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Witham Stockton, Esq; affifkd, and as he is to go over him
felf, I did not scruple, but even was /much pleased to explain
to' him the few alterations of no consequence which occurred
in the plan of treaty, which is now to be overlooked.
The difference consist in letting alone the 6th article relating
to religion ; for this, in reality, is no occasion at all, that it
should be mentioned between two Republicks where the fun
damental laws and conftitutibn pleads for liberty of conscience.
The loth article, relating to the Barbarian Powers, is fixed
reciprocally, as it should be the case in successive times.
The further omissions occurring in the Bth, zzd, and 27th
articles, are most owing to avoid objections. So the latter end
of the Bth article was omitted, wherein fays: And their Jhips
of<war or any convoysfailing under their authority, ^c. Likewise
the latter end of the 22(1 article, where it begins, On the con
trary no fbelter or refuge shall be given, &c. was omitted.
The 27th article fays now: It shall not be lawful for any pri,
vateer which should have commission from any Prince or pow
er at war with any of the contracting parties to fit their ships in
the ports of either of the two parties, nor to fell the prizes ihe
had taken, nor to change in any other manner whatsoever,
the Blips, merchandizes, or any part of her cargo.
These were the measures taken upon foundation mentioned,
and we now, out of refpeCtfor the highly honourable Con
gress, having naturally with us a copy of the Treaty as it was
firft made and now is altered, thought it our duty to inform
your Excellency of the present Rate of this important matter,
which we will continue to promote with the fame zeal with
which it was commenced.
Mr. Stockton can besides inform your Excellency about any
farther matters that require explanation.
Wishing that soon the Twenty States may get its consistence,
we remain with the molt devoted regard, High Honourable Sir,
your Excellencies most devoted and most obedient servants,
JOHN DE NEUFVILLE & SON.
Amsterdam, July a^tb, 1779.
Mr. Stockton will be so kind likewise and able to give your
Excellency and the high honourable Congress all the explica
tion which is required on the plans offered by Colonel Dircks.
Amsterdam, 3d August.
Our States are assembled. Though there is a memory [me
morial] insisting on assistance, presented by the English Am
bassador, "there is no danger, we may assure.
Dear Sir, Amsterdam, April 14, 1779.
T HAVE taken the liberty (supposing it would not be unac-
A ceptable) of writing to you several times since May last,
on publick affairs, from which time I have, at the request of
the Honourable W. Lee, Esq; a&ed as Secretary to the Ame-.
rican Commission at the Courts of V • • • • n and B n,
and am now about to return to Am. by the firft good convey
ance. I inclofe this to Mr. Adams, who some weeks ago
went from Paris to Nantes to take his passage in the Alliance
frigate which is expected to fail every day for Boston. I should
myfelf have certainly accompanied him, if I could have proba
bly got my trunks (which are in this country) to Nantes in
time. I muff therefore wait for the next opportunity, of
which you will be kind enough to acquaint my brother, to
whom I wrotg by a late conveyance.
I have taken pains to inform myfelf very particularly of the
ftatc of politicks here, as affecting the interest of A. and I flat
ter myfelfl have the best accounts for that purpose. As a
Member of Congress you have probably before this time seen
(as several copies have been forwarded) the plan of a treaty of
amity and commerce, as proper to be entered into between
the States of Holland and the States of North-America. This
plan was signed on the 4th of September last, on the part of
the city of Amsterdam by John de Neufville, Esq; Merchant,
deputed for that purpose by the Penfionary and Burgomasters
of that city, and the Honourable William Lee Esq; Commis
sioner of Congress, to whom pr^pofals had been made through
the means of Mr. de Neufville; as you may as yet be a stran
ger to the character of the last mentioned gentleman, I think
proper to fay here that he, being one of the principal mer
chants of Amsterdam, has exerted himfelf much for the true
interest of his country, which he justly conceives, and has of
ten declared to me to be more intimately connected with the
commercial interest of America and France than that of Great-
Britain. This gentleman's conduct from this principle, as
well ^s from a more universal principle that wishes success to
theftruggles for liberty in every country, will, lam confi
dent, be uniformly exerted in favour of America. I have no
doubt therefore, but that the commercial part of America
will hold him in their firft remembrance as a merchant of Hol
land and their friend. This gentleman, at the time of signing
the plan already mentioned, also engaged, being duly authorized
by the Regency of Amsterdam, " That, while America did
“ nothing against the interest of the States of Holland, the ci
" ty of Amsterdam would do nothing against the interest of
« America ; but on the contrary she would exert her influence
" with the States of the Seven United Provinces of Holland to
™" bring about the desired connection." I need not mention to
you the great importance of the city of Amsterdam in the po
litical affairs of the States General, you are too well acquainted
with the history and state of every country to make it at all
rieceffary ; but it must itrike the most unknowing politicians,
when they are told that Amsterdam pays two thirds of the
taxes of the province of Holland, and the province us Hol
land alone two-thirds of the taxes paid by the whole Se
ven Provinces. The Regency of this city has continued true
and ftedfaft to this engagement, and if l mistake not, will
remain unalterably so. The patriotick party of Holland
have much to do to counteract the designs of the Prince of
Orange, or in other words, the English party.
The Court of Great-Britain have very considerable influence
in the Councils of this country through the favour of the Prince
Stadtholder, who is a relation of the King of Great-Britain,
and is fuppdfed to have the fame designs with him on the li
berties of the people. He has some of the more infignificant
provinces so much at his command, that they dare not as yet
disobey his requests, and therefore the Delegates from these
provinces have kept back their consent from several resolutions
Which the province of Holland would have, long since entered
into for the advantage of America, but unhappily at present
for us, the unanimous consent of the States is heceffary in most
of their resolutions.
The late spirited conduct of France in declaring they would
take the Dutch vessels trading to Great-Britain, and excepting
those of Amsterdam and Harlem, soon brought Rotterdam,
Dort, and the other cities to their senses; who fearing to
fend out their vessels, and the people growing clamorous,
were forced into the late resolution, which was entered into
by the Delegates of all the cities of the province of Holland to
grant convoys to protect their vessels, without excepting the
articles of commerce, for which the English have been con
stantly, since the war with France, seizing the Dutch ships.
Thus things are at present, and every politician is now impa
tient to know what Spain is about to do, for she has been ma
king immense warlike preparations.
The post will immediately let out for France, I m'uft there
fore close my letter. I fee by the English papers lately, that
the sth edition of your sermon on the faft, &c: is printed in
London. My best refpefts and regards attend your family,
and I beg you will be kind enough to let my friends know of
my welfare and of my intention<to return speedily to America.
; Dear Sir, Your sincere friend and most obedient servant.
_S. W. STOCKTON.
Hon. John Witberftoon, D. D.
Some few days since, Mr. Mariott of the Queen’s Rangers,
made his escape from the Rebels, and brought in with him,
to Georgetown, 25 men; this ev&t is the more fortunate,
as he had been unjuftifiably seized, in breach of a Flag of
Truce, by Marion, under the pretext of retaliating the de
tention of Poftell, who, having broke his parole, was, beyond
doubt, an object for capture, and as he is now fafely lodged
in our Provost, it is to be hoped he will capitally ex
'perience what the Laws of War in such cases award.
This afternoon arrived a fleetfrom New-York, under con
voy of the Jupiter armed ship, formerly the Farges India
man. They left Sandy Hook 16 days age, in company with
a fleet having on board a large body of Forces, under the
command of Major-General Phillips, which they parted
with the 21st of last month a few leagues to the northward of
the Chefapeak; the wind being then favourable, it is beyond a
doubt that the fleet got in on the day following.
Charlestown, April 4.
nrHE Philadelphia Papers of February 27th, contain the
£ following account of the military operations in North-
Carolina, to the loth of that month.
" The last advices from Carolina fay, that Lord Cornwallis
having divested himfelf of his heavy baggage, and collected
his troops together, had, by rapid marches, penetrated far
back into North-Carolina; that he had not kept up his com
munication, as hitherto, with Charleftown, but abandoned
the country between that place and his army to the command
of the American forces, that General Greene had called in all
the detachments from his army, and it was expected an action
must happen before long. What his Lordship's views are in
this very extraordinary movement, time, the mother of truth,
will unfold. 4 ,
“ By authentick advices we learn, that General Morgan
collected near one hundred prisoners, by parties sent out for
the purpose, after the accounts he gave in his letter to Gene
ral Greene, dated the 19th of January last. That upon re
ceiving the news of Colonel Tarleton’s defeat, Lord Corn
wallis marched with his army in pursuit of the light-infantry
and the prisoners. As soon as General Greene was informed
of the movement of Lord Cornwallis, he put the army in
motion on Pedee, and leaving it under thecommand of Gen.
Huger, set out to join the light-infantry, in order to colled
the militia and embarrass the enemy, until he could effed a
junction of his forces. General Morgan after his attack on
Colonel Tarleton, had very judiciously made forced marches
up into the country, and happily crossed the Catawba the
evening before a great rain, which swelled the river to such a
degree as prevented the enemy from crossing for several days,
during which time the prisoners were got over the Yadkin,
and on their march to Dan River, which they passed: and on
the 14th of this month had reached Bedford Court-house in
the State of Virginia.
" General Greene, on the latter end of January, arrived,
at the light-infantry camp at Sherad’s Lord, on the Catawba. °
The enemy were a little lower down the river at M'Cowan’s
ford, and the river was then so high that they could not cross.
They had destroyed their waggons, and equipped themselves
compleatly as light-infantry. Their force confided of between
2,500 and 3000 troops, including near 300 dragoons, and their
mounted infantry. On theist of February they crossed at Mac-
Cowan’s ford; Gen.Davidfon, with a party of militia, was post
ed there in order to oppose their crossing, but he falling by the
firft difeharge, the enemy made good their landing, and the
militia retreated. A place of rendezvous was appointed for
the militia to collect at, who were polled at the different fords
up and down the river. Part of them halted about seven
miles ihort of the place of rendezvous, and were overtaken
by Tarleton and dispersed. General Greene waited that night
at the place appointed, but finding the militia did not colled,
the light-infantry next morning continued their march to
Salisbury, and crossed the Yadkin. Before they had got over
all the baggage and Pores, the enemy approached, and there
was a pretty smart skirmish between a party of our riflemen
and the advance of the enemy near the ford. The boats be
ing secured, and the river continuing high from the late rains,
the enemy were for some time flopped in their pursuit. Heavy
rains, deep creeks, and bad roads, as well as delays for want
of provilions and other causes, prevented our forming a junc
tion as soon as was expected. General Green therefore, fear
ing the river might fall so as to be fordable, ordered the army
to file off to Guildford Court-house, where part of them ar
rived on the evening of the Bth, and the rest were expected to
be in on the 9th. The enemy finding they could not pass at
the Trading Ford near Salisbury, marched up the South fide
of the Yadkin, and on the night of the 7th crossed at the
Shallow Ford, and had on the 9th advanced towards Salem,
one of the Moravian towns, within 25 or 30 miles of Guild
ford Court-house.
“ These rapid movements having prevented the junction of
the militia, General Greene ordered the Pores and heavy
baggage to be removed to Prince Edward Court-house in the
state of Virginia, and having formed a light army, composed
of the cavalry of the firft and third regiments, and Lieut. Col.
Lee’s Legion, a detachment of light-infantry under Colonel
Howard, and some few Virginia riflemen, making in the whole
700, ordered them with the militia to harrafs the enemy in
their advance, and check their progress, while he with the rest
of the army crossed the Roanoak. In the mean time General
Sumpter was ordered to collect the militia in the upper part of
South-Carolina, and General Pickens had orders to take the
command of the men in arms in the rear of the enemy. Such
was the situation of the two armies at the date of the last dis
patches, which was the 10th of this month."
Marion’s repository of stores and plunder, on Snow’s Island,
was a few days since destroyed by a detachment of his Ma
jesty’s forces, under Lieut. Colonel Doyle; of the Rebels
7 were killed, and 15 taken, without any loss on our part.
Lieut. Colonel Doyle then sent the light company of the
Volunteers of Ireland to destroy a flat on Lynch’s Creek,
which they effeded, though oppofcd by a considerable body
of the enemy. On this occasion, Captain Blacker, and a
Serjeant were wounded, but not badly. The Rebels loss is
thought to be more considerable.
To be SOLD at VENDUE,
To-Morrow Forenoon, at Valk’s Long Room,
The Sale to begin precfely at TEN o'Clock,
AN elegant and well assorted Parcel of printed Cottorts
and Callicoes
A large Assortment of Linen Handkerchiefs
Cotton Romalls
Silk ditto
Figured and spotted Silk Bandanpoes
India Nankeens
Fine white Callicoes
Humhums and Mullins,
To be pul up in small Lott.
AL S 0,, f,
About Sixty Pieces of low priced IRISH LINENS.
I EDWARD OATS.
To-Morrow Forenoon will be fold by Au&ion,
A Large BAY HORSE, broke to the chair, and a smaller
- one fit for a servant. ± EDWARD OATS.
A HOUSE of two Tenements, partly in the occupation of
Messrs. Robertson, MacDonald and Cameron, Printers, lituate
on the corner of Broad and Old Church streets; the lower front room
on Broad-street, which is very commodious for a shop, will be let se
parately, for the benefit of the creditors of Mr. James I,eeson,
deceased, \
All performs having any demands against the estate of the said Mr.
Leefon, are again required to bring in their accounts attested; and
those indebted to said cflate, to make immediate payment, to
PATRICK HINDS, Adminillrator.
Cbarlfoaun, April 3d, 1781.
To be SOL D, by Permission,
A Large commodious HOUSE of two tenements, lituate
on the weft fide of King-street, near Beaufain-ftreet, with a
LOT belonging thereto, containing one hundred feet in depth, and
fifty feet in front, or thereabouts, well situated for business. For par
ticulars, enquire of * PATRICK HINDS.
WHEREAS the following NEGRGES have for some time
pad been confined in the Provost at Beaufort, at a considera
ble expence ; Notice is hereby given, that if their refpe&ive owners
do not apply for them within thirty days from the date hereof,
the said flayes will be fold to defray the charges.
Negroes Names. Owners Names.
Tom - - John Taylor-
Tom - - Colonel Hopper
Chloe, Dick - - Dr. Clitheral
Isaac, Bella - - • Estate of Miles Brewton
Nancy and Child - Benjamin Mazyek
Clarinda - - Estate of Robert Cattell
Rose - - John Timmor,
JOHN ROBINSON, Prdvoft-Marfhal.
Beaufort, April 2d, 1781. t
By Order of the CommANDA'it.
THE Merchants and Planters of this Town are defrcd to
deliver in at the Superintendant’s Office on Monday next,
an exae Account of ail the Rice and Corn tin y have m their
Stores, or on board of Vessels in this Harboht.
ROBERT M'CULLOH, Deputy Superintendant.
^pril 4/^,1781. 4
iVanled to buy upon Credit,
A GANG of FJELD SLAVES from ten to fifty hand.
Any person willing to dispose of such, may hear of a
purchaser, by applying to John Glen, Esq; Meeting-fircet,
or Thomas FARR/Efq; Afhley-River..t
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Mark Morris, de
ceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and
those having any demands against the said estate, to bring in
their accounts properly attested, to
t^. MARGARET MORRIS, Adminifratrix.
r OHE very best fea-fliore I-NDIGO SEED, to be fold as
I. No. r, Queen-street, by J QRAHAM & BURT.
CharleJloeam, April 2, 1781.
A NY person having for sale, Working Oxen, flout Steer;
fit to break, able draught Horses, Horse Carts, or Wag
gons with their Geer, will please apply to me, at No. 84,
Church-street, and may be assured of a generous Price, with
READY CASH, on delivery. f BRIAN CAPE.
r-oAKEN up about the middle of February last on the nortn
1 shore of St. Helena Sound, a CANOE 14 feet long, 4 feet
wide, and very much out of repair. Whoever claims the said
canoe, may have it again proving his property, and paying the
expences, by applying to Michael York on Wadmelaw. *
Charlestown, March 28, 1781.
CAPTAIN M'MAHON, Barrack-Mailer, requests that all
demands outstanding against the Barrack Department, or
on his own private account, may be sent in to the Barrack-
Office, No. 27, Broad-street, on or before the 10th day of April
next, in order that they may be refpedively discharged. X
To be fold on Tuesday next, the lotb of April, before the Exchange,
ABACK LOT in Liberty-street, with an alley of 8 feet;
the lot is 40 feet wide and 50 feet deep ; late the property of
Samuel Afo, and fold under execution by order of the Honourable
the Board of Police. *6. JOHN GREGG, late M. B. P.
To be fold for Cajb, on THURSDAY the 12tb Day of April inf. at the
Plantation of Mr. William Harvey, on Ajbley-Rivcr,
THE personal estate of the deceased Mr. William Wilson,
confining of thirteen negroes, some plate, houfhold furniture,
and a London-made chaise. But few of the negroes having had the
'mall pox, is the rcafon ' of their being fold in the country.
MARY WILSON, Executrix.
Those persons who have legal demands on the said estate, are re
queued to make them known immediately; and those indebted are
required forthwith to difeharge their fefpe&ive obligations. *b.
Cbarleftocwrt, March 30th, 1781.
NOTICE is hereby given, That the Ferries known by the
Names of Hibben's, Lemfriere's, and Williams's, are now
flint up, and that the ferries from Cainbo, to Charlef&wn, and
from Scott's to Fulfwood's are open; at both of which con
stant Attendance will be given.
By Order of the Commandant,
Ifc. G. BENSON, M. B.
Charlestown, March 25, 1781.
WHEREAS divers Persons, who are Prisoners on Parole
in Charleftown, do excrcife their Profeffions, Trades
and Occupations, and avail themselves of the Emoluments and
Advantages incident thereto, which should be enjoyed by
THOSE ONLY who have returned to their Allegiance, and are
desirous of supporting his Majesty's Government, which af
fords them Protection : For Prevention whereof in future; IT
IS ORDERED, That no Persons now a Prisoner on Parole in
Charleftown, shall have the Liberty of exercising any Profeffion,
Trade, Mechanick Art, Business or Occupation : And his Ma
jesty’s Subjects are hereby ftri&ly enjoined aud required not to
employ such Person or Persons on any Pretence.
By Order of the Commandant,
HENRY BARRY, Secretary, and Deputy
Adjutant-General.
WILLIAM GLEN, & Co.
No. 8; Elliott-Street,
HANE FOR SALE,
SUPERFINE Broad Cloths, double milled Drabs, Beaver Coating,
Bed Blankets, Duffils, Plains, Flannels, Checks, Linens, Ofna
burgs, Stockings, Mens and Womens Shoes, Childrens black and
Morocco ditto, Mens and Boys Hats ; Iron Pots, Pans, Skillets,
Gridirons, dripping Pans, Boxes and Heaters, Sad Irons, Brass Cocks,
Stock Locks, Chamber, Chest and Cupboard ditto, Hooks and
Hinges, Felling Axes, Spadgs, Hoes, Scythes, cutting Knives, lath
ing Hammers, Trowels, three Feet Rules, Gimblets, Taylors Scif
fars and Sheers, Curriers dressing and fiefhing Knives, Shoemakers
Hammers, Pincers, Nippers, Knives, Curry Combs and Brushes,
Brass Scales ; best Jamaica and Well-India Rum, by the Hogshead
and Gallon, French Brandy in Ankets, or by the Gallon, Gin, CoD
fee by the Cask or lb. Teas, Loaf Sugar, brown ditto, Pepper and
. Spices, Durham Mustard, Scotch Snuff, Turlington's Ballam and
British Oil.
A generous Price will be given for empty Bottles.J
TO BE LE I,
And may be Entered upon the 13th of May ensuing,