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the French cabinet under no fort of concern for their
finance#.
'P'™" l Manifefto, to the confufion of Admi
ation, is at length delivered in, by Count d'Al
modavar ; and, instead of having a reconciliation, as
Was expected, during the present fitting of Parlia
ment, with America, we now find ourselves in a war
with the whole House of Bourbon.
Philadelphia, August 21.
Extract of a letter [from a capital house in Naniz, June
13, A 77-
" We have certain news from Spain, that the
Span sh fqnadron, confiding of thirty two ships of
the line is now at sea. Spain has at length dedar
ed herfelf. The Spanish Ambassador has retired
from the court of London. It is generally believed,
that Spain is going to lay siege to Gibraltar, whilst
the Prince of Conde, with thirty battalions and ten
fquadions of horse having under him M de Maille
b is, L e,t General is to make that of Minorca.
From St. Malo to Havre, there lay 300 transport
vessels, and 50 000 men of regular troops, ready to
embark, so that if the English forces venture too far
from their coast, the French will be soon in England.
'' We already reckon forty frigates, vessels of war,
cutters and armed veflfels belonging to the K ng of
England which have been taken or destroyed since
the beginning of hostilities. France on the contrary
has only loft in all nine or ten, frigates, flcops or
armed vessels, and one man of war burned by acci
dent in the port of Brest. The frigates which we
have loft are of the smallest size and old, carry ng
eight pounders. It is reported that Admiral Ar
buthnot is not yet failed from whence it is supposed,
that the three or four thousand new recruits, which
England intended to fend to the assistance of Clinton
at New-York, will arrive too late to undertake any
thing. It is likewise apprehended, that if England
hears of the failing of the Cadiz fleet before Arbuth
not leaves the channel, she will countermand the
troops that are on board We are also assured, that
England is yet deficient Boco sailors to man her
principal fleet.
" The Spaniards have at the Havanna, 12 fail of
the line ready for sea, and 10,000 men. We have
also at Martini?o sixteen men of war and 8000 men.
M. la Mothe Piquet is off his way with five fail of
the line and 6000 men. M. De Vandruil has with
him two man of war ; he is also to be in the Weft
1 dies. Oar grand fleet, under the command of
Vice Admiral D'Orvilliers, confits of 33 fail of the
line nine frigates, fix corvettes, and three fire ships.
They are working at Brest to build and repair ano
ther squadron of twelve men of war. Before the ex
piration of the present year, wefhall have at sea 80
men of war and fifty frigates, compleatly fi ed and
manned. Such is the state of the navy of France."
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, da ed July 3, 1779.
" The King's manifefto you will fee in the Ga
zette declaring England our enemies, and prohibit
ing all commence, and communication with Great
Britain : Ao ed:& hath been publifrd making it
death. We think the war will be of short duration;
as the Enghlh are not in a situation to cope with our
united forces, and muff solicit a peace"
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Paris, to his
friend in Philadelphia the last ofMay, 1,79.
" Lo'd Cornwallis Lord Howe, General Howe,
General Gray, Colonel Montrefor, and Capt. Ham
mond, of the Roebuck have declared their opinions;
in the most p^fitve terms, in Parliament that a con
quest of the United States of America is impractica
ble : You will recoiled, Sir, that Gen. Burgoyne
had given a similar opinion soon after his return from
your country. We are informed, that before Par
liament rises. John Maxwell, Esq ; Jcfeph Galloway,
Esq; Andrew Allen, Esq John Parterfon, Theophi
lus Morris Enoch Storey and Jabez Fisher, are to
be produced by adminittration to prove the con
trary You, and those in Pennsylvania who know
all the characters, will determine jufily, which set is
likely to be the most competent judges the deter
mination by a corrupt and infatuated Ministry, will
probably be in favor of the latter beciufe it will
please their master, and keep themselves a little longer
in power.
August 28.
Extracts of a letter from Major General Lincoln,
to the P rfident of Congress, dated Charleftown,
July 9> ] 779 r
S I R,
" I have the honor to infem Congress, that the
enemy have evacuated their pofls at Stone Fry on
themain and retreated from John's!Band to Sr Helena,
Port Royal and Savannah. It is said they have sent
their sick to S' Augufiine.
'' Col. I wiggs with a body of Georgia militia,
attacked near Ogeechee on the 26th ultimo, forty
seven British troops commanded by Capt. Muller
and two Subs, killed the Captain and three privates,
wounded one Lieutenant and twelv&^iyates, (four
mortally) and mide the remainder prisoners, except
two. It is said, that not more than thirty-two of
'the militia were engaged "
Published by Order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON Sec'ry.
Extract of a letter from Charleftown, South-Carolina,
dated July 3 1779.
" The enemy have marched ninety miles along
the sea-coast, and plundered the richest settlements,
and ruined many of the most refpe&able inhabitants
in this State, There are individuals who have loft
from three to four hundred negroes, sixteen hundred
ounces of plate, twenty blooded horses, 2nd houf
hold furniture in proportion. Their booty would
fell in London fora million sterling. They have
made no diflinCtion between Whig and Tory ; and
the very persons to whom they gave protection, have
notw ithflanding been plundered. Widows have, in
some cases, loft their all. Many are so flripped, that
they have not a second suit of clothes. Buckles,
rings, wa ches, and other personal ornaments, have
been taken from people of all ranks, conditions, and
sexes."
FI SH -KI LL, September 2.
A gentleman, who passed through this town yes
terday, brought us a Philadelphia paper, of the 28th
ult. In which is mentioned, ‘ Capt Gaddes; in the
Holker, out of this port, has taken a prize which is
coming up said to be a very valuable one." The
gentleman fays, that her cargo, be was informed be
fore he left the city, confided of 60 brass cannon,
1000 suits soldiers clothing, compleat; 100 chests
byfon tea, dry goods, gun-powder, cordage, duck,
&L. &c. She is a Grig from London, one of Arbuth
not's fleet.
Copy a letter from Major Marshall to his brother,
dated Tioga; August 15
We arrived at this place four days ago, --the
12th infl. at sunset we marched with about 15(0
men to furprize Chemung, an Indian town, 15 miles
up Cauyuga branch - we had a very good Indian
foot path, but one or two bad defiles prevented our
arriving till between day and sunrise; - we were too
late, the birds were flown and left the nefl: Howe
ver, we defrayed the town which con fifted of 39
houses ; we likewise defrayed large corn fields. It
appeared the enemy had gone off that morning, in
CC T Pquence of which, her light corps, commanded
by G^n. Hand pursued the road up the river about
two miles where he wrs fired upon by about 20 In
dians from behind fc/< busher who immediately
fled. Our loft is fix prates killed and two officers
and four privates wounded chiefly by the fire of
our men. We returned the rext evening, having
marched above 40 mile in 24 nourr.
" We are to set effto morrow with 1000 men,
under the command of Gen, Poor up the Sufque
hannah, to meet Gtn. Clinton- there are some towns
on our way which we &all probably vift.
" The troops are in ve-y good health and high
spirits - never were there fewer sick. I believe, in so
large an army,- the dwy is excessive hard.---One
month will termina eor campa^ "
BOSTON; September 2.
Our last accounts firn the Wen Indies are that
the magnanimous Coun. D'E4aing who has con
dueled the naval force of our all es in the Weft Indies,
with so much success and glory; after returning
from the conquest of Grenada, and b• victory over
Byron failed with his fleet, and 5000 land forces,
to St. Chriftophers, and finding the British Admiral
had taken refuge in that flind. landed his troops,
and taken every measure of defence, the Count, af
ter firing a challenge to Byron, which was not ac
cepted took his course for Antigua, which impor
tant island has before ibis time shared the fate of
Grenada. It it fida vessel is arrived at New Lon
don, ir ; ffion naffage from the Weft Indies, which
met the Bench fl^et a few leagues to the windward
of Antigua.
We learn that a packet has been taken from Pen
sacola to London, with a particular account of the
plan laid for military operations in the Southern
quarter this, year, what fleps have been taken to car
ry it into execution, and melancholy complaints of
the incieafe of charges, repeated disappointments
great ficknef among the forces employed, and the
little dependence so be had on the Indians. It is said
feme very ufeful d fcoveries have been made by the
capture of these difpitches.
H A R T F O R D, September ~
Extract of a letter from Mr. Nicholas Taylor, in
Antigua, to Henry White, Esq; of New-York,
founden board the prize Schooner Reward, dated
July 29.
" I wrote you by the Sally that failed a few
days ago, and now embrace this opportunity to ad
vise you, that the fchconer Adventure, Capt. Greg,
loaded with rum on Mr, B's account, fails with this
convoy, and also the (loop Barrington, by whom you
will also allow a parcel from Monferat. It will I
Si ULEA out of .he rubier bers House some time
Ago a plain Gold WATCH, chinea free, gold
hands, chain and seal, with a brass key. I, T. in
cyphers on the seal, makers name Charles Harward
Bristol. Whoever will return said watch to me the
fubferiber shall receive two hundred dollars, and no
questions asked. by
WILLIAM KNOX,
Hartford Sep'. 4. 1779.
HARIFORD COUNTY^ September 1, 1,79.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given to all concerned,
that a libel is filed before Jabez Hamlin, Esq;
judge of the County Court in the count, of Hart
ford against the Schooner Reward, burthen 50 tons
or thereabout, John Greg late master, her tackle, ap
parel and cargo, in favor cf Benjamin King and Gi
deon Om%d commanders of wo vegels of war
named Washington and Game Cock and their asso
ciates, the capteftsgand fit ers forth of said vessels of
war, who toot the fad Reward upon the high so,
and have sent her into the county of Hartford : And
for the tryal cf the justice of said capture the mara-'
time court for the county of Harford, will be held
at Hartford in said county, on Wednesday the 22d
day of instant September, at which time all persons
claiming property may appear, and shew reason ff
any they have, why the said schooner Reward, with
tackle apparel and cargo should not be adjudged at
lawful prize, agreeable to the prayer of the libellants.
By order of the Jedte of said Court,
GEOR^E WYLLYS Regiffer.
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN Irom the Subferiber, i v^e in Albany,
a large green LEATHER POCKET BOOK,
containing three Loan Office Certificates, of four
hundred dollars each; taken out of the loan office
at Philadelphia, by Dr. Isaac Foster, Sept. 26 1778,
payable to him or the bearer; their numbers are
633^ 6 339 6 34°. Alfo,-about Three Thou
sand Six Hundred Dollars in Cash ; a receipt of De
rick Ten Broeck Esq; C. L. O for 3,640 Dollars
for exchange; Thirteen second class States Lottery
Tickets, and a number of other valuable papers.
Any peifon detecting the Thief, with the Pocket-
Book, &c. so that he may be brought to puniffi
ment, and the Bock, with its contents, restored to
the owner, shall receive the above reward and rea
sonable expences ; or a proportionable part thereof
for either the Thief Pocket Book; Certificates, Cash
or Papers, by applying to Dr. Jonathan Potts, in
Philadelphia, Col. Udny Hay, at Fish Kill, or to
ROB. JOHNSON, -A, D. D. G. H.
Fish-Kill, August 17, 1779.
A Suit of S AIL S, suitable for a Sloop of 60
Tons, to be fold. Enquire of the Printers.
September 6 1779.
-TWO-HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.'
DESE RTED from my company of Artificer#
in Continental Service, two Blacksmiths,
ST lEPHEN WYMAN, belonged to Hartford, about
20 years of age, 5 feet 4 inches high, thick set, dark
complexion. Also, JONATHAN FINNEY, be
larged to Hebron, a tall slim fellow, about 21 years
old, light complexion. Whoever will take up the
above deserters and return them to their company in
Danbury or secure them in any goal in the States
shall have theabove reward, or one hundred dollars
for each. JAMES HORTON, Capt. Artificers
Danbury, Sept. r. 1779,
fear for the present be impossible to compleat the full
quantity, the southern iflinds being all taken, has
given a strange turn to affairs in this part of the
world ; we have been constantly Ender arms in this
iflai d for these ten days, and momently look for the
Bench fleet.
The piece finned a Freeman, Advertise
ments, &c. emitted this week for want of room,
will be in our next,
N E W - Y O R K, Aug. 26.
In our last we mentioned the arrival o' his Majes
ty's ship Russel, at the Hook. On Tuesday she
came up and anchored in the North River; she is a
very fine 74 gun ft p, fheethed with copper and has
on board 4G0.0001. sterling for the use of the rcya|
army.
Yeflerday arrived in his Majefly's flop Europe cf
64 guns, Marionet Arbuthnot Esq ; Vice Admiral
of the Blue, and Commander in Chief of his Majes
ty's ships and armed vessels in North America. Be
sides the King's ships the following transports, with
the frft division of troops to join the royal army here,
arrived with the Admiral.
(Here follows a lift cf , transports; with two flor:
and two ordinance flnp )
Between 30 and 40 merchant sh ps. richly laden;
arrived here yesterday under convoy of Admiral
Arbuthnot: In them several eminent merchants of
this city, and many other refpe&able persons came
p^ff-n , c„