The Newport gazette (Newport [R.I.]), 1778-04-09 00:00:00

NEWPORT
GAZETTE:
PUBLISHED
WEEKLY.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 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 Fidelity 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 the said and its Dependencies, are hereby enjoined to pay the strictest Attention to the same, under Pain of the severest Punishment.
And on pain of Penalty, under no Pretence whatsoever, to attempt destroying Peace or order, Enclosures except by proper Authority, and for the King's Service.
GIVEN under my Hand, at Head-Quarters in NEWPORT, this 6th Day of APRIL 1778.
R. PIGOT.
By the General's Command, HENRY BARRY, Secretary.
From the LONDON General Evening Post.  THE misfortunes of our noble Burgoyne and his brave little army seems to have caused a general dejection and dispondency.—His courage forsaken the British Isle? It is a bad sign, Sir, when Britain seems to faint under a stroke of adversity. Must we give over the contest, and sue for terms of accommodation with ungrateful rebels? May the soul of every Briton be at once fired with noble indignation at the idea! if ruin is to be the fate of Old England, (as some prognosticate) let us rather be ruined in the good work of reducing rebels to a due subordination, than be ruined by a mean, pitiful, and disgraceful accommodation. I hope my countrymen will, without a moment's hesitation, exert themselves with becoming spirit and magnanimity in the present critical juncture; and that our noble and able Statesmen at the helm, will persevere with firmness and stability in prosecuting the present necessary war, and not suffer themselves to be intimidated by the violent and daring spirit of faction. If 10 000 men have proved insufficient in the northern part of our Colonies, let us send 20 000; and if that number be deemed insufficient, we should send 30 or 40,000, and do the business effectually. The money for this may yet be raised, (if Parliament will grant it) and troops may also be had. When this disagreeable rebellion is at an end, I hope at a proper time the French will be brought to an account. It is said there will be a change in
the Ministry; should that take place, I fear it would not be for the better.
AMATOR REGIS &amp; PATRIAE.
LONDON, December 24.
Upwards of 20 000 chaldrons of coals have been this week ordered upon commission for America.
Three battalions of the Guards, consisting of 800 men each, are to be formed from the draughts to be made from the three regiments, to embark the latter end of next month for America.
The additional German auxiliaries intended for service in America, are to embark at Hamburg the beginning of February next.
Dec. 26. We are informed the reason so many brave men and officers were left under General Burgoyne was, the American musket cartridges were made up with one ball and two buck-shot, which killed our men outright, or left them cripples for ever, by being wounded in two or three different places at one shot.
On Wednesday last, when their Graces the Dukes of Athol and Hamilton waited on his Majesty at the Levee at St. James's, their Graces made an offer to his Majesty of raising a regiment on their own estate, after the same plan as that of Manchester, to serve his Majesty as the exigencies of his affairs may require, either at home or in America, which was most graciously accepted of by the King.
The regiments that are completing in England are ordered to Ireland to make up their complement, and complete regiments are to embark from thence for America.
Twenty thousand tons of shipping are ordered to be taken up immediately, that they may be fitted out in time to receive the troops on board early in the spring: none are to be under 350 tons. The above ships, with those daily expected from New York, are to carry the reinforcements to America.
It is said his Majesty is highly satisfied with the conduct of General Burgoyne throughout the whole campaign.
Large detachments of artillery will be sent over next spring to America, that corps having suffered very severely in both armies.
The dispatches brought on Friday to Lord Weymouth's office, from Lord Stormont, the British Minister at Paris, contain the strongest proofs of the pacific intentions of the Court of France; and that his Lordship has received the fullest satisfaction, with respect to his representations, concerning the admission of English prizes into the ports of France.
It is positively asserted, that the national militia will be embodied immediately after the recess of Parliament.
If the reported number of troops be sent to America next year, the expence of trans-
ports will alone amount to 50,000l.
Several thousand pieces of linen, and several thousand pair of worsted stockings, are now getting ready, on contract, to be sent out as soon as possible for the use of his Majesty's troops in America.
This morning orders were given for the regiments of Guards to march to Hyde Park, in order to be viewed by their Officers, for a number of them to be draughted for America.
It is said, that the People called Quakers are about raising a subscription towards carrying on the war in America.
A numerous meeting was held on Wednesday, at the new tavern in Kensington, when by unanimous consent, Stephen Pitt, Esq; of Camden-house, was voted in the chair, and, after some slight debates, it was resolved to raise a thousand soldiers for the king's service in America; to which loyal purpose the Chairman subscribed 500l.
Yesterday some dispatches were brought to Lord G. Germaine's office from the Hon. Mr. Shirley, Governor of Dominica, said to contain a complaint against the Governor of Martinica, for admitting English prizes into the said port, and refusing restitution when legally demanded, which are to be laid before the Privy Council.
A letter from Hanover dated Dec. 5, says, "The report which was spread some time ago of a treaty of alliance being in agitation between five formidable powers, now appears to be confirmed; the contracting parties are Russia, Prussia, Great Britain, Sweden and Denmark."
Dec. 27. A correspondent says, Opposition have at length shaken hands, and are become sworn brethren, Fire and Water, Oil and Vinegar, have coalesced; and the dictatorial Chatham, the gentle Rockingham, the jesuitical Shelburne, and the simple Abingdon, are now informed as with one soul. What men can withstand such a union, when aided by the steady Grafton, the disinterested Richmond and Camden, and (tremble O ye Ministers!) the redoubtable heroes Burke and Bute? Here is a Phalanx as strong as Washington, alive as Arnold, subtle as Adams, and almost as wise as Hancock!
Dec. 24. Orders are given for a general muster of the Royal Regiment Artillery after which a draught will not be made for foreign service.
We hear that the two Manchester regiments are to be given to Sir William Erskine and Lieut. Col. Maud.
It is said some conditions are determined on to be offered to the Americans, but a much greater force than say yet employed in that country, will be ready to act as the exigency of affairs may require, if the proposals are not accepted.
The out-liers of the guards (many of

whom have done no duty for these six or seven years) are ordered to mount guard, that they may not be at a loss when they come to be set down for the American service, as a number of that corps are to embark early in the spring.
The three regiments of guards are to be mustered in St. James's Park to morrow, when a draught will be made for America; the officers are already fixed on.
Dec. 25. Yesterday between two and three o'clock, the Right Hon. Lord Peterham, eldest son of the Earl of Harrington Aid de Camp to General Burgoyne, arrived at his father's house in the Stable-Yard, St. James's, from General Burgoyne at Saratoga. His Lordship brought the original articles of convention between the Generals Burgoyne and Gates, with other dispatches and private letters for the King. With Lord Peterham came home Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton, son of his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, and some other officers all in good health, but brought no news from New-York or Philadelphia.
Yesterday morning eighteen serjeants belonging to the three regiments of guards marched from the parade to Manchester, in order to exercise and discipline the new raised Manchester regiment.
The new troops talk'd of, as proposed to be raised immediately, are the following, viz.
 A battalion of Highlanders under Lord Macleod consisting of 1000  The Manchester Volunteers 1000  Duke of Argyle's Highlanders 1000  Campbell's Welch Royal Volunteers 2000  Duke of Arhol' Highlanders 1000  The Hon. Col. Gordon's Highlanders 1000  Duke of Hamilton's regiment of Arran 1000  The Clan of McDonald's 1000  Col. D'ymple's Loyal Low-landers 1000  Macduff Highlanders 1000  Lord Sutherland's and Mackay's Highlanders 1000  The Earl of Seaforth's Highlanders 1000  Scottish Dutch Brigades to be augmented to 5000  Irish Roman Catholics 5000  Two English battalions, consisting of 1000 men each 10000  Total 33000 
All the principal merchants and wealthy traders of Norfolk have solicited the Right Hon. the Lord Townshend, during his presence at Norwich, they being determined forthwith to open a subscription for raising a regiment, which is to be called the Loyal Norfolk regiment, to assist his Majesty in suppressing the American Rebellion, and for which place his Lordship set off yesterday morning.
Dec. 29. Captain Williams, of the Active frigate, has been tried by a court martial at Portsmouth, on a charge of leaving his station on the Banks of Newfoundland, contrary to orders; but on the trial it appearing to the satisfaction of the court, that his coming home was involuntary, and through necessity, he was honorably acquitted.
Dec. 30. They write from Frankfort, that the efforts made by several German states to prevent the emigration of their subjects to foreign parts, have had little or no effect: The troops which were stopped have all taken another route, and have marched to Bremerlehe, where they are to embark for England or Ireland in their way for America. The Margraves of An-
spach and Bareith retain only their guards; all the rest are sent off.
By a letter from Paris, dated the 18th instant, we learn, that the French Administration keep to their profession of peace, and that we have no reasons to fear from the house of Bourbon. Even our late unfortunate miscarriage under General Burgoyne makes no impression at Paris, than that it causes the Friends of America to exult with insolence.
A letter from Hanover, dated Dec. 5, says, "The report which was spread some time ago of a treaty of alliance being in agitation between five formidable powers, now appears to be confirmed: The contracting parties are, Russia, Prussia, Great-Britain, Sweden, and Denmark.
The following account of officers killed and wounded at Still-water is an addition to that already given, viz. 19th Regiment, Capt. Sweetman and Lieut. Prince, wounded. 20th Lieut. Cock, killed; Capt. Farquhar, wounded. 21st, Lieuts. M'Kenzie, and Robinson, killed; Capt. Ranney and Lieut. Rutherford, wounded. 24th, Capt. Blake and Lieut. De Oyley, wounded. 62d, Lieut. Young, killed; the whole amounting to 13 Officers killed, and 16 wounded, several of whom are since dead.
A correspondent thinks, that the Manchester volunteers, with the assistance of the Liverpool Birch, bid fair for giving the Yankies a hearty flogging in less than twelve months.
Dec. 31. They write from Hamburgh, that the whole military force (artillery and all) except a few regiments of the Duke of Brunswick's, is going into the service of Great-Britain, to be employed against its rebellious Colonies.
A number of Corporals and Privates of the guards have been recommended to Halbersts in the Manchester regiment, and have been draughted for that purpose.
Four thousand per annum will be added to the expenses of the civil list for the year 1778, to raise the salaries of the clerks in some of the first departments of government, on account of the great increase of business.
A scheme is in agitation among the crown lawyers for all prosecutions against felons at the several assizes throughout the kingdom to be carried on at the sole expence of the crown, as a means to bring offenders more easily to justice.
Jan. 1. Five tons of new half-pence are ordered to be sent immediately to Portsmouth, to be shipped on board a frigate bound to America, for the service of the army there.
The prize taken by the Bedford man of war, laden with 180 hogsheads of tobacco, from Virginia to France, is reckoned worth 16,000l. that article being worth between 80. and 90l. per hogshead.
Jan. 2. The new regiment to be raised by the inhabitants of Woolwich, Greenwich, and the parts adjacent, for the service of the King, are to be called the Blackheath Rangers, and are to consist of 1000 men.
All the marching regiments of foot, now in England, are to be compleated with all possible expedition to 70 men per company.
It is said, that as soon as they are augmented, they will be ordered to embark for America.
Another battalion of 1000 men is forthwith to be added to Lord John Murray's regiment of Highlanders.
Jan. 3. Yesterday morning three fine Letters of Marque, mounting thirty-six guns each, dropped down to Gravesend, in order to take their stores on board. They are to cruise near Nantz, as some advice is received that several vessels from
South-Carolina were expected at that port in about eight or ten days, if the wind should be fair.
Yesterday orders were issued from the Admiralty for taking up 6000 tons of shipping, to be fitted for transport service.
Tuesday a contract was made for 3000 barrels of porter to be immediately shipped for Philadelphia for the use of General Howe's troops.
The idea of a French war, which instantly began policies of insurance in the city the beginning of this week, was owing to the report of a French man of war having taken one of our West India men. This we hear has since turned out to be only an American ship which hoisted French colours; so that those who gave immediate premiums to receive so much money, if a French war should be declared in three months, will at least not have the chance of winning, which that report would give them, had it been true.
A fleet for New-York is to sail, under convoy, on or before the 20th instant from Spithead.
Jan. 10. A scheme is now under consideration, for every parish in Great Britain to furnish four recruits for the army, which, it is said, will raise above 50,000 men. They are to have a bounty, and to be discharged at the end of three years, as an inducement to their speedy entering.
Yesterday the Duke of Hamilton set out for Scotland, to expedite raising a regiment for the service of government.
The following Roman Catholic regiments are fixed on to be raised in Ireland for the American service: Two of foot, of two battalions each, the command of which is given to the Lords Kenmare and Cahar, and a regiment of light horse, to be commanded by George Gould Esq; of Cork. These Gentlemen have engaged to raise these regiments by the first of April. The officers are to be Roman Catholics, and the Colonels are to appoint them.
Tis said, the county of Warwick will raise four regiments, viz. Birmingham and Coventry each one, and the county at large two.
A few days ago died in London, Thomas Swyney, Esq; Lieutenant-Colonel of the 5th regiment of Dragoons.
Jan. 12. The fears of a french war are dissipated for the present; but it is thought that a war will inevitably break out in Germany: The Emperor will endeavour to secure the Electorate of Bavaria for his brother; and France will support the pretensions of the Duke of Deux Ponts.
It is said that the following treaties of marriage are on foot, and will speedily be concluded, viz.
The Duke of Hamilton to Miss Burrel, youngest sister to Lady Algernon Percy.
The Earl of Shelburne to Miss Moleworth, and Peter Burrel, Esq; to Lady Augusta Campbell.
Proper persons are said to be at work to raise subscriptions in Ireland for the purpose of recruiting men for the service in America.
There are now no less than twelve subscriptions on foot in England and Scotland, for the raising of a thousand men each.
The Manchester regiment, it is thought, will be one of the finest in England when complete, no men being received into it under five feet six inches.
A General Officer (Sir William Barrington) now in America, is to have the command of the Manchester regiment, and his Majesty has promised to review them in person when complete, and the battalions already consist of 700 men.

Extract of a letter from Paris, Jan. 7. "You have no doubt heard that Sweden has dropt her alliance with this Court, having now totally joined herself to the Crown of Russia. She is no longer to be considered as the ally of France."
A correspondent declares that the defeat of General Burgoyne has proved a fortunate event to this country. It has produced a declaration from the Minister, who conducts the war, that the present force in America, and the present plan of conducting the war, will not be sufficient for the reduction of the colonies. This has roused the rest of the Ministry, and the sleeping spirit of the nation in general, to make such an increase in the royal forces, as to finish the war with success in the ensuing campaign, when if Gen. Burgoyne had not crossed the river, and wintered his troops without annoyance from the provincials, the next campaign would have been opened with these insufficient forces, and we should not have discovered our error till the end of the next campaign instead of this.
Jan. 17. The Right Honourable Lord Fielding, son of the Earl of Deabigh, is raising a company of soldiers in Denbighshire, of which his Lordship is appointed Captain. They are all to be Welchmen, and the company is to consist of 70 men, 40 of whom are already enlisted. They are called Fielding's Volunteers.
A subscription is opened at Halifax, in Yorkshire, for raising men for his Majesty's service, and a considerable sum is already subscribed.
Yesterday Sir James Eldaile, (the truly loyal Lord Mayor of London) waited on the King at St. James's, and laid before his Majesty, the plan of the citizens for opening a subscription to raise soldiers and sailors for the publick service, he was honoured with a most gracious reception.
Yesterday evening a meeting was held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, of some of the most respectable merchants in the city, (Mr. Cornwall in the chair) when a motion was made to open a subscription for the purpose of raising a sum of money to be given in bounties to such as shall voluntarily enter into his Majesty's land service, when the gentlemen present subscribed one hundred pounds each, and books were opened for receiving farther subscriptions.
The command of the Liverpool Blues, is given to Major General Calcraft.
Yesterday was held a general meeting of the justices, grand jury, gentlemen, freeholders, and others of the county of Middlesex, at the court-house in Wellesclose-Square, when it was resolved that a subscription be immediately opened for raising men within the Tower Hamlets, to serve his Majesty in America, during the continuance of the present disturbances there.
A letter from Liverpool, dated Jan. 16, says, "The offer of raising a regiment by this town has been graciously accepted by his Majesty. The commissions have been granted, and warrants issued for raising the men, within the term of four months. The officers already appointed are, Major Mundy Pole, Lieut. Col. Messrs. Tarleton, Blundell, Gaves and Cribb, Captains; the three first gentlemen are now of the army in America."
Extract of a letter from Chatham, Jan. 19. "On Thursday a detachment of soldiers, from our barracks, consisting of about 250 men, marched from hence for Portsmouth, they are all recruits, and fine young fellows, at which place they are to embark for America."
Wagers are laid, that the London Tavern subscription for paying bounties to recruits
will amount before the end of Feb. to 300,000l.
By a gentleman, whose business brought him to town by express from Bristol, we are informed, that there was yesterday a meeting at the Guildhall of the loyal citizens, his Worship the Mayor being in the chair, for the purpose of entering into a subscription for raising troops for his Majesty in the present situation of affairs, when in less than two hours, 14,000l. were subscribed for so laudable a measure.
EDINBURGH, January 9. The following public bodies at Glasgow have subscribed to their regiment, viz. the city of Glasgow 1000l. Trades House 500l. the Cap Club 100l. Hammermen 500l. Taylors 400l. Cordiners 300l. Maltmen 300l. Bakers 200l. Skinners 100l. Barbers 100l. Gardeners 100l. Masons 100l. Bonnet Makers and Dyers 20l. Fleshers 350l.
Jan. 10. The Edinburgh subscription still goes on very briskly. About 8000l. is already subscribed, including Leith and Canongate. The House of Most Mansfield Hunter, and Co. have subscribed 500l. Lady Grant 200l. and William Miller Esq; Advocate, son of the Lord Justice Clerk, 100 guineas. The subscription at Leith has been so liberal; that it is not doubted but they will be able to raise two companies, especially as Mr. Boyd, nephew to the Earl of Errol, who is to command one of the companies, is to furnish 50 men at his own expence.
The following list of officers is handed about for the Edinburgh Volunteers, and is sent up to the War Office for his Majesty's approbation, viz. Colonel Sir William Eglise. Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Dundas, Major of the 65th regiment. 1st Major, James Gordon Esq; of Ellon. 2d Major, Sir James Murray, Captain of the 57th regiment. Captains, Boyd, David Kinloch, Lieutenant of the 71st regiment. John Murray, Lieutenant of the 69th regiment. George M'Murdoch, Royal Artillery. George Cumming, of the 59th regiment. P. Tyler, Esq; of the 57th regiment. A number of the Committee set off express for London this morning, to lay the proposals and list of officers before his Majesty.
GLASGOW, January 8. The sum subscribed for raising the Glasgow battalions, already exceeds 9000l.
NEWPORT, April 9.
Last Tuesday arrived a Flag from Providence, in which came his Excellency Lieutenant General Burgoyne, accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Kingston, Captain Stanley, Lieutenant Willard, and Dr. Wood.
The New-York Papers contain a long List of Prizes, that have been sent into that Port within these few Weeks past.
Last Sunday sailed from this Port a Fleet for New-York.
A letter from a Gentleman in London to his Friend in New York, dated the 7th January, says, "That General Burgoyne's Miscarriage has at last roused the spirit of the Nation. Liverpool and almost all the large Towns in England are preparing to offer Regiments; and it is in contemplation for each Parish to raise a certain Number of Men, which will make at least 100,000 Men, in Case of need."
"There will be an ASSEMBLY To Morrow by particular Desire."
TO be sold at Public Vendue on Friday next, the 10th Instant, a Quantity of Rice, Cod-Fish in Hogheads, and Tobacco, the Sale will be. gin at X o'Clock, on Mr. THURSTON's Wharf.
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 exp. ing for Sale at the most moderate Advance, at the Store formerly occupied by Mr. WILLIAM REDWOOD, opposite to Colonel MARSH, a large Assortment of English and Scotch Goods, Stationery, and Cheshire and Gloucester Cheese, which will not dishonour the respective Shires.
At PUBLIC AUCTION,
MONDAY the 13th Instant at X o'Clock, On Mr. JOHN HONYMAN's Wharf, will begin the Sale of the French Prize Snow L' DAVID, and Cargo, consisting of LINENS, Woolens, China, Barce- lona Handkerchiefs, Thread, Cotton, Yarn and Worked Stockings, White Wine in Casks, a few Boxes very best Claret, Wool and Cotton Cards, Small Arms, Flints, Tar, Pitch, Cables, Small Reining Lead in Pigs, Threads, Saddlers Leather, Gunpowder, Tea in pound Canisters, Soldiers Blankets, Striped Ticking, Leaf Sugar, a Quantity of Salt in Tierces, a Box Jewellery, Pins, Needles, &c. &c. Also Two Cases Medicines, one Box Jesuits Bark, and a Bag of Jallap. For the information of the Surgeons of the Navy and Army, &c. the Medicines will be the first thing put up.
Newport, April 9, 1778.
TO be sold by Auction on
Monday next the 13th Instant, at X o'Clock the Prize Sloop BETSY, with her Sails, Furniture and Rigging, taken by His Majesty's Ship Swift, George Kepple, Esq; Commander, now lying at Gardner's Wharf. Also, the Sloop Sally, with her Sails, Furniture, and Rigging (laying at the same Wharf) Prize to His Majesty's Ship Harlem. John Keigh, Esq; Commander. The above Prizes are condemned at the Court of Vice-Admiralty in New-York. — Attested Copies of Condemnation will be given the Purchasers.
CHARLES WALLER, Agent.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Gentleman of the Army, Navy, and others, that there is a Main of Cocks to be fought, between the Royal Artillery and the British Infantry, in the Hay Magazine Yard, on Monday the 13th Instant. — The Main to begin precisely at X o'Clock in the Morning.
N.B. Tickets to be had at the Printing-Office — at the King's Arms Tavern, and at Alexander Bryson's, Suttler to the Royal Artillery, at Half a Dollar each Gentleman.
A LONG BOAT to be sold.
Enquire of the Painter.
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, Basket Salt, Poland Starch by the hundred, Split peas by the Bushel, Pipes by the Box, Chocolate by the Box, Hinglass, Hartshorn Shavings,  Caraway Seed, Coriander Seed, Sugar Candy, Pearl Barley in small Kegs, Mould and Dip'd Candles, Soy in Pint Bottles, Anchovies, Olives, Pickled Onions, French Beans, Salt paste, A general Assortment of Groceries.  

THOMAS POWIS,
RETURNS his most grateful Acknowledgement to his Friends in particular, and the Inhabitants of the Town and Land 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 just received a fresh Assortment of the most useful and agreeable Articles by several Ships from London, in which he will use his future Endeavours to obtain the good Will and Custom by selling on the most reasonable Terms, the following in a Catalogue.
 Black and Calicoes, Silk Twist,  Ladies and Gent Bindings,  Remnants of Stock, Worsted and Beaver Gloves,  Hats per doz. or single pair, Bacons and Turtles,  Mens Hats, Hyson Green and Bohea Teas,  Loa and Bohea Tea, Black and white Laces,  Coffees and Mustard White and coloured Threads,  Yarns and Linens, Boat Cloaks,  Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Green Coats,  Liens and Linens, Checks,  Backgammon Boards, Bumper per Pound or Firkin,  Wine and Oil, Hare Ware,  Plates, Nuts,  Cats and Dogs, Cinnamon,  Soap and Candles. 
MOST S and SAMUEL HART, At the Shop in the Main Street directly opposite the Court House.
AN Assortment of Jewellery, Dr. Cutlery, Dr. Pottery, in great Variety, Dr. Glass and Cutlery, and a quantity of cheap and useful Goods.
TO BE SOLD, BY SAMUEL GOLDTHWAIT, At the Shop on the Corner of ALMY's Wharf. TEA and TURTLE per Barrel, Brown Sugar per Barrel, West India Rum per Hogshead, Chocolate per Box, Black and Green Tea per Chest, Lead Pipes per Box, Madeira and Red Port Wines per Pipe or Quart Cask, — Men's Shoes, &c. &c.
For WHITEHAVEN, And will sail in 10 Days, the Letter of Marque Ship GEORGE, JOHN ASKEW, Master, MUNING 20 Carriage Guns, 10 Swivels, between 40 and 50 People, with an excellent close Quarter. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on Board or at the Port thereof. Newport, Rhode Island, April 2, 1778.
MANUFACTURED and to be SOLD By LEWIS BULIOD, ROPE MAKER, At the Rope-walk near the Main End of the Main Street, adjoining the Almshouse, Good Shot, Shot, Seize and Sewing Twine, Deep-sea Lines, Log and Lead ditto, Hauling, Marline, and all Sorts of Fishing Lines. N. B. Said BULIOD will take Junk to make into Cogs on reasonable Terms. Newport, April 2 1778.
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 Boxes and Machines, Swan down Puff, Shaving Boxes, Jewellery, Watches, Camp Candlestick, Sugar Nippers, printed Handkerchiefs, ruffled Shirts, Thread Stockings, &c. Also a Collection of Plays, Novels and Mills and Hicks's British and American Register for 1778.
A L S O,
 NAVY Uniform Silver Chair.  Lace, Silver mounted  Gold Loops and Buttons, Swords and Handkerchiefs,  Gold Lace wide and narrow, Spy Glasses,  Gold Buttons, Looking Glasses,  Silver Hairs, Candlesticks,  Silver Epaulettes, Horns,  Wide and narrow, Bottle Waiters,  Silver Puffian Buttons, Broad Buttons,  Binding, Canisters,  Gold and Silver Powder Flasks,  Sword Knots, Beaver Hairs,  Silver Cord, Quavers,  Silver Buttons, Loops and Band, Peasecocks,  Silver Spangled Canister, Plated Spurs,  Cork Screws, Pins, &c. &c. 
ALEXANDER BRYSON, SUTLER to the ROYAL ARTILLERY, Has for SALE, at his House on the POINT, the undermentioned ARTICLES, all of the best Quality and at the cheapest Rates, viz.
 BEST MADEIRA, Tea per Pound,  PORT & CHERRY WINE, Cheshire, Gloucester and Irish Cheeses,  per Dozen or small Quantity, Best Avoird York-shire Hams and Bacon,  Best Jamaica Spirits per Gallon, Sili Pease, sundry other Articles.  N. B. Also some of the choicest London bottled PORT and SHERRY. Best Durham Mustard per Dozen or single Bottle. 
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.
TO BE SOLD, An excellent Saddle Horse. Enquire of the Printer.
CHOICE Greening Apples, Trees of three Years Growth, to be sold by ELIZABETH PECKHAM, in Middletown.
NATHAN HART, Has Just Imported a fresh Assortment of Groceries and other Goods, which are to be sold at his Shop in Newport.
 DOUBLE Eau De Luce, refined Sugar, Eau De Jessamine,  Single refined Spirits of Hartshorn, ed, ditto, Sal Volatile,  Brown ditto, Essence of Lavender,  Best Hyson Tea, Spirits of Lavender,  Souchoag ditto, Court Powder,  Coffee, Corn Powder,  Chocolate, Vermillion Lip Salve,  Raisins of the Sun, Refined Shaving Powder,  Jars ditto, Shaving Boxes.  New Jordan Almonds, Orange Flower Water,  Turkey Figs, Volatile Salt Lavender,  Fresh Currants, Down Powder Puff,  Green Citron, Wash Balls and Cakes,  English Walnuts, Pearl Tooth Powder,  Naples Nuts, Royal Tooth Powder,  Cheshire Cheese, Stoughton's Elixir,  Gouche ditto, Tarrington's Balm,  English Hams, Essence of Water Dock,  Fine Pearl Barley, 2d 3d 4d 6d 8d 10d and 20d Nails,  Best Scotch Barley, Shoe Brushes,  Duch Long Pipes, Buckle Brushes,  Short ditto, Playing Cards,  Pigtail Tobacco, Razors and Strops,  Tea Cut and Shaggy ditto, Houses,  Prunes, Fine Penknives,  Poland Starch, Steel Scissors,  English Soap, Taylor's Shears,  Powder and Stone Crooked Combs,  Blue, Ink Powder,  Nutmegs, Mace, China Coffee Cups,  Cinnamon, China Tea Cups,  Cloves, Pepper, Variety of Goods,  Best Durham Mustard, Knives and Forks,  Capers, Rice, Carving Knives,  French Beans, Shoes and Knee Buckles,  Cork, Table and Tea Spoons,  Kippit's Scotch Snuff, Watch Keys and Needles,  Black's Rappas ditto, Sci Needles and Palms,  Red Port, Cest Links,  Lithium, Curry Combs,  Sherry, and Cork Screws,  Muscot Wine, Gauze Aprons,  French Liquors, Lwa Aprons,  Pack of London Porter, Coloured Threads,  Scotch Ale, Writing Paper,  Florence Oil, Cards,  Sperma Ceti Candles, Ozabrig,  Mould Tallow, ditto, Raven's Duck,  Dip'd Tallow, ditto, Packet Book,  French Hair Powder, Assortment of Ribbons,  English ditto, Pins and Needles,  Hard Pomatum, Irish Buckguard Snuff,  Soft ditto, An elegant Assortment of Glass Ware,  Lavender Water, Huskary Ware,  Husgary Water, Spirit Puffs.  Knee Hairy Ware. 
BEST Yellow Potatoes to be sold by GEORGE HALL, at the North End of the Main Street.
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 best Quality, cock'd in the neatest 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.