The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-10-24 00:00:00, page 3

Mr. PRINTER,
A FALSE and scandalous report having been raised
and propagated, to my disadvantage, as an in
fpeHor at the late election, for the city of Philadel
phia ; I beg leave, through the channel of your paper,
to lay before my refpe&able fellow citizens, the fol
lowing certificate from those gentlemen who were wit
n&ffes of my conduft, and connected with me in the
whole of the tranfadions of that day.
I am your very humble servant,
JOHN M'C ULLO H.
Philadelphia, O&ober 21, 1782.
W E the fubferibers, judges and infpedors of the
late eledion for the city of Philadelphia, do hereby cer
tify, that major John M'Culloh, the infpedor of
Dock ward, conduced himfelf in the difeharge of his
duty, in that office, with the utmost integrity, justice,
and impartiality.
Witness our hands, this 12th day of OHober, 1782.
Judges, InlpeHors,
William Rush, Andrew Ty-bout,
Benjamin Pafchall, Jof. Graifbury,
Nathaniel Falconer, Robert Hunter,
William Pinchon.
*.* The Dancing Assembly will open this Even
ing at the City-tavern. Strangers may be Supplied
with Tickets on application to the Managers.
By the Honourable JAMFS POTTER, Esquire, Vice-
President and the Supreme Executive Council of the
Commonwealth of Pennfylvauia,
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the united Hates in congress assembled
by their proclamation,; dated the eleventh day
of OHober, inflant, have set forth, and recommended,
that, “ It being the indifpenfible duty of all nations,
" not only to offer up their supplications to Almighty
" God, the giver of all good, for his gracious affift
'' ance in a time of dtfirefs, but also in a solemn and
" public manner to give him praise for his goodness in
" general, and efpecialiy for great and signal interpo
“ fitions of his providence in their behalf; therefore,
" the united dates in congress assembled, taking into
'' their confederation the many instances of divine good
" nefs to these states, i< the course of the important
" conflict in which they have been <o long engaged,
" the present hap, y and promising slate of public as
" fairs ; and the events of the war in the course of the
" year now drawing to a close, particularly the har
'' mony of the public councils, which is so necessary
" to the success of the public cause ; the perfect union
“ and good understanding which has hitherto subsisted
" between them and their allies, not w'ith (lauding the
" artful and unwearied attempts of the common enemy
" to divide them; the success of the arms of the united
" Rates and those of their allies, and the acknowledg
" ment of their independence by another European
" power, whole friendship and commerce must be of
" great and lasting advantage to theft Rates; do here
" by recommend it to the inhabitants of the several
'' Rates in general, to observe, and request the several
" Rates to interpose thefr authority in appointing
" and commanding the observation of Thursday the
•' twenty-eighth day of November next, as a day of
" solemn Thanksgiving to God for all his mercies : and
" they do further recommend to all ranks, to teftify
" their gratitude to God for his goodness, by a cheer
'' ful obedience to his laws, and by promoting, each
" in his Ration, and by his influence, the practice of
'' true and undefiled religion, which is the great found
" ation of public prosperity and national happiness."
Wherefore, as well from a just sense of the goodness
of God, towards these united Rates, and of the duty
incumbent on us to make our public acknowledgment
thereof, as from a due sense of the said pious recom
mendation of congress: we do hereby recommend to
the people of this Rate, that they set apart THURS
DAY, the said twenty-eighth day of November next,
as a day of solemn thanksgiving to Almighty God, a
greeable to the recommendation of the said recited pro
clamation.
Given in council under the hand of the honour
able James Potter, esquire, vice-president, and
the seal of the state, at Philadelphia, this twen
ty-firft day of October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty
tvgo.
JAMES POTTER, Vice-President.
T. Matlack, fee.
GOD SAVE THE COMMONWEALTH!
gMi& veteran armies was here displayed : they chang
ed their front, formed and displayed columns, with ad^
mirable regularity.
The day was terminated with an entertainment of
more than ninety covers, served with true military
magnificence, in the pretorium of the consul, (for I ra
ther express myfelf thus than by faying, in the tent of
the general ) In sass, every thing in this army bears a
particular character: and things uncommon ought not
to be described by common expressions. A band of
American music which played during the dinner, added
go the gaiety of the company.
Affection, efleem,and cordiality were equally viable
in the countenances of the French officers and of the
Americans, their companions in war and glory. Never
were two nations better formed for allies. Never did a
generous nation exercise their virtue towards allies more
grateful or refp<dable.
May my withes prove ominous of the event. May
mutual fervice# cement an alliance which does honour
to humanity ; and may we in our return to the bosom
of peace, enjoy trie pleating fatisfadion of having
known, admired, and affifled the worthy allies of
France. Adieu."
William Montgomery, William M'Clay and Wil
liam Cook, enquires, are chosen to represent the coun
ty of Northumberland in the general assembly of this
Bate.
The Dwelling House, Meadows and Farms annex
ed to Long-pond, on which there is about go acres of
meadow, situate about 5 miles from Ringwood.
The Dwelling Houfe# and Lotts at the furnace and
forges at Chariotteburg, with a large parcel of improv
ed Meadow Land, Situate twg miles from said furnace,
and about 15 miles from Ringwood.
A commodious Frame House, Store House, Barn and
Stables, on a Lot of about 20 acres, called B^llegrove,
lying on the great road leading from John Suffern's,
esquire, to Peiamus, and well Situated for a Store or
tavern.
THE Members of the SOCIETY of English
men and Sons of Englishmen, who have
not paid their arrears to the time the meetings of the
said society ceased, are,requested to call on the secreta
ry, at his house in Elm-street, near Vine-Street, and
discharge the fame before the 15th day of next month,
it being proposed, soon after that time, to call a meet
ing of Inch members as Shall have paid, in order to
"Pply the Rock of the society to Such charitable ules as
by them may then be thought most proper.
By order of the president and vice-president,
GEORGE NELSON, Secretary.
Philadelphia, O&o. 21, 178%.
A Frame House and Lott, containing about seven
acres, at Prickings, lituate within three miles of the
furnace :t Pumpton, and now in the tenure of Herma
nus Vidar.
Sufficient Security will be required of the purchasers
for the rents to be paid in equal half yearly payments.
A particular delcripion of the Farms, &c. will be
given by Mr. EBENEZER ERSKINE, on application
being made to him at Ringwood, at any time before
the day of sale.
All those who have any Demands against the said
Company, for debts contrasted by Robert ErSkine,
esquire, late arent for said company, deceased; and
those who are Indented to them, are desired to attend
at Ringwood, On the 25th day of November next, to
have their accounts liquidated and fettled. Attendance
will be given till the sth day of D comber eufuing.
ROBERT LETTIS HOOPER, junr.
A Farm, commonly called Rotten-pond, Situate a
bout half way between Pumpton and Ringwood, on
which can bem^e, yearly, about 20 tons' of hay.
A fufficient quantity of timber and wood will be al
lowed to the ; urchafers f cf fencing and firewood ; but
the tenants will be reftrided from cutting wood for any
other use whatever.
Twenty Dollars Reward,
RAN-AWaY from rhe fubferiber, liv
' ing in Leacock township, L.in^Uterch unty, on the
20 h of OHohe, a Servant BOY, n med JACOB
TOUT, about 5 cut 6 inches high, thick set, about
18 years of age ; had on when he went away, a coat,
waificoat and overalls of gretn linen, the coat has flaps
at the breast; took with him a woollen coat and
waftcoat of an ath colour, buckfkm breeches, white
hat. DAVID DICKY, a German, about 5 feet 11
inches high, a cutler by trade , had on a linen coat and
waificoat dyed yellow, linen trowfefs and leggins, an
old hat; both talkative and love liquor. The above
mentioned persons stole c oath: unknown. All matters
of vessels are forbid harbouring them at tbe ; r peril*
Tout stole his indenture. Ten Dollars will be given for
each, if secured in any gaol in th^ state, and reasonable
charges if brought home to their matter
JACOB MYR.
STOLEN out of the liable of the fubferiber, on the
night of the 17th butane, a large Black HORSE,
about 15 hands high, seven or eight years old, h;s a
star in his forehead, and a small white Ipot on his hack,
occasioned by the fuddle, trots and canters, and was
shod only before. Whoever will return the said horse
to the fubferiber in Newark, fhUI have the above re
ward and reasonable charges paid, by
Ringwood, October 4, 1,82.
IN pursuance of an a& of the general assembly of the
state of New-Jersey, passed at Trenton in June last,
veiling in me, the fubferiber, full powers of agency
to lease the lands belonging to the American Ring
wood Company, lying within this state, and for other
purposes therein mentioned: NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, That on the twenty-fifth day of November
next, I will, by way of Public Vendue, expose to sale at
Ringwood, for the term cf three years, to commence on
the firft day of April next, to the high^tt/idder, Igafes
on the several Plantations, Houles and Lots, situate and
lying in the counties of Bergin and Meris, the property
of said company ; the Vendue to begin at 12 o'clock in
the forenoon, viz.
CAME to the plantation of the fubferiber, living in
Leacock towr (hip, Lancaster county, about rhe
middle of last June, a Spotted STEER, about Sour
years old, marked with a crop in the near car, and a
piece cut out of the other; Likewise came with him a
black COW, that is ear-marked in the fame manner.
The owner is desired to come and prove his property,
pay charges and take them away, or they will b? fold
for the fame. WILLIAM WALLACE. Oft. 23.
The Dwelling House and Farm at Ringwood, on
which there is a large body of good meadow ground
improved, and very advantageoufiy Situated for graz
ing cattle, also all the Out houses and Lott: annexed
to that part of the estate.
Wanted a Wee Nurle who can
be wall recommended.—Enquire of the
Printer.
Five Dollars Reward,
Newark, OAober 18, 1782.
PETER H. KIP.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY on the 3d of October, at night, from
the fubferiber, living in Sussex county, Delaware
state, a Negro MAN, named HARRY, but may per
haps change his name, born in Kent county, formerly
belonging to Mr. Dickinson, is about thirty years of
a g e > nearly 5 feet 8 inches high, a thick lett likely
fellow, of a yellow complexion, when drunk look#
very ill-natured: Had on and took with him a grey
coat lined with white flannel, a white flannel under jac,
k^t, three course Shirts, one pair of tow trowfers, two
par of Short breeches, and a pair of large plated Shoe
buckles, and sundry other articles. Whoever takes up
and Secures the Said Negro, so that bis master may get
him again, Shall have the above reward and reasonable
charges paid, by JOHN DAGWORTHY.
October 5.
SIXTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DROKE into the house of the fubferiber, living in
New Providence township, Philadelphia county, ora
the night of the 9th instant, between the hours of $
and 9, three men, one about 5 feet 9 inches high,
swarthy complexion, dark brown hair tied, pock-mark
ed ; had on a dark brown cloth coat and breeches, with
a flaped hat ; the other about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high,
fair complexion, smooth face, Short brown hair ; had
on a Shirt over hi# other deaths, loose white overalls
much too big, with a large cocked hat ; the third, who
Stood at the door, was of a fair complexion, pale face.
Short brown hair; had on an old faShioned claret co
loured cloth coat, much faded, and breeches of the
fame, broke behind, a large cocked hat, &c. all armed
with pistols, one remarkable long, in a bel. hung over
the Shoulder. They stole the following fuma of Money
and Articles, viz. Twenty-three Half Johanneffes, one
of the Half Johanneffes was marked with the letters
Wm. A. on the face, done with a knife, four Guineas,
three English and one French, much clipped, 31 Dol
lars and Two thirds in Small change, two Silver Watch
es; one with a silver f^cc (larger than common) mak
er's name Corderoy, London, a Steel chain with large
oval links, brass key, and instead of a regulator a small
Steel pin or Screw, in which is fixed the hair Spring,
and Serves for a regulator, No. not known, and fasten
ed to the chain with a brass wire ; the other a small Sil
ver Watcb, with a china face, with sundry cracks in
the face, old cases patched and soldered, which appears,
a broad Steel chain, with two fells green glass, one
with three sides, the other a long leal, in form of a py
ramid, makers name and No. forgot ; also the follow
ing Loan-Office Certificates, viz. One for 300 dollars,
N;. 1644, dated January 26th, 1778 ; two for 200 dol
lars each, No. 2909 and 2910, dated April 2d, 17781
one for 1000 dollars, No. 4319, dated December 20th,
!779 ; o ^ for 10 00 dollars, No. 2232, dated February
ift, 1779 i one for s°° dollars, No. 4334, dated April
2d, 1781; one for 400 dollars, No. 4895, dated April
2d, 1781; also one lett of Bills or Exchange on France
for 18 dollars, dated April 2d, 1782, No. 354 also one
new beaver hat with blue lilk lining, much Sweated, one
(word, ebony hilt (eagle head Silver) double chain, and
single guard Soldered in two places, on the Scabbard's
middle mounting the letter H. somewhat defaced ; one
small fowling piece, brass-mounted, also a white glass
fed, set in fiiver, impression a dove and olive branch :
also a piece of blanketing, marked i 5 yards with red
chalk, and on one corner P. W. with brown cloth.
Whoever ^pp. ehendt the robbers, so that the owner ma;
recover all the above recited articles, Shall receive the
full reward, and in proportion for any part thereof.
Camber 11, 1782. PETER WITNER.
N B, A lett of small filter vest coat buttons, and feme
clippings of goll were taken.
Kaighn and Attmore,
& Variety of Super and
fqperfine B oadcloths
Scarlet, blue, green, brown
and cloth coloured Rat
tinetts,
Blue and cloth coloured
Shalloons,
Brown and cloth coloured
Durants,
White, gree ', brown,pur
ple, light cloth coloured
and laylock Silk Serges,
An assortment of best fcarff
Twist,
Dark and light ground
Chintzes,
Black half &1I Sattin,
White half-ell Sarfnet,
Cambricksand Lawns,
Womens pw pie, plain and
flowered lamo Mitts,
Womens belt white kid
Gloves,
Black and giten death
head Buttons,
Geld and Silver spangled
ditto,
White and orange colour
ed farfpet Ribbon#,
Shirt Buttons,
Silk Knee-garters of vari
ous colours,
A few pieces of Jeans,
Low priced country Cl >ths
Men^ b own thread
Gloves,
Wr.it©ha,lc Needles,
Fine took muslin Hard
In Front Street, a few doors below Arch-ftraet
A ROBBER Y.
HAVE FOR SA LE,
kerchiefs,
Cinnamon,
Camphor,
Epsom Salts,
Jesuits Bark in bottle,,'
Black and cloth coloured
bindings,
Laval Linen#,
Bordered gauze Handker
chiefs,
Straw coloured sewing
Silk,'
Black Serge Denim,
White Dimities,
Royal Rib,
Black glass beads,
Stamped waistcoat Pa
terns,
Brass hanging Compaffeg
for Ship# cabbin#,
Five and fix quarter book
MuSlins,
Yard wide and fix quarter
jaconnet ditto,
Yard wide, plain and&rip
ed French Muslins,
Logwood hv the ton,
A copper Still of 51 gal
lons, with worm com
pleat,
Burlington Pork in bar
rels,
Hogs L^rd in kegs,
Gammons by the barrel or
unpacked, @1 may suit
the purch fer,
C>arfe S J t in barrel?,
Bur Middlings,