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^mong fifteen at lead of these private afts, whose titles
"appear upon our rtatute book, between 1764 and 1774,
shall w p not find some very improper characters ? Many
perrons muff recoiled that the scandalous frauds of
John Knott, the cheap (hop-keeper in Philadelphia,
^mong others, did not prevent the mterpofition of the le
giflature. The truth is, the cases of individuals are
highly improper to be canvassed by large bodies of men;
it is fcarly portable that they can avoid the fafeination
of undue influence. Besides, what perhaps any five
of a large asst mbly would scarcely take upon themselves,
it is too often easy to lead the larger number into, as
the blame of wrong doing is" supposed to be lightned
in proportion as it is diffufed. What a corruption, of
justice would ensue, if the house of assembly, for the
time being, exercised the privikdge of pardoning ? This
executive authority, is not only with propriety, but
of neceffiry, lodged with the president and council.’
These obfervrtrons have been excited by reading a
bill, for the relief of JohnfAmiel, an insolvent debtor,
from personal imprisonment. Mr. Amie's will proba
bly be a proper case for interpolation as any, after he
has given the general notice in the case of private ads.
'But it was hoped that we should havehad no heed of fur
ther instances of this nature, which are 'alarming to
creditors, who find their legal rights liable to be taken
away by such special and unexpected proceedings, of a
body verted with the largest authority, of which they
had no notice when the debts were contr ^'led : And if
this is the case with refpe& to our own citizens, what
will strangers, merchants in Europe, and elsewhere be
yood seas, think of these retrofpe&ive doings? Will
they not affect and injure our national character and
credit abroad ? Tois last confederation displays the ne
cessity of making a general aid permanent provision
for the relief of insolvent debtors, and no longer re
sorting to the supreme power, for declarations concern
ing individuals in every case that happens; fora ju
rifdiaion which is not Qircumfcribed by rules, and
•that is exercised by a multitude, we find is very easily
drawn foto abuse, and will be under the opprobrium
of proceeding ex post facto.
ral regulation, which may comprehend all proper cases
beforehand Hifhort, feme fort of a bankruptcy law,
to be exercised by (landing and proper jurifdiaions,
To THE PUB L i e.
rr, H E repeated and general success I have met with
1 '° " e cure °f cancers > since I made the difeovery
of a remedy for them, by a great variety of ex
periments, both to the westward and in this city, make
it necessary that it should be generally known; and
tho' I have hitherto chose to be silent ; yet as no one
can speak with so much certainty as myfelf, I therefore
think it my duty to inform the public of fads which
I with to be made known throughout the earth; that
my fellow creatures, for whom I have the greatest feel
ing, may no longer be devoured by this terrible dis
order.
That lean remove and cure cancers, both occult
and ulcerated, I can not only support by reason, but
prove by a variety of fads; fads that do not derive
their origin from hearsays or my own words, but occu•
lar and felf evident ones, which I will produce on the
spot if required. But the very confederation of those
coming to me with confirmed cancers, and being cured,
puts the matter beyond a doubt ; and I have been so
particular, with regard to cases, that whatever my own
private opinion was, I never have pronounced any
thing cancerous, except previously called so by other
physicians; tho' from^what little there is on reccord
on the fubjea, and the advantages of regular medical
knowledge, I had as good a right as any, and from be
ing able to cure it, perhaps a better.
But, tho' it may be granted I can cure them, yet
perhaps a doubt may arise in the breads of many, with
regard to its breaking out again, but this can have
no weight when we confider, that the most of diseases
are liable to return, and will always be brought on by
similar causes to what produced them at firft ; but the
fame remedy tha f removed them at one time will re
move them at another, and we know that there is no
physician will fay, when he has cured a patient of any
disorder, that it will not return.
I will gain fu pole, that some part of the difeafewas
left behind, n'otwitli flanding my greatest care to the
contrary, as it is possible, in some infiances, it might be
the case, tho' I ave not experienced it, and in this case
it would doubtless in time break out again; but we
may, with much more reason f^ppofe, that the fame
remedy 'that removed the large body will take away
the small ; so that all objections of this nature are
groundlets.
It also may be asked, shall Ifucceed in every case,
in antwer to this, I can with fafety fay, that I shall in
general succeed, but there may be cases of such in
veteracy, and that have gone to the last extremity, that
it will be out of the power of art or medicine to re
flore, as are sometimes the case in all other diseases,
and perhaps in some such instances it might be the case
in this, tho' I have not as yet met with any; and I
,4*. CLAYPOOLE\
"[ft the 28th article of the constitution it is directed,
that the perlon of a debtor, where there is not a
strong presumption of fraud, shall not be continued in
prison after delivering up all his eflate, real and per
sonal, for the use of bit creditors, in such mantier ria
shall hereafter be regulated by law. There has nothing
been done, as far as appears, in consequence of this in
junction, except that the former laws of Pennsylvania
for tie relief of infolvebt debtors, have been revived,
in cumulo, with the rest of the afls of the assemblies of
the late province. 'But this is a very partial and ina
dequate compliance with the benign ano wife intentions
of the Convention. Under these, confined debtors on
ly, who owe no crore than 1501 to one person, can be
relieved.
Tt is certain more is aimed at by this article than ap.
pears at firft fight. The members of convention miff
doubtless have recollefled the very frequent practice
of passing export fa&o laws, on this fubjeft, in behalf
of particular persons, within a few years of the revolu
tion, and therefore they call for a (landing and gene-
not likely to be carried away by partiality. For
IS KEPT BT
John & Chamlefs Hart,
At the corner of Penn and Pine-ftieets, adjoining the
Bird-in Hand wharf, lately occupied by Samuel
Rhoads, junior.
THOSE that have occasion to consign their goods
for sale in this city, may depend upon a quick
remittance, by favouring them with their business.
They will use their utmost endeavours to give fatis
facbon to all that please to employ them.
H. MARTIN.
N. B. I am sorry that I had to introduce this to the
public in this way; but as no other mode was pointed
out, by which these things should be known, I there
fore in jurtice to the public and myfelf, thought it
would not be improper or imprudent to do it myfelf.
To be LET for one Year,
tH E range of S TORE Son South-street wharf,
' lately occupied by the fubferibers, who have re
moved to Pine-street, two doors below the Friends
Meeting, and have for SALE the following ARTI
CLES, viz.
Royal, Nonbattau and Laral Linens,
Choleb and house Linens,
Ginghams,
Nankeens,
Fine and coarse Cloths,
German Scythes,
Sheet Lead.
Carolina Pitch and Tar,
I have also, in the course of my experiments, found
out many other valuable remedies, never before intro
duced in medicine, which I cannot help to mention, and
from which I have equal and general success in the cure
of the fcrophula or king's evil, in the removal of vene
rial turners and ulcers of wens and ganglions, of fcor- *
butic eruptions on the (kin, and (curvy of the gums,
with many other troublesome eruptions of the (kin.
I have also had a variety of cases of fores and cancers,
ulters in the throat, palate, roof of the mouth, and up
the nostrils, and have not yet failed in remedying
them; and my medicines nor possessing the least poi
foneus quality, and being so simple and fafe in their
operation, that none of my patients have received the
least injury or inconvenience, tho' considerable quanti
ties have fallen into the ftomack, and it was these cir
cumstances that firft difeovered to rae the value and
ufefulnefs of my medicines; and I have got so well ac
quainted with their operation that I have no more trou
ble in removing and curing these diseases than any o
ther common casein physic. Anl I assure the public
that lean not only furnifh a fuffleient quantity of these
medicines for the cure of all these diseases on the con
tinent but throughout the world.
A beautiful high-blooded bright-bay STALION,
will COVER this season, at Point-no-Point, on the
Farm late the property of Robert Hopkins, deceased.
HE is full 15 hands high, entirely free
from blemish and well marked, bred from Fear
nought and Herod, and out of a Juniper Mare; for
beauty, carriage and speed 'tis supposed that no horse
on the continent excels him, now rising five years old,
and in fine order. His Pedigree will be given to those
who fend their Mares. The Price is FIVE POUNDS
for each Mare and a Crown to the Groom.
Good Grass and careful Attendance given to the
Mares on the Farm. The Money to be paid before
they are taken away.
April 6. JACOB BATES.
He will be shewn on Market-days (if the weather
proves fair) at the Coffee-houfe.
have the greatest reason to believe, and can with pro
priety and fafety fay, that were my remedies generally
known and properly applied, few if any would ever die
of the cancer.
These are my real sentiments with regard to these
diseases, without deceit or imposition on the public
thefe are what I am not afraid or ashamed to hand at
the head of, and assert before all the earth ; and for
this reason, because they are truths, and such truths
as quacks cannot set forth founded on felfevident faffs
as these are supported by. And on viewing these Ire'
joice that Divine Providence has failed on my industry
and chose me as the instrument of performing such Cer
vices to my distressed fellow mortals, as I hope will be
continued to the end of time.
Two pieces of elegant crimson SILK DAMASK,
with a proportionable quantity of Line, Fringe and
Tassels, and two very rich CARPETS 17 feet square,
the whole fufficient for furnifhing two large rooms.
The above articles will be fold reasonable.
April 10. MIFFLIN and BUTLER.
N. B. If the above Stores are not rented in three
weeks, they will be let fepdrately by the month.
A Commission-Store,
For the SA LE of M ERCHANDISE, &c.
TO BE SO L D,
AL ARGE Brick HOUSE, 42 feet front and 37
feet deep, including a large Graintry and Stoie-
Room, the whole is five dories high, situate on Chester
Creek, is the borough of Cbefter, fiHow the bridge ; ad
joining is a Lot ,0 feet wide, extending to the freek,
and back of the house is a Whaf, which makes it con
venient for carrying on the fhalloping business ;
the house wxs formerly a bake-house, and conve
nient for that business. Any person inclining to purchase,
may know the terms by applying to the fubferiber on the
premises, or to AARON ASHBRIDGE in Market
ftreet, Philadelphia.
April 12. JOSEPH ASHBRIDGE.
^m^^^^^^a^
ECLIP S E,
A HANDSOME, well-finished three story HOUSE,
with very good Back-buildings and a Stable and
Chaise. House. Five of the rooms are papered, in
which are two ebimnies with marble and two with tile ;
the flair case light, and the whole house in excellent
order ; frtuate on a Lot extending from George-ftreat
<o Third.ftreet, near South-ftrett. The purchaser may
have immediate pofE ffion. For terms enquire of
SAMUEL PRES TON MOORE or
RICHARD WELLS.
Twelve o'clock,
AB ANK and Water LOT, to the northward of
South street, adjoining the floret and ground of
John Mifflin, being 44. feet on Penn street, and extend
ing that breadth into the river; to be divided into three
Lots, viz.
No. a. The Southern Moiety of the Bank Lot, being
22 feet on Penn-street, extending about 80 feet to
Water street.
No. 3. The Northern Moiety, being of the fame
dimension#.
The Terms of Payment to be—One-third iri hand,
one-third in three months; when a title will be given,
and the remainder in twelve months, on fecurhv, with
interest. ' SAMUEL PRESTON MOORE,
Also, Three 20 feet LOTS, on the north fide of
Race or Saffafras-ftreet, between Third and Fourth-
Greets, from Delaware, running northward, 180 feet
to a 40 feet street.
Also, A Water LOT, 24 feet front, on the east fide
of Water-street, from thence 250 feet into Delaware,
with an old House; being part of Carpenter's estate,
between Chefnut and Walnut-streets. For Terms en- 1
quire in Third-street, of
SAMUEL PRESTON MOORE.
JOHN STEPHENS,
'TAKES this opportunity to inform the public, that
1 he hath defolved partnership with Samuel Dugee,
in Third-Sreet, between Market and Chefnut-ftreets,
opposite to the old work house, and removed to Chef
nut, between Second and Third streets, opposite the
Fountain Inn; where- he means to carry on the Sadd
lery business, in all its various branches. Those gentle
men that please to favour him with th&r cuflom, may
depend upon ftrift attention being paid to their faveurs.
On the Second Day of May, at the Coffee-Houfe, at
r O BE S OL D, A
PIECE of well improved MEADOW, between
Gloucester road and Delaware, near Hay-creek
bridge, containing about 6 acres, within bank, and
two acres, without, of high Flats ; which if not fold foora
may be hired.
Also, About 4 acres of -Pasture GROUN D, a mile
north of the city, on the weft fide of Fourth-street con
tinued into Germantown load ; an high, pleafint situ
ation for an house.
No. I. A Water Lot, 44 feet on Water-street, ex
tending that breadth into the river.
Reading, April 8.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
On FRIDAY the 26th of this instant, April, by vir
tue of a Writ of Levari Facias, to me directed,
A Certain PLAN TATION and two Trafts of
" LAND, containing in the whole about 204 acres,
with the appurtenances ; situated in Ametia township,
in the county of Berks, aboutvio miles from the town
of Reading, on the high road leading from the said
town to Philadelphia, late the estate es George Lanfif
cus. The Sale to begin at One o'clock in the After
noon, on the Premises./
Good Cook and PaHry Cook,
who can be well recommended. Enquire of the Prin
ter.
A Woman in the country, with
a good Bread of Milk, would take a Child to Nur'
Enquire of the Printer,
TO BE SO L D, A
WEALTHY, flrong NEGROE BOY, about 16
" years of age. Enquire of the Printer.
BY virtue of a Writ of venditioni ex
ponas, to me directed, will be exposed to Sale,
on SATURDAY the 20th of this instant, April, at
the Coffee-houfe, at seven o'clock in the Evening, A.
certain Lot or Piece of GROUND, situate on the north
fide of Race-street near Third-street ; containing in
front, on Race-street, 15 feet, and 51 feet deep, be it
more or less. Taken in execution as the estate of Ed
ward Morris, and to be fold by
WILLIAM WILL, Sheriff.
United States,) — .
PENNSYLVANIA, ff.) T ° ALL W "° m ls ma y concern.
RJOTICE is hereby given, That the Honourable
the COURT of APPEALS, in Cases of Capture
will fit at Philadelphia, on Tuesday the twenty.fifth
Day of June next; and at Hartford, in the State of
Connedicut, on Tuesday the sixth Day of Aug u st
next : when and where those Persons who have Causes
depending in the said Court, are desired to attend.
By Order of the Court,
April 10, 1782. JOHN POTTS, junr. Regifler.
[The Printers in the different States will do an effen-.
tial Service to the Suitors of the said Court, by insert
ing the above Advertisement in their several Papers.]
To be Sold by Public Auction,
WANTS A PLACE, A
RICHARD WELLS.
PHILIP KREMER, Sheriff.