The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-01-31 00:00:00, page 3

The year of 1782, in all probability, will behold the
power of B* tain contrasted, and the an humble fup
pliam for t„at peace she has long withheld from us, as
the flattering glimpse of l ope which slashes, like ligh
tening, uporrhe miniflry, from lord Cornwailis's fre
quent fucc< ffes to th (outhward, the two last years, is
now vanished, the clouds now thicken in their hemis
phere, and a most direful storm seems ready to burst on
their devoted kingdom.
FISH-KILL, Jan. 17.
On the night of the 10th instant captain Honeywell
with a party of volunteer horse, of Weft Chester county,
covered by a detachment of regular infantry from the
lines und r major Trefcott, made an excursion 0 Mor
riffania, attacked a guard at Delancey s bridge took
and brought off captain Totten and three men of De
lancey's corps, without any loss- the remainder of the
guard made their ricape under cover of the night. The
enemy pursued, but did not overtake our party.
Jan. 24. On the 16th and 17th inftapt, a ferjeant and
seven dragoons of Arnold's corps, with nine horses,
cpmpleatly equiped, delerted to us from a foraging
party near Philips's.
It is said a vessel lately arrived at Newport from
Cape-Farncois, which advises, that the Spaniards have
taken New-Providence from the English.
GENERAL Cadwalader having made the following
motion, viz.
Whereas it appears by publications, in the Annapo
lis Gazette of the 23d and 30th August last, signed by
Charles Carroll, efq ; of Carollton, that Samuel Chafe,
efq, ( lately appointed a member of Congress for this
Rate ) is charged with having committed a breach of
trust as a member of Congress, in the year 1778 ; and
upon full consideration of the said charges, and Mr-
Chase's defence, this house is of opinion, that the said
Mr- Chafe ought not to have been appointed : there
fore Resolved, That a raeffage be immediately prepared,
informing the senate that this house propose ejecting
another, on Monday next, to serve in Congress, for
the ensuing year, in Mr. Chase's stead. Which being
feconfled.
Ordered, That any charge intended to be made
against Mr. Chafe be reduced to writing, and deliver
ed in at the table.
It being moved, that the question proposed by ge
era! Cadwalader, on Friday last, be now put, the yeas
ed as a reinforcement of to fail of the line end a v^ry
lar?e body of troops were expected to join the very for
midable French armament now in the Weft-Indies, that
all the British windward islands would, in the coorfe
of the winter, be reduced by the victorious arms of
France!
Captain Barker, of the brig Diana, who failed from
sJem for Virginia lad Sunday fe'nnight, having occa
fion to go on there at Nantui ket, was with fix ethers,
in returning on board his vessel, unfortunately drown
ed. This melancholy accident was occasioned by the
overfetting of the boat.
Yesterday the grert and general assembly of this
commonwealt: met at the State house in this town.
Transports, to the number of io or 12 have, we are
credibly informed, arrived at Penobfcot from New-
York, since the month of Novern' er, in order, it is
conjectured, to convoy away, in the absence of His
Mod Christian M^jefty's (cur most generous ally)
fleet, the troops who are in garrison there. This ap
pears probable from the following circumstance, viz.
so soon as the news of the Guilford hero (as Lord Corn
wallis is filled) and army, reached Penobfcot, the Eri
tifh commander there, informed thole poor deluded
foolith wretches, who ha^e (to their eternal di grace)
fled to him for protection, that it would not be in his
power to afford them any security longer than the
spring, at the fartheft, for, fays he, with this difa
greeable tale : I have received some intimitarion as
though this post is to be evacuated very soon ; it ha
ving been determined upon for some time to leave this
place in the spring, if not before ; Therefore, conti
nues he I advise you to return to your former homes,
and make the best terms you possibly can with your
(very justly offended) countrymen.
A few nights since a small armed galley, Beebe, ma
fler belonging to New London, was funk in our har
bour by floating Ice---she has since been got up, with
out much damage.
Mr. Cadwalader, in perfuance of the order of yefler
day, having laid before the house toe following paper,
viz. That from all the fads mentioned by Charles Car
roll, efq ; of Carrollton, in certain publications of the
23d and 30th of August last, and from the fads granted
by Mr. Chafe, in his defence of the 27th of September,
it fully appears to me, that Mr. Chafe was guilty of
a breach of trust, by revealing a secret resolve of con
gress, whilst he was a member thereof, in the year
^778.
Ordered, That the subject matter thereof be taken
into consideration on Tuesday next.
Tuesday, January 15, 1782.
On examination of the evidences against Mr. Chafe,
thequeftion was put, that this house will hear evidence
of purchases made by Mr. Chafe or by his partners,
of grain and flour, between the 24th of August and
the month of November, 1778, as circumflantial evi
dence of his having been guilty of the charge a leged
against him of betraying the secret resolve of Congress.
Resolved in the affirmative.
A f ter some time spent in the examination of evidences,
the house adjourned till to morrow morning, 10
o'clock.
N E W-H AVEN, January 3, 1782.
CHATH A M, January 23.
HOUSE of DELEGATES,
Friday, January 11, 1782.
NORWIC H, Jan. to.
ANNAPOLIS.
Wednesday, January 16, 1782
Saturday, January 12, 1782.
and nays being called for by Mr. Cadwalader appeared
as follow :
A YOUNG Lady of this city, well known for her
brilliant wit and extraordinary quickness at re
partee, dancing with colonel —-——, ata pub
lil assembly, a gentleman said to her, " So, Miss, you
are dancing with a MAN OF WAR ?'' " Yes, Sir,"
answered she very readily, “ but I think a TENDER
would be preferable."
JANUARY^ 1782.
PROPOSALS will be received in this Office, until
Saturday the 16th of February next, for supplying
by contrast, to SAMUEL MILES, Esquire, Deputy
Quarter - Master Genetai m rh's city, Fifty-five
HORSES fit fer mounting Dragoons Such Horses
to be free from blemish and warran.ed found, nut un
der fifteen hands high, nor usder five nor above nine
years of age. The Horses to be delivered on the fift
day of April next, and then to be infpt&ed by fuefi
persons as shall be agreed on named in the Contract.
The Propofais to contain the ioweft Price and longest
Terms of Payment,
At PUBLIC VENDUE, the sth day of M-rch, next
ensuing,
A valuable Plantation or Tra&
cf LAND, containing 170 acres with the usual allow
ance., fixate in S^doury township, Cotter county :
there are on the Premiles 90 acres cf clear land, the
rest well timbered, two good dwelling houfs, a go>d
stone spring house, convenient to both, a pump of good
wafer cl feby the door of one of them, a go>d
barn and out boules, there is 20 acres ot meadow and
more may be m<dy, the fame is handy to several houses
otworfh p; there with be fold on lame day horses, cows,
iheep and swine, cart geers, pl@w and harrow a new
cyder mill.
Household and kitchen furniture and several other
articles too tedious to mention, late the estate of Hugh
Cowin dece^ed. The vendue o begin at ten o'clock
where attendance will be given and terms of sale made
known by me
AFFIRMATIVES, Two.
NEGATIVES, Thirty Six.
So it was determined in the negative.
On motion, the question was put,"Aft r a deliberate
and full hearing of all the evidences in support of
the charge exhibited against Samuel Chafe, efq; and
also the evidences on behalf of the said Samuel Chafe,
efq ; and a thorough investigation of the whole fubjed,
Resolved, that the charge aforefaid, in the opinion
of this house, is not true, and that Mr. Chafe was
not guilty of a breach of his duty, as a member
of Congress, the yeas and nays being called for by Mr.
Cadwalader appeared as follow:
AFFIRMATIVES, Thirty-Six.
NEGATIVES, T-o.
So it was resolved in the affirmative.
Thursday, January 17, 1782.
Ordered, Trat the journal, relative to he enquiry
into Mr. Chase's conduA, be published in the Mary
land Gazetter.
By letters received last Tuesday from general
Greene's head quaeters, at ths Round O, bout 35
miles from Charleflown, dated the 13th of December,
we learn, that upon the g neral's moving rom Conga
ree towards Dorchefler, the enemy evacuated the
fame with precipitation, after burning and destroying
their Bores except t^o pieces of iron cannon, which
they left behind, and retired to the Quarter-house,
where they are adding to their works across the neck
from river to river : they have also evacuated Beaufort,
and the gatrifon retired to Charleftown ; the post at
Ebenezer, in Georgia, was called in to Savannah, so
that when these accounts were dated, rhe British were
in possession of nothing more than Charlefiown and
Savannah, in the two southern Rates, and a few miles
around t em, except a fmt I post at Stono ferry, under
cover of some galleys. The reinforcements under ge
neral Sinclair were met far advanced, and would join
about the firfl instant. The army are in high health
and in a country abounding with provisions, and the
light troops were so Rationed as to prevent the ene
my's foraging at any distance from the lines. Several
skirmishes had ensued between the cavalry ; but no
action of any consequence finc^ that at Etnaw.
We hear that Ebenezer Hazard, esquire, is ap
pointed post-master general of the United States ; vice
Richard Bache, enquire
On Saturday last died in this city, RICHARD
MERCER, esquire, late of Charleflown, South Caro
lina, from whence he arrived with his family in July
last.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Office of Finance,
Departed this life on the 25th instant, captain STE
PHEN HOPKINS, in about the 27th year of his
age, a native of t e state of Rhode-Ifland, but had for
two years pad failed out of Virginia, and from this ci
ty, He failed from the latte in Augtift last, mafler
of the brigantine Virginia to Cadiz, and on his home
ward passage from thence had the misfortune to be dis
mailed in a gale of wind, and afterwards captured by
a British cruizer and carried to New York; where he
was detained some time on board the prifoh ship; from
thence he arrived in this city on the 6th instant, at
which time he was ill with a fever, but he did not ap
pear dangerous 'til a few days before he died.
BON \M O T.
Philadelphia, Jan. 31.
To be Sold by the Subscriber,
Extrad from the minutes,
F GREEN, cl. ho. del.
DAVID PARK, Executor,
A GRASS LOT of about four acres and a quarters
situate upon Broad street, two squares to the wtftwaid
•f the Hotife of Employment.
A LOT and WHARF on the Jerfy shore, adja
cent to Samuel Cooper's Ferry. This Place night fait
a distiller or boatbuilder.,
TO BE SOL D,
A Sorrel Colt and a Brown
FILLEY, both fifing four years old. They will be
fold cheap. Apply to
A Person of a good character, well acquain
ted with the city, that will undertake to'
colled money, may hear of employ by en
quiring of the Printer.
TO BE L E T,
A Lot of Ground on the north
fide of Market-street, between Seventh and Evh'h
ftreets, 66 feet on Market street, and extending 306
feet in depth; this Lot might luit a Carpenter or
coachmaker.
fm?ller Quantity, on reafonaole Term',
a VERY large Assortment of tuperfine and com
mon Broadcloths, coarse Coatings Shalloons and
Trimings, Flanelis, S rtes, silk and worded Hoferf
Chintzes and Calicoes, Brittannias and other Linen 4,
firing Silk and Thread, tilk Ribbons and Umbrellos;
an ' many other Articles too tedious to erumerat<
N. B Likewise a Pair of ftont Carriage HORSES,;
in good order, and a PHOTON, with Harness, which
will be Sold reasonable, or exchanged for belt Virginia:
Tobacco.
Adam Zantzinger,
At his STORE in Market-ftgeet, between Third and
Fourth-street,, fi,th for Sale, by the Invoice cf
Two or Three Hundred Pounds
Wanted on Interest ; unac ^ptionable Security will b
given. Enquire of the Printer. January 4, I,$L
A VARIETY of fu
perfine Cloths and
Caffimers,
Second cloths & Coatings,
A large Assortment of
fpangltd, enamelled,jap
ptned and rich gilt fan
ey and plain Buttons,
Rattinets,
Shalloon?,
Durants,
Cdlimancoet,
Yard wide Foplint and
Moreens,
Manchester gown Pat
terns,
Black, white, pink, gar
net, blue, plumb, puife,
straw, pearl, olive, and
fnuff coloured Mantuas,
Striped and flowered Man
tun,
Brocades,
Black and white Sitting
and Peelongs,
Sarfneis and Persians,
Modes and Taffities,
A beautiful Assortment of
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Mens and womens 6k,
cotton, thread, & woift
ed Hole,
VJverets and Corduroys,|
Silk Umbrellas,
Silk Quilts,
Narrow Ribbons,
Back and white Gauzes,
Gauze Aprons and Hand
kerchiefs,
Mr. Dupont, lately arrived from
France, has undertaken to fe ur gentleman's Joathf
and all forts of fluff ; he takes away every fort of fpol
without injuring the colour of the cloth or silk; he
givesa new luftre tofcafrlet cloth and to several other co
lours : he also scours silk gowns without altering, in the
ieaft, either colour or luftre, and fes them anew. The
ladies and gentlemen who will be ple.ftd to honour
Mr. Dupont with their orders may apply for him at
Mr. Roger's; perewig m<ker, in Market street, the
corner of Sever th.ftreet.
The weft fide of Second, between Market and Chef
nut-ftreets, has for SALE, A large and general
Assortment of DRY GOODS : Confining of
WANTED TO HIR E,
A middle aged Woman, to
take Care of Children. None need apply without
good Recommendation. Enquire of the Printer,
——_ ¥
A PAIR OF
New GLOBE S,
Eighteen Inches diameter. To be SOLD. Enquire of
In Front-street, a few doors below Arch ftreef.
William Attmore,
William Beaven,
the Printer.
Six-quarter Book Muf
flins,
Cross-barred, needle- wetk
and book mullin Hand
kerchiefs,
Flowered and fprigedMuf
lins,
Marseilles Quilting,
J^ns arid FuftiarJ,
Black and white Crape
for mourning,
White and brown Buck
ram,
Sattinets and Princefa
Stuff,
White fringed Barcelonan
Romal, and Bandannd
Handkerchiefs,
Figured and pencilled
bordered Pocket Hand
kerchiefs,
Elegant needle- worked
tiffin, mount Fans,
Low priced ahd middling
Fans,
Black and coloured Fed
thers,
Tablecloths and Biape r ;
Worsted Furniture Checki;
White and brown Russia
Sheeting,
Irish and other Lirierity
Black, white, and cold
silk Mitts and Gloves,
Sewing Silk and fearj
Twiff, Scotch Thread;
Tapes and Bobbins,
A Variety of other Arti
cles not enumerated.