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ANNAPOLI S, 0&. 6,
(0 HN HAL L, Nicholas Worthington, Nicholas
M mcubhin, and Willem Broaden, Esquires, are
elefte : D legates for Anne Arundel county, to Serve in
the enfuin: General Ass ml 'y.
David C: tufurd, Thornes Duckett, Alexander How
ar., Ma. ru hr, and Th< mas Claggett, Elquires, are elec
ted I r Prince Ge rze'* county.
An? Samuel Chafe and Alk-n Quynn, Esquires, for
this city.
PHILADELPHIA, O&ober io.
CIONGRESS having received from their Com-
J miffi liters at the Court of Versailles, a copy of the
treaty ot Amity and Commerce, concluded at Paris on
£t>e 6th of February 1778, between the Plenipotentiaries
cf His M;B Chriflian Majesty and these United States,
did on the 4th of May that fame year, ratify it, in
whole; but on the next day, passed the following refolu
tiuu:
In CONGRES S,
M.A y 5, 1778.
RESOLVED, That the Comtriffimers, or any
one of them, representing these States at the Court
cf France, be inftrußed to inform that Court, that al
though.Congrefs have readily ratified the treaty of Ami
ty and Commence, and treaty of Alliance, and the Ad
Separate and Secret between His Mos lChriflian Majesty
and tLefd United States, in order to evince mo^ clearly
their sense of the magnanimity amd goodriels of H:s Most
Chriflian Majesty, evidenced in the f&ld treaties§ yet,
from a Sincere desire of rendering the ni&fdfyp nd alli
ance so happily begun, permanent and perpetual, and
being apprehensive that differences may ante horn the
11th and 12th articles in the treaty of Amity, and Com
merce, Congress are delirous that the Said irth and 12U1
articles may be revoked and utterly expunged: The
Commissioners. or any 01 them, are therefore intruded
to use heir bed endeavours to procure the abolition of
the sud iitiiand 12th articles of the laid treaty.
, In consequence of which, the following Declaration
has been made and transmitted to CongrTs:
TRANSLATION.
A DECLARATIONS the King.
THE Congress of the United Spates of North Ame
rica, having rep eferited to the Kng, that the ex
ecution of the eleventh article of the treaty of Amity and
Commerce, signed the sixth of February last, may beat
tended with inconveniences; and, having in consequence
thereof, desired that that article may be expunged, agree
frig on their part, that the twelfth article Should be consi
dered in like manner at null and vri 1 : H sMajefly, in or
der to give to the United States of North America a new
proof of his affection, as well as of his desire to confirm
the union and good correspondence established between
the two States, has been pl^afed to pay a regard to their
representations : Accordingly, he hath declared, and by
thef^ prefects doth declare, that he confects to the sup
pression of the eleventh and twelfth articles abovemeoti
oned, ani that his intention is, that they be confiTr-d
as if never comprehended in the treaty Signed the sixth
of February !aft
Done at Verfaille#, the Erst day of
September, one theufand (even
hundred and Seventy-eight.
(Signed,)
Gravser de Vergennes.
In conformity to the foregoing Declaration of HisMoft
Chriflian Majesty, the Commissioners Plenipotentiary
of the United States, Signed the following
DECLARATION.
THE Most Chriflian King, having been pitted to
regard the representations made to him, by the General
Copgrefs ot North America, relating to the eleventh ar
ticle of the treaty of Commerce, signed the sixth of Fe
bruary, in the prefect year ; and His Majesty having
therefyre confuted, that the laid article fhuu : f be fup
pr ffed, on condition that the twelfth article of the fame
Treaty be equally regarded as of none effefl ; the Ge
neral Congress hath declared on their part, and do de
clare, teat they coofent to the fuppreluon of the ele
venth and twelfth articles of the above mentione 1 Trea
ty ; and that their intention is, that these articles be re
garded as having never been comprised tn the Treaty,
signed the 6th of February.
Done at Paris, theist day of September, 1778.
(Signed) BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
ARTHUR LEE.
JOHN ADAMS.
The Articles anulled, were the following :
ARTICLE XI. It is agreed and concluded, that
there Shall never be any duty imported on the exportati
on of the molasses that may be taken by the fubjeßs of
any of the United S ates, from the iflarids of America,
which belong, or may hereafter appertain te His Mort
Chriflian Mijefly,'
ARTICLE XII. In compensation of the exemp
tion ffipulated by the pre ceding article, it is agreed and
concluded, that there thill never be any duties imported
on the exportation of any kind of merchandize, which,
the Subjects of Hs Most Christian Majesty may take
from the countries and possessions, prefect, or future, of
any of toe Thirteen United Spates, for the use of the
islands which fir II umifli molaffes.*
Published by order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
Extract of a letter from Camp, Tappan, Odotrer 2.
" You have had the particulars or Traitor Arnold's
conduct, before bis getting on board the Vulture (loop of
war, which lay near Stoney Point; but his conduct,
since he went into New York, is a fill greater proof of
his villainy, (if greater villainy was pcffible) At his
arrival with the British, he had upwards of fifty of cur
warmest friends in New York taken up, and put into
dungeons and other places of confinement. But there is
a providence attending the unhappy friends to their coua«
try, that puts it out of his power to injure them, other
than imprisonment. Such was the precipitate flight he
n^^ to save his neck from the halter, that he had no
time totovs off a single paper, or any other matter
which Can be a testimony against those he would other
wise ruin in person and estate. G'neral Rebrifon came
up yeflerday to Bobb's Ferry, with a flag, which was Soon
dismissed, it being of so trite a nature, viz. to intreat his
Excellency General Washington, at the requeftof ST
Harry Clinton, to use lenity to Major Andrie —it had
the effect to respite him for some hours, as the flag did
not return ti 1 after five o'clock, which was the hour fix
ed in general orders for his ex. cution : f This day at 12
o'clock it took place, by hanging him by the neck. Per
haps no person (on like occasion; ever fuff-red the igno
minious death, that was more regretted b^officers and
folders of every rank in our army ; or did Fever fee any
person meet his fate with more fortitude and equal con
dud. When he was ordered to mount the waggon un
der the gallows, he replied, " He was ready to die, but
wished the mode to have been in feme more eligible way.
prefering to be Shot *." After he opened his Shirt collar,
fixed the rope, and tied his handkerchief over his eyes,
he was asked by the officer commanding the troops, if he
wished to fay any thing ? He replied, " I have said all I
had to fay before, and have only to request the gentle
men present, to bear testimony that he met death as a
brave man "
" The flag mentioned to have came out with General
Robertson, was received by General Greene and Colonel
Hamilton; and what is curious, Arnold (ent his resigna
tion, by desire, that General Washington Should forward
it to Congrefr; with an infolcnt letter, intimating he ne
q>er wow d serve Congress any more, aor med they exped
it. And moreover, that if Major Andrie Should be execu
ted by or terof General Washington, that be would firike
a b^ov on Some of his friends on the Continent, that
Should (efficiently retaliate, for his loss to his Prince.
General Greene, when he read the letter, treated it with
contempt, and threw it on the ground, before General
Robertson, which he might return to the Traitor, if he
thought proper. The hanging of Major Andrie, one of
the rnoft eminent officers and polite men in the British
army, and the faandtye of Clinton, Shews we are not
detered by great menaces, but determined to extirpate"
eur enemies one by one, until peace shall be restored to
our country."
• He was dressed in full uniform ; and after the execu
tion his servant demanded his cloathiug, which he re
ceived. His body was buried near thegallows.
The following is an extras from General Green's Or
ders, the day after the infamous Arnold's flight in con
sequence of Andrie's detection.
Head-Quarters, Tappan, Sept. 26, 1700.
TREASON of the blacked dye was yeflerday dis
covered. General Arnold who commanded at Weft-
Point, loft to every sentiment of honor of public and pri
vate obligation, was about to deliver up that important
Fort, into the hands of the enemy. Such an event must
have given the American cause a deadly wound, if not
a fatal flab. Happily the scheme was timely djfcovered,
to prevent the fatal misfortune. The prov deirialj rain of
circumhancea which led to ir, affords the most convincing
proofs, th it the lib-ties of America is the obje& of divine
pr tcaion> At the fame time the treason is so regretted,
tie General cannot help congratulating the army on the
happy discovery
Our enemies despairing of carrying their point by force,
are pradifing every bale art to effect it, by bribery and
ccr option, what they cannot accomplish in a manly
way. Great honor is due to the American army, that
this is the firft instance of treason of this kind, where
many were to be expected from the nature of the dispute ;
and nothing is so high an ornament to the characters es
the American soldiers as their withftahding all the arts
and reductions of an iofidious enemy.
Arnold the traitor has made his escape to the enemy,
but Mr. Andrie, Adjutant General to the British army,
who came out as a spy to negotiate the business, is our pri
soner.
His Excellency the Commander in Chief has arrived
at Weft-Point, frdm Hartford, and is now doubtless
taking proper fleps to unravel fully so hellish a plot.
For the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET.
SI R,
n N honest man must love a free press, for the fame
reason that you hate it. It is the best guardian
of liberty and the justest scourge of iniquity that ever
was known for a free country. Indeed it is to be la
mented that all the advantages to be derived from it
have not been made use of during the present revolu
tion. For in all free governments there must be delin
quents whole offences cannot be reached by law, tho'
they give dee, wounds to the good order and happi
ness of so iety. These are proper objects of the press,
which, like a faithful mirrour, will represent them to the
public eye, and expose them to the just censure of their
fellow citizens. On these principles I rejoice to ad
dress you thus publicly, in the face of your country.
I (hall be silent, Sir, on the early ads of your life,
tho' they were of the fame spirit with your present
conduct; because there is a wide difference between
the actions of a man when he is obfeure and infignifi
cant, and when he is railed to eminence and impor
tance. I shall te silent on your nativity, tho' it is a
great object of public curiosity where a man is born,
when he is any how fignilly didinguifhed, if it is even
by the gallows, or by crimes too new and complex for
that simple and ancient institution.
I shall be silent on your conduct while you were in
Congress, one of the representatives of this common
wealth, tho' you agreed with one of your colleagues,
when the question of independence was to be decided,
to vote for it, only, in case your voting against it
would be useless; and tho', in other inttances, you
appeared conspicuously an unworthy member of that
illustrious assembly, every body knows the just dis
grace that attended your difeontihuance. On the
present occasion I shall confine myfelf to the two dar
ling principles of your foul,—Opposition to Govern
ment and Tory Toleration; principles to which you
have fubjeded all others, because in the present times
they are attended with most mifehief to your coun
try.
It is acknowledged, Sir, that you possess great lear
ning and great abilities, and you may be furprized
that I Should venture to condemn the conduct of so
great a man; but remember, Sir, it is also acknow
ledged, that your learning and abilities are most base
ly and wickedly prostituted. When I confider the 6-
tuatlon of the American war, from' time to time, since
the establishment of regular governments, I cannot be
persuaded that any friend to the independence of this
country could desire to fee them altered or Subverted.
At the time they were formed they were ne'ceffary for
the common cause, which common cause has eve< since
required that they should be Supported. As to the
constitution of this commonwealth, I will not enter
into its merits, since it is inconvertible that this com
monwealth has contributed its full Share of support
to the common caule, notwithstanding the constant
opposition of a violent party under your direction.
Much, indeed, ought to be attributed to the exertions
of the President and Supreme Executive Council, who
have done wonders, considering the many difficulties
that have been thrown in t^eir way, and who, as the
just reward of their Services, have received your abuses,
your invectives, and your curses: yes, Sir, your were
not Satisfied with having your house the public thea
tre of Sedition, but you made it a private school for
the instruction of feled pupils. It was not enough
that, at your house, public harangues were deliver
ed, plans laid, and combinations formed, for the sub
version of government; but, at the head of your ta
ble, after a rich repast, Surrounded with your tcry
company, intermixed with cbofen Grangers, you
taught leffon^ of diffehtion and calumny against all
its officers. How illiberal, under the garb of po
liteness and hospitality, to serve the purport's of ma
levolent party ! how perverse, never to do good, only
that evil may come!.
As to the doftrine of Tory Toleration, it is a child
so like its father, that you must never offer to dis
own it : a many-headed monster; it fecks the cleftruc
tion of the whole United States, and if Suffered to ex
ist much longer will, J fear, too certainly effe& it.
Arnold's confeiratyl it was only yeflerday: Ameri-.
ca now trembling at the danger, though part. Ar
nold's conspiracy drew its breath and received its nour
ishment from this doctrine ; having fixed his foul on
gain, he only wanted such opportunities of bargain as
this would give him. I repeat it again, it was this
doctrine of Tory Toleration that gave birth to Ar
nold's conspiracy : it opened avenues for British gold,
through which it not only reached his sordid foul,
but, I fear, the hearts of many others in the confidence
of their country, on whom it is now operating with
full force.
But it is not only the vehicle of corruption, but of
intelligence. Under its protection men are permitted to
remain among us whose only business, and whose only
livelihood, is to give information to our enemies.
These are the effeds of this favourite doflrine. ef
fects as well known to you as they are felt by Ame
rica. Yet you are fuffered to live among us ; to
breathe our air, to walk our Greets, to speak in our
courts, to speak, not in defence of truth and your coun
try, but in Support of Villainy and Toryifm. How long
will you abuse our patience? The day, I trust, is not
far off when men of your description Shall feel the jus
tice of an injured country ; when you Shall exclaim
with agony of conscience, Oh, had I but served my
country with half the zeal I served its enemies, it
would not thus have banished me forever.
A PLAIN DEALING WHIG?
To JAMES WILSON, Esquire,
Attorney at Law.
+iM m M'+*M444+s ?s„++b**
On MON DAY the sixteenth day of
October, at Ten o'clock in the morning, on Mr. An
drew Hofl^e's wharf, will be fold at Public At&icn,
The CARGO of the Prize Brig Recovery,
Confuting of about 117 hoglhaids of
WESI-IN DIA RU M,
Arid at Twelve o'clock of the fame day, the (aid-
Brigantine will be fold at the Coffee.houfe, a^ceahU
to inventory there to be seen.
By order of the Court of Admiralty,
MATTHEW CLARKTON, Marshal.
Philadelphia, October ~ 578®.
To be SOL Dby Public Au^ior.,
At the City Auction Store, on THURSDAY next,
at Nine o'clock in the forenoon,
Broadcloths, Coatings, Shalloons, d u .
rants, double gilt and metal Buttons, Scarf Twist
and Mohair, dressed DceiSkirs, Linens, Brlanniat,
Hollands, Chintzes, &% Also Houfhold and Kitchen
Furniture, Mens and Womens Wearing Apparel, &c.
A STEAK and CHOP HOUSE,
Is opened by WILLIAM MOORE, at the sign
of the (hip Hancock in Fourth-Street, between Market
and Chefnu+oftreets, Philadelphia,
WHERE there are large ^nd convenient rooms fit
for private companies or clubs. Said Moore hath
laid in a quantity 01 Mr. Hare's best Porter, and other
Iq:01s equally good in their kind, and hath engaged
for a Supply of 0, fters during the season. He returns
his Sincere thanks to his former cuftomteh; hopes for a
continuance of their favors arid the Public's in general,
who he will strive to entertain in the best; and most ex
peditious manner.-
BR OKE into the plantation of the
Subscriber, in Paffyunk township, on the ad inst.
(October) an iron grey HORSE, about fifteen hands
high, no brand nor ear mark, middling low in flelb, no
Shoes on. The owner of said l©fe is desired to prove
property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he
will be fold agreeable to law for damage he has done
and expences that may accrue.
HENRY MAAG.