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1 the publick, that the above flag is one of fix,
nted to bring to their friends in this quarter
of the very distressed, but firm friends of the
d States, who have sustained, with the greatest
j. nee and perseverance, the hardships of a rigo
confinement on board British prison Chips in
les-Town harbour; a cartel having been efta
biilhed at that place for the exchange of all prisoners
(whether regulars or militia) to the 15th of June
ult. Near goo regular American officers and soldiers
were also embarked at Charles-Town, to be landed
At James-Town, Virginia, having been exchanged by
virtue of the cartel above-mentioned.
Notwithstanding no official account of the surren
der of the important port of Augusta, in Georgia,
has been received by publick authority, we can as
sure our readers that, that gallant and enterprising
officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Lee, with a detachment
of the southern army, his reduced Colonel Brown
(who commanded it) to surrender at diferetion,
whereby near 800 prisoners had fallen into our hands,
together with a variety of stores, such as a large
number of blankets, muskets, tomahawks, &c. to
the amount of near 20,00 of each article. This wc
hive from authority we cannot doubt, and is con
firmed by corresponding accounts through different
channels.
Much has been said by our enemies, cf a very
capital reinforcement being arrived about the begin
ning of last month at Charles-Towu, said to consist
of 4000 men. By persons who saw the troops enter
the town, we are affiired, that no more than 1500
effectives landed ; Lord Rawdon immediately march
ed those into the country for the relief of Ninety
fix, and persons who went with them some little
distance, fav, they were in exceeding bad order, many
of them fainting at a little distance from the town,
others flopping by reason of swelled legs, &c. and a
party of them were attacked by some of the brave
yeomanry of South-Carolina, a few were killed, and
near one hundred taken prisoners.
July 14. Wednefdav lift arrived two schooners,
Captains Armitage and Wickory, from the Cape.
Last Thurfdiy returned from a short cruize, the
brin Fair American, having retaken and sent into a
fafe oort, besides those heretofore mentioned, two
fhabops with corn, which had been captured by the
New-York piccaroons in our bay.
Yefterdav arrived two flags, with some of the vir
tuous inhabitants of South Carolina, and some con
tinental officers, among whom is General M'lntofb.
In CONGRESS, February 27, 1781.
Resolved, That Congress entertain a high sense
of the distinguished bravery and military conduct of
JOHN PAUL JONES, Esq. Captain in the na
vy of the United States, and particularly in his vic
tory over the British thip of war Seraphis, on the coast
of England ; which was attended with circumstances
f(> brilliant as to excite general applause and admira
tion.
Resolved, That the Minister Plenipotentiary of
these United States at the Court of Versailles, com
municate to His Most Christian Majesty, the high fa
tisfaCtion Congress have received from the informati
on of Mons. de Sartine, that the conduct and gallant
behaviour of Captain Paul Tones have merited the at
tention and approbation of His Most Christian Majes
ty, and that His Majesty's offer of adorning Cap'ain
Jones with the cross of military merit is highly accept
able to Congress.
APRIL 14.
The United States in Congress assembled, having
taken into consideration the report of the Board of
Admiralty of the 28th of March last, reflecting the
condud of JOHN PAUL JONES, Esq. Capt.
in the navy; do
Resolve, That the thanks of the United States, in
Congress assembled, be given to Captain JOHN PAUL
JONES, for the zeal, prudence and intrepidity, with
which he hath supported the honour of the Ameri
can flag ; for his bold and fuccefsful enterprizes to re
deem from captivity the citizens of these States who
had fallen under the power of the enemy ; and in ge
neral, for the good conduct and eminent services by
which he has added luftre to his character and to the
American arms:
That the thanks of the Unit d States in Congress as
sembled be also given to the officers and men, who
have faithfully served under him, from time to time,
for their Ready affection to the cause of their country,
_and the bravery and perseverance they have manifeft
^ed therein
JUNE 26.
Congress proceeded to the appointment of a Cap
tain to command the ship America, and the ballots
'being taken, John Paul Jones, Esq. was unanimous-
Iy elected.
Extract from the Minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON Secretary.
1 y the United States, in Congress assembled,
June 26, 1781.
1 lefolved, That the Board of Admiralty inform
J)1 IN BARRY, Esq. commander of the frigate Al
- 'e, that Congress approve his conduct, in releaf
irg t. be ship belonging to the fubjeCts of the Republic
o; Vc 'nice, retaken by him from a British privateer
oithe 4th of March last; it being their determina
tion a. 'ways to pav the utmost refpeCt to the rights of
Mitral commerce.
Extract from the Minutes,
GEORGE BOND, Deputy Secretary.
July to. The Honourable S. Huntington hav
ing informed Congress, that his ill Rate of health
will not permit him to continue longer to exercise
the duties of President, and requeued leave of ab
sence, Congress proceeded to the choice of another
President, and the ballots being taken, the Honour
able Thomas M'Kean was elected.
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'ry.
July ,17. The important intelligence mentioned
under the Bolton head, fefpe&ing Tobago and Bar
bados, is confirmed by letters from the Cape; and
the latef tletter (June 17) mentions the taking of
Barbados as a matter already known here, and for
that reason does not enter into particulars. The
next vessels from that quarter will most probably
bring us fatisfadory accounts of this iritcrefting news.
Extras of a letter from Amflerddm, dated February
28, 1781. \
'' The difeovery made by the taking of Mr. Lau
rens's papers has obliged Amsterdam to avow the
engagement with the Commissioner of Congress, con
cluded in the year 1778 —She has Ihewn great spirit
by her answer to the States General —the has declar
ed that what was done, was by her exprtfs direction,
and what she esteemed to be for the interest of Hol
land. —The States maturely considering, after warm
debates, determined to tacitly approve of the con
duct of Amsterdam, but give an evasive answer to the
British Court. —This so exasperated them that they
immediately broke with us, by which means we are
happily deprived of Sir Joseph Yorke's presence, and
the nation repeated from a naval tyranny which they
have long groaned under. —An Englishman is now
scarcely fafe here, and some Americans being mistaken
for Engliffimen, have ah eady had feeling proofs of our
friendship for you.—l ms difeovery'has happened at
a lucky time, the neutral treaty betv een the northern
powers had just before been concluded. —The Ruffian
Ambaflador had left London, and those of Sweden
and Denmark it was expetted would soon follow —so
that the levees at St. James's will be very thin of
foreign Ministers. — The Fmperor of Germany is
talked of as an assistant to G t-Britain, but that is
uncertain. The northern flee t will however be early
forming a junction to tulfil their treaty, and the
most vigorous measures will be purlueu here against
England. The English used to fay that they depend
ed much on their arms and bravery, but now they
do not hesitate to acknowledge that it is cafier and
better to fight with the more innocent weapons of
their treasury. —The, hoped to ruin the good cause
of America in Amsterdam, and hinder the real inte
rest of this country, by blinding the eyes of our pa
tr;ots with their paltry gold dust, but though they
have spent a large sum here, it has proved as in
effectual as it did in Peterfburgh."
Last Friday passed through this town on his way. to
Philadelphia, Monsieur De Letombe, Consul General
of France, for the four New-England States, with
which Commission he lately arrived at Bolton, which
he purposes to make the place of his residence. As
his business would only permit him barely to stop at
this place to deliver some difpa;chcs to the Governor,
His Excellency to Ihew him all the civility in his
power, accompanied him as far as Bristol.
Extract of a letter from an Officer of rank in the ferfey
Line, dated Camp at Dobbs'J-Ferry, July 13, 1781.
" The greatest part of yesterday we were amused
with the noise of a very heavy cannonade, and this
day we have the substantial pleasure of hearing the
effects of it. A severe engagement in the found,
nearly opposite Frog's-Point, took place between
two French frigates and a British guard-ship of 32
guns, a 16 gun brig, and some other armed vessels,
under cover of a battery on shore. The conflict
lasted the greater part of the day, with much warmth,
and ended in the surrender of the British vessels
and demolition of the battery. The particulars
concerning the killed and wounded have not yet
reached us, as we lie some distance from head-quar
ters, and on the opposite fide of the North-River,
but expert every hour to be favoured with them.—The
army of our benevolent ally makes an illustrious ap
pearance, and that of our own is by no means con
temptible ; so that from their combined prowess we
may expeCt the most brilliant success. A large harvest
of glory is just at hand, and we are ready to put in
our sickles and reap. Who may live to enjoy the
fruits of it, the fates have happily concealed from
you and me ; but this we are sure of, that posterity
will bless the survivors, and as they pass the graves
of the unfortunate, will cry with grateful hearts and
melting eyes, '' Peace to their manes."
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.
3 w* EPHRAIM MARTIN, jun.
N. B. The above mare has been advertised before.
TO BE SOLD,
A NEGRO BOY between 15 and 16 years of
age, has had both the small-pox and measles,
and is entered 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. ,v
TRENTO N, July 18.
, Proclamation.
EVERY day from day-break till noon there will
be in the French Camp a market held, near tire
house of Henry Taylor.—All the Americans who
will bring provisions to the army shall be protested by
the guard of the French Head-Quarters, and by the
Prevoft, and will have liberty to fell their provisions
by agreement, and without being any ways hindered.
The posts of the army will protest their passing and
repaffing, and it will be permitted to no one to take
their provisions, except by their consent, at the mar
ket place.
A QUANTITY OF
Wrapping Paper
To be SOLD at the Printing-Office in Trenton.
Wanted immediately,
AN industrious, honeftGlß L, to do house
work ; to whom good wages will be given.
Enquire of the Printer.
iff BSO L D ,
For CASH or CouNTRY Produce, by
Peter Crolius & Anthony Maraquier,
At their STORE in TRENTON,
OTRIPED broad cloths, Black and white blown
O Black velvet, lace,/
B ick and white gauzes, An aTortmert of line*,/
Black satin, Russia and oznabrigs,
Black taffety, An assort merit of buttons,
Eil wide mode, mohair, silk and thread,
Black, green and white Fans, and men and wo
perfians, mens gloves,
Mantaus, Hairpins by the hundred.
Ditto capes, Sleeve buttons,
Gauze handkerchiefs, Buckles,
Barcelona ditto, Knives and forks,
Kenting di to, Snuff boxes,
Bandano ditto, Buckle brushes,
Chintzes and callico, Sugar by the box or bar-
Flowered aprons and rel,
ruffles, Tea, coffee and choco-
Striped and plain kenting, late,
Catgut, Salt, pepper and allspice,
Cambrick, lawn and Glass and earthen ware,'
muffin, Writing paper,
Ribbons and tastes, the Pafh boards,
new&ft fa ffiions, Brimstone,
Check linen, Indigo:
And a variety of other articles too tedious to
mention. 6w
WILLIAM LAWSO N,
In 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.
BEST yard wide mode, White and brown fugap
Sewing silk, by the barrel or smaller
Bonnet papers by the quantity,
sheet, fine and coarse, Tobacco by the roll,
Linens, Snuff by the bladder,
Sagathies, An assortment of earthen.
Womens fans, and stone ware.
Handkerchiefs, Wool cards,
Gauze, Pepper,
Cambricks, Gun powder,
Lawns, Brimstone,
Biown corduroy, Double gilt buttons,
Shaloon, Indigo,
Weft-India rum, Chocolate.
And a variety of other articles, at the lowest price
for cash or country produce. jw*
To all whom it may concern :
State of New-Jersey, fs.
NOTICE is hereby given that a Court of Admiralty
will be held at the house of Gilbert Barton, in
Allentown, on Friday the 27th July ififtant, at ten
o'clock in the afternoon, for the trial of the foilow
ing negro slaves, viz. George Elliot, Benj. George,
Daniel, George Thomas, Moses, Charles Burne,
James Shearman, Henry Hunt, C^efar Johnfon,Bond
Porter, Adam, Gabriel, Edward, James, Frank Be n,
William Simmons, William Me Ilery, William Henry^
George Gregory, Sweepstakes Paterson, John Em r
fon, James and Juno, lately taken at sea out ot the
British privateer called the Malton, commanded by
Henry Hall, and libelled agairft by John M'Nach ane,
(who as well, &c.) To the end that all persons con
cerned may appear and shew cause, if any they have,
wherefore a decree may not pass pursuant to the.
prayer of the libel, &c.'
By order of the Judge,
JOS. BLOOMFIELD, Regiier.
Four 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.