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Philadelphia, June §.
At a meeting of the Citizens of Philadelphia and the
Liberties thereof, on the 29th ultimo, at the
(german School House in this cAty, it ivas
Re/blved, " That a Committee be appoint
ed to enquire what persons are now remaining
in this city and its environs difafrefted to the
United States, and report the fame to the Com
mittee of the laid Town Meeting as soon as
possible.
The Committee chosen are—William Bon
ham, Peter Cooper, William Hardy, Theo
bald Scheibel, Doctor James Fallon, James
Rowan, Thomas Hale, Benjamin Harbefon,
Jacob Keehmle, William Falconer, Francis
Gurney, and George A. Baker.
Refolded, That this meeting will, to the
utmost of their power, support the Commit
tee in carrying the above resolve into execu
tion. ,
The Committee hereby give public notice,
to their fellow-citizens, that they will fit at
the Court-house in this city, on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 to 12 o'clock
in the forenoon, where all those who may
have any evidence against such persons, as
above set forth, are requeued to attend.
Philadelphia, June 4, 17,9.
JAMES FALION, Chairman.
Attest, George A. Baker, Sec'ry.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at the
Head of Elk, to his friend in this city, dated
June 3-
66 This morning I am informed by a gen
tleman of veracity, that an express arrived
yesterday at Baltimore from Governor John
iton, informing that two ihips of force, sup
posed to be frigates, were founding up the
Bay, and that there appeared eight or ten
other vessels in their rear ; that Col. Brice of
Annapolis, in one of our galleys, had been
out to reconnoitre the enemy, and left them
at nine o'clock on Tuesday evening, just off
James's iiland, near the mouth of Potuxent,
and that he had fired a few eighteen pound
ihot at the two foremoft foips, <whieb mere
founding the Bay, that they took no notice of
him, and that he was so anxious to know who
and what they were, and went so close to
them that at length he was obliged to put into
Choptank, This I have thought it necessary
to inform you of, as my last was so flattering."
By several Accounts from the southwestward,
since our last of the loth Instant, by Captain
Cannon, we have great Reason to believe, is
not without Foundation, though no Messenger
is arrived with the Particulars.
NEW -YO RK, June 12.
We hear from Sing-Sing on Croton River,
that on Thursday last nine rebels, amongst
whom were John Oakley, Isaac Oakely, and
John, son of William Fisher, went to the
house of Elbert Artfe, seized the man and se
verely whipped him, tied him to the slump of
a tree, and then for their diversion fired small
ihot at him, till he became a miserable spec
tacle. \They also apprehended one Isaac
Artfe, tied him up, and whipped him inhu
manly, then made him run from them, when
they fired at him with ball, which wounded
him in the leg; afterwards they proceeded to
Arthur Jones's, seized on his wife, and whip
ped her in a manner Rocking to relate. Abra
ham Williams, Hendrick Boulne, and James
Loundfbury, each underwent a severe whip
ping. The reason assigned for these cruelties
were their refufing to appear when called
upon to take up arms against the King's
troops, with the Militia. The two Oakley's
are sons of Isaac Oakley who was lately en
larged, on his parole, from confinement in
this city. John Fisher had been indulged
with a protection from Government. John
Oakley was taken at Fort Montgomery, when
formed by Sir H Clinton's army, in October
1777, and afterwards resided at large on
Long-Inland, from whence he violated his
parole, and has since become a Lieutenant in
the Rebel service.
On Monday evening last a Party of about 40
Refugees went from Long-Illand to a place
called SilkePs Mils, between Stanford and
Norwalk, and furprized a guard of 7 men,
6 of whom they killed after a short fkirmilh,
and the other made his escape. They re
mained on and near the spot till morning,
when a body of about 150 militia assembled,
and attacked them with a field piece, but they
effeded their retreat unhurt, and brought off
a large boat, &c. with them.
NEW - YOR K, June 14. 1
Last Tuesday Major Baremore, with a
Party of Refugees, surprised a Party of the
Rebels that were Rationed at Byram River,
killed three, wounded some, and brought off
four Prisoners, with some Stock, &c.
We have had Accounts from different Parts
of New-Jersey, since our last, that a Party of
the Rebels, under the Command of Colonels
Spencer and Hand, have been attacked by some
Indians, at a Place called Black-Swamp, on the
Road from Eafton to Wyoming, where they
were cutting a Road, in order to facilitate
their March into the Indian Country, whither
they were defined with a large Body of Men ;
that Colonel Spencer was wounded, and that
his Regiment was obliged to retreat; that Max
well's and Shrieve's Brigades were to march
from Eafton for Wyoming last Friday.
Last Thursday Night a Party of Loyal Refu
gees landed at Shrewfbury, in New-Jerfey,and
brought off Cols. Hendrickson and Wyckoff;
Ma. Vanbrunt, Captain Chaddock, Captain
M'Knight (who broke his Parole here some
Time ago) one of the Militia and ^Continental
Soldier. The firft five were Tory Persecu
tors, Aboutg o'Clock on Friday Morning in
returning to their Boats they were attacked by
a Body of the Militia, whom they repulsed,
after killing three and wounding tfl they
then brought off their Prisoners, and a con
siderable Number of Cattle, Sheep, &c. the
Particulars of which we exped to insert in
our next.
On Sunday Evening the 6th instant, a Par'y
of Rebels and Plunderers entered the House of
William Nicholl, junior, of Blip, South Side
of Long-Bland, and Gripped it of all the Fur
niture and Cloathing, that were valuable;
after which they proceeded to the Houses of
Obadiah and John Green, and robbed them
of about 1401. Value. These Villains are
coramiffioned by Governor Trumbull, of Con
nedicut, to take every Thing below High-
Water Mark. There being no Vessels at pre
sent in the South-Bay, rather than return with
out Booty, they have robbed old Mr. Nicoll's'
Family several Times to a considerable Amount.
Near zoo Continental Dollars were fold in
this City last Week for ONE ENGLISH
GUINEA.
Mr. Van Buren, and some other Rebel Offi
cers who have been at Flatbuffi. on their Parole
for several Months past, effeded their Escape
last Week.---
John Haviland, a Lieutenant of the Militia
and a Captain of one of the Rebels Guard
Boats, was taken at his House in Elizabeth
Town last Saturday Night, by Mr. Cornelius
Hetfield, a loyal Refugee, and five others, and
brought to Town Yesterday.
Prizes font in since our lajl.
Brig Fanny, Young, Mailer, Letter of
Marque, of 8 Guns and 40 Men, from Vir
ginia, for Nantz, with Tobacco, by the Brig
Tryon, Capt. Sybilles, and Schooner Expe
periment, Capt. M'Pherfon.
Sloop A&ive, Smith, •Master, from Phila
delphia for Hispaniola, with Lumber.
And Schooner Fanny, Coffin, Master, from
Philadelphia also, for Nantucket, with Pro
visions, by the two above mentioned Priva
teers.
The Schooner from Phi
ladelphia, for Teneriffe, with gooolb. Bees-
Wax, Tar, &c. by the Rover, Capt. Hay.
The Schooner Sally, Freeman Smith, Mas
ter, from Cape Francois, for Bollon, with
Rum and Sugar, by the Brig Tryon's Tender.
The Sloop Betsey, from York River, in
Virginia, by the Bishop and Mohawk.
A Brig from North-Carolina, with Staves,
by the Revenge.
PARDO N.
By His Excellency
Sir HENRY CLINTON, K. B.
General and Commander in Chief, of all bis
MajeJly's Forces, within the Colonies lying
on the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova-Scotia
to Weft-Florida, inclufoe, ^c. ^c. (Ac.
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the well-known Anxiety of
the Enemy, to keep from the Know
ledge of thfir Troops every Information,
which might; give them a just Idea of their
Situation, may have prevented some Deserters
from this Army, from reaping the Benefit of
my late Proclamations of the 23d of February
and 15th of April last. —1 have thought fit to
extend the Term of the said Proclamations,
that the Grace therein offered, of which so
many have already availed themselves, may
be more genrrally known: And I do he
reby promise A FREE PARDON to
every DESERTER, who uill voluntarily sur
render himfelf to any of his Majeitv's Troops
before the FIRST DAY OF AUGUST next.
Give, under my Hand at Head-Quarters, in
Nem-York, the Fourteenth Day of 'June,
U 7-
H. CLINTON.
By his Excellency's Command,
John Smith, Secretary.
Public Audion.
This Morning at the Coffee-houfe will
be fold,
zo Puncheons of choice Antigua Rum,
4 Barrels of Rosin,
A few Barrels of Tallow,&
8 Half Barrels of Beef,
By DANIEL M CORMICK.
Publick Audion, this Day,
At one o'clock, on Hallett's-wharff, (if the
weather permits,) will be continued the sale
of a cargo, of the very belt James river
mountain
TOBACC O,
By DANIEL M'CORMICK.
Public Auction.
This Day at the Coffee-Houfe Bridge, will be
SOLD,
10 Hogsheads of Jamaica RUM,
3 Pipes of Port WINE.
One o'Clock, at the Coffee-houfe,
The fine Bermuda SLOOP
ARIADN E,
Lying at Wells's Wharff, mounting 11 Car
riage Guns, is completely fitted for a Pri
vateer, and fails remarkably well. Inventory
to be seen at our Office.
On Wednejday, at Pallet's Wharff,
120 Hogsheads of TOBACCO,
Cuningham and Wardrop.
"THI S D
For the Benefit of the Under-writers,
A Parcel of damaged Woollens, confiding of
napt Cottons, Frizes, &c. imported in the
Ship Pole, Capt. Maddock, from Liverpool.
Cuningham and Wardrop.
Fubiick Auction.
1 hi> Morning ;• 1 o'Clock, at the Bridge,
will be fold,
By John M'Adam, & Co.
7 Ho,(heads of Tobacco,
100 Barrels best London foperfine Flour,
50 Kegs of white Biscuit.
2 Dozen Bellou fe,,
3 Boxes Cattile Soap, and 8 Calks Rosin,
A few Tea Ketles, Boxes of Poland Starch,
London Porter in Bottles, &c. &c.
4 Pair of Carriage ' Guns,
And a Clincher-built YAWL.
At One o'Clock, on Lot's Wharff,
The Remainder of the Ship Union's Cargo of
NEW RICE.
At, the COFFEE-HOUSE, on Tuesday,
The new Virginia-built Schooner, as the
lavs at the Navy Yard.
Public Audion,
Io be fold at publick Auction Tomorrow
at 12 o'Clock, the Cargo of the Sloop
Fancy, lying at @n Darn's Wharff, near
the Fly-Market, confining of,
500 Bulhels of Corn,
25 Barrels of Flour,
15 Barrels of Pork, &c. &c.
Thomas Ludlow, jun.
^fy For KHODE-ISLAND,
& (Warranted to fail with the
FtAF^ , firft Conv ° v)
The Sl °°P JUNO,
John leek, Matter,
BUrthen about 120 tons, Bermuda built,
a remarkable stout vessel, with excellent
accommodations for passengers, and in every
refped completely found. She lies at the
Crane Wharf, and is ready to take in goods at
a low price. For further particulars apply to
William Donaldson. No. 10QI, Water-street.
Public Auction.
By Taylor and Bayard,
WILL BE SOLD,
At the Merchants Coffee-Houfe, on
Friday next, between 1 and 2 o'Clock,
The valuable Prize Ship
OLIVER CROMWELL,
Lately a Privateer belonging to the State of
Connecticut, mounting 20 Guns, with all her
Stores, Tackle, and Apparel, as per Inven
tory to be seen at Taylor and Bayard's Office,
Corner of Wall-street, or at the Time of*
Sale.
Public Auflion.
This Day,
On Murray's wharf, at 12 o'clock, will begin and
continue, from day to day, until the whole is fold,
By Taylor and Bayard,
The fide of a quantity of the verv heft
yames River Mountain 'tobacco.
On Hallct's wharf, at 11 o'clock,
A quantity of
Bees-wax, barrel, boghead and
pipe saves.
Between one and two o'clock,
The Schooner SWALLOW,
As fh^ now lies at Hallet's wharf, a valuable
Philadelphia built boat, new and in complete orda
fails sass, and is well calculated for a privateer.
On WEDNESDAY,
On Brownjohn's wharf, between 11
and 12 o'clock,
A quantity of provisions, confiding of
B,eef, fork, bread, &c.
With.a few barrels gun powder,
by samples.
On THURSDAY, between 12 and
I o'clock,
Will be fold on Cruger's wharf,
1200 barrels tar and turpentine.
THE Sublfubcr being determined the ti.it oppor
tunity after he can fettle his affairs, to fail
for England, acquaints the Public, that tile ensuing
week he will, if possible, difoofe c f what Goods he
has on hand, either at public or private sale ; which
consist of various articles, particularly a few pun
cheons of Rum and Spirits, belt Holland Geneva,
and Brandy in cases, and a confiJeiable quantity of
DRY GOODS.
He hopes that such as have accounts with him will
be so good as to fettle them, in order to enable him
to difeharge his just debts.
He will difonfe of
The Schooner LOYAL BRITON,
Now lying in the North-River, being just returned
from the Army, and is as complete for attending
the Troops, during the campaign, as any in the
hatbour. For the Schooner he will take a bill on
London, Liverpool, or Belfalt.
James M'Collough.
T'FjE Brig'A LE X AND ER,
John Deane, Commander, will
fail on a Cruise To-morrow, Wind
and Weather permitting.
Public AuEiion this Day,
At the Merchant's Coffee-Houfe, at
12 o'Clock, the Schooner
INDUSTR Y,
Being a Pilot Boat, as the now lies at Mur
ray's Wharf. Inventory to be seen at the
time of Sale.
JAMES MCCOLLOUGH.
Just imported per Capt rßichardfon, from London,
and to be fold by
URIAH HENDRICKS,
At No. 858, Hanover-Squaie,
THE best London Beef, fiefh put up in Leaden
Hall Market, preserved by a new Method
with Saltpetre, Spite, &c. and is in excellent Older
tor Family Ule, being in Calks of tit lb. each; its
Cott at London was more than double Price of Irith
Bet£
UAAWAY from the (hip MdKo, me 20
ft infant, NATHANIEL MURRAY, about
50 yeats of age, had on when he left the (hip, 1
black coat and waistcoat, h s own hair hanging over
his fhuulders ; speaks tn the Scotch dialed vety
much ; f efli co'oured, full faced, of stupid inactive
look ; he has embezzeled cash to a confiJerable a
mount from Capt. THOMAS KEN TISH, Com
mander of said fiii . Whoever will apprehend the
•^ Nathaniel Mu ray, and bring him or: board the
lai ; thi p Mars, Ihall receive 4 handsome reward.
LOST, from along fide the above a FORE
Y ARD, near fifty feet long. Whoever will bring
it back to said (hip, shall receive One Guinea reward
for their tiouble.
'J' HE Re-vd James Foley, begs leave to
I inform the public in general, that he
has opened a SCHOOL, at Aram, in Bujh
rurick, Lcmg-IJland, where he purposes to teach
the Latin and Greek Languages ; also, reading
English grammatically, writing, arithmetic,
&c. Such Gentlemen and Ladies as may please
to favour him u ith the tuition of their children,
may be assured that the Itrideft care will be
taken of their Morals and Education, and they
can be boarded in the Neighbourhood on verv
good Conditions. For terms apply to Capt.
Benson at Brooklyn, or Dr. Vandewater at
the School-House.
I
LOST, on Sakuday re sth day of June, from
j Thomas Cornell's, on Rockaway Neck, a
BROWN MARE, with a small liar in her fore
head, has a small (welling on the knee joint, and is
lame on the off leg behind. Likewise aBA Y
MARE, has no white about her, has a very re
markable hoof to her off leg behind. Whoever
will bring them to James Mackrell, of Flushing,
shall be well rewarded, and all leafonable charges
fhall.be paid.
JOH N PELL
Has for Sale,
At No. 181. Queen-Street, nearly opposite Beek
man's Slip,
MESS beef and pork, Green and bohea tea,
in tierces, barrels, Vinegar,
and half barrels, Pepper,
Neats tongues, in small Chocolate,
calks, Scotch fnufyin botths,
Mould and dipt candles, Wrapping paper, large
of different sizes, and small,
Turpentine and Caftile Writing paper,
soap, in boxes, or less, Playing cards,
Cheshire and Glouc fter Walnuts,
c.heefe, Anchovies,
Lamp and train oil, by Florence oil,
the calk. Pipes, by the box, or less,
English & America hams, Molasses by the hogfliead,
Coffee and Eagar, by the French & British brandy,
calk, or left, Muttard,
Loaf I'ugar, Currants,
Madeira-) Old spirits and rum, by
Port the calk, or less,
Claret > Wines, Holland gen eva, by the
and case,
Sterry J Barley, in kegs,
N. B. Best new ROSE BUTTER, just from
Cerk, in the last vessels, GLOUCESTER and
CHESHIRE CHEESE, just from England, frefli
fupernne and common FLOUR, by the barrel, new
RICE, by the calk, or kfs, &c. &c.
Wanted to Rent,
A Small House, or Part of a House, con
fining of two Rooms and the use of a
Kitchen, in any Part of the City. Enquire
of Hugh Gaine.
For Rhode-Island,
(To Sail with the firft Convoy)
The Schooner Agnes,
Robert Ritchie, Master;
FOR freighter passage agree with Henry Law
or said Master on b.nrd. at Burling's Slip.
, a 'HE PaitncUhip of M OUKEind N EAL
I being now expired, it is requeued that all per
sons having any demands against them do bring in
their bills, for pay ment, and all such as are indebted
to them are desired to difeharge the fame, with all
speed, as MoORE intends departing for England
in a few weeks : their compliance will oblige their
very humble fetrants,
MOORE and NEAL.
STRAYED from Mr. Dunraielqu's, in the
Bowery, lalt Saturday Evening, between 11 and
12 o'Clock, a small Chefnut Horse, with a light^po
loured Mane and Tail,and a white Maik in his Face,
whfch is disfigured by a hurt that he lately received,
not yet healed. Whoever will return the said Horse
to the Forrage Yard at the North-River, Ihall receive
a Guinea, with any Charge they may have been at.
Nathaniel Dickason.
Thomas Randolph and Alex. Montgomery,
HOUSE Carpenters and Ship Joiners, at
No. 95, the upper End of Queen
btreet, would be glad to undertake any Build
ings that can be carried on in this City at pre
sent, or any kind of Ship Joiners Work : They
are to be found at their Lodgings at the Place
above mentioned.
The following articles are co be had of
HUGH GAINE:
GOLD Scales and Weights,
Turlington's Balsam of Life
Hooper's Female Pills,
Scales and Dividers,
Jointed 2 and 3 Feet Rules,
Sealing Wax and Wafers,
Best blacking Ball for Shoes,
Red Inkpowder of the bed Sort,
Very good Ready made Penns,
Sand and Sand Boxes
Pounce and Pounce Boxes,
Red Tape for tying up Papers,
Middleton's best Lead Pencils,