The New-York gazette, and the weekly Mercury — New-York [N.Y.], 1777-10-27 00:00:00, page 3

NEW-YORK, October 2%
Extract of a Letter from Fort Montgomery, Ofl. 13.
“ No Place on Earth bears more visible Marks of
the Divine Vengeance than this ; indeed it loathes
DefcriptUn, and fills the Mind with the most fhcck
ing Ideas. Were a Plan of the Forts here (one of
which is nearly demolished) taken, it would hardly
gain Credit in future Ages, that so small a Number
of Men, with so little Loss, reduced them ;—were
you to fee them, you would not think 20,000 Men
adequate to the Task. The Humanity of Sir James
Wallace, with the Officers and Men on the Expedi
tion, does them infinite Honour ; notwithstanding
repeated Instances of Perfidy, a Friend never ap
peared by the Side of the River, but he was inftandy
proteAed, and brought cn board, and many have
availed themselves of the Opportunity."
A Rebel Paper of the 16th inst. mentions an En
gagement with General Burgoyne on the 7th, in
which they fay, “ the gallant General Arnold was
" so badly wounded as to render the Amputation of
“ the Leg necessary ; and 'to aggravate the Misfor-
V tune, General Lincoln received a Chance Shot,
“ which so fractured his Leg, as to deprive us of
“ his important Services.”
By a Letter from Virginia, we have the following
Particulars: The Inhabitants of Auguffa County
have taken up Arms in Favour of Government, and
are grown formidable in their Numbers, as their Si
tuation is such as has hitherto prevented any Attack
from the Rebel, Troops of that Province. In one of
the Counties, where eleven Men were wanting to
complete their Quota of Troops for the Continental
Army, a Subfeription of 15001. was raised, and a
Bounty of 3 50 Dollars was offered to any one dispo
sed to enlist ; but, such was the difljke of the Ser
vice, that not 4 single Man could be found to accept
it.
The Militia of Virginia in general refufed to be
draughted, which occasioned the above-mentioned
excessive high Bounty being offered for Enlistments.
A test Oath, abjuring the King, &c. &c. has been
offered in the several Counties. One half at least of
the inferior Class of People, and many Petfuns of
Property, with almost every one of the Europeans,
have refufed to take it; in Consequence of which
many Persons were imprisoned, and others sent off
to the Frontiers of the Province.
From North-Carolina, we are informed, that near
3000 Persons, Highlanders arid Regulators, have
absolutely refufed to take the abjuration Test admi
nistered to them agreeably to an Aft of the prelent
Government of that Province.
The Ship Catharine on her Passage, five Days
from the Coast of England, saw the Fleet of Store
Ships and Victuallers, under Convoy of the Venus
Frigate and Tortoise Armed Ship, bound for New-
Ymk.
Extras of a Letter from Efoftus, dated October 16.
“ On Monday evening we failed from Fort Mont- 1
gomery,having firft entirety demolished it, and blown
up the Magazine; we got up that Night near Pol
lepel's Island, where we came to an Anchor below
the Chevaux de Frize ; next Morning, Wind '. W.
we weighed, and got through the Chevaux de Frize,
and proceeded up the River. The Towns of New-
Windsor and Newburgh appeared totally deserted by
the Inhabitants; four Sloops set Sail from Fifhkills,
but were soon overhauled and taken by one of the
Gun-boats, when opposite Poughkeepsie ; the Re
bels kept up a continual Fire from the Shore, with
out doing any Damage; which was answered by the
Shipping. We anchored that Night five Miles from
Efopus, and Yesterday Morning a severe Cannonade
began between the Shipping in Front, and a Row
Galley, and two Batteries the Rebels had erected on
Shore. In the Afternoon the Troops landed, and
took and set fire to the Batteries and Town of Efo
pus, with the Loss of only two Men wounded.
Many Vessels were burnt in the River and Efopus
Creek, besides some Stores, a Mill, &c."
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman, dated the 9th
Inst. off Huffman's Landing, to his Friend in this
City.
" Many Hotifes of dififfe&ed Persons in this
Neighbourhood have been committed to the Flames,
among which are the late Judge Liripgfton and his
Son's, Mr. Robert Livingston, a Member of the
Continental Congress. The Town of Efopus all
destroyed, except Mr. Leftert's Houle, with much
valuable Property. I cannot enter into Particulars
of the Expedition at present. Many loyal Subje&s
have resorted to us from the Neighbourhood and
County of Albany. It is said Mr. Putnam is near
us."
We hear from Shrewsbury, that a young Man,
very inoffenfive in. his Behaviour, except being a
Friend to Government, was last Week hung up at
his Father's Door, without Ceremony, by one For
man, who calls himfelf a Major, for noother Crime
than an attempt to bring off from that Place, a few
Cheeses to this Town, where he had been fo;ced to
take up his Abode. After he had hung for several
Hours, it was with the utmost Difficulty, that the
relentless Murderer could be prevailed upon to in
dulge his afflicted Father so far as to permit him to
bury the Body.---Does not this (to use a Phrase of
William Livingflon's, the Usurper of the Govern
ment of New-Jcrfey) " Out-barbarize all the Bar
barities in Hifory !"
Saturday last being the Anniversary of his Maje
sty's Accession to the Throne, the fame was observed
here wi fr h the greatest Demonstrations of Loyalty.
At 12 o'Cl&ck a Royal Salute was fired from Fort
George; at One his Majesty's Ship the Preston,
Commodore Hotham, fired a Salute also, which was
answered by all other of his Majesty's Ships, Trans
ports, and Merchantmen in the Harbour.
The following Prices are ordered by bis Excellency
Major General Tryon, upon the under-mentioned
Articles.
Fort Vaugban, zotb Oaober, 1777.
£. s. d.
Loaf Sugar, per lb. - - 0 2 8
Brown ditto, ditto, - - - 0 1 4
Cheese, ditto, - - 0 2 6
Tea, ditto, - - 0 10 0
Shoes per Pair, - - - 013 0
Jamaica Spirits per Gallon - - 012 0
Weft-India Rum ditto, - - 0 8 0
Coffee per lb. - - - 0 2 6
Mblaffes per Gallon, - - 0 4 0
Madeira Wine per Dozen, - - 3 4 0
Port ditto, ditto, - - - 200
Sherry ditto, ditto, - • 2 0 0
Porter ditto, - - - 1 8 0
Soap per Pound, - - - 0 1 6
Candles ditto, - - - 0 2 0
Oranges per Hundred, - - - 2 0 0
Lemmons ditto, - - - - rls 0
Limes ditto, - - - oso 0
N. B. Neva-York Currency.
APT: HALLAM, at Brooklyn-Ferry, wants to
hire a black servant.-
This ba, is publifoed, " An ACT to prohibit all
Intercourse with the Colonies of Nenx-Hampfoire,
Mafocbufet's-Bay, Rbode-Ifland, Connecticut, Neva-
York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the three lower
Counties on Delaware; Maryland, Virginia, Nortb-
Carolind, Soutb-Carolina, and Georgia, during the
Continuance of the present Rebellion within the said
Colonies refpe&ively; for repealing an Aft, made
in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of his present .
Majesty, to difeontinue the Landing and Difebarging,
Lading or Slipping, of Goods, Wares, and Merchan
dize, at the Town and witbin tbe Harbour q/'Bofton,
in tbe Province of Maflachufet's Bay ; and also two
A&s, made in the last Session of Parliament, for re
straining the Trade and Commerce of the Colonies
in the said A&s refpe&ively mentioned ; and to ena
ble any Person or Persons, appointed and autborifed
by his Majesty, to grant Pardons, to ifl'ue Procla
matigns, in the Cases, and for the Purposes therein
mentioned." Passed at the Parliament begun and
holden at Wefminfer, the 29th Day of November,
1774, and from thence continued, by several Proro
gations, to the 26th Day of October, 1775. -
The above is to be fold by Hugh Gaine, at
his Bock-Store in Hanover-Square : At which Place
may also be had the two following late Publica
tions, viz.
“ The Christian Soldier's Duty briefly delineated : |
In a Sermon preached at King's-Bridge, Sept. 7,
1777 (and published by Desire) before the American
Corps newly raised for his Majesty's Service ; 6y
CHARLES INGLIS, Re&or of Trinity,
New-Votk."
" St. Peter's Exhortation to fear God, ard honor
the King, explained and inculcated : In a Difeourfe
address d to his Majesty's Provincial Troops in Camp
at King's Bridge, on Sundiv the 28th Sept. 1777,
by SAMUEL SEABURY, and published at
the Desire of His Excellency Major General
TRYON."
Qra ^w_ramre^^
About the 16th Inlt. run from his Maker's Ser
vice a Negro Fellow named FOUNTAIN: He
is of flendef make, abeut 25 Yeais of Age, 5 Feet
6 or 7 Inches high, and has a large Scar on his left
Cheek; had on white Linen Jacket and Breeches,
find an English Beaver Hat, cocked. He has been
seen lately about this City, and is fuppcled to be yet
lurking in some Part thereof, therefore all Persons
are forbid to hai bour or entertain the said Negro, and
Maftefs ofVcffcls, from carrying him cff. A Re
ward of Two Dollars will be paid for bringing him
to his Matter, and if taken ont/of the City, a rea
sonable Sum more, with Charges.
GEORGE^ WALGROVE.
Public notice is hereby given,
THAT on Wednesday tbe 29th infant, will be fold
at public auction, by John M'Adam, and Co. at
Lot's wharf, the corner of the Old-flip,
The schooner Sally, and CARGO;
Prize to his Majesty's fliip Bristol; the cargo confin
ing of RICE, TOBACCO, &c. The sale to begin at 11
([clock. SAMUEL _KEMBLE, Agent.
Just imported in the ship Catharine, Thomas Boog,
maftef, from London, and to be fold by
Robert Pagan, and Co.
On the most reasonable terms, at their store No. 3,
Queen-street,
SUPERFINE and com- An assortment of black edg
mon scarlet, green and ing,
cloth colour'd broadcloths, Printed callicoes,
Bath coatings and duffles, Printed handkerchiefs,
Hunter's cloths, so ^, and yard wide Irish
Pladens, linens,
Camblets and dorfeteens, Quality, coat and ffioe bind-
Shalloons and buckrams, ings,
Twist and silk, Tapes and gartering,
Velverete and plushes, Military and common shoes,
Plain and rib'd worried Men's neat calf skin shoes
flockings, and pumps,
Men's and boys beaver, caf- Women's leather and calli
tor and felt hats, mancoe ditto,
A neat assortment of black Saddlery,
silk handkerchiefs, Sail cloth,
Black and white half yard Horn and ivory combs,
and half ell perfiaus, Na'^sof all kinds,
Half ell, three quarters, and A neat aflortment of hard
yard wide black modes, ware,
Plain and spotted black fat-' Mould candles,
ten, Bottled ffierry w ; ne in calks.
ffr O be fold for no fault, but want of tmplcy
-1 1 ment, a negro woman and two children ; the
.wench is a good cook, and is remarkable sober and
hor.eft. Enquire of Mr. Mitchell, store-keeper, in
Queen-street, No. 228.
Thomas Buchanan, and Co.
HAVE just imported in the ship Brilliant, Capt.
Prfcftman, from Liverpool, and the ship Catharine,
Capt. Boogs; from London, and are now opening for sale
at the ; r store in Queen-street, No. 212, a large aflbrt
ment cf cotton and linen checks, men's rib'd and pl.in
worried hefe, Irish linens, Barcelona handkerchiefs, du
rants, callimancoes, tammies, farfanets, peelongs, fattens,
modes, sewing silks, drawbeys, velver ts, cordeiets, jeans,
worried mitts, cotton and linen handkerchiefs, broad
cloths in final! pieces, with trimmings ; pins, needles, .
threads, tapes, bindings, garters, blanketing, oznaburghs,
fail cloth front No. 1 to 8, white linen Miro, men's and
women's ffices an affertrnenr of hardware, &c. &c,
They have likewise for sale,
Liverpool fait, bottled porter in calks, Tenerieffe wine
in pipes, hogsheads and quarter calks; J-maica spirits
and old Antigua rum, with a few quarter cases of Malm
fry wine.
WINTHROP and KEMBLE,
At their store Nd 11, in Water-ftrect, viz.
Jamaica spirits,
Weft-India rum,
Mufeovado sugar in hoglheads and barrels,
Madeira wine in quarter calks and bottles,
Portable soup,
Claret in cases,
Corks,
Salad-oil in boxes,
A quantity of fill, &c. &c.
TMI-TH- R AMADGE
HAS imported, by the ship Hill, from London, and
fliip Brilliant, from Liverpool, fuperfine green and
fouchong tea, double refined sugar, single ditto, pepper,
nutmegs, white and yellow flannels, Dutch lace No. 0 &
6, yard wide, 7-8, and 3-8 cotton and linen checks, Irish
linens, black fattens and luteftrings, yard wide diapers and
drawboys, silk, cotton, and linen handkerchiefs, black
and olive velverets, white and coloured thread, corde
liers, &c. which he will difpole of at his store in Hano
ver square, on very reasonable terms, by wholela^e, for
cash only.
- "To be S GID,
By Daniel M'Cormick,
' On the Most reasonable Terms,
A Neat assortment of cotton checks, corderoys,
velverlts, draw-boys, cotton liipes, London
and quality bindings, printed lumens, fiik, printed
land check handkerchiefs, men's shoes, ftoc. ir.gs,
I broad and forreft cloths, bazty coatings, &c, &c.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
This Morning
AT II o'clock on Murray's wharf, will be fold a
quantity of
Choice bottled A LE,
And two hogsheads' single refined SUGAR.
On Tuesday, at the Coffee- House,
A few quarter calks Madeira wine and old rum,
A parcel iron pots, and a small quantity good cotton.
At private sale.
At John M'Adam, and Co's.
VENDUE HOUSE,
A variety of feaft .able dry goods cheap for cash, a few
tens fpermaceri nil. rum, pep er, coffee,, &r. &c.
PUBLIC VENDUE.
^fO-morfow, near the Coffec-Houfe will be fold by
£ .TEMPLETON and STEWART,
I pipe and 4 hogsheads Teneriffe wine,
Some half barrels and kegs of red herrings,
6 hogsheads of'claret,
24 talks of Irish butter,
20 barrels of flour.
Same day at the Ceffee-Houfe, about I o'clock, will
likewise be fold, a negro wench about 12 years old, has
had the small pcx and measles.
On Wednesday,
At Templeton & Stewart's
VENDUE HOUSE,
24 pieces of damaged Irish linens,
20 pieces of check,
ic pieces of bandanoe handkerchiefs,
.10 pieces of cu'gee, do.
They have for sale, Irish linens, and poplins, checks,
2 r e women's fluff Ihors.
On Friday anefSaturday Evenings next.
At 6 o'clock,
Will be fold by Public Auction,
At Bowman and Codner's
Auction Office, Hanover-Square,
A Valuable collection of new books by the
most celebrated authors, both antient
and modern. Catalogues cf which will be
given on Thursday, and at the time of tale.
N. B. One anchor of 8, and one of 10
hundred wt. with a quantity of twice laid
cordage, may be had exceeding cheap by ap
plying to Bowman and Codner.
PUBLIC 'AUCfToIL
By Daniel M'Cormick,
To-morrow,
At the Coffee-House,
A few puncheons of Barbados rum,
3 Puncheons of Barbados cane spirits,
12 Casks of tebacco,
20 Firkins of butter,
2 Hampers of bottled claret,
A parcel of anchovies, olives, limes & lemons.
ALSO,
A likely negro girl about 14 years old, has
had the fmalLpox and meazles. And,
Two riding chairs, with harness, &c.
At Daniel McCormick's Vendue-Houfe,
On Thursday,
A parcel of coarse cloths, coatings, ozen
brigs, Walloons, a parcel of remnants, &c.
71 Mfafdo'SUGAPF'
To be" fold at PUBLICK VENDUE
On Wednesday at XII p'Clock,
At Cruger's Wharff,
20 Hogsheads of Excellent
MUSCOYADO SUGARS,
Out of the French Brig La Amiable Rheine,
By Daniel M'Cormick.
T U'BL i^vl^^
To-morrow,_
At io o'clock, will be flri by
William Tongue,
At his office in Hanover-Square,
Opposite Dr. Brownejohn's,
A Variety of hats, hofc, muffins, and other haber
dashery, with sundry other articles. The sale will
be continued from day to day, as he will always be iep
plied at different times with all kinds of merchandize,
The fime day will be fold a good chair and harness,
with a horse, together or feparrte.
AT PRIVATE SALE, green and best hyfon tea by
the box, the heft Newfoundland cod fifh by the quintal,
sweet oil, tobacco by the hogshead, butter, oatmeal and
flour, rum, spirits; Teneriffe, Madeira, Lifhon and
Oporto wines, by the pipe, quarter calk, fee. &c.
He has also to dispose of at vendue, the remaining flock
of medicines of an apothecary, lately deceased ; of which
an inventory will be produced, and the time of sale ad
vertised. WILLIAM TONGUE,
Broker and Auctioneer.
* nrO be fold at publick Vendue
I at the Merchant's Coffee
A^^'^ House, on Wednesday next
at ° ne o'Clock, the Schooner
^ ar y Anne, a good Vessel, and
about 70 Tons, now lying at
Henderson's Whaiff, a little
above Feck's Slip. Inventory to be seen by applying
to WILLIAM TONGUE,
Broker.
To be Jold at public Sale at Vendue,
On the Coffee-House Bridge, at 12 o'Clock,
On TUESDAY next,
Four Horses and a good Chair.
To be SOLD,
A Bay horse famous for going in the chair, and is
a good saddle horse ;—-a fine chefnut-coloured
mare, excellent for the saddle, about 15 hands high,
goes very pleasant ; —a very good draft horse, suita
ble either for waggon or cart; —likewise two good
waggons almost new. The whole will be fold cheap
for cash. For particulars enquire of Mr. Remfen,
at the mills, on Long-Illand, or Valentine Nutter,
opposite the Coffee-houfe, New-York.
ALiTperfons indebted to the estate
of Doctor Joseph Thorne, late of New-York,
decerf d, are desired to make payment to Stephen Thorne,
administrator, at the house of Stephen Thorne, jun. at
tbe Fly Market, merchant; and all persons having any
demands, are desired to bring in their accounts. There
is likewise , paredof drugs and medicirgs to be disposed
At SAUSE's
Jewellery, Hardware and Cutler#
STOR E,
Lower End of the Fly-Market,
May BE HAD
A frefh Assortment of Goods,
Which he has just imported in the Snow Carolina,
Capt. Mefnard, from London,
Some of which are as follows, viz,
GREEN and white ivo-,Copper tea kettles, #
ry, plain und ferril'd,'Plariifh v d coffee pots,
carving, table and defers Black jacks and tinder bo%>
knives and forks, |Gilt, Roman, crimson and
Black ebony and camwood,!
ferrii'd and pbin do. do.,
Best capt flag buck,
Center split bene and com-!
mon do. do.
Butcher, oyster, kitchen,l
chopping, mincing and|
ffioe knives,
Amputating and sundry sur
geons iriftrurrients,
Silver and Reel mounted
dress swords,
Cutteau de chaffes and belts,
Shaving cases compleat,l
Boxes and brulh.s,
Raifors, fcifTars, pocket and)
pen knives,
Fleams and hoof picks,[
Silver and metal watches,l
Chains, fealr, trinkets and^
, Springs,
Princes metal, brass, japan'd,
and common candlesticks.
Double and single sconces, i'
Snufleis and polifh'd hands, I
Plated and filver'dipurs with
and without chains,
Plated Pelham bits and stir-I
rup irons,l
Common ffioe, knee andJ
flock buckles,l
Chamber brass pipe bellowes
Wool cutters saw blades and!l
hooks and eyes,
Black lead pencils and dofl[
pans,
Shoe makers tools of various I
forts,
Box end gold scales and
weights in pillar maho
gany boxes,l
Shirt buckles,
Spectacles and flee) cases,*
Shoe elafps,l
Soup, table and tea spoons,
ißench and hand vices, I
Fire /hovels and tongs,
Camp pierced cruet frames, I
silver tops,l
Box and ir n coffee mills,
Tooth brushes,i
Cloth, ffioe and buckle do. F
Elegant paste shoe, lenee,l
Rock and lh|rt buckles,
Silver Ihoe, knee and flock I
ditto,
Plain pinchbeck and gilt do. I
Waiflband and boot do.I
.Ivory and horn combs, (
Paain tortoise ihell and paste
pole do.I
Curry combs, brushes and
fpunges,(
Grid irons, flcfh forks, l^dlet
and bed brass feummers,
Wer/ed garnet hoop rings,;
Paste and plain gold do.
Gold wire and set ear rings,
Garnet and plain gold loc 1
kets.
Powder fiafa and table bells,
Silver, pinchbeck and com- 1
mon thimbles,
Pocket and memorandum
books, 1
Snuff and tobacco boxes of
various forts,
N. B. Cash for old GOLD, SILVER,
TORTOISE SHELL and IVORY.
Four Dollars Reward.
TAKEN away from the Artillery encampment at
King's Bridge, on Thursday, 23d instant, a flight
horse, of a sorrel colour, with a small white star in his
forehead, the cff hind foot and fetlock white, his mane
cut from his pole about 5 inches back, and is very re
markable by having a small wart under his belly, nearthe
middle, the size of a walnut. Whoever will bring the
said horse to Capt. Davies, at the park, or will give infor
mation of him, ffiall receive the above reward.
NOW SELLING,
At the rtore of FREDERICK Wm. GEYER, in
Hanover Square, who purposes soon. to embark
for England,
HIS whole STOCK in Trade, confining of a prime
assortment of piece goods, laid in from the firft
hands, and is determined to make it worth the attention
of (hop-keeper;, traders and others.
WANTED, a young Man who can
keep Accounts properly, and come
well recommended. Such a Person will meet
with Encouragement, by applying to Hugh
Gaine.
THE Proceeds of the Schooner Raven,
and Cargo, taken by his Majesty's Ship
Thames, Tyringham Howe, Esq; Comman
der, aqd condemned in his Majesty's Vice
Court of Admiralty, will be paid at New-
York, on Thursday the 31st of Odober, of
which all concerned are to take Notice.
Henry White, Agent.
By HARRY PETERS,
At his store No. 157, Queen's street, dirtily facing
Peck's-flip;
Madeira,") Belt hyfon,?
Red Port, ( w . Shufhong, and > Tea.
Lilbon and ( BoheaJ
Sherry J Loaf and mufeovado sugars.
Old Jamaica spirits, Coffee,
Weft-India rum, Pepper,
French brandy, Alfpice,
Holland geneva, French indigo,
Cvder vinegar. Wool cards,
Molasses, Shot,
Porter in bottles, Writing paper,
Cheshire cheese, Wrapping ditto,
Best Scotch Gruff in bladders Ink powder,
and in bottles, Durham mustard.
Rice, Corks, &c. &c.&c.
Soap by the box,
' :blue tercanifters of diffc
/ rentfizes,
^Enamel'd, gilt and bone nut
; meg gratert,
[Sword hooks, ditto chains,
^Swivels, belt locks, buckles
I and loops,
Plyers, nutcracks, nail nip
pers, gun hammers and
worms,
Knitting pins,
Brafi and iron jews harps,
Hair broomsand brushes of
various forts,
Jacks with lines and chains
I of different sizes,
Silver, tortoise 1b ell inlaid,
I japan'd and plated tea
I tongs,
jPiated ffioe, knee and stock
I buckles,
;Brafs cocks,
iShoe chapts and fiffi hooks,
|Cork sc rews,
Sword knots,
Watch brades and silk purses
Ink Hands,
Powder bags,
Macheens.
IDonn and worsted puffs,
Razor hones, drops and oil
bottles,
;Blacking balls,
iSpying glalles and telescopes,
ICanes and rattans of various
I torts,
Ladies pocket books, neat,
with inftrumerrs, --bolts,
locks, hinges, ferews and
nails,
Smelling bottles,
Tooth pick cases,
jCups and bails,
Gilt and common coat and
vest buttons,
Frying and warming pans.
Joint rules,
Iron fquare^ and compasses,
Pewter dishes, plates and
ba sons,
Pins, needles, fail palms,
iGun flints and trowels,।
Neele laces, hair sprigs and
locket buttons,
Marking instruments and
coopers marking irons,
Desk furniture,
Escutcheons and handles,
Chaise and horse whips,
hunters and thongs,
Buttle flyders and pocket
glasses,
Gimblets, land diffies and
I pepper casters,
IBrafs fc-.):* - ^ weights,
Rotten done and emery pa
per,
A few calks of nails assorted,
Cross-cut, tenon, bannifter
and hand saws, files and
fits,
Superfine hyfon tea of the
very firft quality and most
approved flavour,
With a variety of articles too
tedious to insert.