The New-York gazette, and the weekly Mercury — New-York [N.Y.], 1779-06-07 00:00:00, page 2

LONDON,
Marek zj. A letter from Madrid mentions,
that the King of Spain being informed that
a fleet of ihips were coming from the Baltic
with timber, &c. fit for ship building, 'or
the states of Baibary, he sent orders to Cadiz
for five men of war to put to sea immediately,
to intercept the ihips in the Streights of Gib
raltar, and to take out their cargoes, but to
release the ihips.
Yeftcruay evening, Count Welderen, mi
nister from Holland, had a long audience
with Lord Weymouth, at the House of the
latter, in consequence of feme dispatches re
ceived yesterday afternoon by the States Ge
neral ; after which, his- Lordlhip waited ok his
MJFIy at the Queen's Palace.
Extract of a letter from Plymouth, March 9.
" Yesterday at noon Admiral Hughes, with
a large fleet of Ihips of war, outward bound
East Indiamen, &c. passed by this port, with
a fine wind. They were joined from hence
by his prfajefty's ship Buffalo and Nymph.
Extract of a letter from Port/moxth, March it.
" This morning orders arrived here from
London for the ships at Spithead to hold them
selves in readiness to fail at a few hours notice.
Admiral Arbuthnot is expected here to mor
row or next day to take on him the command
of the the fleet going to New-York."
Yesterday, above 50 piefs warrants were
font off from the Admiralty to the out ports of
this Kingdom, and to Ireland.
Extract of a letter from Falmouth, March 9.
'' Just came in to anchor in this harbour the
J,a Dame, a French ship cf 800 tons, from
St. Domingo, bound to Brest, laden with cot
ton, sugar, coffee, indigo, &c. the molt val
uable prize that has been brought to t#.s
port, during the present hostilities. She was
sent in by the Heame privateer, belonging to
Penryn, after an engagement of two hours
and a half, in which the French ship had 18
men killed, and z 6 wounded."
The French have no great fleet now either
at Toulon or Marseilles, so that there is at
present very little occasion for any great naval
force being font to the Mediterranean. The
chief of the French marine is at Brest, which
port mart be carefully looked after; and as
cruisers are conttantly plying off that port,
there is little fear of their getting out without
Government's having timely intimation of it.
Ex'ra& of a letter from Offend, March 6.
*' Itis asserted here that the Brcll fleet is
not so forward as has been informed ; on the
contrary, it is expected not to be fit to put to
sea before the middle of April, tho' the arti
ficers in the Dock loft no time during the win
ter in working upon them ; but naval stores
are scarce, on account of the vast quantities
that has fallen into the hands of the Englilh."
A Letter from Paris by Monday's mail fays,
" We have jutt received an account from
Toulon, that an advice boat is arrived there
from Martinico, with the news that Count
D'Eft ting's fleet was blocked up by an English
fleet much superior to his, that they were
raising batteries very faft, in order to prevent
the English from getting into the harbour ;
and that every precaution was taken to secure
the fleet. If that should be taken or deftreyed
(continues the letter) the island mutt fall into
the hands of the English, and without some
relief can soon be sent to the Count, that must
certainly be the consequence."
In CONGRESS, May 28, 1779.
The Board of Treasury having reported,
" that in their opinion it will be impractica
ble to carry bn the war by paper emissions, at
this present enormous expences of the Com
miflary-General, Qparter-Mafter-General, and
Medical department, that it appears to them
that a general opinion prevails, that one
cause of the alarming expences in these de
partments, arise from allowing commission to
prrfons employed in purchaiing for the army,
and that a very general diffatisfadion has taken
place on that account among the citizens of
these United States—and that in their opinion
it is necessary to put the said departments on a
different footing, with refped to the expendi
ture of public money."
Refolded, That the fame be referred to a
committee of three, and that they be directed
to report a plan for that purpose.
The members chosen, Mr. Dickinson, Mr.
Huntington, and Mr. Burke.
Extras from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'ry.
In CONGRESS, May :8, 1779.
Refolded, That a Committee of three be
appointed to confider the moll advisable mode
of negociating a foreign loan, to what amount,
and in what manner the fame may be molt ad
vantageously applied to the use of these States.
The members chosen Mr. Dickinson, Mr.
Laurens, and Mr. Smith.
Ordered, That the report of the committee
appointed to confer with the Commander in
ch es, dated February 2, 1779, be referred to
the said committee. Extrah from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'ry.
CHATHAM, June i.
In address of Congress, of the 26th of May,
to the inhabitants of the United States (which
will be published in our next) is the following
paragraph:—Your governments being now
established, and your ability to contend with
your invaders ascertained, we have, on the
inoft mature deliberation judged it indispensa
bly necessary to call upon you for forty-five
millions of dollars, in addition to the fifteen
millions required by a resolution of Congress
of the 2d of January latt, to be paid into the
continental treasury before the firrt day of Ja
nuary next, in the fame proportion, as to the
quotas of the Several states, with that for the
said fifteen millions,
NEW-YOR K, June 5.
Operations of the BRITISH
TRO O PS on the North-River.
An Officer on Service, at Verplank's-Point, has
ewritten the follo-wing particulars to his friend
in New-York.
" On Monday morning the gift of May,
part of the army under the command of Major
General Vaughan, landed on the east fide of
Hudson's River, about eight miles below Ver
plank's point ; the corps intended to land on
the weft fide, under his Excellency the Com
manderin Chief, with Major General Pattifon,
proceeded up within three miles of Stone,
Point, where they landed, about which time
the rebels, who had a block house and some
unfinifhed works on a height of that point,
commanding the ferry, as well as Fort la Fay
ette on the east fide of the river, set fire to the
block house and ran off to the mountains.
That corps about 4 o'clock ;n the afternoon
continued their march round and took possessi
on of the heights: during this timethe gallies
fired Some (hot gt Fort la Fayette, on the east
fide of Verplank's point, these were returned
from the fort, which was a small, but complete
work ; Artillery was now necessary in order to
expedite the business : His Excellency the Ge
neral ordered Major-General Pattifon to com
mand the troops and carry on the attack. In
the night the artillery for that service, notwith
standing great difficulties from a bad landing
place and a very keep precipice, were got up
and batteries compleated by foeo'Clock in the
morning, when orders were given for firing
upon the enemy's works, which, notwith
flanding the great distance, was soon perceived
to be effectual; the gallies and batteries con
tinued the cannonade about two hours, when
the main body under Major General Vaughan,
having made a detour and approaching the
fort, the Commander in Chief being there in
person, sent orders, to General Pattifon and the
gallies to cease firing, the enemy having beat
the cramade; they laid down their arms, be
came prisoners of war, and on Thursday morn
ing arrived in New-York.
The Commodore had, previous to the attack
ordered up the Vulture sloop of war above the
fort, with a row galley, which prevented the
enemy's retreat from the fort.
The following is a lift of prisoners taken June 1,
at\Fort la Fayette.
Thomas Armstrong, Captain, 2d battalion
North-Carolinians.
Richard Andrews, Lieutenant, ditto.
Nathaniel Lawrence, Lieutenant do.
Aburges Richardson, Surgeons Mate, Massa
chusetts Battalion.
William Andrew, Lieutenant in Col. Crane's
artillery, Massachusetts.
Seventy privates.
This service has b?en performed without any
other loss than the wounding of a Jager in the
thigh. We hope soon to give further parti
culars of these events.
Last Week Major Baremore, with 15 Refu
gees, furprized a Party of Rebels at White
Plains, of whom he took Four, Serjeant Paine,
James Smith, an ading Lieutenant, with
Paulding and Travers, Privates in the Militia
of that Neighbourhood. He brought cf a
Quantity of Stock and Provifons, without
any Loss
We are informed that a few Days ago a Party
of Refugees in Whale Boats, made a Descent
at Stanford in Connecticut, walked the Streets
without Molettation, brought off Live-Stock
and other Things, and returned in Safety
to Long-Illand.
Yesterday being his MAJESTY's BIRTH
'DAY, an elegant Entertainment wasgiven by
his Excellency General TRYON, at which
were present the Governors of New-Jersey and
North-Carolina, the Members of his Majesty's
Council for the Province of New-York, the
Judges and other Officers of Government.
The following Toasts were drank on the
Occasion.
I. The KING.
2. The QUEEN and Royal Family.
3 . The LANDGRAVE of Hesse.
4. The Foreign Powers in Amity with
Great-B,itain.
5. The Army and Navy.
6. The Commander in Chief, and Success
to his Majesty's Arms.
7. His Majesty's Ministers.
8. Governor Franklin, and a speedy Re
storation of the Governmentof New-Jersey.
10. Governor Martin, and a speedy Resto
ration of the Government of North-Carolina.
11. Unanimity and Firmness to Great-
Britain. •
12. The Navy and Army at St. Lucia.
13. General Haldimand, and our Friends
in Canada.
14. General Knyphaufen and the Hessian
Corps under h.'s c >mmand.
Is. General Prefcot, Gartifon and our
Friends at Rhodc-lfland.
16. General Prevoft, and our Friends in
Georgia.
17. General Campbell, and our Friends
in Florida.
18. General M' Lean, the Garrison and
our Friends at Halifax.
19. The Commandant of New-York.
20. Mr. Mathews the Mayor, and Loy
al Citizens of New-York.
zi. The LOYALISTS on the Continent of
America.
22 Success to the Exertions of the Refugees.
23. JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN.
24. A speedy Suppreflion to Rebellion.
25. A happy Reiteration of Civil Govern,
ment in his Majesty's Colonies.
26. A speedy arrival to Admiral Arbat 1 not
and the Fleet under his command.
27. CHURCH AND STATE.
Lift Friday wa« celebrated the AnnivesGry
of the KING's BIRTH DAY, when His Ma
jesty entered upon his Forty-second Year ; at
No^n the Cannon at the Battery were fired,
which was followed by those of the Men of War,
Cruizers and Merchant Ships in the Harbour;
His Excellency the Governor elegantly enter
tained some of the molt refpef.ablc Personages
on the Continent, with the Members of His
Majeltv's C< uncil, and the principal Inhabi
tants, tvery 1 avern in the City and its Vicini
ty was crouded with Gentlemen, where all
polible Demonitrations of Joy, Affection and
Conviviality were exprefed on the Return of
this Fe^ival, a Day dear to every Friend of
our molt amiable and illustrious SOVEREIGN,
and the admirable constitution of Old England.
By a person of credit, we are informed, that
General Mathew and Sir George Collier, being
expected at Baltimore, in Maryland, the mili
tia were ordered to turn out, but they absolutely
refufed. The few violent men prepared to leave
^he town; and Mr. Purveyance, ever the moll
aftive and remarkable of toe rebel fa&ion, up
on being asked, Why he did not ftcure his c
fcape ? anfiverd, He was determined to give
himf.lf up, confeious that he ihould meet a
merciful enemy..
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Sales by AUCTION,
By BOW MAN and CODNEU,
TO-MORROW, at the Coffee House,
A few bogfoeads of loaf sugar,
A quantity of hquo s, capiliaiie, radfid, copperas,
brimitone, hilts, manna, and other duigs, &c. &c.
AT ONE O'CLOCK,
The Sloop PEGG Y,
Burthen 50 tons, lying at the wharf below the
Exchange, of an easy draught of water, and well
found. Inventory to be seen at their < fficr.
T* The Sale of EUROPEAN GOODS, adver
tife^ f^r thi< Dav, is poffponed till Thtih^v.
Public Auction.
THIS DAY, will be fold,
At the Coffee-House Bridge,
4 calks Kippen's Scutch Snuff,
6 calks bottled sherry wine,
A few tons bar iron.
12 o'clock, on Marfton's wharf,
2 5 bogheads old Jamaica fyirits, of high proof
and excellent flavour, just imported from Britain.
On Tuesday, at Hallet's wharf,
5a hogsheads upland James river tobacco,
280 tierces new rice,
3 calks indigo.
Cuningham and Wardrop
Public Au&ion.
THIS MORNING, 11 o'clock, at the Bridge,
WILL BE SOLD, by
John M'Adani, and Co.
100 barrels fuperfine frefh flour,
20 bags do. do
50 kegs best white bifeuit,
16 firkins butter,
3 pipes red port wine,
2 hogsheads ditto,
1 pipe white ditto,
$ hogsheads rum.
A few excellent Yorkshire hams, &c. &c.
12 o'clock, on Lott’s wharf.
Will begin the file of a cargo of
Molasses, Sugar, coffee, currants.
On WEDNESDAY,
At the Coffee-Houfe,
Vbe Brig CHRISTIAN,
With all her tackle and apparel, as Ihe now lies
at Brower's wharf, Bririlh built, about 220 tons
burthen, well found in fails, anchors, cables, &c.
Inventory to be seen at
John M'Adam and Co's Office.
Public Auction this Day,
On ^rownejohn's-wharff, will be continued
By Taylor and Ba,ard,
The sale of a quantity of Choice
Virginia TOBACC O,
ditto R ICE,
On Thursday at the Coffee-Houfe bridge
, will be fold,
40 Calks Indigo,
Of the firft Quality,
For Private Sale at their Store,
A quantity of choice Irifhbeef and pork in
tierces and barrels, bohea tea, in whole and
quarter Chests, hyfon and green in do. a few
kegs tongues, choice gun-powder in barrels of
100 Weight each, madeira wine of a superior
quality with a fcafonable assortment of dry
goods, hard ware, &c. &c.
Public .Auction.
THIS DAT,
At Twelve o'Clock, at the Merchants COF
FEE-HOUSE, will be Sold,
Twelve Hogflicads of high PROOF
Antigua R U M,
by 1 HOMAS LUDLOW, jun.
One o'Clock at the Coffee-Houfe,
The Brig Caladonia,
Lying at Cruger's Wharf, 140 tons bur
then. By order of the Court of Vice Admi
ralty for the Province of New-York.
THOMAS LUDLOW, juQlarffial^
T OST, in this city, the 4th instant, a Tortoise-
L shell SNUFF-BOX. There is a piece of gold
th. lid, and another on the botten, and opens
with 2 hinge. A reasonable reward will be given to
any person that will deliver the said box to H. Gaine.
Public Audijn,
This DAT, at XI o'clock, will be fold
(peremptorily)
At Mr. M'Davitt's Store,
near the Coffee House,
60 Pieces of purple callicoes,
30 Pieces of chintz,
Marseilles quilting,
Mullin, petiongs, and black fattins,
A quantity of sewing coloured iilks,
100 Packs of pins,
An assortment of broad cloths,
A quantity of memorandum paper for
books,
30 Pieces of Irish fine linnens,
iogq Packs of playing cards,
3 Boxes of cotton cards,
Some jewellery, hard ware, &c.
Also. the materials and spars of a ship
of 300 tons.
_ Patrick M''Davitt.
Attwood's Medicinal Store,
No. 8, Water-Street,
IS frefh supplied tith a quantity cf the genuine
Carolina-pink-i oot, of the latt year's growth,
Castor oil, preferred tamarinds, East-India figo, do.
patent in powder, Ilinglafs, pearl bailey, oatmeal,
fI Rachelle, &G &:, together with a general ?lToit
ment of choice diugs and medicines.
ALSO, Surgeons ir.ftruments, steel (ruffes, lint,
tow &:c.
At the above fore physicians and family prescrip
tions are faithfuily made up.
Medicine cherts cf all prices compleated at the
1110 t- ft notice.
An APPRENTICE is wanted.
For GLASGOW,
^ Bri H BE F.
johnArd,^
T YING at Martti ^
I / will fail with the 5 ft cn
vuy f or Britain, or theC-j:
For freight or passage apply to the nofci - ,^ <,
or George M'Cree, corner of Mai n-Ln,
'-['AKEN UP, by Daniel Canoes ,
I Corlier's-Hook,a COW. Any <, e prov
ing their property, and paying ih: c ./&;%
may have it again.
WANTED, a Journeyhx .jefl
wright. Any per'n^ ^fi c d to
aft in that capacity, will mee en
couragement, by applying to b^iG
AVery neat POST-CHAI-: c. . fated
for one horse, with haritfi c^Tolete,
and in excellent order, very fui ole let a sick
person to take an airing in, to G fold c # rea
sonable Terms. For farther parh apply
to Hugh ,Gaine.
OOT-TREES and LASTS, of the jitweft
fafhions, newly imported from London, to be
fold at WILLIAM STEVENSON's, the corner of
Flatenharrack-Hill, in Broad-ftr^et, No. tig,
WANTE D,
A COACHMAN, with a good charade
Such a person will meet with encourage
ment, by applying to Hugh Gaine.
U TTER Biscu?rs,& WATER B4SCUI
of the best quality, may be had of Cbriflnn
Werner, at No. 36, in Fair-Street, near Golden-Hill,
every afternoon, in kegs or Smaller quantriies.
Ale Brewery,
Maiden-Lane, June 5, 1779.
.^1 IjE/,
OR
TABLE BEER,
Of an excellent quality,
Brewed from English Malt,
May now be had for Cash,
At FIVE DOLLARS per Barrel;
LIKEWIS E,
The STRONG ALE,
\~ hick has long been univerfilly esteemed, at the
usual Price.
I%s^M^^?B
t,Mr. WARDING ICN having been re
peatedly desired by several Gentlemen of high
rank in the Army and Navy, as well as Cap
tainsof Ships, and numbers of the inhabitants
of this city and neighbourhood, to brew from
MALT, a species of ALE, or TABLE BEER,
which may be afforded at a lower price th;n
the best ALE, takes this method of acquaint
ing the public that he rtiall have some ready
to be delivered out the beginning of next
Week.
Those who cannot conveniently dispense
with a barrel, during the fummr, ffiall be
accommodated with half barrels, if they will
provide calks.
TfAXEN up adrift in the North-River, a (hip's
BOA T, on Sunday May 30, 1779. The
owners are defied to apply to JAMES HOPE,
at the Foundary, a little above Mr. Deane's, distil
ler, at the North River.