The New Hampshire Gazette

NEW YORK. January 28.

Wednesday Morning last Capt. Chambers arrived here from Liverpool, but last from Falmouth, which he left the 23d of November, and from the Plymouth Gazette, of the 19th, we have the following.

From the LONDON GAZETTE, November 13.

Westminster. November 13.

This Day, the Lords being met, a Message was sent to the Honourable House of Commons by Sir Henry Bellenden, Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, desiring their Attendance in the House of Peers; the Commons being come thither accordingly, the following SPEECH of the Lords Commissioners, appointed by his Majesty, for holding this Parliament, was delivered by the Lord Keeper to both Houses.

My Lords and Gentlemen,

In pursuance of the Authority given to us, by his Majesty's commission, under the Great Seal, amongst other things, to declare the cause of his holding this Parliament, his Majesty has been graciously pleased to direct us to assure you, That he esteems himself particularly happy, in being able to call you together, in a situation of affairs, so glorious and advantageous to his Crown and Kingdoms.

His Majesty sees, and devoutly adores, the hand of providence, in the many signal successes, both by sea and land, with which his arms have been blessed, in the course of the last summer; and, at the same time, his Majesty reflects, with much satisfaction, on the confidence, which you placed in him, by making such ample provisions, and intrusting him with such extensive powers for carrying on a war, which the defence of our valuable rights, and possessions, and the preservation of the navigation and commerce of his Majesty's people, had made both just and necessary.

We have it also in command from his Majesty to acquaint you, that the happy progress of our successes, from the taking of Goree, on the coast of Africa, to the conquest of so many important places in America, with the defeat of the French army in Canada, and the reduction of their capital City of QUEBEC, effected with so much honor to the courage and conduct of his Majesty's officers both at sea and land; and with so great lustre to his intrepid forces; together with the important success obtained by his Majesty's Fleet off Cape Lagos; and the effectual blocking up, for so many months, the principal part of the navy of France, in their own ports; are events, which must have filled the hearts of all his Majesty's faithful subjects, as well as his own, with the sincerest joy; and, his Majesty trusts, will convince you, that there has been no want of vigilance, or vigour, on his part, in exerting those means, which you, with so much prudence, and public spirited zeal, put into his Majesty's hands.

That our advantages have extended farther; and the divine blessing has favoured us in the East Indies, where the dangerous designs of his Majesty's enemies have miscarried; and that valuable branch of our trade has received great benefit and protection.

That the memorable victory gained over the French, near Minden, has long made a deep impression on the minds of his Majesty's people. And that if the crisis, in which that battle was fought; the superior number of the enemy, and the great and able conduct of his Majesty's general, Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, are considered; that action must be the subject of lasting admiration and thankfulness. That, if any thing could fill the breasts of his Majesty's good subjects with still farther degrees of exultation, it is the distinguished and unbroken valour of his Majesty's troops: owned and applauded by those whom they overcame. The glory they have gained is not merely their own: but, in a national view, is one of the most important circumstances of our success, as it must be a striking admonition to our enemies, with whom they have to contend.

That his Majesty's good brother and ally the king of Prussia, attacked and surrounded by so many considerable powers, has, by his magnanimity, and abilities, and the bravery of his troops, been able, in a surprising manner, to prevent the mischiefs concerted, with such united force, against him.

His Majesty has further commanded us to observe to you, that as His Majesty entered into this war, not from views of ambition, so does he not wish to continue it, from motives of resentment. The desire of his Majesty's heart is, to see a stop put to the effusion of christian blood; whenever such terms of peace can be established, as shall be just and honourable for his Majesty, and his allies; and, by procuring such advantages, as, from the success of his Majesty's arms, may, in reason and equity, be expected shall bring along with them full security for the future; his Majesty will rejoice to see the repose of Europe restored, on such solid and durable foundations; and his faithful subjects, to whose liberal support and unshaken firmness, his Majesty owes so much, happy in the enjoyment of the blessings of peace and tranquility: but, in order to this great and desirable end, his Majesty is confident you will agree with him, that it is necessary to make ample provision for carrying on the war, in all parts, with the utmost vigour.

Gentlemen of the House of Commons,

We are commanded by his Majesty to assure you, that the great supplies, which were given the last session, have been faithfully employed for the purposes, for which they were granted; but the uncommon extent of this war, and the various services necessary to be provided for, in order to secure success to his Majesty's measures, hath unavoidably occasioned extraordinary expences; an account of which will be laid before you.

His Majesty has also ordered the proper estimates for the service of the ensuing year to be prepared and laid before you; and his Majesty desires you to grant him supplies, as shall be necessary to sustain, and press, with effect, all our extensive operations against the enemy; and, at the same time, by the blessing of God, to repel and frustrate their daring designs against his Majesty's kingdoms.

LONDON. November 15.

The humble Address of the Right Honorable the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, November 13. 1759.

The Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, beg leave to approach your Majesty with the warmest sentiments of duty, and with hearts full of the most sincere joy, to congratulate your Majesty upon the great and signal success, with which it has pleased Almighty God to prosper your Majesty's unwearied endeavours for the safety, welfare, and honour of your people.

We acknowledge with all thankfulness and humility, the goodness of the Divine Providence, in the many glorious events, which will for ever distinguish this memorable year.

We entirely rely upon your Majesty's constant regard and attention to the true interests of your subjects, from the full experience which we have had of the wise and effectual use, which your Majesty has made of all the extensive powers, with which the confidence of Parliament has, from time to time strengthened your Majesty's hands. But we must, in a particular manner, gratefully acknowledge the extraordinary vigilance, vigour, and wisdom of your Majesty's measures, in the steady and successful directions of so many various operations in different parts of the world.

The happy progress of your Majesty's arms, from the taking of Goree on the coast of Africa, and some of the French sugar islands in the West Indies, to the acquisition of many important places in America, and the defeat of the Enemy's army in Canada, with the reduction of the capital city of Quebec, against the greatest disadvantage of situation and numbers, has exceeded the most sanguine hopes of your Majesty's faithful subjects: Nor has the good effect of your Majesty's prudent measures been less conspicuous, in the disappointment of the dangerous designs of your enemies in the East Indies; in the effectual blocking up the principal part of the French Fleet in their own ports; and the important advantage gained off Cape Lagos; while your Majesty's care has preserved your own Kingdoms from any hostile attempt, and has protected the navigation and commerce of your own subjects, in almost as full a security as during the time of profound peace.

The memorable victory gained over the French near Minden, cannot but make a deep and lasting impression upon every British mind.

Whether we consider the great and able conduct of your Majesty's General, Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick, the valour of your Majesty's troops, the inequality of the force, or the imminent peril of that important crisis, the happy deliverance wrought by that action, and the glorious consequences of it, must ever be the subject of our praise and thankfulness.

It is matter of just exultation to us, that the British officers and private men, both by sea and land, have given so many instances of personal bravery and military conduct. The example will animate others; their reputation is national strength, and will convince the enemy what they have to apprehend from a brave and gallant people fired with zeal in defence of their King and Country.

We beg leave to express the high sense we have of the magnanimity and transcendent abilities of the King of Prussia; which have, in a surprising manner, prevented the mischievous effects of the united force of so many considerable powers, by which he has been attacked and surrounded on all sides; against whom he has bore up and supported himself by the inexhaustible resources of his own mind, and the courage and discipline of his troops.

Permit us to declare, how highly we applaud your Majesty's moderation and true greatness of mind, in restraining every impulse of resentment, and desiring to prevent the farther effusion of christian blood, by putting an end to the war (into which your Majesty enter'd, not with views of ambition, but solely for the defence of the valuable rights, possessions & commercial interests of your kingdoms) as soon as such terms of peace can be established, as shall be just and honorable for your Majesty and your allies; and by procuring such advantages, as from the success of your Majesty's arms, may, in reason and equity, be expected, shall bring with them full security for the future.

In order to the attainment of this great and desirable end, we beg leave to assure your Majesty, of our utmost readiness to concur in the effectual support of such farther Measures, as your Majesty, in your great wisdom, shall judge necessary or expedient, for carrying on the war with vigour in all parts, and for disappointing and repelling any desperate attempts which may be made upon these kingdoms.

Our Prayers are sincere and fervent for the prolongation of your Majesty's most precious Life.; our endeavours shall never be wanting to continue and confirm that affection to your Majesty's sacred Person, that confidence in your government, that zeal for the Protestant Succession in your Royal Family, and that union and harmony so conspicuous among all your subjects, which is so essential to their own security and happiness, and to the frustrating the designs of your Majesty's enemies.

His MAJESTY's most Gracious Answer.

My LORDS,

THANK you for this very dutiful and affectionate Address. The Satisfaction you So unanimously express in the Successes with which it hath pleased God to bless My Arms by Sea and Land, and the Assurances you give Me of your further Support, are extremely agreeable to Me; and cannot fail to produce the best Effects in the present Conjuncture.

LONDON, November 17.

We hear the French have asked Peace on the following conditions: to the British Crown. Louisbourg to be demolished. QUEBEC. and all North-America, to be annexed the British Arms before the Peace is ratified, shall be West Indies, that are in possession, or may be taken by other of the French Settlements in Europe, or East or Goree, Senegal, Guardaloupe, Marigalante, and any restored to France. Minorca to be restored to England. All the prizes taken, as well before as since the war has been declared, shall be and remain the property of the captors. Twenty French Men of war of the line to be sent to the River Thames as hostages. peace, we hear, that they have offered to demolish Besides a term, already proposed by the French for us over four Persons of Rank. as hostages for their faith. Dunkirk. and all their flat bottomed boats; and to send that the army of the Empire was going into winter The last letters from Ratibon of the 27th past say, quarters in the Circle of Franconia, 15,000 of whom were billeted in the Margraviate of Brandenburgh Bareith. longer by some of our men of war, they will find it a put into Gottenburg. is kept there above a month If Capt. Thurot with his little squadron, who are hard matter to go upon any expedition till the ice be open there, which is generally in march. Tyrell (who is now at Bath for the recovery of his It is with pleasure we hear, that the brave Captain health) is in a fair way of doing well, and of being soon Foudroyant. (The reports of his being arrived in the able to resume the command of his Majesty's ship West Indies must be false). from Quebec. viz. the Princess Amelia, Dublin, Royal Durell and Admiral Holmes. with the following Ships November the 12th arrived at Portsmouth Admiral William, Terrible Centurion, Prince Frederick, and Sea-Horse; the Baltimore and Pelican bombs. Vesuvius fire ship, and sixteen sail of transports: the Neptune as they were coming down the river. The Sterling and Strombolo parted company with the above ships Castle went to Lisbon. Admiral Saunders is hourly expected. The Corpse of General Wolfe is on board the Royal William. to attempt a descent on, for which purpose troops are coasts of this kingdom as are most likely for the French Orders are issued for guarding all such parts of the every where in motion, and three or four regiments of horse are gone to the coasts of Kent and Sussex.