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‘ r "” PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 21.
Cr , ri 3 ,fa Utter from Fort-Royolf Martinique)
’ l ’ dated o fitter 12, i 796.
„ Tliernortality’that prevails here among the
navy and inhabitants, is almost beyond
arn ’-’ption It appears from the returns, that
X re have died in the army, from the firft of
L r ji last to the firft of September, 5650. A
* mpany al tillerymen which conftfted of
C ° loft in the month of August 61 men, and
‘•(’of *3 officers, there died 17 —and their loss
f ro cn among the ffiipping here is not less
tanfidcrable, for the Majestic loft by death in
t {, e (pace of fix weeks 225 of her officers and
jjjfjjJ-at st. Lucia it is laid to be more sickly
jf poflible then at this place. I was informed
,-iVrday that there was but about 500 at st.
[ucia, fit for duty, and that Abercromby’s
jrjny was considered as knock’d up.”
November 22.
Ex trail of a letter from Port-au-Prince,
dated Qfiober 24.
I am sorry to iaform you that Mr.
A. Forbes, a merchant of Kingston, ar
rived hcrefotne days ago from Jamaica,
with a memorial from the merchants of
that I Hand, representing to thecamman
der in chief, the hardships they undergo
from theadiniffton of dry goods in Ame
rican bottoms, Sec, The general has
therefore given the mod positive orders
that no further admittance in such vcf
fel> Until be permitted.”
November 23.
Yefterday,ata late hour, we receiv
ed by the ship Dispatch, Paris papers
.to the 14th of October inclusive. We
have only time to give afhort fmnmary
of their important contents.
The army of Italy had taken Mantua
on the 30th of September, and the cita
del was blocked up. .• •
A column of the army of the Rhine
and Moselle defeated the Austrians on
the 30th of September and ill of OCto
ber, near Buchau, took two (lands of
colours, fix pieces of artillery, and above
5000 prisoners.
A treaty of peace between the king
of Naples and the French Republic was
signed at Paris, on the 12th of October.
The king excludes the English from his
ports, and grants great commercial ad
vantages to the republicans.
Mr. Harris, now lord Mifsbarg, as
the French Journalists calls him, is the
person feat to Fran/"-by the British go
vernment, and was hourly expected at
Paris.
The Archduke’s army did not under- I
take any thing from the 17 th to the 28 th
of September! Klrber attacked and
defeated the Austrians during that time
infeveral partial On the I
29th, the archduke attacked the famous
tetedepontntzr Ncuweid, on the right I
bank of the Rhine, but was repuifed r
with great loss. On the 30th Septem
ber, .the archduke left the Lower Rhine
arid the Mein, with 14,000 men, in or
der to prevent being furronnded by Mo
reau ; he left the command of the rem- I
nant of his powerful army to general I
Werneck.
The official accounts from the army I
or the Satnbre and Meuse do not reach
further than the 29th of September,
when the divisions of Hardy, Lefevre J
and Charnpoinet pursued three Austrian I
columns beyond the river Selz 4
• NORFOLK, Nov. 19.
Yefle'rday arrived in Hampton roads, the
brig Moles Myers, captain Cooper, from Ma
laga, which place he left the 3d of Otfober.
Capt. Cooper has furnifhed us with the fol
lowing statement pf the news from Malaga.
“ The embargo continued on all British ves
sels; the Spanifti fubjedls have been called on
to give in a lift of the British property in their
pofleftion, and orders were given that it should
remain in their hands till they received farther
inftruftions. The debts due to the British
merchants redding in Spain are embargoed,
and themlelves ordered to pay what they were
•wing in that country. These steps were sup
posed to have taken place in consequence of the
embargo laid on Spanifti bottoms in England
at the time of the failing of the spanifh fleet
which convoyed admiral Richery from Cadiz.
The general opinion (both of spanifti and Brit
ilh iubjefts) was, that war between the two
countries was inevitable, as also between Por
tugal and Spain, as 40,000-spanifti troops had
marched to the frontiers. The officers of the
British government were preparing to leave the
country.”
Capture of the Brig Mercuryfrom this port.
About the 15th oi September the American
bri g Mercury, Capt. Brooks, of Boston, loa
ded at Norfolk, Virginia, by Mr. Pennock,
going from Cadiz to Gibralter, intending from
thence to Mllaga, was taken by a French pri
vateer, and carried into Tariffle, (a small Span
town at the entrance of the Straits) where
they took out the greater and mod valuable part
the cargo, and would have taken the re
mainder, but a gale of wind from the weft
“tove them from their anchors, and compelled
them to put into Malaga. Capt. Brooks de
manded of the Capt. of the privateer his reasons
tor acting ; n s uc h an unwarantable manner, in
taking the property without trial (for they be
pnto difeharge the vessel the moment she
atne to an anchor at Tariffe, without even go
ug on shore, and told him when his cargo
~ ® ut Be might go where he pleased with his
t el) the only answer capt. Brooks couldob
hlT ?“• l ßatthe French government authori
. them to carry in all neutral veflels bound
jj r ° r , rom an English port. On shore capt.
4ir°i r P f °P* c ‘ n general were much
P'Cafedat the condu&of the governor, who
J countenanced the conduft cf the capt. of the
J privateer, and whom capt. B. was informed,
and ts of opinion was intereifed in die priva
rT"’ /-. C j pt- Brookli wrote thl ? American con
tul at Cadiz, who also lent a letter to the gover
nor of Tariffe, but could obtain no fatisfatlion.
Captain Brooks then went to Gibraltar, and
I thence to Malaga, where he arrived the
h of September, and unexpeftedly found
I . ls br, S 111 the lame condition (be was left at
I ariffie, (the French conl'ul having put a ftopto
any further proceeding, until he was advised
I from Madrid.) Capt. Brooks informed cap:.
Cooper that he was advised to claim from the
I spanifh government what damages he had fuf-
Umed ; that it was the opinion of his friends,
that they were liable,by the treaty, for futfer-
I mg such depradations within their territory.’
I All the crew of the brig, except the mate,
I cook and boy, were left at Tariffe.
I Algerines , and capture of American Ves
sels.
Captain Cooper brings the melancho
ly intelligence that the Algerine treaty
J has not been fully complied with ; in
J confequcncc of which, the lhip Bctfy of
j Boston, and two American schooners
I had been captured by them, and carried
into Algiers. A letter was received at
Malaga on the 2d of October, from Mr.
I Barlow at Algiers, mentioning the a
-1 bove, and desiring that it might be made
as public as poflible, that the Algerines
were again capturing the Americans;
I Mr. Barlow arrived at Algiers from
Leghorn with 100,000 dollars, in part
I payment ot the iuin stipulated by our
treaty, and it was reported that captain
I C Brien had failed from Lilbon with
I 150,000 more, but neither him nor
money had arrived at the date of the
I last advices from Algiers.
I The late American captives wereftill
I at Marfeilies.
I The Spanish fleet was laying at Ca-
I diz, when the Moses Myers failed.
PETERSBURG, Nov. 25.
On Monday arrived at Norfolk, the
schooner Three jofephs, Capt. Bram
ble, 19 days from Guadaloupe; Capt.
Bramble informs, that all the French
emigrants were ordered to leave St.
Bartholomew’s, and it wasfuppofed the
French intended to take poflciiion.
The Englilh had made no preparations
I for attacking Guadaloupe—their naval
forces were collecting at Martinique,
but it was not known for what expedi
tion.
The French capture all American vef
lels bound to English ports, who have
French supercargoes on board, or are
addrefled to any ot the French emi
grants.
November 29.
On FTiday lalt, the general aflem-
T>ly of this commonwealth made choice
of Patrick Henry as Governor, in the
room of Robert Brook, appointed at
torney general.
HALJF'AX, (n. c.) Nov. 28*
We are informed that a number of the
principal Chiefs of the Creeks, Cher
okces and Chickasaws, arcat this time
on their way from rvnoxville to Phila
delphia, having for their object a visit
to the Prelident of the United States,
which affords a strong evidence of the
vviih of thole nations tor the continuance
of the peace with their frontier neigh-
I bours.
J CHALESTON, December 7.
J Extract of a letter from Philadelphia,
November 23, 1796.
“ It is reported that Mr. Adet, who
had suspended his functions as F'rench
minister, has just received new orders to
continue in his former capacity; This
change is attributed to the reverses that
the French armies have experienced in
Germany, and the fears of the DireCto-
I ry in making another unneceflary enemy
at a moment of misfortune. This will
perhaps give fome little activity to bu
frnefs, as it is to be presumed the orders
for capturing American veflels will have
been done away at the fame time.”
December 10.
It was rumoured, yesterday, that an
embargo was laid on the (hipping in the
harbours of the United States, by the
executive; we could not find any foun
dation for the report.
ASSIZE OF BREAD“
Savannah, December 13, yyfi.
FRESH fuperfine FLOUR, may be purcha
sed at 15 Dollars the Barrel; therefore,
The7d. Loaf must weigh, lib. 5 oz. o dram*.
The 3|r ditto, olb. 10 oz. 8 drams.
Old Fine and Superfine Flour, at 10 Dollars.
The 7d. Loaf must weigh, lib. 15 oz. 8 drams.
The Loaf, olb. 15 oz. 12 drams.
Os which all Bakers and Sellers of Bread are to
take due notice.
WILLIAM H. LANGE, City Treasurer.
(jp“ EDWD. GRIFFITH,
[ Has removed to Mr. Jone’s in Yarmacraw,
1 where his old Customers mify find him. He
has loft a Calc of Brass mounted holster Pistols,
and a green Dining Chair, after being laved
from the fire. He has for lale, a very neat Ri
ding CHAIR.
Columbian Jtflufeum, &c.
SAVANNAH, December ij.
On Saturday morning last, this city
was tigain alarmed by tire, which was
difeovered in the Kitchen of Mr. Ed
ward Flarden—from circumftanccs, it
appeared to be defigncdly set on fire, but
we do not learn that any proof has yet
been afeertained.
William Smith, John Rutledge, junr.
Lemuel Brenton, Thomas Sumpter, Sc
Major Win. Smith, Esquires, aieelec
leded members of Congrcfs for the State
ot South-Carolina.
C'Aj of a Letter from the Intendait of
C harl J}qu to the Major of this city.
S 1 R,
“ 1 received your favor, communica
ting the dillrefled lituationof your citi
zens, by the dreadful calamity which
the devouring flames spread among them
on the 26th ult. The distress occasion
ed, as marked by your letter, would be
fufficient to rouf'e the charitable or well
disposed of any country, but when ad
drefled to a neighbouring filter State,
who has experienced (but of a late date)
the diftrefles occaftoned by that dreadful
element, it mult strike more forcibly.
I allure you, I feel inoft sympathetical
ly for rour fulferings.
Our city, as soon as the dilmal tidings
had reached them, felt the neceflity of
opening a fubfeription for the relief of
your diitrelfed, and although they have
been compelled to come forward largely,
for their own unfortunate, the charita
ble hand has not been restrained, though
bounded greatly by the frequent calls on
them of late.
With pleasure, I forward you by this
conveyance, dollars. lam well
allured, that it is not more than one hall
of what I shall, at foine lhort time, be
enabled to fend. May the Almighty
protect your city from any farther calam
ities, is the earnest wilh, of fir, with
great refpeCt,
Your obedient humble servant,
JOHN EDWARDS,
I men dent, City Char l fan.
ChariJion (S. C.J 6th Dec. 1 796.
Dear Sir,
Since writing the above, I am advi
sed by no means to fend by the Post,
the Money received, the lifque being
too great ; but you may depend on re
ceiving it by the firft good conveyance
by water—tor tear of any accident, I
propose having the fame insured. The
amount I this day deposited in the Bank,
received from the citizens, amounts to,
jC 2 5% :o : o ‘in Medium, and 2350
dollars. lam in hopes we shall be able,
at fome future day, to add conflderably
to this sum.—l feeldiftrefled in detain
ing what has been already received, one
single hour; but prudence didates the
mode of remitting that I ptopofe.
Withefteem, Yours,
John Fld wards.
Charlejion, 7 th Dec. 1796.
The Flon. John Y. Noel, Esquire,
Mayor of the City of Savannah,
Georgia.
At a Quarterly Communication of the
Grand Lodge of Georgia, on Saturday the
$d v/Jlant, the following Brethren were
elected Grand Officers for the enfumgyear.
The R. W. IVm. Stevens, Grand Majler.
William Stith, junr. D. Grand Majler,
fas. B. Young , Sen. Grand Wardent,
Ulric Tobler , jtonr. Grand Warden,
fames Robcrtfon, Grand Tteafurer.
David B. Mitchell, Affijlant G. T.
fames fohnfon, junr. G. Secretary.
EdwardStebbms, Affijlant Grand S.
fames Clark, Sen. Grand Deacon.
Alexander Ga/idlijb, junr. Grand D.
fofeph Roberts, and William Belcher ,
Grand Stuarts.
fohn Trevor, Grand Tyler .
DIED, at his elegant feat, Hermit
age, in St. Thomas’s East, Island of
Jamaica, in the 69th year of his age,
John Mackintosh, Esq. of face
tious memory ; he went from Georgia,
in the healthy climate of which, he ac
quired his stamina, in the year 17 52 ;he
had no family, but left behind him two
brothers, older than himfelf, whoalways
were, and are still living with their fami
lies in this State. Their father, old
Captain John (More,or Great) Mack
intosh (to distinguish him from others
of the fame name) with his followers
and adherents, made the first settlement
in the Colony south of Ogechee River,
soon after Savannah was first fettled
North of it.—He died in 1761, in his
6zd year of age, and several of his com
pany, men and women, lived tube above
one hundred, which are undeniable proofs
of the salubrity and healthinefi. of the
climate of Georgia.
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*** Advertisements omitted for wan?
of room, will appta’ *ti our next.
MARINE LIST.
Enured Inword.
schooner Neptune, Dickiafon, Charleston, t .
Commerce, Todd, D O , .’
C. ’cured Out.
ship Asia, I.stnh, Weft-Indies.
schooner Franklin, Baker, Warren, R.
Fluntrefs, Wallon, New-Yurkl
Betiey, Sullivan, Charleltou!
C3’ WAS taken from before the Sub
feribert door m tbefquare, on the night of
the site, one large mahogany dining Ta *
ble, one do. round Card 1 able, two do.
Knife Cajes , with knifes in them ; one do]
Dejh, one Carpet, ‘one Eajy Chair ; and
several Gilded frame Pictures, one of them
the representation of the taking of tbs B>J~
tilee — Alfa, a Pine Book Caje, containing
very valuable papers. The above arti
cles, the Jubfcriber is informed, was taken
out of his house, into the Jquare, and is
fuppojed was carried away by mijlake
and who will be very thankful for any
information reffecting them.
fOHN MOREL .
03* Loft, during the firft fire, a small
pine Ddk, about t j or 2 feet long, and
nearly of the fame breadth, containing
a number of Books, with the ownert
name printed on the Title page of moft
of them, together with a colored map
ot Pennsylvania, a tew drawings, and
other articles. Whoever will leave the
above, at Mrs. Knapp’s, or at this Prin
ting Office, lhall be thankfully rewar
ded.
Loft during tine late fire, by the
lublcriber, fome valuable papers &c*
and ticket number i486, in the present
Philadelphia Lotteryi
J. BRICKELL*
(NT Those Gentlemen, who are in
debted to Mr. Belzons, arc earnestly
requested to call on him at Genet & Bro
thers Store, and fettle the fame, as soon
as poflible, as he intends leaving the
City in a few days.
Savannah, Dec; 13.
£3- An old hair Trunk, (contents
unknown) was carried down to the
Store on Telfairs Wharf, occupied by
Telfair & Gibbons, on the Night of the
late fire —the owner is requested to take
it away; Miffing, firndry Papers, Let
ters, Bcc. Any person who may have
picked up any with the fubferibers name
thereto, will receive his thanks, if they
will be kind enough to bring or fend
them to him on Lid Wharf.
JOHN GIBBONS.
fldT Lost, on the evening of the fire of the
26th Nov. 7 old mahogany chairs, 1 new do.
1 mahogany desk, with drawers, 1 chest of
drawers, 1 quarter calk ot Madeira and
1 trunk of paper hangings, containing a’bout
40 pieces.—Any person giving information
where the above articles may be found, will
be gencroufly rewarded.
ANN HOUSTOUN.
LOST at the last fire, a number of ar
ticles, among which were : t remnent coarse
blue broadcloth, 1 whole piece wide blue ne
gro clot'.!, 1 bolt oznaburgs, 2 pieces nankeen
ets, 3J pair role blankets, 1 piece furniture
callico, 1 piece & a remnent of cotton check,
4 pieces Irilh linen, 1 silver watch, out ofre
pair, 1 paper, containing mens and womens
white fine cotton hose, nutmegs in pound, and
half pound papers, 5 glalTes, containing nut
megs, confeftionary, starch, <t a number of
hats, different fires and kinds, a number sweep
and ferubbing brulhes loose. Any informa
tion, refpefting the above Goods, will be re
ceived with gratitude, and a liberal reward
given if required, by
ELIZABETH MASCEY.
A Loji Great Coat.
with a Negro, who was guard
ing fome Goods, on theEaft Common,
a large blue Cloth Great Coat, with
gilt buttons, single breasted, no pock
ets, with blue velvet Collar and falling
Cape. Any Person having it in their
pofleflion by leaving it with the Prin
ters hereof, will receive a jrenerous re
ward.
Loft at the last Fire,
928 DOLLARS,
In the following BILLS of the United
. States, viz.
sos 100 Dollars. 2of IO Dollars .
6of 50 do. lof 5 do.
2of 40 do. 10/ 3 Aq.
I of 20 do.
(IcT The above was in a small Needle
Case, and was among other things, placed
in Market Square. Whaenetr has it in
P°Jf r Jfton, and will leave it with the Prin
ters, shall be handjomely rewarded.
(T3T LOST on the Night of ’ the firft
Fire, 6 Reams of Foolscap Writing Pa
per, which has no water mark ; 1 fair
of Boots and 2 pair of Bootees —they
were With other things placed in ‘John
fton’s Square. Whoever is inpoffejfiun ‘of
either of the above articles, will greatly
oblige the Printer;, by giving information
of the fam•,
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