The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-06-13 00:00:00, page 2

L 0 N DO N, March ri.
The continent of America is to be allotted into three divi
sions ; Admiral Shuldham is to command in the river St. Law
rence and to the northward; Lord Howe from thence to
North-Carolina ; and the third division, said to be intended for
Sir Hugh Pallifer, from North-Carolina to the extent of our
Settlements.
March 25. According to letters from Genoa, a new treaty
has been concluded between Russia and Great-Britain, by
virtue of which the firft of these powers will constantly have
a 'fmall Squadron cruising in the Mediterranean, which may
be Supplied with every thing necessary at Gibraltar, Port-
Mahon, and Such places in the Morea, where Russia has Set
tlements.
N E W-Y O R K, June 12.
Mr. Adam Holmes, who left Newport lalt Saturday morn
ing, fays that a ministerial pirate had taken a Schooner near
Block-Island and carried her off, and likewise chafed two
sloops, which ran ashore, but have since got off.
Oneof the Philadelphia prize Ihips is arrived at Martha's
Vineyard. Her cargo consists of three hundred and two hog
sheads of Sugar, Some rum, &c.
• Captain Clapp, who is just come to town, gives an account,
that a flcop belonging to New-Brunfwick,from Curaco% was
drove on ihore by one of the ministerial pirates a little to the
Southward of Shrewsbury. The crew got on Shore, and by
the affiftaoce of the country people drove the pirates off. Her
cargo consists of dry goods,.and about three hundred.bufhels
of salt, which is since fafely landed,.
There are London papers in town, as late as the 28th of
March, by which we learn, that the firft division of the Hes
sian troops, deftinedfor America, embarked at Stade the 17th
of March, and were to fail the firft fair wind ; and it was said
the King of Prussia had positively objected against the Land
grave of Hesse Caffel's forces going into the English Service.
PHILADELPH I A, June 13.
At a Commencement held in the College of thiscity on
Monday last the following young Gentlemen were admitted
Bachelors of Arts, viz.
James Abercrombie, John Leeds Bozman, John Clopton.
William Cocke, Thomas Duncan Smith, William Thomas
and Ralph Wiltshire.
Likewise the following were admitted Masters of Arts,
viz. Archbald Gamble, Joseph Harrison and Brice Innis.
The usual Commencement Exercises are postponed to the
next public occasion for the convenience of feme of the gra^
dyates, who could not at present give their attendance.
Extras of a letter from Lewiftown, June 10, 1776.
" The Liverpool^ hill remains in the road, butthe King
filler is gone to sea.
“ June nth. lintended to have Sent by land, but the To
ries have cut off that communication. Last evening the King
filler returned with a. brig, Capt. Walker cf Wilmington,,
but before the pirates boarded her, our brave Capt. Barry
had, in fight of the Kingfiffier, taken out Some powder and
arms. This day a brig came into the road, but cannot learn
who the is. You will please to inform the Congress of the
proceedings of the Tories at the head of our county, as I
think there will be occasion for Some troops from upwards to
quiet them. They are branching outin a surprising manner.
A correspondent, who signs himfelf a Determined Indepen
dant, fays “ The mild treatment which the Tories have met
with, has only encouraged themjn their difaffeftion ; and.
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“ March 25. This day, by virtue of commission from his
Majesty, the following bills received the royal assent, viz.
The bill for punishing mutiny and desertion, and for the bet
ter payment of the army in North America. Saturday last
three companies of the royal regiment of artillery embarked
at Woolwich for North-America.. This morning the firft di
vision of the guards, defined for North America, marched
from their quarters contiguous to Wimbledon, for Pet tfmouth.
The Second division will march on Wednesday.
" Gofport, March 21. Arrived a transport with troops on
hoard; and came into the harbor.. It is said that Lord Howe
will hoist his flag on board the Emerald frigate, and proceed
without lofsof time to Boston, and the Eagle to go after him.
" March 26. On the 17th inst. fix fail of ihips from Glas
gow with new raised recruits, and several transports from
London, .arrived at Cork, where they are to take in their lac
ing of provisions, and proceed to America, under convoy.
His Majesty's frigate Ambufcadfeof thirty-two guns, is now
fitting out at Chatham, to carry Sir George McCartney to his
government of Dominica, and is afterwards to join the fleet on
the North-American station. Orders are Sent to Sheerne^s fur
his Majesty's ship Rainbow, of forty-four guns, to be fitted
out for immediate Service ; fheis already commissioned, and the
command given to Sir George Collier. Last Sunday all the
men in Deptford yard, and some additional hands, were em
ployed in fllipping warlike dores, &c. for America, and it will
be some days jbefore the many transports lying there can b©
loaded, Such quantities are fending thither.
until an example is made of some of them, we ffiall always
be exposed to private domestic dangers. Necefiity, when
felf-prefervation is the objed, juftifies Security. We have
reasoned, we have pleaded with these men long enough, and
all will not do. It Signifies nothing meddling with the little
and ignorant ones, their greatest error is want of knowledge;
but I would begin with the heads and chiefs of them. lt° is
time,, it is high time to do it if we mean to live in Safety.
Matters are ripening very faft, and either an independance
mull be declared, by which we can legally punilh the trai
tors, 01 the aflociation mull, in my opinion, be obliged to
declare martial law for their own protection."
Captain William Chace of Providence, who left Halifax
the 27th of April, informs, that having been treated with great
regard and confidence by —, he learnt in Several con
verfations with him (entirely to his Satisfaction) that it was the
intention ofthe General to poffefe himfelf of the dock upon
Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, and transport it to Long-
Bland, of which he designed to take poßeffion with the light
horfe and a considerable body cf foot, and to colled all the
stock, which might be Supported ca the wheat rields, meadows,
&c. for the use ofthe army.
Extrad of a letter from New-York, June 10, 1776.
" Col. Fanning's Negro man is taken up and font to jail;
he is to be examined this day, and make no doubt some difeo
veries will be made. He lays his matter sent him up to take 1
care of his horses. His matter is on board the Dutchefs of
Gordon. There are one hundred and fifty Tories taken pri
soners in Tryon county and font down to Albany. We hear
from Albany, that the Mayor of that city,, and fifteen other
persons, are sent to jail for drinking success to the King of
Great-Britain, &c. Friday last a boat was taken by our peo
ple, coming from the Dutchefs of Gordon ; the men are.
taken care of, some letters were found on board, and news
papers, for some of Gov. Tryon's friends in this city. The latest
date is the 28th of March. I could not possibly obtain one
for you, but have extraded the following paragraphs fronts
them.