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bound fur Halifax: The thip bound tol^rope with 376
hogiheads of iug^r, 140 puncheons rum, 55 pipes Ma
deira wine, 27 cannon 9 and 6 pounders, and a large
quantity of wrought plate:—They were carried into
dheepfcut.
Captain Goodrich, of Virginia, in a sloop of 8 guns,
'was taken at the eastward by a sloop of 10 guns, belowg
i% to this province, after an obstinate engagement, aad
carr ; ed into Salem. Captain Goodrich, his Lieutenant
and 7 men were killed; one of our men killed.
The Rev. Synod of New-York and Philadelphia, at
their meeting in May la,l, appointed the second Thurs
day of August to be observed as a day of humiliation,
fading and prayer, to Almighty God, by all the congrega
tions under their care, on account of the present op
pressed and bleeding date of our country.
PHILADELPHIA, July 31.
The following is an exact fate of what sassed at the Inter
view between his Excellency General LVaJbington and
Colonel Patterson, Adjutant-General of the army under
General Hosoe, juty 20, 1776.
_ FTER usual compliments, in which, as well as
Jll through the whole conversation, Col. Patterson ad
drefled Gen. Washington by toe title of Excellency, Col.
Patterson entered upon the buhnefs by faying, that Gen.
Howe much regretted the difficulties which had arisen
refpe<fting the addrels of the setters to Gen. Wallington ;
that it was deemed confident with propriety, and founded
Upon precedents of the like nature by Ambafladors and
Plenipotentiaries, where deputes or difficulties of rank
had arisen ; that Gen. Warrington might reco.^d he had,
last furnmer, addreti^d a letter to Gen. Howe, To the
Hon. William Hoive, Eiq; that Lord Howe and Gen.
Howe did not mean to derogate irom the relpedt or rank
of Gen. Washington ; that they held jus perfun and cha
racter in the highest clteem; that the direction, with the
addition of d:c. &c. &c. implied every thing that ought to
follow. He then produced a letter which he did not di
rediy offer to Gen. Walhington, but observed that it was
the tune letter which had been sent, and laid it on the ta
ble, with a faperfcription to George Washington, &c. &c.
The Gen. declined the letter, and said, that a letter di
re&ed to a person in a public character, should have some
defecation or indication of it, otherwise it would appear
a mere private letter; that it was true the &c. &c. &c.
implied every thing, and they allo implied any thing ; that
the letter to Gen. Howe, alluded to, was an aufwer to
one received under a like address from him, which the
officer on duty having taken, he did not think proper to
return, but answered it in the fame mode of address ;
that he should abiblutely decline any letter directed to
him as a private perlon, when it related to his public
Laden. Col. Patterson then said, that Gen. Howe would
not urge his delicacy farther, and repeated his assertions
that no failure of r^fp^dt was intended. He then said that
he would endeavour, as well as he could; to recoiled
Gen. Howe's sentiments on the letter and resolves of Con
gress sent him a'few days before, refpeding the treatment
of our prifouers in Canada. “ That the affairs of Canada
were in another department, not fubjed to the controul
of Gen. Howe, but that he and Lord Howe utterly dis
approved of every infringement on the rights of huma
nity.” Col. Patterson then took a paper out of his pocket,
and after looking it over, fam he had exprefled nearly the
words. Gen. Waihingten then said that he had also for
warded a copy of the resolves to Gen. Burgoyne. To
which Col. Patterson replied, he did net doubt a proper
attention would be paid to them, and that be (General
Warrington) was Luliule that cruelty was not the cha
radLrihic of the British nation. Col. Patterson then pro
ceeded to fay he had it in charge to mention the case of
Gen. Prefcot, who they were informed was treated with
tuch rigour, that, under his age and infirmities, fatal
. consequences might be apprehended.
Gen. Washington replied, that Gen. Prefcot's treat
ment had not fallen under his notice; that ail persons un
der his particular direction he had treated with kindness,
. nd made their situation as easy and comfortable as possi
ble; that he did not know where General Prefcot was,
but believed his treatment very different from their in
formation. Gen. Washington then mentioned the case
of Col. Alien, and the officers who had been confined in
Bolton goal. As to the firft, Col. Patterson answered that
Gen. Howe had no knowledge of it but by information
from Gen. Waflrington, and that the Canada department
was not under his direction or controul; that as to the
other prisoners at Boston, whenever the state of the army
at Button admitted it, they were treated with humanity
and even indulgence; that he asserted this upon his ho
nour, ahd ihouid be happy in an opportunity to prove it.
Gen Washington then observed, that the condud of se
veral < I the officers would well have warranted a different
treaty mt from what they had received; some having re
faEd 10 give any parole, and others having broke it when
given, by (Taping or endeavouring so to do. Col. Pat
terson answered, that as to the firft, they mifunderftsod
the matter very much, and seemed to have mistook the
line of propriety exceedingly; and as to the latter, Ge
twril Howe utterly disapproved and condemned their
conduct.
That if a remonstrance was made, such violations rs
good faith would be fevefely puniffied; but that he hop
ed General Washington was too just, to draw public in
ferences from the misbehaviour of sortie private indi
viduals; that bad men were to be found in every class
of society ; that such behaviour was coufidered as a
difhonour to the Bntifli army. Col. Patterson then pro
ceeded to fay, that the goodness and benevolence of the
King had induced him to appoint Lord Howe and Gen.
Howe his Commissioners, to accommodate this unhappy
dispute; that they bad great powers, and would derive
the greatest pleasure from effecting an accommodation;
and that he (Col. Patterson) willed to have this visit con
sidered as making the firth advances to this deferable ob
je^. General Washington replied, he was not vested
with any powers on this hiljea, by these from whom
he derived his authority and power. But from what
had appeared or transpired on this head. Lord Howe and
Gen. Howe were only to grant pardons ; that those who
had committed no fault wanted no pardon, that we were
only defending what we deemed our indisputable right.
Col. Patterson said, that would open a very wide field for
argument. He them expressed his apprehensions that an
adherence to forms was likely to obftruft business of the
greatest moment and concern.
He then observed that a proposal had been formerly
made of exchanging Governor Skene for Mr. Lovell;
that he new had authority to accede to that proposal
General Wafhnyton replied, that the proportion had
been made by the direction of Congress, and having been
then rejected, he could not now renew the buhnefs, or
give any aniwer, till lie had previoufiy communicated it
to them.
Col. Patterson behaved with the greatest attention and
puhtenefs during the whole butineK, expressed strong
acKnofriedgments that the usual ceremony of blinding
", eyes had been difpenied with. At the breaking up
o. toe conference, General Wellington Strongly invited
Don to partake of a Small collation provided for him,
which he politely declined, allcdgmg his late breakfad
^^ -a .^p. jerice co return to General Howe, though he
had not executed his commission so amply as he wilhed.
Finding he aid not propole flaying, he was introduced to
the General Officers, after which he took his leave, and
was fafely conducted to his own boat, which whited for
him, about four miles distant from the city.
Made public by order of Congress,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.
In C O N GRE S S, July 19, 1774.
Rfol^d, That the PAPER-MAKERS in Pennsyl
vania be detained from proceeding with the Allocators
to New-Jersey. Extract from the minutes,
Charles Thomson, Secretary.
™ C° NGRES S, fitly 24, 1776.
Refolded, That all the refolntions of this Congress,
palled on the 23d day of April last, relating to ships and
other vessels, their tackle, apparel and furniture, and all
goods, wares ^and merchandize, belonging to any inha
bitant or inhabitants of Great-Britain, taken on the high
seas, or between high and low water mark, be extended
to all ships and other vessels, their tackle, apparel and
furniture, and all goods, wares and merchandize, be
longing to any fubieQ or Subjects of the said King, excent
the inhabitants of the Bermudas and Providence or Ba
hama Elands. If order of Congress,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.
Extract of a letter from Virginia, dated fuy 22, 1776,
On Sunday last I was informed that Lord Dunmore
was landing his troops on Thacker Washington's planta
tion, a little below Hoo s ferry. About twelve o'cioclr
the lame night, the Major of the county came express,
to let me know that the fleet was then at Marlbch ugh,
a few miles above Boyd's-hole. The alarm was soon
spread, and in a very little time the shores were covered
with men. I went over early yesterday, and dPcovered
four fliips and three tenders. They appeared*,as near as I
can guess, to be somewhere about Dumfries. The remain
der we supposed to be below, either coming up, or at
tempting to land. Some few of us then pushed down
the river, but found the militia difperling just before we
got to Boyd's-hole. They had received information that
the balance of the fleet was at anchor near the mouth of
the river. This morning early we returned up Patow
mack river, and saw only three fliips and two tenders,
and hearing, very diaindly, at the fame time, a heavy
cannonade at or near Alexandria, we concluded the other
fliip and tender had made the town a vilit, where they
will certainly meet with a warm reception. As yet we
have no account. I fha!l proceed to-morrow morning up
the river Patowmack, and continue there till the fleet
goes down."
By another letter, it appears the Imufes of Mr. Brent
bn Patowmack rivet, of great value, had been burnt by
Lord Dunmore, and that he was joined by many Negroes
in Maryland.
Extra* of a Letter front the Camp at Elizabeth
Town, fitly 25,
“ Yesterday nine of our rifle-men crossed the river, in
order to harrafs some regulars who were throwing up a
kind of breast-work on a bridge, for their centries,
who kept firing on our men for some time, without doing
any execution, till one of the brave fellows went within
a few yards of the enemy, and desired them to surrender;
at that instant he received a ball through his head, which
killed him oh the spot. The Colonel tent over a Flag of
Truce to the comnSandihg officer on the island, desiring
leave to bring off his man, which the officer very polite
ly agreed to, and let him take man, rifle, and all his ac
coutrements. —After talking a little, he enquired what
news was birring? On being told that Gen. Clinton had
been defeated at Carolina, he bore it very well; but on
being acquainted that Lord Dunmore had been driven
from Gwyn s Island, he looked very much confufed.”
Another letter of the fame date lays, " This morning
we had a deserter from the A fia, who fays that 2000 High
landers have arrived within these few days, and that the
enemy intend attacking New-York as soon as possible.”
On Friday evening arrived in this city from Canada,
Brigadier General Sullivan.
We hear that one of the Continental Frigates lately
launched in this city is called the DELAWARE, and
the other the RANDOLPH, in honour of the late il
lustrious senator of that name.
On Sunday last Brigadier General Ewing set off from
this city to join the Flying Camp in New-Jersey.
In the House ^Representatives for the Counties of
Eew-Cafile, Kent and Suffix, upon Delaware, at New-
Castle, Saturday, July 27, 1776. P. M.
THE House taking into consideration the Refolut ; on
of Congress of the 15th of May lad, for fupprefling
all authority derived from the crown of Great-Britain, and
for establishing a government upon the authority of the
people, and the Resolution of this House of the 15th of
June last in consequence of the said Resolution of Con
gress, directing all persons holding offices civil or military
to execute the fame in the name of this government, until
a new one should be formed, and also the declaration of
the United States of America absolving from all allegi
ance to the British crown, arid dissolving all political
connexion between them and Great-Britain, lately pub
lished and adopted by this government as one of those
States, are of opinion that some speedy measures Should
be taken to form a regular mode of civil polity, and this
House not thinking themlelves authorized by their con
stituents to execute this important work,
Do Refolue, That it be recommended to the good peo
ple of the Several counties in this government, to choose
a fwtable number of Deputies to meet in Convention,
there to ordain and declare the future form of govern
ment for this State.
Rfolved^alfo, That it is the opinion of this House,
that the said Convention consist of the number of thirty
persons, that is to fay, ten for the County of Ncw-Caftle,
ten for.the County of Kent, and ten for the County of
^ullex; and that 'the freemen of the fiid counties re
fpeaively do meet on Monday the 19th day of August
next, at the usual places of election for the county, and
then and there proceed to ele& the number of Deputies
aforefaid, according to the directions of the Several laws
of this government for regulating elections of the mem
bers of assembly, except as to the choice of inspectors,
which Shall be made on the rooming of the day of elec
tion by the electors, inhabitants of the respective hun
dreds in each county.
Refolded, That every elector Shall (if required by one
or more of the judges of the election) take'the following
oath or affirmation, to wit. I, A. B. will, to the utmost
of my power, support and maintain the Independence of
this Government, as declared by the Honourable Conti
nental Congress.
" As I have, in Several instances, injured the Commit
tee of York county by sundry public niibepreknt^tßm, as
well as by personal insults, thereby obhrufting the pub
lic measures now so necessary for the fafety of bar & un
try, but being convinced of the bad tendency of my past
conduct, and desirous of being refiored to a gmd un
derstanding and friendship with my countrymen, I do
thus publicly aft forgivenefs of them, 2nd 0; prpmiL;
on the faith and honour of an honed ruin, that I whi in
future pay due regard to the rules and regulations ofthe
Ilonourable Continental Congress, and behave, in all re^
fpeds, as becomes a good citizen of the United Stairs of
America. JAMES RANKIN." ffy 13, 1776.
- Refolded, That the concessions of James Rankin be
printed in the English and German news-papers.
(A true copy) THOMAS ARMOR, Clerk.
f*t The Members of the Committee of the County of
Philadelphia are requeued to attend, at 10 o'clock on
Saturday next, being the third day of August, at the'
house of Jacob Neff.,
MLLaS3 E S,~C OF FE E, SUGA
BRAND Y, and RED PORT, in Bottles,
TO BE SOLD BY
GEORG E MErd DE, and Corn,any.
SHEET and ROD-IRON
For SALE, by JOSEPH POTTb at his Store
in Sixth-street, near Market-freet.
A convenient BREWERY in Fiffi-firect to be
LETT by !££E!L P ° 1T6w '
Philadelphia, July 29, ^776.
A LL persons indebted to FRANCIS and TILGHMAN,
I °f this city, are desired to make payment (during the
abfer.ee of the ^ing partner TENCH TILGHMAN) to Mes-
Sieurs WILLING, MORRIS, arid Company, who are em
powered to receive the fame, by
f c. 3 m. FRANCIS and TILGHMAN^
do BE DISPOSED of.
AN EGROE Woman, about 26 Years of Age, fit for
Town or Country; fie has had the Small-pox and Meaflfy
is very strong and healthy, able and willing to work; the
Reasons why She is fold will be honehiy told. Pfoafe io enquire
of the Printers. y u ij qc, 1776.
STRAYED away from the foufedbet, tin Ch& enhan,
near Bartholomew Mather's mill, a black C 0 W, with a
white face, both ears marked, 3 or 9 years old, the letter A
cut oh one of her herns. Whoever takes up the said Cow. &ad
secures her, or gives notice, so as I may get her, (hall have rin
- Shillings reward, paid by lonathan Pe n r PEE. ff
. Seventh-Month 26, 1776.
S T . R A' E D from the Commons of Philadelphia, about
the middle,of last month, a large old red and white milch
C O W, with final! thort horns, one appears to have been shed;
she came from near Mayberry's Iron works, and probably may
have gone that way. Whoever takes up the said Cow, and se
cures her, so that the owner may have her again, Kall receive
a reward of Ten Shillings, paid by John Parrish, oppohte
the sign of the Golden Swan, in Third-fire-t. ty
aw 'y tr ° m 'he fuff:ib<r, in Sprinyficut, Uurhogton
county, Weft New-Jersey, on the 28th '„ o f j une
an English servant boy, named cfepb Harris, about 5 feet high,
of a yellow complexion, rtraighc brown hair, dark. e,es- he
talks much on the Enflift dialed, and is a cunning, lyihg, de
ceitful fellow ; he is 16 years of age; had on, and took with
him, a pretty good felt hat, an old patched fhfr.t, a..d a new pair
of tow trowfers ; if he has any ihoes or jacket is uncertain.
Whoever takes up said servant, and secures him in any goal so
that his master may get him again, shall have FOUR DOLLARS
reward, and if brought home reasonable charges, allowed by
^ J ACOBSHINN.
N. B. All persons are desired not to entertain, conceal, or
convey him away at their peril.
Philadelphia, jufy 28, 1776.
TWENTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
RUN AWAY from the fubferiber, living in Arch street,
near the corner of Front-street, an apprentice lad, named
Daniel Etter, a Shoemaker by trade, and a pretty good workman,
19 years of age, about 5 feet 5 inches high, has a fire head,
which appears through his hair on close examination, a coarse
voice, fair fan, full face, and fliort thin hair ; had on, when
he went away, an old hat, bound round the brim, a ch<;<k
fbirt, a Griped black 'and while Bengal jacket, lined with brown
holDnl, a pair of new da ? k blue cl.th breeches, ore pair of
clouded cotton flockings, a pair of pumps, with plated buckles.
Whoever takes up the said apprentice lad, and secures him, so
that his master may have him again, ffiall receive the above re
ward, paid by '* George Fitler. ^
All makers of vessels are forewarned not to carry him off.
. Refolded also, That it is the opinion of this House;
that the Deputies, when chosen as aforefaid, Shall meet
in Convention in the town ofNewrCafJe, on Tuesday the
27th day of the fame month of August, and immediately
p oceed to form,a government on the authority cf the
people of this, State, in such fort as may be belt adapted
to their preservation and happiuefs.
Extract from the minutes,
Published by .Order,/
JAMES BOOTH, Clerk of Assembly.
In C O'J.NTY COMMITTE Eg Salem, New-ferfry,
fitly 4i, 1776.
so the inhabitants cf the county of Salem, being of fell age,
who are worth Fifty Pounds, Proclamation money, clear
ejiate, and have refuted one whole year in said county im
mediately preceding the ensuing elebUotil
Y°^> and each of yob, are hereby notified to give
l your attendance at the Cotirt-houfe in the town of
Salem, on Tuesday, the x^th day of August next, in
order to cleft by ballot a Counsellor and three Assembly
men, to represent said county in a Legislative Council
and General Adembly of the State of New-Jersey, to be
convened at Princeton on the second Tuesday after ikid
election. And also, in like manner, to choo'fe a Sheriff
and Coroner for said county, agreeable to constitution as
of late established, and pursuant to ah ordinance of the
Provincial Congress in that case made and provided.
Thomas Sinnickson, Chairman.
In COMMI 1 FEE of Ifbeblion and Observation for
the County of Turk, fu!y
Refolded, That in case Mr. JAMES RANKIN makes
Suitable conceflions (as he proposes) and gives Sufficient
surety for his good behaviour in future, he Shall be re
stored to his liberty, and the confidence of his country
men.
July 25, 1776.•
,? "f ™"Z j °7 "-'' ^'TP' rs in r °^> a N, &e felhw, named
"Er ItAAt., about 5 fee: 8 riches high, fpeafa good Englijh.
bred a faiDr, Cab been in Neou York and Pbitadel Lia, and wit
pffbl, endeavour to get on board fore vefel; all wafers of vefcls are
requeued not to r.-rt, him off; be fide from the waggem an hmbreßa,
""f 'f°™~ wearing apparel; Eight Dollars reward will be paid by
Mr. Robert Aitken, Printer ord Stationer, in Pbladcßbia, ff
cured in ary gcal yitbin Fifty miles of York, ard in fropottun",r,
^here in :be province; Die ft Dollars if faured m bCpPa or
New-York government. ,0 H N MfCPR ,f, oj