The Newport gazette (Newport [R.I.]), 1778-04-16 00:00:00

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1778.
BY MAJOR GENERAL, ROBERT PIGOT, Commanding his Majesty's Forces at Rhode-Island, &c. &c. &c.
WHEREAS by a Proclamation issued by his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated the 20th Day of March, 1777, Provision is made for the Encouragement and Security of such Persons as may cultivate Lands in their own Behalf, and for the Furtherance of His Majesty's Service.
In Order, therefore, the more effectually to execute these, his Excellency's humane Intentions, all Officers, Soldiers and Others within this island and its Dependencies, are hereby enjoined to pay the strictest Attention thereto, under Pain of the severest Punishment.
And, on the like Penalty, under no Pretence whatsoever, to attempt destroying Fences or other Enclosures, except by proper Authority, and for the King's Service.
GIVEN under my Hand, at Headquarters in NEWPORT, this 6th Day of APRIL 1778.
R. PIGOT.
By the General's Command, HENRY BARRY, Secretary.
Minutes of a Council of War, held on the Heights of Saratoga, October 12th, 1777.
PRESENT,
Lieutenant General Burgoyne, Major General Phillips, Major General Reidesel, Brigadier General Hamilton.
THE Lieutenant General states to the Council the present situation of affairs.
The enemy in force, according to the best intelligence he can obtain, to the amount of upwards of fourteen thousand men, and a considerable quantity of artillery are on this side the Fish Kill, and threaten an attack. On the other side the Hudson's river between this army and Fort Edward, is another army of the enemy, the numbers unknown; but one corps, which there has been an opportunity of observing, is reported to be about fifteen hundred men. They have likewise cannon on the other side the Hudson's River, and they have a bridge below Saratoga creek, by which the two armies can communicate.
The batteries of the army have been destroyed, and no means appear of making a bridge over the Hudson's River, were it even practicable from the position of the enemy.
The only means of retreat, therefore, are by the Ford at Fort Edward, or taking the Mountains in order to pass the river higher up by falls, or by another ford which is
reported to be practicable with difficulty, or by keeping the mountains, to pass the head of Hudson's river, and continue to the westward of Lake George all the way to Ticonderoga; it is true this last passage was never made but by Indians or very small bodies of men.
In order to pass cannon or any wheel carriages, from hence to Fort Edward, some bridges must be repaired under fire of the enemy from the opposite side of the river; and the principal bridge will be a work of fourteen or fifteen hours; there is no good position for the army to take to sustain that work, and, if there were, the time stated as necessary would give the enemy on the other side of Hudson's river an opportunity to take post on the strong ground above Fort Edward, or to dispute the ford while Gen. Gates's army followed in the rear.
The intelligence from the lower part of Hudson's river is founded upon the concurrent report of prisoners and deserters, who say it was the news in the enemy's camp, that Fort Montgomery was taken; and one man, a friend to government, who arrived yesterday, and mentions some particulars of the manner in which it was taken.
The provisions of the army may hold out to the 20th; there is neither rum nor spruce beer.
Having committed this state of facts to the convention of the council, the General requests their sentiments on the following propositions.
 1st. To wait in the present position an attack from the enemy, or the chance of favourable events.  2d. To attack the enemy.  3d. To retreat repairing the bridges as the army moves for the artillery, in order to force the passage of the ford.  4th. To retreat by night, leaving the artillery and the baggage; and should it be found impracticable to force the passage with musketry, to attempt the upper ford, or the passage round Lake George.  5th. In case the enemy, by extending to their left, leave their rear open, to march rapidly for Albany. 
Upon the first proposition resolved, That the situation would grow worse by delay, that the provision now in store not more than sufficient for the retreat, should impediments intervene, or a circuit of country become necessary; and as the enemy did not attack when the ground was unfurnished, it is not probable they will do it now, as they have a better game to play.
The second inadvisable and desperate, there being no possibility of reconnoitering the enemy's position, and his great superiority of numbers known.
The third impracticable.
The fifth thought worthy of consideration by the Lieutenant General, Major General
Phillips, and Brigadier General Hamilton; but the position of the enemy yet gives no open for it.
Resolved that the fourth proposition is the only resource, and that to effect it, the utmost secrecy and silence is to be observed; and the troops are to be put in motion from the right in the still part of the night, without any change in the disposition.
N. B. It depended upon the delivery of six days provision in due time, and upon the return of scouts, who had been sent forward, to examine by what route the army could probably move four miles undiscovered, whether the plan should take place on that day, or on the morrow.
The scouts on their return reported, that the enemy's position on our right was such, and they had so many small parties out, that it would be impracticable to move without our march being discovered.
Minutes and proceedings of a council of war, consisting of all the general officers and field officers, and captains commanding corps, on the heights of Saratoga, Oct. 13, 1777.
THE Lieutenant General having explained the situation of affairs as in the preceding council, with the additional intelligence, that the enemy was intrenched at the fords of Fort Edward, and likewise occupied the strong position on the Plains between Fort George and Fort Edward, expressed his readiness to undertake at their head any enterprise of difficulty or hazard that should appear to them within the compass of their strength and spirit. He added that he had reason to believe a capitulation had been in the contemplation of some, perhaps of all, who knew the real situation of things;—that upon a circumstance of such consequence to national and personal honour, he thought it a duty to his country, and to himself, to extend his council beyond the usual limits; that the assembly present might justly be esteemed a full representation of the army; and that he should think himself unjustifiable in taking any step in so serious a matter without such a concurrence of sentiments as should make a treaty the act of the army as well as that of the General.
The first question therefore he desired them to decide was,
Whether an army of 3500 fighting men, and well provided with artillery, were justifiable, upon national dignity and military honour, in capitulating in any possible situation?
Resolved nem. con. in the affirmative.
Quest. 2. Is the present situation of that nature?
Resolved nem. con. That the present situation justifies a capitulation upon honourable terms.
For the Remainder see last Page.

Extract of a letter from Major Phillips to Lord Townshend and Amherst, dated Albany, October 22, 1777.
I have to report to you, my Lords, that the corps of artillery which I have commanded, has stood during the campaign with the greatest spirit, and has received the entire approbation of General Burgoyne, and the applause of the army. In the action of the 19th of September the artillery was of infinite use, and a brigade, commanded by Capt. Jones, with Lieutenants Hadden and Reid, was particularly engaged, and maintained their post till the last, although in doing it every man, except five were either killed or wounded. Capt. Jones was killed.
"In the affair of October the 7th, Major Williams kept a battery in action, until the artillery horses were all destroyed, and his men either killed or wounded, being unable to get off their guns, he was surrounded and taken with two officers, Lieutenants York and Howarth, the latter wounded. Capt. Bloomfield, my Major of Brigade, was also wounded on the 7th instant at Major Williams's battery. I cannot sufficiently commend the activity, zeal, and spirit of the officers. The same gallant spirit remained to the last day, when the convention was signed. I had the honour to deliver a message to the Lieutenant General from the corps of artillery, that they were as ready as ever to undergo any hardships, or to undertake any difficulties for the King's service. Under this description allow me to recommend the corps to your Lordships protection, and humbly request that you will represent their conduct to his Majesty."
NEW YORK, March 21.
The following Events, as Promotions, Marriages, Deaths, &c. &c. are afforded by the Hartford Packet.
Sir Richard Worbley is appointed a Clerk of the Board of Green Cloth.—Barne Borne, Esq; is chosen member for Dunwich.—The Prince of Hesse has given the command of the late Gen. De Heister's regiment to General Dieman.—Lieut. Bouher who bravely defended the Droid sloop of war, is appointed to command her. Dec. 23. Seven men of war and two bomb tenders are to be added this spring to the naval force in America. The Earls of Winchelsea and Aylesford were on the 20th of December appointed Lords of the King's Bed-Chamber.—The Marquis of Lothian is appointed to be Colonel of the first troop of Horse Guards, and Lieut. Colonel Edward Smith, of the 4th regiment of horse, to be Lieutenant Colonel of the second troop of Horse Grenadier Guards. The promotion of this gentleman very sufficiently evinces that the rebel interest in England, styling themselves Patriots, have not been able to lessen the credit of the noble Lord who firmly presides over the American department in the amplest confidence of his most gracious sovereign. Lord Mahon, son of Earl Stanhope is married to a daughter of the Earl of Chatham. Lord Onslow was appointed Comptroller of the Household on the 20th of Dec. in the room of Sir William Meredith. On the 14th of Dec. died Lady Selina Bathurst, daughter of the old Earl Ferrers.—Sir John Strachan died, on the 28th of December.
Lady Caroline Stuart, daughter of the Earl of Bute, is married to Dawson Esq; a member of parliament in Ireland, a gentleman of great property in that kingdom.—Lady Louise Evison Gower, to Archibald M'Donald, Esq; member for Hindon.—The Hon. Thomas Fitzmaurice, to Lady Mary O'Brien, daughter of Lord Inchiquin.—On the 24th of December Lord
Ferrers, of Chartley, was married to Miss Helliker, sister and coheir to the Lady of Mr. George Onslow.—The same day Lady Lincoln and Lady Biron were each delivered of a son, as was Lady Hitchenbroke on New-Year's day, likewise on the 4th of January Lady Granby of a son. Right Rev. Dr. Kappell, Lord Bishop of Exeter, died on the 27th of December. Baron Hallam, the celebrated author and physician, died at Berne on the 4th of December. The Prince of Wales's men of war, Capt. Barrington, has brought into Plymouth, the Savannah, Johnson, laden with rice and indigo, from Georgia for Nan-z, as has the Royal Oak into Portsmouth, the William, Hopkins, from South Carolina to Bourdeaux. The Bedford, Capt. Varlo, has taken a vessel from Virginia laden with 180 hogsheads of tobacco. Capt. Sutton of the Porcupine sloop of war has taken a schooner with tobacco and slaves. The Rev. Dr. Hasley, is appointed Dean of Windsor, vice Bishop Keppel deceased, who is succeeded in the See of Exeter by Dr. Roff.—Sir William Thomas Burt, of Yapton Place in Sussex, died last Christmas, at Bath. Lord Longford is appointed to the command of the America, his new 74. The eldest daughter of Atherton Cusson, Esq; is married to Sir George Smith, of Stoke, in Nottinghamshire.—Lady Anne Mackenzie, daughter of the last Earl of Cromartie, died on the 25th of December at Edinburgh. On the 24th of December the Duchess of Agyll, was delivered of a son. The King has appointed his Grace of Hamilton to be keeper of Linlithgow Palace and Blackness Castle in Scotland. D. G. Digby to be Dean of Durham, and Doctor Foley, Dean of Worcester.
The Elector of Bavaria died at fifty-one, on the 30th of December at Munich, of the Small-Pox. This event will greatly contribute to keep the cabinets of Louis Sixteenth and Don Carlos perfectly pacific in regard to the concert of Great Britain.
The Hon. George Damer, was on the 9th of January chosen member for Anstruther, vice Phillip Anstruther, Esq;
Lady Catherine Lowther, relict of Sir William Lowther, of Swillington, in Yorkshire, died last January, and Mr. Fielding, Master of the New Lloyd's Coffee-House, on the 10th of the same month.
It is determined by government that a Royal Dock-Yard shall be established at New-York, in order to which we are informed, the Right Hon. the Lords of the Admiralty, have appointed Edward Le Cras, Esq; a native of the island of Jersey, and two and twenty years Captain in the Royal Navy, to be Commissioner.
It has been also resolved, that Letters of Marque and Reprisal shall be issued at New-York to cruisers against the enemy's shipping, and it is reported that General Tryon will give publick notices when his Excellency shall think proper for the owners of them to apply for their commissions.
On Thursday evening and yesterday several vessels arrived here from Philadelphia, they are a part of the fleet of thirty sail of vessels, which left the river Delaware last Monday se'nnight, they bring the following accounts: The schooner Alert, Capt. Daniel Moore, had been taken off Reed Island by some rebel galleys; the passengers and principal property were immediately landed at Wilmington; the vessel was in three hours fitted out, and presently took and destroyed by fire, two vessels from Rhode Island, laden with hay. Soon afterwards, Sir James Wallace, in his Majesty's ship Experiment, hove in sight, pursued, and re-took the Alert, but the rebels had
prepared combustibles in the cabin to set her on fire, which from the bustle of the Experiment's people, was prevented. There were on board the Alert, M. S. Wellington, Mrs. Spioule, and her family, Lieut. Stratton, of the Royal Corps of Engineers, and a number of artificers in that department. We are informed that most kinds of provisions were plentiful, that all the foraging parties of the Royal army had proved very successful, they not having lost more than 12 men killed and wounded, during their several excursions.
Yesterday morning arrived in town four deserters with their arms from the rebel army, they with some others had been drilled and were preparing to march for the augmentation of Mr. Washington's army; these people say there are about one 100 of the rebels at Harrison's Purchase, 3 miles from Rye.
The Marquis of Lindsey, son of the Duke of Ancaster, and Lord Chilton, son of the Earl of Coventry, are safely arrived in London, from Philadelphia.
Lord Cathcart, who last summer came to the continent in the same fleet with the Marquis, steadily remains with the Royal army, daily adding, in the trade of war, to those glories which have so eminently distinguished his Lordship's truly noble line of ancestry.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman, very well informed, dated London, January 10, 1778.
"Notwithstanding all the insidious publications in this capital, about a French war, I believe it is very unlikely to happen, the rumours that are so industriously circulated in all quarters of the town, will turn out only Change Alley business; the patriots have dealt largely since General Burgoyne's Convention, and they got letters wrote from France, en purpose to lower the stocks before the time of settling accounts, and will receive great emoluments from the credulity of their countrymen, they have fallen very much, but are now rising, and will probably soon regain their old status, as France and the other Continental Power will have new employment enough upon their hands, occasioned by the Elector of Bavaria's death, which will prevent their exerting in our contest with the American rebels."
Extract of a letter dated London, Jan. 7.
"There are five regiments of one thousand men each, fixed for in Scotland, one in Argyleshire, commanded by Col. John Campbell, of Lochneill, one raising by the Duke of Athol, to be commanded by the Hon. James Murray, now in the service of his country at Philadelphia; one by his Grace the Duke of Hamilton, the command of which is offered to General Maclean, governor of Lisbon, Commander in Portugal, he was Captain in the Royal Highlanders at the taking of Guadaloupe; one by the clan of Macdonald, to be commanded by Colonel John Macdonald, of the 71st, now serving the constitution of his country upon Long Island; and one by Lord Macleod, to be commanded by his Lordship in person. Besides which it is in a manner fixed, that the Duke of Gordon's family will raise a regiment, to be commanded by the Hon. Col. William Gordon, of Fyvie, brother to Lord Aberdeen, and the Hon. Cosmo Gordon, who lately embarked to serve against the rebels, under the command of Sir William Howe."
"This week arrived a fine French frigate built Ship of 600 tons burthen, mounting 24 guns, mann'd with 100 Frenchmen. Laden with sundry goods from Old France, taken by his Majesty's ship Seaboy, off the Capes of Virginia; which ship has brought under her convoy the following prizes her."

ly taken by his Majesty's ship on the Chesapeake flat on, viz. a large ship laden with Tobacco, taken by his Majesty's ship Solebay and Richmond; a French ship, taken by his Majesty's ships, St. Albans and Otter; a Schooner from Boston, with 116 Bushels Salt, taken by the Solebay; and a large ship (which was coming in under Dutch colours) taken by his Majesty's ships Richmond Solebay and Seesegal, in sight of the St. Albans riding in Hampton road.
"On the first inst. (March) a large Frigate like ship (supposed to be French) with bright sides, coming into the Capes was chased the whole way by the Solebay, and would have been taken, but a dark night too soon coming on facilitated her escape, and a French ship of 40 guns richly laden, consort to the Solebay's prize, from the St. Albans and Solebay, (on the 23d inst.) More ships are daily expected at the Chesapeake, from Old France, cleared out for St. Domingo, but have all false names, and false clearances for America, (26 are bound to Virginia, with an intention to carry home tobacco,) but we hope there will be a good account given of them, and that we shall have the pleasure of seeing most of them arrive here at New York, for the benefit of the capital."
We have, from many gentlemen of veracity, confirmations of the continuance of desertion from Mr. Washington's hated army, at Valley Forge. Whereon for jeans and a corporal of artillery came in on one day, and it is positively asserted that for the last three months, near nine hundred deserters have come in to Philadelphia. They have converted the young men's house at Bethlehem into an hospital, where, and in another at Trenton the putrid fever carries off great numbers every week, there being an extreme want of bark and other medicines essential in the treatment of camp distempers.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, Dated January 7, 1778.
"The misfortune at Saratoga needs not occupy any description. A proper spirit is now excited through the nation, and preparations are every where making for a much more vigorous campaign—You would be astonished to see with what ardour levies are raising in each of the three Kingdoms, and at private expence. Our military strength will be greatly; and I trust will be sufficiently augmented. The cause of Truth, Justice, and Honour, must finally prevail. The British Lion is rouzed in earnest. not have I a doubt but the standards of Rebellion will shrink before him. Our Jobbers and Alleymongers, and aristocratic papers, are now full of a French war, as swiftly approaching; but on enquiry of persons who are the best judges, I can assure you that Government is under no apprehensions of that nature. We are well prepared, in the mean time; and should Monsieur be even disposed for war, from some late events on the Continent of Europe, they will find work enough on their hands there, without intermeddling in the affairs of America, which would be for the interest of France, nor is the French King in the least inclined to it." We have the pleasure to inform the public, that the ship Nottingham from Cork, safe arrived at Reedy-Island, and was proceeding up to the city of Philadelphia, the fleet were coming down; she carried stores of the Conway, that sprung a leak soon, and put into Cork. Last Tuesday the armed brig Loyal Sub-Alexander Sym, Commander, who had the beginning of this month from Cork, brought in with him four Schooners
and a brigantine, which he took off North-Carolina, about ten days ago.
On Thursday was sent into this port, by his Majesty's sloop Galatea, a French ship, Rose D'Artois, of 220 tons, loaded at Nantz; had proceeded to Hispaniola, where she took in some molasses and rafia, to revive the spirits of the drooping.
Invoices of her cargo at Nantz amount to a considerable sum.
Same day a number of vessels arrived from Philadelphia, where Sir William Howe's army are in uncommon health, and high spirits.
Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia, dated March 6.
"We have enjoyed a most peaceful quiet in this city, civil justice is administered by our new police, much to the public satisfaction: Numbers have left Mr. Washington, his force does not exceed 6000, and those daily diminishing by scores from death and desertion, and very recruits to be obtained, so that a proper support from home, will ensure the restoration of peace to the distracted colonies. Our foraging parties have, without the loss of a single man foraged and secured the country thirty miles distant, and two troops of provincial light horse, lately raised in Philadelphia, have very greatly distinguished themselves."
March 28. It is said that Colonel Mawhood has embarked with a fine body of troops, on board a great number of vessels, and about ten days ago was proceeding down the Delawares upon a secret expedition.
On Thursday last five deserters arrived in town, they are said to have been draged, and as they were averse to be forced into the rebel service, took occasion to withdraw themselves, and have already entered into one of the Royal Provincial corps; one of General Burgoyne's, as also one of Capt. Enniskirk's men who had escaped from confinement, came to Kingsbridge with the same party. They inform us, that Mr. Parson's head-quarters are at Col. Beverly Robinson's house, and that he has no material force with him.
YORK-TOWN, February 28. In CONGRESS, February 26, 1778.
Whereas it appears to Congress, by the copy of a letter from General Washington to General Howe of the 10th of this month, that he has consented to the propositions of General Howe to the following effect, "that an exchange of all prisoners now in our possession, officer for officer, soldier for soldier, and citizen for citizen, so far as number and rank will apply, be carried into execution, as expediently as the nature of the case will admit, and without regard to any controverted point, which might prove an impediment to so desirable an end."
And whereas by a resolution of Congress of the 19th of December last, a release of prisoners in the power of these States cannot take place, before the account of all provisions and other necessaries, which have been supplied by the public to such prisoners, are liquidated and discharged.
And whereas it is the wish of Congress, to accomplish the desirable purpose of exchanging the prisoners, without unnecessary delay:
Resolved, That an express be sent to the several legislatures, or supreme executive authorities of the respective States, for such accounts of money, provisions, and other necessaries, which they have supplied to prisoners taken by the United States, since the commencement of the war, as have not been already transmitted to Congress; that they be requested to make up the said ac-
counts, to the 5th day of March next, and transmit them as speedily as possible to the Commissioners of Claims at the Board of Treasury: That the accounts of each State, from New-Hampshire to Virginia inclusive, be sent to the said Commissioners, on or before the 15th day of April next, and of the other States on or before the 1st day of June next; and that the respective States sustain the losses which may arise from retaining such accounts longer than the time herein allowed them for rendering the same.
Resolved, That all officers in the departments of the Quarter-Master, Pay Master, and Clothier-General, and Commissaries of provisions and prisoners, the Commissioners of Accounts, and other officers who may have accounts or charges of money, provisions, or other necessaries, in their respective Offices, for supplies furnished the said prisoners, be directed to send such accounts to the Commissioners of Claims at the Board of Treasury, on or before the 15th day of April next, and that they respectively sustain the losses that may arise from a neglect thereof.
That the Commissioners of Claims be directed to prepare the said accounts for adjustment without delay; and that no exchange of prisoners be made until the balance due thereon to the United States is discharged.
Head Quarters NEWPORT, April 15, 1778.
THE GENERAL is pleased to Order the following Regulation of the Prices of FISH to take Place, and continue in Force, 'till further Orders, viz.
 Cod-Fish, One Penny half penny per lb.  Pesch, Two pence ditto,  Totaug, Two pence ditto,  Hallibut, One Penny ditto,  Heads, Fins, and Tails of ditto, } Three-pence, ditto,  Lobsters boiled, } Two-pence, ditto,  Lobsters alive, } One Penny half penny, ditto,  Bass, Two-pence, ditto,  Eels, Two-pence, ditto,  Mackerel, One Penny half penny, ditto,  Blue-Fish, One Penny half penny, ditto,  Scate, One Penny, ditto,  Flounders, One Penny half penny, ditto,  Sheep's Head, Four-pence, ditto,  Scappauge, One Penny half penny, ditto,  And all other Fish that may be brought to Market not to exceed One Penny per Pound.
By the General's Command, HENRY BARRY, Secretary.
NEWPORT, April 16.
Yesterday His Excellency Lieutenant-General BURGOYNE, with several Gentlemen of his Army, embarked on Board His Majesty's Ship Grampus for England, and the Wind being fair, they immediately proceeded to Sea.
The Fleet of Transports, lately returned from Cape Harbour, also sailed at the same Time.
At Noon, His Majesty's Ship Somerset failed for New York.
Tuesday Evening a Flag arrived from Providence, in which came an Officer of His Majesty's 71st Regiment; by whom we learn, that Colonel CAMPBELL, is gone to Morris-Town to be exchanged.
Since our last a Sloop arrived here from Halifax, laden with Essence of Spruce. She left Halifax in Company with several Sail of Vessels bound for New York, under the Convoy of His Majesty's Ship Scarborough.
The Rebel Frigate Alfred, is taken by one of our Cruisers.

The Lieutenant General then drew up the message, marked No. 2, in the papers relative to the negotiation, and laid it before the Council. It was unanimously approved, and upon that foundation, the treaty opened.
October 14. Major Kingston having delivered the message marked No. 2, returned with the proposals marked No. 3, and the council of war being assembled again, the Lieutenant General laid it before them, when it was resolved unanimously to reject the 16th article, and not to admit of it in any extremity whatever.
The Lieutenant General then laid before the Council the answers to Major General Gates's proposals as marked in the same paper, together with his own preliminary proposals marked No. 4, which were unanimously approved of.
Oct. 15. The council being assembled again, Major General Gates's answer to Lieutenant General Burgoyne's proposals were laid before them, whereupon it was resolved, That they were satisfactory, and a sufficient ground for proceeding to a defensive treaty.
These papers with the whole treaty have been already published in this gazette.
No. 3, on the Parade.
THOMAS POWIS,
RETURNS his most grateful Acknowledgement to his Friends in particular, and the Inhabitants of the Town and Island in general, for the Encouragement he has hitherto met with in the Sale of his Goods, and at the same time informs them of his having lately received a fresh Assortment of the most useful and agreeable Articles by the latest Ships from London, in which he will use his future Endeavours to obtain their good Will and Custom by selling on the most reasonable Terms, the following in particular.
  Silks and Calicoes,  Silk Twist,    Ladies and Gentlemen's Shoes,  Ribbons,    Hosiery per doz. or single pair,  Bindings,    Mens Hats,  Worsted and Beaver Gloves,    Hys on Green and Botica Teas,  Bacons and Tuna,    Loaf and Brown Sugar,  Black and white Laces,    Coffee and Mustard  White and colour ed Threads,    Yard wide Linens,  Boat Cloaks,    Black Silk Handkerchiefs,  Gent Coats,    Linen ditto,  Checks,    Durants,  Butter per Pound o Firkin,    Back Calimancoes per yard or Piece,  Hard Ware,    Pickles,  Nutmegs,    Calf Skins,  Cinnamon,     Soap and Candles,  
MOSES and SAMUEL HART, At their Shop in the Main-Street, directly facing the Quarter-Master-General's.
AN Assortment of Jewellery, Ditto Cutlery, Ditto Perfumery, in great Variety, Ditto Grocery and Confectionary, Coarse Irish Linens Cheap, and Wines different Sorts.
CHOICE Greening Apples Three of three Years Growth, to be sold by ELIZABETH PECKHAM, in Middle-aven.
For WHITEHAVEN, And will sail in 10 Days, the Letter of Marque Ship GEORGE,
JOHN ASKEW, Master, MOUNTING 20 Carriage Guns, 10 Swivels, between 40 and 50 People, with excellent close Quarters. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on Board or at the Printer hereof. Newport, Rhode Island, April 2, 1778.
TO BE SOLD, BY SAMUEL GOLDTHWAIT, At his Shop the Corner of ALMY's Wharf. TAP and Turpentine per Barrel, Brown Sugar per Barrel, West-India Rum per Hogshead, Chocolate per Box, Bohea and Green Tea per Chest, Long Pipes per Box, Madeira and Red Port Wines per Pipe or Quarter Cask,—Men's Shoes, &c. &c.
JAMES BLACKIE, IMMEDIATELY from LONDON, AFTER returning his most sincere Thanks for the many past Favours received, begs Leave to acquaint the Public in General, that he has now opened and is just expiring for Sale at the most moderate Advance, as the Store formerly occupied by Mr. WILLIAM REDWOOD, opposite to Colonel MARSH, a large Assortment of English and Scotch Goods, Sausages, and Cheshire and Gloucester Chees, which will not dishonour the respective Shires.
Just Imported in the Sloop Happy Couple from York, and To be Sold, By NATHAN HART,
HOWE's celebrated Acid for Punch, Keyser's Famous Pills with directions, Baker Salt, Poland Starch by the hundred, Split peas by the Bushel, Pipes by the Box, Chocolate by the Box, Hinglafs, Hartshorn Shavings,
MANUFACTURED and to be SOLD By LEWIS BULIOD, ROPE MAKER,
At the Rope-walk near the North End of the Main Street, adjoining the Almshouse, Good Slow Match, Sein and Sewing Twine, Deep-sea Lines, Log and Cod ditto, Housin, Marlin, and all Sorts of Fishing Lines. N. B. Said BULIOD will take Junk to make into Cordage on reasonable Terms. Newport, April 2, 1778.
TO BE SOLD, An excellent Saddle Horse. Enquire of the Printer.
Just Imported from New-York AND TO BE SOLD, By JOHN HOWE,
At the Printing Office, Corner of the Parade
PORTMANUA Trunks, Shoes and Boots, Buckle Shoe and Cloth Brushes, Violet Hair Powder, Pomatum, Powder Bags, Boxes and Machines, Swan-down Puffs, Shaving Boxes, Jewellery, Watches, Camp Candlesticks, Sugar Nippers, printed Handkerchiefs, ruffled Shirts, Thread Stockings, &c. Also a Collection of Plays, Novels and Mills and Hooke's British and American Register for 1778.
ALSO,
  NAVY Uniform  Silver Chain,    Lace,  Silver mounted,    Gold Loops and Buttons,  Swords and Hangers,    Gold Lace wide and Narrow,  Spy Glasses,    Gold Epulets,  Looking Glasses,    Silver Hat Laces,  Candlesticks,    Silver Epulets,  Horns,    Wide and narrow Silver Puffin Banding,  Botle Waiters,    Gold and Silver Sword Knots,  Bread Baskets,    Silver Cord,  Canteen,    Silver Button Loops and Bands,  Powder Flasks,    Silver spangled Cantoons,  Beaver Hats,     Quadrants,     Peakeives,     Plated Spurs,     Cork Screws,     Pins, &c. &c.  
Just Imported and to be sold By PHILIP ROBINSON, In Thames-street near the Parade.
A GENERAL Assortment of Large fashionable BEAVER HATS, of the first Quality, cock'd in the newest Manner. ALSO a few very neat Gold Laced, ditto, for the Artillery and Navy. An Assortment of Silver Laced ditto for Marines, Children's round ditto, Men's White and Brown ditto, Likewise, very neat Silver Loops and Bands, N. B. HATS Dressed and Cock'd in the most approved Manner.
A few Firkins of BUTTER, of the first Quality, To be sold at a moderate Price, if immediately applied for. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SOLD, A Quantity of excellent Cheshire CHEESE. Enquire of the Printer.
BEST Yellow Potatoes to be sold by GEORGE HALL, at the North End of the Main Street.
A LONG BOAT to be sold Enquire of the Printer.