The Newport gazette (Newport [R.I.]), 1777-10-23 00:00:00

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1777.
By MAJOR-GENERAL ROBERT PIGOT, Commanding His Majesty's Forces within the Colony of Rhode-Island, &c. &c. &c.
WHEREAS many of His Majesty's loyal Subjects, inhabiting the Town of NEWPORT, are willing to associate for the Purpose of preserving the internal Peace and security of the Town, and to perform such other Duties as the Commanding Officer of His Majesty's Troops within this Colony shall think necessary:—I have therefore thought fit, in Order to give all possible Encouragement to a Spirit so truly laudable and proper, to permit His Majesty's loyal Subjects, inhabiting this Town, to agree and associate, for the Purpose aforesaid; and, to that End, have directed an AGREEMENT to be lodged at the Printing-Office; where the Ready and firm Friend to his KING and the LAWS, may, by subscribing thereto, have an Opportunity of distinguishing himself from the disaffected.
Given under my Hand, at Head Quarters in Newport, this 15th Day of October, 1777.
R. PIGOT.
By the General's Command, HENRY BARRY, Secretary.
L O N D O N.
July 16. Letters from Lisbon mention the approaching fate of the Marquis of Pombal, who is likely to suffer death for his various crimes, and to have his possessions, amounting to near seven millions sterling, confiscated. The complaints lodged against him are more numerous and serious than can be conceived.
Extract of a Letter from St. Petersburg.
The Empress is augmenting her forces considerably, in consequence of an application from the British Court for troops. What she deems her established army is 330,000 men; in which number are included the mechanics in the several regiments, such as farriers, locksmiths, &c. as well as the servants of the officers and of the artillery.
I have said that the troops constituting what is styled the established army, amount to 330,000; a prodigious number certainly; but I do not exaggerate. The Empress's household troops alone consist of upwards of 16,000, when the army is thus on its grand establishment. At present she has not less than 100,000 troops in pay. When I speak of the established army (as I have already observed) I include farriers, locksmiths, carpenters, batmen, servants to the officers, and of the artillery, &c. &c. The irregulars are Cossacks, Calmucks, Walacks, and Zaporavians; but these have no pay, and are only used in time of war. They inhabit encampments, and are very terri-
ble on account of the depredations they commit. They ravage every place they pass through, and exercise the most dreadful cruelties. I do not include these in the established army."
Extract of a letter from a person of distinction at Paris, to his friend in London.
Be assured, my dear Sir, that your apprehensions of an approaching rupture with France, are groundless; at least, such an event is at a considerable distance.—This Court has very lately changed its system; and in consequence of that change, M. de Sartine, the friend and supporter of the Americans, is removed from the department of the Marine, and is succeeded by the Duc de Guines (formerly the Ambassador at London) who has been long remarked for his attachment to the English, and who will probably labour to keep the two nations at peace, which is undoubtedly for their mutual interest and advantage. Concerning the above change of system, many things are said to have contributed towards bringing it about. As to assisting and supporting the Americans under hand, and covering their trade, both in Europe and the West-India islands, that card has been strained till it was ready to break, and they have already got all the ready money of the Americans for arms, ammunition, &c. &c. The English naval armament (and a most formidable one too) was completely manned and ready to sail; their Ministry, tired with evasive answers, were on the point of declaring war; the French coast totally deserted, not having above eight sail of the line ready for action, and those indifferently manned; their West-India trade, and their Newfoundland trade, from both of which quarters large fleets are expected home in the course of a few weeks, entirely at the mercy of our cruisers; and contain not only immense property, but the very flower of their seamen. These are sufficient causes for changing their system, or at least for not quarrelling with us at present. Perhaps, towards the end of the year, when their fleets are got safe home, they may talk a different language; and yet I do not believe they will, for they cannot expect to be gainers by a war, and their finances are in a very sickly condition, notwithstanding all the predictions of the famous protestant D. R. (Mon. Necker) from Geneva. As to your complaints of the glaring impartiality and injustice of the Governor of Martinico, he is actually ordered home, to answer for his conduct."
July 21. They write from Petersburg, that according to the Military List, the present force of her Imperial Majesty, including Cavalry and Marines, amounts to 430,000 effective men.
Sweden has at length quitted her alliance with the Bourbon family, and has become the firm ally of the Czarina, and by that means of Great Britain also.
July 22. They write from Stockholm, that the King has forbid the building of ships of war, for any foreign power, in
the dominions of Sweden, under severe penalties.
According to the late decree of the Admiralty-Court, Doctrina Commons, the sailors who recaptured the Aurora tobacco-ship, and carried her into Liverpool, are to receive eighteen hundred pounds sterling each, and the nine Americans who assisted in the recapture nine hundred pounds each.
The spirited conduct of administration, in demanding absolute security from France, may probably involve us in a war with that Crown. We may lay it down very safely as a maxim, that an open war is better than a treacherous, insecure Peace; against the one, we may prepare, but no prudence can guard against the other. The French are aiming at present to appropriate to themselves the whole profit of the American trade; to allow them to effect it, would be more disadvantageous to Britain than many wars.
Letters from Liverpool mention, that 15 ships were fitting out as letters of marque from that port, and they are to be of great force, as none is to carry less than 26 nine-pounders.
July 24. A vessel upon a particular construction is now building in a private dock-yard, near Limehouse, on Government account. She is to mount 24 guns.
By the French mail on Monday there came advice, that Cunningham had been ordered out of Dunkirk in 24 hours, and that in a very peremptory manner. This is said to be the first effect of some late regulations which have been agreed on by the French Court, and will be put in practice against every American vessel and their prizes, who are to be, in future, be ordered out of their port in 24 hours.
July 24. By letters received some time ago from Paris, and which are confirmed by others now in town, it is said, that some provisions were preparing to be sent to the inhabitants of Pondicherry, who were in extreme dread of a famine.
As it was some time ago generally supposed we were on the eve of a war with France, the following information is laid before the public, from a Gentleman well acquainted with the state of the present disposition of the French Cabinet; the King is point-blank for peace at all events; he is seconded by Count de St. Germaine, minister for the war department, and further reinforced by the opinion of Mr. Necker, now superintendent of the finances. Her Majesty is for war; which opinion, it is said, is highly agreeable to that of her brother the emperor. She is likewise supported by M. de Sartine, of the marine department, and privately by Choiseul and his dependants, who are numerous. In this divided interest, it is at present the general opinion in Paris the King will prevail; as when he takes a thing in his head, he is known to be very positive; so that it is imagined, notwithstanding every appearance of war, matters will still be accommodated, and every Sanction the Court of

can give, relative to striking or en- cours, will be obtained.
From the same authority, it is said that, notwithstanding the many reports which have been raised, relative to the consequence of Dr. Franklin at Paris, he never had a conference on business with any, even the most interior officers of the Cabinet; that, on the contrary, he is very little noticed, except by some of the least considerable of his countrymen at the English coffee houses, and in general seems to have little to do.
On Wednesday very large orders for military stores of all kinds necessary for another campaign, were delivered at the Tower, to be got ready, with all expedition for America.
The visit of the King of Sweden to the Empress of Russia is not a visit of mere courtesy or civility, but has for its object the forming of a grand alliance, which may be able to cope with the designs of the Emperor and Southern powers of Europe; Great Britain and Prussia, it is said, will be two of the high contracting parties.
July 28. France had never more reason to dread the power of England than at this time, or England more right to chastise that infidious and deceitful people.
The Princess of Portugal, whose marriage with his Catholic Majesty is expected to take place daily, is second daughter of his late Portuguese Majesty, and sister to the present Queen, and was born in the year 1735.
In addition to the present unhappy quarrel with America, we should have a war with the whole House of Bourbon, that war, in the nature of things, will be a Naval one; consequently it will be such a war as the politics of this country, have been rearing at their hundred years. How often have we been told, keep Clear of a Continental war, and Britain is a match for all the world. The only danger of the national debt arises from the increase of interest, at a time when the immense drain of a German or a Flanders war carries the money borrowed so ever from this country. But a naval war with the whole House of Bourbon, is an expence which flows in a circle constantly going out, and coming in;—no danger to the state can therefore result from it; and the proper time to declare war is now, before the arrival of their West-India and Newfoundland fleets.
It is confidently reported, that on a late solicitation from our Ministry to the Empress of Russia, for hiring a certain number of her troops, to fight against our rebellious subjects in America, the Empress made the following reply to the negotiator: "That if Government would make over the island of Minorca to her, she would send 30,000 men to subdue the Americans, and at her sole expence maintain and recruit them for two years." This proposal if accepted of, by adding Minorca to her possessions in the Black Sea, and her free navigation in the Archipelago, would throw the whole Mediterranean and Levant trade into her hands, and make her the first maritime power in Europe.
Notwithstanding the reports of alliance afforded the Americans by the French, we are assured, from good authority, that orders have been sent to their Governors in the West Indies of a similar nature to those given to their commanders in their ports in Europe, which must effectually put a stop to the American privateers being so daring as they have been.
Letters from Berlin mention, that a defensive treaty of alliance between Great Britain and Prussia is in great forwardness, and will speedily be ratified by both parties. These letters add, that several articles in this treaty conclude with assisting Great Britain with 20,000 troops, if required.
July 30. Four regiments to the army, by order of the Secretary of War, set off on Sa-
turday last, two for Holland, one for Hanover, and the other for Hesse-Cassel, to agree with the proper Farmers General and Forage Masters at those places, for transports and forage, that will bear exporting from those countries; as also horses for the use of his Britannic Majesty's forces in America.
Our enemies who imagine we are on the verge of a French war, and full of apprehensions at it, do not consider the state of the finances of that Monarchy: It is a fact known to all the world, that they run in debt considerably every year, by anticipations of their revenue in order to support their reduced peace establishments. Where then are they to find supplies for a war, which according to all appearances would be general, and involve them in Germany and the North? To credit alone they could have recourse; to credit, immediately after cutting it up root and branch:—25 per cent. would not procure large sums to the French Ministry. What therefore is the probability of Monsieur Necker getting it for four? Such idle reports speak for, and refute themselves. How then is the French Ministry to support a war?
The accursed situation of the Marquis de Pombal, the late Prime Minister of Portugal, but now in disgrace, ought to teach humanity to every Prime Minister in Europe. It is not by the abuse, but by the moderate exercise of power, that persons in elevated stations can expect that happiness which arises from a conciliation of the affections of the people.
August 9. It is reported a letter from Berlin mentions, that his Prussian Majesty, so far from being in any manner aiding or encouraging his Britannic Majesty's rebellious subjects in America, has made a voluntary offer of a number of his troops to be sent thither in the service of Great Britain, in case they are wanted, and his Britannic Majesty chooses to accept of them, on the most reasonable terms.
Yesterday a draught was made from the three regiments of foot guards, in order to be sent to America, and on Saturday another draught will be made for that purpose.
Yesterday Colonel Daniel Jones, Lieut. Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot guards, kissed his Majesty's hand at St. James's, on being appointed Colonel of the second regiment of foot in the room, of the late Sir Charles Montagu, Knt. deceased.
Extract of a Letter from Gosport, Aug. 8. "Yesterday failed from St. Helen's, with a fair wind, His Majesty's Ship Warwick, with the fleet under her convoy bound to Quebec."
"His Majesty's Frigate Venus will shortly proceed to New-York, with the convoy at Spithead; she is ready for sailing."
On Thursday a Colonel, and a Gentleman lately in the East India service, meeting in Cheapside, a quarrel ensued, in consequence of the latter charging the former with having libelled him in the papers; from words they proceeded to blows, till part of the crowd, which were round, interfered, and terminated the affair; though both the combatants vowed vengeance against each other at a future opportunity.
It is reported, that a Great Personage has declared that the Body Guards, both horse and foot, shall be sent to America, rather than the service there shall want men.
The French have lately left their old ally the Swede, and by the Spunge the Genoese are become disaffected to France. This, in some measure, accounts for the present pacific system of that Court.
August 11. The court of Copenhagen has published a proclamation, forbidding the American privateers from entering their ports, except in cases of distress, and then to depart in 24 hours after.
The Sally, a large brig from South-Carolina to Neatz, is taken by the Sarad, Holland, and carried into Liverpool; her cargo
go is estimated at 3300l.
Fifty thousand blankets are ordered to be immediately got ready for the troops in America against the ensuing winter.
No stores in future are to be shipped on board armed ships, for which government has purchased some East Indiamen, which are fitted up to carry the said stores over.
On Thursday next are to be issued out of the Paymaster General's Office, at Whitehall 365 days pay to General and Staff officers serving in America and at Gibraltar, from the 25th of December, 1775, to the 24th of December, 1776.
On Saturday last the Commissioners for victualling his Majesty's Navy, contracted with several gardeners for 200 waggon loads of cabbage for making four croust for the use of his Majesty's forces, to be sent to America.
Salisbury, July 28. By a letter from Paris to a gentleman in this neighbourhood, dated the 17th inst. we learn with pleasure, that the apprehensions of a war with France are blown over, and that the French court is disposed to redress our grievances, and a prospect of a continuation of peace is a matter certain.
By the same channel we learn, that the King of Spain has confirmed the peace with Portugal, by marrying his own niece, daughter to the Queen Dowager of Portugal.
Admiralty Office, August 2. Vice Admiral Young, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's ships and vessels at the Leeward Islands, in his letter of the 12th of June, transmitted to Mr. Stephens, a list of prizes taken by the squadron under his command since the capture of those mentioned in the Gazette of the 28th of June, a copy of which list is as follows:
The Peggy Schooner, Jacob Evans, Master from North Carolina to St. Eustatia, with flour, corn, and slaves, by the Hind.
The Nancy sloop, Samuel Dunwall, Master, from St. Kitt's to America, with salt and ironmongery, by the Otter.
The Oliver Cromwell privateer, Herman Courter, Master, 24 guns, 150 men, by the Beaver.
The Juno brig, Isaac Coleman, Master, from Surinam to Boston, with molasses by the Otter.
The First Attempt Schooner, Nicholas Johnson, Master, from Newbury Port to Guadalupe, with fish and lumber, by the Seaford.
The Sophia Schooner, Lazarus Sillie, Master, from St. Eustatia, to Martinique, with indigo and rice, by the Seaford.
The Jean Bric-a-Brac, George Ralls, Master by the Seaford.
The Betsey sloop, William Richardson, Master, from Virginia to St. Eustatia, with tobacco, corn, &c. by the Cygnet.
The De Waele Galle, A. Chibald Chatelain, Master, from St. Eustatia to Middleburg, with indigo, tobacco, rum, rice, &c. by the Seaford.
The De Hoop, A. B. Hoop Zeal, Master, from St. Eustatia to Flushing, by the Seaford.
The Dolly sloop, from Cape Bay to Eustatia with fish and lumber, by the Portland.
The Betsey sloop, from New-London to St. Eustatia, with fish and lumber, by the Portland.
The Relief sloop, from South Carolina to St. Eustatia, with corn and turpentine, by the Portland.
The Molino privateer, John Harris, Master, 14 guns, 71 men, by the Ariadne.
On Saturday evening some dispatches were sent away from the Admiralty Office to the Commissioners of the fleet at Dock Yards, for expediting the men of war that are wanted for immediate service.
The Valliant man of war has taken and brought into Portsmouth three homeward bound Carolina ships.

NEW-YORK, Oct. 13.
A Letter from an Officer in the Rebel Army, to his Mother at Elizabeth Town, mentions, "That the Bloodiest Action ever known in America was fought on the 3d of October, and that 9000 of Mr. Washington's Army were killed."
In the Le Despencer Packet, which sailed the 19th of August, came Passengers, Mr. Atkinson and his Lady, Mr. Blowers and his Lady, Lieutenant Ord of the 7th Regiment, Mr. Yates, Mr. Sharp, and Mr. Butler.
By a late Law of the Colony of Connecticut, the poorest Person among them is rated (for his Person alone) eighteen Pounds lawful, for which he must pay thirty six Shillings, and so in Proportion for every Part of his real Estate.
On Wednesday last arrived here, the Favorite, Betsey, Letter of Marque, Captain Squires, who had been out from this Port 7 Weeks. On the 17th ult. Captain Squires ran into Ocracoke Harbour, where were lying at Anchor, the Sturdy Beggar Privateer, of 16 Guns and 93 Men; a ten Gun Sloop, and seven Sail of Vessels bound to Hispaniola. On the Betsey's shewing her Colours, and firing a Gun, they immediately hauled their Sail, ran over the Bar up the River, and got clear, except the Sloop Lovely Lass, belonging to Bermuda, bound to Edenton, North-Carolina, with one Thousand Bales of Salt, which he destroyed; and a French Brig, pierced for 16 Guns, but carrying only 4 Four-pounders. Captain Squires also took during his Cruise the Schooner Hannah, Elliot, Master, from Boston, bound to North-Carolina, for Provisions, with a desirable Cargo of between two and three Thousand Congress Dollars; and a Schooner called the Little Polly, laden with Mahogany and Logwood. The Prizes are all arrived.
Last Thursday arrived the Brigantine Duvegan, John Smith, from St. Augustine, after a Passage of 17 Days. When Captain Smith left that Place, the Rangers commanded by Col. Thomas Brown, consisting of 138, together with 200 Creek Indians, had removed from the River St. John's to St. Mary's, where they were to be reinforced in a few Days with 500 Regulars, from the Garrison of St. Augustine, under the Command of Major Grazier, of the 60th Regiment, in Order to join the People of St. Andrews, who were determined to take up Arms against the Rebel Government in that Place. A few Days before some Indians had arrived at St. Augustine, with several Scalps from Georgia.
By the accounts received at Augustine from Georgia, the rebels in that province are greatly harassed upon the frontiers and back settlements, by the Creek Indians. The rebels under arms in that province, we are assured do not exceed 900 Men. By different informations, the people there are grown weary of the tyranny of the Congress.
Last Thursday Week, one Fourth of the Militia were ordered to be drafted at Norwalk, in Connecticut, in Order to be sent on immediate Service; but they, to a Man, refused to go out of the Province, on any Account whatsoever. The Meeting was then put off to a future Day, in Hopes of inducing the People FALL MORE BOLD.
Last Friday Evening was sent here by Tender belonging to his Majesty's armed Brig Halifax, the Sloop Mary Anne, John Dine, Master, with a Cargo of Flour, and from Norwalk, in Connecticut, to Portsmouth, in Massachusetts' Bay.
Saturday last the Letter of Marque Brig Mary, Thomas Jones, Master, arrived here from Liverpool in eight Weeks.
By the Accounts received at St. Augustine from Georgia, the Rebels in that Province are greatly harassed upon the Frontiers and
Back Settlements, by the Creek Indians. The Rebels under Arms in that Province, we are assured, does not exceed three Hundred Men. By different Informations, the People there are grown weary of the Tyranny of the Congress.
Yesterday a smart Firing was heard here, supposed to be at Elizabeth-Town Point, in New Jersey, at a Sloop in his Majesty's Service stationed near that Place.
By Capt. Maddox, who arrived this Morning in six Weeks from Liverpool, we learn, that the Account of the Evacuation of Tienderoga was received in England; and that the Ship Lady Gage, from this Port, was arrived at Liverpool.
Last Sunday Week, Col. James De Lacey, with sixty of his West Chester Light-Horse, went from King's Bridge to the White Plains, where they took from the Rebels forty-five Barrels of Flour and two Ox Teams, near one Hundred Head of Black Cattle, and three Hundred Fat Sheep and Hogs. On this Service, Mr. Purdy, a very respectable Inhabitant of West Chester County, was killed; there were also five Horses shot by the Rebels.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in London, dated August 6, 1777.
"A few weeks ago our crafts were insulted by a number of rebel privateers fitted out from the ports of France. The King's Council was called, where the matter was considered. Lord Sandwich and Lord G. Germain were for an immediate declaration of war. The affair ended in a spirited remonstrance to the Court of France, which has had its effect. The consequence of it has been, that some of the privateers have been confined in their ports, and the prizes have not been suffered to enter them, as all our accounts agree. The French Ambassador, who is a firm friend to this country, on the late occurrence, sent over for his Lady, who is arrived in England; which implied an opinion in him, that peace and harmony between the two Courts are settled and established."
Extract of a letter from another gentleman in London, of the same date.
"France, you know has been long aiding and abetting your precious rebellion. Lord G. Germain, taxed the French Ambassador with perfidiousness in the strongest terms. High words arose; the Ambassador threatened to leave England instantly; Lord G. Germain, told him to go whenever he pleased. This operated on Monsieur's courage, and he entered into the most explicit compact that his Court should give the Americans no further countenance. Had this not been done, war would have been immediately declared, and all things were ready for it."
The 30th ult. in the Night, a Tender belonging to the Halifax armed Brig, chased a small Privateer from Boston, into Norwalk, in Connecticut; which so alarmed the Inhabitants of that Place, that many ran out of their Houses naked, one in particular, jumped out of a Window into a Hog-Pen, not thoroughly awake, and cried out, "BROTHERS, let me sleep with you."
When a Place is summoned, and stands a Storm, the Rule, perhaps the Policy of War, admits no Quarter. But the magnanimous Conqueror of the Forts Montgomery and Clinton, had his Mind replete with more noble Sentiments, lately drawn from his Royal Master, who wishes to save and convert, and still considers, even a Rebel, a Soldier lost. This Idea was soon adopted by the Soldiers; for no sooner did a Rebel Officer, who could plead nothing in his own Name, beg Mercy, for the Sake of a Sister or a Friend, but the up-lifted Bayonet was stayed against the most insolent Offender.
The Provincial Troops, who are now striving to restore this Country from Anar-
chy and Tyranny, to the Happiness it once enjoyed, although they had in View the Devastation brought on their Homes, and in their Power the Perpetrators of it, preferred Mercy to Revenge.
Compare this Spirit with all that is related in the History of the Massachusetts Bay. New-Yorkers, think who you oppose, and who you have to resist. When People so circumstanced obtain Pardon, those who voluntarily came in, may expect to be received with open Arms, and soon be restored to share the Blessings they formerly enjoyed, and commence the happiest People under the Sun.
N E W P O R T, October 23.
Last Monday arrived from New-York His Majesty's Ship Unicorn, with several Vessels under her Convoy.
By her we learn, that the Chevaux-de-Frize in Delaware River, have been weighed by his Majesty's Ships, and that several Privates have pulled up to the City.
We are also informed that 14 Counties of Pennsylvania and Eastern Shore of Chesapeake, have laid down their Arms, and that Sir William Howe, had promised 6000 to resume them in behalf of his Majesty.
It was in general believed at New-York, that the Action of the 3d Instant, had been a fatal, if not a final Stroke to the Rebels. Their Power in every quarter appears fast upon the decline.
The Lieutenant of his Majesty's Ship Resolute, has boarded in Boats a Rebel Frigate of 36 Guns, in Delaware and took her. As a Reward for this gallant Action, Lord Howe has appointed him to the Command of her.
A Rebel Privateer has been drove ashore this Week on Nantucket, by one of the armed Schooners fitted out here.
The loyal Inhabitants of New-York are arming themselves, for the Defence of that Garrison, in Order that as many Troops as possible may be spared to operate with Sir Henry Clinton.
Many of the loyal Inhabitants of this Town, have subscribed the Affirmative, recommended by the Proclamation of his Excellency General PIGOT , and are getting their Arms in Order, with all possible Expedition. It is much to be wished, that such spirited Conduct might influence Others, to divest themselves of that Duplicity and Fearfulness, which has, in a great Measure, encouraged the hardened Villains who have taken the Lead in this unnatural Revolt. It would at once convince them that their Supporters are not so numerous as they have imagined, and that his Majesty has many even in this Country, who will cheerfully exert themselves for the suppression of the Rebellion.
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FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Madrid, June 23. Three men of war, of 50 guns each, sailed from Ferrol the 15th of this month, with instructions to sail up, which they were not to open till they got into a certain latitude. Another ship of the line, and two royal houzques, are fitting at Ferrol with all possible expedition.
A baker and his wife were executed yesterday at the place de Sceaux, near Paris, for robbing and murdering some of their friends whom they had invited to sleep at their house. The man was broke alive, and the woman hanged.
One night this week, about 11 o'clock, a person was taken into custody, as he was walking in the place de Grave, in a morning gown and night cap, with a torch in his hand, and a cord round his neck. Being asked the reason of his disguise, he answered, "that he was the ghost of Des Rues, that he came to restore his memory, and to prove his innocence." Whether it be an act of folly or madness in this man, he certainly observed his cue in answering all the other questions which were put to him. He was secured, and next day committed to prison.
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OLD Jamaica and Wind- ward-Island RUM, by the hoghead; Brown Sugar, Flour, Rice, Spermaceti Can- dles, Molasses, by the hoghead or tierce Also, a few Firkins of Irish Rose Butter.
FLAX - SEED PURCHASED, BY MYER POLOCK.
Constant Attendance will be given at his House on the Point, or at Mr. John Nichols's, on the North Side the Parade.
  Myer Polock has for SALE, COARSE SALT, West-India Rum Cherry and plain Brandy, Molasses, New Rice, Coffee, Loaf Sugar,  Dry Cod-Fish, Beef and Pork, Butter, Tallow Candles, by the box, Nails, White Beans, Flour, by the barrel.  
TO BE SOLD, By ISAAC HART,
At his SHOP on the North Side of the GRAND PARADE, and at his DWEL- LING HOUSE on the POINT,
(As CHEAP as at any Shop in Newport)
The following GOODS, just Imported, viz
  YARD - WIDE and 7-8ths Cotton Checks, Yard-wide Irish Lin- nen, Fans, 7-4 Thread Laces, Cambric, Linen Handkerchiefs Bandanno ditto, Threads, Pins, Silk Mitts, Sweet Oil, Best Madeira Wine, Claret, Rum, London Porter, Souchong Tea,  Bohea Tea, Loaf Sugar, Muscovado ditto, Coffee, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Pepper, Allspice, Starch, Hair Powder, Ivory Combs, An Assortment of Horn ditto, Tallow Candles, Soap, Cut and Pigtail To- bacco,  
And an Assortment of Glass and Earthen Ware, &c. &c. &c.
FOR NEW - YORK, (To SAIL the FIRST CONVOY)
THE Sloop LADY HOWE, JAMES NIXON, Master, lying at Ho- neyman's Wharf, a prime Sailer, and has fine Accommodations for Passengers.— For Freight or Passage, apply to said Master on board.
LOST, (About a FORTNIGHT since)
A Silver-mounted PISTOL, Maker's Name GRIFFIN.—Whoever has found the same, and will bring it to the Printer, shall receive a GUINEA Reward. —If offered to be pawned or sold, it is de- sired it may be stopped.