The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1779-06-23 00:00:00, page 2

about three weeks —44th and 57th B. regiments, and
one Hessian ditto, are at King's-Bridge.
The troops which came from Virginia, not being
furnifned with proper clothing, &c. for the campaign,
are permitted to return to New-York for fifteen
days—then to come up the river again.
Last week fix daring villains in Smith's Clove, had
the audacity to fire on two of our light horse, as
they were passing in the rear of the army, one of
which they wounded in the body, and broke the
thigh bone of the other: They were immediately
pursued by a party from the army, taken, and one
hung ; the other five were conducted to head-quar
ters, and a court-martial being held on them, they
were found guilty, and received sentence of death ;
pursuant to which four were hanged, and it being
insinuated to the fifth that if he would discover his
accomplices, he would be pardoned, which offer of
clemency he eagerly embraced, and conducted a party
of our people to a cave in the mountain, the de
pository of all their plunder, where lay-concealed
five more, whom they secured. Various articles of
plunder were found in their den.
ANN A-P OLIS, June it.
We hear that the Count d'Estaing left Port-Royal
on the 22d of May, with twenty-one fail of the line,
four of which had joined him from the coast of
Africa, where they had deftreyed seven settlements
for the English. Byron put out from St. Lucia the
fame day, and the fleets were in fight, so that an
engagement may be expected. The Count d'Estaing
expected M. Le Motte Picquct with five fail more of
the line. Two fail of the line and one merchant
fllip of 60 guns are expeded in the bay of Chesa
peake.
BALTIMORE, June 8.
On Saturday last the sloop Washington, Captain
Burrows, of this port, arrived here front St. Euftatius,
which he left the 23d ult. This gentleman informs
us, that it was confidently asserted at that iftand, the
day he left it, that the French fleet (which appears
to be still commanded by Count d'Estaing, the Count
de Gras being second in command) had put to sea
from Martinico, completely fitted and manned, and
confided of 25 ships, 19 of which were of the line ;
that, in consequence of this event, the Britilh fleet,
under Admirals Byron and Barrington, of 26 ships,
19 of which are capital ones, immediately put to
f^a from St. Lucia; and that as these formidable
fleets were observed to be in fight of each other, on
the 20th ult. to leeward of Dominica, it was thought
at 'Statia, that a great and important naval engage
ment would speedily take place.
By a gentleman directly from Rhode-Ifland, we
are informed, that las tweek a large agent ship, laden
with provisions, accidentally took fire as the lay in
that harbour, and was entirely consumed, together
with her cargo. We also learn, that there is no
vessel of force there, except two gallies, and the
Renown of 50 guns, which arrived with a large
prize ship, the day he came away.
POUGHKEEPSIE, June 14.
Three deserters from the enemy, who came in on
the 6th instant, on examination, declared as fol
lows, viz.
That they left the enemy's lines between it and 1
o'clock that morning, that General Clinton was then
at Verplank's Point, together with Generals Vaughan
and Matthews, Lords Rawdon and Cathcart. —3000
at the Point. —That they are building a battery and
redoubt at Stony-Point, on the other fide of the
river.—That in the ferry-way are two* frigates, and
about 18 smaller vessels—one 64 gun ship opposite
Tarry-Town. 17th regiment light dragoons, Lord
Cathcart's legion, Emerick's corps, Queen's rangers,
two regiments of Hessians, 7th, 17th and 23d B.
regiments, are with Sir W. Erskine, who commands
the flying army, at Dobbs-Ferry.---A Lieut. Col.
commands on the other fide opposite King's-Ferry,
who, with the other principal officers, lodge on
board their vessels every night.—lt is reported among
the soldiers, that they are to continue at the Point
CHATHA M, June 15.
By intelligence from New-York we learn, that last
week a vessel arrived there from Georgia, the Capt.
of which was immediately conducted to head-quar
ters, and after giving an account of the situation of
their southern army, a guard was put on board the
vessel, and n > person was fuffered to come a-shore
or go on board.
General Washington's head-quarters is at Smith's
tavern, about 12 or 15 miles from fort Clinton, and
12 miles Ahis fide of New-Windsor.
Since our lalt arrived here a brig in 7 weeks from
Cadiz. She confirms the account we have repeatedly
received of the formidable armament in Spai'n. There
were upwards of 40 men of war in the bay of Cadiz,
compleatly equipt, and ready for sea, very few of
which were under 74 guns. The destination of this
powerful squadron was still a secret, though the
common talk was, that it would soon appear before
Gibraltar.
PROVIDENCE, June 5.
The Bolton post informs, that a prize ship from
Scotland, with 2600 barrels of provisions, and other
valuable articles, is arrived at an eastern port. She
was captured by the Pallas privateer, of Newbury.
BOST O N, June 10.
I mention the possibility of a revolt at home, be
cause our Constituents have borne much already;
they have been patient and of long-fuffering. They
have felt a gradual imposition of taxes, till they have
become an intolerable oppression ; they have seen the
revenues of the kingdom lavished in pensions to the
mod exceptionable characters. They have seen their
trade with America cut off; and they have had a
fuccefsful example of their fellow-fubjeCts revolting
from the expenfiveggovernment of England, to the
protection of a wife and virtuous Congress.
All these heavy calamities, with many more, which
it would be tedious to enumerate, have been
brought upon this country since the accession of the
present King ; which make me of opinion, that it is
not just now a proper time to applaud his wisdom,
or support his counfellors.
Much has been said of his Majesty's counfellors—
I have opposed them in Parliament with great con
stancy and firmnefs, and entertain as bad an opinion
of their publick capacity as any gentleman on this
fide of the House does. But they are his Majesty's
chosen servants, whom he has been collecting from
the different parties ever since his accession—men, I
presume, after his own heart.
They proceeded in the war with our Colonies ac
cording to his wishes, and America is now nearly loft
to Great-Britain. Their unhappy mifconduC thas
rendered them contemptible to many of their fellow
fubjeds, and they have now little to depend on but
his Majesty's favour and firmnefs. Yet, Sir, I fee
no profpea of a real change ; for I don't believe his
Majesty will be guilty of the ingratitude to abandon
(at this crisis) his obedient servants in their distress ;
and I do not hear, or know, that the people are about
to chufe a Congress, or proclaim a Protestor.
The times, in my humble opinion, call aloud for
a strong remonstrance to the King, setting forth our
unparalleled grievances under his Majesty's govern
ment. When the people (hew an inclination to de
mand redress, I will accompany them with the great
est pleasure ; but I will not be seen complimenting
when we should be calling to account.
I am afraid, Sir, I speak too loud, as that may
give an appearance of passion to what I assure the
House are my mod deliberate sentiments. I will fay
no more at present, but hope to fee you rife yourfelf,
Mr. Speaker, in the greatness of your authority, and
oppose this designing, mifehievous address to his Ma
jesty, which will be doing great honour to your own
situation, and to the character of the House, and to
the dignity of the people—whom God preserve!
The capture of the ihip Oliver Cromwell, of Con
ne<fticut, is confirmed. Her brave crew, about 120
in number, were consigned to those dreadful recepta
cles the prison-ships. Sir George Collier, who com
mands fllips of war at New-York, manifeftly intends,
by this cruel plan, to force our seamen to inlift in
the enemy's Blips ; for the prisoners are daily visited
by officers, who entice them to enter the men of war,
privateers and transports.—Where is the retaliation
solemnly denounced by Congress ? A portion of this,
administered seasonably, had beenameafure of mercy.
A native of this place, who deserted from General
Would his Commons congratulate him on his
drawn battle at sea ? Would they congratulate him
on his retreat by land ? Will they compliment him
on the third year of the independence of the United
States? Will they thank him for the honours and
emoluments he has heaped upon his favourites dur
ing the course of the summer, particularly on the no
ble Lord with the blue riband (Right Hon. Lord
North) the ostensible Minifl er at the dismemberment
of the empire ? Will gentlemen rejoice and be glad
at this frefh proof his Majesty has ,given us in his
speech of his gracious intention to carry on the war
in America ? Will they declare their readiness to im
pose more taxes on their Constituents ? And will they
answer to his Majesty, for the people paying them
without a revolt at home ?
PHILADELPHIA, June 19.
A gentleman just arrived at Baltimore from Holland, by
quay of 'Statia, bath favoured us with the following
spirited speech of Lord George Gordon, in the BritiJb
House of Commons.
Mr. Speaker,
I AM sorry to rife so soon after the meeting of Par
liament, in opposition to the measures proposed
by administration ; and I am more efpccially concern
ed that it ihould be a complimentary address to our
present Sovereign, moved by the Hon. Member on the
other fide of the House, one of his Majesty's Lords
of Trade (Hon. Charles Greville) and seconded by
that very relocatable Highland Chieftain, the Thane
of Cowdor (Mr. Campbell.) But, Sir, many com
pliments cannot in reason be expected from the friends
of liberty on this fide of the House, to that King un
der whole government the Court of Great-Britain
has been rendered contemptible in the eyes of France,
and the ffiendfhip, commerce, and assistance of Ame
rica cut off, perhaps forever, from his fubjedts.
The distresses of the people at home, and the ne
glect of their possessions abroad, are becoming every
day more apparent and intolerable, which render it
impossible for me, as one of their Representatives,
either to compliment his Majesty, or approve of his
conduct in such circumstances. Indeed, Mr. Speak
er, to compliment his Majesty in his present situati
on, would tend much more, in my opinion, to illu
strate the servility of the House of Commons, than to
exemplify to, the world any blessings of his govern
ment.
William Blair, a sailor, fays, he left Charleftown,.
South-Carolina, on the 9th of May ; that on the 7th
General Moultrie with the militia got into the town,
with Pulalki's legion, and brought with them 180
Green Coats or Tories and 4 Indians; that he re
mained at Hobcaw till the 12th of May in the morn
ing ; that on the 11th in the evening he saw the en
gagement at a distance, and before he left the ferry,
a Lieutenant, who was in the adion, came over and
reported, that the enemy left 653 on the field, and
that the remainder were retreated fix or seven miles
into the country.
Extras of a letter from General Schuyler to the PreJi
dent of Congress, dated Saratoga, May 30, 1779.
" Yesterday I received a letter from Mr. Deane, co
py whereof I have the honor to enclose your Excellency.
" By intelligence recently received from Canada,
all is quiet in that country, as no troops had been
sent to the Westward, nor any preparation making
for that purpose."
Extract of a letter from fames Dean, to General
Schuyler, dated Oneida, Ma, 21, 1779.
" Your favour of the 12th instant, together with
the inclofed speech, have been duly received. The
Oneidas and Tufearoras seem well fatisfied with the
speech, and are much rejoiced to hear that Congress
are still careful to provide for their necessities. Some
of the Chiefs, whom I wish to consult upon the
fubjedt of the commissions, having been from home,
has obliged me to delay fending the inclofed lift, until
now, which I have not been able to procure till
this day, and it is now forwarded by express.
The Onondagas have divided. Those attached to
the enemy have moved off to the westward—the
whole of that party, who before the late deffrudion
of their village, had profeffed to make their peace
with the United States, and become their friends,,
have brought their families and remaining effects to
this place : their whole number amounts to 126, 35
of whom are warriors: As the Commissioners have
told the Six Nations at the treaty of the German Flats,
" That fair speeches and belts of Wampum should
not atone for future offences." The Onondagas have
fallen upon something, which, they hope, will atone
for their past offences, and be considered as a proof
of the sincerity of their present profeffions. They
have determined to turn the King's hatchet against
his adherents, and take an active and vigorous part in
the war in our favour.
An open boat, called the Skunk, mounting 2 guns
and 12 men, belonging to Egg-Harbour, sent in there
lalt Wednesday a vessel with a valuable cargo, which
makes her nineteenth prize since the was fitted out.
Extract of a letter from Col. Long, to General Hogan,
dated Halifax, North-Carolina, 370 miles from
Charle/lo<wn, May 31, 1779.
" The brave Gen. Moultrie has defended Charlef
town once more against the Britilh troops, who were
repulsed three different times, with the loss of about
1000 men, retreated to John's island across Alley's
river, in order to get to the sea-shore to their fhip
fhip, or defend themselves against Gen. Lincoln, who
was in their rear."
Prevoft in South-Carolina, two days after passing the
Savannah, came to this city yesterday, having a pals
from Gen. Moultrie. This person lays he was in the
American service in 1776, was taken near Flat-Bulh,
and enlisted with the Britilh in order to escape; in
attempting which he was retaken, and received five
hundred stripes. He was a corporal, and belonged to
De Lancey's brigade, second battalion. He fays, the
Britilh forces which crossed into Carolina, three miles
below Puryfburgh, were 3500 in number, but were
joined after he left them, as he heard, by 170 horse,
being infantry draughted for that purpose, 50 Indi
ans, and 25 whites disguised as Indians. He reckons
the troops left in Georgia at 1700 or 1800, yet gives
in the detail of all the Royal army in Carolina and
Georgia, as follows: Two battalions of the 71st,
Britilh ; two of Hessians; two of De Lancey's bri
gade of Tories; and one of New-York Volunteers,
between 200 and 300 ; these from New-York. The
16th and 64th, Britilh, from St. Augustine ; and
Brown's Rangers, a corps of about 120, raised in
Georgia, mostly prisoners of war. He cannot recol
lect precisely the day, week or month on which he
left Charleftown; but his pass is dated the 2d of
May ; after which he was five or fix days travelling to
that place. He flayed there two days, crossing Coo
per's river in the evening. Before he set out from
George-Town, he heard of the repulse of General
Prevoft.
A gentleman lately arrived here from Charleftown
in South-Carolina, who set out the Bth of May, fays,
General Pulaski was just going in as he came away ;
which Ihews the falfity of the report which prevailed
here lately, that the legion had been severely handled
in a brush with the enemy.
Thursday last came up the schooner Nancy, Na
thaniel Butterfield, late Master, retaken by Captain
Charles Alexander, in the brigantine Active. This
vessel had been permitted to load some Indian corn
and other food in North-Carolina, for the famifhed
inhabitants of Bermuda, but was seized by a cruizer
of the enemy, and sent for New-York.
Yesterday the Onondagas have desired an interview
with me, when they made the following speech, which
together with their belt of Wampum and my reply, I
transmit.
" Brother attend.
" WE address you in presence of our children, the
Oneidas and Tufearoras, and of our brothers, the