The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1784-02-28 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1784.
[No. 1426.]
THE POLITICAL CHARACTER OF JOHN ADAMS, Esq; Ambassador from the United States of America to the States General of the United Netherlands. BY AN AMERICAN.
AS the States General of the United Provinces have acknowledged the Independency of the United States of North America, and made a treaty of commerce with them, it may not be improper to publish a short account of John Adams, Esq; who, pursuing the interest of his country, hath brought about these important events.
Mr. Adams is descended from one of the first families which founded the colony of Massachusetts Bay in 1630. He applied himself early in the study of the laws of his country; and no sooner entered upon the practice thereof, but he drew the attention, admiration and esteem of his countrymen, on account of his eminent abilities and probity of character. Not satisfied with barely maintaining the rights of individuals, he soon signalized himself in defence of his country, and mankind at large, by writing his admirable Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Laws; a work well worthy the attention of every man who is an enemy to ecclesiastical and civil tyranny. It showed the author at an early period capable of seconding efficaciously the formation of republics, on the principles of justice and virtue. Such a man became most naturally an object of Governor Barnard's seduction. The perversion of his abilities might be of use in a bad cause; the corruption of his principles might tarnish the best. But the arts of the Governor, which had succeeded with so many were ineffectual with Mr. Adams, who openly declared he would not accept a favour, however flatteringly offered, which might in any manner connect him with the enemy of the rights of his country, or tend to embarrass him, as it had happened with too many others, in the discharge of his duty to the public. Seduction thus failing in its ends, calumny, menaces, and the height of power were made use of against him. They lost the effect proposed, but had that which the show of baseness and violence ever produce on a mind truly virtuous. They increased his honest firmness, because they manifested, that the times required more than ordinary exertions of manliness. In consequence of this conduct, Mr. Adams obtained the highest honors which a virtuous man can receive from the good and the bad. He was honored with the disapprobation of the Governor, who refused his admission into the council of the province: and he met with the applause of his countrymen in general, who sent him to assist at the Congress in 1774, in which he was most active, being one of the principal promoters of the famous resolution of the 4th of July, when the colonies declared themselves free and independent States.
This step being taken, Mr. Adams saw the inefficacy of meeting the English Commissioners, and voted against the proposition; Congress however, having determined to pursue this measure, sent him, together with Dr. Franklin and Mr. Rutledge, to General Howe's head quarters. These Deputies leading with them, in a manly way, the hostages which the general had given for their security, marched to the place of conference in
the midst of twenty thousand men ranged under arms. Whether this military shew was meant to do honor to the Americans, or to give them an high idea of the English force, is not worth enquiry. If its object was to terrify the Deputies of Congress, it failed; making no more impression on them, than the sudden discovery of elephants did upon certain ambassadors of old. The utmost politeness having passed on both sides, the conference ended, as had been foreseen, without any effect.
Mr. Adams having been fifteen months one of the Commissioners of the War department, and a principal suggestor of the terms to be offered to France, for forming treaties of alliance and commerce, he was sent to the court of Versailles, as one of the Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States. After continuing some time invested with this important trust, he returned to America: where he no sooner appeared, than he was called upon by the State of Massachusetts Bay to assist in forming a system of government, that might establish the rights of all on clear, just, and permanent grounds. He was never employed in a business more agreeable to himself; for the happiness of his Fellow Citizens is his great object. He sought not honor in this arduous undertaking, but it fell ultimately upon Him . He has gained it all over Europe. If he endeavoured to obtain by the esteem and love of his countrymen, he has succeeded: for they know they are chiefly indebted to him for the constitution of the State of Massachusetts Bay, as it stands at this day.
This important business being completed to the satisfaction of all, he came back to Europe, with full powers from Congress to assist at any conferences which might be opened for the establishment of peace; and had sent him, soon after, other powers to negotiate a loan of money for the use of the United States; and to represent them, as their Minister Plenipotentiary, to their High Mightinesses the States General of the United Provinces. Such important trusts shew, in what estimation he is held by his country; and his manner of executing them, that confidence is well placed.
On his arrival in Holland, nothing could have been more unpromising to the happy execution of his mission than were the affairs of that country. The influence of the Court of St. James's over a certain set of men, the interest that many had in the funds and commerce of England, and the dread of her power, which generally prevailed throughout the Provinces obliged him to act with the utmost circumspection. Unknown, and at first unnoticed, (at least but by a few) he had nothing to do but to examine into the state of things, and characters of the leading men. This necessary knowledge was scarcely acquired, when the conduct of the British Ministry afforded him an opportunity of shewing himself more openly. The contempt, insult and violence, with which the whole Belgic nation was treated, gave him great advantages over the English Ambassador at the Hague. He served himself of his rival's rashness and folly with great coolness and ability; and, by consequence, became so particularly obnoxious to the prevailing party, that he did not dare to go to
a village scarcely a day's journey from his residence, but with the utmost secrecy: the fate of Dorislaus was before his eyes. Having been therefore under the necessity of making himself a Burgber of Amsterdam, for protection against the malice of the times, he soon gained the good opinion of the Magistrates by his prudent conduct as a private Citizen. The bad policy of England, enabled him to step forward as a public character. As such, he presented to the States General his famous Memorial, dated the 19th of April, 1781, wherein the declaration of the independency of America on the 4th of July, 1776, was justified: the unalterable resolution of the United States to abide thereby asserted; the interest that all the powers of Europe, and particularly the States General, have in maintaining it proved; the political and natural grounds of a commercial connection between the two Republics pointed out; and information given that the Memorialist was invested with full powers from Congress to treat with their High Mightinesses, for the good of both countries.
The presenting this Memorial was a delicate step; Mr. Adams was sensible, that he alone was answerable for its consequences, in being taken not merely from his own single suggestion, but contrary to the opinion and advice of some of great weight and authority. However, maturely considering the measure, he saw it in all its lights, and boldly ventured on the undertaking. The full and immediate effect of it was not expected at once. The first object was, that the nation should consider the matter thoroughly; it being evident, that the more it was ruminated on, the more obvious would be the advantages and necessity of a connection between the two countries. When therefore the Memorial was taken by the States General ad referendum , the first point was gained; the people thought of, and reasoned on the matter set before them; many excellent writings appeared, and they made the greatest impression; a weekly paper in particular, entitled Le Politique Hollandais , drew the attention of all, on account of its information, the soundness of its argument, and its political judgment and patriotism. At length the time came when the work was to be completed: the generality of the people of Holland, seeing the necessity of opening a new course to their trade, which the violent aggression of England, and the commercial spirit of other nations tended to diminish, demanded an immediate connection with the United States of America, as a means of indemnifying themselves for the loss which a declared enemy had brought on them, and the rivalry of neighbouring nations might produce.
Mr. Adams seized the occasion which the public disposition afforded him, and presented his Ulterior Address of the 9th of January, 1782; referring therein to his Memorial of the 19th of April, 1781, and demanding a categorical answer thereto. The Towns, Cities, Quarters, and States of the several Provinces took the whole matter into immediate deliberation, and instructed their several Deputies, in the States General to concur in the admission of Mr. Adams in quality of Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of North America. This was

done by a resolution, passed by their High Mightinesses the 19th of April, 1782; and on the 22d of the same month, Mr. Adams was admitted accordingly, with all the usual ceremonies.
This event seems to have been as great a blow as any that has been given to the pride and interests of England during the war. It showed the Dutch were no longer over-awed by the power of their enemy, for they dared to brave him to his teeth. It set an example to other nations to partake of the commerce of those countries which England had lost by her inconsiderate conduct. It convinced at once the English politicians in Holland & proved that Sir Joseph Yorke was not the great minister he had hitherto been supposed to be. It gave occasion to an ambassador of one of the greatest monarchs of Europe to say to Mr. Adams: Vous avez frappe, Monsieur, le plus grand coup de tout l'Europe. C'est le plus grand coup qui a été frappé dans le cours de l'Amérique. C'est vous qui a effrayé et terrassé les Anglais. C'est vous qui a rempli cette nation d'enthousiasme. — You have struck, Sir, the great stroke in all Europe. It is the greatest stroke that has been given in the American Cause. It is you who have frightened and struck to the ground the English party? It is you who have filled this nation with enthusiasm: And then turning to another gentleman, he said, C'est pas pour faire compliment à Monsieur Adams, que je dis cela: c'est parce que en écrire je crois que c'est sa due — It is not to make a compliment to Mr. Adams that I say this: it is because truly I think it is his due.
This diplomatic compliment has been followed by others. I transcribe with pleasure a convivial one contained in the following lines, which an ingenious and patriotic Dutchman addressed to his excellency Mr. Adams, on drinking to him out of a large beautiful glass, which is called a buccale , and had inscribed round its brim, Aurea Libertas :
AUREA LIBERTAS! gaude! pare altera mundi Vindice te tenet subdere colla jugo Hæc tibi legatum quem confers Belgia recepit Pectore hinc o pecula plena fero. Utræque gens occidet, mox suspicienda tyrannis, Quæ libertati vincula ferre precor!
[An imitation of the Verses beginning with AUREA LIBERTAS.]
Now Liberty result! for, on the following wings, Far from the bloody despot's yoke, Columbia springs. Come Fav'rite of the Goddess, on the Belgic shore, To thee the rich libation shall her votaries pour: And may congenial States in endless Bonds unite! Whilst the fell Tyrant trembles at the glorious Sight! † Mr. Adams. ‡ Holland and America.
They who have an opportunity of knowing his Excellency Mr. Adams trace in his features the most unequivocal marks of probity and candor. He unites to that gravity, suitable to the character with which he is invested, an affability which prejudices you in his favour. Although of a silent turn, as William the Prince of Orange was, and most great men are, who engage in important affairs, he has nevertheless a natural eloquence for the discussion of matters which are the objects of his mission, and for the recommending and enforcing the truths, measures, and systems, which are dictated by sound policy. He has neither the corrupted nor corrupting principles of Lord Chesterfield, nor the qualities of Sir Joseph Yorke, but the plain and virtuous demeanor of Sir William Temple. Like him too he is simple in negotiation, where he finds candour in those who treat with him. Otherwise he has the severity of a true republican, his high idea of virtue giving him a rigidity, which makes it difficult for him to accommodate himself to those intrigues which European politics have introduced into negotiation. "Il sait que l'art de négocier n'est pas l'art d'intriguer et de tromper; qu'il ne consiste pas à corrompre; à séduire des fermens et à tenter les alarmes; et les divisions; qu'un négociateur habile peut parvenir à son but sans ces expédiens, qui sont la triste ressource des intrigans sans avoir recouru à des manœuvres détournées et extraordinaires. Il trouve dans la nature même des affaires qu'il négocie des incidens propres à faire réussir tous ses projets. — He is sensible the art of negotiating is not the art of intriguing and deceiving: that it does not consist in corrupting; in making a force of ones oath, and in lowering alarms and divisions. That an able negotiator can arrive at his end without those expedients, which are the miserable resources of intriguers. Without having recourse to out of the way and extraordinary manœuvres, he finds, even in nature, circumstances from which he negotiates incidents proper to make his projects succeed."
A N E C D O T E.
WHEN Madam de Barneveldt fell on her knees to implore the Prince of Orange to spare the life of her son, the Prince asked her how it happened, that she did not solicit the life of her husband, who was beheaded a short time before? "Because (replied the noble-spirited lady) my husband was innocent, and my son is guilty."
From a LONDON PAPER.
IF the merit of a publication is to be judged of by the rapid and general sale it has with the public, and by the number of editions, with corrections and improvements, a NEWS PAPER may be ranked amongst the very first productions of the age, for it is read with avidity by men of all descriptions, from Majesty itself down to the ale house politician . The matter of which a NEWS PAPER is composed, is so various, that a man of the most uncommon sense, will find something that will tickle his fancy, and this something encourages him to proceed, hoping that he will find a something more. There is news here, from all quarters of the globe; from the East, from the West, from the South, from the North, and sometimes even from Terra incognita ; and a man that is fond of fighting may see an accurate plan of battles and sieges, and a faithful relation of every circumstance. Those that are fond of poetry, of squibs, of anecdotes, of scandal, of bon ton intelligence, of stage tricks, managerial manœuvres of debates, of logical intelligence, &c. will all find their different tastes gratified in every particular. In short, a NEWS PAPER is the world in miniature , and an epitome of life , as it contains strong traits of the characters and dispositions of the inhabitants of all parts of the world; and ever is the man of speculation may philosophize and learn how to penetrate deeper into the human heart, by observing the propensities, the errors, the foibles of men of every description.
TO BE SOLD, At PUBLIC VENDUE,
On Thursday the 4th day of March, THAT pleasantly situated Dwelling-House in Exeter, now in the occupation of Daniel Gilman, with four rooms on the Floor, a Well of water that is never dry, a good Barn, Yard and Garden, together with the Store and Wharf opposite said House, is very suitable for a Builder. Also, about three acres of Land opposite Captain Tuworthy Gilman's in said town, suitable for Mowing or Tillage, will make an excellent House Lot. Also, 14 acres of Land within about half a mile of said Daniel Gilman's, five acres of said Land is excellent for Mowing, and on the remainder is a fine growth of Oak and other Timber. Conditions of Sale to be known at time and place of Sale. Exeter, Feb. 13.
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that a number of the inhabitants of a place called Pittsfield , in the county of Coos , have petitioned the General Court, setting forth that they are settled in a new part of the country; they have been at very great expences in making roads through said place, and that in addition thereto, they had been obliged to clear and maintain a road through part of New London , being the only way that they could pass to any of the lower parts of the State, that they are unable any longer to maintain said road: Wherefore, they prayed that the proprietors or inhabitants of said New-London , may be obliged to repair and maintain so much of the road aforesaid, as goes through said New-London . On which petition the General Court ordered, that the petitioners be heard thereon, on the first Friday of the next session of said Court, and that in the mean time the petitioners cause the substance of said petition, and order of Court thereon to be published in the New-Hampshire Gazette , three weeks successively; that any person may then appear and show cause, why the prayer thereof may not be granted. Attest, E. THOMSON, Sec'y.
ANY person or persons having demands on the proprietors of the township of Piermont , are requested to exhibit the same to the subscribers for adjustment, who are a Committee appointed by vote of the proprietors, at their meeting held at Greenland , on the 31st day of December last. We shall attend on the said business on Monday the 8th day of March next at the house of Capt. Benjamin Thip, innholder in Portsmouth, at 10 o'clock. A. M. of said day. John Wendell, George Atkinson, Samuel Sherburne.
February 20, 1784.
N. B. The meeting of said proprietors, stands adjourned to the same day and place, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. JOSIAH MOULTON, Pro. Clerk.
WE the subscribers being appointed commissioners by the Hon. Philips White, Esq. Judge of Probate for the county of Rockingham , to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors to the estate of Mathew Bryant, late of Poplin , in said county, yeoman, deceased, represented insolvent; hereby give notice to all concerned, that we shall attend for that purpose at the house of Nathan Merrill, innholder in said Poplin , the last Monday of this and the five following months, from one o'clock in the afternoon to six on said days.
Jonathan Swain, Nathan Merrill, Ezekiel Godfrey, } Commissioners. January 6, 1784.
JUST IMPORTED From LONDON, in the Ship ASTREA, And to be Sold by Thomas Sheafe,
By Wholesale and Retail, at his Store adjoining the Town-Wharf, North End; the following GOODS, — viz. —
   D ouble Camblets. Black Russel. Calimancoes. Durants. Tammies of all colors. Crapes. Corded Poplins. Yard wide 7 8ths and 3 qrs Irish Linens. Best fine fountain Tapes. Princes Stuff. Prunellas. Black, shoe and quality binding. Sorted Gartering. Fans. Yard wide black Mode. Paduloy. Black, pink, green and white, plain and flower'd Sattins. China Taffaty. Fashionable ground Silks. Black and white pikett Alacream. Suffee Allover chain Crape, inkle and undress Gauses. Gause Handkerchiefs. Ribbons. Taffe. Women's black and white silk Gloves and Mitts. Men's black & white silk Gloves. Silk Romals. Spotted Bandadoes. Cotton Romals. Linen Handkerchiefs. Chintz. Huckaback. Diaper. Nankeens. Cambrick. Lawn. Black and white lace Edgings. Sewing Silk of all colours. Brown and white Buckram. Death head and Basket Buttons. White mettle ditto. Fancy & plated ditto. Black horn ditto. Best rich Twill. Cod and Mackarel Hooks. Bolt Rope and Sail Needles. Worsted and white chappel ditto. Wax Thread. Writing Paper. Black and red Ink-Powder. Cake Ink. No. 4 & half Pins. Oznaburgs. Ticklingburgs. Ravens Duck. 18 thread Bride-Port Cod Lines. Mackarel Log and Deepse ditto. Olive ribbed Delure.  Thicksetts. Black and olive Velvets. Corded Dimity. Half hour and half minute Glasse. Proof Vials. House and hearth Brushes. Long and short handle Tar Brushes. Cheshire Cheese. Table Knives & Forks. Cuttoes & Penknives. Womens Bath mettle Thimbles with steel tops. Paper and brass Ink Pots. Common and Plated shoe and knee Buckles. German Steel. Pipes. Women's Russel Pumps. Superfine and mid-ling Broad Cloaths of various colours, with Trimmings for the same. Forest Cloaths. German Serges. Devonshire Kerseys. Beaver Coating. Bays. White Flannel. Sagatheis. Shalloons. Pewter. Green & Bohemian Tea. Worsted Caps. Men's plain and rib'd worsted and hemp Stockings. Bar Lead. Goose, Duck & Pigeon Shot. Pump & Carpenters Hammers. Deck Nails. Sheathing Nails. Pump & Clapper do. 4d 6d 1od & 2od do. Mill, cross cutt. hard & whip saw Files. H Hinges. Rule joint Hinges with Screws. Sorted Knitting Needles. Steel Palms. 2d 3d 4d 5d and 6d Battens. Joiners & Carpenters Compasses. Brass Wine Cocks. Pad Locks. Stock Locks. Chest, closet & door do. Hand Saws. Thumb Latches. Awl Blades. Shoe Knives. Tacks. Shears. Women's Scissors. Box Rules. Tap Boarers. Spike and nail Gimblets. Chalk Lines. Jews Harps. Iron Candlesticks. Marking Irons. Frying Pans.  
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At the same place, WEST-INDIA GOODS by Retail. New-York watered Bitquet in Kegs. A few Barrels Turpentine, &c.

L O N D O N.
Nov. 16. A mechanic at Nancy, in Lorraine, has been for some time busied about the invention of a machine for enabling men to fly. He began with weighing the carcasses of all the birds he could procure, and measuring the expansions of their wings, to discover the proportion of the one to the other. He has yet succeeded no farther than to fly from off a high barn, and to alight on the ground, at the distance of about 100 yards. In one flight, a gale of wind blowing him a little out of his direction, he fell into a large pond, to the no small entertainment of his neighbours. His wings spread so great a space, that he drops perpendicularly from the highest steeples without danger, descending too gradually to be hurt.
KINGSTOWN (Jamaica) Nov. 29
We are informed by a gentleman of veracity, who is just arrived from Port-au-Prince, that the harbour is crowded with American vessels, which are admitted to an entry on the same footing as their own vessels trading to that place, and that the same liberty of trade is granted them at the other ports of Hispaniola, notwithstanding what has been asserted to the contrary.
PHILADELPHIA, February 4.
The brig Liberty, from Dublin, with passengers, is lost in the Chesapeake, and thirty of the people perished, the others, to the amount of one hundred are saved.
TRENTON, February 10.
A correspondent informs us, that there was scarcely ever a time when matters of a more serious and important nature were before Congress—and that the permanent residence of that honorable body will again be shortly agitated.
By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS assembled, January 15th, 1784.
Resolved, That the interest which has become due on Loan Office Certificates, bearing date between the first day of September, 1777, and the first day of March, 1778, is not subjected to any depreciation.
CHARLES THOMPSON Sec'y.
NEW-YORK, February 19.
Commotions of the most serious nature, we are assured from the best authority, have taken place in Vermont, and unless some speedy and decisive measures be adopted by Congress to heal those animosities, which have too long subsisted between the people who acknowledge the jurisdiction of Vermont and those who oppose it, the consequences must be destructive and fatal, and probably involve this State in a dreadful warfare.
"The good whigs of America," says a late paper, "may be assured, that the infamous BENEDICT ARNOLD's mansion is the very next to TYBURN,—a well chosen habitation for such an abandoned traitor: A step or two conveys him to that fatal spot, where the most guilty of all the miserable beings who have ever suffered, was perfectly innocent compared with him.—He lives despised by the nobility and gentry, and execrated by the people at large—countenanced by none excepting their Britannic and Saragossa Majesties, and such of their adherents, respectively, who are looking for promotion under their royal masters."
By a gentleman from the southward we learn, that it is expected Congress will fix their permanent residence at Philadelphia.
A subscription was lately opened at Philadelphia for the relief of the poor, when the generous sum of 2000 dollars was immediately collected.
Lights are again fixed in the lighthouse on Cape Henry; and, in future, the greatest attention will be observed in rendering so necessary and important a direction both useful and satisfactory to navigators.
PROVIDENCE, February 21.
On Wednesday morning last, at six o'clock, three gentlemen in a sleigh left this town for Boston, where they arrived at eleven o'clock; after transacting their business and dining, which detained them an hour and 41 minutes, they set out on their return, and arrived here at six in the evening, performing a journey of 90 miles in 12 hours.
S A L E M, February 26.
A Bank is proposed to be established at New York, by the name and title of The Bank of the State of New York —to consist of 750 shares, of 1000 dollars each—one third of which to be paid in cash, and landed security mortgaged for the other two thirds.
Marblehead, February 23 1784.
On the 13th current departed this life, aged 97, Mr. JOHN PEARCE, senior Deacon to the Second Congregational Church of Christ in this place, having served in that office, for forty two years, to great acceptance; and in the private walks of life, supported the character of a man of uprightness and virtue.—Of seventeen sons and daughters, with which Providence had blessed him, six were twin-children:—the first two arrived at an age to bear the latter to the Temple for a solemn dedication by their mutual parent; who, with the then Pastor of
that Church, ranked under the same description.—These, with other circumstances concurring, gave rise to the following Anecdote.
"Twins carried out Twins—a Twin held up Twins, and a Twin baptized them—on the first day of the week, and on the first day of the month, and on the first day of the year."
PORTSMOUTH, February 28.
At a meeting of the American Philosophical Society, at Philadelphia, the 16th of January last, the Rev. JEREMIAH BELKNAP, of Dover, with a number of other respectable gentlemen, were admitted members of that Society.
The following taken from a late Philadelphia paper, is the last clause of the last will and testament of the Hon. CHARLES LEE, Esq; late Major General in the American, and in the Polish army, viz.—"I desire most earnestly that I may not be buried in any Church or Church-yard, or within a mile of any Presbyterian or Anabaptist meeting-house; for since I have resided in this country, I have kept to much BAD COMPANY when living, that I do not choose to continue it while dead.—I recommend my soul to the Creator of all worlds, and all creatures, who must from his visible attributes be indifferent to their mode of worship or creed, whether Christians, Mahometans or Jews; whether instilled by education, or taken up by reflection; whether more or less absurd, as a weak mortal can no more be answerable for his persuasions, notions, or even scepticism in religion, than for the colour of his skin."
DEATHS in this town, the week past.
FEB. 20.—Mrs. Mary Sheafe, consort of Mr. Thomas Sheafe, of this town, merchant—aged 29.
—Mrs. Abigail Leach, wife of Mr. Joseph Leach, Æt. 64.
24.—Mrs. Esther Arnold, late wife of Capt. Arnold, Æt. 43.
25.—Drowned, William Hart, son of Mr. Joseph Hart, late of this town, Æt. 20.—Not yet found.
—A small child.
28.—Mr. Temple Knight, merchant.
Of the above deaths, the four first were very sudden; particularly Mrs. Arnold, and Mrs. Leach, who, a few moments previous to their exit, were in seeming good health.
NAVAL OFFICE,
PORT OF PISCATAQUA, February 28, 1784.
C L E A R E D.
Brig America, Ricker, for West-Indies.
Brig Endeavor, Riley, Ditto.
Brig Lydia, Salter, Demarara.
A N E C D O T E
JAMES II. when he was Duke of York, took it into his head to visit Milton, merely out of curiosity. In the course of their conversation, the Duke asked Milton, whether he did not think the loss of his sight was a judgment upon him for what he had written against his father, Charles the I. Our immortal bard made the following reply: "If your Highness thinks that the calamities which befall us here, are indications of the wrath of Heaven, in what manner are we to account for the loss of the King your father? The displeasure of Heaven must, upon this supposition, have been much greater against him than me for I have only lost my eyes, but he has lost his head."
2000 Acres of Land
To be given to twenty meritorious Soldiers, (100 acres to each) who have served out faithfully the term of their enlistments in the army of the United States in the late war, they settling the same.—Those who shall apply for the above gratuity, must produce a certificate from the captain of the company in which they served, attested by the colonel, lieutenant colonel, or major of their regiment, or selectmen of the town in which they live, signifying their having so served, and merit the character of honest, sober and industrious men. Application must be made before the first day of June next, to the subscriber, at his house in Portsmouth; or in his absence from thence, to the Printers of the New Hampshire Gazette.
J. WHIPPLE.
ALSO, a number of lots to be sold, on reasonable terms, to any industrious settlers. February 28, 1784.
Just come to Hand,
And to be sold at the Printing-Office, Portsmouth.—
A S E R M O N
Delivered at the Church in Brattle Street,
January 2, 1784.
At the interment of the
Rev. SAMUEL COOPER, D. D.
Who expired December 29, 1783.
By JOHN CLARKE, A. M.
Junior Pastor of the First Church in Boston.
And Samuel died; and all the Israelites lamented.
SAMUEL XXV. 1.
T HE Inhabitants of the Town of Portsmouth, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, are hereby notified, that a meeting for the choice of a President for the State, five Senators for the county of Rockingham, and three Members to represent said town in General Court, for one year from the first Wednesday of June next will be held in the wait chamber of the State House, in said town, on Monday the 15th day of March next, at 10 o'clock A. M. It is desired that a general and punctual attendance may be given, on a matter of such importance. By order of the Selectmen. Portsmouth, February 28, 1784.
TO BE SOLD.
By PUBLIC AUCTION,
On Monday next,
Being the first of March, at Ten o'clock, A.M.
On JANVRIN's wharf,
(For the benefit of the Inturers)
The following G O O D S, Saved out of the Brigantine PEACE and PLENTY, Capt. CALLAHAN, lately branded at Cape Cod, viz.—
ENGLISH DUCK, Ticklinburgs, Ozan-burgs, Broad Cloths, Shalloons, Cambrics, Dorsetteens, Tammies, Serges, Baize, Bed-Ticks, Corduroys, Blankets, Checks, Shoes, Worsted Hose, Handkerchiefs, Cod and Mackerel Lines, &c. &c. &c.
JOHN PARKER, V. M.
Portsmouth, Feb. 28, 1784.
T HE subscriber having completed a settlement of accounts at the New-Hampshire line, with the Commissioner, and received certificates for the balance due to them, proposes the following places and terms for payment, viz.—At Exeter, from the 10th to the 20th of March, and the three first days in April; at Charlestown from the 26th to the 30th of April; and at Concord, from the 7th to the 11th of June.—All persons applying, must at the same time produce their discharges from service; and such as send orders, must likewise send their discharges with them, or no payment may be expected.—Such as apply in behalf of the deceased, must produce certificates from the Selectmen of the towns to which the deceased belonged at the time of their decease, or some neighbouring Justice of the Peace, that they are the proper heirs.
A. MORRILL, Agent.
Exeter, Feb. 21, 1784.
N. B. At the same times and places, those who have wages due from Lieutenant Blake, for February, March and April, 1783, may apply and receive them.
TO BE SOLD,
T HE pleasantly situated Dwelling House lately occupied by Joseph Adams, in Exeter, together with about two acres and a half of excellent Mowing Land, well inclosed with Fence. West India Goods will be received for one half the purchase, if most agreeable. For particulars inquire of Mr. Thomas Odiorne in said Exeter, or Joseph Adams in middle-street Boston.
A LL persons indebted to the subscriber, are once more (and for the last time) desired to settle and pay the same immediately, otherwise he shall be under the disagreeable necessity of putting their notes and accounts in suit, without discrimination. JOHN WEEKS: Greenland, February 3, 1784.
C AME to the inclosure of the subscriber, about ten days since, a small white SOW, supposed to be about eight months old: The owner may have her again by applying to the subscriber and paying charges.
JOHN WEEKS.
Greenland, February 2, 1784.

E P I G R A M. As Damon near his Celia stood, And all her heavenly charms reviv'd, With wonder on each beauty gaz'd; Admir'd her wit, her singing prais'd; Careless her hand hung o'er her chair, So soft, so taper, and so fair, That he, with eager love possess'd, A tender kiss thereon impress'd. Celia, indignant, turn'd her head, And thus in tears and anger said:— "Begone, base wretch; ne'er more appear; Kiss Celia's hand! her mouth to near!"
L O N D O N.  OLD BAILEY INTELLIGENCE.
Dennis Shebane is indicted last week at the Old Bailey for a street robbery on Alexander Shaw.
The prosecutor a sailor, deposed, that on the 14th of this month, between the hours of twelve and one in the morning, he (in company with James Scott, a witness) was suddenly knocked down, and robbed of his watch, by the prisoner, in Plough-Court, Ratcliff Highway.
James Scott, the witness, a Scotch sailor, also gave a very humorous account, in a very grave way, of the robbery.—Being a sailor, he said that the prisoner bore down upon the prosecutor, and gave him a broadside, in Plough-Court, and then scoured off. That the prosecutor piped all hands when he was laid keel upwards. That the prisoner ran right before the wind, to whom he gave chase; but that the prisoner tacked to the starboard, and then he (the witness) hauled his wind. That another frigate coming up, ran along side of the prisoner, on whom he poured his whole broadside, and made him surrender; but that he (Scott) was entitled to his prize money never having lost sight of the prisoner during the chase.
Scott's evidence created a deal of diversion in Court; nor could the Judges restrain their risible faculties on the terra maris description. As he was confirmed by another witness, in a more intelligible dialect, but who still added, the prosecutor was half seas over, the prisoner was convicted, but recommended to mercy by the jury.
TO BE SOLD, By  JOHN NOBLE,  At his Shop in Paved Street,  EXCELLENT Bohea Tea, by the dozen or smaller quantity.
West India Goods in general.—London Pewter.—London Crown Glass, 7 by 9.—4d 6d 1od and 2od Nails.—Frying Pans.—Tammies.—Linnens.—Cambricks.—Silk Handkerchiefs.—Cotton Ditto.—Linnen Ditto.—Dye Stuffs in general.—Writing Paper.—Bibles.—Testaments.—Spelling Books.—Primers.—Shoe-makers Tools, &c. ALSO,
A few quarter casks of Malaga Wine, cheap for Cash.
A LL persons indebted to, or that have any demands upon the estate of Maturin Ricker, late of Somersworth, deceased, are hereby notified immediately to bring in their accounts to Moses Ricker, of Berwick, or Ebenezer Ricker, of Somersworth, in order for a speedy settlement.
Moses Ricker, } Administrators. Ebenezer Ricker, } Somersworth, February 16 1784.
TO BE SOLD,  By the subscriber,
The elegant Mansion-House of the Hon. JONATHAN JACKSON, Esq; with about nine acres of LAND, a considerable proportion of which is improved for gardens. Specie, or Bills of Exchange at a long sight, will be received in payment.  NATH'L TRACY.
Newbury-Port, Jan. 31, 1784. [10w.
TO BE SOLD,  A good double HOUSE, well finished, with a Barn, Wood House, and Garden, adjoining; situated opposite Col. Wentworth's store, and formerly occupied by Mr. Joseph Brewster.—For terms apply to William Plaisted, of Portsmouth, or John Brewster, of Berwick.
Jonathan Moulton,
of Hampton,  WOULD again beg leave to mention to the Public in general, and to those whom it may more particularly concern, that he still pursues the plan of cultivating and settling his new lands; and can well accommodate settlers, or any gentlemen inclining to become purchasers of some large tracts for that purpose, lying in Orford, Piermont, or Bath, on Connecticut river; or in Moultonborough, Tamworth, or New Hampton, and in several other townships nearly these mentioned.
Any that apply may expect to receive very encouraging proposals, attended with many circumstances that he thinks its likely will induce them to contract with him on his terms, sooner than with those of any other, that he has seen proffered: as he gives long or short credit, as most agreeable, and takes produce, stock, and all other articles usually dealt with in trade or barter. Also public securities, Continental or New-Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut States, at their current value; and for their more particular satisfaction, he invites them to apply as soon as may be.
Several FARMS in Moultonborough and Tamworth, will be let on good terms, to such as can be well recommended, with peculiar advantages, if they wish to be in a convenient way to accommodate themselves with good farms, and provide the same for their children.—Articles of provision in general, he will supply with cheaper there, than sold in the lower towns, which will prevent the expence of the removal of most of those articles, with their families; and hay will be furnished at a reasonable price for their stocks, especially for spring's work.
WANTED, 12 smart good Labourers to work at farming business, to begin the first of April next, and to work the seven following months.
ALSO, a number of TRADESMEN of various occupations, to work at their several trades at Center-Harbour, the approaching summer.—Sundry House-Lots may be had at Center Harbour, reasonably; and several Shops to be lett, or to be sold to any of those tradesmen who (from the promising prospect it must afford them) may incline to fix and settle themselves there.
Hampton, Feb. 17, 1784.
TO BE SOLD,
A ND immediately removed from the place it now stands, that well known building called Sandeman's meeting-house, 40 feet in length, and 24 feet wide, 1 story, arched and plastered on the inside; 'tis very suitable for a school house, vendue room, or a store, or to be continued for a meeting-house, if wanted; or it may with a small expence be converted into a dwelling-house. Also, a good House Lot to be sold close by said building.
Inquire at the Printing-Office. Portsmouth, February 12, 1784.
TO BE SOLD by PUBLIC VENDUE, on Tuesday the 2d of March next, at 3 o'Clock P. M. at the house of Mr. Benjamin Lamson, innholder in Exeter, for Cash or State Securities, EIGTY ACRES of excellent LAND, well known by the name of Coffin's Pasture, lying on the great river.—Conditions of sale to be known at time and place. Exeter, Feb. 13.
A LL persons having accounts open with the Overseers of the Poor, are desired to exhibit the same by the first of March next. Portsmouth, February 21, 1784.
A LL Persons indebted to, or having demands against the estate of Daniel Dearborn, late of Northampton, gentleman, deceased, intestate, are desired to exhibit the same to Anne Dearborn, administratrix to said estate. Northampton, 23d Feb. 1784.
State of New Hampshire.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Wentworth, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1781, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the house of William Heah, innholder in said town, on Wednesday the 10th day of March next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, as will pay the taxes and charges unless prevented by previous payment.
   Div. New Emf. Silver.   s. d. s. d.     Col. March 2 9 0 2 3   Undivided 4 6 1 2   Samuel Dudley 1 13 6 6 0   Undivided 2 13 6 6 0   Theophilus Stevens 2 6 9 3 0   Undivided 6 0   Ebenezer Page 2 3 0   Undivided 2 2 3   Nathaniel Greely 1 1 2   Undivided 2 6 0   Jacob Gale 2 6 0   Undivided 3 0   Moses Page 3 2 3   Undivided 1 2   William Trues 2 2 3   Undivided 3 0   6 0   3 0  
Ephraim Page, Collector. Wentworth, February 4, 1784.
State of New-Hampshire.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Sanbornton, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue, at the house of Daniel Sanborn, Esq. innholder in said town, the 3d day of March next, at ten o'clock forenoon, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
   No. Div. State. War-tax.   s. d. s. d.     Jonathan Colley, 43 2 16 6 5 0   Meisterve and Blanchard, 4 2 16 4 4 10   Joseph Smith, 16 2 16 6 5 0   Solly and March, 79 2 8 1 2 3   Jonathan Longfellow, 80 1 6 7 1 11   Ditto, 45 2 16 6 5 0   David Stevens, 3 q'rs 47 2 9 4   William Thomson, 89 2 10 6 3 0  
John Thorr, Constable. Sanbornton, Feb. 4, 1784.
State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough ss. To the honorable Mathew Patten Esq Judge of Probate of Wills, &c. for the county of Hillsborough.
A LEXANDER MILLIKEN of Wilton, in said county, yeoman, humbly shews: That he is the owner of one half of a certain lot of land, situate in Wilton, aforesaid known and designated by the number fifteen in the seventh range of lots in said Wilton, in common and undivided; with the heirs of John Thomlington (late of Great Britain) Esq; deceased; who are absent & under disability to make division thereof: And whereas your petitioner is desirous of improving his half of said lot separately. To which purpose your petitioner humbly prays, that you would be pleased to order a division thereof, according to the laws of said state in such case provided; which is humbly submitted by your petitioner.  ALEXANDER MILLIKEN.
Test. JOSHUA ATHERTON.
Amherst, January 8, 1784. Hillsborough County, } UPON reading and considering the foregoing petition and the prayer thereof, ordered, that the petitioner give due notice to all parties interested, by sending the same directly to them, or causing an advertisement thereof, to be printed in the New-Hampshire Gazette, three weeks successively, or such application that they may be present and attend the making said petition or shew cause if any they have, at my Probate Office in Amherst on the first Thursday next following the first Tuesday in April next, why the same ought not to be made or allowed. MATHEW PATTEN, Judge of Probate. A true copy, Attest JONATHAN BLANCHARD, Reg.
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