The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1780-09-06 00:00:00, page 4

N EWPO R T, August >2.
On Monday the 21st ult. a Committee from the
Honourable General Assembly of this state, then
fitting in this town, waited on his Excellency the
French General, with the following Address, viz.
TH E Representatives of the state of Rhode-
Idand and Providence Plantations, in Gene
ral Assembly convened, with the most pleating fa
tisfadion, take the earliest opportunity of congra
tulating Count de Rochambeau, Lieutenant-Gene
ral of the army of his Most Christian Majesty, upon
his fafe arrival within the United States. Upon
this occasion we cannot be too expi effive of the grate
ful sense we entertain of the generous and magnani
mous aid afforded the United States by their illu
ftrGus friend and ally: Sufficient had been the proofs
of his zeal and friendfhip: The present instance must
constrain even envious, disappointed Britons, to ve
nerate the wisdom of his councils, and the frnceiity
of his noble mind. We look forward with a most
pleasing expedition to the end of a campaign, in
which the allied force of France and these United
States, under rhe smiles of Divine Providence, may
be productive of peace and happiness to the contend
ing powers, and mankind in general. We assure
you, Sir, our expectations are enlarged, when we
confider the wisdom of his Most Christian Majesty
in your appointment, as the commander of his ar
my, destined to our assistance.
Be assured, Sir, of every exertion in the power
of this state, to afford the necellary refrelhments to
the army under your command, and to render the
service to all ranks as agreeable and happy, as it is
honourable.
To which bis Excellency mas pleased to return the
following Answer.
Gentlemen,
THE King my master hath sent me to the aflift
ance of his good and faithful allies, the U
nited States of America. —At present 1 only bring
over the vanguard of a much greater force destined
for their aid, and the King has ordered me to assure
them, that his whole power shall be exerted for
their support.
The French troops are under the ftri&eft difei
pline; and, rafting under the orders of General
Walhington, will live with the Americans as their
brethren; and nothing will afford me greater hap
piness than contributing to their success.
I am highly sensible of the marks of refped Ihewn
me by the General Assembly, and beg leave to al
fure them, that as brethren, not only my life, but
the lives of all the troops under my command, ate
entirely devoted to their service.
(Signed) The Count de Rochambeau.
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A PARTY from the Sussex regimentof militia,
on their return lately from Plymouth, where
they had been conducing some deserters, fell in, by
accident, with some Americans, who had elcaped
from prison, whom they took into custody, in pur
suance of their duty. With an humanity, however,
which reflects honour on themselves and their coun
try, the ferjeant and privates instantly set on foot
a little fubfeription, for their immediate relief, and
treated them in every other refpe&, as became their
character of Englishmen and Christians. When they
reached Exeter, a more liberal fubfeription was im
mediately entered into by the officers, and it is
with pleasure we can record the following excellent
letter of thanks from the unfortunate objects of their
distinguished benevolence. It is a tribute sacred to
worth and gratitude, and affords a pleasing illustra
tion of the exalted cause of humanity.
(C O P Y.)
“ The American prisoners offer their sincere ac
knowledgments to the officers of the Sussex regi
ment, for their gracious benefactions ; which, alle
viating the miseries of human nature, produced still
nobler sensations in the mind, having taught us that
the misfortunes of war abolish every hoitile idea in
the hearts of Britilh soldiers; or, perhaps, the love
of freedom is a crime the brave can overtook. An
attempt to regain that liberty we have been three
years deprived of, unaccompanied with violence or
mifehief, was surely not unjuftifiable ; yet if, b@und
to fccure us, you therein did your duty as soldiers;
by relieving us, you have distinguished yourselves
as men. —Valour and humanity have ever marched
together ; the presence of the one is the surest hos-
From a late LONDON PAPER.
tage of the other. The sentiments of liberality, ac
quired by a luperior education, were too well known,
for your bounty to excite any emotion of furprize;
but when we were so generously relieved by the pri
vate soldiers who retook us, our gratitude was sus
pended between wonder and veneration : The feel
ings of humanity are alien to no English heart be
neath a minister of state; yet this splendid exerti
on of them, in a rank surely not opulent, must for
ever diftinguilh the Sussex Regiment with un
rivalled lultre. We are not without hopes, that
the cause of being taken in arms might be favoura
bly explained; and could truly plead, that we had
yet been quiet fijbermen, if, even that fourtt^ut
off, had not compelled us to another line. Every
Ihip, when commerce was destroyed, became warlike
from neceility—but this need not now be entered
into; the appeal has been made to the God of ar
mies, who leems deciding the contest. America
confides in bis justice, and fends no Commissioners to
sue for peace.
" If our condud required a vindication, the hour
is not yet propitious; the fame ministers who loft
America, still guide the helm of Britain; nor will
the with of any particular nation suggest a removal.
They have been your enemies more than ours, al
though oppression has been equally extended, and in
some points of view our fufferings are of the lighter
kind. You have loft your bravest troops, have had
your treasures wafted, and your commerce destroy
ed, without one gleam of advantage to chear the
lad profped of deltrudion, whenever invasion threat
ens the remnant of a dismembered empire. Thro'
the fame baneful influence we have been massacred
and impoverished; but are rijing from our former
ajbes, with a luftre which no juccefs can restore to
you. To some these truths would seem harsh; we
are speaking to men guiltless of the crimes ; who
have predicted their consequences and opposed their
progress ; we are milled if all the militia in this king
dom are not the patrons of liberty abroad, as well
as its palladium at home; from their honest lefl'ons
a King of England may hereafter learn, that he has
no power but what he derives from his people;
whatever destroys the cause annihilates the effed ;
and to circumscribe their rights is to attack bis own.
" In a paper dictated by the warmelt feelings of
the heart, malice itfelf cannot discern difrefped, even
if the heavy hours of a prison should render misery
loquacious. We have been profufe in writing, but
it was to fay how much we thanked you ; yet word 6
are the only tribute we had left to offer, altho' gra
titude and memory will be coeval with exifteAce."
To the Commanding Officer of the Sussex
Regiment of Militia, Exeter.
LAMPBLAC K,
Wholesale and Retail,
A quantity of Wrapping Paper
TO BE SOLD by the Printer hereof.
ALL perlons indebted tor this Gazette who intend
to difeharge their refpedive balances with calh,
and those in arrear for inserting advertisements, are
requeued to make immediate payment. N. B. Ad
vertisements cannot in future have a place unlcfs they
are paid for before they are inserted, agreeably to the
price fpecified at the bottom of the last page. Letters
he also requests may be sent postage paid.
The PRINTER.
Trenton, July 19, 1780.
STRArEI)- or STOLEN,
From the Subferiber in Pennington, Hunterdon
county, state of New-Jersey,
A CHESNUT SORREL HORSE, publick pro
perty, 15 and a half hands high, about 7 years
old, a star and snip, a natural pacer, pleasant under
the saddle and good spirits; if iny brand it is not
remembred. If Itolen, any person securing the thief
and delivering me the horse, shall have Five Hundred
Dollars reward, and for the Horse half the above
film, with reasonable charges.
JOS. INSLEE, Con. Hun.
AUplift 38, 1780. 3^
"STRAYED or STOLEN,
ON the 17th instant, from the Subferiber at Tren
ton Landing, a bright BAY MARE, her near
hind foot white, and a large blaze in her forehead ;
her mane hangs the near tide ; mod natural to a rack
and pace; about 14 hands one inch high. Whoever
has found the fame and will deliver her to the owner,
or give information so that she may be had again, shall
have TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS reward, and
reasonable charges, paid by
July 25 , „80. JOHN CLUNN.
^ The Price of this Gazette is 2/6;
paid in Produce, or tfg hard Cash, or
the exchange thereof in Continental Mo
ney at the time of payment per Quarter.
i=oS'O L~D,
TH E farm commonly known by Douglass Trad,
on the river Delaware, joining Trenton ferry 011
the one fide, and the Lamberton landing on the other;
containing about 190 acres, with all the buildings
and improvements. Its situation is beautiful for pro
fpett up and down the ri~er, and for improvement,
by building wharfs and store-houses at Lamberton-
Any person inclined to purchase, are requested to
apply to Mr. Abraham Hunt, in Trenton, or Randle
Mitchell, at Bowhill Farm, who will ihew them the:
premises, and let them know the terms of sale.
THE Trustees of Keen's College in New-ferfey,
are requested to meet at Hillfborough, in the
county of Somerset, on Friday the Bth day of Sep
tember next, at 10 o'clock in the morning, on busi
ness of importance.
B, ORDER,
Jacob R. Hardenbergh, Clk.
Raritan, August 12, 1780.
—J OS EP H MI LN O RY-
Has for SALE at bis STORE in TRENTON,
Q UM, Sugar, Coffee, Teas, coarse and fine Silt
wholesale or retail, and a quantity of Boards,
Shingles, Bar-Iron and nails. 3 w *
The highest Price is given far
clean FINE and COARSE
LINEN RAGS,
At the Printing-Office, Trenton.
King's-Ferry, Augufl 16, 1780.
Eight Hundred Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from my company of boatmen,
one James Lucay, about 19 years old, five
feet ten inches high, black hair, dark complexion;
formerly belonged to North-Carolina, and supposed
to be gone there again. Whoever will secure said
deserter, shall have the above reward and reasonable
charges, paid by me SAM. BOND,
3W ^ Superintendant of the Ferry.
TO BE SOL D;
A T Raritan Landing, in the county of Middlesex,
a very good Dwellinghoufe, with a convenient
Storehouse and Kitchen almost new, and a large gar
den all adjoining. The house was lately occupied by
the fubferiber, and is both large and convenient;
very suitable for a trader or tavern-keeper, it being
in an excellent stand for business, and has the advan
tage of a fine fertile country around it. The purchaser
shall, if required, have easy terms for payment.
For particulars apply to the fubferiber,
Raritan Landing,? rnnN A v
Augurs, 17 80.{ JOHN BRAY.
F-R'EI GH T S
/ TAKEN BY
WILLIAM RICHARDS
AND
THOMAS ASHMORE,
To and from TRENTON and PHILADELPHIA.
PASSENGERS, 2/6 Box window glass, 3,
SOLDIERS, 1/3 Earthen and wooden ware
Barrel of powder, 3/ ißd in the pound.
Hogshead rum, 7,6 Large crates of ware 7/6
Do. melaffes, 7/6 [Smaller in proportion]
Do. sugar, 11/3 All forts of grain, per
Do. tobacco, 10J bulhel 4^
Do. lime, 6/ Salt, per ditto, ^d i-z
Do. cyder, 6,6 Bolts of oznabrigs or
Tierces half the price of duck,^
the hogsheads. Inch board per thousand
Pipes of wine, 11/3 feet, ao f
Barrels of beef, pork, fith Trunks, bales, cases and
and cyder by the quan- boxes, with bags,
tity, 1/6 agreeable to lize and
All chance freight by the weight.
barrel, 2/3 Bundles of leather, 3/6
And every other small ar- Bricks, i s f
ticle in proportion. Boxes of faap, candles,
Barrels of flour by the and chocolate, 1/6
quantity, gd Reams of paper, ad 3-4
Do. of apples, 1/ Iron potts, per ton, gos
Tierces of Aax feed, 3/3 Bar iron, do. 18/
Do. of rice, 3/6 Pig ;iron, do.
Chest of tea, 11/5 Anchors, i7f
All freight for the publick agre cable to contrast.
All goods that come up in th ) fe vessels do not pay.
any wharfage, nor storage, except they lay above
fifteen days.
The above freights will be received at the exchange.
To whom it may concern.