The Massachusetts spy, or, Thomas's Boston journal. [volume] (Boston [Mass.]) 1772-1775, 1774-04-28
B O S T O N.


It thought that the honorable John Temple, Efq is
net diimiied from his pot under government.
1t is iaid that DR.. Franklin, intends WHITING America in
June next.
Since our ia Capt. White and Capt. Cae arrived here
from London, Capt. Callahan is hourly expected. Capt
Calef loft his main-mat and main -ma in gale of
wind, off the Banks of Newfoundland.
Major Fleming of the 64th regiment, Mr.. DickinfJn
Of London, and MIR. Nathan Frazier merchant Of this town,
came paicngers with Capt. calef
Admiral Gresycs, informed hourly expected her:
to relieve Admiral Montagu.
The inloence Of thoie petty trants which fwa in the
aports in America becomes every day nsoerabe.
Not long nec ichooner bound to Fort Cumberland,
boarded uft e had left the ongwhar by aSHUFFLINe
dry 6paty of pazding gang, aied BY four men, all
belonging to the armed chooner of which D-n, is
mandcani ordered the Captain open the matches, be then
ordered his men examine the hold they Immediately be-
gan ho up number OF caks, crates, chefs, &C. upon
deck, opening ieverz, in Others boring holes; after this
they opened the oe-lcuttle notwithstanding il batten
ed down, and took out every thing there, iome corn
and that they thoroughly rmaged with boathook upon
bsing acd what they feachng for, the niolent fe
low replied, had information that they had quantity
of TIA on board He oon after left the veiiel.
The Bottom, Hayman, matter, arrived at Dover, the z2d
ofFcbruary laft from Caico-Bay.
Ex.rad Of q Letter fran a Gentleman Of ennnos IN
Sifer Colory.
received your very obligng letter Of the Ioth of
March, and the fine Grafton which accompanied it. Mr..
Hancocks Grafton charmed me. Il aniwered the dsign
in the hei manner. Full of fcntiment, from the
heart it could but awaken every PATTON which ought
be routed ueh occaon, and make Sfoie,
American Tcry, feel reentment agan the authors of the
plan of military compulon and the perpetrators Of the
horrd malfacre-Others have done worthily but Mi.
Hancock has exceled them all. 1t greatly greves me TO
hear that this great Patriot by 20 extraordinary exerton
of his rengh agan the enemies of Liberty, is in danger
ofinlng under bodily inhmities and becoming kind of
Martyr in the glorious eaue of his country. COP grant
his life may be ipsred
The fprt of liberty inoreaes in this province. 1.-THE
MinRry oud be 20 infatuated proceed in the fame
plan of tyranny. doubt hall have only many
Orators but military heroes RATED 70 fave their country
from flavery and ruin.
Six fips of war, and even regiments ordered for
America with all expedition for what purpoie time mutt
dcovcr the Premier is much pcpe1ed account Of the
behaviour Of the BoGonans and Great Britain is deter
mined to enforce due obedience 70 her Laws the Mother
Country the King of Pia has made freih demand on
Dsnzick for 10000 Ducats which the Burghers are de-
termined not to comply with.
The constitutional Po-rider from Baltimore to Phlade!-
phia, is Mr. William Stnion, veil known and re-
fpeed for his pfobty and honour. Il appears however,by
Bis Gun advertisement in the Philadelphia Papers, that he
hath been 70 unfortunate employ Villain in his Scr
vice. one oeph Bryan, VINO hath abiconded with Sum Of
Money. This is mentioned irGdiszCy in Rivington's
Paper it probable the Inarec of the Creatures Of the
preient expiring Pee-ofiee.
The grand De6gn Of eHabliihing new American Pof-
Office feens now engage the Attention Of all Ranks.
In our preicnt Stuaon it is allowed be conent, i'm
portant and npenbe Several Meetings have been lately
held here in order regulate the Plan and
prevent Obfruet;ons. This is completed, and will
be Immediately publhhsd, and every Part Of the Bunei
that falls to or lot will be taken up and performed with
all pobl= Dpatch, 70 tina; Brethren the Southwark
viii be foon convinced that determined to fecond
their nohe Erts 10 maintain the Freedom and efcue tic
invaded Rigtss Of this Country.
MARRIED. At Portfmouth, by the Rev. D..
Byles, d.. WEsm-Lee Perkins Of this town, to Mrs.
Rogers, widow Of the late Nathaniel Rogers, Efs;
- PrecsIiaFs IF rs Ifeisey'i Prgy CeEnoL re
1ldrs5 Of Magaebafs By, 70 'szsVs b. Gevas'y and
L;attsasf- Cossyror sOifb ibe Sakazce Of 51r. Sssy
easyoI ESSdsrtzrns Speer5, refsSe 70 aid 14e6ys, "a
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