New-Hampshire gazette, or, State journal and general advertiser (Portsmouth, N.H.), 1778-07-28 00:00:00

New Hampshire Gazette.  OR,  State JOURNAL and General ADVERTISER.
T U E S D A Y, JULY 28, 1778.
Conclusion of the Piece began in our last, directed to the Earl of Carlisle, Lord Viscount Howe, Sir William Howe (or in his absence Sir Henry Clinton) William Eden and G. Johnstone.
I AM extremely sorry to find in your letter some sentences, which reflect upon the character of his most christian Majesty. It certainly is not kind, or consistent with his principles of philanthropy you profess, to traduce a gentleman's character without affording him an opportunity of defending himself; and that too near a neighbour, and not long since an intimate brother, who besides hath lately given you the most solid additional proofs of his pacific disposition, and with an unparallelled sincerity, which would do honour to other Princes, declared to your court, unasked, the nature and effect of a treaty he had just entered into with these States. Neither is it quite according to the rules of politeness to use such terms in addressing yourselves to Congress, when you well knew that he was their good and faithful ally. It is indeed true, as you justly observe, that he hath at times been at enmity with his Britannic Majesty, by which we suffered some inconveniencies:—But these flowed rather from our connection with you than any ill will towards us.—At the same time it is a solemn truth, worthy of your serious attention, that you did not commence the present war, a war in which we have suffered infinitely more then by any former contest, a fierce, a bloody, I am sorry to add, an unprovoked and cruel war. That you did not commence this, I say, because of any connection between us and our present ally; but, on the contrary, as soon as you perceived that the treaty was in agitation, proposed terms of peace to us in consequence of what you have been pleased to denominate an insidious interposition. How then does the account stand between us. America, being at peace with all the world, was formerly drawn into a war with France, in consequence of her union with Great Britain. At present America, being engaged in a war with Great Britain, will probably obtain the most honourable terms of peace, in consequence of her friendly connection with France. For the truth of these positions I appeal gentlemen, to your own knowledge. I know it is very hard for you to part with what you have accustomed yourselves, from your earliest infancy, to call your colonies. I pity your situation, and therefore I excuse the little aberrations from truth which your letter contains. At the same time it is possible that you may have been misinformed. For I will not suppose that your letter was intended to delude the people of these States. Such unmanly disingenuous artifices have of late been exerted with so little effect, that prudence, if not probity, would prevent a repetition. To undeceive you, therefore, I take the liberty of assuring your Excellencies from the very best intelligence that what you call "French offers to North America," in other words the treaties of alliance and commerce between his Most Christian Majesty and these States, were not made in consequence of any plans of accommodation concerted in Great Britain, nor with a view to prolong this destructive war. If you consider that these treaties were actually concluded before the draught of the bills under which you act was sent for America, and that much time must necessarily have been consumed in adjusting compacts of such intricacy and importance; and further, if you consider the early notification of this treaty by the Court of France, & the assurance given that America had reserved
a right of admitting even you to a similar treaty, you must be convinced of the truth of my assertions. The fact is, that when the British Minister perceived that we were in treaty with the greatest Prince in Europe, he applied himself immediately to counteract the effect of these negotiations. And this leads me with infinite regret to make some observations, which may possibly be by you considered in an offensive point of view.
It seems to me, gentlemen, there is something (excuse the word) disingenuous in your procedure. I put the supposition that Congress had acceded to your propositions, and then I ask two questions. Had you full power from your commission to make these propositions? Possibly you did not think it worth while to consider your commission, but we Americans are apt to compare things together and to reason. The second question I ask is, What security could you give that the British Parliament would ratify your compacts? You can give no such security, and therefore we should, after forfeiting our reputation as a people, after you had ticked from us our good name, and persuaded us to give to the common enemy of man the precious jewel of our liberties; after all this, I say, we should have been at the mercy of a Parliament which, to say no more of it, has not treated us with too great tenderness. It is quite needless to add, that even if that Parliament had ratified the conditions you proposed, still poor America was to lie at the mercy of any future Parliament, or appeal to the sword, which certainly is not the most pleasant business men can be engaged in.
For your use I subjoin the following creed of every good American. I believe that in every kingdom, state or empire, there must be, from the necessity of the thing, one supreme legislative power, with authority to bind every part in all cases, the proper objects of human laws. I believe that to be bound by laws to which he does not consent by himself or his representative, is the directed finition of a slave. I do therefore believe, that a Dependence on Great-Britain, howsoever the same may be limited or qualified, is utterly inconsistent with every idea of liberty, for the defence of which I have solemnly pledged my life and fortune to my countrymen; & this engagement I will sacredly adhere to so long as I shall live. Amen.
Now if you will take the poor advice of one, who is really a friend to England and Englishmen, and who hath even some Scotch blood in his veins, away with your Fleets & your Armies, acknowledge the independence of America, and as Ambassadors, and not Commissioners, solicit a treaty of peace, amity, commerce, and alliance with the rising States of this western world. Your nation totters on the brink of a suspensuous precipice, and even delay will ruin her.
You have told the Congress, " It, after the time that may be necessary to consider this communication, and transmit your answer, the horrors & devastations of war should continue, we call God and the world to witness that the evils which must follow, are not to be imputed to Great-Britain. "—I wish you had spared your protestation.—Matters of this kind may appear to you in a trivial light as meer ornamental flowers of rhetoric, but they are serious things, registered in the high chancery of Heaven. Remember the awful abuse of words like these by Gen. Burgoyne, and remember his fate. There is one above us, who will take exemplary vengeance for every insult upon his Majesty. You know that the cause of America is just. You know
that she contends for that freedom, to which all men are entitled. That she contends against oppression, rapine, and more than savage barbarity. The blood of the innocent is upon your hands, and all the waters of the ocean will not wash it away.—We again make our solemn appeal to the God of Heaven to decide between you and us.—And we pray that in the doubtful scale of battle we may be successful as we have justice on our side, and that the merciful Saviour of the world may forgive our oppressors, I am, my Lords and Gentlemen,
The friend of human nature And one who glories in the title of An AMERICAN.
PHILADELPHIA, July 9th,
The Chief Justice has been sitting at the City Court-House for several Days past, to hear the Charges against Tories accused of joining and assisting the British Army.—We hear that he will sit there on Saturday next, in the Forenoon, for the same Purpose.
Committees are appointed throughout the several Counties of this State to take in possession all the Estates and Effects of those Persons who have joined the Enemy, and likewise the Tories.
In CONGRESS, July 7th, 1778.
Resolved unanimously.
That the Thanks of CONGRESS be given to General WASHINGTON for the Activity with which he marched from the Camp at Valley-Forge, in pursuit of the Enemy, for his distinguished Exertions in forming the Order of BATTLE, and for his great good Conduct in leading on the Attack, & gaining the important VICTORY of Monmouth, over the British Grand Army under the immediate command of Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, in their March from Philadelphia to New-York.
Resolved, That General WASHINGTON be directed to signify the Thanks of CONGRESS to the gallant Officers and Men under his Command, who distinguished themselves by their Conduct & Valor at the Battle of Monmouth. Extract from the Minutes, CHARLES THOMPSON, Sec'ry:
B O S T O N, July 20, 1778.
By the Return of an EXPRESS last Saturday Morning from Philadelphia, we have the following IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE, viz.
Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman of the first Character at Philadelphia, July 12, 1778.
"VICE-ADMIRAL Count D'ESTANG with a formidable French Fleet of one Ship of 110 Guns, called 90;—two of 80;—eight of 74;—one of 64;—four of 36, and said to have 12000 Men on board, were at the Capes of Delaware two Days ago, and are now probably at Sandy-Hook.
"On the Voyage hither, this Fleet took a Privateer of 26 Guns from New-York, cruising on the Virginia Coast.
"A Ship from New-Providence, bound to London, and re-captured a French Snow laden with dry Goods;—these two are now coming up the River—they have also driven on Shore and destroyed a British Ship, supposed to be the Roebuck.
"Mr. GARARD, Plenipotentiary from the Court of Versailles, will be here some time to day;—he arrived at Chester in a French Frigate last evening—Mr. Silas Deane accompanies him."
"'Tis reported a severe Cannonade was heard at Newport, on Saturday last.

Gen. Washington's ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE at MONMOUTH.
From the Pennsylvania Packet, brought by Express on Saturday last,
Mr. DUNLAP,
Be pleased to print the following letter from his Excellency General Washington, to- gether with the return of the killed, wound- ed, &c for the information of the good people of these United States.
I am, Sir, your most humble Servant, HENRY LAURENS, President of Congress. Philadelphia, July 4, 1778.
SIR, English Town July 1, 1778.
I EMBRACE this first moment of leisure to give Congress a more full and particular account of the movements of the army un- der my command, since its passing the Dela- ware, than the situation of our affairs would heretofore permit.
I had the honor to advise them, that on the appearances of the enemy's intention to march thro' Jersey becoming serious, I had detach- ed General Maxwell's brigade, in conjunction with the militia of that State, to interrupt & impede their progress, by every obstruction in their power, so as to give time to the ar- my under my command to come up with them, and take advantage of any favourable circumstances that might present themselves. The army having proceeded to Coryell's Fer- ry, and crossed the Delaware at that place, I immediately detached Colonel Morgan, with a select corps of six hundred men to reinforce Gen. Maxwell, and marched with the main body towards Princeton.
The slow advance of the enemy had great- ly the air of design, and led me, with others to suspect that Gen. Clinton, desirous of a general action, was endeavouring to draw us down into the lower county, in order by a rapid movement to gain our right, and take possession of the strong grounds above us. This consideration, and to give the troops time to repose and refresh themselves from the fa- tigues they had experienced from rainy and excessive hot weather, determined me to halt at Hopewell Township, about five miles from Princeton where he remained till the morn- ing of the 25th. On the preceding day I made a second detachment of 1500 chosen troops, under Brigadier Gen. Scott, to rein- force those already in the vicinity of the e- nemy, the more effectually to annoy and de- lay their march. The next day the army moved to Kingston, and having received in- telligence that the enemy were prosecuting their route towards Monmouth Court house, I dispatched 1000 select men under Brig Gen. Wayne, and sent the Marquis de la Fayette to take the command of the whole advanced corps including Maxwell's brigade and Mor- gan's light infantry, with orders to take the first fair opportunity of attacking the enemy's rear. In the evening of the same day, the whole army marched from Kingston, where our baggage was left, with intention to pre- serve a proper distance for supporting the advanced corps, and arrived at Cranberry early the next morning. The intense heat of the weather, and a heavy storm unlucki- ly coming on, made it impossible to resume our march that day without great inconve- nience and injury to the troops. Our advan- ced corps being differently circumstanced, moved from the position it had held the night before, and took post in the evening on the Monmouth road, about 5 miles from the ene- my's rear, in expectation of attacking them next morning, on their march. To the main body having remained at Cranberry, the ad- vanced corps was found to be too remote, & too far upon the right, to be supported ei- ther in case of an attack upon, or from the enemy, which induced me to send orders to the Marquis to file off by his left towards English-Town, which he accordingly execu- ted early in the morning of the 27th.
The enemy in marching from Allentown had changed their disposition, and placed
their best troops in the rear, consisting of all the grenadiers, light infantry, and chasseurs of the line. This alteration made it neces- sary to increase the number of our advanced corps; in consequence of which I detached Major Gen. Lee with two brigades to join the Marquis at English Town, on whom of course the command of the whole devolved, amounting to about 5000 men. The main body marched the same day and encamped within three miles of that place. Morgan's corps was left hovering on the enemy's right flank, and the Jersey militia, amounting at this time, to about 7 or 800 men under Gen. Dickinson, on their left.
The enemy were now encamped in a strong position, with their right extending about a mile and a half beyond the court house, in the parting of the roads leading to Shrews- bury and Middletown, and their left along the road from Allentown to Monmouth, a- bout three miles on this side the courthouse. Their right flank lay on the skirt of a small wood, while their left was secured by a very thick one, a morass running towards their rear, & their whole front covered by a wood and for a considerable extent towards the left with a morass. In this situation they halted till the morning of the 28th.
Matters being thus situated, and having had the best information, that if the enemy were once arrived at the heights of Middle- town, 10 or 12 miles from where they were, it would be impossible to attempt any thing against them with a prospect of success, I determined to attack their rear the moment they should get in motion from their present ground. I communicated my intention to Gen. Lee, and ordered him to make his dis- position for the attack, & to keep his troops constantly lying upon their arms, to be in readiness at the shortest notice. This was done with respect to the troops under my immediate command.
About 5 in the morning Gen. Dickinson sent an express, informing, that the front of the enemy had began their march. I in- stantly put the army in motion, and sent or- ders by one of my Aids to Gen. Lee to move on and attack them, unless there should be very powerful reasons to the contrary; ac- quainting him at the same time, that I was marching to support him, and for doing it with the greater expedition and convenience shou'd make the men disencumber themselves of their packs and blankets.
After marching about five miles, to my great surprize and mortification, I met the whole advanced corps retreating, and, as I was told, by Gen. Lee's orders, without ha- ving made any opposition, except one fire gi- ven by Col. Butler, on their being charged by the enemy's cavalry, who were repulsed. I proceeded immediately to the rear of the corps, which I found closely pressed by the enemy, and gave directions for forming part of the retreating troops, who, by the brave and spirited conduct of the officers, aided by some pieces of well served artillery, checked the enemy's advance, and gave time to make a disposition of the left wing & second line of the army upon an eminence, & in a wood a little in the rear, covered by a morass in front. On this were placed some batteries of cannon by Lord Stirling, who command- ed the left wing, which played upon the ene- my with great effect, and seconded by parties of infantry, detached to oppose them, effec- tually put a stop to their advance.
Gen. Lee being detached with the advan- ced corps, the command of the right wing, for the occasion, was given to Gen. Green. —For the expedition of the march, and to counteract any attempt to turn our right, I had ordered him to file off by the new church two miles from English-Town, and fall in to the Monmouth road, a small distance in the rear of the court-house, while the rest of the column moved directly on towards the court house. On intelligence of the retreat he marched up, and took a very advantage- ous position on the right.
The enemy, by this time finding them- selves warmly opposed in front, made an at-
tempt to turn our left flank, but they were bravely repulsed and driven back by detach- ed parties of infantry. They also made a movement to our right, with a little success. Gen. Green having advanced a body of troops with artillery, to a commanding piece of ground, which not only disappointed their design of turning our right, but severely en- filaded those in front of the left wing. In addition to this Gen. Wayne advanced with a body of troops, and kept up so severe and well directed a fire, that the enemy were soon compelled to retire behind the defile, where the first stand in the begining of the action had been made.
In this situation, the enemy had both their flanks secured by thick woods and morasses, while their front could only be approached thro' a narrow pass. I resolved nevertheless to attack them and for that purpose, order- ed Gen. Poor with his own and the Carolina brigade, to move round upon their right, and Gen. Woodford upon their left, and the ar- tillery to gail them in front; but the imped- iment in their way prevented their getting within reach before it was dark. They re- mained upon the ground they had been di- rected to occupy during the night, with in- tention to begin the attack early the next morning, and the army continued lying up- on their arms in the field of action, to be in readiness to support them. In the mean time the enemy were employed in removing their wounded, and about twelve o'clock at night marched away in such silence, that tho' Gen. Poor lay extremely near them, they effected their retreat without his knowledge. They carried off all their wounded, except 4 offi- cers and about forty privates, whose wounds were too dangerous to permit their removal.
The extreme heat of the weather—the fa- tigue of the men from their march through a deep sandy country, almost entirely desti- tute of water—and the distance the enemy had gained by marching the night, made a pursuit impracticable and fruitless. It would have been fatal to numbers of our men, se- veral of whom died the preceding night with heat.
Were I to conclude my account of this day's transactions without expressing my ob- ligations to the officers of the army in ge- neral I should do injustice to their merit and violence to my own feelings. They seemed to vie with each other in manifesting their zeal and bravery.—The catalogue of those who distinguished themselves is too long to admit of particularising individuals.— I cannot, however forbear mentioning Briga- dier General Wayne, whose good conduct and bravery, through the whole action, de- serves particular commendation.
The behaviour of the troops in general af- ter they recovered from the first surprize, oc- casioned by the retreat of the advanced corps was such as could not be surpassed.
All the artillery, both officers and men, that were engaged, distinguished themselves in a remarkable manner.
Inclosed Congress will be pleased to receive a return of killed, wounded and missing: A- mong the first were Lieut. Col. Bonner of Pennsylvania and Major Dickinson of Vir- ginia, both officers of distinguished merit and much to be regretted. The enemy's slain left on the field and buryed by us according to the return of the persons assigned to that duty, were four officers and two hundred & forty five privates; —in the former number was Hon. Col. Monckton. Exclusive of these they buryed some themselves, as there were several new graves near the field of battle. How many men they may have had wound- ed cannot be determined, but from the usual proportion of the number must have been considerable, there was a few prizonerstaken.
The peculiar situation of Gen. Lee, at this time, requires that I should say nothing of his conduct. He is now in arrest. The charges against him, with such sentence as the Court Martial may decree in his case, shall be transmitted for the approbation or disapprobation of Congress, as soon as it shall have passed.

Being fully convinced by the gentlemen of this country, that the enemy cannot be hurt or injured in their embarkation at Sandy Hook, the place to which they are going and unwilling to get too far removed from the North River, I put the troops in motion early this morning and shall proceed that way, leaving the Jersey brigade, Morgan's corps, and other light parties (the militia being all dismissed) to hover about them—countenance desertion, and to prevent their depredations as far as possible. After they embark, the former will take post in the neighbourhood of Elizabethtown—the latter rejoin the corps from which they were detached.
I have the honour to be, with the greatest respect. Sir, your most obedient Servant, G. WASHINGTON.
Hon. H. Laurens, Esq; President of Congress. RETURN of the Killed, Wounded and Missing of the American Army in the Battle of Monmouth, on the 28th day of June, 1778.
Killed. 1 Lieutenant-Colonel, 1 Major, 3 Captains, 2 Lieutenants, 1 Serjeant. 52 Rank and File.
Wounded. 2 Colonels, 8 Captains, 4 First Lieutenants, 2 Second Lieutenants, 1 Ensign, 1 Adjutant, 8 Serjeants, 1 Drummer, 120 Rank and File.
Missing. 5 Serjeants, 126 Rank and File.—Many of the missing dropped through Fatigue, and have since come in.
ARTILLERY. Killed. 1 First Lieutenant, 7 Matrosses, 1 Bombadier.
Wounded. 1 Captain, 1 Serjeant, 1 Corporal, 1 Gunner, 10 Matrosses. Missing, 1 Matross.
Six Horses killed, and two wounded.
PHILADELPHIA, July 4. In CONGRESS, July 11, 1778.
HIS Most Christian Majesty the King of France having thought proper to send on this Coast a powerful Fleet, in Order to co-operate with the Forces of these States, in the Reduction of the British Army & Navy:
RESOLVED, That Genl WASHINGTON be empowered to call on the States of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode Island and Connecticut, New York, & New Jersey or such of them as he shall judge proper, for such Aids of their Militia as he shall think requisite for carrying on his Operations in Concert with the Count D'Estaing, Commander of the French Fleet; and that it be earnestly recommended to the States above mentioned to exert themselves in forwarding the Force which may be required from them with the greatest Expedition. Certified by HENRY LAURENS, President of Congress.
We hear that the British troops now in New York are preparing to evacuate that city, and that the whole of the troops now on the Continent, will soon be drawn off to Britain or the West-Indies.
From the New Jersey Gazette.
SIR, NOT satisfied with robbing me, and the brave men under my command, of the credit due to us with respect to the affair of the 28th, such an atrocious attack has been made on my conduct, and so gross are the injuries I have received, that I have demanded a court-martial; which is to be held to-morrow. The reason I address this note to you is, that a most infamous, dishonest and false relation has appeared in your Paper of July 1st. I must therefore intreat as you are an honest man, that you will desire your readers to consider the aforesaid relation as a fiction. Before long they shall have a minute, just and faithful account. In the mean time I beg you would publish this note, & am, Sir, Your most obedient servant, CHARLES LEE.
Mr. Isaac Collins. I DESIRE you will consider this as a postscript to the note I have already addressed to you, and that you will request whatever printer is your correspondent in Philadelphia, to insert the note and postscript in his paper. To call the affair a complete victory would be a dishonourable gasconade. It was indeed a very handsome check, which did the Americans honour. No affair can be more convincing of what they are equal to; in a retrograde manoeuvre of near four miles, no confusion was observable but what arose and ever will arise from a monstrous abuse, which, if tolerated, will be one day fatal. I mean the liberty which individuals, without authority, take to direct and give their opinions. The behaviour of the whole, both men and officers was so equally good that it would be unjust to make distinctions; though I confess it is difficult to refrain from paying compliments to the artillery from Gen. Knox, and Col. Oswald down to the very driver. It is difficult to say which was the decisive point. It was a battle in pieces, and by dint of fighting in a variety of places, in the plain and in the woods—by advancing and retreating, the enemy were at last fairly worn down.
I am, Sir, yours. CHARLES LEE. H A R T F O R D, July 21. We learn, That Lord Howe, has manned his fleet with the sweepings of New York streets, in order to meet His Most Christian Majesty's fleet.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at camp, to his friend in this town, dated Crum Pond, July 16.
Our army are crossing the North River, and will assemble at or near White Plains. His Excellency received a letter from the 14th from his Excellency Count de Estaing, Lieutenant General of his Most Christian Majesty's Armies, Vice Admiral of his Fleet, and Knight of his Orders, informing him that he was off Sandy-Hook with his Fleet, 11 or 12 sail of the line, and four Frigates. The 13th instant, Monsieur GERARD, Plenipotentiary from the Court of France, arrived at Philadelphia; the frigate in which he came took two prizes on her passage.
NEW-LONDON, July 17.
Mr. GREEN, Please to insert the following disagreeable intelligence, brought by Mr. Solomon Avery, this moment returned from Wyoming on the Susquehannah-River.
HE informs, that on or about the 26th of June last, a party of Tories and Indians made their appearance near the settlement at Wyoming, and after some days, in which time several skirmishes happened between the enemy & our people; and not being able to learn any thing of the number or force of the enemy, on Friday the 3d instant, Col. Butler, with about 400 men, went out and attacked the enemy about one mile North of the fort called Forty-fort, and supposed the enemy about equal in number, but after an engagement of one or two hours, in which great slaughter had been made, our people found themselves surrounded on all sides; but fighting till all prospect of success was over, and most of Colonel Butler's men being killed, the residue endeavoured to make their escape; but when the informant came away, there was but about 30 had returned of the 400 that went out. Two small forts up the river had surrendered before this action, and that night and the next day the inhabitants were making their escape naked through the wilderness, to the settlements below, leaving their effects behind. Women and children in the most distressed and forlorn condition that can be conceived. The informant conceives of about 5000 inhabitants, one half of them are killed and taken by the enemy prisoners, and the other half fleeing away naked distressed. The informant says, that the party is supposed to consist of Tories chiefly. The inhabitants & militia in the back parts of the Jerseys and Pennsylvania are collecting to drive the enemy off the ground again. This party was commanded by one Butler, that has been acting a villainous part to the Northerners. I am yours, &c. SAMUEL AVERY. Norwich, July 15th.
Monday morning last a fleet of 11 sail of shipping from New-port, went out the Sound.
The same day a fleet from the Westward, of 20 sail, about half of them armed vessels, anchored, in the Sound, off Lyme. They came to sail on Tuesday afternoon; and went to the Eastward, supposed to be bound to Newport. While there were at anchor on Monday night, four men (Americants) being ordered in a boat from one vessel to another, with the Captain of one of the transports on board, they took an opportunity to row off with the boat, and got safe on Shore, with the Captain. They say there were about 3000 troops on board, and that they were bound to New-York. They also inform, that Gen. Clinton was arrived at New-York, and that the accounts were, that his whole loss since leaving Philadelphia, amounted to about 3000 men. The Capt. of a small cruiser, who was in the Sound, says, that one of the transports had some field pieces on board, which they discharged at him.
Same day also, a sloop of 122 tons, from Halifax, bound to New-port, was brought in here by the privateer Industrious Bee, Capt. George A. A. from Providence. The prize is laden with coal, and some beef, and had four passengers on board, one of which is a Captain in the British service.
BOSTON, July 23, 1778.
Tuesday last arrived a Prize Sloop, from Dominica bound to New York, laden with Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa, Limes, &c. She was captured by Captain Greely, in the Speedwell, three Days after his leaving this port: Captain Greely was in chase of a brig when the prize left him.
We learn, that a Packet from England is taken, and carried into New London; the mail is lost.
The last accounts from the Southward, it appears that Gen. Washington, with his whole army, had crossed the North River.
A P. of 20 sail of Shipping were seen to leave Rhode Island last Tuesday, flanding to the Southward, supposed to be bound to New York.
When Sir Wm. Howe, Gen. Burgoyne, and Sir Henry Clinton embarked for America in the year seventy five, the following lines appeared in a London Paper:
"Behold! the Cereberus the Atlantic plough, Her precious Cargo—CLINTON, BURGOYNE, HOWE. Bow—vow—vow!"
We leave it to our readers to determine, whether those military "dogs of war" have done any thing but bark ever since they came to America.
The late battle had very nearly ruined Clinton's whole army: it reflects the highest honor on the American arms, and must prove decisive against the British power in America: The enemy are in no condition to attempt any thing important; and must be glad to compound for the safety of what remains of their army in leaving our shores.
The only hopes of the British army in America are upon the arrival of the Fleet from St. Helens, of 11 sail of the Line: But by the last accounts, that Fleet was not in a condition to put to sea immediately; nor did the British ministry seem eager to part with so great a share of their channel defence, while so powerful a squadron lay at Brest, ready to sail at an hour's warning: But granting the St Helen's Fleet have sailed, it is without all doubt, that a superior squadron from Brest will immediately follow it, and perhaps arrive on the coasts of America before it.
Orders, it is said, are issued for all the Continental Frigates, that are equiped, immediately to join the French Fleet.
Extract of a letter from Hartford, dated July 19. The express employed by Col. Wadsworth in his department, returned here yesterday, and brings the following intelligence. That the French fleet consisting of 12 sail of the line, and four 36 gun frigates were at Sandy Hook; that they had applied to Gen. Washington for a supply of fresh provision, and that Col. Wadsworth had supplied them, by the General's orders; and that the English fleet, inferior by much in force, had quitted New York, supposed to be gone to Halifax until reinforced. Part of Gen. Washington's army are at the White Plains, and the whole are expected there. The militia of this State are also called for; from all which, it is conjectured, and I think with reason; that New York will ere long be attacked by our forces, and I hope taken.
A small vessel of war, with very few guns and men, fitted out from Salem, has been at Egg Harbour, between New York and
Philadelphia, and taken 14 sail of the enemy's vessels, laden with Tories and their effects to a great value, bound from the Delaware to New York.
E X E T E R, July 23, 1778.
Extract of a Letter from Boston, dated July 23. We have Advice here, That there are 200 sail of Transports on their way from Co. Ir, bound to the Enemy, with only one Convoy, and this Day they are beating up for Volunteers to man every Thing in this Harbour to go after them, which are to sail in three Days, to cruise between New York, and Rhode Island, the State of Connecticut are doing the same.
State of New-Hampshire Strafford ss. NOTICE is hereby given that to much of the following Lots of Land in Sanborntown, as will pay the tax for the year 1777, and charges will be Sold on Thursday the 13th Day of August next at 10 o'clock forenoon, at the Dwelling House of Daniel Sanborn, Esq; in said Sanborntown, unless paid before that time.
   First Division Second Division   No. s. d. No. s. d.     William Chase 0 0 7 6 2   Josiah Smith 0 0 3 6 1   Jonathan Sanborn 0 0 15 10 9   Thomas Blake 0 0 35 7 5   Simeon Drake 0 0 39 14 2   Law lot No. 1 11 7 51 10 0   David Stevens 0 0 47 10 6   John Rawlins 0 0 44 11 3   Jonathan Calley 0 0 43 12 6   Joseph Smith junr. 71 6 60 10 0   Jonathan Odiorne 64 6 58 6 7   Law lot No. 2 53 7 18 6 0   Solley & March 55 7 76 6 0   John Murfet 56 8 78 11 10   Thomas Packer 59 9 0 0 0   John Thomblson 79 9 22 10 11   John Thomblson 69 7 61 17 0   William Thompson Constable.   Sanborntown June 29th 1778. 23 25  
NOTICE is hereby given to the following delinquent Proprietors of Lands in that Tract called the GORE, in the County of Strafford, that unless they pay to me at my Dwelling House in the said Gore, in Eight Weeks from the Date hereof, the several Sums due on their respective Lots, agreeable to a legal Assessment of Taxes for the Year 1777, that so much of their Lots or Rights as will pay the said Tax, with incidental Charges, will be then advertised for sale, according to Law, viz. March's part of Lot No. 5 in the first Range, 0 5 11 March's part of Lot No. 11 in the 4th Range, 0 5 11 Walter Bryant Esq's part of Lot No. 11 in 4th Range, 0 9 9 Walter Bryant Esq's part of Lot No. 11 in 3d Range, 0 9 9 Solley & March's Lot No. 12 in 4th Range, 2 6 3 Paul March's part of Lot No. 4 in 1st Range, 1 0 0 Gore, July 23, 1778. Jacob Chamberlin, Constable.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY last Night, from his Master Henry Talpey of Old-York, a likely Negro Man named BOB, about twenty Years old—He had on a Homespun Coat and Jacket, Breches, &c. He carried away several Things of Cloathing done up in a Bundle. Whoever takes up said Negro, is desired to put him in Goal, and give Notice, so as his Master may have him again. shall receive the above Reward, and all necessary Charges, per me, HENRY TALPEY.
N. B. All Masters of Vessels and others are hereby cautioned from concealing or carrying off said Negro, as they would avoid the Penalty of the Law.
Old-York, July 20, 1778.
ON MONDAY THE TENTH DAY Of August next, will be sold at Publick VENDUE, At Mrs. Tilton's in Portsmouth, at 10 o'Clock A.M. BETWEEN 50 and 60 choice White-Pine Masts, Yards and Bowsprits; the Masts from 24 to 30 inches: the Yards from 20 inches upwards; the Bowsprits from 26 to 30 inches. They were procured formerly for the Use of the British Navy, and will suit now very well for the French Market. Conditions of sale to be made known at the Time of sale.
JOHN BLUNT GEORGE GAINS } Committee.
Portsmouth, July 25, 1778.
Notice is hereby given to the Proprietors of WAKEFIELD, That there is a Tax of Twelve Shillings voted to be raised on each original Right or Share of Land in said Town for the Year 1775, which Tax they are desired to pay to me at my House in Rochester immediately, otherwise their Lands will be advertised for sale as the Law directs. Rochester, July 27, 1778. Barnabas Palmer, Collector.

State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough ss.  NOTICE is hereby given to such of the Non-Resident Proprietors of Perrystown, in said County, as are delinquent in paying their Taxes therein for the year 1777:—That so much of their respective Lands in said Town will be sold by public Auction, to begin on Wednesday the 5th day of August next, at 9 o'Clock A.M. at the House of Mr. Joseph Wadleigh, in said Perrystown, as will pay said Taxes with incidental charges, unless prevented by the same being paid before that time.—The Names of the original proprietors who were the Granters are as follows.
   No. s. d. No. s. d.     3 March & others 6 9 5 J. Thomson 6 9   18 T. Wallingford 6 9 16 J. Wentworth 6 9   15 George Jeffrey 6 9 13 Tho. Packer 6 9   11 T. Atkinson 6 9 Law Lot, No. 2 6 9   2 Joshua Peirce 6 9 12 Green & others 6 9   8 John Moffat 6 9  
Names of the Original Proprietors being Grantees.
   Lots Names s. d.     1st Di. 2 Di.   30 Stephen Woodward 4 6   21 Benjamin Hale 4 6   48 John Pecker 10 2   59 David Graves 12 9   65 Thomas Follonbee 5 8   54 John Webster 5 8   20 Thomas Hale 1 11   63 John Currier 4 6   28 John Perry 3   22 James Pecker 6 9   55 Jacob Hancock 5 8   77 James Graves 6 9   81 Obediah Perry 4 6   Edward Barnard 6 9   Jonathan Poor 4 6   Aaron Sergeant 9 6   William Stevens 4 6   Jonathan Plumer 6 9   52 Benjamin Eaton, jr. 4 2   43 John Ayer 6 9   40 Daniel Poor 9   62 James Eaton 9   24 Thomas Whitaker 2 3   James Cushing 4 6   Cutting Martin 4 6   Moses Clement 4 6  
SAMUEL PEASLEE, Collector.
Perrystown, June 29. 1778.
Hauk, June 23d 1778.
ON the Night of the 22d of June instant, some evil-minded Person or Persons broke into the Shop of Reuben True, & stole from thence, one pair of Men's Calve Skin Shoes, one pair of Womens ditto, and two pair of Boys ditto, and it is supposed a number of Sides of Leather, and Calve skins, in particular one side of Horse Hide black'd on the Grain, also Leather for a Bridle cut out fit to make.
N B. Stolen from Humphry Hook on the same Night, three pair of Men's Stockings, one pair of light blue seam'd, one pair of dark blue, the other a blueish colour, and one Woman's Apron, blue and white check, Linnen and Woolen. Also, stolen from Joseph Clifford Sanborn on the same Night three Men's white Shirts, two Cotton and Linnen, one Tow and Linnen, and one checkt blue and white Handkerchief. Whoever shall detect the Thief or Thieves, so that they may be brought to Justice, and the Goods returned to the Owners, shall have Twenty-five Dollars Rewards paid by us the Subscribers,
Humphry Hooker, Joseph Clifford Sanborn, Reuben True.
TAKEN up by Benjamin Gorden of Exeter about the 28th day of May 1778. a white Mare, she is about 12 years old, and is hipt. The owner may have said Mare again, proving his property, and paying for this advertisement, and all other necessary charges.
Exeter, July 7th, 1778.
To be sold, cheap for Cash, or West-India Goods,
A Quantity of
Good Merchantable Boards,
Lyving at Newmarket Landing—For further Particulars, enquire of Mr. William Odiorne of Newmarket, near the Upper Ferry.
Newmarket; July 13.
JAMES DIMAM,
Takes this Method to inform the Public, That he has lately opened a Shop in Portsmouth, a few Doors above the State House, where he has for Sale, A Variety of
European and India Goods,
Among which are the following, viz.
BROAD CLOTHS, Serges, Shalloons, Calamancoes, Chintzes, Calicoes, Augustines, Cambric, Muslin, printed Handkerchiefs, Court for Summer Clothing, Linnens, Buckram, white striped Fustian, sewing Silk, white Thread, Mohair, Tapes, Pins, Needles, Coat and Jacket Buttons, Shot,—4d, 10d, and 20d Nails, Window Glass, 6 by 8, and 7 by 9,— GREEN TEA,—BOHEA,— Snuff Boxes, small Looking Glasses, Wafers, Almonds, Anniseed, Capers, Olives, Anchovies, Sleeve Buttons, Spoons, Carpenter's Rules, Combs, Curtain Rings, Shoe and Knee-Buckles, Ink-Stands,—Pen-knives,—Pencils,—Sealing Wax,—Cork-Screws, Thimbles, Seals, Files, Powder-Flasks, Scissors,—Door-Locks, Flat-Irons, &c.
N. B. Many of the above Articles will be sold by Wholesale.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ss.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Proprietors of Chichester, at their annual Meeting in the Year 1778 did vote to raise the sum of thirty Shillings on each Right in said Town;—The Owners of the above said Lands, are desired to make speedy Payment to me the subscriber. And as there is a number of Owners of the Lots in the aforesaid Town, that have not paid their Taxes for some Years past, these are to give Notice, that except they pay their Taxes immediately, their Lands will be exposed to sale.
Richard Jennens, Collector for Chichester. Rye, July 10. 1778.
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss.
NOTICE is hereby given to the delinquent proprietors, and others, Owning lands in Candia, in said County who have not paid their respective taxes for the year 1777, that to much of their lands as will pay said tax with incidental charges, will be sold on the last tuesday of August next, at the House of Doctor Sam. Mooers in said Candia at one o'Clock P. M.—The names of the Original Proprietors and owners are as follows.
   3d Division Names. l. s. d.     No Jeremiah Sanborn 0 10   3 Rev'd Moses Hale 1 13 3   12 Samuel Prescott 1 6 0   17 Colonel Henry Sherburne 1 6 6   21 Samuel Sherburne 0 13 3   30 Richard Wibird 1 6 6   32 Col. Thomas Westbrook 1 13 3   42 Joseph Young 1 0 0   48 James Fogg 0 10   50 Samuel Smith 0 19 9   51 Col. Mark Hunking 0 13 3   53 Nathaniel Sanborn 0 0 7   75 Col. Peter Weare 0 19 9   76 Edward Sanborn 0 0 7   106 Samuel Shaw 0 6 7   107 Stephen Sweat 0 6 7   108 John Calse 0 6 7   109 Clement Hughs 0 6 7   110 Col. Shadrack Walton 0 6 7   111 Col. Richard Kent 0 13 3   112 John Cutts & Benj Akerman 0 13 3   113 Benjamin Smith 0 10 7   114 Michael Whidden 0 13 3   125 Jacob Bafford 0 6 7   118 John Sanborn 0 6 7   120 James Prescott 0 6 7   121 Not Drawn 0 6 7   122 0 6 7   123 0 6 7  
Second part of the second Division.
   33 Ebenezer Eastman 0 8 3   45 Samuel Sherburne 1 4 11   46 Thomas Dean 0 12 2   63 Col. Henry Sherburne 0 12 2   133 Ebenezer Russel, Esq; 1 18 9   28 Edward Sanborn 0 12 2   27 Stephen Webster 0 12 2   32 Richard Wibirt 1 4 10  
Benjamin Cals, Constable.
Candia, July 1st. 1778.
At a Meeting of the Proprietors of the Township of Leicester, on Otter-Creek, held by Adjournment at the House of Mr. Tilly Rice, in Brockfield, and County of Worcester, &c. on the 29th Day of April 1778, voted, that Messieurs Nathaniel Child, Elisha Child, and Samuel Mc Cellan, be a Committee to make a Rate or Tax, of Two Dollars on each Right subject thereto, and the same ordered to be paid to Capt.
Isaac Stone, Collector, on, or before the first Wednesday of September next, or such Proportion of their Right will be sold at the adjourn'd Meeting, as will pay their respective Proportions and all other incidental Charges. Voted, That this Meeting be adjourn'd to the House of Nathaniel Child, Esq; in Woodstock, in the County of Windham, &c. on the first Wednesday of September next at Nine o'Clock in the Morning. Elisha Child, Proprietors Clerk.
AN EXCELLENT FARM
TO BE SOLD in ORFORD on Connecticut River Belonging to the Estate of JOHN DENNIE, Esq; late of Cambridge, deceas'd with an House and Barn upon it, and now in the Occupation of William Simpson, Esq—Said FARM contains two Fifty Acre Lots large Measure, and is beautifully situated on the River, with about Forty Acres of Mowing, Planting & Intervale Land cleared: Upon this Farm, an industrious Man may soon live very happy and comfortable in a good Neighbourhood, and pleasant Retirement. Inquire of Mr. James Dennie, or William Simpson, Esq; on the Premises.
WE the Subscribers being Commissioners to receive and examine Claims against the Estate of Samuel Leavitt, late of Deerfield, Esq; deceas'd, and a further Time of six Months from the 27th Day of May last past being allowed for that Purpose, hereby give Notice, that we will attend that Business at the House of Capt. Eliphalet Giddings in Exeter, on the last Wednesday of this and the four next following Months, from three to seven o'Clock Afternoon on said Days.
Exeter, July 3, 1778. Eliphalet Hale, John Taylor Gilman, Commissioners.
State of New-Hampshire, Rockingham ss.
WHEREAS I the Subscriber, Constable and Collector of Taxes for the Town of Epsom for the Year 1777, sent an Advertisement to the Publisher of this paper to insert in the same, sundry Lots of Lands owned in said Town, by some Original Proprietors and Owners unknown: And whereas the said Publisher, through Mistake, advertized Lot No. 83, third Range, as the Property of Nathan Rand, instead of Nathaniel Rand, I do hereby give Notice, that said Lot will be exposed to sale at the Widow M'Clary's in said Epsom on Monday the 27th day of July next, at three o'Clock in the Afternoon, if said Tax be not paid before that Time with incidental Charges. Eliphalet Sanborn, Collector.
TO be sold at public Vendue to the highest Bidder at the house of Samuel Preston, innholder in Derring on the 14th Day of August next, at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon, so much Land belonging to Atkinson Rights as will pay the Taxes of said Right & necessary charges for the Year 1777, for which a good Deed will be given, by me, Benja. Bradford Constable.
N. B. Articles of sale to be seen at time and place. Atkinson, July 16, 1778.
ALL Persons Indebted to, or that have any Demands on the Estate of Josiah Clark, Esq; late of Nottingham, deceas'd, are desired to bring in their Accounts to Richard Jennens, junr. Esq; of Rye, in order for immediate settlement. July 20. 1778.
TO be sold at Public Vendue to the highest Bidder, at the House of Sam'l Preston, Innholder in Deering on the 14th Day of August next, at ten o'Clock in the Forenoon to much Land in Pecker's Right in the south Part of said Right on the Country Road, as will pay the Taxes of said Right with necessary Charges, for the Year 1777, of which a good Deed will be given, by me, Benjamin Bradford, Constable.
N. B. Articles of Sale to be seen at Time and Place. July 17th, 1778.
WHEREAS the Owners and Proprietors of the following Lots and Parcels of Land lying in the Town of Merrimack, in the County of Hillsborough, and State of New Hampshire, though duly notified to pay the State Tax laid on the same for the Year 1777, have neglected so to do:—I hereby Notify said Delinquents, that unless they discharge said Tax, with incidental Charges, to me the Subscriber, so much of their Land as will pay the same, will be exposed to Sale at Publick Vendue at my Dwelling House in Londonderry, on Wednesday the 5th Day of August next, at Nine o'Clock in the Morning. The Delinquents are, Lot No. 7. 2d Division, l. 0 1 0 No. 5. 4th Division, 0 1 9 No. 48. 3d Division, 0 1 4
   Drawn to Richard Abbott,   Lot No. 104, 3d Division, 6th Range 0 1 7   No. 71, Home Lot, 0 0 9   Drawn to Thomas Tilestone, Esq;   No. 61, 3d Division, 0 1 9   Drawn to the Right of John Ruggles.   50 Acres laid out to John Borland, 0 2 3   100 Acres claim'd by Joseph Taylor, 2 10   No. 64 3d Range, 3d Division, 0 1 9   Drawn to Edmund Tuckerman.   No. 11, 2d Division, 4th Range 0 2 0   JOHN NEAL, Constable of Merrimack, for the Year 1777.  
Londonderry, July 4. 1778. Portsmouth: Printed by D. Fowle.