The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1780-12-20 00:00:00, page 3

embarked the troops and prisoners, arrived fafe at this
place at it o'clock on the evening of the 23d. Thus,
in about 21 hours, we performed a march of near for
ty miles, took Fort St. George, &c. &c. and id less
than 6 hours more were landed at this place.
I should be remiss in my duty, should I omit to ob
serve that the officers and soldiers under my Command
behaved with the greatest fortitude and spirit, both
upon their long and fatiguing march, and in the mo
ment ota&ion. Mr. Muirfon, a volunteer upon the
occasion, deserves commendation. He advanced with
a part of Lieutenant Jackson's detachment over the
abattis and wall into the fort. In fine, every order
that was given was executed with alacrity and preci
ion. I have the honour to be, with great
refpe& and esteem, Sir, your
Excellency's most obedient and
humble servant, •
BENJAMIN TALLMADGE,
Major 2d L. D.
His Excellency General Washington.
P. S. I have enclosed a rough draft of the fort for
your Excellency's information.
I he standard of the fort will be sent forward with
the prisoners.
Return of prisoners taken in Fort St. George.
I Half-pay Lieutenant-Colonel, 1 half-pay Cap
tain, i Lieutenant, 1 Surgeon, 50 rank and file.—
Total 54. I garrison standard.
Last Saturday Captain Durham, in a schooner, ar
rived here in 18 days from Cape Francois. Letters re
ceived by her contain the following accounts concern
ing the hurricane which has been so severely felt in
the islands, viz.
" Cape Francois, October 29, 1780.
“ We learn that besides the hurricane, they have
had at Jamaica an earthquake and an irruption of a
vulcano. The town of Savapnan la Mali is totally de
stroyed, excepting only one house : Many other towns
and villages have met a fimijar fate. The town of
Kiugfton only has eleaped with little damage. Several
veffeis were 101 l in Port Royal, one of which was a
privateer of 22 guns, which was ready to have pro
ceeded on her cruize. The Engiilh have also fuffer
ed other losses, no less considerable. Two of their
fliips, one of 74 and the other of 64 guns, were wreck
ed upon the Golden Keys, and the whole crews pe
rilbed, excepting five men, who were saved by a Spa
nilh goelctte; one of their frigates and a privateer
run aihore on the Isle of Cuba; some of their crews
were saved by the Spaniards.
" There has been also an infurredion of the Ne
groes at Jamaica: The Governor was obliged to march
a regiment to reduce them to order. Such is the un
happy situation of that illand. Our islands and those
of the Spaniards fuffered equally by rhe hurricane.—
The losses cannot be made up for a long time, and
efpecialJy as the diffractions of war will not admit of
such reciprocal relief as would tend conliderably to
foften the calamities.
“ The squadron commanded by M. de Monteuil,
which had been driven by the hurricane into Porto
Rico, is now on a cruize, in search of unfortunate
veffeis as may need alliftance : He has already preserv
ed the crews of 5 veffcls from Martinique, which were
loft on the coast of Porto Rico, and were part of a
convoy of 54 fail from Europe. Seven others of this
convoy are arrived at the Cape, in the most distressed
situation ; the fate of the others is not yet known."
Dec. 13. The commitment of Mr. Laurens to the
Tower of London, by the three Secretaries of State,
runs thus:
" These are, in his Majesty's name, to authorize
you to receive into your custody the person of Henry
Laurens, Esq. sent herewith, on suspicion of high
treason, whom you are to keep fafe until he Ihall be
delivered by due course of law ; for so doing, this is
your warrant.
Dated at Whitehall, the 6th day of October, 1780.
STORMONT,
HILLSBOROUGH,
To Charles, Earl Corn- G. GERMAINE.
cuallis, Constable of the Tower
of London, or his Deputy." &
Thus far the London paper. On which we cannot
but remark 011 the equivocation of the warrant, which
Qys, on suspicion of high treason ; by which it appears
that those three eastern wife men, the Secretaries of
State, could not tell whether it be treason or not, or
at least they are afraid to call it so, left it should turn
out a glorious Revolution, supported and approved
by all Europe.—The circumstances of Mr. Laurens's
commitment are thus related : On his arrival in Eng
land he was attended by the above Secretaries, who,
after informing him of their rank and character, ask
him —Is your name Henry Laurens? It is.—Are you
the fame Henry Laurens who was President of the A
merican Congress ? I am. —We are ordered by the
King and Council to examine you, and have certain
questions to propose to you. Your Lordfliips may
save yourselves the trouble of an examination, as I
think it my place to answer no queftiohs you may put.
Sir, we are directed to commit you prisoner to the
Tower. lam ready to attend. This is so much
like the decisive character of Mr. Laurens, that we
give it to the public on the presumption of it being a
fad.
Dec. 16. We are sorry to announce to the publick
that a paragraph which appeared in a New-York pa
per a few days ago, mentioning the death of the brave
and worthy General Woodford turns Qut to be but
too true. He departed from this city in January last
at the head of a number of Virginia troops, and by
persevering and rapid marches in that uncommonly
cold and inclement season, so far accomplished his de
sign as to get into Charleftown with the detachment
under his command a few days before the place was
closely invested. The fatigues of the siege, in which
he bore a very active part, together with the mortifi
cation of becoming a prisoner, and the rigorous con
finement he fuffered, proved too much for his deli
cate CQnftitutiqn.* In the last decline of his health he
was removed from Charleftown to New-York, where
he in a ihort time paid the debt of nature, and fell a
chearful facrifice to his country's glorious cause.
About a fortnight since the grand American
army went into winter quarters on the North-River,
and in the eallern parts of this state. Head-Quar
ters is eftablilhed at New-Windsor.
We hear that a packet in 30 days from London,
arrived lately in New-York harbour. She was
anchored off in the stream, and no person except
the Captain was fuffered to go on shore or have
any communication with the inhabitants of the
city. It is said she brought important dispatches,
after the delivery of which, ihe immediately put to
sea.
A New-York paper of the Sth instant, announces
the death of Lord Drummond, at Lisbon, a person
notoriously known to the citizens of the United
States.
A correspondent assures us it may now be affirmed
with certainty, " that the Dutch, and also the Portu
guese have joined the northern powers in the armed
neutrality; the former with good will and from
the heart, the motives of the latter are not yet so
well ascertained."
It is far from being improbable that the nego
ciations for a general pacification will take their
rile from the politicks of this neutrality. If Great-
Britain chufes to persist it will be like the rest of
her blind and deluded condud.
Mr. Lawrens has arrived in London, and it seems
is confined in the Tower. It is added, Lord North
told him he would be obliged to him if he would
answer a few questions ; to which Mr. Laurens re
plied, that he conlidercd himfelf the confidential
servant of the United States, and should give him
no information.
We are informed that Lieut. Joshua Studfon, of
Monmouth, was flrot last week, as he was attempt
ing to board a vessel off Tom's River, supposed to
be trading from New-York to Egg-Harbour.
Lately married at Woodberry, Mr. Richard
Wood, jun. of Greenwich, Cumberland county,
to Miss Ann Cooper, of the county of Gloucester.
Extract from General Heath's Orders.
Weft-Point, Nov. 29, 1780.
HIS Excellency the Commander in Chief hav
ing been pleased to order the New-Jersey
brigade to remove to another quarter, the General
cannot but express in this publick manner the fup
poit and alliftance he has received, the pleasure
and fatisfadion he has enjoyed in the attention and
soldierly behaviour of the troops of this brigade
on every occasion, since he has had the honour to
command them, and most sincerely wishes the offi
cers winter quarters convenient and agreeable, the
soldiers every thing necessary and happy.
O The post mho rides from Morris-Town to
Philadelphia brought no eastern mail this meek.
He informs that the rider from Fifo-Kill to Con
neflicut had been again robbed oJ his charge, by
a person °r performs unknown. Is it not high
time for his employer to investigate his character ?
To General WASHINGTON, on the late
Conspiracy.
THOU who in glory's shining track,
With virtue for thy guide;
Or wealth or case haft ne'er look'd back,
But care and toil defy'd.
Say, was it envy of thy worth,
Or thirst for British gold,
Could tempt to deeds, this son of earth,
At once so base and bold.
The wolfifh Briton in defp'air,
Howls o'er his blasted schemes,
His dark assassins drag'd to air,
No more of conquest dreams.
In fame's black roll, to latest times,
Shall Arnold's name be read ;
Supreme in guilt, renown'd for crimes,
To ev'ry virtue—dead.
Detraction drops the guilty pen,
Thy name without a stain;
Lo! Frederick * hails thee, firft of men,
All other praise is vain.
* King of Prussia,
TRENTON, December .20.
From the VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
JUST PUBLISHED,
And to be fold at the 'Printing-Office in Trenton;
The NEW-JERSEY
Pocket Almanack,
For the Year of our Lord 1781.
LAMPBLAC K,
Wholesale and Retail,
At the Printing-Office, Trent on.
PHILIP MULLENOR, an apprentice lad,
fifteen years of age, has short light coloured
hair, left his matter's service on the 12th instant :
had on a new linfey coat of a lead colour, with
pewter buttons, a jacket of the fame colour, but
much worn, brown cloth breeches, yarn stockings,
new shoes with ftiffning behind, a fur fcollop'd hat,
and a flannel shirt. It is supposed he will endea
vour to get to New-York, as his mother lives
there. Whoever takes up the said apprentice and
brings him to the subscriber, Ihall leceive Forty
Continental Dollars reward.
PHILIP GRANDIN.
Lebanon, Dec. 18, 1780. 3 w *
To be SOL D cheap,
By the Subscriber,
A NEGRO MAN about thirty-two years of
age, a negro woman about twenty-four, with
a child of fifteen months, not for any fault, but
want of employ. They being man and wife would
make it most agreeable to fell them together; how
ever a few miles separation will not prevent the
sale. Any person inclining to purchase will receive
fatisfador, accounts of their characters by apply
ing to JOHN BRAY.
Raritan Landing, Dec. 11, 1780. 3*
Private Lodgings.
MRS. WINANS having removed into the
house lately occupied by Mrs. Brafier, in
Elizabeth-Town, begs leave to acquaint the pub
lick and her friends, that ihe intends keeping a
house of private entertainment. Those ladies and
gentlemen who would prefer retirement to houses
of publick resort may depend on the best of usage,
and be accommodated at as easy an expence as the
times will admit of. B w i
Sussex County, ? OTICE is hereby
State of New-Jersey.) 1. , given, that there wifi
be fold by way of publick vendue, on the 20th
day of January next, at the dwelling-house of Mr.
Thomas Scott, in Greenwich, in said county, the
undivided half part of a number of lots, laid out in
Philipfburgh, in said county, late the property of
Daniel Coxe and Grace Kemp. Vendue to begin
at ten o'clock on said day, when attendance will
be given by William Bond, 7 Commif-
George Warne,) fioners.
Dec. 16, 1780. iw|
TO BE SOLTD;
(For want of employ only) or hired by the year,
SUNDRY negroes of different ages, sexes and
qualities, all good in their kind. Also a good
feather bed and bolster, a handsome set of bed and
window curtains, a pair of rose blankets, and a rug
to be disposed of together, at a reasonable rate for
cash. An elegant set of tea table china complete,
and a few half dozens of cups and saucers. Also
green handled ivory knives and forks. Enquire of
the printer. gw
To all whom it may concern :
State of New-Jersey, ff.
NOTICE is hereby given that a Court of Ad
miralty will be held at the house of Gilbert
Barton, innholder, in Allentown, in the county of
Monmouth, on Friday the fifth day of January next,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the fame day, then
and there to try the truth of the fads alledged in
the bill of James Randolph, Moses Robins and Ja
cob Wilcot, (who as well, &c.) against the sloop or
vessel called the Brunswick, Joshua Wooding, late
master, lately cast on shore near Barnaget ; with her
tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo: To the end
and intent that the owner or owners of the said ves
sel, or any other persons interested therein, may ap
pear and shew cause, if any they have, why the said
vessel, and her tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo
should not be condemned to the captors thereof,
pursuant to the prayer of the said bill.
By order of the Judge,
JOS. BLOOMFIELD, Reg.
Haddonfield, Dcc. 9, 1780.