The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1779-03-23 00:00:00, page 3

PH I£ A DELPHXA March io.
' Lift night arrived an express from South Carolina,
by whom welearn, thatahumber of tories having ta
ken arms in North-Carolina were marching to Geor
gia ; but Gen. Lincoln ordered a party to intercept
them, who foot fell in with, routed, and killed about
eighty of them. Our troops were in pursuit of the
remainder of them when the account came away ;
and from a Charles Town oper of Feb. 4, we have
the following:
From Head Quarters we learn, that Col. Ingram
with a party of Georgia troop: had attacked and de
feated Colonel Brown with a party of Florida rangers,
killed fifteen and wounded many mere. Among
the wounded was Brown himfelf.
Extra& of a letter from Beaufort, dated Feb. 4.
'' Yesterday afternoon about four o'clock, we met
the enemy marching up to receive us, who were; as
the prisoners inform us, 3 companies, 2 of the 6oth,
and one of the 16h all light infantry, and being
about 150 rank and file; the engagement be^n at
about 120 yards distance. The Ciiarles-Town de
tachment were posted to the left of the artillery,
where there appeared the greatest danger of our Rank
being turned. The artillery were very well ferv
ed, and did great execution. The enemy had only
one cohorn, the limbers of which were broke to pie
ces b^ the firm or second difcliarge of our field pieces.
The action continued with unremitted fury till five
o'clock, when our ammunition, particularly for the
artillery, running short, orders were given to retire
slowly. At the fame time the enemy retreated pre
cipitately. leaving their killed and five of their
wounded on the field. I have just come from the
feene of a&ion, where I went this morning, to look
after some of my acquaintance whom I saw wound
ed ; I there saw seven of the enemy killed, and five
wounded, of the former there were Lieuts. Calder
wood and Finlay, of the latter lieut. Hazlewood ;
the prisoners besides, now in our hands are seven or
8. Our whole force was about 250, 150 of which
were from Charleftown, and our loss is 7 killed and
about 25 wounded. Lieut. Hazlewood told me,
the loft of the British in killed and wounded, could
not be left than the half of the whole party."
The English. the beginning of January, took pos
session of that part of St. Martins which belonged to
the French.
Extract of a letter from Williamsburg. Virginia.
V By two vefftls, just arrived, we have some late
Leaden papers.
" Governor Johnftone is said to have impeached
Lord Germaine, and the King has struck General
Burgoyne off the lift of Generals, and he Is to re
turn to America to join the Convention troops.
Every thing was in great confufion in England.
The King severely attacked in the papers, and their
American Generals much censured."
T R E N T O N, March 10.
We have certain advices that on the 20th ult. a
fleet of 23 British vessels put to sea from Sandy-Hook,
bound to the southward-.-and supposed to have
troops on board.
A gentleman from Philadelphia informs, that let
ters have been received there, within a few days
past, from perfbas ofnote in North Garolina, which
mention 'hat General Lincoln, with the Continen
tal troops aided by the militia of the Carolina, had
given foeffeaual a check to the enemy in Georgia,
under the command of Lieutenant Colonels Camp
bell and Provost, that we have but little to fear at
present from them in that quarter.
BOSTO N, March 18.
We learn that Capt. Stutfon arrived at Plymouth
last Sunday in 10 days from North Carolina ;that
General Lincoln had obtained an advantage over the
enemy, in which they fuffired a considerable loss,
and that General Lincoln had with him such a force
as to be able to detach General Naffi with 2500
men to take post in the enemy's rear, by which he
had reduced them to such a situation as to be unable
either to advance or retreat without great hazard,
and thatyt was the general expectation in North-
Carolina, that unless the enemy were soon fuccoured
by a further force, they must surrender themselves
prisoners,
By a gentleman from Philadelphia arrived here on
Monday, we learn, That a few hours before he left
that place, w^ch was lad Friday week, an account
came there and was generally credited, That Gen.
Lincoln had gain'd a considerable advantage over
the enemy, in which he had taken 300 prisoners and
eleven pieces of carmo'n.
The post from Providence informs. That they
have accounts there from Long-lfland similar to the
above, with this addition, that 1400 negroes were
kill'd in the a&ion
Extra& of a letter from Philadelphia, dated March 6.
" It is faida packet has arrived at New-York,
witl dispatches for Congress %---that independence
is offered ; These are matters mentioned from good
TWO T ARGV ox HTDf S. to br Exchanged for INDI A N-COR N. Enquire of the Printers.
authority ; but it appears terms are, only to enjoy
the property of the thirteen United States, leaving
Canada Halifax, Newfoundland, &c< as a right of
the British crown. However, the offer, as a firft
tender, seems more generous than might have been
expected from such high mettled chaps.
“ A gentleman in this city, owner ofaveffel that
arrived at Alexandria, mentioned yefterdy the was
from France, and brought papers giving account that
the French fleet had taken in the channel. 20 fail of
transports from England, with 1600 recruits on
board, and carried into France."
It is said to come from undoubted authority, that
the Court of London, through the medium of the
Spanish Ambassador, has offered to Congress to ac
knowledge the independence of America ; though
we cannot learn that these offers contain any thing
agreeable, refpe&ing Canada, Nova-Scotia, or the
Fishery. The last of which is known to be the sta
ple of the Eastern States.
We have authentic accounts, that Holland Hands
ready to enter intoa treaty of commerce with the
States of America, upon terms that Will not infringe
her engagements with Britain ; that the King of the
two Sicilies opens his ports to the American trade :
that Britain can get no troops from Russia ; and is
puzzled to form an alliance in Europe, that will
make her refpe&able.
It is conjectured that the court of London has,
for particular reasons, chosen to fend proposals of ac
commodation through the Spanish Ambassador im
mediately to Congress ; rather than through the chan
nel of the court of France, and the American minis
ters theuL,
It is said, Congress was not long finre resolved
into a cemmitte of the whole, and the minister of
France was admitted to a private conference for some
time; but the fubjeft is a profound secret.
HARTFORD, March 23.
A Gentleman from the Westward informs, that
more than Half the brave Troops which compose the
Grand Army, under the immediate Command of
his Excellency General Washington, have already
re inlifted to serve during the War.
At'a lawful Town Meeting held in Simfbary, on
the 25th day of February, A. D. >779. ,
RESOLVED, That it is the opinion of this
meeting, that a late a& of the General Assembly of
this State, passed at their sessions in January last. at
Hartford, made for the raising of Court fees, &c. is
prejudicial and injurious to the public, and has a
great tendency to hurt and depreciate the continental
bills &c. And therefore this meeting prays that
some speedy meafarea may be taken that said aCi of
Assembly may be repealed.
And also the Select-Men of this town cause this
resolution to be made public by inferring the fame
in the Connecticut Courant.
A true copy of record, examined, by
JOMN OW EN, Town Clerk.
Meffi'rs Printers,
WE beg leave through the channel of your
paper, to inform the good people of this
state, that a miftdken report has for federal weeks
past greatly prevailed to the prejudice of the unhap
py differing people from Newport—that the com
mittee of donations, have Whipped a quantity ofgrain
for Providence, which has fallen into the hands of
the enemy. We with to be believed when we assure
the candid public, that we have not yet applied to
his Excellency for a permit, neither have we sent
one bushel of grain by water: And that every pre
caution will be taken by us,fthat the charitable col
lections of this state Shall be forwarded with the
greatest care. The whole amount given, with re
ceipts for the delivery of the fame, laid before the
public, by their very humble Servants.
JONATHAN OTIS
OLIVER R. WARNER. J Committtt
Middletown March 17, 1779.
T^HE fubiciber having rode almost three years
as carrier of theConne&icut Courant, informs
his customers that he is desirous of a Settlement with
them, for which purpose he will attend as follows,
viz. at Lieut. Rufus Allens at Pittsfield, on Monday
the 12th day of April next, at 9 o'clock foremoon,
and on the fame day at Landlord Hubbell', at Lainf
borough 3 o'eloek P. M. at Lind. Hinman's at 7
o'clock. At New- Providence bn Tuesday 13th at
Col. Stafford's 9 o'clock forenoon ; on the fame day
at East Hoofuck at Mr. Hurds Mills 6 o'clock P M.
On Wednesday the 14th at Williamflown, at Mr.
Burdman's 7 o'clock A. M. - -At Maj. Strattea's 1
o'clock P. M.- # -At Hancock at-Mi. E'y\ 6 o'clock.
On Thursday 15th, at Mr. Douglafs' at 8 o'clock,
A. M. and at New Lebanon at Lieut. King's at 1
o'clock, at which times and places he hopes to be
met by each of his customers for the above purpose,
which will greatly oblige their humble fervan't,
WILLIAM LUSK,
To be Sold, by Wholesale or RETAILS
At ISAAC MOSELEY's;
In Glaftenbury, a few rods south of ih; Meeting-
House, a large afCr.ment of GOODS, among
which are the follow ng articles, viz,
Broadcloths, Baizes biuc;,bfcko
blown and figure! Velvets, Drawbey: ofdiffer
rent colours, Camblheens, Shalloons Serge Dr um,
Merfailles Quilting, German Cord F>ftians, Calli
coes, Calamancoes, Cambrick, Hollands, Gauzes,
Women's Gloves and Mits Women's Fans, Um
brellas, Sewing Silk and Twist Ribbons, Satins,
Pins and Needles, Fringe and Gmp, Whale Bone
and Say Trimmings. Bever and Caster Hats,
Writing Paper, 6 by 8 Glass. Tea, Cuffe, Checo-,
late, Ginger, Pimento Copperas Allum, Cinnamon,
Currants, Women's Shoes, Wool Cards, Saddle
. Trimmings, Razors, Files, Gimblets, Hammers.
Pincers, Nippers, Chezzeh Steel Plated Hand
Saws, Sash ditto, Baus and Efcuieons Ceps and
Saucers, Snuff Boxes, Pewter, Powder and Shot,
Crown Soap, Psalters, Spelling Books and Primers,
Wines, Jamacia and New England Rum., Rock
Salt. A good affoflment of HOLLOW WARE
— And a variety of other articles.
March 22, 1779/, = .
"JOHN BURBIDGE, Hatter,
At the south end of the Great Bridge Hartford ;
HAS ready for sale, a number of CASTER
and FELT HATS which he will ex-,
change for Furr, Grain, or fell for Ca/b, by the
dozen or single Hat.
March 20 1779. .~
T 6 B E SO L D,
By DANIEL HENSDALE, Jvft.
At the South Door under the Printing-Office
Hartford.
RUM, Loaf and Brown Sugar, Pepper, All spice.
Ginger, Chocolate, Powder and Sliot,Garden
Peas, Whale Bone, White Buckram and Stay Trim- ,
mings. Files of different forts, Gimblets. Ivory and
Horn Combs, Women's Shoes Ribbons, Fine Thread,
&c. &c. &c. Also, a Quantity of best Pigtail To
bacco.
March ^3, 1779 - -
Hartford County. 1 T) ÜBLIC notice is hereby
Match 17, 1779. IJI given, to all whom it doth
or may concern, That a Libel is filed before the
Honorable Jabez Haml/n, Esq; 'Judge of the Coun
ty Court, in the County of Hartford, against a
Parcel of ENGLISH GOODS, found in Mid;
dietown in said County, viz twenty-two yards and
an half of reddish colour'd cloth, one peice of chintz,
one peice of green ribbon, containing twenty five
yards, one peice of light green ribbon, containing
eighteen yards, one peice of blue ribbon containing
sixteen yards, one peice of flefh colour'd ribbon con
taining ^eighteen yards, one other pei^e of fleffi
colour'd ribbon containing eighteen yards, and one
other peice of flefh colour'd ribbon containing sixteen
yards, and fifteen pen-knives, All which goods a
wares and merchandize, were lately imported into
said Middletown, viz. on or about the month of
January last past. from Long Island, or some other
Island or place within the enemy's lines, contrary to
an a& of this State, entitled, an a& more effeßuaß,
to prevent illicit trade. ----Which said goods are
taken and libelled, by and in favour of Benjam.n
Henfhaw, Jared Sheppard, Seth Wetmore, and the
rest of the committee of infpe&ion of.Middletowi
aforefaid. And for the tryal of the justice cf said
seizure, the maritime court for the county of Hart
ford, will be held on Tuesday the 13th of April.
A. D. 1779 ; at which time all persons claiming
property may appear and ffiew reason if any thfy
have, why the said goods should not be adjudged
forfeited ,0 the feizfis, agreeable to the prayer of
the libellants. By order of the Judge,
GEORGE WYLL YS. Regist.
Hartford County, 1 T)UBLIC notice is hereby gi-
March 19, 1779. , ve £) i to all whom it doth
or may concern, that a L bcl is filed before Jabez
Hamlin Esq; Judge of the County Court, in the
County of Hartford, against the Sloop Macaroni,
Cornelius White late master, her tackling apparrcli
and cargo, in favor of Ackley Riley commander of
the armed Sloop Snake, and his affocia^es and fetters
forth, of the said Sloop Snake, who todk her upon the
high seas and sent her into the County of Hartford,
and for the tryal of the iuftice of said capture, the
maritime Court for the County cf Harford, will be
held at Hartford, in said County, on the 13 Day of
April next, at which time all peifons claiming pro
perty may appear, and sh w reason if any they have
whv the said Sloop Macaroni, with her apparel and
cargo ihould not be adjudged as lawful prize to the
captors and fetter forth, agreeable to the prayer of
the libellants. By order of the Judge
GEORGE WYLLYu, Regifler.