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in force in all the extent of our kingdom, countries,
lands, and lordships under our dominions, notwith
flanding any laws, customs, statutes, or regulations
to the contrary. We give command to all our be
loved and faithful councilors, holding our court of
parliament at Paris, that they read, publish, and re
gister these presents, and keep and execute them, ac
cording to their form and tenor, removing all impe
diments to their execution, and notwithflanding all
things to the contrary ; for such is our pleasure ; in
testimony of which we have caused our feat to be
fixed to these presents.
Signed, LOUIS.
And beneath, Par Ie Roi, AMELOT.
Extract of a letter from Gandaloupe, Dec. 2.
“ A few days ago arrived at Martinique, from Old
France, 60 merchantmen and transports, under con
voy of three ships of the line, and four frigates. The
king's ships had 4000 troops on board, which were
not admitted to land ; the governor ordered them to
proceed riirealy to the Havannah, there to join the
fleet which went from Cape- Francois. The Spanish
fleet are now preparing to go on some p ivate expedi
tion- Most of the Engkfh fleet on these seas are ei
ther drove on fllore, difmafted, or foundered, in the
late hurricane."
A letter from I'Orient of the Bth of November
mentions, that the British fleet at Torbay had re
ceived a great deal of damage in a gale of wind, which
obliged them to put back to Portsmouth to refit,
where it was thought they would remain all winter.
SALE M, January 16.
The following are the particulars of a very melan
choly affair that happened ate Wenham, on Saturday
might the 29th ult, viz. The house of Mr. Josiah
Herrick, was entirely consumed by fire, occasioned by
some allies that had been taken up in the evening, and
conveyed into a back room ; the fire had got to such
a height before it was difeovered, that the people had
scarce time to save therfelves from the flumes ; two
men having been considerably burnt in endeavouring
to faye some of the effeds; hut it is thought they willl
recover. The unfortun te family was not able to save
any thing of value except their beds: they had note,
ven time to save their flockings and flioes, nor half the
cloaths on their backs: but what was something re
markable, a young lad about eleven years of age, be
ing very vigilant and thoughtful, saved al his own
cloaths, and a number of small articles that belonged
to him, and then proceeded to the barn near the house,
and drove out all the cattle, &c. left the barn might
be consumed likewise.
BOSTO N, January 25.
Last week arrived at Salem, captain Forrester from
Cape Francois, but last from the Havannah in 11 days,
and informs that he left the fir ^-mentioned port the
15th December ; that 2or 3 days before he left it, a
brigantine arrived there from Marseilles, which bro't
news that count d'Estaing, commander in chfef of the
ombined fleets, confining of 72 fail of the line, was
purfuiug his operations against Gibraltar ; that he had
fompleatly cut off all supplies by sea ; that he attack
ed a certain battery on the dock with 4 or 5 ships,
battered the walls down, which killed a great many
men in the fort, the ships receiving little or no da
mage ; that the British refufed to receive any prison
ers in Gibraltar ; that a company of Britifl itroops,
that was on some out pofi, deferred to a man to the
Spaniards ; that the garrison of Gibraltar requeued
supplies from the Turks, who told them, that they
would fell them as much as they wanted, if they
would fend for it, but they would not carry it to
them. T ; e above in part was confirmed, by a cap
tain of a ship from Corunna, which he (aw in Havan
tah. Captain Forrefler failed from Cape Francois in
company with three 74 and one 64, two frigates and
two tenders, and arrived at Havannah the 28th of
December, in company with the above ships ; three
Spanish fllips of 74, with some frigates, and 20 gun
fllips were mailed, and two of 74 and 1 frigate dif
mafled.
FIS H-K IL L, February 1.
The public may rely on the authenticity of the fol
lowing anecdote.
In the late excurfon, which general Parsons made te
Morifina, major Oliver Lawrence, being detached with
^ reconnoitering party, under the command of colonel
Grey, accidentally met with colonel James, Delancey,
who taking the major for one of his officer's abruptly
accosted him with “ d--n you, what are doing there,
, don't you fee the rebels just on your back." Ma
jor Lawrence, in order to decoy him, replied, " My
dear colonel, —pray give me your affiflance,—my
" men are in the greatest confufion, and I cant rally
" them." Upon which Delancey innocently rode up,
till he got within a few rods of the major, when, un
fortunately, one of the major's party, having G. W.
on his cap, rising from behind a hone-fence, wuere they
were secreted, difeovered to the colonel his mistake : —
Upon which he immediately wheeled about—put spurs
to his horse—and preferring the danger of a broken
^eck, to the fire of his enemy, leapt down a craggy
Precipice s—exclaiming, when he firft perceived his er
ror, d--n you Oliver Lawrence,---I know you."
We learn that large quantities of English goods,
brought from Long- Island by the enemy's emissaries,
have been lately seized in ConneHicut, as also confid^r
able quantities of provisions, which were supposed to
be destined for the enemy; and that a person from New-
Vork, by the name of Goldsmith, is apprehended and
secured in jail. It is hoped that decisive measures will
be taken to put a flop to t|pis dangerous species of illi
cit trade.
PROVIDENCE, January 17.
A (loop, laden with wheat, was captured on Sunday
last near Long Island, by two whaleboats, and carried
into New London.
TRE N T O N, January 31.
Saturday exening the 20th infant, about 150
privates of the New Jersey brigade, which were quar
tered at Pompton, left their huts, and, under conduct
of some of their ferfeants, marched towards Chatham.
The proceedings of the I giflature, at their last fitting,
Constituting commiflioners, to enquire into the claims
of such soldiers of the brigade, as conceived them
selves entitled to a drfcharge, on account of the ex
piration of their enlistments, had not then been com
municated to these. The commiflioners went to Chat
ham on Monday, and having read and explained to
them the refolutibns of the legislature, they imme
diately agreed to return to their duty. The com
mandant of the brigade, in consideration of their be
ing unacquainted,with the meafu res taken in their be
half, and of their acknowledgments of the offence,
granted their request for a general pardon. The com
missioners having appointed a time for fettling their
claims, they returned to the orders of their officers.
A small part only of the brigade were engaged in this
matter, the greater part disapproved of it, and all
regret that it happened. To the honour however of
these brave men we mention it with ple sure, that
when they left their quarters, they adopted a solemn
resolution to put to death any one who should attempt
or even propose to go to the enemy's lines, and hang
up without ceremony every tory who should presume
to fay a word, tending to induce any of them so to do.
On Monday the 22d instant, the brig Hawk, captain
Bull, the brig Cato, captain Weekes, and the Schooner
Nautilus, captain Kerftead, outward bound from this
port, were chafed on Ihore in Roman-bay, a little be
low Ceder point, by the Iris frigate and other veff Is
of war. The enemy immediately boarded the Cato,
who,' by some accident, took fire, and blew off her
quarters, 15 of the enemy and 8 of her people perished.
They set the Hawk on fire, and burnt her to the wa
ter's edge. The captain of the Nautilus landed his
guns, and prevented the enemy from boarding his vef
fel, and in all probability she and her cargo will be
saved. The British left Cedar-point on Wednesday.
Extraft of a letter from Richmond, dated the 10th inst.
" I am this moment informed that the enemy landed
at Hardy's-ferry, and rarened from thence to Smith
field, and thence to Mackie's-mids, where they staid
some time, and then returned to Smithfield. Some of
their vessels are up Nanfemond river, as high as Sleepy
hole ferry."
Came to the plantation of the
fubferiher, on the 6th of October last, a BUck MARE,
about 14. hands high The owner is debred to prove
his property, pay charges and take her a w ay.
GASPER FETTERS.
Moreland township, Feb. 3, 1781.
4-14 The American Philosophical Soci
ety are to meet this Evening, by adjourn
cnent, at the Library Chamber.
ttl|Waterman, on the fubjed: of Pri
vateering; and a particular account of
Major General Parlons's expedition to
Morriffania, in our next.
A person who can look after
horses, tend a store, or wait in a gentleman's family
(all which he has been used to) would be glad of Em
ployment. He will procure good Recommendation.
Enquire of the Printer.
To be HiRED by the DAY or JOBB,
A compleat Light - Waggon,
good Horses and careful Driver.
Horses taken to Stand at Lively,
By Samuel Hodgson, at the back of the City- tavern.
The brig Fame, captain Treen, about three weeks
ago, took the privateer schooner Cock, commanded
by one Brooks, bound from New-York on a cruize to
the Chesapeake, and sent her into a port in New-
Jersey.
In the hurricane on the 23d ult. the above brig
Fame, then lying at Egg-harbour, unfortunately over
fet, and it is said twenty-five of her hands perished.
The morning after the abovementioned hurricane
a person was found dead in a field near Kensington.
It is supposed he had been overpowered by liquor,
and in attempting to get home, fell down, and iuf_n
fibly perished.
Friday evening last, about seven o'clock, a woman
was flopped near Poole's Bridge, by two soldiers,
and robbed of her Ihoe-buckles, two rings, &c.
On the appearance of force people, the fellows made
off.
We are authorifed to assure the public, that the
Rate of Maryland has acceded to the confederation of
the United States.
Thursday night last, some rogues found means to
get into an house in Sugar Alley, and stole from
thence a considerable quantity of wearing apparel, &c.
to a large amount ; the things were all found the next
day, secreted in an hay barrack, though the thieves
remain undiscovered.
One day last week, a boy fell from an horse in Ken
sington, by which his fkuil was fractured, and he
died a little time after.
A few Pieces of Blue Duffils,
JUST IMPORTED, and to be SOLD,
By Mordecai Lewis,
In Second street, near Spruce-street.
Philadelphia, Feb. 6.
BALTIMORE, January 30.
Take Notice, that those who
think themselves aggrieved, belonging te the FIFTH
CLASS of the city of Philadelphia and diftria Militia,
an Appeal will be held on the izth instant, at 10 o'clock:
in the Forenoon, at the State-house.
WILLIAM HENRY, Lieutenant
of the city of Philadelphia and diftria?.
TO BESOL D,
A Valuable TRACT of LAND, in Hardwick town
flip, Suffix county, state of New Jerfry, now ia
the tenure of Thomas Silverthorn. It contains 2 $
acres, 150 very rich meadow land, about 30 of which
produce the best clover, timothy, and blue grass. It
is excellent for raising hemp, and well calculated for
raising and fatting cattle. There are on the presides,
bolide the dwelling house, a pretty good Dutch barn>
stables, barracks, and spring home, upwards o' one
hundred apple-trees, and a number ofcheny and peach
trees ; also a never tailing spring of water fuffi Lot for
a hemp-mill, and situated coveaiently to water a con
siderable quantity of the meadow. The tith it indifpu-,
table. For terms apply to the fubferiber, in Trenton.
ISA AC COLLINS.
The Houses, Wharf and Stores,
now in the tenure of Mr. John Mease For terms
apply to the fub/criner ; who hr-s sundry
Lots of pasture Ground in excellent Fence,
adjoining the Sputh-ftreet of this city;
And a Farm in Foxborough lown^ip,
Likewise, a quantity of Wood
to difyofe of, handing, at nine mi eg and half distance
from te city.
SAMUEL POWEL.
W AS ta k en u p, on Saturday the 27th
cf January, 1781, by the fubic iber, living 011
Charles Thomson's place, near the Rising-sun tavern,
a dark Brown HORSE, about 7 years old, between 14.
a "d *5 h an ' s '"gh, has a star in hih forehead, and a
white trip down his nose ; he is a natural trotter, and
appears to be in good order. The owner is desired Co
come, prove hi# property, pay charges and t^ke hira
away. MICHAEL STOUT.
PARCHMENT,
Where Conveyancers, Stationers,
Store-keepers or others
My be supplied in lar ^e 0, small Quantities.
N. B. SAd Wood Sdh WOO Lin large or small
Quantities.
Philadelphia, jar. 19, 1 81.
Six Hundred Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN last week, a f^rei HORSE,
about >z } ears old, i^ hands high, has a star on
his forehead, and branded on the left shoulder W. S.
he is a natural trotter, and when he trots sass strikes hit
hind and fore hoofs. Whoever takes up said berfe and
the thief, (hall have the above reward, or Three Hun
dred Dollars and rofon?b!e Charges or the horse only,
paid by Michael Shubart, in Seventh-street.
Notice is hereby given,
That the COURT of APPEALS ir'CA ES of
CAPTURES, will fit at the City cf Philadel
phia, on Monday the Twelfth day of Marc next, for
hearing and determining all Appeals now, o r whbh
may by that day be lodged in the Rcgifte<'s-office, and
pending in the Aid Court
The cou r t will fit at HARTFORD, in the state ofc
Conne&icut, on Monday rhe eighteenth day of June
next, for hearing and determining such causes s may
then be depending. Those appellants who cboofe to
have their causes tried at that day, and place, will be
pleated to lodge their records with HEZEKIAH
WYLLIS, EfquoT, of the said town, and give
timely notice thereof to the appellees,
By order of the Court,
ANDREW ROBESON, Register.
P. S iAs this advertisement is o' general concern;
the Printers in the different Stat s will do a very ac
ceptable service to their fellgw citize s, who may be
suitors of the court, by affording it a place in their
papers.
TOBE L E T,
A STORE in Second street, near Chefnut street, with
TH E Street Commiflioners being in
formed, that a number of perfens are willing to
keep the Streets, of certain diftri&s in this cfev, clean
for the Manure: The PUBLIC are hereby Notified,
That the Board of Commissioners meet at the Court
house every Friday Evening, from Six to Eight o'clock,
where any Ferfon may apply for the above Purpose, .net
have such Diftria# appointed as may be agreed in,
and have the Benefit of the Manure thereof. J?n. ia.
In Fifth-ff r^et, near the New Jail, Philadelphia ;
United States, Pennfylvan-a, ff.
To ALL whom it may concern.
or without Rooms. Enquire of the Printer.
MADE and SOLD
y Robert Wood,
To be Let,