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Foreign Intelligence.
COPEN HAGE N, Oft. 29.
YESTERDAY died in the 76th year of her age,
her royal highness princess Charlotte Amelia,
great aunt to the king of Denmark.
LO N DO N, October 24.
Anecdotes of captain James Sainby, a volunteer in
Gibraltar, reported to be killed in the affair of the
gun-boats.
Tr E was aged about 35; was the youngest son of Mr.
Isainby, of Lincolnshire, whole property was consi
derable in that county. The family is very ancient,
either there or in Nottinghamfhire ; and the father,
having a deal of family pride, enducated his chil
dren in the ideas of keeping up the dignity of the
family, by never entering ino any fort of trade, and
by marrying only into families, as old and refpeAable
as their own. Unfortunately this son fell violently in
love with a young lady, of considerable fortune and
great accomplishments, but of no family : his passion
was returned before his father knew of the connexion t
when he di(covered it, his rage and expressions of con
tempt were extreme, and he took his measures so well,
as todifguft the lady and all her friends. His son was
of a temper as firery as his own, and, upon the ill
treatment he received, left his house, and entered into
the army: the father had managed so as to make an
entire breach with the young lady, and had the art to
put so much of it on his son, that (he was d ceived,
and actually married another man through pique.
Young Sainby, however, convinced her of her error,
and upon that die fell into a decline, and died. He
being quartered in 'England, could not support in in
adivity the mortal languor that hung over him; he
went a volunteer to Gibraltar, as the likeliest place to
get an honourable difmiffion from a world that was
rendered detestable to him. He went with the deter
mination never to return ; and had asked general Elli
ot, and been indulged, on several occasions, with em
ployments which seemed fatal to every one but him.
At last it is reported he has met the honourable death
he fought for.
Extract of a tetter from Holyhead, Oftober 4.
TUESDA Y,
“ I am forr, to acquaint you with the loss of his
majesty's frigate the Stag, of 36 guns; the night of
the 2d instant it blew a hurricane at N. N. E and con
tinued so until the next morning, when, after cutting
away her mafls, throwing the guns, &c. overboard,
and the gale ftiil continuing, yesterday afternoon she
drove on fhoie near this harbour ; fortunately the of
ficers and crew were saved."
Hanging the people by dozens, and facrificing them
by thousands in a lingering and useless war, conducted
for the benefit of ministers and contractors, are mea
sures which do not seem to lessen the number of gam
blers, highwaymen, and footpads. Diogenes, feeing
a young fellow drunk, told him his father was drunk
when he begot him. The vices of the people are from
their political fathers, their legislators and governors;
and in England, it must be owned, their is a flrong
family likeness between the political parents and their
offspring.
The Secretaries of slate, the lord chancellor, and all
the cabinet, are expressly desired to remain in town this
week, as some affairs are likely to be agitated in coun
cil, which call for great deliberation. Several late
councils have not broke up till after midnight.
November 21.
Notwithflandwg the negotiations for peace, our
ministers are determined, that until it is Signed the
war Shall be vigorously prosecuted against the house of
Bourbon. A bold expedition is certainly to be under
taken by general Dalling; major general Grey, a very
gallant, aftive, and distinguished officer, is already
appointed second in command; the number of troops
to embark with them will be about 5000, principally
those that came lately from Ireland, in consequence
of a vote of the parliament of that country.
Extract of a letter, dated St. Roch, October 18.
" Since the garrison has been relieved, the enemy
play off their artillery in the most tremendous manner,
and do great mifehief in our lines. Ever since the 11th
we have been obliged to remain in the open air, with
no other canopy than that of the Heavens, the hurri
cane of that day having destroyed all our tents and
marquees. Thirty fail at least have teen drove on
shore, and a great number of lives loft. The advice
of Don Louis Cordova was, not to depart from Alge
bras, being certain, as he thought, of intercepting the
enemy on their return; the other officers were of a
different opinion, and now may repent of their oppo
sition at leisure. Many and loud are the complaints
against general Elliot ; the point is univerfaly given
up, that he was not juftifiable in firing red-hot bul
lets against the floating batteries."
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VOL. XII.I Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY.—Price Six-Pence.
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Gibraltar has cost the Spaniards, in the present
long protracted siege, near seven millions Sterling, near
10,000 lives, and a quantity of character beyond all
the computation of arithmetic.
When the Tankerville packet failed from Jamaica,
the following ships were on that ffation.
London 90 Monarch 74
Torbay 74 Repulse 74
Ajax 74. Ardent 64
Shrewsbury 74 Nonfuch 64
C O R K
At a meeting of the GLANMIRE UNION, holden
at Glanmire, the 12th of October, 1782
' COLONEL MANNIX in the Chair.
The following resolutions were unanimously agreed to:
Resolved, That we have every reason to be assured
that parliament granted to his majesty, five thousand
men, part of the forces on this eflablifhment, solely
on the fuHeft conviction that the volunteers of Ireland
were fufficient in every refpe& for her defence and
protection.
Resolved, That no event has since happened which
either by the increase of power in out enemies, or the
diminution of forces in our volunteers, can be suppos
ed to have in any degree altered the sentiments of our
representatives on this fubje-a.
Resolved therefore, That we confider the project of
railing fix regiments under the denomination of fenci
bles or provincials as only nominally and speciously
planned for the defence of this kingdom, but in reali
ty contrived to spread the baneful spirit of disunion
among our volunteers, and repugnant to the declared
sentiments of our parliament.
Resolved, That we will, by all con ftitutional me
thods, oppose and prevent the levying these regiments;
hereby declaring our resolution of not doing any du
ty with them if they Should unfortunately be raised
against the v >ice of the nation, and we are determined
on all occasions to Shew our disapprobation of the con
dud of such volunteers as may be induced to become
Stipendiaries and desert the free banner of their country.
HENRY MANNIX, colonel.
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FOR SA L E, A T
JOH N R OSS's,
Broker's OFFICE & Commission STORE,
At his late Vendue Store in Front-ttreet, between
Market and Arch-Streets, viz.
ONE new two story frame Houft, 14 feet by 21 feet,
likewise Several Plantations, Houses, and Lots,
in the city and State of Pennsylvania : also Silver mount
ed Pistols, Swords, elegant Silver Epaulet,, Watches;
likewise fells at Public Vendue, agreeable to law, the
property of persons deceased, by virtue of executors and
administrators, for debt or house renr, at their dwelling
Houses, Lots, Plantations, Horses, Carriages, Houf
hold Furniture, wearing Apparel, ?nd farmers utensils,
&c. and receives and fells on commission at Private Sale,
at the above S ore, Goods, Wares, Merchandize,
Houses, Lands, Shipping, Ho fer, Carries, Houf.
ho'd and Kitchen Furniture, wearing Apparel, &c.
Those who please to favour him with their commands,
either by Vendue or Private Sale, in the City, North
ern- Liberties or Country, Shall be faithfully obeyed,
By the Public's humble Servant,
JOHN ROSS.
CASH wanted on interest, and good fecuricy given,
apply as above.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the fubferiber, in Third-street,
between Market and Arch-streets, on the 26th
day of August last, A NEGRO MAN, named A
DAM, fays he was born in New York, by trade a
Barber, Shaves exceeding well, is about 5 f eet 6 inch
es high, Hoops much when he walks, Speaks very bad
English, much adi&ed to Iquor, may Strive to pa's as
a freeman: had on when he went away, a red and
white mixture cotton lappelled coat, with white metal
buttons, a pair white linen trowfers, check Shirt, a
round felt hat, Shoes and stockings, with a pair Steel
buckles in his Shoes ; he may I ave changed hiscloatbs,
as he stole a great deal of eloathing, and many other
articles which cannot be recollected, as he left my
house between three and four o'clock in the morning.
Whoever takes up said Negro, Shall have the above re
ward and all reasonable charges pnid, by
JOEN ROSS.
N. B. He was Seen next day in Germantown, and
is thought to ba there now. Al majors of vessels,
and others, are forbid to harbour or cTrry him off at
their peril. Philad. Feb. 18,1783.
OR, THE
THE
Philadelphia, February 18, 1783.
In order to make a final Settlement of Accounts with
Messrs. STANLYS and GREEN of North Carolina,
Will be Sold at Public Auction,
THIS DAT,
At TWELVE o'Clok, at the City Vendue-Store,
in Font-street,
SEVEN sixteenth Parts of the Schooner
JOHN and CARGO, lately commanded by Silas
Foster, as she now lays, loaded with 513 barrels fuper
fine Flour, at Samuel Mifflin's whar', between Vine
and Race-fireets, with all her Guns, Tackle and Ap
parel, agreeable to an Inventory that may be seen on
the day of sale. The above Schooner is a new, com
pleatly fitted Vessel, having only made one voyage, and
justly esteemed one of the fineft and fafteft failing Boats
belonging to Philadelphia.
Also, at fame Time and Place will be Sold,
One I 6th Part of Brig Speedwell,
John Sowder master, as she now lays, loaded with
894 barrels Superfine Flour, at Jacob Bright's wharf,
between Vine and Race- Streets, agreeable to an Inven
tory which will be Shewn on the day of Sale. She is
an exceeding fine, new Brig, and will make a profitable
Vessel in time of peace- J. W. STANLY and CO.
Philadelphia, February 10, 1783.
The Public are hereby
desired to take NOTICE: That as there is now no
Coffee-Houfe kept in this city, and as the present oc,
cupier of the late House has forbid any Public Sales
being held there for the future, without a ver, consi
derable Gratuity being made him by the fubferiber,
That ALL SALES of Goods, Horses, Real Estates,
Shipping, &c. which were ufu>l!y held there on Market
Days, and Evenings, will be held, 'till there is another
Coffee House established, at the CITY AUCTION
STORE, on the east file of Front-street, between Mar
ket and Arch streets, on every WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY, at Twelve c'Clock% at Noon: whert
Goods, &c. are desired to be sent, and Sales advertised
to be held. JOHN BAYARD, Auaioneer.
To all Persons Indebted for Taxes on Land in Nor.
thumberland County, from 177, to 1781, both in
clusive :
Notice is hereby Given,
THAT the fubferiber is properly authorifed to
fettle and receive all such Taxes : The Commif
fioner# have hitherto proceeded with great moderation
and forbearance ; but so far as refpe£ts the Eighteen
penny Tax s, of which due and legal notice hath been
long since given, a further delav need not be 'xpf&ed
if the present opportunity is not embraced : The other
fubfiquent taxes will be received either in old conti
nental bills of credit, state money, or ipecie, as the law
direfts. It is hoped ss the public demands are urgent,
that without further delay all persons concerned will at
tend, fettle and discharge their refpe&ive dues, for
which purpose attendance will be given at dodor Jo
seph Gardner's, in Market-Street, near the Black horse,
during the hours of recess from the business of the ge
neral aff^mbly during the prelent session, and no long
er, by WILLIAM MONTGOMERY.
FOR S A L E,
A TRACT of WOODLAND: containing ~
acres, Situate in the county of Frederick, 7 miles
from Winchester and 2 from Newtown ; about 300
acres of which are very rich and level, the residue
somewhat broken and ftoney, hut the whole is well
timbered. This Land, although Scarce of water, is
better off in that refpe& than roost of the other rich
lands in that country, having on it two ponds which
never fail, and Some Successful attempts to get well#
have already been made. The Land will b* Shewn an,
person who defirts to fee it, by Mr. LEWIS STE
PHENS, fenioi, or Mr. LEWIS STEPHENS, junior,
living in New own; and if inclined to purchase, for
terms apply to CLEON MOOR.
N. B. The above Land will be fold in Lets, if mn£
agreeable to those inclinable to become purchasers.
Colchelter, January 1, 1783.
FEBRUARY IS, 1783.
[NUMB. 1004.