The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-11-05 00:00:00, page 3

For the PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST.
Sir, Trenton, Nov. 4,' 1776.
Accide ntafly meeting with the inclofed newspaper, I could
but ad mire at the pains which the enemies to the free dates
of Am erica are taking, in order to re-eftabliffi the old con
stitution of New-York; an attempt which, I conceive,
ought to be made public, in order that the people at large
might determine on what conduct they would Shew to such
as dared to break so important a link in the chain of union;
and, as I cannot but view this breach or attempt of the
utmost importance to the peace and well being of every
state, I make no doubt you will give a place in your ufeful
paper to that publication under the New-York head of Oc
tober cb, by which you will oblige your humble Servant, -,
A Friend to American Freedom. .
NEW-YO RK, October 21. .
I'N consequence of the advertifemenl in our last, requeuing
his Majesty's loyal fubjeds, inhabitants of the city and
county of New-York; to meet at the City-hall on Wednes
day the 16th init at ten o'clock in the forenoon, a very large
concourse of people attended at the place and time appoint
ed. The members of his Majesty's Council, the Judges,
and all the other well affixed citizens, who were not driven
away by the hand of violence, or sent prisoners to other pro
vinces, were present ; when a decent and refpedful address
to Lord Howe and General Howe, the King's Commissioners
for restoring peace to America, was read—Representing the
firm attachment of the inhabitants to our rightful and gra
cious Sovereign George the Third, and their sense of the
constitutional supremacy of Great-Britain over these colonies,
lamenting the interruption of.that harmony which formerly
fubtiited between them, and praying that this city and coun
ty might be restored to his majesty's peace and protection.
The address was, unanimously approved and adopted, and it
was agreed that the inhabitants mould all Sign it. But the
number assembled being too great to sign at that time, two
refpedtable citizens were appointed to attend at a public
house, adjoining the City-hall, from-ten o'clock A. M. to
two o'clock P. M. every day, to take fubferiptions till all had
signed.. As this measure was the firft (hep that was necessary
to be taken on our part towards effecting a reconciliation with
Great-Britain, joy was lighted up in every countenance on
the profped of returning peace and union with the parent
state. The populace expressed the.feelings of their hearts
by loud acclamations and Shouts of applause.-
After this an affectionate address to His Excellency Wil
liam Tryon, Esq; our worthy Governor, was read —" re
queuing him to present the above Address to the Commiflion
ers, and otherwise to exert hjmfeif that the prayer of it
might be granted." This Addtefs was also unanimously ap
proved^nd agreed to, and the Hon. Mr. Chief Juitice Hors-•
manden was desired to Sign and deliver it tohis Excellency, in
behalf of the inhabitants.
The well known humanity of the Commiffioriers, and the
tender regard they have manifested tor the welfare of Ame
rica, in their Several declarations, afford the molt flattering
hopes that the address to them will be productive of the de
sired effect ; and it is molt devoutly to be wished that the con
, tinent may follow the example of this city, that the Ameri
cans in general may avail themselves of his Majelty s clemen
cy, and paternal goodness in offering to restore them to his .
royal protection and peace. dhefe who continue deaf to such
benevolence, and thereby prolong the prelent deitructive and
unnatural rebellion, will be - utterly inexcusable in the light of
G^d and man. Their obstinacy mult be detefled by the wife
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PHILADELPHI A, Nov. 5.
A copy of one of the letters lately loft by an Express, having
been forwarded to Congress from Head Quarters, the fol
lowing ,is an. extract from laid copy. Published by autho
rity of Congress,. “ October 25, 1776.
" The Situation of the enemy's army remains nearly the
fame as on the 21st inst. It differs in nothing, unless it is
that their main body is more collected about New-Rochelle.
On Monday night a detachment of our men, under the com
mand of Col. Hazlet, was sent out to furprize and cut off
Major Rogers if possible with his regiment, which was polled,
there, z.By Lome accident the expedition did not succeed as
well as could have been wiffied ; however, our advanced party,
led on by Major Green of the firft Virginia fegi ment, fell in
with their out guard, and brought off thirty-fix prisoners, Sixty
muskets and Some blankets. The number killed is not cer
tainly known, but it is reported by an officer who was there,
that he counted about twenty-five. Our loss is two killed
and ten or twelve wounded. Ori Wednesday there was also
a Small Skirmish between a party of Col. Hand's riflemen,
about two hundred and forty, and nearly the fame number of
Hessian chalfeurs, in which the latter were put to the rout.
Our men buried ten of them on. the field, and took two priso
ners, one badly wounded. We fuftairied no other loss than
having,one lad wounded, supposed mortally.".
Published by order of Congress.
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.^
By authentic intelligence, from on board the last fleet front
England, we are assured, that of the fix thoufaad foreign
troops in that fleet, one fourth part at leak were either dead
or greatly afflicted with the black scurvy.
The inhabitants of .Chester county have declared in favor
of Convention.
European intelligence in our next. Also advertisements.
In COUNCIL of SAFETY, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1776.
Refelved, That the appointment of Captains and Subal
terns of the eleventh Pennsylvania battalion of foot, to be
commanded by Col. Richard .Humpton, be deferred to Mon
day next, the nth inftant.> Extract from the minutes,
JACOB S. HOWELL, Secretary, .
Philadelphia, Nov. 5, 17,6.'
ON FRIDAY next, the Bth instant,' at nine o'clock in the
morning, at WILLIAM SI FGREAVES's VENDUE
STORE, the upper end of Second-Street, will begin the Sale
of a large and neat assortment of MERCHANDIZE, among
which are the remains of a ffore, confiding or eighty whole
pieces and remnants of Walloons, fifty pieces and remnants of
calamancoes, dorfettees, cambists and tammies, with a lar+e
variety of other goods.
N. B. A large gocd CHAIR HORSE to be fold, by Said
SAgreaves. .
and virtuous ; the inevitable ruin attending it will be unpi
tied by all, and posterity will execrate their memories.
The Earl of Dunmore has taken a house in the Broadway,
for his residence during the winter.
In the.Diamond, which arrived on Friday last, came pas
sengers the Earl of Winchelfea, and the Hon. Mr. Finch,
Sen of the Earl of Aylesford.
DEATHS; Capt. Bourne of the Guards. Capt. Hoep
finger, of the Hessians.