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Princeton, April 21, 1783.-
The gentlemen of this town and neighbourhood ha
ving fixed on the 19th of April (as being the memo
rable sera of the commencement of hostilities in America
i° 1775) to celebrate the peace so happily concluded ;
his excellency the governor, and a great number of the
inhabitants of this town and neighbourhood, together
with several gentlemen of the adjacent villages, met
about J 2 o'clock on Saturday last at the flag-ftaff(on
which the American flag was beautifully displayed)
where the governor's proclamation,declaring a cessation
of hoftiities, was publicly read, which was succeeded
by the Hifcharge of 13 cannon and the acclamations of
the people.
At I o'clock the company met in the college-ball,
where an ex e lent discourse, suitable to the occasion,
was delivered by the rev. Dr. Witherspoon, to a very
numerous audience.—Entertainments having been
provided a r the house of Mr. Hyer and Mr, Beek
man at 3 o'clock the company divided and repaired
to each house; where, after dinner, 73 toasts weredrank,
feverady accompanied by the djfcharge of cannon.
At 7 o'clock in the evening the houses in the town
were splendidly illuminated, and in many great taste
was cifpiayed in the arrangement of the lights.
At 8 o'c ock the infantry company of the town
fired i< platoons, with great regularity and exaflnefs ;
after which the company retired, having (pent the day
with thit feftivify, decency and good order, which we
hope will ever characterize a free and virtuous people.
Your wishes for my hap^inefs to so extensive a de
gree as to comprize the consummation of all felicity,
claim my warmed thanks.
I am, gentlemen,
Your mod humble servant,
WIL. LIVINGSTON.
Philadelphia, May 1.
Pennsylvania, to wit.
RECEIPT of continental taxes from the Rate of
Pennsylvania, published in pursuance of the 6th arti
cle of inftroaions from the office of Finance, dated
the 12th day of February, 1782.
For the Month of April, 1783.
1783., Dols, goths.
April 7, Received of D. Rittenhoufe, efq. 8972 72
14, of ditto, - - - 4000
21, of ditto, - - - - 2466 24
28, of ditto, - - - - 6215 20
Dollars, 21,654 26
In all Twenty-one thousand fix hundred and fifty
four dollars and twenty fix ninetieths.
Philadelphia, May isl, 1783.
JOHN SWANWICK, Receiver
of continental taxes far the state of Pennsylvania.
Tuesday last the ship Hibernia, captain Scallion, ar
rived here from New-York
The Greyhound cutter, captain Sargent, arrived
here yesterday morning, from Oftend, after seven weeks
passage
A sloop from Antigua, and several small vessels from
the eastward, arrived here yesterday.
A correspondent has favored us with the following
Authentic copy of the Decree of the queen of Portugal,
for opening a commercial intercourse between her fub
jeas and those of the united Rates.
PORTUGA L.
Her majefly has been pleased to order the following
Decree to be transmitted to her royal court of exche
quer, that publication might be made of the fame:
COPY of THE DECREE.
WHEREAS by the declaration of the independence
of the united dates of North-America, the ob
jed intended by the royal decree of the 4th July,
1776, and the publication thereof, by our court cf
exchequer, on the sth of the fame month, have ceas
ed to operate : we are therefore pleased to abolish and
annul! the decree and publication aforefaid ; and do
hereby order, that free entry be granted in all the
ports of our dominions, unto all flips and vessels
coming from North-America, in the fame manner as
was formerly had in the admission of those which ar
rived from the said colonies in the ports aforefaid ;
and that all hospitality and favour be shewn them,
which is usually done to other friendly nations.
Our court of exchequer will fee this performed ac
cordingly ; and are ordered to cause this decree to be
printed and set up in all public places of our city of
Lisbon, and of other ports of this kingdom and Al
garve, that all persons may have due notice thereof,
and none plead ignorance of the fame.
Given at Salvaterra de Magos, the 15th of
February, 1783.
(Signed) With her Majefly's Cypher.
And in order that all persons may have notice of
this royal resolution of our lady aforefaid, we have
caused these presents to be printed, and affixed at all
public places of this city, and other parts of the king
dom, agreeable to the tenor of the decree abovemen
tioned.
Lisbon, this 17th day of February, 1783.
(Signed) Gonsalo Jose da .Silveira Preto,
'' ' Jose da Costa Ribeiro.
[ Printed at the queen's press. ]
The Opinion of the whole ALPHABET on the expect
ed Peace.
tfA ALLOWS it to be advantageous.
B brings many arguments to prove that it is best
for us.
C conceives that we ought to facrifice many consi
derations to obtain it.
D declares that there is nothing he so much desires.
E experts that peace will ease us of our enormous
expences.
F ferrs that the folly of the people will frufirate the
good effe&s we might reasonably expefl from it.
G gladly embraces every opportunity to give intel
ligence of the profpea of so great a good.
I inclin s to think that if a peace is now made, we
shall not obtain independence.
J joins in sentiment with I.>
K. knows that none but knaves can wish for a peace,
by which we must kneel to Great-Britain.
L logically proves that we can have liberty in no way,
but by a peace on the basis of independence.
M mod movingly sets forth the maflerly manner
in which our money has been expended, to obtain inde
pendence, and that therefore we mull have it by peace.
N nefarioufly infills that our rulers have been very
niggardly in expending the public money, and that
therefoe we need not fill our heads with the absurd
notion of obtaining independence by a peace.
O openly owns his opinions to be, that we ought
to oppose a peace.
P proves that 0 has particular Views to gratify by
continuing the war, and that therefore he must be par
tial.
Q query's whether we shall not quarrel among our
selves if a peace with Great Britain takes place.
R resolves mod resolutely to refill every endeavour
towards a refloration of peace. (N. B. R is an officer
in the army.)
S sublimely stiles independence the fu perexcfllently
flupendous ftru&ure which we already possess, and
therefore we can never give it up by a peace.
T teflifies and fays, if his teflimony may be relied on,
we (hall tremble more yet, before a peace takes place.
U understands that we have an undoubted right to
be independent, and that we ought not to make peace,
without we are allowed to be so.
V views the opinion of U as having verisimilitude,
W wishes that we may (how as much wisdom, in
making the peace as we have done in supporting the
war.
X expefils that our experience of the evils of war,
will make no exult at the opportunity of exchanging
it for peace.
Y youth like infills that we ought not to yield one
point for the fake of peace.
Z zealously promotes it.
EXCELLENT Bordeaux CLARET, in bottles and
no^in ads, Brandy in anchors and best long
Corks, just arrived in the brig Minerva, captain Hal
ler, and to be SOL D by —
Hewes & Anthony,
The north fide o' Chefnut street wharfi
WHERE MAY BE HA D,
Superfine Broadcloths, Laval Linens, a
variety of Mullins, Gauzes, and Brandy in Hodflieads,
And a variety of HOLLOW WARE :
Consisting of Pots, Kettles, Skillets, Pans, &c. &c.
TO BE SO L D,
The following Houses and Lots of Ground,
viz.
No. A TWO story brick House and Lot of Ground,
'll " tu * te on the northeast corner of Spruce and
Laurel-streets, between Second and Third
streets, in the city es Philadelphia, containing in breadth
on Spruce street 33 feet 11 inches, and in depth on
Laurel-street 50 feet ; fubje& to a ground-rent of 71.
los .per annum.
No. 2. A two story brick House and Lot of Ground,
adjoining to the eastward of the above, containing in
breadth on Spruce-ftreat 14 feet 7 inches, and in
depth 50 feet, with the privilege of a two feet fix inch
alley; fubjett to a ground rent of 30s. per annum.
No. 3. A two story brick House and Lot of Ground,
adjoining No. 1, containing in breadth on Laurel
ftreet 15 feet, and in depth 48 f eet 6 inches, with the
privilege of a two foot four inch alley ; fubje& to a
ground- rent of 30s. per annum.
No. 4. A two story brick House and Lot of Ground,
adjoining No. 3, containing in breadth on Laurel
ftreet 15 feet, and in depth 48 feet 6 inches, with the
privilege of the said two foot four inch alley ; lubje&
to the like ground-rent of 30'. per annum.
Also a frame Stab'e, finding on a Lot of Ground
adjoining to No. 4 ; the fable is large enough to con
tain four horses, with a hay-loft above, and z cow-stable
and (hed adjoining : the lot on which the ftaole Hands,
at present pays a rent of 101. per annum. Any person
inclining to purchase all, or any part of the said Pre
mises, may view the fame and know the terms by ap
plying to ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER, living in
Spruce-street, near the premises. Ma* 1
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Eight Dollars Reward.
ABSENTED himfelf, some months past, from his
matter's service, MASON SMITH, an Appren
tice Lad of 18 years of age, a house-carpenter by
trade, is a well built aftive boy, and has taken up his
abode at Baltimore, works at his trade as a journey
man, and boards at his filter's, Mary Coleman. Who
ever takes up the said Lad, and secures him in any
gaol of the united fates, so that his master may get him
again, shall receive the above reward, and all reasona
ble charges paid if brought home, by JOHN PILES,
opposite the hon. Thomas M'Ke^n's, in Third freer,
Philadelphia. May 1.
Upper Hanover, Philadelphia county, April 26, 1783.
CT/HEREAS the fubferiber did give
two separate Obligations, each of them 'or the
sum of 2001. (the fi ft of them being payable May 27,
then next ensuing, and the other May 27, 1784) unto
PHILIP NEISE, formerly of said place, but now of
the county of Bucks; and whereas the said Philip
Neife has not fulfilled the engagement for which he re
ceived the said obligations: therefore I forewarn all
persons from taking an alignment on said obligations ;
as I am determined not to pay any part thereof, unless
compelled by law PETER MILLER.
H holds that we ought so contend for points of ho
nor as well as profit.
BLUE, brown, laylcck,
blofforn, grey, baz 1,
gre^n, chefbtit, white,
ohve, faun, boue de, Paris
mixed and light coloured
luperfine, middling and
coarse Cloths.
Nonbattu and royal Lin
nens,
Three -quarter and yard
wide Britannias,
Cambricks and Lawns,
Striped and bordered lawn
Handkerchiefs,
Millonet Lawns,
Printed linen Handker
chiefs,
Marseilles Quilting,
Plain and corded D mitier
and dyed Jeans,
Womens white & colour-
Kidd Gloves,
% LL persons indebted to the estate cf WILLIAM
,h M'CULLOH, dece fed, are hereby requstt-rf im
mediately to discharge the fame; and those who have
any accounts against he laid estate, are desired to bring
them in properly stteft-d. to
HANNAH MTULI OH, Executrix,
JOHN M'CULLOH, \„
JAMES M'CULLOH, )^ ecutor
A N D.
A Lt persons indebted to the fate partnerflro of
R WILLIAM M^CULLOH, Md Co. are requeued
to make imm diate payment; and those who have any
accounts against the laid partnership, will please to ren
der the f^me to
April 26. JAMES M'CULLOH.
To the Public.
^ Lanerfter Academy, April 28 1783.'
MANY worthy patrons of this luminary, ard real
lovers of tifefui literature, being desirous 01 hav
ing the FRENCH LANGUAGE taught here; the
lubferiber has therefore employed a gentleman o'r afe
proved abilities for that purpose.
The junior classes of the Latin and Greek fcbolars
are not to be troubled with this fudy, unless their pa
rents or guardians insist on it ; but the Englilh and
mathematical students may be advantagcoufly employ
ed, part of every day, in the French fcbool.
ANDREW BROWN.
W AS stopped, some time ago, on lute
picion of being stolen, a PIECE of CALICO.-
Whoever has loft the fame, previn? property and pay
ing charges may have it again, by applying to the fub
feriber, living near the New Gaol.
May 1. JOHN PLUNKET.
TO BE SOL D, BY
Nixon & Fofler,
At their STORE in Pine-street, between Front and
Penn streets,
A Variety of Merchandize, viz.
LIN ENS of diff ren kinds,
Sheeting Linens, 3-4 and ell-wide, from 3s. to
6s, per yard,
Diaper, Furniture Checks, and Thread of different
kinds,
Bedticking,
Everlaftinge, black, blue, pink and green,
Broad lot hs,
An Assortment of Englilh Files,
Ditto Hinges,
White Lead,<
Red ditto, ) ground in oil,
Yellow Oaker, /
Welt-India Rum, of the best quality,
French Brandy,
Bohea Tea,
English Glass in whole and half boxes, 8 10, 7-9, and
11-S3- M^rch zo.
Dean & Purviance,
Have just Imported in the fhipi Con^refs and In-*
triped from Ftance, zed are now opening the follow
ing GOODS, at their STORE in Wat^-street, the
third Door below the Draw-bridge, which they will
Sell on very reafonablc terms.
THE fubferiber has for Sale, the PLAN^
TATION wh reon he now lives containing 686
acres, lying in H-mpfhire county, Virginia, on the
south branch of Potowmac, adjoining a place known
by the name of Fort Pleasant, and including part of
what is called Fort Pleasant Old Fields, 350 acres
or which are excellent bottom, all cleared and under
good fence. 60 of which are good meadow; there is a
good dwelling house, kitchen, barn, ftahTs and other
convenient out-houses, a still house and blacksmith's
fliop, a good bearing orchard of 150 trees. There is
Iskewife Three other small Tra&s of LAND adjoin
ing, amounting in the whole to 1183 acres. For term#
apply to the fubferiber, living on the premises.
April 26. ABRAHAM HITE.
A Single Class, of five or fix BO YS, may have
BOARDING, in a healthy, retired, and pleafart
fituarion, in Abington, and will be cartfelly inftrn&ed
in these branches of learning, which arc necessary in or
der to their admission into college.—They will be re
ceived in June next- The terms may be known by
applying to Colonel JOHN BAYARD of the city of
Philadelphia. Abington, April 23.
A great Variety of plain
and printed broad and
narrow Ribbons,
Striped, flowered and plain
French & Italian Gauze,
A large Assortment of
white and black blond
Lace,
Men and womens silk
Hose,
Black, white, cinnamon,
rose, silver grey, plumb,
and Paris mode coloured
Sartins and black Taffi
ties,
Black Paduafoy and Pru
nellas,
Crimson, pink and light
blue Persians,
Striped Tickings,
Pins,
Silk Shoe Patterns, Jin 9.