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r e . There was a report prevalent hi Cork that a body
e s United I: ifiimen, to the amount of 1000, were entrench-
Oublin#
q'he Captain of the Mary reports, that Lord Edward
Fitzgerald, (who our readers will fee by the following letters
frorn Cork has been apprehended) had been tried and con
demned, and was to be executed on the fame day they failed.
Extradl of a letter from Cork, dated May 19.
We are happy to announce to our readers, the prob
able fall of Anarchy and Confufion in Ireland, by the ap
prehension of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, the life and foul of
the Conspiracy, and we trust every true lover of our glorious
Conftitution'will rejoice at the event, as well as the praife
wertby condudl of the army afting in that country.”
r ‘ Extraß cf another letter , dated May 21.
The flute of the country, I am happy to inform you,
has been within a very short time (thanks to tlie vigorous
exertions of the Government and the army, the latter of
whom has ached in the moft determined and praifeworthv |
manner, againfi: the rebels of this country) changed from !
that of the moft unpromising and gloomy to that of the moft
pleafnig afpeft; to be sure many parts of it, which now
labor under the scourge of martial law, present a TpeAacle
(hocking to humanity, but when the very pressing and un
avoidable neceffity-for so doing, together with the ‘general
good resulting from it, are put in tlie feale against indivi
dual hardftiips, the epithet pleasing will ftlll, notwithftar.d
hpg these enormities, be found to hold good in respect to
Ifte kingdom in general. Lord Edward Fit3gerald v/as
■taken up in Dublin 1 aft Saturday, after ioool. being of-
Ifcred for his apprehension; he made a desperate resistance,
sci which he killed an Officer, wounded a Magistrate, and
t-as about to dispatch another Officer, when, by a timely
Plot, which disabled him in the ftioulders, he was prevented
pom doing further miichief. The citv of Dublin was also
X )claimed tlie fame day, and this day it is reported, but
■ hope without foundation, that on Sunday there was a'Vio
affray in consequence of it there, between the army
■cl moo, in which fome lives were loft; fiiould it be true
9is of little consequence, as it is only a feeble effort of an
Koiring fiffiion. Col. Lumm has also been taken in Eng
9nJ on similar charges with Lord Edward, and is on his
Ray over.
1 “ Arthur O’Connor took his trial yederday at Maiddone,
■ith his accomplices.—How these things will end God only
mows, but one thing I ‘think I am judi{table in affecting,
liat you and all true lovers of their country may lie per
■tfti/ fitisfied that it is not in the smalled langor of being
■mvulfed by a revolution on the one hand, or the depreda-
Bins of a foreign enemy on the other, as we have jud had
9 account that the French had given uo every idea of inva-
B>n, as the arm/ intended for it has been much weakened
m desertion, and fuffi:ient work preparing for the remain
■r on the continent.”
■ The American fiiip Stag, that failed from this port a
■nfiderable time ago, with Negroes for the Spanifii Main,
Hs been leized by the Officers of the Gudunis there, and
9idemned, with the Haves.
I SAVANNAH, August 16.
II M A R I N E L I S T.
■ Entered Inward.
Hiooncr Isabella, Brown, St. Thomas’s
ft? William, Brewster, Charletton
■g Vulture, Way, Martinique and St. Kitt’s
Cleared Our.
Spooner Savannah Packet, Todd, _ Charkfton
Polly, Coffin, New York
Hop Mary, Shearwood, St. Augustine
Lydia, Berton, New York
|| Sally, Eldridge, New Providence
jMuefdav lad arrived, the Britifli fiiip George, Capt.
and the fiiip Amity, Capt. Cooke, of Philadc.l
- mounting 16 fix in 1 3 days from Port An
fjßo in Jamaica; also a Britifii fchooneiq Capt. Tucker,
114 days-frora St. Vincent.
Stapleton informs, that on the 27th u!t. a heavy
Ml iet in at Port Antonio, when several of the outward
fleet, under convoy of the Roebuck, La Tourtereiie,
te, drifted near the rocks, and the fiiip Turner,
‘ Hng, of London, and the ship Hecdor, Powell, of Bristol,
£ H valuable cargoes on board, were driven on fiiore and
9.. l-.il.
ai 'ried on Tliurfday lad, Mr. John MTadsin, to Miss
.'Hu Laroche, both of this city.
■ SENATE of the UNITED STATES.
1 „ J i,! y i8 > 79 8 *
■ jcntlcmen of the Senate,
■ Sieving that the letter received this morning from
■ Washington will give high fatisfa&ion to the Senate,
9 them a copy of it, and congratulate them and
■ molic on this great event, the General’s acceptance of
■ ppo'u-itinent as Lieutenant General and Commander in
9 ot ' the arm - JOrIN ADAMS.
minted States, July i~tb, 1795.
■ Mount Vernon, 13th July, 1798.
■A'ur Sir,
■’■aeffine honor, on the evening of the nthinftant, to
rrom the hand of the Secretary of War your favor
c f tiie Senate, appointed me “ Lieutenant General
iMdoin sunder in chief of all the armies railed, or to be
19’ tor the fenice of the United S ates.”
exprels how greatly afi'ccled I am at this new
■ CI P‘ lDilc confidence, and the highly flattering manner
■’ ave p'-cafed to make the communication;
L ‘,‘ e choice had fallen upon a man Itfs declined in
a.u octter qualified to encounter the ufuul viciflitudeS
Sir, “[hat calculation I have made relative
P-j.aAe courle of events, on my retiring from of
determination I had consoled nn lelf with, of
’" w r 'i l i? nant c ( m . v days * n my present peaceful a
'* - therefore be at no lols to conceive and ap-
B9 W . “f knfations I mud have experienced to bring my
Mos;H COn< \ lu ‘' in A :,at WouJti P le “S c me, at so late a
!§B fctresl iinctrJy love, to enter upon
■Bifi_ ; act.o:, in.eiTaut trouble,, and
It was not pofflble for me to remain Sggorant of, or In
dignant to, recent tranl'aflions. ‘The conduct of the Dl
l’ redory of France towards our country; their infiJious hof
i tility to its Government; their various pradices to withdraw
the aftedions of the people from it; the evident tendency
of then- ads, and those of their Agents, to countenance
and invigorate opposition; their difiregard of solemn treaties
and the la'.vs of nations; their war upon our defencelefs
commerce; their treatment of our Ministers of Peace; and
their demands, amounting to tribute; could not fail to ex
cite in me correfbonding sentiments with those my country
men have so generally expressed in their affectionate ad
dreJTes to you. Believe me, Sir, no one can more cordi
ally approve of the wife and prudent measures of your ad
ministration. They ought to inspire universal confidence,
and will, no doubt, combined with the date of things, call
from Congress such laws and means as will enable you to
meet the full force and extent of the crifi -.
Satisfied,, therefore, that you have sincerely wished and
endeavored to avert war, and exhausted, to the last drop,
the cup of reconciliation, we can with pure hearts appeal to
Heaven for the justice of our cause; and may confidently
trust the final refill t to that kind Providence who has here
tofore, and so often, lignally favored the people of thele
United States.
Thinking in this manner, and feeling how incumbent it
is upon every person, of every defeription, to contribute at
all times to his country’s welfare, and especially in a mo
ment like the present, when every ti ing we hold dear and
sacred is so feriouflv threatened, I have finally determined
to accept the commiflicn of Commander in chief of the ar
mies of the United States; with the reserve only, that 1
(hall not be called into the field until the army is in a situ
ation to require my presence, or it becomes indispensable
by the urgency of circumstances.
In making this reservation I beg it to be tinierftood that
I do not mean to withhold any affi fiance to arrange and
organize the army which you may think I can afford. I
take the liberty also to mention, that I must decline having
my acceptance considered as drawing after it any immedi
ate charge upon the public, or that I can receive any emo
luments annexed to the appointment before entering into
a situation to incur expence.
The Secretary of War being anxious to return tot 1 e
feat of government I have detained him no longer than
was neceffarv to a full communication upon the several
points he had in charge.
With very great refpeft and consideration I have the
honor to be, dear Sir, your moft obedient humble servant,
G O . WASHINGTON.
John Adams, President of the United States.
Appointments by Authority .
William Ward Burrows of Pennsylvania to be Major
of marines, under the a<ft fer eftablilhing and organizing a
marine corps.
William Winder of Maryland Accountant to the De
partment of the Navy.
Alexander Hamilton of New Yo’k to be Infpedlcr Ge
neral of the army with the rank of M ijor General.
Charles Cotefworth Pinckney of South Carolina to be a
Major jcneral.
Henry Knox of Massachusetts to be a Major General.
Henry Lee of Virginia to be a Major General of the
provisional army.
Edward Hand of Pennsylvania to be a Major General
of the provisional armv.
John 3rooks of Maffichufetts to be a Brigadier General*
William Washington of South Carolina to be a Briga
dier General.
Jonathan Dayton of New Jersey to be a Brigadier Ge
neral.
Ebenezer Huntington of Connecticut to be a Brigadier
General of the provisional armv.
Anthony Walton White cf New Jersey to be a Briga
dier General of the provisional army.
William Richifoa Davie of North Carolina to be a Bri
gadier General of the provisional arm)’.
John Seveire of Tenneffoe to be a Brigadier General of
the provisional army.
James Craik of Virginia to be Phy Titian General of the
army. >. •
London, May ta.
As the public know little of #he Ides of Marccu, and
(till less of their brave but jnodeft Governor, we trust the
following particulars respecting them will not prove unac
ceptable to our readers:
The large ft of these islands does not contain above one
acre of land , but it is dangerous to approach, and lecurely
fortified at the acceftible part; it is not dist mt more than
two gun shots from the court of France, and La Hogue
may be seen from it; between it and the mouth of the
Seine our frigates are stationed to intercept the French
coasting trade and block up the river that i*uns from the
capital. With a small force in barracks these little rocks
have for above three years now braved the Republic of
France; and twice before the attempts to take it failed,
owing: to the (kill and activity of the Governor.
[Vanity has ever been the chara&eriftic of Republicans;
but those of France have very far surpassed all others in this
contemptible quality. How ridiculous must the Grand
Republique look in the eyes of the world, when, after
boasting twelve long months of her projeft of invading
England, after expending the last farthing of her treasures
in preparations for a delcent on the metropolis of the Bri
tish empire, her vainglorious heroes attempt it on a little
island, or rather on a little tuftef grass, at the distance of
two gun (hots from their own land, where fifty-two in
vincible Republican flotillas, having (even thousand men
on board, are obliged to run amidft (laughter and dis
grace from about an hundred men, under command of a
Lieutenant of the navy, aided by two Lieutenants of ma
rines and a Serjeant of artillery!!!——l have a thousand times
aflerted (and the event of every’ battle with the English
has proved the fact) that the fans culottes are never brave
except where they know that they have paved the way to
certain success by corrupting the enemy. They will ne
ver face an united people. They have every where tri
umphed by their undermining ar;s, and not by tliair coar
j age.]— Porcupine*
FOR S A LE,
A TRACT OF LAND, containing 300 acres, a great
part of which is inland swamp, the remainder good
corn land, situated on the Three Runs in Effingham county.
A TRACI’, containing 200 acres, of the lame quality*
and joining the above.
A TRACT-of 450 acres of exceeding good provifiort
land, on Great Ogechce liver, about 45 miles by land
from Savannah.
A TRACT of *SO acres river swamp joining the above.
Inquire of the Printers.
D 1C K, ;
A STOUT young man, of a ycllowifii complexion,
with a fear on his forehead and upper lip, and a bump
on his fliin, ran away from the fubferiber, without any pro
vocation, since hft January, is well known in Savannah.
’>ting always employed about house. Jt is supposed he is
harbored by Negroes in Col. Wylly’s swamp, and at Wil
mington, where Capt. Smith plants, and at other islands.
He took with him, amongst other clothes, a
fiirtout coat. i .. ‘.,
If Dick returns of his own accord his absence will be o
verlooked; if taken, a reward of 20 clillait will be paid on
delivering him to the Keeper of the Workhoufe*
U r . r
Ffv T> >J* R-V jvd. l n
p— *—_ n UN AWAY from the fubferiber,
r Lv about 4 weeks since, A Neqao
Fellow, named Brave Boy, an African
born, straight made and (lender, about.
5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion,
21 or 22 years of age; it is supposed
he will change his name to Abraham •
Ten Dollats, with reasonable charges,
will be paid on his delivery to the Gaoler in Savannah,
and the above reward of fiftydollars for proof of his being
harbored by a white perfon,*To that the offender may be
brought to pnnilhment. . Gcp. Millen. .
Lottery Kali , J.unc■2%, 1798.
IwFN T Y DOi. A Rh> K LAA am. L>
WILL be paid to any perfen who may lodge in the
gaol of Savannah, the following NEGROES?
Tow, a very well made smart little fellow, has his hair
tied behind, cr rather on the top of his head, or near itj
he is a cooper by trade. Fanny, his wife, a very likely
voung wench, about 5 feet 6 inches high, drtfics very
neativ, and has been a house servant. They are well
known about Savannah and mod of the plantations in the
vicinity, where they have always lived till lately. It is
supposed they will lurk about the plantation of George
Millen, Esq. or fome other in that neighborhood, from
whence they will make frequent visits to the city. Ten
dollars will he paid for the de ivery of either of them se
parately. Fanny run away about two weeks ago, Tom
yesterday. JAs. JONES.
Ship Yard, ‘July t3, 1798.
SHAKEN UP in Savannah, A NegSo Wench, who
X calls herfjf Hannah, and sometimes Kate, end
fays it is two or three years since (life rail'away from
Charleflon, that she belonged to the widow of Thomas
Smith, but believes that file has been since fold to fome
person in the country; (he appears to be about 25 years
old, of rather a yellow complexion. Whoever Ihe belongs
to may have her by applying to Matthew Mot/,, Keeper
of the federal gaol, and paying charges of advertising, &c.
Savannah, 30 ih Sept. 1797.
~ N O I I C~E. r
ALL persons are particularly warned againfi: purchasing
any Negroes, lands, or other property, belonging
to the Eftu'ce of John Rupaert, dcccafed, from any person
or persons whitlbever, as the whole thereof is secured, by
the wil: of the said John Ruppert, to the foie and separate
use of Mrs. Burney during her life, and to her children
after her decease.
William Lew den,"l J®
John Evimghr, J **■*.
February 21, 179 M.
GEORGIA. \ By Nathaniel Bacon, Register of Probats
(l.s. ) > for the County of Liberty, in the said
N. Bacon. 1 ftatc.
WHEREAS adminiflration of all and fmgular the
goods, rights, and credits, of John Hext, Esq.
late of the Bate of South Carolina, planter, deceased, was,
_ on the 26th dayafAuguft hnftpoft, g,
unto James Smitli, Esq. planter, of the (late and county
aforelaid: And whereas the said James Smith hath made
application to me for letters dimiffory of the eflate and ef
fects of the laid deceased: These are therefore to cite and
aJmoniffi all and Gngular the kindred and creditors of the
said John Hext, Esq. deceased, to be and appear before
me, at my office, on the 10th day of September next, to
Ihew cause, if any they have, why the laid James Smith
fiiould not be difinified therefrom. , . -
Given under my hand and seal, the 3d day of
August 1798, and in the 23d year of Ameri
can Independence.
WHEREAS there is in Savannah at prelent a Mr*
Henry Gerdine, a bricklayer, working with a Mr*
Bouche, and as it is neccffary that every employer should
know lomething of the charaifter of his workmen, I take
this method of informing the said Mr. Bouche in particular,
and the public in general, that.l can prove the above men*
tioned Henry Gerdine to be a coward and a liar.
May River, June 4, 1798. Wm. M‘Farland.
r ■'TAKEN UP at the fubferiber’s plantation, Screven
X county, on the main road leading fiom Savannah
to Augusta, about the 17th May lad, A BAY HORSE,
about 8 or 9 years old, one hind white foot, blaze face,
branded on the mounting Ihoulder 215, and on the near
buttock IN, trots and canters, about 14 hands high.
Augujl 29,1797. STEPHEN PEARCE.
T O PKIN r £ R S
A few Demy Chafes for sale.
Inquire of tlw Printers.
ftry* BLANK MORTGAGES may be had of tb£
Pciliter* hereof).