New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1780-02-05 00:00:00

CHARLESTOWN (S. Carolina) Nov. 5. LATE English papers mention, "That by a new treaty between Dr. Franklin and the French Ministry the latter are to assist the Americans with 10,000 men, in case Great Britain takes 20,000 Hanoverians or Russians into pay for the American war."
PHILADELPHIA, January 11. WE are informed by a gentleman who arrived in this city from Egg-Harbour yesterday afternoon, that the British ship of war the Roebuck of 44 guns, a frigate of 28 guns, a small armed vessel, and a transport, have been drove ashore near that place.
CHATHAM (New Jersey) January 11. We have the pleasure of announcing to the public, from the best authority, that the prices of West-India goods, as well as the necessaries of life, fall daily in Philadelphia.
Saturday night last a party of our troops from Newark burnt a Schooner that lay in New-York bay, with twelve cord of wood on board, after stripping her of her sails, rigging, anchors, cables, two swivels guns, and two boys.
We hear, from pretty good authority, that the enemy at New-York are very much necessitated for provisions.
A 44 gun ship, belonging to the enemy, we hear, went ashore in the late snow storm, near Barnegat, and most of the crew perished.
At the same time a privateer brig, of 20 guns, came ashore near Middletown Point. The prisoners are at Elizabethtown on their way to New-York, agreeable to the articles of capitulation.
BOSTON, February 3.
A correspondent observes, with pleasure, that for some days past there appears to be a disposition manifested, remote from that before practised, as to monopolizing and extortion. Many people seem convinced that not only public, but private interest, is greatly injured by such unjust, impolitic and unreasonable conduct. The observation he thinks, will hold good, on the least examination into the matter, that take foreign commodities upon an average, and they have fallen ten per cent.
Some late London papers mention, that several persons had been apprehended and committed to prison in London, for carrying on a treasonable correspondence with the French and Spaniards. That an expedition in the East-Indies (which cost the company upwards of 100,000l. sterling) against Poonah, 900 miles from Bengal, had failed, with the loss of 3000 men, and several valuable officers; the remainder of the army composed of Europeans and Natives, consisting of 6000 men, were obliged, after being greatly distressed, to enter into a hard treaty with the enemy, whose army amounted to upwards of 60,000 men, principally Natives, to save themselves from the mortification of being made prisoners; that the terms were so bad for the Company, that the Governor of Bombay would not comply with any part of it, though hostages were left for its performance.
Extract of a letter from Camp, dated January 26, 1780.
"Our troops under the command of Lord Stirling made a descent on Staten-Island, and took a quantity of stores. But the enemy retreating to their strong holds and the Ice afford a bridge from New-York to rein-
force them, our troops were obliged, in prudence, to retreat; And they did so without any loss."
"A gentleman from New-York favoured me with a speech of Sir William Erskine:—He, Sir William riding by a house on the island, heard a great racket made by some soldiers; he stoop & cried out, "Who commands here?" A Soldier answered, "The Devil." At the hearing of this, Sir William replied, "A much better commander, I think, than Sir Henry Clinton."
Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia, Jan 3.
"I find by the latest accounts we have been able to obtain from Europe, that the Britons endeavour in their public papers (most of which by the way, are under the influence of the Ministry) to put the best face upon their affairs. They cannot, however, disguise the great anxiety and consternation through their coasts, occasioned by the armament under the orders of the Count d'Orvilliers, nor the humiliation with which they have beheld the naval power of the House of Bourbon, superior in the channel through a whole summer. I trifle to see the lists they give us of the number of their men in arms for the defence of England and Ireland, as well as of their ships of war, when I consider how many useful hands must be taken off by all this from their employments, who, instead of paying taxes, must now be supported by the public; and what the sum must amount to that so extensive a war demands. The prizes they have taken from the French and Spaniards, were they as numerous and great as their exaggerated accounts represent them, and were they not counter balanced by the losses and disappointments of the British commerce, are yet nothing in comparison with this enormous sum. It is some satisfaction, my friend, to an American, to see the haughty and cruel Britons giving such lively proofs of experiencing, in their turn, that trepidation and distress, on their own coasts, which they have so much endeavored to diffuse through those of the United States. But our generous Allies have maintained a conduct very honorably different from that of our enemies. They had the command of the British coasts for several months:—It was in their power to have imitated the behaviour of the Britons here; They might have invaded defenceless settlements; have burned the habitations of unarmed villages and citizens; have ravished women; have butchered infants; and wrapt even temples, sacred to the worship of Heaven, in flames. All this, and more, our enemies have done; and though a retaliation must have been pronounced just, yet even from this justice the Nation with which we are now so happily connected, have been restrained by their humanity. How striking the contrast!"
The Honorable Council of this State, have been pleased to grant another reprieve of 14 days to Patrick Green, who was to have been executed this afternoon at Cambridge.
Extract of a letter from Continental Village, dated January 22, 1780.
"Lord Stirling, with a party of our troops, have been upon Staten Island, near New-York, and made himself master of all the works on the former, except one redoubt that was garrisoned with 800 men; the weather was so intensely cold prevented his making an assault upon it; taking away with him an immense quantity of stores and 12 pieces of ordinance.—Likewise a certain Capt. Lockwood of Horn-Neck, has been down with a party of our troops to a place
near the west farms, and brought off a prisoner the infamous Col. Hasfield one of the royal refugees. Capt. Lockwood was obliged to set the house they were in on fire before that abandoned wretch would surrender himself and gang prisoners; three of the latter were consumed with the house, whose souls at the appearance of our people were, I suppose, if possible, pricked with the thorns of compunction, and struck with the thoughts of the black crimes of their barbarity and most consummate acts of wickedness and inhumanity, to conceal themselves in the flames of death rather than look an honest man in the face."
According to the last news from Europe, which we have seen in the papers of the British islands, the grand fleet of our enemies is now commanded by Lord Howe; the second division by Admiral Barrington, who went from St. Kitts for England in the Arundel frigate; and the third by Sir Lochard R. Is. The English news papers are two full of absurdities and contradictions, to allow us to draw any clear and certain state of affairs from them. Their grand fleet, which they say amounts to 52 sail of the line is to be reinforced by the Bleanham of 90 guns the Ocean, of 90, the Dublin, of 70, the Isis, of 60, six frigates, and three transports. The approach of Count d'Orvilliers appears to have spread distress and consternation thro' their coast particularly in Plymouth. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland dispatched an express to Lord Sandwich, to acquaint him that the combined fleets had been seen off Kinsale. The English papers do not fail to give the most favourable colouring to the capture of the Ardent. According to their accounts the commander of this ship defended himself a long time against three 74 gun ships. It seems that the English nation commiserate Sir Charles Hardy for the loss of the Ardent, who, it is said neglected to give the signals which might have saved the ship.
We learn from New-York, that in consequence of private advice from Sir Henry Clinton to the refugee Tories, a considerable number of them went in the fleet that lately sailed from thence for England, having previously sold their piratical squadron.
Reports from Philadelphia, by persons of credit, mention, that the currency rises in value fast, at that place; Congress having determined, at all events, not to emit any more money; and in order to defray public expenses, until such time as that taxation will produce a sufficiency, they have resolved to draw bills to the amount of two hundred thousand Pounds sterling, on Spain and Holland; at the expenditure of which, (if needed) they mean to draw for a further sum. It appears from this, as well as other concurrent circumstances, that a project is, or will soon be, adopted, which will establish the currency on more solid basis than it has hitherto stood.
It is further added, that at the request of the northern members, it was debated in Congress, to have that august body move, in the spring, to some part of New-England; as those members do not enjoy a good state of health at Philadelphia, in the summer season.
It is said, Sir Francis Bernard lately died in England and has left the bulk of his estate to John Bernard Esq now in this State.
LONDON, September 15.
Portsmouth, Monday afternoon September 13. Sir John Lockhart Ross having struck his flag from on board the Royal George, and hoisted it on board the Romney, has this instant got under way, with the Berwick of 74 guns, the Hon. Keith Stewart; the Bienfaisant, of 64, Capt. Mac Bride; the Jupiter of 50 Capt. Reynolds, and the following frigates, viz. Diana, Phoenix, Southampton, Ambuscade, Crescent, Milford Brilliant, and Porcupine, the Bonetta, Combrata, and Helona sloops; the Griffin and Nimble cutters; and Firebrand and Incendiary fire ships.
The destination of this flying squadron is kept a profound secret; but it is conjectured they are either

ordered to look into Havre and St. Maloes, or to the North about Ireland, in order to drive Paul Jones from that coast, and then to convoy the eight sail of Indianan home from the mouth of the Shannon.
From the sailing of the above detached Squadron it is imagined the grand Fleet will not go out again till next spring.
A great number of transports are taking up by the Navy Board to carry troops; and six sail of armed ships were contracted for, in the river, by the Admiralty on Wednesday last all which occasions much speculation when the season of the year is considered.
EA SETERRE, (St Christophers) Dec. 1.
The most important piece of intelligence which has been handed to us these four years was received yesterday, with some degree of credibility. "That the people of Philadelphia had revolted from Congress, and avowed their allegiance to his Majesty, as not choosing any longer to submit to the tyrannical proceedings of that infamous Assembly. If this is really true, the power of rebellion will soon be broken and once more peace may wave her olivebranch in that wretched country."
In the town of Boston they are in the same condition, they having applied to Congress for the payment of the expences of the Penobscot expedition, which was refused by that body, on which the people revolted.
EXETER, February 5, 1780.
On Wednesday next the GENERAL ASSEMBLY of this State, are to meet in this Town.
Want of Room, in consequence of a scarcity of Paper, obliges us to omit several Articles of Intelligence and Advertisements.
All Persons who have Demands on the Estate of Mr. MOSES BAGLEY, late of Newbury Port, Chaise-Maker, deceased; and those indebted to said Estate are requested to bring in their Accounts to JOHN MYCALL of Newbury, in order for an immediate Settlement.
Newbury, January 17, 1780.
TO BE SOLD,
A Number of very valuable TRACTS of LAND for Continental Bills of Credit only, in the following Towns and Parishes in this State, viz. Nottingham, old Chester, Raymond & Candia; for further particulars Inquire of the Printer. 22.
Notice is hereby given to the Owners of the following Lots of Land in Epsom, that unless they pay their Taxes for the Years 1778 and 1779, with incidental Charges, that so much of their Lands will be sold at public vendue on the 9th day of March 1780, at the house of the Widow Mary Clary in Epsom, as will pay said taxes with charges.
   No. Range. Divis. l. s. d.     Capt. McClary 6 1 2 1 10 0   Ditto 8 1 2 2 10 0   Ditto 9 1 2 2 5 0   Ditto 10 1 2 2 15 0   Wm Berry for 1778 43 2 1 5 0 0   Benjamin Seavey 123 4 1 5 0 0  
N. B Captain McClary's Lots were advertiz'd in the Widow Hicks's Name
Benjamin Goodwin, Constable. Epsom, February 1, 1780.
TO BE SOLD
ABOUT 120 Acres of good LAND in Barrington. For further Particulars enquire of DANIEL FOWLE, at his Printing Office in Portsmouth.
The Sale of Lands in Barnstead Bands adjourned to the last Wednesday in March next, at the House of Samuel Pickering in Greenland, at ten o'clock A. M.
To be Sold at VENDUE,
On Wednesday, ninth of February next 3 o'Clock P. M. at the Printing Office—by virtue of an Act of this State.
A valuable Lot of Land
About 30 feet square with a dwelling House thereon in Portsmouth, on Seward's Hill so called: Portsmouth, January 24th.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ss. BY virtue of a Warrant from the Hon'ble PHILLIPS WHITE, Esq; Judge of the Probate for the aforesaid County, to me directed, &c.
I hereby give public Notice that on the first Wednesday in March next, at 10 o'clock A. M. will be sold at public Vendue, to the highest Bidder by the Subscriber upon the Premises at Londonderry: That part of the real Estate situate in said Derry, late the property of STEPHEN HOLLAND, Esq; an Absentee. Consisting of a large
Mansion House,
said Holland lately dwelt in, and is well calculated for any sort of publick Business in its situation, together with eighty or ninety Acres of choice Land, three Barns, a Store, Out Houses and Stables; said Land is well proportioned with Mowing, Tillage, Pasturing, Wood and Watering, well fenced with Stone Wall: Also,
Another FARM
Known by the Name of M'Neal FARM, containing sixty or seventy Acres, has a well finished large double House, good Barn, and fenced with Stone Wall, pleasantly situated, and profitable for either a Store, Tavern, Tradesman or Farmer: Also,
One other FARM,
Known by the Name of the Wiar FARM, pleasantly situated in the double Range, in said Londonderry, and is well proportioned with Mowing, Tillage, Pasturing, Wood and Watering, a large double House, built with Stone and Lime, a good Barn, Orchard and Cyder-Mill on the Premises; said FARM contains about eighty or ninety Acres mostly fenced with Stone Wall. Also,
One other FARM,
Known by the Name of the Gregg FARM, choice Land, well wooded, and fenced chiefly with Stone Wall, the Mowing Land, Tillage and Pasturing naturally very good, the Buildings somewhat out of repair, by reason of Tenants living on said Farm; it contains about sixty Acres, and is situated in the double Range. And the present Profits of said FARMS very considerable. Also,
One other Half LOT,
Known by the Name of the Nesmith LOT, containing about thirty or forty Acres, situate within half a Mile of either of the Four before-mentioned FARMS, with a good Orchard, one third part good Mowing, the remainder excellent Pasture and Wood, chiefly within Stone Fence. Also,
One other WOOD LOT,
Known by the Name of the Bar LOT, containing eighty or ninety Acres, is exceeding well wooded with choice white and red Oak, and is situated about one Mile distant from the aforesaid FARMS, and is very suitable for either the said FARMS for Pasturing, &c. Also,
One other small LOT,
Lying near or bounding on Beaver Pond, suitable for Wood and Pasturing. Also,
Three excellent Meadow Lotts, Lying in Beaver Meadow, produces chiefly Herds Grafs and Fowl Meadow, Also, will be sold some Rights of
Wild LANDS
By the Lot:—Also, one PEW in the Meeting House, belonging to said Estate. Of the said FARMS, LOTS, &c. will be given good Warrantee Deeds, at the place of Sale at the first mentioned Mansion House; said House is now improved as a Tavern by Mr. MICHAEL DALTON.
The Sale to be continued from Day to Day until the whole is sold, by
ROBERT SMITH, Trustee.
Londonderry, January 24, 1780.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the Printer hereof for News-Papers Advertisements, &c. are earnestly requested to make Payment.
Tamworth
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. To JOSIAH MOULTON junr. Clerk of said Proprietors of TAMWORTH.
WE the Subscribers, Owners of more than one eighth Part of said Tamworth, request that you would warn the Proprietors of said Township to meet at Lieutenant Jonathan Leavitt's, Innholder in Hampton, on Monday the 7th Day of February next, at two o'clock in the Afternoon, to act on the following particulars, v. z.
 1. To choose a Moderator.  2. To choose a Proprietors Clerk, Treasurer's, and Collector's, and other Officers, that may be the necessary.  3. To receive and settle the Treasurer's and Collector's Accounts.  4. To see if the Proprietors will accept the PLAN and Survey of such part of the Township as has been lotted out.  5. To agree on proper Measures for supporting the just Bounds of said Township according to Charter, and especially against the Encroachments of Sandwich, and in power the present Committee, or another, that may be chosen, (with Instructions) to pursue the Actions now pending, and any other they may think necessary to commence, to final Judgment and Execution. 
WHEREAS there never has been any regular drawing of Lots, and full Division of the Town, and many of the Proprietors have been under Necessity of pitching upon certain Lots and Parcels of Land to improve upon, therefore,
 6. To see if the Proprietors will take that Matter into Consideration and agree on some Mode of quieting and establishing such Settlements, and vote what Quantity of Land that each Proprietor that have settled their respective Right or Rights, shall have the Benefit of pitching upon in part of their Rights, previous to their drawing of the Lots in common, and to agree on some regular Measures to complete the Settlement of said Town, and to pass every Vote respecting that Matter they may judge necessary. 
 7. To see if the Proprietors will be at the Expence of cutting and making a good Waggon-Road through the Center of said Town, upon such a Course as will best accommodate the travelling from Pigwacket to Penikeseck, and Boston. 
 8. To see what Sums of Money the Proprietors will give to assist the Inhabitants in hiring preaching, and schooling in said Town the ensuing Year. 
 9. To see what Assistance the Proprietors will give to the Inhabitants in building a House for publick Worship in said Town, and also to see what other Encouragement they will give towards having a Minister of the Gospel settled there. 
 10. To see if the Proprietors will vote that the Inhabitants may have Liberty to pitch upon, and lay on either the whole or part of the Right of Land granted to the first settled Minister in said Town, previous to a Division in such part of the Town as the Inhabitants may judge will best accommodate their said Minister. 
 11. To see if the Proprietors will vote that such of the Proprietors as have not paid their former Taxes, shall pay the same, and make good the Depreciation of Money. 
 12. To see what Sum of Money the Proprietors will vote to be raised by Tax, to discharge the Debts of the Proprietors, and to carry into Effect and prosecute their Purposes and Plans of Settlement. 
JONATHAN MOULTON, December 14, 1779. DAVID FOLSOM, JEREMY BRYANT.
PURSUANT to the above Application, and agreeable to the Proprietors Vote for calling Meetings, I do hereby notify and warn said Proprietors of Tamworth, to meet at Time and Place aforesaid, for the Purposes above mentioned.
JOSIAH MOULTON junr. Proprs. Clerk.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. In the House of Representatives, Dec. 23. 1779.
THE COMMITTEE to consider of the PETITION of Abraham Libbee, reported as their Opinion, that the Substance of the Prayer of the said Petitioner be notified three Weeks in the New-Hampshire-Gazette, and that he also notify the Creditors of the Estate of Joseph Libbee, deceased, that any Person concern'd, may appear on a Day to be appointed by the Court, to shew Cause why the Prayer of the Petitioner should not be granted.
Signed GEORGE ATKINSON,
for the Committee.
Which Report being read and considered, Voted, That the same be received and accepted, and that the Petitioner be heard before the General Assembly, on the second Tuesday of their next Session: Sent up for Concurrence.
JOHN LANGDON, Speaker.
In Council the same Day, read and concurred. E. THOMPSON, Secretary: Copy examined by JOSEPH PAERSON, Dep. Secretary.