The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1780-09-06 00:00:00, page 3

" All this day the infantry were employed in fo
raging as low as the Kills. The enemy fired a num
ber of Ihot upon those on Bergen Neck from Staten
llland, but they were too ineffectual either to dilturb
the waggoners who were loading with grain, or to
drive off any of the foragers.
'' I cannot fay the amount of cattle and dry forage
collected ; but certificates were given to the people
that they might have as little room as possible for com
plaint. These will procure them, at some future day,
compensation ; and in the mean time they should con
fider, that they have contributed heretofore very lit
tle to the support of this war; and that what was
taken for the use of this army, and to prevent its be
coming a source of subsistence to the enemy, does not
amount to the value of their taxes. In this light we
have only assisted them to liquidate a tax, chearfully
paid by their fellow-citizens, and which they could
have paid in no other manner, owing to their parti
cular situation.
" But a bulintfs of this kind is seldom unattended
with more or less of injury to the household property
of the inhabitants. The soldiers will find occasions
to pilfer, however watched by the officer. It is im
possible to exclude every practice of this nature. All
the officer can do in this case, is to punish the offend
er when discovered, and restore the goods. This was
done in every instance ; and one of the soldiers hang
ed on the spot.
" What think you of all this, with Clinton's eyes
fixed upon every motion of ours ? Have we not offer
ed him an opportunity to fight us, had he been so
disposed ? And as he has not done it, was it not sub
mitting to a glaring insult ? Will not the world con
iider it in this light ? And can he any longer boast to
his vain Court, that he only wished and waited for a
fair occasion to fight ? Have we not offered him bat
tle every day since we recrossed the North river and
took post near Dobb's ferry ? And at this instant is
not our situation at the liberty-pole, and the neigh
bourhood of Fort Lee, of the nature of a military
challenge ? We have done the fame thing, precisely,
as a man in private life who has been injured, and
who twits the fellow by the nose, or Ihakes a cudgel
over his Ihoulders, who abused him. Clinton has be
haved like the fellow who quietly submits to the
c,aftifement.
,“ The light camp in this movement were support
ed by the Pennsylvania line. It commanded the pas
sage at Hoebuck. The Jersey brigade Bull's ferry,
and the York troops the intermediate space between
that and the rest of the army which remained en
camp'd at the liberty-pole. The whole was under
Major General Greene, who commands the right
wing of the army. His arrangements 111 this move
ment do him a great deal of credit.
"We are again where we were. Clinton, 'tis said,
has landed at Frog's-point, in the county of Weft-
Chester, with intention I would suppose, to take care
of himfelf. I with we could irritate him to come
where we want him.
“ I think it probable that the army will change its
situation in a few days."
2nd 1 trull it will not be long before we foall congra
tulate each other on a glorious independence, well se
cured by an honourable peace.
The marks of personal attachment and affection I
have experienced in this Ihort tour of duty have made
an imprellion on my mind which no length of time can
deface. To fee my country free and happy is the firft
object of my wishes, and to fee the many brave and
valuable men who have distinguished themselves in the
contest duly honoured and rewarded is the next.
Among these 1 ihall ever feel a particular attach
ment to you, Gentlemen, who on every account both
public and private, merit my warmest acknowledg
m-ats. JOS. REED, President, and
Commander in Chief of the Penn
sylvania Militia.
Head-quarters, Trenton, ^
September I, 1780. j
Extract of a letter from an officer, dated Englijb Neigh'
bourbood, 30th Augufl, 1780.
" On the 24th the light camp, which you know is
commanded by Major-General the Marquis de la
Payette, took up its line of march from the place of
its encampment in the vicinity of Fort Lee, and mov
ed on the road to Bergen. We arrived near the town
about one o'clock at night, where we halted, and
fixed our picquets and patroles. Col. Steuart with
his regiment took polt within about mulket (hot of
Paulus Hook, the place where our friend Lee so very
deservedly gained such reputation. Altho' I have
been on this ground before, I was not till then fuffi
ciently sensible of the multitude of difficulties which
mult have been opposed to his success.
" In the morning the light camp took a position on
the high ground between Bergen town and Paulus
Hook. The city, the Ihipping, Long-Island, and
the harbour lay exposed to our view. The troops in
New-York of course had an opportunity of feeing us,
and I make no doubt felt themselves injured by our
near approach.
SIR, , .
AS the inclofed letter, which was intercepted coming
from Nev-York, may pf/ibly entertain some of your
readers, it is feat to you for publication. The writer
will perceive that proper care has been taken to conceal
ber name. I have only to a/k the Lady's pardon for the
few com meats that are added.
August goth, 1780.
face!/? IT/.
To the PRINTER.
But this was all vision, Tabitha, to me,
Not an officer came, so much as to tea.
The Major himfelf, who has always some story
To lessen the worth of American glory,
Or afham'd to be seen, or else of the day,
Would not venture to cross me, tho'juft in the way ;
But dop'd, like one foot at, then whilk'd up a lane :
I'm sure the poor man felt a great deal of pain.
At length came the night, overloaded with fears,
And Ihew'd us on what we had lean'd for five years.
The men who had wifh'd for occasions for blows,
Now fuffer'd themselves to be pull'd by the nose.
Sir Harry it seems, was more sullen than ever,
And Andre complain'd of much bile in his liver.
The Generals all met, as grave as magicians,
The magii of law, or the sagest physicians:
But all that was done, tho' they fat till near night,
Was to keep at their bottle —and not go to fight.
Pray tell me, what think you of these men in York,
Who formerly crofs'd like a bit of dry cork,
When nothing was near but a regiment or troop,
As easily drove as a boy drives a hoop:
But when that the rebels came close to their eyes,
Pretend not to fee them, tho' thicker than flies;
Let Washington's army do just what they please,
While they, in the cholic, would seem at their ease.
For my part, dear sister, I hate all deceit,
You know I love something that's solid to eat.
You Rill may remember, when Tom kifs'd my hand,
I told him his doom—was a cassock and band.
Knypt,.
Not One of his heroes have open'd a lip,
Except to abuse them for fighting so well
With Greene at their head---to find quarters in h--11.
—Ah ! Tabitha, these men can swear with such grace,
One can't be offended, tho' done to one's face.
All day I was hurried without knowing why,
Each moment expecting to fee them pass by.
The officers bowing, the drums in a clatter,
Their heads riling up, like ducks out of water,
Then glancing on me with a paflionate air,
Turn round to their men and most charmingly swear;
But why would they thus our foft bosoms alarm,
Should they do like their matters —where is the harm ?
God help us, Tabitha, how women will change,
But sure it was meant we fliould have a long range,
Nor were we defign'd to be shut in a cloister,
Or fix'd to one spot, like a root or an oyster.
But here, on this island, one scarce getsa span,
And now not an inch, let one do what they can ;
And long as the rebels keep up such a pother,
We fha l ! do nothing —but look at each other.
Seed thou, my good filter, where you are, these
rogdes,
Who fright us to death, without flockings or brogues.
They fay a French Marquis commands, my dear girl,
Is it not the fame, would have cudgel'd our Earl ?$
We're told he has made them look all very neat;
(I with he had brought over Ihoes for their feet)
That to each he has given, to put in their hat,
A feather, with swords and sword belts, and all that ;
While the officer has, to make him feel bolder,
The piece of fring'd gold, that's worn on the shoulder.
—This Marquis of theirs, who gives without measure,
Must sure be possessed of infinite treasure.
How else, my Tabitha, could any one stand,
Or spend so profufely —to fight for their land.
What reward can he get ? From Congress a vote ;
(The Marquis, you know, has no need for a coat.)
Were I in their boots, as such mortals are rare,
I'd vote for one more--fliould France have one to spare.
—l've heard too, the youth has a sweet wife at home,
I wonder ihe fuffers him thither to roam :
I think in my heart, Ihe must wilh him more nigh,
I hope 'tis no fin to confefs —so do I.
But stop with this clutter, what, what do I fay,
Here's news that the rebels have all gone away ;
At least they have march'd to a place call'd Fort Lee,
Twelve miles from the Major and twelve miles from
me.
Quick, Bet, bring the tea, for before it be long,
The sweet fellow comes, with his laugh and his song,
His quirks and his cranks, and his stories so droll—
Oh ! sister, the Major's the man on the whole.
Z.
* Paulus Hook.
f The battle of Monmouth, where Sir Harry Clinton
fays, that he took advantage of the moon. I suppose
this is what the Lady alludes to. It ma, be well enough
however, to set her right, by informing ber, that be did
not begin bis retreat till the moon had gone down, which
vulgarly freaking, was really to take advantage of the
moon.
1 Battle of Springfield, 23d of June, 1780.
§ Lord Carlifle, Ifuppofe is meaxt.
New-I'ork, Auguji 17th, 1780.
TYTE've almost, sweet filler, been frighten'd to death,
Nor have we, as yet, quite recover'd our breath.
An army of rebels came down t'other night,
Expecting no doubt that the British would fight.
Next morning we saw them parade at the Hook*,
And thought, to be sure, this was too much to brook;
That soon would the river be crowded with boats,
With Hefiian and English, to cut all their throats:
So we drefs'd in high taste to fee them embark,
Not thinking Sir Harry would go in the dark;
To light a retreat, as seen in his letter f,
He once us'd the moon—for want of a better;
Much less„ having sworn, that the rebels he'd maul;
Q^ it enter our heads,---he'd not go at all.
Tho' now I think on't, ere since Greene beat old
JAMES SCHURMAN,
Has for SALE at the lowest rates jor Cafo or Produce,
at bis Store in New-BRunswick,
BEST Weft-In- Indigo,
dia rum, Earthenware,
Mufcovado sugar, Deerskins,
Coffee, Pipes,
Tea, Tobacco and
Pepper, Snuff.
ALS O,
A quantity of SHORE SALT, &c.
STRAYED away from the plantation lately belong
ing to Mr. Meredith, near Trenton, fifty-feven
SHEEP and LAMBS, all marked with a swallow fork
in the off ear, and a halfpenny in the lower fide of
the near ear, and the old sheep with the letters W.
T. with tar, on the fide. Any person who will se
cure the sheep or any of them, and give information
to the fubicriber, residing on the farm aforefaid, Ihall
be haridfomely rewarded, and have reasonable charges
paid. William Taylor.
September 2, 1780. 3w*
"TO BE SOLD,
At PUBLICK VENDUE, on Monday the iith day
of September inst. at the dwelling house of Jacob
Eoff, fen. deceased, in Bedminfter townfliip, near
Pluck'emin,
H Orfes,cows, young cattle, sheep and swine ; as also
a good crop of wheat in the fheaf, oats and
flax, a large quantity of hay, eight acres of good In
dian corn, as also a variety of household furniture
and farming utensils too tedious here to mention ; as
also a young healthy NEGRO MAN and NEGRO
WENCH, and NEGRO BOY nine years old. The
vendue to begin at 10 o'clock of said day, and to con
tinue till all are fold. The conditions of sale will be
made known and attendance given by
Garret Eoff, )
September 2, 1780. John Brokaw, >Extrs.
2w* Jas. Vanderen, )
TO BE SOLD at private Sale,
At the house of the fubferiber on the Weft fide of
Nefhameny Ferry,
COWS, horses, sheep, swine ; a good two horse
waggon with set of harness for two horses, cart
and harness ; sundry household and kitchen furniture ;
two NEGRO MEN, one aged 28 years, and the 0-
ther 24 years, and a likely NEGRO WOMAN aged
19 years. The above negroes are fold for no fault ;
as the fubferiber is going to remove, has no employ
ment for them. Joseph Vandegrift.
Augufl 28, 1780.
N. B. To be LET by the fubferiber, that noted
Inn, Ferry, and Farm at Nefhameny ferry, and may
be entered on the firft of November, 1780.
Nottingham, Burlington county, dug. 29, 1780.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN,
From the SUBSCRIBER,
A YOKE of OXEN, about the 10th of July l^ft,
seven years old, one brindle, the other brindle
and white. Any person who will deliver the above
cattle to the fubferiber, or will give information where
they are, ihall have the above reward.
3w* Robert Pearson.
N. B. The above cattle were drove up the river
road by a inan with a white hat. _____
Freehold, Monmouth county, Sept. 4, 1780.
THE Subferiber will dispose of one very likely ac
tive NEGRO fellow, twenty years old, for £.150
in specie, and two likely active NEGRO gills, fif
teen years old, for £.120 each aforefaid, or the va
lue thereof in current money. They are not to be
fold for any fault, but the want of business : They
are all country born, and underhand most finds of
bnfinefs. 4 SAMUEL FORMAN._
New-Brunswick, Aug. 28, 1780.
Notice is hereby given to the Publick,
THAT there is a STAGE WAGGON established by
John Degrove, Innholder and Ferrykeeper on
this fide of Raritan river, in New-Brunswick, to go
to Elizabeth-Town every Tuesday morning ; and at
the fame place may be had a good Horse and Chair,
and Horses for hire to go to any place any Gentle
man may chufe. All which services Ihall be perform
ed in the ciieapeft manner, and where good attend
ance will be given by the
gw Publick's humble servant,
JOHN DEGROVE.
State of New-Jersey, Essex County,
August 25th, 1780.
AS business of the utmost importance, and requir
ing the greatest dispatch, will come under the
confederation of the Legislature at their next fitting,
the Speaker earnestly requests that the several Mem
bers will punctually meet at the day to which the
AlTembly hands adjourned.
New-England
PRIMERS
To be fold by the Thousand or finaller
Quantity, at the Printing-Office, in
Trenton.