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would fire on them which they refufed" that when the Hour was expired, he ordered the commanding Officer of the Artillery to fire, which was immediately obeyed in Confequence of the Governor's Proclamation, in iz Days after the Engagement, 1300. of the Regulators had Turrendered their Arms, took the Oath of Allegiance, and were pardoned. Three Men were committed to Poughkcepfie Goal, a few Days fince, on Sufpicion of coining and pafiing Dollars made of bafe Metal The following Defcription'ef them may be of public Utility. Crown Side. The in Carolus, badly done the in the true ones, exactly over the Rofe'; in the Counterfeits, between the and V.

True. Falfe. in in The I and in Hifpan. too broad in the falfe, the Rofe under ET'j in the true in the true there is a Vacancy between ET IND much wider than the faife the 8 and the two Rofes at each End, much larger than the true the Space between IND. and REX too fmall, the Dot very much, and all theofes likewife the Crown too large.

Pillar Sidi. In the falfe, the A in VTRAQUE too far from the Top of the Pillar in the true, it nearly touches. Falfe, to man feveral 80 Gun Ships that were building there and two Pays alter ne auo ipoKe wun a rsng rrom lome fort 5pain, tor theHavannah likewife, with Seamen alfo for the like Purpofe, the Captain of which Veffel acquainted Captain Boyd, five others failed in Comjhiny with him, all bound for the Havannah. The 5th Inftant, in Lat. 23:24, Lonj.

83, Captain Boyd came acrofs the Quarter Deck of a VefTtl about 70 Tons Burthen, with the Binnacle Handing in the Middle, that did not appear to have been In the Water more than 3 or 4 Days. The Ship New York," Captain Haight, that failed from hence for London, on Friday the 14th Inftant, fprung a Leak foon after (he got out, and came up again Saturday laft in the Afternoon. Saturday laft was committed to our Goal, Peter Kcllehan, and Benjamin Smith, on Sufp cion of being concerned in robbing the Store of Meftieurs Willing and Taylor, of Philadelphia. They came to Town from the Southward the Day they were apprehended, and a large Sum of Money was found in their Pof feffion when taken up, of the Receipt of which they gave an Account. Yefterday the Sloop General Gage, Captain Sheperdfon, arrived here from South Carolir.a, in 7 Days: The 4th Inftant, in Lat.

37 50, Long. 73 35, he fpoke with the Brig Bolton, Captain Harr, from Philadelphia for Barbados, 4 Days out, in Company with a Ship that failed at the fame Time for Jamaica and the Bay. I A i June 27. Ext rati of a Letter from London, April 22. Ycu have no Doubt heard, ere this Time, of the Lord Mayor's Commitment to the Tower, by the Houfe of Commons; the Affair has made a great Noifc here, but is likely to end very quietly.

The Minority decline daily Wilkes has loft his former Popularity, and feveral others, who bade fair to fucceed him in the good Opinion of the People, have been bought off" (as it is called) by the Miniftry. This is notorioufly the Cafe of Mr. Wedderburne. who havinz accepted a Place Under the Crown, Much has been faid lately about a War with Spain but, by what I can ccllett, I not believe that Eventwill take Place within the preCent Year. And yt it is very that Spain has been preparing herfelf for the Puraofe.

In general, Peuple here" do not feem difpofed to enter upori a War. American Af fairs have been abforbed this Seflion in Matters of more general Concern. We are really not of that Confequencc to this Country, which we have been "taught to think ourfelves. It would raife an honeft Indignation in you, to hear fome Members of Par liament harranguinc about our American Plantations," as tho the abfolute Difpofal of every Thing there, was vefted folely in tnemlcives. I hole Members who molt warmly ejpoule ou Caufe are Burke, Barre, Sir George Saville, and Pown all to thefe Gentlemen the Colonies are much indebted for many excellent Defences." Captain Stevcnfonj from Lifbon, on the 6th Infant, in Lat.

27 8, Long. 55, 'fpoke a Sloop from Bofion for Dominica, cut 20 Days', and on the in Lat. 32, Long. 64 he fpoke a Schooner from Cbarlefioivn for Bermuda. Captain from Montferrat, on tbe zd Infant, off of Sam inji uwntrs or ivie.aow ana on ureenwich Jiiand, are JI defired totmeet, 0 MmJay next, ar the Court Houfer to choofe five Managers and a'Treafurer for faid Ifiand and alfo, at 'the dame Time and Phce, tbofe are in the Bridge and ate defirei to 'meet and choofe five Directors and a Treafurer, for the faid Bridge and Road Company, agree able to Law.

Philadelphia fune 24, 771. 1 W. A A "Tately fromL ONDON, TAKES this opportunity to inform the public, that me is well fkilled in Midwifery, and thofe Ladies, who may have occafion for her, in that way, 'fhe will wait on immediately, upon leaving their narrles, and place of abode, at her houfe, near the Horfe and Groom ip Fourth fireet, by the Academy. Alfo (he undertakes the nurng of in women, or fick perfons, at reafonab'le rates, and due attendance given by Philadelphia, June 27, 1 771. Anne Tape.

IMPORTED, and to be SOLD, by JOHN WOOD, Clock and Watch maker; At the Corner of Front and Cbefinut firects iA 5 7 and forged clock ivork, fbect brafs, fnifhed faces, cajl vV watch work, clock pinions cut, bard brafs ivire, pillar brafs, clock bells, ivatcb cafe firings and buttons, gold, fiver and pinchbeck pendants, fufee chains, chain books, clock an ivatcb tbe two the at Top too thin, and in a Line with PLUS on tnain Jpnngs, nvatcb ghffes, jlttl and brafs ioatcb keys, fak firings, the Pillar the Globes badly done; they are fomething larger atgut firemery rotten fane, pumice fione, filvering, borax, than the true, about 8 Grains lighter, dated 17665 they found pivion wire, click fleet, fael wire, fmall fquare fiftl, fat ditto, clock well, and are made of blanched or whited Copper. bands, ivatcb ditto, Turkey ftones, polifbingfiones, crocus rnarih, Captain Boyd, in 28 Days from the Bay of Honduras, the 28th gilding ivax, and fcratcb brufhes, clock gravers, clock turn tenches, of May, in Lat. ai, Long. 77, fpoke with a Ship and two Snows, toatcbfaitto, enamelled dial plates, ivatcb bencb vizes, band and tail from Cadiz for theHavannah, with a Number of Sailors on board, vixts, fading tongs, catting ivatcb beak irons, fmall barn mers, ivatcb caje hammers and flakes, broaches, pinion and frame gouges, clock axd ivatcb Jcreiv plates, punches, fpring fatv frames, braces and bitts, fpr'inr blowers, fleel fwteftrs, dividers, calipers, faapers, reefing tools, beam compaffes, clock and ivatcb pfyers, rivaling tools, endUjs fcreiv keys, b'oiv pipes, fcreiv drivers, black wax, ivatcb pendulum tvires, bunting cbair.r, oil fione fapt coloured ivatcb papers, c. Aft all kinds of clock and ivatcb files, and a parcel of fiver to at ekes.

June 15, 1771. AS 1 the fubferiber, living in Tulpchocken, Heidelberg townlhip, Lancafter county, fold two cows He deloerg townlhip, Lancafter county to a man (his name unknown to me) living in Chefifcr county, wnicn 1 delivered to him. on the 18th of March laft, at Ifaac Meyer's Town, and one of the fatd cows was at my houfe a gain the next day the purchafer is therefore defired to come, pay charges, jnd take her aw ay. Petir BattorP. To be SOLD, at UB I EN if on Second Day, the 29th of the 7th Month (commonly called July) at the late dwtlling houfe of John Hatkinson, de ceafed, in Mount Holly, Burlington county, Weft Jerfey, wheels, and three pair of fanes, fx boulting mills, two of wbicb go and boifl by water, for merchant work.

The faid mill has a very large country work, and is well tuated for merchant work, as it is navigable up. to lie town. Aifoa'neiv bake bcufe, near faid mill, with two evens, and a large fiable adjoining the mill, convenient fsr ten horfes, and other buildings, with a let cf good meadow, containing about I TEEN POUNDS Reward. WAS LOST, between the Red Lion and Bird's Taverns; in New Caftle County, two Paper Bundles in clcfed in one Paper; one Bundle containing in Cam Ore Hurdred Pounds, and the other One Hundred and Fifty Pounds, directed for Mr. JeiTe Boldin.

It was dropt out of the Waggoner's Pocket, from the Waggon, between the Hours tf Three and Five in the Afternoon of the 13th Inftant. Whoever has found the lame, or can, give Intelligence thereof to the Subfcriber, living at Long creek, near the Head of River, Cecil Coun tntjeJL ty, Maryland, Miller, fhall receive the above Reward, and be' fid grateful frrm Tessk Bqipiw. Wanted a Philadelphia, June 24, 1771, 1 is to acquaint the public, and my kind cuftomers in UN EIGHT OLLAR Reward; STOLEN, out of the paftu're of James Dickfon, living 14 Strabane townfliip, York county, on the 2 id of May laft, light roan about 14 hands high, 7 years eld, bn b'ob tail, bis mane trimmed, but was grown middling long, pace and trots, had no when taken away, branded on thtf near flioulder and buttock, but the letters Whoever takes up faid horfe, and fecures the thief, fo as he may bt broughC to juftice, receive the above reward, and for the horfe alund Thirty Shillings, with reafonable charges, paid by me, living at faid James Dickfon'e. Thonjas Harper, ff Philadelphia. June zz.

1 771. A LL Perfons indebted to the Eft ate of Michael' Gross, late of Lancaftef, Merchant, deceafed; are defired to call and make ipeedy Payment, as Attendance will be given in York Town, the 30th and 31ft of July, at Andr linger's, and in Lancafter, the 6th of Auguft, at the Houfe he lived in, by Henry Keppele, Executor. 6 W. To be SOLD by PUBLIC VEJNDUE, At the "London C'jjfecHoufe, on tbe zjtb of July next enfuing at' 7 clock in tbe evening (if not fAd before at private falej, A LOT of ground, loberem erecled a tio.t firy brick, tenement, nozv in pojjejjijn cf fohn Evsns, Hatter, ivitb a kitchen adjoining, and a pump of excellent ivater in tbe yard con tailing in breadth 16 feet 'and an half and in depth 140 feet 'tuated on the foutb jsde if High r.r Market fireet hourded on tbe ivefi and foutb by amds of Benjamin Franklin, Efa and ctt tbt a belonging to faid Franklin, and nearly epp fte to Mr. John Wifiars.

The title ivdfputable, and tbe payment ivill be made eafy, on giving fufijicient fecurity. 'Tbe houfe is injured. At fame place will be fold an open Hove. For further particulars, enquire of Nathaniel DonnEll, at bis houfe in Front fireetf rle'ar tbe Drawbridge: CI A to the Mill of the Subfcriber, abouf three Week ago, a red and white having a Crop in eachi Ear. The Owner, by proving his Property, and paying Charges may have her again.

Vanberen. June 1771. Philadelphia, June 2,5, a 771. The Pennsylvania Office of Intelligence In CARTER ALLEV, Is ccnduEled by tbe Sulfcnher, upon tbe fame ufeful plan as fucb cjfass are in tbe city of London, and other capital places in England. THE intent of this OFFICE is to regfier.

and provide fucb, perfons ivbo have money to lett on intcrefi ivitb borroivers, and fucb Crcurir'H it miv rtmiirfA I Thirdly. To provide ladies, gentlemen, traJefmen and others, with hired fervants, and apprentices in all capacities', end with indented ivell knoiVTfG RIST MILLin faid nvn. It is 'fa fervants, tuated on a never Jailing fir earn cf mater, ivitb three ivater Merchants, mafic, of veTels, ivbb import fervants from Eu rope, upon regifiei ing them at this office, 'and fpecifying their trades abilities, ciff. be informed 6 pur chafers. As it mufi bs readily granted, that fucb an undertaking will confer quently be produElive many confderalle advantages bub to this citj and province', the fabferiber craves 'the encouragement of tbe public irt general, who may depend on his care and affiiiuit, up all occafansj tbree acres, on wbicb the fatd mill and buildings fiand.

Alfo tbs to retidir bis plan ufeful; by their fi buml le fcrvant, oj a jaw mm, near ibe Jaid gnfi mu. be whole to be JoLt together. Thomas York Scnvener. De purcoajer, oy paying one baij oj tbe money on receiving a title, may Who returns his mofafmzere thanks for the favours already pave tweive monws creeit jcr tbe remainder witfcout lmerCit. arid afares bis and the public in gmerdl, that not fin At tbe fame time and place will be fold a valuable lot of AN ivantinr on his tart to merit the eCeem hL emtlevers.

will be contradicted, in on? Week, every Thing that he had faid in the fronting tbe mil fireet, about 150 in font, very convenient for WANTED, feveral urns of vionty on fci'urities undeniable in nouje or tommons in tne vveeji preceding. 1 laid tnc nairor wficr vuuu on. snjo a 1 a 1 1 im near toe jaia tee adjacent counties. the Chief Magiftrate's Commitment was likely to end town, containing about 140 acres, 50 of ivbicb are meadow, in good Wanted to Utt feve) feveral by which I meant, that it would end without Mobs in the City, )' bank, andja good frame houfe, cellar and kitchen, ivitb an excellent or Remonftrances at Court. it feems the Ljrd Mayor, and fpaiv fpnng bejldes other lots in and about faid town.

The conditions Alderman Oliver, mean to profecute Sir Fletcher Norton, as ivill be made known of 'the whole at tbe time cf fale. Elizabeth tYlf QisnAP nf on 1 Iit 1 WTlrrint inA wKtr. Prnf iifinn ATKINSON. VPril fri TnUM I 1 1 XX will end, the Judges of England muft fcfe called upon to determine. 1 vey, Jbxecutors.

Secondly. 7V regifier lands, boufes, tenements, rtcms, car iages, vefaels, merchandize, goods, chattels, and every other warts that are for fale, to lett, or to Lirei received) (urns cf mtxcy on buildings, free of "groundrent in this city. Wanted, feveral women fervants for good places Want places, feveral ftrvant men in different capacities. Wanted to purcbdfe fome Nerrce men, wzmrn, boys, and phis. Wanted to difpofe of feveral indented fervants, fuitalle for town or country bufaeh.

Wanted to di'pofe of feveral forts of merchandise low for cafhi Wanted a partner, in a very beneficial manufactory, who can ad rvance 200, and be well recommended. Wanted feveral young beys, as apprentices to good trades. Wanted to difpofe of ibe time of a Wetfk fervant man, a farmer 4 years to ferve. Want places, two yeung men as clerks, or to keep fare, can ie well recommended. young fmart boy, to attend, and ride cut with a fagU a quantity cf good London porter: 7jf G.

Fiy E' OUND5 Reward. away from the fubferiber, living in Baltimore county9 a narrinilar I hn. litoU m.f it sV cr 1j n. 'nj iisu i luc viuu i.uwiuiy si JJL miics jrvm Dattimirc joivn, an un.ijv jtrvani man, Manheim, inJLancafter county, and contraaed with Mr. Henry William Stiefle for a large and complete aflbrtment of his named William Langlev, about 26 years cf age, about $feeC 7 or inches high, pale complexion, down look, black hair LIN I OL conuKing of quart, pint and half pint bad on, or took ivitb him, a new felt bn', grey far nought jacket, decanters; pint, halfrpmt, atll and half gill tumblers 'wine two new oxenbrigs fbirts, and trowfers if the Jcme, blue ribbed yarn tarara, Jpcke a mall doable Deck Shop, ivitb bright Sides, from this gianes; vinegar cruets bait cellars; cream pots fugardilhcs; fiacktngs, half worn pumps, fmall fquare fitel fyboever Port' for but could net learn the Mcfier Name jeMy glares; fyllabubj glalTes; proof bottles, Sec.

to be de fecures tbe faid fervant, fo as tbe fubfa'der may get him again, fhall Lat. 30, Long. 7030, fpoke the Schooner St. Nicholas, Captain livcred me immediately at my houfe in Market ftreet, next have Forty Shillings, if taken in tbe coanty if 50 milts from borne, Coracoa for Neiv Yi.k. ii Dais oitz ar.d the lAth.

door to the Indian King, where I mall fell them as low or low jufion the Edge ef Soundings, he fpoke a Ship, with txvo others in cr, and equal in quality with any flint glafs imported from Eng Ccmpany, fianding to tbe Eaflward. but could not learn the Maffers "land. Any orders ihall.be punctually complied whh. and Names, or where they were bound, only that they had left the Capes of good allowances made to thofe who take a quantity. Pattern Virginia' about 24 Hours.

fent fhall be quickly forwarded, and will be exactly furnUZUd At Liibon. Moore, Gregory, Bodkin, Bulkley, Currie, Ltvingfan, and Henderfn, frcm PhUaddplia and tbe Captains Green and Ivory, of this Place, from Virginia. At the Grenades. Captains Wilf0n, Haynes, Sinclair, and Sanders, from Virginia Knox, and Dickenfon, frcm Maryland Tracy, from New London and tbe Captains Holland, Hodgdon, and Evans, from Pifcataqua. The Doors of the College will be opened for the public Commencement at 9 Clock To morrow Morning, for the Fore noon Bufinefs, and at Half an Hour paft 3 Clock, for the Afternoon Bufinefs.

We hear that feveral Gentlemen are to receive the Degree of Declor in Plyfic, on this Occafion. 1 At the laft Meeting of the American Pbilefipbical Society held in this City, were exhibited feveral Specimens of Flint Glafs, viz. Decanters, Wine Glaffes, Beer Glafles, Sec. manufactured by Mr. Henry William Stiegel, of Lancafar County, which was judged equal in Beauty and Quality to the Generality of Flint Glafs imported from England; and entitles the ingenious and public fpirited Manufacturer to the particular Encouragement of his Countrvmen.

TO Philadelphia, In war Entries. from the Manufactory. ckocner Prif cilia, H.Patnell, frcm Maryland. Brig Cbarkficwn PRINT)? DC Vr Jacket. S.Wriah.t.

Pdh. W. TJiarfcalL S. Carolina. Brirr '1 eeaweu, J.

Cox, Grenades. Brig Dolphin, O. Ztevenjon, Ujbon. Sloop Belly and Nancy, J. Mat fin, and Slocp Swalloiv, M.

Gudirg, iruir.a. Si KrK7iH R. IVuind. Siaob Zalfa. 3 i i.

Neiv Tcrk. Outwar Ship Mercury, J. Steel, and Brig Savage, B. Colder. BarbsiJ Anthony, end Retrieve, J.

Brown, R. Ifiand. Sloop Jenry, t.StsJJordl end Schemer Suf anna, T. Palmer; Jamaica. Schooner 7 Harkies, York.

Ship Pennfyhcrda Packet, P. Ofiome, for bury, W. Wyer, AWry. r)r Dolphin, J. RuTelL Dominica.

cr Britannia, H. Jcbnfon, Salem, N. HE Memhers tf manufac turing warrant to fupply as good and cheap as any made in this province. 6w. For The SHIP Pennsylvania Packxt, PETER OSBORNE, Commander; is.a god Vrflel, with'convcnieift Jtl Accommodations for Paffenpers.

hasT iiLrta Part of her Cargoe ready to go on board, end will fail with 3II poflible Expedition. wjww tp rr'. 1 tifub 1 aiiwc, p)Jiy IO JOSHUA FiSHxR, and Sons, or faid Commander, at their WhaifF. A VERY lively NEGRO GIRL, about Philadehh ia. "June 2.A mi.

ALL perfons who have any demands againft the eftate of William ClamptTcr, late of. this city, deceafed, are defired to bring them La to the fubferibers, within fix months from this date, otherwife they will not be paid, as the faid eftate is then intended to be diyd'ed, and And all thofa who are any wife indebted to faid muudrgc mc iame immediately. Leot ICHQLAS Schri A mi si ftratcjn Phtla lph June 24, 1771 the I BR' JR 0 MP A of Philadelphia, are dtfired to I. c. 1 at tbiir Library Room, at E.

Schooner Charming the Stat.e Hnufe, on Monday tbe 2. J)ayytf July next, at Tbree 7 Bardie, Halifax. Ship Damajk Rofe, J. Macpherfon, "rig warming Mar.cy, R. Betbell, New Orleans.

Sleep Adventure, E.Yorke, Hifpamola. Brig Sally, B. A. Alllfon, Ja mSlCi'rr rr Deve ALlen Barlados. Scboiner Polly and Nan IfiUace, t9 Carolina.

ef tbe Urk in tbe Afternoon, to conffder Kf tbe Expediency of pur cbafing a Lot, and building a Ilcufe fir fbe Ufe cf the Company, and to empower tee Uinctors to execute tbe fame. Order of the Directors, 5 John Djt Secretary, Three Pounds; if 100 miles, Four Pounds ar.d if out of the pro vince, tbe abve reward, ivitb reafmabte cbagts, paid by May 1771. Abraham Patton. jf6. A J.

USE i SOLD, VA NT MAN, by Trade a Taylor, who bat rilf.r., 3 ana 4 tj jcrvw. 3 Tears and 4 Months to ferve. For Temst er autre of 1 ii 1 jo a tim. sn Frnt fireet, next Dozr abme A'tb firtet. applying will meet with good encouragement.

2 hTatrm, in Front fireetf next 1 N. B. ALEXANDER BARTRAM. Said Bartram and Co. are carrying on the of black and clouded ware, which they will ot buciC and clouded ware, which they will SAMUEL A RUTH Si a 11 1 1 11 1 'I I7HO formerly kept THE AIG llC hardware fhop 9 JttTXrx in Thlrd frrect, the 3d dor 1 Ha i A ft A Vv of the faid ihop, and repaired baclc to his work, fliop, on faid lot, a palfage being open from Cijurch alley, wiere he continues the making of all of planes, as formerly; and having long experience in fatos and edged tioh, will ufe his utmoft endeavours to accommodate thofe that pleafe to apply to him fcr fuch woodcutters fteel plate faws ready framed, whet and fet, and none old faw toothed a new, by an engine prepared for that purpofe; bsft bos 1 feet rules, fteel point rule joint compaftes, grindftonef, Tutkey oil ftones, Scotch ftones he has now on hand, fince his vendue of hardware, oithe 10th of May, two 7 feet and an half cafe hardened pit faws, polimed fmith's vizei of different weight, one anVil, with a horn, wt.

2151b. a few doien of cooprs axes, adzes and howels, broad axes, fteel 4 Old England iroa pots, 15 or 16 gallons each, a few articles of cutlary, Sec. Wanted, 3 cr 400 feet of right tough afo boards, a foil Inch thick, the wider the better and I likewife defire all my creditors and my debtors to repair to my bead ouaAeri as above directed, ia order to pafs receipts to and from Samuel Caruthers. N. B.

He who carried away from my vendue, a new.Beek Iron, wt. 191b without the knowledge of. the. Vendue maireT, Crier, or me, is dffired to fend me Nineleen Shillings, iUid no aueftiorrs (hall be aiked. A FEW fmall Caflcs of L.o wdon VI OA juft Imported in the Packet, Captaia? Ofcoine, and to be fold, by JAMES and Hj a iv a av 4 a 14.

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