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mans, do discharge Mr. ***** from any further 4 at
tendance on the House." Here we fee that the As
sembly express themfeives, as if it were criminal to
hold such opinions, by using the words “ not jujily
chargeable." As to “ holding of opinions" I conceive
that every man has a right to hold, whatever fort he
pleases, so long as he does not insist, on obliging other
people to hold the fame. At a Town-Meeting, held at
PortfmoHth, New Hampfbire, the 25th of December
lass, to appoint Delegates to represent them in Provin
cial Congress, we find their sentiments fully expressed
by an unanimous vote of inflections to their Delegates
as follows, “ the precept sent to this town for the
choice of Delegates, mentions our taking up a form of
government in this Colony: This we conceive to be a
measure to be entered upon with the greatest caution,
calmness and deliberation : We are of opinion that the
present times are too unsettled, to admit of perfecting
a form liable and permanent, and that to attempt it now,
would injure us, by furnifhing our enemies in Great-
Britain, with arguments to persuade the good people
there, that we are aiming at independency, which rose
'totally disavow. We should therefore prefer the go
vernment of the Congress, till God in his Providence,
shall afford us quieter times." But leaving the matter
oftaking up a form of'government to their Convention,
and recommending an earned attention to putting the
province into a ppfture of defence, they add. " At
the fame time however, that we give you this instruc
tion, we recommend it to you, that should a plan of
accommodation be proposed, the completion of which
will terminate in an honorable settlement of the pre
sent dispute, you give your assent thereto." Jan. sth,
1776, a convention for the province of New-Hamp
shire, met at Exeter, and after reciting the necessity
of afTuming a form of government, and the power giv
en them by the Continental Congress forthat purpefe,
as well as the abdication of the Governor and Council,
they declare that " for the preservation of peace and
good order, and for the security of the lives and pro
perties of the inhabitants of this Colony, we conceive
ourselves reduced to the necessity of establishing a form
of government, to continue during the present unhappy
and unnatural contest with Great-Britain, protefling
and declaring that we never fought to throw off our
dependence upon Great-Britain, but felt ourselves hap
py under her protection, whilst we could enjoy our con
stitutional rights and privileges, and that we shall re
joice if such a reconciliation between us and our parent
state can be effected, as fliall be approved by the Con
tinental Congress, in whose prudence and wisdom me
confide.
Thus we find, that a re union with Great-Britain
upon conftitutionai principles has been the favorite ob
ject of the Continental Congress, whbfe conduct has been
steadily marked with defenfive movements, and no
where giving way to revenge or resentment, passions, in
consistent with the dignity of public bodies; though
deeply afflicted with the distresses of their country on
every hand, they have mtfe a redress of grievances, and
the proteaion of America, their only care; nor can I
trace a fnglefiep, which induces me to believe they
noon with for independence: Till they do, or publish
their defres of taking the sentiments of the people at large,
on this important question, in such manner astheir own
wisdom shall direct, every man will hold himfelf gw/z
---lefs, in both freaking and writing on the fubjedt. It
is not the fubjeA of a day : that in the morning blos
soms, and at night fades to unfold no more, but 'tis an
event, in which millions in future ages are to be deeply
intereffed ; why then would the writers in favor of a
total separation wish to suppress an opposition: If li
berty andhappinefs has enlisted on the one fide, and
misery and flayery on the other, surely it is a truth
that may be easily displayed, and will be shewn more
clearly by opposition. On the fide of reconciliation I find
exclufiveof the Continental Congress,
Inhabitants.
Maryland in Convention met representing 310,174
Pennsylvania in Assembly met representing 372,208
New-Jerfeyin Assembly met representing 161,290
New-Hampshire in Convention met reprefentingl24,o69
967,741
which is near one third of the inhabitants of America ;
how many of the other provinces have exprefled their
sentiments on the fubjed of independence, I cannot
pretend to fay; but surely these are enough to juftify
, any writer or writers on the continent, in joining their
fyaices, and to screen them from the ungenerous char
ges of being the corrupt tools of government, and
having no other view than “ pensions and titles'' for
themselves and families—away with all such unhand
fome reflexions on party schemes and party views ;
convince me but once that more happiness is to be ex
pected from .independence than from reconciliation, and
instantly I renounce Great-Britain for ever. Some
late writers juftify personality in public disputes for
my part I cannot conceive what persons have to do
with the matter. If a highwayman was to stop my
coach on the road, and after taking my purse was to
tell me I had loft the Jinch-pin from my wheel, I should
certainly deserve to be overturned if I neglected to ex
amine into the truth of his information. So with re
fpe& to independence, I care not who^ it is that informs
me of the miseries of a separation, or what may be his
views; I dial! lifen to his tale, and judge for myfelf;
on the other hand, when the peace, plenty and liberty
In COMMITTEE of Infpe&ion and Observation for the
Ci, and Liberties of Philadelphia, April 9, 1776.
WHEREAS the Continental Congress dhi lately
resolve, " That if any person (hall be so loft to all virtue
" and regard fdr this country, as to refufe to receive the
" BILLS of CREDIT emitted by the authority of Con
" grefs, or should obkruft or dilcourage the currency
" thereof, and be convicted by the Committee of the
" city, county, or diftriCt where he should reside, such
" person should be deemed, published and treated as an
'' enemy of this country, and be precluded from all
" trade or intercourse with the inhabitants cf these Co
" lonies." And whereas TOWNSEND SPEAKMAN,
" Druggiff, of this city, being charged with a breach
of this resolve, in refufing to receive the above Bills of
Credit in payment, appeared before the Committee for
the city and liberties, acknowledged the truth of the
charge, and aliedged, in his defence, scruples of consci
ence thereupon, as being money emitted for the purpose
of war.
The Committee, pursuant to the trust reposed in them,
proceeded to consider the charge and defence, and were
of opinion, that if such allegation was true, yet as the
Congress have made no exception, and as such conduct
tends to subvert the molt essential rights and liberties of
their fellow citizens, and by destroying the means of de
fence, to expo? their lives and properties to unavoida
ble ruin, it ought not to be admitted. But it appears by
his own acknowledgment, that he has heretofore re
ceived, and does continue to receive Bills of Credit emit
ted in this and the neighbouring provinces, though fre
quently issued for the purpoles of war, therefore such
objection is not well founded, or the present pretence
confik nt with his former conduct. The Committee
therefore (the party having declared he did not mean to
appeal to any other Board) do unanimously hold up to
the world the said TOWNSEND SPEAKMAN as an
ENEMY to his country, and precluded from all
Trade or Intercourse with the inhabitants of these
Colonies.
Ordered, That the above be published.
Extrafl from the Minutes,
J. B. SMITH, Secretary.
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TO BE SOLD BY
JOHN H A R T,
At his V ENDUE-S TORE,
BROADCLOTHS, silk ferrets, furniture checks,
hair plufli, camblets, worsted damasks, (balloons,
tammies and durants. Also a few kegs of indigo.
Philadelphia, April 20, 1776.
ON the 29th of January last was committed to my
custody, a certain Negro Man by the name of
J? HN BROW N, whofays he ran away from Joseph
Milburin, in St. Mary's County, Maryland, about ten
years ago : And as I have sent several letters to acquaint
his maker thereof, I now publicly advertise and give no
tice to his master, that unless lie comes, pays charges
and takes him away, he will be fold for the fame in one
month from this date, by
THOMAS DEWEES, Gaoler.
Newcastle County, [b month i^tb, 1776.
FORTY SHILLINGS REWARD.
RAN AWAY lak night, from the fubferibers, liv
ing near Brandywine Bridge, two Irish servant wo
men, one named MARGARET FORGASON, about
40 years of age, tall and lusty, ftoo, ftiouluered, wiih
Ihoit light or sandy coloured hair. The other named
MARV CAULFIELD, 24 years of age, of low stature
but thick and krong built, with black or dark brown
hair. Had on and took with them, one camblet riding
habit faced with blue peelong, one old taffaty gown of a
draw colour, one cotton and linen ditto of a light green
colour, two calico and one lincey short gowns, three
kriped lincey petticoats, a black quilt, a grey coating
cloak without a cape, each a blaek bonnet, one low and
the other high heeled flioes, &c. Any person fecurinr
the laid servants so that th-ir makers may have them al
gain, shall be entitled to the above Reward, and reason
able charges, paid by WILLIAM STARR, and
X JOSEPH TATNALL.
of independence are pointed out with all the colours of
description, it is no matter to me whether my director
has views of power and dignity for himfelf or not —I
shall examine the principles and leave the man ; but if
apart from argument I should have any preference from
prejudice, it would be to that fide which appeared most
inclined to grant an unlimited indulgence to a freedom
of speech, and the freedom of the press, for if grievances
should hereafter arise, in the government I had chosen,
such freedom would sooner enable me to obtain redress.
SEEK TRUTH.
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PHILADELPH I A.
To the Printer of the Pennsylvania Packet.
SI R,
THERE being several persons still deceived as to
the intent arid powers of Commissioners expect
ed from England, I beg you would insert the clause of
the aft of Parliament, by which authority is given for
their appointment, which expresses the whole power
they can possibly have: It is as follows—.
" Provided always nevertheless, and it is hereby enabl
ed by the authority aforefaid, that in order to encourage
all well affeCed persons in any of the said Colonies to ex
ert themselves in feppreffing the rebedion therein, and to
• afford a speedy p^otefiion to those who are disposed to return
to their duty, it foall and may be lawful to and for any
person or persons appointed and authorifed by his Majefo,
to grant a pardon or pardons to any number or description
of persons, by proclamation in his Majeffs name, to de
clare any colony or province, colonies or provinces, or any
county, town, port, diflrifl or place, in any colony or
province, to be at the peace of his Majesty."
Now, Sir, if any man, idiots and lunatics excepted,
can imagine any good is to be expected from Commissi
oners, I am myfelf deprived of reason.
BAD G E R.
That beautiful high bred Englifli HORSE, full
fifteen hands and one inch high, riling seven years
old, will be let to Mares the ensuing season, at Mr. Ja
cob Hollingsworth's, at the Head of Elk, ( Til
County, Maryland, at Five Pounds the season, or
Three Pounds the single Leap, and Five Schillings
to the Groom. BADGER is allowed to have more
bone than any blooded horse on the Continent : He is
of a beaut ful dapple grey colour, and full krong enough
to breed Coach Horses from being defended from King's
Plate Horses of the highest reputation in England: He
was got by Lord ChedworthL famous horse Bofpho
rus ; his dam by the noted Othello, the famous Black
and all Black, and his grand-darn by Flying Childers.—
Good grass will be provided for mares, and proper care
taken of them.
N. B. Any Gentleman inclining to purchase Badger
may fee him at the above place, and to prevent trouble,
two hundred Guineas is the lowest price that will be
taken for him, therefore none need apply on any other
terms.
W A N E D,
AW EAVER who uhderftands his business well,
and can be recommended for honesty, industry and
sobriety. Such a person may meet with good encourage
ment by applying to John Weems, Esq; at Mr. A. Mit
'!'' S ' '" Third-street, Philadelphia.-—A good Stocking
Weaver is also wanted, who may apply as above, 1
Just published and to be fold by JOHN DUNLAP,
in Market-kreet, Philadelphia,
THOUGHTS on GOVERNMENT:
Applicable to the Present State of the
A_M^_R_l_C A N COLONI ES.
Chefier County, April 6, 17-6
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
ABSCONDED from his bail, a certain Robert
Mitchell, about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 7
inches high, black hair, smooth face, and a lump on the
right fide of his forehead ; had on and took with him a
suit of blue cloaths, blue furtout, and sundry other
cloaths. Said Mitchell and a man who calls himfelf Ste
phen Littel, and sometimes Bags, stole a horse from the
fubferiber, in Eaft-Nantmill, Chester county ; they were
seen at Lancaster supposed on their way to Virginia or
Carolina, and had a black mare, bay gelding and bay
colt with them. Littel had his wife and a child about a
year old with him. Whoever secures said men in any
gaol and gives notice to the fubferiber, shall have the
above Reward and reasonable charges, paid by
X JAMES TODD.
the fubferiber, for three-fourths of a dollar per
pound, agreeable to order of the Honorable Continental
Congress. X EZEKIEL BROWN.'
Dr. R Y'A'N^E
Incomparable Worm destroying
S UGA R P L U M B S,
Necessary to be kept in all Families.
SO exceed ugly valued by all people who have had of
them in Great-Britain and Ireland, for their tranfeen
dent excellency in the destroying worms of all kinds both
in the bodies of men, women and children, by not only
breaking the knots of the duodenum, or gut next the
stomach, but they pass through the fmallett passages of
the body, and purge away those ropy and slimy humours
which are the cause of those pernicious vermin, and the
source of many ether disorders ; they are one of the belt
purges in the whole world for gross bodied children that
are apt to breed worms, and have large bellies ; their
operation is mild, fafe and plea fant ; they wonderfully
cleanse the bowels of all ft. ; ff andclammy humours, which
stop up the parts, and prevent the juice cf food' being
conveyed to the liver and made blood, which is often the
case with children, and is attended with a hard belly
kicking breath, frequent fevers, rickets, and a decay
of strength in the loner parts : Likewise fettled aches and
pains in the head, fwellinrs, old fores, scabs, tetters or
breakings out, will be perfe&ly cured, and the blood ard
fkm restored to its original purity end smoothness • they
purge by urine, and bring away the gravel, and effeiu
ally cure all obftru&ions of the urine, er ulcers in the kid
nies. They at once strike at the true cause of the feurvy
and entirely destroy it, and all scorbutic humours and es-
Las, root and branch, so as never to return again; and
what makes them more commendable is, they are full as
agreeable to both take and fight, as loaf-fugar ; and in
their operation as innocent as new milk.
I have by these plumbs cured a great many children of
whooping or chin-coughs, and agues, which distempers
are very common and troublesome to families, and the
want of these plumbs are the ruin of many childrens con
stitution.
These plumbs enrich and sweeten the whole mass of
blood, carry off all gross, corrupt and putrid humours,
and create a freffi and healthy complexion in such as are
affe&ed by any putrid matter.
The plumb is a great diuretick, cleansing the reins of
dime; it expels wind, and is a sovereign medicine in the
cholic and griping of the guts. It allays and carries off
four vapours, which oc;cafion many disorders in the head.
It opens all obkru&ions in the stomach, lungs, liver, reins
and bladder; causes a good appetite, and helps digestion.
It hath been found wonderfully fuccefsful to such persons
as are going into chronic distempers, as asthmas, phthi
ficks or shortness of breath, dropsies and yellow jaundice.
Now I hope all impartial persons are fatisfid, that the
medicine which works upon such humours, will almclt
reach any distemper, if not too far gone, since corrupti
on and putrefa&ion are the fore-runners of all diseases -
therefore no better phyfie can be taken for all ages, sexes
and constitutions, from infancy to an old are. These
plumbs are highly serviceable 'to the female°fex, from
the age of 14 to zoyears, and from 40 to 50. Each box
contains cne dozen of these plumbs, price seven fhiJlings
and fix-pence, with printed directions.—Sold by Nicho
las Brooks, at his Dry Goods, Picture and Jewellery
Shop in Second-street, three doors above Black-hohe
Alley, Philadelphia..