The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1781-03-13 00:00:00, page 3

" Dear Sir, (Copy.) Cheraws, Jan. 25, 1781.
“ I request that you will be pleased to accept my
warmest and most cordial thanks, and that you will
present them to the brave officers and men under your
command, for the good condud and intrepidity, ma
nifefted in theadion with lieutenant colonel Tarleton
on the :7th inflant. This total defeat of chosen ve
teran British troops, by a number far inferior to
theirs, will, for ever, distinguish the gallant mem by
whom the glorious victory was obtained, and endear
them to their country. I reflet on it with the great
est pleasure, as a presage of the happier consequences :
it will excite many to emulate their patriotism, and by
the undaunted courage and perseverance of freemen,
who are determined to maintain the independence of
America, that must (with the blessing of God on our
arms,) be firmly established. Colonel Pickens's beha
viour juftifies the opinion I have always had of that
excellent officer. Inclofed is a brigadier's commission,
of which T desire his acceptance. I am, with great
regard, dear Sir, your most obedient servant,
J.RUTLEDGE.
The hon. Brigadier General Morgan,"
In COUNCI L,
Philadelphia, March 3, 1781.
THE Council, taking into confederation the AR
of Assembly intitled, “ An Ad to fettle and ad
just the accounts of the troops of this State, in the
service of the United States, and for other purposes
therein mentioned
Resolved, That the following gentlemen be appoint
ed auditors, to fettle the depreciation of the pay of
the officers and soldiers of the fcederal army, belong
ing to the line of this State, who will rheet and pro
ceed to business at the several times and places here
after mentioned, viz.
JAMES STEVENSON and JOHN NICHOLSON,
who are appointed auditors in general, and will pro
ceed separately to each of the places of rendezvous
of the regiments, and there meet the auditors appoint
ed for each county, as follows, viz.
At New-towo, Bucks county. Abraham Dubois
and William Goforth, esquires. To fettle with the re
giment of artillery, commanded by colonel Thomas
Proper, from the twelfth to the fifteenth of March
inclusive.
At Eafton, in Northampton county. Robert Levers
and John Ralston, esquires. To fettle with the third
regiment of infantry, from the seventeenth to the twen
ty-firft of March inclusive.
At Reading, in Berks county. Henry Christ and
Henry Haller, esquires. To fettle with the fifth and
ninth regimentstf infantry, from the twenty third to
the twenty-seventh of March, inclusive.
At Lebanon, in Lancaster county. Robert Clarke
2d John Thom, esquires. To fettle with the sixth
and eleventh regiments, from the twenty-ninth of
March to the second of April, inclusive.
At Downing's Town, Chester county. John Han
rums and John Beaton, esquires. To fettle with the
second regiment of infantry, and (he late German re
giment, from the twelfth to the fifteenth of March,
inclusive.
At Lancafler. William Fullerton, junior and Sa
muel Boyd, esquires. To fettle with the regiment of
cavalry, commanded by colonel Moylan, from the
seventeenth to the twenty-firft of March inclusive.
At York Town, in the county of York. . Michael
Swoop and Henry Slagle, esquires. To fettle with the
firft and tenth regiments of infantry, from the twenty
third to the twenty-seventh of March, inclusive.
AtCarlifle, Cumberland county. Samuel Laird and
William Lyon, esquires. To fettle with the fourth
and seventh regiments of infantry, from the twenty
ninth of March to the second of April inclusive.
And all paymasters of regiments are required punc
tually to attend, with their pay rolls and accounts,
at the several tunes and places abov-mentioned ; and
all officers and soldiers, claiming benefit under the aft
es assembly, paffedat Philadelphia, the eighteenth day
MARCH gth, 1781.
r rHE United States in Congress affem-
JL bled, considering it as a tribute due to distin
guished merit, to give a public approbation of the
conduct of brigadier general Morgan, and of the Offi
cers a^d Men under his command, on the 17th day of
January last, when, with eighty cavalry and two hun
dred and thirty-seven infantry, of the troops of the
United States, and five hundred and fifty-three militia,
from the states of Virginia, North-Carolina, South-
Carolina and Georgia, he obtained a complete and im
portant victory over a feleft and well appointed detach
ment of more than eleven hundred Britiih troops, com
inanded by lieutenant colonel Tarleton; do therefore
resolve,
That the Thanks of the United States in Congress as
sembled be given to brigadier general Morgan and the
Officers and Men under his command, for their forti
tude and good conduct, displayed in the a&ion at the
Cowpens, in the state of South-Carolina, on the 17th
of January lafi.
That a Medal of Gold be presented to brigadier ge
neral Morgan, and a Medal of Silver to lieutenant co
lonel Wafliington of the cavalry, and One of Silver to
lieutenant colonel Howard of the infantry, of the Uni
ted States, severally, with emblems and mottos des
criptive of the cond u& of those officers refpe&ively on
that memorable day.
That a Sword be presented to colonel Pickens of the
Militia, in testimony of his spirited conduct in the ac
tion before mentioned.
That major Edward Giles, aid de camp to brigadier
general Morgan, have the Brevet Commission of a Ma
jor ; and that baron de Glafbuch, who served with
brigadier general Morgan as a Volunteer, have the Bre
vet Commission of Captain in thearmy of United States,
in consideration of their merit and services.
Ordered, That the commanding officer in the South
ern department, communicate these resolutions in ge
neral orders.
Extract from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, secretary.
*** The AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCI
ETY are to meet next Friday evening at the Library
Chambers
*&M**'#*♦***#^fo> -s§fo
To be Sold by Public Audion,
(By Virtue of a full Power of Attorney)
At the Coffee house, on THURSDAY, th^ 22 d of
March, instant, at Twelve o'clock,
A new two story brick House
and LOT of GROUND, fituste on the south fide of
Spruce street, between Third and Fourth-streets, and
next above the Scotch PrUbytman Church. The Lot
is 16 feet front on Spruceribeet, and extends 140 feet
to Cypress-street, The House contains two rooms on
a floor, two good garrets (which only are phiftered)
and a good cellar under the whole. Subj. & to a ground
rent of twenty.five Spanish milled dollars and three
fifths, per annum. Now or late the estate of Jafprr'
Carpenter. For further information enquire of the
fubfer bet, in Chemut street, above Fourth-street.
tit For a particular account of colonel Campbell's
late expedition against the Cherokees, (publilhed by
authority) fee the last page.
•t* The TRUSTEES of the UNIVERSITY meet
this evening at 7 o'clock. S. STERETT, fee.
Will 7e Sold, To-morrow,
Verv fit for Fatigue: the departure of the own^r of
these herfes is th: only reason of hie feTng them.
of December lafi, are expected to attend with a Bated
account of their depreciation, as they will be in danger
of being excluded.
M A RC H to, 1781.
V "EREAS the General Assembly have authorifed
and direEled the sum of nine pounds state money, to
be paid as a gratuity to every non-commissioned officer
and soldier of the Pennsylvania line, en/ihed, prior to
the year 1780, to ftrve during the war, such non-com
missioned officer an i soldier having been retained and
Fill continuing in the said line. Thereupon
Resolved, That the commissioners heretofore ap
pointed to attest the recruits in te city and several
counties of this slate, at the refpe&ive places of ren
dezvous, be, and they are hereby authorifed and di
rented to pay the Aid sum of nine pounds Bate money
to each of the said non commifHoned officers and pri
vates, they refpedively signing a receipt for the fame,
to be witnessed by some justice of the peace, of the
tenor following, viz.
" I, A. B. of the reg : ment, in the Pennsylva
nia line, do acknowledge to have received of the state
of Pennfylvani% by the hands of C. D. esquire, the
sum of nine pounds, a gratuity allowed by a refoluti
on of Assembly, passed the Bth day of March, 1781,
to such non-commissioned officers and soldiers as were
enlisted prior to the year 1780, to serve during the pre
sent war, who are retained and yet continue in service.
Witness prefent''
Resolved, That the said commissioners be also au
thorifed to pay the bounty of nine pounds to such
non-commissioned officers and privates, as having been
enlisted for a less time than the expiration of the pre
sent war, were retained on the late Settlement at Tren
ton. Provided always, That they be regularly inlift
ed and attested, as other recruits how are.
Extract from the minutes,
T. MATLACK, Secretary.
Radnor, March ad, >7Bl.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
The 29th of this instant, a- the Dwelling boule of the
fubfe. iber, living at the sign of the Sorrel horse, on
the Lancaster road, about 13 miles from Philadel
phia, the foil wing Goods and Chattels, viz.
Horses, Cows, Sheep and Swine,
Implements of H fbandry, Beds and Bedding, Tables,
Chairs: Likewise, A variety of other H<u(ho?d and
Tav rn Furniture, Grain in the ground, a quantity of
Hay, and a variety of other Articles toe tedious to
mention. The Conditions to be made known on the
Day of Sale ; and said V^rdue to Continue from day
to day till the whole is fold, by
JACOB WAGGONER.
RUN-AWAY last night, from the sub
scriber, a SERVANT BOY, named JOHN FEL
KER, speaks Dutch and Enghfh, aged upwards of 19,
about 5 feet 5 inches high, strong built, (loops a little
is his walk, is flow of :pech, has dark hair: had on
a blue linfey fui: of cloaths, almost new. Whoever
apprehends and secures him in any goal, (hall have the
above Reward, and reasonable charges paid, by
Also, went away at the fame
time, and in company wit. the above Servant, an AP
PRENTICE, named JACOB ALTER, aged about
17 years, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches high, a straight made,
likely Lad, speaks Dutch and English, and understands
a little of the watch-making and silver froiths business :
bad on a mix^d blue coat, brown breeches and lead
coloured jacket, and has, also, a short ftilor jacket
with him. Whoever apprehends and secures him in
,o^, (hall have TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS RE
WARD, and reafcnable charges paid, by
DANIEL ROSE.
Reading, March 4, 1781.
Four Specie Dollars Reward.
The Fourteenth of March, at the Coffee house,
Three Young Saddle Horses,
WILLIAM THORNE.
JAMES BIDDLE.
Whereas complaint has been
made to the commissioners for the city and county of
Philadelphia, by the collectors of the continental taxes
in Dock-ward, that they cannot procure or obtain the
taxes due on sundry lots, situate on the north fide of
South-street, in said Ward, the property of Barron,
Hurst, and Company: NOTICE is therefore given,
that unless the above named perlons, or their certain
attornies or agents, difeharge and pay the taxes justly
due on said estates, on or before the 13th day of June
next, ensuing the date hereof, so much of the premifet
will be fold as may be fufficient to difeharge said taxes,
with cost, agreeable to the laws of this commonwealth-
Given under our hands, this 9th day of March, 1781.
JOHN BROOKE, ,
PRESTLEY ELAKISTON, ! Commissioners.
GUNNING BEDFORD, J
March 10, 1781.
The Creditors of John Reynolds,
formerly of Upper Dublin town(hip, Shop-keeper, are
once requested to fend in their Accounts to Mr.
TENCH COXE, in this city, and notice is hereby
given, that dividends will pofitivcly be made on tie
20th instant, according to the amount of the several
Accounts then in his hands.
A COACHMAN IS WANTED.
Any one th*t can produce a Recommendation requisite
to the profefficn, as well as for his sobriety and henef
ty, will meet with immediate employment by applying
to the Printer. J J 6
A LL Perlons, having any Demands,
’againft the Estate of JOSEPH NORRIS, late of
Germantown, are defiled, for the last time, to pro
duce their Accounts for settlement; and all Peifons
indebted to laid Estate, to make immediate payment
to the fubferiber, WM. COATS, Administrator.
AND, all Persons Indebted to the Estate
of SARAH NORRIS, Ute of Philadelphia, de
ceased, either in Book debt, Note, or otherwise, are
hereby requested to make immediate Payment to the
fubferibers ; and those that have any Accounts againff
her, are detired to bring them in, in order that" they
may be fettled, by
D AN-AWAY on Monday last, supposed
' 10 have gone on board some outward-bound (hip,
a young LAD, an indented Servant, of about 16 yea%
of age, named JESSE MARTIN, pretty flout made,
has remarkable red hair hanging thin and difhevered
round h s neck, the bridge of his nose broken down
by accident, almost flat to the furface of his face, form
ing only a kind of (upplemetal snout for the cavity of
his nostrils, with a large fear, horizontally cut, on his
left cheek, opposite to where his nose (hould be; #nd
in many other refpefts not very descriptive of an Ado
nis : when engaged in any labour (of which he not ve
ry fond) his inc^ffant and involuntary wheezing, dis
covers in him very Itiong phthifical fvmptoms: had on
when he went away, a red jacket with a brown linen
(hirt, buck&'n breeches and a (mill round felt
Whoever secures him in any goaf, or will either bring
or (end him to the Work-boufe, in this city, (hall be
handsomely rewarded, ard all reasonable charges paid.
N. B. Melters of veffela, and all others, are hereby
warned, at their peril, not,to take him to sea, or har
bour him clandeftmely on Ihore. March 8,
GRAND LODGE, Philadelphia, March 7, 1781.
Notice is hereby given, that a
Grand Quarterly COMMUNICATION of th? Lodge#
under the Jurifdi&on of tne Grand Warrant of Penn
sylvania, will be held at the Grand Lodge Room, in
Lodge-alley, on MONDAY the 26th instant, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon; when and where such B e
theren, as by the wholfome Rules of Masonry should
be present, are requested to attend.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
On SATURDAY next, at 9 o'clock, at the late
D^eding-houfe of MICHAEL DUFF, deceased (by
Order of the Adiminiftrators, &c.) Sundry
Houfhold & Kitchen Furniture,
Consisting of. Feather Beds, Bediteds, Tables, Chairs,
Looking-Glasses, Andirons, Shovrh and Tongs, Pots,
Kettles, Pewter Dishes and Plates, Queen's Ware,
Stone ditto, C. ndu (ticks and Snuffers, a Cannon Stove,
Table Lin a, China Bowls, Decanters, Drinking and
J'lly Glaffei, Frying Pane, Roasting Jacks, a Qu ntity
of empty Calks and Bottles, Tubs, Fails and Buckets,
a Back-gammon Table, a 1 his Wearing Apparel, &c.
Philadelphia, March 13, i,gr;
Notice is hereby given,
That I have compleated the SALES of the Prize Sep,
RESOLUTION, taken by the Ship of War, Saratoga,
Joh: Young, Esquire, Commander: And of the Prize
Brigantine FANNY and CARGO, taken by the Fri~
vateer Brigantine Fair American ; and that I am ready
to make D ftribution of the Proceeds, agreeable to
the de ree of the Court of Admiralty of this Common
wealth. All Persons interfiled in the D.ftribution of
Lid P- zes, or who have any Demands for charges or
otherwise on them, are desired to make their Claims, at
my Office, in Front-ffreet, eleven doors below the
Cosset-house. within Three Days from the Dite here
of. CLEMENT BIDDLE, Maifhal.
By Order of the Right Worfhipful Grand M^fter,
WM. MOORE SMITH, D Grand S re ^y.
WILLIAM COATS, )...
And BENJAMIN JANUARY,/ Adminiltratcrs.
MOORE FURMAN, \
LAMBERT CADWALADER,) A ^^^