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STATE of PENNSYLVANIA,
April 25.
An ACT for emitting the sum of Five Hundred
Iboufand Pounds in Bills of Credit, for the
Support of the Army, and for establishing a
Fund for the Redemption thereof, and for other
Purposes therein mentioned.
[Part of the A& is as follows;]
And be it enabled by the authority aforefaid,
That the bills of credit emitted by this aft be,
and they are hereby declared to be legal tender
to all intents and purposes whatsoever, and
fall be taken and received in payment in all
bargains, contra&s, purchases, agreements,
dealings, debts, dues and demands, according
to the sum fpecified in said bill; to be taken
and received at the rate or value of fifteen Shil
lings for every two dollars ; and so in propor
tion for a larger or less sum, and of equal va
lue, in the payment of such bargain, contrast,
purchase, agreement, dealing, debt,, due and
demand whatsoever, with two Spanish milled
dollars, each weighing seventeen pennyweight
and fix grains; and sixty /hillings of the emis
sion aforefaid, shall be taken and received at
the rate of, or equal in value to one gold half
Johannes of Portugal, weighing nine pen
ny weight, and in the like proportion for all
Other gold or silver coin, any contrad, agree
ment or bargain, between parties to the con
trary in any wife notwithstanding.
And be itenaded by the authority aforefaid,
That if any person or persons, bodies politic
and corporate, from and after the publication
of this ad, ffiall retufe to receive any of the
said bills of credit, when tendered in payment
of any debt, bargain, contrad or demand what
soever, provided the whole of the said debt or
demand be so tendered, such person or persons,
bodies politic and corporate, so refufing, shall
be for ever barred from suing for or recover
ing the fame before any judge, or in any court
of this state.
The following are the names of the Gentle
men who protested a?,ainft the Tender Aft,
passed the 6th instant:
Robert Morris, Sharp Delany, John Stein
metz, George Gray, Henry Hill, Daniel Hei
ster, David Thomas, Henry Hayes, William
Harris, [ofeph Parke, Evan Evans, Adam Rei
gart, James Jacks, James Dickson, Moses
M'Lean, Thomas Lilly, John Allison, John
Patton, Thomas Mifflin, and Joseph Powell.
RICHMON D, (Virginia) March 31.
In the SENAT E, March 17, 1781.
The House according to the order of the
day, resolved itfelf into a committee of the
whole House, on the bill “ for punishing the
" counterfeiters of the paper money of this
" state, or of the united states, and for making
" the fame a legal tender," and after some
time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the
chair, and Mr. Harrison reported, that the
committee had, according to order, had the
said bill under their consideration, and had
gone thro' the fame, and made several amend
ments thereto, which he read in his place, and
afterwards delivered the bill, with the amend
ments, in at the clerk's table, where the fame
were again twice read, and on the question put
thereupon, agreed to by the House.
Ordered, That the bill, with the amend
ments, be read a third time.
The bill " for punishing the counterfeiters
" of the paper money of this state, or the unit
" ed states, and for making the fame a legal
“ tender," with the amendments, was read
the third time, and the quellion being put that
the fame do pass,
It passed in the affirmative, Ayes 7, Noes 4.
The members that voted in the affirmative,
are, Mr. Jones, of Brunswick, Mr. Basset, Mr.
Rutherford, Mr. Jones, of Dinwiddie, Mr.
Cabell, Mr. Winfen, and Mr. John Carey.
The members that voted in the negative,
are, Mr. Adams, Mr. H. Lee, Mr. Harrison,
and Venable.
PROTEST PRESENTED.
BECAUSE makjng treasury notes a tender
for debts formerly contraded, without a due
allowance for depreciation, is enabling debtors
to defraud their creditors of as much of what
they fairly owe, as the real value of the notes
at the time offender, between the value of the
money tendered and that for which the con
trad was made.
Because such a law is authorifing, and even
enforcing fraud, corrupting the morals of the
people, destroying all confidence between man
and man, and perverting the end of legisla
tion, which is to repress wrong and enjoin
right ; and being diredly deftrudive ofjuftice,
subverts one of the most sacred articles of our
'bill of rights, which declares that no free go
vernment, or the blessings of liberty, can be
preserved to any people, but by a firm adher
ence to justice.
Because it is confeffed, that a law to oblige
a man to take one pound for a just debt of one
hundred and fifty pounds, is such an outrage
upon honesty, that it would be scandalous for
any member of the community to avail himfelf
of it. The continuing to pass laws for such a
purpose, is as difgraceful to the legislature as
it is pernicious to the people.
Pecaufe by authorifing a fraudulent payment
of debts among our citizens, we shall give just
cause of complaint to the fubjeds of our illu
strious ally the King of France, and to all other
foreigners who trade among us; by which the
commerce of this Rate must be essentially in-
jured.
Because we cannot assent to what is asserted,
that the general voice of the people calls for
this law ; as it would be the highest reflexion
Upon those we represent, to fappofe that they
desire that which is apparently unjust ; and we
are happy to find ourfelvcs confirmed in this
good opinion of our countrymen, by the pre
NEW-Y 0 R K, May 14.
By Capt. Bunyan we learn, That upwards
of 24 Sail of Victuallers from England had got
fafe into Gibraltar in the Month of February
only ; that the Garrison was in high Spirits ;
; that the Soldiers had never kfs than three
Because we cannot comprehend how making
this money a legal tender in discharge of all
debts, can give it any additional credit ; since
it is confeffed that in its depreciated state, no
man can tender it without forfeiting all claim
to honour and honesty. A quality, which if
used, would occasion a total lots of character,
cannot be of any value.
(Signed)
Richard Adams, Nathaniel Harrison
A copy from the Journal
William Drew, C. S.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2.
The following QUERIES are taken from a Phila
delphia Paper of the 2d inflant.
TS it not wafting the funds of the state to part with
its foil, and just debts, for depreciated money?
Will not ourprefect rulers be in danger of the fate
of the De Wits, if they trifle any longer with the
prosperity of their constituents, or trample any longer
upon the principles of the constitution? or>
Will not the people be in danger of reverting to
the government of Britain, if they are betrayed, plan
dered, and injured any longer by their new maJiers ?
Will the army bear a second time the frauds and
deceptions of a depreciated currency ?
Can Ive expe& a blessing from Heaven upon our
councils or arms, while we disregard by our tender
laws, the most sacred precepts of moral law, and the
whole genius and spirit of Christianity?
Is it not incumbent upon the Council, immedi
ately to call the Afftrnbi, in order to repeal the late
wicked tender law, and thereby restore credit both
public and private, and avert the evils which threaten
the state from the rage of the people, the diJappoint
ments of the arm,, and above all, from the vengeance
of heaven. An ALARM GUN.
PHILADELPHIA, May 9.
Extract of a letter from Major General Steu
ben, dated " on the road from Peterfburgh
to Chefterfield court house, ten miles from
Peterfburgh, 2; April, 1781.
'' On the 24th, I reconnoitred the enemy's
fleet, then lying off Weftover, and confiding of
13 topsail veflels, and 23 flat bottomed boats
full of men, the number of troops on board I
judged to be about 2300 men. The fame day
the fleet flood *p the river. I therefore order
ed General Muhlenberg to move up as high as
the vicinity of Blandford. In the evening the
Enemy landed their whole force at City-Point,
which fully evinced that their firft object was
Peterfburgh. Being obliged to fend large de
tachments to the neck of land between James
and Appamatoc rivers, I had not more than
one thousand men left, to oppose the enemy's
advance. I determined, however, to defend
the place as far as cur inferiority of numbers
would permit, and made choice of Blandford
for the place of defence, and the bridge of Po
cohunta's for our retreat. The troops were
disposed accordingly, and passed the night un
der arms.
" This morning I was informed that the
enemy were within three miles of our advanc
ed post, and that eleven flat bottomed boats
were moving up Appamatoc river. Towards
noon they came in fight, formed, and display
ed to their left ; but it was near three o'clock
before the firing commenced, which continued
from post to poll till past five ; when the supe
rior numbers of the enemy obliged me to or
der a retreat, and the bridge to be taken up,
which was executed in the greatest order, not
withstanding the fire of the enemy's cannon
and mufquetry. With the fame good order
the troops retreated to this place, where they
arejuft encamped. lam nocyet able to ascer
tain our loss, but believe it not to be great.
I do not think the enemy took a single prison
er. Of the enemy's loss I can form no judg
ment.
" Gen. Muhlenberg merits mv particular
acknowledgments for the good disposition he
made, and the great gallantry with which he
executed it. Indeed the gallant conduct of all
the officers, and the particular good behaviour
of the men, must, I am persuaded, have at
trafted the admiration of the enemy.
" I have the pleasure to fay, that our troops
disputed the ground inch by inch, and execu
ted their manoeuvres with great exadnefs."
Published by Order,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secr'y.
Because it is not enabling people to pay
their debts, as is pretended, but evidently em
powering a Ihamelefs debtor to defraud his
just creditor, by not paying his debts.
Because a law, evidently tending to corrupt
the morals of the people, and exposing orphans,
widows, and other helpless persons, who sub
sist upon the interest of their money, to be re
duced to absolute beggary, for the benefits of
those who are possessed of their property; is a
crying fin that may call down {he vengeance of
a justly offended Deity upon this unhappy
country.
Because the ambiguity of the tender will be
get an infinity of law-suits, and disturb the
peace of the whole community.
Because two amendments were offered to the
bill, by which the treasury notes to be ad
mitted might have been a tender for their just
and real value, or the interest flopped on refu
fal ; as the former laws more equitably direded
which amendments were rejected, and the full
blown evilsof the law let loose.
sent pra&ice of the juries, who, actuated by a
spirit different from that which prevails in this
law, to make allowance for depreciation. But
if the people could possibly possess such a de
pravity of disposition, it would be the indif.
penfible duty of the legiflatureto restrain and
correct it.
Last Thursday was brought in here by a
Party of the Long-llland Militia, a Partizan
Rebel Captain Dicky of New-Brunswick, in
the Jerfies, with thirteen of his Gang of Plun
derers ; this doughty Hero has rendered him
felf notorious by bis Exploit on Long-Bland.
Yesterday the Privateer Brig Malton, Capt.
Hall, returned from a Cruize of about four
teen Days, and brought in with him I of 3
Prizes, which he took in the Delaware: They
are loaded with Flour, Indian Corn, Lum
ber, &c. &c.
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
This DAY at H o'Clock will be fold at the
Coffee-Houfe,
A NEGRO WENCH about 25 or 26 Years
old, and her Male Chjld. The Wench
has been brought up in a creditable Family,
understands House Work very well, is sober
and honest, and fold only for want of Employ.
FEGAN and DEAN.
The following are said to be the British Re
giments intended for the Continent: the 3d
18th, 19th, 30th, 36th, 66th, 68th, and two
Regiments of dismounted Dragoons ; and that
the Right Honourable the Earl of Lincoln will
embark with the latter in the Rank of Briga
dier General.
The 2oth of February the Grantham Packet
Boat, arrived at Falmouth, with the Mail
from this Port in 22 Days. This Vessel failed
in Company with the Fleet from hence the
31st of January, under Convoy of his Maje
sty's Frigate the Clinton, - Laird, Esq;
Commander; some of which Convoy we hear
is arrived, among them the Ship Commerce
On Tuesday Night the 9th Instant, Capt.
Hendricks, (a noted Rebel) from Elizabeth-
Town, with another Rebel Officer, a Serjeant,
and eleven Privates, came on Staten Illand,
in order to take off the Patrole of the firll Bat
talion New Jersey Volunteers, and to plunder
the Inhabitants ; but finding the Patrole, com
manded by Ensign Baton, too alert for their
Purpose, the Rebels concealed themfelvcs ifla
Wood a short Distance from the House of one
Salter, and as soon as they observed the Patrole
leaving the Neighbourhood they immediately
surrounded Salter's house — The Patrole, tho'
at a Distance, concluding they saw Rebels,
turned back, attacked, and soon put them to
Flight, and notwithstanding their Ability two
were made Prisoners ; the Serjeant looting him
felf was secured by the Militia; and had it
not been for the Ardour of the Troops, which
fuffered no Loss, the whole Gang would have
been taken. We hear that Hendricks received
a flight Wound, and that one of his Party was
killed.'
TO-MORROW,
11 o'Clock at the Coffee Houle, will be fold,
The Sloop CHATHAM,
Burthen about 40 Tons, New-England built,
of an easy Draught of Water, well fitted in
Sails and Rigging; lays at Cruger's Wharf.
Inventory to be ken at the Time of Sale.
FEGAN' and DEAN.
Public Notice is hereby given
qr'o, The Society of the Hfpital in the City of
J Nra-York. in America, that the annual
Election of the Governors, and other Officers
of the said Society, will be held at Roubalet's
in the Broadway, on Tuesday the 15th of May
Infant, at 12 /'lock, being the Day appointed
by Charter.
JOHN MOORE, Secretary.
New-York, May 12, 1781.
Public AuElion.
THIS DAY, 12 o'clock, on Murray's wharf,
12 hhds. of choice St. Kitts mufeovado sugar,
12 puncheons of high proof Jamaica spirits.
TO - MORROW,
At the CofFee-Houfe,
3 pipes and 10 calks of choice white wine
vinegar,
2 calks of London bottled porter,
2 ditto port wine,
6 cases of pickles,
200 lb. of chocolate. And
6 puncheons of Weft-India rum.
At 12 o'Clock, on Brownejohn's wharff,
20 hhds. of the very best mufeovado sugars,
landed out of the snow Kington, from Jamaica.
By DANIEL M'CORMICK.
SALES BY AUCTION,
By Duncan, Barclay, & Co.
TO-MORROW, at 11 o'Clock,
At the Old-Slip near Bache's Wharf,
FIFTEEN Thousand Feet of Pitch Pine
Boards in Lots of 2000 Feet.
One o'Clock at the Coffee House,
The Sloop BETSE Y,
A remarkable fall failing vessel, will carry
about fourteen cords of wood, is built of cedar
and mahogany, has lately had a thorough re
pair, and is well calculated for the filhing or
wood fervices,'in the latter of which she hat
been for some time employed.
On Thursday next,
Ten o'Clock, at their Auction Room, No.
12, Hanover-Square, a large Assortment of
Houfho!d Furniture.
freffi Dinners every Week, having almost daily
supplies from the Moors.
Thursday hft Capt. Bunyan saw no less than
7 Rebel Privateers off Sandy-Hock; viz.
Two Brigs, 3 Sloops, and two Schooners.
In the Eleanora came Passengers, the Hon.
Major Cochran, with his Lady.
Capt. Hamilton failed on the 13th of March
in Company with the Grand BritifhFleet bound
for Gibraltar.
FUBLiCK AUCIiOa.
TO-MORROW, at lOo'Clock,
By James Inglis,
AT the vendue ifo^ in Water-rte 1, No. 33, the
third door well of his forme r office, wi;l begin
the sale of a large parcel of fuperfine thread iclc ; a
great variety of th- belt lining and other silks, a
quantity of fuperfine jeanets, belt colons; a variety
of printed goods, blue broad cloths, a parcel of wil
tons, (apathies, and german serges ; hlk handker
chiefs, Lilli linens, some fuffians, an assortment cf
jewellery, hardware, &c. with a general assortment
of other div goods.
JU-MORROW,
At eleven o'clock on the Coffee-Houfe Bridge,
WILL BE SOLD, a large quantity of
CARPET S,
For account of the underwriters, imported
and damaged on board the Betsey, Captain
Fleck.
P. M'Davitt.
Just imported in tie Eicon # ?a, and obe fold by
EDWARD GOOLD,
In Hanover-Square,
IRISH linens well aborted in packages, from zfli.
to %f. per yard; lawn and cambrick handker
chiefs, bandanoe and fi!k romalls, a few trunks of'
womens neat callimanci e pimp Lai/o an I French
heels, fuftians and jeans,- 7 8 iPand 4 4th cotton
checks, 41b. and 41 a pins, Inba nanke ns, parent
(hot, oiitifh spirits, a few cafc cf the belt bidder
fouff, wax candles, fail canvas, oznabrigs, and a
large assortment of goods fuitab^e to rhe season.
Draught Porter, and a few barrels of
Welch A LE.
Public Auction.
By M'Adam, Watson, andV\
This Day, at £i o'Clock, at the Bridge,
Will be fold (for the Benefit of the
Under writers)
4 Boxes of Hats, and a Quantity of Pewter,
imported in, and damaged on board the Ship
Defiance, from London.
On Brownejohn's wharf.
Eight Hoglheads and 12 Tierces choice
Mufeovado Sugars,
Thirty Puncheons high Proof Jamaica Spi
rits. •
On Murray's wharf,
Will continue the Sale of the Brig Saratoga's
Cargo, conlilling of mufeovado and Powder
Sugar.
On Hallet's wharf,
The Remainder of a Prize Cargo of Rum,
Sugar, Coffee, &c. &c.'
On Tuesday, Bache's wharf,
100 Barrels of fine frefh Flour just arrived.*
• Public Auction.
This Day,ri o'clock,nn Martlet's whof,will be fold.
20 pipes choice white Lisbon wine,
10 hogsheads red L fbon do.
10 quarter calks do. do.
150 boxes lemons,
20 boxes oranges,
35 frails figs,
2 bde> foft Ihell almonds,
5 bales do zocalks of raisins,
3 bags walnuts,
Just landed from the fliip Patty, from Lisbon.
Cunin^ham and Wardrop.
Theatre.
This Evening, the 14th Inst.
Will be .presented a Tragedy, (never performed
here) called
KING LE^R,
To which (by particular desire) will be added
the favourite Farce of
Cross Purposes.
The Characters by Gentlemen of the Army.
No Admittance behind the Scenes.
No Money will be taken at the Door.
Tickets to be purchased at the Time of registering
Places for the Boxes, for which Purpose the Clerk
will attend at Me. Bunyan's, next Door to the
Theatre, from it o'Clock till 2, every Day after the
Play is advertised.
The Doors to be opened at Five, and to begin
precisely at Seven o'Clock.
The Gentlemen who have taken Places in the
Boxes, are desired to fend their Servants at 4. o'Clock,
that they mav be fixed before the Doors are opened.
No Children in Laps can pofc
Jibly be admitted.
Tickets to be had of Mrffs. Rivinq ton and Gaine.
Box 8„ Pit Bs. Gallery 4s
VIVANT REX & REGINA.
Public Auaion,
To-morrow, between 11 and iz o'Clock,
Opposite
Taylor and Bayard's Vendue Store,
WILL begin and continue from 1
day until the I whole is fold, the frie- f
a large assortment of prize dry goods, co^f 1-
ing of broad cloths, blankets, long elk, bf r,
flocks, sheetings, hollands, Irilh linens, &c A-,
with a few chests final! arms.
To BE LET,
And entered upon immediately,
A Double house and lot in Great-Dock-
Street, being the corner house of Great
and Little-Dock-Screets, almost opposite Ifiac
Lowe's, Esq. Any person whom this situa
tion may suit may know whom to treat with
about it, by applying to the Printer, ihe
Number of the house is „:.,