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LETTERS
Written by the late Right Honourable
Philip Dormer Stanhope,
EARL of CHESTERFIELD,
To bis SON
PHILIP STANHOP E,
Late Envoy Extraordinary at the Court of Drejden:
THE
HISTORY
OF
IRELAND
From the Invasion of HENRY 11.
With a
PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE
On the Antient State of that Kingdom.
By THOMAS LELAND, D. D.
Senior Fellow of Trinity College, and Fiebendaiy of
St. Patrick's Dublin.
T,H E
SUB S. T ANCE
Of the
EVIDENCE
On THE
PETITION
Presented by the
Weft India Planters and Merchants,
To the Hon. House of Commons,,
As it was introduced at the Bar, and fumm d up by
Mr. GLOVER,
On Thursday the 16th of March, 1775.
The Duty of Standing fast in our
SPIRITUAL and TEMPORAL
LIBERTIES,
A
S E R M O N,
Preached in Christ-Church, July 7th, 1775-
Before the First Battalion of the City and Liberties
Philadelphia; and now published at their Reque .
By the Reverend
JACOB DUCHE, M. A.
A
SER M O N,
Preached before the Congregations of
Christ Church and St. Peter's, Philadelphia,
On Thursday, July 20, 1775.
Being the Day recommended by the
Honorable Continental Congress
FOR
A GENERAL FAST
THROUGHOUT THE
TWELVE UNITED COLONIES
Or NORTH-AMERICA.
By THOMAS COOMBE, M. A.
Chaplain to the Most Noble the Marquis or
Rockingham.
The Manual Exercise,
As ordered by his MAJESTY, in 1764.
Together with
PLANS and EXPLANATIONS,
Of the Method generally pra6tifed at
REVIEWS and FIELD DAYS, %
T°O B~ESOLD, by
RICHARD YATES,
A choice Cargo of
High Proof Weft-India Rum,
He has also for Sale,
A few Pipes of Teneriffe Wine.
A parcel of Logwood, Mahogany,
A few Spanish Hides,
And a Quantity of Deer Skins in the Hair,
To be fold in Beaver-Street, by
WILLIAM Me. ADAM.
TO BE LE T,
(To be entered immediately )
ALL the large and convenient ftore-boufes at tbe North-
River, «wbicb have been for many years ,as occupied
by tbe crown as provifon fares ; two of them are upwards
if go feet long and three glories high ; they are. in excellent
repair, and calculated to answer any purpose of fores for a
merchant, faxfeed or bolting business, and will be let together
or separate ;---alfo tbe boufe wherein the Commissary General's
office was kept, which is large and convenient, and in 4 good
fandfor a Jhop-keeper. Enquire of Mrs. Leake.
TO B~E SOLD, ~
For Cash 01 Short Credit,
A Choice Assortment of Carolina Indigo, several
Tierces of Rice, and likewise a Quantity of excel
lent old London Red Port and Claret. Apply to William
Durie, at Mr. De Wint's, near the Fly-Market, Q^cen-
Sucet./
Monday, August 14, 1775.THE [No. 1244]
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By the Caesar, Capt. Miller, arrived at Phila
delphia from London, we have the following
Advices, viz.
MADRID, ^Capital of Spain) May 13.
ACCORDING to our last letters received
from Cadiz, they had embarked there the
cavalry and infantry defined for the ex
pedition against the Moors.
Hamburgh, May 26. We learn from Copenha
gen, that when the Court received advice of the
death of Queen Caroline Matilda, the Prince Royal
Frederick, and Princess Louisa, went into deep
mourning ; but that the Court had resolved not to
mourn as for a Queen of Denmark, but as for a
Crowned Head. These letters add, that it was
hoped this event would establish harmony between
the Courts of London and Copenhagen.
LONDO N,
June 3. On Saturday evening about eight o'clock
a duel was fought in Hyde-Park, between Col. R---
and Mr. G---, when Mr. G , who was to fire
firft, fired and miffed his antagonist, then Col. R.
fired and snot Mr. G. in the middle of his thigh ;
but Mr. G. infilling on discharging the contents of
the second pistol, through the assistance of a chair
(not being able to stand) fired again, and lodged
the contents in Col. R 's knee-pan ; the Col.
Rill being desirous of firing again, would, had it
not been through the persuasion of Mess. H. and
T. Colonel R.'s surgeons, who told him what great
danger he was in ; the Colonel declining,_the mat
ter ended. It is much feared that Col. R. will lose
his leg.'
Extras of a letter from Paris, May 21.
“ The mod considerable and most dangerous of
the late infurre&ions was at Soiffons ; two battalions
were sent thither, and on market day the citizens
were under arms to guard the coatt of the river for
the passage of the corn ; notwithstanding which,
the disturbances began again on the 13th inst. when
there was a most horrible daughter. The troops
and the citizens had some dispute, and fired at each
other, by which fourteen on one fide or other were
killed, and many wounded. The revolters took this
opportunity of pillaging houses and warchpwfe^
WILLIAM KUMBEL,
Clock and Watch-Maker, at the feapf the Dr al,
Near the Coenties Market,
BEGS leave to inform the public, that he carries on
said business in all its branches; likewise the gold
and silver Smiths business. Any gentleman or ladies who
favours him with their work, may depend on its being
done in the neatest manner, and at the most reasonable
rate, with the quickest dispatch.
Monday, 2 Min. after 12 (
Tuesday, 50 Min. after 121
Wednesday, 40 Min. after 1
Thursday, 26 Min. after 2 |
HIGH-WATER at NEW-YORK, this Week.
Friday, 14 Min. after 3
Saturday, 3 Min. after 4
Sunday, 46 Min. after 4
Last Quarter the i&b.
“ In the night of the 13th fix farmers bonfes
were burnt down, and three villages pillaged, and
Marechauffee and a company of cavalry were re
(lied. Crefpy in Vallois shared the fame fate; the
inters pillaged from house to house ; and that they
might meet with no refifanc# from the people, they
distributed among them the bread, meat, beer and
wine, which they found in the houses. I hey like
wise carried off the plate and money. They were
about seventy in number, all well armed, and very
resolute. Their entry into that place was so preci
pitate and secret, that the Magistrates could not get
any thing in order to receive them. The inhabitants
were so terrified that they were more eager to lubmit
than to expose their lives againit the pillagers. Their
principle place of refuge was the toreft of St. Gondi.
Lafore has neither been pillaged or threatened. The
Ministry has sent orders for the citizens to guard the
markets in all the towns ; but the unfortified places
cannot keep out the revolters, who are Spread every
way, and not a farmer dares rifle his corn either on
the river or on the road.
" Nothing transpires concerning the cause of this
commotion. Two of the rioters have been hanged
upon the Place de Greve, one at Versailles, three at
Senlis, four at Compeigne, five at St. Germain, and
the prisons are overloaded with them. Corn is not
wanted, there being more than can be used ; but the
orders for bringing it to market are not iftued yet;
the reason of this manner of proceeding cannot be
imagined.
“ The Superintendant cf the posts is ordered to
;fend circular letters to all the posts, to provide the
Hories necessary for the King's journey from Paris
to Rheiins, so that the Coronation will take place on
theist day of Trinity. Notwithstanding the trou
bles which have dilfurbed the kingdom for three
weeks past, the King will have, besides the 10,000
.men of his own houfhold, the 20,000 who were
lent for to bring the„poCTCTno order, and who are
already polled on the road."
By the new arrangement, fettled at the last extra
ordinary council, General Gage is to be re-inforced
with 7,500 men, with positive orders to quit Bolton :
A camp is to be formed near Cork, in Ireland, and
another upon Blackheath ; this does not look as if
the ministry put much trull in Spanish assurances.
By letters lately received from Button we learn,
that there is 110 less than three German Princes upon
their travels incog, in New-England ! This looks
not a little suspicious ; certain it is, there is not a
court in Germany, that would not lend their best
Generals to the assistance of the Americans.
Orders are sent to all the ports of England, Scot
-Iland, and Ireland, to make the utmost expedition in
I fitting out the royal navy, as it is looked upon that a
I war is inevitable.
A courier is set out for Gibraltar under the most
pressing instances, to make all possible expedition;
insomuch that he is promised 500 guineas reward, if
he arrives there in seven days, which we should sup
pose impossible ; and 200 guineas if he gets there in
nine days.
A fleet it is said will be expedited for Lisbon with
all possible expedition, as it is not doubted but the
war between Spain and Portugal will open very found
The two Perreaus were confined in separate cells
in Newgate. Upon entering thote dreary apartments,
they affectionately embraced each other, and Daniel
burlt into tears, repeatedly called Robert his " boneft,
innocent brother."
June 5. A ship arrived at Bristol on Monday last in
thirty days from Hampton in Virginia, brings advice,
that the people of Virginia had heard of the whole
affair at Bolton ; that twenty-four thousand Provin
cial troops lay before it ; that General Gage had been
requeued to let thole come out who were inclined,
which he had refilled ; that it was thought the Pro
vincial troops would speedily begin to canonade the
town ; and that, upon receiving these advices in Vir
ginia, General Washington immediately set out to
join the army before Boston.
Another ship arrived at Bristol from New-York#
She brings advices, that when the people of New-
York were informed of the skirmish at Concord, they
rose in a body, went to the Town-house, where the
arms of the troops were deposited, and dire&ly
seized them. In the harbour there were two. Ships
laden with stores for General Gage, which they Seized
and unloaded. The Provincial troops of New-York
immediately began their march for Boston.
American matters have thrown the Ministry into
confution ; Some begin to look towards Mr. t'other
Side, as thinking the ins will soon be changed to outs.
As soon as the print of Lord North was advertised,
a certain American agent sent and purchased a num
ber of copies ; and we are further told that he has got
fume occasional lines written, which are annexed to
the bottom of each, add are usually sent off to
America, but the proposed end of this we are not
able to guess.
When a matter seems trifling, &c. we fay, it don't
fignify two-pence ; when any thing appears grand
or costly, we warrant it to cost two-pence halfpenny;
the ground or object of a certain quarrel, which now
attracts the eyes of all the world, is only three-pence.
Col. Dalrymple kissed hands on Friday. He is
£°ing to America with dispatches.
without its being possible to take any more than two
of them.
The following advice was on Friday received from
Cadiz, by a merchant in the city.
Cadiz, May 2, 1775.
“ We have now here a fleet of at lead one hun
dred and thirty fail, large and small, with infantry
and horie on board, ready to fail with the firft wind.
They are intended, it is said, to join a squadron at
Carthagena ; but to this moment the destination of
this armament is a secret."
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Brown Bread, 15s. od.
Weft-India Rum, 3s. 6d.
New-England, do. 2s. 6d.
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Mufeovado Sugar, 645. od.
Single refin'd ditto, is. id.
Molasses, 2s. • od.
Beef per Barrel, 425. od.
Pork, 655. od.
Advices from Cadiz inform us, that letters
had lately arrived from Chili, in South- America,
giving an account cf a general infurre&ion breaking
out throughout that whole province among the ,In
dians. It is added, that there has been already a
most incredible Slaughter of the natives of Spain,
and those of the Spanish decent.
Britain beats Spain ; America and Britain beat
France ; America alone beats Britain ; Broughton
beat Taylor ; Taylor beat Slack; Slack beat Brough
ton, good lack ! good lack 1
It is said that on Friday a person in high office
attempted to put an end to his life, but was happily
prevented by a relation.
June 6. A Council is summoned to meet to mor
row at St. James's after the Levee is over, on tie
fubje& of the dispatches received from Ireland.
Extrafl of a letter from our Correspondent at Berlin,
May 20.
" Although it is generally believed that our Court
with that of Vienna are upon the mod friendly and
intimate footing, yet there is great reason to suppose
the contrary. The great alliance between Aufiria,
France, Spain, Sicily, Sardinia, .Bavaria and Sax
ony, allwhich seem to aim at one interest, has of
late greatly excited the notice cf our Court; and
molt probably the valiant Frederick will interrupt
them before their scheme can be carried into exe
cution.''
Extrafl of a letter from our correfpondffl at Vienna,
May 15.
" A certain Minister at our Court has been seized
and anefted on suspicion of having carried on an il
licit correspondence with a neighbouring Court.
“ They write from Constantinople, that great
preparations for war are carrying on over all the Ot
toman empire, and that seven men of war from 60
to 70 guns have been launched there since the peace
with Russia.
The English have not unaptly been compared to
dogs in a bear-garden : while foe bear is absent,
they worry one another ; but the moment bruin ap
pears, at him they one and all fly. For want of fo
reign enemies we are now combating our own coun
trymen ; but should either of cur external enemies,
France or Spain, become hostile, our domestic dif
ferences would be huddled up, Englishmen and A
mericans would join, and with their united Strength
subdue the common foe. War is not to be courted,
but a war with r rance or Spain muff certainly be
more pleasing to every honest Englishman than
Sheathing our swords in the bodies of Americans,
whose crime is, the endeavouring to avoid those in
ternal taxes which have subjugated the Mother
Country.
June S. Yesterday there was a levee at St. James's,
at which Lord North, the Secretaries of State, Lord
Gower, Lord Barrington, &c. were prefers ; Prince
Mazarino, the Spanish Ambassador, and all the
other Foreign Ministers, retired a quarter after two,
which was soon after Lord Rochford returned with
a bundle of papers, which he went for from St.
James's himfelf.
An Evening Paper fays, some dispatches of a very
important nature are preparing to be lent to the
Court of Copenhagen. They are to be carried by
a person of diftin&ion, who is to demand an explicit
answer; and are said to be in consequence of the
late unfortunate Queen's last request refpe&ing the
care of her children.
June 9. Lord Mansfield is most studiously em
ployed every hour which he can spare from the
weightier business of tbe law, in fiaming a project
for putting an end to the disputes between Great-Bri
tain and America immediately ; but granted that
his Lordihip should herein be fuccefsful, how will
he be able to eltablifh that mutual confidence which
formerly exited between them, and was the very
“ It is now publicly known, that the Emperor's
travelling to Venice, is merely calculated to fettle a
treaty with that Republic ; that their fleets will in
future be in the Emperor's pay, and the Republic
under the prote&ion of the House of Austria.
“ The present Pontific Sovereign seems to take a
great part in politics ; his Nuncios at our Court and
at that of Warsaw have lately entered a protest in
the name of his Holiness, againtt every tiling that
has hitherto passed in Poland."
The following intelligence was yefteruay morning
received by a merchant in the City, from his corres
pondent at the Hague ;---“ At a full Affembty of
the Senate, orders were given for the fleet of fix men
of war, lying in the port of Harlem, to Sail with all
possible dispatch for the Weft Indies."
A letter received by a merchant in the city on Sa
turday evening, fays, that the Empress of Russia
had been violently afflicted with an abscess in her
bowels, but was better ; yet her health remained in
rather a precarious State.
The Ship Sukey not yet arriving, on board of
which the government dispatches aie, causes much
altercation among the politicians, and yet it is what
happens every day in the commercial world. Caph
Danby's ship, who brought over the printed account,
as the Gazette calls it, is a small vcffcl 3f about
sixty tons, Schooner rigged, and quite light ; and
the Ship Sukey is a large ship, above 200 tons, and
heavy loaded to a capital hotife in the Boston trade.
These circumstances may very well account for the
difference of the time between the arrival of the two
fllips.
It is reported that the Americans intend taking
great care of their prisoners, and that if his Britan
nic Majesty should cause any of the American cap
tives to be tried and punished with death, as supposed
rebels, that they, in their turn, will then try and
condemn the English prisoners, for what they stile
treason against the liberty and constitution of A
merica.
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