The Pennsylvania journal, or, Weekly advertiser — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-11-13 00:00:00, page 3

Yesterday morning a number of Citizens met in the
Stace-House Yard, when the following Inftrudions
to the Representatives of this City in GENERAL
ASSEMBLY were read, and fabmitted to Confidera
ticn.
To GEORGE CLYMER, JOSEPH PARKER.
ROBERT MORRIS, MICHAEL SHUBERT, JOHN
bayard and samuel morris, j un . Esqrs,
GENTLEMEN,
THE late suffrages of your fellow citizens in appoint
ing you to represent the city of Philadelphia, in the
e duing General Assembly of Pennsylvania, is a Efficient
proof that we confide in your wisdom and integrity.
We lament that the frame of government formed by the
late Convention of this state is such, that we are obliged
to charge you to use your utmost influence to prevent
the immediate execution of it. We feel with our fellow
citizens in every part of rhe state, the inconveniencies
of the want of a regular government, that shall collect
and exert the strength of the state against our powerful
external, and artful internal enemies, but we choose ra
ther to fuffer these inconveniencies for a few weeks long
e., than submit to a government which we apprehend is
bv no means equal to those purposes; and which destroys
the great objeds of equal liberty and free government,
for which alone we confected to draw the sword in the
present contest with Great-Britain.
We require of you therefore to propose to the Assem
bly, as soon as it is convened, to make such alterations
and amendment in the constitution formed by the late
Convention as are necessary to render it a fafe, rational
and confident frame of government, and we require your
particular attention to the following inftruftions relative
to that important business.
Firfl, You will consider <well, that all government is
founded in the weakness and depravity of human nature,
and that the perfection of government consists in forming
its powers in such a manner, as shall mod effectually
guard against arbitrary power on the one hand, and li
centioufaefs on the other; and by these means give se
curity to every Individual for his liberty, property,
and life..
Secondly, You are to coofider well the influence of
antient habits upon the minds of your conitituents, and
therefore you are to oppose unnecessary alterations in the
late form of government of Pennsylvania: confining
yourselves chiefiy to such innovations as are necessary to
nbolifh the late regal and proprietary power of the date,
and to place the whole executive power of the govern
ment in the hands of the servants of the people.
Thirdly, You are carefully to adopt such parts of the
constitution formed by the late Convention as secure to
the people, annual elections, suitable division and rotation
of offices, liberty of coafcience, freedom of the press,
and trial by juries.
Fourthly, You are to use your endeavours to divide
the supreme legislative power in such a manner as shall
produce wife, just, and well digeded counsels, and thus
secure the date from the fatal influence of hasty, incor
re&, passionate and prejudiced determinations.
Fifthly, You are to urge the necessity of judges hold
ing their commissions during good behaviour, as a re
gulation essential to the equal administration of justice.
Sixthly, You will endeavour to form a government in
such a manner as to leave the people at all times in a
situation adequate to their wants, and by no means en
croach, by any arbitrary article in the constitution upon
the liberty bf succeeding years, but allow the fuffrages
of the people collected in any way they shall think pro
per, to make such changes in their constitution and laws
as they shall at any time judge essential to their freedom
and happiness. You will therefore oppose those dangerous
and alarming innovations in a free government, a
Cental of Cefy, and a septennial Convention.
Lieut. Col. George Wllfon, Majors Richard Sutler—Ninth
Regt: Col. James Irv # ne, Lieut. Col. &. Nag'e, Major John
Patton. —Tenth. Regt. Col. Joseph Penrose, Lieut. Col.
James Dunlap, Major Henry Becker. —Eleventh Reg. Col.
Richard Humpton, Lieut. Col. Francis Qurney, Major F.
Mentges.—Twelfth Regt. Col. William Cook, Lieut. Col.
X. Gray, Major James Crawford.
By a letter from Cape Henlopen we learn, that two of the
enemy's drips were seen cruizing off Indian river some
daysago.
The Solebay with 8 trahfports, having 500 troops oh
board from St. Vincents, &c. for New-York, was fecu off
Cape-Hatteras abou three weeks ago.
Several pieces -which came to hand too late must be defered till cur
next}fur want cf time and room.
Aq ecable to the appointment of the Convention, but with
out the oath prescribed by them, an election was held last
Tuesday in this city, when the following gentlemen were
chosen, viz.
Afrmbly, For the city, Joseph Parker, Robert Morris,
George Clymer, Samuel Morris, juu. John Bayaid, Micheal
Seubert: For the county, Robert Kn^x, John Dickeofop,
George Gray, Thomas Potts, Isaac Hughes, Frederick Antis.
Sheriff, William Masters, Coroner, Robert Jewell.
keiirn of the Elenins of the Counties of Bucks and Landafier.
BUCKS COUNTY.
Counfellor, Joseph Kirkbride.
Assembly, John Crawford, John Wilkinson, Samuel Smith,
Jo in Keiter, James Bcnezett.
Sheriff, John Thomson. Coroner, Robert Ramsey.
Committorers, Williara Roberts, John Vaddegrift, John
Gill.
ri f e .fo rs r John Krufen, John Sample, John Davis, Arthur
Watts, Benjamin Seagle, John Vandegtift.
LANCASTER COUNT Y.
Counfelkr, j^ha Fiublay.,
Assembly, William Henry, Alexander Lowry, Philip Mar-
Seller, William Biowo, Joseph Miller, Jufiah Crawford.
Sheriff, Archibald Steel. Coroner, John Henry.
Commissioners, Christian Wart, Thomas Clark, Casper Shaf
fer.
Afefors, Casper Snevely, John Paxton, John Jemifon, jun.
Jonathan Rowand, John Bakenlton, John Slaymaker.
TO BE SOL D,
For no FAULT.
nr^HE time of an Engith Servant GIRL, who has about
JL three years to serve. A so, A WAGGON and four
HORSES, with GEARS, &c. Enquire of the Printers f
WANTED immediately, one or two PAPER MAKERS,
to whom good encouragement will be given. Enquire
of the Primers.
RAN. AWAY from the Subferiber, living in tiring on town,
fliip, Philadelphia county, on the 18th of this instant, at
night.
A SERVANT lad named JAMES ERWIN, about sixteen
or feventcen years of age, a tall slim made fellow,
with a remarkable crooked leg and knee, had on and took
with him a half worn felt hat, a blue grey coatee, striped
linfey jacket, tow shirt, clouded yarn Hockings, halt worn
Hires, a white linen jacket and breeches, thread Hockings,
flax and tow shirt ; it is supposed he is going towards the
camp. Whosoever takes up said servant, so that his mas
ter may have him again, shall have THIRTY SHIL
LINGS, Reward, and reasonable charges, paid by
§ JACOB LIPPINCOTT"
T~O B~E— S O L D,
OTWENTY-FOUR trails of good patented land in the
l county of WeHmoreland. The above tracts arc most of
them fieuated in a thick fcttlement near to fund y mill,
and within a few miles of the Court -House, several of them
are situated in a Dutch fcttlement where the land has en
crealed in value considerably within the last two years;
the laud in that c< unty is equal in quality to any in this
state, and the county is thick fettled. Any person inclining
to purchase one or more of the above tracts of land, may
know the terms by applying to
1 WILLIAM JENKINS, in Philadelphia.
Was 'L OST or STOLEN,
on the gth instant.
A SILVER tankard which will hold about three pints,
marked EH, with a worm on the handle. Whoever
has got it and will bring it to the Printer shall receive
THREE DOLLARS, reward. If offered for sale plcafe to
Hop it. I
To be SOLD by PUBLIC VENDUE, on the 21st of De
cember next on the premises.
A VALUABLE STONE HOUSE with a Stone Kitchen,
a log tenement with a good cellar, late the Property
of Elizabeth Ross. The above premises is very suitable
for either Hore or tavern, as its situation is near the Mar
ket-house on High-Hrect; A good draw well belongs to said
lot. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock where attendance will
be given by
WILLIAM LYONS, ,
THOMAS HOLT, and > Executors.
SAMUEL LARDE, )
Carlifle, November iz, 1776.
TO BE SOLD,
THE time of a healthy servant BOY, who has been at the
tanning business, and has upwards of five years to
serve of the Printers.
Messrs. BRADFORDS,
I Cannot help thinking it tirange, that a few men in Penn
sylvania should let up their knowledge and experience in
government against the venerable authorities of Montes
qu I eu,: Addison, Price, the Continental Congress,
and the example of each of the States, and therefore pro
p4c, that as their only arguments against a government, fimi
hi to thole recommended by the above authorities, arise from
the danger of its becoming tyrannical, that the inhabitants
of, Pennsylvania fhtuld live without an, government, as all
governments have been abated and ended in tyranny.
This proposal may appear chimerical at firft, but I think
the following arguments w.ll (how, that the feheme is prac
ticable and necessary.
First, Government was instituted originally to restrain the
passions of mankind, and to prevent men from becoming
the prey of each other; but as the People of Pennsylvania
de not partake of the common infirmities and depravity of
human nature, government is unneteffary for them.
Second, All mankind arc entitled to equal Liberty and Pri
vileges, but government renders diminutions necessary. Dif
tinftions beget power,—and power slavery.
Thbd, Government begets a f.curity of property, and
this begets wealth, —wealth begets power, and power slavery.
Fourth, The affairs of government require some Ihare of
learning, but learning begets" quicks and quibbles," and a
" disposition to refinement," and these never fail to produce
Slavery.
Fifth, Government requires, that men of leisure fliould
fill the several offices of government ; but men of leisure are
generally men or easy circumtiances, who arc unfit to be
tufted, as they will frame" diftinaions in focicty," in or
der to reap the benefit of them, and by these means they will
cuflave the People. F.
*l* The Tfuftees of New-Jersey College are hereby de
fird to meet at their Hall in Princeton, on Wednesday the
aoth infant at 100'Clock in the forenoon
JAMES CALDWELL, Clerk.
'COLLEGE of Philadelphia
# * + The lectures on Anatomy, Chemistry, Mate
ria MedicA, and the Practice of Physic, will be
gin this year on Monday the fccoqd of December.
Seventhly,, You will use your influence to have such
temporary ordinances sassed, as aie necessary for the
fafety and protection of this state, as well from internal
as external enemies.,
Eighthly, You are to remember that the confeot of a
majw ity of the people alone can render a frame of go
vernment, as well as laws valid, and therefore you will
propose that the frame of government be submitted to
the confederation of the people a reasonable time, and
after having collected their opinions in such a manner
as (half be molt expedient, you are to alter or confirm
the fame as shall be found necessary. You will then
immediately difiolve yourselves, having previously issued
writs for the election of Assembly and other officers of
government.
We hear, persons will be appointed in each ward to
carry the above inttruCtions thr^ the city, in order to
be figged by such of the inhabitants as approve of them.
SIXTY DOLLARS Reward.
DESERTED from Captain R bert Mullan's Company
of Marines, lyi ~g in the barracks at Philadelphia, the
following persons, viz
THOMAS MEWKINNY, labourer, about 5 feet 9 or ia
inches high, (hoit fair hair, rutidy complexion, firorg built,
and lived near Jacob Miner's tavern, on Lancaster road.
JOHN M LOSKY, a Ihoemaker by trade, about 5 feet $
or 6 inches high, well set, Ihort brown hair, one of , his
thumbs Hiss at the joint, and withered so as to appear less
than the other ; he lived in the fame neighbourhood with the
former.
JOHN FRITZINGER, labourer, about 5 feet , inches
high, fair hair, tied, slender built, German extraction, but
speaks English well
JOSEPH LOWRY, labourer, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches
high, Ihort fair hair, full faced, well set, and resided in the
fame neighbourhood with the former, and they are all four
great cr nies together.
THOMAS CALWELL, labourer, about 5 feet 9 or 10
inches hgh, a little Hoop Ihouldercd, strong built, and bora
in Ireland
THOMAS SAPPINGTON, labourer, aged 21 years, 5 feet
ro| inches high, sandy hair, Lender built, born in Kent
county, Maryland, and is supposed to have gone towards
Warwick.
JESSY REDDING, by trade a blacksmith, about 12 years
old 5 feet 7% inches high, and born in Maryland.
JOHN M'CASHON, labourer, § feet 4 inches high, sandy
complexion, Hoops forward, and has the appearance of 3
hard drinker.
NEIL FARRON, labourer, born in Ireland, aged 26 years,
S feet 4I inches high, short black hair, down look, and dark
complexion.
JOSEPH BOYS, labourer, born in Ireland, about x 7 years
of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, dark complexion, he cannot
Write, and is supposed to have gone towards Cumberland
couny. It is probable he may visit his friends in Cheftex
county.
HUGH CONOLEY, labourer, born in Ireland, about 2,
years of age, f feet 9 inches high, (bort black hair curled;
was a servant before he enlisted, with one James Drum,
WeH-Fallowfield township, Cherier county, and is supposed
to have gone that way.
WILLIAM TAYLOR, a carpenter, born in England, 3®
years old, 5 feet 4 inches high, loft his fore finger of his right
hand.
JOHH HILL, born in Ireland, about 25 years of age, §
feet x inches high, and is a sailor.
JOHN CAMPBLE BROWN, about § feet 6 or 7 inches
high, has loft his left eye, and is of a sandy complexion.
SAMUEL M'CORMICK, labourer, enlisted at Port Penn,
is about 37 years of age, 5 or 6 inches hioh, and is well fa.
Whoever secures said defetters, and lends them to their
refpeaive company at the barracks in Philadelphia, shall
have the above reward, or FOUR DOLLARS for each, and
all reasonable charges, paid by
ROBERT MULLAN, Capt. of Mariaci.
Middletown Townfllip, in Cumberland County, Nov. 4.
On Monday, the ad day of December next, will be Sold by
Public Vendue, by the fubferibers, Executors of the Last
Will and Testament of Robert Callender, in the townihip
aforefaid, deceased, upon the premiffes:
ALL that valuable Plantation and tra& of about Ixoo acres
of excellent limcftone land, lately advertiftd to be fold
at private sale, filuate in EaH-Pennlburgh township, in the
county aforefaid, about ten miles caftward of the town of
Carlisle, on the great,road leading from Harris's Ferry to the
fad town: Wnereon are erected and built, an excellent
merchant-mill and faw-miU adjacent, both in very good repair,
and now in the tenure of Mr. Francis Silvers, at one hundred
and forty pounds per annum, on a never failing dream of
water, known by the name of Silvers's Spring, the head of
which is not one mile distant from the said mills, and abounds
with the fir.eft of trout, is in a plentiful country for wheat and
and all kinds of grain. The mill-house is built of lime Hone,
two Hories high, aid has in it two pair of Hones, two boult
ing cloths, and hoisting works, the whole of which go by wa
ter; together with a new two story stone dwelling-house and
large Hout barn, now, with part of the land in the tenure of
Mr. John M Curdy, who keeps a public house of entertain
ment, for which business it is most advantageous, situated:
Also, one other very large two Hory Hone dwelling-house and
frame barn, with other Hables ad out houses, which is with
another part of the said land in the tenure of another person.
This tra& may be conveniently divided into three plantations,
tach getting a fufficiency of water and timber, and ground to
turn into meadow, and is by those who know it deemed va
luable an estate, according to the quantity of land, as is now
to be fold on the continent; and will be fold either together
or in separate tra&s. A clear and indisputable title will be
given for the fame, and credit for part of the purchase money
on paying inter'll for he fame if required, by
FRANCES CALLANDER. Executrix.
WILLIAM NEAL, )
WILLIAM IRVINE, § Executors.
MATTHIAS SLOUGH, )
N. B. Any person or prrfons inclining to view the said land
before the day of sale, will be (hewn the boundaries, by ap
ply ng to Mr, Francis Silvers, on the premiffes,
TWELVE DOLLARS Reward.
STOLEN or Graved ou r ,qf the pasture of the fubferiber,
on Friday, the Sh inst. & BAY HORSE about 14 hands
high, abou 8 years old, branded on one of his thighs with
the letter W. ni mane hangs on the near fide, a little lame
in his right hind leg natural trotter, and Died all ron d.
Whoever takes up said horse, and brings him to the sub
scriber, in the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadel
phia, fliall receive FOUR DOLLARS, & reasonable char ges,
and for securing the thief, so that he may be brought to juf
ticc, fliall receive EIGHT DOLLARS reward, on his con^
victim tTHOMAS BRITTAN.
, EIGHT DOLLARS Reward.
RAN AWAY iaft Janna. -y from the, Subferiber Living in Kent
county, cn Delaware.
A MULATTO SLAVE, named Peter Brown, about forty
five years of age, five feet eight inches high, chews to
bacco; he has .past for a free man, and worked about Ger
mantown and Schuylkilllaft spring and summer, in September
he was taken up in Germantown and put on board a fhallop
at Philadelphia, to be feqt to his matter, but made his escape
the fame night. Any person or perlons taking up said Mulat
to and securing him iu Dover goal, or in Philadelphia goal or
work house, shall receive the above reward and reasonable
charges, from JAMES HUNTER, Merchant, Philadelphia,
or me, his matter, f THOMAS IRONS.