The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-09-11 00:00:00, page 3

SIR,
“ This day we gave chace to a vessel which appeared
off our lee bow—Her strange appearance led us to form
various conjectures concerning her, but we were
confident she was a vessel in distress Upon hailing her
she proved to be the remains of a brig from Boston, bound
to Port-au-Prince, with lumber, commanded by Captain
William Clark. She was wrecked in the lat. of 36, on the
25th of August last. She had her mainmast carried away,
and part of her weather-quarter, the latter they filled up
with thingies, fluffing oakum between, and rigged, up a
jury-mast ; and although they kept baling continually for
near 40 hours she filled with the sea. One of the pumps
being carried away and the other not freed, they were
obliged to work up to their necks in water, till all hands
were faint and ready to expire. Several of the crew were
washed overboard, and one of them drowned. Their
books, quadrant, and every maritime implement meceffary
for navigating her, were walked away. They hoisted
some hogfh'ads of water out of the hold, which had the
happy effect of lightning he, and after a series of intense
fatigue they put off, vifhing some vessel might pick them
up. They I®R a! meh provisions except a little salt pork
and a few bifeuit, whicl were several days soaking in salt
water; their fire wasalfo extinguished, and all their efforts
to create fuel were fiuflrated. We met them in the lat.
of 39 : 2, and espying us a few hours before in chace of
another which we captured, they manned their boat and
rowed after us, making signals of distress, which we were
prevented from difeovering owing to the object we were
pursuing, so that night came on before we arrived to their
relief. The Captain informed me they had no expectations
of surviving long, they were so attacked with a violent dy
featery, and had been some days without tasting provifi
ens. We gave them every article which they required,
and would have had them remain with us till we went in
to port; being apprehensive that they were in a dangerous
situation ; but the Captain, anxious to preserve the vefTel
and cargo, was determined to venture in her again: He
acknowledged with a grateful heart the kindness he received
from Capt. Geddes, @nd took his leave. He has since been
overtaken by a squall, which did some injury."
Capt. William Clark, in the above wreck, arrived at
Great Egg-Harbour on Saturday the 4th instant, being
towed in by Capt. Stillwell of that place.
, !I I L A DELP IT I A, September U.
O ? "he fourth day ofSepten^ber infianr, Congress being
inarmed that Mr. W ILLIAM HENRY DRAY-
T 0 N, one of the Delegates for the State of South-Caro
lina, had died the preceding eight, and that circumstan
ces required that his remains should be intered that even
ing. They
Refolded, " That Congress would in a body attend the
funeral that evening, at fix o'clock, as mourners, with a
crape wound the left arm, and would continue in mourn
ing for the fpa.e of one month." They further Resolved,
Tnat Mr. Liurens, Mr. Matthews, and Mr. Harriet be a
Committee to fuperinteud the funeral ;' and that the Rev.
Mr. White, the attending Chaplain, fhnuld be notified to
officiate on the occasion. They also direded the Commit
tee to invite the General Assembly, the President and Su
preme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, the Millifter
Plenipotentiary of France, and other perfore of diftinftion
in town, to attend the funeral.
Accordingly, at fix o'clock that evening, the corfe was
carried in proceflion to ChriilCmrch : The President,
two Members of the Executive Council, the Judge ofthe
Admiralty, and the Attorney-General of Pennsylvania,
and Brigadier General Hogan supported the p 11. Befidcs
the President and Members of Congress as mourners, the
Mioifterand Consul of France, several civil and military
officers of tae United States, and a number of inhabitants
arid strangers of diftin&ion, attended the funeral. After
divine service had been performed by the Rev. Mr. White,
Rector of t e Episcopal Churches in this city, and one of
the Chaplainsof Congress, the corfe was interred in the
adjoining cymetry.
Mr. Drayton's age did not exceed thirty eight years :
he died of a putrid fever. —His health had been almost in
sensibly impaired by a sedentary life, and incessant atten
tion to business for near two years attendance on Congress,
which his conflitution, tho' naturally strong, was unable
longer to fuftam. His family was always among the
number of the rnoft refpeftable and opulent in South-Ca
rolina. He had taken an early and decided part in the
prefect contest, and been honored from time to time by
his country, with the rnoft important and confidential of
fices. At the time of his death he was Chief Justice of
that State, and one of its Delegates to Congress. His li
terary attainments, acquired by good talents, and an ex
cellent education are well known here and in Europe,
where several of his political papers have been admired and
read in different languages.
To speak particularly of his character, would perhaps
be improper in a news.paper, which, like the grave, ge
nerally places the dead on a level, without refpe& to the
wifemail or the fool, thefaint or the finner. Let this fub
iea therefore be referred for the pen of some impartial hi
storian, who, when he fhalj inform posterity, that Willi
am Henry Drayton was an honest, independent patriot,
and an upright candid gentleman, will at the fame time
communicate fads more than fufficieut to establish and Cup
port his title to that character.
Extras of^ letter from a gentleman in St. Eufatia, to bis
jriend in this cit)> dated August 16, 1779.
“ A vessel having arrived at Antigua from Cork, brings
advices to the 26th of June, which mention, that the Spa
pifh Ambassador had made a declaration to the Cou# of
London, which gave them to underhand, that his Catholic
Majefly intended to take an ailing part with France.
Likewise of the French fleet failing from Brest the 4th of
June, with upwards of 40 fail of men of war ; that a fleet
of 31 fail of the line, together with some frigates, had fail
ed from Cadiz, that they were to be joined by nine fail
of the line from Ferrol, and to form a junction with the
French fleet, in order to reign triumphant in the Europe
an seas, as well as in these.—A report prevails that Bar
bados is taken."
Wyoming, Sept, if, 1779.
This morning at three o'clock, departed this life, after
a lingering sickness of four weeks, the worthy and much
refpe&ed Capt. JOHN COMBS, of Col. Spencer's
re gt- regretted by every officer who had the pleasure of
Holker, on a cruize, Sept. 1, 1779.
his acquaintance • His social virtues were such as difiio.
guiflied him the friend of all, and his patriotic zeal for his
bleeding country excelled but by few. From the begin
ning of the present contest, he has invariably manifefted
himfelf to be the Christian and the Soldier. His mind was
possessed of every noble and generous thought, such as ever
constitutes the gentleman : His conflant deportment, whde
lining, caused him to be universally efleemed, and now
dead, to be greatly lamented.
The evening of the fame day his funeral was attented by
all the officers in the garrison, with the soldiers, and a
number of worthy inhabitants, when his body was com
mitted to the silent grave with military honors, and every
other possible mark of refpe&.
On this melancholy occasion a pathetic and well adapted
discourse was delivered by the Rev. William Rogers,
Chaplain to the third Pennsylvania brigade, from Isaiah
38. i. latter clause.
The whole was conducted with the greatest propriety,
and in returning from, as well as going so, "the house ap
pointed for all living," grief was yifible in every counte
nance.
“ What man is he that liveth, and shall not fee death ?
Shall he deliver his foul from the hand of the grave ?"
. ft The CONSTITUTIONAL SOCIETY
meet this evening at Seven o'clock precisely.
*;* The GENERAL COMMITTEE of the
City and Liberties meet on Monday morning next, at
Nine o'clock, on business of the greatest importance. All
the Members are earnestly requeued to give their attend
ance punctually. J. INGERSOLL, Secretary.
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N To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On Monday the 13th instant, at Twelve o'clock at noon,
at the Coffee house,
THE SCHOONER TRUE BLUE, with her
1 CARGO of lumber, knock-down hogsheads,
pickled fith, &c. as they now lay at Clifford's wharf.
Particular inventory of the Cargo and Stores will be ex
hibited at the time and place of sale.
To be SCLD-by Public Vendue,
On Monday the zoth instant, (September)
A LOT of LAND in the town of Gloucester, with
the buildings and improvements thereon, confid
ing of a large bark house, currying (hop, and a great
number of vats, &c. &c. where the Tanning business
may be carried on to great advantage.
On the 21st inst. will also be disposed at Public Ven
dur, at Mr. Eldridge's tavern, known by the Death of
the Fox, a Lot of Meadow on Repopo Creek, in the
county of Gloacefter, about fifteen miles from Philadel
phia, on the River Delaware.
And on Thursday the 13d inst. will he disposed of at
Public Vendue, at Bridge-Town in Cumberland county,
a Tra& of Land containing abcut four hundred acres,
within two miles of Buckfhotem saw-mill, where a sloop
can load from the mill tail. Any person inclining to
purchase can view the tr@& before the day of sale, by
applying to ROBERT MONTGOMERY, near
the premises.
The conditions will be made known and attendance
given on the day of sale, by ROBERT and WI L
LIAM MONTGOMERY.
Philadelphia, September 1%.
TO BE S O L D,
ONE QUARTER PART of the
Brig PENNSYLVANIA FARMER,
And her CARGO of Naval Stores, Spars, &c.
CH Eis comp eatly suited for a Privateer, having been
0 lately the property of the State of North-Carolina,
and is now under command of Captain John Genfell,
bound to St. Euftatia. Apply to the Printer.
Philadelphia, September 7.
To be SOLD by the Subscriber,
A VALUABLE and elegant Plantation in Kent
county, State of Delaware, Situated about five
miles fiom the town of Dover, in the midst of a polite
and genteel set of people. The said farm contains 510
acres of land, of which 250 are cleared and under good
fencing, and upwards of 40 acres of good branch and
cripple, which may be made with but little trouble and
expence into excellent meadow. There is on said farm
a large two-story brick houle and kitchen, with all other
buildings and out-houses neceflary for carrying on the
Farming business in its greatest extent. It is but about
five miles from mills, landings, and places of worship.
The fertility of the foil, Salubrity of air, and goodjm
provements, are some (among many) ofits recommen
dations. she title is indisputable. Any perfoN iachn
i°g to purchase may know the terms by applying to Mr.
Oxley, in Water-street, near Ton Alley.
JOHN BELL.
Newcaflle County, Delaware State, Sept. 10, 1779.
THIS is to notify all persons that have any
demands against Charles Gorden, Jacob Derrick
fen, John Gregory, Isaac Atwood, Christopher Wilson,
and Joshua North, late of said county, (whose estates
have been fold in pursuance of an A& of Assembly of
said State) either by mortgage, judgment, bond, note,
or book account, to bring in their demands to the sub
scriber on or before the 30th of this instant, in order^to
have such demands adjusted by the Committee appointed
to fettle all such demands and claims.
WILLIAM M'C LA Y,
Commissioner for Newcastle County.
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CA M E to the plantation of the fubferiber,
in Blockley township, two COWS; one a brin
die and white, with a calf; the other a brown and white,
with a white face. Also a large old MARE, with a
blaze in her face. The owner or owners arc desired to
come, prove property, pay charges and take them away.
MARY COUGHRAN.
IMPORTED in several veff.4# lately from the
Weft-Indies, and to be fold by
James Budden and Thomas Lawrence,
At their store in Front-ltreet, near the corner of Mar
ket street, formerly occupied by Budden and Straker,
A variety of MERCHANDIZE.
THEY have opened this store with an intention of
receiving all kinds of poods to dispose of on com
m^ffion, and which they flatter themtelvcs, by a eonffant
and diligent attention, to execute in such manner as to
give fatisfa&ion to those who may be pleased to favour
them with business.
w' A N T E 1),
A COO K for a large family, who can be well re
" commended. Enquire of the Printer.
'WAN T Ed'TaTm BDIATE LY,
A WET NURS E, who can be well recommend© •
" Enquire of the Printer.
T O BE SOL D,
Two ftbut, hearty NEGRO MEN, *bo can
do almost any kind of Weik. Enquire cl the
Printer.,
WANTE D,
A GOOD COOK, either white or black, in a
/1 large family, at a very pieafant town in the coun
try, thirty miles from the city. Good wages will be
given to such a one bringinga good charsfter. Enquire
of the Printer.
WANTS A PLAC E,
A PERSON that can write a tolerable good hand,
and /peaks the English, French and Spanish Lan
guages. Enquire of the Printer.
Last Saturday, between Third and Fifth-ftreets in Wal
nut street, or between Walnut and Arch-streets in
Fifth-ftreet,
A BLACK peeiong CLOAK lined with a nar
row ffripe ell wide Prfrn. Whoever has found
the fame and will deliver it to the Printer hereof, fhail
receive SIXTEEN DOLLARS regard.
September£
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN from the Commons
of Philadelphia, on the Sth day of July last, a by
HORSE, fourteen hands high, about eight or nine
years old, a natural pacer, no mark but a laddie mark,
the near hind hoof fmallec than the other, and has the
spavin. Whoever takes up said borfe and brings him to
the fubferiber in Six h-street, near Arch street, Phila
delphia, shall have Thirty Dollars reward, and for the
horse and thief the above reward, and reasonable charges,
paid by PHILIP GRUMMELL.
Philadelphia, September ~
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
CTOLEN out of the fubferiber's pasture, near Bulh
' Hill, in the Northern Liberties, a dark brown
HORSE, about fourteen and a half hands high, a na
tural trotter, eight years old, has a small blip in hie
forehead, has lately had a hurt on one of bis thighs,
one hind foot white, and branded on the near huttock
AK. The horse and thief were seen at Shannon's ta
vern on the Egypt road, about twenty-five miles from
this city; the thief is about five feet nine inches high,
had on a light coloured coat and white waistcoat and
breeches, a round flopped hat, and had a blue great
coat tied behind him. Whoever takes up said herfe and
brings him to the fubferiber in Market-street, between
Fifth and Sixth streets, (hall receive Sixty Dollars re
ward, and for the horse and thief the above reward, and
reasonable charges, paid by<
LEONARD LASHER.
FOR TY~D OILART~RE VV &RD:
WAS LOST, a Morocco PO C KET-BOOK,
with a silver clasp and a small memorandum
book, and an order for fix hundred pounds, besides
about two hundred and thirty dollars. Whoever has
found it and will deliver it to the Printer hereof shall
have the above reward.
September 8.
AB O Y's GREAT COAT was left at
the (hop of the fubferiber, in Arcb-ftreet, Phila
delphia, about the time the river was frozen up. The
owner may have it again by applying to
WILLIAM BOSWELL.
AS Treasury Warrants for vacant Lands in
the State of Virginia are to be obtained on the
fifteenth day of Odober next, in the city of Williams
burg, where the Land Office is to be kept ; and as many
persons may choose to become purchasers of the said
Lands who from their remote situation may not have a
convenient opportunity of locating the fame: To all
such I take this method of giving notice, That I pro
pose attending in William fburg at the time the said
Office opens, and will undertake (upon having the mo
ney sent me) to take out their Warrants, and afterwards
to explore the new country now for fa r, and lay such
warrants ad vantageoufly and fee that ftri& justice is done
them in the surveys. For my services I shall be Atisfied
with a moderate gratuity, in either the lands purcbafed
or a commission in money in lieu thereof. For my abi
lity to execute this business I must refer to the under
written certificate. JOHN MOORE,
of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Mr. JOHN MOORE having shewn me the above
advertifemeßt, I do hereby certify, that I think him
fully competent to the business he feeins desirous of un
dertaking, and am persuaded he would do ftri& and
equal justice to his employers.
JOHN HARVIE, of Virginia,