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At a meeting of the Whig Society, held at the Philo
sophical Society Hall on Tuesday evening, the eigh
teenth current, by adjournment, the following ad
dreis was ordered to be publilhed in all the papers,
Englilh and German, in the State of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Charles Willson Peale in the Chair.
Test. Thomas Young, Sec.
To the P UB L I C.
NOTHING is more common among mankind
than to purfoe the fame object by different
means. The fault, if it is one, is founded in nature,
and the only remedy is a serious and candid inquiry
into the reason and relation of things, and a dilpaifion
ate resolution to be determined by that relult.
A constitution has been formed for this State by a
body of men fairly elected and delegated for that pur
pose. Exceptions have been, by some perlons, taken
againftit. Whatever the government of this country
is, or is to be, it will equally affed all its inhabitants.
As all are therefore alike concerned, we would, in the
most affectionate manner, intreat our fellow citizens
throughout the State to consider our present condition.
Our character for wisdom and every civil and political
virtue, our ftreegth and importance, depend intireiy
upon our unanimity and firmnefs in pursuit of that one
grand and interesting object, our civil liberty, and ge
neral independency. A noisy and ill natured wrang
ling, about the detigns of the framers or oppofers of
the constitution, can aufwer no other purpose than to
injure and disgrace us.
Known unto God alone are the motives which in
fluence ail men, and common justice should incite us to
admit, that in such intricate systems as frames of go
vernment very wife and honest men may differ widely.
An enemy is at our gate,, afenemy within our doors ;
without government, laws, and civil magistrates, we
can neither draw forth our military ftiength to oppose
the one, nor exert our civil power to fupprefe the
other. Should we, in this situation, unhinge thole
Decenary powers, how dreadful would be our condi
tion, should an alarm or aClual invasion happen at the
fame time ? We have not the least security against these
fatal incidents, except the unanimous exertions of that
natural force, to which, under God, our faiety has
once and again been owing.
We would, by no means, wish to take the leaf ad
vantage of the times. We have not that food notion
cf our own political wjfdom, as to imagine ourselves,
or cur late delegates, infalliable, in such arduous un
dertakings as the formation of constitutions. We
would only beg leave to observe, that cither in the firft
framing, or after alteration of a government, the sense
of the society at large should be taken in the fulleft
manner. We wish earnestly to fee every possible ob
jedion to our present constitution fairly stated, and
coolly difeuffed; and we plight our public faith that,
on conviction of any error, omission, or redundancy in
it, that may be accounted worthy of amendment by a
majority of the inhabitants cf Pennsylvania, we will
most cheerfully join our brethren io cur endeavours to
procure the alteration. All we mean is to deprecate
the dreadful experiment of a violent diFoiution of the
present bond of our society ; knowing that from such
a measure nothing but daughter, rapine, murder, and
the domination of the lougeft sword, and strongest arm,
can ensue.
Our only apology for this address is the alarming
tendency of a few publications, which, whatever merit
they might have had in a season of general tranquility,
we cannot omit informing you we now look upon as
very ill timed at least, and whatever may be averted,
by no means the present fenie of the Whig Society io
this city. Signed by the unanimous order cf the So
ciety. Charles Wiilfon Peale, Chairman.
Philadelphia, March 18, 1777.
The following articles are handing about in this city,
and were the firft night signed by upwards of fifty,
and since then by a considerable number of the
friends of liberty.
WHEREAS by the Ready perfeveraace of many
true friends to liberty, and the pub.ic welfare,
a happy coalition has been effe&ed between different
parties equally solicitous for the welfare of their coun
try, though differing in opinion as to Tome means not
tffentiajly necessary fur obtaining it, and there is a fair
profped of the restoration of order and the due efta
blilhment of civil and legal authority, under which the
strength of the State may be collected and exerted, and
the inhabitants in every state of life be secured in the
possession of peace and property. And whereas it ap
peals that there is nevertheless a scheme now forming
to overturn all prelent order and authority, and to de
prive us of the advantages of a militia law for our de
fence, and to throw our public affairs again into con
fufion, we, whole name; are underwritten, in order
to prevent the irreparable mifehiefs, which must ensue
mould the enemies to our peace succeed, do solemnly
engage ourselves to each oilier, and to the public,
that we will most firmly adhere to and abide by the
following articles.
First, That we will, to the utmost of our abilities,
ftpport the just and oeceffary authority^ Congress,
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n'H E fourth part of the brig BETSY,
1 with a new suit of SAILS, RIGGIN G, &o
to be SOLD. Enquire of JOSEPH RUSSELL, t
and the union and independence of the American States
against all foreign power and domeflic machinations
whatever.
Secondly, That we will, as far as in us lies, pro
mote peace and good order in the State, and endea
vour to bring to jultce thole who Ihall attempt to
disturb either.
Thirdly, That we will not, by force or violence, or
by falfe representations, endeavour either to confirm or
overturn any part of the present constitution, contrary
to the general sense of the State, but will rtf.r rhe
proof of every part thereof either to a candid reasoning
or a fair experiment.
Fourthly, That in the mean time we will, to the
utmost of our power, support the civil magistrate in
the execution of such wholesome laws as are or fhali
be enabled by the present Assembly.
Philadelphia, 18th March, 1777,
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TO BE SO L D,
THE brick MESSUAGE and LOT of GROUND,
lituate in York-Town, in the State of Pennsylvania,
now in the occupation of Samuel Johnston, Esq; If not
fold will be rented, and may be entered on the firft of
April next. For terms enquire of the fubferiber, or
General Thompson at Carlisle:
§ JOHNBOYD.
TO BE SOL D,
And may be entered on tRe firft day of April next,
A PLANTATION or trad of LAND, con
taining 3-0 acres, or thereabouts, situated ard ly
ing in Hacket's Town, part in the county of Suffix and
part in the county of Morris, whereon is ere&ed a large
framedweiling-houfe, four rooms on a floor, a frame
kitchen, and convenient barn, stables and (hade; has
been kept a public house some years past, and is an ex
ceeding g°d stand for that business. There is also on
said premises a large frame mill with two pair of (tones,
the due pair fopes, the other cullen, one pair for mer
chant and the other for country work, with four boult
ing cloths, all in good order § a saw-mill joining to the
otner mills, a good frame dwelling-hcufe for a miller, a
frame house for a blacksmith, and shop, a house and shop
for a cooper, a dwelling-house for a farmer, with two
other dwelling houf/ fit for tradesmen of any kind : The
situation is healthy, pleasant, and in a firie wheat coun
try, and is an excellent place for a store, tavern, or any
kind of public bufinete. The mills are turned by the ri
ver Mafcoreteong; well known to be one of the best
streams in the State of New-Jersey : There is a very good
convenience for building a fulling-mill and oil-mill on
the fame dam the other mills Hand on, and water fuffi
cient. About half the land is clear, 20 acres of which is
meadow, and 30 more may be made: It lays 35 males
from Brunswick Landing and 50 from New-York, but
the passage to the latter is not very clear at present. The
whole premises will rent for near two hundred pounds
per ann. in the ^erft of times. Any perlon or persons
inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying
to Hugh Hughes, Esq; at Greenwich Forge, or to the
fubferiber on the premiles.
§ MARK THOMPSON.
January 11777.
Tobe SOLD or RE NTE D,
And entered upon the firft day of May next,
SA RUM FOKG E, situate on Chelter Creek,
about ten miles from Chelter and nine from Marcus
xteok, there is about thirty-two acres of land belongs
to the forge, a considerable part excellent meadow ; there
has always been fufficient wood to be had for coals at a
low price, as the neighbourhood abounds with the best
of timber: The agreeable situation and convenience for
ahnoft any other kina cf water works are so well known,
that it needs no further description. For other particu
lars apply to James Thomson or Persifor Frazer,
living near find forge. Also, to be SOLD, a traft
of land, in Weft-Bradford Townihip, Chelter County,
half a mile trim Thomas Prm and Curtis Lewes's plant
ations in the Great Valley, ^d about a mile from the
sign of the Ihip on Lancaltcr road, containing about one
hundred sixty-tour acres of land, about forty cleared,
the remainder extraordinary good wood-land ; there are
three or tour iprings of go®d water on the premises. The
situation is very healthy and pleasant : A number of lime
kilns and plenty cf limestone at a.fmall distance. It will
be fold together or divided as may be most agreeable.
The title is indifput&ble, and the terms will be made ea
sy. For particulars enquire of James Thomson or
Persifor Frazer, aforefaid. Ihomas Johnlton who
lives adjoining will (her the land.
• Phdadelpbia, March 14., 1777.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
WAS BROKE OPEN, on the night of the
rath irritant, the fubferibers rooms, at the brick
house in the Barracks, and robbed of about TWELVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS, consisting of Continental and
Maryland Convention bills, belonging to the States.
Likewise a quantity of eloathing, &c. Whoever appre
hends or gives information of the perpetrators of this
rubbery, so that they may be brought to justice, or de
livered to the commanding officer at the barracks, and
the money recovered, (hall be entitled to the above Re
ward, and all reasonable charges.
Any peffon concerned in this robbery, who will give
information of those concerned with him; fliall be entitled
to the above Reward, and have a free pardon granted
him. JOSEPH PENROSE.
X ADAM HUBLEY, Lieut. Col.
Just printed, publiflted, and now felling by
RO B ER T BE L L,
In Third street, Philadelphia, in one c&avo volume,
with neat binding. (P.i< e Two Dollars.)
4 TREATISE on the Military St RvitE of
CT LIGHT HORSE and LIGHT INFANTR f, in
the field, and in fortified places. By Mj>r Get eial
De Grandmaison, formerly a Captain, vith the tank
of Lieutenant Colonel of Cavalrv, in the Volunti^rs, of
Flanders. I ranflated from the French by Major Lewis
Nicola.
N. 3. At Lid BEL L's may now be had, all the ne:v
publications on the Military Art. Also a considerable
variety of books in Navigation, and other branches of
the Mathematics. Likewile, variety of Gr:ek and La
tin Clr ffics.
Philadelphia, Feb. %6, 1777.
RAN AWAY last night, a lervant lad named J A
COB BROOKS, a short lad, about 17 or >3
years of age, and squints. Had on a whitish country
made cloth coat, and yellow leggings. He is the property
of Frederick Kemp, of Maryland, and was in the fub
fenber's company, in Col. Beatty's battalion of Maryland
Militia. Whoever apprehends and secures said servant
in any goal of the United States, so that his said Captain
or Matter may get him again, fhnll have Three Pounds
Reward from 1 JOHN STONER, Captain.
EIGHTEEN DOLLARS REWA R D.
DESERTED from Captain William
PophAM'scompany, in Colonel Hazon's regiment
of foot, Samuel Lindsay, five feet eleven inches
high, fair hair. Joseph Michael, five feet eleven in
ches high, dark complexion. John M'Kewn, five feet
fix inches high, light complexion, formerly belonging
to Colonel Philip De Haas's regiment, all born in Ireland.
They have taken several bounties before. Whoever
takes up laid deserters, and secures them in any goal, so
that their Captain may get them again, ihall receive
SIX DOLLARS for either of them, or the above
reward for the three, paid by
* WILLIAMPOPHAM, Captain.
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTED from Captain Ephraim Anderfoh's
company of the second New-Jersey regiment, com
manded by Col. Israel Shrives, a certain Charles Downs,
about 26 yeers of age, full faced, of a swarthy complex
ion, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high ; had on when he went
away, a brown coat, light coloured waistcoat and buck
ikin breeches. A^'o a certain James Boyd, about 29
y^rs of age, full face and fair hair ; had on when Ire
went aw^y, a grey furtout, light coloured waistcoat and
leather breeebes; has one fore toe, and could not wear
a shoe on his left foot. Whoever takes up said deserters,
Ihall have the above Reward, or Twenty Dollars
for either of them, and raafonable charges, paid by
t EPHRAIM ANDERSON, Captain.
TO BE SO L D,
By the SUBSCRIBER,
A PLANTATION situated in Londonderry
Township, Cheffer County, containing 213 acres
of land, about one half cleared, and about 10 acres of
mowable meadow ; there is on said place three good or
chards of apple-trees, a good dwelling-?oufe, with a
good well of water at the door, a good barn, tables and
other office houses. The said place is well situated for a
tavern or store, as there has been one kept on it for seve
ral years past: It is bounded by lands of Col. William
Montgomery on the one fide, and on the other fide by a
great road leading from Newcastle to Lancaster. An,
perlon wanting to purchase the fame may know the terms
of sale by applying to the fubferiber, living on the pre
mises. The purenafer fliall have a fufficient title for the
fame:
Also for sale, another place lying and being in said
township, about one mile from the other, containing 184.
acres of land, 20 acres of which is good mowable mea
dow well watered, about 100 acres cleared and under
fence, a good orchard of fruit trees, a good ho^fe, barn,
smiths shop, &c. The purchaser shall have a fufficient ti
tle. Any perlon wanting to purchase said place may
know the terms of sale by applying to John Alexander,
living on the premises, or to the fubferiber. The two
plantations will be fold for cash or credit, which either
answers the purchaser.
Feb. 26, 1777 . t ROBERT SLOAN.
WA S taken up by the fubferiber, in Market
ftrect, a final! grey ho r se, (hod all round, and
has a switch mane and tail. Whoever has loft the said
iiorfe, by applying to the fubferiber, at the sign of the
Sun in Fourth-street, proving their property and paying
charges, may have him again.j
KNIGHT GILBORN.
FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
STOLEN last night, out of the fubferiber's liable,
in Ridley Township, Chester County, a bay Mare,
of good courage, fourteen hands and an half high, a na
tural pacer, (even or eight years old, (hod all round, and
has a remarkable rife above her nostrils. Likewise was
stolen at the fame time, a good Saddle with a blue fad
< le-cloth, and holes through the flaps; also a good
Bridle. Whoever takes up the Mare, Saddle and Brj.
die, and secures the thief so that he may be brought ^
justice, and brings the Mare to William Carson, ,c
the sign cf the Harp and Crown, in Third-street, Phila
delphia, or to the Widow Withy, in Chester, or to
the fubferiber, on Tinicum Island, (hall receive the a
hove Reward, or THREE POUNDS for the Mare, with
the Saddle and Bridle, and reasonable charges, paid by
February 12. X NICHOLAS ' DIEL.
ANY person having a good PHTETON
to dispose of, may hear 01 a purchaser by apply
ing to the Printer.