The New-Hampshire gazette and historical chronicle (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1771-05-10 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE AND HISTORICAL
CONTAINING the Freshest ADVICES
Friday May 10, 1771.
THE
Vol. XV. GAZETTE, CHRONICLE, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC. NO. 760 { Weeks since this Paper was first Publish'd. }
Messrs FOWLES, YOUR Female Readers are quite tired with Politics, and entreat you to entertain them with something amusing and instructive, suitable to their Sex and Situation in Life. Altho' we highly approve the Spirit of the Times and the Zeal for Liberty, and should despise a Gentleman who shews no Concern for the Welfare of his Country in these perilous Days, when so many fallen Wretches are seeking our Destruction, yet we should be extremely glad if your Correspondents would sometimes entertain us with different Topics, & if they please, a little upon Matrimony once in a while would not be disagreeable.
CHARLOTTE.
Messieurs Fowles, If you think the following will gratify your Female Readers, you may give it a Place in your Gazette.
"Marriage the best State of Life would be, If Hands were only join'd where Hearts agree."
MAN was made for Happiness, and altho' few have Wisdom enough to find it, the Love of it is universal, and from the first Dawn of Reason to the latest Moment of Life, the Enquiry of every one is "how shall I be happy." It would be endless to point out all the Errors of Mankind in the pursuit of Happiness; I shall at present only touch upon one Subject, a subject of as great Importance as any in human Life, and as little understood, until it is too late to guard against an Error in the Choice, viz. MATRIMONY. All Persons allow that Companions well chosen increase human Happiness, and that no Transaction requires greater Wisdom and Penetration, altho' very few make use of any. Led by blind Fancy without the Eye of Reason, they rush into Chains while they dream of Pleasure, & what Heaven design'd to be the greatest sweetner of Life, clouds every Beam of Joy and wraps the Mind in Gloom. If any Thing could be done to set the Sex right in this grand Particular, and prevent the increase of wretched Mortals, every one must ardently wish for it. As I have not been altogether an idle Spectator in the World, I will submit my Observations to the Fair, hoping to throw some Light upon this dark Subject, and contribute my Mite to shew the Sex to whom they may with Safety give their Hearts and Hands. Never be deluded with the empty Sound of Titles, the Fame of Ancestors, great Families, or Fortunes. Clear your Mind of all such Rubbish, and banish every Wish for Pomp and vain Glory. None of these should have any Concern in the Choice, they are not akin to manly Love or good Sense, which are the grand Requisites. Let Nothing attract your Love or draw your Hand, but true sterling Worth that will stand the Test of Time thro' all Changes and never fade. Chuse One of a clear Head and an honest Heart; a Person of a benevolent Disposition, firmness of Mind and intrepidity of Soul, not to be daunted by Difficulties or Dangers, how numerous or great soever: One whose Breast is planted with Virtue, and fortified with true Religion, who will by his wise Conversation and instructive Example, teach you true Wisdom, and lead you in her Paths of Peace and Pleasure. A Man who esteems you above every other Person for your personal Endowments, and demonstrates his settled Affection by an amiable speaking Conduct. A Man of a shining Character and universal Goodness, who will be a Crown of Glory and Honour to you, and a source of Happiness in all Circumstances in Life, be superior to all Disasters, and even in Poverty (if it should ever be your Lot) supply the Place of Fortune; with such a Man Life will be a constant Feast: May Heaven guide your Hand when you throw the Die for a COMPANION.
LUCRETIA.
For the New-Hampshire Gazette.
Sanctus haberi,
Justicie que tenax verbis Dictisque debebatur,
JUVENAL.
REFINEMENT in thought, or delicacy of Expression are such Qualities that few, but very few, in any Community possess; expect not then, the flow of Eloquence, or the parade of Diction from the Author, whose whole design is to point out some Things, that at this Time may be worthy our Consideration, tho' expressed in a Guise almost as homely as his Sentiments. An intimate acquaintance with all the Rights and Immunities of Englishmen, is to be expected from the political Patriot only, who has spent his Life in the study of their Constitution: But there are Principles that strike every Briton, that deserve their Care and require their Attention. The Privilege of electing their Legislators, the Glory and Pride of the British and the Envy of Foreign Nations is a Beacon, that catches the Eye of the most inadvertent Beholder. To have the most learned, sensible and judicious of the People, elected from among themselves, to transact the Business of the whole is preferable to the more tumultuous Comitia of Rome, or the less decent Assemblies of Athens. The Period being just Approaching when the invaluable Right of chusing our Representatives is to be exercised, our utmost Vigilance is necessary, that none but Men worthy to execute that important Trust be elected. Unimpeachable Honesty, and a penetrating Understanding should be united with the most inflexible firmness, that they do Justice to their constituents and Honour to themselves. Experience of Ability ought to be our Guide in the Appointment to the Trust, Honour theirs in the Execution of it. Have Men been misled by Philanthropy and Benevolence! Even these agreeable Qualities ought to be obstacles in the way of their Choice. The meek, humane, complying Spirit, however agreeable in private Life and the circle of Friends ill agrees with the turbulent Business of Patriotism. The Incroachment of the powerful, the Tyranny of the Great, and the Insolence of Office, must be opposed with something more than Meekness and Pliability. A Heart warmed with the Rights of Mankind, a Breast glowing with Love to their Country, ought to be no small Inducement to your Choice. The carelessness shewn by some in these interesting Matters is injurious to themselves and ruinous to the
Community. Neglect is criminal. They are bound to seek not only the security of their own, but Posterity claims that our present Privileges be handed down, unimpaired and intire. Arise Spirit of ancient Britons, animate us with thy Influence! Awake Spirit of our Forefathers! fill our Heads with thy Piety and our Breasts with that sacred Ardour, that so intently glowed with Love to their Country.
Have we a Man of amiable Heart, enlarged Imagination, unaffected Piety, sound Judgement and inflexible Integrity, let us not in the Group of Candidates overlook such a striking Character, more especially, if to these he has joined the most profound Learning in not only every Branch of polite Literature, and the severer Studies; but also in the Modes of Parliamentary Proceedings and the Laws and Constitution of his Country. The Acquirement of Thirty Years, or more intense Application should be rewarded by your Choice, for a Life spent in promoting your Interest merits the highest Marks of your Approbation. That even such a Character is exempt from failings is not to be expected, for they are incident to Humanity. But if he has err'd, it is the Error of a benevolent Heart, excites not our Hatred, but demands our Tears and claims our Forgiveness. Do we find another of the strictest Uprightness, the most undeviating Firmness, united in a Mind, continually anxious for the Welfare of his Native Country, though destitute of those shining Qualities, great Learning and ready Expression; we doubtless in a dearth of Men of Abilities shall not pass over such a valuable Member of Society. Have we a Third of whom Scandal never spoke amiss, & whose universal Reputation places above the reach of Envy and Detraction; let him not pass unnoticed, or venture to lose so much Integrity in a Place where it is so much wanted. We have experienced their Services, and been benefited by their Abilities, and should Englishmen ever become Slaves, it must be the Representative Body only, that can ruin our excellent Constitution, who like Parricides must to affect it, plunge the Sword into our own Bowels. So secured are we by Laws rendered venerable by Time and immemorial Usage, that the most abandoned Profligate dares not overleap those sacred Bounds, until he hath procured the Sanction of Parliamentary Approbation. It behoves us then to be exceedingly critical in the Election of our Representatives, for the vicious may be corrupted, or the ignorant imposed upon, by the designing Subtlety of some tinseled Villain, who may with them find each his mercenary Account, in selling and betraying his Country. The rough uncultivated Virtue of our Ancestors hath ever withstood the Incroachments of Despotism, and tho' not sagacious enough to develop its secret Springs, yet sufficiently sensible to feel its Effects, and a Courage adequate to oppose its malignant Influence with Success. Let us not since Science has refined our Understandings, and dispelled the Gloom of Ignorance give place to the ruder Accomplishments of our Ancestors, but though enervated by Luxury, and debauched by Effeminacy, let us shew an attachment to Liberty as much more determinate than our Predecessors, as we are their Superiors in Learning and refinement.
Nor are such Cautions unnecessary, for People once more free than we are, have from mere inattention lost their Liberties, & are now (the Spirit and Freedom of their Ancestors lost) degenerated to absolute Slaves, and their Immunities have been offered as Victims long since on the Shrine of Despotism. In the 14th and 15th Century the Inhabitants of the then populous, but now comparatively deserted Country of Castile and Aragon possessed in reality, a degree of Freedom, that till lately England scarce ever enjoyed in Idea. Sagacious to discern and bold to withstand, they a long Time resisted the Effects of arbitrary Power, till the neglect of their Cortes or Parliament inadvertently established the fatal Precedent, that contributed finally to the intire overthrow of their Constitution. But their Fall was that of Heroes: it required more than the Abilities of one Power to accomplish it. Therefore as the most free People have lost their Rights by the inadvertence of their Representatives, let us not chuse any but those whose Abilities & Virtues we have already experienced.
PROBUS.
L O N D O N, Feb. 28
Col. B. when he was speaking on Friday last, against the embankment at Durham yard, said he had observed, that whilst the report was reading, the whole assembly were talking, except one man, and that was the Premier, who was fast asleep. He was then called to order by Lord S-----ge. The Colonel acknowledged he might be disorderly, but said it was no uncommon thing there to be so.
Dr. Wilson has settled fifty pounds for life upon Mr. Wilkes; and says, that if any man will do more, he will equal him in generosity. His chariot is always at the service of the Patriot, who is, in civility, obliged to send for it oftener than he wants it, for fear the Doctor should imagine he is neglected, the same reverend and public spirited Divine has frequently declared, that he has in his will left something handsome to his friend; and that, after his death he will be independent.
Tuesday, in compliance with an order of the Lords of the Admiralty, the press-warrants from the tenders in the river, and the rendezvous houses at Wapping, &c. were returned to the Admiralty-office.
Yesterday the Serjeants at Arms and the Messengers of the House of Commons went to the house of Mr. Whible, publisher of the Middlesex Journal, and not finding him at home, stood for some time in the Chapter coffee house, in expectation of meeting with him; at half after five they quitted their post which they are to resume at half after ten this day.
If by any means the Printers should be taken into custody by the Serjeant at Arms of the House of Commons, it is said they are determined to bring separate actions against officer for illegally detaining their persons, and it is thought a London Jury will certainly give ample damages.
The establishment of the army, from the 25th of next month is to be the same before the late augmentation, only the ten new companies are to stand.
Two transports, with warlike and ordnance stores will accompany the men of war now getting ready to sail for Port Egmont to take possession of Falkland's Island from the Spaniards, on board of which will embark two companies of infantry, in order to render Port Egmont of sufficient force, not to be surprized again (if the Spaniards should break the present convention) on such humiliating terms as before.
A few night's ago, a great man observed in company that Lord North was greater than Julius Cæsar, with respect to the former's regaining Falkland's Island; because his Lordship could say, non veni, non vidi, sed vici . But says, a Correspondent, quomodo vicisti? conventione et valde ignominiosa .
The House of Commons Yesterday ordered their galleries to be cleared, and that none but Members should be suffered to hear the debates; one man, however, ventured to stay, but the Serjeant at Arms was sent up, and took him out.
Portsmouth, Feb. 26. Yesterday the Sandwich man of war, of 90 guns, was paid off; and it is expected the other three deckers, will likewise be paid off. The Juno frigate, Capt. Stott, and the Hound sloop of War, Capt. Curr, are both sheathed, and we hear are ordered to go to Falkland's Island, and take possession of Port Egmont. Just now arrived, and was put under quarantine, his Majesty's Dorsetshire, of 70 guns, Capt. Clements, from Gibraltar.
Extract of a letter from Portsmouth Feb. 15
Yesterday a Court Martial was held on the Rev. Mr. Green, chaplain on board his Majesty's ship Prince of Wales, for giving a challenge to the Lieutenant, who at that time had the command of the said ship in the absence of the Captain, which is deemed mutiny, and the charge being fully proved to the satisfaction of the Court, we hear he was dismissed the service, and rendered incapable of serving in that capacity in future.
B O S T O N, May 2.
Monday last arrived here the Brig Whalebone, Capt. B. Jenkins, from London, which he left the 6th of March; from the public Prints to that Day we have the following Articles, viz.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 17.
WE have received confirmation that the Russian Squadron, commanded by Vice Admiral Arff, is arrived in the Mediterranean. A report is current here, that the Russians have made a fresh descent on the Morea; but we are not told in what part. The Sultan having been informed that the militia had raised a sedition at Larissa, in Macedonia, has recalled Hallil Pacha, late Grand Vizir, who had been sent into exile at Demotica, and has conferred on him the title of Bassa of Three Tails, with orders for him to proceed to Macedonia, at the head of 2000 men, to establish the public tranquility.
EDINBURGH, Feb. 23. We are informed from the Western Isles that upwards of 500 souls from Islay and the adjacent Islands, are preparing to migrate next summer to America under the conduct of a gentleman of wealth and merit, whose predecessors resided in Islay for many centuries past. And that there is a large colony of the most wealthy and substantial people in Sky making ready to follow the example of the Argatheliats in going to the fertile and cheap lands on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. It is to be dreaded that these migrations will prove hurtful to the mother country; and therefore its friends ought to use every proper method to prevent them.
St. James's, March 4. This day the King was pleased to invest the Earl of Roseberry with the Ensigns of the most ancient and most noble Order of the Thistle.
Stockholm, Feb. 12. Our late Sovereign the King of Sweden, Adolphus Fredrick, expired suddenly, about eight o'clock this evening, at his palace in this city, in the 61st year of his age, and 20th of his reign.
Genoa, Feb. 2. The late Doge, Monsieur John Baptists Negrone died the 26th of last month.
Falmouth Feb. 28. Arrived the Harriot Packet Boat from New-York.

L O N D O N, March 6.
During the course of the late famous negotiation, the Representative of a certain power several times gave broad hints for an opportunity to revive the absolute demand of fishing on the banks of Newfoundland, subject to the like restrictions as observed by the French; but to the honour of the Minister (L—d W—th) then in treaty was refused with the contempt such an impolitic application deserved.
Yesterday arrived packets from America, which brought the American news-papers, some up to the 14th of January last.
Overtures have been made to bring about a reconciliation between Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Horne; but the latter, it is said, refused coming to any farther accommodation with his brother Patriot; adding, that it was but an attempt to unite oil and vinegar.
On Saturday afternoon Captain Symonds came to Woolwich, and put his Majesty's ship Captain into commission. Admiral Montagu will hoist his flag on board her as soon as she gets to Portsmouth, and proceed to North-America.
The Orford man of war is one of the ships appointed to go to reinstate Fort Egmont, in Falkland's Island.
The King of Portugal has issued two edicts, which prohibit the importation of hats, china, and earthen ware, brought from any foreign country.
Monday dispatches arrived at the Earl of Hillsborough's Office from the Governors of New-England; New-York, and Pennsylvania.
Last night the House of Commons was very full, on a motion made by Mr. Pownall, relating to some papers laid before them, in reference to the late Spanish Convention; and it was expected the debates on the occasion would continue for several hours.
It is reported that General Paoli is going into the service of the King of Poland.
A Carpenter at Hounslow has invented a powder-mill which will blow off without doing the least damage, even to a person in the inside; he underwent the experiment himself a few days ago, without receiving the least hurt.
The Queen of Hungary has now an army encamped on the frontiers of Poland, consisting of 24,000 men.
Four men of war of the line are ordered to accompany Admiral Montague, to North America.
Letters from the Continent say, that the operations of the Emperor and of Prussia are carrying on with equal and amazing vigour; that the object they profess to have in view is the restoration of peace to Poland, but that other designs were supposed to lurk under that mask.
Last Tuesday died, at Cranston in Scotland, Sir William Dalrymple, of Cossland, Bart.
Extract of a Letter received by Prince Galletzin, Minister to the Empress of Russia at the Hague, dated at Peterburgh, Feb. 4.
"Notwithstanding the severity of the weather, our troops are still in action; and we have advice from our first army, that General Olitz, Commandant in Wallachia, has detached a body of troops from Otta, to invest the towns of Bracovan and Crajova; that these troops in their way, encountered a body of 5000 Turks, after beating of whom, and taking their cannon, they had seized on the two before-mentioned towns. After this expedition, General Olitz was making the necessary dispositions to attack Ruszig and Schurchevo, the two only places remaining in possession of the Turks on the left banks of the Danube."
Plymouth, March 1. Arrived the Rockingham Reed from Boston,
The Greyhound, Cargill, from Piscataqua, to Barbadoes, was overset at Sea; the crew were taken up by a Martinico man, and put on board the True Briton, Hall.
Arrived at Dartmouth, Greyhound Gagg, from Rhode-Island.
Arrived at Cork, Albany, Richards; and Betty, Wilkinson, from New-York; and at Brightelmone, the Britannia, Munds from New-York.
N E W-Y O R K, April 23.
On Monday last arrived the Ship Hope, Capt. Davies from London, there came with him about 20 Passengers. Yesterday arrived the Dutchess of Gordon, Captain Winn, from London, with him came Passenger, the Rev. Mr. John Doty, (who we hear is going to settle at Peek's-Kills,) and two other Cabin Passengers.
Whitehall March 2. The King having been pleased to grant his Royal Licence to Robert Melvill, Esq; Captain-General-and-Governor in Chief of his Majesty's Islands of Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent, and Tabago, in America to return to this kingdom; his Majesty has been pleased to appoint William Leybourne, Esq; to be Captain-General-and-Governor in Chief of those Islands, in the room of the said Robert Melvill, Esq;
L O N D O N, March 5.
Yesterday the Serjeant at Arms belonging to the lower assembly was called in and asked what steps he had taken in regard to the order of that assembly to him directed for apprehending of R. Thompson and J. Wheble? He said he had been several times after them, but could not meet with either of them; it was then moved that an humble address should be presented to his M---y to desire that his M---y would be pleased to issue a proclamation for apprehending the said R. Thompson and J. Wheble.
It is said the unexpected death of his Swedish Majesty will occasion a considerable alteration in Swedish politics, which for half a century past has been visibly under the influence of a certain ambitious power, well known in the annals of Europe.
Dr. Watts obtained the Mastership of the Temple on the sole Interest of Earl Talbot. 'Tis particular, tho' the Earl's own Brother is a Clergyman, he never would accept of any Preferment in the Church, tho' the highest has been in his Power; even when his Father was Chancellor, but assists all his neighbouring Clergy, often doing Duty three Times a Day. A rare Instance
Yesterday the Printers who were ordered to attend a great Assembly, in consequence of some interesting debates, were further directed to attend on Thursday.
By private Letters which were received on Monday night, France is involved in one universal scene of confusion. The inhabitants in all the inland provinces, destitute of every thing that can render life comfortable or even tolerable, are rising into petty insurrections, which it was feared would very soon become general; and the inhabitants of Paris are clamorous about the loss of their few remaining liberties. His Majesty comes as seldom as possible into Paris; never, indeed, but when it is absolutely necessary. He resides at Versailles, and sees but little company. On the 6th inst, a traitorous paper was found posted up in the square of Lewis XIV. advising the people to a Revolution.
A Gentleman just arrived from Port L. Orient says, that the French are in the most deplorable condition; bread 20s. the hundred weight, and the poor are starving in the streets. Three thousand men are working in the King's arsenal, and the French Government have not a penny of money to pay them; so the poor creatures only receive a little bread and salt for their labour. The French knew the Convention was signed the 22d of January, and could tell the terms. They could tell the condition of our navy; and what ships we had in commission as we knew ourselves. The Commander in Chief there, as soon as he knew what was done between our Court & Spain, began to discharge the hands out of the arsenal.
While intestine commotions continue to agitate France, it is the opinion of several very ingenious Politicians that we shall have no war; but as soon as their affairs are a little settled and adjusted, a very different prospect is looked for.
From the Frontiers of Poland, January 19.
FORTY-seven towns, and 580 villages, have been depopulated by the plague: We fear the approach of the summer, when it is thought this disorder, which has only abated this cold season, will again begin to rage.
Paris, (France) Jan. 25. On the 21st instant, all the mem-
bers of our Parliament were exiled, and have already set out for the places of their destination. The first President, who was not involved in this disgrace, desired to undergo the same fate, and his request hath been granted.
L O N D O N, Feb. 9.
During the late negotiation, the King of France was importuned by his Majesty of Spain, to join him, at all events, against England. Threats and promises were made use of, every method tried, & every engine put in practice for that purpose. Choiseul was vigorously laid siege to, and had several valuable considerations from the Spanish Monarch, for which he was not idle, but used all his influence with his master upon all occasions; and always received for answer, "Choiseul let me have peace." Choiseul, however, did not drop his suit, but was still more urgent, and crept on by degrees to such a height of freedom, that it ended in the following severe reprimand from his master: "Choiseul, at your peril, let me have no more of your advice." Madam Barré took advantage of this, aggrandized his faults as much as possible; and some other of his actions corroborating, & making him appear a presumptuous man, his disgrace immediately followed. Spain dropped her suit, and had cunning enough to patch up, for a time, the difference with the crown of England.
The Letter de Cachet to each Member of the Parliament of Paris was worded as follows.
"S I R,
"I write you this letter, to order you to depart this day out of my good city of Paris, without receiving or paying any visits, and to repair without delay, to -----, there to remain till further orders from me, without liberty to stir out of it, under pain of disobedience. Upon this, Sir, I pray God to take you into his holy keeping, &c."
Feb. 12. The conspiracy formed between the Marquis de Grimaldi, the Head of the Spanish Ministry, and the Duke de Choiseul, to involve Europe in a general war, was the real cause of the disgrace of the latter. It was agreed between the two Ministers, that the negotiation with England should be protracted, till a French army of 40,000 men could be got ready to march into Barbant. The Count de Stainville, Choiseul's brother, was to have the command, and to carry a requisition, that the United Provinces should immediately become parties in the war on the side of France; in case of a refusal, he was to commence hostilities. The States, upon the discovery of this secret machination, applied immediately to the King of Prussia, whose Minister was the first person who carried the designs of Choiseul to the King, his Master. Louis, who is naturally an enemy to bloodshed, preferred the turning out his Minister to a war.
Extract of a letter from Paris, February 1.
"When Mr. Gilbert de Voisin, Gressier in Chief of the Parliament, received orders to resume the function of his post, he wrote the following letter to the Chancellor:
"In consequence of the King's orders, to which I shall always submit myself, I set out this day for Paris, but at the same time I declare, that my honour, my duty, and my conscience do not permit me to perform the functions of an office which is no more. I have taken my oath to the Parliament, and I cannot exercise my functions but in concert with that Parliament. I shall never separate myself from so respectable a body. It is with these sentiments that I have the honour to offer the King my place, praying him to make my lot similar to the other members of my company."
"The King having renewed his orders to him, he wrote the following letter:
"I cannot swerve from the answer I gave you yesterday; it contains the true sentiments with which I am animated; my conscience, honour and duty, forbid my doing the function of a charge, which again I offer to the King, praying him not to impute to disobedience a conduct dictated by the purest love, the most sincere attachment and the most profound respect."
"Sunday he received a Lettre de Cachet, which exiles him to Besieres in Upper Languedoc, and they signified to him at the same time the Arrest of Council, which declares his post confiscated to the King's use, for having acted contrary to the edict which is at present the basis of the modern legislation. Mr. Gilbert de Voisin's post cost a million, and brings in 100,000 livres. The other Gressiers and Secretaries did not dare to be so bold in action and ran away, but having received orders from the King to resume their service on pain of being imprisoned, the loss of their offices and that their children should be declared unworthy to fill any post in the kingdom, they returned to their duty."
Feb. 16. A letter from Peterburgh gives the following account of the grand Russian army for the Campaign in 1771.
   Total Cavalry, 8340   Infantry, 79000   Artillery, 1500   Couski Calmucks, 14000   Cossacks of the Don, 15000   Tartars of Nogai, 15000   132140  
The Militia of Coulsk and Rinsfki, forming a body of 2500 men, with two regiments of dragoons of 1600 men each, supported with 5 regiments of infantry, of 1150 men each, are ordered to take possession of the Crimea. Otschakow, and Kimburn; 6000 Cossacks, from the banks of the Dniper, are ordered upon this expedition. At Kinkermene there is now a fleet of 14 ships of 20 guns, with 36 transports 9 bomb vessels, and three fire ships; a naval force, that commands the sovereignty of the Black Sea. The Imperial Court is determined to admit of no preliminaries for a pacification between the two empires, unless the sine qua non of the treaty be the actual and immediate possession for the Russian Empire of Crimea, of Taman of Asoff, of Kimburn, of Otschakow, Bielgorod, Kitiannowo, Smil, Ren, and Onibzia, with a port upon the Black Sea to her ally of Persia, and likewise three isles in the Archipelago.--- Besides the above, 30,000 Cossacks are marching from the Ukraine, to form the parties of the Grand Russian army.
A letter from a person of consequence in France, says, "The King's throne shakes under him, and his crown totters on his head."
Feb. 21. If credit may be given to some private letters from Paris, the name of the Grand Monarque, which heretofore was almost adored by the Public, is now mentioned with a sort of abhorrence by the common people.
To the PRINTER of the GAZETTEER.
Cannot find any argument for what has happened in respect to Falkland's-Island, otherwise than that the Governor of Buenos Ayres has robbed the King of England, for which he ought to be hanged; that the Spanish King did receive the stolen goods, for which he ought to be transported; and that the King of E-----d, together with his Ministry, should be sent after him, for compounding felony. OXBALL.
L O N D O N, March 7.
A report prevails, that the Old Parliament of Paris are to resume their functions, and that Choiseul is to be again in office. This is the firm belief in Holland, but the last letters from Paris do not seem to confirm it.
Should Choiseul return into office, war is certain. The plan for attacking Holland is already settled in France, and the Em-

press Queen has agreed to give free passage, through Austrian Flanders, to the French troops. The Dutch, therefore, are using all the force of intrigue and bribery to the Court of Versailles to prevent the restoration of Choiseul.
Had not the convention taken place, the Spaniards were preparing to besiege Gibraltar with 70,000 men, at the head of whom the King himself, for the greater Eclat, was to appear. The fleet to block up the harbour was ready to sail from Ferrol.
March 8. We are informed that the Rev. Mr. John Wesley will succeed the late Rev. Mr. Whitefield, as chaplain to the Countess Dowager of Huntingdon, her ladyship having a great regard for him on account of the friendship between him and her late chaplain.
[A writer in the London Gazetteer, who signs Old Protestant, in a Piece directed to the West-India Merchants and Planters, and other Merchants of the British Empire, says, "I embrace the earliest opportunity to acquaint you, that Brigadier-General Robert Melvill, Governor of Grenada, &c. &c. having been twice peremptorily commanded to admit all Roman Catholics of those islands into the highest places of magistracy and trust in preference even to his Majesty's protestant subjects there; and Gov. Melvill having peremptorily refused to comply with those arbitrary commands, under pretence of two or three foolish Acts of Parliament, which placed the Prince of Orange on this Throne, and which expressly declare, that no Papist shall be permitted to hold any place, office or post of trust, in this kingdom, or in any of its dominions: Governor Melvill, I say is not only turned out of his government, but you will have transcendent pleasure in a day or two, if you go up in a body to St. James's, to see the Mr. L----- kiss hands on being appointed to succeed the late Gov. Melvill. It is objected against Mr. Lofack's being appointed to the sub-government of St. Christopher's because he is both a planter and a merchant; you have no such objections to make against this new Governor, for Mr. L----- has not one foot of land in the West-Indies, nor does he know a ledger from an almanack. You see how careful the Ministry have been in finding out a proper man for you! A man that is neither a lawyer, a soldier nor a naval officer; nor a merchant, nor any one thing whatever, but a broken foxhunter not worth one single farthing. But to make ample amends for these political defects in L----- he stands recommended by that excellent judge of mankind, the D-- of G-----, and on that recommendation was instantly appointed Governor General of Grenada, the Grenadines, Dominica, St. Vincent and Tobago, as a Popish missionary, or a fit instrument to establish the Roman Catholic religion in all those islands. May he succeed as he richly deserves, is the fervent wish of Gentlemen, Your vigilant Watchman.]
PHILADELPHIA, April 19. Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, Feb. 6. Capt. Loring, from North-Carolina, the 6th inst. about 30 leagues from our Capes, fell in with the Hull of a small bright sided vessel, full of water and all her spars gone, the sea ran so high that he could make no further discoveries.
Since our last the two little daughters of Capt. Campbell, who were taken out of the Flames of the late melancholy fire in Front-street, much hurt, departed this life, and were interred in one grave, near their unfortunate relatives, who perished by the same unhappy accident.
Yesterday the Bells of Christ-Church, in this City, were rang muffled on account of the Death of the Hon. RICHARD PENN, Esq; one of the Proprietors of this Province. Several Churches, of different Denominations, were also hung in Mourning, and Sermons, suitable to the Occasion, preached by the respective Pastors.
The Hon. JOHN PENN, Esq; succeeding his Father in his Proprietorship, we hear intends embarking for England in the Britannia, Captain Falconer, and that his Brother, the Hon. RICHARD PENN, Esq; now in England, is appointed to succeed him as Lieutenant-Governor of this Province.
QUEBEC, March 21. On Tuesday, the 12th instant, was executed, pursuant to his sentence at the last supreme court held at Montreal, Jean Baptiste Dufour, native of France, for the murder of Donald Morison.
NEW-PORT, April 22. We hear from Swansey, that One Day the Week before last, as a Young Man, named Bryant, was plowing with a Team of Oxen, the Chain got under one of their Feet, and stopped to clear it, he gave the Ox a Slap with his Hand, which caused the whole Team to start with great Fury, by which the Plow was forced out of the Furrow, and, pitched into the Young Man's Side, tore out One or Two of his Ribs, his Heart and Liver.
NEW-YORK, April 29. We learn from South-Carolina, that the War between the Creek Indians and Choctaws was carried on with the greatest Inevracy; that a party of Creeks, headed by the Wolfe King, was lately attacked by the enemy, and had five Men killed.
NEW-LONDON, April 26. We hear from Stratford, that the Rev. Doctor Johnson has taken a House in that Town for the Dean of Limrick, whom he expects daily, he being appointed by the King to inspect into the State of the Episcopal Churches on the Continent, and make Return annually from this Colony. He is to continue in this Office four Years. Whether this Office is to be established, or whether it is only to prepare the Way for an American Bishop, we do not yet learn: But this is evident, that the present Method of Information, (by the Missionaries in their Letters to the Hon. Society) renders it highly necessary that there should be some other Way than what has been usually practised, for a right Information of the Episcopal Churches in these Colonies, and the Conquest of their Missionaries, and the
great Need they stand in of a Pastor. NEWPORT, April 20. We hear his Honour the Governor has received a letter from General Gage, informing him, that his Majesty's 64th regiment is to be quartered in this Colony, and requesting his Honor to make provision for the same. Last Saturday the Brig Friendship, Capt. Dagget, arrived here from Cape-Fear in North-Carolina; by the News-Papers and Letters brought by this Vessel, it appears that the Regulators of that Province, who have already made many Lawyers and others quake for their Sins and Oppression, have not yet completed their Plan; but seem to be still meditating some important Scheme for the Relief of themselves and their poor, distressed Brethren who groan under Burthens almost too heavy to be borne, occasioned by the diabolical Practices of their Attorneys, Pettyfoggers, &c. In that Province, we are told, a Suit at Law, for Forty Shillings only, has cost above Twenty Times that Sum! Such are the blessed Effects of an arbitrary, despotic Gov-ern-ment! !!
BOSTON, May 6. Capt. Bryant was to leave London the same Day with Capt. Jenkins. Capt. Hood the Week after, and the Capt. Hall, Alex. Jenkins, and Peas, in Brigs, about the first of April, all for this Place. We hear from Plymouth, That one Turner, who had been committed to Goal for abusing his Wife, cut his Throat, and half thro' his Wind-Pipe, and was found wallowing in his Blood some time after, almost expiring; a Surgeon was called, but it is dubious whether he will survive the Wound. Yesterday Afternoon the Men of War and Transport which lately went from hence to bring up the Troops from Halifax, arrived below. On Saturday Evening an Express came to Town from Gen. Gage, which, we hear, has brought Orders for their immediate Return thither again; as since the Convention with Spain there is no Occasion for their going upon the service for which they were design'd.
Extract of Letter from a Merchant in London, dated Feb. 1. "We have nothing new in political Affairs, the Ministry have patched up a Compromise with Spain, very much to the dissatisfaction of every Body but themselves; but they continue impressing of Men, and other Warlike Preparations, that it is thought we shall not be many Months at Peace. "Nothing done in the House of Commons about abusing the Ministry, while they smile at their Menaces, knowing the strength of their Forces and the Venality of their Members."
Extract of another Letter from London, Feb. 23. "I think we shall have no War, and believe little will be done in respect to American Affairs; if any Thing, it will undoubtedly be to yours and consequently to our Disadvantage: the Sentiments of those who have it chiefly in their Power to do what is right, are known, and they continue inflexible." On Thursday sen'night the Dwelling-House of Mr. Ithamar Bellows, at Wethersfield, was consumed by Fire together with most of the Furniture and about 100 Bushels of Grain. The compassionate, generous neighbours, are in great forwardness in their work to get up another Building for the unhappy sufferers. Since our last arrived here the Captains Jenkins, Lyde, White and Bryant from London.
PORTSMOUTH, May 10. A Gentleman from Boston since the Post informs, that a Ship arrived there, last Tuesday Morning in Six Weeks from London, but having the Small Pox on board, none of the People or Papers were permitted to be brought ashore: The Master of this Ship 'tis said, informed those sent on board, That the LORD MAYOR of the City of London, was sent to the Tower, said to be on Account of his screening, or refusing to give his assistance for taking up the Printers, charged with Printing and Publishing the Papers known by the name of the Whisperer, and Junius's Letters, which commitment made a great Noise, and the Consequence it was thought would be fatal!
Messrs FOWLES, I Have seen sundry Pieces in my Time about chusing Parliament Men; that smell so strong either of Prerogative, without Privilege, or this without that, and wrote so metaphysically, that such Persons as usually constitute the Body of Electors, could not understand, &c. AS it is a general Time of chusing Representatives through New-England, as I never was of any Party in Politics, and as I am too obscure to be laughed at for my simple Thoughts thereon, I will venture one on that momentous Matter in your Paper, if you'll give it a Place, for the Perusal of Electors of every Denomination, and that is, let them seriously consider within themselves, and with one another, who in their Town not personally related to them, they would appoint Executors of their Wills, and Guardians to their Infant Children, and chuse that Man for their Representative. I am aware that there are Exceptions to this as to other general Rules, but nevertheless, am of Opinion, if it was generally followed, New-England would be at least, as well represented in their several Assemblies as heretofore; and that very much of the Spirit of Party, which too often prevails at such Times, would be thereby suppressed.
Your humble Servant, H. Y. Last Week died in the upper Parish of Kittery, Henry Snow, aged 97 Years, who was born at Torbay in the Year 1674, and who by his Father's command, in the Year 1688, when the Prince of Orange landed at that Place, took up Arms, joined the Princes Army, and marched with it as far as Exeter, where he continued a Soldier in the Army, till the Prince was declared King of Great-Britain, &c. Said Snow has been a Man of a robust Constitution, and scarcely ever knew any Sickness till within four Weeks of his death. He retained a quick understanding, and strong Memory till the last.
Arrived at Casco-Bay, the Grosvenor and Palfrey Mast-Ships, in Seven Weeks from Portsmouth; no Papers are come to Hand. Mr. Durand and Mr. Parry, came Passengers.
   CUSTOM-HOUSE, Piscataqua, May 9th.   Inward Entries, FROM.     Sloop Almsbury, William Wye, Philadelphia.   Sloop Cynthia, Joseph Harris, St. Martins.   Brig William, James Stoodly, Granada.   Brig Elizabeth, William White, Montserrat.   Brig Hannah, Peter Shores, Granada.   Brig Success, Daniel Jackson, Ditto.   Outward Bound, FOR.   Schooner Molly, Gershaw Lambert, West-Indies.   Clear'd for Departure, FOR.   Sloop Sally, James Budd, Virginia.   Brig Dolphin, Monsieur Bunbury, West-Indies.   Brig Charming Molly, Ebenezer Rickett, Ditto.   Brig Polly, John Perkins, Madeira.  
Hugh Henderson, At his Shop in King-Street, has for SALE, A fine ASSORTMENT of ENGLISH GOODS, which he will sell very low for Cash — The Particulars will be in our next.
WHEREAS sundry Persons have and do still make a Practice of crossing my Farm whereon Abraham Eliot now lives, to the great Damage thereof; I hereby give Notice, that I am determined to prosecute all such Offenders for the future. Samuel Sherburne.
Portsmouth, April 9th. 1771. For QUEBEC, The Schooner GREYHOUND, Abraham Trefethern, Master, will sail in about Eight Days. — For Freight or Passage, apply to James Stoodly, Esq; in Portsmouth.
The Subscriber hereby informs those Persons to whom he carries this Paper, at the Eastward in the County of York and Cumberland, that unless they very speedily make payment to the Printers for the same, and to him for Postage, he shall put their Accounts into an Attorney's Hands, which if they are so ungenerous as to oblige him to do, they must not expect he brings them any more Papers of any sort afterwards. James Libby.
NOTICE is hereby given to all Persons who have any Claim on the Estate of John Knight, late of Portsmouth, in the Province of New Hampshire, Esq; deceased; and those who have any Claim on the Estate of John Knight, late of Newington, in said Province, Esq; deceased, to bring them to William Knight, of Portsmouth afore- said, and Temperance Knight, of Newington, Widow; relict of said John Knight, late of Newington, afore- said, who are Executors of both the Testaments of said deceased Persons, in order to a Settlement and Discharge thereof: — And all who are Indebted to either of said Estates, are desired to make payment thereof, to avoid further Trouble. Notice is also hereby given, that the said Executors are impower'd to sell the Land in Recheffer, purchased by said John Knight, late of Newington aforesaid, of James Lock, being part of a first division Lot: Any Person disposed to purchase the same, are desired to apply to said Executors who will make sale thereof on rea- sonable Terms. William Knight, Portsmouth, May 7, 1771. Temperance Knight.
(A Runaway BOY.) AN indentured Servant, named John Folsom, sixteen Years old, about five Feet high, round Shoulderd, with very strait light color'd Hair, and a remarkable homely Countenance, deserted the Service of his Master, Joshua Pickering, of Green- land, last July: Whoever will take up said Servant, and convey him to his said Masters shall be entitled to one Shilling L. M. as a Reward for his Trouble.
A large Dwelling HOUSE to be let, opposite the GOVERNOR's; Enquire of the Printers.
(BARNSTEAD.) THE Proprietors of the Town- ship of Barnstead, in the Province of New Hamp- shire, are hereby notified, that the Annual Meeting, held at Newington, the 26th of March last, was ad- journed to Tuesday the 28th of May Inst. to be held at the Parish House in said Newington, to begin at Ten o'Clock, A. M. All concerned are desired to give their Attendance at said Time and Place, be- cause some Matters momentous and of great Con- cern to the Propriety, may or will be then transacted. By Order of the Propriety. Richard Downing, Props. Clk. Newington, May 7th. 1771.
TO BE LETT For a Term of Years, or SOLD for CASH, or on CREDIT with good Security, and may be en- ter'd on immediately.
Four GRIST-MILLS in the Town of Portsmouth, with Accommodations for storing a Quantity of Grain, and sufficient Water for four other Mills. — For further Particulars, En- quire of Peter Levins, or the Printers.

Narragansett, No. 1: April 30th 1771. Messieurs FOWLE'S, Please to give the following Lines a place in your next, and Oblige one of your Readers. A PLAIN DEALER. The Friendship of Dissemblers "Is covered by Deceit, their Wickedness shall be showed before the whole Congregation."
THE World of Mankind, every Observer will allow, are mightily taken up with the Notion of what is called Variety, and there are many pleasing Things that take their Origin from this Word, as Variety of Fashions, Variety of Tempers, Variety of Capacities; and many more might be produced, but shall only observe one which gives the itching Ear and the News panting Heart great Satisfaction; That is variety of Stories; and this has many others Bended with it to lengthen Discourse into a fashionable Evening's Conversation; as oftentimes Variety of Untruths, Variety of Observations, and Variety of Censures; so that oftentimes Mole Hills become Mountains. And the unhappy Culprit is brought to the Bar, tried, convicted, and condemned by these worthy Persons whom I shall distinguish under the Title of News Mongers or Busy Bodies; and Endeavour to give a short description of them; that they may be taken that Notice of, which their Perigrinations and the Nature of their Calling demands. They are those who make the Business of their whole Neighbourhood theirs: Totally Neglecting their own: And of consequence by persisting in a Course of doing so become perfectly well acquainted with the Affairs of every one in, or indeed that comes therein. They are the walking Gazettes of the Neighbourhood, and have their Stages as regular round the same as a Penny Post. Every Body's Drudge and paid by Nobody; A set of buzzing Insects perpetually in a Hurry of Business; yet, forced to wreck their Invention to employ their Leisure: Ever in Haste and think themselves expected every-where, yet come sooner than they are Welcome. Their Expectation is their greatest Loss: Time being the only Thing that hangs Heavy upon their Hands. Never to be found at Home, (being never at a Loss for an Excuse to carry them abroad,) save when a general Variance with their Neighbours keeps them there. Like skilful Pilots know what Channel to Steer for themselves and Intelligence to meet Acceptance, when the Mind is lightened, of that Weight of unrestrained Invention, racking the Brain for Vent: oftentimes fatal to the separating even the best of Friends.
"Unstable as Water, they shall not Excel."
But if some unforeseen Accident should drive them into an Harbour in which they know they will be Discountenanced, they as swiftly Flee therefrom, wicked like, "when no Man pursueth." "O my Soul come not thou into their Secret; into their Assembly, mine Honor be not thou united."
If through the Light received on our perusal of a much neglected Book, known by the Name of Scriptures of God , we find the above Transactions to be Diametrically opposite to the Instructions contained therein for the Rule of our Conduct, how careful should we be to Guard against it, and put on the Royal Psalmist's Resolution, "I am purposed that my Mouth shall not Transgress." But if we take no notice of Divine Instructions; I should be apt to Imagine, Self, (a God greatly adored) Character, &c. might claim some Respect from us, if we once Consider'd those sort of People here faintly described are Odious in the Eyes of all good People. Or did we when putting our defamatory Battalions in Array, and about to Sound our Neighbours Fame, cast an Impartial Eye within ourselves; and put the Question; Am I clear from those Blemishes I so easily perceive in my Neighbour? I humbly think, that, (with the Industrious Matron) we should find sufficient Business at Home.
Finally "let us strive as much as in us lies, to Live peaceably with all Men;" and forsake kindling the Coals of dissention among Brethren and Friends: ,Doing unto all Men as we would they should do unto us; We may then Hope and Expect, that the God of Peace will abundantly Bless us, and our Habitations be little Bethels, in which He will Delight to dwell.
Just Imported
In the last Ships from LONDON, and to be Sold by
Jacob Treadwell,
A general Assortment of Goods,
Amongst which are
SUPERFINE, midling, & low pris'd Broad Cloths; a Variety of Looking Glasses, &c. &c. Which will be Sold as low as can be purchased in the Government.
[ THIEVES. ] Ten Dollars Reward
WHEREAS the Dwelling-House of JOHN WEBSTER, Esq; of Chester, last Saturday night was broke open, and the following Articles stolen out of the same. viz. A Coat and Jacket, of a dark reddish brown colour, of coarse Cloth, something faded, lined with good Shallon, near the same Colour, but something lighter, trimmed with Hair Buttons of near the same Colour: Said Coat is about Forty Four Inches round the Breast, and about Forty Seven Inches round the Belly.—A Pair of black Everlasting Breeches, considerably wore, and darned upon the Right Knee, in which was a large old-fashioned Watch, which had a Steel Key, the Hole for winding up was very large; also a considerable Quantity of Cash in the same, to the amount of about Sixty Dollars, chiefly in Gold, amongst which was a Moidore, six Grains too light, and one Dollar, judged to be Counterfeit, being considerably scratched and rub'd, looked of a Copperish Colour.—Also a Bever Hatt, something wore, had a Button on it, small in Compass round, but high and toping, lately cut round the Edge.—Also a Pair of Silver Knee-Buckles, flower'd, not over large.—A check'd Linnen Handkerchief, marked with the Letter I. if not I. W. Whoever shall apprehend the said Thief or Thieves, so that he or they may be brought to Justice, shall have TEN DOLLARS Reward, and all necessary Charges paid by John Webster. Chester, April 30th. 1771.
N.B. The Person that is suspected to have done this, is one Blasdell , some Times calls himself Smith ; the same that broke open Mr. Mansfield's Shop at Haverhill, some Time since: He is of a light Complexion, fresh Countenance, reddish Beard, light color'd Coat, old Hatt, blueish Stockings, whiteish or yellow color'd Whig, very mean; but as he hath got considerable of Money, he may change his Cloathing: He some Times calls himself a Shoe-Maker, some Times a Goldsmith.
Stationary.
Just Imported, and to be Sold by John Sparhawk,
At his Shop in Queen Street.
A large assortment of Paper of all kinds; a great variety of ACCOUNT BOOKS, Books for Records, Letter Books, Receipt Books, and Copy Books, Red Ink Powder, Black ditto, Quills, Black Lead and Slate Pencils, Sealing Wax, Wafers, best shining Black Sand, Pounce, Slates, Ivory Books and Slate Books, Ink-Stands, and various sorts of Ink Holders, Penknives, Knives and Forks, Playing Cards, Bills of Lading, Bibles, Testaments, Psalters, Spelling Books, and Primers, Tate and Brady's Psalm Books, with and without Tunes, Watts's Psalms and Hymns, with and without Tunes, Paper-Cases, Pasteboard Files with Laces, Ivory Paper Folders, Paste Boards, fine Temple Spectacles, ditto with green Eyes, Sand Boxes, Pewter Ink Chests, Metal Buttons by the Bag, Shoe and Knee-Buckles, &c. &c. &c.
Said SPARHAWK has also on Consignment Ozenburghs and Ticklingburghs, by the Piece, and an Assortment of three quarter, seven-eight, four quarter, and Sheetings Linen, white Thread and Cotton Hole, Silk and Cotton Ditto, Mens and Womens London made Shoes, and Pumps, Galloshoes, Clogs, Knit Breeches Patterns Womens black Silk Mitts, &c.
Some of the last mentioned Articles, to be Sold at less than 10 per Cent. from the Sterling Cost.
N. B. Any Gentleman who
may want any particular Book or Books, imported for them in the Fall, may by applying soon to said SPARHAWK, have them bought in London of the first Hand, and charged them, at a very low Advance indeed!
TO BE SOLD,
For Money in Hand,
OR, on good SECURITY,
The following VESSELS, Viz. The SHIP PEPPERELLBOROUGH, burthen about 145 Tons, sheathed last Year.—The Schooner True Britton, double deck'd, burthen upwards of 100 Tons. And three small Schooners suitable for the Fishery; all lying in Kittery, in the County of York.—For further Particulars Enquire of Samuel Seraille, at said Kittery.
Scrip a fine Horse
TO COVER until the 10th of June next. THE beautiful, strong, and thoroughbred Race HORSE, called SCRIP, imported from England, with a view to mend the Breed of Horses in this Province. He is to Cover Twenty Mares this Season, free of Expence— except Eight Shillings Currency, equal to Six Shillings Sterling each, to be given the Groom, who takes Care of the Horse. Enquire for Thomas Hodgson, at Mr. Stavers's in Portsmouth.
( RAVEN. )
A fine young black HORSE, of the English Breed, belonging to Mr. John Stavers, at the Earl of Halifax Tavern, in Portsmouth, remarkable for his Beauty and Strength, suitable for the Saddle or Carriage, will Cover this Season, at six Shillings Lawful Money per Mare each, in Hand, and three Shillings for the second Covering, if the first fails, and the third Time gratis.
Pegasus.
A genteel red roan Stallion, bred in Connecticut, about seven Year old; trots well and paces swift, has never been injured; will COVER MARES the ensuing Season, upon reasonable Terms. Inquire of Samuel Haines, junr. in Greenland.
The Proprietors of the Township of BATH, in the province of New Hampshire, are hereby notified, that at the last Meeting of said Proprietors a Tax of thirty shillings Lawful Money was voted by said Proprietors, to be raised on each Right in said Town, and to be collected by me the Subscriber, who hereby gives notice to the delinquent proprietors, that neglect paying said Tax of thirty shillings, voted as aforesaid, unless they pay the Sum to me by the first day of June next, such a part of their land in said town as may be sufficient, will be advertised for sale after said day, in order to discharge the same and the accruing Costs of sale, by TIMOTHY BEADLE Collector. Bath April 5th 1771
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors of the Estate of Capt. Anthony Towle, late of Chester, deceased, that have not brought in their Claims, that a further Term of Six Months, from the 20th Day of March, 1771, is allowed them for that Purpose; and that the Commissioners will attend that Service the second Tuesday of May next, and the four following Months, from One to Six o'Clock in the Afternoon of said Days, at the House of John Webster, Esq; in said Chester.
Samuel Emerlon, } Commis- Samuel Robie, } sioners.
Pursuant to a vote of the Proprietors of SAVILLE impowering the Clerk of said Propriety to call a Meeting of the Proprietors when he shall find it necessary, and there being an Application made to me for that Purpose; This is therefore to notify said Proprietors to meet at the House of Capt. Zechariah Fols in Portsmouth, on Friday the 10 Day of May next, at 6 o'clock P.M. then and there to act upon the following Matters— 1st. To chuse a Moderator. 2d. To see if the Proprietors will lengthen out the time for the making of Pitches on the 75 Acre Lots. 3d. To see what the proprietors will do about the second Division of Lots, and if found necessary to draw the same. 4th. To appoint a Committee to adjust and settle the Treasurers and Collectors Accounts, and any other Accounts open with the Propriety. 5th To agree upon a method of making each Proprietor equal in quantity of land in the first Division. 6th. To act upon any other matters that regards the settlement of the Township. Portsmouth April 25 1771
JOHN WENDELL. Prop. Clerk.
New and Old West-India Rum, Coffee, Cotton Wool, and Lignum Vitae, Also, a parcel of Cross Cut Saws, and some Bar Iron, just imported, and to be sold by
John Evans,
At his Store on the Long Wharf.