The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1781-05-29 00:00:00, page 3

Gould sty the fame thing of those Rates from whom
we have been so long expelling fuccour. Tell me,
you who know something of,public affairs, what poli
cy is it, that has prevented you from fending us black
troops, if you Could not get white ones; what policy
is it, that has kept from us, as I am told, about 3000
new levies, for near three months, which might have
given us two victories ? as soon as 20 or 30 of your le
vies had got together why hive they not been forward
ed, under proper officers ? Is it the officers who do not
exert themselves on (u ch occafions,or is it the govern
ment that fails afle@p over their business? Whatever
be the cause, I know v o will experience its effects.
We are not many. We have been tried by great in
ferings, and ye all know, whether we have shrunk from
eurduty But the fufferings we mod feel, arise from
the supineness of some of our countrymen."
BOSTO N, May 14. .
We hear that three or four of the enemy's boats,
manned with pillagers, lately made their appearance on
the coast of Martha's Vineyard and ports adjacent An
intimation of their defigri having been received at Fal
mouth, between 20 and 30 volunteers immediately en
tered on board a small sloop lying in that harbour, of
which colonel Baffel took,the command. To deceive
the enemy, wood was piled on each fide of the deck,
and the m n lay concealed between it, and only three
appeared to navigate the vefftl. The piratical boats,
humourously called in that part of the country, Sav
ing Mills, difeovering the sloop. eagerly made towards
her. Colonel Eiffel flood at the helm in the appear
ance of a common coafler; upon an order given from
tie boats to the sloop to strike, the colonel and the
two men who appeared on deck, feigned a furprize
and terror, till the robbers approached so near as to be
entirely under the command of the sloop. They were
ordered in their turn to surrender, instead of which
they fired into the sloop without effect. Inflantly the
men that had been concealed on board the sloop, rose
and difeh^rged their muikets into the boats, killing
one, and mortally wounding three of the enemy ;
upon which they all surrendered. A boat at a greater
diflance from the sloop than the rest, made its escape
to the inland of Nafhan. where the enemy concealed
themselves for some time. An hunting match was beat
up, and the men and the boat soon taken. Such a re
ception, it is imagined, will cool the ardour of the
British robbers, in making such excursions in quest of
grist so their shaving mills.
The French frigate la Aftrae, commanded by M.
Detaperoufe, lately returned to this harbour, after a
ihort cruise to the eaflwarcL she convoyed some Pores
that were much needed in that quarter of the state,
and has brought in here a number of pyratical pri
soners, who have inhumanly pillaged some poor de
fercelefs settlers in that part of the Rate.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman of note in Hol
land, dated Amflerd^m, Feb. 26, 1781.
" You have already no doubt been furprized, or
will be, when yob hear that England, who must for
some time paQ, have fought more from despair, than
from any rational hopes of conquering her enemies,
should have been so fool-hardy as to declare war to our
republic ; they have taken many of our merchant ves
sels, tihapprifed, in a piratical manner ; but we hope
the day of retribution is now at hand, from the assist
ance of the Northern powers of the armed neutrality,
which will, we think, greatly contribute in humbling
that haughty power, w'hofe iniquitous conduct for
some time past, has rather made it a looting game to
Britain. We flatter ourselves it will now be the part
of American bravery to extirpate her forces from the
Western Continent; whilst we hope the United Pow
ers that fight against Britain in Europe, will shortly
compel her to give up her ambitious claims, and com
pel her to yield to those equitable law's dictated by the
Mighty Catharine and allies, whom we hope soon to
fee hail the American Independence-
May the union of your States with ours grow the
Wronger by our having made a joint cause of it against
the common enemy- ;and may w^ boh soon enjoy the
fruits of it, by a mutually advantageous commerce,
secured by a speedy and lading peace."
Yesterday arrived in port Captain Porter, in 27 days
from France.
By the iateft letters and accounts brought us by the
several vessels just arrived from Europe, we find, that
the treatment the Dutc T have received from the British
court, so contrary to justice, and all the laws of civi
lized nations makes no small impression upon the
minds of all Europe : That the Dutch are not at all
difeourag d by the captures the British have made
from them; but are every where taking spirited mea
fures, and have a firm reliance on the assistance of the
Northern Powers : That they have already made ma
ny reprisals in the English channel. Some letters, that
mention accounts from Amflerdam, so late as the Bth
of March, fay, that the Empress of Russia held the
(word in one hand to Britain, and' the' olive-branch in
the other ; that' before file entered into the „war, she
chose to offer her mediation for a peaceful settlement:
That Britain, which depended upon the immediate
submission of the Dutch upon her late violent measures,
but being disappointed, began to grow very serious
lierfelf, had accepted the mediation of Russia : That
the Emperor of Germany was to be joined in the me
diation ; and one letter fays, the conferences were to
open at Vienna; another letter meritions Antwerp as
the place of negociation. But whether Britain really in
tends an accommodation agreeable to the views of the
European powers, or only to amuse and retard the ope
rations of those powers, time will difeovey.
We learn by the late arrivals, that a large quantity
of eloathing and effects, belonging to the United States,
which was supposed to be taken at Statia, was not
sent there, and is still in fafe hands.
America has every encouragement to prosecute the
remainder of the war with firmnefs and spirit, as she
has evidently, and beyond all contradiaion, the friend,
ship and support of all the maritime powrs in Europe.
Saturday last arrived in this harbour, a prize brig
es twenty 12 (iron) and sixteen 4 pound (brass) can-
Son, besides twocohorns, withnz men, fitted out at
Guernsey: She was in concert with a ship of 32 guns,
which was also taken, and may be soon expected to
arrive.
Friday last arrived at Marblehead, a prize brig of
14 fix pounders, laden with provisions, bound from
Liverpool for New-York, taken by the Pilgrim.
The Pilgrim also took a prize ship laden with provi
sions, and leaving the mafler and two or three of her
hands on board, they rose and took possession of the
ship, and were handing with her for Halifax, when
luckily a small privateer, belonging to Cape Ann, came
a cross, retook and carried her fafe info the last-men
tioned port.
Captain Obrien, in a small privateer belonging to
an ea flern port, has taken two prizes, one of which was
commanded by the noted Wright, who has sundry
times mfefted this coast and bay, who was killed the
firft broad-fide from captain Obrien.
Philadelphia, May 29.
Yesterday arrived here the prize sloop jane, from
Charleftown, bound to New-York, laden with rice,&c.
sent in by theßifing Sun privateer, of this port. She
has been but a short time from CharlefioWn, and brings
advice of lord Rawdon's having burnt Camden, and
retreated with his forces towards Charleftown; and
that lord Cornwallis had retired from Wilmington to
t'e fame place. Upwards of one hundred wounded
British officers and soldiers had been shipped from
Wilmington to CharlefioWn, supposed to have fuff^red
at the late action at Gilford Courthouse.
Accounts from Virginia mention the death of gene
ral Phillips, qte commander of the British forces in
that quarter.
By a gentleman who left York Town on Friday
evening we learn, that four of the soldiers of the Penn
sylvania line were (hot at that place on Tuesday last for
mutiny. Six had been condemned and two of them
were pardoned by general Wayne.
These men, each of them, at different times )had be
haved in a very disorderly and mutinous manner, dif
eovering the mod (editions temper and falling upon their
fellow folders of the several regiments to join them in
their revolt. They found however no support from
their comrades. The whole line were drawn up under
arms at the execution and behaved in the most order
ly manner. A finer body of men never were collefled.
They were to have marched from that place on Wed
nesday, but were obftro&ed fob 1, by the'heavy rains.
The men appear chearful and happy without the least
appearance of tumult or difeontent.
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N° IICE is hereby given, that the fub
ferd^rs, auditors for fettling the depreciation
of the Pennsylvania Lire, will attend at their office,
in the weft wing of the state boufe, from 9 o'clock till
12 in the forenoon, and frern 3 to 5 in the afternoon,
for one month from ths date, Sundays excepted, af
ter which this office will be difeontinued.
James Stevenson, .
John NrCH lson, )Auditors, uc.
Philadelphia, May 28, 1781 c
BE SOL
On FRIDAY, the First of June, at the Coffee-F^tufe
at Seven o'clock in the Evening, A
P LA M TATIO N,
In P evidence township, Philadelphia co%ty, adjoin
ing Norrington, bounded by land of J ,hn Baker and
others, on the Norrington road, abc-jt 19 miles from
the city: containing from 90 to an ioo acres about
20 acres of good Wood Land, the, remainder cleared,
some Upland Meadow which can „? made very good,
a good Stone Barn, Staple ar,d Cow house, a fm all'
3 one House with a Mik houf.e under it, a Log Duell
ing House, Pump and Smoak -house, also a good Orch
ard and Garder, now in th ^ tenure of Francis Lalley,
who will (hew tat premif /s. May , 0
ROBEk T SCOT,
late Engraver to the Rate of Virginia,
nEGS leave to inform the public, that he executes
that bufoefs in UI its branches, at his shop, the
weft fit of Front ffreet. nezt coor ' to the corner of
Vme ftrset, Philadelphia,
A middle aged Person, of an
unexceptionable character, who writes a good hand
and is perfe&ly acquainted W'tb book keeping, and ac
counts in general, is now at liberty to engage in any
office, or compting boue, where a fuitalle "recompense
will be made him. Enquire of Thomas Armet, grocer
in Second, street, below Market' fb eet.
RAN away from the fubferiber, on the
28th of April last, an apprentice boy, of fourteen
years of age, named Eliffia Cufbey ; had on and took
with him a light coloured cloth coat, linen jacket and
breeches, one pair of thread and one pair of woolen
ftockings,'a striped linfey jacket, striped trowfers, a
par ofn'w shoes, and as It hat. Whoever takes up
said apprentice, and brings him home to his matter, in
Ridley town(hip, Chester county, shall receive One
Shilling hard money reward, from Wm. M'llvain.
May 27, 1781.
One Hard Dollar Reward.
LOST, aboat the l ezwmng of this men h, between
Philadelphia and Chester, a BARREL ofa PIS
TOL which screws on to the britch. Whoever has
found the said P ftol Barrel, and will deliver it to
Captain STEPHEN DECATEUR, in Lombard ftieet,
fliall receive the above Reward, May 23,
Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ff.
To AL L whom it may concern." .
XT O TICE is hereby given that a Court of Ad
miralty will be held, at the Rate house, in the
city of Philadelphia, on the thirty-firft day of M # '
instant, for the trial of the sloop or vefi'el, called tT
JANE ; burthen about fifty-five tons ; lately com
manded by Nath nael Fritts . • taken at sea, sent intr
thie port, and libelled against, as prize by Samuil
Ca'en (qui tarn, &c.) to the end that the owner<
owners, or any persons concerned therein, may appear
end (hew cause, if any they have, why a decree fhouM
not yafs, pursuant to the prayer of the libel, &c.
By Order cf the Judge,
May 28, 1781 Andrew Robeson
Half-a-Crown Rewards
p AN-AWAY, this morning, from the,
.fubferiber, an Apprentice LAD, named PHILIP
KLEIN, a Taylor by trade, about 14 years of age, luf
faced : Had on and took with him one blue cloth jacket,
and under ditto, one check 2nd one brown Inen shirt,
ore pair of blue cloth and one pair of clouded cotton
trowfers, one p.ir of werft d fto<kings, one pair of
foofes with plain br^s buckles. Whoever takes up said
BOY, and brings him to the fubferiber, shall have the
abrve reward. PHILIP DICK.
N. B. All matters of vcffels are forbid to carry him
cff at their peril. Philadelphia, May 25.
StrayHorfes and Cattle, on Province Island.
XTOTICE is hereby r iven, to all owners or horses and
cattle, now &n Province Illand, to withdraw the
fame without further delay, otherwise they will be
taken up and dealt wi:h according to law.
To be LETT or RENTED,
foFTY a res of Meadow (part of the said island) but
1 principally up-land, with a, good dwelling thereon,
confi^n cf various rooms, a barn, kitchen, cellars,
and lon with a very large b r n and (tables. With tins
land will' be let ar the fem=, tone, the Ferry across the
river Shuylkill, arid a very valuable fifhery. The
whole together or fepar /e. Enquire of Mr. Selles, at
the late Mr. Drymon'T store, in Water-street, between
Marketed Arch hr gets, Philadelphia.
To COV £R THIS SEASON,
At Point No-P(fr t, on the farms late the property of
Pfobert Hopkius, deceased,
A bear/ciful young Bay Horse,
four year, old, full blood, above 15 hands high. It
is proP fle he fhtil cover only fifteen mates, such at
the fu bferiber thinks proper. The price is Five Gui
neas for each marc for the season, sod a Crown to the
gre/rm. His pedigree will be given to, those who fend
t^eir mares.JACOB BATES.
Good grass and careful attendance given to such
mares as may be sent on the farm.
A creditable Woman, with a good breast of
Milk, that can be well recon mender, wants to tike *
Child to nurse from a reputable Family. None other
need apply. Enquire of the printer.
Was taken up this Morning, the
14th inft^nt, May, a imall Red BOAT, full of water
and no painter to her. Whoever has loft the fame may
have her again by proving their property and paying
charges, by applying to the Printer.
To be hired, by the day or job,
A cornpleat Light-Waggon;
With gooh horses and a careful driver.
Horses taken to hand at Livery. By SAMUEL
HODGSON, at the back of the city Tavern.
Came to Stephen Webb's Planx
tation. in Pennfbury township, Chester county, and
ftatet o' r^nnfylvania, a Brown HORSE, 5 years
old, near 14 hands high, branded with W. on the near
shoulder, has a small ft?r in his forehead, shod before,
with old shoes 2nd a configurable quantity of saddle
marks. The owner is desired to come, prove his pro
perly, pay charges and take him away.
N. B. The public is informed, *hat the Horse has
been advertised according to the old law.
STEPHEN WEBB
EIGHT hard Dollar's Reward.
RAN away from the sloop Merlin, on Wednefdat
the 16th instant, A NEGRO MAN, who goes by
the name of CAROLINA; about five feet high,
a personable Negroe, and of a jett black, is remark!
able for red eyes, and his legs a little crooked.. He has
been used to wait on a Gentleman,and can dress hsr n
Had on when he went away a pair of ipotted breeches,
a waistcoat without fltv^-, , n 4 ? ,*r t e round ha*.- • -
Any person wid bring the said Negrpe to the above-.'
mentioned (loop, or to the Printer hereof, shall Derive
the above Reward.
N. B. All makers of veff/s and others, fee hereby'
requeued net to harbour tl;e said Ne^roe at their peril.
If he will returnee will be grarioUly received by hie
matter, and no pin ifom^nt infilled on him.
Wants to take a Nurse Child,
A Woman that can be well recommended, both fur
her honesty and sobriety. Nene other need apply but
those of a rcfpeift bte family. Enquire of the Printer.