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Article VI. The inhabitants shall not pay the contribution
of twelve hundred Joes, exacted and admitted by the prelimi
nary capitulation ; but the Colony shall be charged with re
building the homes which have been burnt during the siege,
as far as the twelve hundred Joes, in such manner that the in
habitants to whom they belong, shall not contribute more than
their proportion to the conftruaion thereof. ;
Artiste VII. The effects, and particularly the Daves which
may have been taken during the siege, belonging to the inha
bitants of the Colony, and which can be recovered, shall be
restored. The flavbswho may have been carried on board the
Lips of the French fleet, shall be landed and delivered to the
Frovoft Marshal.
Article VIII. The flrips, vessels, and drriggers belonging to
the inhabitants of the Island, shall remain their property ; but
the English vessels from Europe or any of the English Islands,
shall be faithfully delivered up to the French Governour.
Article IX. The absent inhabitants, even those who are in
the service of his Britannic Majesty, Ihall be mantained in the
possession and enjoyment of their estates, which may be ma
naged by their attornies.
Article X. The inhabitants, as in the French islands, shall
be obliged to lod^c the troops, in indifpenfible circumstances
only; the troops being generally lodged at the expence of
the King, or in houses belonging to him.
Article XI. They shall be obliged to furnifh working ne
groes for the works of the fortifications and others relative to
the King's service, to the number of four hundred ; and the
hid negroes shall be fed at the expence of the King, during
the time they shall be employed in the said works;
Article XII. The inhabitants shall take the oath of fidelity
to bis Moss Christian Majesty, before the French Governour
ofthe Island of Tobago, within two days, upon pain of being
deprived of the enjoyment of their estates.
But the inhabitants, particularly the widows, who cannot
do it in the time limited, by reason of sickness, absence, or
other obstacle, shall have a further time, which shall be noti
ked to them.,'
& Article XIII. The inhabitants shall observe a stria neutra
lity, and ihall not be forced to take up arms against his Bri
tannic Majesty or against any other power, consequently they
shall bring to head-quarters all their arms, which ihall be depo
sited in the King's Magazines, excepting such as the Justices of
the Peace shall think necessary on each plantation to secure
good order amongst the negroes ; but the Justices of the Peace
Ihall personally anfiver for any bad use which may be made of
them against the tenour of the present capitulation, and they
Ihall deliver to the French General within tlie time which shall
he prescribed to them, assigned accounts of the arms which
have been left with the inhabitants of their pariihes.
Article XIV. The inhabitants of the island who are not at
tached by the nature of their appointments to the service of
^ Britannic Maiefty, shall not be deemed prisoners of war.
Article XV. The merchant vessels from England or from
Mother hate whatever, belonging to the inhabitants or mer
chants of this island of Tobago, Pnall be received into the
ports of tlie said colony during the force of fix months, without
being fubjeft to confifeation, and shall be deemed the property
f the said inhabitants, and merchants ; referring to the
French Governour the right to judge of the property of the
vessels beyond the said term, in consideration of the dif
^it place from whence they shall have been dilpatched. But
f c inhabitants or merchants shall be bound within two months
^ake a report to the collector, of the vessels which may cr
N. B. There shall not be comprehended amongst the ef
fects to be restored, the vessels which have been taken before
or after the surrender of the Island, nor the produce and mer
chandize which were on board of them.
^Article IV. cThe inhabitants in general of the said Island,
and the Ministers of religion, ihall be preserved in the poffef
foacf their estates and in the enjoyment of all they possess of
what nature soever, in their privileges, rights, honours and ex
emptions; they Ihall have the free exertife of their religion,
and the Ministers the enjoyment of their curacies.
The free negroes and mulattoes shall be maintained in their
liberty, but no slave shall in future be manumitted without the
permission of the GovernourGeneral, agreeable to the customs
dtablifhed in the French Colonies, a
Article V. The inhabitants shall not pay to his Moss Chris
tian Majesty any other duties than those they paid to his Bri
taiinie Majesty. •
The charges of administration of justice, and the salaries of
the Miniiters of religion, and other ordinary expences shall be
paid by the Colony. % '
The produce which shall be exported from the Colony, shall
pay at the custom-house the fame duties which are paid in the
french Colonies. # : .
The fame rule shall take place as to the duties of importati
on.—They fhallepjoy all the privileges of trade granted to the
fubjefts of his Mbit Christian Majesty, in the Windward Islands
of America. . :
Article 111. The inhabitants of the Island Ihall preserve their
civil government, their laws, cuttomsand ordinances. Justice
ihall be administered by the fame persons now in office, until
thep&ce, so long as they behave well. The Court of Chan
cery ihall be held by the members of the council, and in the
feme manner established by the laws, customs, and ordinan
ces, in which ;the said Island shall be preserved until the
peace ; but appeals from the said court ihall be made to his
Most Christian Majesty's council.
Article 11. The officers and troops ihall afterwards be sent
to France, (except such of the officers as the French General
ihall allow to remain in the Windward Islands of America, on
parole) the wives and children of the troops to follow the fame
destination.
tannic Majefly, on the other part.
Article I. THE Governour, field officers, officers of the
troops, and soldiers of the garrison of the Island of Tobago,
Ihall inarch out of the redoubts and forts with the honours of
war, and Ihall afterwards lay down their arms, except the
officers. *•
CAPITULATION of the Island of Tobago, between the Comte
de Grasse, commanding the Navql Forces of his Moji Cbrif
tian MajeJly, and the Marquis de Bouille, Captain General
of the French Windward Islands in America, on the one part :
4nd, the Honourable George Fergusson, Esquire, Command
ing in Chief in the Ijland of Tobago, and the Honourable Major
Stanhope, Commanding in Chief of the Forces of His Bri-
^N the 2d of July, after signing the capitulation of To
bago, the soldiery when pillaging the town of Scar
borough killed Mr. Alexander Durwood, in the house of
Mr. Alexander Steven; they aligned no reason, but that
they fufpeded there was money in the house, which he would
not deliver, they ftabed him in seven different places with
bayonets, and cut him in the head in a molt shocking manner;
his friends and the inhabitant's complained to the Marquis de
Bouille, but they got no redress.—There were burned by or
der of the Marquis, to frighten the inhabitants to surrender,
three plantations on the firX, and morning of the second of
July; and through every part of the country where the troops
marched, they plundered every plantation, and what they
could not carry off they destroyed.—The houfhold furniture
of the inhabitants in the town of Scarbrough was carried 011
board the Pluton, a 74 gun ship.
American Intelligence.
Basseterre, (St. Cbriflopbers) July 13.
St. Lucia, ( Gros-I/let) May 3, 1781.
'' I HAD the honour of addressing your Excellency on the
“ 23d ult. by the Cyclops, with a detail of the operations of
“ that part of his Majesty's fleet under my command, from
“ the 15th to that day inclusive.
“ On the following day, I received the honour of your ad
" vices by the Sylph cutter, and in consequence thereof, I
" immediately proceeded from this harbour with the ships
“under my command,, to windward of Martinique, in order
“ to intercept the announced reinforcement of the enemy.
“ On that Ration I continued with the whole of my di
“ vilion, extended N. .and S. which occupied the extent of
^ the windward coast of the island, and effectually prevented
" any thing getting in from eastward, until the 27th, when
“ finding the fleet ihortof water, I was under a necessity of
“ detaching the Ajax, Belliqueux, Monarch, and Alfred to
“ St. Lucia fora supply.
“ At three o'clock A. M. on the morning of the 30th, the
“ Triton frigate, and Sylph cutter, who had been Rationed
“ to the eastward of the fleet enfatlion, were observed making
“ the night lignals for the approach of the enemy.
“ It was immediately repeated by all the. ships of the di
“ vision, and the night figna] for forming the line of battle
“ a-head, on the larboard tack, under top-fails, at three
“ cables length, for the better intercepting any of the enemy's
“ fleet, who might attempt passing us under favour of the
“ night, was made by the Barfleur, confirmed by guns, and
“ repeated by the Cyclops; the Triton and Sylph being
“ directed at the fame time to post themselves on the Banks
“ of the fleet, to observe the enemy's motions. In this po
“ fition his Majesty's fleet lay until morning, which happened
“ to be so very hazy as to prevent our feeing any of the
“ enemy's ships; or even the extremes of our own line, which
“ induced me to contrast the extent by signals. At eleven
“ minutes past fix, the fog fuddenlf cleared up, when, to my
“ aftonilhment; we difeovered ourselves nearly fiirrounded
“ by 22 fail of the line, of which three were three deckers,
“ carrying flags at the fore, main and mizen.
" In this critical situation, the delire of facing his Majesty's
“ fleet furmpunted all other tonfiderations. The signal being
“ made for fighting our way through the enemy's defile, was
“ chearfully and undauntedly obeyed by every commander in
“ the fleet, which they judiciously endeavoured to oppose.
“ At 20 minutes after seven the ships were all in action,
“ and I could perceive, with exulting fatisfaCtion,_that al
“ though every one had at leaß double her force to combat
•' with, the superiority of the Britilh fire, the intrepidity and
“ Readiness of his Majesty's officers, supported by the native
“ bravery and discipline of the British Tars, proved a bulwark
“ invincible to the enemy, although near twice their force.
" By ten minutes after eight the ships were all out of action,
“ and continued fleering a Ready course for this harbour,
“ with no more than ordinary fail: the enemy ill-treated (I
“ may venture to affirm as ill as we) shewed no disposition to
“ pursue, and as I thought your receiving this intelligence as
“ speedily as possible, might be conducive to his Majesty's fer
“ vice, I ordered the Rufßl by private signal (as she appeared
“ to have fuffefed the lead in her males and rigging) to pro
“ ceed directly for Statin, where I doubt net she is fafely arri
“ ved. The remainder of,my ditilion, including the watcr
“ ing drips, are all here and repairing their damages, in order
“ to' be ready to accompany your Excellency to a more equal
“ conflict.
" Cur LL or. this occahAr is net so confidcrable as might
are expe&ed to be addressed to them, either singly or in part
iwrlhip.
Article XVI. The inhabitants in general may freely dispose
of their estates personal and real in the enjoyment of which
they are maintained, and confcquently fell or alienate them in
such manner as they shall judge most convenient.
They may in like manner dispose of their revenues, and fend
their children to England or elsewhere for their education,
and bring them back.
Article XVII. All the artillery and ordnance stores, all
arms in general, powder, provisions, and effects whatsoever,
buildings, moveables, and immoveables, belonging to the
King of England shall be delivered to the General of the troops
of his Mod Christian Majesty. States of them shall be drawn
out, and the delivery made aS soon as poflible ; persons who
shall detain the said fores, or any part of them, and who shall
not make a report thereof in fifteen days, Ihall be prosecuted
, criminally.
Article XVIII. The inhabitants who shall have with them
any Engliih soldiers or sailors, shall be obliged to report them
in four days, upon pain of a fine of one hundred Joes ; and
those who shall favour their escape, shall be prosecuted crimi
nally.
Basseterre, July 20. On Saturday last arrived here his Ma
jesty's ship Triumph of 74 guns, Stair Douglass, Esq; Com
mander, with the homeward bound flrips from Barbados and
St. Lucia: they inform that the June packet had just arrived at
St. Lucia with the intelligence of the arrival of the long ex
pected fleet troll London at Barbadoes, under convoy of
three frigates. %
By the ship Peggy, Robert Knox, Commander, Arrived at
Nevis, from Halifax, we have the melancholy account of the
death of Brigadier-General M'Lea'n, Commander in chief of
his Majesty's forces at Halifax.
We are informed from good authority, that Count de Grass
With all the line of battle flrips, some frigates and a fleet of
merchantmen, in all 171 fail, failed from Port Royal in Mar
tinique, the 2d instant ; and after being joined by the vessels
from Grenada, &c. proceeded for Cape Francois. Four fri
gates are all the naval force the enemy have left in these seas.
It is said that when they arrive at the Cape, their twelve cop
per bottomed ships will then fail to join the French squadron
in America, the others to go home with their convoy.
Gt is said that Admiral Rodney has sent eight fail of the line
and 2000 troops to re-take Tobago.
Admiral Hood is arrived at Antigua, with his fqhadron, and
is taking in seven months provisions, so that we expe& he will
ihortiy fail to join Admiral Arbuthnot in America.
On Monday a cartel sloop, Newton master, re
turned here from Philadelphia.
This day arrived the sloop Good Intent, Edward Kelly,
master, from St. Euftatius.
None of the above vessels felt the storm of the loth so
feverelv as we had it here.
None of the shipping driven ashore in this harbour last Fri
day, have sustained any material injury. By great exertions,
the ship London, Captain Richardson, mentioned in our last
to be bilged, after having her masts cut away, has got clear,
and is now afloat.
^Charlestown, August 15.
ON Sunday the sloop Family Trader, Benjamin Stone,
master, ai rived from St. Christopher's, in seventeen days.
-.-,
From.the Pennsylvania Packet, June 16.
At Tobago, the 2d of fare, t,RI.
1 Le Compte de GRASSE,'
(Signed) Le Marquis de BOUILLE,
GEORGE FERGUSSON,
For what only regards
r the troops.
A copy conformable to the original,
(Signed) BOUILLE.
Charlest own, %fy iitb, 1781.
THE Commandant is pleased to dired, that hereafter n@
Person living under the Rebel Government, shall have Li
berty, or grant powers to others for so doing, to let or lease
any House within this Town, without a special Licence for so
doing, as it is intended to take all such Houses as may be want
ed for the Public Service, pay ng to the owners of those fc
cured by the capitulation, a reasonable Rent for the fame ; as by
this means Government will be enabled to rcinftate its firm
Friends in possession of their own houses, within a snort space
of time. I^. JAMES FRASER.
Ading Barrack-Master,
FOR SA L E,
A Fine new SAILING BOAT, with good fails, fit cither
f or a market or tithing boat. Any person wanting to
purchase her, may apply to George Buckle on the Bay,
next door to Mr. Clarke; Cutler.J
CharlestoWn, AuguJl iith, 1781.
IN Consequence of the Storm yesterday, by which some of
the Flag of Truce Vessels have been damaged, The Com
mandant is pleased to allow the Families of Absentees, ordered
to quit the Province, to remain here till the 24th instant;
by which Time he expels his Orders of the 25th of June,
arid 4th of this Month, will be ftri&ly complied with.
By Order of the Commandant,
A . C. FRASER, Town-Major.
THAT lie Rill carries on the CARVING and GILDING
BUSINESS in all its ' different Branches,, viz. Hdufe, Ship,
Coach, or Cabinet Glares, framed, either oval or square, to any Pat
tern that Indies or Gentlemen may fix on ; old Frames mended,
whitened or painted any Colour ; Pictures framed and glazed in
black Frames, or Frames with carved and gilt Edges ; dressing
swing Glasses made, or Toilet Glasses with Drawers for l.adies
Commodes; Looking Glasses cut either oval or square ; Glaffer
taken down and fixed up at any Hour Ladies or Gentlemen may
please to fend; Glasses packed up in such a Manner as may ensure
their Safety to any ghee, provided they are handled with Care.|
Q§ For LONDON,
And -uill fail directly,
5R\. T'he faft failing Virginia built
brigantine Lightfoot,
John Gibson, Matter;
Having near two thirds of her cargo on board ; her cabin is now
enlarged, and four or five comfortable births for tingle gentlemen
are Rill unengaged. For freight or passage, apply to the matter on
board at Greenwood'^ wharf, or to WILLIAM SCHEVIZ,
No. 12, Elliott-street,
Who has to dispose of, a few Hogiheads of old Antigua RUM,
to be fold cheap for Cafti, Government Bills of Exchange, or Indigo.
A CHILD's Silver Rattle arid Wbijile, was found a few
days since in the Rreet.\, The owner describing the marks
and paying for this advertisement, may have it on applying
to the Printers.
GARRISON ORDERS, July 7, 1781.
WHE REAS negro and other Raves, frequently absent
themselves from the service of their matters, mistresses
and overseers; and come to Charleftown, where they live in a
state of idleness ; the inhabitants, as well as persons residing in
the country, arc therefore desired to furnilh' their negro or
other slaves, cither conßantly or occasionally employed in this
Garrison, with Tickets in Writing ; as from henceforth all ne
gro or other slaves found therein, without such frin&ion from
their master, mistress or overseer; will be immediately appre
hended, and put on the publick works.
t C. FRASER, Town-Major.
“ have been expe&ed from so unequal a coritcß, but the fate
“ of Captain Brifbahe, of the Alcide, who was unfortunately
“ killed by a cannon Riot early in the affair, is much to be 1a
“ merited.
THERE are a few more PEWS in the north and south
gallery of St. Michael's Church, to be let. Apply to
August 15, JOHN M'CALL, jun. 7 Church
1781. ± EDWARD LEGGE, jun. § Wardens.
ALL persons indebted 011 open account to Dr. James
Robertson, at present absent from this province, are
requefled to fettle with the fubferiber, whom he has apnoint
ed his attorney. WILLIAM-CHARLES WELLS,
1 No. 71^ Tradd-ftreet.
Wants Employment,
A Young Man who has been used to serve in a store, and
' can be recommended for honeßy and sobriety: The
terms will be moderate, and agreeable to a generous em
ployer. Enquire of the Printers.J
ALL Waggoners, Carters and Draymen, are hereby forbid
_ galloping their Hordes in the Streets : Any Person found
a^ing in Disobedience of this Order, will be taken into Custo
dy, and fined according to the Laws of the Province.
All Negroes found galloping Horses in the Streets, will
be put into Confinement in the Sugar-House, for the Space of
10 Days : The different Guards and Sentries in the Garrison,
also the Provost Marshal and Town-Serjeant, are hereby direct
ed to attend to the above Orders, and secure all Offenders.
$ C. FRASE R, Town-Major.
ALL persons indebted to the eltatc of Edward Oats, late
of Charleftown, deceased, are once more earrieftly desired tri
pay their refpe&ive amounts into the hands of Mr. Morgan-
Charles Connell, who is fully cmpoweicd to receive the Umey
and those to whoin the said estate is indebted, are requeued to lend
in Races of their demands, propio le attested, as a propcruonable
dividend of the money collected flu 11 be paid them.
ELISABETH OATS, Execute
“ The conduct of the officers and Ramen of his Majesty's
“ fleet on this occasion, beggar description ; the fighting them
“ selves clear of so superior a fleet, carries with it conviction,
“ which my eulogium could add no luftre to, and I flatter
“ myfclf will merit his Majesty's approbation.
“ I have the honour, to be, &c.
SAMUEL HOOD."
To Admiral Sir George Brydges Rodney.
A LL persons having any demands on the Barrack-Office
of Camden, are requested to make them known imme
diately, at No. 44, Broad-street.
X J. WILLSON, Lt. Vol. of Ireland.
A LL persons anywise indebted to the late William Cbifolme,
of Charleftown, honfe-carpenter, deceased, are hereby
called upon to difeharge their refpedive debts ; and those who
have any demands to deliver them in, properly attested, to
I JOHN DEAS, Administrator.
No. 60, Tradd-street,
a '^ Acquaints his Friends and the Public,
GARRISON ORDERS,
July 2^tb, 1781.
JOHNPARKINSON,