The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-09-02 00:00:00, page 3

STATE or PENNSYLVANIA.
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Friday, August 29, 1783. A. M. ,
THE report of the committee appointed to confider of
the most eligible means for the accommodation of
Congress, should that honorable body determine to re
side within this state, read August 27th, inflant; was
read the fecund time; whereupon,
Resolved unanimously, That until Congress fnall de
termine upon the place of their permanent residence, it
would be highly agreeable tn this houfe,if that honor
able body fliou'd deem it expedient to return to, and
continue in the city of Philadelphia; in which case
they offer to Congress the different apartments in the
State-house, and adjacent buildings which they former
ly occupied, for the purpose of tranfa&ing the national
bufin^fs therein.
Resolved unanimouflh That this house will take ef
feftual measures to enablethe executive of the date to af
ford fpetdy and adequate support and protection to the
honor and dignity of the United States in Congress, and
the persons of these composing the fopreme council of
the nation assembled in this city.
Resolved nnanimoufly, That as this house is sin
cerely cif posed to render the permanent residence of
Congress in this Rate commodious and agreeable to
that honorable body, the delegates of this Bate be in
flruaed to request Congress will be pleased to define
what jurifdiQion they deem neceffay to be veiled in
them, in the place wherein they (hill permanently reside.
Ordered, That the remainder of the report be port
ioned.
Extras from the minutes,
(Copy) PETER Z. LLOYD, clerk
of the General Assembly.
By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS Assem
ble I, Auguft 7, 1783.
Resolved unanimously, ten states being present:
That an equertrian statue of general Washington be
erefled at the place where the residence of Congress
shall be established :
Resolved, That the statue be of bronze: the gene
ral to be represented in a Roman dress, holding a
truncheon in his right hand and his head encircled with
a laurel wreath : the flatue to be supported by a mar
ble pedestal, on which are to be represented, in basso
relievo, the following principal events of the war, in
which general Washington commanded in person, viz.
The Evacuation of Boflon—The Capture of the Hessians
tat Trenton—The Battle of Princeton —The Action of
Monmouth—and the Surrender of York- On the up
per part of the front of the pedestal to be engraved as
follows: " The United States in Congress Assembled,
ordered this statue to be ereded in the year of our
lord, 1783, in honor of George Washington, the illuflri
ous commander in chief of the armies of the United
States of America during the war, which vindicated
and secured their liberty, sovereignty, and indepen
dence."
Resolved, That a statue conformable to the above
plan be executed by the best artirt in Europe, under the
fuperintendance of the minifler of the United States at
the court of Versailles, and that money to defray the
^xpence of the fame be furnifhed from the treasury of
the United States.
Resolved, That the secretary of Congress transmit to
the minifler of the United States at the court of Ver
sailles, the best resemblance of general Washington that
can be procured for the purpose of having the above
flatue erected, together with the fitteft description of
the events which are to be the fubje& of the basso
,elievo.
Last Thursday a small party of whigs in Backs coun
ty, having intelligence that Moses Doane, Levy Doane,
his brother, and Abraham Doane, cozen german of
the two firft, all three outlawed for robbery, were in
^ ruined house near the mouth of Tohiccoa creek, they
went thither armed to take those leaders of a gang of
jobbers. On approaching them they were called to
surrender, inflead of which they took up their fire arms
and discharged them against the party, by which an
officer of militia was (hot through the body. A gun
was point'd at another by Moses Doane, but he clos
ing in, seized upon the villain, who Bill refilling, wag
shot dead by another of the party. Mean while Levy
and Abraham Doane escaped by the back door. A
person polled behind the house fired as they ran off,
and one of them fell, but riling again, got into the
thicket which surrounded the house, and escaped.
The discovery of these wretches was made by their
fending a rascal, who harboured them in or near the
hovel where they were found, to a neighbouring mill
to procure flour. The fellow thro' weakness, it seems,
betrayed the secret to the miller.
NAVAL-OFFICE, Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1783-
Inward Entries.
Ship St. Ann Genois, Agnese, Cadiz
Snow Olieveira and St. Ann, De Sylva, Lisbon
Brig Post of Antwerp, Maakno, 0 ftend
Langolee, N ewton, Port-au-Prince
Neptune, Rich, Virginia
Neptune, Matzen, Marseilles
Schooner La Levretta, Folger, Port-au-Prince
Sloop Sally, Lundy, New-York
Bird, Welsh, ditto
Emminent, Tucker, Virginia
Cleared.
Ship St. Ann, Young, Cadiz
Sarah, Mefnerd, Virginia
William, Coxe, Martinique
Brig Betsey, Bradhurft, Virginia
William, Ventres, Edenton, N. C.
Dongrone, Fafmer, Chrittianfand
Schooner General Washington, De Liard, I'Orient
Sir John St. Clair, Coburn, Ravanna
Dolphin, Cooper, Miflifippi
Fame, Wonycott, Virginia
Sally, Arnbridge, Jamaica
Hope, Slacom, Alexandria
Sloop Three Friends, Baker, New-York
Two Friends, Wade, ditto
Letty,Lownfbury, ditto
BALTIMORE, August 2%
Captain Thomas Newel, of Philadelphia, bound to
CharleflowD, South Carolina, was spoke with on the
23d inflant, off Cape Hatteras, in lat. 35, 43, and
king. 74, 5, W.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
On WEDNESDAY next, at Seven o'Clock in the
Evening, at the COFFEE-HOUSE,
AN Officers WARRANT for 2666 j Acres of Land,
which is laid a part for the extraordinary Pay
of the officers of the ftateof Virginia, Also, a
tra& of 325 acres of valuable Land, surveyed in, and
laid out tince the year 1780, within 7 miles of the fails
of Ohio, which the draught fpecifiet. Also 1000 acres
to be chose out of 4000 acres within 10 miles of the
falls of Ohio, which survey is returned into the furvey
ers office. JOHN BAYARD, auctioneer.
N. Bi Dry Goods will be takenin part pay, to the
amount of two-third's. Sept. 1, 1783.
To be Sold by Public Auction,
(f net difppfed of before at private fair)
On TUESDAY the 23d of September, instant, at
7 o'Clock in the Evening, at the Coffee house,
A Commodious three ffory HOUSE in Front-street,
between Walnut street and the Drawbridge ; it is
exceedingly convenient, in good repair, and one of the
most eligible fixations ih the city, either for a mer
chant, lawyer, or phyficiar. The Lot contains 20 feet
on Front-street, and extends back 255 feet to the dock;
on which there is a %ood brick Stable, Coach-house and
Store; in ths yard thete is a brick SmOke-houfe. Pefe
session may be had immediately, as it will be vacant
the day of sale. The terms of payment will be ex
tremely easy—one half the purchase money to be paid
down, and the remainder in 18 months, with inter ft
and security. Any person inclining to purchase may
.view the fame, by applying to
JOHN COX.
T O BE SOL T
A new, faft failing Ship of about
300 Tons.—Sail?, Rigging, &c. all new. Enquire of
JAMES VANUXEM, in Second-ftreer, above Arch
dreet. August 30.
Just IMPORTED and to be SOLD, by
Andrew Whiteman,
At the STORE below Messrs, Hewes and Anthony,
at Chemut-ftreet wharf,
A few Pipes of choice London Particular Madeira
Win?, and a quantity of DRY GOODS, consisting
cf
CORDAGE, Nails, Glass Ware, Twine, Mensand
Womens Shoe:, Helman brown Sheeting, heading
Rolls, Telescopes, ready made Ccats, Frocks, Waift
coatt, Breeches and coarse Shirts, Boots, Mens and
Womens fuperfine Cotton Hose, Princes Stuff, White
Persian, Pink Sarfonet, Florentine, Mode, Squares,
Buckram, Scotch Gauze, Check and Striped Lawn,
Check Handkerchiefs, coloured, crap'd, Artois black and
Sattin Ribbons, Thread Trays, and a few kegs of Ve
netian Paint. August 29.
In Front ftrest, opposite
SALE an Assortment
Among which ar
SILK^ of different kinds
Silk Stockings afforded,
Sewing Silks,
Silk Laces,
Thread ditto,
Silk Handkerchiefs,
Sik Veil Patterns,
Women silk Gloves,
Men and womens leather
ditto,
Womens Mitts,
Ribbons assorted,
Italian Powers,
Cambricks,
Lawns,
Eight Dollars Reward.
STRAYED or Stolen off the Commons of this City,
on the 15th July last, a black MARE, 14 or 15
hands high, a natural pacer, trots a little, has a small
star in her forehead, branded with a horse dice on the
shoulder and buttock, has a small white spot on her
right fhoulner, between 8 and 9 years old. Whoever
will take up said Mare, (hall have the above Reward, or
if Stolen, 4. Dollars wi I be given for the thief.
MARTIN FELIX, Sept. i.
Five Dollars Reward.
LOST in Market last Saturday morning, supposed
in Second-street between Market and Fine ffreets,
a small red Morocco POCKET BOOK, (or Et.
wee Case) containing a pair of feiffars, small penknife,
pencil and tooth pick, with (undry papers of value to
the owner only, ( 0 money in it.) Whoever will leave
it with its contents, with the Printer, (hril receive the
above reward, and no questions alked. Sept. 1.
WAS flopped by just ce Moore, in Germantown,
on the 25th of this inftan/, Five Silver TA
ELE SPuONS, fuppefed 10 be stolen by a cer
tain Sarah Brown. The owner or owners re defined
to call and prove their property, that the offender may
be brought to justice. August 29.
N. B. The Spoons are marked with different letters.
Huron & Belzons,
the Coftee-houfe, bsve for
of MERCHANDIZE:
% the following- 1
I Prunellas,
Tapes,
li< en Handkerchiefs,
I Thread & cetton Stockings,
IWhte & coloured Threads,
I Muffins,
Britannias,
Calicoes and Chintzes,
Broadcloths,
Fins of the best taste,
Suff boxes,
Pins,
Writing Paper,
And a few elegant Geld
Watches Sept. 2
LONDON.
Anecdote of Charles the second—As the king was
walking in the Mail, a man of very genteel figure,
but meanly habited, passing by, he asked who he was,
and being told he was an old cavalier, who had ruined
his fortune by espousing his father's cause against the
rebels, he inquired his name, and hearing it was fir
Thomas Pool, the monarch could not forbear hist
joke, shocking and cruel as it was: “ Should he not:
(fays he) spell his name with an F?'' Thus was the in
valuable spirit of loyalty ridiculed in the last century ;
and how it fares in the present, is lamentably noto
rious from some late tranfaßions. Are not the Ame
rican loyalists abandoned and deferred? is not con
fifeation and banishment their hard lot ? blush Britain
and fay no more of French faith 1
The DANCING SCHOOL
In CARTER'S ALLEY, will be opened by the Sub
f.ribtr, on MONDAY the 15th instant, September.
HE thinks it unnecessary to fay any thing of hit
abilii'it#, having lived and taught these ten years
part in this cty, makes no doubt that his reputation,
both as a citizen and teacher [in his branch', is well
know n.
Tie evening school will begin as soon as a fufficient
number of young gentlemen offer.
WILLIAM M'DOUG ALL.
Philadelphia, August 30, 1783.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the fubferiber, fern's?
time ago, bought from a certain John Butler,
t:;fc-d CO WS, one of which has since been proven to be
the property of Thomas Wilkey, which gives a suspicion
that the others belonging to (omebedy in this place. The
owner or owners are desired to come, prove property,
pay charges and take them away. The one is a black Cow,
the other a brindls. WILLIAM RUSH. Sept. 2.
TO BE Fo-lld,
TW 0 valuable LOTS of GROUND situate on
the Vest fide of Second-ffreet, near Race ftreer,
containing ih breadth 46 feet one inch, and in
depth about 300 feet. For terras of sale apply to CA
LEB CARMALT or CHARLES JARVIS. Sep. 2 .
TO BE RENTE D,
A FULLING MILL and PLANTATION, at
which has been carried on a Urge flroke of busi
ness for some time ; the Mill is in good repair.
To be fold, a Negro MAN about >5 years of age, who
has been registered according to law, can drivea team
and understands farming in the b-ft manner; is fold for
want of employ. Apply to the fubferiber,' living in
Warminfter township, Bucks count, b
Sept, 2. ROBERT MILLER.
IF Mr. A. H. WILLMANS, of Bielefeld, in the
county of Sparenberg, in the dominions of his ma
jesty the king of Prussia, in German, is still alive,
and will apply to Mr.P. E DELCIES, in Philadelphia,
to be met with a Meflrs. Peter Whitefide and Cc'r, ha
may hear of something greatly to his advantage; or if
any Gentlem n, in any part cf North-America, can
give an account of fr id Mr. A. 11. Willmans, where he
is, if living, or if dead, where he died, by dir e &i n g &
letter as abovementioned, it will be m^ft thankfully re
ceived. Sept. 2, 1785. 4t
A Woman with a good Breast of
Mirk, wants a Piece as a Wet Nurse. Enquire of the
Printer. Sept. 2.
RAN-AWAY from the fubferiber, an frith Man,
named SAMUEL ERHUTIN, 2I years ch,
had cn a brown coat and red jacket, felt hat, od ^we
breeches and black yarn flockings, took also with him
4 fhrs, one white, 3 brown dittos by tr^de a W<^
ver. Whoever takes up said Runaway, (hall have
THREE POUNDS Currency Reward, and all reafen^
able charges, paid by
ROBERT CRAFT, Bifc^it baker,
living near the Nt,-Market, in Second
ftreet, 4 doers weft of P neftreet.
N. B. He also tock from me ore pair half worn
corduroy breeches He is luppoftd to have gone ever
Gray's ferry.
Philadelphia, September 1, 1783.
WHEREAS Patrick Londey, the hufb?nd of the
fubferiber, having at various times, by his al
most contirual druken frolicks, run into ex
pends of a considerable amount, which I have as yet by
hard labour discharged ; but as I have now left him, by
re*fon of his ill treatment to me, and determired to
support him in his/drunkenne's no longer; th ; s is there
fore to forwarn all persons trusting him ;ny more uroa
my account, as I will pay no debts of his contrasting
from the date hereof. MARY LONDEY.
Seven Dollars Reward.
IVAS stolen last First Day night, the 17th of the 8h
vV month, from the fubferiber, living in Upper Mer
rion, Philadelphia county, near the Gulph mill, a
Black HORSE with a Hat in his forehead, has a blem sh
iu one of his eyes, (hod before, 6 years old, ct famed,
flit ribbed, used to the geer% a bushy tad, 14 hands
high, Whoever secures said horfa and thief, so that
the owv r (hall have him again and the thief be brought
I to justice, (hall receive the above reward, or Thee
1 Dollars tor the horse only, and reaonable ch. fra
paid, by me, JOHN REES
A Smart Active Lad is wanted as a
Servant.——Enquire of the Printer