The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1781-06-13 00:00:00, page 3

June 12. By a vessel which arrived here on Satur
day lad, after a short pairage from the Havanna, we
learn, that Pensacola was taken by the Spanilh forces
under General Galvez, on the Bth uit. after a siege
of about ten days, with the loss of between ijoand
zoo killed, and about the fame number wounded.
No particular account of this important event had
reached the Havanna when this vessel came away,
at which time the fleet from Pensacola, (returning
from the expedition) appeared off the harbour. The
surrender of the place was conliderably hastened ? by
the blowing up of a magazine in the garrison, into
which a shell was thrown from General Galvez's
camp. It is said three British men of war were taken
in the harbour, and that the number of prisoners
amounts to about fifteen hundred.
We must beg leave to remind you, that by a law
of the State, the Assembly should at every leffion
fix the pay of the militia, but it has been omitted
for two sessions ; while so great a part of the com
munity, and those of the most property and consi
deration, exempt themselves from this duty, it can
not be expeded, that the poor and middling class
of people will chearfwily perform it for the trifling
sums they receive, or be fatisfied with the small com
position made by the delinquents.
There are considerable numbers of prisoners
drawn into the State by the orders of Congress,
which require constant guards; there are also occa
sional services to be rendered; and the distance of
our line adds a new and forcible consideration to
keep the militia on a refpedable footing, as our prin
cipal dependance, in case of invasion or other pub
lick necessity.
It would exceed the limits of an address to en
ter into a farther detail. The Secretary will lay
before you sundry important papers, and this Board
will chearfully make such farther communications
as may be neceffary.^
And we most earnestly entreat you, gentlemen,
in this session, to lay aside all other considerations,
which do not tend to the establishment of publick
credit, the supply of the army, the relief of the fron
tiers, and the maintenance of civil government, all
which now depend upon the issue of your delibera
tions. The eyes of the people of this State, and of
all America, are upon you, and we trull, they will
not be disappointed, in the hopes they have formed
of the wisdom, firmnefs, and integrity of your mea
sures.
Council-Chamber, Phi- JOS. REED,
ladelfebia. May 31, 1781. PreJident.
Camp at M'Cord's Ferry, on the Congaree, May 14,
1781.
SIR,
I Wrote your Excellency on the sth from near Cam
den, by Capt. O'Harra. On the Bth that place
was evacuated by the enemy. They left it with
great precipitation, after burning the greater part
of their baggage and dores, and even the private
property belonging to the inhabitants. They also
burnt the gaol, mill and several other houses, and
left the town little better than a heap of rubbish.—
They left all our men wounded on the 25th, amount
ing to thirty-one, and fifty-eight of their own, and
three officers, who were all too badly wounded to
be removed. It is confidently asserted by several
people of the place, that the enemy fuffered in the
late action, not less in killed and wounded, tnan
three hundred men.
Upon the enemy's evacuation, we immediately
took possession of the place, and the works are le
velling, a plan of which is herewith inclofed. —Had
the Virginia militia arrived in time, the garrison
would have fallen into our hands, as they would have
enabled us to have invested it oitfQ lides, and the
garrison had neither provision oq floras, to hold out
a siege. The detachments b&w, operating under
General Marian and Lieutengyt Colonel Lee, having
cut off their supplies, particJarlv the article of fall,
of which the garrison were entirely destitute. On
the 9th the army marched for place. On the
11th the poll of Orangeburg, commanded by a Col.
and confiding of upwards of 80 men, and several
officers, part British, surrendered to General Sump
ter, who by his address so intimidated the garrison
in the disposition of his artillery and troops, as to
produce a surrender of a very strong poll, without
loss of time or men. Great quantities of provision
and some other stores were found at this place. On
the 12th Fort Motte surrendered to General Marian.
The garrison confined of upwards one hundred and
forty men, 120 of which were British and Heflian,
and seven or eight officers. The place was invelted
0, the eighth, and the approaches carried to the foot
of the abattis, before it surrendered. The redoubt
was exceeding strong, and commanded by Lieut.
M'Pherfon, a very gallant officer. Great credit is
due to General Marian, and the few militia that con
tinued with him, in the reduction of this poll.—
Lieutenant-Colonel Lee's legion, and the detach
ments serving with him, under Major Eaton, Cap
tains Finley of the artillery, and Oldham and Smith
of the infantry, were indefatigable in prosecuting
When we began our march towards Cartideri, from
Deep River, I wrote to General Pickens to endeavour
to colled a body of militia, to lay liege to Augusta
and Ninety-fix, and both places are now invested.
The Fort at Friday's Ferry will be invested by to
morrow morning; Lieutenant-Colonel Lee with his
legion, and some of the detachments serving under
him, marched for this purpose last evening. The
army marches for that placerais morning.
By the last intelligence L fad of Lord Rawdon, he
was near Nelson's Ferry,, where the enemy have a
post ; th&vores at which were moving to Charles-
Town, which indicated an evacuation. Generals
Sumpter and Marian are watching their motions.
Inclofed I fend your Excellency copies of fevc M
letters found among the papers of Lieut. M'Pherfon.
I have the honour to be, with great refped,
Your Excellency's most obedient humble
servant, NATH. GREENE.
His Excellency S. Huntington, £fq.
Camp at Ancram's Plantation, May 16th, 1781.
S I R,
TWROTE your Excellency, that we should march
the 14th for this poll, and that Lieutenant Colo
nel Lee, with the van of the army, had advanced the
evening before. We arrived here yesterday about
noon, but the garrison had surrendered to Lieutenant
Colonel Lee a few minutes before our arrival. In
clofed are the conditions of the capitulation, and
returns of the prisoners and (lores.
I have the honour to be,
With great refpeft,
Your Excellency's most obedient,
Humble servant,
NATHANIEL GREENE.
His Excellency the
President of Congress.
SI R,
J Have the honour to communicate to you the fur
-4 render of Fort Granby, and I inclofe a copy of the
capitulation. Col. Taylor, whom I found here with
acorps of militia, left by Gen. Sumpter, to annoy
aud harrafs the garrison, had most vigorously and ju
dicibhlly exerted himfelf, and has claim to particu
lar attention.
The troops under my command, after a rapid
march from the post at Motte's, reached this place 011
the evening of the 14th. The enemy's portion was
reconnoitred, labourers collected, and the line of ap
proaches determined on. During the night a batte
ry was thrown up within point blank (hot of the fort,
under direction of Lieut. Heard and Cornet Lovel,
assisted by parties from Col. Taylor's militia. Ear
ly in the morning of the 15th Captain Finley com
menced a cannonade, at the fame time the legion
infantry and Capt. Oldham's detachment, took a
position of support.
Matters being thus arranged, agreeable to my in-
Eruptions, 1 lent the summons, which I have the ho
nour to transmit, and received the answer annexed.
A few moments after, an interview took place be
tween myfelf and Major Maxwell, and the bufiuefs
was thrown into^ train of adjustment.
It is needless for me to fay any thing concerning
the efforts of the officers, and the toil of the troops,
who have served with me during the late expedition.
Your perfect knowledge of every intention, and eve
ry exertion of the corps, and your invariable dispo
sition to countenance merit, fully ensure to them
every reward they may defcrve.
The heads of departments will give in returns of
stores, and a lift of prisoners will be transmitted to
Major Hyrne, the Deputy Commissary General, as
soon as it can be made out.
I have the honour to be,
Sir, with the most exalted sentiments of
RefpeC tand esteem,
Your moll obedient servant,
Fort Granby, HENRY LEE, Junior.
May 15, 1781.
Major General Greene.
ARTICLES of CAPITULATION, entered into be
tween Major Maxwell, of the Prince of Wales's
American regiment, on the one part, and Lieut.
Col. Lee, commanding the legion, on the other
part, this 15th of may, 1781, viz.
ift. That the detachment of British, with their
officers, shall consider themselves prisoners of war,
and (hall be conducted to Charleftown by the neared
route, where they shall remain, on parole, until such
time as they shall be regularly exchanged.
2d. The militia shall have it in their option to
accept of the firft article, and to march with the
British troops to Charleftown, and remain there till
exchanged, or be allowed to remain at their respec
tive homes, without considering themselves prison
ers, or being molcßed in their property.
3d. All the baggage belonging to the officers and
men of the'garrifon shall be allowed them, and two
waggons shall be allowed for transporting it to
Charleftown; all private property to be considered
in this article.
4th. The sick and wounded, that cannot at pre
sent be removed, shall have the liberty to go to
Charleftown as soon as able.
sth. The officers shall be allowed to keep their fide
arms and pistols.
the siege. There was taken at the fort one caron
nade, about 140 hand of arms, a quantity of salt,
provisions and other stores; returns of which (half be
forwarded hereafter.
6th. The garrison to commence their march to
morrow, and provisions to Le furniibed them, with
a fufficient escort to protest them from insult and
injury.
Captain Rudolph, of the I.egion infantry, will
take poss flion at 12 o'clock ; Major Maxwell to or
der the heads of the departments to deliver up dll
publick stores, to such officers as Captain Rudolph
inay introduce.
A. MAXWELL, Major,
P. W. A.
JOSEPH EGGLESTON,
Capt. P. L. D.
HENRY LEE, jun.
Lt. Col. com. P. Legion.
RETURN of PRISONERS taken at Fort Granby,
May 15, 1781.
Prince of Wales's/rcgiment, 1 Major, 1 Surgeon,
1 Sergeant-major, 4 Sergeants, 5 Corporals, 57 rank
and file, 4 deserters, 1 miffing.
Regiment of Anglelilly, 1 Lieutenant, 1 rank and
file.
Drafts. 8 Sergeants, 4 corporals, 55 rank and
file, 3 deferters.'
Captain O. Tolles's company, 1 Captain, 1 Lieu
tenant, 1 Sergeant-major, 2 Sergeants, 75 rank and
file, 2 deserters.
Militia, 1 Lieut. Col. 1 Major, 5 Captains, 4
Lieuts. 3 Ensigns, 3 Sergeants, 117 rank and file.
Total. I Lieut. Col. 2 Majors, 6 Captains, 6
Lieutenants, 3 Ensigns, 1 Surgeon, 2 Sergeant-ma
jors, 17 Sergeants, 9 Corporals, 305 rank and file,
9 deserters, 1 miffing.
E. M. HYRNE, D. Com. Gen Prison.
May 16, 1781.
RETURN of PRISONERS taken at Fort Motte,
May 12, 1781.
British. 1. Captain, 2 Lieutenants, 2 Ensigns,
I Sergeant-major, 1 Sergeant, 3 Corporals, 1 drum
and fife, 69 privates.
Hessian. 1 Lieutenant, 1 Ensign, 5 Corporals, 1
drum and fife, 51 privates.
Tories. 45 reported to me.
Total. I Captain, 3 Lieutenants, 3 Ensigns, r
Sergeant-major, 1 Sergeant, 8 Corporals, 2 drum
and fife, 165 privates.
E. M. HYRNE.
Prisoners taken at Orangeburg not returned.
RETURN of MILITARY STORES taken at Fort
Granby, May 15, 1781.
Mufquet cartridges 8928, mufquets 192, bayonets
86, cartridge boxes 100, rifles 63, flints 3000, pounds
of powder 120, pounds of lead 328, twelve pounds
canister (hot 20, drum 1, 2 pounds caronades 3,
five and an half inch howitz 2.
JOHN MAZARET, F. C. M. S.
Published by Order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
TRENTON, June 13.
On Sunday last arrived at Philadelphia the brig All
day, from Cork, late commanded by Capt. Stewart.
She was taken by the Fair American privateer, has a
valuable cargo of provisions, &c. on board, and failed
from Cork the 28th of March.
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WANTED immediately,
A Blacksmith,
WHO understands his business well—to whom
good wages and constant employment will
be given. Enquire of the Printer.
TAKEN up by the fubferiber on Monday the
4th instant, at Raritan Landing, a brown
HORSE, about fourteen hands high, a natural
pacer, without any artificial mark, about five years
old. The owner is requeued to come and prove
property, pay charges and take him away.
JOHN BRAY.
June 11, 1781. gw
Thomas Leiper,
TOBACCONIST,
HAS removed from Spruce and Water-streets,
to the East fide of Water-street, the seventh
door above Market-street, where he has for Sale,
Scotch SNUFF and Manufactured TOBACCO of
the firft Quality. gw*
Philadelphia, May 26, 1781.
TO BE LET,
And may be entered on immediately,
AL ARGE and commodious dwelling-house
in Bordentown, with stable, chair-house, a
large garden and pasture lot, all in good repair.—
For terms apply to Joseph Carson, in Philadelphia,
or Joseph Potts in Bordentown.
Said POTTS has for sale, an excellent light
waggon, covered with leather, almost new, and a
strong two horse waggon.
June 3, 1781. • 3 w *