The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1783-06-17 00:00:00, page 3

PHILADELPHIA, June 4.
The continental troops who were at Savanna
are on their march to Charleltown, where vessels
are providing to transport them to their ref
peftive States.
General Wayne is gone to fettle a treaty of
peace with some tribes of Indians on the fron
tiers of Georgia. They are to negociate the bu
siness at Augusta.
Thursday last arrived here from New-York, a
seaman late belonging to the brig Morris, Cap
tain Joshua Allen, of this port, who fays, that
they left the Capes of Delaware the latter end of
February, and on the ^d of March, laying too in
a gale of wind, at 11 o'clock at night the brig
overfet, by which means the Captain, and all the
crew, except the mate and four, were drowned.
Thole who were left cut away the brig's masts,
when she righted, but she was under water, ex
cept the quarter-deck, on which these men found
themselves next morning without any thing but
what they had on their backs, and one barrel of
flour which they made Ihift to get, and on which
they lived (by mixing it with f^t water and
baking it in the fun) for 30 days, about which
time the mate and one hand died, and in 5 days
after the other three were happily taken off the
wreck by Captain Dunn, in a schooner from Tor
tola, and carried to Halifax. Thus were these
three men preserved after going through the ut
most distress for 35 days, the latter part of which
they were so reduced that asy one of them was
afraid togo to sleep, for fear they should fall a fa
crifice to the pinching wants and necessity of the
others.
By a vessel from Barbadoes we learn, that a
fleet of victuallers, &c. arrived there in expec
tation of finding the British army from New-
York, but were To much disappointed, that ma
ny of them carried their provisions back, and o
thers fold their flour from 16s. to 255. per barrel.
When the above vessel left Barbadoes, there
were no less than 60,000 barrels of flour a float
on board the fleet lying at Bridge-Town.
Two objects at this time principally engage
the attention of the politicians of New-Jerley .•
The firft is, that a dividend be made by Congress
of those countries lately ceded by the King of
England to the United States; and that New-
Jersey be put in possession of such a Share of the
lands, or have benefit from the sales thereof, in
equal proportion to its quota of the expences of
the war. The second objed is, the establishing
and encouragement of commerce and navigation,
by making Burlington and Perth Amboy free
ports; that they may ne longer be under the ne
cessity of repairing to Philadelphia and New-
York, either for the difoofal or their produce
or for purchasing foreign commodities.
It is generally believed, that the masters of
vessels will be immediately ordered to report the
names of all passengers they bring from foreign
parts, or even take up at sea; a prudent measure,
which, by preventing many evils, muff produce
much negative good. The lifts will no doubt
be left at the Coffee House for public infpe&ion.
H A R TF O R D, June 17.
Sunday last a Barn belonging to Mr. Charles
Morgan of this town, was set on fire by Light
ning and entirely consumed.
It is with pleasure we inform the public, that
a line ofpoft offices are againeftabJifhed through-
CHARLESTOWN, (S. Carolina) May „.
We are sorry to fay, that more than tine disa
greeable rencountre has happened this week, in
consequence of public, libellous attacks upon
private characters —But 'tis with no little erec
tion we acquaint the public, that one person, a
Mr. James Wright, has fallen a facrifice to such
unwarrantable proceedings—-A Mr. Fitzpatrick,
who conceived himfelf injured by Mr. Wright,
posted him in a public paper as a coward and a
poltroon—Would to God that Printer had been
aware of the consequences of such a publication!
This naturally produced a meeting, and an un
lucky blow in the feuffle, has been the occasion
of his death.—An inquest fat on the body this
day, who are of that opinion.—lt is with no lit
tle pleasure we allure the public, that a determin
ed disposition prevails in the Executive, to nip
in the bud, a practice so dishonorable to govern
ment, so deftrudive of the peace and happiness
of society
All the crops at St. Kitts, St. Vincent's and
the Grenades, according to the French accounts,
were exceeding promising ; but those at Barba
does and Antigua appear, from the intelligence
received at Lloyd's, to be very indifferent in
deed.
out the continent, from Falmouth in New
Hamplhire, to Savannah in Georgia.
Commifiioners have lately failed from S. Ca
rolina, (two for New-York and one for St.
Augultine) to claim all public and private pro
perty carried from that (fate during the war.
A large embarkation, oftroops, it is said, is tak
ing place at New-York. Those that were taken
with Gen. Burgoyne, are going to Canada; the fo
reign troops, with Cornwallis s army, arc bound
for England.
And be it further enaded, That any person
who shall fell any of the articles by law fubjed
to an excise without licence shall (in addition to
the penalties incurred by said ad) pay a fine of
, fix pounds, for every such offence, for the use of
' this State, and the collectors and duputy collect
ors of excise, within their refpedive diftrids,
and all other informing officers, are hereby en
joined to enquire after, and due presentment
make of all breaches of this, and the aforefaidad
A true Copy of Record,
Examined by,
GEORGE WYLLYS, Sec'ry.
At a General Assembly of the Governor and
Company of the State of Connecticut, holden
at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May,
1783. < ^.
RESOLVED by this Assembly, That certifi
cates Signed by the Treasurer, for interest
become due on any of the notes issued on the cre
dit of this State may be reci'eved by the couea
ors in payment of any of the State taxes, made
payable in hard money, since the firft day of
October, 1781, except those appropriated for the
use of the United States; or for the support of
the civil government of this State; and that the
Secretary cause this resolve to be published in the
news-papers.
A true Copy of Record,
Examined by,.
GEORGE WYLLYS, Sec'ry.
At a General Assembly of the Governor and
Company of the State of Connecticut, holden
at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May,
17 3 3- , ,
Q ESOLVED by this Assembly, That the
polls of the non-commissioned officers and
soldiers, now in the Conneaicut line of the con
tinental army, who engaged during the war, be,
and hereby are exempted, from being included
in the next August lift, and the lifters are di
re&ed to regulate their conduct accordingly;
and the Secretary is directed to publish this re
solve in the refpedive news-papers in this State.
A true Copy of Record,
Examined bv,
GEORGE WYLLYS, Sec'ry.
At a General Assembly of the Governor and
Company of the State of Conneaicut, holden
at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May,
RESOLVED by this Assembly, That the Se
c'retary be directed to cause the ad, in ad^
dition to the ad laying an excise on certain enu
merated articles, and passed the present session,
to be published in the Connecticut Courant and
in the other news-papers in this State, as soon
as may be,
A true Copy of Record,
Examined by,
GEORGE WYLLYS, Sec'ry.
Ata General Assembly of the Governor and
Company of the State of Connecticut, holden
at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May,
An act for the amendment of a law, entituled,
" An ad for laying an excise on sundry arti
cles of consumption within this State."
BE it enacted by the Governor, Council and
Representatives in general Court assembled
and by the authority ofthe fame, That the enu
merated articles, on which an excise, of five per
centum, is laid by said ad, shall not extend to
any articles, wrought or manufactured in this
State.
T 0 BE SO L D,
By the Subscriber in Hebron,
A FARM, containing upwards of Too acres of Land, with
a good House two story high, and a good Barn and
Sider-Mitt thereon, with an excellent young Orchard, that
will make so or 60 barrels of cyder yearly, and is well
proportioned for mowing, plowing and pasturing, well wa
tered, the whole under good improvement except a grave
ofabour 20 acres.-—Any gentleman inclining to purchase
the above firm, will be allowed a reasonable time of pay
ment on good Security, EBENEZER CARRIER.
Hebrew, May a£ 17.%.
N timber I.
OF a Journal of Captain Cook's last Voyage to the Paci
fic Ocean, and in quell of a North Weft Paflage, be
tween Asia and America; performed in the Tears 1776, 1=77
x 778, '779, faithfully narrated from the original Manuferipe
of Mr. JOHN LEDYARD.'
Hartford printed and fold by NATHANIEL PATTEN, ten
Rods North @fthe Court-House. Where may be bad Bibles,
Testaments, Spelling Books, Primers, Dilworth's School
masters Affiftanr, Copper Plate Copies and a Variety
other Books, &c. & c . &c.
Great Allowance made th those who buy to fell again.
N. B. At said Shop ma, be had a good Assortment of Hatt:
Trimmings.
Hartford, June 1,, 178,
To be Sold a good FARM, in Hebron (Gi&fyriX
01 70 oud acres, under good improvement, will cut 16
tons of hay, with a good House and Barn, a Shoe-makers
Shop, Tan-Vatts and Bark-Mill, and two good Orchards.
June 10, 1783. ELIJAH WEBSTER„
ALL persons having any demands against the efface of
JOSEH TUTTLE, late of Berkhernftead, deceased, arc
desired to exhibit their accounts for fettlcment Those
indebted to said efface are requested to make immediate
payment.
c , ISAIAH TUTTLE, Administrator.
Torringford, June it, 1783.
|>ROKE ioco the inclofure of the fubferiber, about the 20th
P of April last, a chefnut coloured Mare COLT, about
^ec years old, a final! star in her forehead, no brand
Ahe owner is desired to prove hit property, pay charges and
take ker away. ' 0
New-Hartford, June, 1,83. LEVI WATSON.
RUN away from the Subferiber last night one STEPHEN
yeoman, about 19 years of age, 5 feet&ifo
high, fair complexion, has a tear upon his thigh short san
dy hair, wore away or took with him, a claret coloured
Coat, spotted woolen Vest, a fait of black Soldiers Clo&chs,
buttons marked US A, chec'k Shire and Trowfers, a pair of
^"r','?''""' '* nd * Knapsack, Whoever will take up
Laid fellow, and inform the fubferiber where he be
fG ,d, shall have a generous reward and charges paid by
—^^lLUl^^^ r^c^ ROBBINS.
STOLEN from the Subferiber Lft evening a SII VPR
WATCH, No. 14884, the makers name CEO. CLARK
London.-—-Whoever wifi fecgre the thief and watch shall
have Ten Dollars regard and necerfary charges paid, and
for the watch only five dollars.'
Windham, May 30, 1783 MARY TINKER.
SCYTHES,
Equal to any ever made in the Country,
Jo be Sold by &he Printers hereof.
Oyl of Turpentine & Varnilh
And most Softs of Painters Colours.
Copperas and Gingef. .•
By the Quantity or Retail,' are to be had of
WENSLEY HOBBY
at his Shop in Middletown, Cheap for Cash.
J une# 3J^^ ~ ...... -.,^. -
THE Hon. Court of Probate, tor tuc wltra# of Middle *
town, having allowed pne year, from the date hereof,
to the creditors of Mr-Thomas Danforth, late of Middle
town, deceased, to bring in their claims against said efface.
The Adminiffrators on fa„ eftatc, hereby notify said credi
tors that unless their claims are exhibited within the time
limited, as aforefaid, the, cannot be allowed ; and all per
sons indebted tofaid efface are desired to make immediate
payment co us the Subscribers. ~
MARTHA DANFORTH, Administratrix,
JOSEPH DANFORTH Administrator.
Middletown, June 2, 1783.
DANIEL JONES, & Co.
Have for Sale at their Store opposite the
Printing-Office.„
WEST-INDIA Rum, per Hogshead, Barrel, or Gallon.
Choice Lilbon Vine, per Quarter Cask, or do.
London Porter, per Cask.
Sugar, per Hogshead, Barrel, o r less Quantity.
Rice and Raisins, per Cask, or do.
Cotten Wool, per Bag, or do.
Choice Rock Salt, per Hundred, or single Bushel.
A god Assortment ofiLooking Glasses.
Liepers Bladder Snuff, per Cwt. or ffngle Bladders
Bohea Tea, black Pepper.
Coffee, Chocolate..
White and barr Lead.
German, Sweedish, and bliffered Steel,
Powder and Shot
They have lately received a fresh Supply of Dry Gooch;
which will be fold on the molt rcafonable Terms
Hartford, June 17, 178;.
T,u week will be bublifoed and ready for thesis
fcribers and others.
TO BE S 0 L—s -
By William and Joseph Hart,
At their Store a few rods north ofthe Cog
House, on the most reafmahle terms for Cash.
WEST- INDIA Rum b„he Hhd. or barrel#
Mokatfes by do. or do.
Belt Nantz Brandy per keg.
Belt white Havannah Sugar per box,
Bohea sea per <heff or less quantity.
Coff:e per bagg.
Black Pepper per cask or less quantity.
Holland Ruma and Ravens Duck per bolt.
Writing p^p e r per Ream.
Hartford, June 17, 1783.