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so i© ari, instrument which gave Independence
OP America. His opinion ever had been, and
his opinion then was, that the moment the house
acknowledged the Independence of America
the British empire was ruined. This nation ne
ver could exist as a great and powerful people,
unless our Sovereign was likewise the Sovereign
of America. This was a position he maintain^
cd.from the cleared conviction, and he had ra
ther abide the censure of that house, than be the
instrument of injuring the Constitution of this
country. By his hands the Constitution should
never fall; and when the moment arrived, that
the house should resolve on the Independence of
America, he fltould infLntly withdraw, because
he was determined from principle to leave the
people their country. [Mr. Byng said haflily
across the house, you'll leave us no country.]
Lord George complained of the interruption,
and said, " If the honorable gentleman thinks
himfelf warranted so to do, let him impeach me !
I am not confeious of having ever intentially in
any one iaftance, done wrong fin.ee I have held
my situation, but I with most heartily, that if a
change of Ministers is aimed at, and thought ne
ceflary, it may be done in the true constitutional
way. Don't call the people together without
doors, and tell them that Ministers ought to be
changed, but let this house with the dignity be
coming its chamber and its true importance
adopt at once the constitutional measure. Let
them address the throne upon it, and every gen #
tlernan present knows the purpose cannot fail of
being answered ; let ministers be dismissed, be
impeached, be punished, if they (hall be found
to merit it, but do not out of mere party spirit
injure the constitution, and risk the ruin of the
country."
The debates were continued till two in the
morning, when opposition having exhausted all
their force, the House divided, and the motion
was loft by the following numbers :
Against the motion, 220
For it, 179
Majority, 41
LONDO N, Jan, 24.
YESTERDAY at one o'clock, and not before,
Earl Cornwallis arrived in the metropolis,
accompanied by General Arnold and his family.
His Lordship brings information, that he left
New-York with a fleet of tranfports,&c. to the
amount of 119 fail, on the 12th of December.
On the 18th a violent storm arose, and so com
pletely dispersed them, that no four of them ever
got together again during the whole courie of
theip passage. The Janus, of 44 guns, had never
been heard of since the dispersion. His Lordship
further relates, that in the course of the passage,
the Robufte, in which he was originally on board
when he left New-York, sprung a leak, and he
was removed on board the Greyhound transport.
"When he came within fight of Scilly, this yeffel
was captured by a French brig, the Captain of
which took out several of the Englifli sailors into
his own ship, and put eight Frenchmen and a
prize-master into the Greyhound, with directi
ons to to steer for the firft French port. Before
they camenear thecoaft of France a violent florm
arose, and the Frenchmen being bad navigators,
and the vessel in danger of being loft, Lord
Cornwallis proposed to the mailer to restore the
ihip to the command and fleerage of the English
men, and he pledged his honor that it should be
returned untouched. The necessity of the cate
Jest .no alternative, and the man complied ; the
veflel was brought into Torbay, where his Lord
ship was received by Capt. M'Bride, and the
Greyhound was resigned to the Frenchmen.
Yesterday Earl Cornwallis waitedonhis Majesty
attheQueen's house, andhad a long conferrrence.
The fame day Lord Chewton, General Ar
nold, and several other officers, waited on Lord
George Germaine at his house in Pall-Mall.
The fame day Colonels Lake and Tarleton,
with Major Dundas, and several other officers,
were introduced to his Majesty for the firft time
since their arrival from America.
The following is the requisition delivered on
the 9th instant by Mr. Adams Minilter Plenipo
tentiary from the United States of America, at
the Hhgue, to the President of the Assembly of
their High Mightinesses
"SIR
" On the 4th of May I had the honor of a
conference with the President of their High
Mightinesses, in which I informed him that I
had received TCommiflkm from the United
States of America, with full powers ahd instruc
tions to propose and conclude a friendly and
commercial treaty, between the United States of
America, and the United Provinces of the Ne
therlands. In the fame conference I had the ho
nor of demanding an audience of their High
Mightinefles, for the purpose of preferring my
credential letters, and my full powers. The
President assured me, that he Would impart all I
had said to their High Mightinefles, that the af
fairmight be transmitted to the different mem
bers of the Sovereignty of this country, to under
go their deliberations and decitions. I have not
yet been honored with an answer; and, on that
account, I have the honor of addressing myfclf to
you, Sir, to demand of you, as I now do demand,
a categorical answer, which I may transmit to
Congress.
J. ADAMS.
. Extract of a Idterfroih the Hague, %?n 18.
" It is reported here, but is not however much
credited, that a treaty, offenfive and defenfive,
between France and this Republic is actually
signed; the principle articles of which are, that
that power guarantees to these provinces all their
possessions in all parts of the world, with protec
tion to their' trade and navigation; and that
when a peace is concluded, a treaty of commerce
shall be entered into very much to the advantage
ofthe Dutch navigation, and which will firmly
unite the two powers; that the States General
shall on their fide engage to advance the sum of
eighty-five millions of livres to France, for the
service of 1782, and a similar sum if neceflary,
for 1783."
Sir John Irwin is confidently talked of to suc
ceed Sir Henry Clinton. Sir John is lately ar
rived at his house in Picadilly, from Ireland, be
ing sent for previous to the above appointment.
lord Cornwallis, in his way to town, was
complimented by the Mayor and corporation of
Exeter with the Freedom of that city ; and so
pleased were the people with his arrival there,
that he was carried from the London Inn to the
Guild-Hall on men's shoulders, accompanied by
an incredible number of fpedators.
Mrs. Arnold who accompanied her husband to
England, was reckoned at Philadelphia one of
the handsomest women in Europe. The officers
of the Guards who returned from America, al
ways gave so flattering an account of her charms,
that it is no wonder the Beau Monde of either sex
now express so much curiosity to fee this far
American !
Nothing can be more lingular than the fate of
the two representatives for the town of Lynne:
Mr Walpole is in France, having sworn allegi
anch to the French king, in order to secure his
property, worth 80,0001. in the Grenades. Mr.
Molineaux, the other member, has a very exten
sive property in most of our inlands, and was at
Paris tranfa&ing business relative to that proper
ty, at the fame time that his colleague Mr. Wal
pole was there.
When the brave Lord Cornwallis returned to
New-York, the commander in chief offered him
many compliments, but his Lordship declined
them all, and dismissed an orderly ferjeant, who
was appointed .to attend him, with this pointed
sarcasm, that it was then too late for military af
fiflants.
So much does his Majesty admire the gallant
ry of Colonel Tarleton, that it is confidently re
ported he will soon have a very considerable pro
motion.
General Arnold's exertions, since his Ameri
can fecefbon, have so much conciliated him to
the favour of a great personage, that it is said he
will not only be often confuted privately on fu
ture American measures, but likewise undergo
many examinations in a certain council, relative
to the situation, &c. of the members, of Congress,
the provincial grandees, and the probable means
of reducing the colonies to obedience.
Several plans for the prosecution of the Ame
rican war have been lately presented to his Ma
jesty, at hisown request, by some general officers,
but none of them as yet fixed on.
The ensuing summer muff produce one of the
briskest, perhaps bloodiest campaigns of the war.
The crisis of affairs, and the fate of America, cer
tainly draws very near.—The parties are worn
out by the war; nor is there one of them but
mult fcrioufly wifli for peace. Ihe feeds, it is
hoped, are sown, but will be some time yet in
coming to maturity.
CASH given for R A G S, by Elnathan Smith, of New"
Britain, and by Nathaniel Alford, of weft-sin^ wry*
CALLICOES & CHINTZES.
An ELEGANT ASSORTMENT of
CHINTZES and CALICOES,
Lately IMPORTED from FRANCE,
Are now ready for SALE, at the STORE of
THOMAS HOPKIN S,
By WHOLESALE or RETAIL..
For MONE Y, or BILLS on F R^N CE.
Hartford, April 36. 1782.
PAIUn^ZINGHAST, & Comp.
Have opened and are now felling by Retail, at
their Shop in the South-Ealt corner of Mr.
JOHN NEVINS's house, nearly oprofite the
Court-House, an Affoftment of Dry and
Weft-India GOODS, among which are the
following articles, viz..
SUPERFINE Sky-blue and Milons and Nutmegs,
mixed gxeyßroad-Cloth, Writing and Bonnet Paper,
Blue and scarlet, do. Rest French Mustard and >ik
Silicia Cloths, Powder,
Blue and grey Bearskin, White bone handled Knives
White and blue Baize, and Forks,
Blue, purple and red French Black Wood, do.
Serge, Jack Knives,
Black pink and scarlet Cam- Pen-Knives,
blet, Scissors,
Corduroy, Silver Plated Shoe Buckles,
Buckram, Yellow metal do.
Fine light chintz Patches, Ink-Pots,
A neat affortmenc of dark & Pad Locks,
light Callicoes, Pocket Looking Glaffcs,
Striped and plairLuteftrings, Ivory Combs,
Miziers and Batavia Silk, Lady's Hair Pins,
Cambrick, Lawns and Mus- Files,
Lin, Gimblets,
Women's white Silk Mitts, Knitting Needles,
bo. White Kid Gloves, Wool Cards,
Ribbons and Tapes, Quart and Pint Potts,
Quality & narrow bindings, Bafons, Plates and Porrife
Coloured thread, gers.
White, do. 7 by 9 an.d 6 by 8 Taylor &
Sewing Silk of different co- Sons Window Glass,
lours, German Steel,
Best Barcelona and common A L S O.
Handkerchiefs, rod, and 4a, Nails,
Bordered linen do. Cotton Wool,
Death-Head and metal But- Hard soap,
tons, Iron Hollow Ware,
Felt Hates, Frying Pans,
Women's cloth Shoes, Tin Funnels, &c. &c.
Spelling Books,
Weft India and New-England Rum, French Brandy, Loaf
and brown Sugar, Bohea Tea, Chocolate and ground Gin
ger ; all which they will fell on as reafonaldc terms as an/
shop in the State.
Those who may have an, Cash to lay out will do well to
call at their Shop. They doubt not but they may meet with
good bargains, and the smallest favour will be gratefully
acknowledged by the public's humble servants.
Flour and grain will be taken in pay for any of those ar
ticles.
A few bushels ofbeft Siberian Wheatmay be had at said
shop. The excellencies of this wheat is it never blahs, and
yields a very great crop. It may be sown any time in May
fsA AC SEBRIN G & Co."
At their STORE a few rods south of the Great
Bridge, have just opened
A frefh Assortment of GOO D S,
Suitable to the SEASON,
Which they will fell on the most RE ASO N
ABLE TERMS, for
CASH or BILLS on FRANCE.
Among their GOODS are th^ following
ARTICLES, viz.
GARNET, blue and Blue and white, and red and
orange coloured super- white do.
fine Broad-cloths, ' Corderoy,
Caffimer, Jean,
Shalloons, Dutch Cord,
Callimancoes, Men's and women's thread
Tammies, and cotton Stockings,
Durants, Black Breeches Patterns,
A variety of Calicoes and Scarlet Plush,
Chintzes, of the most fa- Black Velvet,
shionable kinds. Writing Paper,
,-Bths and yard wide linens Quality and Shoe Binding,
and Checks, Pinns and Needles,
White and brown Sheeting, Horn and ivory combs,
Pink, blue and white Peeling Table Knives and Forks,
Sattins. Penknives,
1-2 ell, 3-4 and yard wide Cutteaus,
Black Mode, Razors,
Plain and Itriped black and Scissors,
white Gauze, Snuff Boxes,
Millinet and Catgut,, Pocket Looking Glasses,
Plain and figured Ribbons, Locks and Hinges,
Black and' white Lace and Flat and three square Files,
Edging, Carpenters Chiffells and
lawn, Cambrick & Muslin, Firmers. ALSO. 1
Black and coloured Barcelona Tea, Sugar, Chocolate, Pep-
Handkerchiefs, P er , Ginger, and best
Bandana and Longee do. French Indigo, &c. & c °.
N. B. Flour, Wheat and Indian Corn, will be rcceived in
payment for any of the above GOODS.
To be LET, upon SHARES,
On the MOST REASONABLE TERMS,
AN excellent POTTERS WORKS, in the Weft-Society
in.Windfor, State of Connc&icut. For terms enquire
of ABEL GILLET, jun. living, at said works, or SOLO
MON ENSIGN of Hartford. #
Hartford, April 1,, 1782.