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tentions.
On Friday the ißth inst. one of the enemy's ad
vanced parties, near East Chester, fell in with part
of Colonel Glover's brigade, when a smart and
close engagement ensued, in which our men beha
ved with great coolness and intrepidity, and drove
the enemy back to their main body.
That on the iitli instant, at eight o'clock in the
morning, the enemy's fleet on Lake Champlain,
confiding of one (hip mounting sixteen guns, one
snow mounting the lame number, one fchponer of
fourteen guns, two of twelve, two sloops, a bomb
ketch, and a large vessel (her force unknown) with
fifteen or twenty flat bottomed boats or gondolas,
carrying one twelve or eighteen pounder in their
bows, appeared off Cumberland head. General
Arnold, with his forces, immediately prepared to
receive them. At eleven o'clock the attack began,
at half pad twelve the engagement became general
and very warm; some of the enemy's Ihips, and all
their gondolas, beat up and rowed within musket
shot of our fleet. They continued a very hot fire
with round and grape shot till five o'clock, when
they thought proper to retire about fix' or seven
hundred yards distance, and continued there until
dark. Gen. Arnold and his troops conduced them
selves, during this adion, with great firmnefs and
intrepidity, and made a better refinance than could
have been expected against a force so greatly supe
rior. The whole of our killed and wounded a
mounted to about sixty. The Philadelphia gondo
la, and a schooner, were loft in the engagement, but
all the men were saved. The enemy landed a large
number of Indians on Schuyler's island, and on each
shore, who kept up an incessant fire, but did little
damage. The enemy had, to appearance, upwards
of 1000 men in batteaus prepared for boarding.
The enemy's force being so greatly superior, it
was determined in council to remove to Crown
Point, in order to refit and collet our force. At
two o'clock, P. M. the 12th, our fleet weighed an
chor, with a frefh breeze to the southward. The
enemy's fleet at the fame time got under way; our
gondolas made very little way ahead. In the eve
ning the wind moderated, and we made such pro
gress that at fix o'clock next morning we were about
twenty-eight miles from Crown Point. The ene
my's fleet was very little above Schuyler's Island,
the wind breezed up to the southward, so that we
gained very little by beating or rowing; at the fame
time the enemy took a frefh breeze from the N. E.
and, by the time we had reached Split Rock, were
along-fide of us. The Washington and the Con
gress were in the rear, and the rest of our fleet were
ahead, except two gondolas funk at Schuyler's
Island. The Washington galley was in such a Mat
tered condition, and had so many men killed and
wounded, that she struck to the enemy after re
ceiving a few broadsides. The Congress was then
attacked by a ship mounting twelve eighteen
pounders, a schooner of fourteen fixes, and one of
twelve fixes, two under her stern, and one on her
broadside within musket shot. The enemy kept up
an incessant fire about five glasses with round and
grape shot, which was returned as briskly. The
fails, rigging, and hull of the Congress, were Mat
tered and torn in pieces, when, to prevent her fal
ling into the enemy's hands, General Arnold, who
was on board, ran her on shore in a small creek ten
miles from Crown Point, where, after taking out her
small arms, she was set on fire, with four other gon
dolas, with whose crews the General reached Crown
Point that evening, luckily escaping the Savages,
who waylaid the road in two hours after he had
passed it. Of our whole fleet we have saved two
gallies, two schooners, one gondola, and one flodp.
31. That no Counfellors ought to be chosen at
the election to be held on the fifth day of November
next.
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Intelligence received in CONGRESS, October 21,
from the Middle and Northern departments
IN the night of the 1 sth instant General Mercer
paired over to Staten Island, with part of the
troops posted at Perth Amboy, and advanced with
in a few miles of Richmond town, having been in
formed that a company of British troops, one of
HeEans, and one of Skinner's militia lay there—
Colonel Griffin was detached with Col. Patterson's
battalion, and Major Clarke, at the head of some
riflemen, to fall in upon the east end of the town,
while the remainder of the troope enclosed it on
the other quarters; both divisions reached the town
by break of day, but not before the enemy were
alarmed; mod of them fled after exchanging a few
shot witli Colonel Griffin's detachment. Two sol
diers of the enemy were mortally wounded, and se
venteen taken prisoners, witli the loss only of two
soldiers killed on our fide. Colonel Griffin received
a wound in the foot frbm a musket ball, and Lieut.
Colonel Smith was slightly wounded in the arm.
Ambngft the prisoners taken in this action are eight
Hessians. Our troops brought off from Staten
Island forty five muskets, a number of bayonets,
cutiaffes, &c. and one standard of the Britilh light
horse.
It has been determined in a council of war at
head quarters, to remove the army from the heights
of Harlem, towards East and Weft Chester, in or
der to outflank the enemy, and disappoint their in-
General Arnold behaved with such intrepidity; that
he covered the retreat of the few vessels we saved,
at the expence of one third of his crew. Our com
manders and men behaved most gallantly; some
vessels having loft all their officers, fought notwith
standing, and refufed to yield but with their lives.
The enemy acknowledge our bravery, and confefs
their loss of men equal to ours.
Our troops are now busily employed in completing
the lines, redoubts, &c. at Crown Point, expecting
the enemy to attack them with their fleet and army;
but as the season is now far advanced, and our men
are daily growing in health, they have the most
flattering expectations of maintaining their post a
gainst any force the enemy can bring.
N. B. Two of the enemy's gondolas were funk
the firft day by our fleet, and one blown up with
sixty men.
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CHARLESTOW N, September n.
On Thursday lad the brigt. of war Comet Capt.
Turpin, returned from a cruize, with the ship
Clarissa, which he took lying at anchor off Augus
tine bar, on the 28th of August; her cargo consists
of lumber, with about 40 negroes, and some houf
hold furniture, said to belong to a gentleman who
was removing from Georgia to East Florida. The
day before Captain Turpin's arrival, he saw a Fri
gate, which gave chace all that day, and part of
the next, and came close in to the land, but being
considerably to Leeward, and a dull sailor, could
not come up witli either the brig or her prize.
Extracts of a Letter from the Camp near Seneca.
August, 18.
On the I 2th inst. Colonel Williamson came to
Tomawfey, where he saw signs of Indians very
frefh ; detached Captains Perkins and Anderson
with 60 men, to track them and reconnoitre; and
Major Downes went out with 20 men. Captain
Anderson, with 25 men, parted from Capt Perkins,
and crossed a creek; soon after Captain Perkins and
his 35 men saw two Indians, and tired at them; the
Indians set up the warwhoop and ran; the party
followed, and were quickly met by a party of the
enemy, supposed to be between 200 and 300, who
engaged them very furioufly. Majer Downes for
tunately came up in the rear, and Capt. Anderson
falling on the back of the enemy to the right, the
firing was heard at the town. Colonel Williamson
turned out with 150 men, who coming close on the
back of the enemy, made them quickly give way;
the forwarded of their party being entirely sur
rounded, were mostly cut off. Sixteen were found
dead in one Valley when the battle ended; these our
men scalped, but did not look any furtlier, being
now near sunset, they were called off by beat of
drum. We had two killed and 16 wounded, 3of
the latter died dext day, among whom was Captain
Lacey, a very brave officer and a good man. So
close was the engagement, that a Rout Indian en
gaged a countryman of mine who was a good bruis
er and expert in gouging; after breaking their guns,
striking them at eacli other; they laid hold, the
cracker quickly had his thumbs in the fellow's eye's
who roared out Cannally nacuab, in English, Friend
enough. “ D—you," fays my countrymen, “ you
never can have enough while you are alive;" he
then threw him down, set his foot on his neck, and
scalped him alive, then took one of the broken
guns, and knocked his brains out. I wish he had
let the latter part alone, and sent him off without
his Night Cap, to tell his countrymen how he had
been treated.
WILLIAMSBUR G, October 11.
Since our last a Spanish ship arrived in Hampton
road; it is said she came to purchase a cargo of flour,
and has on board 6000 dollars. Advices by this ship
fay, that the French seem determined to strike some
capital blow againh Great-Britain in a very short
time.
We hear that 800 North-Carolina troops are
daily expe&ed at Suffolk, who are on their march
to join the northern army near New-York.
We hear that Benjamin Harrison, Esquire, of
Berkley, is chosen a Delegate in Congress, in the
room of Thomas Jefferfon, Esq; resigned.
N E W P O R T, Oftober 11.
Last Monday the Continental sloop Providence,
Capt. Jones, arrived at a fate port, having, in a
cruise of fix weeks, captured 16 fail of vessels, 6 of
which he burnt; among the others is one ship witli
3000 quintals, of codfilh, some smaller fifhermen,
and two Weft-Indiamen.
NEWAR K, October ty.
Last Saturday a number of the King's troops
landed at a place called Fhrog's Point, about three
miles from the town of Westchester, and eight from
King's bridge. Soon after they landed, they at
tempted to pass at the mills opposite Westchester
town, but the bridge being taken up, and that pass
well defended by a part of our army, the enemy
thought proper to retreat, and immediately encamp
ed, since which, little more has been done on ei
ther fide in that quarter, than a small cannonading.
We hear 60 fail of vessels, with troops on board,
went up the east river from New-York last Monday,
in order, no doubt to effed a landing in some other
quarter.
Accounts from head quarters as late as yesterday
are, that nothing meterial had happened there, or
at Fhrog's Neck for some days pad, but that an
attack was hourly expected.
No POST from Head (Quarters since Saturday lalk
WAS LOST, on Saturday last, in Third or
Arch-Street, between Cherry alley and
Front-street, A LETTER directed to Mrs. Eliza
beth Stewart, with a sum of money inclofed. Who
ever has found the fame and will bring it to BEN
JAMIN RITTENHOUSE at the gun lock fadory
in 1 hiad-ftreet, shall be very handsomely rewarded.
To the FREEMEN of the city and County of
Philadelphia.
Gentlemen.
BE ING encouraged by many friends, I intend
to hand a candidate for the SHERIFF's OF
FICE at the ensuing ele&ion. Should I so far meet
your approbation as to be returned, the favour shall
be greatfully acknowledged, and, to the belt of my
ability, the duty faithfully executed by the public's
devoted friend, and humble servant,
Port of Philadelphia,")_.
DA Ar >To All whomit may concern.
Pennsylvania, '
NOTICE is hereby given, that a Court of Ad
miralty will be held at the State-house, in the
citv of Philadelphia, on Thursday the fourteenth day
of November next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of
the fame day, then and there to try the truth of the
falls alledged in the bill of fames Campbell (who at
well, &c.) againf the sloop or vefel called the
MODESTY, lately commanded by Peter Gruchy,
burthen about thirty tons, with her tacle, apparelfur^
niture and cargo, to the end and intent that the ow
ner or owners of the said sloop, her cargo, &c. or any
person concerned therein, may appear and Jhew cause
if any they have, why the famefoould not be condemns
ed according to the prayer of the said bill.
October 23. By order of the Judge,
ANpityI^ROBESON, Register.
Chambers Town, Ofiober 18, 1776.
FIFTY, POUNDS Reward.
WAS taken out of the fubferibers Store, at the
Warm Springs in Virginia, on the 18th of
September last, a large parcel of PAPER MONEY,
and about Thirty Pounds in GOLD & SILVER;
tis supposed the above money was ftolcn by a Robert
Armfrong, who was a Clerk in the said Store, he
is about five feet three inches high, about 24 years
of age. Whoever apprehends the Thief, and se
cures the Money so as the owner gets it again, shall
receive the above reward, paid by
JAMES ELLIOT.
RAN away the 18th instant, a Negro man na
med DICK, by trade a blacksmith, about
twenty two years of age, near five feet fix inches
high. He had on. when he went away, a London
brown short coat witli yellow buttons, a scarlet
jacket which had been turned, witli yellow buttons,
Griped ticken trousers, an old beaver hat, new
pumps, and plated buckles. It is supposed he is in
or near this city, working at his trade. Whoever
brings the said Negro to the fubferiber, shall have
TWENTY SHILLINGS reward.
Philad Odober 19. ALEXANDER TOD
in Front-street, two doors above Chefnut-ftreet.
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, The corner of Black-horse Alley, in Front-street,
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