The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-04-20 00:00:00, page 4

For the PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST.
The PROGRESS of an American's CREED for
obtaining a redress of grievances, and bringing about a
reconciliation with Groat-Britain.
1774. J I believe in the efficacy of the union of the
September. ( colonies.
1775. j 1 believe in the efficacy of Lord Chatham's
January. ( speech, and Mr. Wilkes's opposition to thecourt.
February. 1 believe in the efficacy of a London mob.
April. I believe in the efficacy of the battle of Lexington.
R I believe in the efficacy of the military spirit and
preparations of the colonies.
June. I believe in the efficacy of the battle of Bunker's
^ll.
July. I believe in the efficacy of a second petition to the
King.
November. I believe in the efficacy of the reduction of Cham
blee, St. John's, and Montreal.
1776. (I believe in the efficacy of the Duke of Grafton's
January. ( defection from the cause of the Ministry.
February. I believe in the (efficacy of General Burgoyne's
voyage to England, and, lastly,
fl believe in the efficacy of Commissioners
March J coming over to redress all our grievances, and
andApril.l to bring about a constitutional reconciliation
[ with Great-Britain.
O be SOLD, a few pieces of fuperfine and second LON
£ DON BROWN CLOTHS. Inquire of Thomas Ir
win, in Second-street, near Market-Arm. *
A Smart and active BOY is wanted to wait on a gentle
man's family. Inquire of the printer.
HENRY SNELLING, Watch-Maker, from London, at
George Dowig's, Silversmith in Front-street, near Market
ftreet, 4
}^EGS leave to acquaint the public that he performs the
) said business in all its branches, and such as will .please
to favour him with their commands,' may depend on his care
in executing the fame. He likewise returns thanks to such of
his friends who have been pleased to employ him. He also
Dlls chains, seals, &c.
Refold & J , That the said perform so chosen, or a majority of
them, shall disarm all dilaffeded persons before described
and shall appraise, or cause to be appraised, as aforefaid;
and mail pay to the owners the value of such arms as are fit
for use, or that can be conveniently made so, depofitin^ all
the arms in the manner before mentioned.
Resolved, That if any townships, boroughs, wards or
diftrids, shall neglect or refufe to chufe such persons as afore
faid, or if the persons so chosen shall negleft or refufe to per
form the duties hereby required of them ; in such case the
Committee cf Infpc&ion and Observation, in each county re
fpettively, shall immediately proceed to carry the foregoing
recommendation of Congress effe&ually into execution.
Resolved, That the ptrfon so chosen shall immediately
make returns of all aims fit for use, or that can conveniently
be made so, which they shall take, collect or receive, with
the value thereof, to the Aißmbly, or in their recess to the
Committee of Safety, who may draw an order for the amount
thereof, in favor of such persons, on Michael Hillegas, Esq;
Treasurer; who is hereby required to pay the fame out of
the monies directed to be e; „ red by this House.
200
JV/ O DO LL AR S Reward.
MADE^his escape, a certain THOMAS M'CUL
LOUGH, a short well set fellow, about five feet three
inches high, this country born, and passes for a schoolmaster,
an artful deceitful fellow, and much acquainted with thieves.
Ile had on■ a blue coat and leather breeches, lias two or
three flight cuts with a knife under his chin, which are freffi.
Whoever apprehends the said M'CULLOUGH, so that he
may be brought tc justice, shall receive the above reward, from
WILLIAM MORRIS, and 1„
ALEXANDER CARLISLE, J Con Kablcs.
.Philadelphia, April 13, 1776.
r H lIPE POUNDS Reward.
RA N away on the nth day of April, 1776, a servant
lad, bora in France, about sixteen years of age, five
feet high or upwards, black hair, swarthy complexion, bread
face, black eyes, speaks Dutch, French and Engliffi, and by
his looks would betaken fora Dutch lad. He had on, when
he went away, a light mixed coloured cloth jacket, under
ditto of brown cloth, leather breeches very greasy, light blue
yarn dockings, good shoes, and pinchbeck buckles, old beaver
hat with the brim eat narrow, is indented by the name of
JOSEPH ALEXANDER DE GRANVILLE, but may
change it; is very fond of playing on the fife, and is very
antick and mifehievous.
-W hoever takes up and. brings the said boy to the fubfcribex
shall have THREE FOUNDS reward.
LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH.
N. B. It is supposed he will endeavour to get on board of
sane of the French vessels now in port.
Dr. 1,. B U T T E, Surgeon-Dentil,
BEG S leave to inform the public, that he intends to fol &
low the said art, and undertake to set artificial teeth
in so neat a manner that it is impossible to distinguish them
from thofc which are natural. He also cleans teeth, how
ever bad, so radically, that in half an hour they look as
white as snow ; and has tooth drops which cureth the tooth
ach in a few minutes. Also a plaifter which cures corns in
the toes in twenty-four hours, price two fhiJlings and six
pence. He keeps lip pomatum, and the American oil, which
takes freckles out of the face in three days, price seven shil
lings and sixpence. He will wait on any lady or gentleman
that shall honor him with their commands.
He lives at the widow Hansen's, opposite the New-market.
JOHN MARIE, Tailor, from Paris, has removed from
Gray's-alley, to the corner of Third and Walnut streets,
and opposite to Andrew Alien, Esq; where he carries on his
business in the best manner. He begs leave to return his sin
cere thanks to those gentlemen who were pleased to favor
him with their custom, and hopes a continuation of their patt
favors, which will be gratefully acknowledged. Clothes
cleaned at the fame place, in the best manner; without the
un abecedary trouble of ripping or wafting.
Ragged Newcastle and Maryland money,
exchanged for a moderate allowance, by JAMES
GALLAGHER, at the corner of .Spruce and Front streets,
Philadelphia. Also the highest price will be given for clean
LINEN RAGS..
PHILADELPHIA: Printed by BENJAMIN
TOWNE, in Front-street, near the London
Coffee-HouA .