The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1778-07-22 00:00:00, page 2

missioners going to America with the olive-branch, it
is computed, will cost this nation more than 300,0001.
all expences included, even if they should be fuc
cefsful. — '.
To the Editor of the General Advertiser, &c.
SIR, .
A SPEECH of Mr. Wilkes, published in a morn
ing paper of December, 1775, I met with ac
cidentally this day, and as the following extras from
it describes so well the unfortunate events which have
succeeded, and the present humiliating situation of
this kingdom, I wish you to reprint it, that the pub
lic may from thence judge whether my Lord North,
who pledged himfelf to bring America to our feet,
or that patriotic Alderman, has the belt pretensions
to political sagacity.
“ Is any Minister weak enough to flatter himfelf
with the conquest of North-America ? The Americans
will dispute every inch of territory with you ; a train
of most unfortunate events will probably ensue ; and
the power of recruiting, perhaps of JubJifting your
forces, at such a distance will be loft. After an un
availing Jiruggle of a very few years, when the ruined
merchant and manufacturer besiege your doors, you
will perhaps think of naming ambassadors to the Ge
neral Congress." It may not be amiss to remark,
that on the day the above-mentioned speech was pub
lished, Bank and India Stock were above 30 per cent
higher than at present, and the three pre cent, confols,
which Lord North valued on Friday last at 661. 10s.
fold then at 891. 17s. 6d. so that, according to the Mi
nister's own estimation, the American war has cost
the holders of that stock, out of every 891. 17s. 6d.
twenty-three pounds seven shillings and fix-pence,
besides the extraordinary taxes to which they and
their posterity must (if a general bankruptcy tas
THE squadron actually at Cadiz consists of 27 ships
of the line, fix' frigates, two sire-ships, and two
hulks of 40 guns each, besides transports and hospi
tal ships. That fleet is virtualled for four months,
and is ready to put to sea on the firft notice.
Peterfourgh, March 27. We have lately received
advice from Crimea, that the Tartars, partisans of
Sahin Gueray, and those of Selim Gueray's party,
had come to blows in the neighbourhood of Bachiz
eray ; there has been also a sharp engagement at Ba
laclava, between the Ruffians in that peninsula, and
the Turkish troops lately sent there by the Porte ;
and that in both artions the Ruffians and the Tartars
of Sahin Gueray's party had been victorious.
Toulon, April 3. The preparations for war in this
port are immense ; never was such activity seen ; and
it is reckoned that by the 12th of this month, there
will be twelve ships of the line ready for sea on the
firft notice ; they are completely manned, and every
ship carries fix months provisions. Six mortars have
been embarked on board the Languedock, and the
squadron is to take on board 1000 soldiers.
Brest, April 7. We are fitting, according to frefh
orders, five more ships; so that with these, our fleet
will consist of thirty fail of the Une. The St. Esprit,
on board of which his Highness the Duke de Char
tres will hoist his flag, carries only 80 guns, but is
reckoned the best failerin the navy. M. de la Motte
Picquet will command her as Captain under the Duke.
Minden, April 12. Since the King of Prussia's de
parture for Silesia, all the regiments are marching to
the general rendezvous. The inhabitants of Berlin
have orders to furnifh, for the life of the field hos
pital, a quantity of old linen, and enjoined to find
ten quintals of lint.
Duffeldorf, April 13. All the troops in garrison at
Wefel, Cleves and Guelders, are on their march to
wards Minden. It is said his Prussian Majesty in
tends to abandon entirely the Lower Rhine, as he
did in the last war.'
A war in Germany is thought to be inevitable.
The dispute begins between the Emperor and the King
of Prussia ; France takes part with the King of Prus
sia; England will become involved, and Hanover of
course will be an early, as well as an easy facrifice.
The petition for peace with America, now signing
in Westminster, it is thought, will be signed by all the
traders. Near twelve hundred principal merchants
and traders in the city have already signed it. It is
said that it will be presented on Friday next; the fame
day that the city petition is to be presented to the
King, by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common
Council.
Upon the largejf fevers dropping out of bis Majeftfs
Crown on bis Coronation.
WELL I remember on that crouded d?y,
Which gave thee, George, of all these isles the sway;
A serious omen of an early date,
Which threaten'd a convulsion of the state ;
When on thy brow they plac'd the royal crown,
Then the most precious jewel tumbl'd down:
Now it is verify'd—events mud tell,
The jewel was America —that fell.
March 16. Mr. Livingston, Governor of the Jer
seys, in a speech he made to the Assembly of that
Province, gave a true description of the majority in
certain Houses. He said, “ they were a pensioned
confederacy against virtue, and liberty, and patriot
ism, and the rights of man : to exalt the molt pro
fligate, and debase the most virtuous." Candor and
impartiality must allow, that it is now almost impos
sible for an honest man to thrive in this country.
March 17. The new arrangement for the Com-
MADRI D, March 26.
LONDO N, March 9.
not prevent it) for ever be fubjed; and for this im
mense facrifice, what have we gained ? Disgrace, and
the dreadful apprehension of yet greater evils ! Such
are the glorious effects of I,ord North's administration.
March 12, 1778. B. Y.
March 24. On Saturday orders were made out at
the War-Office for two camps to be formed, one on
Barham Downs, the other at Winchester, jwhich are
to consist of 15,000 men each, and are to be fixed by
the beginning of May.
By the return of the militia for the several counties
in England to the War-Office, it appears, that they
consist of 25,000 men.
Lord George Germaine is to resign to-morrow.
It was this day spoken of with confidence, that ad
ministration had determined, 111 the late cabinet
council, to withdraw the troops from America, and
aft only by sea.
March 26. From the Egft-Indies it is pretended
there are disagreeable accounts, such as that Bombay
is taken, and two other of our chief precedencies there
attacked by the country powers under the direction
ofthe French.
Yesterday the rainiftry were surprised with authen
tic intelligence, brought by Sir Philip Anneftey, and
other gentlemen, that the French court had laid an
embargo upon all the English vessels and sailors in the
several ports of France; that the common Packet
from Dover to Calais had been forbid ; and that Lord
Stormont, who was coming home, had been flopped
at Boulogne.
Extract of a letter from Paris, April 12.
" If we may believe report, there will be no war be
tween France and England; the court of Sardinia
has interfered, and is to be a mediator. You may re
member the Count Viri, who was the ambassador from
that court at London, did the fame office last war, and
brought about the peace. This news is credited here,
and the frequent conferences between the Sardinian
minister and this court serve to confirm it."
The Flota, from Vera Cruz to Cadiz, arrived at
the Havanna the 13th of February.
Letters received by Saturday's French mail, give an
account of the King of Portugal having acceded to
the Family Compact, and that he has actually signed
the treaty.
The Harmony, Capt. Field, from South-Carolina,
with rice, indigo and tobacco, arid 20 passengers on
board, is arrived at Nantz. She failed from Charles
town the 4th of March, in company with ten more,
under convoy of two French frigates, who parted
with them the 4th instant, in a gale of wind
The following ships are Rationed as under for the
protection of trade : The Bolton frigate, and Harpy of
20 guns, with the Drake sloop of war in St. George's
Channel ; the Countess of Scarborough, and the Mer
chant armed ships, of 20 guns each, with two sloops
of war, from Harwich to Scotland, and to convoy the
Baltic trade.
Sirs, We are sorry to acquaint you that Captain
Gunfton is come from Calais, his vessel, the London
Packet, being detained there, and a general embargo
laid on all vessels in France, the packet with passengers
only excepted. We are, Sirs,
Your humble servants,
Dover, March 24. MINOR and Sen, Factors.
The following is a copy of his Majesty's message pre
sented to the House of Commons on Monday last, viz.
“ The French King having concluded a treaty of
amity and commerce with his Majesty's revolted tub
je&s in North-America, and his Majesty having re
ceived advice that the warlike preparations in France
become every day more considerable ; his Majesty
thinks that in this critical conjuncture he should not
art confidently with the care and concern which he
always feels for his faithful people, if he omitted any
means in his power that may contribute to their de
fence : Therefore, in pursuance of the arts of parlia
ment, enabling his Majesty to call out and allemble
the militia, in the cases therein mentioned, his Maje
sty has thought it right to make this communication
to the House of Commons, to the end that his Majesty
may, if he Ihall think proper, cause the militia to be
drawn out and embodied, and to march as occasion
shall require.
March 27. This morning orders were sent from the
Secretary of State's office to the Lords Lieutenants of
the different counties, to embody the militia of each
county immediately.
Extract of a letter from Paris, March 13.
“ In case of war with Great-Britain, it is whispered,
the Pretender will firft pay a visit (incog.) to Scot
land ; but that it depends entirely upon the reception
he meets with there, before any support will.be given
him from hence."
On Saturday a detachment of 300 men, belonging
to the royal regiment of artillery, embarked at Wool
wich, on board a transport for Gibraltar, as a rein
forcement to that garrison.
Messieurs TWYMAN and BAKER,
April 21. No less than sixty Colonels have been
made Generals within the last twelve months; and
the whole number of Generals now amount to one
hundred and seventy.
The Peace and Harmony, Kennedy, from Lisbon
to London ; the Betsey, Murphey, from the Streights
to Newry; the Fanny, St. Barbe, from ditto to Lon
don ; the Hope Letter of Marque, from ditto to
Bristol; and the Enterprize, tender to the Enterprize
frigate, are all taken by the Revenge, Capt. Cun
ningham.
By liters from Cork we hear, that several mob@
have lately rose about Bandon and Skibbereen, ofa
very dangerous nature. The inhabitants of Bandon
have formed themselves into three companies, armed
with fowling pieces.
By a gentleman just arrived from Cork, we are in
formed that the inhabitants of that city and county
are so alarmed at the apprehensions of an invasion,
that the Mayor of Cork has issued orders to all the
officers of the several corps how to art in case of any
bidden alarm.
Extract of a letter from Captain Jones, of the Hope,
dated Gibraltar, March 29.
" In an engagement I had with the Revenge, three
of my men being wounded, the rest ran from their
quarters, or I am sure I should not have been taken by
her. Thirteen of my hands immediately entered on
board the privateer, the Captain of which told me that
two American privateers had taken an Eaft-In
diaman, and were failed with her for the Continent
of America."
April 25. The French have at this time, at one
place alone, in the neighbourhood of Douay, fifty
thousand men encamped.
A correspondent fays, hens surprised that Lord
Sandwich does not keep pace with Lord Barrington,
and make as many Admirals out cfPoft Captains as:
Lord Barrington has made Generals out of Colonels,
a , it now seems very clear to the world, " that in
this pious and glorious reign, the devil may take the
hindmost."
B O ST O N, June 22.
The public may rely on the genuineness of the fol
lowing Letters, and that they were written by a
person of a noted family in Philadelphia.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, to big
Brother in Philadelphia, dated fan. 25, 1778. (ta
ken in a late prize.)
" I shall not enlarge save a few words which I most
ardently wish to impress upon my brother's minds.
The Independency of America is no visionary scheme,
nor far distant. And indeed so convinced are P —t
of the reality of it, that they would most willingly
give up all the accursed arts which have deluged my
native country in blood, so that the Americans would
give up that one point. It is now too late; and.
therefore as you value your estates and subsequent
liberties, in time secure yourselves in your country's
attention ; and become fully attach'd to her righteous
measures; otherwise I dread the loss of your estates,
and the imprisonment of your persons. I know what
I write. Every minute confirms me in the ideal firft
conceived of this dispute, and it's conclusion.
Itjs not the ardent zeal of any one society, nor the
ambitious motives of Individuals, as too many ima
gine ; but it is apparently the operation of God him
felf, both to scourge the inhabitants of America for
their forgetfulnefs of the divine mercies and peculiar
favours conferred on them ; and to manifeft to the
whole world, that America shall be redeemed. Their
oppressors shall in turn be oppressed ; and out of her
fufferings shall arise an Empire founded in piety and
wildom, and whose extent and dominion shall exceed
all that have preceded her. But before this, the
old world shall experience the bitterest wars, and the
most accumulated scourge. This is not visionary—
The fufferings of America are not over; but they
will not last long—This year, in my opinion, termi
nates the vengeance of her implacable enemies, and
at the very period draws down the vengeance of Hea
ven upon herfelf. lam not at liberty to add more.
Let ™y words be engraven on my brothers hearts.
This is a warning to all of you. I'wifh our amiable
and benevolent elder brother may be made acquaint
ed early with the full contents of this letter. He
has been induced by a too faithful friendship to one
man, whose ruin will soon be accomplished in Penn
sylvania ; and when he seeks support here, his advo
cates nor their friends will be Able to preach comfort
to themselves ; what then will become of him, his wife
and daughter, and estate. I commend my dear Sally
and children to your paternal care, &c.
I" justice to the public, and the paper currency, cue
give another letter from the fame gentleman, dated
January 26, 1778.
" Since writing the within yesterday, I have revolv
ed in my mind the certainty of American Independence
being soon fully afeertained by a public declaration ;
and support of it by some of theftf powers in Eu
rope, as well as the necessity, not choice, which this
nation will be under to acknowledge it ere long—and
reflerting on the depreciated currency of the Congress
at this time, in your city, and parts of Pennsylvania,
and knowing it is in your power to obtain gold and
silver by drawing your money out of London, I do
from a regard to your own interest, as well as mine,
sincerely recommend it to you, to buy up as much
of it as you poflibly can, at a reduced rate, in com
pany; as lam sure it will rife and flourifh with more
credit, and established value, than it has ever done
since it's firft emission. The plans lam laying here
for your future benefits, and the responsibility of my
estate in case of any loss (which cannot happen) war
rant my placing full confidence in your compliance
witli this eager felicitation, or otherwise, I would
communicate this intelligence cohere I knocu it would
be seized upon with avidity. Orders from others are
going from hence on the fame speculation ; therefore
exert yourfelf for your and my advantage—and keep
the proportion a profound secret, except to my dear
Sally ; for wonderful, dear Charles, are the changes
whiQ will foortlj take place in Europe in behalf of