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R 1 C II M 0 N D, (Virginia) April T 2.
By an express arrived in this city f^om Kentucky,
Which he left the 20th ult. we have accounts, that 3
potent nations of Indians, on the Warbach* river, had
commenced hoftiliies against that country, and have
done confiferable mifchief since Christmas: but it is
hoped the news of peace will occasion an entire recon
ciliation.
The express also informs, that a party of Indians,
supposed to be Shawanefe, furprized Hamblin's fort,
on Clinch, a few days ago. The men were from home,
and.before they could arrive, the unfortunate women
and children were made prisoners, and carried off.
At the close of the late war, (fays a correspondent)
Great Britain reached the perfeßion of her national
splendor and glory, and was confeffedly entitled to all
thht praise and panegyric, which has been so profufe
ly lavished on her. —Happy had she then confuted her
own happiness and welfare; and in her conduct distin
guished between mere victories and advantages ! But
it is unfortunate for nations, when they arrive to this
pitch of grandeur—like the fun in its meridian, they
are no longer stationaries in the political firmament,
but pursue their deflination with undeviating and un
ceasing course, till they decline, and set in the weft.
Nations, as well as individuals of men, have only their
prescribed day and measure of social bliss, and Britain
seems fully to have enjoyed her's.—Rome, once the
mistress of the earth, the pattern of every virtue and
excellence, " who fhcne as a city on a hill, nay upon
seven hills," at length declined, and is now covered
with barbarian swarms; and what good philosophic
reason can be aligned, why other countries equally
famous and important, fbould be privileged from the
fame direful fatality !— Every patriot and friend of his
country, must view the late glorious intelligence as
productive of ^ or approaching glmy, and as opening
the unclouded birthday of American happiness.
" A horrid aft was committed here on Saturday
morning. Captain Rim, of the Hereditary prince of
Hesse's regiment, cut his throat wi'h a razor and pen
knife, of which he died an hour or two afterwards. A
surgeon attempted to close the wound by a future, but
the unhappy man forced him away, and pointing to
the instruments of death, motioned as if he wished him
to enlarge the wound. We know not the cause of
this desperate aft. It is said he attempted to kill
himfeif some time pad, but was prevented by his
friend.
Philadelphia^ April 22.
We teve the pleasure of informing the public, that
the account, in our late papers, of the death of the
honorable J hn Hanson, efqnire, is premature; that
gentleman being now in perfect health.
Accounts from New-York mention, that the last
embarkation of refugees, confining of near 5000 fouls,
failed from thence on Thursday last for Nova-Scotia.
That orders had been issued for reinflating those vir
tuous citizens who had left their property on the inva
sion of the British forces in 1776 ; and they were accord
ingly admitted into the British lines, for the purpose
of fettling their affairs with those persons who have
held their estates in the course of the war.
BALTIMOR E, April 18.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Frederick-town,
dated April yg, 1783.
To his Excellency JOIIN DICKINSON, Esquire,
President of the Supreme Executive Council of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
THE officers of the Bth battalion of militia of Lan
cafler county, have been prevented hitherto from
addressing your excellency. They waited the result
of a late general meeting of delegates from fix of the
battalions of the county, when a free communication
of sentiments would more fully inform the judgements
of some persons, on the Rate of public affairs. We
fruft the jealousies which gave rife to that meeting, are
now fully removed.
Amii the many who are made happy by your ap
pointment to your present elevated,Ration, the fubferi
bers beg leave to offer your excellency their sincerest
congratulations. From your acknowledged good un
derstanding and integrity, as well as your real attach
ment to the true interest of America, we conceive the
fondeft hopes of the benefit which will result to the
community under your administration.
Your exertions in behalf of our fellow citizens in
the continental line, claim our acknowledgements, and
afford us pleasing presages of what we may reasonably
expeff from a government fleadily pursuing the princi
ples of honor and good faith with individuals.
We shall rejoice, fir, in co-operating with you in
your labours for the common weal, and shall be happy
in convincing, upon every occasion, with how much
truth and efleem we are,
Your excellency's most obedient,
and humble servants.
Lancaster, 16th January, 1783.
To which his Excellency was pleased to return the fol
lowing Answer.
Gentlemen,
TH E honour conferred upon me by your address,
for which I very sincerely thank you, is, in my
opinion, increased, if any thing could increase it, by
the circumflance which your polite attention has been
pleased to notice.
It is my with that my conduß may always be thus
deliberately examined by a free and generous people,
as, I trust, that integrity and real attachment to the
true interest of America, will, with them, compensate
for deficiencies as to other refpe&s, in the execution of
faithful intentions to promote their welfare.
Your approbation of my efforts in behalf of our fel
low citizens in the continental line, enlivens the consci
entious fatisfaHion I feel in affixing to have just bene
fits beflowed on those to whom Penufylvania is so deep
ly indebted, and the principles of government pursued
by an observance of good faith with individuals.
I shall cheerfully embrace every opportunity to im:
prove your obliging offers, and to evince with how
much Sincerity,
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient,
and mod humble servant,
JOHN DICKINSON.
Philadelphia, 29th January, 1783.
To the officers of the Bth battalion
of militia, ofh scatter county.
LIST of Officers of the Sth Battalion of Lancaster
County Militia.
James Ross, lieutenant colonel,
Frederick Hubley, major.
CAPTAINS.
John Hubley, ift, Samuel Boyde, sth,
John Ewing, 2d, John Miller, 6th,
Joseph Hubley, 3d, Martin Weybright, 7th,
William Wertz, 4th, Jacob Wilhelm, Bth.
Henry Muhlenberg, chaplain,
Frederick Kuhn, Surgeon,
Andrew Graff, quartermafler,
John Snyder, adjutant.
LIEUTENANT S.
George Trifler, Jacob Hubley,
Daniel Newman, John Officer,
Philip W itzel, George Hambright,
Thomas Merony, Daniel Bard,
ENSIGN S.
George Lightner, John Fisher,
Jacob Baily, James Davs,
Chrißian Lenhare, Jacob Conrad,
William Bandon, Adam Keller.
To the PRINTER of the Packet.
Your giving the following Anecdote a place in your
Paper, it's thought will give Satisfaction to every
sensible, feeling Mind, and may be of general Ser
vice.
WE read in the bifiory of China, that Ham—ti,
reputed one of the wisest and best of their em
perors, after having gai .ed great advantages
over the Tartars, who had invaded his dominions, re
turned to the great city of Nankin, in order to enjoy
the happiness of his success. After he had rested fime
days, the people, who were naturally fond of Pageantry
and fliew, expected the triumphal entry which empe
rors, upon such occasions, were accustomed to make.
Their murmurs came to the emperor's ears He lov
ed his people, and was willing to do all in hit power
to fatisfy their just desires: He therefore assured them,
that he intended, upon the next public feftival, to
exhibit one of the most glorious triumphs, that had
ever been seen in China. The people rejoiced at his
condefeention, and on the appointed day, affembhd at
the gates of the palace, with the most eager expectati
on. Here they waite for some time, without feeing
any of those preparations which ufualy precede a Pa
geantry. The lanthorn with the thousand tapirs was
not yet brought forth, and the fireworks which usual-
I, covered the city walls were not yet lighted. The
people once more began to murmur at this delay,
when, in the midst of their impatience, the palace
gates flew open, and the emperor himfelf appeared,
not in fplendour or magnificence, but in an ordinary
habit, followed by the blind, the maimed, and the
flrangers of jhe city, all in new cloaths, and each car
rying in his hand, money enough to supply his ne.
ceffties for the year. The people were at firfl amazed,
but soon perceived the wisdom of their king : who
taught them, that to promote virtue and make men
happy, was the summit of human glory.
At the City Au&ion, cn
FRIDAY Next,
The 25th of April, 1783.
At NINE o'clock in tie M ORNIN G,
Will Commence the SALE
Of > Large and very General ASSORT MFNT of
M ERCHAND I Z E,
Suitable for the approaching Sealon,
(Particulars of which will be publifhrd by the Beil on
the Morning of the Day of Sale)
With a QUANTIT Y of
Houfhold Goods, Kitchen Furniture,
WEARING APPAREL, &c.
LIKEWIS E,
A Quantity of TWINE, suitable for Sail
makers.
JOHN BAYAR D, Auctioneer.
N. B. The Chy Auction will be constantly held
everv MONDAY ; and as the Store is always open for
the Reception of Goods, it is desired (when not incon
venient) that the Goods may be sent before the Day of
Sale.
Nathaniel ^foley,
In Second-street, above Race ftre^, has for Sale,
A LARGE quantity of Carolina Reed, Music
Wire on rolls, portmanteau Locks, fine silver,
locket and pinchbeck Sla^ve Buttons, Shot and Knee-
Buckl^s, Watch Seals and Keys, Cutteau and Pen
knives, from half to two and a half inch Screws, Chifo
fels, Gouges, Plain-Icons, &c. Brats Dividers, Gm
bleti, Fishhooks of all forts and sizes, Pins, Needles,
curious coat and vest Buttons, fcarfTw/R, Sewing Silks
and Threads, belt Rappee Snuff.—Ail on the cheapest
terms to be found in the city.
Just published and now felling at BELL's Book-Acre, *.u
Third-street For the investigation of all Freemen.
Price One-third of a Dollar.
AN Address to the Freemen of the
State of South Carolina : containing Political
Observations cn the following fubjeas, viz. 1 0a the
Citizens making a tempory Su m ffion to the British
Arms, after the Redudion of Charlefcwn, in 1780.
11. On Governor Rutledge's Proclamation of the 37th
of September, 1781. 111. On the Mode of conducting
the Election, for the Affrmbly at J'clton borough-
IV. On the Exclusion ACt, which cuts off the Citizen#
from the Rights of Elections. V. On the Ccnfi caricn
Aft. YL On the Amerciament Aft. VII. The Conclu
fiaa, with Remarks to prove the Necessity of an Amaef
ty, or Aft of Oblivion. By CASSIUS. Supposed to
be written by TEdanus Burke, esquire, one of the
chief justices of the state of South Carolina.
Who with the gen'rous rustics fate,
On Uri's Rocks, in close Divan,
And wind'd that Aarrow, sure at Fate,
Which afeertain'd the sacred Rights of Man.
N. B. Coafiderable allowance to those who buy Dozen#;
TO BE SOLD, AT
John & Chamlefs Hart's
COMMISSION-STORI;
On the weft fide ot Front-street, the third door below
the corner of Walnut-street, Phi ladelphia,
A large and neat A ffortment of Dry Goods,
Amount which are —
SUPERFINE, fecund and coarse Cloths, Balz' and
Caffiraers, fine and coarfk Linens, Sheeting, Ozna.
b f 'g, Sail Cloths, Britannias, Napkins, Tablecloths,
and Diapers, Everliftings, Caiimancoes, Prunellas and
Barogans, Jeans, Fustians, Nankters. Dimities, Muf
ling, D?mafcus, white and coloured Marfeide^ Qu It
in% striped, clam and figured Mantuat, Damaiks, Lute
firings, silk Quilts, Taffies, fiik Hoie, Cotton*, Ca
licoes and Chintzes, whites and coloured, Threads,
Furniture Checks, Tickings, Cambricks and L^yns,
best post Paper, silk, check and cotton Handkercn cfs,
Gauze, Mohair, Twist, Buttons and Cor , Buckrams,
Pins, Needles, Quality Binding, &, &c. &c.
Aifo, belt Salad OP, Street Lead, White Liad, 8 by
10, 2nd 9 by n Window Glass.
Several valuable Farms ard sundry Houses and Lots.
Descriptions of which nitty be seen at said Store.
Onfray Painniere,
At his Store in Watet-ft eer, below W alaut-ftreet, has
for Sde,
A Variety of Dry Goods,
lately imported in the last Veil .a from France.
ts ,E do hereby inform the public, tht all who
have any demands against the estate late of
Benjamin Gilbert, of Biberr) towefhp, Philadelphia
county, deceased, are requeued to bring in their
accompts ; likewise all that are indented to the estate,
by the 17th of the Fifth month next.
JOHN GILBERT, .
JOSHUA GILBERT,)^" 11 "" 1 "' 0 " 0
Fourth month, 2xd, 1783.
PETER CHAUVEAU, late agent of
the French navy in this port, hereby mt^ms all
persons who have any demands against him cn tiAr ac
count, that he will ditcharge them any time before
Monday (he 28th instant; as he must fettle every ac
ecunt by that time. Philadelphia, Aptt i 22, 1783-
Wr HEREAS rhe partnership of MAVSEY and
HINTON. Cutlers, is now oifiolvft al l per
lons indexed to them are requested to dis
charge their accounts immediately ; and tin ft to
whom said partnership are ind bred, are defined to fend
in their accounts that they may be paid off. Said
HIN TON carries on the bufirefs on th fowh f<l« of
Maiket-ureet, near chz corner co Second ft^t, where
those woo pirafe to employ him, may depend upon his
using his best tndteavoms to please them.
JOHN HINTON.
Philadelphia, April 21, 1783.
Miniature Profiles.
JOHN COLLES, having had the honour of drawing
the Profiles of many .f the lathed and genjemen
in England and Leland, taxes thu rmethod 10 in
form the Ladies and Gentlemen 0 Philadelphia, that
he takes hriking Likenesses in Miniature Profile, at
Two Dollars framed arm glazed ; a family o' tour 0 fix,
in one large fram, glazd, at Ten Shillings each p.r
lon. Specimens to be seen at the Coffee-1 oufe, or at
his Apputments at Mr. Snowden'c, th? forth fide of
Market street, opp.fite ih^cen re of the Jersey-Made .
N. B. Said Colles Hangs Paper, anu Colours plan
Rooms in a genteel and neat manner, much fuoeiior
10 oil colours. Specimens to be seen at his A,part
ments, as above. April zz.
ONE OR TWO
Journeymen Hair-Doffers
Will meet wits Employment by applying to the Printer.
I he high Bred, imported Horle,
BAY RICHMOND,
WILL COVER at Mr. Joseph Ogdon's, re
th^ Mi die terry on SchuylxuL ut THREE
GUINEAS a Mare, tne season. April ro.