The Virginia gazette — Williamsburg, Va., 1776-10-04 00:00:00, page 3

firginia to Bermuda. Brig Efizabeth,
cap)" johusim, a prize taken by the
msilish, lrom Cape Fear, N. Curoliua,
hr Bunnudu. lSrig Lawrence, cupc.
.ct yburu, from Barbados to Newshuud
d . 'And two other brigs in ballast from
wssgiuia, 'with Tories for Bermnda; the
two latter being sh'orl. of water and provi
sious, he let. go.
ny :uuury gentlemen who arrived srom
New Yurk yclicrduy and the day before,
'e cullcct the following intelligence :
That lu£t_Monday, general Washiugton
having received intelligence that an advanc
ed party of the enemy was approaching
his hues ac Hacrlem, he prepared to attack
ghem with one party in front, whilst ano
gher attacked them in the tear, to prevent
their rctreat, which was nearly effected,
when theenemy, astera sinartengagcment,
secured their retreat, under cover of their
men ot'war in the East river. Col. Knolton
commanded one party, and major Leitch
the other; the former killed, and the latter
wounded. That the regulars had lost 30
men kiiled. That we had taken three
field pieces, am] lost only five men. We
u-c assu informed, that on Sunday evening
last our people had sent three fire ship
down upon the enem 'a, fleet, one of
'which had gratppled with a man of war;
'put the man o war discntangling herself,
fhcy burnt to the water's edge, without
doing any damage.
Sept. 19. 13}; some account: frqm
Powlcs Hook, we learn that early on Sun
fjly morning last several of the encmy'l
ship; passed by New York up the N_orth
liver, which occusioned a heavy bring
fisiom our bgttcries at that place, but. with
what effect we do not know.
nxxrau &] a letter ]ram uaerlcm, new
* New York, Sept. 13.
" A foldier ofoctir army, who was taken
prisoner a'nd deserted from the enemy [all:
night, informs,. that he heard an officer
..fay there had been tzoo men buried on
both sides; also, that every morning, when
; they cmsimted the prisoner: over, he heard
sithem say there were 600 ofthem. Should
this be true, the must have had looo
.ssnen killed. He in so says, that by threats
mnd persunsions near zoo of our men had
jcniisted, and were immediately to he sent
Lia flalifiut. How true this is ! cannot say."
; meui of a letter from Bourdeaux (France)
; ' jane 30, 1776. , .
;, " The king of Franceis actually fitting
out a iuge fleet. Order: arrived here but
three days ago, that all possessorl ofcanvas
should immediately make a return of what
they have, and not disposc of any until
his majesty is served. There are also
arms, clothing, &c. preparing for4o,ooo
men. ] saw new arms putting up for the
troops in Hispaniola. Whether they mean
to attack Portugal, ]reland, or the West
lndies, is not certain; but wherever they
tum their arms, Spa'm it to act in concert
with them, and is preparing for that
purpose."
Extract of a letter fi'am Haerlen't, sZ'ven
mile: flom New York, Sept. 16.
" Yesterday wan an unlucky day for us.
The enemy landed about 10 o'clock at
Turtie Bav, below Hell Gatc, undercover
ofmsimy ships of'w'ar. The brigade under
general Parsons was soon obliged to retire
from the water side, and give ground for
the enemy to ]:md. General Mifflin im
mediately marched From Mount Washing
ton, with tooo men to the ground near
and below this phcc, where he _m:1de &
stand, threw up some works, raliied our
retreating' troops, and in an hour uster had
the principal part of our army (who were
stationed below us) drawn up in good
order on the heights. Generals Putnam
a-xd Scntt were in New York. but made
their way through the enemy's Y'me with
all their men, and the g-mrcls osthc city.
Cul. Knux is missing, and supposed to be ss
\
taken, as he was late in town, looking
for a boat to cross the North river. \'1'hrce
days since it was resolved to quit the town,
and we have been removing ever since
We hav-e taken almost every thin out of
the city, but. lost some cannon amidZ stores.
New York never was tenablc, and the
holdingoi'it obliged us to divide our arm]!
into many Weak parts; but now ] thin
we are in a good way, and only want two
or three days to refresh our men, and sc—
curc the height;."
BALTIMO'RE, Sept. 23.
BY. :; gentleman of undoubted veracity,
just come to town from the camp at
Haerlem, we haVe the following intelli
gence, viz. That on Sunday the ] jth in
ant the enemy landed their army near
'I'urtle Bay, under cover of their ship ing,
from thence marched to the city of New
York, which we had evacuated, after tak
ing out almost all our store:, &c. General
Putnam, who commanded there with a
find] detachment of our army, retreated,
with little molestation or loss, to the main
body of our army.
By the abovegentleman we are favoured with
the jblIo-wing extract of a letter from a
general officer, who wax present at the
time ofaaion, viz.
" On Monday morning the enemy ap
peared in several large bodies on the plain,
about two miles and a half from ourlines.
About noon a firiug began between a party
of our rangers, under the command of
lieutenant—colone] Knolton, and an advanc
ed arty of the enemy, who were supposed
to e about 300. Three companies of eol.
Weedon'l re iment of Virginians, under
the eommm of major Leiteh, and col.
Anolton, With his rangers, composed of
volnnteers from different New England
regiments, were ordered to try _to get into
the rear of the enemy, whilst disposition:
were making as is to attack them in-front,
and thereby draw their attention that way. -
This took effect, for on the appearance of
our brave troo : in front, the enem im
mediately ran own the hill,tookpo efliou
of some fences and bushes, and a smart
firing began, but at tOo eat a distance
to do much execution on either side. The
parties under col. Knolton and major
Leitch began their attack too soon, as it
was rather in fiank than in rear. In a little
time major Leitch wan brought off wound -
ed, having- received three'b'alls through
hil side, and in a short time after col. Knolsi
ton got wounded, which proved mortal.
Our men, however, persevered, and con
tinued the engagemcnt with the greatest
resolution. Part of col. Griffith's and en].
Richardson's Maryland regiments, with
some volunteerl from the northern regi
ments, who were nearest the place of
action, advanced to support our men.
These troops charged the enemy with
great intrepidity, and drove them from
'the wood into the plain, and were pursuing
them from thence, having silenced their
sire in a great measure, when it was
thought prudent to order a retreat, sear
ing the enemy (as it was since found to be
really the case) would send a large body
to support their party. Major Leitch, it
is hoped, will recover; but Knolton's fall
is much to be regretted, as that of a brave
and good officer. We had about 40
wounded; the number slain is not yet as
certained, but is very inconsiderable.
" By a scrjeant who deserted from the
enemy, and came in this morning, we
were insormcd that their party consisted of
the zd battalion oslight insantry, a batta
lion of" Royal Highlztnders, and three
companies of the lsslcsiian riflemen, under
the command of brigndier—genera] Leflic.
The desrrfcr reports, that their ]osiin kil
led and wounded nnionnts to 140, about
40 of which we sound dead" on the field,
and buried.
;
'f On the whole, the enemy got cam
pletely defeated, which has given great
spirits to our army, who are cucamped on
the height: os Haerlem, where they are
advantageoully posted, und'm high spirits,
waiting the attack of the enemy." _ s
By letters received srom New Yotk,
we are informed that the enemy were en
campcd about two miles from head—qnap.
ters ; that they vctvere landing their artillcrv
from Long lshmd, at Horn's Hook; and
that am attack was shortly expected on our
lines, which were very sormidable. _ 1
ADVERTLSEMENTS.
OCTOBEK 3, 177'6.
As many gentlemen, who have propert
in Great Britain, might wish to tran -
'tctcr it to this country, but, in the present
unhappy situafion of affairs, may find it
difficult to negotiate bills of exchange;
under such circumstaneelss : gentleman
( who is a native of this country)" intend—
ing soon for England, and to return early
in the spring, would be lad to receive
orders to the amount o about gooolsi
sterling ; for which he will give good sec'u
rity, that, whatever sums he receivel on 7
such orders, the same. shall be repaid here
in current money of Virginia at 25 per cent .
Any gentleman this may suit may have
farther information si'dm the Printek.
(ss) . .. .sissss'
so be .ZOLD lo the high:]! hidden, m. many '
the Bth of Novembcr,_ at the plamation
of Richard Claibome, deceafed, {a
Luncnburg count , ss ' *
ALL' his persondyestate, consist'mg of
horses, hogo, cactle, household and
kitchen furniture, and the lantation Men
silo. Twelve mouths ere it win be allow
ed for all sum": above 39]. the 'pqrchasirs
giving bond and security; which, if ndctsic
discharged when they become due, ma
carr interest from'thcte date.-—- 'siss' ss
per one who have any claims on the esiate
are desired to make them knew by the ,
day of sale. ' " '
Enwno Dun", . "
2" WlLLlAM Wuncx} execumss si
Henuco, October :, 177'6.
LOS'EZ; Gonchland count], about thd
branded RS, ] think. flctdofypersafera-t m'll
20! (: Angust, a u-bimn mafesi.
deliver the mare, or give mfbtmation to me
so axshe may gu- had again, shall have fat,.
reward, nue Youucnunnud.
\ Cnnm Pom'r, ?: . :o, 1776
AKEN up near Portmauth [: my
people, after the storm in embersi
1775', :! small mosce built BOAT with
mulberry frame. anuiry wan made for
an owner; and as none appeared , the boat
was brought up here. The dishirba-vcea
which happened at and about Norfizlk soon
after prevented my Advertising fooner,
but it has been signified to me lately that
the owner lived in or about Nan/Z-mond.
The owner, provinp; his property, may
have the boat, on paying the charge ofthi!
advertiscment . ,
(1) JOHN _ cocm-z,
U N away from on board che Ssiwpiofi
R, (loop, two seamcn, viz. ADAM
LIDDLE, about ; sect 6 inches high, 18
or 20 years old, born in Scotland, and he:
adown look; had on, when he wentaway,
a coarse blu: jncket, osnabrupj trouscrs,
and a new felt hat. ]uHN ClsfK/Ex'r,
about 5- scet 4inchcs high, brown cum—
plexion, and speaks in the North Country
dialect; had on, when he went away, a
brownjackctwithout fleevcs, longtrouscrs,
and round hat. Whoever takes up the
said desertcrs, and sccurcs them in any
jail, shall receive ElOHT numnks for
each, and is desh-cred on board TWELVB
DOLLAks.
WRlGlIT VVESTCOTT;