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fembly, fergcant at arms and door-keeper, on the
draughts of the speaker of the house, signed in assem
bly.
And be it further ehaced by the authority afo-efaid,
that so much of any a& cf assembly heretofore made, as
declares what wages (hall be allowed to thefpeaker and
other members of assembly, shall be and is hereby re
pealed. ,
Extras from GENERAL ORDERS..
Head-quarters, New-Windsor, January 30, 1781.
"THE Generalreturns his thanks to major-general
Howe, for the judicious methods he pursued, and to
the officers and men under his command, for the good
conduct and alacrity with which they executed his or
ders, for suppressing the late mutiny in a part of the
Jersey line, ft gives him inexpressible pain to have
been obliged to employ their arms upon such an occa
fiop, and convinced they themselves felt all the re
luaance which former affection to fellowToldiers
Could inspire, he confiders,he patience with which they
endured the fatigue of the march through rough and
mountainous roads, rendered almost impassable by
the depth of the fnpw, and the che^rfulnefs with which
they performed every part of the duty, as the ^rong
ett proof of their fidelity, attachment to the service,
sense of subordination, and abhorrence of the princi
ples which actuated the mutineers in so daring and
rittrocious a departure from what they owed to their
Country, to their Officers, to their Oaths, and to
themselves.
The General is deeply sensible of the fufferings of
the army, he leaves no expedient unused to relieve
them, and he is persuaded that Congress and the fe
vergl States are doing every thing in their power for
the fame purpose ; but while we look to the public
for the fulfilment of its engagements, we should do it
with proper allowance for the embarrassment of pub
lic affairs : We began a coated for liberty and inde
pendence, ill provided for with the means of war, re
lying on our patriotism to supply deficiencies'; we ex-
TOeard'to encounter many wants and neceffltias, and
-we thou'd neither shrink from them when they happen,
Dor fly in the face of law and government to procure
fedrefs. There is no doubt the public will, in the
event, do ample justice to the men fighting and fuf
fering in their defence : but it is our duty to bear pre
sent evils with fortitude, looking forward to the pe
riod when our country will have more in its power to
reward our services. Hifiory is full of examples of
armies fuffiring with patience the extremities of dis
tress, widen exceed t'ofe we have experienced, and
ihofe in the cause of ambition and conquest, not in
that of the rights of humanity, of their country, of
^heir families, and of themselves: Shall we, who as
pire to the diftinftion of a patriot army, who are con
tending for every thing pre ious in society, against
every thing hateful and degrading in flaveg—fhall we
"who call ourselves citizens—discover left confiancy
and military virtue, than the mercenary instruments
bf ambition ? Those whp, in the present instance, have
Gained the honour of the American soldiery, and sul
lied the reputation of patient virtue, for which they
have been so eminent, can only atone for their atroci
ous conduct by a life devoted to a zealous and exem
plary discharge of their duty. Persuaded that the
greater part were influenced by the pernicious advice
of a few, who probably have been paid by the ene
my to betray their associates. The General is happy
at the levity ihewn in the execution of only two of the
most guilty, after compelling the whole to an uncon
ditional surrender; and he flatters himfelf that no
Similar instance will hereafter disgrace our military
ihiftory. It can only be ruinous to those who are mad
enough to make the attempt ; for lenity on any future
^ccafion would be criminal and inadmissible.
" The General, at the fame time, presents his
thanks to major general Parsons, for the prudent and
.military difpofit ; on he made; and to lieutenant colonel
.Hull, and the officers and men under his command,
for the good conduct, address and courage, with
-which theyexecuted the enterprize against a corps of
the enemy in Weftchefler, having burnt their barracks
and a large quantity of forage; destroyed a bridge
across Haerlem river, under the protection of one of
their redoubts, brought off 52 prisoners, and a num
ber of horses and cattle, with inconsiderable Iqfs, ex
cept in the death of ensign Thompson, of the 6th
Massachusetts regiment, an aflive and enterprizing
officer. The General also thanks colonel Hazen; and
bis party, for their conduft and bravery in covering
lieutenant colonel Hull's retreat, and repelling the
enemy ; and colonels Scammel and Sherman, and in
general, all the officers and men of major-general Par
son's command, for their good conduct in supporting
the advanced corps."
To be Sold, separate or together,
An elegant Bay HORSE, five years old this spring,
14. hands and an inch high: Also, a Bay MARE, fix
Jears old this spring. 14. and a half hands high. They
are both excellent Sacdle HORSES; they have been
drove together in a P! seton, but being too light, the
owner, from that eanfideration, is induced to part with
them : they are to be seen at Mrs. Plumfted's Stabler,
in Union-street, between Front and Second-streets, and
by erquiring next door above the liable the terms may
be known. March 11.
Tore sold, A healthy Itrong NEGROE
Man, 21 years old, brought up on a farm, and per
ftaly acquainted with the different branches of that
b^nefs. he is fold for no fault ; the owner not having
employ for him being the only inducement. -Fer
further particulars apply to the Printer.
by the treasurer of this Gate to the said delegates, on
exhibiting their several accounts, and giving their
receipts or draughts to him; and to the members
of the Council, and their door-keeper, on the draughts
of the President or Vice President, in Council, and
to the Speaker and other members of Assembly, to the
auditors of the public accounts, to the clerk of the as-
No. 3. A vacant Lot adjoining the last,
on the north end thereof, and fronting on Wood
ftreet 17 feet, in depth it is 56 feet.
No. 4. A Lot of Ground on the south
fide of Cathiri: e-street, between front and Water
ftreets, 20 feet front on Catharine street, and in depth
85 feet ; on this Lot is elected a two story Brick Tene
ment, 18 fee: front, and a frame Kitchen adjoining ;
now in the tenure of Warwick Hale, fubje& to a
Ground-rent of 50s. currency per annum.
No. 5. A Lot of Ground on the east fide
of Second-street, a little distance below Almond-street,
17 and a half feet on Second-street, and extending in
depth 200 feet; on this Lot is erefted a three story
Brick House, the wedth of the Lot in front; two
rooms on a floor; also, a Kitchen, two stories high,
connected to the house by a large Piazza, and cellars
under the whole; now in the tenure of Isaac Morton.
It is accommodated with a three foot Alley, and a
Pump of excellent Water at the door, fubje& to a
Ground-rent of 335. currency, per annum. This build
ing is now out or repair, having been damaged by the
BritiGitroops whilst thev lav in Philadelphia.
For Terms apply to K AIGHN and ATTMORE,in
Market-street, the corner of Laetitia-court; Who have
also for faie, a quantity of Burlington Pork and Beef
in barrels, Hogs Lard in firkins, a few calks of Spanish
Brown, exceeding good pulverized Jesuits Bark in bee
tles, and a quantity ofAmerican Salt, from the Union
Salt- works, of superior quality.
TO BE SOLD,
For Cash, Goods, or Bills Exchange on
France or Holland,
No. 1. A Ground-Rent of forty
four Spanish milled Dollars, per annum, or so much
current money as will purchase 44 such dollars, pay
able half yearly out of two Lots of Giound, the corner
of Market and Sixth-streets; said Lots are 39 feet 9
inches on Market-street and 266 feet on Sixth-street,
thereon are erected an elegant Brick House, Stablrs,
&c. now in possession of his excellency the president ot
of the state. The said Ground rent to be fold with tire
arrears due from theist of December, 1775.
No. 2. A Lot of Ground, situate on the
north fide Vine street, about midway between Third
and Fourth Greets, 17 feet front on Vine-street, and in
depth 90 feet, whereon is erefted a two story Brick
Kitclien, placed at a proper diGance from thl Greet to
afford room for a house; said Kitchen is now in the
tenure of John Bulhell, and lets for 241. lawful money,
per annum. The owner of the house adjoining, on the
weft fide of this Lot, has left out one foot of ground to.
wards an alley ; and 121. 19s, has been paid towards
party wall.
Port of Philadelphia, Pennfylvinia, ff.
To ALL whom it may concern.
ATOTICE is hereby given, that a Court of Admiral
" ty will be held, at 'he Admiralty-office in Arch
ftreet, between Third and Fourth. Greets, on the 31st
day of March, infant, for the Trial cf the Brigantine
ELIZABETH, her Tackle, Apparel, Furniture and
Provisions, lately commanded by John Goodwin, and
libelled against as Prize by JOHN PRINGLE and
BERTLES SHEE. To the Intent that the Owner or
Owners, or any Persons concerned therein, may appear
and (hew cause, if any they have, why a Decree should
not pals pursuant to the Prayer of the Libel, &c.
By order of the Judge,
ANDREW ROBESON, Register.
FOR SA L E,
A valuable piece of Upland and
Meadow GROUND, lituate in Paliyunk townlhip,
containing 54 acres, 23 of it good meadow and 31 up
land, with a young orchard on it. Alfc, a piece of 8
acres of LAND, in Paffyunk, fronting the road lead
ing the five mile round, Also, a small piece of one
acre and 100 perches of LAND, situate on Hickory
lane, about a mile from the city. Also, & two story
B ick HOUSE, on the weft fide of Third-street, above
Raoe-ftreet. For terms of sale apply to ABRAHAM
SHOEMAKER, at his Office in Fourth-street, below
Spuce street, Philadelphia; who has a great number
of other Estates for sale; and where Deeds and other
Writings are drawn, as usual.
." Sta viator hervem calc^t.
STOP friend, if oh this road thou goeft along,
Stop if amid the gay, the bustling throng :
The last mourn'd relief of a beroe dear /
Calls yoir attention, and demands a tear.
'Th Randolph's grave; Randolph ! furprized you fa„
Are Randolph's virtues then reduced to clay ?
No friend, 'tho' here by common fate he's plac'd,
Though by his name the heroes lift is grac'd,
His fame immortal, reaches to the (kies,
And further still extending, never dies.
A captive twice, detain'd 'mid Biitifn bands,
And four times wounded by their cruel bandit
He flrove again his country's wrongs to heal.
Fierce to defend her honour and her weal:
When with a few, near Springfield's fatal plain,
Without a groan, we fee the heroe (lain.
Receive, dear Grade, a youthful soldier's mite,
You he reveres, your cornua: holds in fight,
And only hopes and wishes so tb live,
To merit what the world to you mull give.
A FRIEND.
On the DEATH of the brave Captain NATHANIEL
FITZ RANDOLPH, cf New. Jersey, who fell at
Springfield, September 26th, 1780, and was inter
red at Woodbridge. n .
Stolen, the last Evening, from a
LADY's Chamber, a handsome enamelled WATCH,
with Dutch Paintings at the bottom, a small Gold S~I,
Steel Chain, and enclosed ^ith a Suagreen Case. The
Lady hopes it will he ftoped if offered for file. A con
siderable Reward shall be given if the Watch is deliver
ed to the Printer, and no questions asked.
Also, a large Reward will be given for a TRUNK of
worn SILKS, LINENS, &c. which were plundered
during the last summer, from a New-York Gag going
to Virginia, by a vessel from Egg .harbour. The Silks;
&% belonging to the Family of a Member of Cun refs
from Virginia, A Prosecution will be commenced againff
the piratical Commander of this vessel, who is known,
if the Trunk, &c< are not speedily difeovered to the
Printer, that the Owner may get them. March 5.
A variety of Paper Hangings, the belt large Writ
ing Paper?, Blank Books, Surveying Instruments,
Quadrants, the heft Lancets, Gaits of Scalpels, Couch
ing inflrumants, &c.
Drugs and Medicines, viz.
Camphor, Opium, Salt petre, Harlem Oil, Bdfam of
Henry, Cripple-curing Oil, Keyfer's Pills, Jefuirg
Drops, Daffy's Elixir, British Oil, Bateman's Drops,
Turlington's Balfaui, Godfrey's Cordial, Anderson's
Pills, Hooper's Female Pills, American Baliam. &„
May be had at the fame Place TANNERS OIL.'
Thirty-five Acres of exceeding
good LAND, in Paffyunk township, distant between
two and three miles from the Court-house, being part:
of that elegant and well known Place formerly owned
by Mr.JOHN ROUSE, situate on the east fide of
Route's lane. The whole will be divided into Lots of
five or seven acres each, or fold together, as may belt
suit the purchaser. If divided into Lots, each Lot will
have a front upon the said lane, and nearly one half
pa t of each Lot fronting the lane, will consist of good
upland meadow, and the remainder may, at a small ex
p^nce, he converted into meadow, as it has been well
manured yearly for some years past, and a great deal of
dung has bean hauled on it lately. For terms of sale
apply to Benjamin Herriings, at his livery-stable in
Fourth-street, between Lombard and South-streets, near
the new Play house, or to Aflieton Humphreys, esquire,
at his office in Black^horfe alley, near Front-street.
N. B. Said HEMINGS begs leave to inform the
Public in general, and his Friends and former CuGom
ers in partrular, that he ha^ again opened his LIVE
RY STABLE, and keeps Horses by the day, week,
month or year, at as moderate a Price as the Times will
admit.
The Members of the United Ili
nois and Ouabache Laud Companies are requested to
take notice that their quarterly meeting win be held,
agreeable 0 the article 9, on Monday, the 26th of Match,
pt 6 o'clock in the evening, at the City-Tavern, in
Philadelphia. WILLIAM MOORE SMITH, fee.
A few late Magazines, Boyers
French Dictionaries, family and pocket Bibles, bio
graphical D Clionary, 11 vols. Cock's Voyage toward
the South Pile and round the world, in 1772, 73, 74 ,
and 1775, The Man of the World, Davidion'sVirgil
and ±lorrace, with a general Affurtment 01 Back?.
Frederick county, Virginia, February 28, 1,81.
Twenty silver Dollars Reward;
D AN- AWAY the 24th of June last, from Marino
" rough Iron-Works, a Negroe MAN, named TIM,
about 35 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, a thick
well-set fellow, was cropped by order cf Loudon court ,
had on when he went away an old grey cloth jacket,
tow linen shirt and trowfers and new shoes; he wag
railed on the honourable colonel Burwell's estate, 011
Shennandoah, and afterwards belonged to colonel Pow
ell, and afterwards to Samuel L ve, both of Loudoa
county, where he has been seen skulking since he went
off. Also, absconded from said Works, on the loth
of December last, that noted runaway Negroe, WILL;
he formerly belonged to Lawrence Snapp, by whom be
was purchafertof Henry Bradford, of Blandenfburg, in
the year 1773 ; be is about 24 years of age, near 6 feet
high, Graight limbed and rather dim made, has large
eye , and turns up the whites of them remarkably when
spoken to: had on and took with him a suit of blue
cloaca, a brown waistcoat, a coirfe shirt, two pair of
yarn takings, an old hat and Gioes ; is supposed to
have stolen a brown Horse, near 14 hands high, the
hair rubbed off by the traces and collar, has a star and
snip, his off hind foot white, with some white on hr;
near hind foot. Any person securing said Negroes, so
that I get them again, shall receive Eight Dollars for
each or either of them, and Four Dollars for the Horse,
and reasonable Charges if brought home.
N. B. Recruiting officers and captains of velfr s are
desired to be cautious of erg^ging them, as WILL has
heretofore imposed on s military corps, and said TIM
is a greater rogue if possible.
In Second street, five doers below the Friends meeting,
has for sale,
A Farm in Horfham townffiip,
containing 106 acres of good Lind; whereon Wil
liam Jameson now lives; it joins Graham Park and
the County Line, To be Sold by GERARD WIL
LIAM. BEEKMAN, in Second-street, between Spruce
and Walnut-Gieets.
John Sparhawk,
TO BE SOLD,
DAVID PANCOAST.