The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-07-10 00:00:00, page 3

CHARLES.TG^/ N, (S. Carolina) May 29.
ON the 28th of April, a party of the British army,
said to be 300 of the yift regiment, under the com
mand of Major Fraser, landed 9 miles below Furyfburgh;
and on the next morning Lieut; Co!. Maitland, with the
light infantry of the line and ad battalion of the Aft, land
ed four miles higher,tip Savannah river. Col. Mackintosh,
who commanded at Puryfbwr,), having only 240 men, the
major part of whom were Militia, after calling in all his
out'pofts, was obliged to retire as the enemy advanced to
wards toe town, of which they took possession that after
noon.
General Moukrie was at this time polled at Black swamp
with about Sob men. The enemy's drawing more of their
forces on this fide the river, and advancing higher up, evi
dently indicated an intention of attacking the General be
fore he could be joined by Col. Mackintoih. Gen Lincoln
with the main body ot the army being then 80 miles fur
ther up the country, fliould the enemy have succeeded in
the attempt, there would be no obstacle in their march to
Charleftown, and as their force was treble Gen. Moultrie's,
the worst was to be apprehended. Thefeconfiderations, in
duced the General to retire on the 30'th, and that night he
met Col. Mackrntofh on his march to join him at Black
fwamp. The event proved the propriety of the movement,
as next morning the-British were in pc^flion of'the ground
our troops had evacuated.
The General halted at Goofawhatchie that night, and
having marched over the bridge, before day light 1 <t
morning proceeded to Tulifinny, and tock post there. A
Field Officer's guard was left at the Nidge.
Early in the morning of the 2d of May, advice was re
ceived tuat the enemy were in motion, and about 2 in the
afternoon an attack was commenced by their advanced par
ty ®f Light-infantry at the bridge, where the guard had
been reinforced by 150 riflemen. Their Superior numbers
rendered it impossible to flop their progress. Little other
iofs was sustained in this fkirmhh third Col John Laurens
being wounded in the right arm, which has yet deprived
the army of that gallant officer's services
The General's army being chiefly composed of Militia
whose families and effects lay in the way of the enemy, was
every moment diminishing, and laid him under the necef
ftty of retiring, which he did by the Saltketcher road, .hav
ing destroyed the bridges of Tuli^nny and Pocotaligo in
his way. The army halted for a few hours at the Meeting
house, and then marched on to Afhepoo. They puffed the
bridge in the forenoon of the 4th, and took post for the
reft.of the day on the high grounds near Mr. Pinckney's
houses. Intelligence was this night received that the ene
my's advanced party had reached Godfrey's Savannah,
and that their main body had found means to cross Salt
fcetcher river, notwithstanding our having taken the pre
caution to destroy the bridge; this jofoed to the inferior
number of our army, which was considerably less than
when it left Black-swamp, and to the nature of the count
ry which rendered it impossible to make a stand without
being exposed to be furr@unded, obliged the General to
quit,Afhepoo, between 3 and 4 in the morning of the sth;
At night the army halted at M-r. Ferguson's plantation,
called Spring. Grove, having destroyed Jackfonborough
bridgiin their way, and reached Bacon bridge next night
when Gen. Moultrie left the army, and proceeded to town.
Major Butler, who joined the army at Jackfonburgh,
with a party pf horse, on the 6th fell in with a foraging par
ty of the enemy >6 rnijes to the southward of Parker's fer
ry. Three of them belonging to the 71st light infantry
were taken prisoners? and a few horse killed and wounded.
Part of Count Pulaiki's legion arrived on the Sth.
On the gthC'oL Mackintosh. with the troops left at Ba
con bridge, and a detachment from Orangeburgh arrived
in town. And next day Col. Harris, who had been de
tached by General Lincoln with 300 Continental troops to
reinforce General Moultrie, and Col Neel with 300 men
from Orangeburgh, alio arrived.
In the' evening of the,noth, intelligence was received of
the royal army being encamped on the south fide of Ashley
ferry, where they appeared so suddenly as to prevent the
ferry boats being destroyed. The troops Rationed in town,
regulars and militia, were under arms the whole night.
The enemy began to cross Afidey ferry at 10 in the fore
noon of the rith. Their advanced party composed of light
infantry, cavalry and savages, took post Haifa mile from
the ferry. General Pulaski after reconnoitringthem left a
detachment to watch.their motions, and repaired to town
in order to confer with the Council. During this interval
the enemy had completed their passage of the river, and
were advancing in three columns towards the town. Their
advanced guard confi fled of 200 horse, 400 highlanders and
some Indians ; their rear guard of cavalry. ,
At the distance of 5 miles from town, some of the Count's
party were ordered to fire, principally with a view of an
nouncing the enemy's approach. The enemy made fre
quent halts in order to explore the ground over which they
were to pass.
The Count who had ordered the infantry of his corps to
form an ambufeade, and directed a detachment of volun
teer horse which he fell is with to second his infantry, ad
vanced and made his disposition for inducing the enemy to
detach their cavalry from the head of their column. A
close fire began, both our cavalry and infantry charged;
but the latter were exceedingly embarra fled and confined in
their movements by the volunteer horse, owing to a mis
apprehension of orders. Notwithstanding these difficul
ties and the fuperjority of the enemy's numbers, the ground
was ebftiuately disputed. But at length the order for re
treat became nectary, and the enemy by their prudence
in not advancing escaped the fire of the artillery from our
works. The enemy's toss was 45 soldiers and officers, and
curs 30 in all.
The Count two days after attacked a detachment of fhq
enemy, took several prisoners, arid obliged the remainder
to save themselves by flight.
About 10 at night, an alarm being given by one of our
centigels,occafioned a general fire of cannon and musketry
from thelines and the armed vessels Rationed on the flanks.
Major Benjamin Huger, who had been lent out with a
party to fill up a gap in the abbatis, and three privates,
were unforthuately killed. He was a gentleman whole
memory will foe ever dear to all those who had the happi
ness of knowing him; and whether considered as a citizen,
as a ioldier, as the father of a family, or as a friend, is
yniverfally regretted. The enemy had several men killed,
the fay chiefly from the Dripping.
On the morning of the 12th, Major Gardner of the 60th
regiment, was met with at some diftadee from the lines,
bearing a flag from Gen. Prevoft. Several others passed
and repaffed; but in theafternocm all further intercourse of
that kind was difeontinued, and every preparation made
for vigorously repelling a general assault expected at night,
which however was sever attempted.
Early in the morning of the 3th Count Pulaski went
'out with a small party of horse to reconnoitre, and the fur
prize can scarcely be conceived, which was occasioned by
his fending intelligent ' of #e bnemy having decamped and
recrofhd Afliley ferry. Eleven deserters add about as ma
ny prisoners were brought into town during the course of
the day..-
The fud^en departure of the enemy gaverife to a variety
of conjectures ; the mod pre bable appeared to be,heir be
ing mifinformed rejecting the ftreugth of the gatrifon and
works, and their having some intimation of Gep. Lincoln's
approach. They were for some days after their retreat,
encamped in different places in the neighbourhood,of Ash
ley ferry and on James Island. On General Lincoln's
coming to Afliley ferry, they drew in force towards Wap
poo, and it was imagined meant to hazard an a&jon ; but
the nighrbefore iaft suddenly decamped, and sassed ov r
to John's Jfland, where by the last acebpms they are at
patent. Some are of opinion that they intend proceeding
through, tfe Islands to Port-Royal.
A party of the John's inland and Port-Royal Militia;
Rationed 'at*.Stouten burgh's landing, were furprizedon
Friday morning the 21st by a party of the Bridfll light-in
fantry, commanded by Major Graham of the 46th regi
ment, and several wounded with bayonets. The others
that wera-there taken prisoners are since exchanged;
As some movements of the memy gave I for to„ .ima
gine they intended-attacking Fort Johnson, and the great
er part of the forces then in this neighbourhood being^re-^
quired for the defence of the works in town, that fortifica
tion was blown up on the 12th. Greatparte of the ball, &c,
have been since brought off.- joof Capt. Matthews's com
pany of the Charieftown militia being lent down to coyer
a party employed in bringing off feme more of the iron
work, were attacked on. Saturday last by Major Gardner
with a Superior number of men, but. were fortunate enough
to escape with the loss of 7 wounded and ; t^kenprifoner.
Of feyeu fail of vessels laden with military stores and pro,
vifiohs for the Britiih army from Savannah, 2 have been
, ken and 1 destroyed by our cruizers,. add it is full mat
ter of doubt if any of the remaining four have escaped.
, P I-I ILA DE LP HI A, July to.
Ch Monday the fifth of July, the day subsequent to the
ahniverfary of our Independence, an Eulogium in honor
(< theb^ave men who have fallen in the contest with Great,
Britain, was delivered ill the German Calvinist Church
by Mr. Brackenridge. At twelve o'clock precisely the
doors were thrown open, arid, the guards (with great po
liteness granted b, General Hogan) were placed at the
doors. The Ladies, an agreeable collection of whom ho
noure I the day with their presence, were handed through
the guards, and placed in proper feats.
The Prefijent of the State, theMinifter Plenipotentiary
and Consul of France, the. Honorable the Members ©f
Congtefs, the Council and Chief Justice, of the .State, the
Clergy, the Magistrates, and Military Officers of the city,
the Provosts, Profeffors and Students ^f the College,. Gen
tlemen of the Law, GentUnlen of the neighbouring States,
and a refpedable body of Citizens, were present. Eighteen
Gentlemen with white waddle Here attentive to wait upon
to proper feats, and to preserve order for the Assembly,
A noble Band of Music favoured the occasion with
marches, symphonies and overtures, and odes were sung
at proper pauses in the delivery of the Eulogium. The
entertainment lasted about an hour, and the whole was
concluded with order, prediion and elegance.
The Gentlemen appointed by th^ Con ftitutional Society
whited oh Mr Brackenridge, and returned him the
thanks of the Society for his elegant Eulogium, delivered
at, their request ; at the fame time .requeuing a copy for
publication, which he has obligingly promised.
To be SOLD at Public Vendue,
On Tuesday the thirteenth instant, at the Falls Tavern,
AQU ANTITY of Hotrihold and Kitchen Fur
niture, confuting of tables, chairs, desks, &c. a
quantity of glass,. china and earthen ware; a hdrfe,
cart and geers ; hay and oats, one cow and calf, and
sundry other articles too tedious to mention. The cash
to be paid on delivery of the goods. The sale to begin
at Ten o'clock in the forenoon, when due attendance
will be given by
July 7. AARON HUNTER.
FFT"N A : W A
Two hundred fete of CUP^ and SAUCERS
TO BE SOLD BY
JAMES GAL LA G\H ER,
In Second Jtre?t, helow Marfet-ftfeet, Philadelphia.
I^TTY-poU NDS REW ARIS;
CTRAY ED AWAY from Uppfer Tinnictfm, on
or about the firft day of May lad, eight head of
CATT L E, chiefly cows, branded on the horns E L.
Whoever takes up said cattle and secures them so that
the subscriber may get them again, shall receive the
above reward, or in uroportipn for one or more of them.
EDWARD LASKEY,
July z. in Eighth-facet, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, July to.,
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At One o'clock this afternoon, at the house of Mary
Brown, deceased, in Third-street, Philadelphia,
ALL the Houfhold and Kitchen FURNITURE,
amongst which are two feather beds, an eight day
clock, desk, tables, chairs, &c. &c.
N. B. Ail performs that have any demands zgainft the
said estate are desired to bring in their accounts; and all
those who are indebted to the said estate are desired to
payoff the fame to PETER BROWM,
NICHOLAS JACOBS,] xecut °"°
*l* The Continuation ofDr. MORGAN's Vindication,
.together with several New Advertisements, &c. omitted
this day, shall be in our next.
S.A LE of forfeited Pfafc .
() N the tenth day of Auguit next, at Eleven o'clock
" in the forenoon, will be exposed to public (ale at the
Court houie in the city of Philadelphia, a certain lot of
ground firuate on the north file of Mulberry-Rreet be
'tween Front and Second- (Ireert, in the said city, con
taining in breadth co Cm Mulberry-ftrcetabout twenty.,
four feet right inches, and extending f n depth about
due hundret and eighty-four feet, tncre^fing confides
b'y in breadth on .each tide nerr the back ei o, with the
privilege of 4 twelve feet abey-exterding from the back
end of (aid lot into Frontrit eet; bounded eafl^ard by
ground of John Giliirgham and others, -w^ftward by
ground-of Thomas Melon, Jltob Coop-r, Michael Hi!..
Ifraff Samuel Mies and others, northward by ground
late of Edward Brooks, ar d fouthrord by Mulberry
ftreet aforefaid; on which said tot are ere&ed a large
and elegant three Rory brick message, kitchen, (tables
coach house, &c. ard a pump in the yard; formerly
th^ estate of Samuel Shoemaker, late of the said citv
Lfq; forfeited anidrieized in due course of ra% and to be
fold by CHARLES W. PEALE, ?
WILLIAM WILL, f Agents
.1; .ROBERT SMITH, 0 J "
At the time and place aforefirid will also be exoofed
to public bale, a certain threa&rfr brick melGage,
kitchen and, lot of ground, fi nate ontha fbuth-wefterly
C ° f . n , of Walnut ,and Front streets, in the said city cf
Philadelphia; the lot containing in breadth oh Front
freet about nineteen feet, ano'fextendingin depth on
Walnut ftieet abou' eighty teet, be the fame in breadth
or deoth more or IJb bounded southward by a meffu
age and lot of Patrick Byrne, westward by an alley ex
tending from Walnut-street southward, northward by
Walnut Ibeety arid caftward by Front-ffreet; formerly
the cleats of David Spruat, late of the said city, mer
chant; forfeited and f#ized indue^courfe of law and
to be fold ry CHARLES W. PEALE.I
William will, ^Agents
' ROBERT SMITH, J °
{ f' f°"^ wi pg amities arh supposed tG be
,A duhri; a certain foEN k.LiNE, a.deferter be
routing to the tenth Pennsylvania , regiment, viz.
A ntare-and saddle, die mare branded on the left fide O
twe ~ Leese, frits and all; a pair of-boots, two pots
with .utter, a green fi k jacket, a great-coat, an old
llr^whrte petticoat, and a quantity of needles
Whoever has loft the laid articles, by proving their
per y and paying, he charge mav-bave them again by
^y^^jo ^H— ' M ^A DTGER, Constable.
T^o Hundred Doffs R E IfA RD.
IM A,S STbLEN.out of an entry or. Sunday evene
: 'J^ ',, 3 travelling AXH N jr, containing th
folldwing things : fix mew fine shirts, marked A N or
I L, one coarse ditto, ! L, three p. ir thread, ft^ckings
a (hurt dr Bing flat, with four pocked, two on the out
side above the waif, two pair drilling.,overalls, a ditte
waihroat/wuh a beit, a linen and a nankeen ditto a
buff caftimir and a huff chub ditto, a fattinet wa.itcoat
and bre ches, a pair cloth breeches of a light colour,
with a pair fiber knee.buckles, five .pocket bandker
ch:<fs, 2 black Barcelona,itto, two old white hats, one
of them lined with green silk, a black oil'd fill: bathing
cap, thethird and twelfth vals„ Swift's; works, fifth
vol. of the Bnglifli Theatre, new and gilt on He back,
feve^th vol. of Herne's works, firft of Churchill, to
fiiver capt razors, &c. &c. Whoever - will- give infor
mation, so that the thief may be fecuted, (hall have th^
above reward,, or handlomriy rewarded for any of the
articles delivered to the Printer.
July 6.
T O/AL L whom it may concern.
NOTICE is hereby given, Thata Court of Ad
miralty will be held at thegour^houfe in the city
of Philadelphia, on,he twenty-firit day of July next, at
Ten o'clock in the forenoon of the fame day, then anß.
there to try, the truth of the faHs alledged in the bill of
Yelverton Taylor and James Spencer, (who as well, &c.)
against the fchocner or veiTel called the Tomilfon, lately
commanded by John Farrow: To the end and intent
that the owner or owners, or any person concerned
therein, may appear and fhbeaufe, if any ,they have,
why the fame should not be Condemned according to the
prayer of the said bill.
By order cf tb& Judge,
June 2 g. ANDREW ROBESON, Reg.
Port of Philadelphia, Pennfyhania, ff.
TO ALL whom it may concern,
BJOTIC E is hereby given, That a Court of Admi,
ralty will be held at th#Court-Hoafe in the city of
Philadelphia, on the twenty-firft day of July next, at Ten
Q'cloclcin the forenoon of the fame day, then and
there 'to try the truth of the fa& alledged in the bill of
Yelverton Taylor and James Spencer, (who as well, &c )
against the brigantine or vessel called the Liberty,
lately commanded by John Ramsey: To the end and
intent that the owner or owners, or any perfomcoucern
ed therein, may appear and. fhiw cause, if any they
have, why. the fame should not be condemned according
to the prafer of the Did bill
^By order of the Judge, .
June 28. ANDREW ROBESON, Reg.
TO BE SOLD BY '
J OH N DU N LA P,
AFE w sets of CHESTERFIELD'S LETTERS,
in four volumes. ,
Leland's Itiftory of Ireland. .
A few fet# es Josephus's Works, neatly bound.
A number of edd volumes of Blackstone's €cm
mentaries.,'
Rural Oecodomy.
Dilworth's Spelling-Books.
AL S O,
Admiw.culum Puerile; Or, an Help for School-Boys,
By P. Davys.
Greece Grammatics tydutio Compendaria. I„ ufem
Scholarurn. Autbore Edv. Wettr^hal, D. D. ft#
Kilmer, Epifapo ^ Ardag.
Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ff.