New-Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette, Concord, NH Tuesday Morning, June 13, 1820 -

Concord, NH: Hill & Moore, Publishers, 1820. 36 x 55 cm. An Act of Congress to impose new tonnage duty on French ships, signed by President Monroe, is published, along with several other laws. The Legislature of the State of Maine assembled for the first time at Portland on May 31st. Gen. King is elected Governor. Letter from New Orleans reports that 18 men convicted as pirates are to be hanged, and their accomplices have been setting buildings on fire in order to draw citizens away from the prison. Discussion on Religious Freedom. Now that Maine has been separated from Massachusetts, that state may produce a new constitution which will remove all religious tests. American ships engaged in the African slave trade now number over 200; by a new law of Congress, all who engage in this trade will be adjudged pirates, and on conviction are to suffer death.Excellent Tavern Stand near the lower meeting house in Salisbury, N.H. is for sale. It is situated in a very pleasant and flourishing village and on a great public road (the fourth NH turnpike). New line of stages has commenced running from Concord to Haverhill, NH three times a week. Leaves Concord at 4 a.m. and arrives Haverhill at 5 p.m. Price of stage-fare $3.50. Newspaper, good. Rag content makes this very durable paper. . Catalogs: Newspapers/History.