The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-02-09 00:00:00, page 3

ACircumhance is coming gradually upon this no
ble country, hitherto the firfl in every comfort
that the world can boa ft, which will fink it far below
many others, as the residence of every body, but men
of the largest fortunes. The enormous taxes which are
every day iucr afing in a manner which should alarm
all good citizens, raise the price of those secondary
comforts, not the immediate necessaries o' life, to such
a degree, that no little fortune can support it And
many absolute necessaries are carried so h gh, that they
matt be given up ; taxes, while the lessen confit 1 ption,
lessen trade; and the tradesmen to live, must raise the
price of all his commodities, though no new tax is
laid upon them: add to this, rapacity in the clergy, in
co letling and commuting for tythe, increasing with
the poverty of the country; and take into account also,
the rapidity with which poor rates are increasing, and
it will soon be susceptible of calculation, that tool, a
year is a better incone in France, Switzerland, Ger
many and Italy, than 4001. a year is in England. The
difference wil grow more enormous every day. Ire
land is as free as England, and it is evident, from Mr.
Young's Tour through that country, that tool, a
year there, is as good as gbob here. But when Ame
rica is in peace, there will be no comparison between the
necessaries, comforts and conveniencies of life, to be
procured there, upon a fifth of the income that will
do in England. Every budget augments this enor
mous difference so, that multitudes, who, upon for
tunesample for any other country, find tnemfelves in
distress in England, must leave it, and emigrate with
their fortunes to countries that are not cursed with
taxes to the excess that we are, that are not crushed
with poor rates, nor burthened with a general rising of
pr ces, proportioned to the finking of incem s. The
more this comparison of our own with other contries is
considered, the more clearly will appear the immensity
of the difference! VIATOR.
A short account of Madrasi-Fort St. George, some
what more commonly called Madras, is on the coast
of Coromandel, and the capital of the East India com
pany's dominions; its situation is found great fault
with, but no expence has been spared to make it im
pregnable : it protests two towns, the Black and White,
so called from the people who inhabit them ; the latter
is fortified, and has a corporation on an eftabliihment
like those in England. The diftrid which belongs to
Madras, except its situation so near the diamond mines,
is of so for 11 value, as they are obliged to import all
necessaries and provisions, though the number of inha
bitants depend on ir are 100,000. Its fafety confits in
its possessors being matters of the sea. Pallicate,
which is only four leagues north, it is nearest neighbour
of Europeans. Pondicherry is about twice the distance
to the southward.
Tt is said that earl Cornwallis some time before his
surrender at York, had a ।ommiffion in his pocket,
constituting him commander in chief of all the British
forces on the continent of America. —He had b-come
such a favourite of the British oiniflry, by fhifting a
bout from place to place with his army, and (hewing
littlefhumanity to those wh.m the fortune of war had
reduced under his power ; that the cab net of London
were desirous he ihould be vetted with the supreme
command; about that time general Clinton + rote home
for leave to resign : whether he really meant to relin
quish his station, or only to feel the pulse of his em
ployers, is not very certain : be that as it may, Clin
ton's letter exactly coincided with the views of the
British ministry, who were pleased, it is said, with an
opportunity of fuperceding him without any noise,
andat his own request : and accordingly the commiffi
on of commander in chief was secretly made out for
Cornwallis, but not to take place or be produced by
him till Clinton should leave America. The friends
of the latter having scented this whole affair, gave him
an account of it, and that the ministry had wished, if
not determined, to give his place to his rival, Corn
wallis. Upon this Clinton resolved, we are told, not
to gratify his enemies by being laid aside in so easy a
manner, but to keep his command till it should be
wrested from him, and he should receive positive or
ders to return to England. This annecdote comes
through a channel of no despicable authority.
Nothing could be more compleat than the deception
put upon the enemy by the plan and execution of the,
fate glorious campaign in Virginia. It is said when
general Washington firft passed into the Jerseys, he in
quired very particularly refpeding the state of the
roads leading to Staten-Island ; and ordered ovens to
be built in a flation opposite to it, and monies to be
advanced for that purpose, adding that the troops of
France ever expelled good bread, and that every ap
paratus for that article should be executed in the best
manner. At that very time a man appeared, obfe ving
the allied army, who was known by some, and known
to be of no very inferior rank. An account of this
flranger was immediately carried to the general, with
an expectation that he would inflantly issue an order
for his arrest. No such order was given. Soon after
this man disappeared, and no doubt went to New.
York, to confirm the enemy in the belief that Staten-
Island was the immediate object Soon after, to the
furprize of every body, general Washington appeared"
at Philadelphia. The whole movement was an instance
of confurnmate military address, which put the enemy
to a disadvantage that no skill or enterprize of their's
could retrieve.
A London paper of ORober 4, contains the following
extract of a letter from Madrid, dated September 4,
All our efforts and all our attention are directed to
the Mediterranean ; and every possible precaution has
Essay on the DEARNESS of LIVING.
BOSTO N, January 24.
NEWPORT, Januryt2.
for his camp, with as much a&ivity as coolness ; and
then having called in his advanced guard, which he had
placed merely to facilitate those different operations,
and after having drawn his line of investment round
fort St. Phillip, he fetout, at three o'clock in the morn
ing, for Port Mahon, were he flipped with two Eng
lilh officers, his prisoners, and the principal Raff-offi
cers. When he firft entered Mahon, he fezed the ar
senal, where he found an immense quantity of cordadge,
guns, &c. The enemy, surprised by the sudden arrival
of the army, and Rill more so by the activity of the ge
neral had not time either to deftro five magazines, or
carry off the artilery. Inventories are making out,
and it 'is thought the value of the stores, &c. will equal
that of the stores found at St. Euftatius. The towns
and torts of Citadella and Fornella surrendered, with
out having made any defence. The landing was begun
at half an hour after three in the afternoon, and was
compleated by midnight; and in twenty four hours
the Spaniards were makers of the whole island, except
ing only fort St. Philip, from which some guns were
fired, but not a man was killed by them. Nothing
remains now, but to begin the siege, which, will be done
as soon as the general fends a reinforcement of four or
five thousand men."
been tken that could insure success in our attack upon
Minorca. This great design has fixed the attention of
all the maritime powers of Europe, which its import
ance naturally excited. The English, from this island,
sent forth swarms of privateers, that checked the trade
of all nations: the conquest therefore, of the island by
the Spaniards, will not be more ufeful to the conquer
ers, than to all Europe: and that the idea of conquest
on this occasion is not chimerical, the following difpach
es, brought by lieutenant colonel Guernica, will fuffici
ently determine:
[The account, after particularly describing the de
barkation concludes as follows:]
'' The General followed only by the brigade of Ca
talonia, and the grenadeers at whefe head he always
marched, moved rapidly towards Mahon: entered and
marched through it, without halting. Heathen marched
to Nueva Arnyal, were he took two pieces of cannon,
which were carried to the camp; on his way he made
about 300 prisoners. When night came on, he saw all
the guards mounted, marked all the out pofls, and
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Notice is hereby given, That
the Public EXAMINATION of CANDIDATES for
Medical and other D grtes in the University of
Pennfylvani^, will be continued on Saturday the 16th
Instant ; and that the Public COMMENCEMENT
will bi held on Thursday the lift of March next.
B, Order of the Trustees,
S STERETT, Secretary.
University, 8:h Feb. 178%.
^JOTICE is hereby given, That a couit of admiralty
" will be held at Wilmington, in the state aforefaid,
on Saturday he 23d day of this instant, February, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon of the fame day, then and
th re to try the tiuth of the faffs alledge^' in the libel
of Hugh Lyle (qui tam) ayainft the (loop Hawk, bur
den about 45 tons, her tackle, appatel, furniture and
c#rgo. To the end and intent, that tne owner or own
er* thereof, or any person concerned therein, mav ap
pear and (hew cause, if any they have, why the fame
should not be condemned according to the prayei of the
said libel. By order of the judge,
Philadelphia, Febiuary 8.
To be Let by the Subscriber, and may
be entered on immediately,
A small Plantation in Moyo
menfiog township, about one mile from the city, con
taining 15 acres of choice land: There are on the
premises, a good brick haufe and kitchen, a l^ge new
barn and ftah|e, a good bearing orchard of the best ap
plet. It has bern mostly occupied as a garden and
very handy to attend the m rket. For terms apply to
JOHN STAMPER.
fixed the centinals himfelf and marked out the ground
of the firft Quality. Enquire of the Printer.
N. B. The lowcft Price is two Shi lings and Six
pence per Foot. Feb. 8.
Messrs. Garvey & Aitken,
At their STORE in Second-ft reet, between Market
and Arch-streets, have for SALE a n at and elegant
Assortment of European GOODS : Among which
are—
TO BE SOLD, for CASH only,
About Two Thousand Feet of
Mahogony Boards and Plank
Broadcloths, Bath Coating, co
loured and white Flannels, Velverets, hair Piufh, Ipot
ted Beaver, Irish Linens, Irish Dowlafs, fine Hollands,
Lawns, striped, plain and figured Gauzes, Catgut,
Paris Nett, striped and figured Lawns, Tablecloths,
black Crape, an elegant Assortment of fafhionable tor
teife (h 11 topt buttons, gilt buttons, plaited buttons,
a Variety of Cutlery.,
They likewise have for Sale,
A Quantity of Jamaica and Port-au- Prince Sugars in
hopfheads, Coff e in bags, Ginger, &c. &c.
B 11s of Exchange on any part of Europe, Paper Mo.
ney cr Country Produce will be taken ia payment.
Court of Admiralty, Delaware State.
To ALL whom it may concern.
BENJAMIN VINING, Register.
Curtain Patterns, Calicoes, pur
ple and common Calicoes, Nankeens, Fustians, J« :s,
Janets and Corduroys, Rattinets and Shalloons, Du
rants and Callimancoes, buff and white C^ffimers,
scars Twist compleatly assorted, feeing Silks, black
TafFaties, black ell wide Pefians, black Modes, Ban
daro and silk Romal Handkerchiefs, printed and check
Handkerchiefs, Scotch TErea< s, Irish Linens and Hol
lands, thread, cotton and worked Hose, ivory and hon
Oombs, Nerd es and Pins, Cutlery and Hard-Warts of
almost every kind and quality, Spectacles, cotton and
wool Cards, plated and gilt coat and vest Buttons, Je
suit's Bark, mens Saddles, Bridles, &c. &c.
N. B. Those who have purchased at the former
Sales and have not called for their Goods, or paid for
them, are desired to take Notice, unless they do before
the next Sale, the Goods will be fold on their Account
and it any Loss arises thereon it will be iecoverea
agreeable to law. Philadelphia, Feb. 7.
TO BE SOL D, BY
William Thomas,
At his SHOP in Market-street, one Door Weft of Mr,
Claypoole's Printing-Office,
SECOND and coarle
Cloths,
Wide and narrow Coat
ings,
Superfine buff Caffimer,
H.-ir and worsted Piufhes,
Black and olive coloured
Velvets,
Thicksets,
Jeans and Fustians,
Black knit breeches Pat
terns,
Rattinets,
Durants,
Shalloons,
Callimancoes,
Black and green Satti
nets,
Black Prunellas,
Purple, blue and cloth
coloured Cam lets,
Crapes and Poplings,
Chintzes and Callicoe#,
Cotton and linen Checks,
Irish Linens,
Dowlafs and la val Ditto,
Strayed away on Wednesday
morning last, a Yellow DOG, his feet and part of h:s
legs white, one fide of his neck* white, and a white
streak between his eyes; he is of a large breed, bat
quite young and playfull. Any person who will de
liver him to the Printer will receive the thanks of the
owner, as well as a handsome Gratuity for rheir trou
ble. Feb. 8.
* Tne owner believes a white spot to be on the right
fide of the Dog's neck.
The whole to be Sold by Virtue of sundry Writs of
WANTE D.A
House-keeper to a family in the
country. A person well recommended will be treated
with, on applying to the Printer. Feb. 6.
Newtown, Bucks county, February 3, 1782.
Broke Goal on the night of the
ift instant, the two following persons: ASSHA PA
RENT, a country born, convicted o h<rle fteaiing,
and committed for treason, about 23 years of agr, 5
feet io inches high, Render made, dark brown Liz,
iliin ullage; had on a small round beaver hat harf
warn, aye lowish coloured woifted cost, a light colour
ed broadcloth waistcoat, blue woo en trowfers anti a
pair of gaod boots,
WILLIAM HARRIS, who fays he is a British de^
ferter, born in Scotland, about 21 years of age, 5 feet
6 or 7 inches high, brown hair turned up before, had
a light infantry cap with white hair in the comb, an
old short red regimental coat faced with blue, a blue
short waistcoat, a pair of dirty buckskin breeches, old
blue stockings and half worn (hoes with brass buckles^
Whoever apprehends the above described Prisoners,
and brings them to the Goal of the county, or fecur+s
them in any Goal, (hall receive EIGHT DOLLARS
for each, paid by me JAMES GREGG, Goakr.
Of which the under-mentioned will compose Part of
this valuable Collection.
To be SOLD by private Sale,
A Lot of Ground on the Wifi
fahickon road, between the three and four Mile stone
from Philadelphia; the Lot contain# § acres and three
quarters of Ground, with a Log Houle and a Well of
good Water in it, with ome fruit trees. For rerne
apply to NICHOLAS SMITH, living on the premises,
or to PE lER PRIMMER, in Fourth street, belotf
Spruce-street-
Will begin at the Northenn-Liberty AUCTION
STORE, on TUESDAY, the ix L h Instant, at Ten
o'clock in the Forenoon,
A very gente:l ASSORTMENT of
PUBLIC SALE
EUROPEAN GOODS,
A CONTINUATION of the
Venditioni Exponas, to me directed;
WILLIAM WILL, Sheriff.
16, 8, 10 and 12 quarter
Tablecloths,
Clouting Diaper,
Long Lawn,
Book and jackonet Muf
11ns.
Humhurtis,
Black India Persians,
Striped and plain Lute#
firing 3,
Bandano and Romall
Handkerchiefs,
Black and white Barce
lona Ditto,
Black and white Sitting,
Linen Handkerchiefs,
Best silk and raw silk
Stockings,
Cotton and thread Ditto,
' Fine and dorafe worsted
Ditto,
Mohair and basket But
tons,
Best 4. and 4 and a halt
pound Pins.