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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1779.
Extract from General Orders, dated at Head-Quarters, in Newport, the 10th Day of August 1779.
“COMPLAINT having been made, that the King's Cattle are frighted and drove about by People Shooting on the Farms, on which they graze.---No Person is to Shoot on any of the Fields on the left of the West Road, from Irishes Redoubt, to James Potter's, in Middletown, till further Orders.”
By Order of Major-General PRESCOTT, HENRY BARRY, Sec'y.
Newport, August 23, 1779.
THERE being great Reason to suppose, that Soldiers are encouraged to plunder Fields and Gardens, by Soldiers Wives, and other small Retailers, purchasing from them the Vegetables so stolen, the General hath therefore, to hinder this shameful Practice in future, directed the Provost-Marshal to seize all Roots, Vegetables and Fruit hereafter exposed to Sale, the Sellers of which cannot properly account for having procured them, and likewise to report their Names, that Means may be taken to expel such Offenders the Garrison.
By Order of Major General PRESCOTT, HENRY BARRY, Sec'y.
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From a Boston Paper, of August 26.
Saturday last arrived at Salem, the Salem Packet, Capt. Cook, in about 30 days from Bilboa.—We have been favoured with an English Paper which came in this vessel containing the following
PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE, respecting the Spanish Manifesto, or Rescript delivered in by Count D'Almodovar, with some Debates which passed thereon.
L O N D O N.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, June 16.
THE novelty of the Spanish Ambassador's having delivered in a Manifesto, i. e. a Declaration of war, (for no one expected it, and least of all the Minister himself) together with the execution of the King's Message thereupon, a prodigious crowd of Members blocked up the door, and filled up every avenue leading to the house, a little after two o'clock, under the most expressive impatience and anxiety for an intro-
duction, while scarce a dozen came down without a friend or two, who had forestalled him the other side Westminster Hall.
Lord North having entered the house during the time the Speaker was attending the Lords on the King's commission, to give an assent to the bills, his Lordship, upon the Speaker's return, acquainted the house, that he had it in command from his Majesty, to lay before them a true translation of the manifesto delivered by the Spanish Ambassador, with a message from his Majesty respecting the same.
The very strong desire the public must undoubtedly possess for the FULLEST information on this most important, and truly interesting subject, causes us to feel a very particular satisfaction that we are, through the most happy efforts for that purpose, enabled to lay before our readers, and that at so early a time, copies VERBATIM of the SPANISH MANIFESTO, and the KING'S MESSAGE thereupon.
SPANISH MANIFESTO.
ALL the world has been witness to the noble impartiality of the King, in the midst of the disputes of the court of London with its American colonies and with France. Besides which, his Majesty having learned that his powerful mediation was desired, generously made an offer of it, which was accepted by the Belligerent Powers, and for this motive only a ship of war was sent on the part of his Britannic Majesty to one of the ports of Spain. The King has taken the most energetic steps, and such as ought to have produced the most happy effect, to bring those powers to an accommodation equally honorable to both parties; proposing for this wise and expedients for smoothing difficulties, and preventing the calamities of war. But altho' his Majesty's prophecies, and particularly those of his ultimatums, have been conformable to those which at other time the court of London itself had appeared to judge proper for an accommodation, and which were also quite as moderate, they have been rejected in a manner that fully proves the little desire which the British cabinet has to restore peace to Europe, and to preserve the King's friendship. In effect, the conduct of that cabinet, with regard to his Majesty, during the whole course of the negotiation, has had for its object, to prolong it for more than eight months, either by vain pretences, or by answers which could not be more inconclusive; whilst in this interval, the insults on the Spanish flag, and the violation of the King's territories were carried on to an incredible excess; prizes have been made, ships have been searched and plundered, and a great number of them have been fired upon, which have been obliged to defend themselves, the registers have been opened and torn in pieces, and even the packets of the court have found on board the King's packet boats.
The dominion of the crown in America have been threatened, and they have gone to the dreadful extremity of raising the Indian
nations, called Chactas, Cherokees and Chickasaws, against the innocent inhabitants of Louisiana, who would have been the victims of the rage of these barbarians, if the Chactas themselves had not repented, and revealed all the seduction of the English had planned. The sovereignty of his Majesty in the province of Darien, and on the coast of St. Blas has been usurped; the Governor of Jamaica having granted to a rebel Indian, the commission of Captain General of those provinces.
In short, the territory of the Bay of Honduras has been recently violated by executing acts of hostility, and other excesses against the Spaniards, who have been imperious, and whose houses have been invaded: besides which, the court of London has hitherto neglected to accomplish what the 16th article of the last treaty of Paris stipulated relative to that coast.
Grievances so numerous, so weighty, and recent, have been at different times the object of complaints made in the King's name, and stated in memorials which were delivered either to the British Ministers at London, or transmitted to them through the channel of the English Ambassador at Madrid; but altho' the answers which were received have been friendly, his Majesty has hitherto obtained no other satisfaction than to see the insults repeated, which lately have amounted to the number of one hundred.
The King, proceeding with the frankness and candor which characterize him, has formally declared to the Court of London, from the commencement of its disputes with France, that the conduct of England should be the rule of that which Spain would hold.
His Majesty likewise declared to that court, that at the time their disputes with that of Paris might be accommodated, it would be absolutely necessary to regulate those which had arisen, or might still arise with Spain, and in the plan of mediation which was sent to the underwritten Ambassador the 28th of last September, and which was by him delivered to the British ministry in the beginning of October; a plan of which Lord Grantham was apprized, and of which he received a copy. His Majesty declared in positive terms to the belligerent powers, that in consideration of the insults which his subjects and dominions has suffered, and likewise of the attempts levelled against his rights, he should be under the necessity of taking his part, in case the negotiation, instead of being continued with sincerity, should be broken off, or should produce no effect.
The causes of complaint given by the court of London not having ceased, and that court showing no disposition to give reparation for them, the King has resolved, and orders his Ambassador to declare, that the honor of his crown, the protection which he owes to his subjects, and his own personal dignity; do not permit him to suffer their insults to continue and to neglect any longer the reparation of those already received, and that in this view, notwithstanding the pacific dispositions of his Majesty, and even the particular inclination he has always had and expressed for cultivating the friendship of his Britannic

Majesty, he finds himself under the disagreeable necessity of making use of all the means which the Almighty has intrusted him with, to obtain that justice which he has solicited by so many ways without being able to acquire. In considering on the justice of his cause, his Majesty hopes that the consequences of this resolution will not be imputed to him before God or man, and that other nations will form a suitable idea of this resolution, by comparing it to the conduct which they themselves have experienced on the part of the British ministry.
Signed, Le Marquis D'Almodovar.
London, 16th June. 1779.
KING'S MESSAGE. GEORGE R.
THE Ambassador of the King of Spain having delivered a paper to Lord Viscount Weymouth, and signified that he has received orders from his court, immediately to withdraw from this country; his Majesty has judged it necessary to direct a copy of that paper to be laid before the House of Commons as a matter of the highest importance to the crown and people; and his Majesty acquaints them at the same time that he has found himself obliged, in consequence of this hostile declaration, to recal his Ambassador from Madrid.
His Majesty declares, in the most solemn manner, that his desire to preserve and to cultivate peace and friendly intercourse with the court of Spain, has been uniform and sincere; and that his conduct towards that Power has been guided by no other motives or principles than those of good faith, honor, and justice; and his Majesty sees with the greater surprise the pretences on which this declaration is grounded as some of the grievances enumerated in that paper have never come to the knowledge of his Majesty, either by representation on the part of the Catholic King, or by intelligence from any other quarter; and in all those cases where application have been received, the matter of complaint has been treated with the utmost attention, and put into a course of enquiry and redress.
His Majesty has the firmest confidence that his faithful commons will with that zeal and public spirit which he has so often experienced support his Majesty in his resolution, to exert all the power, and all the resources of the nation, to resist and repel any hostile attempts of the court of Spain; and that by the blessing of God, on the rectitude of his intentions, and the equity of his cause, his Majesty will be able to withstand and defeat the unjust and dangerous enterprises of his enemies against the honor of his crown, and the commerce, the rights, and the common interests of all his subjects.
These important papers being read, Lord NORTH moved for an humble address to his Majesty, and was seconded by Lord John Cavendish, assuring his Majesty that his faithful commons were ready to assist him with their lives and fortunes against his enemies.
No debate ensued, and the question being put, it passed in the affirmative without a division.
Lord JOHN CAVENDISH now moved the house, "That an humble address be presented to his Majesty, praying his Majesty that the WHOLE force of Great Britain, both naval and military, might be immediately collected together, and directed AGAINST THE HOUSE OF BOURBON."
Mr. Jenkinson , aware of the ingenuity with which this motion was framed, instantly required of the noble Lord who proposed it, that he would inform the house, whether by the words THE WHOLE FORCE OF GREAT BRITAIN, he meant to include the naval and military force at present employed in America.
Lord John Cavendish readily admitted this to be included in the meaning of his motion, and was seconded by Mr. Thomas Townshend.
This occasioned a very warm and general debate, which continued till eleven o'clock, in the course of which the whole of the American war was travelled over a fresh, and all the errors and follies of Ministry brought into review, and pointed against them with the most acrimonious satire, and reproach, particularly by Mr. FOX, who was up for an hour and an half, sometimes shooting like a meteor through the regions of eloquence dazzling the whole house, as it were, with the beauties and brilliancy of his declaration and at other times pouring down his sarcasms, and strictures, like a cataract on the Minister, and his wretched dependents.
The Ministry at length, afraid to negative the motion, and unwilling to let it pass, Mr. Jenkinson , moved, by way of getting rid of it, THAT THE HOUSE SHOULD ADJOURN, which being divided upon:
  There appeared for the motion 156   Against it 80   Majority 76 
The house then broke up, and the speaker is to attend his Majesty at St. James's this day with the address voted yesterday.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 12.
On Tuesday last arrived here the brig Achilles , late Capt. Murch, in 17 days from Martinique, by whom we have several letters, and the Martinique Gazette of the 2d of July, published by authority, which contains the following:—
An account of the naval combat off Grenada, between the fleet of His Most Christian Majesty and that of the King of England, on the 6th of July, 1779.
His Majesty's fleet had kept the same situation which it had taken the 2d of July. The fort of the hospital being carried sword in hand in the night between the 3d and 4th instant, had made no alteration in their position, which was to windward of the bay. The royal fort of the town of St. George and the colony surrendered at discretion on the same day.
The 5th of July, upon information that the English fleet had been seen to pass the island of St. Vincent, standing to the southward, a signal was made at break of day or preparing to make sail, and soon after for the whole fleet to prepare for action. Had the wind been favourable, the fleet would have sailed immediately to meet the enemy, but the Count fearing to be driven to leeward by the head of the winds and current, thought it most advisable to remain that night at anchor.
The 6th, at half after three in the morning, the frigates which lay to windward, made a signal, that the English fleet was in sight. The signal for making sail was given instantly. A repetition of the signal from the frigates made it necessary to repeat at five in the morning, the signal for making sail. Soon after day-break, the fleet of the enemy appeared at the distance of a league and a half bearing down upon our fleet. Many vessels were still at anchor. At three quarters after five, the signal for slipping the cables was made and all came to sail, when the signal was made to form the line of battle in the closest manner possible, but it soon after became necessary to order the fleet to form the line in the most expeditious manner without regard to the post or rank of the vessels.
The English fleet, consisting of 19 ships of the line and a frigate tacked opposite our fleet. The English transports with the troops on board, being about 25 or 30 sail, under the care of two ships of the line, kept well to windward.—There was a fine fresh gale the whole day. At half after seven, A. M. the signal for battle was given, but the suddenness of the fleet coming to sail, prevented their forming the line with that accuracy that could be wished.
It is probable that the enemy did not know that Grenada was in our possession; it is also
supposed they thought themselves superior in force. They lengthened out their line, which by its form, presented them fewer ships for action than they had, and which not withstanding, made them suffer a fire at least equal to theirs. As soon as they had passed our line, they tacked before the wind. The foremost of their van had stretched as far as the bay of St. George, when the fort fired on her, though at too great a distance to do any damage. The enemy crowding all the sail they could, was here joined by the two ships which had at first remained to guard the transports, who put themselves at the head of the line. Three of the enemy's ships belonging to the rear appeared very much disabled, and began to fall to leeward. The rest of the English fleet crowded close, and appeared to endeavour to remove themselves from our fire.
At a quarter after nine and half after nine, signals were made to form the line and keep as close to the wind as possible. Three of the ships of the enemy's rear guard seemed disposed to attack several of ours, which were to leeward of the line; but on a nearer view of them, they (the English) tacked and endeavoured to regain their station in their line, which, by this time, began to bear to windward. At 50 minutes past ten a signal was made for ten of our ships, which were to leeward, to form in the rear, which signal was repeated, and two of them resumed their stations in the line. The 15 ships which had before formed our line had handled the van of the enemy very severely; the center of which, by the extension of the line, and by their endeavours to keep the wind, was off against our rear.
At a quarter after twelve the action ceased and had been very hot. Five English ships were severely treated, and suffered very much in their masts and rigging, and three of the ships of their rear were separated from the others, and were to leeward. The signal made to our ships to leeward to veer and form themselves in the line of battle, had been repeated as often as it could, and at a quarter after two the line was well formed. As soon as this was ascertained, the signal was given to make ready to stand to windward. The object of this manoeuvre was, if possible, to separate the three vessels of the enemy's rear from the rest of the fleet. At 45 minutes after three, the whole fleet tacked and stood to windward; the enemy at this time did the same. Our fleet finding themselves irregularly situated, signals was made to form the line; the position being inverted, they successively crowded and shortened sail. One of the three English ships which were most to leeward, immediately put before the wind, and was of consequence totally separated from the fleet. If pursuit had been made it would have probably been taken, but it was necessary to avoid the inconvenience of a separation, and fall with her to leeward of Grenada. To return there and establish the victory we had gained was most useful. The two other ships standing on the same tack passed us to windward."
The center of the English fleet bore the brunt of the action, and notwithstanding its critical situation, the other parts of the fleet did not lend it proper assistance, but always continued bearing to windward.
Our lights during the night, our continuing in the same place, the bad situation to which several of Admiral Byron's ships were reduced, his perseverance in keeping to windward, his retreating when one of his ships was separated from him, and when another stood in great need of his assistance in a word his abandoning the place of action, our taking a transport with 150 soldiers and a colony, leaves no doubt about the success of his Majesty's arms. Could we have brought the whole of our ships to action, no doubt the advantage would have been much greater: But it is more glorious, because the King's ships which fought at the same time and in a line, were always inferior in number to the English, who came to the attack already formed and with the advantage of the wind.

The particular manoeuvres of the general officers and captains, who by their skill and zeal contributed greatly to the victory of this day, the manner in which they mutually sustained and supported each other, the small shells which threw themselves in their place at the head or rear of the line and which situations which were not their natural enemy, whose fleet was only composed of large ships, which after having attacked with pistols, conducted themselves, with a great deal of art and firmness, the well directed fire from many vessels, the cheerfulness of the crews, who did not commit an act unbecoming of themselves, through a long and bloody action, would require that we should speak of the ships separately and of each particular.
This victory, one of the most distinguished which the French navy has ever obtained not only humbled the pride of our enemies and rendered us masters of the seas, but is an advantage which it was necessary to purchase at the expence of blood and lives, and those are men who fell in this action.
   RETURN of the killed and wounded in the engagement between Count D'Estaing and Admiral Byron, July 6.   Killed. Wounded.     La Garbuedoc, 10 54 Le Tennant, 2   Le Crier, 19 64 Le Zole, 11   Le Robuste, 5 45 Le Hector, 5   Annibal, 31 41 Le Guerrier, 1   Le Fendant, 3 61 Le Magasin, 9   Le Maillard, 0 4 Le Protection, 1   Le Vainqueur, 1 12 Le Badme, 13   Le Vengeur, 9 37 Le Provence, 6   Le Fantastique, 19 43 Le Dauphin Royal, 5   Le Americain, 6 50 Le Sphinx, 9   Le Reflech, 2 10 L'Amphion, 4   Le Fier, 2 43 L'Amphion, 4   Le Rodrigue, 2 23   Total. 176 773  
In the moment in which the action began, officers, soldiers and sailors, gave marks of a patriotism and ardor which characterizes the French people. The cries of long live the King, rebounded thro' all the ships of the squadron, and during the whole action, the character of the French marines was not diminished. In the midst of the horrors of a naval combat, in which we were inferior in numbers, because all our vessels did not engage, the orders of the Admiral were attended to, and executed with an admirable precision. As far as it has been possible to estimate, the numbers of cannon fired on board the French squadron, they were supposed to amount to 20 696, of these 4148 were from the Languedoc. This ship received 32 balls in her hull, and many in her rigging, nevertheless, thanks to the wisdom of orders which were given, and the skill with which the officers executed them, none of our vessels were dismasted, whilst a great number of those of the English have suffered very considerably.
The 7th Month, the Count D'Estaing, after being convinced himself that there remained no more enemies for him to fight, in the vicinity of Grenada, returned to anchor, where he repaired the small damages which his squadron had suffered. The following day he gave his attention to the establishment of good order in the island, and left the command of it to the Count de Dumat. The 14th he sent off for France, the Diligent, one of which, My Lord McCartney, the General officers, Majors, Colonels and officers of justice of the island were embarked. It is said, that when the English Governor received orders to set off for France, he fell into a great passion, that he tore off his sash, and threw away the ensigns of the order of the Bath, with which he was decorated. The 15th in the evening all the squadron set sail with small winds from the south east, which continued the 16th and 17th; the 18th at day-break it appeared before our land bearing for Fort Royal, at 8 o'clock in the morning anchored under full sail. It is supposed the Count D'Estaing proposes to take Guadalupe, and from thence to St. Christopher's.
NEW-YORK, August 25.
On the evening of the 18th inst. Lieut. Col. Bultkirk, in consequence of intelligence received of the rebels intending to carry off the forage and grain from the English Neighbourhood and Berger, marched with a part of the 4th Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers, and about 30 of the garrison Battalion from Powles Hook, towards the liberty pole, near which, they lay concealed till after sunrise, when they observed a considerable body of rebels moving towards the New Bridge, which induced them to think their design had been discovered; they therefore moved into the main road, where they found themselves in the centre of a column of 600 rebels, who were returning from Powles Hook; it being no time to deliberate, they attacked the enemy with such vigour, that notwithstanding their great superiority in numbers, they took three prisoners, and threw them into such confusion, as obliged them to throw away coats, knapsacks, hats &c. and 30 stand of arms, which were immediately destroyed; at which time fresh troops coming to the rebels assistance, they began to form, and endeavour, by moving on the right and left of the Colonel's party, to surround it, which pointed out the necessity of pressing for the high hill, to gain which was a matter of considerable time, as about 60 yards distance, when perceiving the rebels (from the advantage of ground) were likely to secede, the men were ordered to fix bayonets and advance briskly, which so disconcerted them, that they immediately wheeled to the right and left and the party continue their route to Powles Hook with uninterrupted, and with us held up a single man, either of the 4th or garrison battalion. The conduct of the Officers and Privates of both was such, as justly entitled them to applause.
As the last Sunday's paper has not fully represented all the facts relative to the attack on Powles Hook on the 19th inst. the following is a further relation of them:
That nearly about half an hour after two, the rebels in three divisions (exceeding 400 men) passed the ditch in front of the abbey, about 20 yards from the abbey where they were fired upon by a few centinels, but having seized immediately on the black house guards (who in place of defending their post, ran out to see what was the matter) they proceeded to the work, which they soon became masters of, with the cannon, &c. But they were so confused and alarmed, they neither spiked the cannon, nor damaged the batteries, or made any other use of their victory, than carrying off about 100 prisoners, among whom there are ten Hessians (whose loss is much regretted) and four officers of Col. Bultkirk's battalion, and plundered a few women.
This panic amongst them was occasioned by an incident here kept on them from a small redoubt into which Major Sutherland threw himself with a Captain, Subaltern, and 25 German Hessians on the first alarm. The rebels repeatedly challenged the redoubt to surrender, or they would bayonet them, to which they received a fire and No, for answer. About half after 8 o'clock, Major Sutherland was joined by one light infantry company of the guards, under the command of Captain Duedal, with which he immediately marched, and Captain Maynard was shortly after ordered to follow Major Sutherland by Colonel Gordon, on which Major Sutherland marched both companies, in order to succour Colonel Bultkirk, and after going about fifteen miles, he found that Colonel Bultkirk had a small engagement with the rebels some time before, and had returned. There were a few prisoners made, amongst whom is a Capt. Mele, who was found after from the great fatigue he underwent; and fully unless he had been a Livingston, Lanes, or Adams, he could not in that situation, forfeit his claim to British valor and humanity.
Major Sutherland finding one object of his march answered, by Colonel Bultkirk's
being safe, and too men not sufficient to answer his other intentions, returned; this charming body of men, having made a march of about 30 miles in less than ten hours.
August 28. On Wednesday last arrived in town MARRIOTT ARBUCHNOT, Esq. Vice-Admiral of the Blue, and Commander in Chief of all his Majesty's ships and armed vessels in North-America, having safely conveyed the first division of troops for the royal army. The Right Hon. Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton, son of his Grace the Duke of Newcastle, and the Hon. Mr. Murray, fellow to the Right Hon. the Earl of Dunmore, with many officers of distinction in the military and civil departments of the army, gentlemen of fortune in several of the American colonies, and respectable merchants were passengers on board this numerous fleet of transports and rich commercial vessels, they are landed in perfect health. List of the transports arrived under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot.
Grand Duke of Russia, Hoema; Juliana, Williams; Smyrna, Stansby; Dilligence, Wightson; Apollo, Adamson; Jamaica, Bedwell; Regard, Sullice; Fidelitas, Pittacus; Kingston, Clark; Ocean, Wells; James and William, Boynrew; Lord Mulgrave, Ery; Rising Sun, Mills; Andrew, Gair; Army's Providence, Morton; Polly, Pickford; Annette, Rankin; Chastity, S. Lane; Saco's Increase, Sanderson; Robert Morris, Prigg; Boad; Swiftwright, Ky; Wisc, Storch; Peggy, Fries; Coquica, Stevens; Coquica, Rana; Hope, Hyd; Hannah, Wansly; Jenny, Wells; Fanny, Beeflower; Ann, Jackson; Sarah, Robert Swan; Woodlands, Johnson; True Soldier, Roddew; Minerva, Sowerby. With the Hoffman and Earl Cornwallis Ordnance Ships, and the Neptune, Integrity and Hope, navy store ships, and merchant vessels, the Diana, Cobo, not yet arrived.
NEWPORT, Septem. 2.
Tuesday last arrived here the Ship Restoration, with the other armed Vessels in the Refuge Service, having under their Convoy the Wood Fleet and other Vessels from New-York.
We hear that the second Division, consisting chiefly of German Troops, was to sail from England a Fortnight after Admiral Arbuthnot.
A Number of Troops for Quebec, and South-Carolina, came out with the Fleet to certain Latitudes, when they separated and sailed for their respective Destinations.
From the Rebel Papers and other accounts from the Main, the Rebels have failed in their Expedition to Penobscott, having lost their Shipping, and 'tis said a Regiment of their Troops.
PUBLIC VENDUE.
AT HONEYMAN'S WHARF. To-morrow, at 10 o'clock, A.M. will be Sold, 27 Casks very best Virginia Tobacco, two Casks choice Ludigo; some Snake Root, and a Parcel of Oiler and other Fur Skins, the Cargo of the Sloop Nancy:—Also the Brig JENNY, with her Appurtenances, as she lies at anchor, with her Cargo, consisting of 37,000 best white Pine Boards and Plank, 75,000 Shingles, good Hoops, 12 Hogsheads Cask Fish, 60 Barrels Pickled Fish, and 300 Shaskan Hogheads with Heads, both Brigs to the Brit. King's Service, STANTON HAZZARD, commander.
ONE Silver SPUR, lost between the Court-House and King's Arms Tavern.—Whoever takes it up, and brings it to the Printer, shall be rewarded for it.

Just imported from New-York, AND TO BE SOLD, By JOHN HOWE,
At the Printing-Office Corner of the Parade.
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ROBERT SPENCE, At the SHOP opposite the CHURCH LANE, THAMES-STREET, Has for SALE,
SUPERFINE Scarlet & Blue Broad-Cloths, Ditto, fashionable colours, Ditto, Scarlet on one side and Blue on t'other, Ditto, Yellow, for Facings, Gold Epaulettes, Gold & Silver Military Shoes, Soldiers Shirts, Check, ditto, Gentlemen's ruffled with Muffin, & Black Velvet, Soldiers Stocks, Superfine white Cashmere, Superfine white German Cord, for Gentlemen's Vests and Breeches, Superfine Scarlet Kattinets for summer Coats, Brown Buckram, Silk & Worsted Knee Straps, Men's fine plain Shoes and Pumps, Ditto, ditto, stitched and bound neat Fabric, Ditto, ditto, Single Channel Petticoats, Men's coloured and white Silk Hoses, Ditto, ditto, Gloves, Men's fine white Thread Hose, Ditto, Worsted ditto, Men's fine and Felt Hats, Ditto, Round, ditto, Irish Linens, a neat Assortment of 3-4ths, 7/8ths, and Yard-Wide, very Cheap, by the Piece, Printed Handkerchiefs, all Colours, Ditto, White, field with elegant China Borders, Check Linen Handkerchiefs, Horn and Ivory Combs, Sewing Silk all Colours, Men's Leather Gloves, Plain silvered yellow Coat & Vest Buttons, Ditto, Anchor, ditto, Starr, Death head, & Mohair, ditto, Silk Stocking Macaroni Vest patterns, White Jeans, White Flannel, White, Green, and Buff Mill'd Plaiding Duffie, Osanbrigs & Coloured Threads, Glass & Bottle Bonnets, Black Cotton Denim,
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A FEW Puncheons of Old Jamaica Spirits, Beef, Pork, and Flour, per Barrel, Brown Sugars, per Hogshead and Barrel, Ship Bread and Starch, per Cask, Choice Molasses, per Hogshead, New Rice, in Tiarces and half Tiarces, Green Tea, per Chest, Madeira Wine, in Quarter Casks, and per dozen, Tallow Candles, per Box, and also an Assortment of English Goods, as usual. N. B. A very neat Green Whiskey, with Steel Springs and Harnefs compleat.
BOHEA TEA, fresh and of the latest Importation, by the Chest, Barbadoes Rum, by the Puncheon, to be Sold, by ROBERT SPENCE, opposite the CHURCH LANE, THAMES STREET.
ALL who are desirous to manifest their LOYALTY to His Majesty King GEORGE III. and distinguish themselves in His Service, by taking a Part in the finishing Stroke of this unnatural Rebellion, have now an Opportunity, and are cordially invited to assist (during the present Rebellion only,) in the Loyal New-England Regiment, Commanded by Lieut. Col. GEORGE WIGHMAN, now in Newport; where they shall, at his Quarters, be received with every Mark of Esteem, be furnished with Cloathing, and every Accomment necessary to compleat a Gentleman Soldier! and as a further Encouragement (in Addition to the Promise of a Grant of Land held forth by Sir William Howe, and lately, by His Majesty's Order, repeated by General Sir Henry Clinton) receive SIX GUINEAS Bounty. Two Guineas and a Half will be given to any One who brings a RECRUIT, that will pass Muster, to said Regiment. Every non commissioned Officer, 200 Acres. Every private Soldier, — 50 ditto.
Barrack-Office, Newport, 12th August, 1779.
ALL those who have any Demands for Cart-Hire, on the Barrack-Department to the 30th of June, are requested to bring in their Accounts to the Barrack-Office, within a Week from this Date.
STEPHEN COOK, Barrack-Master.
WANTED, A GOOD MILCH COW, for which a generous Price will be given.