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yon sent it after the receipt of my letter, to Mr.
Imlay, and not even to him by the firft opportuni
ty that offered.
These fads being ascertained at your own spe
cial instance, you were then called upon to fatisfy
the public and parties interested in what way you
became possessed of my letter to Mr. Imlay of the
sth of January broke open. Have you done this
by your last publication? No. By unfairly mis
tating a part of my fourth query, “ how came
Mr. Imlay's letter broke open, as you have falfcly
quoted it, " but how came you by it broke open,
you alledge'that " it doth not rest With you to
prove a negative." I am not so unreasonable as
to require impossible things of you. What I aft
is in your power to comply with. Certainly you
can tell when the letter was delivered to you, and
by whom; and until you do this the guilt ofbreak
ing it open must rest upon you. Your barely af
fecting, in pompous, high founding terms, “ upon
my honour, I am not guilty of so dishonourable
an adion"—cannot in the least exculpate you in
the opinion of judicious men. They require sens
notfound, proof not unsupported affection.
Let us determine this dispute by the equitable
and golden rule, “ whatsoever ye would that men
Ihould do to you, do ye even so them." Suppose
now you are the mi ler and I am the Lilliput fage
mafler. Take it for granted you delivered a let
ter to my care to be forwarded by my stage, but
instead of executing the trust reposed in me, it af
terwards turns out, a copy of that letter and not
the original was sent, which remained some time
in my hands broke open —would you not very natu
rally ask me the quefton—pray Mr. Stage-master
did you forward my letter, and if you did, how
came you by it afterwards broke open ? but indead
of fatisfying you when and by whom it was left with
me broke open, —" 1 should fay this is a very un
" profitable dispute good Mr. Miller.—You are
" a young mart of impetuous temper —I give my word
" of honour I had no hand in so difhonou, able an
" action, and express my abhorrence of it. If
“ my friends are fatisfied with my con Jud in this
'' matter, I am not anxious as to your opinion of
" me—l am conscious of my innocence, and am
" therefore as cool as a cucumber, and undifturb
“ ed as a Philosopher, and abundance more to the
" fame purpose." —Do you think such a defence
would convince you I was not the perlon who broke
it open ?—Would you not reply—Sir, you are inte
rested in supporting a good reputation, and when
charged with a crime of so black a dye, as that
of opening private letters, you must not think of
escaping with impunity upon bare affections, —rail-
ing at your accuser high founding declara
tions of honour, innocence, and sincerity. A Peer
of the realm would not escape upon ftich a flimfy
defence. And shall you, an objeure, paltry Stage
mafter, presume to be let off upon a frivolous ex
cuse, which would not be received from your su
periors ? It therefore, undoubtedly rests with you
to name the person who delivered you the letter
broke open, that I might know of him how he came
by it in that fate, and be thereby enabled to difeo
ver the perpetrator of the fad.
You complain " of my exposing your letters
“ to public view, and blame me for publishing a
" man's private correspondence without his con
“ sent." Sucha conduct upon some occasions I
fliould look upon with detestation; but upon the
present, you are certainly by no means juftifiable
in casting the least reflexion. They were not
friendly or confidential letters ; —they were written
upon the present fubje& after my firft advertisement
was published. Besides, they were printed atyour
own request. You well knew, I had no other me
thod to prove you were possessed of Mr. Imlay's
letter broke open. If therefore you disapproved of
the publication of them, why did you so earnestly
call upon me to make known a faft, which could
be disclosed in no other way. Pray do not be so
feettiflo and inconfflent ! —lf you are fond of fee
ing your own performances, and it should so hap
pen that they exhibit your head or your heart in
ugly colours, whose fault Is that?! cautioned you,
before I published them, to beware of the conse
quences.
Your hint to me not to trust you again with the
care of my letters I thankfully receive. The scrip
ture bids us pray for, and love our enemies, but
it no where bids us trust them, nay it ftridly cau
tions us against it—" When he fpeaketh thee fair
" (fays the text) believe him not, for there are yet
" faen abominations in his heart."
You have been pleased to fay that I have brought
the full force of my charge against you. " Upon
my word," " upon my honour," Sir, you are mista
ken.—l could have proved that you read the let
ter in question to several of your neighbours, that
you have been catched tripping much in the fame
way, &c. &c. &c. had not pity excited me to spare
an old man. And here I cannot help returning my
hearty thanks for the good advice you gave in the
conclusion of your publication. The great busi
ness of man is the regulation of the spirit, and the
possession of such a frame and temper of mind as
will lead him peaceably through this world. When
therefore the venerable sage is so condescending as
to furnilh a young man with lessons on the govern
ment of his passions, it would argue want of gra
titude, ifhe did not make the proper acknowledg
ments. Permit me, therefore, mos reverendand
approved good master, to express the high sense I
entertain of your unparalleled goodness and amazing
condefeenfon. Such wife inftrußions from so sweet
a tongue, must fink deep into my mind, and make
lasting imprellions. I sanguinely hope this may
be the case; and that into whatever irregularity
and disorder the " impetitcfl)" of youth might have
hurried me—in the down-hill of life, my condu&
may befmootb and methodical, and when myflrength
faileth me, I Shall be found in the paths of virtue
and honour.
" Let the flricken deer go weep !"
Nathaniel lewis.
Philadelphia, Ma) 3d, 1774.
N. B. Compliments to your little advocate. If
I had been an enemy to harmony, and inclined to
be upon thefoarps with him, I Should certainly be
fore this time hare ferreted him out of his Warren.
fo,s-*¥ss fr^#^*^-*#*^
Just imported in the Lydia, Captain Dean, from
Liverpool, and to be fold by
JOHN SHIEL D S,
In Chefriut-ftreet, the fourth door below Second
ftreet,
A General assortment of Manchester GOODS,
A among which are a great variety of Checks and
Stripes.
A NEGRO MAN, who is lame,
but is capable of doing most kinds of house
work and cooking, having been employed in that
way in a large family for some time, is to be dis
posed of to any person within this province who will
treat him with proper humanity; and a sum of
mmey will be paid with him on account of his
lam^nefs. Apply to the Printer hereof.
April 28, 1774.
TO BE S O L D,
By the Subferibers, to the highest bidder, on
Monday the eleventh of July next,
SUNDRY valuable WATER LOTS,
adjoining to George-Town, on Potowmack Ri
ver, Maryland; well situated for wharffing.
CHARLES BEATTY,
WILLIAM DEAKINS, Jun.
CA M E to the plantation of THOMAS
COOPER, in Upper Makefield township,
Bucks county, on the 19th of the 4th month, a
small sorrel M A R E, with a white face; and a
roan HORSE COL T. The owner or owners
are desired to come and prove their property, pay
charges, and take them away.
A LIST of L ETTER S remaining in the Post-
Office in Lancaster.
A. TOHN ADAMSON, Cumberland coun-
J ty. James Armstrong, Lancaster county.
James Agnew, York county.
B. Nathaniel Bowman, Paxton, 3. Edward
Baird; James Brown, Lancaster county. Matthew
Brown, York county. Josias Brown, Cumberland
county.
C. James Caldwell, Cumberland county. John
Chambers, JohnCrawford,Lantaftercounty. George
Cole, Lancaster. James Crouch, York county.
D. Zaccheus Davis, Esq; William Dickey, Paxton.
F. Andrew Finley, York county. Andrew Fof
ner, Lancaster. Charles Foreman, Weltmoreland.
George Fry, Middleton. Humphrey Fullerton,
Pequea.
G. James Glyn, county of Lancaster. Samuel
Gedes, Cumberland county. Stephen Goff, Lan
caster.
H. John Hilton, Lancaster county. John Har
rison, Shemocking. John Heron, York county.
L. James Lawson, Cumberland county. Peter
La^rus, Lancaster county.
M. Howard Moore, Muc. Montgomery, An
drew M'Cay, Joseph Moore, Lancaster county.
William Mitchel, John M'Lane, Cumberland
county.
N. Mary Nicholas, Barnard Nitzor, Lancaster.
O. Edward Owan, Cumberland county.
P. Charles Porter, Lancaster county.
R. William Richardson, Lancaster county.
S. Andrew Stewart, Joseph Speer, Lancaster
county. Peter Shutz, York town. James Sayre,
Carlifle. Thomas Sloan, township of York. Hugh
Sweeny, York county.
T. Capt. Thompson, Carlifle. Samuel Thomp
son, Lancaster county.
W. James Wilton, Carlifle. William Wharey,
Cumberland county.
To the Printer of the Pennsylvania Packet.
SI R,
Having but just arrived front England, I have not
had time to finiflo this piece so well as Icouldwife;
I must therefore beg you will insert it incorrect
and imperfect as it is in your next Packet, and
oblige A PENNSYLVANIAN.
OH! Pennsylvania, from raging seas once more
With joy elate I greet thy blisful Shore:
Here Liberty, that heav'nly Goddess, reigns
In gaudy triumph on thy flow'ry plains.
In Search of knowledge I no more Shall guide
My weary'd bark, nor stem the briny tide
To Albion's clime; fair science hails us here;
Why Shou'd we seek her in a distant sphere.
Dear native land ! with all that'S good thou'rt bleft,
Britannia's ills have yet ne'er reach'd thy breast ;
Say Shall thy tyrant mother's Scorpion rod
Inflave thy sons, the fav'rite Sons of God.
Peculiar blessings to this foil are giv'n,
And Pennsylvania deem'd the care of heav'n:
Go on, my sons, Minerva guides the way,
From her free paths, oh ! never deign to stray;
Then may this wiSh poffels each heart sincere,
That black oppreflion never enter here.
CUSTOM-HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA.
Inward Entries.
Sloop Betsy, V. Wightman, Rhode-lfland.
Sloop Bentham, J. Rivers, New-York.
Brig Georgia Packet, G. Bunner, Georgia.
Ship Hayfield, J. Clark, Falmouth.
Sch. Antigua Packet, S. Dunfcombe, Antigua.
Ship Sally, G. Gilbert, Hispaniola.
Schooner Britannia, J. Martin, Hispaniola.
Ship Charming Nancy, C. Biddle, Hispaniola.
Snow St. Charles, A. Russel, Hispaniola.
Snow Jane, T. Whitlock, Barcelona.
Sloop Polly, J. Davidson, Jamaica.
Schooner Betsy, T. Townsend, Maryland.
Ship George. S. Martin, Barcelona.
Outwards.
Ship Sally, S. Covell, Lisbon.
Sch. Catherine, J. Huston, Halifax.
Sch. Antigua Packet, S. Dunfcombe, Antigua.
Sloop Betsey, V. Wightman, Rhode-Ifland.
Ship Sally, S. Hood, Bristol.
Ship Bet'ey, J.Ruffel, Lisbon.
Ship Mary and Elizabeth, N. Falconer, London.
Snow Britannia, R. Eyres, Cadiz.
Cleared.
Sch. Charming Polly, L. Hammond, St. Euftatia.
Sch. Charming Peggy, F. Gilbert, Quebec.
Brig Charleftown Packet, S. Wright, S. Carolina.
Ship Delaware, A. Cain; Lisbon.
Brig Bachelor, W. Hindfoh, Madeira.
Sch. Bonaventure, J. Waterman, Nantucket.
Brig Jamaica Packet, R. Stanfbury, Jamaica.
Ship Lyon, J. Willfon, Corunna.
Sch. Lively, J. Walsh, Halifax.
Ship Minerva, D. Gregory; Jamaica.
Ship Richard Penn, J. All, Lisbon.
Sch. Britannia, J Martin, Jamaica.
Brig Lowther, M. Power, Barbados.
Brig Ann, J. Chatham, Cadiz.
Brig Rebecca, J. Shields, Newfoundland.
Brig Carpenter, C. Jenkins, Alicant.
Sloop Cedar, M. Murphy, Virginia.
P. R OPOSA L 3
For Printing by Subscription,
The HISTORY of the Life and furprizing
Adventures of
Mr. DUNCAN CAMPBELL,
Born deaf and dumb, who could both read and write,
and by dint of genius could teach others deaf and
dumb to do the fame.
THIS BOOKfhali be printed in large twelves,
and to be neatly bound and lettered, price to
subscribers One Dollar only, and that to be paid on
delivery of the book. One to each dozen will be
allowed to those who take in fubferiptions, and de
liver the books. Four beautiful copper-plates will
embellish this book, one of which is a curious cop
per-plate with a grammar and syntax, (hewing how
the deaf and dumb may be methodically taught to
read and write any language.
Of the goodness and antiquity of the name and
family of this Gentleman, no one can question: he
is a Campbell, and lineally descended from the
house of Argyle in Scotland.
Beyond the grave I fee thy deatblefs fame,
The fair andyoung all singing Campbell's name.
Among the many curious fragments of biography,
none can afford a greater variety of incidents than
the life of this Gentleman : it is accompanied with
such diversity of circumstances, that it concerns and
collects (as I may fay) within itftlf, every Ration
of life in the universe. Besides there is a demand in
almost every page, that relates any new a& of his,
for the fineft and clofelt disquisitions that learning
can make upon human nature, to account how
those a&s could be done by him.
Morals in every page where e'er they look
They find, divinely feattered thro thy book.
No sooner was this oook promised by way of ad
vertisement in London, but it was greedily coveted
and greatly demanded by people of all ranks and
stations of life, from the Prince to the Peasant and
from the Peeress to the Waiting-woman ; so that
out of two numerous editions, not a (ingle copy can
be obtained, but what is in private hands. And as
the promulgation of this American edition has met
with such encouragement already, by the most dif
tinguilhed patrons of literary taste, the lame will
soon be put in the press, and dispatched with all
fpetd.
N. B. After the firft day of AtigUft the price to
all nominal or non-subscribers will be One Dollar
and One-Third of a Dollar.—Subferiptions are re
ceived by Messrs. W. and T. Bradford and Mr.
J. Dunlap, in Philadelphia.
The firft volume of the American edition of
FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS is finifhed, and the
undertaker requests the favour of those Gentlemen
who live at a distance in the country, that they will
please to fend for their books. I am,
The Public's much obliged humble servant,
JOHN M'GIBBONS.
CHOICE SHAD
In barrels and half barrels, cured in the best man
ner for family use, and
EXCELLENT HERRINGS,
TO BE SOLD BY
WILLIAM MILNO R,
in Water-street, two doors above the Old Ferry
house, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, May 7, 1774.
FIFTEEN SHILLINGS REWARD.
STRAYED from off the Commons of this
city, about three weeks ago, alight red CO W,
with two flits in one of her ears ; had on a bell, and
a hick across her horns, which was branded H. B.
(he has very fliort legs and a long body. Whoever
will bring said Cow to the subscriber, in Market
ftreet, shall have the above Reward, paid by
HUDSON BURR.
Just imported in the (hip Mary and Elizabeth, Capt.
Falconer, and to be fold by
JOHN D UP U Y,
In Second-street, the fourth door below the Friends
meeting.houfe, Philadelphia,
AConfiderable number of hand some SILVER
WATCHES, of various kinds and prices;
also may be had, watch main springs, silver pen
dants, watch chryftals, inside and outside chains,
enamelled dial plates, brass and steel watch keys,
jointed and common forts, pyramid chryftal seals,
swivel cornelian ditto set in silver, with various
other kinds of materials in the watch way. Like
wise a curious assortment of gold and silver hat
bands, buttons and loops, with buckles, all of an
elegant kind and newest fafhion.—He flill continues
the business of clock and watch making and mend
ing as usual, and will make it his particular care
and study to give fatisfa&ion to all those who chufe
to employ him.
N. B. At the fame place may be had; all kinds
of plate and jewellery, imported in the (hip Richard
Penn, from London; also money scales and weights
properly regulated.
Just arrived per Capt. Falconer, from London, and
to be fold cheap by
ROBERT LOOSELY,
SHOEMAKER in Walnut-Street,
AL ARGE assortment of SHOEMAKERS
TOOLS, &c. arnongft which are, boot
legs, ben foals, white calf-lkins, white sheep-skins,
knives of all foits, files and prices, awls of the very
best kind, tacks, hammers, size flicks, rasps and
files, floats, white wax, heel balls, boot (trapping,
silk (hoe binding, pincers, nippers, lampblack, &c.
with almost every article suitable for the above bu
siness. Compleat sets of tools suitable for those who
have their (hoes made in their own houses, war
ranted good; heels, lasts, &c. &c.
N. B. Store-keepers and others may be supplied
with any of the above articles as well by fending a
line, as though they were personally present.
£4 ——
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, an in
dented servant, named JAMES QU IN,
by trade a taylor, about five feet high, well set,
black curly hair, down look, has very thick legs,
and is much addi&ed to liquor; had on when he
went away, an old light coloured coattee and waist.
coat, green breeches; black yarn flockings, good
(hoes with plain brass buckles, half worn fan-tail
beaver hat, with a broad worsted band and a yellow
buckle, and an old wliite shirt with jacket ileeves in
it : He came from Briltcl last fall with Capt. Sey
mour Hood, but was born in Dublin. Whoever
takes up said servant and secures him, so that his
master may have him again, fhal have TWENTY
SHILLINGS Reward if taken within ten miles of
the city, and if further off, the above Reward, and
reasonable charges, paid by
JOHN MARI E.
N. B. All persons are forbid to harbour or carry
oft laid servant at their peril.—lt is fuppoled he is
gone towards New-York or Newcastle.
GEORGE fa, BARTRAM,
AT HIS
WOOLLEN DRAPERY
ANB HOSIERY
^A R E-HOU sfe,
At the sign of the Golden Fleece's Head, betwecen
Chefnut and Walnut-streets, in Second-street,
has just imported in the (hip Richard Penn, Capt.
All, from London,
A LARGE assortment of silk, cotton and
thread HOSE. He has also for sale, a very
large and general allortment of second and (uperfin^
fashionable coloured B ROADCLOTH $ and
RATTINETS; also a variety of SUMMER
GOODS; corderoys, jeans, fuftiaps, and a great
variety of moreens for womens petticoats, which
will be fold very reasonable.
just Publifoed, and to be Sola by
JOHN DUN L A ll
In Market-Street, Philadelphia;
THE MACARONI, and the M AN of
BUSINESS, two excellent new comediel;
And on Thurfilay next will be published, the
SCHOOL for WIVES, a hew comedy;
Doctor R Y A N's
Incomparable worm-destroying
SUGAR P LUM B S,
Necefory to be kept in all Families.
OO exceedingly valued by all people who have baa
° of them in Great-Britain and Ireland, for their
tranfeendent excellency in the defraying worms oj Ml
kinds, in the bodies of men, women and children; ^ not
only breaking the knots in the duodenum, or gut next
the stomach, but they pdfs through the Jmalleft paf.gH
of the body, and purge away those ropy and J:% he
mburs which are the cause oj theft pernicious verfoirt;
and the source oj many other disorders ; they are one of
the best purges in the whole world jor gross bodied chil
dren that are apt to breed worms, and have large bel
lies; their operation is mild, fafe and ,leafant ; thej
wonderfully <leanfe the bowels oj al! aiff and clammy
humours which flop up the pdts, and prevent tbejuir^
of food from being conveyed to the liw r ana made btoodg
which is often the case with children, and is attended
with a bard belly, finking breath, frequent jevers;
rickets, and a decay of frength in the lower parts i
Likewise, fettled aches, and pains in the bead, fw.ll
ings, old fores, scabs, tetters, or breakings cut, w ll
be perfectly cured, and the blood and fin ref bred to its
original purity and smoothnessf moothnefs ; they purge by urine,
and bring away the gravel, and effectually cure all
obfiuflions of the urine, or ulcers in the kidneys. They
at oncefrike at the true cause of the feurvy and entirely
defroy it, and all scorbutic humours, and tfe& root
and branch, so aS never to return again ; and what
makes them more commendable is, they arejub as ag ee
ab!e io both tafle and fight, as loaffugar; and in their
operation as innocent as new milk.
I have by these Plumbs cured a great many children
of whooping, or chin-coughs, and agues, which dis
tempers are very common and boublefome to families,
and the want of these Plumbs are the ruin oj mar,
childrens confituttoni.
These Plumbs enrich and sweeten the whole mass of
blood, carry off all g^fs, corrupt and putrid humours,
and create afrefb and healthy complexion in such as are
affefled b, an, putrid matter.
The Plumb is a great diuretic, cleaning the reins cf
fime; it expels wind, and is a sovereign medicine 1,1
the cholic and griping oj the guts. It allays and carries
off jour vapours which occafon man, disorders tn the
head. It opens all obfruCtions in tee fomacb, lungs,
liver, reins and bladder ; causes a good appetite, and
helps digefion. It bath beenpound wonderful fuc efsjul
to fueb persons as aregoing into chronical diji embers, as
aftbmas, phtifes, or jbertnefs of breath, drosses and
yellow jaundice. Now I hope all impartial persons are
fatisfied, that the medicine wih works Upon such hu
mours, wi l almost reach any difempe, if not too jar
gone, fence corruption and putrejaciion are the fore
runners of all diseases; therefore, no better pbyfa an
be taken for all ages, sexes and conjiitutions, from in
fancy to an old age. These Plumbs are highly ferhnee
able to the female sex, from the age of 14 to zoyears,
and from 40 to 50. Each box contains one dozen of,
these Plumbs, price One Dollar, with directions. Sold
by John Dunlap, Printer, in Market fret.
At the London Book Store in Second,firc^t,
HAS a frefh importation of 800 KS, &c.
among winch are, Atkyns's, Vefey's, Wil
ton's, Strange's, balkield's, Raymond's and Bur
row's reports; Lilly's entries, Jacob's law di&ion
unary, cates in equity, Hardwick's cal s, Bu^n^
justice, attorneys pra&ice; Umfreville's lex curb,
natoria; Macbride's practice cf ph fie ; the 15th;
16th, 17th and 1 Bth volumes of Vanfwieten's com
mentaries, which complete the whole; these font
volumes are to be had separate, also the three that
precede them, to complete lets: several things new
in the physical way, Whitelock's journal .of lus
Swedish embassy from the commonwealth of Eng
land, &c. Northook's hiftor, of London; an tai
register for 1772 ; the Weftmii iter, Gentleman's;
Universal and London magazines, for 1773, com
pleat; Baskerville's bible in folio, a variety of fa
mily and small bibles,, ditto with Canne's notes,
common prayers of all sizes, &c. &c. A great vari
ety °f paper hangings, battledores, writing papers;
blank books, parchment and stationary of ah kinds;
instruments, and some curious hard waie, viz d
circum'erenters, pocket cases of mathematic;! in
struments, thermometers, barometers^ athfihio
meter, barometer and hygrometer in One t«ame|
convex and concave mirro s, camera cbfchra, Aid
ing rules, instruments for proving spirits, vita neat
copper Icaies, weights in n fts, money fca es, ditto
for apothecaries, Angle and double cases of filter
handled knives and forks, backg^mnibn tables la^
belled book fi(hi ?n, very neat pocket pdtols, twords
and cutteaus with silk and morocco belts; globes;
'pyipg glaltes, leading ditto, concave ditto for ::? c r
lighted people, neat plated chain fyms; a variety of
razors and (having equipage, the belt penknives;
fencing foils, real and mock cartes; ah assortment
of fpe&acles, German flutes, shoe, khee and ^CAk
set buckles, pinchbeck ditto of the neatest kinds)
tea urns, ebony writing flands, surgeons capital and
pocket instruments, &c. &c.
Drugs and Medicines of all kinds as ufull, phi^lf
sorted, or the small sizes may be had separate.
At the fame place may be had, window glass, ,
by ir and Bby to ; a few cases of belt tweet oil ;
and printing and rapping paper.
TO BE SO L D,
T HE time of a strong healthy Irish servant boy;
1 near 15 years old, who has 6 years to ferve §
he is fold tor no fault. Enquire of the Printer.
TO BE SO L T,
THE TIME of a strong healthy Irish servant
girl, who understands spinning and houfe-teork,
and has better than two years to serve. Enquire of
the Printer.
JOHN SPARHA Wk,