The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1780-05-17 00:00:00, page 3

^xtracft of a letter from S. Pierre, (Martinique) dated
April 7th, 1780.
" Several vessels have arrived here from Marfeill®;
%ut last from Malaga, from which last mentioned
place they bring an account of the arrival of their
Excellencies Mr. Jay and Mons. Gerard at Cadiz,
after a passage of twenty-five days from this place.
" They also bring an account that several British
fliips of the line and store fliips had arrived to the
relief of Gibraltar, and had actually not only thrown
considerable fuccour into that fortrefs, but had had a
severe action with the Spanish fleet, with which it
was invested.
" By the examination of five American seamen,
who lately made their escape from the enemy at St.
Lucia, and came to this place, we learn that Admir
al Rodney arrived at that Island the 24th ult. from
England, but last from Barbadoes, with five ships of
the line and a frigate.
" After having accompanied the fleet destined for
the relief of Gibraltar, as far as the Freights mouth ;
and that at the time of their leaving St. Lucia, which
was the 28th ult. the enemy had twenty-two fliips of
the line and three frigates at that Island, betides a
large body of troops, and that all the troops, except
two regiments, were kept on board of transports, and
not permitted to land, from which it appears as if
they were meditating an attack upon one of the
French ifiands; and it is generally thought that Gre
nada or St. Vincents is their object ; but the com
mander in Chief of this Island, fufpefling that the
force collided at St. Lucia was intended to aft against
one of these places, embarked a few days ago eight
hundred men for the defence of Grenada, and fix
hundred for the defence of St. Vincents, and we
have the pleasure of informing you, that those troops
have fafely arrived, and the frigates that convoyed
them are returned."
By Captains Mefnard and Darby from St. Euftatia,
we learn, that the French and British fleets were both
at sea, and by some late accounts were in fight of each
other, to windward of Gaudaloupe.
Last week was sent into Egg-Harbour the schooner
Polly, Capt. King, who was taken in Chefapeak bay
by the picaroon schooner Fame, Capt. Atkinson, of
2 swivels and 16 men, from New-York, and retaken
by the Enterprize, Capt. Gardiner.
Extract of a letter from Charleftown, (S. Carolina )
dated April, 1780.
" Since the arrival of the enemy, which is above
two months ago, we have been very much employed
in fortifying the town in the belt manner possible,
which is nearly accemplifned, hoping we shall be able
to withstand them. Last week they crossed the Neck,
to the amount, (as we learned) of 5000, and left a
few hundred on the other fide, and on the islands, to
guard their works there, and are now throwing up
their works very faft ; in one night they threw up 3
batteries, notwithstanding we kept a continual can
nonade from our lines ; they have erected three bat
teries ; one in the road near Mrs. Lehre's, the other
back of Mr. Smifen's, and another on Hemfted, near
the riVer, not far from our works; we fired all yes
terday and last night upon them, which has done them
considerable damage. When they firft crossed over
upon the Neck we had a fkirmilh with them; Col.
Laurens and feme of General Hogan's brigade en
gaged them at Gibbes's, where Gen. Polalki fought
them in the spring; we loft Captain Bowman of the
light infantry, and a few wounded ; the enemy's less
was considerable ; by several deserters that have come
in, who fay they had killed, 27 privates, one Hessian
Colonel, and a Major-General wounded; they like
wise inform, that we killed 20 odd the firft day's tir
ing on their works ; two deserters came in last night,
they fay that they were to mount 15 pieces of heavy
cannon to day, so that we are every hour in expecta
tion of an attack."
1 Extraa of a letter from Soutb-Carolina, April 17.
“ We learn that on Friday morning the enemy fur
prized our horse, and that they had advanced near
Strawberry-ferry ; our loss was about 20 men and 30
horses; Gen. Huger who commanded the horse has
not come in, but it is said he escaped."
May 13. Wednesday last the Honourable the Ge
neral Assembly of this commonwealth met here, ac
cording to adjournment.
Extract of a letter from Morris-Town.
May io By a gentleman in nine weeks from Eu
rope we learn, that the Portuguese are working with
the utmost diligence on their navy, in fitting them for
sea, and it was generally believed, that in the spring
they would take part with France and Spain.
We hear that a large Grip from London for New-
York was captured off the Hook, on Sunday fennight,
after an obstinate action of four hours, by two New-
England privateers, and carried into an Eastern port,
laden with dry goods, said to be valued at £. 60,000
Terming. During the engagement several frigates were
dispatched from the Hook to reconnoitre the vessels,
" From New-York we learn, that the Galatea, Iris
and Delight frigates, had put into that harbour, said
to be driven in by Paul Jones, who was reported to
be off the coast with two fliips of 44 guns, several
frigates, and a number of small vessels. A field day
of the refugees (who had lately associated in New-
York) was ordered, and as many men as were want
ed of them, were impressed to man the British fri
gates, and the Russel of 74 guns, which was soon done
with a few negroes to help out."
TRENTON, May 17.
To all whom it may concern :
State of New-XT OTICE is hereby given that a
Jersey, ff. Court of Admiralty will be held
at the house of Isaac Wood, innkeeper, in Mount
holly, on Thursday the Bth day of June next, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, to try the truth of the facts
alledged in the bills of Nathan Brown, commander of
the private ship of war called the Jack ; Stephen De
catur, commander of the private vessel of war Fair
American ; and John hfdge, commander of the pri
vate brig of war called the Argo, (who as well, &c.)
against the Hoop or vessel called the Swallow, Stephen
Snell late mailer —Of Rufus Gardiner, (who as well,
&c.) against ,thc schooner Molly, lately commanded
by Henry King, their tackle, apparel, furniture and
Fores: Tothe end and intent that the owner or own
ers of said vessels, or any other person or persons inte
rested therein, may appear and shew cause, ifany they
have, why the said vessels, their tackle, &c. ftould not
be condemned according to the prayer ofthe said bills.
Bv order of his Honour the Judge,
JOS. BLOOMFIELD, Reg.
Haddonfield, May 11, 1780,
On Saturday last 35 fail of square-rigged vessels
came up to Decker's ferry, opposite Bergen Point.
Their design is not certainly known.
The Honourable the General Assembly have
opened their doors, in order that any person or per
sons well affected to the American cause, may at
tend and hear their publick debates.
Lately married at Nezu-Utrecht, on Long-Island,
William Bernard Gifford, Efg. Captain in the third
New- Jersey regiment, in the Arm, of the United States
of America, to Miss Nancy Voorhies, a ver, amiable
young lad,, with a handsome fortune.
r T^ H E Subferiber informs the Publicly that he has
l removed from the house he formerly kept in
Princeton, at the sign of the Confederation, to the
house of Samuel Henry, in Trenton, at the corner of
the market. He thanks his customers for their part
favours, and hopes his endeavours to serve the Pub
lick in his business at' this place will be acceptable.
May 16, 1780. Jacob G. Bergen,
T'O — B'E SOL D,
FORTY acres of Woodland, lying on Shabbakonk
creek near Thomas Tiudal's house, and within a
small distance of the Princeton road, about three
miles from Trenton. The land is of a good quality,
and part of it will make good meadow. There is a
run of water in the tra& Apply to
Trenton, May 13. 3 Achsah Lambert.
To all whom it may concern :
New-Jersey, Middle- ? T)Y virtue of an order from
Jex county, ff. J D the Honourable the Jus
tices of the Supreme Court of this state, lam direct
ed to certify the Public, that Courts of Niji Prius,
Oye r and Terminer and General Gaol Deliver, will be
held at Princeton, in and for the county of Middle
sex, on Tuesday the 20th day of June next ; —All
Justices of the Peace, Coroners, Constables, and o
ther officers and minilters of justice of the said coun
ty, are hereby desired that they be then and there
in their own persons, with their rolls, records,
indictments and other remembrances; and all per
sons who will prosecute, or can bear teltimony in be
half of the state against any offenders in the said
county, are desired likewise to give their attendance
on the day, and at the place aforefaid.
May 15, 1780. gw JOHN PIATT, Sheriff.
PURSUANT to an AH of General Assembly of the
state of New-Jersey, intitled, " An aft for for
feiting to, and veiling in the state of New-Jersey, the
real estates of certain fugitives and offenders, and for
directing the mode of determining and fatisfying the
lawful debts and demands which may be due from,
or made against such fugitives and offenders, and for
other purposes therein mentioned; NOTICE is here
by given to all persons who have any demands or
claim to, in, or against the estates of Michael Miller
and John Booten, that they exhibit their demands in
writing, fairly stated, within one year after this date,
to the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Sa
lem, or to any two or more of the Judges in the va
cation, in order to be examined and fettled by said
Court or Judges ; and after such demand is examin
ed as aforefaid, to transmit the fame to the Treasu
rer of this state within one month thereafter, in order
to receive their refpe&ive demands, agreeable to the
directions of the above recited aft.
Thomas Sayre, ? Commif
4w, William Garrison,; fioners.
Salem County, New-Jersey, May 5, 1780.
but after they had got some difiance, were, by a sig
nal from a British ship of 74 guns, ordered to return,
left the firing should prove a decoy of a French fleet,
which they daily expert on the coast, <,nd in conse
quence thereof have ordered a number of vessels to
be got ready to link in the channel at a short notice.
By accounts from New-York we learn, that no
thing material had happened at Charleftown before
the firft instant.
T H E fubferiber on account of his health would
X willingly exchange his mills for a plantation of
equal value. The mills are on Millstone river, a
stream that never fails for water ; there are two pair
of (tones, the runners Cullins; three boulting mills,
two of which go by a water-wheel separate from the
grist mills. It lays about an equal distance between
Trenton and Brunswick. LEM. SCUDDER.
TO COV E R,
The ensuing season, at the fubferiber’s on the York
road leading from Bodine's tavern to the North
branch of Raritan, at Four Dollars in filter, or
continental at the exchange,
The famous imported HORSE
BOLD PRISONER,
A Mott elegant English horse, is a beautiful dark
bay, full 16 and a half hands high, riling eight
years old ; in every refpeCt well formed, and pofTeffes
in a remarkable degree more size and strength, as well
as more beauty and figure than any stallion in the
county ; his foals, like himfelf, are handsome, strong
and lively; and few horses have been imported into
America so well calculated to produce a hardy and
ufeful breed. 3 || JOHN GREEN.
TO C OV E R,
The ensuing season, for Six Dollars hard money, or
the exchange in continental currency, at the sub
scriber's in Mansfield, near Bordentown,
The beautiful HORSE called
CLEAR AL L,
And known by many by the name of Grover's Black.
'I 'HIS horse was got by Old Bullyrock, and his dam
X a remarkable fine three-quarters blooded Dor
fen mare. His performances are so well known 1
running, and getting good colts, that more need not
be said of him. Attendance given by
3*f JOSHUA FOSTER.
TRUE BRITO'S;
Will cover at fohn Phillips's, in Maidenhead, at
Three Bushels of Wheat or the current price.
TRUE BRIT ON is a beautiful dark bay, well
Xmarked, 15 hands one inch high, riling 3 years
old this grass. He was got by Jolly Chester, his dam
by Hero, his grandam by Briton. This excellent
breed of horses are so well known to this and the ad
jacent dates, that their fame and performances need
no enumeration. Good pasture will be provided.
2_wt THOMAS T. PHILLIPS.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the fubferiber near
Somerset Courthouse, on Saturday night last, a
bay Mare, 7 years old, 14 and 4,-2 hands high, one
of her hind feet white, a natural trotter, had no shoes
on, and without brand or star. Whoever takes up
the said mare, and returns her to the owner, fhaii
have One Hundred Pounds reward, and reafonabie
charges, paid by JOHN POWELSEN.
yls, 1780. 3wII
STOLEN on the afternoon of the firft day of May,
inst. a dark brown Horse, about 14 hands high,
10 or 12 years old, has neither brand nor ear mark,
trots and canters, has two whitish saddle marks on
his near fide, one of his hind feet turns in with a twist
from his fetlock, a large mane that hangs on both
sides of his neck. Whoever takes up said horse and
delivers him to the owner, shall have a two year old
Heifer that gives milk for their reward, by me
May 9. JOHN MILLER.
'rAKEN up near Somerset Courthouse, a sorrel
X Mare about 14 hands and an inch high, with a
blaze in her forehead, a natural pacer, food all round,
fix years old: Likewise a grey Mare, about 10 years
old, a natural pacer, shod all round, and about 14
hands high. The owner is desired to come and prove
his property, pay charges and take them away.
May 11, 1780. 3* JOHN BENNET, fen.
Raritan, Somerset county, May 12, 1780.
Ten Silver Dollars Reward.
STOLEN out of the pasture of the fubferiber, on
the 3d instant, a dark bay Mare, about 14 hands
one inch high, seven years old this grass, has neither
mark or brand. Whoever takes up said mare and
thief, so that the owner may have her again, and the
thief brought to justice, shall have the above reward,
or Eight for the mare only, and all reasonable charg
es, paid by 4 t NICHOLAS PERINE.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN from Joseph Douglafs's
Fable in Crofswicks, Burlington county, on the
evening of the 7th instant, a large bay Horse, fix or
seven years old, with a large blaze in his face, long
bushy tail, something low in flelh, carries his head
down. Whoever will secure the thief and horse and
return them to the fubferiber, or give information so
they may be had, shall receive the above reward, and
if only the horse, one hundred dollars, and all neces
sary charges, paid by JOSEPH DOUGLASS.
Crofswicks, May 8, 1780. 13
State of New-Jersey, May 13, 1780.
TO BE SO L D,
At Public Vendue, on Monday the 29th inst. at the
house of Mr. Richard Wettcott, at the Forks of
Little-Egg-Harbour River,
T HE SLOOP SWALLOW, burden about 70
I tons, with four three-pounders and four swivels;
together with all her tackle, apparel and furniture ;
also pork, beef, bread, powder, ball, &c. captured
by Captain Nathan Brown, and others.
By order of his Honor the Judge of the Admiralty,
ZA. ROSSELL, Marlhall.
N. B. The cash is expected at the time of sale.
FIVE hundred pair of the very best kind of strong
men's (hoes and large; a quantity of excellent
foal-leather to be fold for continental currency. In.
quire Pf DM U^ 4£aritan Landin, ^