The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1781-03-17 00:00:00, page 3

L O NDO N, daober 23.
A SCOTCH officer, lately from America, hath af
fur<d some particular friends, that on the day
of the anion he r Cambden, lord Cornwallis's orders
to the army were, " To take no prisoners in the field
of battle, but to put all to the bayonet without difiinc
fion, however fuppllcatbm for mercy they might be
found !" (which account for the greatvmd difpropor
t onate daughter made among the American troops)
but, after to aftion, and bn the day following, his
lordship gave leave for recieving alive such rebels as
applied for quarter! Bella horrida bella I Is it poffi
able that such a kind of war can be approved of by
ehriftian prince, reigning ov^r a free and civilized peo
ple, once as renounedfor humaniy, as for their va
lour in war? If the faft be, as thus represented, what
would be the confequsnces, if the fortune of war mould
render that fame noble lord a prisoner in the hands of
the American army ? in the rage of revenge following
his conduct, they m : ght honourably entomb him alive
with a number of the putrid carcases he had so inlm
manly butchered, to be his companions, during the
time that flarvation was finifhing his wretched evid
ence.—^—M6ft Reverend Father in God, prelate of
Canterbury, bigheft spiritual teacher and preacher of
mercy and peace, under the bl@ffed Jesus, L 9 mb of
God! Know you, right reverend and chriflian fir
(who seem to be not many flages on this fide that bar
of justice, at which all mortals thrift appear) that this
human butcher is thy nephew! and that, until now, in
est dementia forti ! had ever been considered as an esta
blished maxim. Doth such his humanity meet with
your approbation?
Nov. 7. By the last vessel which arrived from Goree,
we learn, that captain Adams who a&ed as lieute
nant governor of that island, departed forhe days be
fore for Europe, and as nothing has been heard of his
ship, it is conjectured file lias been captured by the
enemy, or has foundered at sea. Several officers, and
part of the 75th, were on board her.
Extract of a letter from Pdrtfmouth, Nov. 6.
" This morning theist regiment, oommanded by
colonel Fraser/ and the 13th, commanded by colonel
Ogilvie, embarked on bhard th transports for the
Weft-Indies ; the other troops, confining of the royals,
and 69th regiments, it is said, will em ark to morrow,
and the whole fleet fail in the course of two or three
days."
From lord George l Germaine's forced explanation of
his sentiment, as to our power of treating with the
Americans, we now know what this country ha^ to ex
ped ; we now are at a certainty that the day is past
for saving ourselves, even by the acknowledgement of
American independence. Whether our troops are vo
luntarily withdrawn, or whether they are forced by
defeat to return home, we shall ere long be compelled
to Continue the war for the defence evon of ocr islands,
ngainft the united indissoluble force of America and the
House of Bourbon.
The affection of admiral Keppel, that it was in th 6
power of the cabinet to h ve prevented the failing of
M- de Ternay's squadron, and his pledging hims If to
prove that there was a Sufficient force in Caufand bay
to have effeded this desirable purpose, ought infiantly
to become a fubjeft of parliamentary discussion.
It was curious to observe the contradictory argu
mentsthat were adduced by ministers and thetr friends,
for the further prosecution of the American war. Sir
Richard Sutton was for its continuance because we
could not make a peace with them ; while lord George
Germain declared we might negotiate tomorrow for
a peace, if we would grant them independence.
The administration of Ireland will undergo a rrfbft
material alteration in several official departments against
the meeting of the new parliament, which will be the
beginning of next winter. A number of new offices
and new boards are to be erected, aft)r the manner of
England ; and though the inferior classes of the people
are Carving, new lords of the treasury, and new com
missioners are to flart up with salaries of 10001. a year,
and upwards. If the question is asked, why these new
and expensive arrangements? perhaps our slate mana
gers may best answer in the language of Bayes, “ All
for the better carrying on of the plot."
Sir Fletcher Nortou is perhaps thr firft speaker ofan
Bnglifh House of Commons, who being ousted the chair,
without alledging any charge against him, was not
Complimented with a peerage or a pension. Thjs proves
that former ministers had at least some fhanie left ;
but modern ones carry their effrontery so open, that
they can compliment at the moment they mean to dis
grace, and acknowledge abilities, withoat an idea of
rewarding them.
Sir Carnaby Haggerfton, bart. at his audit lately
held at Baggerhon castle, in the county of Durham,
very generously gave orders to return from to to 20 per
cent, to his tenants, in proportton to the change be
tween the present times and those in which they took
their refpeAive farms.
The very capital portrait of doctor Franklin, which
was painted by order of the king of Fiance, is now pla
ced in the picture gallery at Fontainbleau. At the bot
tom is the following Short but expressive inscription :
homo.
We are authorized to fay, that upon Mr. Laurens's
firft application to the secretaries of State to walk abroad
within the Tower walls, their lordships were pleased to
grant it.
and that all and every p^rfon or persons, who fall
adault, hinder, or obAruH, any person in taking,
removing, or destroying any of the said brush-netts,
or other like device, in any part of the river afore
said, and shall be thereof convided in manner afore
faid', shall forfeit and pay for every such offence fifty
pounds, one moiety thereof to the use of t^e poor as
aforefaid, and'the other moiety to the use of the pay
so obtruded or aggrieved
And be it further enacted by the authority afore
faid, Toat so much of the above recited supplement
ary AO, as relates to the appointment of commission
ers shall be, and the fame is hereby repealed, made
null and void.
TO BE SO L D,
T^o P H^TO NS,
And an exceeding sweet-toned English
HJRPSICORD.
Enquire of the Printer.
~F O~R S~ A~L~E,-
A well-tuned Harpficord,
and a Mahogany BED-CHAIR. Enquire of the Pointer.
TO BE L E T,
A House, Barn and Stable,
with a large GARDEN, near Spring Garden. Enquire
of WILLIAM SHIPLEY, in Race-street.,
Wanted, a Clerk, who under
stands partnerflip accounts, and writes a good hand :
such a one, coming w^l recommended, will meet with
good encouragement, by applying to the Printer, It
is hoped none will apply that is not well qualified for
the business. M rck 14.
Port of Phi'adelphia, Pennfyivania, ff
To A L L whom it may concern.
AJOTICE is hereby given, That a Court of Admiralty
'' will be held at toe Admiraltv-Office, in Arch
ftreet, between Third and Fourth Erects, on the zzd
day of March infant, at to o'clock in the Forenoon of
the fame day, for the Trial of the Brigantine or Vessel
call'd the HOPE, &c. commanded by Miles Lewis,
taken at sea, on her intended voyage from New-York
tj Charleftown, Cent into this Port and libelled against
as prize, by JOHN PROLE (qui tarn, &:.) To the
intent, that the owner or owners, or any persons con
, cerned therein, may appear and shew cause, if any they
have, why a decree should net pass purfaint to the
prayer of the libel, &c.
Ry Order of the 'r're,
ANDREW ROBESON, Regiffer.
V—HEREAS Betty Bourchier, wife of
the fubferiber, living in the Northern-liberties,
has eloped from his bed and board t» 0 federal times,
to his gie^t hurt and damage, affociaping with a conti
nental soldier, lately difeharged, meglt&ing the duty
of her family ; taking with her 3 quantity of wearing
apparel, the property of my former wife's children, left
to them as a legacy, and (he now refufeth earning home,
without Shewing a just cause qr reason. This s fcre
fore to forewarn all persons, not to trust or fnte tain her
on my accothit, as I will pay no debts of her contrast
ing from this date ; therefore, those thst have or do
harbour her or said childrens property (that (he has
wantonly wafted and took with her, to a confide able
amount) may exp^& to be delt with according to law.
JAMES BOURCHIER.
N. B. She eloped, the second time, the 30th day of
July, 1780, and has not since lived with me.
Bills of Exchange on France,
London, Amsterdam and St. Euftatia,
to BE so l d,
By Haym Solomons, Broker :
He also receives Bills, or any Merchant
diz^ to fell on cormmiffion, and may be met with
at JACCB MIERS's in Fiont-ftreet, n^xt door to Ste
phen Shewell'^j facing Pewter-platter-alley, in the fore
noon and afternoon He will also attend from twelve
to two at the Coffee house. Those gentleman who
shall please to favour him with their commands, may
depend upon the greatest care and punctuality.
TAKEN up, trespassing, in the diftrid
of Southwark, a White HORS E, without any
mark distinguishable, and has been frequently breaking
into inclofures during th^ winter. The owner is de
sired to call at the Bull's Head, in Strawberry-alley, pay
the damage and charges, and take him away, of he
will btexpofed for sale in ten days from th p d?te hereof.
March 12. BENJAMIN MYERS.
^^HEREAS the honourable" Thomas
M'Kean, esquire, chief iuQice, William Au
guflus Atlee, esquire, second justice, John Evans,
esquire, third justice, and George Bryan, esquire,
fourth justice of the supreme court, and ofthe courts
or oyer and terminer and general goal delivery for the
commonwealth of Pennfy!vania, have issued their pre
cept, bearing date the third day of this instant March,
to me directed, for holding a court of oy rand termi
ner and general goal delivery at the State-house, in
the <ity of Philadelphia, for the city and county of
Philadelphia, on Monday, the ninth day of April next.
Notice is hereby given to all justices of the peace, the
coroner, efcheators and conflables, within the said ci
ty and county, that they be then and there in their
own persons, with their rolls, records, indiaments,
and-other remembrances, to do those things, which to
their offices in that behalf appertain to be done. Ab
so all they who will prosecute against the prisoners,
that are or then shall be in the goal of the said city and
county, are to be then and there, to prosecute against
them, as shall be just. Dated at Philad Iphia, the
third day of March, in the year of our Lord, one
thous nd seven hundred and eighty-one, and in the
fifth year of American Independence.
WILLIAM WILL, Sheriff.
GOD SAVE THE COMMONWF ALTN.
rl Proclamation.
Io be Sold, cheap for Cash,
A compleat Shallop,
Well found and in geol order, calculatedfor the De
laware, Egg-harbour or Indian river Trade ; (he ca rieg
2250 bushels of grain, drawing only 6 and a half feet
water. For terms apply to M'CULLOH and PETER
SON, the second wharf abave the Draw-bridge, where
foe no^ lays, March 16.
Wanted, as an Ulher in a French School,
A young Man of a sober Cha
rafter and well recommended, capable of afting in that
Nation, will meet with good encouragement, a hand
some (alary and good accommodations. Enquire of the
Printer.
TO BE SO L D,
Several Lpts of Ground in the
City 0! Philadelphia, viz. Two Lots 20 feet front and
162 sees deep, joining each other, fitpate on the north
E'"°° *""' about half way between Second
and Third-streets; three ditto, each 20 feet front and
80 feet deep, lay together on the fame fide of Union
ftreet, near to Third street; two ditto, joining each
other, 20 feet 6 inches in front on Third-dreet, and in
depth 120 feet: one of these Lots has a Brick Stable
ercaed thereon, and i© s against the ends of the three
halt defer* ?ed Lots, aid form an L. The whole clear
°f ground-rent. I hey will be fold together or fepar te,
as well best suit „i chasers. For terms apply to SAM
UEL WETHERILL, junior, in Philadelphia, or to
JOSEPH WETHERILL, in Burlington.
A EL Persons indebted to the estate of
DARBY SAVAGE, deceased, either by bond,
note er bock debt, are hereby desired to make imme
diate paj ment to the fubferiher, in Fourth ftre:t, near
the,ew chapel ; and all Persons having any demands
against said estate, are likewise desired to exhibit their
accounts, on or before the firft day of May next in
Older that they may be fettled, by
ANN SAVAGE, Administratrix.
TO BE SOLD-
A Plantation or Tract of Land,
situate in E-ft Fallow-field townOtip, Chester county,
containing by patent 187 acres, distant about 45 miles
from Philadelphia, 24 from Lancaster, and 19 from
Wilmington, in a healthy and phafant part of the
country ; no acres whereof is cleared land, and the rest:
good timber land, and about 30 acres of excellent wa
ter meadow, and a great deal more may be made, as
the place abounds with excellent springs. There are
on the premies a goo^l ftorie dwelling house, a stories
high, with good rooms, 1 on each floor, and conveni
ent garre's. Also, a square log house adjoining the
fame, with a good spring house dole by the doer, a
large barn, stables, cow house, hay house, barracks
&c. all in good order ; a good bearing orchard. Like
wise a still house with two hills fixed. Also a place fit
for a tanyard.' The whole under good fenc^ For
terms of sale apply to ASHETON HUMPHREYS, at
his office in Bl^k-hor'e alley, near Front.ftnet, Phila
delphia, or to Mr. JOHN TELLES, on the premises.
Northern-liberty Auction Room.
MA RCH 15, 1781.
Thefday Morning Next,
At NINE o'Clock,
Will begin the SALE of a General ASSORTMENT of
Good Merchandize,
Entire y suitable to rhe Season ;
As well as a good Collection of
Hou(hold & Kitchen Furniture;
N. B. Encouragement from the Public
will he thankfully received, and a suitable Return
made in due Time,
By toe Public's humble Servants,
ALEXANDER BOYD, and Cum any.
On MO NDAT Next,
At TEN o'clock, in the Forenoon,
At Plumftead's Wharf,
Will be Sold by Public Auction,
The Remainder of the CARGO of the
Prize Brigantine Douglass.
This DAY will be certainly 5 0 L D,
The fineft old Madeira Wines,.
And a Quantity of London, New-York and
Cargo WINES.
Also, At fame Time and Place will be Sold,
Six near four pound Cannon;
And at SJX o'clock in the Evening of the fame Day,
at the Cuffiehove,
WILL BE SOLD, THE
Prize Brigantine Douglass,
With all her Tackle, Apparel and Furniture, agreea
ble to Inventory, to he seen at the Place cf Sale.
By Order of the Court of Admiralty,
March #6. CLEMENT BIDDLE, MarfhaL