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congratulate your excellency on your (afe arrival in
this kingdom, as our chief governor.
" Zealous on every occasion to teflify the most in
violable attachment to our most gracious Sovereign, and
to the principles of civil and religious liberty, witb
which the ease and honour of his government are infe
parably concede 1, we cannot omit the present oppor
tunity of pouring out the warmed effyfons of dor gra
titude for the truly liberal and dignified attention
which the indulgent father of his people hath paid to
the ardent wishes and essential rights of this country,
under the virtuous administration of the duke of Port
land.
" Fully persuaded that it must ever be the highest
ambition of our Sovereign to rule over a free and unit
ed people, and impr-CTed with the most favourable
sentiments of your excellency's abilities and chara&er,
we entertain the most pleasing hope, that the real wel
fare and profp r rity of this kingdom will be the unva
rying objects of your excellency's administration.
" And we humbly presume to assure your excellency,
that the protestant dissenters of Ireland will not yield
to any of their fellow Subjects, in an affedionate loy
alty to their king, a high refpea for your excellency,
and a religious reverence for the happy con flitution
under which they live."
To which His Excellency was pleased to give the fol
lowing most gracious Answer.
'' Gentlemen,
“ I return you my best thanks for your congratu
lations to me, on my arrival in this kingdom, and for
the favourable opinions of me which you are pleased
to express.
" The real welfare and prosperity of Ireland are in
deed objects nearest to my heart ; and I am persuaded
that I cannot better promise them, than by giving
every encouragement to that liberal spirit of religious
toleration, which has laid the solid foundation for bee
future greatness. The proteftaat dissenters of Ireland
will always experience my warmest regard and good
wishes, so much due to them for their steady loyalty
to the king, and their religious reverence to our hap
py conflitution.'
LONDONDERRY, Sept. 17.
A liberal fubfeription is now railing among the pro
testant gentlemen and inhabitants of the parish of Glen
dermor, in order to enable the Roman catholics of laid
parish to erefl a place of worship for themfehes. —
Surely such frequent instances of generosity and bene
volence must beget in the minds of our catholic bre
thren, a sincere difpofriop to baoifh all religious pre
judices, and by cultivating every social affection, ren
der the people of Ireland an united, an happy and pow
erful nation.
BOSTO N, November, 21.
Accounts are received from Port au Prince, that the
Scipion French man of war, of 74 guns, which was
conveying a fleet from the Weft-Indies to France,
fell in with the London, of 90 guns admiral Graves,
which was separated from the Jamaica fleet, and had
a smart engagement with her. The French ship find
ing the I ondon was rather weak of men, attempted to
board her, and got ten or twelve men on board ; but
another large ship heaving in fight, she attended to
the fafety of her convoy, and quitted the combat.
SPRINGFIELD, (Maffachufe'ts) November 19,
The Britidi admiral Kernpenfelt, who perilled on
board the Royal George, on his falling in with the
French tranfpartt last winter, under admiral Guichen,
had the cruelty, and worse than infernal barbarity, to
open his lower tier of guns upon a number of those de
fencelefs vessels, who had flruck to him, and funk
them with their crews, because the bad weather and
the nearness of Guicben prevented his taking possession
of them.
Nov. 27. We have great Satisfaction in announcing
to the friends of governor Franklin, an account of his
excellency's Safe arrival in London. Thefavourable
manner in which the governor was received by the
prime miaifter, and the very gracious attention (hewn
to his excellency, in a long conference with his ma
jesty, is a proof of the high estimation in which he
Hands with all who are attached to monarchy, and re
probate the measure of granting independence to Ame
rica. Governor Franklin possessing g?eat abilities has
ever exerted them for the real happinefr of his country.
The most rigorous confinement, for years among the
rebels, served only to Strengthen his approved loyalty,
PROVIDENCE, November 16.
Since our last the French army, commanded by his
excellency count Rochambeau, arrived here from the
westward.
On Wednesday arrived in the river a ship from Tor
tola, prize to a small galley belonging at the eastward.
Her cargo consists of about 200 puncheons of rum, a
quantity of brandy, &c.
The fame evening arrived in the river a large (loop,
captured by a galley from Connecticut. She was
bound from Halifax for New York.
NE W-YO R K, November 25.
His majesty's ship Aftrea, Squires, efa; com
mander, is arrived from Quebec, with two or three
vessels of the second division of ships from thence, un
der her convoy.
Arrived, last night, the schooner Vixen, William
Stricland late master, with flour, bound from Alexan
dria, in Virginia, to Havanna, prize to the Eagle pri
vateer, captain Healey.
Also arrived, the sloop Alphen, J. Buttler, in three
weeks from St. Lucia.
Yesterday the schooner Lively arrived here in 22 days
from St. Lucia: letters from that island inform us of
the arrival at Martinico of two French ships of the
line, and one of 50 guns, with a number of large
transports, having on board 5000 men; and that his
majerty's ship Argo had carried into St. Lucia one of
the said fleet, armed en flute, with stores and 250 sol
diers.
For three weeks past it has been currently reported
in New. York that Gibraltar had surrendered to the
combined forces of France and Spain. But yesterday
three gentlemen arrived here from that place who left
it on Wednesday last, when a vessel had arrived in Se
ven weeks from London ; and it was soon after given
out that the brought an account that lord Howe had
relieved Gibraltar, and in con Sequence the city of Lon
don was illuminated. Whether this was told to de
ceive our informants, a little time will ascertain.
Other accounts from Jersey fay, that the October
packet arrived at the Hook on Thursday afternoon,
and that it was reported in New York that the bank
of England had flopped payment. A few days will
decide as to the ruth of these reports.
The fellows mentioned in our last to have been lodg
ed in Burlington jail, were, on Sunday afternoon,
brought to this town and fafely deposited in a place of
greater security. They consist of two negroes, two
mulatto's and a white, who it seems aßed as their lead
er, but it is hoped will soon meet the reward of his
infamous practices.
and, no Sooner was his excellency released, than he
gave his whole time and exertions to forward the in
terefls of his (offering brethren the American loyalists.
By this laudable conduct governor Franklin acquired
their confidence, and, from his perfect acquaintance
with the true interest of the mother country and her
colonies, we have no doubt his representation of Ame
rican affairs will serve to convince the British nation
that their " Sun will be truly set forever,''if they
yield to the republican despotism of American rebels.
ANN A P O L I S, November 28.
The honourable Thomas Sim Lee, Daniel Carroll,
William Hemfley, and Edward Giles, esquires, are e
le&ed delegates to represent this state in congress.
Philadelphia, Dec. 3.
Pennsylvania, to wit.
RECEIPT of Continental Taxes from the state of
Pennsylvania, published in pursuance of the 6th arti
cle of inftrudions from the Office of Finance, dated
the 12th day of last February :
For the month of November, 1782. Dol. goths.
4th, Received of Isaac Snowden, efq. 1000
iith, Received of Isaac Snowden, efq. 2000
18th, Received of Isaac Snowden, efq. 3250
25th, Received of Isaac Snowden, efq. 2826 60
29th, Received of D. Rittenhoufe, efq. 6263 22
Extracts from the Journal of the United States in Con
gress Assembled.
OCTOBER 29, 1782.
RE SOLV E D, That the quarterroafter general be
allowed fifteen rations per day:
That the deputy quartermaster with the Southern ar
my, be allowed twelve rations per day :
That a'l affiflants in the quartermaher's department
be allowed each of them two rations per day :
That the waggon-mafter, commissary of forage for
the main army, and commissary of forage for the south
ern army, be each of them allowed five rations per
day:
That the deputy waggon-matter with the southern
army be allowed four rations per day:
That the waggon conductors be each of them allowed
a ration and a ha'f per day :
That the directors of the artificers be allowed each of
them three rations per day, and the fub-diredors each
of them two rations per day :
And that the foregoing rations Shall be inclusive of
what the several officers aforefa;d may be entitled to
draw in the line of the army.
November 19.
Resolved, That the senior officers of each grade, Suf
ficient to form corps agreeable to the a& of the 7th of
August last (the regiments to have their compliment
of officers as effablifhed by the acts of the 3d and 21st
of October, 1780, except as to the therein proposed Su
pernumerary subaltern for receiving the recruits, who
fnall be omitted) (hall be retained in Service for the
command of the said corps, and the redundant junior
officers of the several grades (hall retire from immedi
ate service agreeably to the said firft recited aft, but the
said junior officers so retiring, fhali retain their rank
in the army, and be liable and entitled to be called in
to actual service only when regiments or corps fhali
be railed for them by their refpeftive slates. But any
senior officer entitled to remain in service, fhali have
the liberty of retiring with the emoluments of officers
retiring under the afts la f lrecited, for reasons fatishc
to y to the commander in chief or tne commuanding
officer of the southern army, on such retiring officer
relinquishing his command and future right of promo
tion in the army, and lignifying the fame on or before
the firft day of January next, to the commander in
chief or the commanding officer of the southern army,
who fhali duly transmit lifts of such retiring officers to
the secretary at war, any aft or resolution of congress
to the contrary hereof notwithstanding.
November 20.
Resolved, That commissions ilfuepn promotions pro
perly certified, for all regimental officers entitled to
till vacancies happening before the sirs lday of January
next, excepting vacancies occasioned by senior offic rs
retiring agreeably to the resolve of the 19th inflant,
any resolution of congress to the contrary hereof
notwithftanJing.
Mr. P R I N T ER,
ON the repeal of the Tender Law, the aff-mbly c f
this state, wifely regarding the rights of the sub
jest, and actuated by a just spirit of humanity, passed
an aft, retraining suits being brought in lefts than two
years against those persons, whole " honor and ho
15339 82
In all Fifteen thousand three hundred and thirty nine
dollars, and eighty-two ninetieths.
J. SWANWICK, Receiver
of Continental Taxes for Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, December iff, 1782.
*.* The Officers of the Army in town, are requeu
ed to meet at the Barracks at VI o'Clock this Even
ing, on particular business.
Philadelphia, December 2, 1,82.
THE Annual COMMUNICATE N of me GRAND
LODGE of Pennsylvania, is t o be held at the
Lodge, in Lodge-alley, on MONDAY 23d Decem
ber, instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M. at which time and
place all Officers of Lodges, holding Warrants under
th^ Grand Lodge, will punctually attend. Grand
Officers for the enduing year are to be <k&d, and
other Business of consequence to be tranfaaed.
Bv order of the R. W. Grand Mafler,
JOSEPH HOWELL, junr. D. G. Secretary.
To be Sold or Lett,
TH E Valuable FARM, situated within one tQ
of Wilmington, between that place and Phi a
delphia, now in possession of Samuel Goff : This F<rm
contains about 150 acre#, of which 30 are excellent
meadow, and has a very pood house in a deferable situ
ation, both for health and profpe& ; it is well fenced
an! in good order. Poffeflion will be given the 25'h
of March next. For terms enquire of
No% 3°. JOHN SWANWICK.
F O U N D,
Yesterday, near Race and Ninth streets fuppcfcd to
be STOLEN,
A BUNDLE, containing some Cloth, Velvet, Li
ning and Trimings. Whoever has loft the lame
may have it again by applying to the subscriber, li/
ing in Cherry street, near Sixth-street, proving pro
perty and paying charges.
Dec. 2 . CHRISTLIEB BARTLING.
M'Laughlin and Taggart,
Have for SALE at their Store, the north fide of Mar
ket street wharff, by WHOLESALE and RETAIL
JAMAICA Spirit, Weft-India Rum,
J old ditto fit fer immediate use, French Brandy and
Holland Gin n calks, Madeira, Lisbon, and Tenerifi
Wines, loaf, lump, and mufeovado Sugars, Coffee,
Tea and Chocolate, fine and coarse Salt, belt Eoplifh
Mustard, S:mff, &c.
Al 0, A Quantity of GLASS WARE, such as pint
and half pint Tumbler#, gill and and half-gill Glaffcs
&<.&=. Dec. 2.
To be SOLD, or LEFT on Ground-Rent forever,
THREE convenient LOTTS of GROUND, fitu
at- on the north fide of Shippen.ftreet, a little
h;ow Philadelphia, South-street, near the corner of
h'orr ftrei; each Lot containing 20 feet front ard
61 f et deep.
A'o to be LETT, for one or more Years, That
] ?rge, commodious HOU E and GARDEN, whe.e
1 ^ subscriber liv,s, adjoining the above Lotti', at the
corner cf Shippen and Front-streets. Enquire of
Die. 2. WILLIAM DREWRY.
o' a-c~h7
CT^ HE subscriber having furnilh-d himfelf with a
j complect CHARIOF and a PAIR of excellent
HOUSES, with a good Diver, begs leave to inform
his Friends and the Pub'ic in general, that he intends
>., ^propr ^ it as a HACKNEY COACH ; and Gen
tUroen and Ladies, by applying at his Livery. Stables,
b^h^d the City. Tavern, may be conveyed to any pait
o r ?he city, or elsewhere, at as moderate ^ rate as the
times will adm t. SAMUEL HODGSON.
Philadelphia, December 3, 1782-
N. B A COAL.HivtAN corn.ng well recommended,
will meet with Encov.r?g m.^t by appijiag as above.'
nefty" rejected the temptation of paying their debts
in depreciated paper money. That law is nearly ex
pired. Specie, which on passing the aft was scarce,
and found inadequate to public and private demands,
has lately, through the losses commerce has su stained,
and the villainous trade carried on with New-York,
become almost a flranger among us. If, when we had
more gold and silver circulating in Pennfy Ivania, the
legislature thought proper to prevent such cruel suits,
how much more forcibly does the present scarcity of
money plead with the assembly to extend the time, to
the temporary ease of such honest debtors? Already
many persons have been sued in this state, and many
thousands are daily expecting to share the fame hard
and unmerited sate—whilst those who paid their debts,
from 10 to 150 for one, laugh at their injured credi
tors, and fland aloof from the fangs of law. Now, fir,
what is to be the consequence ? Is the farmer to have
his farm, and the citizen his dwelling boufe, fold by
execution for a mere song ; and perhaps purchased for
a mere trifle by some of those very creditors, who dur
ing the Tender Law caressed them as their firft and
best of friends? Eut supposing also, a man has consi
derable property in the frontier counties, which no
one will give near the worth of, because it is in the
hands of the roaming savage: are such elates to be
fold by execution at five (hillings per acre ; when, 011
a peace, they would command forty (hillings per acre,
round ? God forbid! that whigs, that any man who
would not avail himfelf of the 7 ender Law to the inju
ry of his neighbour, should be thus inhumanly treated,
when there is not a medium of money among us. Our
assembly is too much influenced by wisdom and hu
manity to permit it—and confidentially do I rely on
their instantly taking this matter into their seri
ous consideration, and pals an aft to suspend suits al
ready brought, and to prevent others from being bro't
for old debts, at least during the war.
I am, fir, your obedient servant,
A Chester County FARMER and a true WHIG.
Nov. 30, 1782.