The Pennsylvania gazette — Philadelphia, Pa., 1776-02-28 00:00:00, page 4

P H r L A B tL P HtA,
tn COMMITTEE of Inspection and Observation,
February 20, 1776.
Whereas the Continental Congress did lately resolve,
" That if any person should be so loft to all virtue and
" regard for this country, as to refufe to receive the
" BILLS of CREDIT emitted by the authority of Con
" grefs, or should obftruft or difeourage the currency
" thereof, and be convicted by the Committee of the City,
" County or Diftrid, Where he should reside, such per
“ son should be deemed, published and treated as an ene
*' my of his country, and be precluded from all trade or
h iritercourfe with the inhabitants of these Colonies."
And whereat THOMAS ROGERS and JOSEPH SER
MON, both of this city, having been charged with a
breach of this resolve, in refuting to receive the above
Bills of Credit in payment, appearing before the Com
mittee for the City and Liberties, acknowledged the truth
of the charge, and alledged, in their defence, scruples of
conscience thereupon, as being money emitted for the
purpofc of war.
The Committee, pursuant to the trust reposed in them,
proceeded to confider the charge and defence, and were
of opini< ri, that if such allegation was true, yet as the
Congress have made no exception, and as such conduct
tends to subvert the most essential rights and liberties of
their fellow citizens, arid by destroying the means of de
fence, to expose their lives and properties to unavoidable
ruin, it ought not to be admitted. But it appears by their
own acknowledgments, that the above persons have here
tofore received, and do continue to receive Bills of Cre
dit emitted in this and the neighbouring provinces, though
frequently issued for the purposes of war, therefore such
objection is not well founded, or the present pretence
confident with their former conduct. —This Committee,
therefore (the parties having declared they did not mean
to appeal to any other Board) do unanimoufty hold up to
the world the said THOMAS ROGERS and JOSEPH
SERMON, as ENEMIES to their Country, and Pre
cluded from all Trade or Intercourse with the in
habitants of these Colonies.
Ordered that the above be published.
, Extract from the minutes,
J. B; SMITH, Secretary.
Chester County, February 12, 1776.
In COMMITTEE.
Evolved, That Benjamin Brannon, Walter Finney, and
fohn Beaton be and they are hereby appointed to attend
the Salt-petre works in Philadelphia, in order to obtain
a competent knowledge of the method or making that
Article, as prattifed there, that they may be qualified to
exhibit the Process to such of the inhabitants of this
county whole public virtue and patriotism may lead them
to enter into the manufacture of that ucfut and necessary
commodity. And Caleb Davis, Doctor Kennedy, and
Wilham Montgomery are appointed to receive all the
Salt-petre that ihall be made in this county, and also pay
for the fame, agreeable to the resolve of the Committee
of Safety.
Refolded, That each member of this Committee will go
through their refpeDive tOWnfh ps to collect good Blan
kets for the use of Col. Wayne's Battalion, to be delivered
in Chester to Col. R Johnston, who will pay such price
for the fame, on account of the Congress, as the said
Committee have agreed for with the inhabitants.
Refolded, That the Inhabitants of Chester, Marcus-
Hook, and the adjacent neighbourhood, be requeued im
mediately to form one Artilh ry company, to consist of
45 privates, one Captain, a Captain Lieutenant, and a
First and Second Lieutenant, and four Serjeants, who will
be supplied with the necessary field pieces, &c. for ac
commodating the fime. By Order of the Committee,
F. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
% the Inhabitants of the North-Weft DJlribl of the
County of CHESTER.
PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Committee of In
fpe&ion for the County of Chester, the fubferiber
having attended at the ManufaHory in the City of Phila
delphia, and having received all the necessary information
and infractions refpeding the process of making Salt
petre, hereby gives notice, That he will attend at the
house of Mr. Johnson, in Eaft-Whiteland, on the if and
2d of March; at the house of Mn Culbertson, at the
Yellow Springs, on the 4th and sth ; at the house of Mr.
M'Knight, in Weft-Nantmill, on the 7th and Bth; at
the house of Mr. Bruinback, in Vincent, on the 11th and
12th ; at the house ®f Mr. Gibbons, in Weft-Nantmill,
on the 14th and 15th of said month, in order to teach
and inftru&: all such persons as may be influenced by pa
triotism to engage in this laudable undertaking, so pecu
liarly necessary and intereding in the present critical
jundm-e; at which several times and places the process is
Intended to be shewn to all who may pteafe to attend.
JOHN BEATON.
To the Inhabitants of the Count, of Chester.
PURSUANT to the recommendation of the Com
f mittee of Safety for the Province of Pennsylvania,
to the Committee of Infpedtion for the County of Chester,
Benjamin Brannan, Waiter Finney, and John Beaton
were appointed to attend the Salt-petre Manufactory
in the City of Philadelphia, in order to perfect themselves
in said art : We having complied therewith, do hereby
give notice to all those whose public virtue and patriotic
Spirit would excite them to such a valuable and necessary
undertaking at this crisis of time, that attendance will be
given at the house of Mrs. Withy, in the Borough of
Chester, on ift and 2d of March; at the house of Mr.
Hood, in Oxford, on the 4th and sth ; at the house of
Mr. Miller, in Birmingham, on the 6th and 7th; at the
house of Mr. Powel, in Newtown, on the Bth and 9th ;
at the house of Mr. Bell, in Kennet, on the 12th and
13th ; and at the house of Walter Finney, in New-Lon
don, on the 14th and 15th of said month, in order to teach
and inftruH all persons who may pwafe to apply, at the
times and places abovementioned.
BENJAMIN BRANNAN,
WALTER FINNEY.
Cheifea Forge, January 20, 1776.
RUN away from his Bail, a certain Richard Harding, born
in the Weft f England, about 5 feet 4 inches high ; had
on, when he went away, an oldiffi brown cloth coat, with green
lining, a red jacket, the buttons on the left fide of the jacket,
old drilling breeches, he is a thick chunky fellow, he had a
large far under his left cheek, his nose large and crooked ;he
took with him a pitching axe ; he may offer to cut cord wood, as
he has followed that Hifinefs for some time past at Chelsea Forge,
in Weft New jrfey; he left his Bail about three weeks ago.
Any person that will tike and secure him, so that the fubferiber
may havehim again, shall receive TEN DOLLARS reward
f,r their trouble. THOMAS POTTS, q
PHILADELPHIA; Printed by HALL and SELLE RS, at the New Printing-
Office, near the Market.
Pretend, TO BE LETT, witVri lets than
eight miles of Philadelphia, and may be entered on the be
ginning of April,
A WELL ACCOMMODATE PLANTATION, co'nfifting
of about 140 acres of good plough land, and watered
meadow, besides woodland ; the rent is 50L currency ; it has a
good house of four rooms, garrets and cellar, and all necessary
out-houses. For further particulars, enquire of Mr. JOHN
ROSS, Merchant, in Philadelphia, at his house, in Penn
flreet.
Philadelphia, December 5, 1/75,
Mrs. B RODEA U, from England,
TAKES this Method of acquainting her Friends and the
Public in general, that ihe has opened a BOARDIN G
SCHOOL, in Walnut-street, near the Corner of Fourth-street,
where young 1, ADIES will be genteely boarded, and taught to
read and speak the French and Ehglifh Language, the Tam
bour, Embroidery, and every Kind of ufeful and ornamental
NEEDLE-WORK.
Mrs. Brodeau hopes to prove by her Assiduity and Attention
to the Morals and Behaviour of thole Ladies entrusted to her
Care, that she in some Measure merits the Recommendation
fire has been favoured with from her native Country.
Any Person desirous of Information concerning the Character
and Recommendation of Mrs. Brodeau, may apply to either of
us, ROBERT MORRIS, B. FRA' KLIN.
Firf-Montb 24, 1776'.
To be LET% and may be entered on the ffft day of April,
r T 'HE Mill and Plantation, belonging to the estate of Daniel
Afhbridge, deceased, on P question Creek, in Bucks coun
ty, twelve miles from Philadelphia, the mill i, large and built
with stone, on the tide, within about 100 perches of the river
Delaware, where flats or Wallops can come up to the mill ; there
are a good pair of French burs and a good pair of country stones,
a rolling screen, a fan, 3 bolting reels and hoiking works, which
are all in good repair for carrying on merchant work, and all go
by water, a good store-house near 60 feet by 20, where several
other mills bring their flour to carry to Philadelphia ; there are
about 150 acres of land, a house barn, a good cooper's shop,
good milk-house, a good bearing orchard, about 5 acres of bank
meadow, and two other meadows and some woodland. Any
person inclinable to rent the said premises, may apply to John
Paul, in Lower-Dublin township, near the premises, or Tho
mas Fletcher, junior, in Abington township, both in Phi
ladelphia county,q
A VALUABLE LOT of GROUND, containing a
bout one acre, whereon is ere<fted a good dwelling-house,
with a large barn and stables, chair-house, and other out-houses,
with a well of good water before the door; it is situate in
Eyres's-town, Northampton township, Burlington c unty, Weft
New-Jersey, on the great road leading from Mount holly to Vin-
Gent-town, and about a mile from a navigable landing on Ancocus
Creek; it is about 3 miles from Mount-holly, where is a
Church, about a mile from a Presbyterian Meeting-house, and
two miles from a Quakers Meeting-house; it is about 15 miles
from Philadelphia; is a pleasant situation, and suitable either
for a tavern, shop, or a tradesman. Any pedn or persons in
clining to purchase the fame, may know the terms, by applying
to the fubferiber, living in Moore's-town, and said county.
(I THOMAS GIL L.
Philadelphia, lif Mmtb 31 1776.
ALL perlons indebted to the estate ot Captain JOSEPH
BROWN, Mariner, late of this city, deceased, are
requested to make speedy payment; and those who have any
demands agrinft the fil'd estate, are defined to bring in their ac
counts, properly attested, that they may be adjusted and paid by
Mary Brown, and John Baldwin Adminiftrat. qj
io be SOLD or R ENT E 1),
A TWO flory brick HOUSE, and LOT of LAND,
situate on Kirg's-^reet, near the Gal, in the Borough of
Lancaster. The lot is 16^ feet in front, and 220 feet deep; on
the premises is a brick kitchen, and good liable; a pump of good
water in he yard ; there is a frame house on the back of the
lot, one story high, with a cellar, and a spring of water in it.
Any person inclinable to purchase or rent the above described
lot and houses, may have immediate pofleffion, and "know the
terms, by applying to the fubferiber, on the premises.
IT NICHOLAS WALTER.
Philadelphia, January 4, 1776.
SHIP TIM B E R,
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.
A LARGE quantity, consisting of rising timbers, floor
timbers and knees ; the rising timbers to foe from eight
to nine feet long in each arm ; the floor timbers from 17 to 19
feet long, to rife from 20 to 30 inches in 14 feet, and to be left
deep in the throat; the knees to be about 5 feet long in the
arm and 6 in the body; the whole of the timber to be very
large. Any person having a quantity of the above articles,
may apply to David Thomson, or Francis Grice, Ship
carpenters, who will pay ready money for the fame.
B'EN D A VIE 5 —
Has remaining on Hand, at his Store, in Third-street, 5 Doors
below the Bunch of Grapes Tavern,
A QUANTII Y of 3d. qd. gd. 6d. and Bd. NAILS;
BRASS, IRON, and SADLERY WARES;
STEEL; CARRIAGE BOXES; IRON POTS,
and BAKIN G KETTLES; which he will fell very low
for Cash. g
J OH E FIS H ER, Eruihmaker,
Of the Borough of Lanca'er,
BEGS the favour of the public, especially those farmers
who are provided with large troops of hogs, to save the
bridles, and bring them to the next store or shop, if too far
from Lancaster ; and the gentlemen store and shop-keepers are
hereby humbly requested to pay for each pound of brittles (comb
ed) One Shilling Pennsylvania currency. The bristles may be
taken off when scalded, and then the wool combed out. The
gentlemen store and (hop-keepers are hereby further humbly re
quested, as patriots, 'to encourage the saving of that ufeful ar
ticle the bristles, and not to refufe any, whether of old or young
hogs, brought them for sale. They shall run no risk, but be
very well fatisfied for their trouble. The said John Filler con
tinues to carry or the brufhmaking business in all its branches,
as formerly; where likewise may be had the beft'fhining black
ball for boots and shoes; also a quantity of brass wire fit for
wind-wills, and other uses, for a reasonable price. Likewise
hair mill-sieves, and punch ditto, and wheat riddles of all forts
and sizes, tar buckets, cowlkin whips, curry combs, &c. 4ff
' E IGHf 1) O L
RUN away from the fubferiber, at New Castle, on tke
19th of August last, a servant newly come from Ireland,
went under the name of Brice M'Whenney, and sometimes calls
imfelf M' Kenney, a thick chunky fellow, about 5 feet 9 inches
high, dark complexion and black curled hair; had on failwr's
dress, when he went away; it is thought he will pretend to be
a deserter from the regulars, as he is capable of teaching the
horse and foot exercise. Any person that will secure said servant
in any of his Majesty's goals, so as his matter may have him
again, shall have the above reward, and reasonable charges,
paid by JOHN MILES, living in Turbet township, Nor
thumberland county. Iff
Also to be L ETT, on easy low Terms,
Several T RACTS of very good rich L AND, in Lancaster
county, on the Waters of Wifkenifkey, about 18 miles from
Safquehanna, and about 20 from Lebanon town, near Tulpa
hocken settlements; the land is well watered, and plenty of rich
bottoms for meadows, very suitable for industrious persons that
understand farming, grazing, and dealing in cattle; such persons
may meet with encouragement and affiiiance, by applying to laid
Daniel Williams.
N. B. A Millwright, and other Workmen, are wanted, te
build log-houses, &c. on the premises. 7 w.
Philadelphia, January z;, t 776,
MR. PIKE takes this method of acquainting the. pub
lic, that he has taken the house lately occup ; ed by
David Franks, Eiq; in Second-street, nearly cpp site to Coomb's
alley, where he has provided a very large room for the more
convenient acconffiiodation of such Gentlemen who choose to
learn the use of the SMALL SWORD.
The use of which is taught there every Monday, Wednesday;
and Friday, from fix in the morning to two in the afte:n on.
Private lessons on the fame every afternoon.
He continues to teach young Ladies and Gentlemen in his
other branch of business, as usual, on Tu-fdays, Ihurfjays,
and Saturdays, from ei ht o'clock in the morning to one.
An evening school for Gehtlemen, who have n t had an
opp rtunity of learning a PROPER ADDRESS, ev ry even
ing] from five to nine o'clock.^
ALL persons indebted to ihe fubferiber are requested to take
notice, that I have put my books, bonds, notes, and pa
pers into the hands of George Campbell, of the city of Phi
ladelphia, Attorney at law, and have impowered him to a& for
me in fettling them. I further r quest they will be speed in
paying to him their refpedive debts, which will prevent their
being put in suit against them. Randle Mitchell.
I renton Ferry and Plantation.
WHEREON Mr. Renfellear Williams now lives, to
be LETT for one or more years, together with the
TAVERN, FAR M, &c. usually rented therewith, and
to be entered upon the firft day of March next. Any person of
proper a&ivity and spirit, suitable for such a situation, and able
to give good security for the rent, shall, upon application, re
ceive all due encouragement ; none other neea a r ly. For
terms, enquire of Daniel Coxe, Esq; at Trenton, or
Doctor Redman, in Philadelphia.]
For S A L E,
AN Extraordinary Piece of LA ND, situate on Alloways-
Creek, in Salem County, containing 125 Acres. There
is a good Dwelling-house, with a Cellar under it, on the Pre
mises. For Particulars, enquire of the Subferiber, living in
Dearfield, Cumberland County.
< SAMUEL WO O D.
Just publijhed, and now felling by William and Thomas
Bradford, at the London Cofre-houfe, Philadelphia ; and
likewise by John Sparhawk,' in Second-street, near the
Meeting; W. Woodhouse, and W. Thicket, in Front
freer (Price One Shilling only) with allowance to those who take
quantities,
THE NEW EDITION OF
COMMON SENSE:
Will Additions and Improvements in the Body of the Work.
To which is added an APPENDIX and an Address
to the People called Quakers.
N. B. The Additions which are here given amount to up
wards of one Thir^ of any former Editions.
Just printed, publijhed, and now felling by
ROBERI BEL L, in 1 hird-ftreet,
Price one Tilling only, with allowance to those who buy quantities
Large Additions to COMMON SENSE;'
Addressed to the Inhabitants of America, on the following in
teresting Subjeds.
I. The American Patriot's Prayer.
11. American Independency defended, a by Candidas.
111. The Propriety of Independency, by Demophilus.
The riread of Tyrants, and the file refoorce
Of those that under grim oppreffi n-groan. Thomson.
IV. A Review of the American contest, with some ftriaures
on the King's speech ; addressed to all parents in the Thirteen
United Colonies, by a Friend to Posterity and Mankind
V. Litter to Lord Dartmouth, by an English American.
VI. Observations on Lord North's Conciliatory Plan, by Sincerus.
To which is added, and given, An Appendix to Common
Sense, together with an Address to the people called Quakers, on
their Terrimony concerning Kings and Government, and'the
present Commotions in America.
To be SOLD or LETf, on reasonable i erins
By DANIEL WILLIAM^, "
In Cheftnut-tireet, near the Strte-Houfe,
SEVERAL Tiads of go d rich LAND, in Northumber
land county, on the Waters of Middle-creek, near a good
settlement of industrious Germans, and several Tra&s on'the
Waters of Jack's-creek and Krihiccquillas, also near good
settlements. °
N. B. Ihe said Shields takes this opportunity of request
ing all those indebted to him, both in town and country, to
make speedy payment, othe wife he will be un:.r toe necessity
of putting their accounts in suit. 4W.'
Just PUBLISHED
And to be SOLD by the PRINTERS hereof,
Poor Richard's ALMANACK,
For the YEAR 1776.
AXS 0,
The POCKET ALMANACK for
JOHN SHIELD S, in Cheftnut-iireet,
HAVING fold off the primer ai irt of his GOODS,
proposes to close his sales as quick, as yotfitie, by difpoling
of the remainder on very low terms, for cash; which consist of
the following articles, viz. Calimancoes, duiants and 'ammies,
of various colours; camblets and ihaloons; black breeches pat
terns; striped perfians and silk moreens; black India luteftrings
and fattins ; mohair, silk and hair and scars twist ; a neat as
sortment of flat, fafhionable death-head buttons; a few pieces of
spotted and flowered lawns ; ladies crooked and crambo horn
combs; cambrick in patches ; Manchester white filfating tape •
quality bindings; wafers in pounds; Cape May boys and mens
mittens; blue, blue grey, and coloured broadcloths; a large
assortment of plain, figured, silvered, and black ribbons; cinna
mon, cloves and mace, &c. &c.
Lower-Merion, Philadelphia County, December 19, 1775.
STOLEN last night, out of rhe nable of the fubferiber, A
BAY MARE, about 11 years old, near 14 hands high, 2
lmall star in her forehead, shod before, a natural pacer, no brand
or ear-mark. Whoever takes up the said maro, f, that I get he?
again, and secures the thief, fhail have THREE POUNDS c
FORTY SHILLINGS for the mare only. The person fufyecieu
of stealing said mare is a young man that squints, and had on a
blue coat, red jacket, leather breeches, white flockings and'
red furtout. q STEPHEN GOODMAN,
the Year 1776.