The Execution of James Prouse and James Mitchel Posted on January 13, 1730April 25, 2013Author Benjamin FranklinPosted in 2. The Pennsylvania Gazette 1729-1747, Benjamin Franklin, Colonial America, Pennsylvania Gazette, The Writings of Benjamin Franklin, Vol II: Philadelphia We hear to Morrow is appointed for the Execution of Prouse and Mitchel. The Pennsylvania Gazette, January 13, 1729/30