The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1780-05-06 00:00:00, page 2

B O S T O N, April 13.
Albany, Bagaduce River, 10th of Feb. i¥°-
SI R,
★ UNDERSTANDING this moment that
j you have thought proper to surprise and carry
off Mr. Johnson, carpenter of one of his Ma
jesty's Clips at t is Nation, and Mr. Milligan, an inha
bitant, who have had my leave to pass a few daysin the
neighbourhood, at a confiderible distance from your haunt,
unarmed and unthinking to give your concerns ihe least
trouble (Ihou'd you cont nue to confider them proper ob
ieds of such treatment) I am to desire, as the measure
that may be attended with theleaft trouble, even to your
felf, that they may be released immediately, for so many
of Lie men lately captured at sea, and lent back to you,
by the officer commanding the Albany's tender,
I am also informed, it is your constant pradice to threat
en, with plunder and cruelty, your lawful Sovereign'^
fubjetis to the the eastward of this post, uniefs they per
sist in the measures which have, under your unhappy au
spices, brought them to distress and ruin.
The well known impotence of your situation has proved
.your proteaion from extirpation, or indeed any notice
on our part hitherto, and the obvious consciousness there
of fliould havereftrained you from a&s of violence on the
property, feelings, or persons, ofthofe whom though you
had seduced, you were net in condition to protta in the
meridian, far lefa in the eve, of your now expiring usur
pation. But,
" In Scotland, Sir, the people are as ready to break
ith the Mmifi ras in Ireland. The indulgences riven
>?:r ifr have alarmed the whole country, and they are
e'ermined, with the irmoft vigilance and resolution, to
uard aginft a people that are become such favourites in
he ty sos the Miniflry. Ido not, Sir, deliver to you
?y own fentimen's only; Government will find ONE
iUN DR.FD AND TWENTY THOUSAND MEN at my back,
No will avow and support them. The people have feat
editions to th p Minders of State, who have disregarded
beri ■ to the Lord Chancellor, to deliver to the Lords,
tho fupprefTed them; and to you, Mr. Speaker, who
Aveincurred the Jif/eafure of the people, by not deliver
no th m to the Commons. They have now printed their
en'timents and resolutions on their grievances ; tey will
hutly be published ; and. the moment they are ready,
, Sir, will deliver them to the King and the Prince of
Val s, that they may learn from them upon what
-ERMS THE Scotch will be governed
“ Tee coast & Scotland, Sr is left naked and de
enceLfs ; the people of Dumfries-(hire had therefore pe
itiooed for arms to defend tbemfelves. To my certain
cnowLdge; that country is in such a filiation, that Paul
I n?s might, with the utmost facility, have destroyed
3lafgow; Leith, Greenock and Edinburgh, in one expe
Inion Thus circutqffanced, could it have occurred to
my one, that Administration would have denied so rea
buT Ie a rcquifition? Wicked as the minds of Miniflry
, oil'd any one have imagined, thatthey dared to com
mit fu h an outrage upon common (enfe, common policy,
aud t ecommon rights of the people? Yet, Sr, ex
triot rinany as it in?y seem, the answer which those men
r turned, was a positive refufal of the request! 1 will,
Mr. Speaker, read you the letter from she Secretary at
War. to the Duke of Qieen&rry and Lord Stormont,
on this fuyj ft [His Lhr Ifhip then read the letter; after
which, looking at the Secretory at War, be continued.]
And you, Ca b 'fcn^fcn b&u, dared you ^rite such a
letter? Robert Bruce would not have had timerity en
6ugh to haye ioneir: And yet the Secretary of an Edc
irr'.j Hanover has had that presumption! The Royal
fondly of Stuart have been banished from their kingdom
for not attending to the voice of the people, and an Elec
tor Of Hanover is not a%id to wilgard it! Sit Hugh
Smithson, Earl Percy, Duke of Northumberland, armed
cap-a-pet, march at the head of all the cheefemongers
and grocery bom Temple Bar to Brentf rd, and thepre
fent Ear' Dot gl^ is not to be intruded with arms I The
Sfots, Sir, are justly irritated at/this fcwdalous partiality;
now are tt ey lets exasperated in point of religion.
“ I (hril now, Sir, only trouble the House a few mo
ments longer. 1 would not, indeed, have occupied so
muh of their time as I have already done, but that, be
ing on my ^^i I thought it proper to difeover the fen
timerip of the people of Scotland All that I have now
t) add is, to give notice, that I intend, on a future day,
to move for an address to the King, to fend down to Scot
land 12 >,ooo mulketsand bnonets, to arm the defence
lefs people of that country."
LONDO N.
?'oil,w'ng i< the geouin° Speech of Lorß
GEORGE GO RDON in the Hwfe of Commons
n the motion of Lord Lewifh m for an Address to
he King:
'< Mr° SPEAKER,
W SHOULD have not troubled you, and the House,
£ on this occasion, were it n t for toe absurdities with
ich the Speech from the Throne is replete. —HisMa-
, tab:.us, he has ordered cert in papers, relative to
I .nd, to be laid before us. Why was not that order
de in cons quence of the addresses from Ireland ? Were
h addresses to he disregarded? And whs the Irlfh Par
ment unworthy of its Sovereign's riotice ? The truth
Sir, his Majeity's Ministers are no less odious in Ire
rd than they are in England. The King well knows
s The Irifli deem tbemfrlves aftprefird, and call this
>vernment tyranny. To prove this. Sir, I need only
id to you the opinions of force leading Memb rsin the
ifh Commons. [His Lordship then produced a news
per, and read fom it the debates of the Commons of
eland on the sirs iday of their meeting; and dwelt with
rtcular emphasis on every sentence that conveyed a
ifj,e on Adminiftration.] Thus, Sir, you he the grie
aces o' Ireland are at length become so numerous and
:o erable, that the peopleare obliged to insist on hav
; a FREE trade. But i' it is intended to comply with
er demand, if they are to trade with every part of the
ndre, I beg the noble Lord in the blue ribbon will
ve me timely notice: This I alk, and infill on, as a
~c? of juftire $m the noble Lord, that I may difeharge
at duty which my cnf iente claims of me—that I may
rim down to my countrymen in Scotland, and give
i?m warning to establish an India Company of their
That you may fland no longer at a loft how to adept
your conduß to your real circumstances, and do the light
we are to confider you henceforth, I inclofean advertise
ment, which, among others, highly concerns you and
the inhabitants of Machias, and with which you and they
are to fignify acquifance, without delay, or prepare a
gainst a fpredy execution of the consequences, which, if I
Ihall be the instrument, will fall with redoubl d vengeance
on their heads, as guilty of murder and robbery,through
whose preverfenel and obflinacy in unavailing Support
of an object desperate and impra cticable, and an individu
al life or article of p r operty may be destroyed.
Jam, S i r, Your most obedient
H. MOWAT.
John Allan, Efa Superintendant
of Indi n affairs, &c. &c. or the
Commanding officer at Machias.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE inhabitants of the Inlands, Rivers ard Coast,
fromOwel's- Head to the boundary of Novatcotia in
clusive; are hereby informed, that such of them as have not
taken the oath of fidelity, to their lawful and iroft gra
cious Sovereign, are forewith to prefect themselves for
that purpofeat this place, before John Calf, Esq; Inspec
tor, and Coriimiffary for the inhabtiants,&c.
Such of them as may not have it in thefr power to re.
pair to this place, are todepute one or foore in their names,
to make known their determination as soon as p®ffible,
and such deputy or depu res are to have a lift of the par
ticular perfonsgthey represent, in order that a person in
authority may be sent t erealter, to administer the oath
personally to them. Whoever is found not to have com
plied with this order within a proper period, Shall be coh-f
fidered and dealt with in every refpea as traitors and e
nemies to his Majtfty's government.
The inhabitants within the above described limits, are
individually ordered to bring to the Commanding Officer
at Bagaduce, every person whatever that m^y be found
travelling without proper passes from the said Command
ing Officer, or the laid Joy n Calf, ESq; apd to call for af
fiflance on their neighbours, if necessary. For every per
lon so apprehended, ^reward will be given proportiona
ble to the expence and trouble, and whoever is found not
to att up to this order, in the ftrideft manner, Shall be
punched accordingly.,
All perfon^ whatever, from this date, found on Baga
duce Neck, without having taken the oath of fidelity, Shall
be treated as spies.
No oerfon whatever is to come by land or sea on Baga
duce-Neck, or to enter the harbour, or to go off Baga
duce Neck, or out of the harbour, before fun rising,
or after fun setting, under pain of the like punishment.
G ven under our hands, this 10th day of February,
1780. %
JOHN CAMPBELL, Lt. Col. Com.
H. MOWAT.
-you are hereby ordered to proceed, without a ma
-1 meat's loss of time, from hence to Machias, and de
liver the letters you receive herewith as directed. Here
of fail not at your peril. ^
Given on board his Majefiy's flfp Albany, in Baga
duce River, the 14th of February, 1780.
H. MOWA T.
To Mr. John Robinfori.
Indian Eastern Department, head quarters, Machias,
March tft, t„o.
THE foregoing are true and accurate copies from the
original.
JAMES AVERY,
[Secretary to the department.
Indian Eaflern Department, Machias, Feb. zßth, 1780.
ADKERIISEME NT.
T. H E confummateambition and folly with which the
rulers of Britain have been actuated during this un
natural war, appears to have extended its baneful influ
ence to the subordinate cl rifts of that unhappy country,
even to the lowest rank ; more particularly when the least
power is put into their hands.
Menacing declarations, and aufterions threats, issue
from the mouths of petty Nercs, not only within the li
mits where by a (uperiorny of ftrengtn they force submis
sion and compliance, but they even dare to circulate their
mandates through an extensive country, when at any time
they can procure, by bribery and corruption, some venal
tool for that purpose.
The letter sent to the Superintendant or Commanding
Officer of this department, by Capt. Mowat, of the Al
bany, dated the 14th instant, at Bagaduce, and the man
ner it was sent, demonstrates how vain and ambitious some
men are, when exulting under a little apparent success,
whereby they not only forget the rules of war, of which
they profefs to be matters, but even flride over common
complaisance due to mankind.
The Superintendent or Commanding officer views the
said letter with that contempt it so juflly deserves; con-
Fquently tninks proper not te give answer by let
ter ; nor would there be any notice taken of it in the de
partment, had not Mr. Mowat thought proper to fend
a copy of it through the country, which, with the origi
nal, were open, accompanied with an advertisement to
the inhabitants eastward of Owel's Head,\ dated the 10th
instant, no doubt with a view to give those in corobinati
with him in the lumber trade, an opportunity to impose
and HBprefs some necessary matters for their purpose on
the minds of the weak and credulous. From these rea
sons it is this letter of the 14th it in this nianner answer
ed.
Mr. Mowat, in his sirs lparagraph, (peaks in a stile, the
Parliament of Great-Britain would hardly take upon them
to do. To give a passport or permission for any of their
fubjetts to pass through any part of the United States not
garrisoned by the British troops, is a thing prepofieroui
and vain.
Those employed in this departmeat are not Confined to
any particular haunt; they are to appose their enemy in
any part of the United States, and at any time if thought
proper by the Commanding officer, when the public Ser
vice requires it. The two persons mentioned were the sub,
jeds of the British King—had no business to be where
found ; consequently, by the rules of war, and what, with
out doubt, had it been the cafeon Mr. Mowat's fide, would
have been punched as spies : And he may rest assured
henceforth, that every person, either British or American
Tory so found to the eaf!w?rd of Cw^'s-Head, will be
made prisoners, and treated according to their deme
rit.
The men captured at fia, and Lid to be returned to this
Command, by the Officer commanding the Albany's len
der, is a matter not known here. No further notice will
be taken of this, than th it the pi rioters are not to be sent
back on any such terms.
The country are well acquainted, that Mr. Mowat's
common cufbm, by promise, procures emissaries to pro
pogate his pleasure and commands, and to make return to
him of such matters as may give fatisfaßion. It is not
doubted Mr. Mowat has received nulligence from the!
fyehophants, that plunder and cruelty are threatened to
royal fubjeds; but the informer is viewed with as much
contempt as the information. Though a great part of this
department are of those winch every art and means has
been pradifed to perfuadr to maffatree the inhattarns of
the Unites States, yet have conduced themfelvs under
the happy auspices of American Independence, as would
have done honor to the best disciplined troops. But re
member this Mr. Mowat, to prevent ourenemy from u
surping any power or advantage either in poffeffons or
trade, will be an obj;& (hat every individual in this de
p'rtm^nt will exert binrielf in prefecutirg to the left.
Mr^ Mowat in his letter, not content nted with his
threads, proceeds as a deep politician, by declaring abso
lutely of his berter acquaintance with other cirt unrilances
than themselves ; and appears H >infid, that they mutt, in
conscience, believe as he doe , The absurdity of the whole
paragraph is {efficiently obvious. Exuding in his prefect
success at Eagaduce. he appears so confphuousand con
fe^uentia!, in his own eyes, as to endeavour to inculcate
2iD9ng, the inhabitants the impotence of this department ;
and has the assurance to publish that, in its rrefidihh, it
could not have protested the country, far less in t^e eve of
its now expiring uftupation. Every breast, possessed of
that spirit, which actuated those w'.o difperfed/the royal
race of Stewart's, particularly worn added to the feelings
of an American, wou'd heave with indignation, and
spurn at the preemptions dilatation.
Those employed in this dinar, intent, are net a&u fed
by the tinsel baubles of royalty, °ficr do they expra to
Continue in fervice'lon,Jr than is necessary to expel the in
vaders of their country from their borders—that tach
may return to theig civil way of life. Notnethods are
pursued to amass riches, either by employing others in
trade, or under the fan&ion of a wa:rant from the Cus
tom House to procure cargoes from prohibited countrie';
but only follow their line ofduty, and trufl to a kind Pro
vidence for the issue.
The last paragraph appears to contain a recapitulation of
the proceeding ones, and concludes like the Pope's Bulls,
thundering out anathemas against all whe will not imme
diately fignify their acquiescence, and pay [erf a obedience
to his precepts and commands, w.th this addition, that
redoubled vengeance will fall on their heads, as guilty of
murder and robbery.
This language and the following, is so unlike a gentle
men, it will not be answered.
The fate of war is always uncertain, nor does any in
this department mean to threaten, previous to a hoped
for success ; but are determined to convince Mr. Mowat,
that his haughty exertions will not deter them from their
duty to their country, and will perfwade him further
(fliould he gain his point) that the occasion of Lis success
at Cafco-Bay will not be the case in this quarter.
There is no scruple of Mr Mowat's premeditated ma
lice, and bis difrefition to execute redoubled vengeance,
when in his power to prosecute it in his own way. The
inhabitants of the Eastern part of the United States have
fully experienced how far his humanity extends, when
not under the necessity to use milder terms to bht'a'in his
ends, which is fomeumes known, when bribery and art
ful persuasion takes place.—Nor are we unacquainted
with the plan laid, of which Mr Mowat is the principal
promoter, in endeavouring to get the Savages to come
on the back of the inhabitants (repugnant to the ^a
rader of a genuine British officer) as allo to size parti,
cular persons; and the occasion of the Ludden departures
of Col. Rogers from Bagaduce: These matters have
been fully afeertained from Canada and other places.
All which demonflrates what is to be exp^fted where Mg.
Mowat is concerned.
It is not meant to retaliate upon him in a Bombastic
way; but the issue of affairs, it is possible, may convince
him otherwise than be now imagines;
The manner of fending this letter of the 14th ioflant,
was such as if Mr. Mowat supposed every one incapable
to ad but himfelf.
All letters sent this way, the bearers wi'l be made pri
soners; or if found any where with such. Had it been sent
in a becoming manner, probably part of Mr. Mowat's
desire would have been granted—But for the future, net
only them, but those with flags of truce, found between
this place and Blue-Hill, will be treated in the fame man
ner, except sent to headquarters of this department by
water.
Upon the whole, it may be as well for Mr. Mowat to
postpone his threads for the present, and wait the time
when he can convince us the impregnable sides of the Al
bany, aid the superiority ofher strength will bring us to
acquiescence.—Possibly then, steps may be taken to avert
the redoubled vengeance prepared by Mr. Mowat.
By order of Colonel Alien,
Atrue eopj. JAMES AVERY.
Secretary to the department.
4,644+ +4<Hh>+s4 #^46+4+++
TO BE SOLD BY
WILLIAM FORBE S,
On Walnut-street Whirl.
tyXCELLENTALLUMSALT by the buffi
el or larger qu ntity,
Choice Old Sherry Wine by the quarter calk,
Jamaica Spirit by the hogshead or smaller quantity,
Weft India Rum by do.
Coffee by the bag,
Best Russia Duck,
Loaf and MufcQvado Sugar,
Bohea and Congo Tea,
Black Pepper,
An zffortment of Glass and Queen's Ware,
And a few pieces of Irish Linens and Brittanift