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BALTIMORE, May 25.
TH E force of the enemy, lately landed at Portsmouth,
Virginia amounts, at mod, to two thousand men,
said to be principally Hessians, and commanded by Lieu
tenant CfenerJ Kniphaufe% &
Since t e town have been &p,rited of the inconsiderable
force sf the enemy in Chesapeake, all apprehenfien of their
gaining a footing here hath subsided. The Shipping, pub
lic fibres, merchandize, and other valuable property,
have, however, been sent to places inaccessible to a more
formidable enemy; and as the spirited yeomanry of this
county, and those adjacent, are now in a'ms f®r the de
fence of freedom and their Country, should the evil genius
of old Knyp— impel him to pay us a visit, he will, it is
probable," soon pay another to his hapless countryman,
C^unt Donop, who as a reward for his temerity, was sud
denly dispatched, by way of Red Bank, " to that undis
covered country from whose bourne ho traveller re
turns" #
His Excellency Governor Henry; of Virginia, in a late
letter to His Excellency our Governor, fays, " Whether
the enemy me .nto @cccpy Portsmouth; as a convenient
Situation front which they , may carry on a ravaging war,
or have any other obtest in view, is altogether uncertain.'
The troops now assembled for the defence of this town,
are commanded by General Buchanan.
A number of alert young gentlemen, of this town, hand
somely accoutred; and mounted pn. noble steeds, richly
caparisoned, have joined General Buchahan^s troops, to
aft as a corps of Light Dragoons, as long as their country
shall appear to need their perfohal. Services ihthe Field.
The Hon. Capt. Chetwynd, of the 46th, Capt. Cado
gan, of the 49th, and Lieut. Velancy, of the 55th, Britiffi
regiments, lately died of fevers at St. Qcia, where the
British soldiery and seamen are, It is said, very sickly.
A gentleman just arrived in town from Philadelphia, in
forms us, that it was confidently asserted, and believed id
that city, at the time he left it, that the enterprising Col.
Clark, at the head of a body of troops from Virginia, had
taken an important British fort in the Illinois country, and
made the garrison, under the command of Major Hamil
ton, prisoners.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2,.
On Wednesday hft a petition signed by near 600 ref
peftable inhabitants of this and other States, on the
fubjeß of tie Continental Currency, with assurances of
their most flrenuous concurrence in such other means in
, addition to taxation for establishing its Credit, as Congress
may recommend, was presented to that Honorable Body.
At a meeting of the fubferibers, his Excellency Joseph
Reed, Esquire, President of this State, the Hon. John
Bayard, Esq ; Speaker of the Assembly, the Hon. Colonel
Smith, of the Council, with four other gentlemen, had
been requeued to present it ; they had the honor of being
admitted into Congress, and presented it in person. And
we hear that every Member of that Body, who has spoken
on the fubjeft, expressed the most entire fatisfadion, in
the matter and manner of this application.
', *m* The pieces signed A Citizen and Lusitania, is come
to hand, and will be inferred in our next.
by eradicating every cause of jealousy and suspicion. They also pef%
ceive with similar emotions, that the moderation of our ally, in not
desiring an atquifitipn of dominion on this continent, or an exclnfion
of other Nations from a (hare of its commercial advantages, so ufeful to
them, has given no alarm to those nations, but in fad: has interested
them in the accompljfhment of his generous undertaking to dissolve
the monopoly thereof by Great-Britain, which has already contributed
to elevate her to her, prefect power and haughtiness, and threatened if
continued to raise both to a height infuppdrtable to the rest of Europe.
In short, their own belt informed statesmen and writers confefs, that
your cause is exceedingly favoured by courts and people in that quarter
of the world, while that of yohr adversaries is equally reprobated ; and
from thence draw ominous and well-grounded conclusions, that the fi
nal event must prove unfortunate to the latter. Indeed, we have the
best reason to believe that we shall soon form other Alliances, and on
principles honourable and beneficial\to these States.
Infatuated as your enemies have been from the beginning of this con
taft, do you imagine they can now flatter themselves with a hope of
conquering you, unless you are falfe to yourselves?
When unprepared, undisciplined, and unsupported,, you opposed
their fleets aud armies in full conjoined force, then, ii at any time,
was conquest to be apprehended. Yet what progress towards it have
their violent aud incellant efforts made? Judge fiom their own con
du&. Having devoted you to bondage, and after vainly wafting their
blood and treasure in the dishonorable enterprize, they deigned at
length to offer terms of accommodation with refpe&ful addrefles to that
once despised body the Congress, whose humble Supplications ONLY for
Peace, Liberty and Safety, they had contemptuvufly rejected, under
pretence of its being an unconstitutional assembly. Nay more; desi
rous of seducing you into a deviation from the paths of re&itude,
from which they had so far and so rashly wandeied, they made molt
specious offers to tempt you into a violation of your faith given to your
illustrious Ally. Their arts were 'as unavailing as their arms.—
Foiled again, "and flung with rage, embittered by envy, they had no
alternative, but to renounce the inglorious and ruinous contrnverfy,
or to resume their former modes of profccuring it. They chose the
latter. Again the Savages are Simulated to horrid massacres of women
and children, and domestics to the murder of their masters. Again
oar brave and unhappy brethren are doomed to miserable deaths in
goals and prifon-fbips. To complete the fauguinary system, all the
''Extremities of War" are by authority denounced against you.
Piously endeavour to derive this consolation from their remorseless fury,
that ' the Father of Mercies" looks down Midi di{approbation on such au
Done in Congress by unanimous consent, this twenty-sixth day of May, one thousand seven hun
dred and feveoty-nine. JO H N JA „ President.
Artel CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
In CONGRESS, May 28, 1779-
THE Board of Treasury having reported, “ that in
their opinion it will be impracticable to carry on the
war by paper emissions, at the prelent enormous expences
of the Commissary-General, Quarter- Master General,
and Medical departments— that it appears to them that a
general opinion prevails, that one cause of the alarming ek
pences in these departments, arises from allowing comnaif*
fions to the numerous persons employed in durchafing for
the army, and th^t a very general diffati^adiom has taken
place on that account among the citizens of these United
States,—and that in their opinion it is necessary to put tli6
said departments on a different footing, with refpe& to the
expenditure of public money ” r
Refolded, That the fame be referred to a Committee of
three, and that they be direfed to report apian for the
purpose.
The Members chosen, Mr. Dickinfen, Mr. Hunting
ton, and Mr; Burke.
Extrad from the Minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary'.
In CONGRESS, May 28, 177%
WHEREAS it is indifpenfibly necessary that the
greatest economy thouid be introduced in public expen
ditures,,
Refelvedj That a Committee of three be appointed to
make ftri& enquiry into the eftablilments and contingent
expences of'the refpedive Boards and Departments, and
to confider and report the tetranchments and reformations
which fhdl appear to be,practicable and expedient ; and
that they have power to call for returns from the offices,
and for information from the officers of any Department,
and to confer thereon with the Commander in Chief.,
The Members chosen, Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Sherman,
^hd Mr. Scudder.
Extras from the Minutes>
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
tn CONGRESS, Miy 2%, 1779,
Refolded, Thata Committee of three be appointed, to
confider the most advifeable mode of negotiating a foreign
loan, towhat amount, and in what manner the fame may
be most advahtageoufly applied to the use of these States,
Tht Members chosen, Mr. Uickinfon, Mr. Laurens,
and Mr. Smith.
Ordered, That the report of the Committee, appointed
to confer with the Com'mandcr in Chief, dated February
2 > *779> be referred to the said Committee.
Extractfrom the Minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
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~ / Philadelphia, May 2s.
To be SOLD at Public Vendue,
On Tuesday next, xt Ten o'clock in the morning,,
ANEW SHALLOP, thirty-seven feet keel, fif
teen feet be%m, and five feet hold ; now lying at
Bright and Pechin's wharf. An inventory may be seen
at Mr. Joseph Vandike's, at the Battle of (he Kegs in
Water- street. Also will be fold at the fame time, a good
Moles B@A T. The conditions will be made known
byJOHN TAUSQR.
dacious defiances of Lis holy laws ; and be further comforted with re^
collecting, that the arms assumed by you in your righteous cause,
have not been Allied by any unj uftifiable severities,.
' Your enemies despairing however, as it feeins, of the success of their
united forces against our main army, have divided them, as if their
design was to harrafs you by predatory, desultory operations. If you
are affiduoua in improving opportunities, Saratoga may not be the only
spot on this continent to give a new denomination, to the baffled troops
of a nation impiously priding herfelf in notions of her omnipotence.
Rouze yourselves therefore, that this campaign may finish the great
work you have so nobly carried on for several years ^aft. What nation
ever engaged in such a contest under such a complication ot disadvan
tages, so soon furtaounted many of them, and in so ffiort a period of
time had so certain a prospect of a speedy and happy conclusion. We
will venture to pronounce that so remarkable an initance exists not in
the annals of mankind. We well remember what you said at the com
mencement of this war.. You saw the immense difference between your
circumftauces and those of your enemies, and you knew the quarrel must
decide on no less than your lives, liberties arid estates. All these you
greatly put to every hazard, resolving rather to die freemen than to
live flares ; a^d Justice will oblige the impartial world to confefs you
have, uniformly acted dn the fame generous principle. Confider how
much you have done, and how comparatively little remains to be done
to crown you with success. Persevere; and you^enfufe Peace; Freedom,
Safety, Glory, Sovereignty, and Felicry to Yourselves, your Children,
and your Childrens' Children. .
Encouraged by favours already receivedfrom infinity goodness, grate
fully acknowledgingttem, earnestly imploring their continuance, con
stantly endeavoring to draw them down on your beads by an amend
ment of your lives and a conformity to the idiviue will, hymbly copfid
ing in the proteaion so often and wonderfully experienced, vigorously
, employ the means placed by Providence in your hands, for compleating
your labours. ~: . . r . b• *.C ; ,^
Fill up your batealichs—be prepared in every part to repell the in
cursions of. your enemies—place your several quotas in the conti
nental treasury—lend money for, public use the emissions of your
refpe&ive Bates—provide effectually for expediting the conveyance of
supplies for your armies and fleets, and for your allies—prevent the
produce of the country from being monopolized-—effectually super
intend the behavour of public officers—diligently promote piety,
virtue, brotherly love, learning, frugality ^nd moderation—and may
you be appro#d before Almighty God worthy of those blessings we
devoutly wish you to enjoy. , ,
INDIANA PROPRIETORS, agrees
able to adjournment, are to meet at the house of
Mr. Francks Lee, at the sign of tbe Indian Quten, on
Tuesday the fifth of July, at Five o'clock in the after
noon, on affairs of consequence, . where the concerned
are requested to attend, or their Attorneys for them.
By o^der, .
May 29. 4. D FRANKS, President.
7& be SOLD by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-hcufe, on Wednesday the second of June
next,; at Sern.o'cleck in the evening,
A LOT of GROtiN D jn this city, on the weft fide
of Bock-ftrett, between Walnut and Second-ftreets^
in front on Deck street forty feet, and in depthfifty-five
and a half feet, bounded on the north and weft by P^ar-
Breet, and by the lots of Samuel Morris, on th* raft by
Dock ftrect, and on the south by a lot late of Samuel
Brookhoufe ; fubje& to a yearly ground rent of zoh
There are on the premify, one tso-ftory brick building
twenty-seven and a half feet front and twenty-nine feet
deep; a three-story stone building twenty-eight feet front
to the weft and twenty-seven feet back, (with a cart-way
into Pear Breet) in which the four upper rooms are fit
ted for a dweiling-houfe, and at present occupied as
such : On the ground floor there is an excellent spring
of water, where there is a well. The lower parts of both
houses have been formerly a pot-ash manufa&ory, and
are convenient for distillers; soap boilers, bakers, ware,
houses, livery stables, &c. as there is water carriage to
the door, with, wharf of forty feet front. The whole
free from all incumbrance. For further particulars cn^
quire of BERTLES SH EE, at the Coffee-houfe.
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Philadelphia, May 26.
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or STOLEN out of the Continental
Yard, yesterday afternoon, a very fhug, round,
close-made BAY GELDIN G, in extreme good or
der, about 14 and a half hands high, 5 or 6 years old;
has a blaze face, short tail, remarkably pleasant gaited,
and has one or two brands on the near shoulder, supposed
to have been done with the end of a bayonet handle O
The above reward will be paid upon deliver- 8
ing him to Colonel Mitchell, Deputy Qarter-Maf.
ter General, in this city, or to William Heth, Col.
11 V. Reg.
GAME to the plantation of the fubferiber,
in Walter's land, Moyamenfing township, a red
C O W, with a star in her forehead, her left hind foot
white, curled on her sides, about a year ago, and has
been Cried out fix times. The owner is desired to come,
prove bis property, pay charges and take her away,
otherwise die will be fold for the fame.
MICHAEL MADL2.
CA M E (0 the plantation of the fubfcribcr D
in Springfield township, Philadelphia county, a
red and white COW. The owner is desired totomij
prove his property, pay charges and take her,away.
%, 6, GEORGE NICE.