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send my vessel off to sea with such clearance ; for which I am heartily sorry ; and now publicly ask the forgiveness of all the friends of America, and hope that they will restore me to charity; and I do now most so- lemnly assure the public, though I own that I have by my said condnet given them too much reason to question my veracity, that I will strictly comply with the directions, and fully lend my utmost assistance to carry into execution all such measures as the Continental Congress have or may advise to. ABIATHAR CAMP.
New Horen, Oct. 2d, 1775.
Voted,-That this Confession be published in Messrs. Greens' paper.
A true copy of the original,
Test, John Lathrop, Israel Bishop, Isaac Bishop.
Jacob Pinto,
BEACON.
The Town of New Haven, having this day erected a Beacon on In- dian Hill, at East Haven, now Beacon Hill, about a mile and a half south- east of the town ; and ordered us, their Committee, to give public notice thereof .- We now inform the public in general, and the neighboring towns in particular, that the Beacon will be fired on Monday evening next, the 20th instant, at six o'clock ; all persons are then desired to look out for the Beacon, and take the bearings of it from their respective places of abode, that they may know where to look out for it, in case of an alarm, which will be announced by the firing of three cannon. If our enemy should attack us, and we be under the necessity of making use of this method to call in the assistance of our brethren, we request that all persons who come into the town, will take care to be well armed with a good musket, bayonet and cartridge box, well filled with cartrid- ges+ under their proper officers, and repair to the State House, where they will receive orders from Col. Fitch, what post to take.
The Ministers of the several parishes of this and the neighboring towns are requested to mention to their respective congregations the time when the Beacon will be fired.
· PHINEAS BRADLEY, ISAAC DOOLITTLE, Commissioners. JAMES RICE,
New Haven, Hth Vor. 1775.
FRANCIS VANDALE, from Old France.
Intends to open a Dancing School in this town, and also teach the Freuch Language, on very reasonable terms; as he gave entire satis- faction to his Pupils of both sexes at Cambridge, Boston, and New Port, (Rhode Island,) in these necessary arts, he will aquit himself of his duty in the same manner. He is a Protestant, and provided with good cer- tificates. For further particulars, enquire at Mr. Gould Sherman's, where he lives, in New Haven.
Dec. 18th 1725.
* Those who are deficient in any respect, of being thus armed, are earnestly requested to exert themselves to be immediately furnished therewith.
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THIS DAY PUBLISHED,
And to be sold at the store of Mr. James Lockwood, near the College in New Haven, Four different views of the battles of Lexington, Con- cord, &c. on the 19th April, 1775 .*
Plate I. The Battle at Lexington.
Plate II. A view of the town of Concord, with the Ministerial troops destroying the stores.
Plate III. The battle at the North bridge in Concord.
Plate IV. The south part of Lexington where the first detachment were joined by Lord Percy.
The above four Plates, are neatly engraven on Copper, from original paintings taken on the spot.
Price six shillings per set for the plain ones, of eight shillings coloured. Dec. 13th, 1775.
New Haven, April 10.
In Committee Meeting, New Haven, March 7th, 1776.
A complaint being made against William Glen, Merchant, for a breach of the association, by buying Tea and selling it at an extortionous price, and also refusing paper currency therefor :- said Glen was cited to appear before the Committee, and make answer to the foregoing charge ;- he appeared and plead not guilty,-wherefore the evidences against him were called in and sworn :- and on motion, voted that the evidence is sufficient to convict William .Glen of buying and selling tea, contrary to the association, -- and ordered that he be advertised according- ly, that no person hereafter have any dealing or intercourse with him .--- Also Freeman Huse, jun'r, being complained of for buying and selling Tea, contrary to association, was cited to appear before the Committee- he neglecting to appear or make his defence, the evidences were called in and sworn :-- On motion, voted that the evidence is sufficient to con- vict Freeman Huse, jun'r, of a breach of the association by buying and selling Tea,-and ordered that he be advertised accordingly, that no pert son have any further dealing or intercourse with him.
Signed per order of Committee, JON'TH. FITCH, Chairman.
A copy of the minutes, Test, Peter Colt, Clerk.
I William Glen, merchant, being advertised by the Committee of In- spection in this town, as a violater of the Continental Association for buy- ing tea and selling it at an exorbitant price, confess myself guilty of the .
* The above Prints were drawn by Mr. Earl, a portrait painter, and engraved by Mr. Amos Doolittle. Mr. Earl and Mr. Doolittle were both members of the Governor's Guard, who went on to Cambridge and the scene of action soon after it took place .- It is believed, that these prints are the first historical engravings ever executed in America. MIr. Doolittle is living and still pursues the business of engraving in this place, and from him the above information is obtained; he also was in the engagement with the British troops at the time they entered New Haven.
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same, for which I humbly ask their and the publick's pardon, and prom- ise for the future my conduct shall be such as shall give no occasion of offence, professing myself firm for the liberties of America. I desire the committee and the public to restore me to my wonted favour. I am with sincerity their most humble and obedient servant, WM. GLEN.
The confession of Win. Glen being read, voted satisfactory, and order- ed to be published. JON. FITCH, Chairman.
A true copy of the minutes, examined by
May Ist, 1776. MARK LEAVENWORTH, Clerk, pro temp.
The intention of marriage was lately published between Hiram Beecher and Hestor Thomas: As the Consent of their parents has not been obtained, all persons are cautioned against marrying them. MOSES BEECHER.
The Subscribers having erected a Powder Mill, near this town, would hereby inform the Public, that they are ready to receive any quantity of Salt Petre for manufacturing into Powder.
ISAAC DOOLITTLE, JEREMIAH ATWATER.
Who want to purchase a quantity of Sulphur, for which they will give a generous price.
July 10, 1776.
Mr. Printer, Sir, please to insert the following in your paper, and you will oblige your Humble servant the subscriber.
As it hath been reported by many persons, with a design to cast a slur on iny Character, that I, Elihu Smith, a late prisoner in New York, have come off without any Parole in a very dishonorable way, which falsehood to correct, I published the following Parole.
I Elihu Smith, of the County of Litchfield, in the Province of Con- necticut, hereby pledge my faith and word of honour to General Howe, that I will not bear arms. nor do or say any-thing contrary to the inter- ests of his Majesty, or his Government; and that whenever required to do so, I shall repair to whatever place his Excellency or any other his Majesty's Commander in Chief in North America, shall judge expedient to order me, unless I should be regularly exchanged for some Person of equal rink. Given under my hand at New York, this 3d day of Janua- ry, 1777.
Witness, Jos. Loring, Tho. Wiley. ELIHU SMITH.
The above is a true copy of Ensign Elihu Smith's Parole, examined INCREASE MOSELY, DANIEL SHERMAN. 45
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
An Express having arrived in this town, on Monday Evening last, from General Washington, on his way to Providence, with Dispatches to Governor Cooke and General Spencer; and being in great want of a
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horse to proceed, application was made to a Justice of Peace, for a War- rant to impress one, which he absolutely refused granting.
' New Haven, 8th April, 1777.
N. B. The Printers are at liberty to mention the author's name whene ever the Justice pleases to call upon them-Likewise the names of the persons, ready to testify to the above charge.
For the Connecticut Journal. .
THE POLITICAL A, B, C.
Great A, stands for Asses in Administration, And B, for the blunders of the whole British nation ; C, stands for Colonel of Charlotte's dragoons, Who now may employ himself in singing lampoons, And likewise for Courtiers, when cringing for pension, And D), for the Devil, to aid their invention.
The E, stands for England, for virtue once fam'd, Till curst with a Prince, who all virtue disclaim'd. The F, stands for Fiddle-stick, Fleet and sir - -- , And G, stands for going, when c'er they depart.
The HI, stands for Hell, for Howe, and for Hessian, Who think to subdue us by sword and oppression. The I, stands for that Independence we claim ; And J, stands for Justice, confirming the same.
The K, stands for Knave, and in that high station, Has the honour to stand for one half of the nation. The L, stands for Lexington, where it is said Our first Proto-Martyrs, for Liberty bled.
The M, for Majority, fraught with all evil,
And N, for Lord North, that Jimb of the Devil.
The O, is a cypher and so let be,
Sage Grandmother P ..... emblem of thee.
To Passive Obedience the P, makes pretention,
And likewise to Pole-axes, Placemen and Pension.
The Q, stands for Quarrels and Questions of State, And Quack Politicians in endless debate.
The R, stands for Rivington, Rascal likewise, Whose terrified Press is so famous for lies.
The S, stands for Scalping, for Sword, and for Slave,
And Savages sent out, to Slaughter the brave. The T, stands for Tyrant, Tryon and Tory, In a treple league for old Beelzebub's glory. The U, in our States for Union shall stand,
While Tories and Traitors, are scourged from the Land.
The V, is to Vanquish whole armies combining, It signifies much the same thing as Burgoyning. The W, stands for our brave Washington, And worlds, that rejoice for the honour he's won.
The X, is a cross, and as such, may it teach us,
That Crosses sometimes, and misfortunes may reach us. Now for Yankee- Doodle, the Y, claims dominion ; While Z, stands for Zealous in any opinion. By Amper-ce-and, I nothing intend,
But to show you my Queer Alphabet's bro't to an end. Wednesday, May 6th, 1778.
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New Haven, July 15th, 1778.
On Wednesday the 8th inst. the Rev. Ezra Stiles, D. D. was induct- ed and inaugurated into the Presidency of Yale College, in this town.
The formalities of this installation were conducted in the following mannner :-
At half after ten in the forenoon, the students were assembled into the Chapel, whence the procession was formed, consisting of the Under- graduates and Bachelors. At the tolling of the Bell, they moved for- ward to the President's House to receive and escort the Rev'd Corpora- tion, and President Elect; by whom being joined, the Procession re- turned to the Chapel in the following Order.
The four classes of Undergraduates, consisting of 116 students present, Bachelors of Arts, The Beadle and Butler, carrying The College Charter, Records, Key and Scal, The Senior presiding Fellow,
One of the Hon. Council and the President Elect, The Reverend Corporation, The Professors of Divinity, and Natural Philosophy, The Tutors, The Reverend Ministers, Master of Arts, Respectable Gentlemen.
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The Rev'd Eliphalet Williams, Senior and Presiding Fellow, began the solemnity with prayer; The Oath of Fidelity to this state was then administered to the President Elect, by the Hon. Jabez Hamlin, Esq. one of the Council of the State : which being done, the President Elect publickly gave his assent to the Ecclesiastical Constitution of this Gov- ernment, and thereupon the Presiding Fellow delivered a Latin Oration well adapted to the occasion ; in which he committed the Care, Instruc- tion and Government of the College to the President Elect : and in the name, and by the authority of the Rev'd Corporation, constituted him, President of Vale College in New Haven, and Professor of Ecclesias- tical History, and delivered to him the Charter, Records, Key and Scal of the College .- The President being seated in the chair, Sir Dana, one of the Senior Bachelors, addressed him in the Auditory in a beautiful Latin Oration, delivered in a graceful manner. Then the President arose and politely addressed the audience, in an elegant, learned, and an- imated Oration in Latin, upon the Cyclopedia, or general system of uni- versal literature ; which for the beauty of classical diction, elevation of thought and importance to the cause of learning in general was worthy its author .-- After which an anthem, the 122 Psalm set to music, was sung by the students ; and the President closed the solemnity with a blessing.
The Rev'd Corporation, Officers of Institution, Ministers, and other re- spectable Gentlemen, after a short Recess in the Library, dined togeth- er in the College Hall ; an Entertainment having been provided for the occasion.
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Messi. Printers-By inserting the following in your next Paper, you'll oblige one of your constant readers. A. B.
New Haven, Jan. 30, 1773.
Last evening, a number of persons in this town, presented a very short Dialogue, with a short Farce, to a very large number of spectators; who paid the very reasonable price of one dollar cach for their seats. Con- sidering the serious state of our public affairs, the absolute necessity of industry, and frugality among all ranks of people ; and more especially among common tradesmen, mechanicks, &c. (who almost invariably have the vanity of aping their superiors in every fashionable extrava- gance,) I conceive an entertainment of this kind very improper, both on account of the expence, and the time taking up in parepration for at- tendance at the exhibition. And as the Hon. Continental Congress have strongly injoined on all the good people of the United States, to abstain from all expensive diversions, such as Theatrical Entertainments, Gam- ing, &c., I believe no good Whig, who duly considers the respect due to that venerable body, (were there no other objection,) can approve of this transaction. I am far from supposing the persons concerned had any criminal design ; but believe they engaged without deliberating on the consequences that naturally attend a performance of this kind, at the present day ; but if the sentiments here held forth are just, I presume they will be kindly received, and any thing of this sort not attempted hereafter.
New Haven, May 6, 1778.
Monday last came to town, Major General Benedict Arnold ;- he was met on the road by several Continental and Militia Officers, the Cadet Company, and a number of respectable Inhabitants, from this place, to testify their esteem for one who has by his bravery, rendered his coun- try many important services. On his arrival in town, he was saluted by a discharge of thirteen cannon.
ALL Gentlemen Volunteers who are desirous of making their for- tunes in eight weeks time, are hereby informed, that the fine new Pri- vateer, called the New Broome, mounting sixteen sixes and four poun- ders, besides swivels, Isreal Bishop commander, is now completely fitted for an eight weeks cruize near Sandy- Hook and in the Sound, where she will be under the protection of bis Most Christian Majesty's fleet, and will have his best chance that there has been this war of taking prizes ; she only waits for a few more men and then will immediately sail on her cruize. All those who are desirous of entering for the cruize are re- quested to apply soon on board said brig now laying in Connecticut ri- ver, or on board her in New London harbour, where she will be on the first day of August.
Wethersfield, July 25, 1778.
The Privateer Vew Broom, from Conn. River, commanded by Isreal Bishop, of this town, is taken and carried into New York. We are told, that several of her crew were prisoners on board the Somerset man of war, lately stranded on Cape-Cod.
Vew Hacen, November 18th, 1778.
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The students of Yale College are hereby notified, that the present winter vacation is extended a fortnight from the 4th of next month. As this is occasioned by the difficulty which the Steward finds in procuring flour or bread, it is earnestly requested of the parents, that they would assist in furnishing the necessary supplies.
Yale College, Jan. 29th, 1779. EZRA STILES, President.
Wanted to purchase immediately,
Two Negro or Mulato Boys, or men from 14 to 24 years of age. Also wanted a second hand Sulkey. Inquire of the Printers. New Haven, May 9, 1779. ·
Yew Haren, August 18th, 1779.
Yesterday a Cartel Ship sailed from this port with a number of prison- ers to be exchanged for those who were taken by the enemy from this town, and by them considered as prisoners of war.
Sept. 22d.
Last Monday passed through this town, several disaffected persons un- der guard, who lived near our lines and those of the enemy. They were taken up a few days since, being charged with collecting cattle, sheep, &c. for the enemy.
IVe the subscribers, appointed Commissioners by the honorable Court of Probate, for the district of Connecticut, to receive and examine the claims of the creditors to the estates of . ibinthar Camp and Amos Bolts- ford, late residents of New Haven in the state of Connecticut, but now with the enemies of the United States, give notice that we shall meet at the Dwelling House of Samuel Bishop, in said Now Haven, on the last Monday of November, and the last Mondays of the five following months, two o'clock afternoon, for the business of our appointment.
Samuel Bishop, Thomas Howell, Timothy Jones, jun'r.
New Haven, Vov. 18, 1779.
N. B .-- Col. Jonathan Fitch of New Haven is appointed Administrator on said estates.
The STEWARD of Vale College, wants to purchase a quantity of But- ter and Cheese, for which he will pay the best Kind of Rock salt, Mo- lasses, Continental or state's money, or part in hard money ..
November 2d, 1780.
Thursday night last, a small schooner, belonging to this place, having on board a valuable cargo, was taken from the long-wharf, and carried to the enemy.
November 16, 1750.
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New Haven, June 28, 1781.
Yesterday passed through this town on their way to join the American army, the Duke Laeuzon with his Legion, consisting of about 600. The strictest order and discipline was observed among them.
New Haven, Sept. 6, 1781.
On Friday morning last, between one and two o'clock, three of the enemy's vessels, a brig of 16 guns, and two armed sloops, came off to West Haven, and landed 150 men, who having secured the centinels and guard, eleven in all, they surrounded several houses, where they fixed guard in such a manner, that not the least alarm was given, nor was the invasion generally known in the parish, (though compact) 'til near sun- rise ; all which time the enemy were collecting cattle, horses and other plunder. Some families knew nothing of the affair, nor missed their cows, 'til they went to milk them. The alarm was not given in town 'til too lato to afford any assistance, the enemy having effected their designs, and got on board the vessels. They took off four of the in- habitants, besides the above, and about 30 head of cattle and horses.
New Haven, Nov. 8, 1781.
There has been public rejoicings in this and the neighbouring towns, on account of the signal and important victory obtained by his Excellency General Washington, over General Earl Cornwallis. In this town on Monday last, a numerous assembly convened at the Brick Mecting- House, where the audience were highly entertained with an animating, pathetic and ingenious oration, delivered by one of the Tutors of the Col- lege, and a triumphant Hymn sung by the Students ; - the Clergy, and a: number of other gentleman dined in the State-House ;-- in the evening, the State-House, College, and all the Houses round the Market-Place, were beautifully illuminated :- The whale was conducted with the greatest regularity, good nature, festivity and joy.
We the subscribers being (by the Court of Probate for the District of New Haven, Conn.) appointed Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several Creditors of Benedict Arnold, late of New Ha- ven, in New Haven County, now joined with the endmies of the United States of America, whose estate hath been in due form of law confiscat- ed, give notice to all concerned, that we shall attend to the business of our said appointment, at the'dwelling house of Pierpont Edwards, Esq. in said New Haven, on the second Monday of December next, at two o'clock in the afternoon, on the second Monday of January next, at the same time of day ; and on the third Monday of February next, also at the same time of day.
ISAAC JONES, MICHAEL TODD, Commissioners. New Haven, November 29, 1781.
All persons that were indebted to said Arnold at the time he joined said enemies, are requested by the Subscriber, who is, by said Court of Probate, appointed Administrator on said Arnold's estate, that was the
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Property of said Arnold at the time he joined as aforesaid, are requested to deliver the same to the subscriber, or account with him therefor.
PIERPONT EDWARDS.
New Haven, Nov. 29, 1781.
TO BE SOLD,
At the Subscriber's in Goshen, a young, lusty, and very likely Negro Wench, that can cook, wash, and spin either flax or wool.
July 27, 1780. HUGH HUGHES.
To be sold a Mulatto Slave, about 21 years old, is healthy, strong and active ; well acquainted with all kinds of farming business, and can work at the Shoe-Maker's trade. For further particulars, enquire of Edward Barker, of Branford, or the Printers hereof.
November 25, 1778.
Any Gentleman, Farmers, or others, that have any juice extracted from Corn-Stalks, which they are desirous of having distilled into Rum ; are hereby notified, that the subscribers, Distillers in the Town of New Haven, will distill the same on shares, or otherwise, as they can agree. And those who please to favour them with their employ, may depend on having the strictest justice done them, and their liquor distilled to the ful- lest proof. Or any person that would rather dispose of said juice of Corn Stalks, on delivering it at the Distillery, will receive the Market Price ; and every favour will be most gratefully acknowledged, by the Public's very obedient servants, JACOBS & ISRAEL. September 21, 1777.
N. B .- Private families may have Cider distilled for their own use by Jacobs & Israel.
CAvir given for Walnuts and Chesnuts at the College Buttery. Vorember 15, 1751.
In the Connecticut Journal, from which the foregoing ad- vertisements and notices are taken, we find the following notice.
* * We are very sorry that we cannot procure a sufficiency of paper to publish a whole -heet ;- but as there is now a paper-mill erecting in this town, we expect after a few weeks, to be supplied with such a quan- tity as to publish the Journal regularly on a uniform sized paper, and to be able to make amaple amends for past deficiencies. July 3, 1770.
The average size of this paper was fourteen inches long, and sixteen wide ; occasionally there was a supplement, which varied from six to eight inches square. It contained three columns to a side, and was printed by Thomas and Samuel Green, near the College.
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The following is an account of the manner in which the news of peace between the United States and Great Britain, at the close of the Revolutionary War, was celebrated in New Haven.
New Haven, May 1st, 1783.
Thursday last was observed as a day of festivity and rejoicing in this town, on receipt of indubitable testimony of the most important, grand and ever memorable event-the total cessation of hostilities between Great Britain and these United States, and the full acknowledgment of their sovereignty and independence. Accordingly, the day, with the ris- ing sun, was ushered in by the discharge of thirteen cannon, paraded on the Green for that purpose, under elegant silk colours, with the Coat of Arms of the United States most ingeniously represented thereon, which was generously contributed upon the occasion by the ladies of the town. At 9 o'clock in the forenoon, the inhabitants met in the brick Meeting- House for divine service, where were convened a very crowded assem- bly : the service was opened with an anthem, then a very pertinent prayer, togethour with thanksgiving, was made by the Rev. Dr. Stiles, President of Yale College ; after was sung some lines purposely compo- sed for the occasion, by the singers of all the congregations in consort : Then followed a very ingenious Oration, spoken by Mr. Elizur Goodrich, one of the Tutors of the College; after which a very liberal collection was made for the poor of the town, to elevate their hearts for rejoicing. The service concluded with an anthem.
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