The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-02-18 00:00:00, page 3

Shewing to.thia assembly, ffiat he is a fergeaftt in the
continental army, and unfortunately bears the firname
of the infamous Benedict Arnold, once a major gene
ral in the armies of the united Rates, now a traitor and
deserter. That some time after the desertion of the
feid BenediO, the hon,. major gen. baron Stuben, pity
ing the misfortune of any person friendly to the cause
of America, doomed to bear the fame name with a
notorious traitor ; offered the memorial^, liberty to
assume the name of Stuben, and by that name to
be known and called: and engaged to your memorial-
JO, on his taking and assuming the laid name of Stu
ben, to pay him the sum of two dollars per month du
jting the present war, &c. Praying this assembly, to
permit him to assume the fir-name of Stuben, and by
Jth„ name to be hereafter known and called, as per
memorial on £Je, dated the ,30th of January, 1783.
Be t enabled by the governor, council and repre
sentatives. in general court assembled, and by the au
thority of the fame, That the said memorialift have
liberty, and liberty is hereby granted to him, to take
upon himfelf the fir-name of Stuben, instead of that
,of Arnold ; and'that the memorial iff's. fir-name be Stu
bep; and that by that name in all legal proceedings he
foeever hereafter known and called.
A true copy of record, examined by,
GEORGE WyLLYS, secretary.
F T 'S H-K I L L, February 6.
&.Correspondent has favoured us with the following
extract from the Genera] Orders of the army.
'' It is with great pleasure the general communicates
to the army, the following translation of a letter he
has received from the minitter of France.
Tohis Excellency General Washington, and the
American Army,
Gentlemen.,
HIS majesty has been informed of the marks of joy
shewn by the American army on the Birth of the
DAUPHIN, and it has given him great fatisfaftion,
to fee tie pa:t which the American officers and soldiers
have taken in that happy event.
The king has commanded me to make known to you,
his sensibility on this occasions and has charged me
toaffure the American army, and the general who
Commands it, of his affection and particular esteem.
I have the honour to be, &c."
Feb. 13. Thursday the 6th instant, was celebrated
as the anniversary of the alliance with France by the
army, at the cantonment of New-Windsor. The troops
having been reviewed by the commander in chief on
their brigade parades, formed two lines, the firft in
front and the second on the heights in rear of the can
tonment of the right wing : in which position a feu de
joie was fired at a given signal, and exhibited a beauti
ful appearance to a great number of gentlemen and
ladies who had previously assembled at the new pub
lic building •.—to which place the officers of the whole
army repaired as soon as the exhibition was finished,
after hearing an oration suitable to the pleasing occa
sion, pronounced by the reverend Mr. Evans, chaplain
of the New Hampshire brigade, and partaking of a
cold collation (at which not less than five hundred gen
tiemen and ladies were present) the company conclud
ed the day with the greatest demonstrations of fatif
fadion and good humour.
The fubferiber has received on account of the unit
ed states, fix thousand dollars, for the month of Janu
ary. THOMAS TILLOTSON, Receiver.
Albany, February 11, 1783.
N E W-Y O R K, February 12.
By the brig Ranger, captain Roger Boyce, who left
France the 23d of December, 1782, and was captured
on the 6th instant, by the Eagle privateer, captain
George Bennefon, which arrived here laR night, the
following letter was received.
Extract of a letter from the right honourable T.
Townsend, esquire, secretary of Rate, to the lord
mayor of London, dated the 3d of December, 1782.
“ My Lord,
“ In c nfeqaence of my letter to your lordship, of
the 22d of last month, f take the earliefl opportunity to
inform your lordship, that an express has just arrived
from Paris, who brings the preliminary articles for a
peace, signed on the 30th of November, by the am
bassadors on the part of England, and those on the
part of the united Bates of America ; it now only re
mains to sign the fame articles between Great-Britain
and France, to constitute a general peace ; and this
notice you will give to the public as soon as possible."
By letters received in the above veffe/, dated from
Nantz, as late as December 22, we are informed, that
since the signing the preliminaries for a peace between
Great-Britain and the thirteen dates of America, as
intimated in the above-mentioned notification, the am
baffadors of France HAD NOT THEN ACCEDED
TO THEM—They add, that the French express the
rood ardent w flies for an end of the war, and a re
turn of the 0 ive branch.
Saturday last was sent in here, by his majefty'sfri
gate Hussar, Thomas Macnamara Ruff 11, efq ; com
miider, of 20 guns and 160 men, the French frigate
la Sybil, of 38 guns, and 350 men, commanded by
monsieur le comte de Kegarou de Leomaria.
Captain Russell fell in with the Sybil on the 22d
ult. in lat. 36 : 20, on soundings, in /a frefh gale and
hazy weather, handing to the westward, wind N. N. W.
the Sybil having up an English ensign reversed in the
main shrouds, and English colours over French on the
ensign ftaff, under jury mafls. This appearance of
monsieur induced captain Russell to believe that he was
a prize to some British (hip of war, and in distress, and
therefore prepared to fuccour and relieve him; for
which purpose he flood under his lee to hail him ; but
at that moment the Frenchman put up his helm; and
captain Russell not fufpeaing his design, received a
half raking fire, which killed him two men. The Hus
sar and Sybil were in a few minutes close on board
each other, but monsieur not liking his situation, put
before the wind, as did the Hussar also, and a fair en
gagement commenced, that lasted one hour, in which
time the bowsprit and foremaft of the latter received
TRENTO N, February 12.
RECEIPT of continental taxes in the Bate of New-
Jersey, for the month of Janua y, 1783, received
3406 dollars and 9 goths.
Philadelphia, Feb. 18.
Nicholas Vandyke, esquire, is elected president of the
Delaware Rate, and Thomas Rodney, James Tilton,
Eleazer M'Coomb, and Gunning Bedford, esquires,
are appointed to represent that Rate in the congress of
theunited Rates.
Extrad of a letter from Head Quarters, dated Feb
ruary 12,. 1783.
" Yesterday colonel Barber, of the Jersey line, rid
ing near where some soldiers were cutting a tree, as
he came opposite it, the tree fell, and in an instant
crushed to death both him and his horse."
On Saturday morning the criminals mentioned in
our last were carried to the gallows, on the commons,
near this city, when Stackhoufe, Nurich and Lot
Sulfey, were executed pursuant to their sentence. A
few minutes previous to the dreadful moment, of these
unhappy wretches being turned off, a respite was re
ceived, postponing the execution of Lus Sulfey and
Joh6 Dorfet for thirty d?ys.
Extrad of a letter from Elizabethtown, dated Fe
bruary 12, 1783.
" We have been for some days past in the greatest
fufpence about peace. Indeed it is difficult to judge,
by the accounts received from the Weft Indies, what
will finally be the event of this mid of intelligence,
which at present surrounds us. They have had no
arrival as yet at New-York from Europe, though a
vessel, it is said, came within the Hook a few days ago,
and lays at the Narrows. Nobody can tell where Rie
came from, though it is said from Europe. Reports
from New-York, mention captain Barry's arrival at
Martinico, with news of the preliminaries of peace being
signed on the 13th of Dec. but other accounts fay,
that it was done on the 30th of November, between
America and Britain only; but this is too absurd
and inconsistent to be credited; because all the pow
ers at war muff have signed at one and fame time ; and
France as principal, it is natural to suppose, would
have taken the precedence in a matter of such impor
tance. But if this is the case, how shall we account
for the failing of the count d'Eflaing for the Weft
Indies with a large fleet and army, whose arrival
there, as reported, has given them no small concern
and apprehension in New-York, as an embarkati
on will probably take place in consequence of it
Some intelligence however has been received at New-
York, which has not been altogether agreeable to the
tories in that city. But a hand-bi/l, lam told, is just
published, which, in some meafare, has dispelled their
gloom and melancholy. If peace is so very near as
people in general believe, a few days will put us out
of all doubt, but we ought not to be too eafi?y lulled,
and thrown off our guard, as we have had repeated
proofs of British faith and stratagem. Amidst all this
doubt and uncertainty, it is a matter of great surprise
that they have had no packet or vessel with intelligence
of such consequence to them. It is said a packet is
daily expected. The king's speech was brought from
Tortola, by which he has, at last, been obliged to
acknowledge our independence; though some fay it
wants parliamentary approbation. A report has been
circulated, that hostilities are to cease on our coast,
the 13th of February, but I imagine this is only mere
deception, as their cruizers are daily taking our ves
sels, and they have had no European vessels, which
could have brought them such orders."
In the above aftion, captain Russel, and his brave
crew, have acquired great honour, having fought
their ship in a masterly manner, and captured an ene
my double their force; and to do monsieur de Kega
rou justice, (although he fought thirty minutes under
English colours and signals of distress) he manoeuvred
his ship with great judgment.
Captain Russel has confined monsieur as a Rate pri
soner, for the violation of the laws of nations, in fight
ing under falfe colours, for which he has received the
applause of all his brother and foperior officers.
The Sybil failed from Cape Francois the 27th ult*
with 16 vessels under her convoy, bound for Virginia,
seven of which were captured by his majesty's ships
Amphion, Cyclops, Diomede, &c. and sent in here.
Last night arrived a ship from St. Kitts, prize to
his majesty's sloop of war, Tarrier, captain Morris.
some damage, but was soon repaired, and after a pur
suit of near two hours, the Centurion appearing to
windward, and the Tartar Roop about five miles to
leeward, under a press of fail, the Hussar again came
up with the chace, and renewed the a&ion ; at the third
broadside from the Hussar, monsieur found his ship
finking, his powder drowned, and his opponent reduc
ing him to close fight, he once more attempted, but in
vain, to fly.
To be Let for a Term,
A Brick MESSUAGE, Kitchen, Stable, Wharff
and Lot of Ground, situate in the Northern-Li
berties, at Poole's-bridge. For terms apply to
Feb. 18. WM. WILL, fheriff.
AL L persons having any demands against Mr.
JAMES BERRY, late of Accomach county, Vir
ginia, deceased a are desired to make the fame known
to the fubferibers, or force one of them, that the pro
per steps may be taken for their discharge, as soon as
the circumstances of the estate will admit.
LEVIN JOYNES.)
Accomach, DAVID BOWMAN, jExecutor#
Feb. 10, 1783. ALEX. S lOCKLEY,
N. B. LEVIN JOYNES, one of the executors may
be seen any time thig week at Mrs Jenkins's, next
door to the Coneftogo- Waggon, in Market-Rreet.
On Thursday, the Third of April next,
Wul be SOLD by PUBLIC SALE, all the
Stock, Grain & farming Ucenfils
on said plantation : consisting of Cows, Sheep, Swine,
a blooded Mare with foal, and two Colts at her feet,
on? a filly, two years old, the other a horse colt, one
year old, wheat, rye, corn, a waggon, cart, ploughs,
&% also the grain in the ground, and a few articles of
Houfhold Furniture. The conditions of sale will be
made known at the time and place aforefaid.
ALL perlons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM
WEST, deceased, by bond, note or book-debt,
are desired to discharge the fame immediately; and all
those who have any demands against said estate, are de
sired to call on the fubferibers for payment.
MARY WEST, Executrix.
JOHN NIXON,
Feb. 18. BENJAMIN FULLER,
JOHN DONNALDSON, ("Executors
D. H. CONYNGHAM,
Lamb and Checkley,
In Second-street, one door above the north waft corner
of Market ffreet,
Have for Sale the following Articles,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
HATT Linings and
other hatt Trta
mings,
Superfine Broadcloths,
Coatings,
Spotted Swan/kin,
Blankets,
Worsted of all colours,
Womens black Caliman
co& Shoes,
Mens Worsted, Thread,
cotton and silk Hose,
Womens silk Gloves and
Mitts,
Quality and Shoe Bindings,
Spotted and plain Velvets,
Belt Cotton and linen
Checks,
Holland Tapes,
Hanover Lace,
HARD
TRILLS of different kinds,
1 Gun Locks,
Flints,
Plain Irons,
Gouges and Chiffels,
Coopers Tools,
Hand, tenant and compass
Saws,
Saw Plates,
Chest, cupboard, till, desk
TO BE SO L D,
( And immediate Possession given )
TH AT valuable FAR M, situated in White
march township, Philadelphia county, just be
yond the 13 mile Rone, on the Bethlehem road,
adjoining the church lot, known by the name of White
marfh church, where William Weft, deceased, lately
dwelt : The Farm contains near 300 acres, and the
land is generally esteemed as good as any in the coun
try, ' having the advantage of a lime-stone quarry on it ;
the meadows are watered by the Wiffahiccen-creek and
Sandy-run, are in general good, and produce from 30
to 40 tun, of excellent hay, per annum; the arable
part is now under wheat and rye, and two large fields
of clover, the whole under a complete new fence, and
has upwards of 70 acres of woodland ; there is on said
Farm a large brick mansion house with a fine well in
a back cellar, and a pump in the yard, a large barn
and convenient stabling for 12 horses, a waggon houfe^
cow house, fmoak house, and a Rone building that will
serve either for a tenant's house or a grainary • there
is a good garden adjoining the house, and on the place
are five good orchards, one of them quite young. Thia
place is conveniently situated to attend the market from,
and has the advantage of several grist mills, a fulling
and paper mill within three miles of it, and is contigu
ous to place# of worship of several denominations. The
purchaser may be accommodated with a 40 acre Lot
or Woodland, at the distance of five miles from the
house, and with ary part of the Stock or farming
Utenffos. For terms apply to Mr. FRANCIS WEST,
junior, on the premiles, or to the fubferibers in Phila
delphia.
N- B. If not fold on or before the 10th March next,
it will be LET for one year, on reasonable terms.
WAN T E D,
TN a gent-el Family, BOARDING and LODG
ING for two French Gentlemen: consisting cf t*o
Rooms neatly furnifhed, and one Room for two Serv
ants. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 18.
tyrTHEREAS Cathertne, my wife, has abfeond
ed from me, and otherwise fhamefully treated
me , these are to forwarn all persons not to credit her
on my account, as I will not pay any debts 0! her con
trailing, after the date hereof, As witneft my hand.
Feb. 17, 1783. ADAM HOVER.
The Time of a likely Negroe
GIRL, about 18 years of age. who has 10 v^n ta
serve, and is fit for town or country bufmeis. Enquire
of the Printer hereof. fan. 27.'
Also, best three Thread English
SEINE TWIN E.
TO BE SO L D,
Cambrick and Lawns,
Coloured Threads,
Sewing Silks,
Black and Coloured Bar
celona Handkerchiefs,
Cambrick, Check, Cotton
and Linen ditto,
Yard wide Marfeille#
Quilting,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Three-quarter and yard
wide Biittaniai,
Spanish Modes,
Blain and striped Muffins,
, Best 4, 4 & a 1-2 and
, pound Pins,
1 Metal Buttons,
Black and coloured Rib
bons,
Cotton Stripes,
W A R E, viz.
, and Pad-locks,
Knives and Forks,
Carving ditto,
Cutteaus,
Penknives,
Shoe and butchers ditto,
I Brass Skimmers,
Brass HL Hinges,
Iron ditto,