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LETTERS written by the late Right Hon. PHILIP DORMER STANHOPE, Earl of Chesterfield, to his Son Philip Stanhope, Esq; late Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Dresden.
LETTER XVI.
DEAR BOY, MONDAY. SEND you, herewith, your historical exercise for this week; and thank you for correcting some faults I had been guilty of in former papers. I shall be very glad to be taught by you; and, I assure you, I would rather have you able to instruct me, than any other body in the world. I was very well pleased with your objection to my calling the brothers, that fought for the Romans and the Albans, the Horatii and the Curiatii; for which I can give you no better reason than usage and custom, which determine all languages. As to ancient proper names, there is no settled rule, and we must be guided by custom: For example, we say Ovid and Virgil, and not Ovidius and Virgilius, as they are in Latin; but then, we say Augustus Cæsar, as in the Latin, and not August Cæsar, which would be the true English. We say Scipio Africanus, as in Latin, and not Scipio the African. We say Tacitus, and not Tacit: So that, in short, custom is the only rule to be observed in this case. But, wherever custom and usage will allow it, I would rather choose not to alter the ancient proper name. They have more dignity, I think, in their own, than in our language. The French change most of the ancient proper names, and give them a French termination or ending, which sometimes sounds even ridiculous; as, for instance, they call the Emperor Titus, Titus; and the historian, Titus Livius, whom we commonly call in English Livy, they call Titus Live. I am very glad you started this objection; for the only way to get knowledge is to inquire and object. Pray remember to ask questions, and to make your objections, whenever you do not understand, or have any doubts about any thing.
LETTER XVII.
SOON after the death of Tullus Hostilius, the people placed upon the throne Ancus Marcius, grandson to Numa Pompilius. His first care was to re-establish divine worship, which had been somewhat neglected during the warlike reign of his predecessor. He engaged in some wars, against his will, and always came off with advantage. He enlarged the city; and died after a reign of twenty four years: A Prince not inferior, whether in peace or war, to any of his predecessors. One Lucumon, a Greek by birth, who had established himself at Rome in the reign of Ancus Marcius, was chosen King in his place, and took the name of Tarquin. He added a hundred Senators to the former number; carried on, with success, several wars against the neighbouring States; and enlarged, beautified, and strengthened the city. He made the Aqueducts and Common Sewers, built the Circus, and laid the foundation of the Capitol: The Circus was a celebrated place at Rome, set apart for chariot-races, and other games. Tarquin had destined for his successor Servius Tullius, one who, having been taken prisoner of war, was consequently a slave; which the sons of Ancus Marcius, now grown up, highly resenting, caused Tarquin to be assassinated, in the thirty eighth year of his reign: But that criminal deed of the sons of Ancus Marcius was attended with no success; for the people elected Servius Tullius King, without asking the concurrence of the Senate. This Prince was engaged in various wars, which he happily concluded. He divided the people into nineteen tribes; established the Census, or general survey of the citizens; and introduced the custom of giving liberty to slaves, called otherwise, manumission. Servius intended to abdicate the crown, and form a perfect Republic at Rome, when he was assassinated by his son-in-law, Tarquin the Proud. He reigned forty four years; and was, without dispute, the best of all the Kings of Rome. Tarquin having ascended the throne, invited to Royalty neither by the people nor Senate, his conduct was liable to such a beginning, and caused him to be surnamed the Proud. He overturned the wise establishments of the Kings his predecessors, trampled upon the rights of the people, and governed as an arbitrary and despotic Prince. He built a magnificent temple to Jupiter, called the Capitol, because, in digging its foundation, the head of a man had been found there, which in Latin is called Caput: The Capitol was the most celebrated edifice in Rome. The tyranny of Tarquin was already become odious and insupportable to the Romans; when an atrocious act of his son Sextus administered to them an opportunity of asserting their liberty. This Sextus falling in love with Lucretia, wife to Collatinus, who would not consent to his desires, ravished her. The Lady discovered the whole matter to her husband, and to Brutus, and then stabbed herself; having first made them promise to revenge the outrage done to her honour. Whereupon they raised the people; and Tarquin, with all his family, was expelled by a solemn decree, after having reigned twenty five years. Such is the fate that tyrants deserve, and all those who, in doing evil, and oppressing mankind, abuse that power which Providence has given. In the reign of Tarquin, the books of the Sybils were brought to Rome, and ever after preserved and consulted as oracles. Tarquin, after his expulsion, made several attempts to reinstate himself, and raised some wars against the Romans. He engaged Porfenna, King of Hetruria, to espouse his interest, and make war upon them, in order to his restoration. Porfenna marched against the Romans, defeated their forces, and most
probably would have taken the city, had it not been for the extraordinary courage of Horatius Coclès, who alone defended the pass of a bridge against the whole Tuscan army. Porfenna, struck with admiration and awe of so many prodigies of valour as he remarked every day in the Romans, thought it proper to make peace with them, and drew off his army. They had many other wars with their neighbours, which I omit mentioning, as my purpose is to dwell only upon the most important events. Such is the following one, which happened about sixteen years after the establishing of Consuls. The people were loaded with debts, and refused to enlist themselves in military service, unless those debts were cancelled. This was a very pressing and critical juncture; but the Senate found an expedient, which was to create a Dictator, with a power so absolute as to be above all law; which, however, was to last but a time. Titus Lartius was the personage named for the purpose; who, having appeased the tumult, and restored tranquility, laid down his high employment. The Romans had often, in succeeding times, and on pressing occasions, recourse to this expedient. It is remarkable, that, though that office was invested with an absolute and despotic power, not one Dictator abused it, for upwards of a hundred years.
LETTER XVIII.
WE are now come to an important epocha of the Roman History; I mean, the establishment of a free government. Royalty being banished Rome, it was resolved to create, instead of a King, two Consuls, whose authority should be annual; or, in other words, was to last no longer than one year. The right of electing the Consuls was left to the people; but they could choose them only from among the Patricians; that is, from among men of the first rank. The two Consuls were jointly vested with the power of Kings. Before, with this essential difference, that their power ended with the year; and at the expiration of the term, they were obliged to give an account of their regency to the people, a sure means to prevent the abuse of it. They were called Consuls, from the Latin verb consulere , to counsel; which intimated their being Counsellors to the Republic. The first Consuls elected were L. Junius Brutus, and L. Tarquinius, Lucretia's husband. The Consuls held the same form of dignity as the Kings, excepting the crown and sceptre. They had the purple robe, and the Curule chair, being seated on wheels. The Consuls, Senate, and people, took a solemn oath, never to recall Tarquin, or suffer a King in Rome. Take notice of the form of the Roman government. The power was divided between the Consuls, Senate, and people; each had their rights and privileges: And, from the time of that wise establishment, Rome exalted herself, with a rapid progress, to such a high point of perfection and excellency, as is scarce to be conceived. Remember, that the monarchical government lasted two hundred and forty four years.
The SPEECH of the late Lord Mayor JOHN WILKES, Esq; from the Husting at Guildhall, London, on Wednesday, the 8th of November, on his going out of office.
Gentlemen of the Livery, THE important and extensive powers, with which you entrusted me the last year as your Chief Magistrate, I now resign with singular satisfaction, because they devolve to a Gentleman, whom I am persuaded you will find exerting them at this time for your advantage, and the emolument of this great metropolis. The noble privileges and immunities transmitted down to us by our spirited ancestors, I am satisfied he will carefully maintain and support. The last year, Gentlemen, has passed without any attack on our rights and privileges from the House of Commons. That arbitrary and unprincipled body has been almost wholly employed, with the industry and spirit of fiends, in the vain and wicked attempt of perfecting their plans to establish despotism in New England, and Popery in Canada. They have stained the British laurels with the guiltless blood of our fellow subjects in America. But the House of Lords, early in the present year, made a direct attack on the rights of every Commoner in England, and the essential privileges of this city. They ordered a citizen (Mr. Randall) unheard, into custody; and on any appeal to a jury, only for disrespectful words against a member of their House. Although parties, they endeavoured to establish themselves judges in their own cause, in equal violation of the dictates of common sense and justice; and in the first instance, not by an appeal from an inferior court to them, as the supreme judicature of the kingdom. The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod came repeatedly with his assistants here to seize a citizen, but notwithstanding the express assertion in his order that he should find a sufficient warrant for the attachment of the body of a freeman, Mr. Randall remained safe in his own house under the protection of the laws, and your Chief Magistrate. The officer of the House of Lords preferred an ignominious retreat to Westminster, to the certainty of his own commitment in the city by a really sufficient warrant, which I would have issued if he had persevered. He made a report of what he had not done, and that disgraceful entry in the journals of the House of Lords gives us another demonstration, that in this free country all usurped authority must in the end yield to law and the constitution, for Mr. Randall has ever since remained among us in perfect security, as unmolested from the injustice of the Lords, as Mr. Millar has been from the late similar outrages of the Commons. An attack of a different nature, Gentlemen, has since been made by the Ministers on the rights of the Livery in Common Hall, as if no right of the subject was to remain unviolated. They advised the King not to receive your petitions and remonstrances on the throne. That important privilege you have vindicated with spirit, and, if you persevere, a favourable moment will
certainly arrive to recover what an arbitrary Administration have at present suspended. Whilst with a jealous eye I watched over the great franchises of the city, I held the scales of justice with a steady and equal hand. The judicial duties of my office were filled with a strict attendance, and my best abilities called forth to support the dignity of the character, which your suffrages had bestowed upon me. Justice has been regularly and impartially administered, and I may boldly challenge the most envenomed and prejudiced enemy to support an accusation of misconduct in my judicial capacity. I reflect with the warmest gratitude on your honourable approbation of my services, by returning me this year also to the Court of Aldermen. From the pre-eminence, Gentlemen, to which your favour raised me, I now return with pleasure to my former state of one of your Magistrates, and to mingle with the mass of my fellow citizens. After so long a period of incessant labour and fatigue, it is usual to have the exemption of the ensuing year, as a time of repose and relaxation from public business and attendance. I do not mean to claim that indulgence. I will follow the example of my excellent friend, and immediate predecessor, Mr. Alderman Bull. While God continues me health and strength, I will be unwearied in your service, and readily take my share in the public business of this great city, still following the line of my duty to you, regardless of private ease, peace, or safety."
CAMBRIDGE, February 1.
The following is the form of government lately assumed by the colony of NEW HAMPSHIRE.
IN CONGRESS, at EXETER, January 5, 1776. WE the members of the Congress of the colony of New Hampshire, chosen and appointed by the free suffrages of the people of said colony, and authorised and empowered by them to meet together, and use such means, and pursue such measures, as we should judge best for the public good; and in particular to establish some form of government, provided that measure should be recommended by the Continental Congress: And a recommendation to that purpose having been transmitted to us, from the said Congress; have taken into our serious consideration the unhappy circumstances into which this colony is involved, by reason of our native and constitutional rights and privileges; to enforce obedience to which acts, a powerful fleet and army have been sent into this country, by the Ministry of Great Britain, who have exercised a wanton and cruel abuse of their power, in destroying the lives and properties of the colonists, in many places, with fire and sword, taking the ships and lading from many of the honest and industrious inhabitants of this colony, employed in commerce, agreeable to the laws and customs, a long time used here. The sudden and abrupt departure of his Excellency JOHN WENTWORTH, Esq; our late Governor, and several of the Council, leaving us destitute of legislation; and no executive courts being open to punish criminal offenders, whereby the lives and properties of the honest people of this colony are liable to the machinations and evil designs of wicked men. Therefore for the preservation of peace and good order, and for the security of the lives and properties of the inhabitants of this colony, we conceive ourselves reduced to the necessity of establishing a form of government, to continue during the present unhappy and unnatural contest with Great Britain; protesting and declaring that we never sought to throw off our dependence upon Great Britain, but felt ourselves happy under her protection, while we could enjoy our constitutional rights and privileges—and that we shall rejoice if such a reconciliation between us and our parent state can be effected as shall be approved by the Continental Congress, in whose prudence and wisdom we confide. Accordingly, pursuant to the trust reposed in us, we do resolve that this Congress assume the name, power, and authority of a House of Representatives or Assembly, for the colony of New Hampshire. And that the said House then proceed to choose twelve persons, being respectable freeholders and inhabitants within this colony, in the following manner: viz. Five in the county of Rockingham, two in the county of Stafford, two in the county of Hillsborough, two in the county of Cheshire, and one in the county of Grafton, to be a distinct and separate branch of the legislature, by the name of a COUNCIL for this colony, to continue as such until the third Wednesday in December next; any seven of whom to be a quorum to do business. That such Council appoint their President; and in his absence that the senior counsellor preside. That a Secretary be appointed by both branches, who may be a counsellor, or otherwise as they shall choose. That no act or resolution be valid, and put into execution, unless agreed to and passed by both branches of the legislature. That all public officers for the said colony, and each county, for the current year, be appointed by the Council and Assembly, except the several clerks of the executive courts, who shall be appointed by the justices of the respective courts. That all bills, resolves, or votes for raising, levying, and collecting money, originate in the House of Representatives. That at any sessions of the Council and Assembly, neither branch shall adjourn for any longer time than from Saturday till the next Monday, without consent of the other. And it is further resolved, that if the present unhappy dispute with Great Britain should continue longer than this present year, and the Continental Congress give no instructions or directions to the contrary, the Council be chosen by the people of each respective county, in such manner as the Council and House of Representatives shall order. That General and field-officers of the militia, on any vacancy, be appointed by the two Houses, and all inferior officers be chosen by the respective companies. That all officers of the army be appointed by the two Houses, except they should direct otherwise in case of any emergency.

That all civil officers for the colony, and for each county, be appointed, and the time of their continuance in office be determined, by the two Houses, except clerks of courts, and county treasurers, and recorders of deeds.
That a treasurer, and a recorder of deeds, for each county be annually chosen by the people of each county, respectively; the votes for such officers to be returned to the respective courts of General Sessions of the Peace, in the county, there to be ascertained as the Council and Assembly shall hereafter direct.
That precepts in the name of the Council, and Assembly, signed by the President of the Council, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall issue annually, at or before the first day of November, for the choice of a Council, and House of Representatives, to be returned by the third Wednesday in December then next ensuing, in such manner as the Council and Assembly shall hereafter prescribe.
February 8. We hear, that as Capt. Manly was coming out of Plymouth, January 30, an armed brig (which went from Boston for the purpose of taking him, as is supposed) gave him chase; upon which he ran his vessel on shore a little south of the North river in Scituate. The brig came to anchor, and fired not less than four hundred times upon the privateer; but very rarely, no man was even wounded. One ball entered the stern, and passed but about six inches from Capt. Manly, who was confined by sickness in his cabin. The next day 130 balls were found on the adjacent shore.
Beside the above, which is from a correspondent near where the affair happened, we hear, that after the brig ceased firing she manned her boats, boarded Capt. Manly's vessel (the people becoming ashore) and endeavoured to set her on fire; but seeing our people coming upon them, they were glad to get off without effecting their design. She has since been got off, is refitting, and nearly ready for another cruise.
It is represented by one of our friends lately from Boston (a Gentleman of good judgment and undoubted veracity) as wor- thy to be relied on, that one of the men of war that last arrived from England brought intelligence, that our friends in London had collected 26,000. sterling for the support of the American army, which they were about sending by the way of the West Indies; but that Administration had secured the money, and were making strict search and inquiry for the donors, who were considered as countenancing and aiding a REBELLION. Should the Ministry pursue the inquiry, it may add to the confusion, and be, in some degree, the means of our temporal salvation.
On the 25th of December last, was taken by a Plymouth privateer, and carried in there, a small sloop from New York, Moses Weyman master, laden with provisions for the ministerial Moses Weyman master, laden with provisions for the ministerial army in Boston; consisting of 35 fresh hogs, 130 barrels of pork, 30 barrels of fine New York pippins, 20 firkins of hogs fat, some quarters of beef, turkeys, &c. &c.
WATERTOWN, February 5. Last Tuesday Capt. House, with 4 whale boats, took and carried into Barnstable, a sloop with 115 tons burthen, bound from La Have for Boston, laden with beef, hay, potatoes, and turnips.
NEWPORT, February 5. We hear that a vessel from England, with a quantity of medicines on board for the ministerial troops, is taken at the eastward by one of our privateers.
NEW YORK, February 10.
BY a letter from an officer in the continental army before Quebec, dated January 20, we learn, that General Carleton sallied out with a party to attack our hospital; on which our people engaged them, and drove them into the town, killed 16 of the enemy, took 12 prisoners. Our loss was only 4 killed, and 10 wounded. It is said that Martinico and Gaudaloupe have been lately reinforced with 10,000 men, and are strengthening with new works.
Extract of a letter from Montreal, Jan. 14.
"The remnant of our battalion are to hold themselves in readiness, and expect marching orders to-morrow. I am for some time to be stationed at the Three Rivers, some matters being necessary to be settled with the Tories, who in different parts begin to be insulting, since our late misfortune at Quebec. This makes the third visit I have had among this kind of people. I expect soon to be called down to Quebec."
"Your old friend Capt. Mott behaved well in the attempt to storm; and in the retreat, brought up the rear with great reputation."
"Our blockade at Quebec is yet maintained. On the 25th instant Capt. Seaborn, from the Massachusetts, the first hero that has appeared to our assistance, since the repulse at Quebec, arrived with 27 men. His arrival had a very good effect, for in the morning of the same day, was found at the church door, an anonymous seditious paper, very artfully written, calculated to stimulate the inhabitants to rise and cut us all off. However, I believe few of them had as much courage as the writer had ingenuity. They are now convinced the lakes are frozen, and think the Bostonians are coming as thick as the trees in the woods. The Tories now seem quite crest-fallen."
Extract of a letter from Col. Arnold, before Quebec, Jan. 14.
"The charge which has devolved upon me has been a most arduous task. Our last disaster so disheartened the troops, that I have had the greatest difficulty to keep them together. Our whole force, since the attack, amounts to no more than 700 men. We were for some time in expectation of an attack from the garrison, which consisted of 1500, but they have not yet thought proper to continue in their strong hold, and we have effectually blockaded them up. General Wooster, whom I for some time expected, acquaints me he cannot leave Montreal, but will send me a reinforcement as soon as possible. Our duty has been extremely hard and fatiguing in this inclement climate, where the snow is now 4 feet deep on a level; but what cannot soldiers do who are fighting for liberty and their country? I make no doubt of a large reinforcement being sent us, as early as possible, and of being in Quebec before the spring."
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19.
A GENTLEMAN from St. Eustatia, says, eleven American vessels were taken and carried to Antigua, ten of which were condemned for want of clearances.
Last night arrived here Capt. Souder from Grenada. On his passage he spoke a vessel from Corke, the master of which informed him, that 25 transports, with 4000 troops on board, had sailed from Corke for America. Capt. Souder says, before he left Grenada a London paper arrived there, of the 30th of November, with a list of thirty nine commissioners that were appointed to treat with the Congress, among whom were Lord Howe and Governor Johnson.
From Europe we learn, that two of the transports with the Hanoverian troops were cast away, one near Dunkirk, and the other on the Isle of Rhea, at the bottom of the bay of Biscay.
The English men of war have taken the brig Greyhound, Capt. Stevens, from this port for the West Indies; and the ship Peggy, Capt. Davidson, also from this port for Europe; both of which they sent into St. Kitt's.
LONDON, November 16.
THE number of men that perished in different ships in the late storms, amount to 2500, as appears by the estimates delivered to the commanders from the several harbours.
Captain Powlet of the 59th regiment, has lost one of his legs by the cannonading of the provincials, as he sat at his breakfast.
As the Ministry have for some time past deprived us of all information from America, they now shut out all information at home as much as possible, and have begun it in locking up the gallery door of the House of Commons, on the very day, for the first time this session, when it was expected Mr. Burke would give to the public, and to his country, a plan for the conciliation with the colonies. The Ministry were aware this plan would be relished much better by the public, than that decided on by the cabinet, and for this purpose were determined to prevent all comparisons. Surely such a conduct in a free state, has but one obvious interpretation! Which is, that the Ministers are conscious to themselves, that their actions will not bear the approbation of reason or justification.
Last night Admiral Duff, from Newfoundland, arrived in town, and the same evening waited on Lord North, and gave his Lordship an account of the state of the fishery and the damage done the 11th of September last.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, Saturday, November 18.
On Thursday, about half an hour after three o'clock, Mr. Burke opened his conciliatory proposition. He began by presenting a petition from the Gentlemen, clergy, clothiers, manufacturers, and other inhabitants of the several towns of Westbury, Warminster, and Trowbridge , and the neighbourhood thereof, in the county of Wilts , complaining of the address of these places, which had entirely misrepresented the state of the trade, and the sentiments, and wishes of the inhabitants, and praying the House to find some amicable method for terminating the differences between this kingdom and the colonies. He told the House, that the signers of that petition were all men who manufactured for themselves; and he was authorised to say, that they possessed more than 500,000. of English property.
He said, that he wished the prayer of that petition to be considered as the exordium of what he had to say to the House. He complained of the difficulties which in civil wars lay upon moderate men, who advised lenient measures; that their moderation was attributed to a want of zeal, and their fears for the public safety, to a want of spirit; that whatever they said to incline the House to lenity, was construed into a countenance of rebellion; and so many arts, and so many menaces had been used, that if they had not been opposed with a good share of firmness by the friends to the peace of their country, all freedom of debate, and indeed all public deliberation, would have been put an end to.
He said, that for his part he was no way intimidated by all these machinations from doing his duty; and that nothing that could be done by those whose measures had brought this country into so deplorable a situation, should hinder him from using his best endeavours to deliver it from its distresses.
The first step for this purpose, was to get out of general discourses, and vague sentiments, which he said had been one of the main causes of our present troubles, and to appreciate the value of the several plans that were, or might be proposed, by an exact detail of particulars.
The speech was so very methodical, that it was not difficult to form a just idea of the outline.
Mr. Burke spoke for three hours and a half, and was listened to with a most profound and uninterrupted attention. The motion made by Mr. Burke was, "That leave be given to bring in a bill to compose the present troubles, and for quieting the minds of his Majesty's subjects in America."
Mr. Burke then read to the House a bill which he had prepared, with such provisions and legislations as he judged equal to making peace, as never could general curiosity be excited by dearer, or greater interests.
Mr. T. Townsend censured the severity and bad policy of thus declaring war against the colonies, at the moment Administration would have it believed in the House, that they were inclined to peace.
General Conway also spoke against it, the Attorney General near two hours for it, and Mr. Burke against it.
IRELAND.
BELFAST, Nov. 4. A general meeting of the principal inhabitants, at the town-house, to consider of an address or petition to his Majesty, was this day held at noon (George Black, Esq; in the chair) when a motion was made, and seconded, that "An humble address be presented to his Majesty, from the merchants, traders, and principal inhabitants of Belfast, stating their grievances and apprehensions, resulting from the present unnatural state of things; their concern, as members of the British empire, for its present disturbed and endangered state; their feelings, as men, for the horrors of civil war, now raging in America; their hopes in the royal mercy for a speedy termination of these; and their prayers for a restoration of the old constitutional system." Which being agreed to, without a dissenting voice, a suitable address was produced, and signed by almost every person present; and after such as were not present have had an opportunity of signing it, it is to be transmitted to his Majesty.
LIMERICK, Nov. 6. This morning the 20th regiment marched for Dublin; the 15th on the road to this city, to be ready to embark at Corke the beginning of December. It is thought one of the regiments coming from England will be ordered to this garrison.
CORKE, Nov. 9. We are informed that orders have been issued for the six transports, with the 28th, and part of the 46th regiment on board, to return here, and the men to be disembarked, in consequence of a discovery made by Lord North, that this is rather a dangerous time of the year to send troops to Quebec.
DUBLIN, Nov. 22. Six thousand Hessian troops are certainly ordered to this kingdom; the message from the King to the House of Commons is prepared. The American war is the plea for this bold stroke. Liberty! take care; you now stand in imminent danger. A foreign army, to awe the subjects of Great Britain, is an attempt at arbitrary power which should make every real friend to the constitution tremble.
Nov. 24. By a letter from Castle Townsend, that came by yesterday's post, we are informed, that the bows and a great part of the deck of a large vessel were discovered at Skiddy's Island, at the mouth of the harbour, on Sunday the 17th instant, a man was dead on the fore deck, under a heap of cordage, his leg broke, and bleeding fresh; it was supposed that she was wrecked on Saturday night the 17th instant, on the Stags, which proved to be so; for on Monday afternoon a Kinsale fishing boat came into the harbour, and brought an account that there was a man on the Stags who called and made signs for help, but the Kinsale man not having a small boat, and the sea high, could not get near him; that evening a boat was sent out, but the surf on the rocks being very high, and too late, nothing could be done, but reported that there were five persons alive on the naked rocks; the next morning a pinnace was sent out with a chosen crew, who were fortunate enough to bring four on shore, the Captain, Mate, and two common men, the fifth died the night before; the four are likely to do well, having been taken particular care of. The vessel proves to be the Abby, of Liverpool; from Virginia, with 20 hogsheads of tobacco, 1200 barrels of tar, and some staves, the Captain's name Herbert. These unfortunate men were thrown on the lower Stags, which are washed over every tide when the sea runs high. The Captain, a stout able man, satisfied that he with the rest must perish if he remained there, on Sunday afternoon swam about 40 yards, to a high rock, where his situation was better, as he could walk about dry, and what was of most consequence, from whence he could be seen, which saved his and the lives of his companions.
NEWBURN (N. Carolina) Feb. 9.
BY a Gentleman from Philadelphia we have received the pleasing account of the actual sailing from that place of the first American fleet that ever swelled their sails on the western ocean in defence of the rights and liberties of the people of these colonies, now suffering under the persecuting rod of the British Ministry, and their more than brutish tyrants in America. This fleet consists of five sail, fitted out from Philadelphia, which are to be joined at the Capes of Virginia by two ships more from Maryland, and is commanded by Admiral Hopkins, a most experienced and venerable sea Captain. The Admiral's ship is called the Columbus, after Christopher Columbus, the renowned discoverer of this western world, and mounts 36 guns, 12 and 9 pounders, on two decks, 40 swivels, and 500 men; the second ship is called the Cabot, after Sebastian Cabot, who completed the discoveries of America made by Columbus, and mounts 32 guns; the others are smaller vessels, from 24 to 34 guns. They sailed from Philadelphia amidst the acclamations of many thousands assembled on the joyful occasion, under the display of a union flag with 13 stripes in the field, emblematical of the Thirteen United Colonies; but unhappily for us, the ice in the river Delaware, as yet, obstructs the passage down, but the time will now soon arrive when this fleet must come to action. Their destination is a secret, but generally supposed to be against the ministerial Governors, those little petty tyrants that have lately spread fire and sword through these southern colonies. For the happy success of this little fleet, three millions of people offer their most earnest applications to Heaven.
WILLIAMSBURG, March 2.
ON Monday morning last General Clinton, with two men of war, three transports, and four tenders, put out to sea, destined, it is imagined, for Charlestown, South Carolina; and on Thursday another King's ship left Norfolk, supposed to be the Liverpool bound out upon a cruise, accompanied with a tender.
Sixty men of war are ordered out upon the American station, and it is probable, unless the Russian join, that they will only annoy us with their shipping.
Extract of a letter from PHILADELPHIA, February 19.
"The little fleet, fitted out here, failed only last Tuesday, having been detained a considerable time by the ice. General Lee is ordered to Quebec, to take the command of the provincial forces."
On Wednesday last Patrick Henry, Esq; Colonel of the 1st regiment, resigned his commission. Previous to his departure from this city, the following address was presented to him by the officers and soldiers of that corps.
To PATRICK HENRY, junior, Esquire.
DEEPLY impressed with a grateful sense of the obligations we lay under to you, for the polite, humane, and tender treatment manifested to us throughout the whole of your conduct, while we had the honour of being under your command, permit us to offer you our sincere thanks, as the only tribute we have in our power to pay to our real merit. Notwithstanding your withdrawing yourself from the service fills us with the most poignant sorrow, as it at once deprives us of our father and General, yet, as Gentlemen, we are compelled to applaud your spirited resentment to the most glaring indignity. May your merit shine as conspicuous to the world in general as it hath done to us; and may Heaven shower its choicest blessings on you.
COL. HENRY'S ANSWER.
GENTLEMEN, I AM exceedingly obliged to you for your approbation of my conduct. Your address does me the highest honour. This kind testimony of your regard to me would have been an ample reward for services much greater than those I have had the power to perform. I return you, and each of you, Gentlemen, my best acknowledgments for the spirit, alacrity, and zeal you have constantly shown in your several stations. I am unhappy to part with you. I leave the service, but I leave my heart with you. May God bless you, and give you success and safety, and make you the glorious instruments of saving our country.
Extract from the Proceedings of the Maryland Convention.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18.
"The Convention took into consideration the King's speech to Parliament on the 27th day of October last, and after some time spent therein,
"RESOLVED unanimously, that the following declaration be entered on their journals:"
"WE the Delegates of the freemen of Maryland in Convention, affected with the deepest concern by the opinion declared in the King's speech to Parliament on the 22nd day of October last, and expressed in the address of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal to his Majesty in answer thereto, that the necessary preparations for defence made by these colonies are carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire; and being desirous to remove, from the mind of the King, an opinion which we feel to be highly injurious to the people of this province, and to declare and manifest to his Majesty, to the Parliament, the people of Great Britain, and to the whole world, the rectitude and purity of our intentions in the present opposition to the measures of the British Ministry and Parliament, do declare,
"That the people of this province, strongly attached to the English constitution, and truly sensible of the blessings they have derived from it, warmly impressed with sentiments of affection for, and loyalty to, the House of Hanover, connected with the British nation by the ties of blood and interest, and being thoroughly convinced, that to be free subjects of the King of Great Britain, with all its consequences, is to be the freest members of any civil society in the known world, NEVER DID, NOR DO, entertain any views or desires of independency.
"That as they consider their union with the mother country, upon terms that may ensure to them a permanent freedom, as their highest felicity, so would they view the fatal necessity of separating from her as a misfortune next to the greatest that can befall them.
"Descended from Britons, entitled to the privileges of Englishmen, and inheriting the spirit of their ancestors, they have seen, with the utmost extreme anxiety, the attempts of Parliament to deprive them of those privileges, by raising a revenue upon them, and assuming a power to alter the charters, constitutions, and internal polity of the colonies, without their consent. The endeavours of the British Ministry to carry those attempts into execution by military force have been their only motive for taking up arms, and to defend themselves against those endeavours is the only use they mean to make of them. Entitled to freedom, they are determined to maintain it at the hazard of their lives and fortunes."

By certain accounts from North Carolina, we are well informed, that the disturbances raised there by Governor Martin, in favour of Government, are happily put a stop to. Not less than 5000 Carolinians, friends to American Liberty, rose up, and with the news of several companies marching from the counties of Halifax, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg, soon put a stop to their proceedings, and have taken several of their ringleaders.
In the British House of Commons, November 28, Lord North made a motion to the following purport: For leave to bring in a bill to cut off all intercourse between Great Britain and the colonies of America, now in actual rebellion, so long as they shall continue in rebellion; and to repeal the Boston port bill, the silvery bill, and another passed last sessions against the Americans; and to authorise his Majesty's naval commanders to seize all ships belonging to America as lawful prizes. For Lord North's motion 192, against it 64.
In the Irish House of Commons, November 21, it was resolved, that 4000 men, out of 12,000 voted as necessary to be left in Ireland, for the defence of that kingdom, be spared for his Majesty's service in North America. For the motion 123, against it 76.
The 4000 Irish troops are to be replaced by an equal number of Hanoverian, Hessian, and Brunswick troops.
The printers of this gazette beg leave to repeat their objection to new subscribers when they omit sending half the subscription money, for obvious reasons formerly advertised.
Advertisements.
WANTED , a Plantation suitable for a small Family, 10 or 12 Miles above Williamsburg .---Any Person having one to rent, are requested to apply to the Printers.
HANOVER TOWN, March 1, 1776.
I intend to leave the Colony immediately. (||) THOMAS STEEL.
AMELIA, February 18, 1776.
I intend to leave the Colony immediately. (2||) WILLIAM MUNRO.
HALIFAX COUNTY, February 24, 1776.
I intend to leave the Colony soon. (2||) JAMES STIVINS.
TAPPANHANNOCK, February 23, 1776.
I intend to leave the Colony immediately. JOHN WHITLOCK.
BLANDFORD, February 21, 1776.
I intend to leave the Colony soon, and to return in a few Months. JOHN GREEN.
BRUNSWICK, February 15, 1776.
ALL Persons who have any Demands against the Estate of William Brown , deceased, late Inspector in Blandford , are desired to make them known to the Subscribers, who will attend there on Monday the 8th of April . Those who cannot conveniently attend at that Time may lodge their Claims with Mr. John Green , Merchant in Blandford , and it is expected that those indebted to the said Estate will either make Payment, or settle their Accounts.
WILLIAM BATTE, } Executors. BEVERLY BROWN, }
BLANDFORD, February 24, 1776.
We intend to leave the Colony soon. (||) SAMUEL BROWN. JOHN SAMUEL.
BLANDFORD, February 24, 1776.
THE Subscriber being fully empowered by Messrs. Ramsay, Monteath, and Company , of Glasgow , to transact all their Business in this Colony, formerly under the Management of Mr. William Bogle , deceased, and since under Mr. William Robertson's Direction, earnestly entreat all those indebted to the said Concern to apply, and have their Accounts settled, and grant Bonds, or other Specialties, that no Disputes may hereafter arise. When the present unhappy Disputes are at an End, and Importation allowed, the Store will be well supplied with all Kinds of Goods, and the Business carried on to the usual Extent, by (||) THOMAS GORDON.
I have some good MADEIRA WINE , in Quarter Casks and Pipes, for Sale.
PETERSBURG, February 28, 1776.
I intend for England immediately. JAMES THOMSON.
COMMITTED to Goochland Gaol , the 15th of January last, a Negro Man named PETER , about 30 Years of Age, 5 Feet 7 or 8 Inches high, says he belongs to Mrs. Fontaine of Hanover . He is clothed in a Virginia Cloth Jacket , and the rest of his Dress as usual with labouring Negroes. The Owner is desired to prove his Property, pay Charges and take him away. WILLIAM GEORGE, Gaoler.
WARWICK, February 20, 1776.
I PURPOSE leaving the Colony soon. Those to whom I am indebted, or who have any Demands against Archibald Lundie , are desired to apply for Payment. Mr. Michael Coulter , at this Place, will satisfy those who may not make Application before I go; and Mr. Samuel Burks in Prince Edward will pay any Thing that may be due by Messrs. James and Robert Donald and Company . ROBERT DONALD.
To be SOLD, or RENTED , A TRACT of LAND in Mecklenburg , on the Branches of Bluestone Creek and Roanoke River ; it contains between six and seven Hundred Acres of very good high Lands, with a good Plantation and several Houses thereon, which was occupied last Year by Mr. Thacker Burwell . For Terms apply to Mr. Samuel Burks in Prince Edward . ROBERT DONALD. WARWICK, Feb. 21, 1776.
ALL Persons who have any Demands against the Estate of John Tabb , late Clerk of Mecklenburg , deceased, are desired to bring in their Accounts properly proved; and those indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate Payment to
MARY TABB, } Administrators. NOAH DORTEL, }
WARWICK, February 20, 1776.
I purpose leaving the Colony some Time in March . JOHN MURCHIE.
WARWICK, February 20, 1776.
I purpose leaving the Colony some Time in March . DAVID PAGAN.
LUNENBURG, Feb. 20, 1776.
THIS is to give Notice, that the FULLING MILL , lately erected near the Giebe in this County, is now in Order for Work. Those who send Cloth to it may depend upon its being fulled, &c. in the best Manner, and upon the most reasonable Terms. But as the Undertaking has been expensive, it is expected that the Money will be paid before the Cloth is delivered. WILLIAM LEWIS, Fuller.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of  Daniel Baxter , deceased, by Bond or otherwise, are desired to discharge the same immediately.
To be SOLD to the highest Bidders, on Wednesday the 6th of March , at the late Dwelling House of Alexander Craig , deceased, in Williamsburg .
ALL his Stock in Trade, consisting of Saddlery and Harness Furniture, &c. also a Cart and Horses, several Cows, and some Household Furniture. Six Months Credit will be allowed for all Sums above 5l. Bond and approved Security will be required.---All Persons indebted to the Deceased are requested to make immediate Payment; and those who have any Demands will make them known, to
JOHN M. GALT, } Executors. GABRIEL MAUPIN, }
FOR SALE,
THREE Tracts of LAND , viz. One Tract containing 200 Acres, pleasantly situated on Pamunkey River , in New Kent County , whereon is a Dwelling-House with two Rooms above and two below, a Brick Cellar under it, a Kitchen with two Brick Fire-Places, and some other Houses. Also a Tract in the same County, about two miles from the former, containing 150 Acres, with some small Improvements on it. The other Tract lies on Diacon Creek , in the upper Part of James City County , contains 215 Acres, with a small Plantation, and a great Quantity of Timber. The Terms may be known by applying to the Subscriber, in New Kent . (4) B. DANDRIDGE.
Halifax County, North Carolina, Feb. 16, 1776.
WE the Subscribers intend to leave the Province, for Great Britain , immediately.
JOHN SMYTHE. JAMES HAMILTON. JAMES MURRAY. PETER MAXWELL.
TO BE SOLD,
TWO Tracts of LAND in Bedford County , about 16 Miles above the Courthouse, one of which lies on the south Side of Goose Creek , and contains 800 Acres of Woodland; the other Tract lies on the north Side of said Creek, opposite, and contains about 1800 Acres, whereon is a good Plantation, with a young Peach and Apple Orchard, and every other Convenience for Cropping. This Land is bounded by the Mountains, lies level, is well timbered, and clear of Stone. If required, I would allow long Credit to any Person wanting to purchase. The Land may be seen, and Terms known, by applying to the Subscriber, near the aforesaid Courthouse. (||) ROBERT COWAN.
TO BE LET,
THE DWELLING-HOUSE wherein Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace now lives, situated in the main Street in the Town of Edenton , with or without a good Store thereunto adjoining, and a Warehouse behind the same. The Dwelling-House contains four Rooms below, three of which have Fire-Places, and a good Garden and Appurtenances. The House was formerly a well accustomed Tavern, and may still be made Use of for that Purpose, being the nearest to the Courthouse of any in Edenton ; or it would suit a Merchant very well. For further Particulars, inquire of the Subscriber, on the Premises. ELIZABETH WALLACE.
N. B. Any Person inclined to keep a Tavern may furnish himself at private Sale with all necessary Furniture for that Purpose, by applying as above.
To be SOLD, or RENTED for one or more Years, and may be entered on immediately,
A PLANTATION in Cumberland County , sufficient to work four or five Hands, with a good Dwelling-House that has four Rooms below and four above, with other necessary Houses. Any Person inclined to purchase, or rent, are desired to apply to me, near the Forks of Guinea Road , in the said County. WILLIAM HOBSON.
THE SCHOONER REBECCA , JOHN HARVEY Commander,
NOW lying in Wicomico , near the Mouth of Potowomack River , well fitted, will take in Passengers for any Part of BRITAIN , and will sail by the Middle of April . She will be prepared to receive conveniently 25 Passengers. Those inclined to go had better make Application as soon as possible, either to Mr. Thomas Reid of Northumberland , or to the Captain on Board the said Schooner. Each Passenger to pay twenty Guineas, and find his own Bedding.
PORTSMOUTH, February 3, 1776.
I intend to leave the Colony immediately. JOHN JOHNSON.
TAPPANHANNOCK, February 17, 1776.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY , to succeed John Whitlock in the Tavern kept by him, a Man bred to that Business, to whom good Encouragement will be given by the Subscriber. None but such as come well recommended for Honesty, Sobriety, Industry, and Compliance, need to apply. A single Man would be acceptable, but a Man who has a careful Wife, that will not think it below her Dignity to superintend the Affairs of the Kitchen and Bed-Chambers, even if there be a Child or two, will be no unserviceable Objection. ARCHIBALD RITCHIE.
RUN away from the Subscriber, in New Kent County , on Sunday the 18th Instant ( February ) an indentured English Servant Man named JOHN SOLE , about nineteen Years of Age, by Trade a Shoemaker, is a short well set young Man, has a fair Complexion, full Face, black Hair generally tied behind, and talks very broad; had on, when he went away, a Snuff coloured Coating Coat, a large blue Duffel Waistcoat, a Shirt of Virginia Cotton, and Thread Virginia Cloth Breeches. He may be suspected to have forged himself a Discharge. Whoever will secure the aforesaid Servant in any public Gaol, or deliver him to me in the said County, near Providence Forge , shall have 40s. Reward, besides what the Law allows, from JOHN APPERSON.
STRAYED, or STOLEN , from Capt. Buford's Company at Hampton , about the Middle of last December, a BAY GELDING about 15 Hands high, has a Star in his Forehead, his hind Feet white, and a few white Hairs on his Flank, without any Brand. Whoever brings him to me, in Williamsburg , shall be well rewarded. JOHN H. NORTON.
Williamsburg, Feb. 16, 1776.
READY Money, and a good Price, will be given for a likely, strong, young BAY HORSE , about 15 Hands high. Inquire of the Printers.
TO BE SOLD,
THE remaining Part of a TRACT of LAND in Louisiana , containing 672 Acres, belonging to the Estate of Mr. Francis Smith , deceased, and formerly advertised by me, with a particular Description of the same. Twelve Months Credit will be allowed the Purchaser, upon giving Bond and Security to
THOMAS SMITH, Executor.
ROCKINGHAM,
A FINE bay Horse, 16 Hands high, and well proportioned, will stand at Capt. William Denton's on Cypress Creek , in the lower End of Bute County , to cover Mares at 3l. the Season, or 30s. the Leap, Virginia Money. If Gentlemen will pay by the first of October , I will take 40s. the Season, and 20s. the Leap. Capt. Denton has good Pasturage for the Mares, and good Entertainment for Gentlemen gratis, and will use his utmost Endeavours to prevent any Mares getting away; but I will not be liable for any that may get away. JOHN WILLIS.
ROCKINGHAM was got by PARTNER , upon an imported Mare belonging to Colonel Thomas Nelson , called BLOSSOM . PARTNER was got by the old English Horse TRAVELLER , upon the imported running Mare SELIMA . BLOSSOM was got by old SLOE , a famous King's Plate Horse; her Dam was a Mare belonging to Lord Rockingham , that won the King's Plate of a Hundred Guineas for five Years old Mares at Hambledon , in Yorkshire , and was got by REGULUS , the Sire of FEARNUGHT . (11)
WESTMORELAND, February 6, 1776.
We intend to leave the Colony in a short Time.
PATRICK BALLANTINE. WILLIAM KEIR. HUGH BALLANTINE.
TO BE SOLD,
THE PLANTATION where I now live, containing 320 Acres of Land, situated about three Miles above Petersburg , whereon is a large new Brick Dwelling-House 54 Feet by 32, with four Rooms and a flush Passage below Stairs, and five Rooms above, very commodiously contrived, and the Building well executed; a Brick Kitchen 32 Feet by 16, two Rooms below and two above Stairs, with all other necessary Offices in good Repair, and several Orchards of the best Kinds of Fruit Trees. This Seat being well known, I think a more accurate Description unnecessary. The Time of Payment will be made easy to the Purchaser, and the Terms known by applying to Mr. Thomas Ruffin , or
ROBERT NEWSUM.
PETERSBURG, February 6, 1776.
THE Subscriber intending to leave this Colony for some Time, those who have any Demands against him will please to make them known, and those who have open Accounts on his Books it will be obliging if they will come and have them adjusted. At this Time it may not be in every Person's Power to pay, but it is surely in their Power to settle and ascertain the Balance by Bond or Note of Hand. WILLIAM BEATTIE.
NANSEMOND, February 12, 1776.
I intend to leave the Colony immediately. (||) ANTHONY ROXBURGH.
Essex, February 7, 1776.
I intend to leave the Colony immediately. (||) JOHN REID.
SPOTSYLVANIA, February 10, 1776.
TAKEN up, at Frederickburg , a Negro Fellow about 30 Years of Age, 5 Feet 9 or 10 Inches high, pretends to be free, says he served his Time with Seymour Scott in Prince Edward , and that he is a Shoemaker by Trade. He goes by the Name of John Savage . JOHN HAZLEGROVE.
WILLIAMSBURG, February 2, 1776.
THE Subscriber intends moving up to Frederickburg , where he will carry on the STOCKING-MAKING BUSINESS to a greater Extent than formerly. He will be much obliged to those who please to favour him with their Custom, and makes no Doubt but his Work will meet with the Approbation of the Public, for which he will expect READY MONEY. ADAM ALLAN.

POETS CORNER.
The B U L L Y.
I'VE sought the champions of the earth all round, And either slew, or made them quit the ground; From pole to pole, such mighty thine I've done, That I've their glory from the world begun. Where'er I go my presence will be known, My single arm can lay a world alone. I've out-roar'd lions, and out foam'd wild boars, Out-bluster'd billows, breaking on the shores; Out-fought Briareus with his hundred hands, Out-bellow'd tigers on Arabia's sands; Out-light'ned lightning, and out-thunder'd thunder, Out-fought Belona , and astoni'd wonder; And to complete my fame, all men agree, That when I move, the world must move with me. Upon the earth I've rain'd down bloody showers, Made lanes of bodies, and of heads, huge towers. Hedges of swords, and woods of lances show, My great revenge accomplish'd on each foe; With open mouth there lies a gasping head, As if it pant'd for the bloodstain'd feed. A head lopt off cuts capers, and wou'd fain Leap up to join the shoulders once again. Dismember'd arms lie weltering in their gore, And grasp and stretch to reach the swords they bore, When death to fetch me comes, as come he will, I'll make one bold attempt grim death to kill; And if death falls beneath my strong endeavour, I'll then sit down in peace, and live for ever.
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C HAMBERS's Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, 2 V. Jacob's new Law Dictionary. L'Estrange's Josephus. Laws of Virginia.
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Afrue on the Venereal Disease. Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England, 4 V. Boyer's French and English, and English and French, Dictionary. Complete Farmer; being a general Dictionary of Husbandry in all its Branches. Priestley on Electricity. England's Bloody Tribunal, or Popish Cruelty displayed. Folker's Discourses on all the principal Branches of natural Religion and social Life, 2 V. Hedrico's Greek Lexicon. Kenrick's new Dictionary of the English Language. Lucani Pharsalia. Life of Edward Lord Herbert of Cherbury, written by himself. Pope's Works, 5 V. Preacher's Directory, or a Series of Subjects proper for public Discourses. Warden's System of Revealed Religion. Young's Experimental Agriculture, 2 V. O C T A V O S.
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 Astruc on Midwifery. Alexander's Experimental Essays. Adanson's Voyage to Senegal, the Isle of Goree, and the River Gambia. Addison's Miscellaneous Works in Prose and Verse, 4 V. An Account of the Spanish Settlements in America. Burn's Justice of the Peace, 4 V. Buchan's Family Physician. Brookes's Practice of Physic, 2 V. Buchanan's History of Scotland, 2 V. Broughton on the Nature and Circumstances of the Life to come. Ball's Practice of Physic. Bradley on Husbandry and Gardening. Book of Martyrs, or the History of Paganism and Popery. Beattie on the Nature and Immutability of Truth. — Isocrates, 2 V. Callender's Voyages to the southern Hemisphere, 3 V. Charlevoix' History of Paraguay, 2 V. Crantz' History of Greenland, containing a Description of the Country and its Inhabitants, 2 V. Delaney's Life of David King of Israel, 2 V. Drelincourt's Defence against the Fears of Death. Duhamel's Elements of Agriculture, revised by P. Miller, 2 V. Dialogues of the Dead. Ditton's Discourse concerning the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Dialogues between a Pilgrim, Adam, Noah, &c. containing the History of the Bible and the Jews. Duclo's History of Lewis XI. King of France, 2 V. Every Man his own Lawyer. Essay on the Nature and Conduct of the Passions and Affections. Emerson's Astronomy.—Do. Fluxions.—Do. Arithmetic. Elements of Optics. Essays selected from the Encyclopedy. Edinburgh Dispensatory. Fenning's English Dictionary. Freval on the Character of true Christian Charity displayed. Fraser's History of Kouli Khan, present Emperor of Persia. Gillie's Devotional Exercises on the New Testament. Gordon's Universal Accountant and Complete Merchant, 2 V. — General Compoting-House, and Man of Business. Glass's Art of Cookery made plain and easy. Galt's Rudiments of the Grecian History, from the first Establishment of the States of Greece. Guthrie's geographical, historical, and commercial Grammar, and present State of the several Kingdoms of the World. Gibson on the Diseases of Horses, 2 V. Gregory's Treatise of Practical Geometry. Harmonia Sacra, or a choice Collection of Psalm & Hymn Tunes. Hall's Contemplations on the historical Passages of the Old and New Testament, 3 V. Hutchinson's Xenophon. Hill's Family Herbal.—Do. Arithmetic. Hammond's historical Narration of the whole Bible. Hutchinson's Inquiry into the Original of our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue. History of the Island of St. Kilda. Harte's History of Gustavus Adolphus King of Sweden, surnamed the Great, 2 V. Herwell's History of the Old and New Testament, in which are inserted the Occurrences that happened during the Space of about four Hundred Years from the Days of the Prophet Malachi to the Birth of our blessed Saviour, 3 V. 
 Howell's Familiar Letters, domestic and foreign. History of the Islands of Cape Breton and St. John. Harris's Treatise of the acute Diseases of Infants. Hume's Essays on several Subjects, 2 V. Johnson and Steven's Shakespeare, with Correction and Illustrations of various Commentators, 10 V. Johnson's English Dictionary, 2 V. Jenty's Course of Anatomico Physiological Lectures on the Human Structure and animal Economy, 3 V. Keill's Astronomical Lectures, read in the Astronomical School at the University of Oxford. Lancaster's Antiquities of Rome. Locke's Essay on the Human Understanding, 2 V. — on the Conduct of Understanding. Lord Bacon's Letters, Speeches, Charges, Advices, &c. Ledran's Observations and Operations in Surgery. Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London, giving an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Highlanders, &c. 2 V. Miller's Gardeners Kalender, directing what Works are necessary to be performed every Month. Moles on Gauging. Morgan's Disquisition concerning Human Nature, Free Agency, Moral Government, and Divine Providence. Melmouth's Cicero, 3 V. Maxwell's Practical Husbandman, being a Collection of miscellaneous Papers on Husbandry. Manning on the Diseases of pregnant and Child-bed Women. Medical Observations and Inquiries, by a Society of Physicians in London, 3 V. Moore's Practical Navigator, and Seaman's New Daily Assistant. Martin's English Dictionary. Mason's Poems. Nugent's Life of Cellini, a Florentine Artist, containing a Variety of entertaining Particulars relative to Painting, Sculpture, and Agriculture, 2 V. Nugent's observations on Italy and its Inhabitants, 2 V. Nelson's Festivals and Fasts of the Church of England. Noble's Elements of Linear Perspective, demonstrated by geometrical Principles. Netelton on Virtue and Happiness. Prideaux's History of the Jews and neighbouring Nations, from the Declensions of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, to the Time of Christ, 2 V. Price's Review of the principal Questions and Difficulties in Morals. Potter's System of Practical Mathematics. Pascal's Thoughts on Religion, and other curious Subjects. Price's Observations on Reversionary Payments, &c. Prieur's Abridgement of Boyer's French and English and English and French Dictionary. Quincy's Complete English Dispensatory. Ray's Travels through the Low Countries, Germany, Italy, and France, 2 V. Rushford's Life of Pope, compiled from original Manuscripts. Robertson's History of Scotland, 2 V. Rural Economy, or Essays on the Practical Parts of Husbandry. Rudin's History of England, 2 V. Rudolph of Shakespeare's Text, wherein the Alterations introduced into it by the more modern Editors, and Critics are particularly considered. Switzer's Nobleman, Gentleman, and Gardner's Recreation, 3 V. Smith's Complete House Wife, or accomplished Gentlewoman's Companion. Seed's Sermons, 3 V. Shaw's Chemical Lectures for the Improvement of Arts, Trades, and Natural Philosophy. Shaw's Practice in Physic, 2 V. Simpson's Algebra.—Do. Geometry. Smollett's History of the four last Years of Queen Anne. — Sermons, 4 V. — Geographical and Historical Grammar. — Practical and Mathematical Tracts. — (Mrs.) Meditations on several Texts of Scripture. — Discourses concerning a future Judgment. — concerning the Happiness of good Men, and the Punishment of the Wicked in the next World. — on Death. — Sermons, 2 V. Smellie's Theory and Practice of Midwifery, 3 V. Stackhouse's History of the Bible, 6 V. Smollett's Travels through France and Italy, 2 V. Swan's Translation of Dr. Sydenham's Works. Smith's Complete Body of Distilling. Schrevelii Lexicon. Sherwin's Mathematical Tables. Smith's Longinus. True Briton, 2 V. Taylor's Rule and Exercise of holy Living and Dying. Tillotson's Advice to People in general with Regard to their Health. Temple's Works complete, 4 V. The Attorney's Practice in Court of K. B. and Com. Pl. 4 V. — Complete Pocket Book, 2 V. Universal English Dictionary. Universal Arithmetic, by Sir Isaac Newton, revised and corrected by Mr. Cunn, and others. Wright's American Negotiator, or the various Currencies of the British Colonies, as well the Islands as the Continent. Walch's History of the Popes, from the Foundation of the See of Rome to the present Time. Wyld's Practical Surveyor. White's Cases and Remarks in Surgery. Watt's first Principals of Astronomy and Geography. Witton's Elements of Navigation. Young's six Months Tour through the North of England, 4 V. — Latin and English Dictionary. 
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Allan Ramsay's Collection of Scotch Songs. Addison's Miscellaneous Works in Prose and Verse, 4 V. Adventures of a Jesuit, with several remarkable Characters and Scenes in real Life, 2 V. Apocrypha. Arlaine's Alarm to unconverted Sinners. Bunyan's Law and Grace unfolded. ———— Holy War. ———— Heart's Ease in Heart's Trouble. Buchanan's Introduction to a Grammar School Education. Brown's Sunday Thoughts. Bracken's Farriery, or complete Horse Doctor, 2 V. ———— Midwifery. Balbe Berton's Life and heroic Actions, 2 V. Brown's Pastoral Works, 3 V. Boyle's Receipts in Physic. Brightland's English Grammar. Boye's Pantheon, or fabulous History of the Heathen Gods. Baxter's Call to unconverted Sinners. Cryfall, or the Adventures of a Guinea, 4 V. Connoisseur, by Mr. Town, Critic and Censor General, 4 V. Clarissa Harlowe, or the History of a young Lady, 8 V. Count Fathom, by the Author of Roderick Random, 2 V. Clergyman's Companion in visiting the Sick. Centaur not fabulous.
 Complaint, or Light Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality. Cæcil and Gray, or the History of a Gentleman and Lady, in a Series of Letters, 2 V. Classical, historical, and biographical Dictionary. Cibber's Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland, to the Time of Dean Swift, 5 V. Cocker's Arithmetic. Croxall's Æsop's Fables. Crumbs of Comfort and Godly Prayers. Don Quixote, by Smollet, 4 V. Dryden's antient and modern Fables. Doddridge's Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul. Duhan's Elements of Logic. David Simple, or the Successful Compendium through the Cities of London and Westminster, in Search of a real Friend, 2 V. Dodd's Sermons to young Men, 3 V. Devil on Crutches, 2 V. D'Alembert's French Dictionary. Exemplary Mother, or Letters between Mrs. Villars and her Family, published by a Lady, 2 V. Eliza Mufgrove, her History, in a Series of Letters, 2 V. Edinburgh Entertainer, containing historical and poetical Collections for the Use of Schools. Fairy Tales, containing many useful Lessons and moral Sentiments, 2 V. ——— Tales and Novels, written by that celebrated Wit of France the Countess D'Anois, 3 V. Family Instruction, relating to Father and Children, Masters and Servants, Husbands and Wives, 2 V. Fortunate Countess Maid, or the Memoirs of the celebrated Marchioness of L———, who from a Cottage became a Lady of the first Quality in the Court of France. Fugitive and Miscellaneous Pieces, 3 V. Forms of Devotions for the Use of Families, by Dr. Leland and others. Female Cavalier, a Story founded on Facts, 3 V. Fontenell's Dialogues of the Dead. False Step, a Novel, 2 V. Fisher's Instructor, or young Man's best Companion. Fenning's Arithmetic. Gay's Fables. Gil Blas, by the Author of Roderick Random, 4 V. Gentleman's Companion, and Tradesman's Delight. German Spa, 2 V. Gulliver's Travels into several remote Nations of the World, 2 V. Greenwood's English Grammar. Henry's Communicants Companion, or Instructions and Helps for the right receiving of the Lord's Supper. Humphrey Clinker, by the Author of Roderick Random, 3 V. Hume's Essays and Treatises on several Subjects. History of Arfaces, Prince of Bethlis, by the Editor of Chrysal, 2 V. Halifax's Familiar Letters, on various Subjects of Business and Amusement, written in a natural, easy Manner. Home's Dramatic Works. Hutcheson's Introduction to Moral Philosophy. Johnston's Pronouncing and Spelling English Dictionary. Joseph Andrew's Adventures, and his Abraham Adams, 2 V. Idler, by the Author of the Rambler, 2 V. Knights of Malta, or the History of the Knight's Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, 5 V. Kidnapped Orphan. Kimber's English, Scotch, and Irish Peerage. Life of John Bunce, Esq; containing various Observations and Reflections made in several Parts of the World, 4 V. Ladies Library, written by a Lady and published by Sir Richard Steel, 3 V. London Practice of Physic. Letters from a Persian in London to his Friend at Ispahan. Letters wrote by a Turkish Spy, who lived five and forty Years undiscovered at Paris, 8 V. Lewis's Catechism. Lowth's English Grammar. Moral Miscellany, being a Collection of select Pieces in Prose and Verse. Memis's Midwife's Pocket Companion. Massey's Travels and Adventures translated from the French. Marrow of Modern Divinity. Mademoiselle De La Sarre's Life and Adventures. Memoirs of several Ladies of Great Britain, 2 V. Moral Tales after the Eastern Manner, 2 V. Pious Country Parishioner instructed. Plutarch's Lives, 9 V. Pope's Works, 6 V. Pompadour, wherein are explained the Motives of the Wars, Treaties of Peace, Embassies, and Negotiations, in several Courts of Europe, 2 V. Persian Letters by Montesquieu. ——— Tales, 2 V. Practice of Piety, directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please God. Robinson Crusoe, his Life and Adventures. Ramsay's Poems, 2 V. Reliques of antient English Poetry, 3 V. Rambler, 4 V. Rowe's (Nicholas) Works, 2 V. ——— (Mrs.) Devout Exercise of the Heart. Richardson's Æsop's Fables. Sermons to Assemblies. Smollet's Don Quixote, with Cuts, 4 V. ——— Authentic and entertaining Voyages, 7 V. Sophronia, or Letters to the Ladies. Scarron's comical Works, 2 V. Sherlock's Discourses and Sermons, 4 V. Swift's Works, in 22, 13, and 3 V. Tom Jones, or the History of a Foundling, 4 V. Tom Brown's serious and comical Works, 4 V. Thompson's Seasons. Tattler, or Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff, Esq; 4 V. Voltaire's Miscellaneous Poems, 3 V. World by Fitz-Adam, 3 V. Warden's Collections, for the Use of Schools. Wallis's Farrier's and Horseman's complete Dictionary. 
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Cicero, Horace, Ovid's Epistles and Metamorphoses, Salust, and Terence in Usum Delphini. Castellio's Bible, 4 V. Clarke's Julius, Salust, and Nepos; Cole's Latin Dictionary, Young's Latin and English Dictionary, Dunlap's Greek Grammar, Bailey's Exercises Latin and English, Entick's Latin and English Dictionary, Mair's Tyro's Dictionary, Ruddiman's Greek Testament, Holm's Greek and Latin ditto, Gradus ad Parnassum, Clarke's Introduction to the making Latin, Clarke's Erasmus and Florus, Mair's Introduction, Salust and Vocabulary, Esop's Greek and Latin Fables, Ruddiman's Rudiments, Willimott's Examples, Cicero's Offices, Grammatical Exercises, Lilly's and Ward's Latin Grammar, Beza's Latin Testament, London Vocabulary.
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