The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1781-12-18 00:00:00, page 3

LON D O N, July fro.
A Sailor just arrived from France, and who
was taken in that part of the Euftatia fleet
captured by the French, fays, that French po
htenefs is at an end ; for that the captors were
so mean as to take a silk handkerchief from his
neck, the moment they had him in their power.
[ls there any injustice in taking stolen goods
from a theif r]
July 17. k is no small addition to the other
agreeable accounts from New-York, by the last
packet to find that the Marquis de la Fayette,
with 2000 men under his command, is so hem
med in and blocked up on all sides that he has
no other alternative but either to fight or sur
render. Should he chufe the former, the con
sequence, against such a fnperiority of force, is
evident, and must be the ruin of the cause in
which he has shewn himfelf so long such a vio
lent partizan. To the active and inveterate
zeal of that turbulent Frenchman may be attri
buted, in a great measure, the obstinacy of the
colonists; and therefore the fate that seems now
to await him, cannot be viewed, by any friend to
this country, without the most heart-felt fatis
fa&ion ; as his death or captivity, some one of
which appears to be unavoidable, must deprive
rebellion of one of its mod furious and fuccfs
ful abettors.
fit seems that of the two alternatives he chose
fighting, but the consequence has proved those
gentlemen to be wretched logicians.]
A private letter, with the last American dif
patohes to a gentleman in the city, compliments
throughout a long and most genteel panegyric,
the Earl of Cornwallis with the name of Cesar.
Amongst a variety of particulars, the admirable
discipline of his army is highly extolled and
blazoned. His soldiers are never idle: When
not in actual preparation for hostility, they are
employed in manoeuvring, or cleaning their
arms, which are as bright as silver. Such of the
Americans who incorporate with them, on
throwingoff their tattered uniform,and assuming
that of England, become as it were regenerate,
and inspired with the liveliest sense of their
emancipation from the yoke of tyranny.
The Earl of Cornwallis may wellbe stiled a fe
eond Cesar; for the actions and conduct of the
great Roman General, seem to be a model for
the intriped Britifhhero. The formerwould some
times march at the front of his legions bare
headed, whilst the hot fun beams were fcoreh
ing him, and forcing him to halt, at the moment
when his foul was panting for battle. Thus has
it been with Lord Cornwallis : He has soaked
his handkerchiefs with his streaming pores, when
forced to halt, and then resumed his march with
frefh animation and vigour.
[We have hitherto Seen taught to believe this
man's name was Charles, but it seems by the
above that some one of his godfathers has chang
ed it into Cesar—it is the euftom with the people
of some nations when they admit the son of a
Granger into their families for want of issue of
their own, to bestow a new name upon him : As
it is believed from a view of his actions that Lord
Cornwallis was long since adopted into the fami
ly of an old gentleman, (one of whose feet is not
over handsome) it is likely that personage has
~ complimented him with the name of an ancient
cut throat, in whom he is no doubt well pleased
—it is much to be regretted that the regenerati
on of the poor tories who joined Cornwallis, was
of so short continuance: There is little doubt
but it must have been a delusion of the Devil.
However this modern hero may be thought to
resemble the Roman in other refpe&s, it is cer
tain he cannot with propriety fay of himfelf
what Cesar faid—Veni, vidi, vici— I came, I
saw, I conquered—but rather—l stole, I mur
dered, and with my army was fhamefully capti
vated.]
CH A? December
Last Saturday night seven Refugees from Sta
ten Island landed at Halftead's Point, with the
expectation, as their leader told them, of meet
ing some of their quandam friends with fat cat
tle ; but Captain Dayton having notice of their
intention, collected a party of men, and know
ing the rout they were to take, laid in ambush for
them, though unfortunately a muddy place in
the road had turned them a little out, and oblig
ed his party to fire through two fences, otherwise
in all probability, they would have killed every
one the firft fire : however, they killed one,mor
tally wounded another, and took three prisoners ;
the other two, favoured by the shade of the
night and a good pair of heeify made their escape.
Three of the party were left in the gun boat, but
hearing a boat of ours coming out of the creek,
pushed over to Staten-IQand ihore, nevertheleL
the fell into the hands of Lieut. Randall. It
seems their leader, Swain Parlel, was a deserter
from our army ; but, in order to obtain forgive
neffy and make some attonement for his crime,
had previously concerted this plan; he was to
have brought over twenty men; but unfortu
nately, when on the point of embarking, ten
were recalled on some urgent business.
In consequence of Parfel's information, David
Oliver, a villian who has long been the supporter
of the illicit trade, and a dread to the inhabitants
on the lines, was taken the fame night concealed
in a house at Rahway. -As he was secreted and
without arms, it is more than probable we (ball
have the pleasure of beholding his exaltation ina
fewdays. It is not impossible that Parfel was
sent on purpose to execute this business.
The London fleet will fail from New-York in
about eight days. Lord Cornwallis goes home
in the Robust, and Gen. Arnold and his family
in the Edward, a twenty gun ship;
FISH-KI L L, Dec. 13.
On the morning of the ad inst. a skirmish hap
pened near the lines, between one of our Icouts,
and a party of the enemy, commanded by the in
famous Holmes, in which the latter were repulf
ed,with the loss of one killed and eight wounded.
Holmes, and a Captain Kipp, a noted partizan,
arc amongst the latter ; and the inhabitants fay
Kipp is mortally wounded. Capt: Sackett, of
the New-York levies, being advanced of the par
ty, was unfortunately taken a few minutes be
fore the skirmish commenced. The enemy's
party consisted of 4s, well mounted ; ours were
only 22 militia, commanded by Lieut. Mofier.
Since our ikirmifh with a party of Delancey's
horse, the 2d inst. 7 of that corps have come in ;
one of whom was a Captain, another an Ensign.
A packet arrived at New-York from England
last weak, but no news of importance hath trans
pired. No papers were permitted to come out of
the city. A fleet was ready to fail, and a number
of tory citizens had taken their passage onboard.
Accounts had reached England before the
packet failed, that the French fleet had blocked
in Earl Cornwallis ; and that General Washing
ton was on his march to Virginia.
Extract of a letter from an officer in Albany,
dated Dec. 8.
" A corporal of mine who was taken priso
ner last summer on the Mohawk river, and car
ried to Bush-Island, and made his escape from
there since, reports, that Major Ross had return
ed, and that he had brought but 210 men with
him. The corporal is a man of veracity, -and
this intelligence may be relied on.''
HARTFORD, December r^
All accounts from Europe agree, that the Bri
tish and Irish commerce was never more harraf
fed, even on their own coasts, than in the course
of the last summer, by the several powers they
are at war with. The American privateer, Ci
cero, in particular, has carried into Vigo the En
glish paCKet ship Mercury of 20 guns. Among
other things she had on board 15,000 fieri, in
fpecic. It would be better for this nation of
madmen to keep their fleets at home to protest
their commerce, than vainly to employ them a
thousand leagues off to wreil their independence
from those who are determined never to part
with it.
Congress have appointed Major-General Lin
coln Secretary at War, who has accepted the
fame.
THE fubfenbers, Polt Riders from Hartford to Northfield,
once more earnestly request all those indebted for
News Papers to make immediate payment. As they pttr
pofe to difeontinue the business, they flatter themfelvcs that
their good customers will not omit this favourable oppor
tunity of difeharging their several balances ; those who ne
gle& to fettle their accounts after this friendi, admonition,
must not be offended to find them in the hands of an Attor
ney in the several towns they refpedively belong to. It is
desired that all customers would leave their pay where their
papers are usually left ; the several funis they are indebted
will be placed on one corner of their papers. Punctual pay
will be die only encouragement for them to undertake the
business again. Their compliance will greatly oblige their
humble servants, MOSES BISSELL,
CALEB PARSONS.
N. B. Linen or Cotton Rags or Flax, will be taken in pay-
Bast-Windsor, Dec. 14, 1781.
Madeira Wine and Rock Salt,
To be exchanged for RYE. Steel Sleigh Shoes, and some
articles of Jewelry and Silver Work, to be fold for Cash, by
JAMES TILBY.
Hartford, December 17, 1781,
Englrffa Goods, by Wholesale,
S.^USTEN,^ c o .\
Have just received a large Supply of Woolen GOO D s,'
which they will fell by the piece, on terms as advantages
ous for the purchaser as can be procured in Boston.
They Confift™of
CRIMSON, scarlet, blue and brown Broadcloths,
Scarlet, blue, green and brown Ratteens and Writes.
Light and dark mixed wail'd Coatings.
Dark and light brown Bath Coatings.
Crimson and scarlet German Serges.
Spotted and plain Swanskins.
Scarlet, crimson and blue Plushes.
Blue and Green Baizes.'
Black and ftrip'd Calliraancoes, &c. &c.
They have allo a ye!y good adornment of Goods by
retail. They beg the Gentlemen and Ladies to be so kind
as to call and fee them.
Hartford, December 4, 1781.
S~O~LO~M ON SMIT H,
Druggist and Apothecary in Hartford,
ONCE more informs his old Customers and other's. That
he has lately received a freshSuppty of DRUG S, and
many other articles, whereby he is enabled to supply (those
who may be disposed to purchase of him) with a general
assortment of MEDICIN E, both simple and compound,
much cheaper than they have lately been fold, and (he flat
ters himfelf) as cheap as can be procured in.the State. As
to the genuineness of the simples and faithfulnefs in pre
paring the compofiribns, those who have heretofore traded
with him can judge bf his patt conduct ; others, after mak
ing trial, will be under the fame advantage.
He has also the following Articles which he means to foil
at the lowed prices, viz. ,
Madeira Wine, by the Pipe, Gallon or Quart.
Weft-India Rum, by Retail,
Holland Gin, by the Tierce or Ditto.
Mobiles; by the Hogshead or Ditto.
Sugars of various qualities b, the barrel or Ditto.
Rarfins and Currants, by Ditto.
Indigo, by the hundred or Ditto.
Oil of Vitriol, Coperis and Allum,
Cinnamon, Mace, cloves, Nutmegs, Pepper, AlWpipe,
Ginger, Rjce, Coffee, Brimstone, Hard Soap, Wool Cards,
Writing Paper of various qualities, Testaments, Spelling
Books, Primers, 9 by 7 and 8 by 6 Window Glafs.'
A few Boxes of Guernsey Cordials, viz. Cinnamon, Nuc
meg, Citron and True Love, by the Box or tingle battle, &c.
Hartford, December 17, 1781.
ALL perfans having accounts uufettlcd with the estate of
Capt. SAMUEL OLCOTT, late of Hartford, deceas'd,
are once more, (for the lalf time in this way) called on to
fettle them. Constant attendance given at the Store of the
deceased.
JOHN OLCOTT. )., ....
JOHN CALDWELL.) aamanilt ft
Hartford, December 17, 1781.
At fame place is for Sale, sundry Articles of
European Goods, suitable to
the Season, A L S O,
BEST Old Jamaica Spirit, Common proof Rum, New-
England Ditto, White and Brown Sugar, Madeira and
Sherry Wine, heft Rock Salt, Turks-lfiaud bitro, Nant%
Brandy, Ginn, fe 1, Coffee, Cotton, Pepper, French Indigo,
&c. in large or small quantities, on the most reasonable
terms, for Cash, Bills of Exchange, Pork or Corn, by
______ JOHN_C A IDVELL, and Co.
THE fubferibers inform the public, That they have con
traded with the Honorable Robert Morris, Esq. Safer
intendant of the Finances of the United States, to supply the
Pott of Weft-Poinc and its dependencies with Rations for
the year 178:; An, person that has any of the following
articles to difyofe of, viz. Weft India and Country Rum,
Whiskey, Flour, Wheat, Beef, Pork, Vinegar and S^lt, or
fyill contra& for the delivery of any of the above articles,
for which Gold and Silver will be paid, are requeued to
apply immediately.
COMFORT SANDS and Co.
New-Windsor, December 12, 1782.
FOR SAL
By NORMAN BUTLE R,
A few rods fonth of the Great-Bridge, Hartford :
BEST ENGLISH STEEL, Citable for Sleigh-Shoes and
other uses; Weft-ladia Rum, per hogshead or bar
rel, New-England do. per barrel ; Geneva, French Brandy.
Madeira and Teneriffc Wines; Tea, Chocolate, Pepper,
Raisins, Cotton-Wool; writing, cartridge and wrapping
Paper; Beaver Hatts; Silk for ladies gowns, black Saltin'
Pelong and Alamode, Lawn, Ribbons, Buckram, Twist,
Pins, Wool-Cards, China Cups and Saucers, long and shore
Pipes; Watts's Psalms, Primmers; Powder and Shor,
Sheet Lead, 10 by 8 and 8 by 6 Wladow-GUfs, Sail-Twiner
&c.
N. B. Cash, or any of the above goods, given for clean
cotton or linen Rags.
Hartford, Dec. 17, i,Br.
FORGE, at COLEBROOK, Dec. lc ,
THIS may inform my Cuftomersand the Public in gene
ral, that! have rebuilt the Tron and Steel WORKS at
this place, and altered them upor. such a plan as they can go
in the coldest feafoh ; --and have now for file, the best cf
Plough-Iron and Edge-Tool Steel, Sleigh-Shoes, Bar-Iron,
Cart Tires, Shear-Moulds, &c. which will be fold cheap for
cash, or good corn fed pork in hand ; and will exchange to
the amount of thirty hundred weight, hundred for hundred,
of pork weighing ten score and upwards; all pork under ten
score pound for pound. JACOB OGDEN.
N. B. Mr Creditors that I owe some Iron before rhe
Forge was burnt and after, I beg they would wa : t four weeks
from the publication of this paper, and hole then to fettle
with them as faft as poffitc, j, q