The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-04-16 00:00:00, page 1

'^ PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST.
In CONGRESS, April 13; 1776:
WHEREAS by the third article of the As
sociation, entered into by the late Continen
tal Congress; at Philadelphia; on the twenty
fourth day of October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-sour, it was
agreed that from that day the inhabitants of the United Co^
lonies “ would not purchase or use any Tea, imported on
account of the East-India Company; or any on which a duty
had been or Ihould be paid; and from and after the firft day
°' March, then next following; they would not purchase or
use any East-India Tea whatever;" And whereas it has been
represented to this Congress, that the time as aforefaid li
mited, for the eonfumption of the Tea then on hand, was
too ffior t, whereby many zealous friends to the American
cause, who had imported large quantities of that commodity;
with design not merely to advance their fortunes; but to
counterad the plan then pursued by the Miriiftry and India
Company, to introduce and fell in these Colonies Tea fub
jed to duty; are like to become great fufferers ; the greater
part of the estates of many of them being veiled in that arti
cle, and they by that means rendered incapable not only of
paying their debts and maintaining their families, but also of
vigorously exerting themselves in the service of their country.
And whereas it was originally the design of Congress, that all
India Tea, which had been imported agreeable to the tenor
of the said Association, might be fold and confuted, but the
time limited for that purpose proving too short, Resolved/
1 hat all India Tel imported as aforefaid, expressly excepting
all Teas imported by, or on account of the East-India Com
pany now remaining on hand in these Colonies; be fold and
used.
And whereas from tfie future irtyoftatiori of Tea being
prohibited, some Tea-holders may be tempted to avail them
selves of the scarcity which will be occasioned by it, and exa&
exorbitant prices for an article of little real value of itfelf;
and which owes its worth to a habit in many refpeds pernici
ous to the inhabitants of these Colonies:
Resolved therefore, That Bohea Tea ought not to be fold
in the smallest quantities at a higher price in any Colony
than at the rate of three fourth parts of a dollar per pound ;
and other Teas at such price as shall be regulated by the
Committees of the town or county where the Tea is fold ;
and that all persons who shall either give or take a greater
price for it ought to be considered as enemies to the American
cause, and treated accordingly: And' it is elrneftly recom
mended to all Committees of Infpeaion and Obfertation as
well to be vigilant in carrying this Resolve into execution, as
those which prohibit the importation of India Tea from any
part of the world ; it being the desire of Congress to exclude
all Teas except such as may make part of the cargoes of
prizes taken by the ships of war or privateers belonging to
these Colonies.
Extras from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, Set.
Vol. lI.J
^^^ every fray, fy%, ahd Saturday Evenings.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1776.
189
CAMBRIDGE; April
Since ohr last the Selectmen of the town of Boston waited
upon his Excellency General WASHINGTON with the fol
lowing Address, viz;
May it P' ea ' e y°° r Excellency;.
T" Seleflmen of Boftoh, in behalfof themselves and
o„ eo ™ citizens, with all grateful refpe&; congratulate
your Excellency on the success of yodr military operations;
in the recovery of this town from an enemy; collected from
the once refpe&ed Britons, who, in this instance; are charae
terized by malice and fraud; rapine and plunder; in every
trace left behind them.'
.. Happy are we; that this acquisition fas been made with so
little effufion of human blood, which, next to the divine favor,
permit us to ascribe to your Excellency's wisdom, evidenced in
every part of the long befiegement.
If it be possible to enhance the noble feelings of that per
• "° m " e ""ft aHuent enjoyments; could throw
him felf into the hardships of a camp to save his country, un
certain of success, 'tis then possible this victory will heighten
your Excellency's happiness; When you confid'er you have not
O ,X n # a '"^ e ' elegant; and once populous city from to
tal deftru&ion ; but relieved the few wretched inhabitants
a r horrors of a besieged town, from the insults and
.° fa "erased and chagrined army, and restored many
inhabitants to their quiet habitations, who had fled for fafc
to the bosom of their country;
Ma, your Excellency live to fee the just rights of Ameri
fettled on a firm basis, which felicity we sincerely wilh you;
and at a late period may that felicity be changed into happi
ness eternal.
John Scollay, Timothy Newell; Thomas Mar
shall, Samuel Austin, Oliver Wendell,
Pitts, Selectmen of Boston.
To his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq;
General of the United Forces in America.
His Excellency's A NSWER.
To the Selectmen and Citizens of Boston.
Gentlemen,
YOUR congratulations; on the success of the American
arms, give me the greatest pleafurei
. I mort sincerely rejoice with you on your being once more
in the quiet possession of your former habitations; and, what
greatly adds to my happinefi; that this desirable event has
been effe&ed with so little effufion of human blood.
/? exceedingly obliged by the good opinion you are
pleated to entertain of my conduct. Your virtuous efforts
l ™' e °f freedom, and the unparalleled fortitude with
fa ch .y° u have s ustained the greatest of all human calamities;
jultly intitle you to the grateful remembrance of your Ame
rican brethren ; and Theartily pray that the hand of tyranny
may never more disturb your repose ; and that every blessing
of a kind providence may give frappinefs and prosperity to*
the town e s Boston. . GEO. WASHINGTON.
[Num. 193.