The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-11-05 00:00:00, page 3

Extract of ^ letter from Gofporf, Sept. 4.
“ A diving bell is now making at dock, and a gen
tleman. surgeon of an India ship, will to-morrow go
down firft the harbour, and on Saturday morning
(should the weather prove favourable) he will go down
on board the Royal George. I suppose numbers of
people will attend him, as no experiment of the kind
has been attempted at Spithead."
D U B LI N, August 24.
We are assured by a most rtfpeHable channel of in
telligence, that a great personage has at lafl consented
to treat with the congress of the British provinces in
America, on the footing of free, imperial, and inde
pendent slates, which facrifice of opinion was com
municated by himfelf to the council, on Wednesday
the 14th instant, i^ a long and affeHing fpee h, with
an elocution and manner that would have extorted ad
miration from the greatest orator in ancient or modern
times. While he spoke, party, pique and cabal seem
ed for ever to have forfaken the august board, and
patriotism, unanimity and loyalty, alone inspired it.
SALE M, OHobert?
A cartel arrived here las levening in 12 days from
Newfoundland, and brought in 292 American priso
ners, among whom are the crews of the Junius Brutus
and other privateers from this port, lately captured by
the enemy.
By the above cartel we have the following interest
ing intelligence, brought by a frigate, with dispatches
for admiral Campbell, in fourteen days from Eng
land, viz.
That lord Howe had failed with a fleet for the relief
of Gibraltar: and that the important news from the
Bast-Indies, of the French having captured three Bri
tilh men of war, of 74 guns each, and all the English
company's ships, was confidently said, by the British
themselves, to be true.
The news from England, by the above frigate, is said
to be as late as 42 days ago, from this time.
The cartel above mentioned, on her passage, off Ha
lifax, spoke with the British ship Renown, which had
in tow the brig General Greene, captain Bacon, belong
ing to Philadelphia.
BOSTO N, October 24.
We can inform our readears, from indubitable au
thority, that the belligerent powers exhibit the most
pacific disposition, and that we may soon expeH the
full fruition of an honourable peace.
The slate ship Tartar, has sent into port a prize brig
laden with 2700 bushels fait.
From a paper of August 7, printed (in the French
language) at Cleves, in Germany, the following ar
ticles have been translated, viz.
C L E V E S, August 7.
It is now asserted, that the lafl revolution in the
British miniflry was in consequence of his Britannic
majefly's own private opinion with refped to his co
lonies, to which he is resolved never to renounce his
pretensions The firm determination of this monarch
will appear by the language which he expressed to lord
Shelburne after the death of the marquis of Rocking
ham.
“ I will be focere with you (said he to this minister)
the point which I have most at heart and which I am
determined, whatever may be the consequences, never
to relinquish but with my crown and my life, is to
prevent a total and unequivocal acknowledgment of
the independence of America. Support me on this
head, and I will relieve you free and quiet on every
other, with the full power of prime minister of this
kingdom."
The minister easily consented, and the arrangement
was fettled.
After this formal declaration, we may judge that
peace is not very near, and that scarcely any depend
ance is to be placed on the negotiations, which are
said to be still continued, for effecting it. On one fide
no peace without the acknowledgment of the independ
ence of America ; —on the other, no peace on so hard
a condition.—What will be the end of the misfortunes
in which America has involved our continent ?
SPRINGFIELD, (Massachusetts,) OHober 22.
Friday lafl being the anniversary of the capture of
Cornwallis, the patriotic gentlemen of the town met to
celebrate that grand event. A number of sentimen
tal toasts were drank and in the evening thirteen beau
tiful rockets were fired. The company broke up about
eleven o'clock in the evening. The whole was con
duHed with the greatest order and decency.
PROVIDEN C E, OHober 19.
A judicious writer (under the signature of Hampden)
in the London Courant of August 14, concludes a long
and pathetic address to the inhabitants of London and
Westminster with this elegant Apostrophe: " 0 Ame
rica! liberated, triumphant, independent—Nurse of
heroes—Asylum sacred to fuffering humanity! grate
ful to me is it to reflect, that in every stage of this ca
lamitous contest, my heart has felt, my tongue has
confeffed, the juflice of thy cause !"
NEW-LONDON, OHober 25.
Captain Thomas Hopkins, in a letter of marque (loop
from this port, bound to Turk's- Island, captured
and sent into New-Haven, a brig from Jamaica with
120 hogsheads of rum and sugar, a quantity of cotton,
coffee, &c.
NEWHAV E N, OHoberry.
We have a report, that the enemy have re-possessed
themselves at Lloyd's Neck.
ALBAN Y, OHober 21.
Reports still continue to circulate, that a strong force
from Canada, is certainly designed to aH against this
slate ; in consequence, the militia are ordered to hold
ihemfelves in readiness to march on the shortest notice.
TRENTON, OHober 30.
The honourable John Cox, esquire, was on Thurs
day lafl eleHed vice-president of the legislative coun
cil of this slate, pursuant to the constitution.
'' Congress have received letters from Mr. Adams
down to the rßtb of August, in which he encl ofes a
copy of Mr Fitzherbert's commission, who is sent by
Great Britain, as minister plenipotentiary to the court
of Versailles, an extraH of which you have
" You are to repair to the court of our aforefaid good
" brother, the most chriflian king, and there, for us,
" and in our name, with the delegates, commissioners,
'' deputies, and plenipotentiaries of the high and migh
" ty lords the slates general of the United Netherlands
" and with those of all princes, and states whom it my
'' concern, having fufficient authority to meet and
“ confer, as well jointly as severally, &c. &c."
" It is easy to observe the. fludied ambiguity in the
commission, by which the mufflers of the united slates
of America, may be either admited or rejeHed, as
circumstances may turn up.
" The Danes appear to be seeking a quarrel with the
Dutch, and if their disputes should not be accommoda
ted, it will have very serious consequences. Mr. Izard
has a letter from Holland, dated the 23d of August,
which mentions the difference is likely to be fettled.
' From some Hague papers, which are in town, it
appears, that the prince of Oange is charged with
having fru ftrated the plan of operations, fettled by
the Dutch and the court of France; the Dutch fleet
were to have gone north about and joined the combined
fleets, but the prince of Orange prevented them, and
they are returned to the Texel."
On Thursday last the schooner Antelope, captain
G efkin, arrived here, in about 20 days from St. Kitt's.
On her way up the bay, off Patuxent, she was attack
ed by one of the enemy's cruizers of superior force,
which, after a short contest, she repulsed.
On Saturday laflthe schooner Mercury, captain
Ebenezer Hill, arrived here, in 52 days from Amfler
dam. She brings no material advices.
RICHMON D, OHober 26.
The ship captain M'Clenahan, belonging to
Philadelphia, is Branded about seven miles to the south
ward of Cape Henry. The vessel is loft, but the greats
est part of her cargo saved.
On Monday lafl the honourable general assembly of
this commonwealth,met here pursuant to adjournment.
It is said the great con ftitutional question refpeHing
the power of pardoning for treason, is referred by the
general court to the court of appeals, in which all the
judges of the superior courts will have an opportuni
ty of delivering their sentiments.
With a view to humanize the mode of warfare among
our savage neighbours the Indians, we learn that gene
ral Wayne during his command in Georgia sent back
a few Indian prisoners which he had taken, with a re
quisition that as many of our prisoners should be sent
in by them. Such examples cannot fail to make a good
impr^ffion even upon Indians, and will, we hope, be
attended with very beneficial consequences.
Philadelphia, Nov. 5.
Yeflerday morning the honourable Elias Boudinot,
esquire, was eleHed president of the united slates in
congress assembled.
Peter Z Lloyd, esquire, is re-appointed clerk of the
general assembly of this slate.
Letters of a late date from Europe, received by the
Carolina, captain Newell, arrived at Baltimore from
I'Orient, do not speak of peace as an event likely to
take place quickly.
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PUBLIC SALE,
On THURSDAY the sth day of December next, if
the weather proves fair, if not, the fi ft lair d^y after,
on the Plantation of WILLIAM HARRIS, in
Springfield township, Chester county, as tuLow*, viz.
COWS, Sheep and Hogs, Indian Corn,
Rye, Oats and Flaxseed, a Wa,gon and two ex
cellent draught Horses, an ox Cart, a hors? Cart, a
valu*' It breeding Mare and Foal, two beautiful blood
ed C-ltt, one aged three year#, the other two, Imple
ments of Hufbodry, &c. &c. Terms of payment to
be made known at the place of sale.
N. B. The said Plantation to be LET, and entered
on theist of M rch next: the Plantation is situate 12
miles from Philadelphia, 2 from Delaware, an, con
tains 170 acres, 120 of which are chared. The dwel
ling Hcufe, Barr, Stables, &c. are very good. The fi
tuation is pleasant and healthy. For terms apply to
WILLIAM HARRIS, at his house in Strawberry-alley,
any time before the sale, or on the day of sale at the
Plantation aforefaid. Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 1782.
~ Four Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or stolen from the Rising-sun tavern, in
Second ttreet above V,ne-ftreet, Two HORSES ;
the one a light bay, between it and 13 hands high, is
branded I. A. on one of his buttocks, had on a rope
halter. The other a brown, between 13 and 14 hands
high, has no brand, is hip-shot in his ff hip; had on
likewise a rope halter. Whoever has taken up said
Horses, and will de liver them at the above tavern, (ball
have the alove reward and ail realonabh charges paid ;
or if taken up in the country, it is defined they may be
delivered to Mr. JACOB APP, tavern-keeper in Eaf
ton township, Northampton county.
OHo. 31. THOMAS BEER.
Receipt of continental taxes from the slate of Mary
land, publiihed in pursuance of the 6th article of in
ftruAions from the office of finance, dated the 12th day
of February lafl.
For the month of OHober, 1782, received 7170 dol
lars and 22 ninetieths.
BENJAMIN HARWOOD, receiver
of continental taxes for Maryland.
BALTIMORE, OHober 29.
ExtraH of a letter from Philadelphia, dated OHober 22.
ANNAPOLIS, OHober 31.
One Two Story Brick House on the north fide of
Arch-street, the second door from the corner below
Fifth-ftre^t, in the tenure of William Brooks.
Two Three Story Brick Houses on the south fide
of Arch-street, the second and third doors from the
corner, above Front street, in the tenure of Valentine
Smith and Michael Gatts.
The House in which he now lives, on the north fide
of Chefnut-ftreet, between Third and Fourth -street,,
et er with or without coach.houfe and stables for four
horses. For further particulars apply to
Nov. 4. BENJAMIN RANDOLPH.
Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ff.
To ALL whom it may concern.
NOTICE is hereby given, That a Court of Admi
ralty will be held at the State-house, in the city
of Philadelphia, on Saturday next, the 9th instant, at
io o'clock in the forenoon, for the trial of the Schoo
ner or vellel called the EXPERIMENT, bound from
Norfolk, in Virginia, to Baltimore, in Maryland, taken
in Chefapeak bay by the armed Schooner called Jack of
the Linthorn, commanded bv Thom s Marsh, and the
armed Schooner called the D lancey, commanded by
Mangain, nar the bay of Delaware, and retaken,
lent into this port and libelled against as prize, by
John Kemp, esquire (qui tam, &c.) To the end, that
all perlons concerned may appear and shew cause, if
any there be, wherefore a decree should not pass pur
suant to the prayer of the libel, &c.
By order of the judge,
Nov. 4., 1,82. JAMES READ, Register.
Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ff.
To A L L whom it may concern.
NOTICE in hereby given, That a Ceurt of Admi
ralty will be held at the State-house, in the city
of Philadelphia, on Saturday next, the 9th instant, at
10 o'clock in tue forenoon, for the trial of the Sloop or
Vessel called the CHANCE, bound from Mortis river,
in the state of New Jerky, for Philadelphia, owned
and commanded by Simeon Lawrence, taken in the
bay of Delaware by the armed Galley called the ViHo
ry, commanded by Michael Flynn, and the armed
Whaleboat called the Black Snake, commanded by
William Dryden, and the armed Barge the Surprise,
commanded by Parry, retaken in the fame bay,
sent in'o this port and libelled against as prize, by
John Kemp, e'quire (qui tam, &c ) To the end, that
all perlons concerned may appear and shew cause, if
any there b", wherefore a decree should not pass pur
suant to the prayer of the libel, &c.
By order of the judge,
Nov. 4, 1782. JAMES READ, Register.
One Lot on the north fide of Saffafrafs street, bound
ed by Twelfth and Thirteenth-ftreeti, 192 feet deep
on each, containing the fame quantity as the other
lot, in good fence and clover, &c.
One Lot on the weft fide of Fourth- street, between
Walnut and Chefnut Greets, 100 feet on Fourth-Greet
and 125 deep, with a 12 and a halffeet alley from Wal
nut street, up the back end, to accommodate it for
coach house and (tables, &c.
One Three Story Brick House, on the east fide of
Fifth street, the second door from the corner, above
Arch-ftreet,with Brick Stables, and Stalls for ten horses,
now in the tenure of William Davidson.
Imported in the last Veffel# from France, and to ba
SOLD by
Nixon & Foster,
At their STORE in Pine-street, near Water-street, a
compleat and large Assortment of the following
GOODS, viz.
WOOLLEN S Such as
COARSE Broadcloths, Shalloons, Serges, Coatings,
Flannels, Blankets, mens, boys and childrens
fine ribbed and plain worsted Stockings.
LINENS—LavaI, Pontivy Nonbatta, Flanders and
Iruh ; Sneetings of different kinds, light Canvas and
Oznabrigs.
With a Variety of SILKS. Sept. 4.
TH E fubferiber intending to leave this state, ie
quefts the favour of all those who have any' de
mands against him to bring in their accounts, in order
to their being adjusted and paid; and all those who
ar* any way indented to him, are requeued to pay the
fame by the 15th February next; as Q #r that day,
what remains unsettled will be put into the hands of ara
attorney at law and justice of the peace.
Also for SALE by the Subferiber, the following
LOTS and HOUSES,
in the city, viz—One Lot, situate on the south fide
Vine street, bounded by Ninth and Tenth-ftrcets, on
the raft and weft, 192 feet deep on each, containing a
bout two acres.
THIS DAY
(November 5, 1782)
At the French Academy,
Fencing will be pra&ifed
from 1 welve till Three o'Clock.
Wanted a Wee Nurse who can
be well recommended.—Enquire of the
Printer.
Wants a Place as a Wet Nurse,
a Woman with a good Breast of Milk. She would
either take in cr go out to nurse a child. Enquire of
the Printer. O&o. 29.