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ACOMPLEAT and genteel assortment of mill
nary, of the newest fafhion, also a quantity of
paste board, men and boy's beaver hats, pound and
pack pins, gauzes, laces, women and children's
Aloes, needles, &c. &c. which she will fell on the
most reasonable terms, either wholesale or retail.
She thanks her friends, customers, and the public
dn general, for the favours she has received, and
flatters herfelf that her attention to them in future,
will induce a continuation of their outturn.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
At his office of a public notary, &c.
No. 225, in Broad-Street,
CONSTANTLY attends to execute the general bu
siness thereof, with the most immediate dispatch,
and continues to give that candid and fatisfa&ory advice
as well in all cases of law and equity, as on deeds, wills,
and other writings which the public have for many years
experienced.
Sea-faring Me n, and other Grangers, who often
meet with difficulty in matters not altogether.relative to
the law, will be particularly affixed,
Executors and Administrators inftruded
in the regular execution of their office, whereby to avoid
that trouble and expence which frequently happens from
the want of knowledge therein.
Deeds, Wills, and all other writings drawn effectu
ally to answer the purposes intended, with certificates
under the office seal as occasion may require.
The French language taught.
I ADIES and gentlemen defirtus of acquiring the
_/ knowledge of the French language in its purity
and perfeSion, may be taughteither at home or abroad,
by Mr.TENIERE, a native of France, and who was
educated dtParis : Ha may be found at No. 60, opposite
t>e North Church, in Fair street, from seven till nine
o'clock in the morning, and from five till seven in the
evening.
La langue francaife etant ties recommandable en elle
meme, tant par fa douceur que par son elegance, il ferait
inutile dedire quelle couvient aux perfonnes de diftinaiori ;
puifque tout ce qui porte le nom de beau parmi les scien
ces, doit etre leur partage. Rieu d'ailleurs ne protive
mieux I'utilite de cette langue, et quelle fait une partie
de, I'eiTentielle education ; que I'adoption qutn ont fait les
plus grand, princes, d" I'europe, cell ce me fcmfole un puis
sant motif pour engager a fen procurer la connaiffance, en
consequence Le Sieur TENJERE, cffr© fee fervicoia
ceux qui dtfreront I'cmp^jer.
Monday, Augud 3,1778 s
A White Loaf of the fineft FLOUR, to weigh
±lb. 6oz. for 14 Coppers, and in the fame
Proportion for Loaves of a lesser Weight.
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ty « In Boxesof 10s.20s.and 40s. each, §
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WILLIAM PERRY,
No. 294, Little Dock-ftaeet, three doors cast of the
Exchange,
BRISTOL beer, and ) In calks of ten
TAUNTON ALE, ) dozen each,
London porter in hampers of three doz. each,
Double and single Gloucester cheese in tubs,
Bristol tripe in kegs, currants,
Bristol bacon, &c.
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AND
WEEKLY
JOSEPH COLLINS,
TAYL O R,
TAKES this method to acquaint the gen
tlemen of the Navy and Army, that he
lately moved to No zz. Fly-Market, where he
carries on his trade in all its branches, in the>
most fashionable and speedy manner.
N. B. Good encouragement will begiven
to "Journeymen.
ASSIZE of BREAD. Flour at 359. per Cent.
Published February 2, 177^.
MARY FITZGERALD,
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Street,
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ISSACHARPOLOCK,
Has for sale, at his store in Duke-street, No. 31,
SPERMACETI candles per box, of the firft quality,
Jamaica spirits per puncheon, - - - ditto.
Rum ditto, - - - - per hogshead, - ditto,
Lisbon wine, - - - - per pipe or qr@ calk, ditto,
Ground ginger, - - - in barrels, - - ditto,
Allspice, - - . - - in bags, - - ditto,
Russia duck, - - - - - - ditto,
Chocolate, - - - pe r 100 lb. - ditto,
Cocoa, - - - in barrels, &c. ditto,
He has the upper part of a store to lett, the back of
his house.
RICHARD SHARPE,
At his store o^pofite the Mayor's,
Has for Sale by the Pipe or Quarter
cafk, 70 PIPES of
Old MADEIRA.
V. PEARSE ASHFIELD,
In SMITH-STREET,
Dire&ly opp®fite Major-General V. Jones, has for
sale, upon the most reasonable terms, per calk,
Madeira WINE,
Of a superior Quality,
In pipes, half pipes, quarter calks, or in bottles.
This approved good Madeira has had the benefit of
two summers in this country.
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Messrs. Loofdy and Elms
TAKE this Opportunity to acquaint their
Customers and the Publicloin general,
that they intend to provide two genteel
Ordinaries every Day, one at Two, and
the other at Three o'Clock, where good Ac
commodations and proper Attendance may
be depended upon. Private Dinners at the
Ihorteft Notice.
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Company, of New-York, as well as that of Por
teous, Constable and Company, at Philadelphia, being
now dissolved ; it is requested of those indebted to either
of said co-partnerships, to make speedy payment to John
Porteous, at his store in Hanover-Square, where those
having any demands may also apply for payment: Said
Porteous has for sale, a general assortment es dry goods
on the most reasonable terms.
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Harness compleat; price fourteen guineas.
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Memoirs of the Life of Marfoal Turenne.
HENRY de la Tour D'Auvergne,
vifeount Turenne, was born at Se
dan, Sept.h, 1611. He possessed
all those virtues which constitute the
hero, and which were heightened still
more by a simplicity of manners that
served them as a foil. He was in Nature above the
middle size, well proportioned. He possessed none of
those brilliant qualities which make a man shine in
a drawing room or a rout; but, on the other hand, he
had great military skill, profound judgement and
invincible courage. Cool and steady in the heat of
a&ign ; but quick, and ready to seize the most sudden
advantage. He never fought any of those decisive
battles that determine the fate of empires ; yet he
was esteemed the greatest general in Europe, at a
time the military art was brought to its greatest per
fe&ion, ^s he knew always how to repair a mistake,
and mate the smallest incidents turn to much ad
varit&'ge. Lewis XIV. learnt under him the art of
war, and made several campaigns only as a fpeaator,
without executing or deciding any thing. Though
Turenne bad so much reason to be proud, he was
exemplarily modest. He possessed, in an eminent de
gree, that virtue, so rare, and yet so ornamental,
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and worthy of humanity, difintereftedne^. He never
knew whether he was possessed, or in want of money ;
and to coinpleat his character, he cultivated friend
ship. The only weakness with which he could be
reproached, and all men must pay the tribute due to
humanity, was his vanity with refpe& to his family;
Turenne from his youth displayed the ftrongtft
passion for the military art, which was one day to
confer upon him so much glory. The delicacy of
his constitution, seemed, nevertheless, to oppose this
pursuit, and his friends endeavoured to dissuade hirrl,
for this reason, from engaging in 3 military life ; but
Turenne, so far from listening to this advice, when he
was only ten years old, took a singular resolution to
silence these remonstrances. In a very cold night he
left the castle, and repaired to the ramparts of Sedan;
where he proposed remaining till morning. As soon
as his absence was observed, messengers were sent
throughout the city in search of him ; but they returned
without gaining any tidings of the young gentleman.
His governor, who had also been in pursuit of him,
had given up all hopes of finding his pupil, when
accidentally passing by the batteries of the rampart, he
difeovered him faft asleep upon the carriage of a
cannon; and it was with much difficulty he was
persuaded to return home. From this time a silence
took place with refpe& to the delicacy of his consti
tution, left it should excite him to feme imprudent
measure.
The hard Service of the campaign of 1674, had
occasioned many disorders in the French army.
Turenne was Seen on every fide talking to his Soldiers
like a father, with his purse constantly in his hand :
when his money was exhausted he borrowed of the firft
officer he met, telling him to receive the loan of his
steward; but his cashier fufpeaing that Sometimes a
greater demand was made than was due, hinted that
it would be proper to give draughts. “ No, no"
said the general, “ pay all that is asked ; it is im
possible for an officer to ask a greater Sum thau he
has lent, unless he is extremely necessitated, and in
that case it is ju&o assist him."
The youngVifeount made his firft Campaigns tinder
Prince Maurice of Nassau his uncle. This prince,
who was justly esteemed one of the firft captains of
his time, was willing that his nephew should enter
upon his military vocation as a common soldier, and
carry a mufeet before he railed him to any rank.
He was created field-marshal when he was twenty
three years old, marflial of France at thirty-two,
and marlhal general of the king's armies at forty
eight.,
The success with which the campaign of 1673 was
crowned, procured the grae rv ' Ft m v ft gracious
reception at Versailles. Lewis XiV. failed not to
bestow his commendations on Turenne; and that
prince told him that the marquis of S. Abre should
serve no longer under him, as he had in his letters to
the minister condemned some measures taken by
Turenne. " Why did he not," said the general,
" communicate his opinion to me, I should have
availed myfelf of his advice." He apologized for
S. Abre, praised his conduft, and obtained promo
tion for him.
An officer was quite in despair at having loft two
horses in a battle, and which his circumstances would
not allow him to replace. Turenne give him two
of his horses, and strongly recommended to him not
to reveal the secret, faying, “ others will come and
make a like request, and I cannot assist every one."
Thus did he modestly conceal, under the appearance
of ceconomy, the merit of a generous action.
Another time Turenne perceived in his army an
officer of distinguished birth, but poor, who was
very ill mounted. He invited him to dinner, and
after the repast took him on one fide, and told him
in a very friendly manner, " I have a favour to beg
of you, Sir ; you will, perhaps think it a little bold:
but I hope you will not refufe your general. I am
old," he continued, “ And somewhat indisposed.
Swift horses fatigue me, and I have observed you
have one that I think will suit me. If I thought it
would not be too great a facrifice for you to make, I
would request it of you. The officer replied with a
low bow, and immediately brought the horse himfelf
to the king's stables. Turenne the next day sent
him one of the fineft and best in the army.
The campaign 'of 1675 conferred the greatest hb
^pur upon Turenne, and this fkilful general did not
only know how to profit of his enemies faults, but
even forefaw them. After the viaory he gained over
the Germans commanded by the Duke of Lor
rain and Caprara, his officers came round him to
congratulate him upon the occasion . •Gentlemen, laid
Turenne, with such soldiers as you, it is only ne
cegary to attack boldly, ^ we muff conquer,";
The continence of Scipio Africanus has been
greatly applauded: Turenne gave a similar example
of virtue to his army ; but with that modesty which
accompanied all his anions. After the taking of
the fort of Solre, in Hainault, in 1637, the soldiers
who firft entered the place, meeting with a very beau
tiful woman, conduced her to the general, as the
molt precious part of their booty. Turenne feigned
believing that they only designed to prote& her from
the brutality of their companions, and highly praised
their honourable behaviour. Then fending for her
husband, he publickly said to him, “ To the noble
conduct cf my soldiers ou are indebted for the
preservation of your wife's honour.
GAZETTE:
THE
MERCU R Y.
PRICE
Mufcovado Sugar; 51. ros.iFihe Salt; ft. od
Single refin'd ditto, is. 2d.;Coarfe Salt, Bs. od
Molasses, 2$ . 6d.^lndian Corn per Bu. 7s. od
Beef per Bafrrel, yos. od./Coffee, is. gd
Pork, , 51. ios.iChocolate, 265. per Do.
CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
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The great Conde asked him what plan should be
followed in the war in Flanders ? “ Attempt but few
sieges, replied this illustrious general, and fight
many battles. When you have made your army
superior to that of the enemy by the number and
goodness of your troops: when you are master of the
field, villages will be as ufeful to ycu as strong
places. But it is a point of honour to take a forti
fied city, sooner than conquer a whole province. If
the king of Spain had expended in troops what it
has roft him in men and money in carrying on sieges
and fortifying places, he would be the most power
ful monarch on earth."
The circumstance from whence he derived the
title of father of tie soldiers, must not be omitted.
The French army was making a difficult retreat,
during which Turenne was constantly in a&ion night
and day, to Cover his troops from the insults of the
Imperialists; In the course of this march the vis
count having turned about, to observe that every
thing was in proper order, perceived a soldier who
had not strength enough to Support himfelf, lying at
the foot of a tree to wait the end of his misery.
Turehne immediately dismounted, assisted the fol
diet to rife, placed him upon his own horse, and
accompanied him on foot, till he could reach the
waggons; ih one of which he placed him.
This general one day observed several troopers,
who bowed their heads, to avoid feme ihot that came
from an eminence, and who immediately recovered
themselves at Turehne's perceiving them, fearful of
being reprimanded. ''There is no harm, said he,
in that ; those balls are very deserving of a falute.''
Turenne communicated one of his most signal vic
tories in this laconic billet. " The enemies attacked
us, we beat them, thank God, with some little di
fficulty, Good night, I am going to rest." Tu
renne said, that girls fancied married men did
nothing but caret's their wives, and priests imagine
that Soldiers are always fighting, and yet they make
ten campaigns without drawing their swords.
The treaty of the Pyrennees, in 1659, having
terminated the long and bloody war between Spain
and France, the two monarchs had a conference, in
which they mutually presented to each other the most
eminent bf their courtiers. As Turenne, whose
medefty ever prevailed, did not appear, Philip afted
to fee him; when having viewed him with attenti
on, he turned to Anne of Auftria,his sister, and faid,~
" There is a man who has made me pass many
disagreeable nights."
Roffeau gives us the following anecdote of this
general. Once in the dog-days, M. Turenne being
very warm had ftript himfelf, and was looking out
of his window in the anti-chamber, in a linen waist
coat, and white night-cap. One of the servants
coming in, and taking him for an under-cock with
whom he was very familiar, came fofily up, and
with a pretty heavy hand, hit the general a very
smart flap upon the breach. He immediately turned
about, when the servant, perceiving his mistake, fell
on his knees, faying, “ My lord, I thought it was
George," “ Well and if it had been Geoige," said
Turenne, rubbing the part aggrieved, “ you need not
have hit him so cursed hard."/
His reputation was so compleatly established for
rigid probity, that his word was considered as the
lureft gtirantee; even by foreign nations. A Frerich
army had approached the Lake of Constance under
pretence of levying contributions upon fotoe terri
tories df the house of Auffria. The Swiss who
fufpe&ed the ambition of Lewis XIV. wer6 appre
hensive of a sudden ihvafion. They immediately
Tent deputies tb Turenne to inform him, that with
other generals they Should think they could not take
too many precautions, but that with him his word
would be Sufficient, if he gave it that he would
hot attack them;
Marshal Turenne was so great a man that he
acknowledged his foibles and blushed at them.
Lewis XIV. who held him in much esteem, had
entrusted him with the secret of a private negociation
with Charles 11. of England. Turenne, who was
enamoured with the marchioness of Coagniq, was so
much her dupe, that she wormed the secret out of
him and it transpired, which made the king repri
mand him. Some time after the chevalier de Lor
rain, upon a visit to the marlhal, happened to men
tion the affair, when Turenne interrupted him, fay
ing, “ Chevalier, if you propose entering upon that
fubje&, let us put out the candles."
Turenne towards the close of his life was desirous
of retiring from the world ; but Lewis XIV. who
still wanted his service, opposed, in 1675, to the
celebrated Montecuculi. These two great generals
were upon the point of coming to action, and of
Conligning their reputations to the arbitration of a
battle, near the village of Saltzbach, when the
French general was killed by a cannon ball. St.
Hilaire, a lieutenant-general of artillery, was point
ing out to him a battery, when the fame bay carried
away St. Hilaire's arm, and killed Turenne. St.
Hilaire's son, drowned in tears, was lamenting his
father's misfortune, when St. Hilaire heroically said
to him, “ It is not me you Ihould weep for, but the
loss of that great man.
MontecUculi, on his arrival, being informed of the
event, which promised him great advantage, could
not however refrain faying, “ Then the world is
deprived cf a man who did honour to human nature."
This happened on the twenty-seventh of July 1675,
,@ he wai in Ute 64th year of his age.
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