The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-10-02 00:00:00, page 3

ORDERS by Major-General sw^
The Honorable the Congress of the United States have
been pleated to pass the following Ordinance.
<< The UNITED STATES in CONGRESS Assembled.
" To all whom thele presents (hall come, be seen,
or made known; fend Greeting.
*' «X' HEREAS at a general court-martial, where-
V, of brigadier general John Patterson was'pre
«' fident, lately neld near the city of Philadelphia, in
" the fate of Pennsylvania, for trial of prrfons pro
" moting or concerned in the late mutiny of part of
" the Pennsylvania line of continental troops, flation
" ed at Lancaster and in the barracks of thecity of Phi
" ladelphia, in the (aid state ; Christian Nagle and
" Jo' n Morrison, late ferjeants in the third Pennfyl
<c vania regiment, were Severally charged with and
'' convißed of a breach of the thirdarticle ofthe Second
'' Section of the rules and articles of war, and by award
*' of Said court, were severally Sentenced to Suffer death.
'' And whereas also, gunner, John Lilly, and drum
'' mer, Abner Van Horn, of the fourth or Pennfylva
'' nia arti'lery, and Thomas Flowers, and William
'' Carman, Soldiers in the (aid third Pennsylvania re
'' gim^nt, were Severally charged with arid convißed
*' of a breach of the said article and feftioh of the ruleb
'' and articles of war, and by award of said court, were
" severally Sentenced to receive corporal puniShment:
4C and whereas the said prisoners appear not to ha've
<< been principals in the said mutiny, and no lives hav
'' ing been loft, nor any deftruflion of property com
-4 < mitted.
" Now know ye, that of our Special grace >nd m c re
" motion, and by virtue of the power and authority
“ veiled by the articles of confederation and perpetu
“ al union, the United States in Congress adembled have
" thought fit to pardon and remit, and by these pre
ss fents do grant a fu I, free and absolute pardon and
<< remission to the said Christian Nagle, John Mor
s' rifon; gunner, John Lilly, drummer, Abner Van
“ Horn, Thomas Flowers and William Carman, and
fc each of them, of all judgments or Sentences of death
cc or other corporal puniihment, pains or penalties
* whatsoever, given or' awarded by the said general
" court-martial.
" And we do flriftly charge and command, all anti
" Angular our officers civil and military, to surcease
" from long r moleflation or imprisonment of the said
" Christian Nagle, John Morrison, gunner, John Lil
s' ly, drummer, Abner Van Horn, Thomas Flowers
'' and Willi m Carman—and do further will and re
s' quire that they Severally from henceforth go free and
" acquit of their Several convictions, Judgments and
', sentences aforefaid.
“ DON E in Congress, this thirteenth day of
" September, one thousand Seven hundred and
" eighty-three.
ELIAS BOUDINOT, President.
'Charles Thomson, Secretary.
This aft of remarkable lenity, extended by Congress
& Soldiers convicted of mutiny, a crime in which per
jury and treafonare complicated, fobverfi^e of all or
der, contrary to th^ very end for which an army was
established, and in absolute violation of every moral
fan^ion, ^ill, general Howe hopes, be received by the
Criminals as it ought., Every sentiment of gratitude
mould actuate their bbfoms for mercy so undeserved,
and they should by every effort, endeavour to atone as
much os possible forthofe atrocious transgressions, by
which their lives -were so juflly forfeited. The general
further hopes.,that by the melancholy situation to
which tl ey had reduced them Selves, they may become
3 warning to their fellow soldiers, to whom they would
not be an example, and who having been concerned
with them in thole horrid tranfaaions, for which they
flood condemned, may be deterred from the repetition
of Crimes, they ought forever to remember with Shame
and remorse. The prisoners are to be lelcafed from
confinement
*, A Lift of the goods so be SoWto-morrow at Mr.
Swanwick's Office, may be had this Evening atthe Prin
ter's.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
go the highest bidder, on SATURDAY the iith inst.
at it o'clock, at the Coffee House,
A Very neat FARM, situate on the Germantown
road, at the corner of Turner's-lane, two miles
ano a half fio n the city ; containing 60 acres or there
about#, well improved. .There are on the premises, a
good Brick House, and a Stone spring House, eght
or ten acres of good watered Meadow, a fine young
bearing Orcharu, with many other advantage# too te
dious to enumerate. On Several parts o^ this Farm
there are beautiful commanding views of the city and
fiver, and would suit equally well, from its vicinity to
the town, for the residence of & gentleman, or for a
farmer or gardner to improve. The terms of pay
ment will be made eify to the purchaser ; and which
will be made known at the time of file, arid immedi
ate possession given. O&. 2.
Found last Week, a parcel of
NOTES issued by the Treafarer to the United States.
The owner of the fame giving the necessary dekripti
ons, and paying the expence of advertising nuy have
them again. Enquire of the Printer. O6t. 2
I do hereby forwarn all Persons
from trusting my wife MARY THOMAS on my ac
count, as I ?m determined to pay no debts of her con
tra&ing, from the date hereof.
WILLIAM THOMAS. 0&. 2.
TO BE SO L D,
TH E Indentures of an Indian LAD, aged about
10, who has near 4 years to serve. He was a c
one time used to the sea, and can Cook or wai b
on a Gentleman. Enquireof the Printer. Sept. 25.
NAVAL-OFFICE, PitiLADELFfriA: Oft, f, 17€%
Inward Entries.
Erig Baltimore, Cartwright, Amflerdam
Schooner Ant, Stephens, New-Providence
Bever, Hutchins, Boflon
Sloop Carolina,- logerfoll, ditto
Susanna, Gladding Rhode Itfand
Betsy, Corrie, Virginia
Outward Entries.
Schooner Batchollor, Stein, Greneda
Sloop Susanna, Gladding, RSode-lfland
Cleared.
Ship La Galga, Gualba, Cape-Francois
Amelia, Savage, Lisbon
Brig Patr'ot of Rouiri, 'Fauqueaek, Dunkirk
Dispatch, Lyall, 'Port-au-Prince
Sloop Sally, Hallfl er, New-London
To the P ÜBLI C,
THE fubferibers have lately received, and have now
in their poss ffibn, a 'lift of the Manufactures and
Products of the Minerof the ele&orat: of Saxony; al
o pattern Cards with the price of each particular arti
cle, which may be seen at their Store, in ChTnut-ftreet
'near Front-street: being feat over for the information
of the Public in general.
There is also affixed to the ,bove lift,)he names of
the Tradesmen and Dire&ors of Manufactures ih the
principal Towns in Saxony. Likewise a Price Current
0 Linen, Woolen and Cotton Goods, fabricated in the
Prussian dominions. BACHE & SHEE. OCt. 2.
Benjamin Nones & Co.
„ BROKERS,
ACQUAINT their f lends, and the public in gene
ral, that they intend carrying on the Commiffi.
on, Factorage and Broker business in their varous
branches, at the house of Benjamin None#, in Front
street nett door to the Pod-Office, hnd formerly oc
cupied by MA Philip Svnfc
Where they have provided Stores for the reception
of all kind of GOODS to fell oh Commission, will pur
chase on the fliorteft notice and most advantageous
terms, all kind of Merchandize or Produce, for fugh
as please to employ them as Factors.—Buy and,fell Bills
of Exchange, on France, Spain, Holland, England
and ot! er parts. . Likewise Loan-Office ahl other Cer
tify rites, State dnd'Cohtinent^l Money, &c. &c.
They flatter themfelvet that by steady attention, fe
crefy, punctuality arid dispatch; which ihall be their
earned endeavours, to give general fatisfa&ion to such
as please to employ them in all or either of the above
branches. Oftober 2.
THE partnerlhip of John Donnaldfon and Co. be
ing dissolved, thofc persons that have any de
mand's against them, are requeued to bring in their
Accounts that they may be adjusted and fettled ; and
those persons that are indebted to the said partnership,
are requeued to make payment to Donnaldfon and
Coxe, at their flore in Walnut-street, between Front
and Second ftreet^.
Just IMPORTED, and to be SOLD, by
Donnaldfon and Coxe,
BOHEA Tea, Ruffii and Holland Duck, Ticklen
burghs, Oznabfig,, fuperfine And coarse Cloths,
Cordage and Red Lead.
N. B. Infarance effected at their office as usual.
To be Sold, by Public Vendue,
on the Premises, on THURSDAY the §th instant, at
o'Clock,
A VALUABLE Trad of LAND, situate about 13
miles from tin's city, on the Germantown road, con
taining one hundred and fifteen acres, twenty-two acres
of which is well improved watered meadow, forty acr^s
of wood land, and the remainder good wheat land, with
an orchard of fine fruit.
There are on the prehnites, a good Stone House, a
Stone Cyder House, Barn and some oth r .r out-houses.
It would suit remarkably well for the residence of a
gentleman, a tavern-keeper or for a flore, being fitu~-
ate at the entrance of Flourtown, on a high and plea
sant fixation.
puna ua ' attendance will be given at the time of
Sale whe" " ie terms of payment will be made known.
JOSEPH SHOBER & Co.
BEG leave to inform the public in general, and these
friends in particular, th>t they h^e just opened a
large *nd general Affortm« ' of Wefl and Eaft-trifia
GOODS, at their STORE, in Second freer, between
Race and Vine ftfeets, and next to Wager and Ha
backer's ftofe, where they intend to fell nboleLh and
retail, at the most reasonable rates.
N. B. Goods taken on Commiffibn 4t the above
place, and disposed of tothe best advantage. OR. 2.
TO BE SOL D,
A PLANTATION in Pikabhd township, Cheftrr
county, about one mile from tte Yellow Springs,
containing 100 ac es of good rich Land, wherpn is ,-
rc&ed a rental stone Dweliig House, two itor^s high,
with an Orchard of excellent Fruit, there is a Pump
of excellent WAter just b fore the door, also a good
B<rn and Staples ; one half of the above Land is clear
ed, to acres of Which is wel watered Meadow.
On the above Plantation is e e&'d a very commodi
ous new Merchant-Mill, Which has 3 p^r or Stone;,
with a stream of never f.ilng Water: likewile a new
Saw M4l on the lame (beam.
Any person inclined to purchase, may view the pre
mifrnby applying to the fuhferi^r at the above place.
' HENRY SLOYER. Ofl. 2.
QERMAN Steel, Iron ihd Brah Wfre, ' Tiri; Tetfi,
ter, Block-Tin and sheet Brass, to be SOLD b,
Fox & Dorsey,
the fourth Door above the Golden Swan, in Thirds
street. OR. 2.
Just Imported from London, in the (hip Commerce,
captain Truxtun, and now OPENING, at the?
STORE of
Stephen Austin & Co.
Thfy have also an invoice of well aborted Medi^
cine?, Ihip Furniture, and Surgeon# Inftrument# in ca-r
f-s, a few boxes of elegant House Gials assorted for fa-^
mily use. Oft. 2.
To be SOLD, at the COFFEE-HOUSE, on Saturday'
the frth cf October, if not fold before at Private
Sale, ,
AVERY convenient new two fiery BRICK HOUSE,
situated in Spruce-street, between Third and
F ufth streets, hastwo rooms on a floor, with a Kitch
en adjoining, rind a very good room over it, has a Cep
l^r under the whole, and trie privilege of a 3 feet Alley.
The L& is 20 feet on Spruce- ftret, and extends 140
feet hack, to Cyprus street, on which there is a ver,
g>od Stable and Chaii-hou% trie whole subj ^t to at
ground-rent & c fol. per annum, two thirds of the mo
n~yto be pad in nand, and for the remaindei time
will h epveo. _ , Oft/f"
Lancaster bcage-Waggon.
THE fubferibers begs leave to inform the pubLrf
that t'he, have eflablilhed a STAGE-WAGGON'
from Philadelphia to Lancafle, to go twice in a week,
the Stage-Waggons Will frt out every Monday, and re
turn on Tbefoay, set out on Thutfday, and Return ori
Friday, from the King of Prussia, in Mirket-ftree-;
between Third and Fourth street;, Philadelphia; an t
in Lancaster, from the sign ofthe Black Horse iri QueLe
street. Each priffenger to be allowed 14.1 b. of baggage
under their feat: they will dopoft bufluefs at the fame
time.
The public may depend on good drivers, horses and
carriages, and every attention paid by'
the public's most obedient,
and most bumble servants,
FREDERICK DOERSH, and
; . GEORGE HAASE.
N. B. The gentlemen lUbitriberg to the post in Phila
delphia and Lancaster, will please to take notic, that
their Dispatches must every Sunday and Wednesday
'bi?' 1 " to "' above places Off. 2
To the Frehholoers and other Electors for the
City and County of Philadelphia.
MY thank's are due to you for your votes and in
terest for rhe Coroner's office at the last Electi
on ; a continuance of your favors at the ensuing Eecli
on, will further oblige,
Your friend and humble servant,
JOSEPH RUSH.
BE SOLD
A REGISTERED negro WENCH, about 24 yeirc
of age, has had th;fmall pox and mealier, with
her femalecoild, about 6 months old, is engage! per
fectly sober, honeftand remarkable good t-np^red.
She will be cart r d for Cadi or good merchantable In
nigo, as the owner is going for Europe and has no far
ther ii'ifo r her F.rqui tof the Printer. Get. 2.
1 hree Founds Reward.
\X/A3 stolen from tie fub'eriber on Monday LOT;
supposed by a boy, a filter WATCH, with a ft?e(
chain and hook, arid a fma'l Kry for a pocket book, 2
green star to the chain, a Pin uinion with a silver hoo,
and chain, with the letters M $ and a pair of small
Sc (Tirs : whoever will return it to the owner (h all have
the above Reward, and no questions alkrd. All watch
makers and others, are requested to flop it if offered for
(ale, and if the thief he brought tojußCe, the, (hail be
handfomelf rewarded over arid above the Three Pounds,
by me, MARY BIRD, living at the
foutli fi e of the Dyk.
N. B. Tn the bottom of the case is the pi&ure of
his excellency general W (hin ^ton. O&. 2.
c 1 7 ANTEE >to he kiturin d 1 tn< present a* od; of
YV JOSEPH BUNEL, a native of Paris, fnppofed
to be in America, since the year 1776. Any person
acquainted with him is request d to inform rhe Print
er of his pie'ent stay, his family being ve y arx 01$
to know whether he is alr^JLlZ— Sept. 30 _
LM to toe Piaumiou of the (üb(<riber in Ne
ther Providence, Chelter coun y, about three
weeks ago, two creatures, the ooea Roan MARE
fix years old; about 14 hands high', shod before, the o
ther a Brown HORSE five years old, 14^ hands high;
rough made old shoes, branded on the near shoulder
H P. The owner coming, proving his property arid
paying charges, may hati titem again.
' Sept. 25. ROBERT LINDSAY.
&, -&.#^^
U'P E RFI N E Broad
cloths and Caflimers,
Second Ind low priced dit..
Shalloons,
Calimancoes,
Ruffels,
Princes Stuffs,
Figured and plhin Bevers,
Sittinets,
Sattins figured and plain,
Tifferiys, Gauzes,
Ribbon, &c.
Wilton and Scotch Car
piling,
Sail Duck, No. 1 to 7,
Russia Sheetings,
Oznatirigs,
Bar Lead,
White ditto,
1
Stone Caker,
Verdigreaft,
Antimony,
Turkey Umber,
zod. 8. and 4d. Nails,
10 by 12 Window Glaftf
An assortment of plain and.
twilled Coatings,
Scarlet, crimlon and green?
Baizes and Flannels,
Plain and twilled Cordu
roys
Velvet and Velverets,
Pink, greeri, blue andT
black Moreens, Calli—
mancoes, Durants and
Tammies,
with many other Arti
cles.