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Every one has heard of the firft battle in the Chefa
peak, and the French keeping possession of the bay.
By all accounts, which have not been doubted, they
landed 4000 troops, artillery, baggage, &c. and made
the best of their way for Virginia, to aft in conjundion
with the rebel Washington, and by that means cut off
lord Cornwallis's resources, and their vanity flattered
their hopes they should compel his lorfhip to surrender
upon their own terms; but his lordship, by an amaz
ing march of forty miles in ten hours furprized the
French, cut 2006 of them in pieces, and seized all
their baggage with the most of tneir artillery. There
is a letter in town which confirms the greatest part of
this account.
TREN T'O N, January 16.
New Brunswick, January 10, 1782.
Mr. COLLINS,
SIR,
ABOUT four o'clock lafl Wednesday morning, near
three hundred of the enemy from New York, con
filling of British and refugee troops, landed at the low
er end of the town ; our guards discovered their ap
proaches on the river, by which means the inhabitants
were alarmed about fifteen minutes before they landed.
They were attacked by a small party while landing, in
which they loft two men. Reinforcements were thrown
in to Support this party, but being overpowered by
numbers, and the enemy having gained the heights,
they were obliged to retire. They then took possession
of the town wiQvery little difficulty, for the darkness
of the morMn^tid the enemy landing in different
places, pre^^^hs from assembling in force. They
had poffefl^^^be town more than an hour, during
which time^^^nFile opposition was made. When the
blessed light qtyE morning began to appear they retir
ed to their boats, and a Smart fkimifhing commenced,
which would have been much more Severe had not ma
ny of our muskets been rendered useless by the falling
of snow and rain , during which action no marks of
fear were Seen on either fide. We had none killed, and
only five wounded: Peter Nefies, a brave soldier, we
are fearful is in danger from his wound ; the other
four, who are equally brave, are in a fair way of reco
very> Six of the inhabitants were made prifohers. The
citizens in general with chearfulnefs left their families
and their property, and marched forth to oppose the
enemy, they assembled with alternefs, and behaved
with Spirit ; in Short, no men in their peculiar fituatiom
could have done better. We cannot afeertain the loss
of the enemy, they left two dead in the town, two more
were killed at their firft landing, and they were Seen
to carry off Several. We have reason to believe they
fuffered on their return, from the well directed fire of
several parties affemb ed on the Shores from Pifcataway
and South-river. The taken of the whale-boats ap
peared to be their principal object, which they ac
complished. Credit is due to them for the execution
of a well concerted plan, and much credit is due to
them for their humane treatment of the defencelefs part
of the commuhity. No burnings or insults were per
mitted, and only two families were pillaged.
I am, Sir,
Your very humble servant,
JOHN TAYLOR, lieutenant colonel
Commandant 2d batt. Middlesex militia.
“ The Count d'Eftaign who was reported to be dead,
is, thank Heaven, in the land of the living. He en
tered the opera on Tuesday last ; the fpe&ators rose all
of one accord, to pay him their refpeds, and to tef
tify their pleasure of feeing him restored to his pris
tine health and vigour."
Valuable Plantation of 110
Acres of Land, situate in the Northern Liberties, on
the road leading to Frankford, about three and a half
miles from the city, adjoining lands of Standish Ford,
the late Francis Rawl and Abel James; on the Premises
are a good St®ne House, Spring-house, Barn, and a
good Orchard, about 15 acres of Meadow, and a quan
tity more may be made ; a considerable part of the pur
chase Money may remain on interest, if required. For
Terms apply to GEORGE or CALEB EMLEN.
The following curious article of intelligence is taken
from the St. Christopher's Gazette of the 14th of No
vember.
“ What a happiness it is to a fabricator of a news
paper, when any-thing interesting to his plan comes in
pat to his assistance, as Sancho has his proverbs. Here
we are much beholden to lady Fame, though she is no
better than a common prostitute; but the comes now
in so fair a garb, that we muff speak to her.
Another part of the fame pleasing information assures
us, that when admiral Digby arrived, he took the fleet
in search of the enemy, and coming up with them in
the bay, a bloody engagement ensued, which, from
its commencement to the conclusion, lasted sixteen
hours ; in which the enemy had a 74 and two 50 gun
ships funk, and had three frigates taken by the English
fleet. The enemy's fleet consisted of fix ships of the line
more than the English.
In consequence of this adion, a communication was
immediately opened with the gallant lord Cornwallis,
and his success in Virginia seems permanently fixed ;
and as to provisions, the rebels would supply his army
sooner than their own, such fafcination is there in
English guineas."
ffiWffi^an^ffi
LaflSaturday arrived a brig, with about 130 hogs
heads of rum, in a short passage from Jamaica; prize
to the brig Lady Greene, captain Joseph Smith. The
Jamaica papers by this vessel, are to the 26th of No
vember; but they contain no news.
Philadelphia, Jan. 22.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 8.
Extract of a letter from Faris, dated Sept. 6.
TO BE SO L D,
fahickon road, between the three and four Mile stone
from Philadelphia; the Lot contains 5 acres and three
quarters of Ground, with a Log Houle and 3 Well of
good Water in it. with some fruit trees. For Terms
apply to NICHOLAS SMITH, living on the premises,
or to PETER PRIMMER, in Fourth street, below
Spruce-street,
LAND, situated on the weft fide of the Reading or
Wiffahiccon road, near the nine mile stone; 15 to 18
acres thereof are cleared, inclosed with a new post and
rail fence, the greatest part now in wheat, the remain
der is woodland, has federal fine springs thereon, and
a fine stream of water running through the middle there
of, large enough to ere& a paper, oil, fulling, or fa w
Mill; much meadow may be made and well watered,
has the privilege of a landing on Schuylkill. The ad
vantages of so choice a spot near the city of Philadel
phia are obvious, either for a gentleman's feat, pub
lic business, or to attend the market with wood, grain,
&c. &c. If defiled It will be divided into lots of 10 or
15 acres; it has the advantage of a fronton a road to
Schuylkill, as well as on the above mentioned road.
The Conditions and Terms of Payment will be made
known at the Time and Place of Sale.
Philadelphia, January 17, 1782.
Whereas the Estate of Samuel
Shoemaker, late of the county of Philadelphia, has in
due course of law been forfeited and seized to the use
of the state, we the fubferibers, Agents for said county,
do hereby notice, that the estate of the laid Samuel
Shoemaker, within the said county, confining of the
following Meffuage and Lot of Ground, viz —One
good two story Brick House, Orchard, and other Im
provements, and 29 12 acres of good land, in the
Weft Northern Liberties, bounded on Schuylkill, and
by ground late of Joseph Gateway and others, about
four miles from the city ; will be fold during the na
tural life only cf said Shoemaker, on Wednesday the
zift of February next, at ro o'clock in the Forenoon,
at the Court house of said county. The terms of sale
will be according to law, viz. One fourth part of the
purchase money to be paid in ten days after sale, or
the premises again to revert to the state, and the bidder
liable to forfeit the said one fourth part of the purchase
money ; the remainder to be paid in one month after
tale, and on failure thereof the premises, in Ike man
ner, to revert to the state, and the money paid to be
forfeited; and on a certificate being produced from the
Agents, or either of them, of full payment of the
purchase money, a deed will be given as by law di
reded. GEORGE SMITH, \
WILLIAM M MULLIN, ) A ^ nt ' #
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
On MONDAY, the 28<h of January, at One o'c ock
in the Afternoon, (or the next fair day if the weather
ftp uld prove bad) at rhe House of Christian Steer,
formerly Cbriftopher Robin's Tavern, in White
marlh,
Upwards of 70 acres as choice
N- B. A Plan of the Land may be seen at the Cos.
see-house and Place of Sale.
Containing about 1000 acres, situated on the B nks
of Rappahanock iiver, five miles below Frederi ks
burgh : This Farm is well known, and remaikabie for
the richness of its foil ; it has every advantage necessa
ry to render it profitable and agreeable; 150 acres are
rich meadow land, the houses of every kind ar* large
and convenient, and the mention house brick, fixated
near the banks of the river, where vessels of 100 tons
may lay within 20 feet of the landing; about one half
is still in excellent timber. There ^ a spring of meft
excellent water about 250 yards from the house, and a
very commodious fprin ^-houfe. If the purchair
chooses he may have 20 or 30 Slaves wih the lanJ,
and the Crops of every kind. One third of the pi
chafe Money to be paid on closing the bargain, the
balance in two years, with interest from the date.
ALSO, Fer SALE by the fubferiber, A TRACT
of LAND, on the south fide of the river, about tnree
miles from the former, containing about 160) Cres ;
the foil is not rich but valuable, on accounc of its Drie
portion of Woods, and being only 8 miles from Fic
dericlriburg, it may he very profitable fromtie fate of
the wood and coal. For any further Inforrnaii nap
ply to Colonel WALTER STEWART, at Phila.
delphia, to HUGH YOUNG, E quire, of Baltimore,
or to the fubferiber on the Premises.•
Virginia, Dec. 1781. BURGES BALL.
To be SOLD by private Sale,
A Lot of Ground on the Wis.
The Tops of the common to be made cf Raven Duck,
and the Ends of Ticklenhurg; the Horfemens to be
made of Duck, with Cords, &c. compleat. The Mo
ney to be paid on the delivery of the Tents ; or, it v.e
ceffary, part of it will be advanced or giving Security.
Proposals will be received at the Qj-ter-Matter's Office
(in which the Size of the Tents, as well as the lowest
Prices must be mentioned) until Wednesday the 30th
instant, at which time Contraßs will be made with
thole whole Terms are most reasonable. Jan. 21, 1782.
100 common and 20 Horfemens
TENT S:
The Deputy Qarter-Mafter of this State,
wishes to CONTRACT for
Beautiful FAR M,
FOR SA L E, A
Negro GI RL;
Sold for no rault only that (he is with child. Likewise,
a small Quantity of BORAX.
Jan. 23, 1782. BENJAMIN HARBESON.
Six Pounds Reward.
n AN-AWAY on Saturday evening, the 19 h instant,
a stout, likely Negro MAN, named JOB, abort
35 years of age, 5 feet io inches hfgh: Had on a sail
or, jacket, and short waistcoat of grey coating, with a
grert coat of the fame, a pair of new buckskin breeches ;
he took with him a short fuftiin coat, several shirts,
&c. He went off with a young Mulatto Fellow of near
ly the fame size. Whoever will secure said Negro in
any gaol, and give notice to the fubferiber, (hall re
ceive the above reward and reofonable cha get,
Philadelphia Jan. 21. JOHN LARDNER.
N. B. All matters of vessels and ot hers, are forbid
carrying cff the (aid Negro at their peril.
Was taken up by the fubferiber,
in the Northern Liberties, on the 27th of November
last, a Bay STALLION, abou 1 4 hands high, with a
blaize down his face and two white hind legs. The
owner is ('efired to come, prove his property, piy
charges and take him away, otherwise he will ne fold
in two we<ks from this date to pay the charges
lor keeping, HENRY NAGLEE, Jan. 21.
Blank Policies of Insurance,
1 DESERTED from the barracks of this city, the fol
lowing RECRUITS, viz. PATRICK QUIRK,
aged 22 yeais, 5 feet 8 inches high, brown complexion,
dark brown hair, born in Ireland, resided tome time
in Virginia, but late in this city, and is a blaekfmith
by trade. LEWIS LE BAS, alias LOUIS LECOUCH,
aged 23 years, 5 feet 4 inches and a half high, brown
complexion, black hair, born in France, and fpeak#
very little English, has worked tome tfme at the cop
persmith's tradein this city. SAMUEL FAORRING
TON, aged 32 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, brown
complexion, dark hair, born in England, but has re
sided many years in New-Jersey, neaT Raceon, and
lays he is a farmer. Whoever takes up the above
named Deserters, or either of them, and secures them
so that they be delivered to the fubferibers, at the
Barracks of this city, shall receive FOUR Spanifli
milled DOLLARS for each.
JAMES GLENTWORTH,
Lieutenant 6th Regiment Pennfylvmnia.
THOMAS DUNGAN, Lieut, dit.
Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1782.
To Potters in Clay.
T N the neighbourhood of Alexandria is excellent Clay
4 fcr the Potting Business. An able PERSON and
ARTIST in the above Calling will meet with fingulac
Encouragement to fettle in the hid Town of Alexan
dria, by applying to JOHN DUNCAN, in Third
ftreet, near Arch-ftrect, Philadelphia.
O AN-AWAY, yetterday, from the 1 übicriber, a
" Negro BOY, named 808, about 18 years of age,
about 5 feet 6 inches high: had on when he went
away, a grey cloth coat, linfy jacket and Narke^n
breeds, new (hoes and (locking:. Said Negro h^s a
remarkable large fear over his right eye, occasioned by a
w ggon running over him. Whoever secures said
Negro in any gaol, so that his master m y get him
again, or bring; him to the fubferiber, at the sign of
the Indian. Queen, in Fourth-street, (hall have the above
reward and reasonable charges paid; by
Jan. 7 , 1782. FRANCIS LEE.'
N. B. Matters of vMTels and others are desired not
to carry him cff at sbe r p'ril.
To be Sold by Private Contract,
Two Brick three Story Houses,
Kitchen, Stabling for twelve or fourteen H rfes, a
large commodious shed for carriages, a large Yard and
G?rden at the back ther of; one : f which houses has
been a tavern for many years, with the belt ofaccomo
dations ; entirely free from ground-rent; situate in
Market street, near Sixth-street. For farther particu
lars enquire of the Printer.
FOR SA L E,
A TWO story Brick HOUSE, having four rooms
on a each floor, and good cellars under the whole
house. Also a Wooden Tenement on the fame lot,
which is 47 feet on Second-ftrcet, and 200 feet deep,
situate between Queen and Chriftian-ftreetr, Southwark;
fubje6 Ito a ground-rent of 51. 2s. 6d. per annum.
For further particulars enquire of C> W. PEALE, at
the corner of Third and Lumbard streets. Jan. at.
Philadelphia, J nuary 21, 1782.
A City Court will be held at
Court House in this City, on MONDAY next, at
Ten o'clock in the Forenoon ; of which all Constables,
Persons bound by Recognizance, and others having
Business therein, are to take Notice.
WILLIAM WILL, Sheriff.
To be S O L D, by the Subscriber,
A honest, sober, healthy
Upon SHIPS or GOO D S,
To be fold by David C. Claypoole.
Twelve Dollars Reward.
Ten Dollars Reward.