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If the foregoing reasons be duly and candidly considered, what in the name of common sense can be the cause that Mr. Honestus cannot conceive how such an alteration of characters can relieve us of great part of our burden, which the support of the war necessarily brings upon us?
He proceeds, "but," says the true Patriot, "we shall get rid of an immense load of debt by it:"-He said nominal debt. Why was this important adjective, in that connection, omitted? "This" says he, "Certainly would not be the most honourable way of discharging it."- I say, the most honourable way of discharging a NOMINAL debt; and leave the arguments I have offered for the support of it, in the course of my numbers, to confront his bold, though bare, assertion .*
This gentleman is perfectly at a loss to divine in what this great debt. consists : And I am as much, to divine what he means by his ambiguous and sophistical reasoning on this subject. He insinuates, that there is no national debt but what one nation owes to another .-
* I have there proved, that as much as our bills of credit were depre- ciated, exactly so much of the national debt was thereby paid with the general consent of the nation. Consequently pursuing the plan I had recommended would only be (what common prudence dictates) taking a receipt for being discharged from so much of the National debt, to pre- vent a demand for what is already paid.
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What a perverting the sense of a known term is this! What well- founded buz is made about England's immense national debt! Do such authors only mean their foreign loans? A mere trifle to so wealthy a nation. The import of the term national debt evidently is, any debt which the nation collectively considered is bound to dis- charge-either to individuals among themselves, or to any foreign nation. What can Mr. Honestus have in view, to attempt this strange experiment? Suppose our foreign debt is and remains a trifle, what would that be to me if I should be reduced to beggary by taxes to appreciate millions in the hands of base speculators ?
I cordially join Mr. Honestus in his opinion, that restitution should be made to those who have borne more than their equal proportion, in the support of this war, by reason of the depreciation. But let that gentleman give us a scale of equal taxation, whereby it may be ascer- tained what sums each of such individuals ought to be reimbursed ; and also the proportionate sums of those who ought to make up this reimbursement. Can he possibly believe that the sole view of Con- gress, in the resolves he cites, was such reimbursement? While he asserts it, he seems to impeach their judgement. Who can believe such a wonderful fatum, that an eighteen years fluctuation of a trading medium will finally prove such a scale of reimbursement?
I consider this elaborate performance of Mr. Honestus rather as an attempt to draw from me farther explanations and proofs of what I have before submitted to the consideration of the candid publick than any confutation of my arguments. I have endeavoured to oblige him in this, without any cause of vindicating my former arguments. And thus, Sir,
I remain, &c. A TRUE PATRIOT.
March 17, 1780.
Extract of a letter from Elizabeth-Town, dated April 6.
"I have just received intelligence of the sailing of the British fleet out at Sandy-Hook yesterday morning. They consisted of ten ships and seven brigs .- The troops on board are the 42d regiment, one battalion of the guards, the Anspach regiment, Lord Rawdon's brigade and Sin- coe's foot, amounting in the whole to about 2000. There is not one horse gone on board. They are convoyed by the Rainbow, the Delight and the Swift brig, and it is said they expect to be met with at sea by the Galatea and Thames frigates, which left New-York last week with the packet. It is reported that Sir H. Clinton's heavy bag- gage is gone in the fleet."
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TRENTON, APRIL 19.
Yesterday His Excellency the Chevalier De La Luzerne, Minister Plenipotentiary from the Court of Versailles, Mr. MARBOIS, and Mr. MERAILLES, a Spanish Gentleman of distinction, some time past resident in Philadelphia, passed through this place on their way to Head-Quarters at Morris-Town, escorted by a troop of light dragoons.
Extract of a letter from Jersey Camp, near Morris-Town, dated April, 13, 1780.
"Yesterday the fleet had not sailed from the Hook; where it is supposed the enemy are waiting for more ves- sels to take troops on board. All accounts from New- York (which are many) agree that something is the mat- ter, which causes long faces."
Extract of another letter from the same place, April 15.
"We have not any certainty of the sailing of the last New-York embarkation, nor anything of their designs. Twenty sail of transports are now taking in water at the Watering Place."
Since the arrival of the rich prize mentioned under the Philadelphia head, two others are sent in the Delaware; one laden with 300 hogsheads of sugar, 400 hogsheads of rum, besides a quantity of cocoa, coffee and cotton; the other also with rum and coffee. We hear that a few days ago the privateer brig Rattlesnake, from Boston, on a cruize, was drove ashore at Squan beach by a British frig- ate from New-York. As soon as she struck, and the guns were thrown overboard, 33 of the hands determined to
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make their escape by swimming, but unfortunately three were drowned. In the interim the brig, by the swelling of the tide, and the wind setting on shore, drifted inside the bar, by which means the remainder of the crew, except one, got on shore before the enemy reached the vessel. On taking possession, they plundered and set her on fire.
* Next Wednesday being appointed Fast-Day, this Gazette will be published on Thursday following.
A Correspondent has sent us the following: "To The PUBLICK.
"R OUSE, my countrymen, the tories are getting the better at court by their emissaries the lawyers. They are like to carry on a correspondence with the enemy in spite of law and justice. Their first plan was when captures were made, to harrass the captor by commencing suits in law against him, and cause him to spend the prize in his defence, after condemnation and sale of the captured goods: But practice hath made them more perfect-They now have found a way to take goods captured even after a legal condemnation, and return them to the diabolical party from whom they were taken. Therefore I say again, rouse, my countrymen, and let us remove the causes of such iniquitous proceedings.
A GOOD WHIG."
MTHIS day's paper, No. 121, concludes the third quar- ter of the current year, which commenced with No. 83, the 28th of July 1779. The price of the GAZETTE, the ensuing quarter, is fixed at Fifteen Dol- lars, to be paid by such of the subscribers whose situation may render it inconvenient to oblige him with produce.
THE PUBLISHER.
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Parchment and Bonnet Pasteboard, to be sold at the Printing-Office
A List of LETTERS in the Post-Office at TRENTON.
B OOLEN, John, Pennington.
C. Curtis, Thomas, Curtis, Jonathan, Kingwood ; Culhoon, Alexander, Trenton; Covenhoven, Peter, Middletown, Clunn, Jos. Capt. Tren- ton.
E. Ellis, Amy, near Haddonfield.
H. Howry, James, Sussex.
M. M'Ary, George, Cranberry ; Marshall, Thomas, Doctor, Trenton.
P. Parker, James, Esq. near Pitts-Town, two; Platt, Ebenezer, Pennington.
B. Smith, Postmaster. April 5, 1780.
TO BE SOLD,
By the subscriber in TRENTON,
A N excellent Breeding Mare, with a foal by her side, got by Young Granby. She is a beautiful bay, full fifteen hands and a half high. Also two elegant seven-eighths blooded Colts, one got by Bajazet, the other by Figure; both bay.
Nathan Beakes.
N. B. A quantity of best German and country STEEL to be sold at Joseph Milnor's store.
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To COVER The ensuing season, the well bred HORSE YOUNG FIGURE,
At Mr. James Stout's, in Amwell, three miles from Cor- ryel's Ferry, at a Half-Johannes the season, or conti- nental money at the exchange.
F IGURE is a beautiful bay, 15 hands high, 9 years old this season, and was bred by Nathaniel Heard,
Esq. his sire was the noted horse Old Figure, who had won several races, and was afterwards imported from England by Doctor Hamilton, and upon his arrival in America he beat several capital racers, among the number was the noted running horse Selim, belonging to Samuel Galloway, Esq. Young Figure's dam was Britannia, own sister to that well known horse True Briton. Any one who is desirous of having a more accurate pedigree of said horse, may apply to Mr. Stout, who has the pedigree at large certified from under the hand of the breeder.
N. B. Good pasture is provided at two shillings and six-pence per week, and the best attendance given.
To COVER
The ensuing season, at the subscriber's in Trenton town- ship, Hunterdon county, The elegant and high bred HORSE.
YOUNG DOVE,
Rising eight years old this grass, will cover at the moderate rate of Fifty Shillings the season, in hard cash.
VOUNG DOVE is 3-4ths blooded, 15 hands 3 inches high; very active, and is a remarkable fine bay. Was bred by Capt. Van Marter, at Colts-Neck, is out of a full half blood Briton mare, his sire the Old Dove -Dove was bred by Mr. Thomas Jackson, sen. in the North of England, was got by Young Cade, his dam by
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Teaser, his grandam by Scawing's Arabian and out of the Gardner mare that won six royal plates of one hundred guineas each ; he run at New-Castle upon Thyne at 4 years old, on the 21st of October, 1760, and distanced the Duke of Cleveland's roan filly Roxana. No more need be said of his pedigree, as it's noted Young Dove is a sure foal getter, and is remarkable not only for size, strength and gaiety, but for spirit and ease under the saddle. Good pasture will be provided for mares.
JOHN REEDER
TO BE SOLD,
T HREE Plantations well improved, in that very healthy part of the country in and near Fleming- ton, in the state of New-Jersey, viz.
No. 1, Containing 146 acres, whereon is a large stone dwelling house, a large store house, (where the subscriber has kept store upwards of 20 years) a large barn and stables, a good bearing orchard, about 20 acres of good meadow, and 50 acres of wood-land. The whole farm is in good fence, and well watered by never-failing streams in every field; there is also an excellent spring very con- venient to the house.
No. 2. Adjoining the above, containing 220 acres, whereon is an exceeding good farm-house, having 4 rooms on a floor, and a good cellar under the whole; good barn, stables, cow-houses, chair and waggon-houses; the whole almost new and in very good repair; a large garden, an exceeding good orchard of the best fruit; about 25 acres of excellent meadow, and near 90 acres of wood-land. The whole in good fence.
No. 3, Adjoining the above, (on which the subscriber now dwells) containing 342 acres, whereon is a large con- venient new stone dwelling-house and a new frame house adjoining, barns, stables, barracks, and sundry other out-
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buildings, all in good repair; there is also an exceeding good stone spring-house within 20 yards of the dwelling- house. There are on this farm two good orchards, about 40 acres of excellent watered meadow and more may be made at a small expence, and about 100 acres of wood- land ; the whole in good fence.
No. 4, A lot of exceeding good timber-land, containing about 66 acres, not more than three miles from the above plantations.
Also several small lots in Flemington, some of which have buildings thereon.
The whole being about 44 miles from Philadelphia, 10 miles from a publick landing on the river Delaware, one mile from Raritan river, 24 miles from Trenton landing, and 25 miles from Brunswick .-
, The whole will be sold together or separate, as may best suit the purchaser. A good title will be given, and the purchaser of No. 1, may have immediate possession. En- quire of THOMAS LOWREY.
Flemington, April 12, 1780.
TO BE SOLD,
By the subscribers, near Flemington, township of Amwell, Hunterdon county, and state of New-Jersey,
Two valuable Negro Men, well acquainted with the farming business, remarkably industrious & good tempered, and will be sold for no fault, but want of employ. Enquire of
PETER & PHILIP CASE.
April 10, 1780.
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TO BE SOLD,
By the subscriber near Flemington, township of Amwell, Hunterdon county, and state of New-Jersey,
A Likely healthy Negro Wench, about 24 years of age; she has had the measles and small-pox, and can do all kinds of house work, at which she is very handy, and will be sold for no fault. Enquire of
RACHEL WHITE. April 10, 1780. To be LET on Shares,
A Plantation containing 227 acres, with a proportion- able quantity of woodland and meadow, situate at Matcheponix, in Middlesex county. No person need apply unless they can farm it properly. Also to be sold or let for the season, a Shad Net, about 20 fathom long and 24 feet deep, the meshes one inch, with good lines, &c. For terms apply to the subscriber at the Black-horse in Mansfield, county of Burlington.
EDWARD THOMAS.
April 7, 1780. Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
Taken away on Thursday night the 13th inst. from the house of Gerardus Duyckinck, near Morristown,.
A Large black HORSE, 15 hands high, with his mane hanging on the near side, shod all round, about 6 or 7 years old, trots and canters, has a film on his right eye, and his hind feet are worn very square. He is sup- posed to be taken by a certain Charles Bryant, who called himself a Lieutenant, and lately belonged to the Maryland line. Whoever secures the said Horse, so that the sub- scriber gets him again, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by
GERARDUS DUYCKINCK.
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THE ELEGANT HORSE MAJOR-GENERAL,
Will cover the ensuing season at Pitts-Town, in Hunterdon county, at the rate of Three Pounds in specie, or the common exchange in continental money, for each mare.
M AJOR-GENERAL is full 7-8ths blooded, was bred by Col. Thomas Lowrey, of Amwell, and was got by the celebrated horse Granby, out of a 3-4ths blooded Bullyrock mare. He is a beautiful dark bay, full 15 1-2 hands high, rising 7 years old, and is esteemed by competent judges to be equal, if not superior, (either for the saddle or harness) to any horse ever bred on the con- tinent.
JOHN DERRICK.
N. B. Good pasture will be provided, and particular care taken of mares left to my charge. The money to be paid before the mares are taken away.
-New Jersey Gazette, Vol. III., No. 121, Apr. 19, 1780.
FISH-KILL, April 20. 1
We learn that the enemy last week, sent a party on an- other excursion to Paramus, where they burnt Mr. G. Hopper's houses and mills, and carried off some people : What further damage they have done we have not been able to learn :- 'Tis said the militia as usual, attacked them with great spirit; drove them off, and killed a con- siderable number.
-The New York Packet, and the American Advertiser, April 20, 1780. No. 169.
Mr. Gaine,
OF the little Army of Rebels at Morris Town, None are so impatient under the Abuse of being forcibly de- tained after the Expiration of the Terms of their Inlist-
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ment, as the Sons of St. Patrick, who have been seduced into the Service of the Congress. Lately they had re- solved to do themselves Justice, and go off in a Body, and publicly announced that Nothing should prevent it, on the then ensuing Anniversary of the 17th of March. It was a Day of Apprehension to some, who looked for Bloodshed and Murder, but American Policy outwitted Irish good Humour.
Washington on the Day before the Feast gave out an Order for honouring the Saint, and for the Gratification of his Votaries, with a Dispensation from Labour, and the next Morning was ushered in with Music and the hoisting of Colours, exhibiting the 13 Stripes, the favourite Harp, and an Inscription, declaring, in Capitals,
THE INDEPENDENCE OF IRELAND.
To explain the whole, amuse the discontented, and while away the Day, Governor Livingston's Mercuries, purport- ing that 70,000 Men were in Arms, under the Duke of Leinster, and Lord Shannon, were scattered thro' the Camp. The simple hearted Teagues, charmed with the Sight of the Harp, forgot their Sufferings, and dropped their Complaints, and seemed perfectly happy for the Moment, tho' not a Drop of Whisky or Taffie was to be seen in the Camp, unless in the Tents of the Contrivers of this dry and unusual Way of celebrating, the tutelar Divinity of England's fair and jolly Sister, the Kingdom of Ireland.
This is the Account of the Deserters: And it is in some Measure confirmed, by the following genuine Composi- tion, taken from a Philadelphia Paper of the 30th of March-Surely, no Man will refuse Mr. Washington the Credit due to his Piety, Ingenuity, and Valour. It may however, not be advisable for him in future, ever to be present, without all his Yankey Life-Guards, at an Irish Wedding.
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The following General Orders lately issued by our illustrious General the Commander in Chief of the Amer- ican Army, we hope will be acceptable to all our readers, and in particular to the patriotic and joyous Sons of ST. PATRICK.
Head Quarters, Morris-Town, March 16, 1780.
GENERAL ORDERS.
THE General congratulates the army on the very in-
1 teresting proceedings of the Parliament of Ireland, and of the inhabitants of that country, which have been lately communicated, not only as they appear calcu- lated to remove those heavy and tyrannical oppressions on their trade, but to restore to a brave and generous people, their ancient rights and freedom, and by their operation, promote the cause of America: Desirous of Impressing on the minds of the army transactions so important in their nature, the General directs, that all fatigue and work- ing parties cease for to-morrow the 17th inst. a day held in particular regard by the people of that nation. At the same time that he orders this as a mark of the pleasure he feels on the occasion, he persuades himself that the cele- bration of the day will not be attended with the least riot- ing or disorder.
-The New-York Gazette: and the Weekly Mercury, April 24, 1780. No. 1488.
CHATHAM, April 19.
Last Sunday morning about 7 o'clock, a party of the enemy, consisting of near 200 horse and 300 foot, made a descent upon Paramus where they surprised Major Boyls of the Pennsylvania line, and took several of his command prisoners. Their route was so secret, and retired, that the Major was never apprised of their being out until they wvere nearly round the house, which, with a Lieutenant and
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corporal guard, he determined to defend to the last ex- tremity, which he heroicly did for a considerable time, and from every account, killed and wounded many of the enemy; but being mortally wounded, his Lieutenant killed, and over powered by numbers, he was obliged to surrender. The enemy burnt the house, which belonged to one of the Hopper's, who bravely seconded the endeavors of the party to defend it, and was badly wounded in the fray. They also burnt his mill, his brother's house, and one more, the proprietor's name we have not learned. Our people, on their retreat, hung upon their rear, and killed and wounded several of them. Major Boyl's is since dead.
On Monday morning arrived at Sandy Hook, a fleet of near fifty sail of vessels from Georgia, under convoy of his Majesty's ships Delaware and Iris, consisting of Cork victuallers, and the following ships from England (all by the way of the West Indies) viz the Trelawney, Moore; the Resolution, Welch; the Hope, Smith; the Peggy, Arnot; and the Smaragda, Byrne.
Upon the night of the 21st inst. a detachment of pro- vincial troops, under the command of Lieut. Col. Lau- rence, embarked at Sandy Hook upon an expedition against a rebel post at Squan ; after being detained a week at the Light-house by contrary winds, having a favourable passage, Col. Laurence landed at midnight and marched immediately for the cantonement of the enemy, which he soon reached, but was much mortified in finding the post had been withdrawn the morning of the 20th, a Lieuten- ant, serjeant and four or five private men excepted, who were made prisoners; nothing further remaining to be done, the detachment reimbarked and returned to Sandy Hook the 22d inst.
-The Royal Gazette, April 26, 1780. No. 373.
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To be Sold at private Sale,
Any time between this and the 1st of May,
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LEVEN acres of land, six of which are wood, pleas- antly situated at Whatnung-Plains, two miles from Morris Town, and is a good stand for any kind of trade. There is on said place, a house, a blacksmith's shop, and a bearing orchard. Also, a set of blacksmith's tools to be sold with the place. Enquire of Jonas Phil- lip's, living near the premises.
April 18, 1780.
TRAYED away from the subscriber the 9th instant, two colts, one a sorrel three years old this spring : The other a brown, two years old this grass, with a star in her face. They are both mares, small of their age, thin in flesh, long tails, and neither brand nor ear mark. Whoever takes up said colts, and returns them to the owner, or gives information so that the owner may have them again, shall receive Fifty Dollars reward, and reasonable charges paid by JOSEPH BEERS,
Living about 3 miles from Morris-Town, on the road to Succasunny.
April 18, 1780.
ITHIS is the last time of notice to all those that have any demands against me as Quarter Master, either
for hay, grain, wood, waggoning, &c. are requested to bring in their accounts, with proper vouchers, by the 29th instant, in order for settlement, at the expiration of which the books will be closed and returned to the Quarter Master General's office. Constant attendance will be given at my own house for that purpose.
DAVID BANKS, Q. M.
Newark, April 18, 1780.
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To be Sold at private Sale,
By the Subscriber hereof,
A VERY valuable plantation, lying in the township of Roxbury, in Morris county, about four miles from Joshua Douglas's tavern, at Black-River, at a place called Fox-Hill, containing 250 acres of good land, with a good log house and barn, and a good bearing orchard; also about 12 acres of good meadow, and 40 or 50 more can be easily made. Said place is well watered and timbered. Any person inclining to purchase said place, may apply to the subscriber, living at Nicholas Tre- mer's, near said farm, or to Nathaniel Terry at Black- River, where the conditions will be made known, and a good title given by me,
Roxbury township, Morris 1 county, April 6, 1780.
JOEL COE.
To be Sold, or exchanged for one older,
A
Likely negro boy, about 14 years of age, has had the small pox and measles, very suitable for a farmer, as he promises to be very strong and active, and was born in a Dutch family, on a large farm. For particu- lars enquire at the widow Morris's, Hanover, two miles from Morris Town.
April 8, 1780.
We hear the enemy made another descent upon Paramus on Sunday night last. The particulars of which we have not learned.
At the general review at Morris Town, on Monday last, the troops went through their various firings and evolu- tions with the greatest exactness, which gave infinite satis- faction to several Foreign Gentlemen of distinction that were present.
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A SMART active boy, about 14 or 15 years old, who can read and write, is wanted as an apprentice to the printing business. Enquire of the Printer.
MTHIS is to inform the public that the subscriber has removed to Williams's Farms, two miles from Eliz- abeth Town, on the road that leads to Westfield, where he continues to carry on the silver smith's business, and will endeavour to give all that satisfaction to those gentlemen and ladies who are pleased to favour him with their custom, that lays in his power.
April 25, 1780.
AARON LANE.
A NEAT EDITION OF THE
New Testament,
In good binding, IS JUST PUBLISHED AND TO BE SOLD BY
FRANCIS BAILEY,
Printer, in Market-street, between Third and Fourth Streets, Philadelphia.
RANGER,
A FINE bay horse, rising four years old, fifteen hands and one inch high, will cover mares the ensuing season at the plantation of Thomas Eckley, at Han- over, Morris county, one mile from Mr. Green's meeting- house, and three from Bottle-Hill, at five dollars hard money, or two hundred and fifty continental dollars, to be
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paid when the mares are taken away, or as agreed on by the parties .- Ranger was got by Bold Forester, his dam by General Heard's Briton, and his grand dam by Hero; he is strong and well set, and promises to get a good stock of horses either for the saddle or carriage. Good Pasture for mares at a reasonable rate, and good care taken of them.
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