The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-04-27 00:00:00, page 3

JSt. JAGO DE LA VEGA, ( Jamaica) Jan. 10, 1782.
Sunday, the sloop Romeo, a prize to his maje fly's ship
Lincorne, was sent into Port-Royal ; she failed 18 days
since from Boston, for the Havanna, with a cargo of
fait fifh,apples, potatoes, &c. About three weeks be
fore she left Boston, a fleet of thirty merchantmen had
failed from thence for Cape Francois, escorted by a fif
ty gun ship and four frigates. Ayqgun ship was short-
Jy to be launched at Falmouth, in Cafco-bay, the com
mand of which was to be given to the celebrated Paul
Jones.
In consequence of circular letters, from his honour
the lieutenant governor to the colonels of the milita,
there have been frequent field days lately in most of the
parishes ; and we have the pleasure to assure the public,
that the men have, in general, turned out with that
cheerfulnefs and alacrity which has ever distinguished
the militia of Jamaica ; the natural and constitutional
defenders of their country.
Should monsieur de Graffe intend us the honour of
a vi'fit, we may, with great confidence, rest assured, that
the tried abilities of our commander in chief, the gallan
try of the well appointed regular force flationed here,
and the bravery of the militia, will giveth^t gentleman
a species of entertainment to which he has been hither
to unaccustomed.
Feb. 2t. There are eight Spanish fhipsof the line at
Cape Nichola Mole, and we hear, the armament from
JBreft, profeffedly destined for the redudion of this
island, is hourly expe&ed to join them.
KINGSTON, ( Jamaica,) February 23.
Lift Saturday the brig Fortitude, captain Smith, in
22 days from Charleftown by the way of St. Christo
pher, which island she passed the 9th instant, arrived
here. She was bound to Basseterre, bet on perceiving
17 fail of the line of battle (hips a letter way to the
southward of St. Kitts, which by their motions appear
ed to be the fleet of an enemy, captain Smith thought
it mos ladvifible to coaf lalong the north fide of the
island, where every plantation appe red to be deserted.
As soon as he reached Sandy• point a boat was dispatch
ed ashore for the purpose of gaining intelligence, but
to their fuprife the crew on their landing were surround
ed by a number of people, made prisoners, and their
boat hauled upon the beach. At that time captain
Smith con'd earneflly perceive a violent cannonading
between Brjmeftone-hill and an encampment in a val
ley, which with the circumflance of the seizure of his'
boat occasioned him to bear away for this island.
fl LADY, neither old nor ug & y, conversant in
fl the various feenes of polite life, and who has seen
enough of her own sex, not to make her prefer the
society of the other, is inclined to associate with a
gentleman of refpeftability, who is neither fubjeH to
the follies of youth, not the infirmities of age. To
such a one she flatters herfelf the should prove an agree
able companion, by being able to participate of his
cares, as well as to improve his domeflic enjoyments!
naturaPy averse to a life of inaarvity,fhe will willingly
take all his houfhold concerns under her immediate
management, have no objection, upon any pressing oc
cafion, to get up her own linen, and even contribute to
any other little accommodations, that may not be in
consistent with the established delicacy of an unspotted
chara^er.
Though politics neither delight, nor much interest
her, the advertiser is free to own, that she shall give
the preference to a majority man, if but for the Angle
reason, that too many of the minority beaux, consume
in unprofitable purfaits, those nocternal hours, which
nature never designed for the tumult of opposition.
Letters tiddreffed to Laura, to be left at the Morn
ing Herald office, with a fatisfaßory account of the
partie's connexions, disposition, &c. will be received,
and duly answered.
Head Quarters, Spanish-Town, 21st February; 1782.
IT is his honour the lieutenant governor's orders,
that the captains of forts do immediately fend him a
return of the state and condition of their refpeXive forts,
fpecifying the number and nature of their artillery,
-with their carriages, serviceable and unferviceable ; the
quantity of ammunition and stores in their possession,
the names and ranks of the officers and gunners under
their command, and the dates of their several appoint
ment. —
S I R,
T HE ministry are now praßifing that art to prevent
J the independency of Ireland from the negled of
which they have left the dependency of America, to wit,
rhe art of soothing. A FACT.
AVA NN AH, (in Georgia) March 14.
Last Saturday fe'nnight cornet Weatherford, of the
volunteers of Augusta, with seven men of that troop,
set off from hence. On the Tuesday following, in the
dusk of the evening, they reached Augufla ; they did
not intend shewing themselves till dark, but miffing a
Negro who had accompanied them, cornet Weather
ford was afraid that he might give the alarm, and
therefore immediately pushed for Mr. Glaffock's, where
be found Mr. Glaffock, captain Cutchbert, in the con
tinental fervjce, and Mr. David Douglas, who lately
eloped from this place. These they immediately made
prisoners, bringing off the two latter, the desertion of
the Negro prevented, for this time, their making free
with the person of his honour governor Martin, who
resides about a mile from Glaffock's. After having
brought his prisoners a few miles, cornet Weatherford
dismissed captain Cutchbert on parole ; he likewise, for
form fake, took a parole from Mr. Douglas. How far
a parole will bind one whom nothing else could, muff
appear in the sequel.
Cornet Weatherford, on his return, fell in with a mi
litia scout of fix men, at a house near Brier-creek, all
whom he disarmed and paroled together with some o
thers he met with in his route, to the number of 14.
The practice of giving a Georgia parole, or coup-de
grace, he reserved for col. Dunn, capt. Paddy Carr,
snd rest of the virtuous few. This final! party, after
To the Printer of the Public Advertiser.
To MEN of the WORLD.
shoe, March 12, 1782.
" Poor Lapena was lately murdered in Sunbury, by
a detachment of Hessians, in number 150, under com
mand of that infernal William Kehal, who was accom
ponied by Kitchen and Jack Maxwell. Their inten
tion wax to have burnt the town, and furprize a party
of militia horse, under the command of col. Cowper,
who were flationed at Mrs. Can's plantation. As soon
as the co one! got intelligence of their being landed,
which was in the night, he immediately proceeded to
the town with his men, (20 in number) when a brisk
firing commenced on both sides, but lasted a very little
while, as the enemy thought proper to make a preci
pitate retreat to their boats, without effecting their di
abolical purpose, and returned to Savannah.,
". Francis Coddington, formerly our commissary of
purchases, Peter Tarling,late deputy quartermaster gen.
and Joe Fox, late reprefrntative in the usurp d assem
bly, and a number of others who had taken protection
with the enemy, joined us as soon as we crossed Ogechee
river, which was immediately after general Wayne cros
sed into Georgia. The general's troops, tho' far in
ferior to those of the enemy, have been several times
within fight of the town; but the British did not think
proper to venture out. Head quartersat present at
Ebenezers.
Yeflerday morning a refugee boat, \called the Hook
'em-Snevy, mounting a fix pound cannon and four
swivels, arrived here. She was taken last Sunday, near
Cape-May, by the Hyder Ally, captain Barney.
Extr^ft of a letter from Louth-Carolina, dated Horse-
" Col. Jackson, with about 40 of the Georgia state
horse, are continually on the enemy's lines. From the
best accounts, the enemy's force in Savannah consist of
about 1000 regulars, besides militia."
Mr. Lapena, mentioned in the above letter, was a
foreigner, and admitted to live as neuter in the town of
Sunbury but the enemy, agreeable to their savage
practice, in this excursion, broke thro'a solemn en
gagement, and massacred him for making expreffiohs
of joy on feeing our people once more in possession of
their country.
Our intelligence from Georgia further fays, that
altho' the face of the country in general appears dis
tressed, yet the spirit of the people is good; and that
since the capture of Cornwallis, the enemy are very ap
prehensive and cautious how they make their appear
ance in the country.
ATa meeting of the justices of the peace and the
street commissioners, authorized by law, to appoint re
gulators for the city of Philadelphia, the following per
fous were chosen into that office :
puffing almost in fight of cal. White and the other dra
goons at Ilirthman's, returned on Tuesday morning,
with a considerable booty of horses and arms, without
the least loss.
David Ritenhoufe, John Lukins, William Colliday,
William Molder, Thomas Nevel, James Pearson, Tho
mas Pryor, John M'Cullouch and Jacob Crass
The county commiffiohers have also appointed Wil
liam Mailers, Joseph Rush and George Forepaugh,-
regulators for the diftriX of the Northern-Liberties.
And the inhabitants of the diAriX of Southwark,
have elected Silas Engles,Robert Alison and John Smith,
regulators for said diftriX.
*** For the AR for methodizing the department of
accounts of this commonwealth,&c.fee the fourth page.
*, A few remaining Copies of the Pamphlet PUB
LIC GOOD, being and Examination into the Claim
of Virginia to the vacant western territory, and of the
right of the United States to the fame. To which is
added, proposals for laying off a new state, to be ap
plied as a fund for carrying on the war, or redeeming
the national debt. By the author of Common Sense—
May be had of David C. Claypo@le. Price One fourth
of a Dollar.
March 21- Last Monday came in here three more
deserters from Wayne's camp at Ebenezer, where we
learn that a detatchment of continental cavalry and
some militia ftil continue, who are in great want of
provisions and forage.
CTRAYED or stolen, on the night of the 25th inst.
° out of the pasture of Mr. Johnston, in the Neck,
A Sorrel MARE, about 5 years old, 14 hands high,
both her fore feet white and one of her hind legs white
a considerable way up, and several white spots under
the saddle and some hair off. Whoever takes up said
Mare, and brings her to rae, the futferiber, living at
Mrs. Galloway's, opposite the City-tavern, or to Mr.
Dean, tavern-keeper, at the sign of the George, in Sr
cond-ftreet, shall be entitled to the above reward and
reafenable charges paid, by April 26.
JOHN CHRISTIE, Captain sth Pennf. Regt.
Philadelphia, April 27.
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Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, fl.
. To A L L whom it may concern.
NOTICE is hereby given, That a court of admiral
ty will be held at the State-honle, in the city of
Philadelphia, on Monday, the 29th of April, inftznt,
as 10 o'clock in the forenoon, tor the trial of the
Schooner called the HOOK-'EM-SNEVY, John Ross,
late master, carrying cne fix pounder and loir Iwivel
guns- taken at sea, sent into this port and libelled a
gainst as pr'ze, by JOSHUA BARNEY, esquire, (qui
tarn, &c.) To the end, that all perfdns concerned m y
appear and shew cause, if any there be, wherefore a
decree should not pass pursuant to the prayer of
the libel, &c. By order of the Judge,
April 26. JAMES READ, Regiffer.
Dairy Maid and Kitchen Maid,
for a genteel Family, a little way out of town. Pro
per recommendations are expe&^d. Enquire of the
Printer. April 26
Four Dollars Reward.
WANTE D,
Next Tuesday Morning,
At NINE o'clock,
At the Northern-Liberty Auction-Store,
The upper end of Second- street,
Will begin the SALE of a GENERAL and good
ASSORTMENT of
MERCHANDIZE,
Houfhold and Kitchen Furniture,
Monday, the 29th of April, 1782.
This Evening and for several Evenings fucceffiyelyi
Jewels and Diamonds for fenumentalilts :
Among which are the LIBRARYof a gentleman
lately deceased : containing a great variety of the most
celebrated ancient and modern authors in arts, Scien
ces, Biography, Voyages, Travels, Poetry, Novels,
and entertainment;
Also, A Collection of L AW BOOKS; being the
Library of a Lawyer lately deceased. Will begin to be
Sold by Auction, at the Book-Store of ROBERT
BEL L, near St. Paul's Church, in Tbird-Hreet.
*, Hours of sale, each evening, from half after se
ven to nine o'clock, at which movements of time, the
books will iuftantaneoufly, either be fold, or lacrificed,
according to the taste of the company.
JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer,
&c. &c &c.
ALEXANDER BOYD,).
JAMES LAUGHEAD, ) Aua i°nee r s.
N. B. Public Auction will be held at the above
mentioned flore, on every Tuesday,, beginning at nine
o'clock, &c.
Hand bills will be difeontinued for the future, except
on particular occasions.
Jilt IMPORTED in the Ship St. James, and to be
SOLD, By
ROBERT BRIDGES,
In Penn-street, near the Bird in Hand wharf,
MA R SELLES Qyi ting,
Southong and Hyi&n Tea.
Mullin and Cambricks,
Striped Luteflrings,
Romall Handkerchiefs. April 26.
'Dumfries, (Virginia) April 24, 1782.
'J' H E fubferiber being empowered by
John Buryman, efqaire, to dispose of a Trad of
LAND, containing about 5000 acres, lying about half
a mile from the fail town of Dumfries, and extending
into the country ; the land is level and a fertile foil,
well watered and timbered ; it will be Sold at the
Court-house in the said town, on the firft MONDAY
in June next. For one half the purch^fe ready cash or
tobacco will be received; ths other part at a future
day that may be agreed on at the sale.
WILLIAM CARR.
Public Vendue.
On MONDAY, the 6th of May next, will be SOLD
at Public Vendue,
Sundry Houfhold Furniture,
At the house now in the tenure of Mrs. CATAR INE
LOW, at Rariton Landing ; and a Number of Male
and Female SERVANTS hired for one or more years, '
Also, To be LET, and may be enter'd on imme
diately, A large commodious Stone HOUSE, two Ito
ries high, four rooms on a floor, the front rooms are
20 feet square, cellars under the whole, and a large
kitchen adjoining the house ; the situation is heal hful
and pleasant, commanding an extensive view of the ri
ver Rariton, and is two miles above Brunswick. A
convenient Frame HOUSE, now in the tenure of Mr.
Samuel S ars, with upland and meadow lots, and
large barns and stables appertaining to each of the a
bove dwellings.
Likewise, A very large, convenient STORE-HOUSE.
For terms enquire of the fubferiber, at his ftoie in Wa
ter-street, five doors below Chefnut- street, Philadelphia ;
who will also attend on the premises on the day above
appointed. NICHOLAS LOW. April 22.
as most agreeable to thole who chufe to hire them.
Prudent, difereet Woman, that
is capable and willing to take the Charge of Children
in a genteel family ; and that cut few and iron doatbs.
None need apply unless well recommended. Enquire
of the Printer. April 26.
ABSCONDED from their bail, a certain
JAMES WOLD, alias WOOL, and a certain
WILLIAM VIBERT, whs entered to go on board
the fhtp St. Janus, T^ouas Truxon, enquire, com
mander. They were lately teen on board a brig from
Boston, which now lies above Arch street wharf,
where they probably bill continue ; they are both sea
men. Whoever takes up and secure, them, so that the
fubferiber may have them again, (hall receive the above
reward wuh reasonable charges, or Four Dollars for
either, paid by WILLIAM DUDLEY, a few d^rs
below Walnut-street, in Water- itreei. April 26.
TO BE SOL D,
A likely NEGROE GIRL, about eigh
teen years of age. Enquire of the Printer.
Eight Dollars Reward.
^u^ion of Books.
WANTE D, A