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The following are the reports of the manner of discov- ery, but we can only give them as such, viz.
That Col. Andrie came up the river in a frigate, and then went on shore in disguise, supposed to meet Arnold, and finish their intended scheme; but it happened, that a British deserter crossed the river in the same boat, who
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knew Andrie notwithstanding his disguise. The deserter took no notice of him in the boat, but hastened up to Arnold's quarters to give information; Colonel Hamilton fortunately was there on business, and was present when it was given : he, with some others, hastened immediately to the place, where Andrie was found, seized, and dis- owned himself; but in the meantime, Arnold fearing his plot had failed, and goaded by a guilty conscience, fled to a boat at the river side, which conveyed him on board the frigate, where, for the present, he is out of reach of the punishment due to his crimes, though doubtless brood- ing over them, and where he will soon feel the stings of contempt which ever follows successful Treachery, but whose keen sensations must be doubly quickened under shame and disappointment.
Andrie's fate is not yet known.
Extract of a letter from Camp Tapan, September 26.
"Lost to every sentiment of honor and disgraced by the inordinate thirst for gold, General Arnold has gone over to the enemy .-- He was to have surrendered the important post of West-Point, and entrapped the Commander in Chief, who lodged at the post on the intended night of execution. The plot was providentially discovered, and the whole mystery unravelled; though as yet, I am un- acquainted with the particulars .- The substantial facts are, that Major Andrie, the British Adjutant General, who had been with General Arnold, and had obtained a plan of the works, and an exact state of them from him, on his return to make his report, about Tarry-Town, was taken by three militiamen, and delivered to Col. Sheldon's regiment of horse: In the bottom of one of his boots were discovered letters and plans which unfolded the hellish scheme. It soon took wind, and was reported to General Arnold, and just before his Excellency arrived at the place, the General went on board of his barge, pushed down the river, and made his escape to the Vulture sloop
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of war that lay opposite to Tallaral's Point .- Tom Smith's brother was an accomplice, and has gone off likewise. Mrs. Arnold is at West-Point, or Robinson's house, in a very distressed situation, and Major Parkes is with her. The enemy's whole force, except a small garrison, had embarked yesterday, and the plan was to have been exe- cuted last night."
Extract of another letter from the same place, Sept. 27. "Since writing you yesterday, I am informed that it was Joe,1 instead of Tom Smith, who acted as an accom- plice in this horrid plot; he is taken, and with Major Andrie, I suppose WILL GRACE A GALLOWS this day .- No other particulars have come to my knowledge .- The Commander in Chief is still at West-Point, providing for the security, and searching the treason to the bottom."
TRENTON, OCTOBER 4.
By two Gentlemen who left Head-Quarters on Saturday last, we are informed that the spy, Major ANDRE, the person mentioned under the Fish-Kill and Philadelphia heads, was to be executed at camp on the same day, at five o'clock in the afternoon -- and that Joe Smith had not then had his trial, but it was not doubted that he would meet a like reward.
It is ardently to be wished, says a correspondent, that General Arnold, that most abandoned and infamous traitor and intended betrayer of the just and glorious cause of America, should share a like fate, that he might become as a by-word among the virtuous sons of America.
We are desired to inform the electors of this county, that the election will be held on Tuesday next at Mershon's, late Ringo's tavern, in Amwell, where all persons en- titled to vote are desired to give their attendance.
1 Joshua Ileit Smith is meant.
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FOR THE NEW-JERSEY GAZETTE.
To the FREEMEN of the State of Jersey.
H UMAN wisdom perhaps cannot form a constitution of govern- ment more perfeet than that which we are so happy as to enjoy. The will of the governed is the will of themselves, expressed by their representatives, annually and freely chosen. In this, consists the very essence of LIBERTY.
But it is in vain to hope for the enjoyment of this constitution longer than the pulse of freedom beats in the commonalty of the people. The moment they sink into luxury and sloth, venality and corruption, that moment the goodly fabrick of FREEDOM which they erected, falls; and perhaps buries every particle of liberty in its ruins.
The truth of this observation hath been verified in many ages, and in many nations. Ancient Rome, in particular, bears full testimony in its favour ; nor is modern Britain less explicit in similar evidence.
The excellence of the British constitution hath been celebrated, not only by Britons, but by foreigners. And it must be confessed it hath much intrinsic value, and as a monarchical government, it is allowed to be equal, if not superior, to any in the world. We, how- ever, feel no emotions of envy towards it; we wish not a kingly government, though in its most perfect form. Such an humiliating system may be well adapted to the genius, prejudices, and characters of Englishmen, but would be very opposite to that noble pride, and amiable simplicity, which distinguishes Americans.
But with the decline of publick virtue how does the spirit of liberty languish in Britain? Can it indeed be said, that there it hath even an cristence ?- The temple of freedom, it is true, remains, but such is its pollution, that its chaste goddess hath relinquished it, hath taken her flight, and fixed her abode in the fair regions of America.
This state, among others, she animates and blesses with her pres- ence .- May we forever enjoy her smiles! May the rude hand of tyranny never offend her! May her sacred character ever be re- garded ! But I fear her displeasure-I dread her absence.
Say not, I possess an uncommon share of timidity; that my apprehensions are groundless : they are amply justified by the in- constancy and weakness of mankind. It is to be wished they could be justified by no other reason. I do not desire to clamour, much less to calumniate. A regard for FREEDOM only opens my lips.
Our constitution guards the life, liberty, and property of the sub- ject, by the trial of a jury of his peers.
It is said that at the last session of the legislature an attempt was made to pass a bill, constituting a body of five members, to sit during the recess of the assembly ; and this board was to be in-
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vested with power, merely on the suspicion of disaffectation to gov- ernment, to banish any, and by consequence, every freeman of the state to the enemy, with whom he was to continue, or not return without legal permission on pain of death.
It is scarce credible that any of the guardians of our liberty could so soon have mistaken or forgotten its principles, and been unmindful of their trust. And for their honour, as well as that of the state, I hope I am misinformed in this particular; but I am apprehensive there is too much reason to believe it is founded on fact. The minutes of the assembly, however, will testify in this case, and, if as it is represented, I am charitably inclined to attribute the conduct of the abettors of the bill rather to inattention than evil design; that they have been governed in this instance by ignorance, mistaken zeal, or influenced by the sophistical reasoning of some wicked individual. The plea of NECESSITY has in it a quality extremely pleasing to TYRANTS, and when uttered by the tongue of apparent patriotism, a sound which charms the ear of many men of integrity.
But no cry of necessity can justify an act of treason or guilt; no fear of danger can excuse the commission of evil; no exigency of a state can acquit a subversion of its LIBERTIES by those who have sworn to maintain them. Should the plea of necessity be admitted, there would be an end to freedom, and no potentate, however tyranni- cal or unconstitutional his acts, could be deposed, or arraigned at the bar of justice.
For the preservation of liberty, it is necessary that those delegated to protect it should not only be acquainted with its principles, and be possessed of probity, but also of strength to repel the attacks of its foes, of wisdom to discard and confute the arguments of subtlety or error, when employed for its destruction.
It would afford an unhappy patient, in the agonies of death, no consolation to inform him that the fatal potion which occasioned his dissolution was ministered by inattention or ignorance, and not by wickedness. The effect to him would be the same; and it must add to his unhappiness to reflect that he lost his life by thoughtlessly entrusting it with a person of negligence or unskilfulness in his profession.
That the life and vigour of our body politick may be preserved, it concerns us to be extremely attentive to whose care we entrust it.
The preceding observations will tend to assist us in our judgment, at the ensuing election, of the ability of those who shall offer them- selves for this trust.
Ycarly, at least, wisdom calls upon us to advert to the original state of floridity and health of this body, and to compare it with its present appearance, and if we perceive its constitution impaired, as its malady can only be attributed to a defect of conduct in those to whose management it was committed, we should immediately employ that most sovereign remedy within our power,-a change of our servants. A FREEMAN.
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To be SOLD at publick Vendue,
On Wednesday, the 25th instant, at two o'clock in the afternoon, at the subscriber's Potting-work in Trenton.
A TRACT of LAND containing two hundred and sixty acres, all woodland except fifty acres, which is mostly cleared. There is an incumbrance of a lease on said fifty acres of a female's life, who is now upwards of eighty years of age. It has an improvement on it of a small house, stable and orchard, and lays within two miles and a half of Trenton, situate on the road from the upper ferry to Allen-town. It will be set up in one or two lots, as may best suit the purchasers. A good and lawful title will be given, and any person inclining to view the premises before the day of sale may apply to the subscriber, who will re- ceive lawful or continental money in payment; and will likewise take in part New-Jersey Quartermasters certifi- cates.
B. HANLON.
Trenton, October 4th, 1780.
TO BE SOLD
By publick Vendue,
On Saturday the 28th of October, inst. at the house of Wil- liam and Robert Chambers, in the township of Windsor an [d] county
of Middlesex;
A N clegant black COVERING HORSE, 7-8ths blooded; milch Cows, one yoke of working Oxen, Sheep, a light pleasure waggon, Ploughs and Har- rows, with a variety of other farming utensils too tedions to mention.
Oct. 2, 1780.
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STATE OF NEW-JERSEY, GLOUCESTER COUNTY, SEPTEM- BER 19, 1780.
To be sold at publick Vendue,
On Saturday the 4th of November next, at three o'clock afternoon, at the house of Hugh Creighton, innkeeper, in Haddonfield,
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A Certain House and Lot in said town, (where said Creighton lately kept tavern, and now in the tenure of the widow Bispham) with a piece of meadow thereunto belonging; being late the property of John Hinchman, during the natural life of said John and his wife Elizabeth Hinchman. Also about three acres of cedar swamp on Prosser's pond branch, in the township of Glou- cester, being late the property of said Hinchman; confis- cated, and to be sold for the use of the state, by
JOHN SPARKS, and | Commis- SAMUEL KAIGHIN, sioners.
STRAYED,
On or about the 15th instant, from the plantation of Gen. Lewis Morris, near Rocky-Ilill, Somerset county.
A DUN MARE, near fourteen hands high, a natural pacer, about five or six years old, and has a scar upon one of her flanks. Whoever returns the above mare at the said plantation, or gives information so that she may be recovered, shall bo handsomely rewarded, and all reasonable charges paid at the above place.
September 28th, 1780. .
To be SOLD at public Vendue,
On Tuesday the 17th day of October instant, at the house of the Widow Marlatt, in the township of Mansfieldwood- house, Sussex county, near Squires-Point:
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ORSES, colts, oxen, cattle, sheep, ploughs and har- rows, one waggon, many farming utensils, late the property of John Marlatt, deceased.
All persons that have any demands on the said estate are requested to call on
GARRET RAPALJE, WM. CREVELING, Executors.
To be sold at publick vendue,
On the 9th day of October instant, at the house of William Compton, deceased, Monmouth county, Upper-Freehold,
A PLANTATION of 200 acres of good land, contain-
ing very good buildings, a great quantity of meadow, an excellent orchard, and good water by the door.
Also, horses, cows, oxen, sheep, and all sorts of farming utensils too tedious to mention, by
John Compton, Ichabod Compton, Executors.
Five Hundred Dollars Reward.
B ROKE out of Trenton gaol last night, a certain Mat- thias Simcock, of a small stature, about 45 years of age; also one John Van Hise, a low Dutchman, near 6 feet high, and 48 years of age. Whoever takes up said persons, and delivers them to the subscriber, shall have the above reward, or Two Hundred and Fifty Dol- lars for either, paid by
PETER IIULICK, Gaoler.
Trenton, October 3, 1780.
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TO BE SOLD, In TRENTON :
A few very large and elegant
Looking-Glasses, a Wilton Carpet,
And sundry other things.
Enquire of the Printer.
The NEW ERECTED
STAGE-WAGGON
From Philadelphia to Trenton.
W ILL set out from the Cross-Keys, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday morning, and proceed to Trenton same day; and set out from Trenton, at the sign of the Thirteen Stars, next morning, and proceed back to Philadelphia that day. All passengers, &c., are desired to attend at each place carly in the morning. Their favours will be gratefully acknowledged by the Publick's humble servant,
JONATHAN SKOFFIELD.
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TO BE SOLD,
For Hard Money or Continental,
A TRACT of LAND containing about 1000 acres, lying in the Corporation of New-Brunswick, on . South-River, joining the island belonging to John Lawrence, Esq., late Mayor of Philadelphia. The place is well situated, having a good house and excellent orchard on it, and fresh meadow that will cut yearly at least one hundred loads of hay, a shad-fishery within thirty yards of the house, where great quantities of them are taken in the season, with other fish. The land is well timbered and convenient for the New-York market, having commodious landing places for boats of ten cords, from which place a number were employed to the New-York market. For further particulars enquire of Levinus Clarkson, at New- Brunswick, Jacobus Van Zandt, at Morris-Town, or Jos- eph Milnor, at Trenton, who will agree for the same. An indisputable title will be given.
October 1, 1780.
STRAY COWS.
C AME to the plantation of the subscriber, about the 10th of August last, two cows, one a brindle with a slit in the right ear, and a crop off the left, the other a red one without mark; they have since both calved, and I have taken them into pasture. The owner is re- quested to prove his property, pay charges, and take them away.
SAMUEL HILL. Amwell, September 28, 1780.
-- New-Jersey Gazette, Vol. III., No. 145, October 4, 1780.
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CHATHAM, Sept. 27.
We hear that General Phillips and General Lincoln, who met at Elizabeth Town last week, as commissioners from the two armies, for the purpose of effecting an ex- change of prisoners, have done nothing towards bringing about so desirable an affair. They are to meet again at Long-Island .- The New-York Gazette: and the Weekly Mercury, No. 5912, October 9, 1780.
FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
Made their escape from the goal of Cumberland, county, State of New-Jersey, this evening about nine o'clock, the following Refugees, who were driven on shore at Antuxet by Col. Pope, and committed to my custody on the 30th day of August last, viz. Noah Morris, striped vest without sleeves, no hat, wears his hair short, which is black. Wil- liam Dutton, black hair, no vest, nor hat, midling stature. John Burton, no hat nor vest, light hair tied behind. Sam- uel Taylor, of a sandy complexion, striped red and white sailor's outside jacket. Painter Stockley, no vest, macca- roni hat, tall of stature, darkish complexion. Benjamin Welding, tall and slim, thin visage, black hair and beard : Had on a dirty dark coloured coatee, much patched. Jesse Wilson, light complexion, sometimes wears his hair tied behind. Had on a light coloured upper and under vest ; wounded on the back of his right shoulder in the action with Col. Pope; of a very timorous disposition. James Owen, wears a green upper vest, black hair, thin visage, wounded in his right side. Whoever will apprehend any or either of the above-named gentry, and deliver them to my custody, shall receive FIFTY DOLLARS per man, to- gether with all reasonable charges paid by
NATHAN JOHNSON, goaler.
October 2, 11 o'clock at night. -- The Pennsylvania Gazette, October 11, 1780.
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The GLASS MANUFACTORY in Salem county, West Jersey, is for sale, with 1500 Acres of Land adjoining. It contains two Furnaces, with all the necessary Ovens for cooling the Glass, drying Wood, &c. Contiguous to the Manufactory are two flatting Ovens in separate Houses, a Store-House, Pot-House, a House fitted with Tables for the cutting of Glass, a stamping Mill, a rolling Mill for . the preparing of Clay for making of Pots; and at a suit- able distance are ten Dwelling houses for the Workmen; as likewise a large Mansion house, containing six rooms on a Floor, with Bake-house and Washhouse: Also a con- venient Store-house, where a well assorted retail Shop has been kept above 30 years, is as good a stand for the sale of goods as any in the county, being situated one mile and half from a navigable creek where shallops load for Phila- delphia, eight miles from the county town of Salem, and half a mile from a good mill. There are about 250 Acres of cleared Land within fence, 100 whereof is mowable meadow, which produces hay and pasturage sufficient for the large stock of cattle and horses employed by the Manu- factory.
There is Stabling sufficient for 60 head of cattle, with a large Barn, Granery and Waggon-house. The unim- proved Land is well wooded, and 200 Acres more of meadow may be made. The situation and conveniency for procuring materials, is equal if not superior to any place in Jersey.
For Terms of Sale apply to the Subscriber in Philadel- phia.
RICHARD WISTAR. -The Pennsylvania Journal, October 11, 1780.
CHATHAM, OCTOBER 11.
Last Monday sennight Major Andre received the reward of his demerit, being hung until he was dead. He behaved
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with uncommon fortitude on the occasion. Previous to his execution, General Robertson came out with a flag, and endeavoured to shew the impropriety and illegality of tak- ing his life, and the bad consequences it would be attended with, as some of our people to the Southward, he said were nearly in the same predicament.
The enemy, very much necessitated both for salt and fresh provisions, have collected a large number of boats, &c., at the Kills, and have also sent over a number of men to Staten-Island, from which circumstances, it is con- jectured, they mean to make a descent into this state in the course of a few days; it is, therefore, hoped that the militia will be in such readiness as to give them a proper reception.
Last Saturday the light-infantry of our army made an incursion to Bergen Point, where they captured several prisoners, and killed some, the particulars of which we hope to give our readers in our next.
On Sunday evening last nine prisoners of war made their escape from the centries at Morristown. Two of whom, we hear, are since taken.
We are happy to inform our readers that an exchange of prisoners is at last settled, and is to take place imme- diately.
Died, on Sunday morning, at Elizabeth-Town, Mr. Jos- eph Periam.
A BOUT EIGHTY HORSES, and twenty old WAGONS, yet remains on hand, not fit for pub- lick service; the whole of which will be sold at vendue, on Tuesday the seventeenth instant, at my office, either for cash or certificates .- The vendue to begin at ten o'clock, A. M.
JOSEPH LEWIS, late Q. M. Morristown, October 9, 1780.
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. TO BE SOLD,
By JOIIN STEPHENSON,
At his store in Morristown, opposite the widow Dicken- son's tavern, as low as the times will admit of,
W EST-INDIA rum, Molasses, Sugar,
Coffee,
Green Tea,
Good rock salt,
Pepper, Brimstone,
Indigo and alum,
Tobacco and snuff,
Glass pint tumblers,
Half pint and gill ditto,
Ditto wine glasses,
Scarlet broad cloth,
Crimson ditto,
Cambrick and lawn, Shalloons, Calicoes and linen,
White gauze of different pat- terns,
Mode and sattin,
Black gauze,
Ditto sarge denim,
Bonnet papers,
Sewing silk,
Fine thread, black lace,
Ribands and shoe binding,
Testaments,
Spelling books,
Writing-paper,
Thimbles and hair pins,
Crooked combs,
Women's kid gloves,
Men's shoes,
Bedcords,
Wool cards best kind, Fish hooks.
ALSO -- A complete assortment of crockery ware, such as milk pans, basons, large and small dishes, large punch bowls, pint ditto, quart and pint mugs, cups and saucers, chamber pots, molasses jugs, porringers, &c., &c., &c.
N. B. All kind of country produce will be taken for the above articles, at the market price, and part cash will be paid, if it's required.
Tallow to be exchanged for butter, cheese, pork, or honey, at the old rate.
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TOTICE is hereby given to the publick that there is a STAGE WAGGON established by the sub- scribers, in Morris-Town, to set off from Capt. Jacob Arnold's on Wednesdays and Saturdays to go to Prince- ton, and there meet the stage from Philadelphia; to commence driving the 18th of October. Any gentleman that will please to favour us with their custom, either in person, or any light goods, may expect the greatest punctuality and care, and good attendance given by the: publiek's humble servants,
SAMUEL FLEMING. JABEZ BEACH.
October 10, 1780.
C AME to the plantation of the subscriber, the 7th instant, A BAY HORSE, 4 or 5 years old, about 14 hands high, branded on the left shoulder S H, a star in his forehead, and marked with the saddle. The owner is desired to come, prove his property, pay charges, and take him away.
ABEL FREEMAN.
Orange, October 10, 1780.
C AME to the plantation of the subscriber, some time since, a BAY HORSE, 4 or 5 years old, 14 hands high, his left hind foot white up to the fetterlock, and the right mixed with white hairs, hind part of his back sore, appears to be blooded, a natural trotter, and branded R on his left thigh. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take him away. ANANIAS HALSEY.
Hanover, October 10, 1780.
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W HEREAS RUTH, the wife of the subscriber, hav- ing destroyed my interest, and behaved herself in a very unbecoming manner. This is there- fore to forewarn all persons not to trust her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contract- ing after this date.
EBENEZER SEARLS. October 10, 1780.
C AME to the plantation of the subscriber at Connecti- cut Farms, about the 25th of September last, a red stear, with a white face, near three years old, with a crop out of the right ear, and a hole in the same. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take him away.
NATHANIEL BALL.
W TE the Grand Jury for the body of the county of Morris, do certify that we have diligently en- quired into the manner of escape of the prisoners from the gaol of this county, and are unanimously of opinion, that Richard Johnson, Esq., High Sheriff of the said county, is entirely exculpated from any charge on that account ; and during the whole of the intricate and trouble- some business before this court, the said Richard Johnson has behaved himself as a vigilant officer, and a faithful friend to his country.
By Order of the Grand Jury, JOSEPHI WOOD, Foreman.
We the subscribers do fully coneur with the Grand Jury in the above representation relative to the conduct of Richard Johnson, Esq ;
William Paterson, A. G.1 Benjamin Hallsey,
Elisha Boudinot, C. C. John Brookfield.
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