The New-Hampshire gazette and historical chronicle (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1773-11-26 00:00:00

NEW-HAMPSHIRE AND HISTORICAL
CONTAINING the Freshest ADVICES
Friday Nov. 26, 1773.
THE
Vol. XVIII.
GAZETTE, CHRONICLE, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
NO. 892 { Weeks since this Paper was first Publish'd. }
BOSTON, Nov. 18.
Yesterday arrived here the Ship Haley, Captain JAMES SCOTT, who left London the latter End of August, but was detained in the Channel by contrary Winds, above a Month: He has favoured us with the London Papers to the 28th of September, which he got at the Isle of Wight; from them we have extracted the following Articles, viz.
A L E P P O, July 12.
THE last Accounts from Bassora & Bagdad are very afflicting, as they mention that the Plague has carried off 100,000 People in the former of those two Places, and more than twice that Number in the latter.
Dublin, (in Ireland,) August 24. Yesterday Morning a great Mob met on the Comb, where the right Hon. the Lord Mayor went to exhort them to disperse; but notwithstanding all endeavors, they proceeded in a riotous Manner, and cut and destroyed several sacks of flour, and seemed determined for great mischief, until his Lordship, the Sheriffs, and a large party of the army, went in pursuit of them; but the Mob continued so outrageous as to fire on the Soldiers, and they were obliged to return it; when unfortunately (it is said) 2 or 3 Persons were killed, and several wounded. Some of the Ring-leaders were taken and lodged in Newgate.
L O N D O N Aug. 30.
By Advices over Land, by way of Constantinople, we learn that a terrible Fire happened lately at Bastria, a Province in Persia, which destroyed several silk Manufactories, one of which contained 1700 Bales of Kelkodapesend, or city silk, and 850 Bales of Charbass, or brocade silk, each weighing 276 Pounds, all of which were entirely consumed.
By a Letter from a Correspondent we are informed, that the late Lord Littleton, about Nine Days before his Death, was seized with a Cold, attended with a shivering, which brought on an Inflammation of the Bowels, and was followed by Convulsions, of which his Lordship died. The Republic of Letters must feel an irreparable Loss, as his Lordship was one of the most learned, polite, and accomplished Scholars of the Age.
The same Correspondent informs us, that his Brother the Hon. Governor Littleton, who knew nothing of his Lordship's Illness, having been on a Journey, called in his Way Home at Hagley, about Two Hours after his Lordship died. The Shock he received on hearing the melancholly and unexpected News is easier to imagine than describe.
We hear the late Lord Littleton was exceeding low spirited a considerable Time before his Death, in Consequence of some disagreeable Circumstances which lately occurred in his Family.
It is asserted the above Nobleman has left the greatest Part of his personal Estate to his Daughter, who is married to Lord Valentia, of the Kingdom of Ireland.
The late Lord Littleton, it is said, has left his Son's Wife (formerly Mrs. Peach) now Lady Littleton, an Annuity of 400l. per Annam, secured in such a Manner that it cannot be fingered by any Body but herself.
The late Lord Littleton, we hear has left his Estate so well secured, that the Timber cannot be cut, nor the Land sold by the present Heir.
Sept. 1, Yesterday se'nnight Capt. Scawen
set off for Lisle in a French Flanders, in order to meet Mr. Fitzgerrald, and there finally settle the Difference which unfortunately arose from the former giving his candid Opinion on the Vauxhall Dispute.
Sept. 13. The Eyes of all Europe are upon the Warlike Preparations of the Emperor and the King of Prussia. Whether this Armament is for the offensive or defensive, or whether they are going to act in Conjunction, or the Contrary, is a Secret which is only known to themselves.
Letters from Falkland Island mention, that a Party consisting of 34 Spaniards, had strayed up the Country from Megellan as far as Chili, in search of some of the best Gold Mines, which they found, and which the Chilian Indians had kept concealed from the Spaniards, as well knowing that a Discovery would excite in them a greater Thirst for Conquest, but before they could get back, the Indians seized them, and put every one to Death, lest they should make their Escape, and inform their Countrymen where the Mines lay.
We hear 3000 Men are shortly to be drafted from the marching Regiments, and embarked for North-America.
Sept. 15. It is asserted that Governor Hutchinson will still be continued in his Government, notwithstanding all the Reports to the Contrary.
Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, Sept. 14.
"Yesterday arrived at Spithead his Majesty's Ship Mercury, Capt. Keeler, in 22 Days from Boston."
Sept. 16. We hear that a parliamentary Cognizance will be taken of the royal African Company's Charter.
A Scheme for the better Regulation of the Commerce between Great-Britain and the Colonies, is now before the Board of Trade, and will be laid before Parliament.
Sept. 20. On Friday last were lodged in the Bank 30,000 Dollars, brought from Jamaica by the Gaudaloup Man of War. This Sum it seems is in Part of 20,000l. Pound Prize money, alluded to by Lord North at the opening the Budget of last Sessions of Parliament, and which has been due from the Estates of the late Edward Manning and George Papley Esquires, ever since the Year 1756.
Sept. 21. On Saturday last the Adriatic, one of his Majesty's Transports, Capt. Mac, arrived at Deptford from Quebec, and bro't 150 Soldiers, who had been there 11 Years, Forty of them had Wives, Ten of whom had been delivered in their Passage, one with Twins, all of them in good Health.
Yesterday Morning his Majesty, attended by General Harvey, went on Horseback from Kew to Woolwich, to see the Experiment of firing a Cannon of a new Invention, which was discharged 24 Times in a Minute, and gave great Satisfaction to his Majesty and all present.
The Carcafs Bomb Ketch, commanded by Capt. Lutwich, which together with the Sea-Horse Bomb Ketch, commanded by Capt. Phipps, went at the End of the Spring in search of Discoveries into the Polar Region, particularly to make astronomical Observations under the Northern Pole, and to discover a Northern Passage into the South sea, or East-Indies, is arrived on the English Coast, and has landed a Pacquet at Yarmouth to the Lords of the Admiralty, containing,
among other Advices, a Journal of these Voyages. It there appears, that they have miscarried in their Design, from the great Impediments and Danger that occurred from the floating Ice in the Northern Sea, in consequence of which, the Voyagers have not been able to get nearer to the Pole than 81 Deg. 39 Min. They were several Times so embayed in the Ice, as to find their Situation almost desperate, and were happy to get safe back into the open Sea, after having made the strongest Efforts, with the utmost Risque, to perform their Undertaking. They have not however, sustained any considerable Loss, the Crews of both Vessels being in perfect Health, owing most probably to the extraordinary Precautions taken in that Respect. The Carcafs parted from the Sea-Horse about Ten Day ago, and it is presumed she may by this Time have reached the Mouth of the River, though no Advice had been obtained from her on Sunday last.
Letters from Paris mention that the Sieur Guys of the Academy at Marseilles, Secretary to the French King, has had the Honor to present to his Majesty, on the Part of the Chevalier James Bruce, a celebrated English Traveler, with whom he corresponded an Abyssinian Manuscript which contains the Prophecy of Enoch. His Majesty has ordered that this Manuscript of which St. Jerome makes mention, and which the late Sieur Colbert hath searched for in vain, shall be deposited in his Library.
The Comet, a large French Frigate of 36 Guns, and 300 Men, from St. Domingo, bound to Dunkirk, was lost the 14th Instant in a very hard Gale of Wind, on the Rocks of Scilly, and most of her Crew perished.
Sept. 24. A letter from Fort William in Scotland, Sept. 4, says, "On the 1st of this month sailed from hence for America 425 men, women and children, from Croydat, Lochabar, Appin, and Mammore, &c. &c. They are the finest set of fellows in the Highlands, and it is allowed they carry at least six thousand pounds sterling in ready cash with them."
Died on Thursday, at his seat at Langley-Park, in Norwich in the 49th year of his age, Sir William Beauchamp Proctor, Bart. and Knight of the Bath. At Bath, Yesterday Morning about two o'clock, of a palsy, his Grace the Duke of Kingston. His Grace married the Hon. Miss Chudleigh, in 1769, by whom he had no Issue.
Sept. 28. Last Night there was a numerous Meeting of the Livery at the Half-moon Tavern, Cheapside, agreeable to Advertisement for the Nomination of two Persons to be returned to the Court of Aldermen for the Mayorality for the ensuing Year. About half an Hour after 7 the Cry for Chair, Chair, was heard, when Mr. T. Bishop was unanimously chosen Chairman. The business being entered on, Deputy Howse proposed Messrs. Wilkes and Bull, as fit Persons for the Nomination, which Motion was seconded by Mr. Polhill. Mr. Deputy Judd proposed Messrs. Sawbridge & Oliver, and was seconded by Mr. W. Hurford. Mr. Maskall then proposed the above Gentlemen should be put up in conjunctive Interests which objected to by Mr. Younge; but the Question was carried almost unanimous in favour of Mr. Maskall's Proposition. The Chairman then nominated the four Gentlemen for the Mayorality, when there appear-

ed a Majority in Favour of Messrs. Wilkes and Bull, on which a Scrutiny was demanded in Favour of Messrs. Sawbridge & Oliver, which was granted: Deputy Howse and Deputy Pierce, Tellers for Alderman Wilkes and Bull; and Deputy Judd and Mr. Hurford, Tellers for Messrs. Sawbridge and Oliver; when the Return was, for Mr. Wilkes and Bull 119; for Sawbridge and Oliver 102. A Motion was then made that the Chairman be requested to declare the above Resolutions at the Common-Hall Tomorrow, which was carried.
DIED. Admiral Fielding, \text{Æ.} 73. He had served 50 Years in the Navy.—The Rev. Mr. Bateman, a Dissenting Minister, and Founder of the old Meeting-House, in Bunhill-row.
Several ships that have been blown from their Anchors and Cables in the Downs, are put into Ramsgate to repair.
The Polly, Ayres, for Philadelphia; the Malaga Packet, Strong, for Seville; and the Dartmouth, Hall for Boston, all failed for the Downs from Gravesend, Yesterday.
It was thought the Parliament, which was again prorogued to the 12th of October, would not meet till after Christmas.
Arrived from Boston, Boston-Packet,—Morth, at Liverpool.—Sept. 19. Lydia, Hood, at Gravesend.—Sept. 16. William, Robson; and the Sally, Davis, at Dover, From New-England. Henry, Taylor, at Barnstable.—Leopard, Legg, at Biddeford. From New-York. Little Susan, Smith.—Prince of Bell, at Dover.
Stephen Mead, from Piscataqua at Dover. Fallen from New-York.—Sanders from Philadelphia: Eastman from Rhode-Island, at Cork.
The Lord Hyde-Packet, Taylor, failed from Falmouth the Middle of Septem. for New-York.
L O N D O N, September 21.
A letter from Utrecht, to a gentleman in Dublin, gives the following account of a most shocking attempt of a robbery and murder which happened near that town on the 14th of July last.—One Mary Ann De Rantzaw, a widow, who kept a small public-house adjoining the high road, having received 2000 guilders by the fortunate event of a lottery ticket, and resolving to live private for the rest of her life, took down her sign, and discontinued furnishing travellers with entertainment or beds. On the evening of the abovementioned day a Dutchman, who, in the late war served as an hussar, and had been often quartered with the widow, came to her house and demanded a lodging, which she refused on account of her quitting public business, and keeping no liquors for sale. The hussar entreated her to let him sleep any where for that night, as he was much fatigued, to which, with some reluctance, she consented. About eleven somebody knocked at the door, and the hussar, who lay in the upper chamber, looked out of the window, and saw two men muffled in cloaks, who desired to speak with Mrs. De Rantzaw, on business of the last moment. The soldier came down, and after informing his landlady of his suspicions, locked her up in a closet, and getting a brace of pistols and a sabre, with which he always travelled, opened the door and ran into the kitchen before them, where he in a determined manner waited for the event. The disguised Ruffians followed, and seeing an armed man prepared to receive them, instantly fired together, but without effect, the balls going thro' the hussar's cloak and hat. He then thought himself authorised to fire in return, and taking a cocked pistol in each hand, fortunately shot the villains, who stood close, dead on the spot. After recharging his arms, and locking the door, the hussar and hostess sat up till day, and went into the city to relate this transaction to a magistrate, and procure proper witnesses to inspect and search the bodies, in order to an inquest.—He was directed to an officer called the Schout, who acts in every town as a sub-sheriff, but was informed that neither he nor his bailiff were at home, being gone out on an expedition. The hussar went then to the chief Justice, before whom he made oath of the affair, and prevailed on his Lordship to go to the Widow's house and hold the proper inquiry. But what was the surprise of all present, after washing the faces of the dead, they proved to be no other than the Schout himself and his Bailiff, who came thither to rob and murder the innocent woman on account of her acquisition in the lottery, of which the report spread.—The soldier and Widow were tried for form sake; and the bones of the villains that had been killed, after being hung up in the market place for several hours, were burnt, and their Ashes thrown into the Canal.
The conduct of the Bostonians, in their dispute with Gov. Hutchinson, has given great offence at St. James's, and has occasioned some very rigid orders to be dispatched from thence.
During the late review at Portsmouth, the King & the French Ambassador conversed together very freely, several times. After some humorous observations, &c. the Day they dined together, his Majesty asked the Count how he liked the show.—"It is incomparable (says he) but hang your guns, I don't like them: they make much noise"—"Faith, I believe you (replied the King) the noise of these guns will never afford your country any pleasure."
A certain lady in town who is addicted to drinking, and has a very red face, one day lately reviewing herself in the glass, exclaimed, I cannot conceive how I got this florid countenance. By too frequent visits to your closet, Madam, replied a blunt old fellow, who by accident was in the room.
We hear that the Hon. Charles Fox, Esq; & Mr. Foley, won 36,000l. on the sweepstakes on the 20th. July at Bursford. During the heat Pumpkin being behind, Lord Clermont laid 1000l. to 10l. that he did not win, which at the last he did with ease.
N E W-Y O R K, Nov. 11.
On Friday the 5th Instant, about Noon, the following Hand-Bill was circulated through this City.
To the Friends of Liberty and Commerce.
Gentlemen,
IT must be strongly marked on your Minds, that the End of last non-importation Agreement, was to obtain a Repeal of the tyrannical Act of Parliament, that imposed a Duty on Glass, Painters Colours, Paper, Tea, &c. which was designed to raise a Revenue from you without your Consent. You know that so much of this Act, as imposed the Duty on Tea, is yet un-repealed. Your Honor is therefore bound to maintain the non-importation Agreement, until this Act is repealed. And several Resolutions and other Acts, of the Inhabitants of this City, declare that "Whosoever shall aid or abet, the Importation of any Article, subject to a Duty, by Act of Parliament, for the Purpose of raising a Revenue upon you, or otherwise assist in the Execution of such Acts shall be deemed an Enemy to the Liberties of America."
When a worthy Gentleman, late of this City, was applied to by the East-India Company, to take Consignment of Part of the Tea they intended to send to this Colony, to enslave you, his Answer was, "That he would not have any Concern with it, as it would be disagreeable to his Countrymen; nor would he insure against the Tea's being burnt, for twenty-five per Cent. For he knew his Countrymen abhorred it, and were as much opposed to the receiving of it, as the detestable Stamp-Papers, till the Act of Parliament, that imposed a Duty on Tea, imported into America, should be repealed."—But William Kelly, late of this Place, where he got the Means of his present Importance, in Order to get the Commissions of the Sale of Tea, said, "That there was no Danger of the Resentment of the People of New-York, if it should be as high as it was in the Time of the Stamp-Act. That then, they had an old Man, (Mr. Colden) to deal with, but now they have Governor Tryon, (a military Man) who had suppressed the Insurrection in North Carolina; and he would cram the Tea down their Throats," or Words to this Import. But we cannot believe he had any Authority for this Assertion. This infamous, sordid, and parasitical Declaration of William Kelly has emboldened the Company to determine to send the Tea to America: He is for this, by the Resolutions above mentioned, an Enemy to this Country; therefore he, and whosoever shall aid or abet, or in any Manner countenance the Execution of that diabolical Project, should be treated accordingly. But in doing this avowed national Reflections. By Order of the Legion's Committee.
CASSIUS.
The Friends of Liberty and Commerce, considering the above Declarations of William Kelly, as inimical to the Liberties of America, and encouraging the Ministry to persevere in their diabolical Project of enslaving this Country; prepared an Effigy of him, and suspended it hanging with a Halter on the Middle of a Gallows, fixed on a Cart, with his Hands pinioned. On the right Side of the Gallows was fixed a horrid Representation of the Devil, with the left Arm over the Gallows, the Body inclining forward, and a Harpoon in its Right Hand, directed to Kelley's Breast, looking him full in the Face with a sarcastic Grin. The Gallows was illuminated with Three large Lanterns, in order to shew the Effigies; on Kelley's Breast was fixed a Label with these Words: "The just Rewards of that black and horrid Crime Ingratitude." On his Back was another, with the Words "A Disgrace to my Country." Between his Hands was fixed a Tea Cannister illuminated within it, which shewed these Inscriptions. On the Front, "Tea 3 Pence sterling Duty." On each End of it, "The infamous Kelly."—With the Cart thus accoutred, a vast Multitude of the Inhabitants paraded Through most of the principal Streets, accompanied with the loud Huzzas of the People, no Duty on Tea; and carried it to the Coffee-House, where it was burnt in the Presence of many Thousands of the Inhabitants, who signified their Approbation with loud Acclamations. After this a Gentleman addressed the People "that he wished they had the base Original, they would treat him in the same Manner;" and desired the People to return Home, which they immediately did in the most orderly Manner.
On Monday Morning appeared stuck up at the Coffee-House, and several other Places in this City, written Papers, menacing Destruction to any Person who should accept of a Commission for the Sale of the East-India Company's Tea, or be accessory thereto.
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Boston, November 18.
By a Gentleman this Morning from New York, which he left last Saturday, we are informed, That the Mayor, and the other City Magistrates had assured his Excellency the Governor and Council of that Province, that they would use their utmost Endeavors to prevent and suppress any tumultuous Proceedings in that City, that might arise on Account of the Importation of Tea from the East-India Company.
We hear from Plymouth, that on Wednesday, the 10th Inst. was found dead, in a Pond, in a most affecting Manner, about half a Mile distant from her own House, Lydia Atwood; who though not exempt from the Frailties of Humanity, was of a sprightly and quick Sensibility of Soul.—
In the Haley came Passengers, Mr. Jonathan Clarke, of this Town, Merchant, Mr. William Jones of the West of England, Captain T. Lear, and Capt. B. Salter.
Capt. Clark, in a Brig formerly belonging to Salem, failed from Torbay with Capt. Scott; and Captains Bruce, Hall, and Coffin, came down the Channel the same Time: Having each of them as we hear, a Number of Casks of Tea, from the East-India Company: It is also said that several Vessels failed for Philadelphia and New-York with the same Quantity of Tea, for those Places.
It is now confidently asserted that four vessels may be hourly expected here from London, with 300 chests of the East-India company's detested Tea.
Last Evening a Number of Persons assembled in School-street, they broke the Windows and did other considerable Damage by throwing large Stones into the House of the late Middlecoat Cook, Esq. near King's Chappel, now belonging to Dr. Saltonstall of Haverhill, & occupied by Rich'd Clarke, Esq. [Maf. Gaz.]
Last evening a number of people assembled before the house of Richard Clarke, Esq; one of the Tea Commissioners, & huzzaed, upon which a musket was fired from his house among the populace, which so enraged them that they broke his Windows, &c. [Spy.]
Another Account says,—
WEDNESDAY last Capt. Scott arrived from London, with whom came Passenger, Mr. Jonathan Clarke, appointed one of the East India Factors; and on the Evening of the same Day, his Brothers and Sisters, being on the joyful Occasion of his Arrival, collected at his Father's House in School-street, in the perfect Enjoyment of that Harmony of Soul and Sentiment, which subsists in a well united and affectionate Family, about 8 o'Clock their Ears were suddenly assailed by a violent Knocking at the Door and at the same Instant, a tremendous Sound of Horns, Whistles, and other Noises of a Multitude; which caused, in those of the tender Sex a Distress, that is more readily conceived than described. The Care and Safety of these took up the Attention of their Parent; the Sons immediately had Recourse to Weapons of Defence, and throwing open the Chamber Windows, commanded those who were endeavouring to force the Door to retire, threatening them with immediately firing upon them unless they withdrew; this somewhat raised their Fears, but the most hardy remaining and continuing the Violence, a Pistol was fired from the House, but not taking Place, the Multitude began their Salutation with missive Weapons, Stones, Brick-bats, and Clubs, and surrounding the House, they demolished the Windows, Windows Frames, and all that was frangible, within their Power; and in this Manner they continued with Threats and outrageous Attempts for the Space of two Hours; after which they dispersed, leaving a virtuous and distressed Family, to seek Shelter and Lodging with their friendly and compassionate Neighbours. (Massachusetts-Gazette and Post-Boy)
Nov. 22. On Thursday last there was a Meeting of the Freeholders and other Inhabitants of this Town, when a Committee was appointed to acquaint Messrs. Clarks, Faneuil and Hutchinson, that inasmuch as they had declined giving a full Answer to the Request of the Town at a former Meeting, till they should have further Intelligence from England relative to the East-India Company's Tea, supposed to be consigned to them; and as a Vessel had since arrived from London, it was the Desire of the Town that they would now give a final Answer to their Request, viz. Whether they would resign their Appointment? Upon which they sent the Town the following Letter, viz.
SIR,
Boston, Nov. 18, 1773.
IN Answer to the Message we have this Day received from the Town we beg leave to say, that we have not yet received any Orders from the East-India Company, respecting the expected Teas; but we are now further acquainted, that our Friends in England have entered into general Engagements in our Behalfs, merely of a commercial Nature; which puts it out of our Power to comply with the Request of the Town.
We are, Sir, your most humble Servants, RICHARD CLARKE and SONS. BENJAMIN FANEUIL, Jr. for Self, and JOSHUA WINSLOW, Esq; ELISHA HUTCHINSON, for my BROTHER and Self.
Hon'ble John Hancock, Esq; Moderator of a Town-Meeting assembled at Faneuil-Hall.
After receiving the above Answer, it was voted unsatisfactory, and the Meeting was dissolved.
Last Friday his Majesty's Council of this Province, met by Summons from Governor Hutchinson, to consider a Petition of the Tea Commissioners in this Town, praying "to resign themselves and the Property committed to their Care, to his Excellency and their Honors, as Guardians and Protectors of the People," and "that Measures may be directed to, for the landing and securing the Teas, until the Petitioners can be at Liberty openly and safely to dispose of the same, or until they can receive Directions from their Constituents."
The Laws of this Province are made for the Protection of the People and of every Individual. There is no doubt but the People will at all Times be ready to assist the Magistrate, in the due Execution of those Laws for the Protection of any Individuals, being in the Peace of God and the King. No Man can be said to be in the Peace of God and the Kings while he is attempting to overthrow the Civil Constitution, or Compact between the King and the Subject. His Majesty's Council are not, in the Sense of the Petitioners, if they intend any Thing to their Purpose, the constituted Protectors of the People. They are one Branch of the General Assembly; and by the Charter or Constitution they, with the Governor, may hold and keep a Council, for the ordering and directing the Affairs of the Province.
No one it is presumed desires them to resign their appointment; on the contrary, as they are too wise a Body to be drawn aside from their Appointment by the Artifices of designing men, it is justly to be expected that they will in this and all other Instances keep precisely to it. The safety of the government and of the people depend much upon it. Their department by no means admits of their condescending to become the Trustees and Storekeepers of certain Factors for the East-India Company. As well might they become the Trustees of all the Individuals, and ex officio be the Storekeepers of every Store in the Province, and this it is to be feared would induce such a multiplicity of private Business as to leave them no Time to do the Duties of their Department, viz. The ordering and directing the Affairs of the Province.
A letter from London of a late Date advises a Gentleman here not to purchase any of the Tea now coming, as immense quantities lie rotting in the Company's Warehouses, which they will croud in by Ship Loads at any Price in Case this is taken off.
Another Letter says twelve Millions weight of Tea has lain for near seven Years in the India Company's Warehouses rotting, which on our receiving what is now coming, will be sent.
Americans! Defeat this last Effort of a most pernicious, expiring Faction, and you may sit down under your own Vines & Fig-Trees, and none shall hereafter DARE TO MAKE YOU AFRAID.
Notwithstanding Mr. Draper's hasty Information that the civil Authority of New-York had assured Governor Tryon of their Protection to the Tea Commissioners, we are assured that the Inhabitants both of Philadelphia and New-York are positively resolved not an Ounce of the Tea shall be landed at either Place. [Bos. Gaz.]
MARBLEHEAD, November 22.
The second Class of Patients have gone down to the Essex Hospital, and many of the Gentlemen and Ladies, who were earliest, have their Pox out. We hope soon to see them come off in as high Spirits as the former Class, then which it can hardly be expected that a hundred and odd Persons can be more favourably dealt with by such a grievous Distemper. Few of the recovered Patients have any Recipe of the Disorder in their Countenance; and those who had it fullest are very little pitted. Those who were somewhat delicate in their Constitutions can give convincing Proofs that the preparative Medicines have proved no Ways prejudicial; for certain it is, that some slender Patients have come out of the Hospital much healthier than they went into it.
Salem, Nov. 23.
On Wednesday the 17th of Nov. inst. a Church was gathered at a new Township, in the Province of New-Hampshire, called Salisbury, and Mr. Jonathan Searle ordained Pastor.

The Gentleman, who lately set out for New-York Government, in order to agree with a Physician to carry on Inoculation in our Hospital, returned last Wednesday, having engaged, for that Purpose, Doctor LATHAM, the celebrated and successful Suttonian Inoculator at Livingston's Manor.
DIED. ] At Boston, Capt. ---- Frost, aged 56. Mr. Charles Venner, aged 45. Mr. David Love.
--- At Newport, Capt. Joseph Bull, Tide-Surveyor there. --- In England, Sept. 23, Sir William Beauchamp Proctor, Bart. & Knight of the Bath. His Grace the Duke of Kingston.
AS Inoculating for the SMALL POX is a surprizing Mean in the Hand of Providence for mitigating that TERRIBLE DISEASE, by all Means let it be attended and followed with Sincere Gratitude and Obedience, otherwise it will be like the Prosperity of Fools---Destruction to our Souls.
MONITOR.
N E W P O R T, Nov. 8.
We hear from Dartmouth, by good authority, that some time last month, the wife of Benjamin Easterbrooks, of that town, was delivered of a boy, and since this month came in she was delivered of two more boys, who are now all living, and likely to do well.
N E W P O R T, Nov. 5.
We hear from Windham, that on Sunday Night last, the elegant new House of Thomas Dyer, Esq; situate near that Town, was entirely consumed by Fire.---The Family having retired to Bed earlier than usual, about 11 o'Clock Mr. Dyer and his Lady were awakened by the Smoke, and Crackling of the Fire; they had but just Time to escape, with two Infants, through a lower Window, before the Room in which they lay was in Flames. The Servants saved themselves by jumping out of a Garret Window.
N E W-Y O R K, Nov. 8, 1773.
We are informed from Scotch Plains, East New-Jersey, that a Lad about 12 years old, (Son of Mr. Ichabod Valentine) playing with a gun, not knowing it to be loaded, she accidentally went off and killed his Sister, about 16 years of age.
Within last Week 20,000 Mackerel have been brought to and sold at our Market.
N E W-H A V E N, Nov. 5.
On Thursday of last Week accidentally was found in the Woods between Mount-Garmel and Bethany, a Man in a delirious State, who with considerable Difficulty was carried to the nearest House and continued in the same State a few Hours and expired. He was unable to give any intelligible Account of himself, but by the best Information we are able to obtain, the above Person has been known by the Name of Miner West, and 'tis said was born in Tolland, in this Colony, and was judged to be 28 or 29 Years of Age. There is some Reason to believe that he has some Relations at Stockbridge, in the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay.
WILLIAMSBURG, October 25.
This Morning the following melancholy Affair happened at Norfolk: Mr. John Gilchrist, a Gentleman ever remarkable for a lively and affable Disposition, from some unknown Cause, put an End to his Life with a Pistol. He has left a Wife and Children to bemoan the Loss of an affectionate Husband, and tender Parent.
P H I L A D E L P H I A, October 25.
About four Weeks since, a melancholy Affair happened in Lancaster County, not far from Ephrata; the Particulars of which are as follows; A Man, aged about 40 Years, had courted a young Woman, whom he was upon the Point of marrying, but by some envious Person was put out of Conceit of her; he made her a Present of 2 Half Johannes, and offered her 25 more, which he requested her to keep 'till he should call for them, but she refused taking the Charge of them, upon which he left her, and having got to some Distance from the House she lived in, he scattered them with some other Money in the Woods, went home and told his Landlady he had sown his Money in the Woods, that he apprehended it would grow, and the Poor, would be benefitted thereby.
From this Time forward he appeared a good deal disordered in his Senses, but renewed his Addresses to the young Woman, and had appointed the Day on which his Intentions should be published in the Church; but on the Saturday preceding, he put on his best Clothes, and upon being asked whither he was going, he answered, I am going to Lancaster, where I shall be hanged, for I am a Sinner! However, went to Bed that Evening, as usual, & next Morning the People of the House thinking he lay longer than customary, one of the Family went up Stairs to call him, but on entering his Room found he was gone, and the Window of his Chamber being open, they immediately went in Search of him, and found him about 30 Yards from the House with his Throat cut from Ear to Ear.
To take in Freight, be charter'd or sold, a SCHOONER of about 90 Tons, now lying in Portsmouth. Further Particulars, enquire at the Printing Office.
Mr. PRINTER.
AS there are many Persons that think the Opposition to the receival of the East-India Company TEAS at Boston and elsewhere, is unreasonable, and only for the Sake of keeping alive a Flame that it would be impossible to quench, as I am of a different Opinion, so I am disposed to give my Reasons for my Principles.---It is well known, the East India Company and their Connections, have very great Influence in Parliament; and if they were to insist on the Repeal of any Act they could effect it.
The Southern Governments have never paid a Shilling Duties upon Tea, and are either tolerated or winked at by Government, or their Resolutions have been most firmly complied with in not importing Tea; be that as it may, it is very certain, that the Company found they were greatly involved and that they had large Quantities of Tea on Hand, which they attributed to the Americans withholding their Importations;---upon which they applied to the Minister to repeal the American Act of Taxation, on Tea, as the only Expedient to revive their drooping Stocks. NO, says the Minister, that must not be done; for says he, we have already repealed every Article of the Taxation Act, but Tea, which we have retained for no other Purpose, but to support the Parliamentary Right of Taxing America, which has been totally denied; and we are reduced to this Dilemma, that if we repeal the whole Act, we suffer such a Contempt of our Jurisdiction, as it may justly be thought by the Americans, that they have gained the Point; and laugh at any of our Feeble Efforts to revive it hereafter.---therefore, pray Gentlemen, do not urge us to do a thing that the Honour of the greatest Court in the World is at Stake, in complying with your Request; but rather let us try some other Expedient to assist you, and save our Reputation. We are sensible the American Revenue Act was at first impolitic, and that Nothing is added to the Revenue by it; but on the Contrary, it has occasioned great Disaffection, (which is too apparent to be denied, altho' our Servants did at first buoy us up with Hopes of its taking Effect) and very unfortunately for both Countries, the Right of Parliament, (by a too nice disquisition into Politicks) is now brought into Question, and in short, totally denied, for which, by the by, we do not thank our officious Friends, as by that unadvised Step, we are now in THE SUDS, as the Proverb is; however, we have thought of a Plan, that if we can carry into Execution, we shall completely assist you, & save our Credits; and we will take care in future, not to push this Matter further then it will bear---We are willing to make an Act, allowing your Company the Priviledge of sending their Teas to America for sale, in the same manner as they do now in England, and we will take off the Duties paid here, upon the Importations from India; and receive it in America, by which means the Government receives the Duties as before, only collected in another Manner; and the Company find a sale of their Teas that are upon Hand, and the Honor of Parliament is supported; for the Duties are paid by Virtue of the American Act:---Thus all Parties on this side the Water are satisfied. But say the Company, this step will offend the London Merchants, and their Interest with the Americans will prevent the sale of it; and perhaps its total loss--- but replies the Minister, it is but trying what it may do, there is a Chance at least of success; and if it is destroyed there, it makes only the odds of the Freights, for it will rot and spoil if it lays in your Stores. And finally, if the Americans deny to receive the Teas, it is but letting it be Sold without any Duties paid upon it---and that will please the Americans, and we will keep the Parliamentary Right out of View, and they will find it their Prudence to do the same; Thus is the Rise and Progress of the present Ministerial Plan; for I am assured, the Ministry are convinced, that what the Earl of Chatham observed, "That if America falls, she like the strong Man, will lay hold
of the Pillars of the State, and pull down the whole British Empire with her; and great will be their fall."
I am not convinced that the Ministry, have not designedly embarrassed the East-India Company, on purpose to lessen their Consequence, and to make them more dependent for Favours and Support, and I believe both of them will perceive their political Errors, and the Interest of the two Countries will be soon pursued and Union Re-established.
Plurima fœlix Paulatim Vitia atque Errores exuit omnes. Juv.--- AMERICANUS.
P O R T S M O U T H, Nov. 26.
On Wednesday last died the Hon. JOHN WENTWORTH, of this Town Esq; in the 70th Year of his Age. He was a Gentleman of a liberal Education, and for many Years hath been one of the Justices of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for the Province of New-Hampshire, and for the County of Rockingham: And Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. which Offices he filled with Integrity. He was esteemed a truly benevolent, generous and honest Man.
We hear that his Remains are to be interred To-Morrow Afternoon.
An Evening-School
Will be opened next Monday Evening, by the Subscriber, at his School-Room in King-Street,
WHERE young Gentlemen who are desirous of retaining or pursuing their Acquaintance with the Classicks may be assisted in prosecuting their Studies.--- And such as are desirous of acquiring an easy and elegant English Style, and have not had an Opportunity of improving themselves in their own Language; may go through a Variety of Exercises for that Purpose.--- Reading and speaking with Propriety will also be taught, (if desired) together with writing, and several Branches of the Mathematics. The School will be kept on Monday and Wednesday Evenings during the Season, if it should meet with Encouragement. D. HUMPHRYS.
N. B. He continues his private Grammar School, in which he has Room for a few more Boys.
Portsmouth, Nov. 24th, 1773.
JOHN FOGARTY from Boston, HEREBY informs the PUBLIC, that he has opened a Shop opposite Mr. Samuel Griffith's, where he carries on the LEATHER BREECHES MAKING and LEATHER DRESSING and GLOVER'S BUSINESS. Those Persons that Favour him with their Custom, may depend upon being served faithfully, and with Dispatch. Portsmouth, Nov. 25, 1773.
PROVINCE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Rockingham, ss. COURT OF VICE ADMIRALTY PURSUANT to an ORDER of COURT, NOTICE is hereby given, that the Cargo of Boats and Staves, the Rigging, Sails, Anchors, Cables, and Appurtenances saved from the Ship Scipio, William Moore late Master; and also the Hull or Wreck of said Ship, will be exposed to Sale at Public Vendue, to the highest Bidder, at the House of James Steadly, Esq; in Portsmouth, on Monday next, at 10 of the Clock in the Forenoon; the Articles may be seen by enquiring of the Marshal of said Court.
Dated at Portsmouth this 24th Day of Nov. 1773. JOHN SHERBURNE, D. R.
Strayed or Stolen,
From off the Farm of ROBERT SMITH in Londonderry, a bright Bay HORSE about 14 Hands high, suppos'd to be about nine Years old, paces all, his Main trimmed and Feet, with a white Spot on his Nose, and some white Hairs on the top of his Head. Whoever shall take up said Horse, and convey him to the House of Robert Smith, shall be well Rewarded for the same, by me
MOSES CURRIER,
Londonderry, Nov. 17. 1773.
MARBLEHEAD, November 8.
On Friday Evening last the Patients of Essex Hospital commemorated the happy Deliverance of the English Nation from the GUN-POWDER-PLOT. Tar Barrels on the Occasion were ordered from Town, and a large Fire displayed from the middle of the Island; the HOSPITAL was likewise illuminated, and made a most beautiful Appearance here. Rockets were ordered from Boston, but happening rather the latest for the Hospital, a Number of Gentlemen, who spent the Evening at the Assembly Room, had them played off from their Quarters, and spent the Evening after very jollily, as did their Friends and Acquaintance under Inoculation.
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The Sons of Science in America,
Are by this Notification informed, that, under their auspicious influence,
Robert Bell,
Printer, Bookseller, Provedore to the SENTIMENTALISTS, and Hand Servant to the FRIENDS of LITERATURE,
HATH now fully accomplished a decent AMERICAN Edition of the splendid Judge BLACKSTONE's
COMMENTARIES ON THE LAWS of ENGLAND.
In FIVE VOLUMES.
The Fourth and Fifth Volumes of which are now ready to be delivered to the Subscribers by the Booksellers in Portsmouth.
The SAGES, and STUDENTS of the LAW, in AMERICA;
HAVE now an opportunity of seeing at most of the booksellers shops in the capital towns and cities on the Continent, printed proposals with conditions and specimens, for printing by subscription, American editions of the following celebrated works, by the undertaker, ROBERT BELL, Printer and Bookseller, of Philadelphia.
I. CORE's Commentary upon LITTLETON. Not the name of the author, only, but of the law itself. In one large folio volume, page for page with the last London edition. At Sixteen Dollars to subscribers, although the London edition is sold at Thirty Two Dollars.
II. BACON's new abridgment of the law. In five volumes quarto. Page for page with the last London edition. At Twenty-Dollars to subscribers, although the London edition is sold at Forty-Dollars.
III. LELAND's new history of Ireland, from the invasion of Henry II. with a preliminary discourse on the antient state of that kingdom. In four volumes octavo, at Six Dollars, although the London edition is sold above Sixteen Dollars, and the Dublin edition above Eleven Dollars.
IV. FERGUSON's essay on the history of Civil Society. In one volume octavo, at One Dollar and a Third.
V. A second American edition of Judge BLACKSTONE's Commentaries on the laws of England. In four volumes quarto, at Three Dollars each volume, and the fifth volume, or appendix, at Two Dollars; the whole in neat law-binding. The fourth and fifth volumes of this quarto edition is already printed and sold at Five Dollars, to those Gentlemen who become subscribers for the FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD VOLUMES, which are now printing at Philadelphia by said ROBERT BELL.
Gentlemen who are pleased to approve of these Specimens & Conditions, by speedily giving in their Names as Encouragers, will peculiarly oblige the Undertaker, and greatly contribute towards the elevation, and enlivening of Literary Manufactures in America.
ALMANACKS for the Year 1774— A LEVI AMES's last Words and dying SPEECH, just printed — Blank Deeds, Court and Justices Writs, Province LAW-BOOKS, &c. &c. Sold cheap for Cash at R. L. FOWLE's New-Printing Office on the Parade, near the State-House in Portsmouth.
Hugh Henderson
HATH just opened at his Shop opposite the Printing Office a genteel Assortment of ENGLISH GOODS, suitable for the Season, too many to be enumerated in an Advertisement, which he will sell cheap for Cash: also begs the Favor of all those that have Accounts open with him that they would call and settle them immediately, or he will be obliged to put them in suit at February Court without further Notice. Nov. 17, 1773.
American-MAGAZINE.
THOSE GENTLEMEN and LADIES, who incline to encourage the Publication of the AMERICAN MAGAZINE, are hereby informed, that the Subscription Papers will be returned to the intended Publisher in a few Days, in order that he may ascertain the Number subscribed for. SUBSCRIPTIONS are taken in by the Printer hereof.
N. B. The Introduction to the Royal American Magazine (or Number 1, to be ornamented with two elegant Copper-Plate Prints) will be published on the first Day of January next.
I. THOMAS.
Boston, Octob. 22. 1773.
Clocks and Watches
Clean'd and Repaired in the cheapest and best Manner, By Nathaniel Sheaff Griffith,
In Portsmouth.
He has the best of OYL to prevent their stopping in cold Weather. — He has for Sale, Watch Springs, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. — Also, the best of Mens and Womens plated Buckles and Buttons, and an Assortment of good WATCHES, cheap for Cash or short Credit.
Whereas there is a NOTE of HAND, signed by one JOHN LOCK, to me for the Sum of £. 26 13s. 4d. Lawful Money with Interest, bearing Date the 8th Day of October 1772, which Note was inadvertently assign'd by me to Samuel Bradford tertius, upon his promising me, that if the Money was never received of said LOCK, he would never demand it of me; but the said Bradford hath since attempted to negotiate the same Note, with intent to defraud me; I do therefore hereby caution the Public against any such Negotiation, as I will never pay said Note unless compelled by LAW. Merrimack, Nov. 8, 1773. CHARITY LUND.
ALL PERSONS Indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of Saichet Clark, late of Straitham, deceased, are hereby required to bring in their Accounts to JOHN CLARK, Administrator to said Estate, in order for a speedy Settlement.
§ Excise. §
THE Subscribers having purchased the EXCISE on SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS, in the County of Strafford, from the first Tuesday in November 1772, to the first Tuesday in November 1773, give Notice, that (in order to collect the same) they purpose meeting the Persons Licensed to sell Spirituous Liquors in said County, at the following times and places, viz at Durham at the House of Mr. Windborn Adams, on Tuesday the 16th Day of November Instant; at Dover on Thursday the 18th Instant at the House of Mr. Thomas Shannon; at Rochester on Monday the 22nd Instant; and at the House of Mr. Stephen Wentworth; at which times and places those concerned are desired punctually to attend, otherwise they may depend on being proceeded against according to LAW.
Portsmouth, Nov. 8, 1773. JOSEPH THOMAS, MOSES YEATON.
--Runaway Boys.--
RANAWAY on the 26th of October last from Lieut. MOSES BAKER of Candia Two Boys, named William Page and John Morrison: Had on when they went away light colour'd Home-spun Cloaths, except Leather Breeches; the former about 19 Years of Age, the other 17. If any Person will take up said Runaways, and bring them to me, or send me Word, shall have for Page six pence Reward, and for the other an handsome Reward, and all necessary Charges paid: And all Persons are forbid trusting, harbouring, or trading with said Runaways.
[ Bretton Woods. ]
THE PROPRIETORS of the TOWNSHIP of BRETON WOODS, are hereby Notified, that two Taxes have been voted on each RIGHT in said Township, the first of Two Pounds thirteen Shillings for the Expences of surveying, taking out the Charter, &c. and the second of One Pound Four Shillings for making Roads, Bridges &c. The delinquent Proprietors are desired to pay the same immediately to DANIEL FOWLE, Collector of said Taxes, at his Printing-Office, or their Rights will be advertised for Sale, agreeable to LAW.
ALL PERSONS Indebted to, or who have Demands on the Estate of JACOB HOOK, late of Salisbury, in the County of Essex, Yeoman, deceased, are hereby desired to settle speedily with JACOB HOOK of Hawke, in the County of Rockingham, Esq; Executor of the Testament of the deceased Sept. 29 1773.
A Likely young HORSE to be Sold, 4 Years old last Spring. Enquire of the Printer.
A clerical Anecdote.
A Nobleman one day in a large company, said to a worthy divine, who was soliciting him for a living then vacant, "Pry-thee, doctor, think no more of it, but learn to dance." The doctor, not at all disconcerted, replied, with a smile, "I should be incorrigible indeed, my Lord, not to improve under your Lordship's instructions, who have so long made me dance attendance." "Have I so, doctor, replied the earl, why then take the living, & my daughter Sophy into the bargain; she will teach you to turn your toes up."
A N E C D O T E.
THE late King, who was very fond of Lord Chesterfield, could not help, however, now & then sparing with him. He brought his Majesty a patent that was to be filled up, and recommended from the Duke of Newcastle, for a certain candidate, who had great borough interest. The King had in some degree promised it to the Countess of Yarmouth for one of her creatures. His Lordship expostulated and endeavoured to shew the ill effects of giving it to any other than the Duke's friend; when the King cried in a pet, "Give it to the Devil if you will." Upon which his Lordship immediately filled up the blank with the devil, and then read "George the IId. by the grace of God, &c. to his trusty and well beloved friend the devil greeting." This put the King into such a humour, that he readily consented the borough-monger should be provided for.
WE the Subscribers being appointed Commissioners by the Hon. JOHN WENTWORTH, Esq; Judge of the Probate of Wills, in and for the County of Rockingham, to receive and examine the Claims of the several Creditors to the Estate of Benjamin Underwood, late of Kittery deceased, represented insolvent, and six Months being allowed for that Purpose; hereby give Notice that we will attend said Business at the House of James Steadley, Esq; on the First Wednesday of the Six following Months, from Six to Eight o'Clock, in the Evening. JOSEPH WHIPPLE. JOHN PARHAWK.
§ Leavitt's Town. §
WHEREAS the Proprietors of the Township of Leavitt's Town in the Province of New Hampshire, & County of Strafford, have been legally notified to pay an Assessment of 18 Shillings Lawful Money on each original Proprietor's Right or Lots of Land in said Township to me the Subscriber, and several of Them being yet delinquent in the Whole or in Part, This is therefore to notify such delinquent Proprietors that their Rights or Lots of Land will be exposed to Sale at public Vendue at the House of John Leavitt, Esq; in North Hampton on Tuesday the 21st Day of December, at one o'Clock in the Afternoon, as will pay said Taxes with incidental Charges. The delinquent original Proprietor's Names are as follows with the Sum due on their several Lots.
   1st Division 2d Division   l. s. d. l. s. d.     Jonathan Wedgwood 0 0 0 0 14 6   David Wedgwood 0 0 14 6   Joshua Brown jun. 0 0 14 6   Levi Dearborn 0 0 14 6   Walter Bryant 0 0 14 6   Zechariah Batchelder 3 6 0 0   Ebenezer Lovering 3 6 14 6   John Johnson 3 6 14 6   Jonathan Knowles 3 6 14 6   John Shepard 3 6 14 6   John Johnson 3 6 14 6   Joseph Tewle, junr. 3 6 14 6   Moses Leavitt 3 6 14 6   Nathaniel Goekin 3 6 14 6   Samuel Robie Fogg 3 6 0 0   Samuel Marston 3 6 14 6   Simon Leavitt 3 6 14 6   Thomas Parsons junr. 3 6 14 6   James Marston 3 6 14 6  
JOHN DEARBORN, Collector. North Hampton, Novemb. 11. 1773.
Cash for old Pewter,
Is given at the Sign of the Flats next Shop but one before you come to James Steadley's, Esq; or one Pound of New for two Pound of Old, which will turn out greatly to Advantage to those that want to change Old for New. Likewise all sorts of Tin Ware, by the Dozen or smaller Quantity, exceedingly cheap, so hope all those who value their Interest will apply to said Shop, where they will meet with such Encouragement as will induce their further come tam. CHOCOLATE by large or small Quantity can be sold cheap for Cash.
Prizes of TIN WARE at the above Shop are as follows for Cash or old Pewter at Cash Price. 2 Quart Coffee Pots 28 s. Old Tenor. — 3 Pint Coffee Pots 24 s. — Lamps with Copper Noses 20 s. — with Tin Noses 18 s. — Lamps with Flat Candlesticks 24 s. — Gallon Pots 45 s. — 2 Quart Pots 26 s. — Quart ditto 18 s. — Pint ditto 9 s. — Half Pint ditto 6 s. — Stoves 55 s. very large — Still's £. 9. — Cullenders 45 s. — Candle Boxes 35 s. — Dippers 5 s. — Tea Cannisters of all Sizes; and almost every Article of Tin Ware as cheap by the single Article as can be bought in the Province by the Dozen.