The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1781-08-01 00:00:00, page 4

unnatural cosdu&. Neceflity brought forward the
new idea, formed, signed, and has hitherto observed
that flrange treaty. America, detached from her
present connexions, and in a real union of interests
and Strength with Great-Britain, is more than a match
for the confederate House of Bourbon. In such a
situation the family compact would not dare to be
avowed. The last war gives us the proof in point.
,We bad then an able and enterprizing Minister, in
full possession of the most active genius and vigour
of mind, seconded by the whole Strength of the Bri
tish nation and America. What is our present prol
pett ? America is at this moment thrown into the
scale of the House of Bourbon. Must it not then
weigh us down? It surely, Sir, becomes Ministers
to lay aside all paffious and prejudices, and endea
vour to heal this unhappy breach between two pow
erful friends, when every concession to America, ei
ther as a fubjedl, or an ally, may win her to us, re
store the balance of power in our favour, and corn
penfate the loss of all our other allies.
The independence, Sir, of the colonies has been
often mentioned in this debate, but with a positive
declaration that it is a point never to be conceded.
Whether it is granted, or not, by a British parlia
ment de jure, seems to me of little moment and avail.
It is merely an amusing, curious theme of speculation,
among a set of idle, lifdefs, loitering, lounging, ill-in
formed gentlemenat Westminster, whoremark the dis
orders of the Rate, to combat which, they possess not
vigour of mind or virtue. A country much larger than
our European empire, which we (till love to call our
colonies, does, and will, possess it defadlo, notwith
standing all the present delusive assurances of Mini
sters within these walls, notwithstanding the late ex
ploits of a Cornwallis and Clinton, notwithstanding
all the former repeated victories of Gage and the
Howes It is in this island only that persons are
found, who doubt that the present war will end in
the acknowledging of American independence.
The hfftory of this war warrants me, Sir, in the
fufpicioh that all these boasted successes do not tend
to any real emolument to our country, to bring near
er the wished for moment of a re-union, and Sincere
reconciliation with our alienated brethren in the co
lonies. After the evacuation of Boston, Rhode-
Island, and Philadelphia, for the acquisition of which no
thanks, I believe, were given by this house, a small
degree of sagacity might lead any man to fufpeX
that the reduction of Charleftown, by the army and
navy under the command of Sir Henry Clinton, and
Vice-Admiral Arbuthnot, and the late most glorious
victory obtained by Lord Cornwallis at Camden, will
in due time be followed by the evacuation ofCharlef
town, and the two Carolinas. A future gazette will
probably announce it, to screen the Generals, in the
fame terms as with refped to Philadelphia, and
with as much cold indifference as any play or farce at
either of our theatres, by bis MajeJly's command.
Sir, I can never separate in my mind the rotten
foundation on which the whole system of the Ame
rican war is built, from some specious parts of it,
by which the unthinking are at the firft view allured
and dazzled. As I reprobate the want of principle
in its origin, I the more lament all the Spirited ex
ertions of valour, and the wisdom of condud, which in
a good cause I Should warmly applaud. Thinking
as I do, I fee more matter of grief than of triumph,
of bewailing than of thanksgiving, in this civil cou
teft, and the deluge of blood, which has overflowed
America. Would to God, Sir, we could leave per
secuting, even to death, those of our own blood,
who only desired to be received as friends and fellow
fubjedts, to Share our fortunes, to fight our battles,
as before, by our fide, and to enjoy at home peace,
liberty, and fafety. Publick thanks from this house
on the present occasion will only widen the breach,
and demonstrate how far we are behind other nations
in the knowledge of true policy. The wisest and
most poliShed nations,of antiquity drew a thick, dark
veil over the horror of civil commotion and blpod
ihed. I will admit for a moment, merely for the
argument, that all which has been urged by the no
ble Lord in the blue ribband, and the gentlemen on
the other fide of the house, is well founded, that
the American war originated in justice and policy,
and that the colonies have rebelled, still I object to
every motion like the present, because I with to hide
the nation's fear, and tp forget all deeds of valour,
not against the common enemy, but our fellow-fub
jeds, whom I desire to save and conciliate. The
Romans, undoubtedly the firft people in the universe,
granted no triumphs for the victories of their Gene
rals in civil wars. They wished not to record and
perpetuate, but to conceal and deliver to oblivion,
the memory of Romans falling by the swords of Ro
mans. They thought it the dire effect of the venge
ance of the incensed gods. That example of enlight
ened policy will, I trust, be adopted by the hon.
gentleman, who made the motion. I am sure that
no man feels more than he does for the present
calamities of both countries in this cruel civil con
test. I know the humanity and tenderness of his
nature, and thought it rather ferprifing that he Should
chufe to bring himfelf into the unpleasing, aukward
situation of Burrus in Tacitus, es mqerens Burrus cw
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laudans. Such a eonflia of different passions is high
ly distressing. I will endeavour to extricate him by
the most earnest supplication that he would withdraw
a motion, from every part of which I find it my
duty to dissent, while I deeply lament that the luftre
of such splendid victories is obfeured and darkened
by the want of a good cause, without which no war,
in the eye df truth and reason, before God or man,
can be juftified.
PRINTING PAPER,
Of different SIZE and QUALITY,
By the REAM or HUNDRED REAMS,
Bookbinders and Bonnet Pasteboards,
Wrapping Paper, &c.
Made and to be SOLD or EXCHANGED for
R A G S,
By STACY POTTS, in Trenton.
Toijr hard Dollars Reward.
STOLEN out of the pasture of the subscriber,
in the night of the 12th of July, a light sorrel
horse, 16 years old this grass, about 15 hands
high, trots and canters, has a bald face, white
mane and tail. Any person delivering the said horse
to me in Hillfborough, Somerset county, Shall have
the above reward.
3 w§ GARRET TERHUNE.
TO BE SOL D,
For Cash or Country Produce, by
Peter Crolius & Anthony Maraquier,
At their STORE in TRENTON,
And a variety of other articles, at the lowest price
for cash or country produce. jw*
This is to give Notice,
THAT the subscriber has for sale, at his feat at
Danfborough, within two miles and a half of
Princeton, and two of Rocky-Hill, an excellent eighty
gallon still, which he will fell low for hard money
only, as he has declined the business, and proposes
to set up a brewery. 4W
DANIEL MANNING.
July 6, 1781.
TO BE SOLD,
A NEGRO WENCH about twenty-three years
of age, with a female child 12 months old.—
She is this country born, healthy, a good cook, and
acquainted with all kind of house work ; can be re
commended for her honesty and sobriety, and is not
fold for any fault. Enquire of Mrs. Carey, in the
city of Burlington.
BEST yard wide mode,
Sewing silk,
Bonnet papers by the
Sheet, fine and coarse,
Linens,
Sagathies,
Womens fans, 1 ' (
Handkerchiefs,
Gauze,
Cambricks,
Lawns,
Brown corduroy,
Shaloon,
Weft-India rum,
STRIPED broad cloths,
Black velvet,
Black and white gauzes,
Black satin,
Black taffety,
Ell wide mode,
Black, green and white
perfians,
Mantaus, .
Ditto capes,
Gauze handkerchiefs,
Barcelona ditto,
Kenting ditto,
Bandano ditto,
Chintzes and callico,
Fiowe-ed aprons and
ruffles,
Striped and plain kenting,
Catgut,
Cambrick, lawn and
muslin,
Ribbons and tastes, the
newest fashions,
Check linen,
And a variety of other
mention.
WILLIAM CA-W-S-O N,
Tn New-Brunswick,
Near the market-house, in the house formerly occu
pied by Mr. M'lntire, has for sale, and intends to
keep a pretty general assortment of the following
articles, viz.
White and brown sugar
by the barrel or smaller
quantity,
Tobacco by the roll,
Snuff by the bladder,
An assortment of earthen
and stone ware,
Wool cards,
Pepper,
Gun powder,
Brimstone,
Double gilt buttons,
Indigo,
Chocolate.
^lack and white blown
lace,
An assortment of lines,
Russia and oznabrigs,
An assortment of buttons,
mohair, silk and thread,
Fans, and men and wo
mens gloves,
Hair pins by the hundred,
Sleeve buttons,
Buckles,
Knives and forks,
Snuff boxes,
Buckle brushes,
Sugar by the box or bar
rel,
Tea, coffee and choco
late.
Salt, pepper and allspice,
Glass and earthen ware,
Writing paper,
Paste boards,
Brimstone,
Indigo:
articles too tedious to
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THE owner of the ferry known by the name of
the Trenton Old Ferry, on the post road lead
ing to Philadelphia, and where the publick all croft,
has provided the said ferry with the best boats that
ever have been conftruded for the fafety of transport
ing passengers, horses and carriages, in time of
frefhes, wind or ice, and a number of careful hands
that have nothing else to do but work the boats, and
are always ready on the spot. The ferriages are as
follow, viz.
Waggon and four horses - 5^
Waggon and two horses - - ^d
A chair ....
Man and horse - -- &d.
A foot person - - - - 3d.
And all other ferriages in Proportion. iw*
To all whom it may concern :
New-Jersey,) V OTICE is hereby given, that a
fs. ) Court of Admiralty will be held
in the Courthouse at Burlington, on Friday the seven
teenth day of August next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of the fame day, then and there to try the
truth of, the fads alledged in the bill of John Bad
cock, (who as well, &c.) against the schooner Polly,
her tackle, apparel, furniture and cargo, lately com
manded by Captain Mullet, captured by the enemy,
and recaptured by the said John Badcock : To the
end and intent that any person or persons concerned
therein may appear and shew cause, if any be or
they have, why the said schooner, with her tackle,
apparel, furniture and cargo, should not be con
demned, and a decree thereon pass, according to
the prayer of the said bill.
By order of the Judge,
JOS. BLOOMFIELD, Register.
Haddonfield, July 21, 1781.
TO BE SOL D,
A NEGRO BOY between 15 and .16 years of
age, has had both the small-pox and mealies,
and isentered in the office in Pennsylvania.— To pre
vent trouble, his lowest price is Eighty Pounds in
gold or silver, at which he is cheap. Apply to the
printer hereof. 3W
WAS taken up on the firft of May last, a
chefnut sorrel mare, fourteen hands and a
half high, with three white feet, is ten or eleven
years old. The owner may have her again by ap
plying to the subscriber near Bafkenridge.
3w* EPHRAIM MARTIN, jun.
N. B. The above mare has been advertised before.
suTTcrYpTlons
TO THE
National Bank,
FOR THE
United States of America,
Are received by
PHILEMON DICKINSON and
LAMBERT CADWALADER.
Trenton, June 19, 1781.
Ten hard Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY from the subscriber yederday morn
ing, a certain negro woman named BET, about
21 years of age: Had on a green hat, a long red
striped calico gown, a brown linfey petticoat, a
striped lawn apron. She took with her a female
child of about 3 years es age, also fevcral other
forts of clothes. Whoever secures her and delivers
her to the subscriber, fliall have the above reward
paid by JACOB PHILLIPS.
Burlington, July ir, 1781.
A Valuable TRACT of LAN D, in Hardwick
township, Sussex county, state of New-Jersey,
now in the tenure of Thomas Silverthorn. It con
tains 213 acres, 150 very rich meadow land, about
30 of which produce the best clover, timothy, and
blue grass. It is excellent for raising hemp, and well
calculated for raising and fatting cattle. There are
on the premises, beside the dwelling-house, a pretty
good 'Dutch barn, stables, barracks and spring-house,
upwards of one hundred apple-trees, and a number
of cherry and peach-trees ; also a never failing spring
of water fufficient for a hemp-mill, and situated con
veniently to water a considerable quantity of the mea
dow. The title is indisputable. For terms apply to
the printer ofthis paper.'
By the Single, Dozen, Gross or Thousand, bv
ISAAC COLLINS,
At the Printing-Office in Trenton,
THE NEW TESTAMENT,
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