The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-08-01 00:00:00, page 3

L 0 N D 0 N, Aprils.
The information which has-been recently received
from the Raft-Indies, as it is the most important of any
public intelligence which has been communicated to
this country from their possessions abroad, for some
time pad, is allo a proof that the plans of the late mini
flers were not laid with all that weakness and incapaci
ty which has been too generally ascribed to them. The
territory acquired by the late vi&ories are not only va
luable from the immediate acquisition of great wealth
andextended landed property in the East, but as giv
ing us a Wronger hold over the dates general, for pro.
ducing an immediate pacification, than any other event
could possibly have done. The following is a ascrip
tion of the two principal places taken on this occasion.
NEGAPATN A M.
Negapatnam, is the name of a large town on the
ooafl of Coromandel, which Hands three leagues south
from Tranquebar, and nine leagues north from Cape
Calimer. Iris the mofl southern port on the Coroman
del coast. It was built by the Portuguese, who eroded
churches in it, with a monaflery and a college of ie
fuits, b sides other large ftruHures. ft was taken by
the Dutch in 1658, and about two years afterwards,
thousands of the inhabitants (who are immcnfely nu
merous) fold themfclves to the Dutch, on account of
some barbarities which were exercised towards them,
for los.per man. The place is remarkably populous
and well fortified. The adjacent country annexed to
this settlement abounds in rice, and is in all parts of it
very fertile. The inhabitants being defeeoded from
the Portuguefeand natives are of ata wney complexion.
The land winds a e excessive hot, but the sea-winds
are very refreshing. The colony produces great quan
tities of tobacco and long cloth. There is good anchor
ing in the road before the town, though no regular
haven, and the place is known by a good pagod four
miles north of the river. This settlement may be con
sidered as the magazine for all the Dutch possessions in
this quarter of the world.
C H I N SUR A.
Chinfura, where the Dutch emporium Hands, is'
built upon the banks of the river Ganges. It is a
factory, with a vast number of good houses, and a con
siderable number of inhabitants. It was entirely under
the Dutch government, is contiguous to Hugneley, and
is a fanftuary for many poor natives, when they are in
danger of being oppressed by the Mogul, or his rnini
fiers.
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Philadelphia, August 1.
An account was yesterday brought to town from
Jersey, that three British men of war were drove on
ihore near Shrewsbury, by the French fleet mentioned
in our last to have arrived on this coast : but we have
no particulars as to time or place.
Tuesday evening a gentleman arrived in town, who
left general Greene's head quarters about thr e weeks
ago. He brings us a certain account of the evacuation
of Savannah by the enemy; an officer having arrived in
general Greene's camp from general Wayne's with that
agreeable news. That there is the greatest probability
of a like movement from Charleftown,many circumstan
ces concurring to excite that opinion; particularly,
that the traders in the town had requeued general Lef
]ie, to grant them some time to fettle their affairs be
fore the garrison left it : that the American prisoners
bad been permitted to leave it on parole; and particu
larly, all were released from the provofl: that a major
Skelley, aid to general Leslie, was taken in a small vessel
of 8 guns, with dispatches, bound to New-York, by the
Dolphin privateer, captain Engs, of North-Carolina:
in consequence of his being admitted to Charleftown on
parole, Mr. Pendleton (chief justice of South-Carolina)
had been permitted (in like manner) to leave it: that
great health and spirits prevails in the camp of our
worthy general, who had determined on taking a new
position, within ten miles of Charleftown, for which
purpose the ground was masked out, and the army was
to move the. day after our informant left it.
A flag from Charleftown, with American prisoners
on board, bound to the Chefapeak, was spoken with
about a week ago, at the enterance of that bay ; the
people on board gave accounts simila r to the above,
as to Savannah and Charleflown ; and also said, that
several other flags would soon follow them on the fame
errand.
On Friday last, about five o'clock in the afternoon,
two waggons from this city were robbed on Valley
Hill, on the Lancaster road, about 45 miles from hence,
by a number of armed people in disguise. The conti
nental stores therein consisting of eloathing, &c. were
burnt, the private property, belonging to certain per
sons in York-town, was carried off. The waggoners
and horses were then fuffered to proceed. From hence
it appears that there are a number of villains amongst
us, who aft as spies and transmit intelligence of what
ever is going forward here to their confederates in dif
ferent part of the country.—Quere, is it not time to
establish something like the police of Paris in this city,
in order to know who is who?
Extract of a letter from Virginia, July 15.
" Two flags have arrived in Potomack, from one of
which, 'tis thought, a large quantity of British goods
have been landed , but for want of evidence to support
the charge, file has been acquitted. The other has gone
40 miles above her station, and has on board a large
quantity of rigging, anchors and cables for large vessels.
" Regret at the departure of the French troops from
Virginia prevails in every breft. Never was an army
so much distinguished by good order, and the spirit of
citizenship, as this assemblage of troops has been. Eve
ry loss has been repaired by them, and the general of
ficers in particular were marked by the mod conde
feending affability, and an utter aversion to oppose civil
authority in the most diflant manner."
Extract of a letter from Fishkill, dated July 14.
" On Friday last one Wynne was hanged at Pough
keepsie, on conviction ofhaving harboured, victualled,
and given intelligence to the robbers, by whom we
are infefted, so as to enable them to elude the pursuits
gnade after them * it is indeed high time something effica
cious mould be done, for the, murder All those that are
either a&ive in bringing them to justice, or could be
evidences against them. One Oakley was lately mur
dered on that account; and, a few days ago, two more
men in the fame neighbourhood, it is supposed, shared
the fame fate. One was found hanging in the woods,
the other has been for some time miffing, but as he
went out on horse back, it was supposed he and his
horse were carried off to the enemy; but, soon after,
the horse was found ki led, and the saddle cut to pieces ;
thence it was concluded the mifehief had been done by
some people in the neighbourhood. There are conti
nually outrageous riots and violences committed by
this disorderly gang, and others who follow their ex
ample and are as destitute of good principles as they
themselves. A man was also on Friday last, whipped
and piliored for a rape ; and two others have beat a
woman almost to death."
Left from the monthly return of taxes, colleaed for,
the use of the foederal army, it should be conjectured,
that North Carolina has been criminally deficient, we
are enabled to assure the public, from good authori
ty, that the general assembly of that date, during their
meeting on May last, and they have had no other meet
ing for near twelve months, have given the most clear,
unequivocal proofs of their resolution to comply with
the requisitions of congress in their utmost extent, as
far as the present scarcity of coin in that country
will permit.
v The whole militia of North-Carolina is divided into
caffes of twenty men, 'each c'afs is to furnifh a conti
nental soldier and cloath him compleatly: a certain
number of classes are indulged in furnifhing waggons
and teams, which are to be continental property,
These regulations may produce about fifteen hundred
additional Soldiers and one hundred waggons ; making
allowance for deficiencies that must happen, in a
country which is fcarified and beeding under the
wounds of an enemy, who have lately paifed through
it in every direction. Railing the men, eloathing them
and furnifhing them with tents,will coll each class at leaH
350 dollars. Each team and waggon complete, will cost
about 500 dollars. The amount will be at least 575,000
dollars. Besides the expence of railing the troops, the
assembly have ordered a Specific provision tax, and a
pecuniary tax for the present year: all lands, with
their improvements are to be rated in hard money ;
also cattl&, Haves, flock in trade and wheel carriages.
On these articles the proprietors are to pay a provision
tax for the immediate use of the army, viz, corn,
wheat, rice, oats, rye, flour, fait and salted or frefh
beef or pork. I hey are also to pay a pecuniary tax
for the general purpose of revenue : but as it will be
impoflible in most parts of that republic to colie&
hard money fufficient for payment of that tax, it is
provided, that three-fourths of the t^x may be paid in
tobacco at a Shipping port, Indian drafted dealers,
hemp, bees-wax, barrelled pork, or linen. These ar
ticles are rated about 25 per cent, below their usual
market price, that it may be the interest of every in
habitant to pay in hard money, when it can be ob
tained. It should also be observed, that through the
last winter and spring large and heavy impreffments
have been made, or rather large Contributions have
been made in most parts of the slate, weekly, of hogs
and black cattle, for the immediate use of the South
ern army.
Total 17813 30
Philadelphia, August 1, 1782. J. SWANWICK,
Receiver of Continental Taxe fo r Pennsylvania
10 BE SOL D,
At the Coffee- House,•
THIS DA Y,
(the First of August)
Between the Houri of Twelve and One, st Noon,
THE MESSUAGE or Dwelliug House, with the
LOT or Piece of Ground whereon it flinds, be
longing to, and in the occupation of the lubferibers,
situate on the east fide of Fronr-ftreet, in this city , con
taining in breadth, on said Front-ftr^t, 21 feet 4'inch
es, and extending in depth, eaftw-rd, 45 ? eet 6 inches,
to Water-Hreet, bounded westward by Front ftrte:
aforefaid, northwardly by another m<ffuage er lot of
ground belonging to Mr. John Campbell, 'eaft ward by
Water-street, and southward by a mrtrua r e and lot of
Mr. M'Crca's, The Conditions of Sale will be, one
third part of the purchase money to be paid within
three days after the sale, and the remaining two-thjr 's
within a month from the day of file; when good
and fufficient Titles wi'lhe delivered, by
A. SASPORTAS, and F, LE BOEUF.
Pennsylvania, to wit.
RECEIPT of Continental Taxes from the State of
Pennsylvania ; published in pursuance of the 6th Arti
cle of Inftruaions from the Office of Finance, dated
the 12th day of February last :
For the Month of July, 1782.
Received, the Bth of July, of Isaac Snow- Dol. goths,
den, efqnire, —— — 2666 60
Received, the 15th of July, of ditto, 2826 60
Received, the zzd of July, of ditto, 2826 60
Received, the 29th of July, of ditto, 5493 30
TO EE SO L D,
By the Subferiber, living in Path Valley, Cumberland
County, the following TRACTS of LAND, viz.
FOUR hundred and fiby acres patented, being
the traft on which he now lives, fituite in thr
Valley aforefiid, on the weft branch o ( Canniccchjgae
creek; on which is ere&d a convenient dwelling
house, barn, grist mill, few mill, (till hone and other
out houses ; near one hundred acres ciea, a great part
of which is meadow ; three hundred acres patented, fi
tuate about one mile from the aforefaid tra&, unimprov
ed; three hundred acres wair.nt d, rgar the aforesaid
small improvement. The above lands arc of the b. It
quality, and well accommodated with meadow land#,
will! be Sold low for cafli,
July 31. WILLIAM ELLIOT.
STRAYED or Stolen from the fubfcriber,on the 30th
d a y of Ju ne last, A small B.y HORSE, four years
old, about 14 hands high, a trotter, and is food all
loufd ; has ma ke of the collar and back-baqd, being
constantly woiked in a team. Whoever t#kes up said
Horse, if ft ay ed, (hall receive Four Dollars, and if sto
len, Eight Dollars, and Eight Dollars for the thief,
paid by ABRAHAM KINTZING.
N. B. Sad Kintzirg has for SALE, Two likely,.
yo<% NEGROE FELLOWS, well accustomed to
d r/ng team or the butinefs of a farm.
The fubferiber begs leave to in
form his Frienus r; particular, &nd he Public in gene
ral, that be has opened the LIVERY STABLE lately
occupied by the Militia Light hv.fe, in Sixth street,
between Market and Chefnut-ftreete, and proposes tak~
iig in Horses at as reasonable a Rate as poffibls, where
he has every Convenience for thut Purpose. Those
who pleale to favour him with th dr Custom, may de
pend on being served wih the great.ft Fidelity and Care,
by their hum de Servant, HENRY M'CORMTCK,
N. B HORSES and CHAIRS to he LET at the
a bove Place. June 17.
THE Subferiber who keeps the BUNCH
of GRAPES in Third-ftrett, takes leave to in
form the public in general, and his friends in particu
lar, th 1 th E zabeth- Town and Baltimore stages,
whih to firstly incommoded his house, by the noise
and trouble occasioned by their coming in late at
nights, and letting out early in the mornings, are now
removed from thence: he therefore flatters himlelf, that
he now has it in his power to accommodate gentlemen
travelers and othe s, with genteel and peaceable lodg
ings, and excellent (tabling for horfe# ; and he affure#
them that nothing in his power (hall he wanting to give
general fatiiia&ion. He has a light carriage, which
rill run occasionally to Eliz#beth-To*n andDobbs fer
ry. The public's very humble servant,
August iff. JACOB. O. BERGEN.
CHINTZES and Cali
coes,
Cotton and linen Checks,
Sheetings,
Plain and corded Mullins,
Check and bordered Hand
kerchiefs,
Durants,
Corduroys,
Armozeeni,
India Taffities,
Brocaded Tabines,
Large and small Table-
Cloths.
also a hw Looking-glasses.
Goods are received at their Store for Sale, on Com
mission.
STRAYED or stolen, out of the lot of the fubferiber,
' in the borough of Chester, on the night of the 18%
id(tant, Two HORSES: one a bay, about 15 hands
h^h, long (witch tail, one hind foot white, a Roman
note, a id rural sorter, about 7 years old : the other a
foriei, atout 10 or ri years old, short tail, one or both
hind feet uhite, a har :n his forehead, thin mane lyinr
to the ri„ht, about 14. hands and a hall high, trot# and
galops, and has remarkable high courage. Whoever
takes up and secures said Horses and Thief, if stolen so
that the owner may have his Horfe# again, and the thief
be brought to justice, (hall receive the above Reward
or EIGHT DOLLARS for the Horfe# only, and real
fon.ble Charges paid, by NATHANIEL TWINING'
in Newport, or Mr. WILLIAM KERLIN, in Chefter'
Ju y „, 1782.
Ten Dollars Reward,
0 AN AWAY fr>m the fubferiber, near Chester on
th, ißtb of JuG% A NEGROE MAN, named
JACK, or JOHN WHITE, about 24 years %
5 fret 8 inches high, midling black, grum fpeken and
pockmarked; Had on when he went away, a failor'e
nine jacket, black breeches, white yarn flocking# and
leather cap. It is fopoofed that he will get to Phila
delphia, and offer himfclf as a sailor, or a waiter to 2
gentleman. Whoever takes up the said Negroe, and
secures him so that hi# master gets him again, (ball
have the above reward and reasonable charges paid
me, SAMUEL SAYRE, July io .'
A young Man with a good
charader, would be glad to Wait on a single 'Gentle
man or in a small Family. Enquire of the Printer.
A young Woman with a good
BREAST of MILK, and can be well recommended,
w uld be glad to take a Child to Nurse. Enquire cf
the Printer. July 24.
FOR SALE
A likely NEGRO GIRL, fourteen years
of age. Enquire of the Printer,
At their Store in Market-Street, three doors abort
I ^titia-Court, a frefh assortment of merchandize,
Amongst which are,
IMPORTED in the Favorite, captain Bueb^flr^ff, fa
Sr. Helena, captain Stilwell, and other vcllcls froM
France, and to be fold, by
Van Vleck and Barton,
Twenty Dollars Reward.
Forty Dollars Reward.
Cambricks and Lawns,
Noabattu and Laval
Linens,
Royal Laval, ditto,
Wide Bed-Tickings,
Cotton Stripes,
Prunella#,
Mens and Womens cottort
I Ho'e,
lUmbrellas,
;Watch-Keys and Cryftalt,
I Fine and coarse Cloths,
Caffimers, &c. &c. &c.