polish'd Snuffers, Tea & Table Spoons, 6d Nails, Sweeds and Spanish Iron, Steel, Russia Duck, Oznabrigs, Ticklinburgs, Seamen's Hatts & Ruggs, Cod-Lines, — Striped Linnen, Women's ready made Petticoats & Scarlet Cloaks — Shalloons, Tammies, Durants, Calamancoes of all Colours, superfine Cotton Denims, blue and white red and dit. crimson and dit. — Turkey Stripes, Men's Worsted and Thread Hose, superfine Cotton and Linnen Checks, Dimothys, striped Camblets, Poplins, Silverets. Missinettts, Calicoes, Broad Cloth, Lamskins, Beaver Coatings, Duffs, Flaannels, Quality & Shoe Bindings, Princes Stuffs, spotted Velvets, Cord-duroys, Janes, Pound Pins, Needles, Threads, sewing Silks, Lawn Aprons, Modes Bilboa and Barcelona Handkerchiefs, Linnen & Cotton dit. Mens green and black Hatts. — Loaf Sugars, English Cheese, the best of Hyson TEA, Irish Pork, St. Martin's and Lisbon SALT. {Candles per Box, Chocolate per dozen, West-India and New England RUM per Hoghead and Barrel, Molasses per dit. Cotton Wool, &c.