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'MESS AGE fiom his Excellency the President to the
General Assembly.
The Secretary will lay before you a&s of Congress, dated Janu
ary the Sth and. 2§th, February the 26th and May the 27th.
Letters from th* Commander in Chief, of December the 19'h,
January the zad, March the sth and May the 4th from the
Financier, of January the 3d and Bth, February the 9th, March
9 h, April 51b, and May the gth,-- from the Secretary at War,
of April the 9'h,---from the Secretary ffyforeign affairs, of Fe
bruary the 18th and 19th, and May the 14 h,---one from Gene
ral Greene, of February the Ift —and another from General Small
wood, of the 28th of the fame month.
From the infomation contained in foetal of those letters, you
will perceive the indifpenfible obligations imposed upon us of
drawing forth, from the resources of this State, early and adequate
supplies, in compliance with the requisitions ma ;e---while jutlice
hnd policy, as well as the arts arid exertions of our enemies, all
combine to demonstrate that every measure ought immediately to
be adopted, that can be devised for the support . f public credit.
In order to lay a firm foundation f r future operations, I hope
you will expedite the adjustment of all public accounts and im
power and authorize the United States in Congress assembled to
make a final Settlement of the proportions to be borne by each
frefpe&ive State of the general expences of the war, from its com
mencement to the beginning of this year.
I sincerely (hare with yu in the high pleasure you must receive
from the truly honorable testimony given by that distinguished
commander, General Greene, to " the uniform good condufl, Jin
gular merit, and important services of the officers and soldiers" of
our line.
4. That the whole power of this State shall be exerted for
enabling Congress to carry on the war, until a peace, consistent
with our federal union and national faith, can be obtained.
Our enemies ought to believe that out sole aim, in this just
and necessary war, is a fafe and honorable peace ; and, that such
a peace, in our unalterable determinations, includes Independence
rand concert with our Ally.
There is, however, too much reason to be persuaded, that the
present Ministers mean no more than to alter the plan of conduc
ing the war, excise jealousies, disgusts and divisions Iretween the
powers concerned in it, and while they afford us a temporizing re
lief from feme of its distresses, bend the r force against our friends,
and at last return to the accomplishment of, the original object —
our deftrhaioh.
In this manner, it seems, all the blessings that might be de
rived fiin the present opportunity are to be facrificed to the
phantoms of ambition and revenge.
We may by this renewed persecution be convinced of these im
portant truths—that our past calamities ought not to be imputed
to the late Ministers, but that every party in the Icingdom is ho
stile, and the people in general filled wih an inveterate enmity
towards us.
As an attention in government to the manner's of the people is
so ef^ntial to the prosperity of a State, it is with great regret I
find myfelf compelled, by a regard for my duty, to represent to
vou, that some further provision appears Leceffary for ,reventing
those gross irregularities at places of public diversion, now become
to frequent, by which the morals and circumstances of many in
dividuals are injured, and the wisest and worthies persons among
us, whole minds are impressed with,a solemn sense of the diftrefTtfs
in which our country is involved, are deeply afflicted.
At I presume you will not chocfe to make a long session at this
season, I will only beg leave to Submit to your consideration,
whether it may net be advisable to appoint a Committee for the
purpose of collecting, reyifing and amending the laws prior to
the revolution, and preparing an appendix, to contain those that
are obsolete, but under which the right to property has been de
termined, and to ihew when they were made, expired, or were
repealed, with such other observations as may be judged proper ;
so that the whole work, being hereafter Subjected to the judgment
and correction of the Legislature, and then approved, might
form a compleat body of our laws to that period.
Dover, June !:., 1782. JOHN DICKINSON.
Delaware State, f.
In the House of Assembly, Tuesday, June 18, 1782.
Refolded unanimoufy,
1. OOH A T the United States in Congress assembled have, by
I their confederation, the sole and exclusive right and power
of determining on peace and war, and of entering into treaties
and alliances.
2. That the honor and true interest of the United States require
an inviolable adherence to the engagements of the treaty between
His Most Christian Majesty and the said States.
3. That any man, or body of men, that shall presume, without
the authority of the said States in Congress assembled filft duly
had, to enter into a negotiation concerning a peace or truce with
the King of Great-Britain, or his Agents, ought to be considered
and treated as enemies of the said States.
A reinforcement is in readiness to march to the southward, as
will appear from the report which I have desired Captain Moore to
make.
The Secretary will communicate to you several papers concern
ing the sale cf the vefl'el belonging to the State, and the building
of another, together with some correfpondencies relating to the
protection of trade in the river and bay.
As i judged it would give you some fatisfaAion to fee how the
accounts of this State with the United States stand in the books
of their treasury, I have procured a copy of them, which is here
with sent.
Gentlemen,
our councils and proceeding's.
Thus, every pfetenfiori to the esteem or confidence of America
being removed, we shall receive additional evidence from the ex
tended and deep fixed resentments of Great-Britain, that France is
cur natural Ally, a d our mutual welfare so intimately connected,
that whatever injures one nation muff, in its confequenccs, necel
farily ?ffe& the other.
Gentlemen,
Gentlemen of the General Assembly,
HI S fviofi Christian Majesty has given so many decisive proofs
of his friendship for the United States, and his fubjeQs
have manifested Inch a fincete efleem fur us, that I am certain
you will learn, «jih all the pleasure of a grateful affe&ioh; that
the wiffies ?! our amoved Ally and of France have been gratified
by the birth of a Dauphin.
Your joy on this occasion, must be enlivened by the honest
warmth dthich your hearts will feel by ekpreffing, in the prefect
fituatieh of affairs, an inviolable adherence to the engagements
of your alliance, and a just veneration for national faith.
The Yte remarkable change in the British Ministry, uniting a
great number of active, able and popular men in the fame admi~
nidration, Should in prudence add to the firmnefs and vigor of
Ordered, That a copy of the foregoing resolutions be immedi
ately transmitted to the Delegates of this State in Congress, as an
infttuftion to the said Delegates.
Sent for concurrence.
In the COUNCIL, June 19, 1782.
Read and concurred in.
Signed, by Order of tbe Council,
THOMAS COLLINS, Speaker.
Extrad from tbe Minutes,
James Booth, Clerk of Assembly.
STA $ E of DILAWAR E.
By letters from the governor generalof Havanna and
Louifana, his majesty has learned, that a detachment
of 65 militia and 60 Indians, of the Otagua, Sata and
Patuatami tribes, under don Eugene Pune, captain of
militia, bad seized on the post of St. Joseph, held by
the Englifh,22o leagues from St. Lewis, in the Jlinoi.
this detachment buffered greatly from the length of the
march and the rigour of the season, from cold and
hunger, and ran great rifque^ in puffing through
Savage nations. The Small body of Ep^lilh which he
found there, were made prisoners. He took possession
of this place and its dependencies, and the river Illi
nois, in the name of his majefly. The king has re
warded the officers and privates who belonged to the
party.
Dover, in tbe Delaware State, June 22, 1782.
T ^ purSjance of votes of the Council and House of Assembly,
§ directions were given for " testifying the great and Sincere
joy of thi; State on the birth of the Dauphin, an event so inte
rfiling to His Most Christian Majesty and to France."
Preparations having been accordingly made, this morning a tri
umph/1 arch was erected in the middleof the square. The sides
were formed by two pillars, of the most Simple and Solid order,
the Tufean, on@iented with the emblems of Justice and Hu
manity: These supported the curve, and the whole was finish
ed in the hyle of archireaure proper for such a building.
Oh the top of one pillar was fixed a picture, representing three
fleers de lit the mott * HYemem non sentient
On the top of the other another picture, representing the fun
iurrounded by thirteen stars—the motto J Spiritus idem
alit —On the highest part of the arch a third picture, repre
senting a young eagle locking up at the fun and flying towards
it---the motto-- • JPatriisVirtutibu s—Extending through
out the curve, in silver letters, these Words---§ Vota Gallia:
et Americ^- -ancl under the capitals these letters, ||3. P Q_D.
At twelve o'clock the French and American colours were dis
played on each fide of the arch, with a continental lalute from
the artillery advanced on the right. A body of the militia, under
the direction or several officers cf our troops, ranged themselves
oho lire with the artillery, and fired a feu-de-joys.
The higher latishaien was exprefled by every person present
on the auspicious event, that contributes so much to the happiness
of our auguk Ally and the French nation.
Afterwards the President and the Members of the Legislature,
with several gentlemen of the army who were in town, and a
large and refpetlable company dined together.
Since the convents of both sexes have b^en suppress
ed, his imperial majefly has published his inten
tions concerning the estates Whih belonged to them. He
is very far from applying them to profane use, but de-
Clares, that they shall be wholly laid out for the sup
port of religion; and particularly, that the monks and
nuns of the houses which have been fuppreflld,fhall draw
pensions from the time of their leaving their convents,
which after their deatli shall only be employed in pro
moting religion that is so dear to him. In consequence,
by an ordfr of the 28th of February, his majefly orders
the sale of the ordfhips, forefts, houses and goods
which belong to these monasteries.
WHAT is become of our money ? A few months ago we
had plenty to pay our taxes, and to answer other mcefla
ry purposes. I believe there was as much among us as ever there
was, and it was faft diffufing itfelf. There was enough. It if
gone ; and I will tell you where : # It is gone to New York to buy
goods; and goods of those kinds which are not only useless, but
ruinous to any people, and particularly to a plain frugal people.
It is computed that not less than forty or fifty thousand pounds
have gone in a few weeks. --The infamous trade grows sass, for
Sham seizures and condemnation now f read he cover ot law over
it.—Yuu fair traders must ei her fhtif up your shops, or turn rogues
too. These moon-light pedlars can uuderfell you. Sir Guy
Carleton is come over with the plan. Powder and ball, muskets
and bayonets, cannot conquer us, but we are to be Subdued with
British gewgaws. Rather than fail they will come at firft coll.
The Delaware 13 watched; ur coasts are watched, that we may
not be able to get goods elsewhere, or to have any market for our
produce. Our money is to be drawn away, and then we can do
nothing; all must stop. This is the scheme laid for ou'f over
throw. Can tliofe who haYe any concern in bringing along these
New-York goods be whigs ? They are the worst of tones, mean,
underhanded, fkui^ing wicichrs. They could not hurt us half so
much if they were to take their ar 3 and join the Eri ifh troops.
We can deal with an open enemy; but now, like worms, they
are eating through the bottom of the veffd, arid down we go with
out feeing of our aedrudion. ' Roufe brother Jerfeymen ! let us
teach these puny schemers that if they do fir-d means to evade the
laws, we have however the fanie elements in our power as in the
days of the ftamp-acf, as in the days of the tea-ad. Their goods
are net proof against fire or water. We are able to help ourselves
in a ihort-hand way when it becomes necessary. The state is not
to be ruined, our independence is not to be defeated by a tribe of
dodgers, and their paltry goods. In a word, my countrymen,
awake to your danger. There is no half-way. Break up this
trade root and branch, or it will break you up.
& After dinner the folk wing loafs were drank :---
1. Long life and happiness to the Dauphin.
2. The United States.
3. His Molt Christian Majesty.
4. The Queen and Royal Family of France.?
5. Ihe friendly Powers of Europe.
6. General Washington and the Army.
7. Count Rochambeau and the French Army.
8. General Greene and the Southern Army#
9. The combined Fleets
10. The Chevalier de la Luzerne.
11. Perpetuity to our Alliance.
12. A fafe and honorable Peace—or no Peace.
13. May the Independence of America add to the Happiness
of Mankind in every other Part of the World.
And the Day concluded with the greatest Festivity and good
Order.
* Thefeperifh not with winter.
t 'lhe Ja;ne spirit pervades them all.
J With paternal virtues.
§ The wifoes of Franc and America.
||Tbe Senate and people of Delaware.
From the NEW-JERSEY GAZETTE.
LOOK ABOUT YE!
Foreign Intelligence.
V I E N N A, March 16, 1782.
MADRI D, March r 3
A Plain Farmer.
LOOK ABOUT YE!
Saturday, flocks-fell one and an half per cent, with
out any other cause aligned, than rhe difficulty of
making peace with Holland, to the expectation of which
the late rife had been attributed
They write from Guernsey, that the Triumph pri
vateer of 20 guns, had taken in the bay of Biscay, a
Spanish privateer of 26 guns, which had fuffered so
much in her hull, that soon after flriking the funk,
before her crew could be taken out. The Triumph is
very leaky, and had landed at St. Mary's 20 wounded.
PORTSMOUTH, April 13.
Tiiis morning failed, the Britannia of ico guns, cap
tain Hill and admiral Barrington; Royal George, 100,
captain Cornwall and admiral Kempenfelt : the Ocean
of 90, Phipps ; Union of 90, Dairympe ; Faudayame,
A wit was alkel what he thought of the late change
of minifiry ?— 6< It is like tbe noise of water (said he)
poured out of full into empty veffe's."
April 14. They write from Aberdean, that the French
and Dutch privateers so greatly infeft those seas, that
fcarctly a ship bound for the B Itic, escapes; that
their crews frequently land and plunder the inhabitants,
and that many farmers have driven their cattle into
the interior parts of the country to avoid losing them.
Quantities of ammunition and (lores are loading at
Woolwich, for Quebec, which has been threatened, 'tis
said, by the French and Americans.
Friday last the fubferibers to the loan for the service
of this year, paid into the bank their second ten per
cent, of the capital.
HAGU E, March 28.
Last night the hotel of the duke de Vaugyon,
embaffador cf France, accidentally took fire, and the
flames were so rapid, that notwithstanding every affifl
ance that could be given, thil l superb edifice was en
tirely reduced to ashes, with all its contents, except the
pa pers of the embassy, the plate and some valuable ef
feds, and part of his excellency's wardrobe. We do
not find tha&any life has been loft. M. de Caroney,
eldest son of his excellency, was in great danger, hav
ing been carried out of his bed after his chamber was
011 fire.
A French frigate has carried into Toulon, the Swift
lure. This privateer, which is almost wholly manned
by Irish, had five rnn killed and fifteen wounded.
Five new aff'eiated corps have been embodied in the
counties of Meath, Weftmeath and Longford, which
ratfe the total in the kingdom to 57,500 men, 12,600 of
which are horse. A regiment of artillery is forming.
There are to be three great encampments this summer
at Cork, Antrim and Dublin.
A circumflance has lately happened, that is likely
to be productive of itry serious consequence in Ire
land. This circumstance was an appeal to court of
king's bench of England, from the decision of one of
the courts of Ireland ; the fubjed in dispute was this—
A gentleman in Ireland, of the name of White, had
madea will; in which he bequeathed his estate to his
eldest son, and to the heirs of his body, and in failure
of such heirs, then in that case he left the estate to his
fecend son. It so Happened that the elder son died be
fore the teflator, leaving a son; the testator never al
tered his will; and died some few years after. At his
decease the grandfol )and the son both claimed the
estate : the former as heir to the teflator, the latter
under the will. The dispute terminated in a foit at
law, is the king's bench or common pleas of Ireland,
in whic.)the granrifon obtained a decision in his favour.
The party nonfuited appealed to England, arid the
determination of the Irish court was reversed by lord
Mansfield, on the appeal; his reason for reverting it
was, tnat though equity was cl arly in favour of the
defendant in the appeal, hill the law was as clearly in
favour of the appellant, iecaufe as the testator's eldest
son bad never been n possession of the efiate in quefti
-00, having died before his father, his son (grandson to
the teflator) could derive no right through him, to
that which never belonged to him ; the legacy of course
was to be considered in the light of a la pfed legacy,
and the second son, in point of law, became heir, un
der the will, to the estate, which, if no will at all had
been made, must necessarily have gone to the grand
son
But it seems, by some accounts from Ireland, that
the Iberiff of the county of Cork, in whole bailiwick
the efiate in q ueftion lies, will not execute the order of
the court of king's bench in England, because t at
would be a complete avowal that Ireland was depend
ant upon England ; an avowal which must clafhwith
all the late pretensions of the Irish to the supremacy
of their own legislature and judicature • nay, it is said,
that tile fheriff has has expressed a determ ned refolu^
tion, not only net to execute the orders of the Englilh
court of king's bench, but also to oppofothe coroner,
with the whole posse coinitatus, if any writ should be
directed to the coroner for putting the apellant into
possession. &
April 2. According to letters from Ireland, the vo
lunteer corps in that kingdom on the 28th of February
last amounted to 72,400 men, of which number 8609
are cavalry; those of Dublin bear a proportion of a
bout one fifth o f the whole.
LONDO N,
March 28. The foutli of Ireland is at present expe
riencing the most rapid advance of fortune. Eflates of
great magnitude in the county of Cerk are doubling
their rental. One in particular, which was 75001. a
year, a few year. ,ago, was lately let at 12,0001. Ma
nufaaures of wool, which were till of late confined to
Bandon and Carrick, and could hardly support them
selves, now increase so rapidly, that ina few years the
face and value of the country will be quite changed.
The frith pdnfion lift has leflened above 4000 L a
year, and no new pensions have been given in lieu, an
instance scarce ever known before.
In the house of lords of Ireland, it is a flanking or
der, that any x member who makas a motion fha'l do it
with hi. sword on ; and it in a conflant rule there, that
no peer attends his duty without being full dressed.
1 lie house of lords in England often exhibit uncombed
heads—dirty dockings—boots— great coats, and, in
short, all the fashionable deihabille of British ilovenli
nefs!