The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Extract of a letter from Norfolk, Virginia, January 18.

"Colonel Tryon, the Governor of North Carolina, some few days ago made a grand entertainment, roasted a whole Ox at Wilmington, and invited all those people of consequence; his commission, as governor was read, after which he made a speech, intimating the necessity of America's helping her Mother. (the old thread bare argument) and withal added, if the people would receive the Stamps, he wou'd make a present of stamped licences to the tavern keepers, and give up all fees particularly belonging to him, during his stay in Carolina: This diabolical proposal was answered with a general hiss, after which the roasted Ox was hung upon a gallows, where it probably hangs to this day, the very negroes disdained to taste the bait of slavery which was laid for their masters: Indeed the example of North Carolina merits just applause; one county on Cape Fear river, have along kept their courts of justice open, saying they never intended to use any paper but such-as they now have, and therefore having enough of that, there's no necessity to stop the common course of business."