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HARTFOR D, June 25.
We hear from Albany, that several small parties of
Indians and tories have lately made their appearance at
the head of the Mohawk-river, and have killed some
of the inhabitants, burnt several buildings, and carri
ed off about a dozen prifoners,' including men, women
and children.
June 24. Thursday last arrived here from Montego
Bay, in Jamaica, the schooner Henry, captain Bale :
be failed from Bluefields the 23 ult. in company with
the fl^et for Europe, confining of 150 fail, under con
voy of his majdliy's Ihips Sandwich, fir Thomas Rich,
commander ; Russel, honourable Edgard Stanhope,
commander; Intrepid, James Pye Molloy, esquire,
commander ; with the frigates Lowfloffe, Charles E.
Nugent, esquire, commander ; and Pomona, C. Col
lingwood, esquire, commander. About the 4th infl.
one of the fleet, a merchantman, run on the Martiers,
and as she could not be got off, the Pomona frigate
fe: her on fire.
Friday the brig Commandant, captain Smith, arriv
ed from Jamaica: he failed in company with the fleet
for England, &c. and with captain Hale above menti
oned: he fays the ship that was burnt, was the King
fton, loaded with rum &c. for this port.
The count de Graffe is gone home in the Sandwich,
and about 3000 of the French prisoners were dispersed
on board the different merchantmen of the fleet.
We have no farther accounts of taking any more of
de Graff/s fleet ; nor any confirmation of the captur
ing the three French men of war mentioned in this
paper of the joth inflant.
On Thursday also arrived at the Hook, and next
morning came into harbour 3 prizes, taken the 15th
inflant, by the privateer ship Virginia, of 20 guns and
100 men, captain Hazard, of this port, belonging to
Messrs. Shedden and Goodrich, viz.
Ship Geo, captain Carwin, of 12 fix pounders, and
43 men, from Baltimore for Cape Francois, with 1400
barrels of flour.
NEW-LONDON, June 21.
Monday arrived the btig Marquis la Fayette, cap
tain Hinman, in 18 days from St. Croix.
Same day arrived the brig Delight, captain Johnson,
in 16 days from St. Croix, having made his voyage
from this port in two months.
Monday evening the schooner Elizur, captain Leeds,
returned from a cruise; the next morning as five of
her people were 00 the fquare-faib yard, unbending
the fail, the halliards broke and the yard fell upon
deck: by this accident one Enos Bradley of East-Ha
ven, was instantly killed, and one or two others much
hurt.
Ship Trooper, captain Earl, from Baltimore also for
the Ha^anna, of 10 fix pounders, and 38 men, with
1200 barrels of flour, —and the
Schooner Eagle, captain Hill, from Baltimore like
wise, for Cadiz, with 70 hogsheads of tobacco.
The brig Mercury, from Port au-Prince for Phi
ladelphia, prize to his maj fly's sloop of war Fury
is arrived at Charleflown.
on this ocqafon was highly meritorious) in company
with his majesty's Ihips Lion, Santa Margareta, and
Hussar.
In confequepce of intelligence from the north
" Ward, of a large number of transports at New-York
falling down to the Narrows, we hear that orders
have been issued by government for the militia to hold
themselves in readiness to march at a moment's warn
ing-
The lateftaccounts from our South-Western frontier
wear a more favourable appearance ; the Indians have
not for some weeks past done any mifchief in that quar
ter, and it is thought they will not attempt any thing
more against it this season.
Affairs seem to continue in the fame quiet slate to
the southward that they have been in for some time
paft^ nor do we hear of any movements of general
Greene's Army, or of the Britilh garrison at Charlef
town.
On Saturday last the additional session o,the honour
able the general court ended, when the following prifo
ners received sentence of death, viz. Hugh Logan, from
Augusta, for a rape; Timothy Campbell and George
Teel, waggon-drivers in the French service, for horfe
ftealing ; and James Lamb, Joshua Hopkins and John
Caton, from Princess Anne, for high treason.
Patrick Welsh and John M'Wade, two soldiers, who
were convided of manslaughter, and David Neely, a
boy about twelve years of age, for grand larceney, were
led to the bar, where they severally pleaded their par
dons, and were discharged by proclamation.
Hugh Logan, who was represented by the court as
an object of mercy, received his excellency the gover
nor's pardon, and was discharged out of goal.
One of the villains, concerned in robbing the South
ern mail was under sentence of death in the marquis
de la Fayette's camp as a spy, but escaped the evening
before 'the day appointed for his execution. His name
is Paul, a refugee from Bucks county, in this state,
and is now lurking about Onions's iron-works.
Tuesday evening last, as Mr. John Murgatroyd, of
this city, was bathing in the Schuylkill, he acciden
tally flipped from a rock near the shore, into deep wa
ter, but not knowing how to swim, was unfortunately
drowned.
Last Friday afternoon a barn in Pennypack, (about
nine miles from Philadelphia) was flruck by light
ning, and, together with a large quantity of hay, &c.
was entirely confurned. It was with much difficulty
that, several horses were saved from deftrudion, as the
Cannes soon reached the place from which they were ta
ken. Several persons in and aboutthib city were injur
ed by the lightning which defeended the fame after
noon.
Philadelphia, July 2.
RICHMOND, (Virginia,) June 22.
" Genera! Wayne lies at Ebenezer, 20 miles from
Savanna. He experts to be reinforced this week with
500 men, after Which it is said he will make an attempt,
upon their works. There is a great probability of his
succeeding, as the Hessian troops at that post hate been
twice disarmed for attempting to march off in a body.
“ The desertions from the enemy at Charleflown,
avarage 20 men per week. There has been one inflance
of 2 officers and 20 men (refugees) coming out in a bo
dy with their arms, &c."
Extrad of a letter from South-Carolina, dated Bacon's
Bridge, May 11, 1782.
“ There have been lately partial advantages gained
by the scouting parties of both armies, but nothing
worth particalarifing. The 19th and 30th British regi
ments, under command of general O'Hara, failed from
Charleftown a few days since, supposed to be destined
for Jamaica. Mr. Leslie is opening a deep canal from
Ashley to Cooper rivers, (within the one already, made)
and we have reason to believe he will contrad his
works, as his numbers are now inferior to ours.
By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS assembled.
On the report of a committee to whom was recommit
ted their report, on a motion of Mr. Maddifon, con
gress passed the following ad:
WHEREAS the enemy, having renounced the hope
of accomplishing theiY designs against the united flares
by force alone,: are resorting to every expedient which
may tend to corrupt the patriotism of their citizens,
or to weaken the foundation of the public credit : add
in pursuance of this policy, are encouraging to the ut
most a clandefline traffic between the inhabitants of
this country, and those who reside within the garrifon^
and places therein, now in their possession: and
whereas some of the said inhabitants, prompted either
by a sordid attachment to gain, or by a secret conspi
racy with the enemies of (heir country, are Wickedly
engaged in carrying on this illicit traffic, whereby a
market is provided for Britilh merchandizes, the circu
lating specie is exported from the united states, the
payment of taxes rendered more difficult and burthen,
some to the people at large, and great difeowragement
occasioned to honest and lawful commerce.
Resolved, That it be and hereby is recommended to
the legislatures of the several flateq to adopt the most
efficacious measures for fuppreffihg all traffic and illicit
intercourse between theib rtfpeQive citizens and the
enemy.
ANSWER, from His Excellency the Chevalier de la
LUZERNE to His Excellency General WASH
INGTON, Commander in Chief, and the other Ge
nerals and Officers of the American Army on
the Banks of the Hudson.
Philadelphia, June 10, 1782.
Gentlemen,
1W ILL not fail to transmit to his maje^y the ad
dress you have been pleased to fend me, on the
birth of an Heir to his crown. The joy this event has
communicated to you will impart much fatisfaftion to
him ; and he will learn with pleasure, that the fame ar
-Iray, which has exhibited so many proofs of intrepidi
Resolved, That the legislatures, or in case of their re
cess, the executives of the several states, be earneflly
requeued to impref , by every means in their power, on
the refpeHive citizens at large, the baneful consequences
apprehended by congreA from a continuance of this il
licit and infamous traffic, and the necessity of co-ope
rating with the public measure, by such united, pa
triotic, and vigilant exertions as will detest and
bring to legal punishment, those who shall have been
in any manner concerned therein.
Extrad from the minute".
To His Excellency the MINISTER OF FRANCE.
The ADDRESS of the Commander in Chief,
the Generals and other Officers of the Ameri
can Army on the Banks of the Hudson:
SI R,
AMID the general expression of joy on the au
spicious birth of a Dauphin ; permit us, the offi
cers of the American army, to offer more than a filerrt
approbation of those sentiments and congratulations
which have been presented by congress, the represen
tative body and fovertigu power of the united Hates,
through you to our great and illustrious ally on this
happy event.
There are circumflances, tir, which render that,
which in a degree is pleasing to all, peculiarly so to
some; the harmony and friendfhip which fu bfi fted be
tween the troops of your auguf |fovereign and us, dur
ing the last campaign (when the only contention lay
in endeavours to exceed each other in ads of emulati
on and brotherly kindness) give us this pre-eminence.
The blood freely offered on both fries, which was
fpilt in the fame trench, and often mixed in a com
mon flream, for the support of those rights which are
interesting to the feelings of humanity and the privi
leges of freemen, is such a cement to the friendfhip of
the two nations, as nothing but a departure from the
principles of the union, which Heaven avert ! can ever
dissolve.
Not to participate then in the general fatisfadion
occasioned by an event which adds to the felicity of a
monarch, who may be viewed in the fame moment as
the father of his own nation and protestor of the li
berties of others; and which contributes so much to
the happiness of a people to whom we are allied in in
terest and affection, would be an argument of great in
fehfibility on our part.
That Divine Providence may shed its choicest bless
ings upon the king of France and his royal consort,
and favour them wkh a long, happy and glorious
reign ; that the dauphin may live toimherit the virtues
and the crown of his illustrious progenitors; that he
may reign over the hearts of a happy and generous
people, and be among the happiest in his kingdom, is
our fino&re and fervent wish.
CHARLES THOMSON, secretary.
June 21, 1782.
In behalf of the army,
G. WASHINGTON.
t'y and of patriotism, with which his own troops have
so oft'en fought the common enemy, with an harmony
;and concert the most perfect, arc now the mod zealous
in declaring, that nothing can be unintereftihg to them
that is affecting to the French nation.
The young Prince, whole birth is now the libjea
of your congratulations, gentlemen, will, from bis in
fancy, hear the renown of those glorious Elions, by
which you secure the happiness and independence
of this vast continent.
The veneration which you? virtues and exertions,
gentlemen, have in'fpired me with, greatly enhances
the pleasure I feel in becoming', to the king my maher,
the interpreter of your sentiments. I pray you to be
assured, that no one is, with a more perfect refpeft than
lam, .• Gentlemen,
Your obedient humble servant,
'(Signed) The Chevalier de la LUZERNE'
Pennsylvania, to wit.,
RECEIPT of continental taxes from the slate of
Pennsylvania, published in pursuance of the sixth ar
ticle of inftruflions from the office of finance, dated
the 12th day of February lath,
For the month of June, 1782.
Received the fourth of June, of Isaac Snowden, es
quire, - - - - 3000 Dollars.
Received the twenty-second of June,
of ditto, - c - - - 1657 74-9oths.
4657 74-90^6.
Total, Four thoufapd fr< hundred and fifty-feveh
dollars and seventy-sour ninetieths.
Philadelphia, July 1, 1782.
J. SWANWICK,
Receiver of continental taxes for Pennsylvania,
w^^a^x^a^ ^^^^^ra
TO BE LE T, A
Pare of a Hotife three miles from
the city, in the Northern-Libertics, suitable for ary
gentleman with a small family. 'For further terms ap
ply to the fubferiber on the premifer.
Ju y z. OWEN KIRRIGN.
Wheninftances ihall be cited to him of difintere flednefs,
constancy, htroifm, and all the other military virtues;
the names of your illufirious chiefs will be always re
peated. He was born at a time, when victory was
rewarding the efforts of the two nations: this is a for
tunate omen of his own future glory • and of his being
himfelf, one day, the protedor of your independent ,
and the guardian of that alliance which cements France
to these united states.
To the Public Notice.
THOSE who have any demand against Mr. CARRE,
for any Supplies or Provisions whatsoever, deliv
ered him on the Minister of France's account, are re
quested to bring in their Bills, on or before the 18th
infant ; after which date no demand will be attended
to, accept those that are founded upon legal titles.
CARRE.
Philadelphia, July 2, 1782.
AS I am under the necessity of taking a journey to
the westward, I take the liberty of informing the
Public, that I propose Jetting out in a few days ; but
expe&, if no accident happens, to return about the
middle of August next. H. MARTIN. Julj 1.
mLL persons indebted to the estate of Mr. WIL
-11 LIAM COTES, deceased, are desired to make
immediate payment to the fubferiber; and thole who
hhve any demands against said eflate are raquefted to
bring them in without delay, to
SAMUEL OWING, anting executor.
Baltimore, June %?.
TO BE SOLD
For the Price of this Advertisement, into the country
only,
The Indenture of a Dutch Boy,
who has five years and five months to serve. He is
fold for want of proper employment. Enquire of the
Printer. July 2.
Wanted to Employ, by the
fubferiber, Two good WHEELRIGHTS and Two ,
good HARNESS-MAKERS; cenftant employ and
good wages will be given Enquire of GEORGE
WAV, Coach-maker, in Arch-street, between Fourth
and Fiftb-ftreets. July 1-
Ready Furnilhed Lodgings,
TO BE LE T,
In a very pLafant part of the city. For further partly
culars enquire of the Printer. July 2.
CA ME to the place of the fubferiber, living in
Plymouth townfbip, Philadelphia county, at she
Black-horse, an Old Sorrel HORSE, with a ft^r
in his forehead. The owner is desired to come, prove
his property, pay charges and take him awav.
July z. DANIEL DOAL.
— = _ — CT
Luc Cuiforer,
F ro m France, who came pfrnger in the brig &-%
(captured by the enemy at the entrance of this river)
WISHES to render hirn^n ufeful to the inhabi
tants of this city, by TEAC 8 ING the
FRENCH LANGUAGE. H. would wait m
any Gendem^n or'Lady at their own houtes, xt filch
hours as they may please to appoint. He wdl likewise
give Lessons at his lodgings at his leifme hours. He
now loga at the sign of the Confutation, ia Peru
ftreet, at the corner of South street. July ^