The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-04-29 00:00:00, page 3

fore ns with rapture, he cannot help wishing that
all the brave men, of whatever condition they may be,
who have Shared in the toils and dangers of effecting
this glorious revolut on ; of rescuing millions from
the hand of opprt ffion, and of paying the foun
dation of a great empire, might be impressed with a
proper idea of the dignified part they have been call
ed to aft, under the smiles of Providence, on the flage
of human affairs : for happy, thrice happy ! shall
they be pronounced her after who have contributed
anything ; who have performed the meanest office
in erecting this stupendous fa brick of freedom and em
pire on the Broad b,fis of independency; who have
assisted in protecting the rights of human nature, and
establishing an asylum for the poor and oppressed of
all nations and religions. The glorious talk for which
we firft flew to arms being thus accomplished; the
liberties of our country bei g fully acknowledged and
firmly secured by the smiles of heaven on the purity
of our cause, and the honest exertions of a feeble
people, determined to be free, against a powerful na
tion, disposed to oppress them ; and the character of
thufe who have perf vered through every extremjty
of hardship, fuff ring and danger, bring immortalifed
by the illustrious appellation of the patriot army:
nothing now remains but for the adors of this migh
ty feene to preserve a perfect unw rying consistency
of character through the very last aft to close the
drama with applause, and to retire from the military
theatre with the fame approbation of angels and men,
which have crowned all heir former virtuous adions.
For this purpof f no disorder or licentiousness must
be tolerated. Every confederate and well disposed
soldier mast remember it will eabfohitely necessary
to.wait with patience until peace shall be declared, or
congress shall be enabled to take proper measures for
the security of the public stores, &c. As soon as
these arrangements (hall be made, the gem ral is con
fident th re will be no delay in discharging with every
mark of diftindion and honour, all the men inlifted
for the war, who will then have faithfully performed
their engagements with the public. The general has
already interested himfelf in their behalf, and he
thinks he need not repeat the assurance of his dispo
sition to be ufeful to them on the present, and every
other proper occasion. In the mean time he is deter
mined that no military neglefls or excesses shall go
unpunished while he retains the command of the army.
The adjutant general will have such working par
/ ties detached, to assist in making the preparations for
a general rejoicing, as the chief engineer with the ar
my shall call for ; and the quartermafler general will,
without delay, procure such a number of difeharges
to be printed, as will be fufficient for all the men in
lifted for the war ; he will please to apply to head quar
ters for the form. An extra ration of liquor to be
issued to every man to-morrow to drink, " Perpetual
Peace and Happiness to the United States of America."
RICHMOND, (Virginia) April 19.
A sloop of war which was sent from New-York to
call in all privateers and other veffe's of war, cruising
off our coa ft was Branded to the southward of the
capes. Since which another vessel of war has arrived,
and lies as near the wreck as possible, to save the ma
terials, &c. We do not learn that any lives were loft.
On the eleventh inflant, came on a very severe florm
cf wind and rain, attended with thunder and lightning,
which flruck a stable in York town, and killed two
horses out of five that were therein.
tHuiW TIMIW my—i-mete —
B A L T I MO R E, April 25.
Since our lafl a brig under Danish colours, and the
schooner Defpatch, captain Winning, arrived here
from St. Thomas's.
Philadelphia, April 29.
A late New-York paper fays, that the number of
fouls embarked in the lafl fleet for Nova-Scotia amounts
to 9000.
Yeherday morning the cutter Freemason, captain
Lambert, arrived at Gloucester point from Offend.
We have not learned what passage she had.
Saturday last the sloop Polly, captain Walker, ar
rived here in 17 days from Sr. Kitts.
Same day arrived a brig, and yeflerday a sloop,
from New-York.
We have good authority for assuring our readers,
that this port is now open for the reception of vessels
from any foreign port. —Several vessels from different
parts of the united Bates have lately arrived at New-
York, that port being at this time open for the Ameri
can Bag.
A late London paper contains a lift of the number of
voters belonging to 28 different places in England,
by which it appears that 354 voters fend 56 members
to parliament.
In another paper is published a letter from lord
George Gordon to the lord mayor of London and
bank directors, dated December 30, 1782, on the fub
jeft of the Scots militia bill :—this letter ends with
the following sentence : " One more filly speech, read
“ or said, in either house of parliament, may involve
" and overwhelm your lordship and the bank direct
" ors in a war with Scotland."
The following Paragraphs are taken from a London
Paper of the 28th of February last.
L ONDO N.
Feb. 28. Wednesday week, an order was issued by
the council, to lay an embargo on all (hips, which
were loading for North-America, and to prevent their
failing before something can be fettled, as to the
commerce between this kingdom and the united states,
for we are yet ignorant whether congress will admit
our Blips into any of their ports on the footing of ami
ty and commerce.
Some days since a dispute happened on board the
Euridice frigate, at anchor off Portsmouth, between
two marines: one of whom having drawn his cutlass,
wounded the other so much that he died instantly. The
coroner's imqueft found the verdift of willful murder.
Theaggreffor, whose name is Davis, was thereupon deli
vered over to the civil power to take his trial at the
next assizes for the county.
During the administration of lord North the flocks
fell 39 per cent, that is to fay from 93 to 54. Dur
ing that of lord Shelburne they have risen 19; that
is to fay, from 54 to 93.
Emigration, tne scourge which now threatens our
devoted country, especially on the sea coast, has alrea
dy begun its frightful devaluations in different parts
of England.
If the legislature do not contrive some immediate
and efficacious remedy against this dangerous evil, a
great prt of Scotland and Ireland, and even of the
north western and weflern parts of England, will be pre
sently deferred. The measures to be made use of by
government should be mild, peaceable, persuasive, and
encouraging; they fliould oißr rewards, but avoid
penal reßrieions.
This kingdom is once more fallen into a Bate of
anarchy The house of commons has adjourned, to
give leizure to the men, who, for our good, dispute
for the honor of governing us, to arrange themselves;
that is, to difiribute among themselves the loaves and
the fifties. Tnis division was yeflerday thought to be
made, but new animosities have procrastinated the great
patriotic work. It is said, that lord Shelburne has
joined the Bedford party, in order to ballance the uni
on of that which is very improperly filled the king's
party, and the Rockingham prty.
Thus the four grand performers are,
Earl Gower, Lord North,
Lord S elburne, Hon. Mr Fox.
The bye Banders, the beß of kings and 9 millions
of fubjefts, want firmnefs to tye up the fox and geese
in a sack, and fend them to wrangle about the domi
nion of rhe sea.
There are now at Paris no less than three thousand
American gentlemen, soliciting their property from
the ambassadors of the united Bates.
To-Morrow Morning
At NINE o'clock,
Will be Sold by Public Audion,
At Mr. DU /lONT's STORE, in Water-fticet, above
Market-street,
All the Materials, necessary and
belonging to the Manufacturing Wax and Tallow
Candle, viz.,
TWO copper Moulds to run in the pewter ones, com.
pleat; A quantity of pewter Moulds, compleat,
with benches ;
A number of copper, brass and iton Kettles ;
Iron hooped Tubs; with a Variety of other Articles
too tedious to mention.
April 29. JOHN BAYARD, Auctioneer.
Horses and Stables for Sale,
ON TUESDAY th- 29 I 1 instant, will Commence
the SALE of he HORSES lately belonging to the
Legion of the Duke de Lauzu% now quarter
ed in Wilmington ; among them are a Number of
Elegant HORSES ; and the m>ft inferior of them are
Suitable for every common purpose, being strong and
in good order.
At the fame Time end Plac? will begin the Sale, in
Pieces or as Lumber, the STABLES in which the
said horses row =re ; composed o' a large Quantity of
BOARDS, SCANTLING and PLANK. Any pet
ion inclining to purchase said Horses or Stabler, ei
ther in fmali Quantities or altogether, may apply, in
Philadelphia, to DAVID S. FRANKS, at the house
of Mrs. Owens, in Walnut- street, or to the fu ricri
ber in Wi!mingtcn.
April 28. JACOB BROOM.
Office of the Conlul Genera! of France.
THE Consul General having fettird all his ac
counts With Mr CHAUVEAU, lately his
agent at this place, the perfops who have fur
nifhed any thing on account or the Navy in this de
partment, or performed any service whatsoever, are
informed, that according to former publications, no
application for payment will be received after the 3d
of next month.
Imported in the last (hips from France, by
Tan Tleek & Barton^
And to be SOLD at their STORE in Market street,
three doos above Lae frit-court,
A Large A ffortment of Merchandize,
Suitable to th* season : Amongst which are—-
SHEETINGS, Nankins, Ripe-fine Cloths fi'k Ser
ges, Shalloons, Cambists, India and English Taf
fities, French and Engl BiSittins and Modes, Tabin^s,
Manteas, 41k and cotton HJe, sewing Silks, silk
Handkerchiefs, linen and cotton Ditto, silk Gloves
and Mitts, Furniture Checks, B~dticks, damask Table
cloths and Napkins, Everlaftingr, braver and caftor
Hats, Hat-bindings, dark and light Chintzes, Caljcoes,
Cottons, Jeans, German Cords, Britannias, Pins, Um
brelloes, Fans, Gauzes, kenting Handkerchiefs, Mus
lins, Cambrirks and Lawns.
Also, A Quantity of English, ready made SADLE
RY. April 26.
TO BE LE T,
TWO or three well finished ROOMS, for the furri
mer feafen, three or four miles from this city,
00 an elegant Country Seat: where other good Conve
niencies may be had; such as ftablihg, chair-hdufe, and
pasture for creatures, fruit, &c. Enquire of the Prin
ter hereof. April 28.
By dire&ion of the Consul General,
Philad. April 26, 1783. OSTER, Vice-Confid.
BOULTING CLOTHS,
Superfine, fine, midling and coaffe, suitable for boult
ing every kind of meal,
ARE FOR SALE, BY
The fubferibers, at their STORE on Stamper's wharf,
at joining the Draw-bridge, or in Spiuce-faeet, near
the corner of Third street :—
MILLERS and others may be supplied with
Cloths, the best in quality; and if required
may have proper Directions for affixing thent
on reels, and using them to the greatest advantage.
Thole who buy in quantities will have a leafonabld
allowance made them.
They have also for SALE, ,near Bordentown, New-
Jerky—A quantity of good Quarry Stone, a parcelot
excellent White-Oak Timber, cut and squared to difo
ferent sizes and lengths ; three Setts of Irons, com
piste for double gear'd mills, and one Sett of Saw
mill Irons. Apply to NATHANIEL LEWIS, at
Mount-Holly, or, as above, to
Robert Lewis & Sons.
N. B. A single MAN, who uhderftands the MiU
ling Business, is wanted on hire. Enquire as abovea
Philadelphia, April 26.
yohn Caillat,
At his STOR E in Frent-ftreet, opposite the Coffees
house,
Has for SALE an ASSORTMENT of
Silks and Broadcloths;
Also, Bordeaux WINE in boi -s. of the heft q ^bty;
To be Let, and entered on immediately,
A PLANTATION containing 40 acres cf land,
adjoining the Black Horse on the Lane fttr road,
6 miles from Philadelphia, on which there is a
gent el House with four rooms on a fl or, two sto
rm high, a good garden well stored with fruit 'rets,
&c. in a healthy, good utuation. For fur her particu
lars enquire of the Printer. April 28.
TO BE LE T,
1 For the Summer Sea'cn,
APart o' that cleg a* HOUSE, foi merly belonging
to Dr Kzafley, situate in a pleasant, health,
place, three mies oom the city, between Frankford and
Germantown road. For particulars apply to OWEN
KERIGAN, on the premites. April 28.
Wa ts Employment,
A Young MAN who writes a good Hand, and is
" well acquainted with the Italian Method of Book-
Keeping, and who can be well recommended. Any
Gentleman wanting such a Pe son, by leaving their
Address with the Print r shall be waited on April z&„
STOLEN out of one of the Alms-Homet in Wal
nut ftreetty b longing to the people c?l ? c Q akeis,
in the evening ch the 25th infant, by a M;v rn came
under pretence of buying herbs, a Silver WATCH
with an enamelled face, the maker's Hid, London,
No 270, the property 0 one of the poor perform.
Whoever will difeover the Thief and reflow th Watch
to the Printer, or to JAME PEMBERTON shall
be paid TWENTY SHILLINGS Reward. All
watchmakers and others to whom it may be offered
'or fa^, are desired to fop it and give notice a#
above. Philadelphia, 4^l month 28.
FIRE -WORK S.
JOHN LAUGEY, French Fire Work Maker, liv
og behind St. Pau's church, between Second and
j hi'd streets, informs the Public of the thirteen unit,
id states, that any persons toat have occasion for an,
fort of Fire Works, large or imall, may be supplied
on the (bofc ft notice ; he will also go with any per
ion to any of the neighbouring ftates', where the,
may my prepofe to have any, on the celebration of
the glorious peace.
H bar afo on hand, ar t elegant Wire-Work, con
fi ing of about ei hty Pieces, the best and fineft that
have ever been fern here, He m:y b* found at his
h use any time of th* day. Pfiiladelph a, April 29.
IO BE SOL D, A
T^ IGHT to Three Hundred Acres of L A N D,
X'% about two miles from land of Robb', in Mun
cey township, Northumberland county, to be survey
ed by warrant, dated the 23d February, 1775. Trie
foil in this neighbourhood is, in general, uch and fer
tile. The situation of public affairs, fi.ee the date of
the warrant, has prevented th^ own?r from obtaining
a survey of this tre&; but as peace and tranquility
are now eflabliihed in that country, it will be in the
power of the puichafer, to procure a survey as soon as
be may think proper. For further particulars enquire
of the Printer. April 24
FOR S AL E, A
Pairof elegant blood-bay Horses,
ftt tor either chariot or phaeton, high Flooded, well
bioke, young, and warranted found. Enquire of Mr.
CARSON, at the Harp and Crown, in Third-street,
near the old gaol. April 1.
ONE OR TWO
Journeymen Hair-Dressers
Will meet with Employment by applying to the Printer.
The Poor Robbed.