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ffina, being manned by several people belonging to
Rhode-Ifland, who had made their escape from a
prifon-lhip at Charleftown, South-Carolina, in the
following manner : One evening observing a schooner
come to anchor near the prifon-ihip, with sundry
Negroes on board, they took an opportunity while
the centry was off his guard to get from the prifon-ihip
on board the schooner, and immediately making fail
they got out of the harbour ; they afterwards putin
to Wilmington, where they fold the Negroes, and
with the.money purchased a cargo of naval stores,
• with which they arrived fafe at Newport.
St. J O H N's, December 20.
Extract of a letter from St. Euhatia, Dec. 16, 1780,
" We hear that Sir George B. Rodney, with 15
fail of the line and a large body of troops, had fail
ed from Barbados on an expedition, some think Gre
nada the objed, as a large fleet under Dutch colours
were met by a vessel in the neighbourhood of that
island. It is reported that five fail of French line of
battle ships are at St. Vincent's, if so, perhaps he
may Blew them the way to Englifh-harbour."
BALTIMORE, January 9.
A few days ago the sloop Rorpoife of 10 guns,
and an armed barge, under the command of Colonel
John Stewart, (who hath signalized himfelf for his
intrepidity on various occasions) went down the Bay
in quest of the enemy's picaroons, which have long,
with impunity, infefted Chesapeake. We have not
yet obtained the particulars of the Colonel's operati
on; but we are assured, that a small Privateer, be?
longing to New-York of 4 carriage and 6 swivel guns,
hath been captured after a sharp conflict, by Captain
Revelly, and company, whom the Colonel detached,
in the barge, to attack her, as she lay in shore, out
of the reach of the Porpoise's guns.
Extract of a letter from S. Euhatius, dated Dec. 3d.
“ I am informed by a gentleman, just arrived from
London, and who saw Mr. Prclident Laurens, a few
days before he came away, that that gentleman was
confined very close to an apartment 12 feet fquarc,
in which there was a centinel and a yeoman of the
guard. His black servant was allowed to attend him,
none others had been permitted to speak with him,
except his son and Mr. Manning, in company with
an officer, for half an hour.
" The Portuguese and English are not on the belt
footing, the former having refufed Commodore John?
stone leave to fit out some vessels at Lisbon.
" The enemy's success at Camden had reached
London. If we may judge from the late News-pa
pers from thence, the idea of subduing America hard
ly exists; though it appears more troops are going
out; and it is said Sir H. Pallifer is to command the
fleet at N. York."
" We have letters from Holland as late as the firft
of November. Some people there think there is great
probability of a war, that is, if the confederacy of
the Nothern Powers is firmly agreed to.
'' Experiment of 50 guns, and the Sybil of 36
guns, (French men of war) lately arrived here from
the French islands, with a fleet, and took back ano
ther of 40 odd fail."
PHILADELPHIA, January 16.
Friday last arrived here the brig Fanny, Captain
Tanner, and schooner Captain Vicary, from
the Havannah.
Yesterday came into port a prize brig, taken by
the Fair American, Captain Jackways, on her in
tended voyage from New-York to Charleftown. She
has on board a valuable cargo, confining of salt, wine,
dry goods, &c. &c.
The British forces which lately embarked at New-
York have landed in Virginia. We hear that Major
General Phillips (of Burgoyne's Convention troops,
but lately exchanged) commands on this expedition,
altho' it is said that Arnold a&s as a principal officer:
this is confirmed by the following extract of a letter
from Fredericksburg, received yesterday per post;
" Arnold, with about 1500 men and a few light
horse, landed 15 miles below Richmond, and march
ed into that town on Friday, about 12 o'clock. They
have destroyed Weftham and all the publick works,
great quantities of rum and sugar, but don't under
stand they destroyed any tobacco. They retreated
on the Saturday, about 12 o'clock, the fame way
they came. General Nelson is collecting the militia as
faft as possible, and following them in order to harrafs
their rear. We hourly expert the particulars."
TRENTON, January 24.
* Extract of a letter from an officer of the Southern ar
my, dated Hick's Creek, Pedee, South-Carolina,
December 31, 1780,
“ The troops of the enemy which left Virginia un
der Leslie, have arrived at Charleftown, and are said
to be on their march to join Lord Cornwallis, who
has assembled his forces at Camden. Gen. Greene's
head-quarters are at this place."
James Slover, Allier Biffet, and Daniel Melvin were
last week, by the Court of Quarter Sessions for the
county of Middlesex, condemned by virtue of an aft
of this state against trading with the enemy, to serve
on board some of the galleys, frigates or ships in the
service of the United States, and were accordingly
carried under guard to Philadelphia, to have the said
sentence executed.
As government is determined to execute the said
aft with the greatest vigour, it is hoped those vil-
lainous enemies to their country who have hitherto
carried on that infamous traffick may profit by the
above example, least another punishment enjoined by
the said a& soon overtake them, and they appear
with one ear less than their neighbours.
*, The Piece signed " A Lover of true Justice"
is received, and will be attended to next week,
O D E.
HOW hard the lot of human kind—
Both high and low, the rich the poor,
The monarch and the humble hind,
All fubjeft are to fortune's power.
Now, now, she turns her smiling face,
And now her specious charms we view;
And fondly hug'd in her embrace,
Ideal forms of bliss pursue.
As phantoms grafp'd they melt in air;
The tow'ring cattles fancy rais'd,
As quick as light'ning disappear,
At which ere while we fondly gaz'd.
Not they who mighty feeptres sway,
Nor they who draw the ears of kings,
Can boast security a day
From the viciflitudes of things.
High from the haughty tyrant's throne,
Whose power is gain'd by means unjust,
One Broke of fortune casts him down,
And bids ambition lick the dull.
To ernfh the daring hopes of pride,
See one great wretch from being hurl'd ;
Who knows not how brave C^far dy'd—
Caesar, the conqueror of the world.
How bleft is he whose virtuous foul,
Uulhaken fees the Form draw ncar;
And hears the thund'ring tempest roll,
Nor feels the force of guilty fear.
Tho' nature should her end proclaim,
And light'ning rend the earth and ikies,
f ill ha Is his dauntless mind the lame,
And views the feene with fearlefs eyes.
Fortune on him but wastes her ire,
He laughs her feeble rage to scorn;
Each Broke new courage docs impire,
And serves the hero to adorn.
Virtue ! 'tis thine to mend the heart,
The rugged path of life to even,
Substantial bleflings to impart,
And point the way that leads to heav'n.
JUVENIS.
New-Brunswick, Jan. 20, 1781.
At the Printing-Office in Trenton, a few copies of
the Pamphlet, intitled,
PUBLIC GOO D,
Being an examination into the
Claim of Virginia to the vacant
Western Territory,
And of the right of the UNITED STATES to
the fame.
TO WHICH IS ADDED,
Proposals for laying off a new State,
To be applied as a fund for carrying on the war,
or redeeming the national debt.
By the Author of COMMON SENSE.
R A NTW A Y,
On Saturday the 20th instant, from the fubferiber
living in Maidenhead,
A NEGRO MAN named WILL, formerly went
by the name of YERRAH, about twenty-three
years of age, five feet eight inches high, has a very
remarkable hair mole on his check ; Had on and took
with him a pair of new leather breeches, two pair of
stockings, a pair of new shoes, light coloured hume
fpun coat much worn, and hat. It is thought he
will endeavour to get to Ancocas or within the ene
my's lines. Whoever takes up and secures said ser
vant so that his matter may get him again, Ihall have
FOUR SPECIE DOLLARS REWARD, and all
reasonable charges paid by
SAMUEL HUNT.
January 22d, 1781. 3 wt
WILLIAM RICHARDS?-
At Trenton Landing, and at his
Store in Philadelphia,
WILL GIVE THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR GOOD
MUSTARD SEED.
The Method of railing Mustard Seed in Durham,
Old England.
ryHE ground must be well manured and made into
l hills about two and a half feet distant each way,
much in the fame manner as for Indian corn ; plant
the feed the firft good weather after the twentieth of
February a little below the furface, let there be about
three or four stalks on each hill, and the feed will
grow larger and a greater quantity than if sowed : As
it does not all come to perfection at one time, it must
be gathered as it ripens and spread on a floor to dry.
This is work proper for children. 6w
ROBERT EASTBURN,
In NEW-BRUNSWIC K,
Hath for SALE, on the lowest condition that the
times will admit of, viz.
GOOD Welt-India Black silk lace,
rum, White ditto,
Cherry do. by the hogs- Coat and jacket metal,
head, barrel, or gallon, wooden & mohair but-
French brandy, tons,
Holland Geneva, Shoe and knee buckles,
Teneriffand sherry wines, Sleeve buttons,
Molasses, Table and tea spoons,
Fine powdered and mus- Testaments,
covado sugars, Spelling-books,
Tea, Primers,
Coffee, Almanacks,
Chocolate, Men's ihoes,
Pepper, Women's fluff and lea-
Alipice, ther ditto,
Ginger, Wool cards,
Nutmegs, Fine, coarse, and crooked
Cinnamon, horn combs,
Cloves, Pasteboards,
Raisins, Stay laces and tapes,
Rice, French and common shoe
Indigo, heels,
Copperas, Pints, half-pints and gill
Brimstone, glades.
Rohn, Iron-ware, viz.
Starch, Large kettles fit for fait
Chalk, boiling,
Whitelead and oil, Large and small pots,
Fine black mode, Tea kettles & stew pans,
Taffety, Sliding bolts, hasps and
Linens, staples,
Millontts, Earthern ware of various
Lawn, kinds, such as
Fine and coarse white Dishes,
threads of various kinds, Mugs,
Colour'd ditto, Bowls,
Sewing silk of different Pots,
colours, Tea cups and saucers by
Ribbons, the quantity or fingie
Pins, article.
Needles, 3w *
B E LE T,
FOR one or more years, and may be entered up
on the firft day of April next, the following
Plantations, lituate in the townlhip of New-Wind
sor and county of Middlesex, within one mile of
Haightftown, fix of Allentown, ten of Croffwicks,
and twelve of Bordentown, viz.
One containing 75 acres good arable land, with
a small orchard, a good log house, and other suitable
conveniencies; now in the tenure of Mr. Rem Ven
derbeck, senior.
One containing 250 acres good arable land, with
a piece of meadow, a large thriving orchard, a good
log house, barn, barracks, stabling, and most other
conveniencies suitable to a farm ; now in the tenure
of Mr. Samuel Allen, and joining the above.
One containing 212 acres of good arable land,
one large field of which may be kept as a meadow,
it being remarkable for good pasture in the season,
a good orchard of the best grafted fruit; upon this
plantation are a good frame house, a large conveni
ent barn with stables complete, a good well of wa
ter, an excellent garden, &c. now occupied by Ro
bert Nixon, and also joining the above mentioned
farms.
All the above farms are situated in the heart of a
plentiful wheat country, remarkably healthy, and
near markets, mills, and meetings, and at present
under good fence. They will be let separate or to
gether, as may suit the appliers. For terms enquire
of Jof. Read, Esq. of Mountholly, or John Shields
in Philadelphia. Jan. 19, 1781. qw
a p ~sp urt
A FEW days ago was found in Trenton, a Pair
1 of SPURS. The owner proving his proper
ty and paying charges, may have them again, by ap
plying to the Printer hereof.
January 24, 1781.
BE SOL D,
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