The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1780-11-15 00:00:00, page 3

TRENTON, November 15.
By a gentleman of diftimftion we learn, that a ves
sel arrived lately at Boston, the Captain of which as
serted that he failed from .Brest in company with a
French fleet, consisting of eight ships of the line, four
frigates, and fcventy large transports ; and that he
left them in the latit. of Bermudas, near that Island.
We also learn that Rodney's fleet failed from NeW-
York lalt week, previous to which a very hot press
took place there, wh^n many negroes, carmen and
refugees were seized and sent on board the fleet.
We can assure our readers that the Cork fleet,
which has been many weeks expected at New-York,
has -6t yet arrived ; and it is said a number of them
have" been captured and sent into Brett harbour by
a French fquadr.on.
From a Philadelphia paper of yesterday.
Extract of a letter from Major Gen. Gates to Gover
nor Jefferfon, dated Hilllborough, Nov. 1, 1780.
S I R,
Last night Col. Campbell, who commanded our
victorious troops in the a&ion of the 7th ultimo at
King's Mountain, arrived here. He has delivered
to me the enclosed authentic and particular account
of that affair. I beg your Excellency will immedi
ately, after perusal," forward it to Congress.
A Rate of the proceedings of the western army, from
the 25th day of Sept. 1780, to the reduction of
Major Furgufon and the army under his command.
ON receiving intelligence that Major Furgufon had
advanced up as high as Gilbert-Town, in Ru
therford county, and threatened to cross the moun
tains to the western waters, Col. William Campbell,
with 400 men from Washington county of Virginia,
Col. Isaac Shelby, with 240 men from Sullivan coun
ty of North-Carolina, and Lieut. Col. John Sevier,
with 240 men from Washington county, North-Ca
rolina, assembled at Wattaugo, on the 25th day of
September, where they were joined by Col. Charles
M'Dowell, with 160 men from the counties of Burk
and Rutherford, who had fled before the Enemy to
the western waters. We began our march on the
26th, and on the 30th we were joined by Col. Cleve
land, on the Catawba river, with 350 men from the
counties of Wilkes and Surrey : no one officer having
properly a right to the command in chief, on tlx ift
of October we dispatched an express to Major Gene
ral Gates, informing him of our situation, and re
queued him to fend a general officer to take command
of the whole. In the mean-time Col. Campbell was
chosen to ad as commandant, till such general officer
should arrive. We marched to the Cowpens on
Broad river, in South-Carolina, where we were join
ed by Col. James Williams, with 400 men, on the
evening of the 6th of October, who informed us that
the enemy lay encamped somewhere near the Chero
kee ford of Broad River, about 30 miles distant from
us. By a council of the principal officers it was
thought advisable to pursue the enemy that night
with 900 of the best horsemen, and leave the weak
horse and footmen to follow as faft as possible. We
began, our march with 900 of the bell men about 8
o'clock the fame evening, and,marching all night,
came up with the enemy about 3 o'clock, P. M. of
the 7th, who lay encamped on the top of King's
Mountain, 12 miles north of the Cherokee lord, in
the confidence that they could not be forced from so
advantageous a post: previous to the attack, on our
march, the following dispositions were mace: Col.
Shelby's regiment formed a column in the centre on
the left ; Col. Campbell's, another on the right ; part
of Col. Cleveland's regiment, headed in front by
Maj. Winston's, and Col. Sevier's formed a large
column on the right wing : the other part of Cleve
land's regiment, headed by Col. Cleveland himfelf,
and Col. Williams's regiment, composed the left
wing. In this order we advanced, and got within a
quarter of a mile of the enemy before we were dif
j covered. Col. Shelby's and Col. Campbell's regi
ments began the attack, and kept up a fire on the
enemy, while the right and left wings were advan
# cing forward to surround them, which was done in
about five minutes, and the fire became general all
round, the engagement lasted an hour and five mi
nutes, the greater part of which time a heavy and
;inceffant fire was kept up on both sides. Our men,
in fomeparts where the regulars fought, were qblig
ied t&give way a small distance two.or three times,
but Rallied and returned with additional ardour to
the attack. The troops upon the right having gained
Ithe summit of the eminence, obliged the enemy to
Iretreat along the top of the ridge to where Col Cleve
land commanded, and were there flopped by his
brave men : a flag was immediately hoiked by cap
tain Depeifter, the commanding officer, (Major Fur
gufon having been killed a little before) for a surren
der. Our fire immediately ceased, and the enemy
laid down their arms, the greatest part of them load
led: and surrendered themselves prisoners to us at
diferetion. It appears from their own provision re
, turns for that day, found in their camp, that their
Iwhole force consisted of 1125 men, out of which they
sustained the following loss:
Of the REGULARS, one major, one captain, two
ferjeants and 15 privates killed ; 35 privates wounded,
left on the ground not able to march ; 2 captains, 4
lieuts. 3 ensigns, 1 surgeon, 5 ferjeants, 3 corporals,
I drummer, and 49 privates, taken prisoners. Loss
lof the TORIES; 2 cols. 3 capts. and 201 privates
killed; I major, and 127 privates wounded, and left
lon the ground not able to march ; 1 col. 12 capts. 11
lieuts. 2 ensigns, i qtiartefmafttf, r adjt. 2 comrhif
farfes, 18 ferjeants, and 600 privates, taken prisoners.
Total loss of the enemy, 1105 men, at King's
mountain.
Given under our hands at Camp,
signed, WILLIAM CAMPBELL,
ISAAC SHELBY,
„- BENJAMIN CLEVELAND.
The loss on our fide was---Killed, 1 col. 1 major,
I capt. 2 lieuts. 4 ensigns, 19 privates; total 28---
,Wounded, 1 major, 13 capts. 3 lieuts. 53 privates ;
total 60. Published by order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'ry.
By authentic advices from Virginia, as late as the
7th inflant, we learn, that the enemy's forcctyn that
quarter coidift of between 2500 and 3000 men ; that
part of them lay on board their ships in Hamptori
road, and the remainder at Suffolk and Portimouth,
where they were throwing up tome works.
Since our latl arrived in this port two prize brig
antines, one from Bristol, the other from Glasgow,
both bound to Charleftown, South-Carolina, with
very valuable cargoes of dry goods, &c. They were
sent in by outward bound lettcis of marque, belong
ing to this port.
r H E Subscriber takes this method to inform the
I Public and country in general, that he has re
moved from Flemington to the house formerly oc
cupied by William Cleavton, Esq. opposite Mr. Abra
ham Hunt's, where he lias tor S A L E,
-Rum, Sughr, Tea, Coffee, arid some
DRY GOODS;
Which he will fell as low as the times will admit of.
gw JOHN SINGER.
Trenton, Nov. 14, 1780.
Slate ot New-Jersey, Hunterdon count),
November 13, 1780.
WHEREAS there lias been delivered into my cus
tody a certain Negro, wno calls himlclt 1 ho
mas Stevens, lays he belongs to one John Warren,
in Maryland, twenty miles this tide Snow-Hill; he
is about iix feet high, flout and Itrong. Allo a cer
tain John Talbert, who lays he is a freeman, came
from Charleftown, South-Carolina; he is about five
feet nine or ten inches high, and a flint fellow. Their
mafleis are desired to conic and prove their property,
pay charges and take them away, or they will be ford
for the fame in three weeks.
_s£ PETER HULICK, Gaoler.
One Ihoulaud Dollars Reward.
RAN AWA Y,
From the fubferiber, in Princeton, on Sunday even
ing the 12th initant;
A NEGRO MAN, named Cadar, about twenty
five years of age, about five sett eight inches
high, marked with the imall-pox ; had on a blue^am
blet coat worn out at the elbows, a pair of new buck-
Ikin breeches, straps without kneebuckles, old pumps
with a nole in one of the toes or anew patch, a Imail
felt hat iopt. Whoever apprehends the laid Negro
and delivers him to me, Ihali have the above reward,
paid by JOHN DENTON.
Princeton, Nov. 14, 1780.
P. S., There is good reaion to believe that he has
been advised to go away, any fubllantia! evidence who
will dilcover the fact (if the plot be by a white person)
on tail conviction, fhhl have a reward of Six Thou
sand Dollars; if a black perfop, Five Hundred. As
it is more than probable that there is more people goes
to market to Statcn-Ifland than ought; but if any
perfoil going there will please to call on Mr. Cubberiy
and enquire of his negro man C&far who it was that
advised him to leave his mailer, and make a lulficicnt
discovery whereby the fubicriber may receive fuffici
ent damage, ft all have Ten Guineas or the exchange
thereof in Continental money.
The fubferiber has for sale, bar-iron, rock & shore
silt, spelling-books and almanacks by the gross or
dozen as low as at Philadelphia, and sundry other
kinds of merchandize. Allo two yoke ot fat oxen,
with some other fat cattle, to be fold at publick ven
due on Saturday the 18th inftaut, between the hours
of eight and twelve o'clock in the forenoon, lor ready
money only ; or at private sale, as may best suit the
purchaser. Hard money will be molt agreeable —and
no perlon to have the cattle to take them out of the
state. _ _ _ J. D.
r I'HE fubferibers desire all those indebted to the
estate of Samuel Titus, deceased, to come and
pay the just demands thereof, and prevent further
trouble. Witness our hands,
Johnson Titus, )., ..
Nov. x, 17 8 c. Joseph mus, Q trators .
3 John Johnson, )
CAME to the lublciibci's some time in August talc,
a small black BUI,L, the points of his horns cut,
but no other mark. The owner is desired to come
and prove his property, pay charges, and take him
away. I have a yoke of working OXEN to exchange
for a horse or mare. RICH. GREEN.
Trenton townlhip, Nov. 14, 1780.
STRAYED away from the fubferiber, off the com
mon of Trenton, a pale red HEIFER, two years
old next spring. Any person who will give intelligence
of said heifer, shall have a reward of Twenty Dol
lars, and all charges paid by
Nov. 14, 1780. William Smith.
On Tuesday the sth of December next,
THAT elegant House and Barn, with eight
acres of land, in the town of Newark, for
merly the property of Lewis Ogden, Esq. now in
the possession of Henry Ten Brook, with a lot of
four acres opposite Capt. Josiah Pierson's tavern.—
The title is indisputable. The sale to begin at ten
o'clock, when the conditions will be made known,
and attendance given by
3* Alexander Robertson.
November 13, 1780.
To be SOLD by the Subscriber,
THAT valuable Farm formerly the property of
Mr. George Armstrong, within five miles of
Morristown, and three from Bafkenridge meeting
house, pleasantly situated, containing 500 acres;
one half of which is improved, and well adapted ei
ther for grass or grain, the remainder in good thriv
ing young timber; the whole is well wateied, and
the greatest part in good new fence; an excellent
orchard of the very best grafted fruit, containing up
vwards of 1000 apple and peach trees. It is so well
situated that a late froft in the spring never injures
it, and yields a plentiful crop every year; 60 acres
of good meadow, which produces plenty of good
timothy and clover. On the premises is a large con
venient dwellinghoufe two stories high, four rooms
on a floor, with two kitchens and a large cellar,
commodious for two families; also a good large
barn, liable, cyder-house, and every other building
necessary for a farm, all in good repair, together
with the farming utensils and stock. Apply to the
fubferiber in Morris county, who will give an in
disputable title for the fame.
3* Alexander Robertson.
November 13, 1780.
r I™O BE SOLD at publick vendue, if not disposed
L of at private sale, on Monday the 27th Novem
ber instant, a very commodious Dwellinghoufe and
Lot, as also a very valuable Tanyard, containing 15
vats, a large barkhoufe, millhoufe, currying and Ihoe
makers shops ; together with every other necessary for
carrying on the tanning and currying bufinefs —all
lying in Allentown. For further particulars apply to
the fubferiber on the premises.
3 wt JAMES ROGERS.
TO BE SOLD Cheap,
By the fubferiber in Hopewell,
FIVE blooded COLTS, one got by Old Hec
tor, one ditto by a colt of Bullerock, one dit
to by a colt of Old He&or and another by Old Sci
pio. Also cyder spirit and cyder royal by the
hogshead or less quantity.
3_ TIMOTHY BRUSH.
ALL persons indebted to the ellate of Matthew
Davis, late of Newtown, Sussex county, de
ceased, are refuelled to make immediate payment:
Likewise those who have any demands, to fend in
their accounts piopeily attested, that they may be
fettled. Phoebe Davie, Admftrx.
Sam. Linn, Adminiilrator.
November 4, 1780. 3
R aTITa
WAS taken up the 25th of August, about half;
a mile below Tappan town, a black dray
MARE, with a Dar in her forehead, about 14 hands
high, a natural trotter. The owner is requeued to
prove his property, pay charges, and take her away.
3* JACOB KING.
Tappan, Nov, ir, 1780.
Tintseed oil, ,
TO be told for calh, or exchanged for flaxfeed,
at the fubferiber s oil mill on the south branch
of Raritan, in Hunterdon county, New-Jersey, a
bout five miles from Fitt's Town ; where cash is
also given for FLAXSEED, by
3$ Mahlon Taylor.
October 27, 1780.
Bordentown Stage.
THE boat sets off from the Crooked Billet, in
Philadelphia, on Sunday as usual; on Mon
day the waggons proceed to New-Brunswick, on
J uefday to Elizabeth-Town and returns the fame
evening to New-Brunswick, on Wednesday to Bor
dentown, and on Thursday the boat returns to Phi
ladelphia
The fubferiber returns his thanks to the Publick
for their past favours, and flatters himfelf that his
attention to the ease and convenience of passengers,
and his punctuality in forwarding, with the utmost
dispatch, all goods that may be sent by his stage,
will entitle him to a continuance of their favours.
3* JOS. BORDEN, jun.
Bordentown, Nov. 7, 1780.
To be SOLD at public Vendue,