The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1779-02-03 00:00:00, page 3

We, Sir, are fighting the battle of America, and
therefore disdain to remain neuter till its fate is de
termined. — As to surrendering the fort, receive this
laconic reply—COME AND TAKE IT.
Major Lane, whom I fend with this letter, is di
re^ed to ' fatisfy you witfi typehp to the irregular
louse firing, mentioned on tilliack of your letter.
I have the honour to be,
Sir, your ino^ obedient, &c.
JOHN MTNTOSH, Lieut. Col.
of the Continental troops.
BLient. Col. L. V. Pufer,
Of his Britannic Majesty's troops in Georgia.
About half patt eleven o'clock, A. M. Major Lane
returned, after having lignified to Col. Fufer that the
loofc firing complained of was intended to prevent
•the British troops fiom plundering the town; and
as to hit threatening to burn a house for every (hot,
the Major remonstrated to Col. Fufer, that such a
proceeding would, be rather lavage and inhuman ;
but if he was determined to do it —in order to con
vince them how little we were to be deterred by such
threats, as soon as he burnt a house at one end of the
town, we would apply a torch to the other, and let
the flames meet in thecenter by a mutual conflagration.
CHARLES -TOW N, (South Carolina) Dec. 2.
Since the receipt of'the foregoing particulars, we
learn, that the enemy have as suddenly abandoned
the Rate of Georgia as they invaded it, and retired
into East-Florida. That their hasty retreat was oc
casioned by an express sent to Col. Prevoft, advising
him of a naval and land force coming against him
from hence, who might cut off his retreat ; and by
the sudden appearance of some vessels, at the fame
time, off Sunbury, which they apprehended to be
our fleet: But that, previous to their going off,
they had sent away near loco head of cattie, some
sheep, about 300 horses, 200 negroes, and other
plunder. That altho' the enemy had destroyed
almost every thing in their way, within a mile of
each fide of the road south of Ogeachie, yet many
buildings and other property, supposed to have been
burnt and destroyed, were after their departure,
found untouched : And that Col. Prevoft had, in
several instances, shewn that humanity and generosity
for which British officers were formerly distinguished.
That the land force which came against Georgia,
confined of 86 regulars and about 500 Scofelites
and rangers in one body, who entered the country 4
at Fort Howe, and marched on by land, under Col.
Prevoft ; while between 4 and 500 regulars, in ano
ther body, commanded by Col. Fufer, landed upon
Colonel's island near Sunbury, fordable at low-water,
and marched into that town. That the enemy's
naval force confided of no more than the thip Lord
Germaine of 20 guns (2 and 3 pounders) the brig
Spitfire of 16, the sloop Mufquito of 10, the sloop
Tonyn's Revenge of 8, a large galley with two 12 or
18 pounders in her bow, alarge flat, and a number
of boats, &c. most of them mounting 1 or 2 swivels,
and generally lay at St. Simon's inlet. And that after
Col. Fufer withdrew from Sunbury, the two bodies
joined at Newport ferry, where they intrenched, to
cover and give time to their hunters to get off with
the cattle, and when that was accomplished they
followed.
BOSTO N, January 21.
By a vessel arrived at Nantucket, from Statia, it
is reported, that Admiral Barrington, with some
troops, lately arrived in the Wed-Indies from New-
York, had taken St. Lucia from the French; and
that the Count D'Eftaing, upon his arrival at Marti
nico, immediately laid an embargo on all vessels
through the islands, and in three days failed for St.
Lucia, where he had blocked up the British fleet,
confiding of 6 men of war, one of 90 guns, besides
tenders, trknfports, &c. But we may soon expert
a more particular and authentic account of affairs
in that quarter. Affairs in Europe, as well as the
Weft-Indies, are in such a situation, as that we may
soon expect to hear of some capital events.
PHILADELPHIA,
Jan. 30. Scarcely had the enemy retired from the
back parts of Georgia, when a fleet and armament
entered Savannah river, and on the 29th of Decem
ber about 3000 men landed within two miles of the
'?"". °' S avann ah. A proper disposition of the few
Continental troops (about fix hundred, under Colo
nel Elbert) we had there, was made to oppose them;
but the fame day about noon the enemy doubled the
Colonel's right flank, and very near cut offhis retreat,
which, however, he effected through a very heavy fire
of the enemy for near a mile, but with the loss of many
men either killed or taken. Col. Elbert and a Col.
Grimke escaped by swimming a creek. The enemy
soon after took possession of Savannah.—The last ac
counts from the above quarter fav, that our troops
had retired to a place called Ebenezer, forty miles
up tire river above Savannah, where they were wait
ing for reinforcements from the Carolinas, which were
on their march to join them.—lt is impossible to as
certain the design of the enemy in this expedition, so
late in the season—Whether to take up their quarters
for the winter—to procure provisions—or to be join
ed by the force from Florida.—But certain it is, that
the inhabitants of the Rate of Georgia will be greatly
distressed by this visit.
We hear that a general exchange of the American
prifonersnow confined in the prisons in England, will
shortly take place, the proper measures for that de
finable purpose having lately been taken at New-
York and elfewherc.
THENT ON, February 3.
Extract of a letter from Monmouth Court-house,
January 29, 1779°
" The Tory-Free-Booters, who have their haunts
and caves in the pines, and have been for tome time
past a terror to the inhabitants of this county, have,
during the course of the present week, met with a
very eminent disaster. On Tuesday evening^ last
Capt. Benjamin Dennis, who lately killed tne fa
mous robber Fagan,- with a party of his militia,
went in pursuit of three of the most noted of the
Pine-Banditti, and was so fortunate as to fall in
with them, and kill them on the spot. —Their names
are Stephen Bourke, alias Emmans, Stephen Weft and
Ezekiel Williams. Yesterday they were brought up
to this place, and two of them, it is said, will be
hanged in chains. This signal piece of service was
effected through the instrumentality of one John Fan
Kirk, who was prevailed upon to associate with them
on purpose to difeover their practices, and to lead
them into our hands. He conducted himfelf with
so much address that the robbers, and especially the
three above-named, who were the leading villains,
looked upon him as one of their body, kept him
constantly with them, and entrusted him with all
their designs.
" Fan Kirk, at proper fcafons, gave Intelligence of
their movements to Capt. Dennis, who conducted
himfelf accordingly. —They were on the eve of setting
off for New-York, to make sale of their plunder,
when Fan Kirk informed Capt. Dennis of the time
of their intended departure, (which was to have
been on Tuesday night last) and of the course they
would take to their beat : in consequence of which,
and agreeable to the directions of Fan Kirk, the Capt.
and a small party of his militia planted themselves at
Rock-Pond, near the sea Ihore, and (hot Bourke,
Weft and Williams in the manner above related. We
were in hopes at firft of keeping Fan Kirk under
the rose, but the secret is out, and of course he mult
fly the county, for the tories are so highly exaspe
rated against him, that death will certainly be his
fate, if he does not speedily leave Monmouth. Ihe
Whigs are soliciting contributions in his favour, and
from what I have already seen, have no doubt that
they will present him with a very handsome sum
I question whether the deftruftion of the British fleet
could diffufe more universal joy through the inha
bitants of Monmouth, than has the death of the
above three most egregious villains. A certain
John Gibertfon, of the fame groupe of villians, was
killed about three weeks ago, by a party of the
militia, near Tom's-River."
By Capt. Palmer, just arrived at Philadelphia from
Martinico, we learn, That the British troops, who
some time since landed at Barbadoes from New-
York, made an expedition about the middle of De
cember last, against St. Lucia, an island in possession
of the French, formerly a neutral island, which
they took with little or no opposition, few if any
French troops being there. Some days after Count
D'Eftaing landed about 6000 men on St. Lucia, in
order to retake it; but the English being strongly
entrenched close under the fort, in which was a
strong garrison, the French, in attempting to carry
it sword in hand, although they behaved with great
bravery, were repulsed with considerable loss.
When Capt. Palmer left Martinico, the French fleet
and army were preparing to attack Antigua.
From a New-York paper of the 25th ult. we learn,
that the Grenville Packet had just arrived there in
ten weeks from Falmouth —That in the latter end of
October Lord Howe, in the Eagle, with Governor
Johnftone, Col. Sherrard and Col. Stephens arrived
in England ; all of whom, upon their arrival, had
separate conferences with the King That " the
name of a General Officer, who was unfuccefsful
last year in Canada, is struck off the lift of Lieut.
Generals in America"---That orders were sent by
the British government to the Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland, for raising 12,000 land forces in that king
dom as speedily as poflible, who are, when ready,
to come to America, with 13,000 more from Eng
land. This, however, we confider as a puff. They
further fay, that they are very fucccfsful in taking
prizes from the French.
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 Gilbert Barton, Innholder, in Allen
town, in the county of Monmouth, on Wednesday
the 24th day of February next, at ten of the clock
in the forenoon, then and there to try the truth of
the fads alledged in the bill of Jolin Cook, (who
as well, &c.) against the sloop or vessel called the
Fanny, lately commanded by Samuel Bell, with her
tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo: To the end and
intent that the owner or owners of the said vessel,
or any person or persons concerned therein, may
appear and shew cause, if any they have, why the
said vessel, with her tackle, apparel, furniture and
cargo should not be condemned according to the
prayer of the said bill.
B, order of the fudge,
JOSEPH BLOOMFIELD, Register.
Allentown, Jan. ;?, 1779.
WILLIAM INN E S,
RETURNS his most grateful thanks to his
friends for pad favours, and solicits the conti
nuance of their custom. Acquaints them he has a
quantity of BEER to deliver at the current prices.
He begs the favour of those who have calks- of his to
return them, others who gave money as a pledge for
calks, are requested to let him have them again, and
the money shall be returned.
N. B. Those who have fold said Innes their grain,
are delired to forward it as soon as possible. He
gives the current prices for barley.
Burlington, Jan. 21, 1778. 4w
ALL persons indebted to the estates of Joseph and
Rebecca Ong, of Waterford township, Glou
cester county, deceased, or either of them, are re
quested to make immediate payment ; and those that
have any demands against said estates, do bring in
their accounts fairly proved, that the fame may be
adjusted and paid by
4^'t JOHN WEBB, Administrator.
TO BE S'OT D,
THE FARM whereon the subscriber now lives,
situate within 5 miles of Cranberry town, 7 of
English town and 6 of Spotfwood, containing near
150 acres, has a large proportion of woodland, a
bout 50 acres, and a fufficiency of meadow can be
made, there being several acres of swamp clear'd and
ditch'd for that purpose. On the land is a conveni
ent dwellinghoufe, kitchen and cellars, a brook and
well of good water, large Dutch barn covered with
cedar, about which have been cut several tons of the
belt of hay, an excellent orchard, cyder mill and
press. The stock and farming utensils are also for
sale. The purchaser will be put in possession of the
premises by the firft of May, or sooner if required.
3w* JOSEPH VICKERS.
Cranberry, State of New->
Jersey, jan. 27. 1779. )
T O B E S~OT7d B~Y
TII O MAS SCOT T,
In Trenton,
WEST-INDIA rum by the hogshead or barrel ;
bohea tea ; broadcloths ; linens, and several
other articles. 3w+
Io all whom it may concern :
State tfAVeu-^T OTICE is hereby given that a
j' er f c J,ff Court of Admiralty will be held
at the house of Gilbert Barton, Innholder, in Allen
town, in the county of Monmouth, on Tuesday the
23d day of February next, at 10 of the clock in the
forenoon, then and there to try the truth of the fads
alledged in the bill of James Green, (who as well,
&c.) against the sloop or vessel called the Betsey,
lately commanded by James Parks—Of Samuel Reed
(who as well, &c.) against the sloop or veffelcaiied
the Franklin, lately commanded by George Clerk,
with their refpedive tackle, apparel, furniture and
cargoes : To the end and intent that the owner or own
ers of the said vessels refpedively, or any person or
persons concerned therein, may appear and shew
cause, if any they have, why the said vessels and their
refpedive tackle, apparel, furniture and cargoes
should not be condemned according to the prayer of
the said bills. By order of the fudge,
JOSEPH BLOOMFIELD, Register.
TO BE SOLD,
For good continental money of any emission.
AL OT of land, with a dwellinghoufe 'thereon
which has four rooms on the firft floor, and is
two stories high, fronting the main street in Trenton,
with a well of good water near the back door ; also
a large building for hay and Cabling near the house,
very convenient tor a person who keeps a team, one
having been kept there for many years past ; and the
lot, which extends back to the other street, has some
very good fruit trees thereon, and is excellent for a
garden. Any persons inclining to purchase, may be
further informed by applying to
3t STACY POTTS;
Who has for sale a parcel of large buck and some
neat doe skins well dressed. '
ALL persons indebted to the estate of John
Chambers, of Trenton, in the county of Hun
terdon, deceased, on bond, bill or book debt, are
requested to make immediate payment ; and all those
that have any demands against said estate, are re
quested to bring their accounts properly attested, in
order to receive their just dues.
if . Susanna Chambers, Executrix,
Obadiah Howell, Executor.
Trenton, Jan. 30, 1779.
CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, living
in Pifeataway, about the Bth of December last,
two small black horses, with small stars in their fore
heads. The owner or owners of said horses are de
sired to apply, prove property, pay charges, and take
them away. JOHN HAMPTO N.
THORN and CURTIS,
At CROSSWICKS,
W 5 L L give the highest price in current money,
V for any quantity of Fox, Raccoon, Mink, or
M ulkrat SKIN S.
FOR SALE, a tract of land, situate in Cum
berland county, containing about 400 acres,
within two miles of navigation. The whole wood
land. For terms apply to
Jan. 29. 3 t ROBERT MONTGOMERY.