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brave captain. The enemy likewise redoubled his fire;
and, irritated by our obstinate refinance, having hailed
us federal times to strike, did all he could to fink us.
All of a fdden I heard the repeated cries from below
deck : We are finking, we are finking ! The surgeon
and wounded were already removed between deck, into
the battery. The matter carpenter, who had examin
ed and found the holes very considerable, the water
pouring in as thick as the body of a man, came upon
quarter deck to make his report, and told me, that
the holes were irreparable during the engagement. In
this cruel situation, where not the least hopes of any
furcefs remained, having more than half of our guns
dismounted ; our mafls, yards, and shrouds shot thro'
and thro', our fails and rigging cut away, more than
sixteen shots between wind and water, which in a few
minutes admitted above fix feet water into our hold,
the upper part of the frigate cut all to pieces, by bul
lets and grape shot, and 68 men disabled; I resolved,
the, 'not without pain and reluctance, but guided by
the only motive of humanity, to strike our colours.
It was then three o'clock in the morning, and we im
mediately set about working our pumps, which was
continued until four, when the enemy came to man
the frigate.
We were then seven leagues distant from the Tfle
of d'Yeu, in the W. S. W. and at day break we could
fee the sands of Olonne, diflant fix leagues.
The running fight has lafled from forty minutes af
ter eleven o'clock at night, until half past twelve, and
the close engagement, as well along fide as fore and aft,
from half past twelve until three in the morning.
All the officers of the marines, sailors and soldiers,
have behaved with the greatest courage; and their
bravery has been supported by the presence of mind,
and cooinefs of their captain, and the rest of the fhip's
officers.
Officers killed.
The chevalier de Kergariou, lieutenant of his majef
fy's ships of the line, and commander of the frigate.
The fieur Hurault de la Villeluifant, ensign of the
frigate, killed on the sore-castle.
Officers wounded.
The fieur de la Mottle-Tabourel, firft lieutenant of
the frigate, wounded in the beginning of the engage
ment, in his right leg, on the sore-castle, and remained
Until the end of the aHion.
The fieur Hanguel, an auxiliar officer, was wound
ed on the quarter deck, about the middle of the aaijn,
and remained until the end.
The chevalier d'Ervieux, lieutenant of the regiment
of Brette, wounded at the battery, in two different
places, and remained till the end of the action.
The fieur de Laularnie, lieutenant of the marines,
was dangerously wounded upon the quarter deck ;
was dressed, and immediately returned to his post.
The fieur Durup de Balaines, volunteer, was dan
gerously wounded in the head, and carried senseless
into the surgeon's room, from whence, after having
been dressed, he returned to his post, where he was
wounded a second time in his arm, but remained un
til the end of the aftion.
The fieur Rheydeleck de Nerbier, volunteer, wound
ed upon the sore-castle, was dressed, and immediately
returned to his post.
Recapitulation..
Officers killed, - - - 2
Officers wounded, - . - 6
Seamen and marines killed, - - 16
Soldiers of the regiment of Breffe killed, 5
Seamen and marines wounded, - 25
Soldiers of the regimental Breffe, wounded, 14
Total of killed and wounded, 68
The English ship which took us, is called the Nor
fuch, of 64 guns, carrying 26 twenty-four pounders
in her firft, and 26 eighteen pounders in her second
battery, besides 12 nine pounders and eight howitzers
upon her decks, and is commanded by fir James Wal-
Lce, knight. I have the honour, &c."
N.B. The Paris gazette promises to give an ac
count of the rewards, which the king shall befiow up
on the officers and the rest of the ships companies, as
well of the Belle Foule, as of the frigate la Caprici
eufe, as soon as a proper account of the killed and
wounded can be obtained ' and submitted to his majesty.
A Receipt for preventing the flies from damaging the
seedling Leaves of Turnips, Cabbages, and many
other Vegetables ; forkfs than Six-pence an Acre
Expence.
h/[ I X one oune cf flour of brimflone with three
pounds of turnips feed daily/ for three days succes
sively, in an earthen glazed pot, and keep it covered
close, stirring together well at each frefh addition, that
the feed may be the more impregnated with the ful
phur, then sow it as usual on an acre of ground ; and
let the weather happen wet or dry, it will keep the
fly off till the third or fourth seedling leaf is formed 3
And by this time they will he fomrwhat bitterifh, and
cunfequently much out of danger of this little black
flying infe&, which in fummtr may be sometimes
seen in swarms on the wng near the ground, search
ing for and fettling on the frefh biter,' till they ruin
tdoufands of acres in some feaafons, by laying and re
rding under the little clot's of earth at night, and du
fimg the day following.
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Port of Philadelphia, Pennfylvanis, ff.
To ALL whom it may concern.
XT OTICE is hereby given, Thar a Court of A Tmi
-1 ralty will be held at the State House, in the City
of Philadelphia, on Monday the 25th of june, instant,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the Trial of the
Schooner or Vessel celled thy MAY FLOWER, taken
at fra, sent into this Port, and libelled against, as Prize,
by James Forbes, (qui tarn, &.) To the end that the
Owner or Owners, or zny Perlons concerned therein,
mty appear and shew cause, if any they have, why a
T? ree mould not p^fs pursuant to the prayer of the
l^^b &c. By Order cf the Judge,
Jun& 25. JAMES READ, Register.
F>rt of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ft
To ALL whom it may concern.
NT OTICE is hereby given that a Court cf Ad
mirsity will be held, at the state house, in the
city of Philadelphia, on Monday the 25th day of
June, instant, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the
trid of the Ship or vessel called the Barrington, burthen
about one hundred and forty tons, lately commanded
by James Butcher, taken at sea, sent into this port, and
libelled against by Samuel Caff^n (qui tarn, &Q to
the end that the owner or owners, or any perfuris
concerned therein, may appear and shew cause, if any
they have, why a decree should not pafa, putfuara to
the prayer of the libel, &c.
By Order of the Judge,
June 20, 1781. JAMES READ, R*g'.fter.
Just Imported from Europe, and to be Sold, by
Safportas & Le B^uf,
At their S ore, in Front-street, opposite to the Ceffee-
Houfe,alarge Assortment of DRY GOODS,
Cor lifting of—
DROADCLOTHS, Wiltons, Bath Coat
" ing, white Flannel, Knapt, Srr,e Denims, Shal
loons, Duroys; Durants, white and buffer,cared Mar
feilks Qilting ; plain, corded and figuied Demines,
pl in and spotted Jeans; yard wide, 7-8 and 3 4 Eng
lib Checks, a large Assortment of printed lin.-n Hand
kerchiefs, Scotch Hankerchiefs, Barcelona Handker
chiefs of federal Colours, India Nankeens, a large Af
fcrtment of white and black figured and plain Gauze,
gauze Handkerchiefs, coarse and fine Ca-gur, black
and white blond Lace, silk Gloves and Mittens, ivory
and cocoa mounted Fans; Irish, Dutch and German
Linens, (heeling Linens, Brittanias, Calicoes, Ham
hums, jaconet and book Mufbns; white, black and
clouded Mantuas, Sea-fuckers, Scotch Threads, tay ! ors
Threads, a large Assortment of broad and narrow Rib
bands, broad and narrow white Taper, white and Nack
Pins, Needles, white and black English baaver Hats,
gold and silver thread coat and jacket buttons, feeing
Silks of different colours, fcieton wire, Souchong
Tea in cannisters, Bohea Tea in chests, Eoglilh Sad
Duck from No. 4 to 8, a large Assortment of artificial
Flowers, and several other Articles too tedious to enu
merate.
N. B. They also have a Quantity of eugar in hog
(heads and barrels, Taffia, Cocoa in bags: which they
will Sell reafonabiy. June 19.
To be SOLD, Wbolefile and Retail, By
Harris and Ferguson,
At their COMMISSION STORE, in Strawberry-
Alley, opposite Trotter's Alley,
A Variety of Merchandize,
At the lowest Prices, for re^dy Money; Amongst
which are following Articles, viz.
OLD Jamaica Spirits, Weft-India Rum,
old Lifb>n Wine, choice Claret in half hogsheads
and bottles, Molasses, Mufcovado Sugar, brown and
white Spanish in boxes, Bobe* Tea of the best quality,
Coffee, Rice, Powder and Shot, Scotch Snuff in buttles,
&c. a large Q entity of Needles well affurted, Writing
Paper, Wool Cards of the belt kind, Indigo, best Ma
ryland Tobacco, Bsr Iren, &c.
N. E. Said Harris and Ferguson having pro
vided convenient and fafe Warehouses and Cellars, are
prepared to receive all Kinds of GOODS that may be
sent to them, to fell on commission, and hope to give
amp'e fatisfiaion to all persons who ate pleased to fa
vour them with their commands.
All Orders addressed to them from Gentlemen in this
or the neighbouring States, to purchase and forward
Goods of any kind, will be thankfully received, and
executed with punatuli^, care and dispatch. June 1.
LOST or STOLE N,
But supposed the latter, a Certificate, be
longing, to a soldier of the
Pennsylvania line, No. 116, for forty pounds
three (hillings and eight pence, dated the
9th of June, 1781, favor of Timothy
Rourke, of the invalid regiment. All per
sons are cautioned not to receive it in pay
ment or otherwise, 'till notice is given by
me, of the right owner's having recovered
it. LEWIS NICOLA, Col. Inv.
Philadelphia, June 21, 1781.
AL L Persons Indebted to the Estate of
ROWLAND PRITCHET, late of this city,, de^
ceased, either by Bond, Note or Book Account, are
desired to make immediate Payment : and all Persons
who have any Demands against said Estate, are deiired
to exhibit them, properly attested, to
MARY FORREST, Executrix.
JAMES ALLENBY, Executor.
yames Withy, Hatter,
In Chefnut-ftteet, between Second and Third-streets,
neatly opposite the Cross Keys Tavern ;
DEGS leave to acquaint his Friends,
Cuftomer^, and the Public, that he makes and
fells fashionable Braver and Castor HATS of the best
quality; Ladies and Gentlemens Rising Hats in the
best and neatest manner. Those Gentlemen who pUafe
to favour him with their Commands, may depend upon
being served to suit their Taste, on the lowest Terms
the Price of Furs will admit.
JAMES WITHY.
FOR SA L E, AT
Bcnezet, Lewis, and Co's. Store 3
In Secend-ftreet, near Spruce ftrert,
DRENCH, Russia and Scotch Duck^
A large AfTortmtnt of Linens,
Oznabrig,
Checks,
Dam?fk Table Cloths and Napkini,
Ma'quefaded Si k and Cotton,
A Quantity of Opium,
61, Bd, iod, and tod Nails,
Claret in hogsheads and bottles.
Just Imported from Europe,
AND TO BE SOLD,
Wholesale and Retail,
WILLIAM NICHOLS
On the Nur:h Side of Market street, opposite the
Indian King,
A Large and General Assortment of the
Following, Articles, viz.
The Officers of the different
LODGES efablifhed under the Juried &ion of the
Grand Warrant of Pennsylvania, are requeued to take
NOTICE, that the Grand Qiarteily Communication
is adjeunred until MONDAY, the Second Pay of July
next, at TWO o'Clock, P. M. at which Time it will
be held, in the Grand Lodge Room; Lodge Alley.
By Order of the Right Worfhipful Grand Master.
June 18. W.M. SMITH, D. G. S.
BLUE, purple,brown,
green, light colour
ed, ^hite and fear
let lupei fine Bfoadch ths,
Blue, purple, brown,
green, light coloured,
white and scarlet second
Broadcloths,
Plains and Hlfthickr,
Scarlet, buff a^d white
fuperfire Caffimers,
Blue, purple, brown,
leaflet end lead-colour
ed Frizes,
Blue, brown, purple, fear
let, and lead coloured
Coatings and Duffils,
Crimson, blue, brown,
black, green and mot
led Velvets and Velve
rets,
Corduroys and Thickfetts
of all colours and fashi
ons,
Blue, brown, white, greed
and changeable Hair
bines,
Camblets of all colours
and finenefe,
Corded Worsteds and E
verlastings,
Serges and Serge-denims,
Serge-dtjans,
Prunellas and Princes
Stuff,
Ruffels arid Cslimancoes,
Durants and Tammies of
all colours,
Duroons and Duroys,
Poplins,
Masquerades,
Dorfeteens,
Black, blue, green, cla
ret, plumb, walnut
orange, garnet, pink
and white Pe fians,
Black T^ffities,
Black and flowered Grog
rams,
Black, gray, light, plumb,
striped, clouded" and
orange coloured Muf
felmans,
Mexicans,
Pickings;
Peelpngi,
Sattins and Modes of all
colours,
Ten hard Dollars Reward.
RA N away from the fuhferiber, on the 3d instant,
June, an APPRENTICE LAD, named David
Cole, by trade a blacksmith, about 19 years of age,
and five feet two inches high, and has a mark of a fifh
on one of hit sides. Bad on when he went away, a fa
gathy coat and jacket, and took with him four pair of
breeches, besides fevtral other cioaths, too tedious to
enumerate. Whoever takes up said apprentice, and
brings him to the fuhferiber, in Gcfham township,
Chester county, ffiall receive the above reward, besides
reasonable charges, from WILLIAM SPEAKMAN.
Two Hard Dollars Reward.
STR AYED away from the fuhferiber, living id
Vine ftreer, between Second and Front streets, on
Toddy the 30'h Of May, a small brindle Cow, hds a
white face, and two rings round her eves, her hind
legs are white. Whoever takes up said cuw, and bring#
her home, ffiall receive the above reward, from
GEORGE GEDDES.
An elegant Assortment of
Brocades,
Black, white, pink, gar
net, orange, straw co
loured and brown Man
tuas,
A Quantify of Trish and
Dutch Linens,
Checks and Stripes,
Checked and ftripd cot
ten Srms,
Sattin and paduafoy Jac
ket Pattens, elegantly
tamboured,
Marfe les Qrilting,
Dimethies and Dopers,
Jaconet and Book Mus
lins,
Plain and figured Kent
ings and kenting Hand
kerchiefs,
Cambricks and Lawns,
Lawn Handkerchiefs an&
Apron Patterns,
Millionet Lawns,
Dark Calicoes,
Silk, cotton, thread and
werfted Hole of diffe
rent colours,
A large Assortment of faJ
fhionable silk Gauze,
Silk and cotton Handker
chiefs of all kinds and
colours,
A Quantity of the best
sewing Silk of all co^
lours,
Purple and white Glove#
and Mitts,
A Quantity of thread Lac%
A large Assortment of the
most falhionable Rib
bands,
Twists and Mohairs of all
colours,
Plated and gilt Buttons,
T!ully Garters,
Quality Bindings,
Shoe ditto,
Silk Ferret,
Tapes and Bobbins,
ALS O,
A Quantity of Claret hi
Hoglheads,
With many other ARTT^
CLES, too tedious to
enumerates