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H A R T' F O R D, April 29.
It is reported, that Sir Charles Gray is com
ing over to take the chief command of the Bri
tish troops in America, and' that his bead quar
ters are to be at Halifax or Quebec: General
Carleton being to return home at his own re
quest.
The Rev. Dr. Stiles, President of Yale Col
lege, is appointed by his Excellency „ the Go
vernor to preach the Sermon at the ensuing elec
tion.
On the morning of the 21st iriftant, departed
this life, at Eaft-\Vindfor, the Rev'd Joseph
Resry.
For this purpose no difotder or licentiousness must betolle
rated, every considerate and well disposed soldier must re
member it will be abfoLitely necessary to wait with patience
until peace shall be declared, or Congress shall be enabled
to take proper measures for the ferurity of the public flotes,
&c.---Asfoon as the arrangements shall be made, the Gene
ral is confident there will be no delay in difeharging, with
every mark of diftindion and honor, all the men inlifted
for the war, who will then have performed their engage
ments withthe public.
The General has already int:refted himfelfiti their behalf,
and he thinks he need not repeat afforances of his disposition
to be nfeful to them on the present, and every other proper
0 cafion; in the mean time he is determined, that military
negleds or exceffesshall not go unpunished, while he retains
the command of the army.
The Adjutant General will have such working parties
detached to aflift in making preparations for a general re
iohing as the chief engineer w th the army shall call for,
ind the Quarter Master General will also furnish fiich mate
rials as he may want. „,
The Quarter Master General will without delay procure
such agumber of d (charges to be printed, as will be fuffici
ent for all the men enlisted for the war; he will please to ap
ply to Head Quarters for the form.
' An extra ration of liquor to be issued to every man tomor
row to drink Perpetual Peace, Independent) and Mappinefi to
fa V^H^ata of^mm:#.
GENERAL ORDER S.
Head-Quarters, Newburgh, April 18, 178%,
CT^HB Commander in Chief ordefsthe cessation ofhoftilt
& ties between the United States of America, and the King
pfGreat-Britain, to be publi.lv proclaimed tomorrow at 12
o'clolck, at the New-Building, and that the proclamation
which will be communicated herewith, be read to-morrow
evening at the head ofevery regiment and corps of the army;
after which the chaplains with the several brigades will ren
der thanks to Almighty God for all his mercies, particularly
far his over-ruling the wrath of man to his own glory, and
causing the rage ofwarto cease among the nations.
Although the proclamation before alluded to, extends to
the prohibition of hostilities, and not to the annunciation of
a general peace; yet it must affordrhe most rational fatis
fa&ion to every benevolent mind-—as it puts a period to a
long and doubtful contest; flops rhe effufion ofhuman blood,
opens the profpea of a more fplend^d feene, and like ano
ther morning star, promises the approach ofa brighter day
than hath hitherto illuminated the weßern hemisphere; on
such a happy day, a day which is the harbinger or peace, a
day which cornpleats the eighth year of the war; it would be
ingratitude not to rejoice, itwould be infenfib.lity notto par
ticipate in the general felicity.---The Commander in Chief,
far from endeavouring to ftifle the feelings or joy in his own
bosom, offers his most cordial congratulations on the occa
sion, to all the officers of every denomination, to all the
troops of the United States in general; and in particular to
those gallant and perfevermg men who had resolved to de
fend the rights of their invaded country, so long as the war
shall continue--- for these are the men who ought to be con
sidered, as the pride and boast to the American army, and
who, crowned with well earned laurels, may soon withdraw
from the field of glory to the more tranquilwalks of civil life.
While the General recol efts the almolf infinite variety of
ftene's through which we have passed, with a mixture ofplea
fure, astonishment and gratitude; while he contemplates the
profpea before ns with rapture, he cannot help wishing that
al the brave men (of whatever condition they may be) who
have shared in the toils, and dangers of effecting this glori
ous revolution; of refeuing millions from the hand of op
pression, and of laying the foundation of a great empire,
might be impressed with a proper idea of the dignified part
they have been called to aft (under the smiles of Providence)
on the stage of human affairs; for happy, thrice happy shall
they be pronounced hereafter, who have contributed any
thing, who have performed the meanest office inereding the
Hupendous fabrick of freedom and empire, onthe broad ba
sis of independency-- who have assisted in preceding the
rights of human nature, and cftablishing an affylum for the
poor and opprefled of all nations and religions.
The glorious task for which we firft flew to arms being
thus accomplished, the liberties of our country being fully
acknowledged, and firmly secured by the smiles of heaven
on the purity of our cause, and the honest exertions, ofa
feeble people (determined to be free) against a powerful na
tion (disposed to oppress them) and the charader of those
who have persevered through every extremity of hardship,
Differing and danger, being immortalized by the iliuftrious
appellation of the Patriot ^rmy, nothing now remains but
for the a&ors ofthis mighty feene, to preserve a perfed un
varying consistency of charader through the ver, last ad, to
dole the drama with applause, and to retire from the military
theatre with the fame approbation of angels and men, which
have crowned all their former virtuous adions.
Fibh-KIL L,„ April 24. ,
We hear that the communication of the North
River is opened.--—Already do we bqgin to ex
perience the blcfibd return of peace ! #
A vessel from Nantucket, laden with codfish,
molaff^s, &c; lately arrived at Newburgh.
In the House of Commons, on the consideration of the
preliminary articles of peace, Mr, Pitt rose and observed,
that peace was the most desirable of all objeds ; that a long
deftrudive war had been carried on ; that since peace was
happily accomplished, it became, he thought, every friend
to mankind, to accept the terms, however difadvantagcous
they_mightbe thought by some gent emen ; he was certain
the ministry, when they entered intothe treaty, had the i rite
reft of the nation before their eyes, and that ' on inveftiga.-
tion it wou'd be found much better than reported : He took
a view ofthe American articles, and was glad to fee the
terms of peace with the Thirteen United States on such prin
ciples ofliberal equity and reciprocity as almost to insure a
reconciliation between thetwo countries. The recommen
dation made to Congress, concerning the loyalists, he hoped
would have the desired effed ; and as he intended to support
the ministry, he therefore made the following motion :—
'' That an humble address be prefentedto his Majefty,thank
inghim for having laid before them the articles of peace
between his Britannic Majesty and the most Christian and
most Catholic King,, and the United States of America, in
order that they might confider of Jiem, and report their opi
nion accordingly; and informing his Majesty that they had
done so, and do approve of them." He likewise begged
leave to thank his Majesty for the great care he had taken in
procuring to his fubjetis the blessings of peace, and that the,
rejoined at the appearance of a happy reconciliation between
Great-Britain and America.
Mr. Welberforce seconded the motion, used similar argu
ments to the ho norab'e mover, andfaid, the cry ofthe coun
try was for peace. Lord John Cavendish totally d tiered in
opinion, as he thought better terms might have been made
for the country, and proposed the fol owing amendment:
“ That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, beg
ging eave to thank his Majeftyfor the attention he had shewn
in laying before the House the articles of peace between his
Britannic Majesty and the most Christian and most Catholic
Kings, and between him and the Thirteen United Stares of
America, and that the Commons will confider the fame,
and report their opinion thereon as soon as possible." Mr.
St John fecondedthe amendment, and thought the arguments
of the mover of the original motion, and those who ferond
cd it, very trifling. Lord Norih differed entire', from the
two firft gendernen, controverted their arguments, agreed
with those who proposed the amendment, disapproved of
the articles of pacification, said adminiftrat on had not well
considered the tenor ofthem, and hadcommitted Inanygrofs
errors in the treaty--- man, ofthe articles with France, he
said, were exceptionable; Was surprised at the concessions in
the Weft-Indies, and was sorry ministry had a&ed so errone
ously. H< did not mean to refletthe least dishonor on the
The London Central Evening Post ofthe 18th February Con
tains the debatesof the House ofLords and House of Com
mons (the day preceding) on the articles of peace with'
Frane and Spain, and the provisional articles with America.
The Houses were immensely croude'd, and the debates warm
and important. The articles being read in the House of
Lords, Lord Pembroke moved, in a few words, the address
to his Majesty.---" The address thanked his Majesty in gene
ral terms for he peace which had been con.laded ; for the
cafneft endeavours win hhe had used in favor of the unhap
py loyalists, and exprefling the confidence of the Houfe,that
the Congress wou d fulfil their engagement in procuring re
ftiention oftheir property, and security to their persons."
The Marquis of Carmarthen fee onded the motion, declaring
himfelf fatisfied with the condit ons of the peace. The EaM
of Carlile moved the amendment, went into a detail, and
fated his objections chiefly against rhe sth article of the pro
visional treaty, by which the loyalists were abandoned, and
used tire remarkable expression. “ That this was an adion
for which, in his opinion, we should be d-—d, both in this
andthe world to come." The amendment he proposed
was, that after the word concluded, in the address, there
should be added a sentence (instead of all thatfollowed) de
claring the peace was inadequate to their just expectations,
inconsistent with the relative fi nation of the be legerent
powers, and neither honorable nor advantageous to Great-
Bri ain. The Earl of Coventry said, all things considered,
the peace was good, and it had hs approbation. Lord
Wa fingham explained with great minuteness the injuries
sustained by the boundaries fettled for Canada. His objec
tions to the peace were founded on tlx most attentive revicw
of the concessions made by this country in every corner, and
which appeared to have been made without regard either to
the d gnity or the in-erefts ofthe empire. Lord Hawke ap
proved the peace, denied the boundaries fettled for Canada
were difadvantagcous, and expected that persons concerned
in Bast-F orida, would have a recompence. Lord V fcounc
Dudley strongly objected to the peace asbad, and inadequate
in every particular. The Duke of Chandois observed, that
it was infinitely bet er than he expeded. The Duke of Graf
ton said they could rot expe& better terms, considering the
force oftheenemy, and their own weakness. Lord Kepple,
who has had his fighting tacks on board ever since the me
morable 27th of July, could notadvife the King to agree to
theterms which had been concluded. The Duke of Rich
mond objected for want of ful'er information, and could
not advise his Sovereign to agree to the terms. Lord Vis
count Stormont, in a speech of two hours, concluded with
his solemn opinion, thatit was the worst, the most humiliat
ing, and most difgraceful peace that Great-Brirain ever had
stooped to receive. Lord Grantham defended it with great
modesty. Lord Sackville arraigned every article of the
peace, and said the terms with America were most calami
tous for England. Lord Vifeonnt Howe recited the poverty
of their fleet and naval equipment,, as a reason for agreeing
to the peace. The Earl of Shelburne enteredinto ajuftifica
tlon of it, and concluded with observing that the universal
weakness and forlorn condition of the empire in every par
ticular of war, wasa proof of the necessity for peace. Lord
Loughborough ab y difeuffed the three treaties, and pledged
himfelf to the House, to prove that there was no prerogative
in the crown for giving away the possession of America.
The Lord Chancellor rose to answer him, and pledged him
felf to meet the noble Lord on that question. Earl Gower
declared himfelf fatisfied with the peace; but could not
agree to the amendment. At half afterufour o'clock in the
morning the House divided on the amendment, —Contents
5), Proxies 4, —„. Not—Concents 69, Proxies 3, —72.
Majority 13. The original motion was then put and car
ried.
Io be Sold, at Auction, at the
Store of Mr. Joseph Hart, theist of Maynext, a
quantity of DRY GOODS. Also, 6by 8 and
?by 9 Window Glass, by the Box.
Hartford, April 28, 178?.
TAKEN up b, the SubfcribcrV^nuc colourcd HORST
about r, h ? nds and a half high, a large ftarin hi^
forehead, white hind feet, trots and paces, 7 or 8 years old
The ^ner is desired to prove his property, pa y charges and
take him away.
c , . , ~ , JOHN C.LOUGH.
Stafford, April 2,, 1783.
A quantity Kf-f^Tßaifins by the Calk or
Retail, to be f^d by Daniel Jones and Co.
opposite the Printing-Qfficc.
fe^rfe^en conrernaijn the negoJacion, but ms forty to
think France hadgained too much. 'He inlifted that Ameri
ca had also been given more than they cxpe&ed; but he did
no^argue against her independence. In ftiong and oppro
brious terms he reprobated the mirifters for abandoning the
loyalists, and leaving them to the mercy of Congress. He
fuppoited the amendment, and faid-asfoon as it wascarried,
he would move for an addit on to it, whi. h was an article
teiative to the loyalists. His Lordship was upon his leg^
near two hdurs, was twice interruped by a dog that had got
into the House; but the House wishing to know the reason
of ir, he said it was,only the intrusion of a new speaker. Mr.
Powys ftipported the original address, and was perfedly con
yinced itwas the belt peace that could be obtained. Lord
Mulgravc said the intentions of France were foreign to a
peace of permanency, and was of opinion that the warconld
not be at an end, but in faa ouly a cessation of hostilities-
He adverted to the deplorab'e situation of the loyalists, re
probated the ministry for their inattention to them, ridicu
led the absurdity of obtaining permission forthem to pur
chase back their estates when they were deprived oftheir al^
and had not even the means of fubfiffing themselves; and
observed, if there was a spark of honor or common honest,
in the nat 011, it ought to obtain the properties of the loyal—
ists, though it should be under the necessity of buying them.
Mr. Secretary Townshend regretted the, were not able to
obtain better terms for the loyalists; it was utterly impossi
ble without contnuiog the war on their account, the Ameri
can Commissioners having declared they must break off the
negotiation if other conditionswere innftedon. He thought
the loyalists intitled to every return of gratitude, and that:
they should be provided for if the nation did not intend to
forfeit all title to honor or honesty, and, he was convinced,
all circumstances considered, that the peace was as good and
as honorable as could be procured. Mr. Burke ridiculed the
manner in which the last honorab e gentleman fapported the
peace. Ministers, he said, shoaldad like men on the occa
fion,and defend it on the ground of necessity and policy;
they should explain to the House that the, had procured the
best terms that the nature of affairs would admit, and not
a& in a shuffling, contradictor, manner. He used a variety
of arguments to prove (hefeace inadequate to what rhe na
tion had a right to expe^ and gave his heart, assent to the
amendment of Lo,d Cavcndish.
At half paftdefen in the morning, the House divided on
the amendment Ayes 224 Noes 208—-Majority a
gainst the peace, 16.
By His Excellency
JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esq;
Governor of the State of Connecticut,
PROCLAMATION. 1
WHEREAS, by a favourable Change
„ of Circumstances in our public Affairs,
the Lines between this State and of our Enemy
are become unnecessary, and laid by; and the
Supplies of Neat Cattle, Beef and other Kinds
of Provisions, to be restrained from passing such.
Lines, or by Water, is become inconvenient,
and may be prejudicial to the good People of
this State.
I D O therefore hereby declare any such
Lines or Restraints to be terminated, and an End
put thereto, of which all Persons concerned are
to take Notice, and govern rhemfelves accord
ingly.^
Given under my Hand at Lebanon, this
eighteenth Day of April, in the Year of
our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hun
dred and Eighty-three.
JONATHAN TRUMBULL/
To be fold at Public Vendue, at the late Dwell
ing House of Ebenezer Hough, late of Farm
ington, deceased, in the Parish of Weft-
Britain, on the 14th Day of May next—
APIECE of land, containing four or five acres
with a Dwelling-House, Barn, Grist Mill and Saw-
Mill Landing thereon, all the late property of said Ebenezer
Hough, deceased. An indisputable title to said land will
be given to the higheff bidder, by
„ BUEL HOUGH, Executor.
Farmington, April 16, 1783.
STOLEN from the Subferiber, on the night of the 23d
init. a dark bay HORSE, about 14 hands high, pyears
old ; he is a thick well set harfe; his mane and tail is
darker than the other part of his body; his manelies chief
ly on the near fide, his tail long, trots chiefly, a final! star
in his forehead, and a small (trip of white upon his nose,
and is chafed witha collaron both sides of the breast; he
has been lame in one of his fore feet, and has not been
pared out very deep, his hind feet something white. -
Whoever will cake up and secure the Thief, and return fail
Horse to the Subscriber, shall receive Ten Dollars reward'
or Five for either Thief or Horse, with all necessary chargee
P^id,by EPHRAIM COOLEY.
Brookfield, April 24, T7BJ.