The New-Jersey gazette — Burlington [N.J.], 1781-03-14 00:00:00, page 3

party of his horse fin-prized and took a picket confift
jng of a fergeaut and twelve men, together with a
waggon and eight horses.
BALTIMORE, February 27.
Extract of a letter from an officer in the southern
army, dated Guilford courthouse, Feb. 10, 1781.
" Since the action with Tarleton, Lord Cornwal
lis has pushed us to this place (200 miles) where we
joined General Greene; one motive that urged him
on t'o rapidly, was the recovery of the prisoners, but
they luckily'are fafe in Virginia. This place is about
midway between Hillsborough and ^ali^urv, His
foordhh . ' the lad accounts, had eroded the Yad
kin. We e not so formidable as I could with, Col.
Otho Williams this day takes command of the light
infantry (now reinforced by Col. Lee's legion, and
about 60 riflemen) during the illness of Gen. Mor
gan, whose absence is sincerely regretted, as he is
exactly calculated for this service. A great many
militia are turning out, and I hope we Ihall shortly
be strong enough for his Lordship ; but the militia
are as yet but raw. Since Col, Lee's surprise of
George Town, Col. Marian has penetrated as far as
Dorchester, within twenty miles of Charleftown, de
stroyed a number of stores, and captured a number
of prisoners."
Extract of a letter from Alexandria, Fairfax coun
ty, Virginia, dated the 21st inflant.
" Our Governor has ordered out the fourth part
of the militia of this county, to rendezvous at Wil
liamfburglu There are various conjectures as to the
cause : some think the enemy have received a pow
erful reinforcement at Portsmouth, or that the mi
litia are to co-operate with our French allies hourly
expend, if not already arrived, in an attempt to
difledge Benedict and his corps."
One fourth part of the militia of the state of Vir
ginia have taken the field, and a body of them have
already marched for Williamsburg.
Gen. Arnold and his troops, by the last accounts,
were busily engaged in fortifying themfelvcs at Ports
mouth. Among the British armed vellcls lying in
Portsmouth harbour, on Elizabeth river, is the Cha
ron of 44 guns.
The southern American army, confining pf 1500
Continentals, and a number of militia, by a retreat
that reflects the highest honour on the cc/mmander,
General Greene, and indeed the officers and privates
of every corps, have, in a great degree, fruftrated
the designs of Earl Cornwallis, who had rapidly ad
vanced upon him with 3000 regulars, betides mili
tia. On the 14th inst. Gen. Greene, with his ar
my, were encamped on the north lide of Dan river,
in Virginia, having crossed it at Boyd's ferry that
and the preceding day. 'lt appeared to be his inten
tion to cross the Stanton river, distant about thirteen
miles, where it was imagined he would soon have
such an accession of strength, by the junction of the
armed yeomanry of Virginia, as would enable him
to make an effectual stand, Notwithstanding the ra
pid movement of Lord Cornwallis, he did not reach
Dan river until the whole of the American army had
crossed it in the handsomest manner, the baggage and
stores of which had previously passed ove^ Roanoke,
at Taylor's ferry, and were perfectly fafe. On the
14th instant, his Lordship was encamped with his
(no doubt fatigued) troops, about three miles south.
ward of Dan river. His further views could not be
penetrated, This intelligence we received from a
gentleman who crossed Roanoke with G<n, Greene's
heavy baggage.
PHILADELPHIA, March 7.
Yesterday arrived Capt. M'Clenachan, in 3 weeks
from Dominica, who informs that it was reported
there, that after the arrival of Admiral Hood, at St,
Lucia, the English fleet put to sea, and that eight of
them went to St. Euftatia, and it was laid they had
taken the island and seized all the vessels of what na
tion soever in that road. He further adds, that ac
counts were received at Dominica, that the English
had seized all the Dutch vessels in their ports, and
where-ever else they could lay their hands on them
in Europe.
By a gentleman from New-York we learn, that the
17th light dragoons and a detachment of infantry had
marched from New- York and the environs, towards
the East end of Long-Island ;---that the 22d and 47th
British regiments, one Hessian regiment of grenadiers,
and the regiment of Anfpach, with some more troops,
were about to embark from New-York for the south
ward ;---that the transports were not quite ready the
24th ult.--that these troops were supposed to be bound
to the Chefapeak, to reinforce or relieve Arnold ;---
that an express had been sent up the found 011 the 20th
ult. and another by land, from New-York to Arbuth
not, at Gardiner's bay, to hasten his departure from
thence, whether to go to New-York or the Chefa
peak, is not known. By the fame gentleman we are
assured, that they are under very great anxiety at
New-York, being in expectation of the arrival of a
French fleet and 10,000 troops from Europe, of which
they were advised by the arrival of the last packet from
England ; —that the cannon have been actually re
moved from Nutten-Ifland on board the Ihips. The
gentleman further adds, that it was confidently said
that Mr. Galloway has wrote to Mr. Shoemaker, in
forming him, that the French fleet had failed from
Brest with troops ; and that he was under great con
cern for his friends, the refugees, and fays, he fears
New-York will be loft to the King, early in the spring.
" The 21st ipftant Geneial Greene crossed Stanton
river. His head-quarters were at Halifax courthouse,
about 115 miles from Petersburg. The baggage of
our army was at Prince Edward courthouse. Lord
Cornwallis's army is on the north fide of Dan river,
and it is said extends twelve miles up and down the
fame. By later accounts we are informed, that the
whole militia of the counties of Prince Edward, Char
lotte, Mecklenburg, Halifax, Henry, Pittfylvania,
and part of Bedford, have joined General Greene, a
mounting to no less than 6000 men ; and that he in
tended to aft again on the offenfive ;--that Lord Corn
wallis had retreated one and half miles from Dan ri
ver; that he has 13 pieces ot artillery ;---that Gen.
Cafwell, with 4000 North-Carolina militia, is in his
rea r ; Baron Steuben, with 500 regulars, and as many
riflemen, has marched from Richmond towards Tay
lor's ferry; and Gen. Weedon is to march in a day
or two with Bco from Frederickfhurg."
MARCH ro.
Extract of a letter from an officer in the southern
army, dated Halifax county, Feb. 17, 1781.
" Notwithstanding the ngrial victory, obtained by
General Morgan, and the furprize of the King's re
giment at George-Town, Cornwallis has pushed us
to Halifax conrt-houfe, and is now encamped with
in seven miles of our van, on the weft fide of the
river Dan, I am at a loss which to commend most,
the conduct of General Greene's retreat, or the vi
gor of his Lordship's advance. Our final! army, a
mounting only to 1500, has been exceedingly for
tunate, neither stores, baggage nor men loft on the
retreat. The enemy pursued with 3000 effectives.
Lieut, Colonel Lev's legion, and the light-infantry,
covered our rear, Tarleton's dragoons have been
ftvercly handled. Lee's gallant partizans retaliate
for past massacres where-ever they meet them; one
of his trumpeters was murdered by some of Tarle
ton's legion, in ligjit of the corps, which immedi
ately made a charge, and facrificed 16 of the enemy
to his manes. In short, the enemy's cavalry were
completely confined within their pickets, and when
ever they advanced they fuffcred for their temerity."
Extract of another letter, dated Dan river, Februa
ry 18th and r9'h, 1781.
" The enemy, after a halt of three days, are re
treating in the direction of Hillfboruugh. Our force,
from large collections of militia, is become formida,
ble. I should particularize, but duty calls me on.
We arc just after the enemy,"
T R ETTFoN, 'M A rch 14.
General Dickinson desires the MILITIA of this
state will hold themselves in the most perfect readi
ness to march rm the ihor^ft notice ; it being pro
bable their services may soon be required. He re
quells the officers will pay the ftriCteft attention to
their men's arms and accoutrements, that their ap
pearance in the field may reflect honor on tbemfelves;
and flatters himfclf, that when called upon, they will
turn out with that spirit which characterizes the Mi
litia of New-Jersey,
The Brigadiers and Colonels, or Lieutenant-Colo
nels Commandants of brigades, will be pleated to
make their returns agreeably to the direction of the
last militia law, passed at Trenton, January 8, 1781.
til We would advise the gentleman who sent us
the account of the " conduct of a guard," whenever
inch behaviour Ihall be repeated, to prattife the me
thod he proposes, of guarding such guard to a fafe
place, there to remain until they ihall be taught that
their duty is to protest, not plunder, the good peo
ple ot the state. The money sent will be returned
when called for.
The Trustees of the College of New-Jersey will
recollect that the third Wedikfday in April yearly is
the time of their Spring-meeting.
r yHE WHIG inhabitants of the Western PrecinCt,
I(Somerfet county) arc requested to meet at the
house of Henry Harrison, at Rocky-Hill, on Tues
day the $d of April next, on business of importance ;
to which time and place the last meeting adjourned.
By order of the meeting,
THO. EGBERT.
Princeton, March 12, 1781.
TO BE SOLD,
By the Single, Dozen, Gross or Thousand, by
ISAAC COLLINS,
At the Printing-Office in Trenton,
THE NEW TESTAMENT,
Printed on a good Type, and good Paper.
Will be RENTED at Vendue,
On Saturday the 24th of this instant, March,
TH E elegant FARM formerly belonging to Capt.
Howard, but now in the possession of Thomas
Forman, situate on the main road leading from Phi
ladelphia to New-York, one mile from Princeton and
two from Kingston. The vendue to be held on the
premises, and will begin at one o'clock, where the
conditions will be made known, and attendance given
by Wm. SCUDDER.
Princeton, March 6, 1781.2
Extract of a letter from Fredericksburg, in Virginia,
dated February 27, 1781.
AT a Court of Inquiry held at the house of Aaron
T. Lucas, in Readington, by order of Major-
General Dickinson, on the sth and 6th days of Fe
bruary, 1781, for the investigation of a charge of
cowardice alledged against Colonel John Taylor,
of the fourth regiment of Hunterdon county militia,
at the battle at Springfield, June 23, 1780.
The Court consisted ofrthe following officers, viz.
Colonel Joseph Phillips, President,
Lieutenant-Colonel Joab Houghton, Major Cornelius
Stout, Major Richard McDonald, Major Joseph
Brearley, Major Henry Phillips, Members.
The Court, after hearing the proofs and allegati
ons of both parties, and having maturely conlidered
the fame, unanimously beg leave to report, That the
said Colonel John Taylor's conduct at Springfield was
unexceptionable ; that he did not manifeft any de
gree of timidity or cowardice on that occasion, but
on the contrary (situated as he was) difeovered spirit,
prudence, and sagacity; conspicuous and inherent
qualities in a good officer: And therefore ought to
be honourably acquitted of the charge abovementi
oned. By order of the Court,
JOS. PHILLIPS, Prefid.
The above report approved of by
PHILEMON DICKINSON, M. Gen.
r [ HE Diftrift Society of WHIGS of the townships
of Windsor and Soulh-Brunfwick, (Middlesex
county) will meet at the house of Mr. Isaiah Shaw,
in Cranberry, on Thursday the 29th inst. (March)
at nine o'clock in the forenoon.
By order of the Society,
NATHANIEL HUNT, Clk.
- March rath, 1781.
TO BE SOLD,
A Negro WENC H,
I^ORTY-SIX years old, remarkably healthy and
1 active, has had the small-pox, is an excellent
cook, in which station the has served many years in a
very genteel family;---is honest, industrious, neat,
and a very good osconomift, spins very well, and is
fond of children. Would particularly suit a genteel
tavern or family that entertains much.---Price £.60,
hard cafli, or the current exchange in continental.---
Enquire of the Printer. . March 12. 4W
TO BE SOLD by public Vendue,
On Tuesday the 20th of March, instant,
T PLAN TATION whereon James Hazlitt now
lives, it was part of a traCt ofland belonging to
Rebecca Coxe ; it is situated in a very pleafam health,
part ot the country in Mansfieldwbodhoufe townthip,
Sufl'ex county, and Rate ot New-Jersey ; containing
175 acres of excellent wheat and pallurc land, xoo
acres cleared, the rest well timbered, 16 acres of good
English meadow, and more can be made. On the
premises are two good dwelling houses, a good barn,
Tables, and barracks, a good thriving orchard ; the
whole place well watered by a conitant stream betides
good springs; the fences in good repair. The ven
oue will begin at 12 o'clock, when attendance will
be given, conditions of sale made known, and an in
disputable title will be given by
iw JAMES & SAMUEL HAZLITT.
TO BE SOLD;-
At Chefnut-Neck, in Gloucester county, on Friday
the 16th instant, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
The Sloop HANNAH,
With all her tackle, and furniture ; and also her
CARGO, consisting of thirty-seven thousand feet of
pine boards, ninety-two thousand 18 inch Ihingles,
a quantity of bar iron, and a considerable quantity
of tar. By order of the Judge of the Ad
miralty of the state of New-Jersey.
J. BU_R ROWs_MarQ__
To whom it may concern.
THE subscriber, living in Mount-Holly, Bur
lington county, having adminiftred on the e
state of Elias Bland, late of Woodbridge in New-
Jersey, deceased, requests those indebted to the said
estate to pay; and those who have accounts are de
sired to bring them in, properly Rated and attested,
by the joth of next month.
2m* Wm. CALVERT,
month 12, 1781,
One Thousand Dollars Reward.
BROKE out of Burlington gaol, on the night of
the 6th inst. the following persons, viz. JOHN
WORKMAN, (advertised in the Pennsylvania papers
for breaking out of Eafton gaol) about five feet nine
or ten inches high, dark complexion, pitted with the
small pox, about thirty-four years of age. JOHN
KETCHAM, five feet eleven inches high, stoops
when he walks, a deserter from the 6th Pennsylvania
regiment. THOMAS M'CALVEY and JOHN
HANLY, formerly belonging to the Pennfi Ivanra
line. Whoever secures the 1 said John Workman in
anv gaol, shall have FIVE HUNDRED and FIFTY
DOLLARS, and ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY for
each of the other three, with all reasonable charges,
paid by me RALPH PRICE, Gaoler.
March 7, 1781. a