The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1779-01-26 00:00:00, page 3

means for the redemption of the bills, as well as
Atlpptin%lif neceff^y measures to prevent their discredit
'"^R^i^ will be seen and read of all me^ and
Defined for the
benefit of all, they are easy to be understood, and
rrv the r own evidence and fufitoency wrth the^.
Do hey indeed, fubjed any to inconvenience by call
in^ the Adulterated emissions? the public fafety required
i" AaCnre and those who @re most affected are most fe
by % thcyatf 0 disc l o s e ^
open to the world America's debt? :t was impoffiLle
Xrwife to eftabihh and apply the means for finking ,t
in/eed is this d A bt her ihame, nor her weakness ; ef
^^ it +d er e d ^ the h, a , tde re
Fn hand to pay it with, and is not really a farthing the
poo er forking it. What, of the pnce of iff
so she has not paid down in the labors and blood of her
own citizens, the has had credit for from her ^.f, and is
not, like the boafled mistress of the world, d
half the Princes in Germany for troops the can neither re
''"The°debt of America is certain and must be paid ; but,
considering the occasion of it and the numbers to pay it,
Cannot be called great. Less flock or produce of the
so ^^ hereafter have fold %fo=
fterlinj, would now cancel it ; which is millions
Great-Britain pays every year for interest, and but OCT?
fourth of what lhe expended laftwar in a single capapaigi.
Was America, in dead of nineteen years, to linkher ^hole
debt to-morrow, a middling farmer for the eastern States,
h^e more to pay than the avails of one yoke
^fat ^en^ or if every
tant fold pay equally, the price of five bushels wopld
office for orfe' And the' the fame bushels of wheat that
are competent to pay this debt, or any portion of it, now,
will not continue so; yet the fame bills will: and hence
will probably arise a line of diftin&ion between wife men
This eafernent, however, will be common to all, that
as the debt swells by appreciation, the wealth and num
bers to pay it will be encreafing also, and that, no doubt,
with great rapidity, as the world will be America's range
for commerce, and her inhabitants have been wont redou
ble in little odds of twenty years. It ought also to be re
membered here, that a revenue will arise, to help to pay
this debt, from the sale of forfeited estates and the appro
priation of debts due to British merchants (io fay nothing
Of Crown Lands') of at least some millions.
But whatever may be the advantage of America for
setting out of debt, it is very apparent the has got less in
than could have reasonably been expended. And the true
reason is, notwithstanding all the cry of extortion, tl^t
(he has been cheaply served, and cheaper than a nation of
freemen ever were before. No other cause can be assign
ed, and this one is obvious to the feelings of thousands.
Wherefore, with what grace could the public keep back
part of the price, or, which is the fame thing, call in her
bills ata difeount? This, however, it has been argued, she
might do, and even iefufe to call in or redeem them at all;
and yet save to herfelfa good conscience, as well as great
rmin. The argument, if argument it may be called,
stands thus—That when the public emitted those bills, and
pledged her faith for the redemption of them, the was in
great distress, and had no other way to help herfelf, and
so was under a fort of duress or fatal nceethty; and also
that die made a bad bargain ; and furthermore that some
of her fubjeds will grow too rich if the does not vacate it ;
so tat upon the whole/ duress, bad bargain, and dange
rous consequences all put together, her contrast is of no
force---to be fore not more than a fourth or fi^th part of
it. This reasoning may be thought cecoriomical, _ but it
is not subtle enough to answer the end proposed. What
ever else America may be tempted to, she never can be
brought to 4 violation oj her ozvn jaitb. Should ffie to
tally lose all sense of,honor and all sense of shame, which
God forbid, yet still flu has guards against perfidy too
strong t@ be broken through. S^e could not violate her
faith, without at otKe and forever losing all confidence of
her citizens. She could not violate her faith without dif
gracin, herfelf with all nations, and disqualifying herfelf
for all' treaties. She could not violate her faith without
inpenfing the Almighty and daring his vengeance against
her. She could no violate her faith and destroy her cur
rency without effectually depriving herfelf of the means of
defence. In a word any violation of the public faith, on
which her paper currency/refts,would ha madnef^atheifni
and suicide. The mifisand doubts railed on this fubje&
of late, by enemies and the arts of wicked and designing
men, are evidently beginning to fubfideand will soon to
tillyvanilh. When multitudes will be left to wonder at
theifown credulity and curse their deceivers.
OBSERVATOR.
Philadelphia, January %otb« , ,4
For the PENNSYLVANIA PACKET.
IT is whispered that an affair of honor has just now
happened between Pompey and Jem, two black Gen
tlemen of very refpeftable families and connexions in this
city. Jem is fiid to have insinuated th^t Phillis, who had
flaid in the city while the enemy possessed it, had been
feea too frequently in company with British officers to be
allowed to visit ladies of fair characters, which coming to
the ears of Pompey, who held Phillis immaculate as jet,
he sent Jem a mortal challenge, conceived, indeed, in
the politest terms ; for why should the chastity of Pompey's
intended bride be questioned, more than that of the wife
of Casar? After exchanging a brace of balls the seconds
interposed, and 'tis hoped, for the fake @f their masters,
the wounds received will not prove mortal. The errors
of great men are so apt to be copied, that I fear this ex,
ample will bring Duelling too much in vogue among the
vulgar. 6.
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Just opened and to be fold, wh®lefale and retail, by
JAMES TALBO T,
At his store in Race-ffreet, the fifth door above Moravian
Alley, and between Second and Third-streets,
A SMALL and neat assortment of GOO DS, viz.
'' old spirits, Weft India rum, mufeovado sugars,
imported fait, tea, coffee, whiting, tin and earthen
wares, which articles will be fold on the most reasonable
tei ms for cafli.
Hlladelpbia, January 25, X779.'
AS there :re several vacancies for Officers in the
corps of Sappers and Miners which are to be form
ed immediately, such Gentlemen as are desirous of en
tering will be pleased to address thcmfelyes to General
Du Portail, in Arch-street near Third direct. The
qualifications required are a liberal education and some
knowledge in the Mathematics; or if any young Gen
tlemen offer who have not been initiated in the latter
study, it will be at least necessary that they have a dispo
sition to apply themselves to it. The service of these
corps at fiege.l will consist in conftru&ing the necessary
works, conducing saps, preparing and springing mines:
In the field they are to execute all field-woiks, and as
sist im the defence of them. They will rank with the
other corps of the arrriy, and be a nursery of engineers.
It is needless to add, that from the importance of their
duties they are in every service highly diftinguiflied.
A' BILL o? EXCHANGE for Five
Hundred Pounds, on Charleftown, South-Caro
lina, to be SOLD. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SO L D,
At RICHARD BARRY's, the sign of the Bdl
and Dog in Market-ttreet, a few doors from the cor
nel of Second-street,
Several dozens of Red Port W INE.
0 E y 0 L D,
A VALUABLE Plantation situated in the Valley;
in Tredyffiin township, Chester county, contain
ing near one hundred acres of good lime-stone land:
Th^re are on the premises a good g welling-house, a new
stone barn, and stone fpring-heufe with an excellent
faring in it, a smith's shop and other out-houses, with
about ten acres of excellent watered meadbw, and a good
bearing orchard of the heft grafted fruit. A considera
ble part of the land has been lately well limed. For
further particulars enquire of the fubferiber, living on
the premises. BENJAMIN JONES,
Philadelphia, January 22, 1,7,.
WHEREAS Mary, the wife of the sub
scriber, hath, without any just cause, eloped
from his bed and board: These are therefore to notify
all perlons not to trust her on his account, as he is de
termined not to pAy any debts by her contrasted.
-MITCHEL CLARK.
THIRTY DOLLARS R EWARD.
STOLEN out of the stable of the fubferiber, Jiv
ing in Union township, Btrks conntv, on the night
of the fifteenth instant, a bright sorrel HORSE, about
fourteen hands high, with a large star in his forehead,
three years old, shod before, paces and trots, and has
neither brand nor ear mark. Any person securing said
horse and the thief, so that the owner may have the
horse and the,thiei be brought to justice, shall have the
above reward, or Ten Dollars for the horse alone,
and reasonable charges, paid by
Jan. it. JOHN GODFREY.
TWENTY" DOLI^R^ REWARD.
CTRAYED from Valley Forge the tenth of June
° last, a black MARE, fifteen hands high, four years
old when strayed, small white down her forehead, short
switch tail, not branded, trots, paces, canters, and
rides free. Whoever has taken up said Mare and will
deliver her to the owner in camp at Middle-Brook, or
secure her so that the may be had again, shall receive the
above reward, THOMAS BARBEE,
Jn. 25. ,Lieut; 6th Virginia Reg.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
STOLEN from the subscriber, from John Van
' horn's tavern, a small brown HORSE, thirteen
hands three inches high, nine 3 ears old, shod all rei„d,
y a star in his forehead, one hind foot white, his Shane
trimmed all off, a saddle full welted, and a fnaffle bri
dle on when taken away. Any person securing the
horse and thief shall have the above reward and reasona
ble charges, paid by the fubicriber, in Buckingham
township, Bucks county. JOHN RICE.
EIGHT DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away from the tbferiber living in
Ridley Township, Chester County, the twenty
feventh of December last, a large sorrel MARE, about
sixteen years old, law in &sh, a bald face, rough shod all
round, has lately suckled a colt. Whoever takes up said
mare, and brings her to the subscriber, or to the Bull's
Head, in Strawberry Alley, Philadelphia, or to Isaac
Smith, in Wrightflown, Bucks County, fliall have the
above reward and reafonabe charges paid by either of
them.
Jan. i. JAMES WOOD.
CAME to the fubferiber's, at the Bull's
Head in Strawberry Alley, Philadelphia, some
time ago, a small bay HORSE. The owner is desired
to come, prove property, pay charges and take him
away, or he will be fold for his keeping in one week
from the date hereof.
January 26. BENJAMIN MYERS.
CA M Eto the plantation of the subscriber, in
Nockamixon township, Bucks county, about the
middle of August last, a small brown yearling Heifer,
with some white in the forehead ; has no marks. The
owner is desired to come, pay charges and take her
away. JOHN YOUNGKE N.
CAME to the plant ton of the subscriber, in
Upper Merlon township, Philadelphia county,
about a week ago, a black Mare, about fourteen hands
high and about fix years old, shod all round, trots and
paces, and seems to be heavy with foal. The owner is
desired to come, prove property, pay charges and take
her away.
January 23. JAMES ABRAHAMS.
T 6 BE SOLD BY)
MATT H EW I RWIM
In Water street, rear Chefnut street,
Two Tons of Lignumvitae and Penwood;
FO R S A L
At PETER WHITESIDE and Co's, store, in
Chefnut-ftreet, between Third and Fourth ftrects,
MUSCOVADO sugars in hogsheads and barrels;
molafles, coffee, black pepper, bohea and hyfoA
teas in chests. Also, fonie medicines and dry goods.
ON^ HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on Friday the
frit inff. (January) a Negro Man named Larey;
Jie is short, neat and well mvde, about twenty-two
years of age, speaks English well, is lively, plausible and
artful ; he had on a new ftiit of blue cloaths. He be^
longed some years ago to Mr. Willing, of this city.
Whoever apprehends, and delivers the said Negro to the
subscriber, shall receive the above reward and reasonable
charges. JAMES WILSON.
WA S taken up on the 19th of December
last, a dark brown MARE, with a star on her
forehead, about fifteen hands high, supposed to be near
twelve years old. Whoever has lolt'faid Mare may ap
ply to the subscriber, in the Northern Liberties, near
the sign es the Rose, prove property, pay charges and
take her away. JACOB BINDER.
• Jan. 4,' Comb Maker.
Philadelphia, January 6.
AL L those who were employed on the for
tifications at Billingfport and Red B nk, in the
year 1777, whole accounts remain unsettled, are desired
to call on the subscriber, in Second street near Vine-
Street, and receive their refpe&ive balances : And those
who have any demands for materials for the use of said
fortifications, are desired to bring in their accounts, at
tested by the person or persons they contrasted with for
the fame. JAMES DUNDAS, Pay Master.
Philadelphia, January 4.
AL L persons that may have fayed, or taken
out of the Brigantine Betsey, formerly Mr. Mar
coe's, (burnt last spring by the enemy at the mouth of
Ancocus, and her remains drifted above the Lower
Ferry on said river) any of her iron work or cables, or
taken up her anchor or cable, which were let go to
bring her tot at the entrance of said river, or any other
material which did belong to said brig, which nfay be in
their possession or within their knowledge ; it is pre
sumed they will be fd obliging as to deliver up the fame,
or give information to Capt. James Cochran, in Mar
ket-street, Philadelphia, who will handsomely reward
such persons, and for the cable that was taken out of
her bottom when she drifted above the Ferry, a reward
of FIFTY POUNDS.
N. B. As the greatest part of her fails were left in the
city when the enemy took possession of it, any person
who can give information refpe&ing them, or who took
them, that justice may be obtained, will meet with a
handsome reward.
Philadelphia, January 2.
THE PIPE of the Friendship Fire-Engine
was loft sometime about the month of June last,
and is supposed to have been taken from the State-house.
As the want of it may be the occasion of public injury in
cases of Fire, it is hoped that any perlon who has know
ledge of it will give what information they can refpe&ing
it, to JONATHAN SHOEMAKER.
TO BE SOLD BY
WILLIAM ADCOCK,
At the fiuth-eaft corner of Market and Second-streets,
SUPERFINE knap, buff and brown BROADCLOTH^
° blue and brown duffils, 7-4 and 3-4 baize Oialloons,
durants, calicoes, long and clear lawns, cambricks,
fattins, India perfians; a few dozens of silk stockings of
common and out sizes, of the best quality; sewing silks,
packet and pound pins, checks, Russia sheetings, and
other linens, &c.
N. B. GOODS received by said ADCOCK, to fell on
COMMISSION, as usual. 5.
TWO PLANTATIONS to be exchanged for
' two houses, or their value, in this city. Apply to
the Printer.
Jacob Morgan and Hilary Baker,
Have for SALE at their store on the weft fide of Se
cond-street, between Race and Arch streets, and op
posite to Michael Hillegas, Esquire's,
BA R iron, Jamaica spirit, Weft India and Phila
delphia rum by the hogshead, barrel or gallon,
French brandy, apple and rye whiskey by the barrel, a
few barrels of sugar, bohea tea in half-quarter chests,
a few boxes of sweet oil, brimstone in boxes, and belt
fine and coarse imported salt.
Philadelphia, January 11, 1779.
TH E Subferiber thinks it necessary, as he
has been so long absent from the city, to give
this public notice to his friends, former customers, and
the public, That he has the Brewing business carried 011
as usual, at his Brewery at the corner of Race and Fourth
ftreets, where those that are pleased to make trial of his
Beer, may be fuppHed with different forts, and any
persons giving in their names in time, may be furnifhed
in season with pale Ale for bottling, of an extraordinary
quality, either for sale or family use.
4. FRANCIS WADE,
TO BE SOL D,
A QUANTITY of excellent CLARET, b,
the ho^fhead or, dozen. Enquire of Adolphus
William Hedericks, at this house in Second-street,
above Race-street, formerly occupied by Mr. Garder,
Painter,