The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1784-02-14 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1784.
[No. 1424.]
NEW-YORK, January 14.
AN EVACUATION ANECDOTE.
With some OCCASIONAL OBSERVATIONS.
A FEW days after the evacuation of New-York, and while the British fleet with the troops and refugees on board, lay within sight of the city, a British officer was sent on shore to remove some effects, which in the hurry of evacuation had been forgotten. Struck, no doubt, with the recollection of the tyrannical conduct of the British army for such a length of time, and apprehensive for his own safety, he applied to the government of the state for a protection; and though he was told, that while he conducted himself peaceably and decently, he would meet with no ill usage; he still urged his request, and to ease his fears, was I believe indulged with one.
Observing afterwards that every thing in the city was civil and tranquil, no mobs—no riots—no disorders, he finished unmo-lested, the business he was sent upon, and prepared to return on board.
Well I said he, to a gentleman in company, this is a strange scene indeed! Here, in this city, we have had an army for more than seven years, and yet could not keep the peace of it—scarcely a day or night passed without tumults. Now we are gone every thing is quietness and safety. These Americans, continued he, are a curious original people, they know how to govern themselves, but nobody else can govern them.
Though this remark was produced by the force of immediate observation, and with very little reflection, it has something in it that is strong and striking.
To know how to govern ourselves is the nicest point of human wisdom. It is the foundation of character and greatness either in the individual or the nation collectively. The highest abilities or the best of causes without prudence and temper to manage them, lose, in a little time, their grace and influence; and the experience of the world has shewn us, that power without discretion undermines itself.
The British appear to have been exceedingly disappointed and mortified at the order and regularity which immediately took place upon the evacuation. They had predicted nothing but riots, revenge and tumults; and, under this expectation, the last scene they were witness to in America, confounded them like a conquest.
It is melancholy to reflect (for reflection will find its way even to the severest heart) how many thousands their assuming arrogance and delusive proclamations have ruined, and how many more their false alarms have unnecessarily frightened away—Hundreds, who might have staid in safety; and many, no doubt, remain, who can have no good pretensions to be here.
It was impossible to view this city at the time of the evacuation, and the immediate repossession of it by its exiled inhabitants, without experiencing a consist of affecting passions. To see so many hundreds made immediately happy, by a safe return to their long forsaken homes, and others made wretched by having new habitations to seek, in a comfortless region; and at a stormy season, were circumstances that, by contrasting each other, produced in the mind a disquieting compound of joy and pity.
Distress, in any shape it can be presented to us, will, in spite of resentment, find a way to soften it; and the difference between threatening revenge and acting it, is so exceedingly great, that those who threaten the highest, generally punish the least.
A fallen enemy appears a different being to what he did before; and in our conquest over him, one half our resentments are conquered with him.
Clemency and generosity are naturally the companions of a great mind, as revenge and cruelty are of a little one. The former disdains to trample on the vanquished, and the latter makes it his only scene of action. If we look into the characters that have been the most eminent throughout the whole of the contest, we shall find, greatness and benevolence are united qualities.—For the heart that can be generously warmed with the love and principles of liberty, feels its happiness increased, by sharing it with the world.
COMMON SENSE.
THE complaint which people sometimes make, "that the News-Papers are less entertaining than they were some months ago," has often led me to think, of the wonderful frame of our nature, which is much more delighted in reading of calamitous than of prosperous events. This proceeds not from Malice, but from nature. It is experienced not merely by the envious, but by the benevolent, who would ardently have withstood such calamities never to have befallen their fellow-creatures. The war is now ended, and a happy peace has taken place. There are now few of those grand and striking events, which agitate the passions, stretch the imagination, and swell the mind; of consequence a News-Paper is less entertaining, though it may be as really useful, and contribute as much or more to the promotion of knowledge and virtue. Happy times are barren, calamitous periods only are fruitful of interesting materials for histories and gazettes. Those are the poorest times to read of, which are the best to live in. One who reads the history of the civil wars in the reign of Charles I. feels every humane passion moved by turns; but when he sits down to read a quiet and peaceful reign he yawns over his page. Descriptions of prosperity touch faintly; a portrait of misfortunes and distress moves powerfully.
Let a Gazette come out filled with the finest descriptions of the prosperous circumstances of some neighbouring State, such a general health, growing trade, plentiful harvests, internal peace and union, and prevailing virtue, it is read almost with indifference, and thrown by as a frigid paper. Let the next Gazette give a contrast to this in the condition of some other State, and inform us, that a new distemper has broke out and in a few days carried off a third of the people; that the crops have so generally failed, that there is not bread for a tenth of the inhabitants, and a dreadful famine already rages; that an earthquake has swallowed up the metropolis; that several towns have been overwhelmed by an inundation of the sea, which rose several feet higher than was ever known; than a furious hurricane has rushed through the country, swept down whole forests, and levelled to the ground every building in its course; that trade is annihilated, and government dissolved, and to compleat this complicated scene of distress, a civil war has burst forth, and the collected strength of the contending parties has been tried in bloody battle, fought with such equal and desperate obstinacy, that three quarters of both armies were left on the field, &c. This Gazette would deeply engage the attention, be read over and over again, and pronounced a very valuable paper; and we should wait with anxiety, for a more particular account.
Scenes of uncommon distress call our attention, and move our passions more powerfully than scenes of joy. Let an assembly be collected to hear a concert of musick performed by the most celebrated musicians, and in the midst of the entertainment, let it be whispered round, that such a tragedy had, that moment, been acted in a neighbouring house, as was lately acted by the infamous BEADLE, the assembly would instantly abandon the charms of musick to entertain themselves with this horrid and gloomy scene. As we are placed in a social connection, so it was the intention of the Creator, that we should contribute to the promotion of each other's happiness, and the relief of each other's misfortunes: for this reason we are so framed as to take some share both in the happiness and misery of our fellow creatures. It is more in our power to cause or to prevent the misery of others, than it is to promote their positive happiness and therefore we are so framed, that our compassion for distress is more sensible and lively, than our sympathetic joy for the prosperity of others. The pleasure one conceives on hearing that his friend has an estate fall to him, is in no measure equal to the pain of hearing that he has lost the estate which he had before. It would be unsafe that mankind should have in their power to hurt each other, if there were no principle to restrain the abuse of it; and a power to relieve distress would be useless, if there were no principle to prompt the exertion of it. In order to our relieving distress, it is usually necessary we should be near to the sufferer, and therefore the author of nature has so framed us that by a natural impulse, we run to scenes of misery, and visit the places of recent misfortune. It is from the same natural principles, that we read a history of calamities, with more avidity, than one of

Prosperous times, and that a Gazette in a time of war is more entertaining than in a time of peace. What we are apt to call a dull News-Paper, should remind us of our happiness in having fallen into peaceful times. But even in such times, a periodical paper well executed, may be highly useful. Our minds, now less employed about our own, and others misfortunes, are more at liberty to attend to the improvement of arts, the advancement of knowledge, and the culture of virtue, to which purposes such a paper will be very subservient, if the publisher receives proper aid and encouragement.
S P E C U L A T O R.
SALONICA, (Turkey in Europe) Sept. 10.
On the 6th inst. we had two smart shocks of an earthquake. On the 8th, at half past 8 in the morning, we had a very violent one, and in the space of a quarter of an hour three others, and eleven more within 24 hours. Part of the city walls, a bagnio, and some other buildings were thrown down.
L O N D O N, October 21.
The forgeries on the Bank have been imputed to an American; how truly, we pretend not to determine. But assuming this for a fact, should we not recollect that the Congress currency (the Bank paper of America for the time being) was forged by one of our own people in immense quantities. If an American therefore has actually been concerned in the forgery, he has made a severe return, and paid the English in their own coin.
Nov. 4. Letters from Vienna mention, that since the toleration in the Emperor's dominions, the Protestant religion has been embraced by great numbers of his subjects. Even the Roman Catholic priests are often present at Protestant sermons.
Nov. 11. An agent has negotiated for the transportation of a party of Genevans to America, some of those industrious people having expressed a desire rather to settle on that continent than to follow their countrymen to Ireland.
The salary of Mr. Fox, as secretary of State, is 7000l. a year, and he is allowed what he pleases to draw for on the head of secret services.
Travellers lately returned from the continent, agree that in France the people are well satisfied with the peace, though they ascribe it to the magnanimity of their Prince, in being content with procuring liberty to America, for which the Grand Monarch began the war. — In Spain they stroke their whiskers, and stalk quietly away whenever the war is mentioned; but in Holland they splutter and frown, and are ready to devour every Englishman they meet. In that country it is evident a prevalence for the French still prevails, which is not likely to be changed during the remembrance of the late hostilities.
Many of the Dutch Merchants are deeply interested in the new bank formed at Philadelphia, which seems likely to be a capital institution; and we hear they are going to lend Congress a sum of money for the use of the states, which is to be sent in specie from Holland.
SALISBURY, Sept. 22. Sunday evening the 14th current, John Vetcher, an honest, industrious labourer, was found hanging in his bed chamber, at Charlton, in this county, by his children, who were going to bed. The poor man, about two years since, lost an excellent wife, whom he tenderly loved, and had often been heard to lament her
death; this, it is supposed, had so long preyed upon his mind, as to disorder his senses, for, before he destroyed himself, he had put on her head dress, necklace, shift, stays, gown, petticoat, &c. and extended the gown by a stick, resembling a hoop, and in this dress was found hanging.
PHILADELPHIA, January 24. By the UNITED STATES in Congress Assembled.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS definitive treaties of peace and friendship, between the United States of America and his Britannic Majesty, were concluded and signed at Paris, on the 3d day of September, 1783, by the Plenipotentiaries of the said United States, and of his said Britannic Majesty, duly and respectively authorised for that purpose.
AND we the United States in Congress assembled, having seen and duly considered the definitive articles aforesaid, did by a certain act under the seal of the United States, bearing date this 14th day of January, 1784, approve, ratify and confirm the same and every part and clause thereof, engaging and promising that we would sincerely and faithfully perform and observe the same, and never suffer them to be violated by any one, or transgressed in any manner as far as should be in our power: And being sincerely disposed to carry the said articles into execution truly, honestly and with good faith, according to the intent and meaning thereof, we have thought proper by these presents, to notify the premises to all the good citizens of these United States, hereby requiring and enjoining all bodies of majesty, legislative, executive and judiciary, all persons bearing office, civil or military, of whatever rank, degree or powers, and all others the good citizens of these States of every vocation and condition, that reverencing those stipulations entered into on their behalf, under the authority of that federal bond by which their existence as an independent people is bound up together and is known and acknowledged by the nations in the world, & with that good faith which is every man's surest guide within their several offices, jurisdiction and vocations, they carry into effect the said definitive articles, and every clause and sentence thereof, sincerely, strictly and completely.
Given under the seal of the United States.
Witness his Excellency THOMAS MIFFLIN, our President, at Annapolis, this fourteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty four, and of the sovereignty and independence of the United States of America the eighth.
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'y.
Congress resolved unanimously, the 14th instant, nine states being present, "That it be, and it is hereby earnestly recommended to the legislatures of the respective states, to provide for the restitution of all estates, rights, and properties, which have been confiscated, belonging to real British subjects, and also of the estates, rights and properties, of persons resident in districts which were in the possession of his Britannic Majesty's arms, at any time between the 30th day of November, 1778, and the 14th day of January, 1784, and who have not borne arms against the said United States; and that persons of any other description
shall have free liberty to go to any part or parts of the thirteen United States, and therein to remain twelve months unmolested in their endeavors to obtain the restitution of such of their estates, rights and properties, as may have been confiscated. And it is also hereby earnestly recommended to the several states, to consider and revise all the acts or laws regarding the premises, so as to render the said laws or acts perfectly consistent not only with justice and equity, but with that spirit of conciliation which on the return of the blessings of peace should universally prevail.
And it is hereby also earnestly recommended to the several states, that the estates, rights and properties of such last mentioned persons should be restored to them, they refunding to any persons who may be now in possession, the bona fide price (where any has been given) which such persons may have paid on purchasing any of the said lands, rights or properties, since the confiscation."
HARTFORD, February 2.
The following melancholy accident happened at Salisbury, on Friday evening the 23d ult. viz — As Dr. Walton, of that town, with two of his daughters, were returning home in a sleigh, from a visit to their friends a few miles distant, in attempting to cross a bridge where the descent was about 20 feet, and very steep, the horse took fright, and went off one side of the bridge into the water; by which the eldest daughter, a young lady of about 16 years of age, was killed or drowned, her body was found in the water the next day, near the bridge; the Doctor, with the other daughter, of about 9 years old, were dangerously wounded, but it is hoped they will recover. — One of the horses was killed.
NORWICH, February 5.
On Tuesday last, as a man and his wife were attempting to pass the bridge at the upper end of the town, called Waterman's bridge (which was rendered very difficult, by reason of the great quantity of rain which fell the night before) their horses slipped off the side of the cross way into a ditch, where the water was deep, and current running strong; they both unavoidably fell into the water, and were carried some ways down the stream, but meeting with a friendly tree in their passage, they embraced it, till they were afforded assistance from several people who were witnesses of their deplorable situation. The horses and saddles were also saved; but the saddle-bags which contained a quantity of wearing apparel, and about 50 dollars in cash, have not, as yet, been found.
Capt. Azariah Hylard, who sailed from this place last August, we learn, met with a hurricane at sea some time in the month of September last, in which the vessel overset, and every one on board perished, except the mate, Mr. Joseph Pearce, who survived on the wreck till taken off; from whom this intelligence is received.
BOSTON, February 18.
Thursday last Archibald McNeal (one of the proscribed persons who went off with the enemy, and made his appearance in town, as mentioned in our last) was committed to gaol agreeable to the law in that case made and provided; soon after which, his Excellency the Governor gave orders for his removal out of the state, and 'tis said he is now on his way to his family at Quebec.

NEW-YORK, January 29. The French Packet, Courier, du port Louis, Captain Tuevache, bound for this port from L'Orient, drove ashore on the 19th instant, in the last severe storm, on the back of Long Island, Huntington Sound. Being extreme cold, several of the hands perished, some on ship board and others on shore, before they could reach a house. There were six passengers on board, and thirty eight belonging to the ship. Two of the passengers, and fourteen of the hands perished; all the rest are more or less frost-bit. Some of their lives are despaired of. Every possible exertion was made by the people of Long Island, to save the unhappy sufferers; and the greatest humanity shewn them, which redounds much to their praise. The thoughtless sailors, when they found the vessel was stranded, fell a plundering the ship, and broke open the mail, in hopes of finding some money in it, yet even some of the same unfortunate wretches perished with cold before they reached a house.
A few packages and trunks are saved out of the wreck. We can give but an imperfect account of the disastrous affair, as the particulars have not yet reached this city with precision.
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 rod 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.
THE quarter Sessions of the Peace, for the County of Rockingham, stands adjourned to the fourth Wednesday of February instant, then to be holden at Exeter; a general attendance of the Justices of the County is desired, as some very important matters will then be considered by the Court. By order of Court. NOAH EMERY, jr. Clerk P. T. Exeter, February 11, 1784.
TO BE SOLD,  AND immediately removed from the place it now stands, that well known building called Sandeman's or Parker's meeting-house, with all the pews, pulpit, &c. 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.
CHAISE-Trimming and Harness done by William Sowersby, from Boston, at the Shop adjoining to Mr. Noah Parker's. Those who will favour him with their Custom, may depend on being well used.
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,
DOUBLE Cambricks. Black Russel. Calimancoes. Durants. Tammies of all colors. Crapes. Corded Poplins. Yard wide 7 8ths and 3 qrs Irish Linnens. Best fine fountain Tapes. Princes Stuff. Prunellas. Black, shoe and quality binding. Sorted Gartering. Fans. Yard wide black Mode. Paduscy. Black, pink, green and white, plain and flower'd Sattins. China Taffaty. Fashionable ground Silks. Black and white pickett Allacream. Suffles Allover chain Crape, inkle and undress Gauses. Gauze Handkerchiefs. Ribbons. Taffe. Women's black and white silk Gloves and Mitts. Men's black & white silk Gloves. Silk Romals. Spotted Bandadoes. Cotton Romals. Linnen 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 mottle ditto. Fancy & plated ditto. Black horn ditto. Best rich Twist. 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 Bridle-Port Cod Lines. Mackarel Log and Deepse ditto. Olive ribbed Delure.  THICKSETS. Black and olive Velvets. Corded Dimity. Half hour and half minute Glasses. 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 Russell Pumps. Superfine and midling Broad Cloaths of various colours, with Trimmings for the same. Forest Cloaths. German Serges. Devonshire Kerseys. Beaver Coating. Bays. White Flannel. Sagatheis. Shalloons. Pawter. Green & Bohea 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 rod & 2od do. Mill, cross cutt, hand & whip saw Files. H Hinges. Rule joint Hinges with Screws. Sorted Knitting Needles. Steel Palms. 2d 3d 4d 5d and 6d Batterns. Joiners & Carpenters Compasses. Brass Wine Cocks. Pad Locks. Stock Locks. Chest, closet & door do. Hand-Saws. Thumb Latches. Awl Blades. Shoe Knives. Tacks. Sheers. Women's Scissars. Box Rules. Tap Boarers. Spike and nail Gimblets. Chalk Lines. Jews Harps. Iron Candlesticks. Marking Irons. Frying Pans.  —A L S O— At the same place, WEST-INDIA GOODS by Retail. New-York watered Bisquet in Kegs. A few Barrels Turpentine, &c.
Bank of North America, Jan. 31 1784.  THE Directors of the Bank having declared a dividend of eight per cent. upon the capital stock for the half year ending the first instant; the same will be paid at the Bank to the stockholders or their representatives, at any time after the tenth instant.
THOSE Persons living in the town of Exeter, and towns above, that chuse to become subscribers for this Gazette, may be supplied therewith by Col. Samuel Pollock, innholder in Exeter, if they find it more convenient than to call at the Printing-Office in Portsmouth, provided they deposit 4/6, on taking the first paper, which is the price for six months; and at the end of the first six months, the like sum, if they see fit to continue customers.
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 Truworthy 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, February 13, 1784.
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.
CAME to 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.
RAN -away from the subscriber, on the Night of the 9th instant, an Apprentice Lad named John Shorrudge, nineteen Years old, dark Complexion, about five Feet seven Inches high. Had on when he went away, a round Jacket bound with green Bays, a pair of Leather Breeches, gray Stockings, brass Buckles in his Shoes; also took out of the House a long Coat, a number of Jackets, Stockings and other wearing Apparel, to a considerable amount. This is to forbid all masters of Vessels carrying away said Lad, and all persons are forbid harbouring secreting or entertaining said Lad as they would avoid the penalty of the Law. JONATHAN SHILLABER. Portsmouth, February 13, 1784.
THE Inhabitants of the Town of Portsmouth, are hereby informed, that Messrs. Thomas Priest, junr. Benjamin Lowd, John Tucker, and George Tucker, are appointed as a Walking Night Watch, and it is hoped they will be supported in their Duty by every good Citizen. By Order of the Selectmen: Portsmouth, Jan. 14, 1784.
The Acts and Laws of this State, passed the last Session, may be had at the Printing Office, Portsmouth.

Thomas Martin,
HAS FOR SALE,
at the lowest price for cash,
BEST French Brandy, by the hogshead, barrel, or a less quantity.
New England Rum, Molasses, and Muscavada Sugar, by the barrel or less quantity.
Bohea Tea, by the dozen. Loaf Sugar.
Best Durham Mustard, by the dozen or single bottle.
Raisins, Coffee, Chocolate, Mace & Cloves.
A variety of colors of superfine Broad Cloths, which he will sell at the very low price of 24s. per yard.
Flannel, Baize, Swanskin, fine and coarse Threads.
Honey comb Velvet for Breeches, &c.
Black and color'd Barcelona Handkerchiefs.
Cotton Checks, Camblets.
Bar Lead, Steel, HL Hinges, Sein Twine.
Wool Cards, &c. &c.
Portsmouth, January 1784.
TO BE SOLD,
On very reasonable Terms, an
Excellent new FARM,
SITUATE in the town of Tamworth, in the county of Strafford, containing about 400 acres of choice land, with a good new house and barn thereon, 85 acres of which land is under good improvement, well fenced, and will produce about 50 tons of English Hay yearly, besides pasturing, &c. Said farm lays in the centre of the town, upon a public highway, which passes through the middle of it, is well accommodated with land suitable for mowing, tillage and pasturing, and every part thereof is well watered; and the whole capable of making very profitable improvements upon: which farm may with great conveniency be divided into several small ones, and each have the accommodations aforesaid, or it may be improved together as best suits the owner.
ALSO,
Another FARM, of about fifty acres of choice Land, situate in Portsmouth, about one mile and a quarter from the state house, consisting of excellent orcharding, mowing, tillage and pasturing, with a good house and barn thereon; said farm is now improved by George Ham, and adjoins Col. Boyd's large farm. For further particulars inquire of David Folsom of Portsmouth.
TO BE SOLD,
A Valuable RIGHT of LAND, No. 19, adjoining the Parsonage, in the town of Halifax, in Vermont. Any person inclining to purchase, may know the terms, by applying to the Printers hereof.
LOST , on Thursday the 22d of this inst. between Exeter and Berwick, a black Leather Pocket-Book, containing several Notes of Hand, and several other Accompts and Writings useful to none but the owner. Whoever can give intelligence of said book, to Mr. John Shute, of Newmarket, or Mr. Jeremiah Folsom, of Durham, shall be handsomely rewarded, by THO'S AIRMET.
January 30, 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. [row.
Forty Dollars Reward.
ESCAPED out of the Gaol in Dover, on the 13th inst. Robert Pease, about 45 years of age, five feet four inches high, has light-grey eyes and light coloured hair: Whoever will return him to said Gaol shall have the above reward.
THEOPHILUS DAME, Sheriff. Dover, January 15 1784.
Found a WATCH in December
last, the owner may have it again, proving property and paying charges. Inquire of Daniel Gookin of North Hampton.
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition hath been preferred to the General-Court, by Jehu Jones, setting forth, that in A.D. 1775, he had his dwelling-house, furniture, papers, &c. consumed by fire; amongst which, was a deed of his farm, on which were considerable improvements; and that the person who gave said deed, has absconded, and cannot be found: Therefore, he prayed that the original right of Aaron Cady, jun. lying in Canaan, in the county of Grafton, of whom said farm was purchased, might be confirmed to him, his heirs and assigns.
Upon which petition, the General Court ordered, that the petitioner be heard thereon, before them, on the first Friday of their next session; and that in the mean time, he cause the substance of the petition, and order of Court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause, (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
Attest. JOSEPH PEARSON, D. Sec'y. Exeter, January 30, 1784.
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition hath been preferred to the General-Assembly by Leonard Whiting, of Merrimac, in the county of Hillsborough, Esq; setting forth, that at the Inferior Court of Common Pleas held at Amherst, in said county, on the sixth day of October A. D. 1778, he recovered judgment against Benjamin Whiting, formerly of Hollis, in the county aforesaid, Esq; but then a voluntary abatement from this and the other United States, and since that time deceased, for the sum of £171-19-3d. damage, the same having accrued for bona fide debts; and £4. 16s. for cost of the same suit, and 4s. for an execution issued thereon; and that subsequent to his recovering the judgment aforesaid; and before the execution was satisfied in any part of the same, a law was enacted by the authority of this State, making void all attachment then made, or thereafter should be made upon the estate of any absentee from this State, residing with the enemies thereof; whereby he is wholly deprived of his remedy for the recovery of his just demand.
Wherefore, he prayed that his execution might be revived, and that he might have liberty to levy or extend the same on the goods, chattels or lands belonging to the estate of the said Benjamin Whiting, within this State, as that favor in a similar case has been granted to another.
Upon which petition, the General Court ordered, that the petitioner be heard thereon before them, on the second Wednesday of their next session; and that in the mean time, the petitioner cause that the substance of the petition and order of Court thereon, be served with a copy of the petition and order of Court thereon, that he may then attend said hearing; and likewise cause that the substance of the petition, and order of Court thereon, be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause, if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
Attest. JOSEPH PEARSON, D. Sec'y. Exeter, January 7, 1784.
State of New-Hampshire.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that a petition hath been preferred to the General-Assembly by Luther Richardson, and others, proprietors and inhabitants of a certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being within the county of Grafton in said state, butted and bounded as follows, viz. beginning at the north east corner of Bath, which is the south east corner of Lyman, from thence running south sixty one degrees east, eight miles, from thence north thirty degrees east, eight miles and one half mile to the south east corner of Lancaster, from thence south seventy degrees west, six miles, from thence north twenty degrees west one mile and two hundred and thirty rods to the north east corner of Lyman, from thence by the easterly line of Lyman, to the bounds first began at.
Which tract of land was granted by charter to certain person therein mentioned, and incorporated by the name of Concord.
That they have settled upon said tract of land under said charter, but by some means or other they have been so unhappy as to lose their annual meeting and labor, under many difficulties and inconveniences for want of a regular incorporation, and therefore they pray, that said tract of land may be erected into a town by the name of New-Concord, and that the inhabitants thereof, may be incorporated into a body politic and corporate, to have continuance and succession forever, with all the privileges and enfranchisements of other towns within this State.
Upon which petition, the General Assembly ordered, that the petitioners be heard thereon before them on the first Friday of their next session, and that in the mean time the petitioners cause the substance of the petition and order of court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause, (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
Attest. JOSEPH PEARSON, Deputy Sec'y. Exeter, January 16. 1784.
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.
LOST , last Wednesday, within a mile of the town, a SABLE TARPET : Whoever has found it, and will bring it to Dr. Brackett, or the Printers, shall be rewarded. Portsmouth, January 24, 1784.
THE FACULTY having found great inconvenience both to themselves and their customers, by suffering their accounts to remain unsettled for a long course of years: Therefore, we the subscribers, hereby request all those with whom we have accounts open of more than one year standing, to settle them as soon as may be; and in future, are determined to settle our accounts annually. Joshua Brackett, Ammi R. Cutter, Hall Jackson, John Jackson. [6w
Portsmouth, Jan. 5, 1784.
ALL Persons indebted for this Gazette, are requested to make payment up to this date, at the Printing-Office in Portsmouth, and renew their entry, if they chuse to continue customers. February 14.
State of New Hampshire.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that Ann Simes, of Portsmouth, Widow, hath preferred a petition to the General Court, setting forth, that her children own certain lands in Middletown and Conway, in the county of Strafford, and state aforesaid, which were set off to them in the division of the estate of their father Joseph Simes, deceased, intestate: That as all said children are under the age of 21 years, and some of them very young, and as most of the said lands are wild and uncultivated, and the profits insufficient to pay the taxes assessed thereon; and as it is necessary to sell the same for the support of said children, while minors; wherefore, she prayed that she might be enabled by special act of the Legislature, to sell and convey said lands, and apply the monies arising from the sale thereof, for the support and maintenance of said children.
Upon which petition, the General Court ordered, that the petitioner may be heard thereon, before the General Assembly on the second Wednesday of their next session; and that in the mean time, she cause the substance of the petition, and order of court thereon, to be published three weeks successively in the New-Hampshire Gazette, that any person or persons may then appear and shew cause (if any they have) why the prayer thereof may not be granted.
Attest. JOSEPH PEARSON, D. Sec'y. Concord, Dec. 24, 1783.
WHOEVER has the first Volume of ROBERTSON'S HISTORY OF SOUTH-AMERICA, belonging to Jacob Sheave, jun. is desired to return it to him.
ANY persons indebted to Mr. William Laureu before his departure from this country, are requested without delay, to pay their respective ballances to the subscriber fully authorised to receive them.
RICHARD W. PENHALLOW, Attorney.
AN honest and industrious WIDOW WOMAN , with a good Breast of Milk, would be very glad to go into some gentleman's house as a WET NURSE and to do house work of any kind, especially cooking, on as low terms as can be expected. Inquire at the Printing-Office.
A few copies of the CONSTITUTION , for this State, may be had at the Printing-Office.
PRINTED AT PORTSMOUTH.