The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-05-09 00:00:00, page 3

Philadelphia, May 8, 1776.
MADE his escape, from thejail of this city, yesterday in
the evening, a certain MOSES KIRKLAND, called
Colonel KIRKLAND, belonging to South-Carolina, Confined
in the said jail by order of the Honorable Congress, for prac
tices inimical to this country. He is a Rout corpulent man,
between fifty and sixty years of age, about-five feet ten inches
high, of a Iwarthy complexion, frefh coloured, and wears
his own grey hair tied behind. He had on a green coat faced
with blue velvet, a blue velvet waistcoat, and brown velvet
breeches. Hadalfo a brown coat and waistcoat, and may pos
sibly have taken other clothes with him. It is said he cros
sed over Delaware at Cooper's ferry last night, and it is sup
posed will either endeavour to get on board one of the men
of war in the river, or at Sandy-Hook. The public are ear
neflly desired to endeavor to apprehend this dangerous enemy
to the American cause, and a reward of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS is hereby offered to any person or persons that
shall take and bring him back to thejail of this city, and all
reasonable charges paid.
N. B. The printers of the fcveral newspapers, in the Colo
nies, are desired to insert this advertisement.
TO be SOLD, FOURTEEN ACRES of good LAND,
situate in Springfield townihip, Burlington county,
twenty-fix miles from Philadelphia, twelve from Burlington,
and seven from Mount-Holly, in a village called Julius
Town. There are, on laid premises, a handsome two dory
DWELLING HOUSE, neatly painted, very pleasantly situ
ated in a healthy part of the country ; with good Stables,
a large Hayloft, a Waggon H'oufe, Smoak House, &c. a
good Well of Water, with a Pump at the kitchen door, a
large Garden neatly paled, with a variety of Fruit Trees,
and a large Orchard containing one hundred and eighty
Apple Trees.'
There are also on said premises, two small DWELLING
HOUSES that rent for seven pounds per annum.
Any person inclining to view the fame, and know the
terms, may apply to William Hewlings, Esq; in Burlington, -
or to the subscriber on the premises.
JAMES SMITH,
N. B. The above place would suit any gentleman choosing
to retire from the city. May 9, 1776.
AS the BOARDING-SCHOOL at Burlington, in the
province of New-Jerky, has for many years been
kept by the subscriber, and (which he flatters himfelf from
the proficiency of pupils committed to his care, has acquired
the esteem and attention of his friends and the public) may
be thought to be interrupted by the death of Mrs. Powell,
the subscriber thinks proper to give this public information,
That he has engaged an elderly gentlewoman whose experi
ence and character will enable him to continue it in the fame
genteel manner, and his friends and the public may depend
on the Rri&ert attention being paid both to the improvements
and morals of the young gentlemen committed to his charge.
THOMAS POWELL.
TO be SOLD by Henry Eiler, ccachmaker, from Ger
mantown, living in Pine-street, between Second and
Third streets, Philadelphia, a very light fecorid-hand PHAE
TON. He makes and repairs all kinds of Coaches, Chaise,
Chairs, and Harnesses, in the neatest manner. Thole gentle
men who will please to favour him with their custom, may
depend on having their work done completely.
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The COLD BAT H,
AT Bathtown, in Second-street, about a quarter of a
mile from the Barracks in the Northern liberties, now
in the poffeflion of the subscriber, is in compile order, and
fit for immediate use.
Ladies and gentlemen who are inclined to make use of it
for the season, are desired to apply for tickets at the bar of
the London Coffee-houfe, or to the subscriber, at a Pistole
each, or one Shilling each time ' bathing.
JOSEPH JEWELL.
^'O be SOLD, a neat new PHAETON, with Harness
f complete for a pair of horses. Inquire at William
Shepard's livery ftablcs in Seventh-Erect.
VX 7 HERBAS a certain John Thornton did obtain a Not e
of Hand of the subscriber for five Pounds, which
was payable the 7th of April last.. This is to forewarn all per
sons from taking an affignmen tof said Note, as lam re
solved not to pay it uhlefs compelled by law.
_Philad. May 8, 1776. * 'SAMUEL K^K.
FOR the accommodation of passengers going up and
down to the FORT, a STAGE BOAT, well provided
for that purpose, which will set off from Joseph Price's wharf,
opposite the sign of St. Patrick, Southwark, three times a
week, viz,
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between eight and nine
o'clock. Each person paying one Ihilling and sixpence for
going and coming the fame day, or not returning one (hil
ling. *6 JAMES SLOAN, and JOHN DONNAL.
, Philadelphia, May g, 1776.
Just printed, published, and now felling by ROBERT
BELL, in Third-street, price Two . Shillings, with large
allowance to those who buy per the dozen,
THE Second Edition of PLAIN TRUTH, addressed
to the Inhabitants of America, containing Remarks
on a late pamphlet intitled COMMON SENSE. Wherein
are ihewn that the scheme of Independance is ruinous, delu
sive and impracticable. That were the author's asseverations,
refpedting the power of America, as real as nugatory, re
conciliation, on liberal principles, with Great-Britain would
be exalted policy ; and that, circumstanced as we are, per T
ihanent liberty, and true happiness, can only be obtained by
reconciliation with that kingdom. Written by Candidus.
Will ye turn from flattery, and attend to this fide?
Y There truth, unlicenc'd, walks, and dares accost
Even Kings themselves, the Monarchs of the free !
Thomson on the Liberties of Britain.
N. B. To this pamphlet is subjoined a Defence of the Li
berty of the Press, by the sagacious and patriotic Junius,
author of the celebrated Free Letters to his present Majesty
and his Ministers.
T HR EE DOLLARS Reward.
RAN away, on Sunday the 13th of April laft,,an Irish
servant man named DENNIS HENNESEY, twenty
fix years of age, about five feet four or five inches high, short
black curled hair, flutters and lisps in his speech, and very
talkative. He had on when he went away, a blue outside
jacket, white flannel inside ditto, a pair of tarred Ofnabrug
trousers, .and a small round hat, no flockings or shirt. Who
ever apprehends or secures said servant so that his masters gets
him again, fiall receive the above reward, and all reason
able charges. GEORGE DAVIS.