The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-03-02 00:00:00, page 3

« The enemy attempted a furprize this morning. They
disembarked about three o'clock ; at which time, Col. Og
den, officer of the day, obtained information, and convey
ed it to me. Their landing was made on our left; as it
appeared the most unfufpe&ed part, being a very difficult
marsh.
“ Not knowing their design or numbers, after assem
bling the troops, I marched them to the rear of the town,
that they might not turn our left flank, or gain our rear.
When daylight ensued we pressed upon the enemy, who
were then rearing to their boats. In the pursuit, a few
of them were killed, and some others fell into our hands.
" During cur absence from the town, they collected a
number of cattle and hordes, which, upon our advancing,
immediately fell into our hands. They returned by the
fame difficult and almoftiuacceffible marsh or fait meadow.
Colonels Dayton, Ogden, and Barber, with feled and dif
ferent detachments, pursued them : but the quickness of
their embarkation,, added to the difficulty of the marsh,
prevented any other success than capturing one of their
boats with the hands.
“ Our loss, I think, does not amount to more than three
@r four men. .Major Ogden, who firfl reconnoitered the
enemy, received a sudden wound by a bayonet; but it is
hoped not dangerous. , .
•' The militia assembled pn this occasion with the ut
most alacrity ; and Colonel Shrieve from Newark, having
early taken the alarm, marched immediately to our sup
port.
" The. energy's design. and expectation by this move
ment, was undoubtedly a complete furprize; in which I
am happy to acquaint your Excellency, they were as com
- pl^tely disappointed..
“ Your Excellency may exped ^ more particular ac
count in my next?'-
Published by order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec.
A gentleman in this city has just received a letter from
Curacoa, dated Jan 25, which fays that the inhabitants
there are in a most di^reffel fituatibn for want of provi
sions. A small vessel had arrived th,ere from the main
with some corn, which was immediately bought up by
the public authority and delivered out to the inhabitants
by the quart under a guard of soldiers.
The calamities of war and the invasion of this ciry by
the enemy having interrupted the proceedings of the
American Pbiltypbical Society Jor promoting UfcjuFKnaw-.
ledge, the Members are requeued to meet at the College
on Friday next, the fifth inst. at Six o'clock in the even
ing, to take into corifideration the present state of the So
ciety, with such matters as may be necefftry to promote
the design of their institution.
The Constitutional Society are to meet to-morrow even
ing, the third inst. agreeable to adjournment, at Carpen
ters-Hall, at Six oklock.
N. B. The Members are desired to be punctual to the
time.
PHILADELPH I A, March i.
Extras of a letter from Gen. Washington to Congress,
dated Head Quarters, Middle Brook, Feb. 26, 1779.
“ Yesterday morning a detachment of the enemy from
Staten-JPand, made an attempt to furprize the post at E
litabeth Town. On receiving information of it, Gen. St.
Clair with the Peoofylvania division, and General Small
wood with the Maryland division, were put in motion by
different routes to form a junction at the Scotch Plains,
and proceed to reinforce General Maxwell, and aft as cir
cum lances should require. Intelligence of the hidden re
treat of the enemy occasioned their recal, before they had
advanced far. The inclofed copy of a letter from General
Maxwell, will furnifh all the particulars I have received
of this fruitlefs incursion."
CA M Eto the plantation of the fubferiber,
in Tinicum township, Bucks county, in the be
ginning of December lift, a dark COW, about fcur
years old. The owner is desired to prove his property,
pay charges and take her away, or the will be fold to
pay the cost against the firft day of May.
__J2_^ JOHN' PRA U L.
PARC H M~— E~ N T;
Of the best quality, SOLD by
JOHN DUN LAP.
Extraft of a letter from Brigadier Gen. Maxwell to Gen.
Washington, dated Elizabeth Town, Feb. 25, 1779.
S IR,
LOTTERY-0 F F I C E,
Fuejday morntig, March 2, 1779.
wheels are now r@0,530 dollars richer in propor
-4 tion than they were when the drawing commenced.
There are -o^ in the wheels the following prizes—-
: ' 2 of. io„00 dollars.
8 of ' 5000
,9 of iooo
,36 of 500
v;-)7icf 30
-.T'AUL SOOKS, Check Clerk.
TOBE SOL D,
A LIGHT IV A. GGO T and three draught Horfec,
^' with G .^ov cur HofAs, Enquire of Jacob
Frances, in. Fourth- street, -near Viae-itreet, Phila
delphia.
Philadelphia, February 27.
L O S T,
On the seventh of February, either in the city or about
five miles on the Lancaster road,
TWO Ladies long fcarlct CLOAKS. Whoever
has found said Cloaks and will give information
to rhe Printer hereof, (ball be handsomely rewarded.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
LOST last night, between Funk's Tavern and the
Black Horse in Second street, FIVE HUNDRED
and SIXTY DOLLARS: They were folded up with
out any cover. Whoever delivers them to Mr. Funk
fhdll receive FIFTY DOLLARS reward.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
On Wednesday the sixteenth instant, on the premises,
if not fold at private sale before that time,
ft THREE story brick house, eighteen feet front
4I and about thirty-tour feet deep, with a brick
kitchen; twenty dollars ground rent thereon annually,
with the privilege of buying off the fame: Also a corn
pleat malt house, eighteen feet front, sixty five feet deep,
three Tories high, and clear of ground rent: Also a
camptin^-houfe, eighteen feet front and fourteen feet
d ^? ^h a good.vault underneath, hay-loft above,
with stable and theds on Aid lot; 41. tos. ftrling,
gio^nd-r^nt: Likewise 2 mill-houie and malt-mill, a
good copper containing about 24 barrels, maffi-tub,
coohers, tun, and all the utenfiis, with water-pumps
and beer-pumps brass chambered: Also the leale of a
brew houc and a two story dwelling-house, about nine
years term unexpired, at 40!. yearly rent: The whole
will behold together or Separate as may beftfuit the
purchaser: Continental currency of any emiflljn, or
Loan-office certificates, will be taken in payment. The
sale to begin at Three o'clock in the afternoon. For
further particulars enquire of the fubferiber on the pre
mises, in Southwark, Philadelphia. ° .
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-heufe, on Wednesday the third of March
inst. at Six o'clock in the evening,
AVERY neat two-story brick HOUSE, situated
on the eatt fide of Second street, one door from the
corner of Pine- street, with two rooms on a floor, a good
kitchen and garret, together with a stable and chair
boufe, and an excellent pump of water before the door:
The said house is twenty feet front, with the privilege
of a three feet alley ; the lot is 99 feet deep; fubj?a
to to a ground-rent of 4.05. sterling per year. Any per
son inclining to purchase before the time of sale, may
know the terms by enquiring ot the Printer.
To be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At Chefnut Neck, in the Jerseys, on Friday the fifth of
March inff. at Ten o'clock in the morning,
THE CARGO of the Schooner MINERVA,
lately arrived, confiftin-g of a quantity of Molasses,
French and Wcft-India Rum, Mufeovado Sugar, lurap
and loaf Sugar, Coffee, &c.
The above-mentioned Schooner will be also fold at
the Coffee house in Philadelphia, on Saturday the thir
teenth inst, at Six o'clock in the evening, where the
inventory will be feeo on the day of file.
N. B. The money to be paid immediately at the place
of sale.
TO BE SOLD,
On the twelfth of Much, at Ten o'clock in the morn
ing, at the house of David Schaffer, in Second-street,
Philadelphia,
F'O UR large IRON KETTLES, fit for soap
or fait works : Seized for rent and to be fold by
the said David Schaffer.
SAMUEL MOORE.
All p^rfons indebted to the fubferiber are requeued
to come mu!m^ke payment by the firft day of April
next, and those that, have any accounts against him to
bring them in for fcttlcment, S. M.
THIRTY DOLLARS REWARD.
^X7^ S ''° I'EN out of the fubferiber's stable,
,7 in Front-street, near Poole's Bridge, on the
night of the 25th of February, a black Horse, fifteen
hands high, four years eld this Spring; he has along
tail which never has been docked, the hair short on it
having been rubbed oft, both hind feet white below the
fetlock joints, has 2 small (far in his forehead about the
bigness es a half-penny, his mane hangs on the off fide,
'" ?"F" ^nd trots, and gallops tafy. Whoever takes
up said horse and brings him to the fubferiber, fhalV
receive the above reward, and THIRTY DOLLARS
for the thief, paid by JEHU EYRE.
A LL persons that have any just demands
against the estate of Davifon Filfon, late of East-
Fallowfield township, Chester county, deceased, are de
sired to bring them in to the fubferiber on or before the
twelfth day of Ma;ch instant, tint they may be adjust
ed : And those that are indebted to said estate either by
no? , bill, bond, book debt orotherwife, are requested
todifcharge their rrlpedtive accounts on or before the
said day: And those who have heretofore refufed Con
tinental currency in payment of their demands again',
laid deceased s dtate, by making known their accounts
on or befoe said day appointed, may receive their de
mands, and if not, they lay be well assured that I will
pay no demands to fach persons from and after Rid term.
Due attendance will be given on said day by
ROBERT FILSON, Executor.
TO BE DISPOSED CTfT
r r HRE E years time of an handy apprentice lad,
who has been bred to the gunsmith's and clock
makei s bofinefi. His master's health will not admit
of his following his occupation, which is the reason
why he is disposed to part with him. Enquire of BEN
jamin Rittenhouse, in Seventh street, near Arch
itect, Philadelphia
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY yesterday from the fubferiber, a
' Negro man named JACK, about twenty-two
years old, five feet seven or eight inches high, fpe^ks
English and French tolerable well, has a gold ring in
his left ear, and plays oh the fiddle; had on when he
went away, alight blue coat and jacket, with leather
breeches, th# coat double-breasted; he took with him
a short green coat and jacket, with a red collar and tuffs,
so that it is probable he may change his dress. Who
ever apprehends said Negro and commits him to any
gaol on this continent, (hall have the above reward and
reasonable charges, paid by
ROBERT SHEWELL.
N.B. Said Shewell has for sale, a schooner's suit
of Sails, and a quantity of Grubbing Hoes and Wood
Axes. Feb. 26.
TO BE S O L D,
*q, H E Town of Pert Royal, in Derry townffitp,
£ Lancaster county, about 24 miles from the town
of Lancaster, containing four hundred lots and upwards,
above three hundred of which lots are let at seven (hil
lings sterling each per annum. This town lays very
convenient on the confluence of the rivers Susquehanna
and Great S^etara, in the neighbourhood of several
navigable creeks cr rivers, such as Juniata, &c. It is
as fine a spot for a town >s ony on th/t exter.five river
Susquehanna. Any perlon inclining to purchase may
know the terms by applying to Mr. Samuel PLSA %
sants, Merchant, in Chefnut street, or Mr. Peter
Miller, Conveyancer, in Third street, Philadelphia.
CA M Eto the plantation of the fubferiber,
at Nelhaminy Ferry, on the tenth day of Novem
ber last, an old bay HQRSE, about fourteen hands
high, (hod all round, a far on the forehead, a collar
maik on the off fide of h^j neck, and some white hairs
on the near hind foot. The owner is desired to come,
prove his property, pay charges,' and take him away.
_ JOSEPH BALDWIN.
Northampton County, Virginia, Feb. 1.
SIXTY DOLLARS REWARD.
R. A™ A "AY from the fubferiber, the beginning
of last August, a Negro Man named TONY,
about twenty years of age, five feet eight or nine inches
h;gh, large mouth, eyes and feet, very black; he is
accustomed to wait in the house and attend the stable,
pretends to be very knowing about horses and racing,
a great liar, and very ready ar an excuse when accused
cf any fault: His cioaths of Virginia-made linen, well
worn. He is well acquainted in many of the Eastern
Shoie counties in Maryland, but fufpeded to be lurking
in some part of the state of Pennfyivania or about the
army, where he will attempt to pass for a freeman. The
above reward will be given to any person who will fe.
Cure the above Have in any of the state gaols, on appli
cation to me, or Mr. Samuel Inglis of Philadelphia.
4- SAMUEL ATCHISON.
E&efoam Townfoife, Burlington County, W. New-Jerfy,
February
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY yesterday morning from the sub-
Briber, a Dutch servant man named JOHN
GEORGE WANNER, about twenty-one years
of age, five feet eight or nine inches high, well built
but somewhat clumsy, and speaks broken English: Had
on and took with him, a felt hat half worn, a light
brown bearficin upper jacket almost new, with wooden
buttons, and button holes bound with leather ; a striped
upper and under ditto, one coarse shirt and one check
ditto, buckskin breeches almost new with pewter but
tons, two pairs of yarn flockings, one pair light blue
and the other blue grey, and a pair of hob-nailed shoes
with firings. As his father, Jacob Wanner, lives near
Allens-Town, in Northampton County, Pennsylvania,
it is supposed heis gone that way. Whoever apprehends
said servant and secures him in Philadelphia gaol, ihall
receive the above reward, or SIXTY DOLLARS
if brought home to the fubferiber.
JOSHUA DUDLEY.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN A WAY about two months ago, frcnr,ie
fubferiber, living near Chester Town, Kent Coun
ty, Maryland, a Negro Man named DICK, about five
feet eight or nine inches high, of a yellow complexion,
round IhoulGered, and remarkably stout and bony. I
have some reason to believe he is either in Wilmington
cr Philadelphia, a< he was met on that road making up
the country. He is a very artful fellow, and generally
goe< by the name of Richard Wood, but frequently
dfeffes himfelf in womens cloaths arid then calls himfelf
Polly Wood, and the deception is not easily detected as
he can cook, spin, knit, waft 2nd iron as well as molt
women. He affe& to have fits, which Ido not believe
to be real. Whoever will secure the said Negro in any
gaol, so that I may have him again, shall receive the
above reward, or if brought home, reasonable charges,
paid by DEAN CANNADAY.
January 24..
TH E conduct and behaviour of Ann Piper,
(who is celled my wifi) in embezzling and waft
ing my effects, puts me to the disagreeable ifeceffity of
forwarding all persons not to harbour or trust her at
their peril, as I am determined not to pay any debts of
her contrading. Given under my hand the sixteenth
day of February, 1779. ri >
DANIEL PIPER.
Printed, and to be fold by STYNER and CIS T,
at the noith-eaft corner of Race and Second-ft,eets,
OBSERVATIONS
ON TH E
AMERICAN REVOLUTION;
Publilhed according to a Resolution of CONGRESS
by their COMMITTEE.
For the confiduarion of those who are desirous of com
paring the Condu& of the opposed parties, and the
Several Consequences which have flowed from it.
,§f§ In the above Treatise, page 98, line 3, the words.
"of civil war" ought to be left out. The reader will
pleale to take notice thereof.
PbCaaUphta, March 2.
,A T A N Y A R D,
ON E of the largest and belt nesr this ci y, to telet,
and may be entered on this spring. The liquor
that will be left in the vats is worth at least fix or seven
hundred pounds. Enquire of the Printer. 6.
WA NTS A,. PLAC E, .
AMAN lately from the British army, who writes
f well, understands accompts, and is desirous of be
ing Clerk er Affift^nt in a store. Any one wanting to
employ such a person, will be waited on by leaving 3
line at the Printer's.