The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-11-26 00:00:00, page 1

In CONGRES S, November 23, 1776.
F& ESOLVED, That a Committee of Five be appointed,
0 with full powers to devise and execute measures for
^ effectually reinforcing General Washington, and
*' obstructing the progress of General Howe's army,
and chat they proceed immediately on this business..
The members chosen, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Smith, Mr. Chafe,
Mr. Clymer, and Mr. Stockden.
JOHN HANCOCK, President.
The Committee before mentioned have come to the fol
low ing resolutions—
Resolved, That it be recommended to the commanding
officers ot the several battalions of Associators in Pennsylvania
immediately to call together the battalions refpedively under
their command; and to fele& out of each battalion one com
pany, or, if possible, two companies of volunteers.
That each company consist of seventy-six privates, one
drummer, cne fifer, four corporals, and four ferjeants, under
the command of a Captain, two Lieutenants, and one Ensign.
That the field officers of each battalion, or such of them as
\fhall be present, with the approbation and concurrence of
the volunteers, appoint the commissioned and non-ccmmif
fioned officers of each company.
That the companies be engaged in the service of the United
States till the tenth day of March next, unless sooner dis
charged by Congress ; and be entitled to a pair of shoes and
stockings, and to the fame rations and the fame monthly pay
with the other troops on the Continental establishment, to
commence from the time of their enrolment.
That the form of the enrolment be as follows :—" I —•—
" hereby promise and engage to enter into the service of the
“ United States, and to serve them till the tenth day of
“ March next, unless sooner discharged by Congress ; and
" to observe and obey the orders of Congress, and the or
" ders of the generals and officers set over me by them."
That in order to supply the companies with arms accoutre
ments, and other necessaries, the field officers of each battalion,
or any of them, be empowered and directed to purchase, and,
if they cannot purchase, to impress arms, cartouch boxes,
blankets, shoes, flockings, and other necessaries for the use of
the said companies.
That the articles impressed be appraised by persons to be
appointed by the field officers, or any of them, for that pur
pose.
That the field officers, or any of them, give certificates of
the value of the articles so purchased or appraised, which
certificated shall be deemed fufficient vouchers to the persons
to whom they shall be given, or to their assigns, for the re
fpedive sums therein mentioned, and shall be paid at the
Continental Treasury.
That the Captains march their companies with the utmost
expedition, and join the army under General Washington.
That the Council of Safety of Pennsylvania be empowered
and directed to form the said companies into battalions ; and to
adopt such farther measures as they may find necessary for the
march and equipment of the said companies ; and particular
ly to colleft in the city of Philadelphia andits neighbourhood,
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blankets and other necessaries for their use, and to seize such
articles, paying the value of them, if they cannot otherwise
be procured.
That one month's pay be advanced to each volunteer upon
his enrolment; and that the Council of Safety be supplied
with money for this purpose.
That the Council of Safety be requested to forward by ex
press the foregoing resolutions to the c mmanding officers of
the several battalions of the flare of 1 co Tylvania.—JAMES
WILSON, GEORGE CLYMER, JAMES SMITH, SAMU
EL CHASE.—Philadelphia, Nov. 24, 1776.
"In Council of Safety, Philadelphia, No*. 2 i^vA.
" Sir, —General Howe, after having reduced Fort Wash
ington, and obtained puffeffion of Fort Lee, is ow direct
ing his operations against New-Jersey. There is much
reason to believe that his views extend to the city of Phi
ladelphia. The forces in New-Jersey may be infufficient
to oppose his progress : It is therefore indispensably requisite
for the preservation of this state, and the support of the ge
neral cause, that troops be immediately raised to reinforce
Gen. Washington. The measures adopted for this purpose
you will learn from the resolutions enclosed. In this time of
danger it is unnecessary to use arguments with freemen, who
are determined never to lose that chara&er but with their
lives. We have entire confidence, that you, and the battalion
under your command, will, upon this occasion, give the
ftrongett proofs of vigor and patrictifm.
A judicious choice of the officers will do honor to the vo
lunteers, and produce essential advantages to the service, for
it is our opinion that the volunteers ought to have the election
of them, and we recommend to you the utmost circumspec
tion and care,, not only in the persons you may recommend
to them, but also in the manner of doing it. As this Council
can only have in view the interest of the whole, you may
fafely assure the people of our care and attention in the ap
pointment of the field officers, so as, at the fame time, to
forward the service, and, as much as possible, to give fatif
fadion to the people.
A Paymaftar will be appointed for each battalion, and the
volunteers may depend on having their pay regularly. The
Colonel or commanding officer ought to mutter each companv
and fend a certificate thereof to this Board.
STRAINED OIL in barrels, ALLSPICE in bags, and
WHALBONE, to be fold by JOSIAH HEWES in
Chefnut-ftreet. November 26th, 1776.
Money is forwarded to in order to advance the
month's pay —to him you will please to apply for what money
will be necessary in your battalion for that purpose.
By order of the Council,
DAVID RITTENHOUSE, Vi^-President.
To the Colonel or commanding officer
of the battalion of
A Few hogsheads of very good GENEVA to be fold be
Adam Zentzinger in Market-street, between Third
and Fourth streets, Philadelphia. * ,
[Num. 289.