The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1782-07-17 00:00:00, page 3

[ have the honour to be,
Four most obedient, Kc.
(Copy-) ALEXANDER. LESLIE."
S I R,, Head-Quarrels, May 25, 1782.
“ I have received your letter of the 23d, which
you did me the honour to write me. In answer to
it, I can only fay, that I have received no orders
from Congress on the subject; but Should a treaty
be on foot for terminating the war, or a suspension
of hostilities has taken place to the northward, I
fliall undoubtedly receive them in a few days. Un
til I receive their orders upon the matter, ( do not
think myfelf at liberty to agree to a cefEticn of
hostilities. I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your molt obedient humble Servant;
(Copy) N. GREENE."
General Leslie, &c. &c.
Published by order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
" We whose names are hereunto fubferibed, being
convinced that the King and Ministry of Great-
Britain, their agents and adherents, despairing of
the conquelt of these States by force, are reforming
to the arts of duplicity and intrigue; that, among
other devices, they are endeavouring, by means of
those among us who are opposed to the present re
volution, or devoted to sordid gain, to introduce
into the-country large quantities of British goods,
and to draw off our money in payment for them ;
thus they exped to disable us from paying our tax
es, rob us of a medium of business, and put an end
to our opposition, in the support of which money
is indifpcnfably necessary; that care is taken to. fend
out Such Species of goods as are not only useless,
but are likely to have the greatest effect in corrupt
ing the manners of the people; that the better to
insure success, the highest encouragement is afford
ed to such as will engage in the traffick, either per
sonally or by connexion in interest ; and, on the o
ther hand, every effort is made use of to Shut up,
as far as poflible, all the channels by which goods
have been, during the war, imported among us, or
the produce of the country sent out to market; that
thole among us who favour this trade, either from
the malignity of principle, or the inordinate love
of gain, are doing •every thing in their power to se
cure it under the feigned appearance and cover of
the law, and that they have but too far and too
often succeeded; that they are endeavouring to
Slacken the hands of those who are disposed to be
active and vigilant, in putting a flop to such inter
TRENTON, July 17.
On Thursday the nth inst. sundry inhabitants
of this place met together on a short notice, for the
purpole of considering a plan of association, to pie
vent trade and intercourse with the enemy; and a
draught being proposed, was agreed to and iub
icribed by all prelent.
A committee was then appointed to take mea
sures for offering it to the inhabitants of the town
and neighbourhood, co devise the best means of
rendering it effectual, and to call a general meet
ing of the inhabitants of the town and country ad
joining, on Friday the 19th inst. in order to de
termine upon such things as are necessary to be
done.
aSTcmbled, June 28, 1782.
On the report ot a Committee; consisting of Mr.
Duane, Mr. Izard, and Mr. Madison, to whom was
referred the letter 01 the 21st of May from Major-
General Greene.
Resolved, 'I hat the Secretary at war inform
Major-General Greene, that the United States in
Congress aflembled approve of his conduct, in re
jeding the overtures for a cessation of hostilities
made to him by Lieutenant-General Leslie, com
manding the British troops in Charleftown; and
that Tie assure him Congtefs will use their endea
vours to enable him effectually to oppose the enemy.
CHARLES THOMSON, Scc'ry.
doubt, from current report dnd the nature of these
documents, that a filfpenfion of hostilities has taken
place to the northward, and that a treaty to con
clude the war is now carrying on, 1 held it a duty
I owed to the rights of humanity, the welfare of
this country, and the sentiments of the Legislature
of my own, to propofc that such a cessation Should
take place here; and this prop'olal, from these mo
tives, I again renew, and will depute, if it meets
your concurrence, Commiflioner sdto fettle rhe terms
of it, and for securing the interest, as well civil as
military, of efch party in their prcfent state, aifur
ing you at the fame time, you Shall have the earlieil
notice of what instructions and advices I may re
ceive on this head from New-York. 4
By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS
couife and traffick, by propagating an opinion that
interference of this kind is mean and dishonourable;
that notwithstanding the Salutary measures taken
by the Legislature, the evil is become io dangerous
and inveterate, that it will not be in the power of
the Magistrates to correct and remove it, unless the
citizens in general_exeit themselves to bring of
fenders to j.^ficc; that to approve, connive at, of
not to use every means to destroy such intercourse
and traffick with the enemy, is not only unworthy
the character of men of principle, but a maik of
ddieipedt and ingratitude to a nation fiom which
we have derived the mod seasonable and effectual
aid in the piogrcL of this revolution, and whole
excitrons and Sufferings in our favour claim from
us every possible acknowledgment and preference ;
that such clandestine traffick is a discouragement
ana injury to the fair and upright trader, and has
a baneful tendency to lead away others by the ex
ample: And being also convinced that it is the du
ty ot every good citizen to recoiled the glorious
principles which gave rile to the revolution, and to
recur to thole # principles, which, under Providence,
have brought it to the present Rate, and will be the
molt powerful means ot bringing it to a happy and
Succcisiul termination ; we have associated ouLches
Sue the following purpefes:
1. We will, to our utmoft,,dete& and bring to
justice, ail who may be, in any-wiie, concerned in
this pernicious traffick, and uic every lawful means
to pievent and fuppreis it..
2. Ao which end we will, to the utmost of our
power and influence, Strengthen the hands of all
officers, civil and military, in the discharge of their
duty, and Support the LR and vigorous execution of
the laws.
3. Me will give every affiance to those who
are veiled with authority, to restrain and puniSh
all futpicious perlons travelling without proper pafl
cs or certificates, or carrying British goods, or
other property made Sizable by law.
4. We will avoid, as far as poßble, all inter
course, communication and dealings with such as
have been, or may be concerned in trading with
the enemy, or who have been, or may be, justly
fufpe&ed of being so concerned.
5. Me will give every support and assistance in
our power to there who Shall exert themselves to
detect and bring to justice perfuns concerned, either
directly or indirectly, in trading with the enemy,
and treat as mean, Salle and designing, every inli
dnation that such endeavours are in the least degree
incontinent with honour and good, citizenship, or
that they are not highly becoming and praife-wortliy.
6. in prosecution of theic coje&s, we will, at
the fame time, difcouutcnar.ee and oppose all aOs
ufippiedion and violence, and whatever may be
inconsistent with the peace and good order of the
cemmuoiry, being detcimined not to resort to force,
except wucrc the Same may become indispensably
necessary.
Subscribed by one hundred and fifty-three inha
bitants of A reritun and the neighbourhood.
Trenton, July 11, 1782."
Friends and fellow Citizens !
J^7" cannot too often recoiled the principles
VV which gave rife to the present revolution ;
principles as pure and dignified as ever actuated a
people. As long as they remain, this country can
not be conquered ; the moment they become ex
tind, we arc gone. There has been a time when
the infamous traffick and intercourse pointed to in
the above aflbeiation would not have been Suffered
to exist a week; we hope to fee that time revived.
We are all convinced of the pernicious effects pro
duced by it. We fee it deploying that Simplicity
of manners which is the glory of a republican go
vernment. We fee it poisoning the principles and
morals of the community. We fee it draining off
that money with which we ought to pay our taxes,
and without which all the publick movements mull
flop. We See it encrealing the number of our Se
cret enemies, by means of the powerful allurements
of gain. That the system of the war is changed
from force to cunning, is known to all; that the
letter is the more dangerous, is equally known
one secret enemy is worse than ten open ones, par
ticularly in the present posture of affairs. As friends
and fellow citizens, we request your exertions. In
times of peace it is comparatively easy to support
good order; in times of publick commotion, the
exertions of every individual are more necessary.
Every one can do Something; and every one ought
to do all he can. The vigorous and attentive execu
tion of the laws against vagrant and idle people,
of the ad paSTed twenty-fourth June last, to prevent
illicit trade and intercourse with the enemy,'and of
the ad of the tenth June, 1779, to prevent persons
travelling through the Rate without proper pur
ports, Seems particularly requisite. J his we ought
especially to do, and at the f^.e time to leave no
thing eiie undone. Ihe labour is great, but the
object is greater. The Safety of our country calls
lordly upon us. Let us lecoded who we are Let
us recoiled what we contend for; peneveraoce,
prudence and resolution, will insure us ruccefs.
On behalf or the committe.
ROBER f L. HuuPER, jun.
Trenton, 12th July, 1782.
1 he inhabitants of Trenton, and of the country
adjoining, \.;11 please to meet at the cucit-houfe,
on Friday the iyih mil. at 4 o'clock in the after
noon, upon bufi&els impeding an alTociation to pre
vent trade and intercourse with the enemy
W; A & TED'
'FO purchase immediately, a quantity of dry black
^ and white oak barrel Staves and heading, iur
which a good price will be given by
JOHN JAMES.
N. B. The said James has for sale, where he now
lives, next door to Mr. Jonathan Richmond's, LUC
following articles, viz.
BEST Welt-Lidia rum,
French do.
Rye Woitkey,
'1 Cd,
Coffee,
Sugar,
Indigo,
Pepper,
Snuff,
Tobacco,
Watch crystals,
Cedar ware,
Hair feives,
Shoemaker's talks,
Knives and forks,
With sundry other articles too tedious to mention,
all which he will till low for cdlh, or exchange fur
dry heading,and haves.
Tienton, June ii, 1782. gwj
fciTiCT'Y'TWO DUL' L A R~S"
R EW A R D,
STOLEN out of the pasture of the fubferibers
in jrenton township. Hunterdon county, on
the 24th of June last, two mares, one a bay four
years old, fourteen hands three inches high, black
mane and tail, with a midling long dock, thin of
hair, a little heavy ear'd, a natural good trotter,
and not broke to a canter, i>o Shoes on, and is re
markable gay in moving; the other a light grey
roan, five years old, fourteen hands and an half
high, a star and snip, hind feet white, trots and
earners well, paces a travel, Shod before, both
in good order. Whoever takes up said mares, So
that the owners may get them again, Rall have Six
teen Dollars reward, or in proportion for either,
and Sixteen Dollars for the thief or thieves,
DANIEL CLARK,
3'4 ISRAEL CARLE.
T W ELV E PO'UWDS
RE W A R 1).
O 1 RAYED or Stolen, out of the pasture of the
O fubferiber, living in Falls township, county of
Bucks, and Rate of Pennfjlvania, a black horse,
about fourteen hands and one inch high, with a liar,
the left hind-foot white, trots and canteis well,
paces flow, has a very gay carriage. Any perlon
taking up said horse and thief, Shall have the above
reward, or Six Founds foreither of them, and r;a
fonable charges paid by
GABRIEL VANSANT.
Bucks county, July 12, 1782.
N. B. It is Supposed that he was taken by the
fame performs that robbed the post of the mail.
TOBESI)~L' I),
A HOUSE and lot in Trenton; the lot con
tains about one-quarter of an acre, and is an
excellent garden; the house is a frame, one Rory
high, with a hip roof, two rooms on each floor,
and a kitchen adjoining. For terms apply to
James Ewing, Esquire, in Trenton aforesaid, who
will Shew the premises, or to the fubferiber living
in Fairfield, Cumberland county, New-Jeifcy.
HANNAH ELMER.
July 15,1782. 3 w
WAS left at the Subfcrioer's Some time in May
last, a pair of fiddle-bags, with Several ar
ticles of wearing apparel—likewise at or about the
fame time was left some papers, with a number of
chapes and tongues for buckles. Any perlon prov
ing property, and paying charges, may have them
again, by applying to
JOHN CAPE.
Trenton, 15th July, 1782. 3W*
Grass Scythes,
Earthen wait,
Hair cembs of different
forts,
Broadcloth,
Wool cards,
Shoe and knee-buckles,
Pins and needles,
Sewing thread,
Worked binding of dif
ferent colours,
Sweeping brushes,
Shoemaker's pincers
and awl blades,