The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-06-25 00:00:00, page 3

The DECLARATION of the Deputies of Pennsylvania met
in PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE at Philadelphia, June
24, 1776.
WHEREAS George the Third, King of Great-Britain,
&c. in violation of the principles of the British con
stitution, and of the laws of justice and humanity, hath by
an accumulation of oppressions unparalleled in history, ex
cluded the inhabitants of this with the other American colo
nies from his protection : And whereas he hath paid no re
gard to any of our remonstrances and dutiful petitions for re
dress of our compli ated grievances ; but hath lately purchased
foreign troops to assist in enslaving us, and hath excited the
Savages of this country to carry on a war against us, as also
the Negroes to embrue their hands in the blood of their mas
ters, in a manner unpradiled by civilized nations ; and more
over hath lately insulted our calamities by declaring that he
will shew us no mercy until he has subdued us ; and whereas
the obligations of allegiance (being reciprocal between a King,
and his lubjedr) are now dissolved on the fide of the colonists
by the deipotifm and declaration of the said King, insomuch
that it now appears that loyalty to him is treason against
the good people of this country ; and whereas not only
the Parliament, but there is reason to believe too many of
the people of Great-Britain have concurred in the aforefaid
arbitrary and unjust proceedings against us ; and wh&eas the
public virtue of this colony (so essential to its liberty and hap
piness) mull be endangered.by.a future political union with,
or dependance upon a crown and nation so 101 lto justice,
patriotism and magnanimity. :
We the Deputies of the people of Pennsylvania, af
fcmbled in full Provincial Conference far forming a plan for
executing the refolve-of Congress of the fifteenth of May last,
for suppressing all authority in this province derived from the
crown of.Great-Britain, and for eitablifhing a government up
on the authority of the people only, do in this public manner,
in behalf ,of ourfelvcs, and with the approbation, consent and
authority of our constituents, unanimously declare our wil
lirgels to concur in a vote of the Cngrefs declaring the United
Colonies FREE- and independant states: Provided the
forming the government, and the regulation of the internal
police of this colony, be always refereed to the people of the
said colony ; and we do farther call upon the nations of Eu
rope, and appeal to the great Arbiter and Governor of the
empires of the world to witness for us, thatrthis-declaration
did not originate in ambition or in an impatience of lawful
authority, but that we' were driven to it in obedience to the
firft principles of nature by the oppressions and cruelties of
the aforefaid King and Parliament of Great Britain, as the
only possible measure that was left us to preserve and eftabliffi.
our liberties, and to transmit them inviolate to posterity.,.
Signed by order of the Conference,
THOMAS M'KEAN, President. ,
In CONGRES S, June 3, 1776.
Resolved, That it be earnestly recommended to the Assem
blies, Conventions and Committees of Safety in the United
Colonies, to fall upon the mod effectual means of removing
the flocks, grain and meal, from inch parts of their respec
tive colonies as are invaded, or are in imminent danger of
being invaded by the enemy.
JUNE 14,.1776.
Whereas it has been rep efe ted to this Cong-efs that great
quantities of faltedibecf and' pork have been purchased for
exportation, which, if hot retrained, may render the (ap
plies of the army difficult and uncertain, RHolved therefore;
That.no faltcd beef or pork, except as much as may be ne.el-
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fary for the use of the crew, be exported from any of the
United Colonies in any vessel under any pretence whatever,,
until the farther order of this Congress.
Extrads from the minutes,
CHARLES FHQMSON, Secretary.
Philadelphia, June 25, 1776.
LINEN and JEANS to be Gid at the Manutafl ry in
Union-street. Weavers will meet with good encou
ragement by applying to laid Factory.
N. B. Good encouragement for spinners at said factory.
THE MANUFACTORY STORE is removed from the
corner of- Ninth-llreet to the corner of Elbow-lane in
Market-street, where they propose to retail their linen, cotton,
and woollen goods. ..Alfo flax, hemp, tow, and cotton by the
pound. And as it will be a great Convenience for the spin
ners to be served at a place so near trie market, the Managers
have determined to take in their spinning at the said store.
The Managers of the house of employ having thought
“ that the wages hitherto given for spinning is not now equal
to or fufficient for the maintenance of people so employed,"
and determined to give “ one fhillihg per dozen for spinning
good flax yarn," the Managers of the manufactory now
agree to give the fame.
Weavers in town or country may have constant employ
from the said manufactory. * Bw.
TO be LET, a Lot of good Grass Ground, in Spring
garden, containing near four acres, with a commo
dious Brick House, twC Tories high, four rooms on a floor,,
Barns, Stables, Smoak House, Garden, and two Pumps of
good Water, lately occupied by William Shipley. For far
ther particulars inquire of David Pancoaft, in Fourth-street,,
between Race and V-ine-ftreets. . *
Philadelphia, June 2s, 1776.
ALL persons indebted to the ellate of James Whitehead, ,
late of this city, deceased, either by bond, note or book
debt, are desired to make speedy payment to James Lownes
or Benedict Dorsey. And all persons having any demands
on said eflate, or on Mary Whitehead, widow cf the de
ceased, are desired to bring in their accounts, as she expects
. to leave this province, by the 29th instant..
MARY WHITEHEAD.
N. B. Sundry House hold Furniture to be disposed of by
public sale on the 27th instant, at nine o'clock. #
June the 19th, 1776.
RA N away from the Washington armed boat three men,
viz. JOHN BROWN, a native of England, about
five feet nine inches high, fair complexion, ihort flix co
loured curly hair, his clothes uncertain..
JOHN PUBLE, a high German, about five feet fix or
seven inches high, yellow complexi n, speaks but bad Er g
lifh, has a blemish in one of his eyes, and plays well on the
vi lin. He had on, when he went away, an old callor ha^,
and a.white spotted jacket. It is supposed he is gone to- -
-wards Treneon.
HUGH BARNET, alias MACKEY, about five feet five
inches high, fair complexi n, ab°ut twenty three- years of
a,e. He had on, when he went away,.a blue autfide ja.-ket,
and .flannel inside spotted jacket. Whoever takes to aid
runawavs, and brings then onboard laid boat, or Confines
them in jail, ffiuII.havc.FOUR.DOLLAR S.-'fec each. .i
&ENRY DOUGHERTY, ,