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Cavalry ofthe Legien. § rank and file killed. x Subal
tern, I Serjeant, 9 rank and file, wounded. 1 rank and file
miffing.
Do. Washington's detachment of firft end third regi
ments. I Serjeant, 10 rank and file, killed. 1 Lieut. Col.
I Captain, 4 Subalterns, 1 Serjeant, 8 rank and file wounded.
3 rank and file miffing.
Artillery companies. 1 Captain, 3 Subalterns, 8 rank and
file wounded. 3 rank and file milling.
TOTAL of Continental Troops, 1 Lieut. Col. 6 Captains,
4 Subalterns, 4 Serjeants, 98 rank and file killed. Two Lieut.
Colonels, 7 Captains, 20 Subalterns, 24 Serjeants, 209 rank
and file wounded. 1 Serjeant, 32 rank and file miffing.
6Horfes killed. 7 ditto wounded.
Return of State Troops and Militia.
South Carolina State Troops. 1 Major, 2 Subalterns, 4
Serjeants, 6 rank and file killed. 2 Lieuc. Colonels, 4 Cap
tains, 4 Subalterns, 7 Serjeants, 26 rank and file wounded.
South Carolina militia, 2 Subalterns, 4 rank and file kil
led. i Lieut. Col. 2 Captains, iSubaltern, 1 Serjeant, 34
rank and file wounded. 8 rank and file miffing.
North Carolina militia. 6 rank and file killed. 31 rank
and file, wounded.
TOTAL of State Troops and Militia. 1 Major, 4 Subal
terns, 4 Serjeants 16 rank and file killed. 3 Lieut. Colonels,
6 Captains, 5 Subalterns, 8 Serjeants, 91 rank and file wound
ed. 8 rank and file, miffing.
TOTAL of Continental, State Troops and Militia. iLieut.
Col. I Major, 6 Captains, 8 Subalterns, 8 Serjeants, ir^rank
and file, killed. 5 Lieut. Colonels, 13 Captains, 25 Subal
terns, 32 Serjeants, 300 rank and file wounded. 1 Serjeant
40 rank and file milling.,
One Brigadier General of Militia wounded.
O. H. WILLIAMS, D. A. G.
Published by Order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
Extract of a private letter from a gentleman to bis friend in
this city, dated Camp before York-Town, O&ober p
& You must before this time have heard of our fafe arrival
in Virginia, and our junction with the troops from Count De
Grade's fleet. On the 28th ultimo we marched from Willi
amsburg, and made our appearance before the enemy's
works at this place. On the 29th we encamped within less
than a.mile of thei- firlt chain of redoubts, and our move
ments indicating a storm they evacuated them the fame
night. On the 30th his Excellency reconnoitred their second
line, and on the firß of the current begun a number of re
doubts within the line which they had evacuated. From that
time to the present we have been employed in compleating
those works and making fafeines and and gabions for further
operations. We expe& in two or three days at fartheft to
begin the siege with ardour, by breaking ground within less
than four hundred yards of their principal batteries. Since
we began the re Doubts,they have kept up a constant cannon
ade upon us, without our taking so much notice of them as
to return a single shot, except from a few riflemen, and have
killed only fix of our men. The American troops compose
the right wing of our army in the following Order. Mub
frenburgh's aud Hazen's brigades to for the diyiffon on the
right under the Marquis de la Payette ; Wayne's and the Ma
ryland brigade the division of the centre, commanded by Ba
ron Stuben ; Dayton's and Clinton's that on the left—Gen.
Lincoln commands the whole wing. Stephen and Lawton's
brigades of militia form the second line. His Excellency
Count Rochambeau commands the left wing makes his own
disposition. The park of artillery and corps of Sappers and
Miner's are posted between the two lines. I fend an extras
from the General Orders of yefterday.''
'' Camp before York- Town, Offober 4.
" The General congratulates the army on the brilliant
success of the allied troops near Gloucester. He requests the
Duke Lauzon to accept his particular thanks, for the judi
cious disposition and decisive vigour with which he charged
the enemy, and to communicate his warmest acknowledg
ments to the gallant officers and men, by whom he was so
admirably seconded ; he feels peculiar fatisfadtion at the
inconsiderable loss on our part, that no ill effete are to be
apprehended from the honorabe wounds which have been
received in this affair, and that at so (malt an expence, the
enemy amounting to fix hundred horse and foot, were cony
pleatly repulsed and re-conduced to their lines."
The corps of the allied army were the Duke Lauzun's le
gion, and the militia grenadiers of Mercer.
The following is a lift of our killed and wounded, and as
far as can be collcQed of the enemy's.
Duke Lauzun's legion, 3 hussars killed.
Captains Billey, Dillon, and Doreftor, with it hurfars
wounded; the oflicersvery Lightly, 3 horses killed and 4
wounded) #
The enemy's loss in killed and wounded, exceeds 50, in
eluding the commanding officer of the infantry killed, and
Col. Tarletonbadly wounded.
Ou Monday last arrived here the privateer Fair American
Captain Eldridge, from a cruize, and brought with her the
following velfcls :
The hoop Polly, belonging to this port, laden with flour,
bound to Cape Francois, taken by British cruizers, but re
taken by Captain Eldridge.
Brig King George, Capt. James Hog, from London. Brig
Nancy. Capt. Quieten, from ditto. Brig York, Captain
Charles Grant, from Newry. Brig Ann, Capt. Thomas
Montgomery, from ditto.
These four vessels failed from England about 12 weeks,
since, in company with 90 fail more, 25 of which bound to
Charleßown, and the remainder to New-York, about 40 fail
of which Capt Eldridge saw, on Saturday last, go into Sandy
Hook. The prizes will prove ver, valuable,as their cargoes
Consists of a variety of articles, such as checfe, butter, &c.
Befidesthe above five prizes the Fair American has taken
and fentin an this cruize, the sloop Phomix and the brig
Rambler.
A ship of 12 guns, from London, belonging to the above
mentioned fleet, was v few days ago carried into Egg-Har
bour. '
About two weeks ago, one of the abovementioned prizes
spoke with th: homeward bpund Jamaica fleet, in the wind
ward passage, which had luffcred very much in a hard gale of
wind. Tilirty fail orchis fleet were ftjanded on what is cal
led cue Keys, and one of the convoy, a 90 gun ship, was a
mong the number. This information war given by the peo
ple of the Ann to Capt. Eldridge,
PR O V ID ENC E, Oct. 25, 17$.
This moment an express arrived at his Ho
nor the, Deputy-Governor's, from Col. Christo
pher Olney, commandant on RhodeHiland, an
nouncing the important ' intelligence of the sur
render of Lord Cornwallis and his army, an ac
count of which was printed this morning at New
port, and is as follows, viz,
Newport, Oaober 25, I^^
YESTERDAY afternoon arrived in this har
bour Capt. Lovett, of the schooner Adven
ture, from York River, in Chesapeake Bay
(which be left the 20th instant) and brought us
the glorious news of the surrender of Lord Corn
wallis and his army prisoners of war to the allied
army, under the command ofour illustrious Ge
neral, and the French fleet, under the command
of his Excellency the Count de Graffe.
A cessation of arms took place on Thursday
the 18th inftantfain oonfequen.ee of proposals
fron Lord Cornwallis for a capitulation.---His
Lordflrip proposed a cessation of twenty-four
hours, but two only were granted by his Excel
lency General Washington.—The articles were
compleated the fame day, and the next day the
allied army took possession of York-Town..
By this glorious congueft NINE THOTJ
SAND of the enemy, including seamen, fell in
to our hands, with an immense quantity ofwarlike
stores, a forty gun ship, a frigate,, an armed yef
fel, and about one hundred fail of transports.
H A R T FO R D, Oftober 30.
Extract of a letter from Col. Miles, Quarter
Matter for Permfylvania, to Col. Hughes.
Philadelphia, Odober 22, 1781.
" Before I fay any thing on business, I must
indulge myfelf in congratulating you on the
capture of Cornwallis and ah his army, on the
17th instant—The particulars are not yet arriv
ed ; but the President of Congress has just receiv
ed a copy of Count De Grade's letter to the Go
vernorof Maryland, forwarded by water to Ana
polis. The Count has taken all his troops on
baard, and gone out to meet Admiral Digby—
T hough the particulars are net coffie to hand,
the fa& is not to be doubted."
On Tuesday, the 23d day of O&ober instant, the General
Amenably of this State finished their session and adjourned
to Thurfnay the loth day of January next, then to meet at
Hartford, having fir ft passed the following Bills, viz.
Bill entitled an a& for promoting commerce.
Bill for Rating the value of French guineas at 275. each,
in all payments in the Treasury, being of the weight of five
penny-weights and four grains, Troy weight.
Bill granting liberty to such towns, who are deficient in
payment of the 6d. and penny half-penny provision tax
es, granted in October and November last, to pay the balan
ces in the fpecific articles of provisions, or in gold aud fiber
at the rates and prices in said A& mentioned, by the iff day
of December next and directing the Tetafurer to iffiie his
warrants against all such who shall then be deficient to col
led the fame in silver and gold.
Bill for abating the twentieth part of the fix penny provi
sion tax, granted in October last ; and making nFovifon for
such towns, who have cither paid the whole of said tax, or
so much thereof that there is not a twentieth part behind, to
be allowed out of che 2s. 6J. tax exclusive of that part offaid
tax, payable in Balls of this State, so much as make a twen
tieth part.
Bill making, further provision for carrying into full and
compleat execution the aQ palled in May last, granting a tax
of 2s. 6d. on the pound, payable the firft of December next,
in certain enumerated articles, of provision and eloathing,
direQing the receivers to reje& all such articles which are
not merchantable, and ordering the Committee of Paytable
to draw on the Treasurer, to be paid out of said tax, the ex
pence of procuring casks, falling and packing said meat,
tranfpoiting salt, receiving, packing and Roring said provi
sion, that the refpe&ive towns bear the Loss occasioned by
said provision or articles of clo..thing being not merchanta
ble at the time of delivery,
Bill granting liberty to the several towns in this State to
pay two pence of the zf 6d. tax payable the Grit day of De
cember next, in good live beet cattle, one penny whereof in
the month of November, and the other penny in the month
of December next, to be delivered at such places as the re
ceivers shall direct, the weight to be eflimated in the fame
manner as dire&ed in the ~ taxes passed inMay last for col
lecting live beef; and thole who shall turn in said beef shall
be allowed on said 2s. 6d. tax at the rate of 335. ^d. per hun
dred,
Bill for opening the treafuay for payment of debts and
services due from this State, incurred since the firit day of
Odober 1780, and not otherways accounted for or secured,
being liquidated by the Committee of Pay-Table, or by the
Judges of the Superior Court in all matters cognizable by
them, may be paid or difeounted on the 2s. 6d. tax granted
in May last, except on that part payable in bills of this State.
Billdire&ug the %,tax granted inMay 1784, for the pay
ment of the notes given to the officers and soldiers of the
Connecticut line, to make up depreciation on their pay and
wages, payable the firft day ofMarch 17,82, to be paid in fit
ver and gold only, except Treasurer's certificates for interest
due on said notes up to the Gift d.y of June 1782, which may
be received on said rate : Also directing the Treasurer to al
low on the 2d. tax, payable the firft day of December next,
Treasurer's certificates given for interest which shall become
due by the firit day of February next, on notes given by the
Treasurer for money loaned to this State.
Bill authorizing his Excellency the Governor and Council
of Safety to affix the price of Lit at which it may be iGctiv?
ed,n, upon.the zs fob tax in the several pare of the State;
Bill lor Rating the fees of naval officers in this State.
Bill for reviving for a limited time, an ad, entitled, an,
ad more, effectually to prevent robberies and plunders, fium
ouropen or feefee enemies, with rhe additional paragraph
palled in May last.
Bill for repealing an AQ passed in May 1779, prohibiting
thelale of goods, wares and merchandize', at Public Ven
dues.
- Bill for direding the receivers of beef for the use of the
State, on the tax, payable the firft of December next, not to
- receive any cattle or beef of cattle, under two years old last
Spring, nor any but such as is merchantable and well fatted.
On the Night of the zzd of October Instant, at 7 o'clock
the Dwelling-Honfe cd Mr. Reuben Kifley, of Glaftenbury,
accidentally took fire, and was entirely co'nfunicd together
with all the Household Furniture therein, and waefing appa-%
rel chat belonged to the family except what tin v had on their
backs. They are truly co be pitied bring deftimte ofa House
to shelter them from the inclemency ofche fcafon,and clothes
co wear, only just efeaping thcmfclvcs from the .wful Con
flagration.
By Letters from Williamsburg in Virginia, we are inform
ed, that Major EPAPHRAS BULL, of this town died there
the latter end of September last, universally lamented by all
the Officers ofthe Regiment to which he belonged, who in
him feel the loss of a truly brave officer and molt agreeable
companion.
CHEAP for C ASH 01BlLLS ofEXCHANGi?
Is now opened at the Store of
J 0 H N M ORGA N,
Next door to Mrs. Collier's, north of die Court House,
An AUortmenc of H ARDWA R E, confilir g ofthe fol?
lowing Articles, viz.
HL's from' 7 to 13 inches, Brass
fioie ofC ALEB BULL, in Hartford ; where any fort of
Grain, or Flax-Seed, will be received for book deb^ due to,
said BuP, which he hopes will be attended co, at this tima
of great plenty.
Hartford, O&ober 29, 1,81.
T^the P U BCZ
THOSE who have a mind to fee the manufa&hres of thety
country flourish, may now have an opportunity bw
purchasing BICKERSTAFF'S ALMANACK,^
tne year 1782, printed by N AIHANI#L PATTEN,
on an excellent new Type, made in the State of Conne&icQ
by a very ingenious workman.
Said Almanack contains the motions of ^igSun and Moon
the riling and letting of the Sun, and the fifing, setting and
Southing of the Moon. Also, the Ecliples. Judgment of the
leather, length of days ard nights, time of high water,
days for holding Courts in the New-England State s, descrip
tion of the Roads, with a variety of ufeful, entertaining and
uu.ruQing pieces, &c. &c.
Calculated for the Meridian of Boston, Lar. 42 : 2 - N.
but wiii (ei ve the adjacent States withontany sensible eilor!
Great allowances made to diofe who buy to fell again.
And he will give Hard Money for Cotton or Linen R:gs.
at his Shop a few rods North of the State House, Hartford
Where Clothier's may be supplied with Press Papers, Log
wood, &c. &c. > b
RUN-away uom his master, on the 26th of September, a
feivant boy named Allen Bill, about 17 or 18 years of
age, ftnaal of Nature, of a Lnindlcd coir piedinfi, and v<ry
full of his own importance ; bad on when he went away
an old Castor H., an old freckled Flannel J>ckcfy, fhiped
tow and linen Shirt, white tow cloth long trowfers, ,c
blue Rackings, old Shoes newly mended.' Whoever will
take up said tun-away and return him to his master, shall
have Six Pence reward and no charges paid by
REUBE N STILES.
Coventry, October 16, 1781.
BROKE into the inclofurc of the fubferiber, about the 6rft
of June last, a black Mare COLT, 3 years old, pac^s
all, not docked nor branded. The owner! defred to come
and prove his property, pay charges and take her away.
Asahel borden.
Hartland, OQober 18. 1781.,
JUSI P ÜBLISHE D, and to be fold at the
North Door under the Printing-Office, and by Nathaniel
Patten, at his shop near the Court House-
Misrepresentation and falshood DeteQ.J and
Expoled. In a true andfrir narration of lundry things
very falfcly and unfairly narrated by David S. Rowland and
Theodore Hinsdale.
By the Pallor and church at well Stafford.
BROKE into the inelofure of the fubferiber fomc time in
the month of July last, a chestnut coloured M A RF, ,
years old, blackmane and tail, no brand, has a white star
in her forehead. The owner is desired to pay charges and
itake her away. BARTHOLOMEW CASE.
Simfbugy, OQubcr 25, 1781,
Knob Locks, Stock Locks of all fixes, Pad Locks, Brass and
Tin Candlesticks, Black Jacks, ChcefeToalters, Bolts, Brads,
Pump and Scupper Nails, Hammers, Crosscut Saws, Toiners
Tools, Gimblets, Glass and China Ware, Curry Combs and
Brushes. Likcwife to be had at the fame Stoie, a variety
of English Goods, confining of Cloths, Linens, Gauzes,
Ribbons, Threads, Shalloons. Moreens, Durants, gc. Qc.
A few Hogsheads of bell English Rpm.
TO be Sold by the febferiber in Becket, State of Maffay
I chufetrs Bay, Two Hundred aces of good* Land, well
situated, lying in the north weft part of Murrayficid, about
45 acres girdled and fit to improve now* Apply to Samuel
Jones, living near said premises.
, DANIEL MEKBR.
Becket, Oftober if, 1781.
D 01L-
Linseed Mill in Hartford, is now in repair. Those
X inclined to supply with Seed co work on shares, may
receive One Gallon of Oil for one and half bushel Seed de-i
livered at the Mill. Those inclined to fell, may receive 32.
per bushel for good feed delivered as above, one half paid
in money, and the other half in goods, or as 8 d. at tha