The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-03-28 00:00:00, page 4

tion, including the First and Third Congregations in one in
corporated body; in which measure the Third Congregation
had never been consulted, nor ever in any ways consented
thereto. And by this corporation thus obtained, the action
was afterwards brought for the recovery, as it is termed, of
their church in Pine-Breet, from the original ^fffors ; the
people for whom it was built.
The forcible entry, charged on Pine-street Congregation,
was nothing more than taking off some unusual fattenings
that had been clandestinely put on their church by some un
known person or persons, and going in to worship as usual.
Aad though great pains were taken to have some of the mem
bers indifted for so doing, they were honorably acquitted by
the Grand laqueft of the county.
The above fads with various others, exhibiting the case in
the fame view, the Third Congregation apprehended them/
selves fully able to prove ; and earnekly pleaded for an oppor
tunity in the course of the trial before the inferior court, fit
were not so happy as to be allowed the privilege of their evi
dences being heard, and for this reason as well as for their
having been obliged to confefs an actual ouster for refufing to
submit to a claim^made of their house of worship, without
knowing underwhat title the claim was made, or whether there
was any title at all, as none was set up, they appealed to the
superior court, where having been unfortunate, they were re
duced to the necessity either to surrender up their church to a
claim which they conceive to be very unjust, or appeal to the
King in Council, the only avenue now open for redress. The
latter they therefore chose, fully confiding in the goobriefs of
their cause and rectitude of their designs and condud through
the whole affair ; from a consciousness of which trey have
more than once offered to refer the whole matter of debate,
with all tranfaftions and evidences relative thereto, to the final
decision of any number of arbiters mutually chosen ; and are
Hill of opinion that the determination of the points of law in
CU xjLi^ „41+ finally issue in their favour.
ROBERT KNOX.
Just printed, published, and now felling by ROBERT
BELL, printer, in Third-street, price Three Shillings,
with lafge allowance to those who buy per the dozen, or
hundred,
PLAIN TRUTH, addressed to the Inhabitants
of America, containing remarks on a late pamphlet
entitled COMMON SENSE; wherein are (hewn,
that the scheme of Independance is ruinous, delusive, and
impracticable ; that were the author's asseverations, refped
ing the power of America, as real as nugatory, reconcili
ation on liberal principles with Great-Britain would be
exalted policy ; and that, circumstanced as we are, perma
nent liberty, and true happiness, can only be obtained by
reconciliation with that kingdom.
Written by CANDID U S.
Will ye turn from flattery, and attend to this fide?
There truth unlicenc'd walks ; and dares accost
Even Kings themselves, the monarchs of the free.
Thomson on the liberties of Britain.
N. B. To this pamphlet is subjoined a defence -of the
liberty of the PRESS, by the fugacious and patriotic JU
NIUS, author of the celebrated FREE LETTERS to his
present Majesty, and his minified.
Erratum. In page 96, line 32, for 1772 read 1774.
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COMMITTEE CHAMBER, March 26, 1776,
Whereas it is represented to this Committee that some
avaricious and designing persons are endeavouring, by various
designs, to elude the late resolutions of this Committee, touch
ing the prices of Sugar, Coffee, Rum, Melaffes, Sugars,
Pepper, &c. In order therefore that suitable measures may
be immediately taken with fach persons, the Committee will
fit on the 29th inst. at fix o'clock in the evening, at thefPhi
lofophical-hall, in Second-street, in order to receive any com
plaints that may be made on that head.
And they do request all persons who have any knowledge
of such practices, either to attend the Committee personally,
or acquaint them by letter who the offenders are, and the cir
cumstances of such offence so far as they have come to their
knowledge.'
By order of the Committee of Infpe&ioft and Obfervatiop
of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia;
R. S. JONES, Secretary.
FIVE POUNDS Reward.
RA N away from the subscriber, living near Woolman's
Creek, Gloucester county, in Woolwich townihip, Weft
New-Jersey, on the 19th of March, 1776, in the evening,
two servant men. One calls himfelf MATTHIAS CANE,
but has changed his name to MICHAEL CODA, an Irishman;
about five feet fix or seven inches high, has forged a pass,
and is about twenty-eight or thirty years f age, sandy com
plexion, grey eyes, large sandy temple-locks, sandy curled
hair, has a white lock of hair on the forepart of his head,
a fear on his jawbone, and another near his eye, his little
finger on his left-hand crooked; on the calf of his right leg
is a letter like an M; he thinks himfelf a very good fcholaY,
but is a poor writer and speller. He had on, and took with
him, a light fnuff coloured coat and jacket, the jacket
very much patched, white metal buttons, with a flower in
the middle like a star, a homespun double breasted jacket
without Beeves, of a black and blue mixture, thick home
spun short trousers of a grey colour, an old felt hat, two
pair of black yarn stockings with white tops, old (hoes with
firings, and hobnails in the heels.
The other named JOHN OSBACK, born in Germany,
but cannot talk German, about five feet four inches high
round flat face, light coloured hollow eyes, a down look, light
hair, sandy beard, a mole near the corner of the right fide of
his mouth, is about twenty-three or four years of age, one c'
his ancles is out of joint, and bigger than the other, his
knees bend back very much when he Bands, his right foot
is greatly feared with cuts. He had on, and took with
him, a light coloured broad cloth coat lined with fhalloon,
mohair buttons, a red jacket without Beeves lined with of
nabrug, an under double breasted jacket, a grey furtout coat,
a worsted coat with mohair buttons, and a light coloured pair
of breeches They took four ofnabrig Biirts, two pair of
blue grey stockings with white tops, and fix pounds in
money; perhaps they may change their names and clothes.
Whoever takes up said servants, and secures them so th^t
their master gets them again, Ihal! have the above reward, or
FIFTY SHILLINGS for either. PETER KIER.
TO BE SOLD, two genteel SADDLE HORSES, and
several other ufeful HORSES, fit for the fiddle and
harness. For particulars inquire of JOHN HAL^S, at his
stables, in Lombard-street.
PHILADELPHJA: Printed by Benjamin Towne.