The New-Hampshire gazette and general advertiser (Portsmouth [N.H.]), 1783-10-04 00:00:00

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE. AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Vol. XXVII.]
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1783.
[No. 1405.]
For the NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.
Messieurs PRINTERS,
IT is very observable, that the advocates for the late proposed constitution with a Governor, have often assumed the airs of extraordinary knowledge and study; especially in the principles of government; and have represented their opponents as weak and ignorant, altogether unskilled in that profound science. This kind of cant, a writer under the signature of a citizen of New Hampshire, has lately affected in a high degree. No doubt, take his word for it, he is the great oracle of politic law in New Hampshire, and whoever has presumption enough to differ from him, deserves sovereign contempt for his weakness and ignorance. Whether these pretensions are sincere, and result from a ridiculous vanity and conceit, of his own learning and importance, or are only with a view to pass upon the undiscerning his arrogance instead of argument, I shall leave the reader to judge. In either case, he is less to be pitied than despised. It is a mighty easy way to get rid of plain truths and stubborn facts, by winking them out of sight, saying that the person who advances them is weak and ignorant. But I trust the people of this state have too much good sense, to be imposed upon by such despicable and dishonest arts. The writer who stiles himself a citizen, &c. has passed over most of the remarks, upon a late address with this excuse. He leaves facts unimpeached, which are too true to be denied; and effects to lament my imprudence in discovering myself a member of Convention, and seems distressed that the weakness of his antagonist, will not admit an opportunity for displaying the greatness of his own genius. Poor gentleman! How sad his misfortune, that there is not one, who differs from him, of significance enough to vindicate his honor, in drawing his pen in to great a cause?
However, from an excessive concern for the honor of Convention he seems for a moment to forget his own, and condescends to make some reply. Upon which I would observe, that nothing, the most distant has been hinted in my remarks, to the disadvantage of Convention. I am persuaded that honorable body have acted wisely and disinterestedly for the public good: And had the people been properly informed of their sentiments and proceedings at their last session , I doubt not, the alternative proposed, would have been accepted by a general voice. But so intricate is the address; and different from the sense of Convention, that many it is likely will be at a loss, what determination to form. Might not this gentleman then have some concern for his own honor, instead of being anxious for Convention, if he was one who formed that address?
After this writer's polite introduction, the first observation he makes, is, "that it is impossible to believe, that at Convention, after taking two years to deliberate, had agreed upon a mode for arranging the executive department &c. should in a moment change their sentiments, and unanimously recommend a form totally different in its nature, as a plan preferable to all others." How dishonest is this representation? Who pretends that those forms are totally different in their natures, or that Convention had changed their sentiments in a moment, or were
two years deliberating before they agreed upon their plan, or had unanimously recommended the alternative as preferable to all others? No such assertions of mine can be found. But I have asserted, "that the convention; at their last meeting , did adopt without one dissenting voice, the alternative now proposed, and with sincerity have recommended it to the people, for this reason, because they conceived that it was better calculated than the former plan to secure the liberty of the subject; and promote the blessings of a free government." And the fact is so notorious that it is folly to contradict it. Not need it seem incredible that this alteration had taken place in Convention. The returns had convinced them that a majority disapproved of a Governor with the powers proposed; the members; a large proportion of them, were different from those first convened, and some respectable characters had seen reasons to alter their sentiments in favor of a President. Hence there is not that absurdity, which this writer supposes in Convention, for recommending both the plans at different times: But very impartial must he be, in urging the addresses and recommendations of former sessions , which are not agreeable to the determinations of Convention at their last . He next proceeds to misrepresent the motives of Convention in adopting the alternative. He says, "They were uncertain whether even a majority would appear at the adjournment to adopt the mode the Convention had repeatedly urged." How improbably must that be the motive, when they had before their eyes full returns of the people, in which that very mode was rejected? The fact was when they had agreed upon a plan suitable to their present sentiments; and most consonant to the returns, and which as men of integrity they could recommend, they thought it might gratify some that were yet agonizing for the old plan, & would carry the utmost fairness with it, to send out the two plans together, that the people might have their option, notwithstanding the latter had at this time the preference of Convention. This writer thence passes to mention a report in convention, which only changed the name of Governor for that of President, without any other alteration, and says "they rejected this, because they were not disposed to insult their constituents, by holding up an idea that they were incapable of distinguishing between the substance and the shadow." Why did he not add, that the most zealous advocates for the old plan were the persons who made this report, and would have passed this insult upon their constituents, if they had art and influence enough to have carried the vote in Convention? When they found the name was odious, they attempted to preserve the powers under the false guise of another, even at the expence of an insult upon the people. Would they have been so earnest for this, had they not despaired of their former plan? But a majority rejected the report for the reason he assigns, who were against the two extensive powers, as well as name of Governor. This citizen next proceeds to answer in the gross, my arguments in favor of the alternative, and against the former plan, by a general charge of weakness in his opposer. I wish I could charitably impute his misrepresentations to
the same, rather than a more blameable cause. He refers to the publications which have already been upon the nature of government, many of them no doubt, of his own production, and which if attended to, might in his opinion, settle the point beyond controversy; and therefore declines entering into the dispute further with one so little acquainted with the subject. A most learned and important gentleman indeed! But he is pleased to make one or two exceptions fill to what I have said. He seems to have some doubt which the returns can easily remove, whether so large a proportion as more than one third , (and not two thirds as he has quoted,) were in one town, in favor of the late plan, and supposes they have a right to give their votes, let their numbers be what they will. This will not be disputed. But if the mode of obtaining those votes was different from what is practiced in the other towns, and hardly consistent with the resolve of Convention, they may have an undue weight in the decision. Perhaps this citizen may think, that as none but men of his great abilities, are capable of distinguishing in the forms of government, so those only of his sentiments should choose and vote for the rest of the state. He observes that the wisest and best forms of government may be perverted by those intrusted with power; which is very true; but will it be inferred from thence that they are all equally imperfect? Is not that the most likely to be abused, where one person is invested with such power and influence, as that he can either directly, or by natural consequence, controul all the other powers of government? And is not that in general the latest, where the representatives of the people may preserve their proper independency, and check the abuses of power in others? The last remark which this writer makes, relates to my comparison between a Governor and President, separate from the different powers intrusted to them. But as I did not mention any thing as being a principal reason or objection under this head, and yet deserving some consideration, so without further controversy, I shall submit it to every unprejudiced person, to give the comparison that weight he thinks proper. This citizen of New Hampshire now concludes his address to me, by assuring me, that it must be matter of real concern to every freeman in the community that I was of the Convention. How he obtained this perfect discernment of the minds of the whole community, I am as much at a loss, as I am for his uncommon attainments in knowledge, respecting the nature and forms of government. But that it should be matter of concern to him , that there are any in Convention to oppose his plans, is not strange. Would it not be best that this gentleman should point out to the community all those members of Convention, who have at any time given him real concern , that they may be removed, and that he should appoint others in their stead, who will answer his wishes: who will not be presumptuous enough to call in question his wise and upright intentions, or dare dissent from his opinion? Then may we expect soon to have a perfect model of government. And he may justly expect, for his distinguished abilities and services to be placed at the head of it.
A MEMBER OF CONVENTION.

RICHMOND, (Virginia) Aug. 30.
By undoubted authority we learn from Fort Nelson, that the Indians have been very peaceable in the Kentucky country since May: many Talks have been delivered to and from the numerous tribes in the north-western quarter; and the great warriors evince a very friendly turn of mind towards their brothers the Big Knives of America, and all their inferior kindred, however distantly related. An exchange of prisoners lately took place between the Commandant at the Falls of the Ohio, and the Shawanese tribe; a circumstance unprecedented with Savages. Among those we received is a young gentleman by the name of Johnson. The Indians have promised to return all the plunder they have taken, yet remaining in their hands.—They are not well reconciled to their Fathers the English, who they say, have conducted them into a scrape, deserted, and left them to shift for themselves: They urge, that they have received many foolish Talks from the other side of the water, such as we suppose are generally used by the Ministry; it is suggested that they are induced to believe the Great Man there has not attended well to his Big Knives —that they have got very dull of late, and must be sharpened before they are fit for butchering again.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13.
Sunday evening, about 11 o'clock Capt. Pickles and a few of his friends, being at Mr. Whiteside's, hearing the cries of some persons in distress, ran out unarmed, to their relief—but finding they were foreign sailors, chiefly Italians, Capt. Pickles spoke to them in a language they understood, and endeavored to pacify them. The alarming screams of the distressed now ceased, and there was no longer the appearance of quarrel among themselves—for they instantly turned and struck at him and his company, who returned into the house. The cry of murder was repeated, when Capt. Pickles seized his cutteau, and said to those who were with him, "Let us go out, call the watch, and take them up." They accordingly went out and followed to them Walnut street, calling the watchmen as they went along, only two of whom came to their immediate assistance. The bloody minded villains, seeing their advantage (for there were 12 or 15 of them in number, and only a cutteau, a cane, and a watchman's staff in possession of their pursuers) immediately turned and attacked with knives and bludgeons.—They were however, obliged to fly, leaving one of their party behind them—but unfortunately Capt. Pickles was mortally wounded, having received several stabs and shocking cuts with their knives, and with difficulty got back to Mr. Whiteside's house where he resided. In the interim the assassins received a reinforcement from the vessels to which they belonged, and returned to a farther execution of their murderous intentions—but the citizens collected, secured three of them that night, and several others were taken up the next morning and committed to gaol, and it is hoped will soon experience that exemplary punishment which their savage enormities justly deserve.
Capt. Pickles sustained the wounds which he received with the greatest fortitude, exhibiting every magnanimous and noble characteristic of a hero, 'till about 10 o'clock on Tuesday evening, when he expired with the utmost calmness and resignation. Thus fell
fell (in one of the highest acts of benevolence that of administering relief to the distressed) by the hands of foreign ruffians, the gallant, the brave, the humane and experienced naval commander, William Pickles, Esq.; who was an ornament to his profession, to humanity, and to his country.
His remains were interred on Wednesday, in St. Peter's church yard, with military honors, attended by a large number of citizens and friends, who deplored the loss of so valuable a member of society.
A watchman received a wound in his hand with a knife, the same night, from one of the above mentioned ruffians—and, the subsequent evening, another watchman was attacked and wounded by some British sailors, who were also secured, and will doubtless receive the reward of their demerits.
NEW YORK, September 24.
Extract of a letter from Princetown, in New Jersey, dated Sept. 2.
"When I had the pleasure lately to write to you, I informed you that I had great hopes that the Congress would soon pass such liberal resolutions as might have a tendency to put a stop to the further violences of the mobs and committees in the different States: every good person and lover of peace here was looking with the utmost anxiety for the recommendation stipulated to be made by the treaty! but, alas! we have been disappointed: three attempts have been made to carry the vote for the said recommendation through Congress,—but they have all failed; the question was three times put and debated, and as often negatived. And now, my friend, we despair of Congress ever complying with that article of the treaty, and we dread the consequences, lest Great Britain should also on her part think herself at liberty to dispense with any of the articles of the treaty that are disagreeable to her subjects, when a new war will be the result.
"It is said, General Washington has received an express from Baron Stuben, informing him that General Haldimand has refused to deliver up the posts in Canada, ceded by the treaty to America, alleging that the season is too far advanced for the inhabitants and troops to cross the lakes. What effect this will have, is hard to say. Hark'ee, my friend, we had great hopes that the peltry, which the traders had collected in the interior country, the last summer would have fallen into our hands."
BENNINGTON, Sept. 18.
We hear from St. John's in Canada, that on the 23d of August last, the magazine within the garrison took fire by lightning; 676 barrels of powder were contained in the bomb proof, which providentially secured it from the fire: a large quantity of warlike stores, together with all the sails and rigging belonging to the shipping lately dismantled, were consumed. As soon as the lightning struck, the whole garrison, consisting of the 29th regiment and Rogers's corps, together with all the men belonging to the navy, and the inhabitants, immediately fled, and left the garrison, town, &c. to the fate of the magazine.
WORCESTER, September 20.
A few days since, Mr. Warren and his son, of Sturbridge, were in a wood in that town hunting bees; and upon hearing their dog bark, they went to see what was the occasion, and discovered, at some distance from the dog, six large old rattle-snakes
with forty four young ones, all huddled together in a bunch; Mr. Warren and his son destroyed the whole of them.
BOSTON, October 2.
Last Wednesday one Mr. Smith of Maryland, was knocked down by some assassin, and robbed of about 30 guineas. He was found lying in the street near the centre of the town, between the hours of nine and ten, speechless. He now lies dangerously ill at the house of Col. Brewer, Market Square.
SALEME, October 2.
On Wednesday night, 17th instant, the Light House at Nantucket by accident took fire, and was entirely consumed.
Yesterday the ship Pilgrim, Capt. Hill, arrived at Beverly, in 47 days from St. Ubes. Several vessels, lately arrived in Portugal from this continent, with flour, &c. were admitted, and leave given for disposing of their cargoes. It was thought the prohibition of flour and rice would be taken off.
ALL Persons intitled to any part of the Prizes taken by the Continental Ship Ranger, and carried into France, are hereby desired to call on the subscribers and receive their respective balances.
SUPPLY CLAP, } Agents. W. GARDNER, } Portsmouth, October 4, 1783.
William Pearpe, of Portsmouth,
Wants to buy
Twenty good young HORSES, from Four to Six Years old, about 15 hands high:—Also, a quantity of OATS:—which he will pay for in West India Rum or Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, or foreign Salt, or Cash, as may be agreed on: The Horses may be bought any time in ten days, to Mr. Elijah Tikon's tavern, to be viewed by said Pearpe. Portsmouth October 4, 1783.
State of New Hampshire, Strafford, ss. APPLICATION having been made to me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the peace in the county of Strafford, and State aforesaid, by the proprietors, owners of more than one sixteenth part of the Township of Effingham (formerly called Leavitt's Town, in said county) to notify and call a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the dwelling house of Captain John Leavitt, innholder in said town of Effingham, on Wednesday the 29th day of October next, at one o'clock P. M. for the following purposes, viz: To choose a moderator, proprietors clerk, assessors and collector, and vote to raise by a tax upon each proprietor share what money shall be thought needful to open and repair roads, and also to support the preaching of the Gospel in said town; and choose a committee, and entrust them to appropriate the money that shall be raised, to the purposes aforesaid; and adjust and settle all accounts open with said proprietors:—In consequence of said application, the said proprietors are hereby notified to meet at the time and place aforesaid for the purposes aforesaid. Effingham, Sept. 8, 1783. Thomas Parsons, J. P.
A hundred acre lot of land in Gilmanstown, and several lots in other towns, to be sold on easy terms; the pay will be taken in State securities, beef, pork, butter, cheese, and cash. Enquire at the Printing Office in Portsmouth.
ALL persons having demands against the estate of Nicholas Gilman, Esq.; late of Exeter, deceased; or against the late company of Nicholas and Bartholomew Gilman, are requested to present them to the subscriber: And all persons having accounts unsettled with the said deceased, or late company, are desired to call on the subscriber (who is empowered to adjust them) for an immediate settlement; and those who are indebted, are earnestly desired to make payment without further delay. NICHOLAS GILMAN. Exeter, Sept. 24, 1783.
In the Advertisement of non-resident lands in Dublin, which was inserted in this Gazette of the 6th, 13th, and 20th ult. for Elijah Greenwood, Constable, read Eli. The Vendue is to be on Monday the 10th of November next, at ten o'clock, A. M.

L O N D O N, July 18. A letter from Leghorn brings advice, that an American ship was taken off there, under Spanish colours, by the Moors, and carried into Algiers; but the Dey being informed by the English Consul, that the ship and cargo were not the property of the Spaniards, but belonged to a people who were once subjects of his Britannic Majesty, the ship and crew were liberated, and are arrived at Leghorn with part of their cargo, being plundered of the other part while the vessel laid at Algiers.
His M A J E S T Y's most gracious Speech to both houses of Parliament, on Wednesday, July 11, 1783.
My Lords and Gentlemen,  T HE advanced season of the year requires some remission from your long and laborious attention to the public service—the exigencies of that service may oblige me to call you together again at an early period; and I persuade myself, from my uniform experience of your affection to me, and your zeal for the public good, that you will cheerfully submit to a temporary inconvenience for the advantage of your country.
The consideration of the affairs in the East Indies will require to be resumed as early as possible, and to be pursued with a serious and unremitting attention.
I expected to have had the satisfaction of acquainting you, before the end of the session, that the terms of pacification were definitively settled: but the complicated state of the business in discussion has unavoidably protracted the negotiations. I have however, every reason to believe, from the disposition shewn by the several powers concerned, that they are perfectly well inclined to such a conclusion as may procure the blessing of peace, so much and so equally to be desired by all parties.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons, I thank you for the supplies you have so liberally granted for the public service; for facilitating my arrangements towards a separate establishment for the Prince of Wales, and for enabling me, without any new burthen on my people, to discharge the debt which remained on my civil list.
My Lords and Gentlemen, I earnestly recommend to you an attention towards promoting among my people in your several counties, that spirit of order, regularity and industry, which is the true source of revenue and power in this nation, and without which, all regulations for the improvement of the one, or the increase of the other, will have no effect.
Aug. 5. Mr. Adams is arrived in London on the part of the American Congress; he will not, for some time, be introduced at St. James's in the ministerial capacity, but will appear in that situation immediately after the ratification of peace.
On Sunday evening Mr. Laurens arrived in town from Paris; but we do not hear that he has brought any information respecting the signing of the definitive treaty.
We are assured from an authority in which we have reason to confide, that all difference between the Russians and Turks are finally settled, by the ratification of 81 articles, presented by the Court of Petersburg to the Porte. An account of this, it is said, was received at the Secretary of State's Office on Saturday last.
A letter from Petersburg says that the Empress has given orders that her troops do not enter into any of the territories belonging to the Turks, on account of the plague raging almost in every part of that country; and this is one reason why hostilities did not commence before, for fear her army should catch the infectious disorder.
A letter from Versailles says, Rodney's victory over De Grasse did not strike the Court of France with such terror and dismay, as was produced by intelligence of the death of Hyder Ali.
For Sale, BY  Auction,  Next Monday, Sixth of October instant, TEN o'Clock, A. M. AT Dearborn's Auction-Room, in Portsmouth.
RICH BROCADES and LUTE-STRINGS, SIK Waistcoats, Irish Linens, five-quater Mullin, seven-eighth Cottons, Cotton and Thread Hose, Ribbons, Beads & Necklaces, Lady's Swan Down Hats, Men's Beaver and Felt ditto, English Saddles, Ditto Boots and Shoes, Writing Paper, Leather Breeches, Oznabrigs, a quantity of Twine, Plated Buckles and Buttons, Iron Hoes, a Variety of Hard Ware, some new Household Furniture, and many other Articles. Portsmouth, October 1, 1783.
Stray'd or stolen out of a pasture near Portsmouth, on the twenty fifth of September last, a Black MARE, with a small white spot on her forehead, three years & half old, and about thirteen hands high, somewhat pock, red paces mostly. Whoever may apprehend said Mare, and return her to the subscriber, shall be handsomely rewarded therefor. Portsmouth, Oct. 4, 1783. Samuel Langdon.
To JOSEPH GILMAN, Esq; Clerk of the Proprietors of the township of Sandwich: WE the subscribers, owners a more than one sixteenth part of said township, desire you to call a meeting of the proprietors, to be held at the house of Samuel Folsom, Esq; in Exeter, on Wednesday the 22nd day of October next, at one o'clock, P. M. for the following purposes: viz. 1st. To choose an Agent, or Agents to appear for said proprietors in any action or actions commenced, or to be commenced, by or against them; and the same to prosecute to final judgment and execution. 2nd. To choose a Committee to settle all the proprietors accounts.
Exeter, Sept. 23, 1783. Samuel Folsom. Joseph Gilman, jun.
Pursuant to the above request, the proprietors of said township of Sandwich, are notified to meet at the time and place, for the purposes therein mentioned. Joseph Gilman, Proprietors Clerk.
N. B. The venue for the sale of common and undivided lands, belonging to the said proprietors, which stands adjourned to the first Wednesday in October next, will be further adjourned to Wednesday the 22nd, at two o'clock, P. M.
State of New Hampshire.     No. Acres. War tax. State tax. No. Acres. War tax. State tax.     5 2 9 3 10 3 0 24 2 9 2 10 3 0   7 3 1 0 11 2 0 25 1 5 0 5 1 0   8 4 8 1 17 9 0 26 2 4 1 8 5 0   9 2 9 2 10 3 0 28 1 5 0 5 1 0   13 1 10 2 6 9 2 29 4 8 1 17 0 0   14 1 10 2 6 9 2 36 1 8 2 5 10 0   19 1 7 2 5 10 1 37 3 3 2 11 10 2   20 2 9 2 10 3 0 38 1 8 0 6 0 1   21 1 11 1 7 0 0    Exeter Straw, Constable. Hopkinton, August 14, 1783.
PORTSMOUTH, October 4. On the 25th ultimo, a large ship from New York, bound to St. Johns, with about 260 or 270 New Levies on board, was cast away in Lobster Bay, at the Eastward, and all but 66 (who were taken up by a vessel, since arrived here, and put on shore at Cape Sable) perished.
NAVAL OFFICE, Port of Piscataqua, October 4. ENTERED—None CLEARED. Palmer, — for — Antigua. Hill, — — — St. Peters. Manning, — — — St. Christophers.
State of New Hampshire.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in A. P. ad. who have not paid their taxes for the year 1781 and 1782, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, on Thursday the 23rd day of October next, at two o'clock P. M. at my house in said town, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.
State of New Hampshire.     No. Acres. War tax. State tax. No. Acres. War tax. State tax.     1 18 7 0 8 7 1 6 1782 1781 1781   2 17 10 1 1 8 2 10 1 18 7 0 8 7 1 6   3 18 7 0 8 7 1 6 2 17 10 1 1 8 2 10   4 12 4 0 2 9 0 6 3 18 7 0 8 7 1 6   5 6 2 1 5 3 4 12 4 0 2 9 0 6   6 5 5 1 3 3 5 6 2 1 5 3   7 18 7 0 8 7 1 6 6 5 5 1 3 3   8 5 5 1 3 3 7 18 7 0 8 7 1 6   9 5 7 1 3 3 8 5 5 1 3 3   10 10 11 6 10 1 2 9 5 7 1 3 3   11 15 6 3 5 7 10 10 11 6 10 1 2   12 19 4 4 3 10 11 15 6 3 5 7   13 2 9 2 12 19 4 4 3 10    Simon Brooks, C. M. bte. Aftad, Sept. 2, 1783.
State of New Hampshire.  NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in Hillsborough, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue, on Thursday the 23rd day of October next, at two o'clock in the afternoon at the house of John Dutton, innholder in said town, as will pay the taxes and charges, unless prevented by previous payment.  William Hill, No. 25 & 50, in 1st div. — No. 16, 25 & 48, in 2nd div. — No. 2, in 3rd div. — No. 12, 6, 25 & 50, 1418 acres, State tax, 81. 19. 9d. County tax, 4 3d. War tax, 61 91 10d.  John Hill, No. 24, 2d div. No. 6 & 31, No. 3 3d div. No. 23, 8, 40, Farm 244, acres, Total 1424 acres, 91. 06d. County tax 4 3d. War tax, 61 68d.  Garwin Brown, No. 41 1st div. No. 42, No. 56, 2d div. No. 15 & 61, No. 5, 3d div. No. 13 & 44, Total 752 acres, State tax, 41. 151. 8d. County tax, 2 3d. War tax, 31 71. 8d.  Sartori Belcher, No. 2, 2d div. No. 24, 25 52, 57, 55, 63, No. 1, 3d div. No. 9, Half of No. 14, No. 22, Part of No. 26, 1422 acres, State tax, 91. 06d. County tax, 4 3d. War tax, 61 8 2d.  Loi Jennison, Constable. Hillsborough, Sept. 19, 1783.
One hundred and fifty acres of choice Land, with a good privilege for mills, being part of the lot No. 44, in the second division of land in Sandborntown: Also an excellent right of Land, (except 50 acres) lying in Meredith, laid out to Joseph Rawlings, to be exchanged for a farm, situate within 20 miles of Exeter; or sold upon very reasonable terms, for cash or short credit, on good security, for further particulars enquire of John Barker of Exeter. Exeter August 13, 1783.
State of New Hampshire.  ALL persons that have any demands on the estate of John Ayers, late of Portsmouth, gentleman, deceased, are hereby desired to bring in their claims. And all persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to Jonathan Warner, administrator, to said estate. Portsmouth, Sept. 3, 1783.

THE Plan for forming the Society of the CINCINNATI, together with the Emblems of the Order, and the several Resolutions passed relative thereto; having been transmitted to me by his Excellency the President of the Society; with directions to take the proper steps for establishing a STATE SOCIETY, in New Hampshire.—
In obedience to the Instructions received, I take the liberty of requesting all Officers, who have served three years as such, in the New-Hampshire Line; and others residing in this State, who have served as Officers in the American Army three years in the present war; as well those who have been deranged, or resigned with honor, as those who are in actual service, to meet me at the house of Col. Samuel Folsom, in Exeter, on Tuesday the 18th day of November next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, to chuse a State President, and other proper officers of the Society; and to agree upon the necessary measures for complying with the regulations established by the Society at their general meetings.
JOHN SULLIVAN.
Durham, Sept. 10, 1783.
TO BE SOLD. By GEORGE DOIG, A genteel Assortment of Coffin Furniture, Gilt and Lacker'd.
Wanted immediately,
BOARDS, Shingles, Clapboards, Planks, Oak Timber, Lime Glass, Nails, and sundry other Materials for building the Goal in Portsmouth. Also, a number of Joiners, Carpenters, and Masons, are wanted for the above purpose. If any person in the county of Rockingham, will furnish any of the foregoing articles, they may apply to
Levi Dearborn, } Com- George Gain, } mit- Sept. 25, 1783. Ephraim Pickering } tes. Samuel Jennels.
THE proprietors of Middleton, in the county of Strafford, at their meeting held at Portsmouth, the 24th instant, voted and appointed the subscribers a committee to examine and adjust all accounts that may appear against said propriety. We therefore notify all persons, who have legal demands therein, to exhibit them to us, who will attend said business on Tuesday the 11th day of November next, at the house of Mr. Jonathan Gage, innholder at Dover.
Thomas Martin, } Com- John Tapp, } mit- Nicholas Austin, } tes.
N. B. The proprietors meeting stands adjourned to Tuesday the 2d day of December next, at two o'clock, P.M. at the house of Mr. Jonathan Gage, at Dover.
To be sold
By Captain Samuel Hall, of Wakefield, sundry valuable Tracts of LAND, partly under improvement, one in Wakefield, containing about 150 Acres, with a Dwelling House & Barn, about 20 Acres is under improvement, and eight acres of Trees fell. — Another Tract lying in Shapleigh or Hubbard's Town (so called) containing about 200 Acres of an excellent quality, & about 20 acres under good improvement. — Also, two of the best FARMS in Eaton, one contains about 100 Acres, with a dwelling House and Barn, about 30 acres is under improvement, cuts about 20 Tons of good Hay this year, the other contains about 220 Acres, with a Dwelling House, about 12 acres is under improvement, and cuts about three or four Tons of Hay. Said Farms lay on the main Road to Epping, about four Miles South. — Also, two of three hundred Acres of LAND in Roy's Patent (so called) lying above Cohasset, on the main road leading to the upper Cohasset. Said Land is of an excellent quality, partly intervale, about eight or ten Settlements is on said Patent. For any of the above mentioned Land pay may be made in Money, Stock, Lumber, Orders on the Treasurer, or State Notes at the common exchange. — Any Person that said Hall owes Money to, shall have any of the above Lands at a price set by indifferent Persons, as Money is very scarce, and he is desirous of paying his Debts, and several times he has been bound as security for other Persons, which proves detrimental to his own Interest and Business, he is now determined to discharge the whole against him, if a reasonable value of his Estate will do it, and as he has never yet been desirous of suing any Person, he now requests all those indebted to him, to pay immediately, especially those he has been bound or, as by so doing they will save Cost and Trouble.
All Persons Indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of Eleazar Allen, Esq; late of Deerfield, deceased, are desired to render in their accounts immediately, in order for a speedy settlement to Thomas Jennels, Administrator.
Wakefield, September 23, 1783.
Goddard and Storer,
Beg leave to inform the Gentlemen of the Faculty, and others, that they have imported in the last ships from London, a large and general assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES,
of the best Qualities,
Which they will sell by wholesale or retail, at the lowest price, at their Store near the Market—where may be had,—
Teneriffe Wine of the first quality, by the Pipe, Quarter Cask or smaller quantity; Madeira, Frontiniac, Lisbon, Malaga and Cacavilla ditto; Bohea Tea, Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmegs, Mace, Almonds, Figs, Raisins, Olives, Capers, Olive Oil; Also, best Hyson Tea by the dozen or single pound; Loaf Sugar by the hundred or loaf; Painters Colours, &c. t. b. c.
Portsmouth, September 12, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident owners of land in the town of Epsom, that have not paid their taxes for the year 1782, that so much of their lands as will pay said tax and incidental charges, will be sold at public vendue, at the dwelling-house of Elizabeth M'Clary innholder in said town, on Monday the sixth day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, unless prevented by previous payment.
   First range. No. l. s. d.     Nathaniel Haynes 56 1 16 6   Joshua Brackett 8 4 9   John Brackett 24 8 8   Allice Clark 26 4 6   Benjamin Nudd 32 14 0   William Berry 35 4 0   Jeremiah Walford 36 12 6  
   Second range. No. l. s. d.     George Kenniston 53 7 7   Rev. John Tuck's heirs house lot 3 15 9   Samuel Allen 2 4 8   John Frost 75 1 4 0  
   Fourth range. No. l. s. d.     Daniel Greenough 119 10 3   Samuel Davis 121 4 6   Samuel Weeks 124 4 4  
   Second division, first range. No. l. s. d.     Peter Robinson 2 4 1 6   John Shaw 5 17 9   Andrew M'Clary 8 9 0  
   Second division, second range. No. l. s. d.     Daniel Holt 1 2 0 6   Nathan Mardin 5 1 2 9   Rev. John Tucks heirs 8 1 2 9  
Benjamin Goodwin, Constable.
Epsom, September 6, 1783.
State of New-Hampshire, Cheshire ff.
NOTICE is hereby given to the non-resident proprietors or owners of land in the town of Fitz-William, who have not paid their taxes for the year 1780, that unless they pay them to me the subscriber on or before Monday the sixth day of October next, by two o'clock P.M. that so much of their lands will be sold at public vendue as will pay the taxes with incidental charges, at the house of John Melten, Esq; in said Town.
   Old Emmission. No. R. l. s. d. q.     Meserve and others 1 2 8 3 5 1   Solly and March 4 2 8 3 5 1   Nathan Peirce 8 3 8 3 5 1   Jonathan Medcalf 15 1 12 7 6 0   Col. Stoddard, half 23 6 30 8 9 0  
The above Tax to be paid in hard money, agreeable to the scale of Depreciation.
Joshua Willard, Constable.
Fitz William, August 25, 1783.
LOST last sunday evening, between Mr. John Sperhawk's and Mr. Sam. Bowle's, a plain lawn Apron; the person who has found the same and will leave it at the Printing Office in Portsmouth shall be rewarded to their satisfaction for the same. Sept. 12.
Warrantee & Quit-Claim Deeds &c. may be had at the Printing Office.
Thomas Thompson,
Has for Sale, at his Store on Moffatt's wharf,— by Wholesale—
ENGLISH Cordage, of all sizes, and Spunyarn.
Canvass, Twine, and Nails.
Window Glass—6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by 10.
SHEET Lead, Tin Plates, and Pewter.
Flat, round, and square Pitt Saw, & other Files.
Farrier's Rasps, one side files.
French Brandy, and brown Sugar.
Broad Cloths, Shalloons, Tammies, Calimancoes, and striped Camblets; Silk, Twist, &c. and a variety of other articles suitable for the approaching season.
State of New-Hampshire.
To SAMUEL PENHALLOW, Esq; one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Rockingham, in said State.
Where the subscribers, proprietors and owners of more than one sixteenth part of the township of Ralston, in the county of Grafton, and State aforesaid, request you to call a meeting of said proprietors, to be held at the house of Captain William Brewster, innholder in Portsmouth, the 16th day of October next, at 5 o'clock, P.M. for the following purposes, viz. To chuse a Moderator.
To chuse a Committee, and give them full power and authority to make proposals for settlement to the proprietors of Ralston, to conclude and ratify said settlement on the part of Ralston proprietors, so as to be forever binding in law and equity.—But in case said Ralston proprietors will not come to an honest and fair settlement, to empower said committee to commence one or more actions against them, or any of them, on the part of this propriety, or any individual thereof and the same to pursue to final judgment & execution.
To vote such a sum of money as may be thought necessary on each Right.
To chuse a committee to oppose a petition of Jesse Johnson and others (for altering the Name of said Township) now pending before the General Assembly, and to be heard at their next Session.
Portsmouth, Sept. 15 1783. John Neal, James McGregor.
Rockingham, ff. Portsmouth, Sept. 18, 1783. In consequence of the above application to me the subscribers, I hereby notify said proprietors to meet at time and place, and for the purpose therein expressed.
SAMUEL PENHALLOW, Justice Peace; O. WHIPPLE, Clerk.
State of New-Hampshire.
FOUR months longer from the 27th of August last, being allowed by the Judge of Probate to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estate of Noah Sherburne, deceased; we the subscribers hereby give notice, that we will attend said business the first Monday in the three following months, at Mr. Brewster's tavern in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, Sept. 16, 1783. Joshua Brackett, Nathaniel Treadwell, Moses Woodward, } Commissioners.
THE non-resident owners of land in the town of Hollis, and State of New-Hampshire, are hereby notified that unless they pay their taxes for the year 1781, on or before Tuesday the seventh day of October next, with incidental charges, that so much of their land will be sold at public vendue on said day at three o'clock P.M. at the house of John Atwell, innholder in Hollis, as will pay said taxes and charges, viz.
Hon. John Tink, Esq; is state tax 21 10 new emission, war tax 31 new emit. hard money tax 9s 9d. Col. Wm. Prescott's state tax 33 7d new emission, hard money tax 5s 3d 2q. Col. Benjamin Prescott's heirs state tax 21 3s new emission, war tax 11 3s new emission, hard money tax 14s 9d. Esq; James Dickey's state tax 2s new emission, hard money tax 2s 11d 1q. Hollis, Sept. 9, 1783. PHINEHAS HARDY, Constable.
State of New Hampshire.
Notice is hereby given, that the Estate of the Hon. DANIEL WARNER, Esq; late of Portsmouth, in the County of Rockingham, deceased, is Represented Insolvent: The Subscribers are legally appointed Commissioners by the Hon. Phillips White, Esq; Judge of the Probate of Wills for said County, to receive and examine the Claims of the several Creditors in which Business they will attend at the House of Mr. Elijah Tilton, Tavern Keeper, on the last Monday of September, and the last Monday of the four following Months, from three o'clock to nine P.M.
Dated Portsmouth, Sept. 10, 1783. George Atkinson, William Knight, Isaac Rindge. } Commissioners.
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