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^ -NCRESSS, August 6.
At, ^a^gtoo der, the Honourable the Sieur
Gerard b^% introduced to an audience by thetwo
Members ku ha: purpose appointed, and being feat
ed in h:s < :, hA Secretary delivered to the Piefi
dent:b^crftom hs Most Christian M^efty, which
was reed in the Words following :
Vmy Dear Great Friends and Allies,
THE treaties which we have signed with you, in
^ .:quence of the proposals your Commissioners
•rnide to us in your behalf, are a certain aifurance of
cur aPcaion for the United States in general, and
fcr each ofthem in particular, as well as of the in
tere# wetake, and constantly shall take, in their hap
pinefs and prosperity. Itis to convince you more
;articularly of this, that we have nominated the Sieur
Grard, Secretary of our Council of State, to reside
imongyou in the quality of our Minister Plenipotw
t ary ; he is the better acquainted with our, senti
ments towards you, and the more capable ofteftify
in~ the fame to yon, as he was enuufted on our
put to ne-ociare with your Oommiffioaers. and sign
ed with them the treaties which cement cur union.
We pray yen to give full credit to all he shall com
:troche to you from us, mere especially when he
shall ass re you of our affe& or and constant fricnd
' p 'or you We pray God, very dear great
' i-end^and Allies, to have you in hi, holy keep
'• Verfai 'es, 28th March, 17,78 Your good
IMaid Ally, (Signed) L OUI 3.
(Under sighed) Gravier de Vergennes.
(D re&ed)
7^ ''.?.'very Dear Great Friends the
dent and Members of the Gene
cd CongieG of North America.
The Minifler was then announced to the President
and the House, whereupon he arefe and add-effed
Congress in a speech, which when he had finished,
his Secretary delivered the fame in writing to the
President, as follows.
Gen Icrmen,
THE connexion formed by the K ; ug my matter
with the United States of America is so agreeable to
him,that he could no longer delay fending me to re
side among you for the purpose of cementing it It
will give his Majesty great fatisfa&ion to learn that
the sentiments, which have shone forth on this oc
casion juihfy that confidence with which he hath
been inspired by the zeal and character of the Com
miiiioners of the United Stales in France the wif
dem and fortitude which have dire&d the refoluti
©ns of Oong'efs, and the courage and perseverance of
the people they represent; a confidence which you
know, Gentlemen has been the basis of that truly
am cable and difimerefted fyffem, on which he hath
treated with the United States.
It is not his Majeuy's fault that the engagements
he hath entered iato did not establish your indepen
deuce and rep&fe, without the further effufion es
blood, and without aggravating the calamities of
malic nd, whose bippinefs it is Iris bigheft ambition
to promote and f re. But fincethe Loftile me~a
fure.-, ?nd design, cf the common enemy have given
:o engagements purely eventual, aiw immediate, posi
tive, permanent and indTolube fece, it is tie
opinion oi the King my matter that the allies should
turn their whole attest on to fulfil those engage
ments in the manriermoft ufeful to the common cause,
dud bed calculated to obtain that peace which isthe
obitA of the alliance.
It is upon this principle his Majesty hath baflen
ed to fend you a powerful assistance, wh'ch you owe
only to his friendihip to the flncere regard he has
for every thing which relates to the advantage 'of
the United States, and to his desire cf contributing
with efficacy to eflabhfh your repose and prosperity
upon an honourable and solid foundation. And
further.it is his expectation that the principles which
may be adopted by the refpe&ive governments will
tend to fhunflhen those bonds of union, which have
originated in the mutual interest of the two nations.
The principal obieA of my inflru&ions is to con
reel the entered of France with those of the United
States. I flatter myfelf Gentlemen, that my pift
cohduA in the affairs, which concern them, hath
already cdvincedfyeu of the determination I fee! to
endeavour to obey m" inffuffons in such manner
ns to deserve the confidence of Congress the friend
ihipof its members, aid the esteem of the Citizens
of America. G ERALD.
.To which the Prudent returned the following
aririver.
SIR,
The treaties between bis Most Chr ; flian Majesty
and die Unfed States o r America so folly d^rnon-
Urate his wisdom and magnanimity as to command
the reverence cf all nations T'e virtuous citizens
he tfrif mdivid^h, is to find the difintere%d opi.
to acknowledge the hand of gracious Providence in
raising them efyfo powerful and illuftrieus ? fyend.
It is the hope and opinion of CongrtA Qat Alteon
fidence his Majedy reposes in the firmnefs of these
'Slates, will receive additional strength from every
day's experience.
Tuis Alfemb y are convinced, Sir, that had it
retted solely with the Moil Chrifiain King not only
the ihdependence,of these States would have been
universally acknowledged, but their tranquility
fully established. We lament that Ju ft of dominati
on, which gave birth to the present War, and hath
prolonged and extended the miseries of mankind.
We ardently wish to sheath the sword and spare the
farther effufiin of blood; but we are determined, by
every means in our power, to fulfil our eventual en
gagements, which have acquired positive and per
manent force from the h'eftde designs and measures
of die common enemy.
Congress have reason to believe that the assistance
so wifely and generously feht, will bring Great-Bri
tan to a ferife of judgment and moderation, promote
the common interests of France and America, and
secure pe&ce and tranquility on the most firm and
honourable foundation. Neither can it be doubted,
that those. who adnf nifter the powers of government
within the several States of this Union, will cement
that connexion with the fubjeAs of France the
beneficial eff^s of which have already been so fen
fibly felt.
S r from the experience we have bad of your ex
ertion; to promote the true interests of cur country,
as well as your own, it is with the highed fatisfa&i
on Congress receive as the firft minister from his Most
Christian Majefly, a Gentleman, whole past conduct
affords a happy preface that he will merit the confi
dence of this B.dy the friendship of its members,
and the edeem of the e tizens of America.
In Conprefs,
HENRY LAURENS, Prafideat.
August 6, 1778.
The Secretary of Congress then delivered to the
Minister a copy of the foregoing reply signed as above;
whereupon the Minister withdrew, and was con
ducted home in the manner in which he was brought
to the House.
Extract from the minutes.
CHARLES THOMSO N, Sec'ry.
BROKE into the inclofuie theist infant, and
now in keeping of the fubferiber a Mare three
years old, about 12 hands high, a mouse colour,
a white drip in her face, black mane, tail and l%s,
natural trotter. The owner is desired to pay char
ges and take-her away., John Fisk.
Stockbridge, July 6, 1778.
T AST lamrday night 5 prisoners run away from
1 , the several places where they were at work in
this town : They were Frenchman taken at tke
northward, are dark complexioned and speak very
little English. Whoever will secure either or all of
fetid fellows in any goat lQall have 5 dollars reward
for each and charges maid by -
Ez'l. Williams, D. C P.
Hartford. Aug. 11 1778. x,
-J-A-M'E'S'W aT-L" AC E,
STOCKINGajd LACE MAKER, Wethersfield;
- C'QUAINTS the Public, that he has a quanti
'>&'' Thread Cotton and Loen Stockings
for fcle :%ikewife, a quantity of Lace for Lades
Caps, Lappets, Borders, and fevera! things in that
way.
He litewife continues to make Stockings of home
mad> Sass, as usual. 2
N B. Ara Apprentice is wanted to (aid Trade.
.-wrto%uttu,oil -. .«,._.„ imemroa
S Frayed from the fubferiber the fore parr of JAy
last, a bay mare, 6 year old branded on the
left buttock, forgot with what letters natural rro 1 r,
about 13 hands and 3 inches h^h: Sprayed at the
fame time a yearling mere colt no brand, of a chef
nut colour, with a ftr:p in the face, paces chiefly.
Whoever will take up and return said drays to me
the fubferiber, fhu, be entitled to ten dollars and
all reasonable charges paid, by me
NATHANIEL DEEN, jun.
Canaan, August 11, 1778
Rock SALT, # and belt Teneref WINE.
rr'O be fold for cash or any kind o' produce, or
X manufacture, by Ebenezer Barnard tin.
a ? ew r °ds South East cf the Court house Hartford.
1^ ROKE into the i^clofure of the fubfcribcr last
i.^ November, a brntfle yearling STEAR, markt
a iqaare crop off the right ear, two half penny's the
under fide of the left ear; was recorded soon a^er
taken up. The owner is desired, to pay charges and
taxe him away. Samuel Brsckway un.
Weft Britain, in Farmington. July 21, 1778
Ql&^^
SIXTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED July gi, r„3, fiur rCapt. Jam&l
Duncan's compare , Col. Moles Hazen's regi^
ment, the following perfums, viz. Joan Frzgeraldj
an Irishman, about 5 feet 5 inches'high. fair com
plexion, grey eyes, short brown hair, about 24
years of age; he is fappofed to be near Danbury in
Connecticut. Alfq Jesse Lewis born inßhede Island,
about § feet 6 inches Jiigh darl* complexion, ihor^
black hair, black eyes, about 28 years of age, awell
set likely fellow; it is thought he has made for New-
Lebanon where his parents are supposed to lives
Whoever apprehends said deserters and bring them
to their regiment, ffiall have the above reward, or
thirty dollars for each and reasonable charges paid,
by me Palmer Cady, Lieut.
White Plains, August 4, 1778
e - „,- ••.fcsrt-n-Bw-z&ratrtGCT 4tCTCT ___ - .1-i.rii.i -fir — x.lO
M^ UM, Wine, Loir and Brow : Suar Tea, Li
dio, Ginger. Coffee, Allfpce American
Earthen Ware, and a few Dry Goods, to be fold for
CASH, at Caleb Bull, jun'rs. Store, north of the
Court-House Hartford.
R .,ff-^^ E . W ^fy
THE night after the iz^h inst. the Ihop of me
the fubferibe r was broke oper, 14 the fol
lowing articles taken on , viz. 2 pieces of light brown
homespun; 4 yards 1 ankcen; 5 yards flriped linen,
an over coat; cloth cut cut for a bov ; several gar
ments made up ; upwards cf too flicks of twist, a
quantity of buttons of var ons sizes and colours.
With sundry other articles. Whoever will take up
and secure the thief and goods and inform the fub^
scriber hereof shall be entitled to thirty dollars re,
ward and all necessary chares paid by their friend
and iu fferer Nathaniel Cornwell.
N. B Tie thief is f-ppofed to be one Taylor by
name and occupation, an old countryman, has loft
his right eye. Worthington. Aug. 13, 1775.
By STEPHEN RUSS,
At his flore in Mansfield (2d focftity ) the follows
ing Articles, viz.
RUM, Sugar Coffee, Chocolate Tudigo. Pepper,
Ginger, Snuff hard Soap Ink Pewder Writ
ing Paper Spewing Books, Primers Ivory and
Horn Combs. Slice Bi^k'es, Sleeve Buttons, Trim
m ngs 'or M-ns cloarhs, Pros and Needles, Awls
and Packs, Shoemake: Pincers Sjuff Boxes, Wine
G'affe: Hafers Pen K lives, Speßacles Silk Hand
kerchiefs, Holland, Catgut R bbons Sewing Silk,
Fine Thread 'Box Nads Chisels, &c. &c.
Mansfield, An ad 12, 1,78.
STRAYED 'r -n the fubfariber, about the middle
of May, a black Mate, 4 years old, 13 Fahds
and a half high, one white hind foot, ring banes on
her hind feet, trots and pa es. Whoever will take
upfa d stray and return her to the owner shall have
tovo dollars reward and charges, paid by
Ezra Rio&
Wallingford, August 12, 1778.
BROKE into my inclofure feme timein June? a
black borfe COLT. 2 years old both hind
feet white, far in his forehead no brand.
Nathaniel Pomroy jun.
Suffield, July 28, 177^.
s
By WILLIAM ELLERY and Co.
Near the Great Br dge Hartford, for Cash only,
CHOICE cd Madeira Wine, by the pipe qua 4
ter c;fk or less quantity ; Weft India Rum
by cue hogfh&d or gallon ; Loaf and B own Sugar
by the hegihead, hundred or single pound. Also,
Pepper by the bale hundred dozen or single pound.
Coffe. C' ocolate. Allspice, Indigo, Scotch Snuff,
belt Bohea Tea, Nail Rods, Shear Moulds. A
small assortment of cheap and fashionable Ribbons,
&c.&c. August to rzyP.
TO BE SOLD, at private sale,
ONE Then and Acres of*LAND lying in San
dished, in the county of Berkshire, and State
cf the Maffaehufetts Bay, by Daniel Brown. Esq;
about fix hundred acres of said land lying in one in
ere piece andon the great road leading from Spring
field to Albany, where there is much wanted a
public house of entertainment to be kept with about
60 or 70 icres under good improvements, with "one
good d&elling-houfe and barn, and owe other ftnall
house ; the other part not lying far off. The whole
of said land is very good 9 for mowing, plowing and
pasturing, and is well watered. A good title will
be given to said lands, by Daniel Br®wn.
Sandisfield, foly 16, 1778. 3
TAXEY up by the fub/criEer ' last Friday, a
daik bay MARE,<alx>ut 14 hands high. 3
or 9 years old, fund before, mane and tail forme-,
thing darker than her body.%
Jacob Hathaway.