The Pennsylvania gazette — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-09-25 00:00:00, page 2

Lombok the 26th of June and gift of December last, 72 trading
^y 18. The following is transmitted to us from A Vessels and one armed ihip of the Americans, were taken
gentleman of veracity. by the fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral Graves,
Extras of a Letter from Gibraltar. which then confided of 24 ships of different fixes, and
" A veryjharp action has happened off the half moon has since been iricreafed to upwards of 100 fail.
cattery here, between four Spaniih men of war and fri- fine 13. The King wrote a card himfelf to the. Duke
gates, and about twelve tail of the Emperor of Morocco s of Montagu, to accept of the govertiorfliip to the Prince
cruizers, which laded about two hours, when four of the of Wales; upon the refufal of Lord Bruce, whose lady
latter were funk, and ibeir crews pefilhed; the others was peremptorily averse to the office.
were taken by tiic S,niatds, and carried into Cadiz. Extract of a letter from Amferdam, May 20.
" Admiral Maar sent two of his squadron to inform “ Since the beginning of March to the prefentr time,
the Commander of the Spanish squadron, that it was no less than 7 vessels have failed, and three are up, and
contrary to the rules and articles of War, to engage or will fail in 18 days hehce for Surinam, and other Dutch
take any Qip or vessel whatever under a neutral garrison, settlements, all loaded with German and Polifli emi
and to inlilt on the Moors being rcleafed. The Spani rd, grants to fettle there, most of whom would have gone
however, would not releaf? his prizes; and, on the Eh- for British America, had it not been for the present dif
ghih men of war perlifting in their demands, fired into turbances.
them; When an engagement began and several broadfidcs June 26. Something very interesting is certainly at this
were exchanged; but the Spaniards being superior in moment in agitation, between our court and that of
numbers and force, the two ships belonging to the Ad- France. Lord Stormont has carried ever ^ very sharp
''''')'> """e obliged to sheer off, and return into this remonstrance; on the disingenuous proceedings of the
bay." latter, which have not yet transpired; however, in all
The court of Madrid insists that the court of Lisbon probability, the next mail will make the whole affair
ihall give complete fatisfaftion for the hostilities which public.
the Porluguefe have committed, and tlill continue to Lady Stormont accompanied his Lordship to France;
commit agairut th^ Spanilh nation in America. It is they embarked in the utmost haste at Dover, on Sunday
allured; that the duration of the peace between the two morning last at two o'clock.
powers depends entirely on the answer a courier is to Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, June 23.
bring from his Molt Faithful Majesty. In the mean time “ Saturday night arrived at Spithead 16 fail of tranf
a great quantity of warlike dores is fending towards the ports from Bremerlehe, with the last division of Hessian
frontiers of Portugal, where they are making the ne- troops, amounting to 1500, who are all well; and this
ceffary preparations, in cate of a rupture. morning four transports from the Downs arrived at
June 3. A gentleman who arrived on Friday from the Spithead, which we hear are the last. We have now 4
Hague lays, r the people there, who have money in the men of war, 4 frigates, and several final! armed vessels,
Eighth funds, begin to be very uneasy about the fate of who are to convoy the transports to America, which
it. Th„ apprehend that by next summer the Americans amount to about 60 fail in all, and are all ready to fail
will have totally thrown off their dependancy on England, at air hour's notice."
qonfedueutly the credit of the nation will be loft, and the The following particulars of a sea engagement which
flocks link to nothing. He declared he was commissioned lately happened off the Canary Illands, is extracted from
by twenty capital people to draw their money out for a letter received in town from Lisbon. "Two Spanilh
them, and fend it over;" men of war and one frigate fell in with, off the above
. The following is one of the claufs of the ad to au- ifldhds, three Poftugueze men of war; when the com
tborife, for a limited time, the puniihment, by hard la- mander of the Spanish squadron ordered the latter to
bour, of offenders, who, for certain crimes, are or ihall' hoist out his boat, and come on board his fliip, which
become liable to be transported to any of his Majesty's the prrtugueze refuting; the Spaniards fired into them,
colonies and plantations: '* And be it further enacted, an engagement ensued, which was disputed with obfti
that every offender who shall be ordered to hard labour, naq, on both sides for a considerable time, when the
in the custody of such overfect or overseers ab aforefaid, former being greatly damaged sheered- off."
Ihall, during the time of such service, be fed and sustain- This morning some dispatches were received at Lord
ed with bread, and an y coarse or inferior food, and wa- George Germaine's office from Virginia, but the particu
ter or small beer, and alfe clothed ; and lucli offender lars are not as yet made public.
ihall not, during the term of his said service, be permit- , Orders are lent to Ireland for draughting 325 men out
ed to have any other food, drink, or clothing, than such %f 5 regiments of foot on that establishment, being 65
as ihall be allotted to them; and if any ptrfen fliall sup- out of each regiment, and the number draughted to be
ply any inch offender, at any time during the term of replaced .by recruits; the draughted to be sent on board
his fuel service, with any drink, food, or eloathing, other the transports lying at Cork, in order to join Gen. Bur
than inch as ihall be so directed or permitted, he or she goync's forces at Quebec.
io supplying shall, tor every such offence, forfeit any It is confidently aflerted, that government has received
sum not exceeding forty shillings." the most agreeable accounts from New-York, of the difpo-
The ftalowing creations, lays a correspondent, will fition of the people in general there, and at Rhode-Bland
take place, previous to the next meeting of parliament: and. Connecticut, being ready to join the King's forces,
The Earls of Hartford, Gundferd, and Harcourt, and and to give them every possible assistance.
Lord ToWnbend, to be Marquiffes; the Lords Mans- The, plan of operations laid down for the King's forces
field, Paget, yVeymOuth, Cranley, Hume, and Cardiff, the ensuing campaign, is to attack the provincials on the
to be Earis of Stormont, Uxbridge, Grenville, Cranley, back Settlements, and the shipping at the fame time to
Berwick, and Cardiff; and Sir Fletcher Norton, Sir annoy the towns on the coast, whereby it is expected to
John Borlace Warren, Sir Charles Tynte, and the Earl cut them out more <work than all the bands they have will
of Ollory, of the kingdom of Ireland, shall be advanced be able to do.
~e dignity of Barons of Great-Britain, by the titles The last dispatches from Versailles, we hear, contain
of Baron yietcher; Baron Surry, Baron Wharton, and the most politive assurances of the friendly disposition of
"1° likewise supposed, that Lord Bruce that court towards Great-Britain, both in refpedt to our
Will be created Earl of Wiltfhire, not Earl of Aylefbury, disputes with the American Colonies, and the new ar
as has been reported; and that Lord Howe, upon bis rangements his Most Christian Majesty has thought fit to
return, will be created Viscount Howe, and Earl of Not- make in administration of public affairs.
""gbam in England. Extract of a letter from Paris, dated June 15.
On Saturday the embarkation of the horses for Ame- "It is laid, that the Arabaffadors from Spain, Portu
rica, began oil board the Dutch transports, and two of gal and England, are to have a meeting with our ministers
them hiving taken on ooard their compliment, are fail- at Versailles, in order to endeavour to fettle matters be
ed to Spithead. tween Spain and Portugal, upon an amicable footing. A
June 6. We hear his Serene Highness the Duke of marriage is even said to be on foot between the Princess
Brwjfwick hasten pleased to appoint Capt. O'Connel, Elizabeth, fitter of the King, and the Prince de Beira, of
of his own regiment (a fubjeft of his Britannic Majefly) Portugal.
Aid de camp general to General Reidefel, commander in Portsmouth, June 22. On Thursday last arrived at Spit
chief of the Brunswick troops in America. He is now head, the transports with the Waldeck troops on beard;
'°^^'° ]'"" '° c Canada. and they are preparing for their immediate departure for
Yesterday the Duke of Montagu kissed his Majesty's America.
hand, on being appointed governor to the Prince 'qf WILLIAMSBURG, Sept. 13.
Wales, and the Bilbop of Ofnaburg; his Grace was as- General Lee writes from Purryfourg, of August 15th,
terwards admitted one of his Majesty's most honourable that he is going to break up East Florida. President
privy council, and took his feat accordingly. Rutledge, in a letter to the Council, writes, that the
Sll Chailes I no*iplon, on being appointed fub-gd- South Carolinians had destroyed five Indian towns in the
vernor, and Capt. Hotham, on being appointed fccfe- lower settlements, and laid waste their fields of corn.
killed nanus. They have had two skirmishes, in both of which the
The fame day the Rev. Mr. Arnold kissed his Majef- Carolinians have been fuccefsful. They suppose they
ty s hand on being appointed sub-preceptor to the Prince killed between 60 and 70 men.
or Wales.. Another vessel is arrived at Hampton with 1400 bushels
" letter from Gibraltar, May 3, of Salt, and a small quantity of rum. The Captairi in
“ Three American yeflels were brought in here yefter- forms, that he spoke a French ship, one of a fleet of 14
day by two of our cruizers, which they took just before fail, laden with goods, and bound for Delaware. A
they reached the Bay of Cadiz, they are laden with number of French officers were likewise on board, who
c ° rn ',i, ? 1 C ° 1 , intended to offer their services to the United States of
" Ine Admiral, in consequence ®f some intelligence " America.
h %,? s received from the seamen taken in the American By letters from Cape Nichola Mole, of the 28th ult.
r , S 'a£ ° . c entered °" b° ard "! s foi p> fcnt to ° we learn, that two frigates had lately arrived at St. Do
-:rc"doicehicnt of light cruizers." $ mingo, from France, completely manned, in order to
Vv ben all tioops that are gone out arrive in Amc- cruize off that island and protest all American vessels
r .' ca ’ that the no,at Standard is to be hoisted in within their limits. Two more frigates were daily ex
tiiee mheicnt parts of tlie,country, when, it is thought, pefled for the fame purpose. These four frigates are to
^any thousand people, fiiends to government, finding a& in conjunction with two Spanish frigates, which are
th^mfelves likely to be well supported (who were afraid stationed at Porto Rico, for the protection of all North
be ? oie to c eelaie themfe.ves) will flock to it. American vessels. The Spanish captains are to pay equal
3 j tu ,ay last his Majesty came to town when it attention to the General of St. Domingo's orders as to
was dusk fom Richmond, and without any attendants those of the commander at Porto Rico. There is every
but his too men, on account or the dispatches received appearance of a speedy rupture between France, Spain,
fro, America, so very anxious was he for the news. an d Great-Britain, as Spain and Portugal are absolutely
Augustus said, give me my legions, Varus! another now at war.
Au j u , s . will Perhaps fay, ye evil counfellors, give me H ALIFA X, September 6.
L ~ Friday last arrived his Majesty's frigate Milford, Capt.
Ihe King is to keep a couit this summer at Richmond Burr, from a cruize, and brought in a prize schooner,
(a ctrcun<.tar.ce hitneito antodal) for the benefit of hold- loaded with fifh and lumber for the Weft India market,
ing immediate conferences on any dispatches that may Also, the Princess Royal, a homeward Jamaica ship load
airive from America, and not to wait as formerly for the ed with rum, sugar, and other valuable articles, which
re ™ r " . expieties to bring the Cabinet letters from their having parted her convoy, fell in (off the Bermuda islands)
rcipective ,untiy ,oul,; accordingly Lords North, with a letter of marque schooner in the American service
Germaine, juholk, &c. have taken temporary residences of 6 guns, and some swivels, bound to Santa Croix, who
in the neighooutboon ch Richmond and Lew for that toolc her and pitt an officer and 12 men on board. But
purpoie. after they had her in poffeflion 16 days, foe fell in with
A coiiCipohoent observes, that we have as yet turned the Milford, in Boston Bay, who retook her; but the
the tables on ourfeives during the American war ; for prize-master and his men took to their boat and got on
(fays he) instead of railing taxes on the Americans (the Ihore before the Milford came up.
object of the war) we have been obliged to tax ourfelvcs, B OSTON Sept 12
and that so enprmoiiOy, that continuing it another year The Governor of Halifax received the Declaration of
without bettei fucoefo, may draw this nation to the verge Independancy, about four weeks since, but would not
Qf a general bankruptcy. permit the poor dupe of a printer (had he ever so good
jUnG LI. By an authentic lift it appears, that between a mind) to publish any m^e of it thaa barely the last
clause, where it fays, “ We therefore, the Reprefenta
fives of the United States of America in General Con
^refs assembled, Do, &c. &c." And his reason (as we
are credibly informed) was , b^caufe it may gain over
to them (the rebels) many converts; and inflame the
minds of his Majesty's loyal and faithful fubjeds of the
province of Nova-Scotia.
Our last accounts from Halifax fay, that there are forty
fail of vcflels, prizes, &c. that they were in great fright,
expecting an attack from our troops every day ; three ex
presses arrived fucccffively, with an account of their being
at Cumberland, and having 500 Indians with them ; and
it was supposed there, about 2000 Americans ; they had,
it was said, cut a road of 90 miles in 3 weeks, through
the woods, from Shepherday to Cumberland; that the
above news came from the mouth of an express from Col.
Gorham, who every moment expected to be besieged, and
wrote to Halifax for fuccours ; and that an Indian (of the
St, John tribe) was_executed tor damning his Excellency
Gen. Washington.
Capt. Gill, in a small privateer schooner from this port,
has taken and sent into Plymouth, a brigantine from-
Antigua bound for Europe, laden with Rim and sugars.
She was firft taken by a Connecticut privateer, but the
people rose and retook her,'alfo had herin poffeflion three
days before Capt. Gill came up with her.'
We hear a privateer from Salem has taken a brigantine
from Cork, loaded with provisions for New-York, and
sent her into some port at the Eaflward.
We learn from undoubted authority, that the schooner
Sally, Capt. Roach, which' lately went from Pifcataqua
to Halifax, as a flag with some prisoners, was on her
arrival there made a prize of, and all the hands put on
board a man of war.
Yesterday fe'nnight was sent into this harbour by the
Lee, Capt. Waters, a sloop from the Eaflward, bound
for Halifax, laden with cord wood.
The fore part of last week, the Cerberus frigate retook
a prize brig between Block-Island and Norman's Land;
this prize was one of Dunmore's motley squadron, bound
to Bermudas, with a number of passengers, some house
hold furniture and dry goods, from Virginia, and wag
taken by the Adrew Doria, Capt. Biddle, close in with
the Island ; the people put on board to bring her in, made
their escape in the boat and landed at Block-Island, from
whence they came to this place.
Captain Samson, in a brig belonging to Plymouth, has
sent a sloop into an caftern port, loaded with rum and
cotton, bound for Halifax.
,Three brigs loaded with rum, sugar and molasses, ar
rived in some neighbouring port since our last; and it is
said the fliip loaded with 15,000 bushels of wheat, taken
by the Andrew Doria, is arrived a little way to the call
ward.
By a letter from General Thompson, dated August 5,
Quebec harbour, it appears that he, and our men who
have been long in captivity, were about to be sent to
General Howe, to be landed in the States they belong to.
Last Fuefday a fine large brig, loaded with about 24c
hogsheads of rum, &c. went up the east passage; she was
taken by the sloop Revenge, from Swanfey, Captain Sa
niuel Dunn, who was reported to have been taken.
Ihe Hqn. Gurdon Saltonftall, of Connecticut, is ap
pointed Brigadier General of the eastern militia of that
State, and is marched with the whole of said militia for
New-York.
HARTFORD, &,t. 16.
, By a gentleman from Albany, since our last, we arc
informed that General Schuyler had received intelligence
by express from General Gates at Ticonderoga, that a
heavy firing had been heard at that place, which con
tinued, with some intermissions, for several days, sup
posed to be between Gen. Arnold, at the head of the
American fleet on that station, and a party of the ene
my; but as no return had been made to the General
when the express came away, no farther particulars have
as yet been obtained.
The sloop , Captain Lever, belonging to New-
York, arrived at Dartmouth last Thursday, in 7 weeks
from France, by whom we learn that American vessels
find a very free trade there, and that the French only
waited for a Declaration of Independence from this
country, when they were determined to strike some ca
pital blow.
We learn by the above vessel, that the carpenters were
so closely engaged in the ship-yards, she could not pro
cure a single hand to do one day's work on her; that
Mr. Dean, from the Honourable the General C m'grefs,
was at the French Court; and that letters for the Congress
from him came in this vessel, which were difpatched'for
ward last Friday morning.
On the 3d of August, Capt. Nathan Bull, of this place,
and Mr. Gjdeon Coggefhall, of Middletown, with 12
other Americans, made their escape from Halifax, in an
open boat, in which they came round Cape Sable, crossed
the Bay of Fundy, and arrived at Beverly on the 14th of
August, from whence Capt. Bull was brought to town by
land last Wednesday, in a very low state of health ; bi
whom, and Mr. Coggefhall, we learn, that Halifax was
left without one fliip of war; that the whole force they
can raise there, would amount but to 1500 men; that a
little before they came away, a number of transports ar
rived from England, which brought out 300 head of cat
tle, but 93 of which lived through the passage, and those
miserably thin.
We hear that a snow, laden with rum and sugars, was
carried into Cape Ann last week.
Thurfdiy last returned from a cruize of about 7 week%
the Tyrannicide privateer, commanded by Capt. Fifk.=
During this cruize he took a fliip of about 250 tons bur
then, laden with rum and sugar, bound from Grenada
for London, which was soon after re-taken, with 12 of
Capt. Fifk's hands on board.—Capt. Fisk took from the
prize all their letters; many of which mention the de
plorable state of that island, on account of the necessaries
of life.
WATERTOWN, Sept. 16.
r All military commissions bearing date in the year of the
King's reign, were by two laws of this state to have
ceased on the 19th instant, unless altered in regard to
such date &c. But we hear the general court, to prevent
a delay in the present military movements, is passing a
resolve for continuing 'in force for a further limited time,
all such commissions, the aforefaid stile notwithstanding.
Last Sunday fc nnight was taken and carried into*
Gouldfborough by two small boats, a brig from Ireland,
bound for Halifax, laden with beef, butter, &c. She
parted company with 12 other provision veflels the day
on which she was taken, all bound for the above port.
1 he firing heard last faturday morning, was occasioned
by the fate arrival of a fine prize Ihip of 300 tons at Cape-
Ann. The contents of her cargo at present unknown to
us.
NEWPOR T, Sept. 16.