The Connecticut courant, and the weekly intelligencer — Hartford [Conn.], 1778-06-02 00:00:00, page 4

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Dec. if Ou Christmas day a year's ar
rears will be due to the private soldiers of
]he guards and on Sunday next they will
De paid half a year, amounting to 7s, yd.
farthing each man. Before the American
war, .these arrears Were never kept back
above a fortnight or three Weeks.
Dec. 24. A correspondent obferVeS, that
if we form an opinions from what our
Ministry at prefcut pay for German troops,
the Princes upon the continent have in
creased the va^e of a foldirt very near two
thirds of what they fold for sixty years
since.
Anecdote,-- Last winter Mr. Wilkes was
at Bath, and meeting Burgoyne in one of
the rooms, he asked if he proposed to go
next furnmer to Albany thro' the Lakes?
Certanly ; replied the other.---" Why then,
fad Wilkes, you will as certainly be taken
prisoner by Arnold ; therefore, pray accept
a letter froth me to Hancock."^-" Sir, said
Burgoyne, no man's recommendation
would be more acceptable to me on all
occasions ; but I am well assured I shall
have no ute for your friendship at this
time."
Notwithstanding the Americans have
been stigmatized, in the beginning of the
War, as cowards and p.l'troons, yet these cow
ards and poltroons have difgraceed our Bri
tish Gene als more than any foreign enemy
yet has done in the annals of our history ;
one being taken without his breeches, the
other obliged to lay down bis arms.
Tho' Mr. Burgoyne is much praised for
his dramatic abilities, a correspondent ob
ferres Major General Gates has the advan
tage of him even in that refpedt, as the for
mer was never been able to rife above a
farce, whjlft the latter has executed a very
affelling tragedy,
Dec. 26. A military correspondent fays,
that it is impossible to raise, appoint and
discipline the Manebefter rebels, and other
Jacobites, time enough for next Summer's
campaign in America ; and therefore the
secret view of government, in encouraging
these people to take arms, is founded in
fame latent design against the liberties of
this cuntry.
Jan 8. The docks falling so rapidly
alarms all ranks of people very much.
There having been but little business done
in the ftoeks of late, gives a moss serious
appearance to this great and fudclen fall,
Which is expected to continue; as most peo
ple are now convinced, that the American
War is a bad measure, and that a war with
France is unavoidable.
Stocks fell again yesterday upwards of
two per cent. It is an alarming fa&, and
mull awaken the public to a proper atten
tion tothe horrid measures pursuing by
the preterit Miniftets, that public credit is
declining so rap : dly. Since the 18 h of
November last docks have fallen no less
than TEN per cent. Every nation m the
known world is rejoicing at our folly, in
carrying on this mad war with Ourselves,
in America. Every man of sense and di
cernment in England is against it ; but
the Ministry and the Scotch are for it.
It is universally said and believed, that
the Americans have made a treaty of com
merce and alliance with France. Some
months ago an English gentleman^ who
tame from Paris, affirmed, that Dr. F. said,
,\ That nation would Ihew herfelf to be
the wisest, who firft acknowledged the
" independence of America." It was also
observed, at the beginning oAhis wicked
War, that his M. by adhering to the advice
of his /be friends, was reduced to the ah
ternative, viz. To part with bis Mmifters,
or bis ColdEies. He chose the latter. He
kept his Ministers and loft America.
It was laid yesterday, that the new corps
ottered by Manchester and Liverpool,
would not be accepted^ it being discover
ed that the introduction of Jacobites, of a
certain description, would give offence to
a great part of the army.
Donors Commons Intelligence Extraordinary.
We hear that a divorce of a very extraordi
nary natdre, between John Bull and hrs wife
Americana, is shortly to take place, which
will astonish all Europe. The cause of
quarrel originated one morning over their
tea;, which would have been^inftantly made
up, but for the roguery of Mr. Bull's ser
vants. who had an interef in keeping them
at variance.. Ndw it has spread so wide,
that a reconciliation is thought ineradicable ;
as every meeting, instead" of mediating,
ends in hoftilitfcs. The consequence of
this divorce will be, that John Bull will
have nothing to live upon but the little farm
he had before marriage; whilfl his wife will
be in ihefole possession of the great estate foe
brought him ; and it she marries Nick Frog,
(as there is a great probability (he will)
God knows Whether they may not strip
John Bull of his paternal inheritance, and
turn him out into the street. So true it is
what the poet sings,
" Heaven has no rage like love to hatred
turn'd,'
Nor Hell a greater fury than a woman
fcorn'd."
TO be fold, for ready money a convenient
dwelJing-houfe barn, and horfe-ffied, with
twelve acres of land under good improvements with
a good well and ci.,^ convenient es, well ficuated
for a tradesman or trader lying o n the ma : n road
from Stockbridge to Kenderhook, in New Canaan,
in King's d itrict county of Albany. For further
particulars enquire of Silas Pepoon of Stock
bridge. _ Stockbridge May 25, 1778.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY—
Two or three Journeymte PAPER.MAKERS,
who miy have constant employ and gene
rous encouragement at the Paper-Mill in Hartford.
May 26 1778.
RUNAWAY from the fulfferib^ in the Oblong
fix miles weft of Danbury a dun mare about
five years old # with a black face main, tail andJegs,
and a black lift on her back no wliite a running
fore on her Moulder near her leg trofs and paces.
Whoever will secure laid mare so that the owner may
have her again shall have three dollars reward and all
charges paid, by Joseph Hull.
May 14, 1778.
qpAKEN up by the sub foriber at Kaft-kart ford?
oh the I 6th of May inst. a bay horse about
fourteen hands high, nine or ten years old black
mine and tail offhind foot white rib artificial mark.
The owner is desired to pay charges and take him
away. JOHN TEEL.
m Hertford
TAKEN up by the subscriber, the 18th day of
May, a red rcrie horse, 5 years old, with apare
ofiron fetters on, with out any brand, the owner is
desired to prove his property pay charges and take
him away Cales Allen of,Suffield.
Hatfield, ,/laffachufetts State) May 12
TAKEN up by Elijah Dickinson, on Nov. last
a fed steer about four years old branded with
T S I, on each horn, and a half penny on theup
per fide of one ear and the feme mark on the under
fide of the other. The owner is desired to take his
fleer and pay charges. '•
ALL soldiers belonging to my troop' that have loft
horse or furniture, in the expedition at the
White Plains, in Odober f„6 end those in the
expedition at the Northward in August 177, are
defined to meet at the dwelling house ofMr. Comfort
Butler inublder in Middletown, on mondy the 15th
day 0i June next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, to
receive their losses anti forragf Money.
Eli Butler Capt. Itoop es Light Horfe*
Middletoutri M?r - o
WANTED immediately two or three journey:
ipen Saddlers, who Can have constant in'.plJy
and good wagers, by E^en. Wright.
Wethersfield June £.
'TO BE SOLD by the Suhfedber.
AConveriient Dwelling House ; and Shop, with
about hilf an atre of Land, lituate on the
rhain street in Hartford a little north of the Court-
House. SaidhoUfe is two story high 41 feet in
front, and 30 feet wide, with 7 lower rooms 3
chimneys and 6 fire places below and 2 above,
well calculated to accomodate two families, with a
good well within ten feet of the back doors. The
/hop is 20 feet in front, with a chimney.. The
house lot contains front fufficieut for another •'^ufe
of 40 feet in length. For further 'particulars en
quire ofMr. Daniel Goodwin, Merchant, in Hart?
fcf^ Samuel Mattocks
WAN TED as an Affiflant in the Watch buiTT
, nefs for the purpose of repairing a perfod
that can be steady. A finifher would be most ac«
^p^ble^ For particulars apply to the Printers.
t Hartfgrd County, May 19, 1778.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, to all whom it
doth or may concern, that a libel is i filed be
'°r^the Hon. Jabez Hamlln. Judge of the Coun
ty Court in the county of Hartford, ag^inft the Hoop
Liverpool, burthen about 45 tons, Jabez Cobb late
master. her tackle, apparel and cargo in favor of
Asa Fuller and foffiua Griffith, and their affociafes;
the captors, wno took hbr upon the high seas and
sent her into laid county. And also against the
schooner 1 rue Love, burthen about 50 tons Charles
Moulton late rhafler, her tackling, apparel, and
cargo in favor cf Asa Fuller commander of the
airmed Schooner called the Retaliation, ynd bis affo
cidtes the captors and fetters forth of laid Schooner,
who took her upon th 2 high seas and lent her into
said county. And fur the tryal of the justice of said
capture ' ; the maritime court for the county of Hart
ford, will be %e?d at Hartford in said county ®n the
2 3d day of June A. D. 1778, at which time all per
furis claiming property may appear tend shew reaforf
if any they have why the said Sl6op Liverpool and
Schooner I rue Love with their apparel and cagoes,
should not be adjudged as lawful prizes to the cap
tors and fetters for'th^ of said velid of war, agrestic
to the prayer of libellants
By Order of the Judfee,
George Wyllys Repeffer.
WILL COVER this SEASONS ''"
At the flatle of the fubferiter in Hertford, the
Hoafe called
CONTINENTAL
OF a Silver Dapple Colour, rad is the fam&Horfe
thathath been in his keeping years pal lThe
terms are Six Dollars the Leap, and Ten Dollars the
Season. Caleb Bull.
N. B. Paßuring for Marej if required.
THIS is to give notice that the MACARONI
Will Cover this Season at F.ve Dollars per
^Ma r e at Killingiworth, he being threat quartern
blooded or English and allowed by good judges
to be very neat coming five years old, and ;urtber
recommendation I shall leave him to do. Whoever
inclines to bring their Mares, will be at any time
served at Capt. Crane's.
WILL Cover this season, at the Stable of MT.
Jonathan Lewis's in Fairfield price two
dollars and a half the single leap, or five dollars the
season the famous black horse SALACX. He is a
herie of size strength and beauty equal perhaps to
any in America. Spurges Lewis.
Head-Quarters, FifhiK:ll, May 22d, 1778.
ADJL Officers, Non Commu'honed Officers, and
Soldiers now absent on furlough belonging
'? "? e Northern Department, under the command
of the Hon, Major General Gates, are ordered in
the most ftrifi and peremptory terms, to join tb^ig
iefpe£tive regiments immediately. #
By the General's Command,
_ Robert Troop, A. D. Cam&.
JOSIA irinCA KELE Y,'
HAS ; uft received a large supply of HARD and
CUILERZ WARE, which, with what he
hdd before on h^nd, makes as compleat an assort
ment as is te be met with in New England; v^hieh
he would be very gladitp dispose of as soon as possi
ble at his itore under the Printing Office. Among,
which are the following articles, viz Handle, srndt
Escutcheons g Shears; Sciffars; Shoe and Kneel
Buckles; Sie7e Buttons ; Combs; Box Irons; Brufh*
Bra ? Kuob ^cks. Plain Irons, &c &c. &c.
LOS I the iith ?nft. in the south meadow or mi
the ' raid out of it, a-leather POCKET BOOK,
Containing one Thirty Dollar Bill & De three and
one half ditto and fevefal other papers of no value
but tothe owner.-.-Whoever will return said book'
with its contents shall have three dollars rewards
and the (tanks of 0 0 ■