The New-Jersey journal — Chatham, N.J., 1782-09-11 00:00:00, page 3

N E W-Y 0 R K, September 4.
Extract of a letter from an officer under Lord Haod's
± command.
" The fleet left Jamaica the 26th of July, in com
" pany w ith our trade for England, under convoy of
, the Ramilies, Admiral Graves, Canada, Ville de
" Paris, Le Glorieux, Le Caton, Le Jason, Ardent,
| 6 ' Le Hector, Centaur, ail of the line, and the Pallas
" frigate, confining of near 300 fail of merchantmen ;
" we then proceeded off Havana, and there cruized
" I§ days, that our trade might have time for a fair
*'ftart. In the Havana were 12 fail of the line,
<' with Admiral Solano. We took feme Americans
" and three valuable Polacres, had a fine passage
" through the Gulpb, and the fleet are in the great
«' est spirits, wiihing once more co meet their ene
“ my.”
Some whale boats put ashore on the south fide of
Long-Island, last week, at*or near Brookhaven, and
the crews robbed the house of deacon Hedges of that
place, of sundry forts of wearing apparel, and house
hold goods, &c. &c.
Saturday the schooner Diligent, Capt Sinclair, hr^
rived here from Halifax in 6 days, by whom we
learn, that bis Majesty's ship Renown, and the Are
thufa frigate, we e arrived there from England, with
a fleet of 50 fail under their convoy, having on board
about 1200 British troops: They failed from Eng
land the zzd of June, with fev^ral other vtffels defi
ned for South Carolina, &c and parted from them
in the latitude of the Weftrfn-lflands.
An expedition is cerrdnly planned against some
part of the coast of Frame; it is to be conduced un
der the protection of 3 flying squadron of five ships
of the line and some Aigates; the number of troops
to be employed on the occasion, from fix to eight
thousand men ; to make up this number, §OOO of
the regulars of Ireland are to he lent to England by
the Parliament of that kingdom. It was for this pur
pose Mr, Gardiner moved for leave to bring in a bill
into the Irish Commons,, to enable his Majesty to
order out of the kingdom §ooo of the 12,000 regu
lars, which is the number that the King is bound al
ways to keep in Ireland for the defence of the coun
try, and which he cannot diminilh without the con
fentof Parliament.
Commodore Elliot has received Orders from the
Board of Admiralty to hoist a broad pendant on board
the Romney, of 50 guns, and put to sea with Lord
Howe's squadron, when it fails for the protection of
the homeward bound Jamaica fleet ; after which he
is 10 proceed with ^ finals squadron of detached Ihips,
to remain on the Lisbon station.
N E W-Y O R K, September ~
On Wednejday arrived the Sandwich Packet, Capt. Dillon,
infix weeks and two daysjrom Falmouth, by whom we
have the following advices.
His Majesty's gracious foeech to both Houses of Parliament ;
on Thursday, July 11, 1782.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
THE unwearied assiduity with which you have pet
fevered in the difeharge of your duty in Parlia
ment, during fb long a session, bears the molt honour
able testimony of your zeal and industry in the service
of the public ; for which you have provided with the
clearest difeernment of its true interests; anxiously
opening every channel for the return of peace; and
furnishing with no leis vigilance the means of carry
ing on the war, ifthat measure should be unavoidable.
The extensive powers with which £ find myfelf in^
veiled to treat for reconciliation and amity with the
colonies which have taken arms in North America, I
ffiall continue to employ in the manner mod conducive
to the attainment of thole objects, and with an ear
nestness suitable to their importance.
The zeal which my fubje&s in Ireland have express
ed for the public service, ffiews that the liberality of
your proceedings towards them is felt there as it
ought; and has engaged their affections, equally with
their duty and iutereft in the common cause.
Thediligence and ardour, with which you have en
tered uoon the contideration of the Britifi. interests
in the East-Indies, are worthy of your wisdom, justice,
and humanity.—To protest the persons and fortunes
of millions in those diftaht regions, and to combine
our prosperity with their bappinefs, are objects which
amply repay the utmost labour and exertion.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons,
I return you my particular thanks for the very libe
ral supplies which you have granted with so much
chearfulnefs for the zeal and service of the current
year. I reflect with extreme regret upon the heavy
expence which the circumstances of public affairs un
avoidably callfor. It (hall be my care to husband your
means to the best advantage, and. as far as depends,
on me, to apply that oeconomy which I have endea
tydUred fd set on foot in my civil efbiblifhment, to those
foore extensive branches of public expenditure, in
v hich /till more importantadvantages may be expe&ed.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
The important successes, which under the favour of
Divine Providence, the valour of my fleet in the Weft
Indies bath obtained, promise a favourable iflue to our
operations in that quarter. The events of war in the
Bast-Indies have also been prosperous, Nothing how
ever can be more repugnant to my feelings than the
long continuance of so complicated a war.
My ardent desire of peace has induced me to take
every measure which promised the speediest accom
plishment of my wishes; and I will continue to exert
my best endeavours for thit purpose. But if for want
of a corresponding disposition in our enemies, I fliould
be disappointed in the hope I entertain of a speedy
termination of the calamities of war, I rely on the
spirit, affection, and unanimity of my Parliament and
people to Support the honour of my Crown, and the
interests of my kingdoms; not doubting that the
blessing of heaven, which I devoutly implore upon our
arms, employed as they are in our just and neceflary
defence, will enable me to obtain fal and reasonable
terms of pacification. The molt triumphant career of
victory would not excite me to air at more; and I
have the fatisfaction to be able to add, that I fee no
reason which should induce me to think of accepting
lets.
Then the Lord Chancellor by hit Majesty's com
mand, laid ;
My Lords and Gentlemen,
IT is his Majesty's royal will and pleasure, that this
Parliament be prorogued to Thursday the id d?y
of September next, to be then here holden ; and this
Parliament is accordingly prorogued to Tuelday the
third day of September next.
CHATHAM, September If.
The receiver of Continental Taxes for the state
of Connecticut, has published, that he has received
for the raonth of August, fevei ithoufand one hun
dred and thirty-nine dollars and a half.
The receiver of Continental taxes for the state
of Pennsylvania has also published that he has re
ceived for the month of Aupuft twenty-thousand
four hundred and thirty dollars and thiity-fix
ninetieths of a dollar.
The receiver of Continental Taxes for this state
has likewise published that he has received for the
month of August three thousand one hundred and
ten dollars.
Yesterday about 600 of the Duke de Luzan's legion,
under the immediate command of Count Dillon, ar
rived at this place. They are a fine body of men,
and made a molt martial appearance.
Last Tuesday Enoch Price, of Hanover, accidently
fell into a still of boiling, water, out of which he extri
cated himfelf in a few moments, and plunged into a
spring of cold water, but the scald was so severe, that
he languished a few days, in the most excruciating
torment, and then expired.
By the Packet we further learn—That Lord Rock
ingham died in London the iff of July, and was im
mediately succeeded as Premier and First Lord of the
Treasury by lord Sbelbur . which occasioned the
resignation of Mr. Charles Fox, Lord Keppel, Tord
John Cavendish, and Mr. Burke—That the Dutch
have informed the Czarina that their engagements
with the Court of France, and the plan of reciprocal
engagements against Great-Britain, precluded her
from agreeing to a cessation of arms, or a Separate
peace, without the concurrence of their ally—The
Duke of Richmond is still in office, but fays he will go
out if America be not declared Independent.
Lord Shelburne declared in the House ofLords, the
loth of July, " That the fun of Great-Britain was Set
when the Independency of America was avowed." —He
likewise said, " That whoever attempted to carry on
Such measures in America as Should render it necessary
to draw the (word again there, would aft in such a
manner, that he ought, be the minister who it would,
to be made highly responsible. Enough mifebief has
been done already by the fatal system of war in Ame
rica; and he hoped never again to fee the day when
that system Should again be pursued."
The Duke of Richmond contended, " That if the
Americans refuled to be governed by England, that it
was unjust in the British government to la, claim to
the dependence of America."
Last Friday a large fleet of transports, accounts lays
near 200 fail, arrived at Sandy-Hook, but whether
light or laden we have not heard.
The refugee poll on Bengen neck is evacuated and
burnt,
*#* The members of the Constitutional Associators
are requeued to meet at Vaux-Hall on Monday next,
two o'clock afternoon, precise!,. It is hoped that a
punctual attendance will he observed, as bufnefs of
importance will be laid before the Board.
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'v'^ <*^ ^w^ 5^ <r n^Q^Q? <rQ^
THE subscriber informs the publick, and his friends
in particular, that his distillery is in the most
perfea order for the distillation of liquors. Those
who oblige him with their custom, may depend upon
his exerting every faculty to give general fatisfiaion.
ALLEN WILSON.
Elizabeth Town, September 10, 178%.
f^AME to the plantation of the fubferiber about
three months since, near the Scotch Plains at
the Fall-Mill, TWO STEERS, three past, marked
with a crop out of the right ear, and a halfpenny
in the left, branded with the initials S Hon their
horns, both red. The owner is desired to come,
pay the charges, and take them away.
Benjamin Hedges.
September 10, 1782.
Notice is hereby given,
'T'O all persons who have demands on the fubfcri^
A ber to apply for immediate payment; and
those indebted to him on bond, note, or book
debt, or have contraßed to deliver produce, for
calh or articles they have been furnished with, are
requested to difeharge the fame without delay.
Henry Remsen.
N. B. The following articles may be had for
produce or calh :
A few bushels best rock and Shore salt.
Excellent French Indigo,
French cotton-wool, of the firft quality,
A box of Havanna white Sugar,
Old Scotch fnuff, bohea tea,'
Diaper table cloths, needles, fhoebuckles, &c.
Morristown, September io, 1782.
To be Sold at Publick VENDUE,
On Thursday the 19th instant, at one o'clock A,
M. on the premises, near Col. Cook's, in Han
over;
SEVENTY-FOUR acres of land, late the pro
perty ofMr. William Parrot. The conditions
will be made known on the day of sale, and an
indisputable title given by
David Loree.
September 10, 1782.
rt HE purchasers at the vendue of the estate of
A Andrew Waid, deceased, are desired to
come and fettle their accounts by the firft day of
October next, otherwise they may exped immedi
ate trouble ; and those who have any demands
against said estate are desired to bring them in.
properly attested, that they may be ferried by the
time above mentioned.
Simon Waid, Administrator.
N. B. Said accounts are fettled at Daniel Tich
enor's. Morristown, Sept. 10, 1782.
Three Guineas Reward.
RAN AWAY, a negro wench named PEG, who
formerly lived with justice Campbell, at the
Short Hills, in New Jersey, and lately with John
D. Crimfheir, in Philadelphia. She is 29 years of
age, low of Nature, and strong made ; She had on
when She went away, a blue petticoat, Striped Short
gown, a new black bonnet with red lining, and 2
pair of mens Shoes. It is presumed that She is gone
to Chatham in New Jersey, or else is concealed in
this CiCy, CT^nrpac^ireaT n^y Tome free negroes
or others, who wish to avail themselves of the ser
vice of other people's servants. All persons are
therefore ftri&ly forbid to harbour the said wench,
or employ her, as they will not only be profecutedt
for keeping her, but be sued for her work and la
bour. Whoever takes up the said wench, and Se
cures her so that She may be had again, Shall receive
the above reward, and all expences, by applying to
ELEAZER OSWALD, next door
to the Coffee House in Market-Street.
Philadelphia, August 19, 1782.
TO BE SOLD,
By the fubferiber, at Whatnung^Plains, about two
miles from Morristown;
THE noted FARM formerly belonging to
Henry Primrose, deceased, containing aboue
80 acres of excellent land, in a square body ; there
are, on the premises, a good dwelling-house, barn,
flables, and out-houses, with every convenience for
a tavern or store, which is much needed; a good
well by the door, and other Springs on the farm,
a beautiful large young orchard, now in its prime.
Said farm is in excellent fence, and every other
wa y in g° od repair, and is convenient to mills,
meeting, &c.
Also another trad of 40 acres of excellent good
wheat land, twenty of which are woods, lying on.
the publick road that leads to Mount-Hope, about
half a mile from the above farm.
Likewise another farm of about 50 acres, at a
place called Little Town, about one mile and a half
from the firft mentioned place, and a mile from the
second, on a publick road; there is a good house,
barn, and an extraordinary orchard, which makes
one hundred and thirty barrels of cider in a bear
ing year, and a large number of other fruit trees,
on the premises; about 30 acres of this trad are
meadow land, mostly cleared, and the remainder
exceeding rich and fertile, fit for grain or grass ;
the whole well watered and fenced. Any person
inclining to purchase the whole, or any part, may
be served with little or much as may best suit them,
by applying to the fubferiber on the premises.
Joseph Johnson.
N. B. A reasonable time of payment will he al*
lowed, and a good title given for the fame,
Morris County, September 10, 17824