Fowle's New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser ([Portsmouth, N.H.]), 1787-02-17 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE,  A N D  GENERAL ADVERTISER.
"WHEN ANGRY NATIONS PART IN LEAGUES OF PEACE, LET PRIVATE FEUDS AND CIVIL DISCORDS CEASE."
PORTSMOUTH: Printed and published by JOHN MELCHER, in Market-Street, where Subscriptions, (at SIX SHILLINGS and EIGHT PENCE pr. Ann.) Advertisements, &c. for this Paper are taken in, the favours of correspondents carefully attended to, and the Printing Business carried on at a reasonable rate.—Also—Advertisements, Subscriptions, &c. taken in by T. ODIORNE, Esq. Exeter.
To the Freemen of New-Hampshire,
My Friends and Countrymen,
THE day is not far distant when your suffrages will be called for on the important choice of a chief Magistrate, this day will be devoted by every thinking man religiously to the service of God, and his country inseparably connected, and as such ought to be considered as one of the most important in the whole year, to give our vote for this or that candidate, hath been generally esteemed as of little or no consequence to ourselves as members of the same community, and for this reason many manifest their indifference by not attending public meetings, but by far the greater number barter and sell their privileges for a mess of pottage, and the remaining few of this class often become the prey of hirelings and sycophants; at this rate when will the state be virtually and virtuously governed? I answer, when the people of it are sensible that to attend all elections is a duty as incumbent on them as any in life, and to sport with them as highly criminal, and when men of the soundest heads and best principles are preferred to the highest offices in it; then and not till then shall we be a happy people; this defection is much more to be lamented, than it has as yet been prejudicial, for hitherto the reins of government have been placed in the hands of three gentlemen of respectability, the first, illustrious for his integrity and a series of long and faithful services, and who now rests from his labours; the next was conspicuous for his patriotism and commercial abilities, and our present commander in chief is possessed of those shining qualities which form the scholar, the statesman, and the soldier; his genius seems admirably adapted to an age like this, and for times like these, and when a gentleman is raised to an important trust, who pays an unwearied attention to the duties of it, and whose conduct in every respect is unexceptionable, he does the highest honor to the understandings of those, who have elected him, while it proves that their confidence is not misplaced, and they ought not to be forgetful of his services, nor insensible to his virtues, but reward them by a re-election until his eligibility ceases. He who now presides over you my countrymen more than answers this description, his unremitting endeavours to regulate the militia of this state, and to make it appear formidable and respectable, must make a pleasing impression upon the minds of every friend to his country, in him we see no opposition to acts of public utility, but with a readiness (becoming a truly disinterested patriot) adopting and enforcing every measure at which the public good is aimed, such as view his popularity with an envious eye, object that his political principles are not of a republican nature: If calling forth the powers of the state, and animating them by his spirited exertions to support the present government, if an anxiety to comply with the requisitions of Congress, who are guardians to these republics, and if unwearied pains to procure each individuals proportion of the foreign debt, and pointing out the most easy and expeditious mode of discharging them, by which peace and happiness will be ensured to us, are proofs of it, we shall be perfectly secure in wishing for more of them, but so opposed is he to the very idea of a change, which must tend to disorder and confusion, that when any public calamity is impending, his pathetic harangues inspires even an unbeliever in republicanism with a saving faith in its doctrines, and rouses him to a maintenance of it by his works, these eulogiums some perhaps may construe as favouring too much of adulation, but gratitude as an individual, and a desire to speak well of our rulers, especially of them who do well, are motives too prevalent to hide or suppress the
truth, which when set forth in all its colours will have weight with the candid and judicious; at the ensuing election my fellow citizens, let a general attendance be observed, that your President may be declared by you at large, but whoever may be your particular candidate, let him be the object of your own deliberate choice, nobly disdaining the man who would bribe or corrupt you. If an unwearied application to business, a head to contrive and a heart to pursue the best interests of the state are the necessary qualifications for a candidate to this office, it would seem that the man who now presides over you will preside over you again.
C I V I S.
GENERAL ORDERS,
Given at Durham the 29th day of January 1787.
THE proceedings of the General Court Martial held at Exeter, whereof Major General Cilley was President, being laid before the Legislature; and after consideration, an Address of both Houses was presented for carrying the Sentences into execution with some exceptions.
I do therefore, by and with advice of Council and pursuant to the Address aforesaid, approve the sentences against Capt. James Cochran and Lieutenant Asa Robinson of the 11th Regiment—Capt. John McKean of the 8th Regiment—Capt. Elna Dowe, Lieut. Clough and Ensign Thomas Cotton, all of the 7th Regiment, who are sentenced to be cashiered; that part of the respective sentences, which tends to future disqualifications not being approved:—The before named Officers are only to consider themselves as dismissed from their respective commands, and are to govern themselves accordingly; Col. Benjamin Stone, having been acquitted by the Court Martial, is released from his arrest, and desired to return to his duty—Major James Cochran of the 11th Regiment having been sentenced by the Court Martial to be cashiered, and by the same Court warmly recommended for a restoration.—The Commander in Chief feels a particular pleasure in finding that the conduct of Major Cochran, not only since his arrest, but through life has been such as has induced so respectable a number of his brother Officers, notwithstanding the error he had inadvertently fallen into, to wish his restoration to his former command, and with very great pleasure notifies him that he is released from his arrest and again restored to the Office of Major in the 11th Regiment, and requested to attend his duty accordingly.
Lieut. Weare of the 1st Regiment of Light Horse under similar sentences and equally recommended for a restoration, is also requested to return to his command—Lieut. Thomas Mc Clary of the eighth Regiment being providentially prevented from attending the Court-Martial is released from his arrest and directed to return to his duty—Quarter Master Brown of the 3d Troop and first Regiment of Light Horse being sentenced by the Court-Martial to be reprimanded.
The Commander in Chief in full confidence that Mr. Brown is already convinced of the error he has fallen into, and fully sensible that even the least deviation from the path of duty in an Officer must be attended with the most injurious consequences to society, forbears any further observations upon the subject, than to caution Mr. Brown against every appearance of disobedience to his superiors in office, and against every species of conduct which may be interpreted into a disregard of the government under which he lives—Mr. Brown is released from his arrest and requested to return to his duty.
The several Field Officers in whose Regiments vacancies are made by the aforesaid sentences of the Court-Martial, are requested to nominate other
Officers and forward their names, that their Commissions may be made out without loss of time.
Given at the Council Chamber at Durham, the 29th day of January, 1787.
JOHN SULLIVAN Captain-General.
The sentence against Lieutenant Mc Clary being principally founded on his non appearance, and it appearing that he was providentially prevented, the General Court signified their opinion that the sentence would, in such a case, be severe; and also, that when all circumstances respecting Lieutenant Weare's arrest and conduct, were fully considered, it would favor something of severity to approve the sentence, and therefore recommended that neither of those sentences should be approved.
The Commander in Chief, fully sensible that in case the Court Martial had been apprized of the reasons which prevented Lieut. Mc Clary from appearing, would not have proceeded to give judgment against him, however guilty he may have been of the charge alledged against him, cannot approve the sentence, releases the said Mc Clary from his arrest, and orders him to return to his duty. When the conduct of Lieut. Weare, after his joining his corps, is considered, and the irregularity of his arrest is taken into view, the Commander in Chief cannot but be fully in sentiment with the Legislature, that the sentence against him, ought not, under all the attending circumstances to be approved, and therefore releases him from his arrest, and requests him to return to his duty.
The Captain-General at the same time, thinks the Court Martial acted with the highest impartiality upon the evidence laid before them, begs them to receive his most cordial thanks for their patriotic, fair and candid conduct, which well entitles them to the acknowledgements of every true friend of America.
JOHN SULLIVAN, Captain General.
CRESTON'S MISCELLANY. N. I.
NEVER reveal your secrets to any, unless it be as much their interest to keep them as it is yours they should be kept: Only trust thyself and another shall not betray thee.
This world, said Longinus with his expiring breath, is nothing but a prison; happy therefore he who gets soonest out of it and gains his liberty.
A man of honour is to make a wide difference between his own secrets and those of his friends.
Virtuous hearts soon put a reciprocal confidence in each other, which instantly grows into friendship.
Good is not only produced by the subduing of the passions, but by the turbulent exercise of them.
A settled virtue
Makes itself judge, and, satisfied within, Smiles at that common enemy, the World. I am no more afraid of flying censures, Than Heaven of being fill'd with mounting sparkles!
A N E C D O T E.
ONE Irishman meeting another ask'd, what was become of their old friend Patrick Murphy. Arrah, now, dear honey, answer'd the other, poor patty was condemn'd to be hang'd; but he saved his life by dying in prison,

PHILADELPHIA, January 31.
Extract of a letter from Baltimore, dated Jan. 6.
"Our state is as distracted by party about paper money, as yours has been between the constitutionalists and republicans. About six weeks ago, Mr. Paea brought in a bill for an emission of 350,000. 100,000. of it to be immediately issued, on loan, on landed security, and the rest at different periods of three months, or withheld at the option of the Governor and Council. Mr. Chase supported the measure with unexampled warmth, and at last carried it through the House of Delegates by a majority of 37 to 25, although vehemently opposed by Mr. Johnson. The Senate unanimously rejected the bill, and (though an unusual circumstance, as our constitution precludes them from originating or altering money bills) sent down a MESSAGE, assigning their reasons.
"The House of Delegates were so chagrined at the loss of their favourite bill, that they have ever since refused to pass a supply bill, or transact any other material business. The Assembly are expected to break up in a day or two, and adjourn to the 20th of March. The people will be appealed to, and their instructions expressly required, and God only knows what will be the issue of these divisions among us, which are now carried to such an height, as to cause a cessation of private friendship in too many instances."
On Tuesday last, at the Supreme Court, a strong instance of human depravity and turpitude was exhibited by Jacob Dreyer , a convict, who by the act for mitigating the severity of capital punishments, was to have been sentenced to the wheelbarrow, refused to profit by the lenity of the law, and preferred death, sentence of which was accordingly pronounced against him.
Mr. Clarkson, author of the "Latin essay on the commerce of the human species," which lately gained the prize in the university of Cambridge, give us his sentiments on the colour of the bodies of the negroes; for this purpose he lays down the anatomical structure of the skin, shews the seat of the black colour, and advances many rational arguments to prove, that it depends wholly on climate; producing facts to shew, that negroes transplanted into Europe will in a few generations become white; and Europeans residing in Guinea, will change to a brown complexion; and in all probability, in a few generations, such a family would become black; for that we are all from the same stock, and that the following are the grand colours discernable in mankind:
  White,  Olive,  Copper,    Brown,   Black,  
He is of opinion, that Noah and his family, from being natives of Persia, were of a copper colour; and that his white descendants have run as much from the original complexion as the blacks.
Friday arrived here after 21 days from Cutacoa, the brig Olive Branch , Capt. Potter, who reports, that the day before he sailed, a sloop arrived with an account of a terrible hurricane and earthquake having happened at Jamaica, by which great damage was sustained, and it was said that one half of the town of Kingston was sunk by the earthquake.
No particulars of this truly melancholy event are received, but we hope the account is exaggerated.
About 8 o'clock last Wednesday evening, three villains, two on horseback and one on foot, attacked a young man on his way to Germantown, in sight of the Globe-mill, and stripped him of his boots, spurs, hat and coat, then gagged him, tied him to a fence, and rode off with his horse, taking with them his saddle bags, containing some money, &c. In this situation the unfortunate young man continued almost naked till Thursday morning, no person having passed the road all night, that he could observe.
A singular occurrence—On New-year's day morning, Mrs. W. of Connecticut Farms, New-Jersey, was delivered of a son, it being the third in course upon the first day of the year.
R H O D E - I S L A N D.
PROVIDENCE, Feb. 10. We learn from Barclay, in the state of Massachusetts, that on Monday evening last, as two women and a man were riding in a sleigh, in turning out of the path to afford passage for a sled laden with wood, the sleigh overlet, when one of the women, Mrs. Cudworth, of Taunton, was thrown under the feet of the oxen, which taking fright, the sled was drawn over her, whereby she was deprived of life in a few moments.—The other woman narrowly escaped, as the sled passed over and took off her roll and other head-dress.
N E W - Y O R K, February 2.
By Captain Bradford, who left Fort Harmer on the 22d of December, we learn, that the garrison enjoys the greatest tranquility, which has had no interruption since our last accounts from that
place. The Chiefs of the Indians, it was reported, were soon to meet in council, but what might be the subject of the intended consultation had not transpired. The season has been exceedingly severe in that quarter.
B O S T O N, February 14.
The Honourable Legislature has passed a Resolve, for raising a body of troops—the number to be in the direction of His Excellency the Governor, but not to exceed 1500—they are to be enlisted for four months.
The sum of FORTY THOUSAND POUNDS, has been directed, by the Legislature, to be raised, on loan, for defraying the expenses attending the measures taken for suppressing the late rebellion.
Several reports have been in circulation for a number of days past, respecting an affair between Gen. Patterson, and a party of the rebels, in Berkshire—But as it appears a matter of considerable importance, to the General at least, we must forbear a detail on the subject, until we receive accounts of the transaction, if any such there hath been, which are official.
On the intentions of government to put in operation coercive measures, for the suppression of Insurgents against government, being promulgated, the celebrated Mr. Chapman, quitted this State, and fled to the back parts of Vermont, exemplifying the proverb, of a guilty conscience needing no accuser.
Extract of a letter, dated Springfield, Feb. 10, 1787.
"I congratulate you on the suppression of the Rebellion—The little Rebels, have all run to their dens, wishing perhaps for the roofs to fall on them—while the great ones have marched on for Canada.—How Lord Dorchester will receive them, I am at a loss to conjecture—Of the Rebels, there has been a considerable number taken at several times—the most noted among them, are Captains Ludington, Jones and Black, and Lieutenants Henry and Baldwin."
Extract of a letter, dated Worcester, Feb. 12th, 1787.
"Parties from this place continually scour the adjacent country, in search of the leaders of the Rebels—They have taken several "Captains of Tens, and Captains of Hundreds." but none of the first rate villains—On Wednesday last, were brought to town from Brookfield, 36 men, who were when taken, armed, and on their return from Shays's knot of vagrants—they principally belong to Sturbridge and Charlton.
"It is certainly an evidence of the liberality of the age we live in, that a daring rebellion has been effectually crushed, (and with a military force too) without blood shed, except in the instance of the defence of the arsenal at Springfield. Let the revilers of the present era blush; they surely must, when they compare the present measures with those taken in former ages to effect a like purpose. Compare them with the odious public proscription, on the popular tumults in the Roman Commonwealth, by which upwards of 9000 citizens were put to death, in Rome alone, upon Sulla's victory over Marius—compare them with those of the blood-thirsty Duke of Cumberland, in 1745, in Scotland, and then let these adorers of the ancients say, to whom belongs the palm of merit. I cannot forbear observing, that our General has in all his conduct with the rebels, discovered that humanity, magnanimity and greatness of soul, which alone can constitute the HERO and the MAN."
"No savage deed distains the sword, (host;
"While Heav'n's taught chief directs the
"Submission heard the joyous word,
"Mercy—the Christian Conq'ror's boast."
"I believe you may rest assured, that the spirit of insurrection is effectually laid; and that order and tranquillity will speedily return again to bless these western counties."
Extract of a letter from an officer in the State's Army, dated Hadley, February 24, 1787, to a gentleman in this town.
"Honoured Sir,
"The feeling, humane mind must have many melancholy reflections at beholding the situation of these counties, which is truly deplorable. Father against son—brother against brother—friend against friend—imbruing their hands in each other's blood.—The whole country is in arms, and there appears a cessation of all business, except what belongs to war. There is scarce an hour
but petitions and applications, from towns, are presented to the General; praying that reconciliation may take place without bloodshed; and 'tis really affecting to hear the prayers of the inhabitants, that he would interpose to stop all further proceedings in arms. General Lincoln conducts like a man of humanity, and still retains his dignity as a good officer and commander."
N E W B U R Y - P O R T, February 14.
It is with pain we communicate the sudden and much-lamented death of the Rev. S Y L V A N U S R I P L E Y, professor of Divinity in Dartmouth College.—On the Sabbath before last, as he was returning home in a sleigh, after performing the services of the day, it was overlet—he was thrown out—his head struck a piece of timber, which fractured the skull, and he expired in a short time.—In this sorrowful event the college has lost a learned and indefatigable instructor—the Church of God an accomplished and faithful minister, and all good men, a friend—he has left a disconsolate widow and a number of children, to lament a death, in which every lover of virtue, of religion and of literature has received a wound.
P O R T S M O U T H, February 17.
We hear from Hampton, that about six o'clock on Sunday morning last, the stable belonging to General Moulton, near his dwelling house was consumed by fire, owing to the carelessness of a boy carrying a candle into it to fodder the horses; by the alacrity of some of the family the horses were soon relieved and the carriages, &c. seasonably got out; providentially it was then very calm, and by the exertions of a great number of people, which quickly assembled, his mansion house happily escaped, which under less favourable circumstances must have shared the same fate.—This may serve as a caution to persons against their carrying candles into stables or barns without lanterns.
We also hear that the people of Hampton are freely of their own accord collecting timber, &c. in order to erect another immediately, without any expence to General Moulton, saving necessary refreshment while at work.—An example worthy of imitation in similar cases.
By the best accounts we learn, that the losses sustained by the terrible conflagration at Richmond, in Virginia, on the 7th January last are estimated at 130,000. The Printing-Office of Messrs. Dickson and Holt, printers to the state, was also, in addition to the buildings enumerated in the extract, burnt to the ground.
The General Court of Massachusetts, we hear, have voted to approve of Gen. Lincoln's conduct in his overtures of recommending certain dispositions of insurgents to the clemency of government, and "that the Governor be, and he hereby is, authorised and empowered, in the name of the General Court, to promise a pardon, under such disqualifications as may hereafter be provided, to such private soldiers and others, who act in the capacity of non-commissioned officers, as have been, or now are, in arms against the commonwealth, with such exceptions as he or the general officer commanding the troops may judge necessary; provided, they shall deliver up their arms, and take and subscribe the oath of allegiance to the commonwealth, within such time as shall or may be limited by his Excellency for that purpose."
On Saturday last, departed this life at Boston, in the 82d year of his age, that venerable, learned, pious man of GOD, the reverend, CHARLES CHAUNCY, D. D. senior-pastor of the first church of Christ in that metropolis,—author of those inimitable well-wrote volumes, entitled, "The Salvation of all Men," "The Benevolence of the Deity," &c. &c. which have undergone the most critical inspection of the justly celebrated society of "CRITICAL REVIEWERS," in England—who have pronounced them the production of genius and of science.
DIED ) Mr. Thomas Laucklin, aged 55; Mr. Henry Thompson, aged 50; Mr. John Lang, aged 65; a child of Dr. Nath'l Haven and a child of Mr. John Reid.
M A R I N E - L I S T.
  NAVAL-OFFICE Port of Piscataqua, Feb. 16.       E N T E R E D  F R O M    Ship Cato,  Stevans,  St Ubes-     C L E A R E D  F O R    Brig Dover,  Manning,  West-Indies.    Schooner Success.  Jackson,  Ditto.  

V I R G I N I A.
ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 11. By a gentleman from Annapolis we learn, "That matters are in great confusion there—the lower house are violent in favour of paper money, and the senate has determined against it.—A motion was made on Friday last, by one of the leading members, for an adjournment, after the business before them was despatched, until March, in order to collect the sentiments of the people respecting the utility of a paper currency, which was carried by a majority of the house; one of whom declared, that if the senate should after that continue to oppose the wishes of the community, he would move to compel them by arms to acquiesce, or have the courts of justice shut."
Last Tuesday night, the stage from Colchester to Dumfries overset in a gully 15 feet deep, mashed the stage in a thousand pieces, and threw the horses on their backs, where they continued till three o'clock yesterday morning. The passengers escaped being hurt, and the baggage was saved.
P E N N S Y L V A N I A.
CARLISLE, Jan. 10. On Saturday evening last, between the hours of seven and eight, David —, as he was travelling from Lancaster county, (from which he had removed some time ago) to Juniata in Bedford county, where he lately resided, was attacked on the road from Louisburg, about six miles below Carlisle, and murdered in a most barbarous manner, and robbed of a sum of money and his watch. The conflict was heard at some distance by John Junken and others. The strokes resembled the cutting of saplings, and a gun or pistol being discharged, Mr. Junken supposed some waggoners were encamping and kindling a fire, which prevented him from running to the place, as he intended, when he first heard the noise. Next morning the body was found; some who saw it, have seen the bodies of many who had been lacerated by the savages, but never saw one so dreadfully mangled as was that of the deceased. His gun was found by him broken in pieces, and a bludgeon was lying by him, the end of which was shivered so as to resemble a hickory broom, which had been steeped in blood.
The coroner's inquest found, that he had been wilfully murdered by some person or persons unknown.
Capt. Prince in the Prince and Liberty, from St. Eustatius, informs us, that by Capt. Van Deurson, from Martinique, arrived at Statia, he was told, that above 30 sail of vessels had put into that port in distress; and which had been blown off the coast. One of them was a ship from the Isle of Rhe, for Boston, dismasted.—Capt. Van Deurson left at Martinique twenty sail of British vessels, purchasing lumber.
Capt. Prince was informed of about 20 sail of vessels, destined for St. Eustatia, for sale. They were American built, with British registers, but owing to the operation of the late act of the British Parliament, obliged to be disposed of. On the 4th instant, American produce at St. Eustatia bore the following prices: Superfine Philadelphia flower, 6 and 1-2 dollars per barrel, ship-bread 20s. do, beef 7 dol. per firkin, dry codfish 2 dol. per quintal, by the cargo, and 2 and 1-2 by retail, herring 2 dol. per barrel.
B O S T O N, February 9.
We are informed, that Gale, a leader of note among the Rebels, in the flight from Pelham, received a violent kick in his breast, by the horse on which Shays rode; which rendered him unable to accompany his Chief. He was afterwards, it is said, made prisoner by a party of the Government troops.
The names of the insurgents, killed at Springfield, are, Jabez Spicer, Ensign, Zimri Dickinson, Simeon Allen, and Obadiah Ward.
It was yesterday reported, that Shays and about 40 of his officers had been seen at a tavern in the state of Vermont.
F E B R U A R Y 14.
The brig Robert and Sally, Capt. Richard Billings, of this port, bound to England, (who, in distress, was spoke with by Capt. Ramage, of Philadelphia, on the 23d of Dec. last) has happily got into Point Petre, Guadalupe. From the distressed situation of Capt. Billings, as described by Capt. Ramage, it was much feared that the vessel had foundered and that the Captain and crew were lost.
In the snow-storm, on Thursday last, a ship was cast away on Cape Cod, with her cargo, entirely lost. By some papers which were found, it appears that she belonged to Newbury-Port, was commanded by Capt. Joseph Atkins, and was last from the West-Indies, having been blown off this coast, some time since, on her homeward bound passage from France. This misfortune is rendered peculiarly melancholy by the certainty, that the Captain and all on board perished. Two of the dead bodies, we hear, have been found.
May be had at Daniel Symes' Shop, Congress Street, Portsmouth, A new Assortment of the following Goods:
    Superfine scarlet Broad Cloth.  Blue, claret, and drab do.  Middling, Devonshire plain do.  Forest Cloth.  Blue and brown Duffs.  Scarlet, crimson, green, & white Baizes.  Scarlet Knap.  White Serge.  White & scarlet Flannels.  Coatings.  Swankins.  Satinets.  Camblets.      Printed Linens and Calicoes.  Black and white Gauzes.  Cambricks.  Bandanno & pocket handkerchiefs.  Quilted Petticoats.  Furniture Check.  Turkey striped Corduroys.  Velveretts.  Hair Shagg for jackets.  Cotton & worsted do.  1 3/4 and yard wide Irish Linen.  Dowlas, and Sheetings do.    
West-India GOODS as usual; Any of the above Articles or Cash given for Shipping Furs.
State of New Hampshire,
THE gentlemen within the town of Portsmouth, who belong to the Alarm List are requested to meet at the State House in Portsmouth, on Monday the 26th day of February, at two o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to agree on a proper division of the alarm companies in said town, and to choose the necessary officers for commanding them. It is fully expected that there will be a punctual attendance, but arms &c. are not required to be carried.
Given under my hand at said Portsmouth, the 13th day of February, 1787.
JONATHAN MOULTON, Brig. Gen. The alarm lists are composed of all persons under sixty years of age, that do not belong to the Training-Band, or otherwise by law excused.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given that the EXCISE on spirituous liquors, from the first of October, 1786, to the first of October, 1787, for the County of Strafford, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the house of Mr. Jonathan Gage, Innholder at Dover, on Thursday, the 22d day of February inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. conditions of sale may be known at time and place aforesaid.
EBEN. THOMPSON, JOHN ROLLINS, } Committee. February 2d, 1787.
PROPOSALS
For Printing a Pamphlet, entitled, the Mystery of the people called Shakers unfolded, and every objection against it answered.—The price of each Pamphlet will not exceed six pence.—Those who wish to gratify themselves in perusing the Pamphlet, will please to give in their names to the Printer hereof. Feb. 17.
T O B E S O L D,
The late Mansion-House of Governor Wentworth, with the Stable and appurtenances, now in the occupation of Jonathan M. Sewall Esq. also, the late elegant Mansion House of Nathaniel Adams, Esq. deceased, with its appurtenances, now in the occupation of Richard Champney, Esq. also, the House & land adjoining north of the last mentioned premises; now in the occupation of Mr. James Greward.
Apply to JOHN PEIRCE. Portsmouth, February 13, 1787.
Cash for a Horse.
WANTED , a very fine pacing GELDING or MARE, of any colour, not less than fourteen and a half hands high, that can travel swiftly, and easy to the rider whither fast or slow, spirited, with a good mouth, head and tail, sure footed, and not vicious.—A good price will be given for a beast of the above description, and no one need be offer'd deficient in either point mentioned. Enquire of the Printer. Portsmouth, February 13, 1787.
State of New Hampshire,
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors and owners of land in the township of Hanover, who are delinquent in paying their taxes for the year 1785, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber at my dwelling-house in said town, on or before the first Wednesday in March next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at my dwelling-house in said town, unless prevented by previous payment.
   Rio. It. 21 Ac. 1st hum. 2d hum. 60 Ac. lots. No. Range. No. Range.   s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.     A. Blackman jr 0 0 2 9 2 9 0 0 0 7 1 1 5   Wm. Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5   Huc. Storrs 0 0 0 5   Maria Conant 0 0 0 5   W. Woodward 0 0 0 5   Joseph Storrs jr 0 0 7 2   Motes Walcot 1 2   D. Richardson 0 7   Prince Freeman 0 0   Phineas Allen 0 7   Jona. Freeman 0 0 1 7   Samuel Storrs jr 0 2 4   Stephen Walcot 0 0   John Wright jr 0 0 7   John Parker 0 0   John Sherwine 0 0 2 1 4 15 2   Nath. Hopkins 0 0 2 9 2 8   Joseph Storrs 0 0 7   Ozias Strong 1 2 2 9 5 9 10   Joth. Sherwine 0 0 5   J. Dowring E. 1 2   M. Wentworth 0 0 2 9 1 8 1 4   Col. J. Smith 0 0 5   John Knight 0 0 2 9 2 9 5 3 5 10   Ebene. Stoddard 0 0 2 9 5 1 9   Step. Freeman 0 0 2 9 5 6 7   Noah Jones 0 0 4 8   A. Richardson jr 0 0 1 5 4  
Benjamin Hatch, Collector. Hanover, January 7, 1787.
110 Acres of choice land in the township of Percy, with ten acres of intervall to be given to any person who will immediately make a settlement thereon, by Jacob Treadwell, who has a FARM in Northumberland, with sixteen head of cattle, a number of sheep and all kinds of farming utensils to let, apply to him or Joseph Peaverly, Esq. Northumberland.

Parnassian Spring.
To the HEROES of the SLEIGH.
OF all the fine things that the gay cele- brate, (each pate, And the many odd fancies that come from Sure it's matter of wonder that none e'er re- found The circle of joy that in sleighing abound. There are some who in phaetons glory to roll, (soul, Whilst others in chariots expand the whole To bestride prancing horses full many may please; (than these. But the pleasures of sleighing are greater Mafidora, miss Mira, and all the gay throng, In exchange for a sleighing will give you a long ; They will leave a dear ball, concerto or play, And vow that no musick's so sweet as a sleigh. Then strike a bold stroke, gain their hearts while you can ; The greater gallant, the more favourite man. 'Tis not whining nor pining that carries the day ; So away with such nonsense, and out with the SLEIGH !
Rochester, February 5.
A NUMBER of respectable gentlemen having met at the house of Col. John Goodwin, in Rochester, in the county of Strafford, and State of New-Hampshire, by adjournment, have unanimously agreed to act agreeable to the constitution of said state, and adjourned said meeting until the last Monday in February inst. at the house of said Goodwin, at 12 o'clock A. M. precisely, when they request all members chosen by the several towns in said county to meet at time and place, to take under consideration such things as may be for the benefit of the community, and they earnestly recommend to those towns in the county who have not sent members (chosen by legal town meet- ings) to attend said meeting for the above purpose, to choose proper persons to attend at time and place as aforesaid.
State of New-Hampshire,
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-re- sident proprietors and owners of land in Canterbury, who have not paid their taxes for the years 1783 and 1784, that unless they pay the same to me the subscriber on or before the 27th and 28th days of February next, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at D. McCrellis's innholder in said town : those who are delinquent in paying their taxes for the year 1785, so much of their land as will pay the same, together with in- cidental charges, will be sold at public ven- due, on the sixth and seventh days of March next, at the house of David McCrellis inn- holder in Canterbury, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous pay- ment.
tax due for the year 1783.
   N. div. Q'ty N. lts. s. d.     Richard Blanchard 2 100 143 10 8   William Brock 1 40 186 2 3   Abraham Bennett 2 100 54 6 0   Benjamin Smith 3 100 80 6 0  
tax due for the year 1784.
   N. div. Q'ty N. lts. s. d.     Josiah Dow 4 38 48 1 2   ditto 4 38 49 1 5   John Glines 1 40 9 0 11   Elias Critchet 1 40 10 0 11   Paul Wentworth 1 40 15 0 11   Joseph Jenkins 2 50 58 1 5   Thomas Stevenson 2 100 88 6 0   George Chesle 2 100 101 3 3   Timothy Tibbits 1 49 46 0 11   ditto 2 94 143 4 7   Samuel Hill 2 100 2 3 3   Joseph Chesle 1 40 51 0 11   ditto 2 100 154 2 4  
   N. div. Q'ty N. lts. s. d.     John Plastead 1 40 54 1 1   ditto 3 100 43 6 0   Richard Jennels 2 100 53 3 0   Shadreck Walton 3 100 78 4 2   Col. Mark Hunking 2 34 92 0 9   ditto 3 38 82 1 2   Jonathan Woodman 1 40 122 1 1   Micha Emerson 3 50 125 1 6   Benjamin Jones 2 28 115 1 0   Benjamin Smith 3 10> 100 80 3 0   Ebenezer Stevens 1 40 142 0 11   John Ambler 1 30 140 0 7   Joseph Jones 1 40 147 0 11   ditto 2 86 50 2 6   John Demerit 1 40 149 0 11   Henry Tibbits's son Nat. 1 40 174 0 11   ditto 2 100 144 5 6   John Downing 1 35 170 1 1   ditto 2 100 90 6 0   Nathaniel Randel 1 40 168 0 11   Edward Tibbits 1 40 158 1 1   Francis Mathes 1 40 152 0 11   George Jeffrey, Esq. 1 20 151 0 6   ditto 2 38 76 0 10   Thomas Rines 3 100 45 4 7   John Waldron 1 40 197 0 11   John Rawlings 1 40 196 1 1   Joseph Perkins 1 40 188 0 10   Capt. John Gilman 1 40 187 0 10   Thomas Wille 1 20 183 0 5   Eli Demerit 1 12 176 0 4   James Jeffrey 1 60 102 1 1   ditto 2 100 4 3 0   John Sanborn 2 100 106 6 0   John Hayes 4 38 69 0 7   James Davis 3d 2 100 50 4 7   William Brown 2 25 1 1   John Cafey 1 40 0 11   ditto 2 100   David Davis 4 38 66 0 8   Benjamin Wentworth 4 38 65 0 7  
tax due for the year 1785.
   N. div. Q'ty N. lts. s. d. q.     John Glines 1 40 9 0 9 2   Elias Critchet 1 40 10 0 9 2   Paul Wentworth 1 40 15 0 9 2   Joseph Jenkins 2 50 58 2 4 2   Timothy Tibbits 1 29 46 0 9 2   ditto 2 94 143 3 11 2   Samuel Hill 2 100 2 2 9   Joseph Chesle 1 40 51 0 9 2   ditto 2 100 154 1 11   John Plastead 1 30 55 0 9 2   ditto 3 59 43 2 8   Richard Jennels 2 100 53 2 4   Shadreck Walton 3 50 78 3 1   Col. Mark Hunking 2 50 92 0 9 2   ditto 3 38 82 2 1   John Woodman 1 40 122 0 10   Micha Emerson 3 100 125 2 4 2   Benjamin Jones 2 28 115 0 9   Benjamin Smith 3 100 80 2 4 2   John Ambler 1 30 146 0 7   Joseph Jones 1 40 147 0 9 2   ditto 2 86 50 2 0   John Demerit 1 40 149 0 9 2   Capt. John Downing 1 39 170 0 8   ditto 2 76 67 3 10   Nathaniel Randel 1 40 168 0 9 2   John Giles 2 50 147 1 2   Francis Mathes 1 40 152 0 9 2   George Jeffrey, Esq. 1 20 151 0 9 2   Thomas Rines 2 100 52 2 4 2   ditto 3 95 45 3 9 2   John Waldron 1 40 192 0 9 2   Joseph Perkins 1 40 188 0 7 2   Capt. John Gilman 1 40 187 0 7 2   Joseph Hicks 1 40 183 0 5 2   ditto 2 94 31 2 5   James Jeffrey 1 60 102 1 2   ditto 2 100 2 2 4 2   James Davis 3d 2 100 39 3 11   William Bowers, 1-4 lot 2 2 25 68 1 2   Richard Waldron 2 90 153 1 11   Joseph Hicks, 3 lots 190 3 0   Josiah Dow's lots 4 76 48 49 0 11   David Davis 4 38 66 0 5 2   Benjamin Wentworth 4 38 65 0 5 2   George Jeffrey, Esq. 4 38 0 5 2   Joseph Perkins 4 38 5 2   William Dennett 2 lots 2 100 1 11 2  
JOHN BEAN, Collector.
Canterbury Jan. 13, 1787.
Nail Manufactory.
THE public are hereby informed that there is a NAIL MANUFACTORY set up in this town, where they may be sup- plied with any quantity, from a finishing down to a two penny Nail, full equal to any imported, and much cheaper than can be purchased in this State or elsewhere : — Country produce, Lumber or Iron Hoops will be received in payment therefor. — Ap- ply to the Printer hereof, or George Whid- den. Portsmouth, February 1, 1787. Cast given for good IRON HOOPS.
State of New Hampshire.
PURSUANT to a Resolve of the General Court ; notice is hereby given, that the EXCISE on Spiritous Liquors for the county of Rockingham, from the first day of Octo. 1786, to the first day of October, 1787, will be sold at Public Vendue, at the House of Mr. Benjamin Lamson, innholder in Exeter, on Wednesday the twenty-first day of Feb. next, at one o'clock, P. M.
Christopher Toppan, } Committee. Ephraim Robinson, }
January 31, 1787.
WHEREAS the proprietors of Dor- chester, in the county of Grafton, in the State of New Hampshire, at four several legal meetings assessed certain taxes on each division belonging to each original right in said town, and committed the collection thereof to Capt. Caleb Clark, late of Han- over, deceased, who not having compleated the same, the said proprietors at another le- gal meeting held for said purpose, appoint- ed the subscribers jointly to collect and re- ceive all arrearages due on any of said taxes, and compleat a settlement thereof, and by virtue of said appointment ; we hereby give notice to all persons who are delinquent in the whole or any part thereof, that unless they pay the same to us, or either of us, within one month from the publication here- of their land will be advertised for sale a- greeable to law. The first tax was six shil- lings on each division assessed Aug. 8, 1774 — the second tax was four shillings on each di- vision assessed April 17, 1776 — the third tax was eighteen shillings on each division as- sessed March 3d, 1779, the fourth tax was three shillings and four pence on each division as- sessed July 6th, 1780, accounting wheat at six shillings per bushel.
N. B. To prevent any difficulties, any persons who paid any of said taxes to said Clark, are requested kindly to inform us of their receipts, and for what divisions.
NAT. BARTLETT, } Collectors. JOSHUA CLARK, }
Canaan, January 17, 1787.
ALL persons who have Accounts with the Overseers of the Poor for the past year, are requested to exhibit them immedi- ately for adjustment.
Portsmouth, January 24, 1787.
State of New-Hampshire,
NOTICE is hereby given, that the as- sessors of the township of Wentworth, in the County of Grafton, in said State, have committed to me to collect a tax on the following lots of land in said town, viz. on the first and second division lots drawn to the original right of Samuel Page £. 1 13 in specie, and 3s. 6d. in certificates on each of said lots, also on the first and second divi- sion lots drawn to the original right of Jacob Gale, 18s. in specie and 3s. 6d. in certificates on each lot. There is one lot of one hun- dred acres drawn to each proprietor's share in each of said divisions. Said tax is for a deficiency in the state of the undivided lands of said rights to pay former taxes and charges, and unless said taxes are paid to me at my house in South-Hampton, in the county of Rockingham, in said state, by the twenty- fifth day of March next, so much of said lands will be advertised for sale as will pay said taxes and charges, as the law directs.
PHILLIPS WHITE, Collector.
South-Hampton, Jan. 30, 1787.