The Pennsylvania gazette — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-11-06 00:00:00, page 3

Mr. St. Paul is a man of vigilance. He pofleffes that
kind of penetration, which renders it a very difficult
matter to deceive him. During the absence of Lord
Stormont he watched the motions of the Court of France
with iuch success, that he traced the duplicity of that
court through all its different windings. He perceived
that France intended fucretly to afford America that af
fittance which she openly disavowed. He deleted the
agents of the cabinet in the very at of affording fuc
ceurs to the colon ; es, and of giving every assurance of
protection to the American leaders. Intelligence of this
was communicated to Lord Stormont whilst his Lord
ihip was in England. He was dispatched in haste to Ver
sailles, with inftrutlons to remunerate, in spirited terms,
on the insult thus offered to the Court of London. Lord
Stormont obeyed his inftrutions. He prefled for a ca
tegorical anfiver. The reply, was couched in the most
ambiguous terms. The affair was dropped. The Court
of Versailles was more narrowly watched than ever. —
Enough was discovered to convince Lord Stormont of
the intentions of that court. Mr. St. Paul is now sent
over to assure our Ministry of the resolution of the ca
binet of Versailles, which is simply this : That if the de
claration of the Congress, letting forth the independency
of America, shall be generally relished by the people
throughout the different colonies, then France, in con
fantion with Spain, will hazard a rupture with Great-
Britain, by openly assisting the colonies, on terms highly
advantageous to the commerce of France and Spain.
Ido not pretend to fpecify every particular. But this,
I will venture to affirm is the substance of that intelli
gence which Mr. St. Paul is sent over to communicate to
administration. The public will from hence perceive,
that it is entire madness to place any reliance on the pa
cific assurances of France and Spain. They will not
wantonly plunge into war. But no person can expert
that they will forego national advantages, out of compli
ment to the Englilh Ministry. The idea is chimerical.
Mr. St. Paul hath by this time told adminiltration thus
much. The public have only to expet what hath been
repeatedly foretold; that the rupture with our colonies
will end in the loss of America, and a war with France
and Spain. If these are eligible events, the people are
very right in supporting those plans which mull produce
them, if the loss of America (which implies the total
ruin of our commerce) is not a thing to be desired, then
are the people blind to their own interests, in not ceasing
to protest ministers who have long ceased to pay any re
gard to the commercial welfare of their country.
MATTER of FACT.
WILLIAMSBURG, Otober 25.
By a gentleman from Fort Pitt we learn, that eleven
settlers at the mouth of Wheeling, about 50 miles below
that post, were killed by the Taawahs, Wyondots, Min
goes, and other difaffe&ed Indians, on the 9th of this in
stant.
Since our last three vessels have arrived from different
parts, one of them with a considerable quantity of Eu
ropean goods.
PHILADELPHIA, November 6.
By authentic intelligence, from on board the last fleet
from England, we are assured, that of the fix thousand
foreign troops in that fleet, one fourth part at least were
either dead or greatly afflited with the black scurvy.
A copy of one of the letters lately loft by an express having
been forwarded to Congress from Head-Quarters, the
following is an extras from said copy. Published by au
thority of Congress. October 25, 1776.
" The situation of the enemy's army remains nearly
the fame as on the 21st inst. it differs in nothing, unless
it is that their main body is more collected about New
Rochelle. On Monday night a detachment of our men,
under the command of Col. Hazlet, was sent out to fur
prize and cut off Major Rogers if possible with his regi
ment, which was polled there. By some accident the
expedition did not succeed as well as could have been
wished: however, our advanced party, led on by Major
Green of the firft Virginia regiment, fell in with their
out guard and brought off 36 prisoners, 60 muskets, and
some blankets. The number killed is not certainly known,
but it is reported by an officer who was there, that he
counted about 25. Our loss is two killed and 10 or 12
wounded. On Wednesday there was also a small skirmish
between a party of Col. Hand's riflemen, about 240, and
nearly the fame number of Hessian Chaffeurs, in which
the latter were put to the rout. Our men buried ten of
Americans would shrink from the British arms; but h^
dreadful is the mistake. Colonel Grant, in the Lower
House, gave life to the majority there—this military hero
talked of driving all before him with the small corps of
five hundred disciplined troops ; fired with these vain
hopes, administration had drawn a participation of the
whole continent of America among themselves and their
dependents. The weatherbeaten Counfellor had pre
pared the proper legal forms for the trials of the Congress,
and every thing went on swimmingly for some time, till
some difagrceable dispatches awaked them from their gold
en dream. Then it was that the “ pride and obstinacy"
which they charge to the Congress displayed themselves;
on every future proceeding Ministry saw their delufion,'
but are to this moment ashamed to acknowledge it ; they
will rather rifque the definition of the empire, than aft
so generous a part. Such are the delicate feelings of these
men for their own honour, that the honour of a nation
must not be put in competition with it; but these notions
of honour cannot be defended upon the ground of a
private difference, much less upon so extensive a canfi
deration as that before us, wherein a kingdom is so ma
terially concerned. A man of real honour thinks it no
degradation to retrad his opinion, when it is clearly
pointed out to him (and by experience too) that he is
glaringly wrong; though a minister, adds our correspon
dent, may be of a different mould from the rest of man
kind, for it is evident his ideas differ upon the most com
mon topics. Enough has been advanced by more able
pens, to prove that it cannot be for the interest of this
country to ror&l the Americans to comply with the re
quilitions ot the prefect parliament; therefore our cor
refpoudcirt will decline entering so wide a field of argu
ment. —He will only add, that so far from “ the annals
of this country being hereafter disgraced" by telling po
sterity that rpmiftry at length acknowledged their error,
the page of history cannot contain information that will
reflect more honour upon themselves, or give more fatif
faction to the beneficent reader.
Bristol, July 31. The duty on rum imported here in the
conrfe of last month, exceeded 22,0001.
From the Public Ledger, of August 9.
To the P R I N T E R.
SIR,
r r H E arrival of Mr. St. Paul from the Court of Ver
sailles was unexpected at this critical juncture.—
You may afiure the public, that he is charged with dis
patches from Lord Stormont, the delivery of whicli will
much embarrass adminiltration.
, Extras of a letter from London, dated July 20.
" Ilie Ministry ieem so confident of reducing the Co
lonies with the formidable force which they have sent for
that purpose, that they are already employed in deviling
means tor keeping them in fubjetion after they have sub
dued them. Lately there was presented to the King a
projet for that purpose which bis Majesty approved of.
I he proposal is to keep up 10,000 troops, of which two
shall be battalions of artillery, and two of light dragoons;
and to establish on the continent two Bifhopricks, the
titles of which shall be, the Protestors of the Englilh
church. -Such are the brilliant chimeras which are spread
by the rninifterial party, and which the oppolite party are
labouring to destroy, by publishing to the world that the
colonies combating for liberty will not yield but to force;
that the force already sent out by the mother country,
which at present appears irrefiftable, will soon be reduced
to nothing; if the firft consequences of it should not
equal the expectations of adminiltration .—Diffatisfation
will soon succeed and diffufe itfelf through all ranks of
people, already much fatigued with civil intestine war;
that in this case the consequences must necessarily be very
fatal to England, especially if Grangers, taking advantage
of these diffentions, and in support of America, should
attack the most remote English settlements, and occasion
a diverlion which will greatly weaken the power of
Great-Britain.
It appears plainly already that the formidable arma
ments which they are fitting out in the ports of France
Mid Spain, have no other object but war; that we may
be convinced of this by the evasive answers given to our
Ambassadors at the Courts of Versailles and Madrid, as
we have them from their representations on that fubjet,
that the diftinguilhed marks of refyet with which they
have received the Deputies of Congress in these two
Courts, does not leave the least doubt that a treaty has
been already formed between them and the Americans,
the effects of which in all probability will be felt as soon
as Independence shall be declared, a period which cannot
be at a great distance, since the resolutions sent to the
General Congress by every of the United States to that
'"c^ are already public. It is by these means that op
position seeks to weaken the specious reasonings whicli
government employs, to warn the people of the melan
choly consequences of the war, information which al
ready begins to alarm the nation."
them on the field, and took two prisoners, one badly
wounded. We full Jned no other loss than having one
lad wounded, supposed mortally.
Publfbed by order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
Extract of a letter from White Plains, Oaober 28.
" This morning information was received that the
enehdy appeared to be preparing for a general attack, and
were advancing fait; proper preparations were made to
receive them, and very soon the ball was opened with
field -pieces on both sides. The enemy attacked our right
wing, who defended themselves nobly. At the fame
time, a party of light-horse filed off towards our center;
a that from one of our cannon forced them to wheel to
the right about and retreat; it is said this foot uhhorfed
two of them. About one o'clock one of the horse was
brought in ; his rider was killed; fighting still continues;
it is now 3 o'clock P. M. to-morrow I think will be the
important day; 110 accounts can yet be given of the loss
on eithei fide. Our men are tlie most expert in the
woild at making breast-works; in an hour or two they
mace an amazingly long stone fence and covered it pro
perly with earth.
The skirmish you mention was on Monday; we
then took 36 tories, who had inlifted with Major Rogers.
" Yesterday we took 20 Waldeckers and regulars, 7 of
the latter. Yesterday too the enemy attacked our lines at
Haerlem and Mount Washington at the fame time, with
two fllips; they were repulsed in both places. This
morning 45 tories, and some regular prisoners, paired
through here, on their way to Fifhkiln.
" Colonel Smallwood, of Maryland, is this moment
come wounded to the house where I am. He is wounded
in the arm and hip, but rode here on horseback, and can
walk tolerably well."
Died on Monday fe'mnight, in the 59th year of his age,
the Hon. WILLIAM LOGAN, Esq; many years
member of the Governor's Council, and of the City Cor
poration. On Wednesday his remains were attended to
the friends Burial-ground by the late Governor and
Council, the members of the Corporation, and a great
number of other refpe&able inhabitants.
The Committee of the County of Burlington are to
meet at the heufe of Joseph Haight, innholder, in the
city of Burlington, on Monday the 18th instant, at ten
o'clock in the morning; at which time, the diftrainers
for the taxes and fines in the several townlhips of said
county are to attend, and pay the ballance of their ac
counts, or they will be proceeded against for a neglect
of duty. By order of Committee,
PETER TALMAN, Chairman.
' N CONGRESS, October 29, 1776.
Refolded, That no private Ihips or vessels of war, mer
chant Blips, and other vessels belonging to the subjects of
these States, be permitted to wear pendants when in
company with Continental ships or vessels of war, with
out leave from the commanding officer thereof.
That if any merchant ship or vessel shall wear pendants
in company with Continental fhip^or vessels of war with
out leave firft obtained from the commander thereof, such
commander be authorifed to takeaway the pendants from
the offenders.
That if private ships or vessels of war refufe to pay the
refpe& due to the Continental ships or vessels of war, the
Captain or commander so refilling fhalllofe his commission.
OCTOBER 3C.
Refolded, That the rank of officers of marines be the
fame as officers of similar commissions in the land service.
That the commanders, officers, seamen and marines,
in the Continental navy, be entitled to one half of mer
chantmen, transports and store-ships, by them taken,
from and after the firft day of November, 1776, to be
divided amongst them in the shares and proportions fixed
by former resolutions of Congress.
That the commanders, officers, seamen and marines,
in the Continental navy, be entitled to the whole value
of all fllips and vessels of war, belonging to the crown of
Great-Britain, by them made prize of, and all privateers
authorifed by his Britannic Majesty to war against these
dates, to be divided as aforefaid.
By Order of Congress,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.
In CONGRESS, October 31, 1776.
Whereas it is represented to Congress, that sundry in
habitants of these United States, to keep fuppljes from
the army, or promote their own interest, have purchased
considerable quantities of CLOATHIN G, and refufe
to dispose of the fame, unless upon extravagant or un
reafonablc terms.
Philadelphia, November 1776.
WAN T E D
To PURCHASE a young NEGROE MAN,
who is honest, sober and industrious ; the buyer is wil
ling to allow the Gave a certain sum of the purchase-money
yearly towards his freedom : If a master has such a Have, and
likes to fee him free without loss on his fide, may enquire for
the _P ur fhafer of the Printers hereof. §
To be SOLD by public Vendue, the 21st of this
instant November, at the late dwelling-house of George
Kaftner, of the township of Whitpain, in the county of Phi
ladelphia, about 15 miles from the city.
A PLANTALIO N, containing about zco acres of land,
with a good stone dwelling-house, barn and spring-house,
and a never failing spring therein, about 22 acres of meadow,
most ot which may he well watered, two good bearing orchards,
and a fufficient quantity of well timbered land. Another tract,
situate in the fame township, containing about So acres of good
woodland, to be fold together or in lots, as may best suit the
purchaser or purchasers. One other small lot, situate :n the
township of Whitemarlh, containing one acre of ground, with a
dwelling-house thereon, and a good spring. The three above de
scribed tracts of land are adjoining the Skippaclc road. There
will also be fold at the fame time, a quantity of good hay.
in the straw, corn in the ground, a winnowing-mill, a A
loom and gears, houfhold and kitchen furniture, and nidi
things. At which time and place the terms < f sale will be nHe
known, by GEORGE NICE, and JOHN EVANS, Executors.
f. Any person inclining to view either of the said traces of
land before the day of sale, may apply to Philip Richardson, or
Levi Trump, on and near the premifes.§
C' AME t? the plantation of the fubicriber, living in
Eaft-Whiteland, Chester county, some time in June last,
two HEIFERS, one red, the other white and red. The
owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take
them away. Richard Richison. ff
WAN T-E 1) as an Apprentice to the Stay and Mantua
making Business, a Girl of about 12 or 13 Years of Age,
that can lew well; none need apply without being well recom
mended. Enquire of the PRINTERS.§
TAKEN up, about two weeks ago, a BAY M AR E,
between 14 and 15 hands high, paces and trots, no Ihoeg
on. The owner, by applying to ISAAC LOR T, in Straw
berry-alley, proving his property, and paying charges, may have
her again. Nov ember 5, 1776.
TAKEN up the iSth of oaober last, a bright BAY
MARE COLT, has a bald face, never ffiod nor dock
ed, her hind feet white. The owner, by applying to ISAAC
LORT, in Strawberry-alley, proving his property, and paying
charges, may have her again.
, Philadelphia, November 6, 1776.
:CON I RIBUTORS to the Pennsylvania
Hospital are desired to attend at th: said Hospital, at
two 0 clock this afternoon, to authorize the Managers to
convey to the Purchasers, a LOT of GROUND in the
Northern Liberties of this city, near Germantown.
TO E'E—sTrLll
TH E Time of a flout healthy Irish SERVANT Man,
who has above two Years to serve; he understands the
Farming Business very well, and taking Care of Horses ; fays he
drove a Carriage in Ireland. Enquire of Samuel Larders, in
Ridley, Chester County; John Roberts, Taylor, in Elbow-Lane,
Philadelphia; or at the Work-hctlfe in the said City. f
Will be fold in lots, by public sale, on the premises,
on Fourth-day, the 20th of this instant November,
S" Y EN rY- IWO ACRES of valuable M AR ° H,
lying in the county of Gloucester, on Repaupa, fronting
Delaware river, and about 15 miles from Philadelphia; it is
fufficiently banked, and water-works fufficient to enable the
purchaser, with a little expence, to put the foil in good grass the
enfutng summer. The conditions to be made known, at the
time and place of sale, by James Cooper, Marmaduke
Copper, and Edward Gibbs.§
RUN a^ay from the Jubferiber, the z-d of October last, a
Negroe mar, named Tone, cf a yellow colour, about $ feet 9
inches high, thick bead of hair, one ankle thicker than the other, well
set in bis make, freaks flow, about 30 years of age ; bad on, when
be went away, an old bearJkin furtout coat, a yellow tbickfet ditto,
and red plufo waifcoat; together with sundry other clothes, which
be carried off with him. Also a Neg, oe man, named Ned, who
broke goal the firft of September; about 16 years of age, of a
yellow colour, well set, a lively good looking fellow ; bad on, when
be, went away, bomfpun grey jacket, trowfers and flirt, ^c.
Whoever takes up either of the above Negroes, and delivers them, or
either of them to me, the fubferiber, or in any goal, where be or they
may be secured, shall have the above reward for each of them, and
all reafaable_cbarges. William Wikoff. 4W.
Head of Elk, October 30, 1776#
FIVE POUNDS Reward.
STRAYED or S TOLEN, from the fubferiber, on
Sunday, the 27th infant, a light BAY MARE, about
14 bands bigb, 5 years old, trots and gallops, food before, big
with foal, has neither brand or ear-mark. Whoever takes up said
ma're, and secures her, so that the owner may get her again, shall
have Forty Shillings reward, and for the ware and tbief, if stolen,
the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
ABRAHAM. BRO OM.
STRAYED or STOLEN, on Wednesday, the 30th of
Odober, from the Commons, a very large red COW with
a white face, a white streak along her back, and white under the
belly ; had a small twisted red rag in one of her ears. Whoever
brings the said Cow to Archibald M'Call, in Second
ftreet, near the New-market, shall have Twenty Shillings reward.
FIFTY POUNDS Reward.
W P A S taken out of the Subferiber's Store, at the Warm
Springs, in Virginia, on the 18th of September last, a
large parcel of Paper Money, and about Thirty Pounds in Gold
and Silver; it is supposed the above money was stolen bv a
Robert Armfrong, who was a Clerk in the/fyid Store, he is
about 5 feet 3 inches high, about 24 years tffege. Whoever
apprehends the thief, and Secures the money, so as the owner
gets it again, shall receive the above reward, paid by
JAMES ELLIOT.
Refolded, That it be recommended to the Afrembhts,
Conventions, Councils or Committees of Safety of the
States, forthwith to take suitable measures for
obtaining for the tlfe of the army such necelfary articles
s, being thus engrossed in their refpedive States, cannot
be otherwise immediately procured, allowing to the ow
ners reasonable prices for the fame; and that laws be
M^T^ th £ e States> f ° r Dually preventing
MONOPOLIES of NECESSARIES for the army
or inhabitants of the fame.'
Extract from the Minutes,
r 0 n tt CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
In CO UN CILofSA FET Y, Philadelphia,
November 4, 1776.
I? hat the appointment of Captains and Su
balterns of the eleventh Pennfylvahia battalion of foot,
to be commanded by Col. Richard Humptoil, be deferred
to Monday next, the 11th instant.
Extras from the Minutes,
JACOB S. HOWELL, Secretary.
Freehold, November 1776.
FOUR DOLLARS Regard.