The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1777-12-05 00:00:00, page 2

monftrating thereon in very Spirited terms, had de
termined no longer patiently to bear such insults,
and resolved not only to proteß all vessels failing
under its colours, but also to insure to the adven
turers such national Ships as Shall be employed in
extending the, commerce of France to the United
'States of America. And, that Le Prothce of 74
guns, commanded by the chevalier Dampiere, to
gether with the frigates La Renomee, La Blanche,
La Diligente, and L'Amphitrhe, convoying three
armed Ships loaded on the Continental account, had
arrived, on the 18th ult. after a very Short passage,
from France, at Martinique, and foiled again from
thence on the 26th, with orders which were not to
be opened till they Should reach a certain latitude;
but that it was confidently believed, their next ar
rival would be in Delaware bay, or some other
harbour of the United States. Indeed these% and
other advices, strongly indicate, that the infatuated
court of Great-Britain cannot much longer avoid a
war with the united courts of France and Spain.
Some late deserters from East Florida, represent
the garrison there as increased to 1500, and seem
to think, that some expedition will be attempted
from that quarter, as they are turning all the hides
of the cattle they steal from Georgia, into boats
'capable of carrying about ten men each, and from
some other circumstances.
A French schooner from Hispaniola for this port,
having about four months since met with a large
English Indiaman, in the government's service, of
36 guns, loaded with arms, ammunition, a profusi
on of presents for Indians, and Indian trading goods,
and carrying 150 soldiers for Pensacola, was oblig
ed to proceed with her, as the master had pretend
ed he was bound for Miffilippi. He proceeded ac
cordingly, two days after his arrival at Pensacola
for Miffilippi; and at his departure from thence,
left the 36 gun ship above-mentioned at the mouth
of the river, having been sent to demand restitution
of tire British Ships not long since seized there by
the SpaniSh goyernor, who had neither ordered re
stitution, nor fuffered the Ship to enter.
CHARLES-TOWN, South-Carolina, Sept. 23.
We are informed, anti we believe upon good
grounds, that a Show belonging to the king of
France, failed from Martinique, on the 16th of last
month, for New-York, with monsieur de Kerfaint
on board, charged to demand, from lord Howe,
immediate restitution of all the veflels and property
under French colours, that have been seized and
carried into that or any other port on this continent,
possessed by the forces of the British king. That
frigates have been sent, to make a like demand of
the Britiffi commanders and governors in the Weft
Indies. That the trade of France having lately
filtered great interruption, by all vessels to and from
its ports being ftopt, Searched, and often seized, by
British cruizers, that court, at the fame time re-
My Lords,
AS the counties of Albany, Dutchefs, and
Westchester, in the province of New-York,
are in an absolute state of vassalage, being all tenants
at will to Renfalear, Livingston, Beckman, and
Philipfe, and which are as large and populous as
most counties in England, I do therefore, with all
humility, advise administration to have a bill brought
into parliament, to declare the above enormous grants
and patents extravagant, and therefore vacated.
I would then advise that the crown by proclama
tion declare, that all the present tenants be free
from their vassalage, and that every one may be a
freeholder of such farm and premises which he now
holds for ever, on condition that they not only re
turn to their allegiance to the king, but that they
in person take up arms, and assist his majesty in re
ducing the rebels to fubjedion.
This, my lords, being done, would instantly
bring you at least fix thousand able farmers into the
field, without one Shilling expence to the nation. If
this hint be acceptable, I am ready at any time to
wait on you, in order to be more explicit.
1 have the honour to be, yours, &c.
J. WATTS.
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From the MORNING CHRONICLE.
To the MINISTRY.
A PROCLAMATION.
By His Excellency George Washington, Esq.
General and Commander in Chief of the lorccs
of the United States of America.
WH EREAS sundry soldiers, belonging to the
armies of the said States, have deserted from
the fame: These are to make known to all those,
who have so offended, and who Shall return to their
refpe&ive corps, or surrender themselves to the offi
cers appointed to receive recruits and deserters in
their several States, or to any continental commis
sioned officer, before the firft day of January next,
that they Shall obtain a full and free pardon.
And I do further declare to all such obstinate of
fenders, as dp not avail themselves of the indulgence
hereby offered, that they.may depend, when appre
hended, on being prosecuted with the utmost rigour,
and fuffering the punishmentjuftly due to crimes of
such enormity.
Left the hope of escaping punishment by remaining
undiscovered, Should tempt any to reject the terms
now held out to them, they may be assured, that
the most effectual measures will be purlued, in every
State, for apprehending and bringing them to a
speedy trial.
Given under my Hand, at Head Quarters, this 24 fr/ °
day of October, Anno Domini 1777.
G. WASHINGTON.
By His Excellency's command,
Robt. Harrison, Secy.
In CONGRESS, Oftober 6, 1777.
RESOLVED,
TH AT the drawing of the United States
Lottery be deferred until the Sixth day of
January next, on account of the unsettled state of
the Common-Wealth of Pennsylvania, occasioned
by the invasion of the enemy; and that the mana
gers of the said lottery give notice thereof by ad
vertisement, in the news-papers of the several States.
Extras from the minutes,
Cha. Thomson, Secy.
The Printers in the different States are request
ed to publish the above in their papers.
BY HIS EXCELLENCY
WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, Esq.
Governor, Captain-General and Commander in Chief,
in and over the State of New-Jersey, and the Terri
tories thereunto belonging, Chancellor and Ordinary
in the fame.
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the Honorable the Congress did,
on the firft day of this present month of
November, pass a resolution in the words
following, to wit, Forafmuch as it is the indifpenfble
duty of all men, to adore the superintending providence
of Almighty God: to acknowledge with gratitude their
obligation to him for benefits received, and to implore
such farther blefings as they sand in need of: And it
having 'pleafed him in his abundant mercy, not only to
continue to us the innumerable bounties of his common pro
vidence ; but also to smile upon us, in the projection of
a just and necessary war for the defence and eflablijh
ment of our unalienable rights and liberties : particu
larly In that he hath been pleased, in so great a measure,
to proffer the means used for the support of our troops,
and to crown our arms with most fgnalfuccefs :
It is therefore recommended to the legislative or exe
cutive powers of these United States, to set apart
THURSDAY, the i^th da, of December next, for
Solemn Thanksgiving and Praise: That at one time
and with one voice, the good people ma, express the
grateful feelings of their hearts, and consecrate them
selves to rhe service of their Divine Benefactor; and
that, together with their sincere acknowledgment and
offerings, the, ma, join the penitent conffton of their
manifold fms, whereby they had forfeited every favor ;
and their bumble and earnest application that it may
please God through the merits of Jesus Ghrijl, mercifully
to forgive and blot them out of remembrance. That it
may please him, graciously to afford his bluffing on the
government of these States reflectively, andprofper the
'public council of the whole. To inspire our commanders
both b, land and sea, and all under them, with that
wisdom and fortitude which may render them fit in-
Jlruments, under the providence of Almighty God, to
secure for these United States, the greatest of all human
blessings, Independence and Peace. That it ma,pleafe
him, to prosper the trade and manufactures of the people,
and the labor of the hujbandman, that our land ma, yet
To the OFFICERS and SOLDIERS of the
Militia hi the counties of Hunterdon,
Burlington, Gloucefer, Salem and Cum
berland.
yield it's increase. To take schools and seminaries of edu
cation, so necessary for cultivating the principles of true
liberty, virtue and piety, under his nurturing hand :
and to prosper the means of religion, for the promotion
and enlargement of that kingdom, which conffteth " ira
righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost."
And it is further recommended, That fertile la
bour, and such recreation, as, though at other times in
nocent, may be unbecoming the purpose of this appoint
ment, may be omitted on so folcmn an occasion.
I have therefore thought fit, by and with the ad
vice of the Privy Council, to appoint the said eigh
teenth day of December next, to be set apart and ob
served throughout this State as a day of publick
thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God on the oc
casion, and in the manner by the before recited re
solution recommended: Whereof all the inhabitants
of this State are hereby required to take notice and
govern themselves accordingly. And Ido hereby re
commend it to the miniffers of the gospel of every de
nomination, in this State, to perform Divine Service,
and to the people committed to their charge to at
tend. on publick worship on that day ; and to abstain
from all servile labour and recreation inconsistent
with the solemnity of the Festival.
Given under my Hand and Seal at Arms, at Prince
ton, the nth da, of November, in the year of our
Lord one thoufandfeven hundred and Jeventy-feven.
WIL. LIVINGSTON.
By His Excellency's command,
Cha. Pettit, Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE PEOPLE.
To prevent them from effecting either of these pur?
poses, I have sent over such a number of continental
troops as I trust will, with the spirited exertions of
the militia, totally defeat their designs, and oblige
them to return to the city and suburbs of Philadel
phia, which is the ohly ground they possess upon the
Pennsylvania fliore, and in which they cannot subsist
if cut off from the supplies of the plentiful State of
New-Jersey.,
I therefore call upon you, by all that you hold dear,
to rife up as one man and rid your country of it's un
just invaders. To convince you that this is to be done
by a general appearance of all it's freemen, armed
and ready to give them opposition, I need only to
put you in mind of the effect it had upon the British
army in June last, who laid aside their intentions of
marching through the upper part of your State, upon
feeing the hostile manner in which you were prepared
to receive them. Look also at the glorious effects
which followed that spirit of union which appeared
among our brethren of New-York and New-England,
who, by the brave assistance which they afforded to
the continental army, obliged a royal one, slushed
with their former victories, to sue for terms, and
lay down their arms in the most submissive manner—■
Refled upon these things, and I am convinced that
every man who can bear,a musket, will take it up,
and, without refped to turn or class, give his service
in the field for a few uecks, perhaps only for a few
days. lam,
Yourfnccre Friend and Countryman,
GEO. WASHINGTON.
Friends and fellow soldiers,
TH E enemy have thrown a conftderable force in
to your State, with intent to possess themselves
of the post at Red-Bank, and, after clearing the ob
ftrudions in Delaware, make incftrfions into your
country.
Gentlemen,
CO ULDI persuade myfclf that you wanted any
farther inducement to exert yourselves on the
present occasion, besides the animating motives
pointed at in His Excellency's address, I would con
jure you by the remembrance of the laurels you hat*:
lately gained, by the love of your country, your pof.
terity and the honour of New-Jersey, to turn out
with alacrity, at a time when Providence seems to
have presented you with a glorious opportunity hx
defeating the' common enemy.
A GOOD PRICE AND READY MONEY.
Is given by the Printer hereof, for
CLEAN LINEN RAGS
Trenton, Nov. 23, till. WIL. LIVINGSTON.