The New America Times

Foreign Intelligence

The following Advices are taken from an English Paper of July 29, found on board one of the Prizes lately taken at the Eastward, viz.

MADRID, June 30.

THE Court received last week two couriers at Aranjuez, one from Lisbon, and the other from Corunna. Although nothing has been published of the contents of their dispatches, yet we are assured that they bring a relation of the hostilities committed by the Portuguese in the river Plata, where they have besieged and taken three different forts, and made the garrison prisoners of war. It is very certain, that the court sent, immediately after the arrival of the said couriers, two expresses, one to France, the other to England, and that several regiments have received orders to defile, without delay, towards the frontiers of the kingdom of Portugal.

LONDON, July 23.

The last dispatches from Gen. Howe contained pressing demands for regular supplies of provisions from England or Ireland.

The troops that will serve in America this campaign will be divided as follows:

Under General Howe, 34,614. Gen. Carlton, 13,377. General Clinton, 3,397. Total of the King's troops to act in America this campaign, 51,388.

Extract of a letter from Hamburgh.

"Letters from Hanover advise, that the King of Great Britain has given orders to remount the artillery not only at Hanover but at Stade, Hamelen, Hardeburgh, Nienburgh, and other strong places, to make new baggage waggons, copper pontoons, and also to take throughout the Electorate an exact list of all the young men able to bear arms."

The Earl of Rochford, we are informed, is making great preparations for embarking for Ireland, his appointment, as Viceroy of that kingdom, being determined upon in Council.

A letter from Cadiz, dated July 8, says, "An advice boat is just arrived here from South America, which has brought some very particular, and, it is said, very disagreeable news. An express is gone up with it to Madrid. I have just now heard that there has been an engagement, and that the Portuguese have killed and taken above one thousand of our troops, and destroyed some towns and villages."

July 25. It is positively asserted that the transport service, extraordinaries of the army, and contingent expence attending the American campaign, will amount, in the course of the year 1776, to five millions and a half, which is more than they amounted to in any one of Mr. Pitt's most successful campaigns, when there were above 318,000 effective Englishmen in British pay, besides above 100,000 foreigners, including those paid and cloathed by the Prussian subsidy; and when we had fleets and armies in every quarter of the globe, gaining victories and making conquests that will for ever immortalize the fame and glory of Great-Britain.

July 27. Capt. Williamson, of the Francis, who is arrived in town from Antigua, brings us the following accounts, viz. That a few days after they were on this side of the Bermuda islands, the following ships were taken by the Revenge and Montgomery, two small American privateers, viz. The brig Henry, Blyth, from Barbados to Halifax, taken the 28th of May, laden with rum; the Rover, Hunter, from Antigua to Dublin, taken the 13th of June, laden with ditto: the Isabella, Kirk, from ditto for ditto, taken the 13th of June, loaded with ditto; the Harlequin, Goodwin, from Nevis to ditto, taken the 2d of July, loaded with sugar and rum; the Devonshire, Fisher, from Antigua to ditto, taken the 1st of July, loaded with rum; the Polly, Leat, from ditto to London, taken the 2d of July, loaded with sugar and rum, in lat. 34:55, long. 53:36. They are valued all together at three hundred thousand pounds.

Capt. Stephenson, of the Lady Juliana, arrived in town yesterday, and gives us the following account of the capture of his ship, from Jamaica to London, in company with the Reynolds, Capt. Rusden, from ditto for ditto, and the Juno, Capt. Marsden, from ditto for Bristol. "On the ninth and twelfth of May last, they were attacked by two American privateers, ——Capt. Henry, mounting six three pounders and ten swivels, on the ninth of May; and Lady Juliana, Stephenson, and Juno Marsden, were taken by the Chance, Capt. Adams, who mounted four six pounders and ten swivels, the twelfth; that the Provincials put the Captains and passengers on board a Spanish vessel that was leaky, to carry them into Providence, where the Captains purchased a vessel, called the Baltimore, which is since arrived at Plymouth.

The certain advice received yesterday of nine sail of ships being taken by the American privateers, has raised the insurance on all Jamaica ships, and ships from the West-India islands 20l. per cent. more than it was before; and many of the underwriters even refuse to enter their names on a policy; for they look upon it as a hazardous venture, as there are a vast number of privateers out to intercept our homeward bound West-India ships.

Forty per cent. insurance was offered on Wednesday, and 50 per cent. insured last Thursday, on some ships expected from Jamaica. It is said privateers will, in consequence of the above intelligence, be fitted out here immediately.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia, October 22

The Resolutions of the Meeting in the State-house Yard, continued from our last.

7\. That several regulations essential to the welfare of the community are omitted in the said constitution. †

8\. That several regulations, improper to be taken notice of therein, are mentioned in the said Constitution. ‡

9\. That the said Constitution is confused, inconsistent, and dangerous. ‖

10\. That the said Constitution ought to be altered and amended.

11\. That no mode is settled by the said Constitution for altering or amending the same, but that of a Convention to meet more than seven years hence, IF a Council of Censors shall be chosen in the year 1783, and IF two thirds of that Council shall agree to call such a Convention to meet within two years afterwards.

12\. That the late Convention, on the fifth day of September last in the afternoon, as appears from the minutes of their proceedings, ordered four hundred copies of the proposed plan of Government to be printed and published "FOR CONSIDERATION;" and on the sixteenth day of the same month, proceeded on the confirmation thereof, making only immaterial alterations.

13\. That therefore the late Convention did not allow time to the people of this State to take into their consideration the proposed frame of Government.

14\. That the late Convention did not know, that the said frame of Government would be agreeable to the people.

15\. That therefore the conduct of the late Convention, in establishing the Constitution aforesaid absolutely for more than seven years, and not settling some mode for making alterations and amendments within that period, if they should be judged expedient, without overturning the government, was a high violation of the Rights of the Freemen of this State.

16\. That the conduct of the late Convention, in prescribing oaths and affirmations to be taken for the support of a constitution unprecedented on this continent, not to be altered or amended for more than seven years, however exceptionable or dangerous it might prove, and which the people have had no experience of, nor have been allowed time to take into their consideration, was a high violation of the rights of the freemen of this State.

† 1st. Not establishing a Court of Appeals.—2dly. Not ascertaining the number of Judges in the Common Pleas and Orphans Courts,—whether the same persons are to be Judges in both Courts and in the sessions, as usual heretofore,—or whether the powers are to be separated,—if to be separated, who is to do it, as the power of a future legislature is by the 26th section of the frame expressly confined to "other" courts—if not to be separated, whether any other Judges are to be added to the Justices of the Peace chosen by the people—and by whom to be added—3dly. Not determining what qualifications as to property, shall enable a man to be chosen a member of Assembly, and thereby become one of the sovereigns of Pennsylvania—4thly. Not providing what laws shall be in force within this State, &c. &c. &c. &c.

‡ Relating to—1st. Insolvent Debtors—2dly. Fishing, fowling and hunting—3dly. Intails, &c. &c. &c.

The late Convention ordered, that "the future legislature of this State shall regulate intails in such a manner as to prevent perpetuities," when it is notorious that "intails were regulated in such a manner as to prevent perpetuities," long before the meeting of the late Convention.

‖ See the note with this † mark. In one part, a trial by jury is established in all cases without exception, in another part persons may be tried and condemned by six of the Council—The Council of Censors may pass public censures without any trial, which censures may be worse than death—The Council of Censors and the Convention to be called by them are to be vested with powers, that will occasion convulsions in the State, &c. &c. &c. &c.

(To be continued.)

In Congress

Philadelphia, October 23

"Resolved, That two brigadier generals be appointed: The ballots being taken, Colonel William Maxwell, and Colonel William Smallwood, were elected."

Congress being informed, that a vessel from London to Quebec, with dry goods, among which are many blankets and coarse cloths, was lately brought into the State of Rhode Island, it was "Resolved, That Governor Cooke be requested immediately to purchase, at continental expence, for the use of the army under General Washington's command, all the said blankets and coarse cloths; that the blankets be sent to General Washington, and the cloths made up, agreeable to the directions of Brigadier General Mifflin, quarter master general."

On the report of the committee on the petition of Colonel Moses Hazen, it was "Resolved, That the sum of 966 2/3 dollars be paid to Colonel Moses Hazen, for his farming, smith's and potash, carpenters, and joiners, coopers, and stave maker's tools, and for anchors and cables, said to be taken by, and appropriated to, the use of the army under General Montgomery"; and that his regiment remain on its original establishment, and be recruited in any of the thirteen United States, it being upon these terms that he entered into the service.

Philadelphia, October 24

David Franks, praying leave for himself and Patrick Rice, his clerk, to go to New York, to lay his vouchers for the provisions furnished to the prisoners before the commissary general, otherwise he cannot be reimbursed, it was "Resolved, That leave be granted, upon giving their parole, not to give any intelligence to the enemy, and that they will return to this city."

In Council of Safety

Philadelphia, October 24

Mr. Nesbitt was this day directed to pay Captain John Jemeson 8l. 15s. 10d., "for the expenses of his Company, in order to suppress the election at Newtown, Bucks County, per order of Colonel Baxler, Second Battalion."

The Council of Safety "Resolved, That Captain Joseph Blewer and Captain Francis Gurney be desired to take such steps as they may think necessary to secure the person of Charles Roberts, Captain of the Schooner Thetis, at Reedy-Island, with all his papers, and lay them before this Board."

"Resolved, That the Officers of the Troops belonging to this State, who are now prisoners with the enemy, shall take rank in the service of this State according to their several commissions, and be entitled to pay and rations the same as if they were in actual service."

Philadelphia, October 23

An Order was drawn in favour of Major McMasters for 6l., "for expenses concerning Bucks County election."

Convention of New-York

Fish-Kill, October 21

This morning, in the Committee of Safety of the State of New-York, Mr. Duer, seconded by Mr. Gansevoort, moved that the Secretaries be ordered to postpone the printing and publishing of the Salt and Tea Resolves agreed to in the Committee on the 17th instant, "as the Committee of Safety did not then consist of a sufficient number of Members to determine any reports which had originated in the Convention of this State." Debates arose, and that motion was carried in the negative.

Mr. Abraham Yates, seconded by Mr. William Duer, then moved that the printing and publication of the Resolves relative to Salt and Tea "be postponed for further consideration"; which, after debate, was carried in the affirmative: "Therefore, Resolved, That the Secretaries do postpone the publication of the said Resolves till further orders."

In the afternoon a Letter was received from Colonel Peter Van Ness, dated at Claverack the 14th instant, enclosing two Pay Rolls, of Detachments of Colonel Livingston's and Colonel Van Ness's Regiments of Militia, "for their services in quieting Tories," which were referred to the Convention.

Stephen Baxter, Jun., is sent under guard to the Committee by order of the Committee of Bedford, in Westchester County; and the letter of Lewis McDonald, Chairman of that Committee, "together with the Prisoner," was referred to the Committee for inquiring into and defeating all Conspiracies.

Advertisements

CHOICE JESUITS BARK, OPIUM, and SPANISH FLIES, lately imported, and to be sold at the Bar of the Indian King, Market-street. As the above excellent Drugs are scarce at this Time, to accommodate a greater Number of the Gentlemen of the Faculty, the Bark will be sold in Quantities from one to six Pounds; the Opium and Spanish Flies from two to four Ounces.

TO BE SOLD,

A TRACT of LAND, situate in West-Nottingham township, Chester county, containing 150 acres, or thereabouts; there are on the premises a stone dwelling-house, a good merchant mill, almost new, built of stone in the best manner, with one pair of very good burrs, one Cologne, and one country stone; adjoining the grist mill a new well built saw mill, and a well secured stone dam; a convenient stone spring-house, stables, hay-house, and about 25 acres of good meadow cleared; the whole well watered, and more may be made, and the fences all in good repair. Whoever inclines to purchase, by applying to ROBERT CORNTHWAIT, living on the premises, may view the whole, and know the terms; or to JOHN BROWN, Merchant, Philadelphia.

To be SOLD by PRIVATE SALE,

THAT noted and well-accustomed TAVERN in Swedesborough, near the main landing on Raccoon-creek, in the county of Gloucester, on the road leading from Philadelphia to Salem, with two acres of land, a good two story stone house, three rooms on a floor, with a good cedar log house adjoining a cellar under it, a pump of good water near the door, good stables and sheds, with other out-houses, and a good paled garden: It is very convenient to get hay in the summer. Immediate possession will be given to the purchaser. The terms of sale may be known, by applying to JOHN RAMBO, on the premises.

TO BE SOLD,

A Valuable PLANTATION, situate in West-Caln township, Chester county, on the great road leading from Philadelphia to Lancaster, about a mile from the sign of the Waggon, and opposite the 42 mile stone from Philadelphia, containing 123 acres of land, with good allowance, 100 of which is under the quitrent of a small part of a red rose, 60 or 70 acres cleared, some meadow part made, and a considerable quantity more may be made and well watered, the remainder exceeding well timbered. There are on the premises two dwelling-houses, a good barn, stable, a spring-house over a spring of excellent water, and a good bearing orchard of 100 apple-trees, grafted. Any person inclining to purchase may know the terms, by applying to the subscribers, on the premises,

JOHN and JOB SINKLER.

August 15, 1776.

RUN away, last night, from the subscribers, two servants, one named William Penafee, about 23 years of age, light curled hair, has a scar on his nose, occasioned by a cut of a knife, has grey eyes, and is fond of strong drink; had on a tow shirt, striped trowsers, a felt hat, swanskin jacket, and new shoes. The other named John Meach, about 19 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, has dark hair and eyes, a sly look; had on a homespun shirt and trowsers, a red flannel jacket, a felt hat, and new shoes. Penafee is something taller than Meach. Whoever secures said servants, so that their masters may get them again, shall have TEN DOLLARS reward, and reasonable charges, or FIVE DOLLARS for either of them. The subscribers hope that all lovers of this country will endeavour to apprehend the said runaways, as they have both followed the sea, and are natives of Old-England, and have said that they would join the king's forces, when opportunity served.

MORDICAI MILLER, JOSEPH MILLER.

EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD.

RUN away from the subscribers, on the 14th day of July last, two servants, the one an Irishman, named John Cambel, about 19 years of age, of a light complexion, short straight hair, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a little knock kneed, but otherwise a well made fellow; had on a castor hat, cut in the fashion, a German serge coat, of a redish grey colour, no jacket, check trowsers, a fine white shirt, a black handkerchief, and good shoes, with plated buckles. The other an English lad, named William Shorter, about 19 or 20 years of age, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, dark coloured straight hair, short bow legs; had on a round felt hat, nankeen jacket, white shirt, striped trowsers, and new shoes; he has been bred up to the sea, and it is probable will endeavour to get on board some of the armed vessels in Delaware river. Whoever apprehends the said servants, so that their masters may get them again, shall have the above reward, or Thirty Shillings for each, and reasonable charges, paid by

JOHN VANDEREN, and JOHN RIGHTER.

THREE DOLLARS Reward.

RUN away from the subscriber, living in Radnor township, Chester county, on the 12th of this instant July, an Irish indented servant maid, named Catherine Caisey, a chunky fat lump, broad faced, a down look, her hair cut short round her head, about 5 feet 2 inches high; had on, when she went away, a striped lincey short gown and petticoat, of black and white colour. Whoever takes up and secures the above described maid, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges, paid by Mr. OGDEN, at the Middle Ferry, or by

JAMES HUNTER.

N. B. It is judged she is lurking about the Barracks of Philadelphia, or somewhere about town.

Uwchland township, Chester county, September 30, 1776.

RUN away from the subscriber, the tenth of this instant, an Irish indented servant woman, named Margaret Owings, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high; she is a fat, lusty, fresh coloured person, and thought to be with child. She stole, and took with her, sundry wearing apparel, a common linen sheet, marked I. B. a pillow case, and other things not particularly known. Whoever takes up said servant and brings her home, together with what she stole, shall be entitled to Sixpence reward.

JOSEPH BENTLEY.