The division in Pennsylvania in 1779 and later was only one of the several or many divisions created by economics, government activity, and public finance.  In 1779 the price of corn rose 1255%! Food in general was spiraling upward in price.  Those most affected were the people of Philadelphia and other cities, who had to purchase food (versus farmers).  There were protests and threats to "liberate" foodstuffs, like bread.  Committees were erected to create price controls and to enforce them.  The practice spread beyond Philadelphia.  Price controls divided many people from others--consumers of an item wanted price controls, sellers of an item did not want controls.  Furthermore, ideological differences appeared:  republicans argued that profits must suffer for the common good.  Free market believers argued that every man had a right to do with his property as he saw fit, and make all the profit possible. 

The conflict really became violent at the "Ft. Wilson" riot of 1779.  The city militia surrounded James Wilson's house and shots were fired. The City Cavalry broke up the riot.  That event divided forever the radical coalition in Pennsylvania known as the Constitution Party.  Paine and Matlock turned against the rank and file.