The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1783-07-15 00:00:00, page 3

ALBAN Y, June go.
At a Meeting of the inhabitants of the diftrid of Cam
bridge, in the county of Albany, held on the 30th
of Miy, 1783; tiie following Refactions were unani
mously agreed on, and ordered to be pubhfhed in tire
New-Yerk Gazetteer,
WHEREAS in the different stages to the attain
ment of our liberty and independence, in our
late glorious revolution, many persons reading in this
and other of the United States, regardless of their duty,
have basely deferred the cause of their country, join
ed the common enemy and their savage allies, have been
guilty of the most attrocious crimes, by becoming vo
luntary instruments of those inhuman massacres, in
which neither age, sex or condition wire (pared—the
barbarous treatment of the prisoners which fell into
their merciless hands, and the carnage and detraction
throughout the Rates, for which their lives could not
be an adequate atonement, are fafts too evident to all
to be denied.
Therefore unanimously resolved, That all mannerof
persons wharfoever, who belonged to thi; flare or any
other state of the union, returned or returning since
the firrt day of January last, woo have volunta-
fopt which was proposed, and which regards particu
larly the defence of the republic: as there can be little
d;ubt S>t Coagrefs will recommend a proper peace
eflablifhment for the United-Siates, in which a due
attention will be paid to the importance of placing the
mid it of the union upon a regular and respectable
footing —if this ihould b" the case, I would beg leave
to urge the great advantage of it in the flrongeft terms:
The militia of this country muff be confilered as the
palladium of our security and the firft effectual resort
in case of hodiity—lt is edential, therefore, that the
fame fyflem should pervade the whole; that the
formation and ditciplme of rhe militia of the conti
nent Ihould be abfo!utely uniform, and that the fame
species of arms, accoutrements and military apparatus,
mould be introduced inevery part of the United States:
No one wno has not learnt it from experience, can
conceive the difficulty, expence and coofufion which
result from a contrary fyflern, or the vague arrange
ments which have hitherto prevailed.
If io treating of political points, a greater latitude
than ufud has been taken in the course of this address,
the importance of the crisis and the magnitude of the
pbjeß m Jifeuffion, muff be my apology : It is, how
ever, anther my wish or expedition that the preced
ing observations Should claim any regard, except so
far as tn y (had appear to be dilated by a good inten
tion, coafnaant io the immutable rules of justice, cal
culated to produce a liberal fyffem of policy, and
founded on whatever experience may have been acquir
ed by a long and close attention to public bu'inefs:
here I might fpeik with the more confidence from my
aflual obfervadons, and if it would not swell this let
ter (already too prolix) beyond the bounds! had pre
scribed myfelf, I could demoaflrate to every mind
open to conviction, that in lefi time, and with much
Jess expence than has been incurred, the war might
have been brought to' the fame happy concluffoo, if
th£ resources of the continent coud hate been proper
ty brought forth ; that the distresses and disappoint
ments which have very often occurred, have, in too
many instances, refused more from a want of energy
in the continental government, than a deficiency of
means in the particular flatus ; that the inefficacy of
nseafures, arising from the want of an adequate autho
rity in the Supreme Power, from a partial compliance
with the requisitions of Congress in some of the flares,
and from a # failure of punauility in others, while it
tended to damp the zeal of those which were more wib
ling to exert thernfdves, served also to accumulate the
expeuces of the war, and to fruftrate the best concert
ed plans; and that the difeouragement occasioned by
the complicated difficulties and embafrraffments, in
which our affairs were by this means involved, would
have long ago produced the djffulution of any army,
Jess patient, lets virtuous, and Ids persevering than
(hat which I have had the honor to command: but
while I mention these things, which are notorious fads,
as the defects of our federal conAitutiori, particular
ly in the prosecution of a war, I beg it may be under
stood, th@t as I have ever taken a pk-afure in grateful
ly acknowledging the assistance and support I have
derived from every class of citizens, so shall f always
be happy to do juflice to th, unparalleled exertions
of the individual dates on many interesting occafioos.
I have thus Ireely disclosed what I wished to make
known before I surrendered up my public trust to
those who committed it to me. Toe talk is now ac
complished- I now bid adieu to your Excellency as
the chief magistrate of your date; at the fame time I
bid a last farewell to the cares of office and all the
employments of public life. It remains then to be my
final and only requ~fl, that your Excellency will com
municate these sentiments to your legislature at their
next meeting, and that they may be considered as the
legacy of one who has ardently wished, on all occafi
ons, to be ufetul to his country, and who, even in
the ffiade of retirement, will not fail to implore the
Divine benedidion upon it.
I now make it my earned prayer, that God would
have you, and the state over w ich you preside, in
his holy proteaion; that he would incline the hearts
of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination
and obedience to government; to entertain a brother
ly affeaion and love for one another, for their fellow
citizens of the United-States at large, and particular
ly for taeir bretherin who have served in the field ;
and finally, that he would most graciously be pleased
to dilpofe us all, to do justice, to love mercy, and to
demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pa
cific temper of mind, which were rhe charaHeriftics of
the divine author of our blessed religion, and without
an humble imitation of whose example in these things,
we can never hope to be a happy nation.
I have the honor to be,
with esteem and regard, fir,
your excellency's mod obedient servant,
G. WASHINGTON,
Uis excellency governor Harrison.
rily joined the late common enemy of the United States ;
also, all persons who have been fefr within their lines
in confequepce of any law of this state, shall not
be permitted to return and reside within this diflrid,
but may exped the treatment adequate to their crimes.
Resolved, That we heartily concur with all laws of
tins state prohibiting persons becoming inhabitants
without proper certificates—and that no person be ad
mitted as an inhabitant in this diftrid, but such as
come properly certified of their good condud, and of
their firm attachment to the American independence:
and it is highly recommended to all officers, civil and
military, together with the overseers of the poor and
assessors, that they carefully infped the fame.
Resolved, That in case any of the inhabitants of this
diftrid be found to have aided, assisted or comforted,
or may hereafter aid, assist or comfort, any of the above
described persons, that we, for the future, wil view
them as unfit to sustain the meanest office among us,
and treat them with the greatest contempt.
Resolved, That if the laws already made, be not
adequate or the execution of the above resolves, we
will use ou r influence to have such framed as may be ;
and that We will to the utmost of our power, aid and
assist each other in the prosecution of them.
And Resolved, That a Pillar be erected on each of
the most public roads, at their entry into this diftrid,
with the following inscription :
Ye Enemies to American Independence, take heed to
the so lowing!
Turks, Pagans, Jews, 'tis a true flory,
May enter here before a tory;
The many crimes by them committed,
Prevents their being here admitted.
EDMUND WELLS, Moderator.
JOHN M'CLUNG, Clerk.
Philadelphia, July 15.
Advices from New York, as late as Friday
last, mention, that :26 fail of vessels, with refu
gees ou board, were to fail that day for Nova-
Scotia. That the Hessian and other foreign
troops tEken with general Burgoyne were fail
ed for Canada. That another embarkation con
fiding of Bririlh troops, was preparing : among
the vessels fitting tip for transports was the
South. Carolina frigate; it was said (he would
accommodate near 1000 men. These advices
add, that from the above and many other
causes, it was probable the city would be clear
of the British army in the course of the months
of August and September.
A correspondent desires the printer to inform
the public that bad halfpence, in imitation of'
coppers, are circulating; they are easily known
from the genuine coppers, as they are of base
metal call in sand, filed round the edges, and in
some of them the gate may be distinguished by
which the metal entered in calling. From the
frefh marks of the tile, there is reafou co suppose
they were made in this city.
*, The Humane Society is requested to meet
at the University, on particular bufiiefs, at seven
o'clock this evening
CHARLES MARSHALL, secretary.
To the refpeftable Freemen ELECTORS in the City
and County of Philadelphia.
Gentlemen,
THE particular honor you have conferred on me
by placing me on the return with the prefe 't
fheriff at the late ele&ion, lays me under the firicereft
obligations, and induces me to take the liberty to in
treat the favour of your further fuffrages and interest,
in confirming me in said office the enfuirig election in
October ; as it shall he my constant study to merit your
approbation, while I have the pleasure of being the
Public's obedient, humble Servant,
THOMAS PROCTER.
TO BE SOLD,
One of the most convenient STANDS in the City for
a Merchant.
A Commodious three Story HOUSE in Front-street
a between Walnut street and the Drawbridge : The
Lot contains 20 feet on Front-street, and ex ends 2<o
feet to the D ick ; on which there are a good brick Sta
ble, Coach-Houle and S ore. Enquire of
J ul y 13. JOHN COX.
Just Imported and to be SOLD on the lowest Terms,
by the Piece or Package, by
John Hood,
At his STORE in Front street, a few doors below
Ach street, viz.
I RIH Sheeting, Irish Linens 7 8 and yard wite
7 8, yard wide and apron width cotton Checks
3-4. and yard wide linen ditto, C mb icks and Lawns'
Cdlimaacoes and Russes, Durants and Tommies'
Cnintzes and C dicoes, Hosiery, EveJaiting, Cutlery
and Hardware, Ticklenburgs and Oznabrigs, Ravens
Duck and Russia Sheeting, Corduroys and C tton
Velvets, women and girb Stays, Denmark Luteftrir^g
Blanket, Drffils aid Whitneys, 7-8 wide Diaper and
Tablecloths, Quality and Shoe Bin/i^s, J^ns and
Dimities, Camolets and C.mUletecs. Bd Bunts and
coloured Threads. July 14.
A young Man lately arrived from
Ireland w a ^ EMPLOYMENT; under st an d s Accounts
toleraoly wHI. For particulars enquire at Mr AN
D^RSONS, o,police Lie Lu^n-Qje: a. J-yl'4.
FOR SA L E,
AF ARM in Providence township, Philadelphia
county, about 20 miles from the city, on the
N °" ln «t, road , adjoining John Baker, and the lire
0 Providence and Norrington townships, containing
ac ""' ° n which 18 a £°° d rquare leg hou^
with a cellar under it, a done mdk houlswith a chain
,°rrlt' a well and P um P of good water, an er .cL.
lent ftons barn, (table and cow house, with a good
orchard, situated in a healthy part of the country :
there is about 22 acres of good timber, the rest fit for
°' P aft ' r , A ^°° ti title and a reafonabie time
will be given the purchaser, on giving fc urit y if
'"'^ ' P a ' ticulßrs enquire cf JOHN
BARCLAY, in Waiet-ftreet, or THOMAS REES
esquire, of Perkoming. FRANCIS LALLY,
a^li:" ''""'" "'" '"'° ^ p"'° n " h °
c N ; B : " not ™ d at private sale before the, 2d cf
September next, it will be fold at the C ffee horde at
one 0 clock on that day. j^l, 3
TO BE SOL
AT the City-tavern :n W?dnelday the 13 'inftant;
by public außion, at n ne o'clock m t..:.most
i„ n g, foodry Houfthold a^d Kitchen Fuin ure; ern*
ff fting of table and tea China, tea Spocnes. GUff.s
and Decanters, Sweetmeat and Jelley Glafles an GLs
Pyramids, Tables, Chairs; B<s and B'dtte^S 4 >
irons, Shovels and Ten s, Knives and Forks, Puts,
Kztt©, Pewter, Candiehicks, &c. &c. Ju 14..
Philadelphia, July 14.
At XII o'clock on WEDNESDAY ti >27 D of
August, next ensuing, will be Sold a. Public Aucti
on, at the Cosset-House in this ci<;—
That famous, imported, Covering Horse,
Bay Richmond.
TH IS Stalion is a most beautiful bright b v, full
15 hands high, and is superior for elegance of
figure 0 any horse in Amrfa. H ws ot
by the noted horse calied Br^a^m Bhnk, out 0 # ?t
celebrated mare called D uc,b % ir 5 to M fbo ? b
Cornlorth, of Richmond w Yrkfhire. Ts•
performed to admirsti non the r, and eon ie 5,1.
prizes, or upwards: (he was pet y the w b kn ~1
horse called Ch?nzelinfo B-y Richmond w a ,,m , e i
from England into N w-Yo ki the fallcf 1774 by
Lews Morns, elq. of Mofrifina b<i% tin nQ
years old. He may he seen till the th-*, mentioned day
of file, either a Mr JOSEPH Cgden's. on Sehin lk.ll,
or at Mr. Hiltzheimer's Ituoes For a woe par
ticular pedigree apply to he Printer.
William Webb,
At his house situate in Chefnut ftreit, between Secord
and Third-ftreers, the third doo; fr. m Strawberrj
all-v, continues o keep the—
Office of a Nofary Public:
where all business belonging to te fid effi is t;au(.
afted with the grea'eft care and pu^auu v.
At the fame Place, also, he kee;s a^ Offi e for the
Sale of REAL ESTATES; nd h s ntwtor SALE-•
A valuable Ettate situated in Morie's alley, common
ly called Gray's ; a plan of winch may be fan at laid
office.
Deed, Lcafes, Billiot Sde, Charter Parti s Po^era
of Attorney, &c. &c. are dra&n at the (hoiteft notice.
He flatters hims If his former attention and affi u ty
will merit a continuance of the favours of thole Gentle
men whose bufineis he has hith rto done, as well as t: e
business o' the Public in General, Juh 14 .
Philadrlrd , J u ] y 14 ..
Mr. BROW N,
ty H O has exhibited on the German F ute in dif
ferent part of Europe, and esteemed b, the left
judges to be one of the most celebrated perfo men on
that instrument, intends, at he r-quest of a numtier of
Gentlemen and Ladies, to entertain u^m with a
CONCERT, at the City-TaVern, on Tuesday nix
toe and inst. at 7 o'clock in the Evening.
*, Tickets to be had at the Cay. Tavern, Coffee*
Houle, Bunch ot Grapes and Golden Swan, at One
Dollar each.
THE fnbicriber t^kes this method 10 a quain
his Friends a d the Public in general, thu he
now occupies the noted Inn or Tavern known h- the
name of the YELLOW SPRINGS, which is no, a
gain fitted for the reception o' such p^f n§ ~ m , v
have occasion to make use of the waters so amm s f<,c
their medecinal vi r .ue in various differs < f the huma
body. The Baths are now in good order, and genteel
Lodgings will be provided for futh Ladies an Gen.
tem^i from distant par s as may chui# to reside there
during the season for the ben fit of their health and the
utmost attention paid to thrir accommodations, by
their obedient and ver, humble fervan'' y
July 14. ALEXANDER M'CARAHZR.
SEPARATED by law, Ann Parker, wife to Willi.
O am Parke-, for realons best known to himlrl -
th.s is to give Notice to the Public not to credit or nuft
the said Ann Parker any sum or sums of money c *
merchandise on my account, as I will in no way pay
any debt or debts of her contr & ng, except obliged
by bw, from this date, July ,4, 1783. Witness my
hand this day and date above written.
WILLIAM PARKER.
one guinea reward.
T OS r on Monday the 16th initant, on the road
' Phdadelpb a, ? Go^e^d
. CANE, with a Gold and Silver S ring. Whoever
bnngsu to ths Printer hereof ihall rec the above
'^ d . June 16.