The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Extract of a Letter from London.

"How long we may be permitted to carry on a friendly communication, will become a question, as the sword of civil war seems ready to start from the scabbard, and eager to be imbrued in brother's blood. Our m----y, who by the power of giving places and pensions, have secured a majority in both H----s of P-------t, are determined to carry their point against the freedom of America, and by that means to pave the way for an attack on our constitution; and will spare no blood or treasure (except their own) to effect this infamous purpose; nor do I see, at present, any thing to prevent it, but a popular commotion, which, indeed, our people seem ripe for, and want only a few able leaders; whether W----s will prove one, I cannot determine, but thus far I can assure you, that setting aside all prejudices and popular clamor against his former irregularities, we must acknowledge, that he has done and suffered more for the cause of liberty, than any patriot in our time, in all his latter conduct, he has been so steady, and so consistent, that it has gained him universal applause. I say universal, for he is not only idolized by the mob, but caressed and supported by a great majority of sensible thinking men in this city, and the counties roundabout it."

Extract of another Letter from London.

"A heavy cloud continues to hang over the face of public affairs. The Ministry seem totally to have lost the confidence of the people. The violent declarations which they have made, and the arbitrary measures they are pursuing, do no great honor to their abilities, nor the exorbitant deficiency of the civil list, to their integrity. As far as I can learn, they are however like to continue in power, and perhaps for this reason, that in the present embroiled state of affairs, no other set are found desperate enough to undertake it after them."

Extract of another Letter from the same Place.

"I am apt to imagine the present session of parliament will wear away, without being marked by any material event; for they are expected to break up Soon after the Easter holidays; they have already settled with the East India company; they have voted their supremacy over the colonies, and there I imagine the affair will stick 'till next year; they have given the King £135,000 l. to pay his civil list debts; and as for Wilkes, nothing remains but to reject him as often as he is re-chosen."