The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1783-03-05 00:00:00, page 3

NOW therefore, to the end that the said treaty
and convention may, with all good faith, be per
formed and observed on the part of these United
States, all the citizens and inhabitants thereof, and
more especially all captains, and other officers and
seamen belonging to any vessels of war of these U
nited States, or any of them, or of any private armed
vessels commissioned by Congress, arc hereby enjoined
and required to govern themselves ftridtly in all
things according to the stipulations above recited.
DONE in Congress this twenty-third day of Ja
nuary, in the year of our Lord one thousand
seven hundred and eighty-three, and of our
Sovereignty and independence the seventh.
ELIAS BOUDINOT, President.
Charles Thomson, Sec'ry.
St. PIE R, (Martinique) January 15.
The Brest squadron failed the 4th of December, it
consisted of 10 ships of the line, and a considerable
number of merchant and transport vessels, having on
board 7COO regular troops; it was supposed they
would reach Cadiz about the nth or 12th of Decem
ber, the combined fleet would then confiß of about
50 fail of the line, under the command of the Vice-
Admiral Comte d'Eßaing, the Comte de Barras, and
the Comte de Basset.
It was the general opinion that the fleet would
be ready to leave Cadiz by the 20th of December,
having on board nigh 30,000 regular troops ; and
that they would neverthclefs put to sea without re
garding the negociations for peace; for which they
assigned this reason, that the expences of fitting out
this expedition being already incurred, it was a mat
ter of indifference whether the provisions should be
made use of at an anchor or at sea; and that this
fleet becoming mo.; formidable the instant they put
to sea, would contribute to render the terms of peace
more advantageous to us, and would also accelerate
the fame.
Captain Barre, on his arrival to the windward of
Barbadoes, intended cruizing there for some time,
but was chafed 24 hours by an English 50 gun Ship.
BOSTO N, February 10.
It is said that a packet has arrived at New-York
from General Campbell at Jamaica, requesting a re
inforcement of 10,000 men, as that garrison was in
danger from the combined forces of France and
Spain, and that an embarkation was taking place in
confiquence thereof.
PROVIDENCE, February 15.
Saturday evening last arrived in the river a brig
from Liverpool, taken on her passage for the Welt-
Indies by Captain Billings, in the letter of marque
Ship Fortune, lately arrived at Boßon from Amber
dam. The brig has on board a large quantity of
beef and pork, 400 firkins of butter, 350 boxes of
candles, a considerable quantity of dry goods, fee.
&c. The invoices of her cargo amount to about fix
thousand pounds sterling.
Last week a refugee boat from New-Ygik, with
eight men on board, came up the bay ; the crew
landed at Hope-Island, where they remained some
days ; they afterwards landed at Warwick Neck,
and one man was put ashore from her at Popufquafh-
Point; but as they did not attempt to rob or plun
der, the boat got fafe out of the bay, though not
without being fufpe&ed, which perhaps hastened her
departure. It is this morning reported, that the
above boat has re-taken a brig laden with rum, prize
to the privateer Modesty, of this port.
On Monday the brig Comet, Capt. Pardon Shel
don, of this port, arrived in the river in 24 days
from Cape-Francois.
FIS H- KI LL, February 27.
On the 20th inst. a detachment of the 2d regi
ment of dragoons, under the command of Lieute
nants Rhea and Hawley, added to Captain Brew
tier's command of boatmen, boarded and took one
of the enemy's privateers in the found, mounting
eleven carriage guns and four swivels, 25 Rand of
arms, and navigated by 21 men. Her Captain was
killed, it is said his name was Johnson, late of New-
Haven; kveral of the prisoners are worn 'cd; not
the prize shall have been concluded, as far as may
be consistent with the 22d article of the treaty of
commerce. Provided always, that the legality of
prizes, by the vessels of the low-countries, shall be
decided conformably to the laws and regulations
established in the United Netherlands; as likewise,
that of prizes made by American vessels, shall be
judged according to the laws and regulations deter
mined by the United States of America.
Art. 6. Moreover it shall be free for the Rates ge
neral of the United Netherlands, as well as for the
United States of America, to make such regulations
as they shall judge necessary, relative to the conduct
which their refpedive vessels and privateers ought to
hold in relation to the vessels which they shall have
taken and conducted into the ports of the two powers.
In faith of which, we, the deputies and plenipo
tentiaries of the lords the states general of the U
nited Netherlands, and minister plenipotentiary of the
United States of America, have in virtue of our re
fpedive authorities and full powers, ligned these pre
sents, and confirmed the fame with the seal of our
arms.
Done at Hague, the Bth of October, 1782.
* Jesse Meredith, son of David Meredith, late of
Brunswick county in Virginia, who it is supposed
lives in this Rate, is entitled to something consider
able by his father's will.
For the NEW-JERSEY GAZETTE.
To THE GOOD PEOPLE OF*THE STATE OF N&W-
Jersey.
AS the annual Town Meeting of this Rate is near
at hand, a convenient opportunity therefore
will present for petitioning our Assembly, the neces
sity of which plainly appears, when we confider the
large faiaties and penlions that some of our rulers
arc furnishing their friends with; and that when our
army, the Supports of our liberty, are fuffering for
their wages; the widow and orphan, whole Support
has been retied on the faith of CengreG and the Le
gislature, for the interest of which many of them
are in the greatest difirifs and want ; and the farmer,
whole labour and produce for the general cause in
the support of the army, and in the heats and bur
dens of the militia with our brethren of the ftanduig
army, through the several distressing periods of this
war, for want of part or all the money so faithfully
proraifed by our authority, many people are in di
stress ; all of which clades and circumstances <re
met not only with neglect, but with multiplying
large salaries 011 particular perfans, one of which is
that for adjusting continental certificates; how un
reasonable! Near five hard dollars per day from the
time of the appointment till who knows when, if he
atts in the fame; which money we mull be imme
diately taxed lor and piy, whether the certificates
are ever paid or not. Such like and civil-lift salaries
arc paid at itaft quarterly, few exceptions only —
Shall we not rife as one man, and humbly petition
the Legislature of this Rate, praying them to re
duce some and abolish others, as their wisdom shall
direct? For to them we look up for redress, who I
make 110 doubt will gladly hear and relieve us. The
Leg. future of this Rate is the sovereign of the fame.
RECEIPT of continental taxes in the Rate of
New-Jerfcy, for the month of February, 1783.
1783. Doll. 90ths
Feb. 5. Received from Peter Vreden
bergh, Esq. collector of Mid
d^fex, - - 134^0
6. From John Wilkins, Esq. do. of
Gloucester, - 3500
12. From Thomas Fenimore, Esq.
do. of Burlington, - 190
26. From “Kenneth Hankinfon, Esq.
do. of Monmouth, - 1680
Total. 6711^0
Wm. C. HOUSTON, Receiver.
rs Observe an error which happened in adding
up the receipt of the month of September last, pub
lished in this Gazette of 9th October last, No. 250.
Total ought be 7194;^.
a man of the detachment was hurt. It was an af
fair exceeding well conducted.
We are informed by a person from the lines, that
there was a hot press in Ntw-Yorlr last week.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 26.
Yesterday arrived in our river, the ship Queen of
France, Captain Deal, from L'Orient, but last from
Teneriffe. She failed from L'Orient the 27th of De
cember; by her we have the following
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at L'Orient,
dated December 24.
" The present critical situation of affairs has nearly
put a flop to all business. The independence of the
United States of America has been apceeded to by
the King of Great-Britain conditionally; but a ge
neral peace has not yet taken place, and we think it
probable a considerable time may elapse before things
are brought to a final concluhon."
The lhip Rambler, Capt. Lovett, brigantine ,
Capt. Pearce, and brigantine Don Galvez, Captain
Jones, belonging to New-England, are arrived in the
Chesapeake from the Havanna.
Captain , in the (hip Robin Hood, belong
ing to New-England, on his way from Cape-Fran
cois to the Havanna, captured and carried in with
him a brig from Jamaica, with two hundred hogs
heads of sugar.
TRENTON, March §.
On Wednesday the 26th ult. at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, a quarterly examination of the grammar
school was held at the Academy in this place ; and
in the evening the scholars entertain# d the company
assembled with exercises in publick speaking. His
Excellency the Governor, the Honourable the Vice-
President of the Rate, and a large concourse of re
fpedable citizens of the town and country adjacent,
w^re present, and were pleated to exprtfs the high
eß approbation of the proficiency of the scholars.
There cannot be a Wronger proof of the growing
taste for education, and of the general conviction of
the ufefulnefs of it, than this institution produces
Little more than a year has elapsed since it was efta
blilhed, and the notice it has attracted, and the pro
gress it has made, are greater than we recoiled to
have taken place in any case of the kind in double
the time before the revolution.
WHEREAS the time of the committee cf the
associators of retaliations of the county of
Monmouth expires ; and it being necessary for a new
one to be chosen, as there remains some business un
settled: The associators are requested to meet at
the courthouse on 15th March, as well to deter
mine on said business, and to be prepared for future
depredations.
By order of the committee,
KENNETH HANKINSON,
Feb. 18, 1783. 3 w* Chairman.
To be fold, by publick vendue,
For cash only, on Thursday the 27th day of March
inst. at the dwellinghoufe of Mary Price, in the
township of Maidenhead,
HORSES, sheep, cattle, a variety of household
and kitchen furniture, and farming utensils,
belonging to the estate of John Price, deceased. —
The vendue to begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
MARY PRICE, surviving
March 3, 1783. 3w± Executrix.
State of New-Jersey,) AT an inferior court of
Monmouth county. ) fl common pleas held for
said county, on the 28th day of January last, were
returned inqhifitions for joining the army of the
King of Great-Britain, and other treasonable prac
tices, found against Jesse Smith, John Williams,
Wiliam Salter, Lydia Taylor, of Shrewsbury, Ro
bert Robbins, John Leonard, of Upper Freehold,
Philip Bowne, Mercy Stillwell, of Middletown ;
those having property in said county, of which pro
clamation was made in said court, that if they, or
any person on their behalf, or any person interested
therein, would appear and traverse said inquiliti
ons, a trial Should be awarded thereon ; no tra
verses were offered : Therefore notice is hereby
given, that if neither they, nor any person in their
behalf, nor any person interested therein, shall ap
pear and traverse the said inqu fitions at the next
court of common pleas to be held for said county,
the fourth Tuesday in April next, the said inquisiti
ons will then be taken to be true, and final judg
ment entered in favour of the Rate.
JOHN STILLWELL, Agent.
Freehold, February 22, 1783. gw*
DAVID CHAMBERS, Arawell.
February 23, 1783. 3 w§
TO BE RENTE!),
r ?nd may b^ entered upon the firft of April,
'1" HAT well known and elegant house late the
1 property of Thomas Pollock, Esq. deceased,
within half a mile of Elizabeth-Town, with the ad
joining lots of land, orchard, barn, Rabies, out
houses, &c. an excellent garden and fruit trees ; and
indeed every convenience requisite. It is perhaps
equal, if not superior, to any feat in the Rate for
elegance and convenience. For terms apply to Mr.
Isaac Arnet, in Elizabeth-Town, or to the fubferiber
living near Monmouth courthouse, who will attend
at the place on the firft day of April next, to agree
on terms with the hirer, unless a previous applica
tion and agreement should render it unnecetFary."
JOSEPH CLARK.
Monmouth, February 18, 1783. 4w f
TO B E SOLD,
On Saturday the Bth inst. in New-Brunswick,
A Schooner of 20 tons burden, a gun-boat mount
ing 2 four pounders, a quantity of rum, white
and port wine, mobiles, a tew jars of tamarinds,
some cocoa, dowlas and other articles, lately cap
tured from tiie enemy.
By order of the Court of Admiralty,
DAVID POTTER, Marshal.
March 1, 1783. iw*
LANDS FOR SALE.
SUNDRY traces, containing 1134 acres, on Cran
berry Brook and Devil's Brook near Cranberry,
and about 5 or 6 miles from Princeton and Kingftoh,
part of the estate of the late James Alexander. A
good title and easy tennis will be given. For par
ticulars enquire of Mr^ Livingston, at BaSkenriage
or Walter Rutherfurd, Hunterdon.
Also a pine tract in Monmouth county, contains
3010 acres, called Alexander's trad, to be fold to
gether or in lots, as may Suit the purchasers. For
particulars enquire of the Honourable Elisha Law
rence, who lives near the premises.
Edgerfton, February 28, 1783. 4 w|j
TO BE SOLD,
A Plantation containing i s c acres of land in Am-
Z 1 well, Hunterdon county, three miles from
Howell's ferry, whereon is a dwellinghoufe, barn,
and orchard of 200 appletrees, 20 acres of good
meadow cleared; the land good for pasture: Also
one mile from said farm 37 acres of good timber
land, w hereon is a good grift-mill,.the running gears
almost new, with a strong dam. Time will be given
tor tae whole, or part of the purchase money. For
particulars enquire of