The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1783-07-15 00:00:00, page 3

CHARLESTOWN, (S. Carolina) June 14.
There are two letters in town from the honora
ble Mr. Laurens, of the dates of the lit and 7th
of April. In the firft he exprefics great uneali
nefs at the delay of the definitive treaty, and the
evacuation of New-York: but by that ofthe fe-
Venth, he mentions having had conferences with
the Duke of Portland, Mr. Fox, Mr. Burke, and
other ministers, who gave him the molt potitive
assurances, that the utmost expedition should be
used in the completion of both the above mea
sures. The next day he set off for Paris to put
the finifhing hand to the treaty ; after which he
would immediately embark at Nantz for Phila
delphia.
It is an absolute fa&, though even in England
more felt than precisely known, that the Ameri
can war, in only three articles, the depreciation
of the funds, the reduced price of land, and the
actual expence of the war, has made a difference
to that country of full three hundred and thirty
millions, fterhng.
This morning about one o'clock, a fire broke
out at Mr. Pencil's, tin-man, in Broad-street,
which aeftroyed that and five other houses. It
was a n,od happy circumstance that so great a
rain had fallen the day before, as thereby the roofs
of the houses had been so much wetted as to pre
vent their catching fire. Mr. Crotier, a French
gentleman, lately from Hispaniola, who lodged
at Mr. Pencil's, jumped from the top room of the
house into the (treet, and was taken up greatly
bruised.—Another person, at Mr. Myers Mofes's
who was prevented by the flames from coming
down the stair case, got upon the roof and came
down the chimney, but not being expert at such
kind of descents, was greatly hurt, having rubbed
off much of the (kin upon his arms and legs, be
ing nearly fuffocated in his dismal passage, and
when he reached the bottom found the chimney
ftopt up; where he must have perished had not
Mr. Moses providentially entered the roam, who
was nearly prevented from giving him assistance
by his fears on hearing a strange noise from such
a strange place.
June 17. Mr. Livingston, the commissioner
appointed by this state to Augustine, for the pur
pose of claiming all public and private property
carried thither from this state, or elsewhere, dur
ing the war, by the treaty of peace to be restored,
arrived yesterday from thence without having ef
fedfed any part of his commission—-the attempt
to execute which, has not been made the most
oleafing by the reception he met with. The de
finitive treaty not being signed, is made the plea
for holding the above described property. Go
vernor Tonyn is as Ariel in his grant of paroles,
asif the war actually existed.
Sunday two vessels arrived in this harbour
from Jamaica, on board of which are leveral
persons, formerly inhabitants of this city, who
went away with the British.
PHILADELPHIA, July 1.
The Hon. Oliver Pollock, Esq; Consul and
Agent for the United States of America, at the
Havannah, &c. owner of the ship St. John,
Preserve Siffon, master, failed in that vessel on
the 16th ult. from Baltimore for the inland 01
Cuba. After beating down the bay as far as the
mouth of PotowmaCK, the ship came too, the
wind ahead. On Saturday the 21st, a fair wind
springing up, the pilot ordered the ship under
way, but the people refufed to obey the order.
In consequence of which, the chief mate, who
had the watch on deck, peremptorily command
ed them to get the ship under way, but was in
stantly seized by two or three of the hands, and
would have been murdered, had it not been for
the Captain and passengers who came to his af
fiftanCe. Every persuasion was then made use
of, but in vain, to prevail on the men to do their
duty, and get the vessel under way--they artfully
alledging that the ship was leaky, and not fit for
sea. The Captain then proposed that they should
heave up, and carry the vessel back to port,which
they also refufed. Mr. Pollock, with a remark
able presence of mind, then proposed to go up
to Baltimore and bring down carpenters and
more hands(which the mutineers pretended were
wanting) to examine the vessel and repair her on
the spot. This proportion was assented to by a
part of the crew,the others insisted no one should
leave the vessel; but fortunately Mr. Pollock
and the Captain (hatched the golden opportunity
in the midit of their contention, jumped from
the cabbin windows into the boat, and immedi
ately puttied off (as with an intention of going
to Baltimore for carpenters and more seamen)
with his Servant and the cook, to a Mr. Jewel's
Mr. Pollock, Capt. Siffon, and the passengers,
have made a very fortunate escape, and fruilrat
ed the execution of a most horrid plot ; there is
no doubt but the offenders will be brought to
condign punnifhmenn
The zeal and industry of Mr. Sewel and his
sons, in complying with Mr. Pollock's request,
merit all polTible gratitude and attention.
A correspondent from Maryland informs us,
that a most desperate battle was lately fought in
the' vicinity of Baltimore, between a rattle-snake
and a black-snake, which engaged the attention
of a large concourse of people. The conflict
was long doubtful ; no one could determine to
which fide victory would incline, when, at
length, they both fell dead on the spot, and re
lieved the fyeaators of all their little anxi
ous prepoffeflions in favor of each combatant.
Those whose minds are crowded with notions of
superstition, confider this circumstance as an
omen that bodes some terrible evil
Thursday last, a young man tolerably Well
drefled, went on board of a vessel at Arch-street
wharf, and after standing about ten minutes on
the gunwale, suddenly cried out " good night,"
jumped overboard and was drowned.
Captain Burrows, in the schooner Molly,
arrived here last Saturday from Grenada,
in 14 days passage, informs us, that before
he failed, advice was received from Barbadoes
of the arrival of a packet from England, which
brought an account that the prince Stackholder
was lately killed in a tumult among the people
of Amflerdam.—lf this be true, it is likely that
some trouble will ensue between the States Ge
neral and the King of Prussia, as that monarch
has more than once of late interested himfelf in
behalf of the Prince of Orange, in the frequent
controVerfies between him and their High
Mightineffesi
Letters from Barbadoes and Grenada give the
fame account as the above.
plantation. Mr. Pollock landed and sent off the
c aptam again, under pretence of getting some
stores to carry them to Baltimore. In the mean
time Mr. Pollock, aided by Mr. Sewel, was em
ployed in railing some militia, and in about an
hour and an half 20 alert riflemen were paraded,
and embarked, who boarded the vessel at night
fall, when the infernal crew were just prepared
for maffacreing the mates and passengers. The
ringleaders, about fix in number, of the noted
Whalen's'gang, who (hipped themselves as sailors
at Baltimore, exposed their breads like the mod
hardened finhers, and audaucioully told them to
fire. On their being seized, the remainder of
the crew, who had been prevailed on to join
their diabolical scheme, surrendered, and were
secured, and the whole nest of conspirators put
into the hold. The vessel was then caaried up to
Annapolis, and the culprits taken to Baltimore,
where they remain in the hands ofjuftice.
It appeared to be their premeditated plan to
murder and destroy the owner, Captain and pas
sengers, and to carry the ship to Nova-Scotia---
the dear retreat of refugees and " the most flagi
tious scoundrels."
N E W-Y O R K, July L
In the Roebuck Packet come passenger, Le
Conte Dal Verme, a Young Noblemnn,
from the Duchy of Milan, in Italy, who, after
having made the tour of Greateßritain, proposed
to visit the principal parts of this continent.
J. U L „ Y 5- „
Yefterda, arrived the jTyger Brig, Captain
Smith, from Qeubec, but last from Newfound
land, by which we are informed, that trade was
very dull at the former place, owing to a vast in
flux of goods from most parts of the world ; but
as yet there had riot arrived many new fettlcrs
from the Continent of America.
On Thursday last, arrived the Clinton Store
fhip, from Portsmouth, after a fix weeks passage.
Last Sunday, about sunset, a horrid muider
and suicide were perpetrated on board the Char
ming Polly transport, lying at the Commissary's
Wharf; Mr. Norris the second-mate, in the ex
ercise of his command, having had some words
of difference with One of the seamen on board,
(said to be a Portuguese) the latter followed the
former as he was defeending the steerage, and
and dabbed him to the heart with a knife. The
assassin immediately retired below, and was
found with his throat cut in the most effectual
manner.
Extras ts a letter from Spithead, dated May 22,
1782.
" His Majesty's ship Mercury, H. E. Stan
hope, Efg Commander, is waiting to bring out
BEAUTIFULbUck&whkc
chain'd Gauze.
Spotted Saufflu Do.
Guaze Handkerchiefs.
Belt Lawn Do.
Satcinct for Aprons & Caps.
Great Variety of coloured &
black Silk Handkerchiefs.
Linen Do.
Ribbons and Taftesj
Fans of all Sorts.
Modes.
Sattins;
Coloured Florence Silks.
Do. Pelongs.
Sewing Silks and Threads#
Twist.
best fancy gilt Buttons.
Deathhead & Mohair Dq l
Buckles.
Knives.
Hard Ware.
Velvets.
Velvercts.
Corduroys.
PETER COL 1 & Co.
Have just received a fresh Affortraent of Goods from BgC
ton, Ncw-Yoik and Philadelphia Markers, and a small
AlTortment of chosen Goods from France and England---
which they fell on the lowed Terms, at their Store oppo
fire Col. J, Wadfworihs, Hartford.
—among which are*--
the Definitive Treaty, and under orders to de
part at a moment's warning."
HARTFORD, July 15.
The Receiver of Taxes for the State of Penn
sylvania, has acknowledged the receipt of twenty
thousand and forty-fix dollars, in the month of
June last.
TO B B SOL D,
At PUBLIC VENDUE.
AT Col. Sage's wharf in Middletown, on the 24th or Jul,
instant, at two o'clock P. M. a number of dace boty
com Boats and Scows, and a few boat Oars.
July 10, 1783.
STRAYED from the Subferiber the later part of April laity
a black mare COLT, two years old, trots all, has a
white stripe behind her cars where she has been galled with
the halter. Whoever will take up said Colt and return her
to the Subscriber shall have a generals reward and the thanks
of their humble fervanu
JOSIAH KILEOURN, fell#
Farmington (New-Britain fociro) July ~ 1783.
CAME into the inclofure of the Subscriber, in Enfield, the
night following the feeond day of July instant, a moufd
coloured MARE, three white feet, white in her face, aboug
14 hands high, no brand, about 7or 8 years old. The own*
er may have her by proving his property and paying charges.
RICHARD ABER.
Enfield, July 5, 1783.
FOUND, in Hebron, in June last, a sum of MONEYd
The owner may bare it again by proving his property;
and paying charges-*-enquire of
EBENEZER HORTON, jun.
Hebron, July 14, i,Bj. .
WE the Subscribers being appointed, by the Hon. Court
of Probate for the dircriA of Rutland, in the State off
Vermont, Commiflioners to examine the claims of the ere?
ditors to rhe estate of Cape. John Hall, late ofCaftletQD, de*
cc-fed, represented insolvent. hereby give notice that we
shall attend said business, at the house of the deceased, in
Caftlecon, on the firft Mondays of August, September an#
October next, from one o'clock, P. M. 'till fix on each of
said days, after which last mentioned day no accompts will
be admitted.
Brewster higley a
REUBEN MOULTON,
ELI COGSEL.
__Caftteton, sane 24, I,Bft .
Now is the TIMEI
A great Bargain if applied for soon! A genteel.
Situation for Sale !
A HOUSE 70 feet in length, two story high, entirely new,'
compleatly finished, with thirteen finished rooms, and.
eight good fire places, a good Cellar under the whole, &
Eiazza of 116 feet in length, a good well of water in the
itchen; A new Barn With good stables ; a Houfe-Sbed fa
feet square, entirely new, and §0 acres %f excellent Land ad
joining, about 10 acres of Which is wood, and between four,
and five hundred apple-trees, with a proportion of meadow,
plowing and pasture, which is an excellent Hand for a traded
and tavern. Also, a good two itory HOUSE well finished,
With a new Shop of jo feet in length and 24 in wedth, with
one acre of Land, which is an excellent stand for a mechanic,
both places arc nigh the centre of the town of New-Milford,
Also, about 50 acres of pasture Land that lies about three
miles from the town, and several rights of Land in the State
of Vermont —an indilputable title will be given to the
above premises, by
NATHANIEL DURKEE, jun.
N. B. Weft-India Rum, dry Goods, Cattle, good shipping
Hortes, Connfaicut Soldier Notes, Morris's Notes, Picker
ing's Notes, or Loan-Office Certificates reteivedin payment,
_—du.——^—k.^-— -—.==—m—^^
Public Auction, on Tuesday of
every Week, at the Auction Room, Hartford.
Fresh LISBON LEMONS, by the Box or
Dozen, at private file.
Wich a Variety of other Articles.
Thickfetts.
ruffians.
Janes.
Janetts,
Durants.
Table Linen;
Calltcocs.
Chintzes.
Silk Gloves & Mitch
Coarfc Woolens.
Fine Caffimers.
Nankeens.
Quilting.
Cambricks.
Lawns.
Irish Linen,
SmaUAffortment o£CroCTU%^
6 by 8 window GUfa
Tea.
Chocalatcb
Coffee#
Chalk.
Cepperah
Steel net Hundred or fingig
Bar).