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Pff HE twenty-sixth—-Last night was very cold and
J sleety, winch continued this morning; we flatted
very early, and during our march passed an Indian store
house and federal wigwams ; the boats crossed two lakes,
@ne of them pretty large, and arrived at a carrying-place
fixty-five yards long, w^ere we took leave of the Dead
River, and were all very sincere in our wishes that we
might never fee it again. The batteaus then proceeded
over a third lake, from whence we had a carrying place
of one mile, and enc mped near the edge of a fourth lake,
where we found a note left by Colonel Arnold, informing
NS that we were eight miles from Amaguntic Lake. These
ponds or lakes are furreunded by high mountains, upon
which we marched: The distance about sixteen miles ;
the woods tolerably clear, but very fatiguing in going
down one mountain and climbing another. The tw&nty
feventh —We decamped very early, and the batteaus
crossed the lake to a carrying-place of three hundred
and eighty-eight yards to a second lake, which having
crossed we came to a carrying-p ace two hundred and
forty-two yards; this led to a third lake, and having
crossed it, we came to an exceeding high mountain, call
ed the Height of Land ; over it we were obliged to carry,
the distance at least four miles.
An account of General Arnold's march from Cambridge
to Quebec. (Concluded jrom last Tuefdayb Paper.)
By this time the three firft divisions of the detachment
had got into one body, and it was determined that each
company fhoufd carry one boat over the mountain for the
accommodation of their lick, which alone, with onr bag
gage, was very fatiguing, as lillapee did net add much to
©ur strength ; thole who were able to march were to carry
their baggage and provision, and,proceed as faft as their
firength would admit. We encamped in the evening on
the banks of French River, seven miles from Chaudiere
Lake, upon a barren heath. Colonel Arnold had proceed
ed on, and it may not be amiss to add, that h.e fared as
we did, or rather worse, as he distributed part of the little
he had to such as were in want; We this evening heard
that Lieutenant Colonel Enos, who commanded the rear
division, had held a consultation in the fame place where
Colonel Arnold had called a council on the twenty-fourth,
and determined to return, as they concluded they would
inevitably perish should they proceed.
The author of this journal does not mean to reflea up
on Colonel Enos and the Gentlemen who composed his
division, as he makes no doubt of their having given fatif
fa&ory reasons for their conduct. The twenty eighth—
It was determined that an equal distribution of the flour
be made, which was accordingly done, and each man
received four pints, which in our half flarved condition
was little more than {efficient for one day, but we were
sensible it must be managed with the greatest care, as no
one could expaft to be relieved by his companion but of
so small a stock. We immediately baked it in the alhes,
after which we made knapsacks of our tents, and packed
up such of our baggage as each thought he was able to
carry; every thing else was left behind. In the afternoon
we received a letter from Colonel Arnold, the purport of
which was, that his express had returned with the good
news of the French inhabitants waiting our arrival with
pleasure. It produced an instantaneous effect : Our diffi
culties seem to vanifa ; and after mutually expressing the
infinite obligations we lay under to our commander, for
his vigilance and unequalled perseverance to alleviate our
fufferings though surrounded by innumerable obstacles,
we honoured his letter with three huzzas, and immedi
ately began cur march.
The twenty-ninth—As f©on as we could fee we pro
ceeded, and were some hours in going through a thick
swamp; after which we continued on about fourteen miles
further, w ere we slept in huts that we made with branches
of hemlock, which, with a good fire, were very comforta
ble. The thirtieth—Last night it snowed. As loon as
the dawn appeared we were on our way, and after march
ing a few miles loft ourselves. About eleven o'clock we
came to a river, near which for many miles the country
was barren, so that we were under a necessity of wading
it, there being no timber with whi^h we might lay a
bridge over it. Having found a ford, though nearly our
depths, we crossed it : The water was excessively cold.
We proceeded, and about four P. M. we reached the
Chaudiere Lake, which convinced us to our great joy
that we were once more right, though we had made a very
unnecessary circuit through a country as badly calculated
for marching as can be conceived. We halted near the
lake on a very level rich piece of ground, covered with
fine poplar, birch, &c.
The thirty-firft —As our little stock was near exhauft
^d, we marched before day, the good ground did not con
tinue far, before we entered a thick cedar swamp. At
nine o'clock we reached the head of Chaudiere River, and
five miles bel^w it we overtook Lieutenant M'Clayland
who lay very ill, and we learnt that two of the boats had
been funk near this place, and that one man was drown
ed. In the Chaudiere these are many ripples and carry
ing-places; so that of all the boats that were taken over
&e height of land, only one or two ever reached the set-
OM^O^^P
GENERAL
SATURDAY,
(/Brice 2S. 6d. single, 2s. by the quantity.
November the firft. From our calculation we supposed
it to be about twenty-five miles to Sartigam. Every mart
at this time exerted himfelf, and according to his ftrerlgth
he was in the front or rear: The officers and men were
mingled together. This day two dogs, who had follow
ed us, were eat ; and even the inteßines did not escape.
At dulk there was no sign of any fettlemeuty though we
computed we had marched at least thirty milts, great part
of which we ran. The second we began our parch very
early, anxious to find some place where we might Satisfy
our appetites, and expecting at every turn of the river
that we Ihould fee Sartigan, few of us having tafled a
morsel since the morning before. About twelve A. M.
to cur inexpressible joy, we beheld some Canadians driv
ing five cows and two horses, which Colonel Arnold had
purchased and sent; they had likewise some flour in ca
rgoes, and a few flieep, for the sick. There were about
an hundred of us in this firft party, ahd one of the cat
tie was immediately killed ; centineis were placed over it,
while the butchers were preparing it, to restrain the men,
who fufficiently expressed their impatience by their coun
tenances. The rest of the cattle were drove on, without
them numbers must have perilled ; and we could not
help thinking they might be too late for tome who were
far in the rear, being disabled from marching by the rheu
matism or some other disease. Having feafted sumptu
ously, we proceeded about five miles; from whence to
Cardigan w s exactly twenty.
The third—We fat otf very Carly, not expecting to
meet with any refreffiment till we reached the fettlememt.
After marching about fourteen miles, we puffed a very
high fail, much more so than any we had hitherto seen:
Soon after, we were obliged to ford a large branch of the
river ; and as it snowed through the whole day, the wa
ter was fw cold, that we were almost perished before we
reached Sartigan ; which, however, we at last accomplish
ed, after a march of thirty-two days through a wilderness.
Here we found plenty of provisions stored for us, and the
Canadians driving who should be kindest : Some did not
arrive for two or three days, and a few perished.
Thus have I endeavoured to describe General Arnold's
march. I may probably, at some future day, continue it
to Quebec, which is thirty leagues from Sartigan. In
the mean time, I am,
Yours, &c.
tlemeht. We took leave of the Lieut, who died some lit
tle time after, and computed the day's march to be twen
ty-five miles; many of the men had by this time con
firmed their little all, and hides, candles, &c. were de
voured with avidity.
[Errata in last Tuesday's account of General Arnold's
march. In the second paragraph, for " Vattances," read
" Nattanus". In the third paragraph, for “ exactly four
thousand three hundred and twelve yards," read, " ex
a&ly four hundred and thirty-two yards."
Philadelphia, March 26,
TO BE L E T,
On Leases for five years, and may be entered on imme
diately,
TW 0 Plantations in Eafton township, Chester coun
ty, about sixteen miles from this city, one contain
ing one hundred, the other sixty-eight acres. Good
farmers are wanted for tenants. For terms apply to
Charles Thomson, in Market - fireet, or Jonathan
Mifflin, jun. in Second-street, below Walnut-street.
JOSEPH SIMS and SONS,
Have for SALE at their store in Water-street, below
the Drawbridge, Philadelphia,
MUSCOVADO Sugars of different qualities, in
hogsheads and barrels; a few tierces and barrels
of excellent green Coffee ; Bohea Tea, &c.
N. B. A likely brown Horse, fix years old, fit for the
carriage or saddle, to be fold. Enquire at said store.
Egg-Harbour, March 20.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Seamen and
Landsmen that were on board the armed sloop
Chance when (he captured the ship Venus and made a
prize of her, that they meet the fubferiber at Colonel
Richard Weftcott's, at the Forks of Little Egg-harbour,
then and there to receive their refpedive dividends of
the prize money : And likewise all these that purchased
ffiares from said sailors are requested to meet at the fame
place, on Thursday the second day of April next.
2# DAVID STEVEN S, Capt.
MILL SAWS
TO BE SOLD BY
JOSEPH R I G B Y,
In Third-street, near the corner of Market-street,
Philadelphia.
L. Wre^^tir '
THE
Published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. ]
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THE
ADVERTISER
Wilmington, Third month
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
IRAYED or STOLEN from off the Commons
ot this borough, about the 27th or 28th oflaft month,
a dark bay Horse about seven years old, fourteen and a
half hands high, paces, trots and canters, food all round,
has a switch tail, with a small fore on his back, and has
lately trimmed. Any perfen giving information
said Horse, so that the owner may get him again, shall
be entitled to Eight Dollars, but if stolen, to the
above reward on conviction of the thief, paid by
. ohn MIL L.
WAS F OU N'd;~
On Tuesday morning the ninth of February last, near
Mr. Jacob Hiltzheimer's stables,
AL ARGE fam of Continental Money, of the
current emissions, wrapped in a piece of printed
paper cut in the form of a pocket-bock. Whoever has
! oft th , fa me may hear of it by applying to the Printer
hereof.
tithe,'
HREE brick HouDs in the Northern Liberties, ©n
Front street continued, and opposite to Cel. Wil
liam Coats s; one is a two-ffory house, seventeen feet
front and Seventeen feet fix inches back; the lot is se
venty nine feet deep to a four feet alley. One three-
RoryhouD adjoining the firft, Seventeen feet front and
thirty-two feet back ; the. lot is feventy-five feet deep to
laid tour feet alleyi a ground rent of 51$. Pennfylva
m currency, on each of the above lots, payable to Col.
William Coats, One other three ftefry house, sixteen
feet four inches on Front ftrect arid twenty-four feet
deep ; the lot feventy-five feet back to the aforefaid al
b, which runs from the firft described lot into a pub
lic landing place, o^herwife called Coats's street: This
last house and lot is clear of ground-rent; there is a
kitchen back ot the house nineteen and a half feet by
t^n and a hao, two Rories high. Any person or performs
inclining to purchase before the day of sale may apply to
rne fubferiber in Lombard-ffreet, between Fre'n't and
Second Greets, on the south fide, and near the New-
Market, where they may fee 2 plan describing the par
ticulars, and may know the terms. The two firft houses
are insured, commencing the sth day of February 1777,
and havs iron rails on the top."
THOMAS CUTHBERT.
N. B. If the day appointed for sale should prove bad,
the sale will be postponed to the Bth infant. The fub
fcri her has two or three other houses which he will feli
a+private sale; likewise a new anvil, and some augers
of different sizes.
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
CTOLEN on the eleventh inst. out of the fubferiber'g
house at the Northern Liber y Ferry, the following
articles, viz. one pair of silver knee-buckles, cne Rock
buckle, one hat, one blue sailor's jacket, and four or
five hundred dollars, Continental money. The perfone
fufp & aed are four sailors, viz. William Jones, about
five feet ten inches high; had on a red jacket, a red pair
of trowfers, and a round hat. Nathaniel Elliot, nearly
about the fame heighth, red haired ; had on a blue
jacket and striped trowfers. One Kelley and one Hickey,
about the fame heighth and fame dress. They are sup
posed to have gone towards New-England. Whoever
apprehends the above persons and secures them in gaol,
shall receive the above reward, paid by
M^ 15. JESSE WILLIAMSON.
Was taken out of the house of Blathwaite Jones, while
the British army was in this city, a large folio Bible with
cuts. Any perlon who has the fame, and will return it
to Capt. Gibbs Jones, shall receive Eight Dollars
reward.
To be SOLD by Private Sale,
_ NEAT, convenient three Rory brick Houle, in
Second street, between Spruce and Union Greets,
eighteen feet front, with a large yard behind very con'
lenient for a garden. Any person desirous of purchasing
said house, may view the fame by applying to Afbeton
Humphreys, Efa; now in the house. For terms of sale
apply to Capt. Gibbs Jones, in Water-street, five doors
below Chefnut-ftreet.
Philadelphia, March 24.
TO BE S O L D,
On Thursday the firft of April next,
THE SLOOPS SALLY and DEFIANCE^
a rLAI; two GALLIE S, and a number of
BOAT); all the property of thia Staie.
The ihle will begin at Three o'cbek, P. M. on Mr.
Arthur D^naldfoi 's wharf. 4 t„
10 be 3 U L, D by Public Vendue,
On Saturday the third of April next, at Two o'clock,
on the premises, if net fold at private file before that
MAR Cfl 2^, 17^,•