The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1779-01-26 00:00:00, page 3

,o!,e Hulifat Packet, arrived at ^.w York, in tei
»fron prmouth, we have the following, v;z.
L O N D O N, O&jber 5.
I; is fcmeWbat extraordinary, fays a conefpon
dent, that nothing has transpired relative to the
Council held bn Wednesday, the 23d of September,
when the plan of pacification which the mediating
bowers have proposed in order to restore the tranqui
lity of Europe and America, was examined and
adjusted. n
I. That the proclamation of his Britanic Majetty,
declaring the inhabitants of the Thirteen Provinces
Rebels, and the declaration of Congress, avowing
the Independency of the hid Provinces, shall be held
null and void in all refresh.
11. That the ancient charter by which the Colo
nies were established, shall be confirmed and ratified
in every particular, without alteration or demunition.
111. That no extraordinary tax or imposition shall
be demanded of them, under tire authority of govern
ment, by any of its officers ; bat in case their affif
tance should be requisite, from the pressing neceffi
ties of the nation either on account of war, or any
other extremity, they engage on such occasions to
help in furniffimg men and money, according to
their ability, and with as much readiness and loyal
ty as in the war of 1755- , . „
IV. That intiead of the Americans having Repre
sentatives in the British Senate, they shall choose a
deputy for each Province who shall be resident in
London in the quality of agent (to be paid by the Pro
vince which deputes them) to superintend and take
care of the interest of the Province, and to tranfa&
every business relative to it with the Secretary of
State for the American department.
His Majesty with a view to further the success of
this plan of pacification, has thought proper to pro
rogue the Parliament from the 20th of October, to
the 26th of November, in order to have time to ad
vise his allies of it, and to receive their answers, that
he may be able to lay before his Parliament at their
meeting, such intelligence as shall prove fatisfa&ory
relativeto so important and interesting a fubje&.
CHARLESTOWN, Nov. 5.
The present unsettled date of European politics,
and the probability of America being soon relieved
from being thefeene of a&ion,have already operated
in favour of our public credit ; and it is a fa& that
orders have been received here within theft few days
to have monies to a considerable amount, being the
'proceeds of cargoes sent hither from the Dutch and
[)anifh Weft Indies, invefled in our funds.
Nov. 25. A body of armed men, supposed to be
about ii©o, chiefly on horseback, with 4 pieces of
artillery, from St. Anguftine, have made a very bid
den and rapid incursion, over land, by way of Aia
Yamaha, into the neighbouring Rate of Georgia ;
burning all the houses and destroying every thing
in their way. It does net appear they were dis
covered before last Friday, yet by Sunday they had
advanced to within four miles of Sunbury and burnt
every house on the other fide of Newport ferry, but
not without receiving some check from a militia coT
leaed under Col. Screven, together with the third
and fourth Continental battaliions who had retreated
in order to receive reinforcements, to Medway
Meeting House, where they were intrenching to
make a stand, but having disputed every inch of
ground against a superior enemy, they loft a few
men. and had feme of their most valuable officers
wounded. We since learn that the militia have eve
ry where turned out with the greatest alacrity, and
that such vigorous measures are pursuing as, with
the co operation of this state, will probably not only
disappoint the designs of the enemy, but also cut off
their retreat. The opinion of some is, that this ex
pedition has been contrived by Gov. Tonyn, on pur
pose to pacify, or get rid of the clamorous Tories and
horse thieves which he has, by intimidating sugges
tions and lavish promises for years past, drawn from
this and other states, as well to strengthen the pro
vince tinder his government, as to second the views
of Gen. Grant and company upon this state, which
have probably been d (appointed by the late sudden
and fuccefsful attaek of the Marquis deßouille, upon
the island of Dominica.
PHILADELPHIA.
Jan. 13. Last week arrived here, Alexander
Fowler. Esq; late a Captain in the ißth or royal
Irifli regiment.-- He was quarted in this city at the
firft of our troubles with Great-Britain, when he made
himfelf acquainted with the merits ofthedifpute, and
became so warm in the cause of America, th* he
never refled till he got rid of the British army, which
he could not effeA till his arrival in England ; from
whence he went over to France with his family, and
thence to America, where he intends (pending the
remainder of his day<.
FISHKILL, January 2J.
Seme perform, mote attached^ ,'Vr ^u intend
flare toti.eintCTA and taws of the State, bteve been"
for fame time past carrying on a trade, chiefly in
Weft Chefler county, of fending off flour, We
beer the Hon. Geu. M'Dougall has takon effectual
meafares to prevent this evil, as well as to hinder
(applies being sent to the enemy at New- York.
'BOSTO N, January 11.
A gentleman from the Eastward informs us, thit
the famous Captain Mowat, with two brigs and tWo
flooptj who have for some time past been cruizing
offKennebeck river, together with a copper bottom
frigate, all bound to Halifax, ate cast away and en
tirely left upon the head of Cape Sable. - It is
thought all the people have perilhed, as not any of
them have been heard of though part of the wrecks
have been difeovered, and some of their stores saved.
Lately arrived in a fafe port the Continental arm .
ed Hoop Providence, from a very fuccefsful cruize,
in which foe captured the schooner Friendship, with
300 barrels flour, fom Quebec, bound to New
York.-- Brigantine Chace, from Jamaica bound to
Glasgow, 115 hogsheads rum, and 180 hogsheads
sugar. Brigantine Bella, from Jamaica to Bristol
with 200 hogsheads rum, 90 hogsheads sugar, 1®
tons fuftick, to tons piemento. Ship Nancy, from
Glafg'ow. for Jamaica, taken by the Mailboro' off
Barbadoes. and retaken by the Experiment, and or
dered for New York, retaken again by the (loop
Providence, and ordered for New-London, her car
,go, dry goods and provisions, her invoice 30 0001.
nerling. Brigantine Providence, from Cork, bound
to New-York, her cargo oats.
One of the above prizes with sugars, &c. has ar
rived in a fafe port.
/ By a vessel arrived at Nantucket, from Statia it is
reported, that Admiral Barrington, with some troops,
lately arrived in the Weft Indies from New York,
had taken St. Lucy from the French; and that the
Count D'E flaing, upon his arrival at Martinico, im
mediately laid an embargo on all vessels through the
islands, and in three days failed for St. Lucy, where
he had blocked up the British fleet, consisting of 6
men of war, one of 90 guns besides tenders, trans
ports, &c. But we may soon expea a move particu
lar and authentic account of affairs in that quarter.
Affairs in Europe, as well as the Weft Indies, are in
such a filiation, as that we may soon expe& to hear
of some capital events.
HARTFORD, January 26.
Congress have resolved that the several States raise
by taxes refeeAively, os ? r*\ for the quota's of
fifteen millions of dollars, for the year 1779, viz.
New Hamplhire, 500.000
Maffachufeets-Bay, 2 000,00
Rhode Island and Provl-l A
deuce Potation#, | 3 °°
Connecticut, 1,700 000
New York 800 000
New-Jersey 800 000
Maryland, 1,700 008
Delaware 150,000
Virginia, 3,400 000
North Carolina, 950.000
South Carolina, 1,800 000
A letter from Camp, at Middle-Brook, dated fan.
15, fays, " Great numbers of the nine month's men
from Virginia and Maryland, have inlifted during
the war and more are expected to inlift." The
fame letter adds, " That by various accounts from
New York and Staten Island, the enemy are very
bad off for bread and provisions."
Last Saturday departed this life, in the 65th year
of his age, Mr. Jonathan Bigelow, of this town,
*, Several very just and pertinent answers to
Ariltides have been received, all of which we are
obliged to omit for want of room.
Just received, and to be Sold,
By L Y ND E & M ARBL E,
At their Store about mid-way between the State-
House and Great Bridge in Hartford,
AFrefh Supply of DRUGS and MEDICINES,
ofwhich they have a general assortment——
They have also, Pepper, Ginger, Allspice, Cinna
mon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Coperas, Allum,
Oil of Vitriol, Otter, Spanish Brown,Spanilh White,
Weft India and New England Rum and Brandy, by
the barrel, Wines; Clove Water, Salt, &c. &c.
ROD, Bar, and Plate I R ON, to be Sold, by
SAMUEL OGDEN, of Boontown,in New-
Jersey,
January 14, 1779.
GOOD SUGAR, to be exchanged for But
ter, Tallow or Hog's Lard, A new Sleigh
with Harness complete to be fold. Enquire of
Stephen Austin, in Hartford.
LAMP-BL ACfr to ^exchanged for In
dian Corn, by Bavil Witster, oppefite the
C-jart Honfer
fr faF tin the _r| of the Subferiber an^ 'c t-
L Sold, for ca(h only, a Number of^Very Neat
Mill'd Leather Pattern SkINS, and BRACKS,
by the quantity or single ftin. Apply to
STEPHEN AUSTIN.
Hartford, Tan. 26, 177 c.
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jutt opened and to be Sold, Wholefaie ind detail,
At SCOTT atd BURT'i
Store in Springfield;
A Variety of ENGLISH GOODS, ^m^ng
which are the following articles, vi%. Super
fine, green, blAck blue, brown and light colour'd
Broadcloth, fcaalet do. black, blown, blue, g<e^
and crimson colour'd Serges ; blue, white, green and
crimson Ratteen, white Waild do. Calamancoes cf
all colours ; plain green and fprig'd Ruffels; black,
blue, brown, crimson and scarlet Cambleteens and
Harebines ; black, blue and rib'd Everla ring ; black,
blue and scarlet Drawboys. Gold laced bever Hats;
cafler and felt do. silver lace. Shalloons and Ratti
netts, of all colours ; black and crimson Manchefier
Velvet ; Harriteen ; Irish Linen ; black and check'd
Barcelona Handkerchiefs, check linen and cotton do
sewing Silk ; Twifi ; Buttons, and Thread; Pins
by the pack pound or paper; Writing Paoer; Mix's
and Womenis Leather Gloves ; Mill'd Gloves and
Matens; Catgut; Rbbons ; Silk and Worsted Fer
ret ; Tape ; Looking Glasses, Men's and Women',
Shoes ; blue, green, scarlet, crimson and yellow
Bazes ; Watch Crystals by the Groce or Dozen ;
Silver plated Watch Keys, ditto; Stone Buttons ;
Pocket Books; Pfahers; Spelling Books and Pri
mers ; History Books ; Shoe and Knee Buckles, and
a ve y large assortment of HARD, CROCKERY
and HOLLOW WARE } Whale Bone; Ivory
Combs ; Women's Hair Combs, by the Groce or
Daz. Open work'd do. Sciffars ; Knives & Forks %
Jack Knives ; Penknives ; Wool-Cards ; Coperas ;
Allum ; Logwood; Pepper; Ginger ; Allfpiceand
Brlmftone; Pipes by the box or doz. Godliness
Snuff, Tobacco Boxes with Glasses ; Snuff Boxes,
and a variety of other articles too numerous to men
tion. Also, a quantity of French Cordials and Salt-
WE the fubferibers being appointed by the hon.
Judge of Probate for the diftriA of Hartford,
comlniffioners to adjust the claims of the creditors to
tbe estate of Benoni Dewolf, late of Gkflenhury de
ceas'd, rendered insolvent ; do hereby give notice
that we shall attend on (aid bufiuefs on the firft Mon
days cf February and March nett, at the house cf
Thomas Hollister, jun. in laid Qlaftcnbury, at oa€
o'clock or each of said days.
THOMAS HOLLISTER, jun.) Commit
Thomas hunt, J fionro,
January 14 1779
ST RAYED frero the fubferiber the i ftof De
cember last, a black H 0 RSE ^ years pjd
past, a small fhert horse of his age, if any brand tis
C on the left buttock, j white feet if not the other f
a small White Rreak in the face, trots all. Wboevef
hath taken up said horse and will return him to me,
or fend to me that I may have him again shall have
five dollars reward, and all necessary charges paid, by
EBENEZER MOODY.
^NewHartford, Jan. it 1779.
WE the fubicribers being appointed by the bon,
court of probate for the diftrid of Stamford
commissioners to examine the claims of the creditors
to the estates of T ladeus Silleck, Raymond Silleck,
Joseph Goroum, John Waterbury the 4th, Jamei
Hait, jun. and Silvanus Hait, all of Stamford, lately
Bone over to, and joined the enemy, of the United
tates of America, and hereby forfeited their inter
ests to this State. These are to notify said credj
tors that we shall attend said business at the dwelling
house of Abraham Weed, in Stamford, on the last
Mondays of instant January, arid February, and the
second Tuesday in March next, at ten of the clock
in the forenoon of each day. No accounts will be
allowed unJefs properly attested,
ABRAHAM WEED, ? Commit
JAMES WEED, < fionerd
N. B. Daniel Bouion is appointed Adminifiratof
oh the above forfeited estates.
January 8, 17,9.
CONSTAN Jdcc.l < r ivzn on the Mon
days and Tuesdays of each week, at the Print
ing Office in Hartford for the fetriement of the
estate of Ebenezer Watson, Primer, deceas'd, where
all perfoDs concerned are defined so exhibit their ac
counts properly a+effed to
HANNAH WATsON, Admi rifiratriri
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<IIRL, who can be w^'l recommended for ther
duties of akitchen. Enquire of tl.e Printers.
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