The Pennsylvania evening post — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-04-27 00:00:00, page 3

FF A RTFORD, April 5.
By a gentleman from Albany, who came to town yesterday,
we are informed that all the troops defined for Quebec, who
had been detained at Albany some time pait, not being able
to cross the lakes, had marched for the place of their desti
nation. The battalion from this colony marched on Wed
nesday fe'nnight ; and the firlt and second battalion of Penn
sylvanians, and the Jersey Blues, on Thursday, Friday, Sa
turday, and Sunday following, and that the general officers,
appointed to the northern department, together with the
Commissioners from Philadelphia, had passed through Albany
for Canada.
NEW-YOR K,. April 2^.
We have information, from good authority, that the mini
sterial fleet is arrived at Halifax ; and that the Tories are in
the greateit dikrefs, and can scarcely get (helper from the wea
ther.
Commodore Hopkins, with his fleet has left New-London
on a cruise.
We hear from Sandy-Hook, that sixteen men from one of
the ships of war, having landed there in order to get water,
they had all got into an upper room in the light-house, where
they were carousing ; when a party of the New-Jersey militia
surprised them, and, taking away the lower part of the Fairs,
made them all prisoners, burnt their boat, and filled up the
well.
PHILADELPHIA, April 27.
A gentleman, from Virginia, informs that several perfon@
of rank in Urbanna have been taken up on suspicion of hold
ing a traiterous correspondence with Lord Dunmore. Ralph
Wormley, Efq;jun. formerly one&f the Governor's Coun
cil, is amongst them, and he was sent to Williamfbarg, un
der a party of fifty men, after proper persons were appointed
to take-an inventory of his estate and effects.
The unhappy eriminals, norunder sentence of death, are
to be executed next Saturday.
Mr. Towne,
THE essence of liberty confAsdAour havingit inour power
to choose our own rulers, and so far as we exercise this
power we are truly free, and no farther. Many advantages
flow from such a plan of government. The following two
have rarely been attended^ to, but. every one will perceive
them as soon as mentioned.
A poor man has rarely the honor-es speaking torn gentle
man on any terms, and.never with familiarity but for a few
weeks before the election. . How many poor men, common
men,- and mechanics have been made happy within this fort
night by. a shake of the hand, a pleasing smile and a little
familiar chat with gentlemen, who have not for these seven
years paft.condescended to look at them. Blessed date which
brings all so nearly on a level ! What a clever man is Mr.
fays my neighbour, how agreeable and familiar ! He has no
pride at all ! He talked as freely to me for half an hour, as if
he were neighbour - -— there ! I wish it .-were -election
time always ! Thursday next he will lose all knowledge of
— , and pass me in the streets as if he never knew m%
How kind and clever is the man who proposes to be Sheriff,
for. two months before the election ; he knows every body,
smiles upon and salutes every body, until the election is over;
but then to the end of the. year, he has no time.to speak to
you, he is so engaged in seizing your property by writ of
venditioni exponas, and felling your goods at vendue.-
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ALEXANDER BARTRAM
BEGS leave to inform the? public, that he has on hand:
,a genteel Assortment of Merchandize, which he will
dispose of for a small profit. Some of the articles are as
follow : Broad-Cloths and Trimmings, such as brown, buff,
green, blue, -and light colours; Indian Nankeens, silk, thread,
and worked dockings, (ilk and worsted Breeches Patterns,
coarse Linens, Checks and Stripes, Indigo, Bibles, Prayer#
Books, Watts's Hymns, a good Alfortment of Glass Ware
just opened, most sizes of China and Delph Bowls fit for ta-,
verns, blue and white and enamelled Diffies and Plates, Tea
pots, Cups and Saucers, &c. AnAffoftment of Queen's Ware,
Teapots, Cups and Saucers—Regimental Buttons, &c. &c.
WANTS a place, a person that can be well recom
mended, can work well at her needle, and would be
glad to have the care of children. Inquire of the printer.
Thus the right of annual eleaions will ever oblige gentle
men to speak to you once a year, who would despise you for
ever were it not that you can bellow something upon them.
Lying i s f° vulgar a failing that no gentleman would have
any thing to fay to it but at- elections. Then' indeed the
greatest gentleman in the city will condescend to lye with the
least of us. This year their humility is amazing; for they
have stooped to the drudgery of going from house to house to
circulate election lyes about division of property. I cannot com
mend their policy herein, for such poor rascals as I am wish no
thing more. However it shews their willingness to come a pin,
which is such a favor that we ought to be truly thankful for it.^
In a word, electioneering and ariftocratical pride are incom
patible, and if we would have gentlemen ever to come down
to our level, we must guard our right of election effectually,
and not let'the Assembly take it out of our hands. Do you
think ever Mr. J - would ever speak to you, if it
were not for the May election ? Be freemen ' then, and you will
be companions for gentlemen annually.-
LI NE Nto be SOLD at the Manufactory in Union
ftreet, between third and Fourth Itreets. Weavers that
have got looms in their own houses, by applying to said facto
ry, will meet with good encouragement, the belt prices, and
constant employment.
N. B. Two or three journeymen weavers are wanted at the
said factory. Those that will apply, may have an advantageous
feat of work.
FOR SALE, at the Jndian-Qjeen, a LIKELY STOUT
HORSE excellent for the saddle, being both pleasant
and fafe. He will also go in a single chair, but has been kept
chiefly for a saddle. horse. He will be warranted found, and.
is fold for no other reason but that the owner has no use for
him.
F.O R the accommodation of passengers. going up and
down to the FORT, a STAGE BOAT, well provided
for that purpose, which will ftt off from Joseph Price's wharf,
opposite the sign of St. Patrick, Southwark, three timas a
week, viz.
Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between eight and nine
o'clock. Each person paying one. (billing and sixpence for
going and coming the fame day, or not returning one. (hil
ling. . 6* JAMES SLOAN,,and JOHN-DON NAL..