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SATURDAY, July 17, 1779.

MONDAY's POST
LONDON, July 10..
WHITEHALL, July 10, 1779.

YESTERDAY afternoon Capt. Fraser, late of the guards, and now in the 4th regiment, arrived at this office in 20 days from New York with dispatches from General Sir H. Clinton, K.B. to the Right Hon. Lord G. Germain, of which the following are extracts :

Extract of a letter from General Sir Henry Clinton, K.B. to Lord Germain, dated head-quarters, Phillipsburg, June 18.

I Had the honour to transmit to your Lordship, in my dispatches of the 16th and 19th ult. forwarded by the Carteret [?] packet, copies of letters which I had just then received from Major General Matthew, and Commodore Sir George Collier, giving an account of their success in Chesapeak bay; and I likewise inclosed a copy of my instructions to Major General Matthew. I now send a copy of the letter. which I received afterwards from General Matthew. The whole fleet returned here on the 29th of May.
Having ever been sensible of the importance of the posts of Stoney Point and Verplanks, the most direct and convenient communication between the provinces on either side of Hudson's river, I have conceived no hour could be better chosen to possess myself of them, than when the enemy's works should be nearly completed: in these opinions it has been made the first operation of the campaign. With the advantages derived from the enemy's labour, I have heen able, with little work and few materials, to establish at this pass a post of tolerable security.
I shall not Trouble your Lordship with a detail of the movements for this purpose, but content myself with informing you, that the troops destined for this service, under Major-General Vaughan, were joined after their embarkation by the corps from Virginia, which arrived just in time to proceed with him up the North river on the 30th of May.
In the morning of the 31st Major-General Vaughan landed with the gros of his command on the east side of the river, eight miles below Verplanks, whilst the 17th, 63d, and 64th regiments, with 100 yagers, which I accompanied, proceeded to within three miles of Stony point, where they landed under Lieut. Col. Johnson. On the ships coming in view, the rebels evacuated their works, which were in some forwardness, and set fire to a large block house. As the troops approached to take possession, they made some shew of resistance, by drawing up upon the hill, but did not wait a conflict.
Sir George Collier favoured the expedition with the assistance of the galleys and gun boats of the fleet under his own direction; these exchanged some shot with Fort la Fayette, a small but complete work on the east side of the river; whilst the troops were possessing themselves of the heights of Stony Point which commanded it.
In the night the artillery, which I found necessary, was landed, and Major-General Pattison assumed the command. His exertions and good arrangements, seconded by the chearful labour of the troops, gave me the satisfaction of seeing a battery of cannon and mortars opened at five the next morning on the summit of this difficult rock. Their effect was soon perceived, as well as that of the galleys. General Vaughan appearing at this time in the rear of the fort, prevented the retreat which the enemy were concerting. Under there circumstances they delivered themselves into our hands upon the terms of humane treatment which I promised them.
The fort mounted four pieces of artillery, and the garrison consisted of one captain, three lieutenants, a surgeon's mate, and 70 privates.
I have much satisfaction in acquainting your Lordship that this little success was effected without the loss of a single man, and that only one yager was wounded on the occasion.

Copy of a letter from Major General Matthew to Sir Henry Clinton, dated on board the Rainbow, in Elizabeth river, May 24, 1779.

SINCE my last of the 16th instant, we have continued to collect stores of all sorts to a very great amount, military, naval, and provisions; the last have been daily distributed to the numerous inhabitants of Portsmouth and its neighbourhood.
Having been informed on the 16th that some parties of the enemy were sculking about the Great Bridge, seven miles in front of Lieut -Colonel Doyle's post, I ordered him to march suddenly to surprize them, having sent to him some dragoons under the command of Capt. Deimar for that purpose. The enemy was dispersed, and Col. Doyle took post at the Bridge. Intelligence was received, that there were many public stores at Kempe's landing in Princess Ann county, and some considerable vessels in the east branch of Elizabeth river, and on the stocks; a strong detachment from the 42d regiment was ordered to pass the river to Norfolk, and march to Kempe's landing, nine miles: a gun boat and some flats went up the branch. Colonel Stirling was pleased to go with this detachment; their success was compleat, as will appear by the returns.
The troops returned to their camp the same day, May the 17th. From this time to the 22d little more occurred than embarking the enemy's stores that have fallen into our hands. The engineer has been employed for many days, with near one hundred blacks, to destroy the fort, which was so substantially constructed, as to give us a great deal of trouble in the demolition.
May the 22d, a party of the 42d, in two flat boats, fell down the river to Tanner's creek, and destroyed six vessels on the stocks, one of which nearly completed, for 16 guns. I determined to reimbark the 24th, to return to York, according to your excellency's orders, by the first of June.
The out-posts were this day withdrawn, without being incommoded in the least by the enemy; and the whole embarkation was compleated before noon.
EDW. MATTHEW.

The general return not being completed, I have enclosed Colonel Sterling's particular one.
Invoice of stores found at Kempe's by the 42d or royal
highland regiment, May 17, 1779.
8 Cannon, 2 cohorns, 1 swivel, 4 ladels and worms, 2 rammers, 15 carriages, 4 anchors, (2 large and 2 small) 2 camhouses, (1 large and 1 small) 164 hogsheads of tar, 19 hogsheads of tobacco, a small hauser, 17 grindstones, a few sheets of lead, and a beam and weights.
N.B. Seven vessels burnt, one to be sent down by the owner tomorrow, one protected by the Commodore.

Extract of a letter from General Sir Henry Clinton, Knt. of the Bath, to Lord George Germain, dated head-quarters, Phillipburgh, June 18, 1779.

NOT having received any accounts whatever from Major General Prevost, since his letter of the 16th of April, I can only inclose, for your Lordship's information, copies of reports and intelligence lately received from Georgia.
There reports mention that General Prevost had advanced to South-Carolina; that the enemy had deserted and destroyed Fort Johnson ; that the British troops were in possession of James island; that preparations were making to attack Sullivan's island; and that General Prevost had said, in a letter written to Savannah, that he hoped soon to be in possession of Charle's-Town: that they had offered to capitulate, on condition of their remaining neuter; which the General would not grant them, or any other terms but their surrendering prisoners of war. That at Beaufort, Port-Royal. the General had had a skirmish with the rebels; that he then proceeded, having been joined by great numbers of Carolinians; and that many of the inhabitants of the north side of the Savannah had come into the out-posts, and were forming into a body, naming themselves the Carolina volunteers. The troops were uncommon healthy, and provisions were plentiful and very cheap. The Rose and another man of war with the convoy were arrived, without losing a vessel, at Savannah, from New-York; and 17 sail of ships had also arrived from Great-Britain and Ireland at Tybee; that great numbers of refugees were preparing to return from East-Florida and Georgia to South-Carolina, induced thereto by the successes the British troops had met with in those provinces.
These reports were received from Capt. Symonds of his Majesty's ship the Solebay, which arrived at New-York the 17th of June, from Savannah, in 15 days. From Mr. Paumier, deputy, commissary of the army in North America, in a letter dated Savannah, 23d of May.-- And from Mr. James M' Alpine, commander of a schooner, who arrived at New-York on Wednesday the 16th of June, from St.John's in East-Florida; and Iast from off Tybee in Savannah river, Georgia, whence he took his departure the 5th of June.

[Thus far London Gazette.]




ADMIRALTY OFFICE, July 8. Capt. Farmer, of his Majesty's ship the Quebec, in his letter to Mr. Stephens, dated in Guernsey Road, the 25th of last month, gives an account, that on the 21st he fell in with an American privateer cutter, of 16 four-pounders, which had sailed about a week before from Dunkirk and had taken six sail of vessels upon the English coast. all which he retook.
ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, July 9. Captain Farmer, in a letter to Mr. Stephens, dated Guernsey the 6th instant gives an account, that on the evening of the 5th, being off Morlaix with the Unicorn and Cabot, and seeing a fleet steering along shore to the eastward, under the convoy of a ship of 20 guns, and several armed ships, amounting in the whole to 49 sail, destined, it is supposed, to make a part of the fleet which are to take the army on board for the invasion of England, he stood in upon the said fleet, and although they crouded in with all the sail they could carry, close in with the rocks, to secure the port of Morlaix, the Quebec and Unicom drove the whole into so narrow a compass, that both ships keeping a constant fire, the frigate and armed vessels, with about 43 sail of the transports, ran on shore upon and among the rocks; many foundered immediately, and from the severity of the weather afterwards, the wind being W.N.W. right in upon the shore, with a heavy sea, there was reason to believe that hardly any of them would be saved. The Quebec, Captain Farmer's ship, in chasing the French frigate (which was entirely lost) had likewise run upon a rock, but by an astonishing exertion of the crew she was presently got off, not however without so much damage as obliges her to put into Guernsey pier to repair.
Yesterday the East India company received some dispatches from Bengal, brought over by the Fina Nova, Capt. Sheen, a Swedish East Indiaman, which is arrived at Dover, she quitted Canton the 10th of January, sailed from the cape the 19th of April, and touched at St.Helena the 2d of May, at which Iast mentioned place she left the Valentine, Rochford, Northington, and Grosvenor East Indiamen, waiting for a convoy to come to England. She further brings an account, that she left seven English East-Indiamen at Canton, which were to sail from thence in two divisions, one in a week, the other in four weeks after. At the cape she also left several French transports, loading with provisions, for the Mauritius.
By the above ship advice has been received, that Admiral Vernon, commander in the East Indies, has taken a French 64 gun ship, with another of 50, a third of 40, and two Indiamen; and that the company's troops had taken the French settlement of Chaudernagore, with, all their forts and settlements on the Malabar coast. A confirmation of this very interesting news is hourly expected.
A letter, dated St. Helena, May 4, advises that the four East-India ships left there, were to sail from thence for England on the 20th of May. The convoy to fetch them sailed from Madeira the 13th of April.
Notice was sent from the Admiralty to the chamberlains office at Guildhall this week, informing the Chamberlain that if any apprentices should be impressed into his Majesty's service, they could not be protected by him, neither could any habeas corpus be granted for the removal of them, for at least five months to come.

Extract of a letter from Portsmouth, July 9.

"Sailed the Culloden man of war to join the grand fleet at Torbay. The Resolution and Terrible men of war, will sail in a day or two to join Sir Charles Hardy's fleet, which will then amount to 34 line of battle ships. The following are getting ready to join him; the Sandwich, of 90 guns; Barfleur, of 90; Arrogant, of 74; Marlborough, of 74; Ajax, of 74; Formidable, of 90; Princess Amelia, of 80."

Extract of a letter from Plymouth, July 6.

"The Nostra, Sig. Rosara, a Spanish ship, bound from Barcelona to Amsterdam, of 400 tons burthen, laden with wine, brandy, &c. &.c. and said to be worth upwards of one hundred thousand piastres, is taken by the Kite cutter, Lieutenant Trollope (who distinguished himself so much in the Channel at the breaking out of the present dispute with France) and brought in here, she makes the fourth Spanish prize now lying in this harbour."




A press gang, the other night paid a visit to a noted house of licentiousness in the purlieus of Covent-Garden. After knocking at the door, the leader asked the waiter who were above stairs ? A press gang, replied the waiter. What are they about ? crie's the leader. Very busy says the waiter, in raising recruits for our fleets and armies. Tell them they must go with us, cries the leader. This is hot Press indeed, cries the waiter. Your friends think it so above, replies the sailor, for it is a hot press, both sexes will allow, when we press one another, but the young fellows will have no cause to complain, they will be taken from fire-ships and carried to cleaner and better rigged vessels.




THURSDAY's POST.
LONDON, July 13.
From the LONDON GAZETTE.
ADMIRALTY-OFFICE, July 13, 1779

THE letters from Sir George Collyer, commander in chief of his Majesty's ships in North America, to Mr. Stephens, of which the following are extracts and copies, were received on Saturday evening too late to be inserted in the Gazette.

Raisonable, off New-York, June 18.
SIR,
THE Solebay arrived last night.- She brings me dispatches from Capt. Henry, senior officer of the King's ships at Georgia, which I have the honor to communicate to their Lordships herewith; and am, Sir,
Your most obedient and most humble servant,
PHILIP STEPHENS.Esq G. COLLYER




Extract of a letter from Capt. Henry, senior officer of his Majesty's ships in Georgia, to Sir George Collyer.
Savannah, May 23, 1779.

SIR,
I HAVE the honour of your letter and orders by the Rose and Solebay; who brought all their convoy in safe. This goes by the Solebay, who sails to-morrow morning.
The King's troops, about 3000, under Major-General Prevost, crossed Savannah river on the 29th of April, and marched from Purisburgh towards Charles-Town, the rebels abandoning every strong post as our army approached. We are now, without loss, in possession of James Island, John's Island, and all the South side of Charlestown harbour, the rebels having abandoned and burnt Fort Johnson. General Moultrie is in Charles-town with 1000 men; and General Lincoln at Dorchester, afraid to come on Charlestown neck, lest we should get behind him.
The Greenwich armed sloop. Comet and Snake galleys, with four victuallers of easy draught, are gone up Stono Inlet, and from thence up the river to Wapoo Cut, agreeable to the General's request. The Vigilant is ordered from Port Royal with eight transports and an ordnance brig to five fathom hole, within Charlestown bar, to co-operate as much as possible with the army. The German Provincial armed ship remains at Port Royal, for the protection of the inhabitants, who, together with all the other islands, have sent in their submissions. When the Vigilant and armed vessels sailed from hence, they went through Callibogie sound and Scull creek into Broad river; and, on their approach, the rebels burnt Fort Lyttleton in Port Royal, and abandoned another fort on St.Hellena, leaving it entire. We have taken the guns out of both, there being no troops to garrison them, and not caring to leave them in our rear, lest the rebels should repossess them.
Charlestown has offered to capitulate, if they might remain neuter during the war, which was refused; Our army is in possession of several flats and canoes on Ashley-river; they have besides seven flat-bottom boats from hence; their plan is to cross the river, and, if possible, possess Mount-Pleasant .-The Rose and Keppel brig are to sail in two days with two of the victuallers from New-York, and one from hence with rum, which the army wants; they are ordered to join the Vigilant in Five-fathom-Hole.-Four vessels are just arrived from the West-Indies with rum, which has set us up in that article.-The supply of stores and slops you have been pleased to send in the Rose, is very ample to our wants .I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
(Signed) JOHN HENRY.

Raisonable, off New-York, June 29.
SIR,
MAJOR-General Matthew being the commanding officer of the King's land forces employed on the expedition to Virginia, directed, in consequence of his requisition, those troops to be re-embarked in the transports; previous to which, however, they demolished the parapets and barracks of the fort, and set fire to all the remaining stores, storehouses, and other buildings in the dock-yard at Gosport, as also to the vessels on the stocks. &c. to an immense amount: The town and harbour of Portsmouth was then abandoned by us, and I put to sea with the men of war and transports mentioned in my former letter, together with seventeen prizes, making in the whole fifty-three sail, and proceeded back to New-York, where we safely arrived on the 29th of May, after a most favourable passage of little more than three days.
I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
PHILIP STEPHENS, Esq. GEO. COLLIER.
Raisonable, off New-York, June 14.
SIR,
IN my letter to you of yesterday, I mentioned the men of war and transports under my command arriving here on the 29th of last month from Virginia, you will be pleased to acquaint their Lordships, that immediately on my anchoring, the commander in chief of the army informed me of his intention to proceed on an expedition up the North river to reduce the works the rebels had thrown up at Verplanks and Stoney Points, for the security of the important pass of King's ferry; the General expressing a wish for my being present, and to have the assistance of the troops returned from Virginia, I directed the transports to move up Hudson's river immediately, and accompanied them in the Raisonable, having also with me the Camilla, Vulture sloop, Cornwallis, Crane, and Philadelphia galleys, and two gunboats. We passed the chevaux de frize without any accident, and came too with the Raisonable, about eight miles above Dobb's ferry; I then went into the Camilla, and, proceeding on with the transports, anchored just out of random-shot of Fort la Fayette, which the rebels had erected on Verplank's Point; Major-General Vaughan, with a part of the army, landed on the east side, and Sir Henry Clinton, with Major-General Pattison, and the remainder of the troops, on the opposite shore, about a mile and half from Stoney Point, an exceeding strong post, where the rebels were erecting a block-house, and fortifying the heights. On our approach they quitted their works, and set them on fire, escaping to the mountains.
The troops soon took possession, and, with infinite fatigue and labour, heavy cannon were dragged up a steep precipice from a very bad landing-place; the three gallies being advanced, fired upon Fort la Fayette, which was returned by the rebels .Major-General Pattison, of the artillery, had, with indefatigable perseverance, directed two batteries (one of which was mortars) during the night, and at dawn of day began to play upon the rebel fort; the distance across the river being about a thousand yards, and was commanded by the high ground of Stoney Point. The cannonading continued all day, during which General Vaughan and his division marched round, and completely invested the enemy's post.
So soon as it was dark, I ordered the Vulture, and Cornwallis galley, to pass the fort, and anchor above it, to prevent the escape of the rebels by water; this was done without damage, and had the intended effect; the fire from our batteries and gallies being now much superior to that of the enemy, they beat the chamade; the cannonading ceased; a flag of truce was sent in to summon them, and they consented to surrender the fort, and their arms, and become prisoners of war. We found the fort a small complete little work, with a block-house, double ditch, chevaux de frize, and abbatis. His Majesty's troops have taken possession of it, and are also fortifying the strong post of Stony Point, by which we are masters of the King's ferry, and oblige the rebels to make a detour of ninety miles across the mountains to communicate with the country east of Hudson's river.
I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
PHILIP STEPHENS, Esq. GEO. COLLYER




VIENNA (Germany), June 26. This capital was greatly alarmed this morning, about nine o'clock, by the blowing up of a large powder magazine in the outskirts of one of the suburbs, in which about forty artillery-men were employed in filling cartridges. whereby many lives were lost. The roofs of many houses in the adjoining suburbs were considerably damaged; and it is feared that numbers of people may have been maimed or destroyed.
(Thus far London Gazette).

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From the Pennsylvania Gazette, of June 2, 1779.

PHILADELPHIA, June 2. Saturday arrived at New London the brig --, Captain Phipps, in ten days, from Charles-Town, South-Carolina, who informs that the British army, consisting of 7000 men, had made a circuitous march by way of Purysburgh, and got into the rear of Gen. Lincoln's army, of 3000 men and in the front of Gen. Moultrie's army, also of 3000, within fifty miles of Charles-Town; that Charles-Town was picketted, and walled by the inhabitants, who were determined to defend the town to the last extremity, provided the enemy should be hardy enough to proceed to that place.

Copy of a letter from Lieutenant Governor Bee, to Patrick Henry, Esq.
Charlestown, South Carolina, May 5th, 1779.

"SIR,
"The enemy having crossed from Georgia to this state, and by a rapid movement got between General Lincoln and Charlestown, are bending their whole force this way; they were this morning within 68 miles of us, and are pursuing Gen. Moultrie, who with about fifteen hundred men is retreating before them. Governor Rutledge, with about three hundred and fifty men, had marched from Orangeburgh on Monday to join General Moultrie, but I fear will be much too late, General Lincoln intended coming or their rear, but they were at least four days march ahead of him.
"In this situation, I thought it my duty ONCE MORE to request the aid of our brethren of Virginia. No time is to be lost. Indeed, I fear any assistance will come full late. I am with great esteem, your Excellency's most obedient humble servant.
THOMAS BEE."
By order of congress, C. THOMPSON, Sec.

CHATHAM, (New-jersey) June 8. Last week the whole of the army under the immediate command of his Excellency General Washington, left their barracks, and proceeded towards the north river.
Our last advices from the North river are, that the enemy's main body, consisting of near 10,000 men, is on the east side of the river, in the vicinity of Peck's Kill; that they have demanded the fort at West Point, which General M'Dougall commands who had about 2000 troops, and numbers of militia daily joining him. This post is of the utmost importance, it being the key to Hudson's river. It is looked upon to be the best fort we ever had on that river, being bomb-proof; and we have the most sanguine hopes, that as General Washington is proceeding to that department with the main body, the plan of the enemy will be marred.--- Governor Clinton was fortifying the Highlands.
JUNE 15. On Sunday last, an express from congress to his Excellency General Washington, passed through Morris-Town on his way to head-quarters; by him we have the following glorious and important intelligence, which congress received by express from Gen. Lincoln last Friday evening, viz. That the enemy attacked our lines at Charlestown, in South-Carolina, on the 14th ult but met with so warm a reception that they thought proper to retire; however, they returned shortly afterwards, in full force, and renewed the attack with great fury, but with as little success as before; for they were opposed with a spirit peculiar to men who fight from principle, and feel the justice and importance of their cause. The contest was exceedingly obstinate, but rather in favour of the American arms, when General Lincoln appeared with the troops under his command, and decided the fate of the day; for falling upon the enemy's rear, he threw them into the utmost confusion, and obliged them to consult their safety by a precipitate and irregular flight; upwards of 1400, whereof many were new levies, were found upon the field killed and wounded, and their baggage, artillery, and ammunition have all fallen into our hands.
Our victorious troops pursued the fugitives; and made 700 more of them prisoners; and it is expected that not a man of them will escape, as sufficient detachments have occupied the several passes through the country, to prevent the stragglers from getting away. Prisoners were continually coming in when the express left South Carolina.
It is said, that when the enemy in Georgia heard of the above defeat, the merchants who had gone with them (and other friends to government) put their property on board the small vessels lying at Savannah, and embarked for New-York and Providence.

PHILADELPHIA, June 10. At a meeting of the citizens of Philadelphia, and the deputies thereof, on the 29th ult. at the German School-House in the city, it was
Resolved, that a committee be appointed to enquire what persons are now remaining in this city and its environs, disaffected to the United States, and report the same to the committee of the last town meeting as soon as possible, and a committee was immediately chosen, whose names were, William Bonham, Peter Cooper, Wm. Hardy, Theobald Scheibald, Dr. James Fallon, James Rowan, Tho. Hale, Benj. Habin, Jacob Kelmie, Wm. Falconer, Francis Gurney and George A. Baker.
Resolved, that this meeting will, to the utmost of their power, support the committee in carrying the resolve into execution.
The above committee gives notice, that they will sit at the Court-House Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from nine to twelve o'clock in the forenoon, where all persons who have any evidence to give may attend.
In an address of Congress, of the 26th of May, to the inhabitants of the United States, is the following paragraph :-" Your governments being now established, and your ability to contend with your invaders ascertained, we have, on the most mature deliberation, judged it indispensably necessary to call upon you for forty-five millions of dollars, in addition to the fifteen millions, required by a resolution of Congress of the 2d of January last, to be paid into the continental treasury before the first day of January next, in the same proportion, as to the quotas of the several states, with that for the said fifteen millions.

All the ships that are ready at Portsmouth, have received orders immediately to sail to join Sir Charles Hardy's grand fleet.
We can assure our readers, that Admiral Byron is recalled ,-- Whitehall Even.
When Admiral Byron first arrived at the West-Indies, and when the fleet were in a very great want of provisions, the islands of Antigua, St.Vincent, and several others sent in considerable quantities of live stock, directed not to the commander in chief, but to "Rear Admiral Barrington, the Saviour of the West Indies."
The guards at Plymouth and Portsmouth dock-yards, are ordered to be doubled. The row-boats in the harbours from sun-set to sun-rise are also increased, every ship being obliged to send one with a petty officer, eight seamen, and six marines, on that service.
The Mackenzie, Capt. Craig, is arrived at New York from Jamaica. She sailed the 13th of May, and brings advice, that the Jamaica convoy was appointed the first of June, but it was doubtful if they would keep their time. In her passage she took the Vestal, Capt. Clemens, from Hispaniola for Nantz, laden with sugar, coffee, &c. and carried her into New-York. The Vestal had 20 guns and 70 men; the Mackenzie only 17 guns and 40 men.
The Romney, of 50 guns; Ambuscade, Convert, Crescent, and Squirrel frigates; Rattlesnake and Kite cutters, sailed from Plymouth the 9th of July, on a secret expedition, under the command of Governor Johnston.

Yesterday one Chamberlaine was re-examined before Justice Addington, at the public Office in Bow-street, charged with stealing a letter in the General Post-Office, containing three bank-notes of �10. each. The circumstances of this theft are principally as follow: On Thursday Iast Messrs. Herries and Co. bankers in St, James's street, inclosed three bank-notes of �10. each, in a letter directed to William Cunningham, Esq; of Christ-Church college, Oxford, which letter they put into the Post-office. The next morning Mr. Parker, a pawnbroker, of Prince's-street, Soho, came to Messrs. Herries's house with one of those notes for cash. The clerk, who had inclosed the notes, was startled to see one of them so soon, as it was impossible for it to have been even to Oxford, and much more back again, and told Mr. Parker the circumstance. Mr. Parker said, he took it of a young gentleman who had purchased a watch of him the same day, and who had indorsed if in the name of Cooper, of a street and number in Marybone, which indorsement was on the back. An enquiry was made according to the indorsement, but no such person lived in that street. Suspicions then arose against some persons in the Post-Office, and Mr. Parker thinking he should be able to identify the person he took the note of hand, went with Mr. Herries's clerk to Lombard-street, where Mr. Parker immediately fixed on Chamberlaine to be the person of whom he took the note. This being, as they thought, done privately, they went to Sir John Fielding's for advice, but when they returned, Chamberlaine, who is supposed to have seen Mr. Parker, and suspected the discovery, left the office somewhat abruptly. With great difficulty it was discovered, that he lodged, or rather lived with a woman who goes by the name of Mrs. Rogers, in Queen-street, Argyle-buildings. At two o'clock Saturday morning Sir John Fielding's men approached him there, having been obliged to break down the shutters to get admittance, and use violence to two women who opposed their going up stairs, when Charnberlaine hid himself in tbe coal vault in his shirt. On searching a bureau in the house, the very letter and cover which was directed to Mr. Cunningham was found. He was accordingly secured, and in the morning examined before Mr. Addington, where, with the most apparent indifference to his fate, he said he was the son of a Mr. Chamberlaine, a linen-draper, retired from business, that he was apprenticed to his father. who gave him up his indentures at six years, and then sat him up in livery stables, in which failing, Lady Austin, sister to Lord Despencer, recommended him to his Lordship about six months ago, when his salary was �30. per year, since which time he had been twice promoted. The fact being fully proved, he was committed.





BANKRUPTS. Thomas Pettit, of. Devonshire-street, bricklayer. Philip Harman, of East-lane in Kent, victualler. Thomas Rushton, of Liverpool, brewer. Alexander Lean, of Milbank-street, Westminster, coal-merchant. Robert Cox Trapp and George Hickes, of Gracechurch-street, cheesemongers. Wm. Bamford, of Tetbury, woolstapler; to surrender July 20, 21. and Aug. 21, at the White-Lion in Tetbury. Harrie Sanderson and Alexander Sanderson, of Swallow-street, Westminster, upholders. John Smyth, of Robert-street in the Adelphi, chymist. Charles Pinker, of Christ-church, in Surry, money-scrivener. Thomas Rose, of Bethnal-Green, brickmaker. Joseph Smith, of St. Philip and Jacob, in Glocestershire, dyer.

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SATURDAY's POST.
LONDON, July 15.

THIS morning some dispatches were received at the Admiralty-office from Admiral Byron at St. Lucia, which were brought over in a ship that is arrived at Liverpool; but as nothing was made public this day at two o'clock, it is imagined they did not contain any thing material.
The Ministry are in momentary expectation of the arrival of fresh dispatches from America and the West Indies, with the account of the reduction of Martinique, and the capture of D'Eslaing and his squadron:
A letter received in town from New-York, per the Grantham, says, "We are in a momentary expectation of Admiral Arbuthnot's arriving with reinforcements, when Gen. Clinton will immediately take the field; and if Washington will not risk an engagement, it is proposed to force his lines at all events. It is incredible to believe the numbers that daily flock to head quarters to enjoy the sweets of British liberty, but the General is cautious whom he arms. A sad discontent prevails in the Congress, and we are in hopes this campaign will finally close the scene of American troubles."
It is with the utmost pleasure we can inform the public that advice has been received in town, and is generally credited, of a mutiny having broke out in Washington's army; that upwards of 2000 of his best men have laid down their arms, and one whole regiment, with the officers, have joined the royal forces.
From the arrival of a certain person in this kingdom, there is great reason to suppose, that the Congress are at last sensible of their error. We have reason to believe that the proposals they have sent will be accepted. The American Envoy arrived last week, and immediately waited on Lord North.- Lond. Chron.
We have it from good authority, that a rescript has been received from France within these few days, and that the Russian and Dutch ministers have had a private audience in consequence of it.
Foreign ministers give out, that the French invasion will be aimed at the capital immediately, in different debarkations as near London as possible; and one grand division will come up the Thames. All this may happen, in case our fleet is demolished.
We have the fullest authority to contradict the republican accounts of the defeat of his Majesty's forces in South Carolina; the latest advices from thence being of a nature the most flattering to the cause of loyalty. -- Morning Post.
The accounts just published of General Prevost's defeat are now universally disbelieved.
Commodore (late Governor) Johnstone is to scour the Channel and Bay with five large frigates, against any transports or embarkations of the enemy from Brest to St.Maloe's, whilst the grand fleet is opposed to that of the enemy.
Two other small squadrons are to sail shortly, of a similar force to that which lately put to sea under Governor Johnstone's command: it is expected that there will so harrass the enemy of our enemies, and cause such alarms on their coasts, as to make them change their plan of operations, that in the lieu of threatening the invasion of these kingdoms, they may be glad to act on the defensive.

As Porto Rico, in the West-Indies, a Spanish port, has a commodious harbour and is a general receptacle for the French and Spanish privateers, who may much annoy our West India Trade, Byron and Barrington have received orders to reduce it; it is within three days sail of Martinico.
Certain advice is received from Lisbon, that the Portuguese are fitting out a large squadron of men of war in the Tagus under the command of Admiral Count d'Estremot, but for what view is not known.
Advice is received from Torbay, that the fleet was on Monday morning, taking in fresh water and provisions, and having heen joined by four more 74 gun ships, was expected to sail the next morning. The fleet now consists of 36 ships of the line, two 50 gun ships, eight frigates, six fire-ships, and several small armed vessels.
The fleet under Sir Charles Hardy, consisted of 32 ships of the line besides its return into Torbay; five ships have already joined him, five more are in readiness, and seven ships in such forwardness of repair, that in a few days it is expected the British fleet will consist of 49 sail of the line, besides two fifty gun ships, frigates, sloops, and fire ships.
The following comes from an unknown correspondent: "We are informed that the famous Adams hath lately retired from the Congress in disgust, and that immediately on his arrival at Boston, he dispatched a private Envoy to England, with offers to deliver the province of New-England into our hands, on certain conditions. This Envoy actually arrived here Iast week from France."
Government have determined upon raising 20 regiments immediately of 1000 men each.
One night Iast week, a press-gang, which has patrolled Smithfield for some time past, laid hold of a man tolerably dressed, who pleaded, that being a gentleman, he was not liable to be pressed. This occasioned a tolerable forecastle joke from one of the sailors, who directly answered, "Then you are the only man we want; for we press a d-d number of blackguards, and are cursedly distressed for a gentleman to teach them good manners."

Extract of a letter from Nottingham, July 10.

"This morning one of the murderers of the turnpike people at Scrooby gate was brought here in a cart, strongly ironed; and committed to our gaol, by the name of John Spencer, of Willoughton, in Lincolnshire labourer; he formerly lived at Scrooby, and once had a quarrel with the deceased William Yeadon; be confessed to his having been in the turnpike-house the night the murder was committed, and to having feloniously stolen his silver watch thereout, which, offering to sell to a person in that neighbourhood, led to a discovery. His accomplice, who is a tinker, he said went up stairs and killed the old woman. The tinker is taken at Retford, and will be brought to our jail to-morrow."




CAME IN SINCE OUR LAST. The Two Brothers, Tresure [?], from Guernsey.
ARRIVED. At Elsineur, the Three Sisters, Crosby; at Amsterdam, the Zorg, Barron; at Tortola, the Margaret, Dunlop, and the Hope, Brown; at Newfoundland, the Saville, Ranton, all from this port.
ENTERED OUT. The Vrow Anna, for Stockholm; the Lady Amelia, Bol, for Hamburgh; and the Leinster Packet, Keefe, for Galway.
SAILED. The Emanuel, Blom, for Longsound; the Royal George, Jenkins, for Dublin; and the Britannia, Nun, for Cork.
COASTERS ENTERED OUT. The Advice, Harvey, for Exeter; the Bristol Merchant, Cooper, for Plymouth; the Union, Moyse, for Padstow; the Charlotte Yacht, Franklyn, for Neath; the Lark, Richards, for Liverpool; the Endeavour, Griffiths, for Tenby; and the Dublin, Hylton, from Newcastle.
The Byron, Russell, (in company with the Friendship of Liverpool, as mentioned in our last) has taken a ship of 200 tons, bound from South Carolina to France, laden with tobacco, indigo and rice, and sent her for the West-Indies.
The Squirrel privateer, of this port, is taken by two French frigate's.

Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Falmouth, dated July 8.
"By the arrival of the Grantham packet, Capt. Bull, last evening, in 17 days from New-York, I learn the following intelligence, principally extracted from a New York paper of June 19. That Sir George Collier had been informed by advices of the 23d of May from Capt. Henry, brought by Capt. Symonds in the Solebay, which left Savannah the 2d of June, of General Prevost having at various times repulsed parties of the enemy, being arrived without any loss within three miles of Charles-Town, had possessed himself of James and John's Islands, with all the southern part of Charles Town harbour; that Fort Johnston was burnt; the Vigilant and five other vessels in Five Fathom Hole, preparing to attack Sullivan's Island. The Charles-Town people had offered to capitulate provided they were permitted to remain neuter during the war, which was refused. On the contrary, that the New Jersey papers mentioned an express having arrived to Congress of Gen. Prevost's army, after various repulses being defeated and totally destroyed before Charles-Town, but differ in the time of action, various paragraphs mentioning it to have happened on the 11th, 14th, and 19th of May, but a Capt. M'Alpine had heard nothing of this American victory tho' he had declared on oath that he left Tybee, in Savannah river on the 5th of June. By Capt. Symonds there was also advice of the Ariel, Capt. M'Kenzie's arrival at Savannah from St. Lucie with an account that D'Estaing with 4000 troops having attempted to push out of Martinique, whilst part of our fleet was gone to leeward, Admiral Byron immediately put to sea; the enemy retreated to Port Royal, except the Tonnant and Fantarque, which were run on the rocks of Martinique and rendered incapable of further service; the Zele was also declared in the same predicament from the damage sustained in North-America.- The naval and military officers who are come home, confirm the foregoing accounts, and further add, that our troops had evacuated Virginia, and Gen. Clinton had destroyed some forts up the North River - I also hand you M' Alpine's affidavit."
The deposition of Capt. James M' Alpine, commander of the schooner Polly and Kelly, who arrived here on Wednesday last from St. John's River in East-Florida, but last from off Tybee in Savannah River, Georgia, whence he took his departure the 5th of this instant.
"On the 21st of May I boarded a boat from Savannah in Georgia, the commander of which informed me, that he left that place only three days before; that Gen. Prevost, with a large body of troops, was gone towards Charles-Town in South-Carolina, and at Beaufort, Port Royal, had a skirmish with the rebels, whom they defeated, after having lost about 50 men; he then proceeded, having been joined by great numbers of Carolinians, he likewise informed me that many of the inhabitants on the north side of the Savannah, had come into the out-posts, and were forming into a body, naming themselves the Carolina Volunteers; the troops were uncommonly healthy, and provisions in plenty and very cheap. The Rose and another man of war with their convoy were arrived without losing a vessel at Savannah, from New-York; 17 sail of ships had also arrived from Great-Britain and Ireland at Tybee. On the 29th of May I was informed by Mr. Youngs, a commissioner of claims, who left Georgia the day before, that Gen. Prevost had taken possession of James Island and Fort Johnston, about three or four miles from Charles-Town, to which he had penetrated with very little opposition, by the inland navigation; that the Vigilant man of war, with five sail of other shipping, had got into Five Fathom Hole, a short distance from fort Johnson; the Vigilant touched going over the Bar. Preparations were making to attack Sullivan's Island. That great numbers of refugees were returning from East-Florida to Georgia and South-Carolina, induced thereto by the success the British troops had met with in those provinces. That in the course of three weeks, from the 1st of May, there had been several skirmishes. in which prisoners had been taken, and a rebel General wounded or killed. That account came every three or four days from Georgia to St. Augustine. On the 1st of June sailed from St. John's River, and on the 5th got off Tybee, but hearing that the convoy was not ready to sail, I proceeded to New-York: The rebel ships, by report, had left that coast, steering to the southward; it is conjectured they are gone to intercept the June fleet from Jamaica for London.
JAMES M'ALPINE.
Sworn before me, D. MATHEWS, Mayor, this 17th of June, 1779."




Extract of a letter from Falmouth, July 12.

"I have now the pleasure to inform you that Capt. Collier, of the Shrewsbury cutter, has just now brought in a Spanish snow from Cadiz to Havre de Grace, loaded with about 20 tons of indigo, upwards of 120 hogsheads, and 300 bales of tobacco. which he took yesterday about 15 leagues to the westward of the Land's End. This Spanish vessel left Cadiz about three weeks since, when there were 36 sail of men of war lying in that harbour ready for sea The 8th instant he saw 26 sail of men of war in two divisions of 10 and 16, fifteen leagues W.S.W. off Ushant, steering N.E. They hoisted English colours, but they were soon taken down, and none shewed afterwards.- The famous Cunningham was brought here prisoner in the Grantham, and safely lodged in our castle at Pendennis."




Extract of a Letter from a Clergyman, dated New-York
June 17, 1779, to a gentleman this city.

"My large family having joined me here from New-England, we are hereby made happy, tho' reduced to extremities from the amazing expence of every necessary of life ; -but we are full of hopes that the days of our exile and tribulation are in as rapid progress to their conclusion as we could wish. We congratulate you on this happy prospect, so mutually agreeable. "




We hear that Captain Caton, who was pressed on the Exchange on Monday last, is ordered to be discharged by the Lords of the Admiralty.
Monday died Mr. Hewlett, at the Coffee-pot on the Back. - His death was occasioned by violently plunging into the river at Baptist-Mills, on Saturday last, with his head downwards, by which he received such a blow as immediately to take away his senses, and which terminated in his death.
Tuesday died Mr. Garsed [?], an eminent haberdasher, in Wine-street.
Wednesday died at the Hot-Wells, Charles Churchman, Esq; of St. Martin's lane, London.
On Monday two men who were at work in a house in Charles-street, being intoxicated in liquor, fought, by which one of them was killed on the spot. The coroner's inquest brought in their verdict Accidental Death.
At the Quarter Sessions held on Monday last, Mary Mahony was ordered to be imprisoned two months, for stealing a pewter chamber-pot; Jos. Wm. Emory was sent on board a man of war, for obtaining shoes on false pretences.
Tuesday was committed to Newgate, William Edmunds, for stealing a quantity of plate, the property of Dr. Drummond.
Last Saturday died Mr. Evan Rice, sugar-baker, in Lewin's-mead ;- a man universally lamented by his friends and numerous acquaintance.

To the PRINTER.

Mr. CRUGER having in a late speech * held up a set of gentlemen in this city, as encouragers of the American War, I beg leave to observe that it would have been fair, if he had bestowed a part of his censure on those who directly instigated the Americans to rebellion, by writing to them such letters as the following: In the speech we are told that in politicks as well as in religion, there is a kind of repentance more glorious than innocence itself, The orthodoxy of which I will not dispute, but content myself with remarking that the candid reader of the letter underneath, may perhaps be of opinion that the writer (whoever he be) may not himself be so politically immaculate as to need no repentance.
I am your constant reader,
An ADDRESSER.




From the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET.
PHILADELPHIA, October 3.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Bristol, to his friend in this city, dated July 20,1774.

SURROUNDED as I am by a thousand various businesses, still I cannot resist the strong inclination I feel to tell you that I am alive and well once more in old England; formerly I loved the country and people, but now both appear odious to me; their conduct towards the Americans is horrid, cruel and detestable; they call ye all thieves, pirates, and rebels, for which in return, I make no scruple to call them knaves, scoundrels, and spiritless I>slaves. Every day I am in the most furious quarrels in vindication of America, that ever you saw --- I wish to God that you had a few more friends in this city --- I shall, through my zealous attachment lose or endanger my election; but no matter; they already cry, no America, - no bill of rights man. My acquaintance tell me l am too warm; but do you tell me, my friend, who that is made up of American flesh and blood can sit calm and composed to here his native country, with his dearest connections caluminated, belied and reprobated. No, by heaven and earth, I swear! I never will silently put up with such ill-usage while I have breath to speak, or hands to fight.
" I am just returned from London. It is with a degree of pleasure, I can assure you, many of the great men are ashamed of what they have done, seriously dreading the associations and resentment of the Virginians in particular: The revenue arising from the duties on tobacco is mortgaged, and a stop to their exportations would make a glorious confusion among their high mightinesses.
"When I left America, I recommended moderation; but with concern I find that conduct will not do --- Resentment must shew itself, for our ministers wish themselves well out or it. Firmness on the part of the Americans will insure them the victory, now is the crisis, the important crisis, of your whole lives --- you can lose nothing by a patriotic stand --- you may gain every thing.
"The people of this country, are sunk in luxury, and with only to get their hands into the purse of the Americans to support them in it -- They are totally indifferent about liberty, and lost to every sense of honour or virtue; open corruption is connived at and approved; oppression, black as hell, darkens the annals of the present times; and Britons seem happy in their supine folly and base vassalage.
"If once the Americans submit, I foresee a train of evils ready to light upon them: Taxes, impositions and oppressions, without moderation or end. Now is the appointed time to struggle like men for your dear inheritance; and there can be no doubt but providence, and a new parliament, will do you ample justice. I will weary heaven with my prayers for your success.- My sincere good wishes attend you, and all the rest of my worthy countrymen in Philadelphia."
* For the substance of which see Mr. Pine's Gazette, of July 8, it was allowed to have been delivered with great propriety as to action, in which qualification of an orator, he certainly excells his ungracious colleague Mr. Burke.




The Evidence given by JOSEPH GALLOWAY, Esq; late a Member of the AMERICAN CONGRESS, at the Bar of the HOUSE OF COMMONS, having excited public curiosity, we trust an authentic account if it will prove acceptable to our readers.
STATE PAPER.
Mercurii, 16 Die Junii, 1779.
COMMITTEE on PAPERS presented by Mr. DE GREY the 19th of March last, pursuant to Address.
Mr. F. MONTAGU in the Chair.
JOSEPH GALLOWAY, Esq; called in and
examined by Lord G. GERMAIN.

HOW long have you lived in America?
I have lived in America from my nativity to the month of October last; about forty-eight years.
In what part? and what public office have you held?
I have lived in the Province of Maryland, in the Delaware counties, and in the Province of Pennsylvania, chiefly in Philadelphia. My public profession was that of the law. I practised in all the Courts of New Jersey. I was a member of the Assembly of Pennsylvania eighteen years, Speaker of the House twelve. I was appointed by the Assembly of Pennsylvania to attend the American Congress which met the 5th day of September 1774. During the last war, under an appointment, I was one of the Commissioners for disposing of the money granted to the Crown, and have been several times a Commissioner to treat with the Indians, by the assembly of Pennsylvania; and when Sir William Howe took possession of the city of Philadelphia, at his request I undertook the office of Superintendant of the Police of the city of Philadelphia and its suburbs, of the ports and of the prohibited articles.
When did you come over to the British army, and how long did you continue with it ?
I came over to the Royal army the beginning of December, 1776, and continued with it until the evacuation of Philadelphia, the 18th of June last.
At the beginning of the present rebellion, when the inhabitants first took up arms, had the people in general independency in view ?
I do not believe, from the best knowledge I have of the state of the people at that time, that one fifth of the people in America had independence in view. I would wish, when I give an opinion, always to give my reasons for it. The progress of the spirit of independence was very gradual. So early as the year 1754, there were men in America, I may say in the towns of Boston, New-York, Philadelphia, and Williamsburg, who held independence in prospect, and who were determined to seize any opportunity that offered to promote it, by procuring additional persons to their number. These men, when the stamp act was passed, made a stalking horse, or screen, of the gentlemen of the law in every part of America to cover their designs, and to sound the trumpet of opposition against Government, but still avowed that their conduct was on the ground of obtaining a redress of American grievances, and not with a design to separate the two countries.
Upon this ground, I am confident the gentlemen of the law acted. When the tea act passed, they made the same use of the merchants who were smugglers in America, as they had done of the lawyers before, still declaring they meant not independence. So late as the sitting of the Congress in 1774, the same men when charged with it in Congress, and whilst they held it tenaciously and religiously in their hearts, they almost to a degree of profanity denied it with their tongues; and all this was done on their knowledge, that the great bulk of the people of North-America was averse to independence. If we look at the resolves of Congress down almost to the very period of their declaration of independence, we shall find the same language, a pretence of obtaining a redress of grievances, held out to the people; and for the same reason, at the very time they declared independence, they gave out that it was not with a view to separate the two countries, but from necessity: unless they declared independence, the powers of Europe would not trade with them: and they were in great distress ; I mean the people, by the want of a great many necessaries. So that, from all there circumstances, I am convinced, that one fifth part of the people had independence in view.
If so large a proportion of the people of America were averse from independence, why have they suffered their present rulers to obtain such power over them, as to prevent any effectual exertion in support of their principles ?
The Congress having prevailed upon a part of the people, a very small part of the people, to take up arms under the pretence of obtaining a redress of grievances, and having an army composed of those people under their command, and subject to military discipline, they disarmed, or caused to be disarmed, all persons whom they thought disaffected to their measures, or wished to be united to this country, contrary to their scheme of independence . I have the resolves of Congress, dated 2d of September 1776, at my house to that purpose; they went so far as to disarm (by sending two battalions into Queen's county, in the Province of New-York, for that purpose) a large number of the people of that district for no other reason, but because they voted against sending a member to the Continental Congress: they totally, as I may say, disfranchised them: they would not suffer them to trade or be traded with; they suffered them to be sued, but would not let them sue in their Courts of Justice: they would not suffer them to pass out of their district on any account. By there means the well affected part of America to this Government became disarmed, and the arms were put into the hands of those on whom the Congress could rely, a small part of the people. If we look into the history of this kingdom so early as the great rebellion in 1640, we shall find the very fact alluded to in the question, actually existing in the state of this kingdom : we shall find the people taking up arms in order, as it is said, to obtain a redress of grievances : we shall find that a few people at one time, who had arms in their hands, prevented the rest, numerous as they were, from taking measures for their relief.
After the declaration of independence, when Lord Howe and the General arrived at Staten-Island, did the people at large in the country express a desire to treat with the commissioners ?
I believe in the middle colonies, where I resided, it was very generally the wish of the people to treat with the King's commissioners, and I have the best reason to believe that it was in pursuance of the clamour of the people about the congress, in Philadelphia, that they sent three commissioners to meet Lord and Sir William Howe.
What proportion of the inhabitants of the revolted Colonies, do yon think, from principle and choice, supported the present rebellion at any period ?
I don't think that one-fifth part have, from principle and choice, supported the present rebellion; many of those who have appeared in support of it, have by a variety of means been compelled; I would wish to give reasons, and not fatigue the Committee : The last delegation to Congress made by the province of Pennsylvania, and the appointment of all the officers of that state, was made by less than 200 voters, although they have at least 30,000 men entitled to vote by the laws of that province. One instance more I beg leave to give; one of the delegates for the province of New-York (with whom I sat in Congress in 1777) representing a considerable district in that province, was chosen by himself and his clerk, and that clerk certified to the Congress, that he was unanimously appointed.
Was the person so chosen received by Congress ?
Yes, he was received by Congress on that return, I mean the Continental Congress, in 1774.
From your knowledge of the people of America, what proportion of the inhabitants do you think, at this time, would prefer a reconciliation with Great-Britain rather than assist in supporting American independence ?
From the experience which the people have had of the superlative and excessive tyranny of their new rulers, from the distresses they have felt by the ravages of war, the loss of their trade, and from all aversion which they have to an attachment and connection with France, which they are fearful will terminate in the loss of their liberties, civil, as well as religious, and from the old attachment, and I believe an earnest desire to be united with this country, I think I may venture to say, that many more than four-fifths of the people would prefer a union with Great-Britain upon constitutional dependence. Many of the people who took part in the opposition to Government, and were deluded by the Congress and its adherents, has severely felt every degree of distress. From these feelings they now reason, and that reason have prevailed on them to compare their old happy situation with their present misery, and to prefer the former.
[To be continued].




The following is an authentic narrative of a shocking murder, committed on Saturday morning the 3d instant, at the Turnpike-house, near Scrooby, Nottinghamshire.

Between the hours of one and two on Saturday morning, the drivers of two waggons, loaded with wool, travelling from Markham, to Leeds in Yorkshire, arrived at the turnpike near Scrooby, which is about two miles from Bawtry. The men who had the care of the carriage called aloud several times to have the bar opened; but finding the turnpike-house door open, and no one appearing, they shot the lock of the gate, and passed through; after going on about 150 yards further, they perceived a man lying near the road, who they at first supposed was in liquor; but on hearing him groan, soon perceived he had been most terribly beat about the head, and probably left for dead. They then left their teams, went to Scrooby, and alarmed the village; several farmers and their servants, with lighted candles and lanthorns, repaired to the spot where the injured man lay. They found him senseless and speechless, with several wounds on his head and neck; he had his waistcoat on, and his breeches knees unbuttoned, without gaiters ; his shirt, &c. covered with blood. He was soon known to be William Yeadon, a young man, servant to Mr. Richmond, hired to take care of the turnpike-bar. In this terrible condition they carried the young man to the turnpike-house, where two people going up stairs to-call his mother, to their great astonishment found her murdered in bed. She appeared to have been killed, but whether sleeping or- waking, is difficult to determine, by one blow given on her forehead by some blunt instrument, probably a hammer, which had fractured her scull. It was now break of day; a physician from Doncaster, and two surgeons, were sent for, who attended, with the greatest care the unfortunate wounded man; but all their skill and diligence proved ineffectual; he never once was able to speak, or by any signal to give the least account of this horrid transaction. His father, who has the care of another turnpike near Doncaster, was sent for; on his appearance, the son seemed sensible, for he made a motion as if to take a final leave of the old man, who in one day has been cruelty deprived of his wife and son. Wm. Yeadon languished till near five o'clock on Saturday evening, and then died. The coroner's inquest next day sat on the bodies of the deceased, and after hearing all the evidence that could be produced, returned their verdict: wilful murders, by some person or persons, to the jurors, unknown. A reward of fifty pounds is offered to be paid by Mr. Popplewell, of Retford, treasurer of the turnpikes in that neighbourhood, for a discovery of the perpetrators of there horrid deeds!
Various are the opinions of mankind. on this melancholy occasion.-All agree that the facts were committed by two or more in company.
The cash taken by the keeper of Scrooby turnpike, was to have been paid to Mr. Popplewell on Saturday, being market-day at Retford ; but by some accidental cause it was paid in the Tuesday before, and what more was taken after that day, was all sent on Thursday, so that very little money remained in the house. Whoever therefore had formed the scheme of robbing the turnpike of the monies taken at the bar, met with a disappointment; and it is very likely, were persons known to William Yeadon, one of the deceased; and it is generally believed in the neighbourhood that he resisted them, for he was a young man of great spirit, and very active.





JAMES BALL,
TAYLOR and HABIT-MAKER,
Respectfully informs his Friends and the Public,

THAT he is Removed from his late Dwelling-House, No.2, in STOKE's-CROFT, to No. 5, Three Doors above, opposite Cumberland Street, where he carries on the above Business in all its Branches.

Ladies Habits and Children's Fancy Dresses in the genteelest Manner.




To be Sold by private Contract,
Together or Separately, on very moderate Terms,

THE Manor or Lordship of Butcomb, otherwise Butcomb Thrubwell, with the many eligible Freehold Estates, late of JOHN SOMERS, Esq; deceased; situate at Broadfield Down, Butcomb, Nempnett, and Weare; in the County of Somerset, at short Distances from Turnpike Roads,-- -Apply to Mr. G. JAMES, Attorney at Law, in Chew Magna.




BRISTOL, June 26, 1779.

Whereas his Majesty's Service doth at this Time require a speedy Supply of SEAMEN and Seafaring Men to mann his Majesty's Fleet.--- The CORPORATION of this City do therefore hereby offer a BOUNTY of THREE POUNDS to every able Seaman, FORTY SHILLING to every ordinary seaman, and TWENTY SHILLINGS to every able bodied Landman, (additional to the respective bounties offered by his Majesty's Royal Proclamation) who shall within Three Calendar Months from the Date hereof, Voluntarily enter themselves with the Mayor, or anyone of the Aldermen of this City, at the Council-House to serve in his Majesty's Navy; the said Sums of Three Pounds, Forty Shillings, and Twenty Shillings, to be paid by the Chamberlain of this City, to such Seamen and Landmen respect.., or their Order, upon their producing a Certificate from the Recruiting Captain, employed in raising Men within this City, of their being able Seamen, ordinary Seamen, or able-bodied Landmen, and by him accepted and approved of for his Majesty's service.




BRISTOL, July 10, 1779.

THE urgent Necessity of an immediate Supply of SEAMEN to mann his Majesty's Fleet, being of the utmost Consequence to this Nation SIR HENRY LIPPINCOTT, Bt. offers an Addition to all the other Bounties now given in this City, a Bounty of TWO GUlNEAS each to the FIRST FIFTY able bodied SEAMEN, that shall voluntarily enter, as directed by the City Advertisement, within two Months from this Day, to serve in his Majesty's fleet, to be paid at the Chamberlain's Office, with the Corporation Bounty.
R. HAWKSWELL, Chamberlain.




A Light POST-COACH, in One Day,
SETS out every Afternoon (Saturdays excepted) from the White Lion Inn, Broad-street, Bristol, precisely at Two o'Clock; and from the White Lion Inn, Market-Place, Bath, at Four o'Clock for London.
Also a DILIGENCE,
The same Afternoon, sets out from the Bush Tavern, Bristol, at Three o'Clock for London.
Also a MACHINE,
Every Night (Saturdays excepted) sets out from the White-Hart Inn, Broad-street, Bristol, at Nine o'Clock for London.

Prices in the above Carriages as follows�.s.
Each Inside to & from Bristol by Post Coach or Diligence110
Ditto by Machine18
Child in Lap or Outside015





Patent CARRONIERS and CARRIAGES.

WHEREAS his Majesty's Letters Patent have been lately granted unto CHARLES GASCOIGNE of the Carron Company, for Casting, Boaring, Making and Vending his new-invented IRON GUNS, with their Beds and Carriages, and for his new invented Method of fitting the same Guns unto the Ships Ports: This public Notice is given by the said CHARLES GASCOIGNE, unto all founders, Block-Makers, Carriage Makers, and all and every other Person and Persons whomsoever, that they may not hereafter attempt to cast, bore, or make or vend, or offer to Sale any Cannon, Beds, or Carriages of the like Nature, Sort or Construction, and to caution and guard them against any infringement of the Powers given and granted by the said Patent. He the said CHARLES GASCOIGNE being determined to prosecute, with the utmost Severity of the Law, all Persons who shall be found offending in the Premises; and I do hereby appoint WILLIAM RANDOLPH, my sole agent for vending or selling said Guns, Gun Carriages, Beds, &c. in the City or Port of Bristol.
CHARLES GASCOIGNE.




STAMP OFFICE,
LONDON, June 21, 1779.

THE Commissioners for managing his Majesty's Stamp Duties do hereby give Notice that there will be Attendance every Day at the Wine-Licence Office from Half an Hour after Eight of the Clock in the Morning till One in the Afternoon (Holidays excepted) for granting Wine Licences.
And whereas the said Commissioners have received Information that divers Persons sell Wine, by Retail without a Licence, contrary to Law; Notice is hereby given, that unless they do forthwith take out Licences, they will be prosecuted as the Act of Parliament directs.

By Order of the Commissioners,
C. E. BERESFORD, Pro-Secretary.
Note, Every Person selling Ale or Spirituous Liquors - is to produce those Licences when he applies for his Wine-Licence.




MR. HART, Dentist, from No.7, Vineyards, Bath, at Mr. DAVIS'S, next Door to Mr. Berry's, Apothecary, in Dowry-Square, HOT-WELLS, most respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and others, that he has now, at the Request of several Persons (who have been pleased to honour his Judgment in his Profession with peculiar Respect and Confidence) extended his Practice to that of preventing and curing those Diseases that afflict either Teeth, Gums, Sockets, or Palate, for a certain annual Stipend, which he has reduced as low as the Nature of the Case will admit; and ventures to assure such as may favour him in this Mode of Practice, that they shall not suffer the least Loss or Disfigurement of any of those Parts which so eminently distinguish and heighten the Beauty of the Human Countenance.
The Tincture and Dentifrice may be had at his Lodgings; at the Library, opposite the Long Rooms; of Mr. Russell, Hair-Dresser, at the Hot-wells; of Mr. Brown, Bookseller, opposite the Council House, and of Mrs. Safford, Stationer, in Clare-street, opposite St. Stephen's Church. Bristol.




BRISTOL, June 5, 1779.

ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of ROBERT COTTLE, Taylor and Woollen-Draper, of this City, are hereby required to pay the same forthwith, to said ROBERT COTTLE, or JOHN COOK, his Clerk, who are legally impowered to receive the same.
And Notice is hereby given, that the Remainder of the Stock in Trade of said ROBERT COTTLE, is now selling off at and under prime Cost, at his House, in St.James's-Barton; consisting of a great Variety of Woollen-Drapery, Mercery. and Haberdashery GOODS, which must be disposed of without Delay.




To be Sold by Auction,
On WEDNESDAY the 21st Day of this Instant July, at the EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE, in Corn-street, between the Hours of One and Two,
A Messuage or Tenement, situate in St.Peter's-street, in the Parish of St.Peter's, in the City of Bristol, now in the Tenure of Mrs. Forse, at the yearly Rent of Twenty Pounds.
The above Premises are held under the Chamber of Bristol for Years, determinable with three young healthy Lives, Chief Rent 20s.
Enquire of HOPWOOD and BAYLY, Attornies.




JUNE 29, 1779.

THE Commissioners named in and appointed by an Act passed this present Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for dividing and inclosing that Part of the Common or Waste Ground called Kingswood, which lies in the Parish of Stapleton, in the County of Glocester," do hereby give Notice, that they intend to hold their second Meeting on Tuesday the 20th Day of July next, at Ten of the Clock in the Forenoon, at the BELL-INN in the said Parish of Stapleton, in order to receive the Claims of all Persons having or claiming any Right of Common on the said Common or Waste Ground., or other Right or Interest in or upon the same, and such Persons are required by the said Act by themselves, their Agents, or Servants respectively, at the said Meeting, to give and deliver to one or more of the Commissioners present at such Meeting, in Writing under their Hands, their respective Claims, and a full, true, and just Account of the respective Messuages, Cottages, Lands. Tenements, or Hereditaments, for and in respect whereof they respectively claim such Right as aforesaid, and where situate within the said Parish, and of the yearly Rent let at, or if not let, the: yearly Value thereof:
And all Persons neglecting to give and deliver, or Cause to be given and delivered, such Claims and such Accounts of their respective Estates, in respect of which they have or claim Right of Common on the said Common or Waste Ground, are by the said Act excluded and debarred of and from all Right and Title of, in, or to the said Common or Waste Ground, and from any Part, Share, or Allotment, in Lieu thereof, and also of and from all Right of Common, and other Right, Estate, and Interest whatsoever, of, in or to the several Parts to be allotted to any Person or Persons by Virtue of the said Act; and that no Claim or Claims whatsoever, of Right of Common upon the said Common or Waste Ground, or any Part thereof, can be made, received or allowed after the said second Meeting of the said Commissioners. unless the said Commissioners shall see good Cause to prolong the Time for producing and proving such Rights. And all and every other Person and Persons having or making any Claim or Claims, which may affect the Boundaries of the said Common or Waste Ground, or any Part thereof, are by themselves or their Agents respectively, To give and deliver to the said Commissioners, at the said Meeting an Account in Writing of such his, her or their respective Claims.
JAMES BRIDGES, Clerk to the said Commissioners.




MEAR INCLOSURE.

By Virtue of an Act of Parliament passed in the Eighteenth Year of the Reign of his present Majesty, intitled, "An Act for Dividing and Inclosing a certain Common or Tract of Commonable Land, called or known by the Name of Westhay Moor, within the Parish of Mear, in the County of Somerset."
. THE Commissioners appointed by the said Act do hereby give Notice, That on the 7th Day of September next, at Two o'Clock in the Afternoon, they will proceed to sell (in Fee) by public Auction, at the New-Inn in Glastonbury, in the said County. The following Pieces of Pasture Land, Part and Parcel of the said Moor, in Lots; That is to say,

A.R.P.
LOT 1. A Piece of Pasture land, situated in the South Side of the said Moor, near Westhay Bridge, adjoining the River Brue, containing 20 Acres Statute Measure 2000
LOT 2. Another Piece of Pasture Land, also situate in the South Side of the said Moor, adjoining the new Cut, and containing 20 Acres Stature Measure 2000
LOT 3. Another Piece of Pasture Land called New Cut Plot, containing 17 1/2 Acres Statute Measure 1720
LOT 4. Another Piece of Pasture Land, situated in the North Side of the said Moor, adjoining Tadham Moor Rhine, containing 12 1/2 Acres Statute Measure.1220
LOT 5. Another Piece of Pasture Land, also situate in the North Side of the said Moor, adjoining the said Tadham Moor Rhine, and containing 10 Acres Statute Measure. 1000
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8000


The above Premises are exceeding rich Land, situated within the Parish of Mear aforesaid, and will be exempted from all Tythes.
Conditions will be produced on the Day of Sale.
Further Particulars may be had by applying to Mr. Robert Wright, of East Harptry; Mr. Thomas Tyley, of Wedmore, in the said County; Mr. William White, Land Surveyor, No.8, Bridge-street, Bristol; and for a View of the Premises apply to Mr. John West, at Godney, in the said Parish of Mear. Dated July 3, 1779.




CLERGY-FEAST.

THE CLERGY and SONS of the CLERGY, and such other Gentlemen as will be pleased to favour them with their Company, are desired to meet on THURSDAY the 29th Instant July, at the Cathedral, to hear Divine Service and a Sermon; and from thence to accompany and dine with the Stewards at the Coopers-Hall, in King-street.

ROBERT JACKSON, Esq.}Stewards
Rev. JOHN TAYLOR, Minister of Clifton,}


Service will begin at Half past Eleven o'Clock.
The LADIES are desired to take Notice, That there will be a Collection at the Church Door for Clergymen's Daughters.




For Sale by Auction,
By M. LUNDBERRY,
On THURSDAY and FRIDAY the 22d and 23d of
July Instant,
ALL the HOUSHOLD FURNITURE, PLATE, LINEN, and CHINA, of Mr. HENRY WITTS, in St. JAMES's-BARTON, (who is going to leave off Housekeeping;) consisting of Four-post Bedsteads with Cotton and Check Furniture) Goose Feather and Milpuff Beds, Blankets and Quilts, Mahogany Chairs, covered over the Rail and Brass nail'd, Nests of Draws, Dining, Pier and Pembroke Tables, Carpets, Pier and Swing Glasses, Kitchen Furniture, and Brewing Utensils.
The Sale to begin each Morning, at Ten o'Clock.




JULY 17, 1779.

STOLEN, out of the Stable of GEORGE ALVIS, at Tickenham, in the County of Somerset, on THURSDAY Morning last, A BLACK STONE HORSE, 3 Years old, 15 Hands high, the off Foot behind white, a white Stroke down his Face, which turns to the off Side at the Bottom, some grey Hairs in the Mane, occasioned by the Collar.--Whoever will discover the Persons who stole the said Horse, so that he may be had again, shall receive TWO GUINEAS Reward, and all reasonable Charges, of the said
GEORGE ALVIS.




JULY 17, 1779.

ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of ANN BUTCHER, late of Winterbourn, in the County of Glocester, deceased, are desired to pay their respective Debts to Mr. ROBERT TUCKER, Attorney at Law, at Winterbourn, who is duly authorised to receive the same: And all Persons having any Claim or Demand on the Estate of the said ANN BUTCHER, are desired forthwith to deliver the same to the said ROBERT TUCKER, in Order to their being satisfied.




For Sale by Auction,
On WEDNESDAY the 21st of July Instant, at One o'Clock,
at the BUSH-TAVERN, in Corn-Street, Bristol,

TWO freehold Messuages or Tenements, situate in Broad-street, in the City of Bristol, fronting the new Street called St.John's street, and now in the several Tenures of Mr. William Wady and Mr. John Snook.

For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale apply to Messrs. OSBORNES and SEAGER, Attornies, in Broad-street, Bristol.




BRISTOL, July 17, 1779.
For Sale by Auction,
On SATURDAY the 31st of July Instant, between the Hours of One and Two, at the EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE,

LOT 1 New-built Freehold Messuage or Tenement, very conveniently situated for Trade, on the Back, in the City of Bristol, adjoining to the Corner House, having commodious Warehouses lying behind the same, a good Cellar upwards of 50 feet in Length, both Sorts of Water, and every other Conveniency, and is now in Possession of Mrs. Sarah Ford, Fishmonger.
LOT 2.- A yearly Fee farm Rent of �12. 10s. Issuing and payable out of the said Messuage or Tenement and Premises.

For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale apply to Messrs. OSBORNES and SEAGER, Attornies, in Bristol.




To be Sold (in Fee) by Auction,
On FRIDAY the 23d of July Instant, at the LAMB-INN without Lawford's-Gate, between the Hours of 12 and 1 in the Forenoon,

A Messuage or Dwelling-House, formerly a publick House, known by the Name of the World's-End, since that divided into two distinct Tenements; situate at the Corner of Wade-street, in the Parish of St. Philip and Jacob, in the County of Glocester, and now let to Messrs. Bayly and Haynes, Clothiers, for a Term of three Years, commencing from the 24th Day of June last past, at the yearly Rent of �8.

The Premises are subject to a Ground Rent of �1. 4s. per Annum, are very easily rated to the King and Poor, and have very lately had a considerable Sum of Money laid out upon them in Repairs.
N.B. The Purchaser will be intitled to a Vote for tbe County of Glocester.
For Particulars enquire of Mr. Joseph Green, Linen-Draper; or John Gyles [?], Attorney at Law, in Bristol.




For Sale by Auction,
At the EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE, on THURSDAY the 29th Day of July Inst. at One o'Clock precisely,
The following Freehold and Leasehold Premisses,
FREEHOLD.

LOT I. Tenement situate in Back-street, in the City of Bristol, let to Richard Powell, at the yearly Rent of 190
A Tenement adjoining let to William Herbert, at the yearly Rent of1212
A Tenement situate behind the two last mentioned Tenements, let to Edward Reece, at 88
Also a Cellar under the same Tenements. let at the yearly Rent of30
LOT II. A Close of Meadow or Pasture Ground, situate in the Parish of Bedminster, in the County of Somerset, containing by Estimation 2 Acres, let to John Mayo, at the yearly Rent of40


LEASEHOLD.

LOT III. A Tenement in the Gun-Yard, let to Wm. Harvey, at per Ann.88
A Tenement adjoining, let to Thomas Lewis, at 70
A Tenement adjoining, let to Samuel Wallis, at 70
A Tenement adjoining, let to John Dart, at 50


Under this Tenement is a Wash-house or Brew-house, with a furnace and Boiler, and two Pumps of Spring and Rain Water, for the Use of the several Tenants.

A Tenement adjoining the last let to M. Jones, at 70
A Tenement adjoining, let to Benjamin Lovell, at70


The above mentioned Tenement, together with a Warehouse in the Gun-yard, are held of the Feoffees of St. Nicholas Parish Church Land, for two several Terms of 99 Years, and 99 Years, determinable on the Deaths of three young healthy Persons. Subject to a Chief Rent of �12. of which the Purchaser of this Lot is to pay �6.

For further Particulars apply to Thomas Morgan, Attorney, in Small-street, Bristol.




The BRISTOL and BATH
DILIGENCES,
In ONE DAY,
SET out every Afternoon, (Saturdays excepted) , from the BUSH TAVERN BRISTOL, precisely at 3 o'Clock, for London; and every Morning (Sundays excepted) from the White Lion Inn, Bath, precisely at 4 o'Clock for London; and every Afternoon, (Saturdays excepted) from the Three Cups Inn, Bread-street, London, precisely at half past Two o'Clock for Bath and Bristol; and every Morning (Sundays excepted) from the Bolt and Tun Inn, Fleet-street, London, precisely at half past 3 o'Clock for Bath.
Also LIGHT POST COACHES.
Set our every Afternoon, (Saturdays excepted) from tbe White Lion Inn, Broad-street, Bristol, precisely at 2 o'Clock, and from the White Lion Inn, Bath, at 4 o'Clock for London; and from the Golden Cross Inn, Charing-Cross, London, at 2 o'Clock for Bath and Bristol.
Also MACHINES to carry six Inside Passengers, set out every Night (Saturdays excepted) from the White Hart Inn, Broad-street) Bristol, precisely at 9 o'clock for London; and every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday Nights, from the Greyhound and Three Tuns Inns; and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Nights, from the Christopher Inn, Market-Place, Bath, precisely at 10 o'Clock for London; and every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday Nights, from the Saracens Head Inn, Friday-street, and from the Swan Inn, Holborn Bridge; and every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Nights, from the Three Cups Inn, Bread-street, and from the Bell-Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill, London, precisely at 9 o'Clock, for Bath and Bristol.
Also their POST COACHES in Two DAYS, as usual, set out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings. from the White Hart Inn, Stall-street, Bath, and from the Rose-Inn, Holborn Bridge, London, precisely at 8 o'Clock.

Prices in the above MACHINES, &c. as follow:

�.s.d.
Inside to or from Bristol by Diligence or Post Coach1100
Ditto by Machine 180
Children in Lap and Outside ditto 0150
Inside to or from Bath by Diligence and Post-Coaches 180
Inside by Machine 160
Children in Lap and Outside ditto 0140


Half the Money to be paid on taking the Places, the other half on entering the Machines or Post Coaches, &c. Each Inside Passenger to be allowed 14lb. Children in Lap and Outside Passengers 7lb. of Luggage; all above to pay three Halfpence per lb.-- The Proprietors will not be accountable for any Jewels, Plate, Money, Writings, &c. (if lost) unless entered and paid for as such.
Performed (if God Permit) by GLASIER & Co.




FOREIGN CHINA WARE,
From the East India Company's Warehouse in London
(Where the Public may depend on purchasing free from Faults, and see a much larger Collection of fine Goods, of different Kinds, and new Patterns; than at any Place in BRISTOL;)
To be sold as cheap as at any Shop in England, by

PHILIP and WILLIAM ELLIOT at their Warehouses No. 16, Corn-street, and No. 27, St. Paul's Church-yard, LONDON; consisting of several elegant Nankeen and other Table Services of Dishes and Plates; Desert Sets; curious plain and gilt Tea and Coffee Equipages; rich Jars and Beakers, Punch Bowls, Mugs; Basons, Tureens, Sauce Boats, single Setts of large and small Cups. and Saucers, Coffee Pots and Cups, Tea Pots, Breakfast Plates, Tea Boards, Dressing Boxes, Cane Mats, Fish and Counters, Pink Paper, Pearl Spoons, genuine Japan Soy, Ginger, and all Kinds of cut and plain Glass, Umbrellas, &c.
N.B. On all crack'd and damag'd China Ware the Trade is allowed two Pieces for one by the East-India Company; these Kind of Goods the Proprietors of the Warehouse in Bristol generally dispose of in London, and consequently seldom or ever suffer any Loss by found Goods in Carriage.

TEAS, COFFEE, and CHOCOLATE, as usual.




For Sale by Auction.
At the EXCHANGE COFFEE-HOUSE, on SATURDAY
the 24th of July Inst. at Eleven o'clock precisely,
315 Hogsheads and 22 Casks of exceeding fine James York River, and Maryland TOBACCO, 1 Hogshead in a Lot.
About 20 Tons of SALT PETRE, 1 Ton in a Lot.
Being the entire Cargo of the ENIGHETEN, Prize to the Old England Privateer, James Todd, Commander -- Catalogues of the Sale may be had, and Samples of the Tobacco seen, by applying to Counsel and Wayte, in Baldwin-street.
MEYLER and MAXSE, Brokers.
N.B. A Quantity of loose and some damaged Tobacco will be put up at the same Time.




July 14, 1779.

BACKSWORD playing at QUEEN-CHARLTON, four Miles and a Half from Bristol, in the County of Somerset, on Wednesday next the 21st Day of this Instant, for a very good double GOLD LACE HAT. The Man that breaks most Heads and saves his own to have the Hat. Every Man that breaks three Heads and saves his own to dismount the Stage, and fresh ones get up to play till Seven o'Clock, and then to play the Tyers out. To mount tbe Stage at Ten o'Clock in the Morning; no Padding allowed. Great Encouragement to good Players.

N.B. Charlton Fair is St. Margarets5 Day the 20th Inst. for all Sorts of Cattle, &c. &c. as usual.




JULY 14.1779.
TO be Played for at BACKSWORD, at SHEPTON-MALLET, in the County of Somerset, on MONDAY and TUESDAY the 26th and 27th of July Instant, FOUR very handsome PURSES of GOLD.
All Gamesters that intend to play for the same are desired to give in their Names by Nine o'Clock on each Morning, at the George Inn, otherwise they will not be permitted to play.
All Gentlemen desirous of encouraging the Diversion are desired to meet the Company and dine, one Day at the George, the other at the Bell.
Good Encouragement will be given to Gamesters.




Notice is hereby given,
THAT a COURT of SEWERS for the Lower Level of the County of Glocester, will be held at the SWAN-INN, in the Town of Thornbury, in the said County, on Tuesday the 3d Day of August next.




Whereas MARY COLE, a Native of Winterbourn, in the County of Glocester, lived as a Servant with WILLIAM DUKES, Stay-maker, in Sims's-Alley, St.James's, about a Fortnight; but left her Service last Sunday Morning, and took with her sundry Articles of Wearing Apparel the Property of her said Master.- Whoever will apprehend the said Mary Cole, shall receive on Conviction Half-a-Guinea Reward ---- She is a stout fresh colour'd Woman, about 19 Years of Age, with sandy colour'd Hair; she had on when she went away a black Bombazeen Gown, which was too short and small for her, a greenish Petticoat, and black Silk Hat.




To be Sold by Auction,

At the Sign of the BUNCH of GRAPES, in St.Thomas-Street, in the City of Bristol, on Thursday the 5th of August next, between the Hours of Twelve and Two,
A COPYHOLD ESTATE, Part of the Lands of the Dutchy of Cornwall, situate and being within the Manor of Inglescombe, in the County of Somerset, and about two Miles from the City of Bath; consisting of a Dwelling-House, Barn, Stable, Outhouses, Gardens, Orchard, and upwards of forty Acres of Arable and Pasture Land, now in the Possession of Mr. George Davis, as Tenant at Will, at the Rent of �44 but really worth �50. per Annum-; subject to the yearly Chief Rent of 14s. 10d, and a Customary Herriot.
For a View of the Premises apply to the said Mr. George Davis; and for further Particulars, to Mr. Thomas Holbrook, the Proprietor, in the Horse-Fair, or to James Hughes, Attorney at Law, in Corn-street, in the said City of Bristol.




J. HUNT, Dentist, and Operator for the Teeth, in King-Street, near the Back, Bristol, Name over the Door; who, by an infallible Method gives immediate Ease to the most violent Tooth Ach in most Instances without Drawing, and draws the most difficult Teeth and Stumps with the greatest Ease and Safety: Likewise Scales and cleans Teeth, although ever so black and yellow, and makes them beautifully white, and takes off without impairing the Enamel, those Tartarouse Scales, which if not timely removed destroys both Teeth and Gums, and cause a disagreeable Breath. He sells, at a very reasonable Expence a Dentifrice Powder, which not only whitens and fastens the Teeth, but hardens the Gums, and sweetens the Breath.
Mr. HUNT returns his most sincere Thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen, and others of this City, for the many Favours they have conferred on him, since he has made known his useful Practice in this City, and further solicits their future Commands.

N.B. Ladies and Gentlemen waited on in Town and Country.- Bleeding and Teeth drawn for the Poor every Morning from Eight till Ten gratis.




By his MAJESTY's LETTERS PATENT,

LEAKE's justly famous PILL, well known for curing in all its Stages, the VENEREAL DISEASE. Price Two Shillings and Six-pence the Box. One small Pill is a Dose; and the taking of one Box: in a recent Case will soon convince the Patient of the Certainty of his speedy Recovery. Nothing can be better contrived, more safe, or more convenient than this Remedy for such as are obliged to go Journies, or to Sea, as it needs no Confinement nor restraint of Diet; and fifty Years Experience (in an extensive Practice) has proved, that it will effect a Cure, when repeated Salivation, and all other Methods avail nothing. For the Scurvy, and other Chronical Disorders, this Medicine has not its parallel: Thousands in this Kingdom are convinced of its happy Effects in these cruel Disorders by their perfect Cure.
Sold at the Patentee's, the Golden Head, No. 13, in Bride-Lane, Fleet-street, London; also by Appointment sold, with proper Directions sealed up, by Mr. Cocking, Printer, in Small-street, Bristol; Mr. Cruttwell, Printer, Bath; Mr. Cass, Wells; Mr. Cary, Shepton-Mallet; Mr. Cass, Bridgwater; Mr. Norris, Taunton; Mr. Thorn, Exeter; Mr. Goadby, Sherborne; Mr. Burrough, Devizes; Mr. Raikes, Glocester; Mr. Pugh, Hereford; by one Person in every considerable Town in England, and may be had by any of the Newsmen.

N.B. Letters (post-paid) to the Patentee duly answered.




BRISTOL, July 15, 1779.
THE Creditors of Thomas Pierce, Shoe-Maker, are desired to send an Account of their Debts to Mr. GEORGE MARTIN, Linen Draper, within Fourteen Days from the above Date, otherwise they will be excluded the benefit of the Dividend.




To be Lett at Michaelmas next,
A HOUSE in BRUNSWICK-SQUARE, adjoining Doctor LUDLOW'S, now in Possession of Mr. JOSEPH WALDO, having every desirable Conveniency. Enquire of JAMES LOCKIER, Wine-street.




BRISTOL, June 29, 1779.
ALL Persons who have any Demand on the Estate of JAMES MACCRAKEN, late of this City, Grocer, deceased, are desired to send an Accompt thereof to his Widow, at her House in Dolphin-street; and all Persons indebted to the said Estate, are desired to pay her forthwith, she being legally impowerd to receive the same.
The Business is continued by Mrs. MACCRAKEN, at the said House, who will be thankful to her Friends and the Public for their Favours.




ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of the late Mrs. MARGARET BALE, of the Great-Gardens, are desired to pay the same to Mr. JAMES GRIMES, Maltster and Brewer, in Tucker-street, Executor of said Margaret Bale, otherwise they will be sued without further Notice; and all Persons having Demands are requested to deliver in their Accounts to said Mr. GRIMES, in Order that they may be discharged.




BRISTOL, July 13, 1779.

ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of JAMES MOON, of the Out-Parish of Sr. Philip and Jacob, in the County of Glocester, Tanner, a Bankrupt are desired to pay Messr. PAUL MOON and EDWARD HARWOOD [?], the Assignees of his Estate and Effects, without Delay; And all Persons who have any of the Effects late of the said Bankrupt, are desired not to deliver the same but to whom the Assignees shall appoint, but give Notice to Mr. WARD, Attorney.




POUNDED about three Weeks ago, at the Coach and Horses on Temple Back, a DARK BAY GELDING, about 14 Hands high, with a small Star in his Forehead, a Speck on the near Eye, the two hind Feet white, a short swish Tail, a white Spot on the off Side, and Greasy Heels, six Years old past. The said Gelding hath been cryed several Market Days.- Whoever has lost the said Gelding may have him again by applying at the Coach and Horses aforesaid, on paying the Expences.




TO BE SOLD.
A Handsome light well-made Two Wheel one Horse CHAISE and HARNESS, quite new, and is in every Respect compleat.-- Enquire of J. STEPHENS, Broker, in Bridge-street.




For Sale by Auction,
On TUESDAY next, the 20th Instant, July,

ALL the Neat Houshold GOODS of Mr. ATLEE (leaving off Housekeeping) at his Dwelling-House at Jacob's-Well; - consisting of one Mahogany Bureau; Mahogany and Walnut Chairs; Dining, Card and Pillar Tables; one Eight Day Dial; Chest of Draws ; Dressing Tables; Sconce and Dressing Glasses; Floor Carpets ; Kitchen Furniture, &c.-- The above Furniture is almost New, and in excellent Order.

The Sale to begin at Ten o'Clock in the Morning.
JOHN CHERRY, Auctioneer.




For Sale by Auction,
On THURSDAY and FRIDAY next, the 22d and 23d
Instant July,

ALL the HOUSHOLD GOODS, PLATE, LINEN, &c. of Mr. MARSHMAN, deceased, at his late Dwelling-House in Milk-street; consisting of four--post Bedsteads and Furniture; Feather Beds, Quilts, Rugs, Blankets, Sheets and Table Linen; a Clock, a Variety of Tables, Chairs, Looking-Glasses; Kitchen Furniture, and Brewing Utensils.- One Silver Tankard; sundry Plain and Fancy Gold Rings, &c.

The Sale to begin at Ten o'Clock each Morning.
JOHN CHERRY, Auctioneer, in BROAD-MEAD.




BRISTOL, JULY 7.
TO BE LETT,
And entered upon IMMEDIATELY.

A Large commodious Dwelling-House, with large Warehouse, Lofts, arch'd Cellaring that would contain 100 Pipes of Wine, exceeding good Compting House, Coach-House and Stable for two Horses, situate in the most pleasant Part of CASTLE-GREEN, late in the Possession of Mrs. Susanna Rogers, deceased.

Further Particulars may be had by applying at said House, of Robert Rogers, at Stapleton, or of M. Lundberry, broker, Castle-Green, who will shew the Premisses.




HOT-WELLS.
A BALL for the MASTER of the CEREMONIES, at FOREMAN'S Long-Room, on in Dowry-square; at the Pump at the Hot-Wells, and at the American Coffee-House in Bristol, as usual.- To begin at Seven o'Clock.




To be Sold peremptorily
THE following Freehold and Leasehold ESTATES, by private Sale.

A very improveable Freehold Estate, situate at Lanvihangell Crucorney, in the County of Monmouth, let to Mr. George Martin, at the yearly Rent of150
Together with a Coppice Wood thereto belonging of about 30 Acres of the yearly Value of10
Another very improveable Freehold Estate, situate at Blagdon, in the County of Somerset, now lett to Isaac Cook, at the yearly Rent of130
Several Freehold Closes of Ground, in the Parish of Frampton Cotterell, in the County of Glocester, with a good Fatting-House on one of them, let to sundry Tenants at the yearly Rent of (or thereabout)70
A Freehold Estate at Frenchay, in the Parish of Winterbourn, in the County of Glocester, of the yearly Value of (or upwards)80
A Leasehold Estate, situate at Winterbourn aforesaid, held under the Chamber of Bristol, for three good Lives, let to Robert Jones and others, at the yearly Rent of (and upwards)50
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�490


Further Particulars may be had of Mr. WM. PERRY, of Winterbourn, or of Mr. GRIMSTEED, Bristol.