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ing to those two (hips. Every body speaks well of
the admiral's cool and steady conduct.
Sir Edward Hughes, after the a&ion, proceeded to
Trincomallee to repair his damages; and having re
fitted,here turned to fort St. George the loth of March.
The French fleet lay off Pondicherry the 24th of March.
Mons. Suffrein's fleet consisted of ten fail of the line
and two fifties ; and the fleet under the command of
fir Edward Hughes, of eight fail of the line and one
fifty.
The Royal Admiral and Neptune failed from Bom
bay for Callicut ; the former on the sth, and the lat
ter on the 26th of April.
BALTIMORE, November 5.
Arrivals since our lad. Ship Carolina, captain New
el, and brig Hamburg, captain Blackwell, from port
I'Orient ; ship Financier, captain Darby, and brig St.
Patrick, captain Biddle, from Cape Francois.
The ship Favorite, captain James Buchanan, is fafe
arrived at Nantz, from this port.
Letters from port I'Orient, dated the 10th of Sep
tember, advise, that lord Howe, with 40 fail of the
line, and 50 transports, with troops, ammunition,
provisions, &c. had failed from England for the re
lief of Gibraltar, the garrison of which was said to be
in great diArefs.
Captain Biddle from Cape Francois, informs us, that
when he failed (about 22 days ago) a large fleet was
expected at that port from France. Captain Biddle
adds, that captain M'Carty, in a brig, belonging to
Philadelphia, from Cadiz, bound to Cape Francois,
was chafed by a frigate into If bella Bay, where capt.
M'Carty and mod of his people went on shore. The
frigate anchored, and afterwards carried off the brig.
As she left a schooner, belonging to Salem, that was in
company with the brig, it was supposed the frigate
was one of the French convoy, and she was expelled
at the Cape in a few days.
Last Thursday morning, the honourable the members
sf the council and general assembly of this Bate metat
the Bate-house, and proceeded to the choice of a pre
sident and vice-president, when his excellency John
Dickinson, enquire; was ee&ed president, and the ho
nourable James Ewing, esquire, waseleded vice-presi
dent, of this commonwealth. After which those gentle
men, together with the council and assembly, accom
panied by the honourable the judges, attorney general,
and other public officers of this state, went in procession
to the court house, where proclamation was made of
the ele&ion.
N E W-YO R K, November 2.
Two persons of credit from Hartford, saw the
French army there in the beginning of the last week,
and fay they are about 4000, though they give them
selves out for 5000. It was said that they are to em
bark at Boflon.
Reflecting the fate of New York.
Extraß of a letter, dated London, August 18, 1782.
" An occurrence, which has arisen since the close
of my letter by this conveyance, occasions me to add
a line.
“ A committee of the merchants trading to Ame
rica waited on lord Shelburne the other day, express
ing their apprehension about Charleftown and New-
Vork, in confequente of the evacuation of Savannah.
From what passed, impressions have been imbibed, that
both Charlefiown and New-York will follow the fate
©f Georgia, and the idea will, I believe, be held up
io very strong terms in the letters by this vessel. A
friend of mine, interefled as a merchant in this busi
ness, introduced me to one of the committee, a sensible
intelligent man, and from what he Bated of the parti
culars of the interview with the minider, I am clear no
inference can fairly be drawn from it as an intended e
vacuation of New-Yark ; though I fancy that of Charlef
town has taken place 'ere now. Upon the whole, my
opinion is, that some gentlemen have drawn a conclu
sion not warranted by the premises. I would mot have
my friends alarmed withouta cause ; though when there
is reason, I ihall not conceal it. I think New-York
will not be abandoned, and unless compelled by dire
aeceflity, that it will not be given without terms."
On the 25th ult. captain Biddle, (in company with
captain Darby, in the Financier) a few leagues from
our Capes, fell in with a ship and a brig, supposed to
be Cruisers ; but as the above-mentioned captains did
not attempt to make fail from them, they did not
choose to come along fide their vessels.
A flag vessel arrived at Hampton (Virginia) from
Charleftown, with a number of French and American
prisoners, brings an account that the enemy were posi
tively to leave that capital the 10th instant. On their
passage they spoke with a fleet of transports from Hal
ifax, and another from New. York, bound to Charlef
town, to take off the troops, and such of the inhabi
tants as were obliged tolleave that place.
" We are all well, and hope to fee you here shortly.
—The firft division, with troops and refugees, are to
fail to morrow for Eaß-Florida ; the other divisions
are to embark direftly. In the course of this month
the town, I believe, will be cleared."
Extraft of a letter from Charlefiown, South-Carolina,
dated O^ober 6, 1782.
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Having compleated the sales of
the (loop Dove and Cargo, a prize retaken by the state
ship Hyder Ally ; all persons who are authorifed or en
titled to receive (hares of the fame, are desired to make
their claims at my office, within three days from the
date hereof. CLEMENT BIDDLE, Marshal.
Nov. 9 , 1782.
A SHOP to be Let in Mar
ket-street, near Third-street. Enqui-e of the Printer.
Philadelphia, Nov. 9.
FROM the bledk regions of the north,
Th' Almighty fends his tempest forth,
While mortals stand aghast :
Loud and more loud the furious wind,
While desolation stalks behind
The still increasing blast.
Now meagre, pallid, wan and weak,
To hide our heads we vainly seek,
With apprehension warm:
But ah! how frail our efforts all,
Till him, whose power direAs the ball, ,
Shall flop the raging Borm.
On WEDNESDAY,
The 27th instant, at Twelve o'clock at noon, at the
CofFee-Houfe,
Will be Sold at Public Vendue,
A PLANTATION, lying in Mount B thell town
. fllip, Northampton county, 18 miles above Eafton,
5 miles below the mountain and the fame distance from
the Water-Gap, within one mile from two or three
good landing places on the river Delaware ; there are
also two grist mills, a faw-mib, two smith's (hops and
a tanyard within one mile of said plantation—which
configs of about 376 acres, 100 acres of which are
cleared ploughland, which has yielded 30 bushels of
wheat per acre for ten acres together ; 100 acres of
meadow ground, of whch 15 acres are cleared, a good
bearing orchard of about two acres; the remainder of
the land is well watered and timbered, and large quan
tities of logs, posts and rails, &c. &% may be cut there
on : there are three good dwelling Houses on said place,
two rs which are double houses, as also B rns and fta
blinv in good order Conditions will be made known
at the time and place of file.
Nov. 8. JOHN BAYARD, AuQioner.
Just IMPORT ED from Europe, and
TO BE SOLD By
P. I). Robert,
In Watcr-ftreet, three Doors above M rket street
Then serious let the mind engage,
While winds arise, and tempests rage,
To lift the foul to God!
The trusting, confeious upright mind,
Amide the storms of life, will find,
It need not fear the rod.
On TUESDAY Next,
The Twelfth instant, at 10 o'clock in the Mornjng,
Will be Sold by Public Auction,
At the house now occupied by Mrs. CROUCH, at the
northeast corner of Walnut and Fourth-ftreeta,
A Quantity of H;u(hold FURNITURE: consisting,
among a number of other valuable Articles, of a
Mahogany Delk and Book-Case, a handsome Set of
Drawers, with a commode -Drawee, one dozen of Ma
hogany Chain, &c.
Nov. 8. JOHN BAYARD, Au&ioner.
CLOTHS, biperfine
broad and narrow,
Wilsons and Silesia,
Coatings & coarse Cloths,
wide and narrow,
Nips, fine and coarse,
Flannels, Caffimerr, and
Swanfkins, of different
qualities,
Blanket^,
Negro Cloth,
Worsted Hose, breech's
and jacket P<terrs,
Plushes, plain, corded and
spotted,
Calimancc s,
Barragans,
Denims,
Everladings,
Durants,
Satinets, ,
PrunJlss,
A ROBBER Y.
HX'A” broke open in the night of the 7th instant,
O&ober, and taken out of the Store of the fub
fetibers, the corner of Market and Third-streets, one
piece of fuperfine double pu pie Broadcloth and about
Thirty Pounds Call), in guineas and dollars. Who
ever will apprehend the Thief with the goods, (hall
receive FORTY DOLLARS, or without the Goods
TWENTY DOLLARS Reward.
BAIRD and RUSSELL.
Tv A NTE D,
AN ASSISTANT at an Academy in the cauhtry,
a single man qn bfied to teach the ufeful branches
of Mathematics, who can be well recommended for
his ABiduity "(id good Morals. If he is well acquaint
ed with the Latin and Greek languages it will be more
agreeable. Enquire of the Printer. 'Nov. 8.
THOMAS IRWIN
Has a few Bales of Beaver
(Of the First Quality) For SALE.
A good A ffortment of Writing Paper.
A THOUGHT.
Hairbines,
Camblets, fi k and worsted,
Linens,
Cress,
Handkerchiefs, cotton and
linen,
Cambricks, Lawns,
Kenting Handkerchiefs,
Chintzes,
Threat's,
Gauzes, Millinet, Ribbons.
Drab de Soye,
Prduafoy,
batting,
Gloves, mens and womens,
Stockings, silk and thread,
Hats, mens and boys.
Pins,
Tin,
Twine,
ISalt,1 Salt,
WHEREAS Complaint hath
been made to the commissioners for the city
and county of Philadelphia, by the colhaors, that
they cannot obtain the taxes due on sundry estates, to
wit.
South Ward A vacant Lot on Chefnut and Eighth
ftreets from Delaware, said to belong to the estate of
John Salkeld.
A vacant Lot on Walnut and Eighth-streets from
Delaware, said to belong to the estate of John Biddle,
in right of Allen Robinett.
A vacant Lot on Walnut and Second-streets from
Schuylkill, laid to belong to the estate of Richard Tew.
A vacant ditto, adjoining the above, (aid to belong
to the estate of John Swift.
A vacant ditto, adjoining ditto, said to belong to the
estate of Nathan Harding.
A vacant ditto, adjoining ditto, owner unknown.
A vacant Lot on Chefnut and Second streets from
Schuylkill, owner unknown.
Middle Ward. A House and Lot belonging to the
estate of James Kerr.
Mulberry Ward. Sundry vacant Lots on Mulberry
and Saffafrat streets, said to belong to the estate of
Anthony Moore.
A vacant Lot on Saffafras-ftreet, near Eighth street
from Schuylkill, said to belong to the estate of Philip
James.
A vacant Lot on the east fide of Second-street from
Schuylkill, owner unknown.
A vacant Lot on Mulberry street, between Seventh
and eighth-streets from Schuylkill, said to belong to
the estate of John Baldwin.
A vacant Lot on Saffafras-ftreet, near Eighth-street
from Schuylkill, said to belong to the estate of George
Riggs.
A vacant Lot on the east fide of Second-street frem
Schuylkill, said to belong to the estate of Lewis Grons,
A vacant Lot on S^ffafras and Second-streets from
Schuylkill, 0 -ner unknown.'
A vacant Lot on Saffafras-ftreet, near Eighth-street
from Schuylkill, said to belong to the estate of Joseph
K'rl.
A vacant Lot on Second-street from Schuylkill (for
meriy owned by Lewis David) owner unknown.
A square of Ground on Vine and Saffafras-ftreets,be
tween Front and Second-streets from Schuylkill, owner
unknown.
A vacant Lot, near half a square, on Saffafras-ftreet,
between Front and Second-streets from Schuylkill,
owner unknown.
Northern Liberties—Weft. A vacant Lot near
Third-street, belonging to the estate of George Dill
wyn.
A five acre Lot on Hickory-lane, and sundry vacant
Lots between Second and Third-streets, belonging to
the estate of doctor John Kearfley, deceased.
Upper Salford Townlhip. A Tra& of Land, 400
acres, belonging to the estate of Thomas Mayburry.
NOTICE is hereby given: That unless tb^ said
owners, their atternies or agents difeharge and pay the
taxes justly due on said estates, on or before the seventh
day of February next ensuing the date hereof, the pre
mises, or such parts thereof refpedively, will be fold,
as may be fufficient to pay all taxes due, and reasona
ble charges.
GUNNING BEDFORD,)
JOHN BAKER, )Commiffibners.
NATHAN GIBSON,'
Philadelphia, Nov. 7, 1782.
At their STORE in Front-street, two doors above the
Market,
Have on Hand, A few PIPES of
London, particular London, York and
Virginia
Madeira Wines, a few Cbefts
of Bohea Tea, Powder and Sheet Lead, and a General
ASSORTMENT of DRY GOODS, which they will
Pipofe of for C'fh, Paymasters Notes, Blls of Ex
change or Paper Currency. June 17.
DT^IS "WU^EN,
Has for SALE, at his Store in Second-street, one
door from Pine-street, A
Quantity of best James river
Tobacco,
Some v,ry fine Hams, Shoulders and Fletch Bacon,
Madeira Wine by the quarter-calk or gallon,
Old Rum by the gallon,'
A few barrels of very good Park,
An Assortment of DRY GOODS, &c. &% Jure 4.
A woman with a good breast of
milk wants to take a child to nurse. Enquire of tin
Printer.
GENERAL POST-OFFICE,
November 7, 1782.
Extract from a supplemental Ordinance for regulating
the Poft-Office of the United States of America,
passed by the United States in Congress assembled,,
the 28th day of October, 1782.
AN D BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the
authority aforefaid, That it (hall and may be
lawful for the poftmafler general for the time being,
to allow and pay to any informer, one moiety of the
penalties which may be recovered upon his informati
on for offences against the fourth and fifth clauses of
the before mentioned Ordinance for regulating the
poft-office of the united Bates of America.
By order of the poßmaßer general,
JAMES BRYSON, assistant.
Reed and Forde,