The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-12-12 00:00:00, page 3

The brig , captain Allen is arrived in our river
from Sr. Thomas, after a passage of 18 days. She
brings an account of the arrival ar that island of a vef.
^ from Lisbon, in a short passage. Thislaft spoke a-
Pother from the gut of Gibraltar, which informed, that
that fortrefs had been relieved by lord Howe; and
that the combined and British fleets were afterwards
seen engaged for several hours. We do not learn any
particulars of this news, but hope the next arrivals
from Europe will give us more fatisfaHory information
than we atpprese t, possess.
Extract of a letter from on board the Chip Commerce,
captain Truxton, of this port, dated St. Thomas,
Nov. 1,, 1782.
“ We had nothing particular on the voyage, except
a (mart engagement with a brig mounting fourteen 4
pounders, and a copper bottom schooner mounting
fourteen 6 pounders. The schooner behaved the most
brave, fuflaining the greatest part of our fire, and of
cou^ was moll damaged: (he had 14 men killed and
woußed, among the latter the captain, since dead.
The brig had 3 men killed and 4 wounded. Accounts
from Tortola fay, that the crews of both the above ves
sels acknowledged themselves to be our prizes, but ano
ther brig, called the Quaker, mounting twenty 9 poun
ders, and the Amazon frigate, heaving in fight, oblig
ed us to abandon them.
" All our fleet arrived fafe, from whom, and the
Americans on shore, captain Truxton and his crew re
ceived the greatest appldufe, it being the firft drubbing
those pickaroons have met with. You will be aflonifh
ed when I tell you we had but one killed and 3 or 4
wounded.
“ My information of this you may depend on, as it
is verbatim from the captain of the schooner to his a
gent here.
" I constantly expected to fee the schooner fink, she
having her foremaft wounded in three places, and main
mast in four ; her boom (hot away, and scarcely a rag
of canvass left."
ExtraQ of a letter from Cadiz, 25th October, 1782.
" It is now with real concern I am to advise you of
the unfortunate issue of the siege of Gibraltar. The float
ing batteries, from which such great expectations were
formed, were compleated and stationed before the place
on the 13th ult. at firft they seemed to aft with effed ;
but in a few hours were entirely consumed by hot balls
from the enemy. Lord Howe, with 34 ships of the
line and transports, with troops and provisions, soon
after (about 15 days ago) arrived in the neighbour,
hood, and immediately on their appearance the com
bined fleets, to the number of 45, moored in the Bay
of Algefiras, got under fail to offer them battle. The
English not being of fu fficient strength to accept the
challenge, retired into the Mediterranean. M. Cor
dova pursuing. A few days being expended there in
-manceuvering, the former, favoured by the wind found
flock-holler^, may est fatisfied, that nothing lets than
fad necessity, and the imminent peril of a finking state
can, during hb lordship's administration, cause their
property to be flung overboard to appease the florm.
And should any future minister dare rashly to advise
the measure, it is not empty declamation —it is not
the filly fofnifiry with which demagogues are wont to
cram a gaping multitude that would save his head.
Toe most confi lerable, the most powerful part of tnis
country think at this day, as lord Shelburne did
in 1775.'
St. John's, A NTIGUA, October 26, 1782.
Various are the reports relative to some late arrivals
at the Windward-islands. We believe it to be a fleet
from Old France to Martinique, but whether consist
ing of merchantmen or transports, we fancy to be a
mere matter of conjecture, together with that of the
marquis de Bouille's being with them.
N E W-Y O R K, December 7.
Extract from a letter dated Charleftowa, Nov. 18, to
a gentleman in this city.
" This garrison is waiting for orders to embark ;
vessels being alotted some time since for that purpose
ft is said, the frigate which carries this letter, fails with
dispatches, and we are to wait her return for ultimate
determinations, so that you will be bed able to decide
whether or not I shall fee you here this winter. I think
not, for at her return, it will be too late to evacuate
this winter,
" The enemy under captain Wilmot attacked our
pod under major Danby, at fort Johnftone two days
since. Wilmot was killed, his lieutenant wounded and
prisoner, the rest of their loss is not yet known,
we loft two killed, and two wounded, also ensign Lock
art, of the 33d, wounded ; since this affair we have e
refted two redoubts at the advanced post, being only
three miles from town.
“ There has been something like a truce between ge
neral Leslie and Mr. Greene, I am told the general
thinks the rebels have broke faith."
Extract of another letter from the fame person, dated
Charlefiown, November 22.
" In the fleet which arrived from New-York three
days ago, I find all tie men and officers of the south
ern army are sent to join their several corps—this puz
zels every one here. The fleet for St. Augufline faied
last Sunday week with the king's rangers, and South
and Worth Carolinians. The remainder of the guards,
the 2d battalion o' the 71st regiment, and the com
missioned and non commissioned officers of lord Raw.
don's go to Europe. The remainder of this garrison
(should the place be abandoned to the enemy) are des
tined to Halifax, New York, and the Weft-Indies.
" The .post of James island is withdrawn to this
town, the 33d and guards excepted, who remain with
major Danfey, at fort Johnftone: The diflreffes
caused by the apprehension of evacuating this town is
Blocking."
Weare assured, and from a person well informed,
that the French troops are absolutely about to em
bark for the Weft-Indies.
Philadelphia, Dec. 12.
Lancaster county, Leacock township, Nov. 26.
✓1 AME to the plantation o' the fybferiber, about
rhe middle 0 August lad, A Red Brindle BEI
FER, marked with a crop iathe right ear and a flit in
the other. The owner is defined to ceme and prove
hit property, pay charges and lake her w?%
WILLIAM M CAUSE AND.
means to pass the latter, threw their fuccours into the
garrison, and are gone off again. By the last accounts
Mr. Cordova is still in chace ; but the English having the
advantage in failing, we have little hopes of his being
able to bring them to adion. We know not what may
be the determination of the king refpeding the conti
nuance of this fatal, expensive siege; but people in ge
neral incline to think it will be suspended for the pre
sent, if not raised.
Philadilp, ia, December 2, 1782.
THE Annual COMMUNICATION of the GRAND
LODGE of Pennsylvania, is to be he'd 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
this Grand Lodge, will punctually attend. Grand
Officers for the ensuing year are to be elected, and
other Bufintfs of consequence to be tranfa&ed.
By order of the R. W, Grand Master,
JOSEPH HOWELL, junr. D. G. Secretary.
Charleftown, Chffter county, Dee. 8, 1782.
THIS is to forwarn all perlons from trust
-4 ing my Wife, MARTHA TOMKIN, as I am
determined to pay no debts of her c ntra&ing from
the date hereof. RICHARD TOMKIN.
'' The French auxiliaries, and a battalion of Spanish
troops are already here in winter quarters.
" M. de la Perreure of the Sceptor, detached in con
sort with two frigates, from Cape Francois, againftHud
fon's-Bay is arrived here, having entirely destroyed the
e flablifhments and property of the English on that coast,
estimating the damage at ten millions of livres-"
BROKE into Mr. Hamilton's Pasture, at the wood
/ lands, in the township of Blockley, early in the
fummr, a stray Dun HOR'E. If no owner appears
within three weeks from the date, the Horse will be
fold to pay charges, by
Dec. io. RICHARD WHITEFIELD, overseer.
T H E quarterly Meeting of the ILLI
NOIS and OUABACHE Land Companies, will
be held on Monday the 301 b of December next, at
Mr. M CARTHY's Tavern, at 6 o'clock in the Eve
ning ; when the Proprietors or their Attornies are re
quedtt to attend. WM. MURRY, secretary.
Philadelphia, Nev. 30, 1782.
WANTE D, A
Latin and Greek Scholar,
of urquefti^n^de abilities and charader, who would
en ^ 2% - TU f'OR. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 11.
DETER WALDEN is requeued to
come and take away the Horse that he left in the
fubferiber', ffable some time ago, and pay the expen
ces accrued tor the keeping said horse and himfelf, or
he will be fold in fix days from the date.
Dec. 11. THOMAS PALMER.
TO BE SO L D, A
Second hand Chariot & Photon,
in good order. Enquire of GEORGE WAY, Coach
m*k<r in Arch ftree, between Fourth and F fth-fbeets,
Philadelphia. Dec. 11.
An Office of Sale of Real Effaces,
Is kept by the fu'^cribers, at the lower corner of Bleck
horfe alley, in F ont ftrcet.
THEY bav- now for fair, upon reasonable terms,
several HOUSES and LOTS in the citv, PLAN
TATIONS in the country, and LOTS of GROUND
near the city, turta: le for pasture lots: a detcription
of which may he seen at the said Offi e.
ZSSHETOn HUMPHREYS.
WILLIAM CAVENOUGH.
r J° HE fublcriber fl ill continues to tranfad
the Business of a CONVEYANCER, and draws
Deeds, Bond, Mortgages, Letters of Attorney ;nd
Agency for privateers. Wills, Memorial Petitions,
and all other Instruments in Writing, upon the molt
moderate terror, and upon the fhoneft notice , And
as he is now appointed :o tr^nfaa the Business of a
NOTARY and TABELLION PUBLIC, he solicits
the Favours of al! such a# oitafe go employ him in that
Bufinef,. ASSHETON HUMPHREYS. Dec. 11.
STOLEN from off the d fk of the Citv Vendu m Sore
last Even ng, TWO PIECES of Fea Green SILK;
the one containing 33 yards, the other 33 and ^ has.
Thr person who took them away it a miouie fizrd man
with foort black bair ; had on a dark coloured great
coat with a redifh cap-,called himf-l' WILLIAM BEL
LAMY. He bought and paid for fix yards «mboifi>d
flannel, also three yards spotted chin z. Whoever se
cures the laid Thief, so that the Goods may be reco
vered, (hall receive the above Reward, and in propor
tion tor any part of them.
Should the above Silks be offered for fafe to ary
(hop-keepers, they are desired to flop the fame.
Dec. 10. JOHN BAYARD.
Five Pounds Reward.
TO BE SO L D,
Sundry Tracks of Timber Land
in the manor of Pennfbury ; fomeof which are elegant
ly situated on the river Delaware, and all within a mile
of a good landing on laid river, on one or two small
improvements have been made, the premises will be
shewn and the terms of sale made known by the fubferi
ber in Falls township, Bucks county, near said maner,
in state of Pennsylvania.
THOMAS RICHE.
TO BE SO L D,
By the Overseers of the Poor of the city ot Philadel
phia,
A Smart, likely, healthy WOMAN, about 23
years old, now in the Pennsylvania hospital for
about eleven pounds expences, which they have been
put to on her account : she is to be fold for anv term
not exceeding three vears. For terms apply to ABRA
HAM SHOEMAKER, one of the Overseers of the
Poor of said city. Dec. 6.
Horfa and Chairs to Let.
THE fubferiber continues his STABLE in Church
alley, w^ere he proposes still supplying those
gentlemen who may chufe to favcu him with
their custom, with as genteel HORSES and CHAIRS
as any to be let in the city : He also propoles taking in
a few Horses at Livery ; and such gentlemen as chufe
that their horses should stand at livery, may depend on
the greatest justice being done them. A sign is oppo
fi e the stable.
N. B. I have for %le a Quantity of HAY ofrha
firft qua ity, and also a Quantity of an inferior kind.
Sept. it. ' ANTHONY WALKE.
A small number of the notes is
sued by me in favour of the officers of the army for
their pay for January and February last, remaining un
priu, nil persons in pofleffion of them are desired to
bring them in for payment, as I am dire&ed, as soon
as poffibie, to make a final close of the accounts.
JOHN PIERCE, Paymaster Gen.
Par-r ffice, Dec. 6.
Dancing School,
Carter's Alley, December 4,
MR. M'DOUGALL begs leave to inform the Pub
lic, that be has opened his SCHOOL for the
inttruaion of young Ladies and Gentlemen in the po
lite and necessary accomplishment of Dancing.
An Evening School for grown Gentlemen.
Three Pounds Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the fubferiber, of Berks coun
ty, Pennfyivahia, the latter end of ORoher last,
A MULATTO, registered, SLAVE, named FRITZ,
or FREDERICK SHARMANLY ; he is nearly white,
about.2o years of age, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, pret.
ty well built. The above reward will be paid for Se
curing him in an, gaol in this state. lam informed
he is on board the South-Carolina frigate, do there
fore forwarn the Officers of said veffd, and all other
persons, from harbouring or carrying him off, as they
fball answer to contrary at their per I,
BENJAMIN SPEYKER, junr. ;.
Philadelphia, December 4, 1782-
John & W. Montgomery,
At their S TORE in Water-street, opposite the Old-
Feiry, have for S A L E,
7^9.
Bby jo} French and English Window Glafr,
9 by 11/
White and brown Havanna Sugars,
Mufeovado and loaf ditto,
Bohea Tea, Weft-India Rum, Indigo,
Beef and Pork.
For any of the above Articles, officers and soldier g,
Certificates, or Pennsylvania State Money will be taken
ar the current exchange. DscJ 11.
LOS T
Yeflerday afternoon, about three o'clock, in passing
from Mr. Meredith's along Second-street, through
Market-fireet to the Marshal' office in Water street,
Two Bank Bills:
One of Forty the other of Twenty Dollars. The per
son who has found them, upon delivering them to the
Printer hereof, shall be entitled to such Reward as he
may think it reasonable to demand for his trouble.
December 12.
Bache and Shee,
HAVE FoR SAL E,
Caftile Soap, Pig Lead, Cordage,
and WINDOW GLASS of different sizes.
William Jenes, Organ Builder,
from Charleftown, South-Charolina, begs leave to ac
quaint the public, that he will undertake the cleaning,
repairing, quilling and tuning of Harpsichords, Piano
fortes and Spinnets, in the compleateft manner on rea
sonable terms. Those ladies and gentlemen who ma,
please to employ him, may depend on his utmost endea
vours to render them perfeft fatisfa&ion. Enquire at
Mrs. Kees' in Strawberry-alley.