The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-28

great fortunes IL Is said that some ships from old
France, not knowing our fleet and troops were
there, feL into our hands THAT two very large
French ships, sald to contain near thousand hogs
heads OF tobacco, had been set fire toby the rebels;
and which were totally consumed, rather than lei
them fall into the hands of the English.
great number Of the inhabitants were hourly coming
in to claim their Sovereign's mercy and protection,
from the cruel tyranny OF the r bel persecution
and that among the numbers, most OF the principal
people OF that province have voluntarily come IN,
with a determination never TO return 10 their home
till rebellion is suppressed and the British laws and
government res,oi ed That we have met with
magazines and stores, particularly quantity OF
seasoned timber, fit for shipping-and that our
small armed sloops, Ne had run up the river, and
demolished number Of their vessels fitting out az
prlvaeers, particularly one called the Black Snake,
OF 10 guns, ready 10 put 10 sea- and that every thing
seemed to be attended with the highest prospect of
success.
.9 PHILADELPHIA, May rs
Extract Of letter from Baltimore, dated May %:
The town Is nearly clear OF all kinds OF goods,
and many families have moved out-many more
daily moving. The militia are getting under arms
aud march in freely, if required Our last advices
from below are from Hampton, dated on Tuesday
night, after burning Suffolk and some Whlgs
houses in It's vicn ~, the enemy divided their force
there, and marched part tor South Quay, and part
tor Smithheld, little town higher up James river.
At the latter place our militia were collecting toler
ably well armed, and to all appearance anxious TO
meet the barbarans, who were committing the
most cruel and wanton outrages on their defence
less neighbors and counlrymen. ! wish not UNI
Justly to brand an enemy with cruelty and inhu-
manty, but alas stubborn facts too fully Justify
the charge. A gentleman from near Suffolk, as
surss me, they dragged gentleman of consequence,
IN both public and private life, (who Is an inhabi
tant of Nansemonc county, end an old acquaint-
of yours, therefore il would be pam ul I, me
{, par,icuarize him) together with his daughters
from their house, and carried them on board then
shipping, and there, while the wretched father was
loaded with chains. on board the same vessel, the
had don 4 NM graf0 nad N
we're possible to beg became victims to the lust OF
those monsters OF hell. Captain Davis was shot
down as he sat IN his room with his family, al
though he made no resistance. Miss D,
young lady of great merit, who was carried ava,
on board their fleet, has not been heard OF since
If hese things do not rouse America, we ought "a
be forever slaves. Archy Gamble was nigh being
taken, but is happily just now returned He says
the Virginians are marching from every quarters
and revenge is IN every MONTH
"SevcraI deserters came from the enemy, also q
Frenchman, whom they had taken IN the Bay,
from whom we learn the foregoing particulars -
The old scoundre Goodrich is with them, and a.
nsoent as ever. Our town will be cleared Of stores
and goods in day or two, and then, II they visit
US, we will give them a warm reception. II s
time the Wings should rouse; we have been too
anguid aud supine." sa8
eMu Haaa PHILADELPHIA, May l6.
Extract of letter from Cape Francois
"a ship is just arrived from Bordeaux, the Cap;
tain of which reports that Great Britain has asked
oil rance a Cessation OF drfnS nut our SOuIt
turned for answer that we would not assent to II
without the concurrence of America We have
taken from England, since the commencement ~
hostllltes twenty nine frgates and two ships OF the
line. ltis expected Darlington, at St Lucis, must
surrender or burn his fleet, he bures near fifty
Of his men every day. Darlington, although ne i
lar superior in ships, avoids an engagement win
the Count d'Estaing, who is constantly watching
he motions, and will not quit It till ne sees the END
oft" ei NaH
At numerous meeting in the State House Yard,
yesterday afternoon Gen. Roberdeau in the chair,
several udcious and spirited resolves were entered
into for reducing the price OF goods and provisions
supporting the currency, and reforming abuse
Committees were chosen tor the purpose OF carry
ing the resolves into execution, who are to report
their proceedings to the next General Town
Meeting.
in CONGRESS, May IS, I779. ss
The Board Of Treasury having reported, "Tha
in their opinion will be mpractcable TO carry on
| the war by paper emissions, at the present enor.
nous expenses of the Commlssary General, Quar-
ter Master General, and Medical Departments
that II appears to them that general opinion pre-
walls, that one cause OF the alarming expenses N
| these departments, arises from allowing commits
chasing for the army, and that very general dis
satisfaction has taken place on that account among
the citizens OF these States, and that IN their opin
ion II is necessary to put the said departments on
different footing with respect to the expenditure
public money"
| Resolved, That the same be referred to Com
mitee of three, and that they be directed TO repor
a plan for that purpose.
| The members chosen. MIR. Dickinson, Mr.. Hunt
ngton, and Mr.. Burke.
| Extract from the minutes.
| CHARLES THOMSON, scc'ry.
In CONGRESS, May %, 1873.
/ Whereas, it is indspensiby necessary that tn
greatest economy should be introduced in pub II
Resolved, That committee Of three be appoint
| ed to make strict enquiry into the esta lshmenl
and contingent expenses OF the respective Board
| and Departments, and to consider and report TN
retrenchments and determinations which shall appeal
70 be practicable and expedient, and that they hav,
power 10 call for returns from the officer, and fo
| information from the officers OF any department,
and to confer thereon with the Commander II
Chief.
The members chosen, Mr.. Dickinson, Mr.. Sher
man. and Mr.. Scudder.
Extract from the minutes. a
CHARLES THOMSON, Secry.
In CONGRESS, May %, I779
Resolved, That Committee Of three be ap
pointed to consider the most advisable mode OF ne
gociating foreign loan, to what amount, and II
what manner the same may be most advantageous
| " applied to the use OF these States
| The Members chosen, Mr.. Dickinson, Mr.. Lau
| rens, and Mr. Smith.
Ordered, That the report of the Committee ap
pointed to confer with the Commander IN Chief
| Extract from the minutes, . +
| CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary
FIsrKiLL, June 3
The latter end Of last week, number Of British
vessels made their appearance in the North river
hey consist of thirteen SHIPS three brgs, four top
sail schooners, three gallies, six toIsall sloops
about twenty smaller vessels and great number
| Of Hat bottom boats.
Last Lords day (3lst ult 1900 men landed eight
miles below Peekskill, on Talrrs point, consisting
Of British or naders, light infantry, volunteers :"
| ireland and Yagers Monday the LIST instant The
enemy landed a party on the west side OF the river
| where they burnt some houses and opened two
small batteries from which they threw some shells
and cannonaded Fort de la Fayette across the river
all that day two gaies kept up severe fire. on
the fort AT the same time. They continued THEN
firing till IL o'clock on Tuesday forenoon; mem
whiIe their army marched from Taller's to Yer
blanks point, on which the fort stands, by flag
they demanded a surrender the barley continued
two hours-Captaln Armstrong thought tit 10 sur.
rendnr GseneraI NJ llnnga has NOT received iiis.