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bear a constant and open testimony unto, and also to maintain
it fully, and not in part only, left by falling short therein, we
ihould deny our Lord before men, whom we ought to ac
The following Representation from the takers of Pennsylvania to
the present usurpers of the government of that province, was
lately published at Philadelphia ; we hope the republi/bing it in
our paper will be acceptable to our Readers, who no doubt
have beard of the unparalleled outrages committed on tbofe
people who did not illuminate the fronts of their houses on the
night of'the 24th of October last, the time of rejoicing for the
late French victory at York, in Virginia, when the Speakers
fuffered by the dejlruction of toeir property to the amount of
many thousand pounds, besides being violently assaulted and abused
in their persons; and all this under the eyes of Congress, the
pretended Champions for civil and religions liberty.
Philadelphia, 12th Month, 6th, 1781.
On the 26th ultimo a committee of fix Friends, by appoint
ment, waited on the President of the Executive Council, and
the Speaker of the General Affernbly, with copies of the fol
lowing representation to request the favour of them to lay the
fame before each of the publicly bodies at which they respec
tively presided, which they obligingly undertook; and it is
printed for the use of the members of our own Society, and
the information of others who ate unacquainted with our
religious principles.
To the PreJident and Executive Council, the General Afembly of
of Pennsylvania, and others whom it may concern.
The following Representation on behalf of the people called
Quakers.
Sheweth,
o'll AT the outrages and violences committed on the pro-
I perty, and on divers of the persons of the inhabitants of
Philadelphia, of our religious society, by companies of licen
tious people parading the streets, destroying the,windows and
doors of our houses, breaking into and plundering fame of
them on the evening of the 24th of lad month, increafs the
occasion of our preferit address, to you who are in the exercise
of the powers 0/ civil government, which is in itfeif honourab'e,
and originally instituted for the support of publick peace apd
good order, and the preservation of thejuft rights of the people.
Although we believe that mod of you are not unacquainted
with our religious principles in general, and the reasons of our
dissent from other profiled Christians in divers matters relating
to faith and practice ; yet asfuch riotous proceedings are fame
ful to the Cbriflian name, and dishonourable, to government, and
many of us have fuffered great loss and damage, we apprehend
it our duty to bring into your view, the grounds of our not
complying with the vain modes of rejoicing, in which many
indulge themselves, as also for the information of others, who
through misapprehension, or prejudice, too freely attribute
our conduct to obdinacy and a party spirit, and are thus
prompted wrongfully to judge and condemn us.
It therefore appears to us rcquifite to put you and them in
jmind, that at the beginning o' the reformation, a few centu
ries pad, the Day of the Lord gradually broke forth' in divers
nations of Europe, railing up pious men to declare against the
grofj superstitions and impositions contrary to the nature and
spirit of Christianity, which for many ages had prevailed, and
enabling them to hand faithful, many of them even unto
death, according to the difeoveries of duty made known to
them, in that revival of Gospel dawn, on their minds; and in
process of time it pleased Almighty God further to cause his
glorious Day of Light to advance, am) the Sun of Righteousness
.so fliine in great brightness, whereby not only the grefs, but
specious, as well as minute branches of corruption were ma
nifefted to our worthy ancestors, which divine principle of
light and truth we allo profefs.
In this manifestation of Gospel light they clearly saw, and
many of us are now also firmly convinced, among other im
portant truths, that the luffs of ambition, avarice, envy, and
emulation, from whence wars, ftrife, and contention about
earthly things proceed; are the fruits of the depravity and cor
r iption of the human heart, which mud be expelled and era
dicated in the spiritual work of Christian redemption; and
they not only saw that they rauft cease from outward hoftiiities,
but that their conversation and conduct mud be confident with
the d^ftrincand precepts of the Gospel. That as they could
iiotjoin with others in ihedding the blood of their fellow men,
for whom Chrill died. " and who came to save mens lives and
'' not todefroy them;" neither could they unite in rejoicing
for the advantages gained by such bloodshed. As they could
hot tight with the fighters,' neither could they triumph with
the conquerors ; and therefore they were not to be prevailed
upon to make a shew of confotmity in such rejoicings, in placing
lights in any parts of the fronts of their houses, or othercom.
chances of the like nature and tendency; well knowing the
'Ejky and folly attending such things to be inconfident with
Tehgious gravity and fubricty; and with that Godly fear and
reverence, which ought at all times to dwell on the minds of
those who profefs to he followers of the f.ord Jesus Chrdt.
It was hkewife flawed to them in the fame divine light, as
well by the doctrine of the Holy Scriptures, that Lie Sons of
God were led by the Spirit of God, and that all voluntary
'humility, and wiil-worship mnft be laid aside by them, and
Therefore they could net fubjeft themselves in the worship of
Almighty Ged. to the will and commands of men ; and as
they were redeemed from infinecrity, they could not drpemble
by seeming to conform, when in heart and Ipirit they did not ;
and therefore continued to oven their shop% and follow their
lawful occupations on days appointed by human authority for
the observation of pubdek fafts, feafs, and thanksgivings, as
usual on other days. This was their couftaut conscientious
practice, that they might Hand clear in the difeharge of their
ilutv towards God, and with intent that others, through then
•example, might be induced to reflex upon the vanity and im
propriety of such observances and tumults, and their incon
fidence with the inward life, spirit, and nature of true reli
gion, and Christian sobriety. , „„
And notwithstanding they were charged with being actuated
by a spirit of singularity, obstinacy, and a desire to be con
trary to others, yet they demonstrated that in whatsoever they
could comply, agreeable to good confeience, they were ready
to do it. Thus they concurred with the propriety and de
cency of other profited Christians, in appropriating the Frit
day of the week for the performance of publick worship; be
lieving it also to be their duty to suspend their attention to
their outward concerns on other days, and to meet often to
gether; according to the practice of the primitive Christians,
for the like pious purpose.
It is not from imitation or for the support of ancient cuftorn,
but from a conviction of judgment, that we aie led into the
fame practice with our ancedors-; being firmly persuaded that
the holy spirit will in like manner lead and guide such who are
faithful to its dilates, in their condutl and conversation among
men, and cfpecially in matters of faith and worship; and
therefore we can neither jußly worship, nor put on any part
of the ignorance thereof, merely in conformity to the injunc
tions of human authority; believing it our duty rather to
fliew our neighbours by our practice, that in this gospel day
the Holy Spirit hath led us out of the formality of publick
falls, which, though in practice under the Jewilh difpcnla
tion, it docs not appear that they 'are enjoined on Christians,
cither by preceptor example from tkl naew Testament. Christ
himfelf in his spiritual appearance lepl± the teacher of his peo
ple, (Matt, chapters 16, 17, and ig,t@d when he leads them to
faft, he direds that it be in private, and that they appear not
unto men to faft. This we believe to be our duty as a people to
The dispensation of war, bloodshed and calamity which
hath been permitted to prevail on this continent is very solemn
and awful, demanding the most serious and heartfelt attention
of all ranks an 1 denomination among the people, individually
to COnfider and examine how far we are each of us really and
fmcerely engaged to bring forth fruits of true repentance
and amendment of life, agreeable to the spirit and doctrine of
the Gospel; and although we have been expefed to great abuse
and unchristian treatment, we with to be enabled, through the
abidance of divine grace, to cherish in burfelves, and incul
cate in others with whom we have an influence, that disposition
of forgivenefs of injuries enjoined by the precepts and ex
ample of Christ our holy-law giver; and to manifeU cur de
sires and endeavours to promote the real good of our country,
and that we are YOUR FRIENDS.
Signed in and on behalf of a meeting of the Representatives
of the said people, held at Philadelphia, the 2id day of the
irb month, 1781, By John Drinker, Clerk
s amßel carne,
Being obliged to" go for England early in the next Spring,
WILL DISPOSE OF HIS
Stock of DRUGS and MEDICINES,
BEING a com-pleat affor ment, to any person taking the
whole, nearly as cheap as they can import them ; and by whole
sale quantities, very low.
Until a purchaser offers for the whole, he will continue to retail
at his house, No. 9, Orange-street, at far lower rates than they are
fold in Charleftown, viz. Glauber and F.pfom Salts at two frillings
per lb. orby the cwt. at one fhilhag and fix-pence, Saltpetre at four
shillings and fix-pence per Ib. Sal Signettc and Sal Rochelle at eight
{hilling's per lb. Copperas at one {hilling per lb. by the cwt. at iiine
pence; Alluni one Ihilling and fix-pence per lb. by the cwt. at one
Billing ; fineft Rhubarb in powder or root at three Ihillingsand six
pence per ounce; Ipecacuanha at three {hillings, Jalap at one Shilling
and three-pence, Camphire at three {hillings and fix-pence, Tartar
Emetic, warranted, at two frillings; all the Volatile Spirits at two
{hillings and three-pence, Spanish Flies at five killings per ounce,
Manna at one {hilling and fix-pence, and one Shilling ; Senna at one
{Lifting and fix-pence; and all other Drugs equally cheap.-
Stoughton's Bitters at two {hillings, or eighteen fullings per dozen ;
Anderton's Pills attwo Killings and four-pence the box, cr twenty
{hidings the dozen ; Turlington's Bblfam at four Shillings and eight
pence the bottle ; James'-; Powder at five Killings the packet ; He
met's Liquid Pearl, and Tooth Powder, at four fliillings and eight
pence each: and sundry other Family Medicines.—Spices; Mocco
Coffee, Loaf and Powder'd Sugar, Arrack, Geneva, and various
other Articles.
In order to enable me to pay such debts as I have contracted here,
and after three years banishment, not to go totally without something
for my just creditors in England, I most earnestly intreat all indebt
ed to me to make some payments, either totally or partially, ol their
refpe&ive long due obligations; and such as cannot comply are desired
to renew their bonds, notes, &c. before theist of February next.
My HOUSE No. 9, in Orange-street, and a LOT in King-street,
will be fold, a great bargain, for Cash, Indigo, or Bills; and with
the House some very ufeful FURNII URE.
GOOD milch COW is wanted ; if ihe has a calf flic will
not be objected to, or to being poor, if she gives plenty
of milk. Enquire of the Printers,
knowledge before all, and who hath laid, " whosoever shall de
ny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which
is in Heaven."
Our forefathers under full conviction of the rectitude of
their principles, and uprightness of their intentions, of which
they had given indubitable proofs through a long fcries of fe
veie peifecutions in their native land, borne with much firm
nefs and Chriltian patience, became atriength intruded with,
and entitled to, many valuable extenlive rights and privileges ;
which induced them, at their own expence, to encounter the
dangers of the seas, and many other hazards and difficulties,
to fettle and improve this country, at that time a wilderness ;
having fiift, in concert with their much beloved friend, the
wife William Penn, formed such a conditutiou of government
as gave the most promising profpea of securing to themselves,
and their posterity, the free and full enjoyment of liberty of
confeience, which they preferred to ail temporal confidcrations;
and, were constantly careful to preserve not only to themselves,
but to all persons of every other religious denomination, who
dwelt among them ; and for a confidcrable number of years the
administration of the laws was chiefly committed to men ot
the fame liberal principles ; that by the divine billing on their
pious concern for the prefect and future prosperity and happi
ness cf the people, piety and virtue were promoted and encou
raged, vice and irreligion were difccuntenanced, peace, har
mony and concord prevailed, and the enjoyment of religious
arid civil liberty was inviolably preferred ; and Pennsylvania
became celebrated Err the mildnefi; and liberal temper ot its go
vernment; and great numbers of sober persons of tender con
sciences, of different religious profeibohr, found a quiet re
treat from the oppreflion anilperfecution, to which they had
.been fubje&ed in various parts of Europe.
It mull therefore appear flrange arid extraordinary in the
view of candid enquirers, that so evident a change and con
trast have taken place, and that we, many of whom are the
defendants of the firft fillers, profiling the fame religious
principles, and connected in interest, affection, and duty, to
the real good and welfare cf our country, who have never
forfeited our birth-right, fliould now be vilified, persecuted,
imprisoned, and excluded from our just liberties and privi
leges; not only by la^vs qvbicb have been calculated so o,prefs
as, and the execution of them in some places committed to men
cf aiaritions, profligate principles, who have made a prey ot
the innocent and industrious to the great loss and damage of
some, and the almost ruin of others, but scurrilous publica
tions and other invidious means nfed by our adversaries to
calumniate and reproach us with opprobrious names, in order
to inflame the minds of the ignorant, and impose on the cre
dulous, to our prejudice ; when upon an impartial candid ex
amination ire truit it will appear, that in the course ot the
commotions which have unhappily prevailed, no just cause cf
offence will be found against us in the general, but that we
have endeavoured to maintain our peaceable religious princi
ples, to preserve a gocd confidence towards God, and to ma
nifelt our good will to all men.
We are not incited by party views or vindictive motives in
this representation, but to awaken your cool and dityafuonate
attention to our multiplied fullerings, and the abides we have„
received; knowing that magistracy is intended tor a terror to
evil doers, and an encouragement to the virtuous; but where
the neceflary care and exertions are not used for the preven
tion and fupprefiion of profanity, tumults, and outrage, and
a virtuous part of the community are oppressed and insulted,
the true end of government is neglected, and anarchy, confu
fion, contempt of authority, and infectivity to persons and
property will succeed; and although publick falls may. be pro
claimed, and days under the na,ne of humiliation recommended
and appointed, and cenfffon cf fra and tranfgrtfon terball,
made, yet unit's there be a true and fucere falling from ambi
tion, flrife, ill-^iil, animosities, infidelity, fraud, luxury, re
telling, drunkenness, opprefion, and ell manner of etil, it cannot
be a fpl, or acceptable day to the Lord ; nor can ve have a <well
grounded hope, that the scourge anith qubicb the inhabitants have
been lifted quill be removed, and days of peace and tranquillity
reflored.
J U S T I fr[ PORTED,
rind to be /fid on the lo we/l Terms, by
BUCHANANS & ROBB,
No. 4, on the Bay,
["'ESH Flour in Barrels
L Role Butter in Firkins and half Firkins
Beef in Tierces and Barrels
Pork in Barrels
Oatmeal in ditto
Pickled Tongues in half Barrels
A few Chests of Singlo, Souchong, Congo and Hyfon Teas
A few Pipes of Port Wine
Ditto ditto Fayal
Barley in Kegs
Brown Soap in Boxes
A few Puncheons of Jamaica high Proof Rum
And a Case of excellent Claret.
AL S O,
A small Parcel of DRY GOODS,
Confiding of Mens Shoes and Slippers, Womens red, green and
black Leather, Callimanco, Sattin and coloured Silk ditto of ft
newest Falhions; Mens round and cock'd back and white H/, a
few Pieces of fine and fuperfine Broad Cloths and Shalloon; a few
Bundles and Kegs of French Steel fit for Sabres and SwzH, Cotton
and Wool Cards.f
MADEIRA WINE of the vintage 0f<779, in Pipes and
half pipes—A few puncheons old JanX&i Rum—White Plains
of an extra width and quality—Boxes of 'Window Glass, to be fold
by POAVELL, HOPTON, & Co.
JOHN & WILLIAM THOMPSON,
Have imported in the Catharine, Capt. Contie, from London,
An ASSORTMENT of
European and East-India G OODS,
Which they \v?h difpdfe of, on the lowed: Terms, by the Package of
otherwifaat their Store between No. 2 and 3, Tradd-ftreet.l
j'f^ kaported in the Admiral Barrington, Capt. Pafsmore, fam;
London, and to be fold by
JAMES M'D OUAL L,
At No. 109, Broad-street,
On very renfonable' Terms, by the Package or Piece, for Cafo or Bilk.
of Exchange, viz.
CUPERFINE mixt, green and dust de Paris Broad Cloths
O and Trimmings; fashionable Metal Coat Buttons, scarlet and
striped Knee Garters, black Everlasting and Princes Stuff, striped
Silk and Cotton Waifh oat Pieces, ditto White Jeannet Shapes, Mens
fuperfine green and Orleans striped ready-made Coats; Ofnabiirg,
Hitching and N.ins Thread ; Holland Tape, Binding and Filleting;
London and Whitechapel Needles and Pins, Mould and Wire Shirt
and Waistcoat Buttons ; Jeannct, Scotch Ofnaburgs, Bed Bunts and
Ticking; striped Holland, Linen and Cotton Check and Check
Handkerchiefs, Malabar ditto, Table Cloths and Towelling, bor
dered and Needle work Lawn Handkerchiefs, Cambricks, plain
Gauze, black Cravats, spotted, checked and plain Lawn ; Tambour
Muffin Aprons, printed Linen, long Lawn and Cotton Handkerchiefs
and Shawls, Nankeens, brown Silefias, brown and white Buckram,
printed Linens, Cottons and Callicocs of the newest Fashion ; Bri
tannias, plain, corded and figured Dimity ; 3-4, 7-8 and Yard-wide
Irish Linen; Cotton Counterpanes, Mens Silk brown and white
Thread Hose ; Womens Cotton and Silk ditto, Mens Shoes and
Boots, Boys Shoes, Womens black Callimanco Pumps, Mens black
and white' fashionable Hats, Negro ditto, and an Afforcment
Stationary, &c. &c. J 0
TO BE RENTED,
AN excellent front and back STORE, with dry convenient
cellars under them, in one of the belt situations for trade 111
town. Enquire at No. 15, Bay. J /
Twenty Guineas Reward.
RAN away or was carried off from Savannah in Georgia,
sometime in August lad, and supposed to be taken to Jamaica
or New-Providence, a Negro Boy named Scrub, about 4 feet 6or 7
inches high, of a yellowish complexion, round and pretty full viiage,,
fpcaks good English, has a mild countenance and his country mays
(confiding of two cr three Lratches) down his checks, and is rather
inclined to be fat. Any person delivering said negro to the sub
scriber in Savannah, or Alexander Wright, Esq; in Charleftown, ° r
giving information so that he may be had again, shall receive
reward of Five Guineas, and upon conviction of the offender Who 1
bours or carried him off, Twenty Guineas.
NATHANIEL HALL, Savannah, in Georgia,
Imported in the CarcEna-Packet, White, and the Hope, Moor,
fom, from London, by
JAMES WARINGTON,
A large Assortment of the following
European and East-India G OODS,
Which he bus noiv opened for Sale by the Package, Piece or other
noife, on the most rtnfonable Terms, for Caf, Government Bill- @ r
Produce, at bis Store, No. 90, Blade's Buildings, Meeting-freet, viz,
G 1 ERMAN and Scots ofnaburgs, ticklenburgs, white and
r brown Ruflia drabs and diaper; Holland, Hamburgh and
whited long lawns, white bordered lawn handkerchiefs, fancy bor
dered and spotted ditto, Scotch check ditto, needle-work lawn aprons
3-4 dowlas, diaper clouting, 5-4, 6-4, 8-4 and 10-4 diaper table
cloths; 10-4 and 12-4 damask ditto and napkins, huckaback, filefias
pemeranias and brown holland, linen and - cotton checks, long ell,
9-8 and 5-4 Irish fleeting; great variety of printed calicoes in pur
ple and pompadour grounds, &c. ditto in chintz, fancy, furniture and
Griped patterns; India check and blue romall handkerchiefs, dittd
ink lungee ditto, fine chintz moreas, Perfran taffaties and nankeens;
cambricks and clear lawns, hoficry in cotton, thread and silk ; black
and white silk gauzes, plain, striped, spotted and chains; variety of
gauze handkerchiefs, ditto black love ditto, ditto Barcelona ditto from
4s. upwards; catgut, cap wire, &c. patent net cauls for caps, Dutch
lace, thread edging and black silk lace, 10-4 ard 12-4 silk and ferret
laces, black half ell and 3-4 fattin, black half ell and 4-4 black modes
English taffaties, fine tiffanies and perfians of assorted colours ; gimps,
crape, fringes and sewing silk in various colours; threads, ping
needles, &c. Harry, Andrew and Mogul cards; fuperfine broad
cloths, Bath and Yorkshire coatings, Welch plains, duffil and red
green and blue baize; buckrams, white, black and brown camblets,
ruffcls, callimancoes, {balloons and rattinets ; fine bordered and plain
quilting; variety ,of corded dimities, fuftians, jeans, jeannets, and
dyed pillows; honey comb, Genoa-back, and variety of Manchester
cords: mens fine military cock'd hats, ladies black and fancy riding
hats, boys and childrens black cock'd and fancy ditto, boots, shoes
and morocco flippers; ladies shoes in silk, morocco, leather, ruffe!
and caTmanco ; hunting saddles from l| to 4 guineas, the belt fort
ever imported ; ladies fide saddles, spare fadlery, whips, &c. gold and
silver laces, bindings, fringes, hat bands, toffcls, bullions, cords and
epaulets; watch and cane firings, rich and plain, purses, walking
canes, rich luteflrings and figured silks, green luteflring and farfnet
umbrcUocs; an afiortmenx of perfumery, lavender, sarsaparilla, es
sence of burgamot, lemon, &c. pewter ware of all forts, flationary
ditto, cutlery ditto, cases of pickles, containing capers, girkins, w-h
nuts, India mangoes, anchovies and farnphire, French and Spanish
olives, niufhrooms, anchovies, soy, ketchup,, hlh fau<c and sweet oil
in single bottles, Durham hiuhard, &c. &c. Ac.
N. B. A few cuartercafks of particular London Market MA
DEIRA WINE.f