The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-08-16 00:00:00, page 3

K I N G S T 0 N, (Jamaica) Match 15.
The French have taken possession of Turk's-Island
with about 200 men, and erefled a battery of 10 guns ;
an attempt has been made to difpoffes them by 150 men,
commanded by captain Dickson, whose landing was
covered by the Tartar and Drake sloops and the Bar
rington, but they were reputed with some loss, as the
Tartar, having loft tier anchor, could not approach
near enough to reach the battery.
CHARLESTON N, (South-Carolina) July 23.
Yeherday arrived in our port the Oudernearing, capt.
Weflel Deiderick Muller, from Amflerdam, in nine
weeks. This vessel does not bring any information
refpefling the definitive treaty. She has not any news
papers, but we learn from the captain, that 26 Dutch
men of war were in the Texel, and great exertions mak
ing to add to that number; these /hips are kept in con
flant readiness for aftion, in case the negociation with
England should fail.
A frigate was lying in the Texel, which is to bring
over the Dutch ambassador to the United States.
It is worthy of note, that the firft vessel brought to,
and obliged to low^r her colours to those of the Unit
ed States, in consequence of the new established post at
fort Johfiflon, was British.
By the brig Achilles, capthin Crownifhield, just ar
rived from the Havanna, we are informed of an infur
reftion at Carthagena, occasioned by their heavy du
ties; in consequence of which 7000 men have been em
barked from the Havanna for rhe above place.,
At a General Meeting of the Inhabitants of Charles
town, on Monday the 21st July, inflant, at the Ex
change, by adjournment:
EDWARD WEYMAN, in the Chair.
The committee appointed by a resolve of the inhabi
tants of CharleGown, at a general meeting held at the
Exchange on 14th ioftant, were called upon to make
their report, which they reported accordingly as fol
lows:
That the residence of such persons ambngft us as have
a&ed inimically to the canle of America, and the ih
fradion of the agreement entered into by certain Bri
tish merchants with governor Mathews, appeared to
the committee to be teal grievances to the Citizens of
Charleftown, which being debated on for some time,
this meeting came to the following rtfolutidns, viz.
Resolved unanimously, With refpe& to the residence
of such persons as have aßed inimically to the cause
of America, that a petitioh be presented to the legisla
ture, earneflly requeuing that such persons who were
formerly citizens of this state, who have borne arms
with the enemy, and quitted this state with them, may
be precluded from returning. And as it is agreed in
the 6th article of the preliminaries of peace, that, " no
person shall on account of the part which he may have
taken in the present war, fuffer any future loss, or da
mage, either in his person, liberty or property."
Resolved, That the legislature be requeued not to
extend any further indulgence to the adherents to the
Britdh government, than they are intitled to by the
preliminary articles of peac&
Resolved, That his excellency the governor be re
quefled to enquire into the charges that have been ex
hibited to the committee, or that may hereafter, be
presented to him against the British merchants who en
tered into an agreement with theexecutive of this state,
of having violated their agreement.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to drawup
a memorial to be laid before the legislature of this state,
which committee, before the drawing up of the said
memorial, are to fit eight days to receive any infor
mation of further grievances which may be brought
them byfthe citizens, and which, if they appear to them
as grievances, they are at liberty to insert in said me
morial, and to report the said memorial to the next
meeting for their approbation ; accordingly the follow l
ing gentlemen were appointed :
EDWARD WEYMAN,
WILLIAM HORT, and,
JOHN OWEN, Esquires.
The meeting then adjourned until Wednesday the
goth instant, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the
Exchange.
The committee appointed this day give notice, that
they will attend at the Charleftown tavern every even
ing from 6 to 8 o'clock until Monday evening next, to
receive from the citizens information refpe&ing the
grievances of a number of persons in this state.
EDW. WEYMAN, Chairman.
July 21st, 1783.
July 30. This day the honorable house of repeefeti
tatives fat, for the firft time, and several commit
tees were appointed to expedite the public business.
At a general meeting of the inhabitants of Charlef
town the 21st inflant, a committee was appointed to
draw up a memorial of grievances, to be laid before
the legislature of this state, and to report the said me
morial to the next meeting, appointed for the 30th ;
the committee this day, accordingly went to the Ex
change. but not more than 10 or 12 persons attending,
on business was done.
WANTS EMPLOYME N'C
A Family lately arrived from
Ireland ; one of whom is capable of being a tutor to a
family to inftrud youth in the Latin language, or of
tending 1 store, and four who undet stand dying, and
the wollen manufacture in all its branches; all of
whom can be recommended, and would accept, on
easy terms, of any employment either in town or
country. Enquire of the Printer. Aug. <6.
Philadelphia, New Gaol, Auguftio, 1783.
The Creditors of the fubferiber are de
sired to take notice, that be intends to
apply to the honorable general Assembly
of this state, at their next fitting, for an
Aft to be passed for his enlargement from
his present confinement. Joleph Judson.
Philadelphia; August 16.
On Sunday lad the Sandwich packet, captain Dil
lon, from Falmouth, bound to New-York, ran aground
on Barnegat shoals. The captain immediately dispatch
ed one of his officers with the mail for New-York, by
which we learn that she left England the 24th of June,
at which time no account was received of the signing
of the definitive treaty of peace.
A correspondent fays, that he would recommend to
hvery one, before they blame the supreme council of the
nation, to confider, with deliberation, their proceed
ings, and to pay particular attention to a little trad
which was published, some months ago, by Congress,
entitled “ Address and Recommendations to the slates)
by the United-States in Congress assembled" He fays,
that in his opinion, there is scarcely an instance in the
annals of history, of so wife and moderate a display of
power as has been exhibited by the representatives of
America; —and that no liberal mind should refled up
on them for having recommended to the several Rates
to be enabled, not only to be just but to be generous to
the gallant army, whose valour has contributed to
raise a glorious empire for the universal good of all
mankind.
N AVAL-OFFIC E, Philadelphia.
Inward Entries.
Ship Ann, Edmonflone, Cork
Brig Venus, Slade, Charleftown
Schooner Polly, Chandler; Maryland
Sally, Ambridge, Wilmington
Porpus, Condor, - Virginia
Ranter, Wharton; ditto
William, Quince, North-Carolina
Sloop Polly, Marlhall, ditto
Outward Entries.
Ship Minerva, Heydon, Halifax
Brig Nancy, Whipton, Cape-Francois
Betley, Walker, Cork
Schooner Sally Lewis, Lewis, Virginia
Daphne, Goffigan, ditto
Poily, Beaffley, North-Carolina
Betsey, Aflibridge, Antigua
. Cleared-
Ship Gtiilluam, Ilpendham, Amsterdam
Brig Charles, Hall, Port-au Prince
Galliot Henry Maurice; M'Nair, Cork
Schooner Sally Lewis, Lewis, Virginia
Daphne, Goffigari, ditto
Sloop Dove, Read, North Carolina
*** The MERCHANTS of this city are requeued
so meet at the Coffee-houfe, to morrow at 12 o'clock,
on business of the greatest importance.
*** The INHABITANTS of the Northern-Li
berties, are requeued to meetat the house of Sarah
White, commonly known by the name of the Bath
House, on Saturday next, the 16th infant, at 3 o'clock
in the afternoon, on business of the utmost importance
to the township. . August 12.
Philadelphia, August 15, 1783.
On Friday, the sth ofSeptembet
next, will be SOLD by the fubferiber, at PUBLIC
AUCTION, at the Office of John Swanwick, efq.
in Market, between Fifth and Sixth fireets—A large
Quantity of GOODS suitable to the approaching sea
son, the Property of the United States of America :
Confiding of the following other Articles
f, LANKETS of different sizes and qualities,
Cloths of various colours and qualities,
Worked and woollen Hose,
Hats of various qualities,
Shoes,
Serges, fine and coarse,
Coarse Woollens, and a Variety of Articles;
Patterns of which may be seen at Mr. Swanwick's
Office, or at the City-Auction Store, at any time pre
vious to the sale ; which will be continued weekly, on
Fridays, till the whole is disposed of.
Any Notes signed by the honorable Superintendant
of Finance, Bank Notes or Cash will be taken in pay
ment. JOHN BAYARD, Auaioneer.
To be Sold by Public Sale,
At the Ceffee-Houfe, on SATURDAY the 30'h of
August, instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, if not dis
posed of before at private sale,
AVery valuable Lot of GROUND, lying on
the south file of Lombard-Greet. between Se
cond and Third -streets: containing in breadth
on said street 26 feet, and in length or depth 77 feet.
At fame Time and Place will be Sold,
A wry valuable PLANTATION, containing 11 acres
and 8 perches of meadow land, pleasantly fixated in
the Northern liber ties, at no greater distance from thia
city than the 4 mil, ftont on th: Wifobiccon road ;
whareon is erefled a good new 2 story stone duelling
houfe,having a p'azza round i, with a new 2 story store
kitchen and milk-house, a new frame barn and liable,
and a pump of good water at the door, with a couple
of ovens, a good garden, and two young bearing or
chards of good fruit; the greatest part of the Lal is
tinder good fence, and the whole clear of inctimbrance,
and may be entered on immediately. A plan of the
land may be seen at the place of file.
JOHN BAYARD, AttCicn-er.
Was loft last Friday Night,'
In Front bteween Chefnut and Walnut-streets,
A Silver WATCH with a silver face, a leather
" flring and a silk ribbon with a key and seal, mak
er's name Charles Ranouls, London, No 1114. Who
ever hag found said Watch, and will deliver it to she
Printer hereof shall receive TWENTY SHILLINGS
reward. August 14,
A few Coloured and Mezotinto Engravings, Emble
matical to thereturn of peace to America.
Mezotiato Prints of Thomas Payne, esquire, au
thor of Common enfe> ditto, of the celebrated Mr-
Garrick.
A few Elegant Copies of the original Magna Char
ta of Great Britain. The cote; of tee honorable
fu perinrendant of finance, and of the treasurer of the
United-States, will be take-in payment a cash.
Wanted in Barter for Dry Goods,
A BRIG from one to two hundred Tors, of
an easy draught of water. Enquire ofthe Prin.
ter. August 18.
BOULTING CLOTHS,
Superfine, fine, midling and co^rfej suitable fcr boult
ing every kind of meal,
ARE FOR.S A.L E, BY
The fubferiber,, at their STORE on Stamper's wharf,
adjoining the Draw-bridge, or in Spruce-street, hear
the corner of Third-Great :—
MILLERS and others may be fuppHed with Cloths,
the belt in quality ; and, if required) may have
proper DiretVons for affixing them on reels, and using
them to thu greatest advantage.
Those who buy in Quantities will have a reasonable
allowance mad? them.
They have zlfo for SALE, rear Bondentown, New-
Jerfey*-A Q^mtity of good Quarry-Stone, a parrel cf
excellent W ute-O^k Tin hr, cut and squared to dif
ferent fizee and lengths; three Sett^ of Irons, complete
for double gear'd mills, m 3 one S^tt 0 Saw mill Irons.
Apply tc NATHANIEL LEWIS) at Mount-Holly,
or, as above, to
Robert Lewis & Sons.
N B. A single MAN, who understands the Mil
ling Business, i- wanted on hire. Enquire 2* above.
Philadelphia, August 16. c&m.
Ten Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from the fubferiber, a Negro Many
named GEORGE, about 20 yea^s of age, about
5 feet 6 inches high, down look, heavy browed,
nearly blind of one eye, stoop fhoul tered, bow ffiined,
and laughs much. He took with im when he away,
a grey coating greatcoat, two pair b'ue and white
flriped ticking trowfers and orre pair cotton Gripe trow
fers, a crimson worfleddic&d coattee and sundry other
claoths.
Aug.ls. JOHN HOOD
ALL persons having any demands against the Com
missioners for the Defence of the FAY &RIVER
Delaware, are desired to bring in tieir Accompts
for immediate payment; such as do not apply beto/e
the firft of October next, muff not expert to be fettled
with by the said Commissioners. Phihtd Aug. 14.
Londonderry township, Lancaster county, July ]<)<
CAM E to the plantation of the fubferiber on tire
2Tft of April, 1783, a Brown MARE 3years'
old; and has a long rail. ,The owner proving proper^
ty and paying charges, may nave her again.
MICHAEL ILLT
IRISH Linens,
Sheeting,
Shirts, ready made,
Blankets and Coverlets,
Checks,
Corduroysand Velverets,
Marseilles Quilting and
Dimity,
Mens and boys Shoes,
Pumps and Boots,
Womens fluff, silk and
leather Shoes,
Woollens and Cloths,
A Variety of Tin Ware,
Tin Plates,
Iron Ware, Fiflihooks and
Lines,
A Variety of Mathemati
cal Instruments,
Sailcloth and Cordage,
Chintz and Calicoes,
Brown Heffens and Dow
'afs
Diapers and Table Linen,
Mens and women Gioves,
Tapes, Binding, Gart^r
in^s, &c.
A Variety of Millinafy,
BY virtue of a wr, of fieri facias to me directed,
will be exposed to Public Sale, at the C ffee
houfe, on TUESDAY the 19th instant, at 12 o'clock
at noon, a LEASE for 6 yetrs to com?, from theigth
of October next, for a LO F of GROUND, situate ort
the north fide of Maiket-ftreet, between Sixth and
Seventh streets, in the city of Philadelphia, containing
in breadth on the said M^rket-ftreet az feet, and in
length 306 feet, bounded eastward and northward by
Deborah Morris's ground, and westward by a lot of
. P “ rfon 5 fub i' & to the yearly payment of 301.
to Chr ftjpher Byerly, &c.
Also will be Sold with said Lease, a FRAME for
a House, railed on said lot, being 20 feet front, 34
feet deep, an d two stories high; taken in execution as
Property of G-orge Haughton, deceased, by
Philad, Aug. 9, 1783. WM. WILL, flreiff.
Imported in the last Vessels f rom England, France,
Holland and Germany, and to be SOLD by
John Swanwick,
tn Market-street, between Fifth and Sixth ffreeh
A Quantity of Hird Ware
Knives, Sciffars, Buckles,
Nails of various sizes,
I Locks, Bolts, Bedferewsj
Carpenters and coopers
Tools,
A Variety of Faints and
Brushes,
Fine Durham Mbflard in
bottles,
A Variety of GlafsWare,
Decanters, Tumblers,
&c.
New-Caflie Crown Glass,
Calimancoe and Ever
laflihgs,
A Variety of Medecines,
A Quantity of Best Snuff,
Sattin and Mode Cardi
nals,
Durant, Tammy and Ca
limancoe Petticoat^
Carpeting and Tops,
Sartins; Taffities, Velvets,
, &c.
A Quantity of Sadlery,
A Few Calks of Madeira
and fine old Port Wines.