The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1781-02-17 00:00:00, page 3

AT THE COFFEE-HOUSE,
Will be Sold by Public Auction,
The said Prize Brigantine
With all her Guns, Tackle, Apparel and Furniture,
agreeable to Inventory to be seen at the Place cfS.le,
By Order of the Court of Admiralty,
CLEMENT BIDDLE, Marshal.
CONSISTING OF
Chests of Draws, Chairs, Tables, Looking
Glasses, Delks, P dures, Andirons, Shovels and
Tongs, Putts, K cues, Pewter, Copper and Brass
Wares, Bedsteads and Bedding, and a Variety of ufe
ful Things, too tedious to mention.
N. B. Those who intend to Purchase will please to
bring the CASH with them, as nothing will be deli
vered until the Money is paid.
Two Hundred Dollars Reward.
Philadelphia county, Feb. 14., 1781,
Deferred this day, an enlisted
Recruit, belonging to the eighth class of Gvynith
township, in this county, named JOHN BEATH : he
is about 5 feet 5 inches high, appears to be at feaft 40
years of age, is of a sandy complexion, and has (hurt
sandy hair ; Had on when he went away, an aid felt
hat, an old blue coat, much worn, new (hoes, with
square copper buckles. He said, he came from Pe
qhea, in Lancaster county. Whoever apprehends and
iecures him in any goal, so that he msy had again,
ihail have the above reward, by applying to the Lieu
°f the county, or of DANIEL BLOM, of
the laid county.
On FRIDAY Next,
Twenty-five Calks of Raisins,
And Fourteen Boxes Lemmons,
Being the CARGO of the Prize Brigantine CHANCE,
taken by the Privateer Brigantine Ariel;
And at. SI X o'Clock in the Evening,
Of the fame Day,
C H A N C E.
At TEN o'clock in the Forenoon,
At Mffrs. Willing and Morris's Wharf,
Will be Sold by Public Auction,
One Hundred and Tnenty-6x Pipes,
Forty Hogfyads- -And
One Hundred and Five Quarter-Cades
Northern-Liberties, Feb. 16.
Next Monday Morning,
At TEN o'Clock, At the °
Dwelling-house of John Coffman,
In CALLOW-HILL Street, near Front- street,
WILL BE SOL D,
At Public Vendue,
A VARIETY OF
Houfhold & Kitchen Furniture,
*** The SALE of Mr. William Hardy's GOODS,
at the desire of the plaintiff, is postponed to WED
NESDAY next, the twenty-firft instant, at three
o'clock in the afternoon, then to be held at the Meal
market in this city.
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LISBON WINE,
Letter received by way. of Virginia, dated St. Eu
ffatia, January 5, fays,
“ The British fleet and army made an attack on St.
Vincent lately, and,.have been reputed with considera
ble loss, on which Rodney retired to St. Lucia." (This
account is alto mentioned in letters received from the
Eafiward.)
Wednesday last arrived in this port the schooner
Tryal, captain Baxter, in 22 days from Port au
Priqe; she sloop Greyhound, captain Haffey, in a
ffiort run from Nantucket; and privateer brig Ariel,
captain Lawler, from a cruise, during which the took,
off ttyleftown, the Cornwallis Galley, belonging to
that port, the brig Chance with a valuable cargo from
L^qd, and a schooner from Halifax to Charleftown,
ch which last mentioned port captain Lawler was cha
fed by two frigates, but from whom he got clear. Off
Cape Henry the Ariel was in fight of four vessels, two of
which appeared to be large men of war: one of them
gave chace, but thought proper to retire on the Ariel's
tiring,her (tern chafes.
To the southward of Sandy-hook the Greyhound
Faffed a fleet of eight fail, fleering a nbrthward course;
one of them appeared to be a frigate, the rest mer
chantmen. Captain Huffey also confirms the a^ count
of the damage sustained by the British ships to the east
ward, but brings no particulars.„.
The Honorable the Supreme Executive Council have
appointed Colonel ADAM HUBLEY, (late of the ele
venth regiment, a retiring officer, under the new ar
rangement) to the office of Lieutenant of the county
of Lancafler, in the place of the Honorable, Colonel
ATLEE, advanced to be a delegate in Congress.
WILLIAM KELLY, esquire, of said county, is al
so appointed Sub-Lieutenant of said county, in the
Read of the Honorable Mr. CUNNINGHAM, ad
vanced to be a member of the Supreme Executive
Council of this State.
CAME to the plantation of Jacob Wag
goner, in Radnor, Cheder county, some rime in
November last, a Red HEIFER, supposed to be with
calf. The owner coming, proving property and pay
ing charges may have her again, otherwise fire will be
fold in fix weeks from this date to pay charges.
Feb. ix. . JACOB WAGGONER.
of the city of Philadelphia, Printers, is (hortly to be
diffoived; and it'being neteflary that their Accounts
should be fettled before the firft day of April next,
they therefore desire all Perfens indebted to the said
Partnership,' to fettle and pay between this and the said
firft day of April; and those who have any Demands
against them, are likewise desired to bring in their Ac
counts, that the fame msy he adjusted.
STEINER and CIST.
AT HIS
COM MISSION - STORE,
In Strawberry-alley, between Second and Third street,
At Mr. Marie's houle in Chefnut-ftreet,
COSIAC BRANDY, in barrels of ten gallons
each.
A CABLE, ninety fathom long, eight inches in
eircumferense, and made in France of the heft
hemp.
An ANCHOR, weighing one thousand weight.
MEDICINAL DRUGS,-Salts ; Spirits ; Oils ;
Meal ; Flowers and Leaves.
Henry Funk, Inn-keeper,
TAKES this method to inform the PUB
LIC in general and his Friends and former Cuftom
era in particular, that he has removed from the house
where he formerly lived, to the hogfe lately occupied
by Mr. Joseph Coffman, on the east fide of Second
ftreet, between Race and Vine streets, and will be
Thankfull to those who will pleale to Favour him with
their Custom.
At the very lograft Prices for Ready Money;
Where Goods of all Kinds will be received
and Sold for the Benefit of the Owners, at a (mall
Said HARRIS has provided dry and
fafe Cellars and Store-boufes for the reception of Goods
of all kinds, and has engaged convenient Store-houses
on the water fide, to receive Tobacco, flour, &c.
All orders addressed to him from gentle-'
men in thia, or the neighbouring States, to purchase
and forward goods, &c. will be thankfully received, ex
ecuted with punctuality, care and dispatch, and his ut
meft endeavours be tried in hll things for the benefit of
those who please to favour him with their commands.
Amongst the goods now on hand, are the following ar
ticles, viz.
Weft India Rum; Melaffet; Spanish white and brown
Sugars ; Muscovado ditto : Bohe„ Tea, of the very best
quality i Coffee ; Powder and Sho't ; Snuff in Bottles,
&c. Indigo, of an excellent quality ; Sail Carves ; Six
quarter Baize; A few barrels of choice Beef, &c.
rA ME to the plantation of Christian
' Whifler, aboutthe latter end of September last, a
Bay GELDING, with a small star and long tail, feme
white on one of his feet; supposed to be about three
years old next spring. The owner is desired to come,
pay charges and take him away. Feb. 9th.
Northern -liberty Auction-Store,
FEBRUARY 17, 1781.
Next Tuesday Morning,
A few Barrels of choice Gun-powder,
A few Calks Claret and Red Port Wine.
Sundry Kinds of Hard-Ware,
A few Barrels Pickled Herrings,
SUNDRY KINDS OF
Houfhold & Kicchen Furniture,
Wearing Apparel, &c.
Ten Bushels late Potatoes, as good as any
in Market, &c. &c.
N. B. Thbfe who purchased Gooes, &c. A the '-ft
Tuesday's S# ! e, and have not yet taken them away,
will ple#(o to fend for them on Monday Morning, to
make Room for others:
ALEXANDER BOYD and Company.
Jud imported from Europe, and to be fold
By Mr. ROBERTS,
Philadelphia, February 13$ 1781.
TO BE SOL D,
Wholesale and Retail,
By William Harris,
near the Court-house,
A Variety of Merchandize,
The PARTNERSHIP of
Steiner and Cift,
At TE N o'Clock,
Will begin a Public Sale,
Of a very fine Assortment of
DRY GOODS,
COMMISSION.
Lately imported, and to be fold wholesale;
By William Sitgreaves,
At bis STORE, on the weft fide of Third-street, the
fifth door above Mvket-ftreet, and twe doors be
low Mr. Jeremiah Warder's,
IVAS taken up, about three miles from
this city, the 16th infcnt, a bright B:y MARE,
about 9 or to years old, about 14 hands and a half
high, twitch tail, with a final! star in her fcr^heao, no
brand or ear-mirk to be perceived. Whoever has loft
the said MARE, s desired to prove his property, pay
charges and take her away in three weeks from this
date, otherwift (he will be fold f.>r the charges. $
Apply to JAMES JOHNS TON, in Second-street,
nearly oppofirc to Almond street, Philadelphia.
N, B. She has been eryed three tim^s. ' Jan. 30.
^ valuable Plantation,
Situated in Upper Penn's-Neck, within one
mile of Olem^n's- creek, upper landing, containing near
600 acres, ico whereof is plow-land, about ao acres
meadow, and much more may be made, and tb< re
mainder wood-land; on which is a two story Brick
House, with two rooms on a floor, a Brick Kitchen, a
Well of good water, a good Barn and Granary, a good
Apple Orchard containing 200 Trees ; on ore part of
the Plantation is a good Faim House and gocd Apple
Orchard. The Plantation will be Sold in one Tr?&
or divided in two, as may best suit the Purchaser. The
quantiry of Timber on this Plantation, so near a navi
gable creek, will render it valuable to the purchfrr.
Any person inclinable to purchase the aforesaid Plan
tation, paying one half in h^nd, nav have a reafonuble
credit for the remainder; or a small H^ufe in Philadel
phia will be exchanged for it. A quantity 6f good Soal
leather, a good Wood-Beat, with Sails ana R rung
in good order, that willcarry ten cot da; At the fame
Time will be difpbfed of-- A Negro Man; about 40
acres of Grain in the ground, z Waggons, Work Hor
ses, a good Store Horie hrid Flooded,l6 hands high And
well made, a good Bav ; Co^s md Cave., young Cat
tle, Sheep, Hugs, Ry% Indian C^, Buckwheat,
Sleight, Siads, Plows and Hurons, a Cyd^r mG, and
sundry other farming Uirnfi!s too tedious td merriori.
VVhere ^t^dwntte wdl be giv^n^b, m„ SAMUEL
BURMAN, Salem county, Wft N? Je ey.
Cheffer county, St;t? of PenoLlv nri.
Four Hundred Dollars Reward.
DAN-AWAY from the fubicriber, on
' Sunday the nth of F-:bru\r>, irritant, a Neg,o
MAN, mined TOM, about 34 years of age, abou 5
feet 6 inches high, a stout made fel!cw,full eyed, th 1 t
nose, (peaks broken English, as be came from Guinea :
Hid on and took with'him; one wool hat with a hovel
to it, new leather cap lined with fur, white cl th coat
with a redifh patch on one sleeve, red flannel jacket,
new white flannel breeches, blue yarn dockings, new
shoes with yellow brass buckles; be ^fo took tith him
a brown coat, ripped for tur^in^, two new sh rts ; he
is supposed to have gone towards Gfagrtown, in
Maryland, as ha formerly lived with Mr. Saunders
Boftick, near that pker, and is well known thert.
Whoever lecures said Negro in any jail, so that his
master (hall h^ve him again, Iliail hive the above Re
ward and re Enable charges paid, by
James m'dowell.
P. S, He will be SOLD for CASH or GRAIN.
STRIPEP Dutch blan
kets,
Broadcloth,,
Half thicks,
Knit yarn Hose,
Seven eighths, yard and
apron-wide cotton
Check,
Brown and white Flemilh
Sheeting,
German Dowlafs,
Irish, Lavail, and Holland
Lnen,
Brittanies
German Oznabrig,
Dark and li.ht-ground
Chintzes, Cottens and
Calicoes,
Silky, linen and cotton
Handkerchiefs,
Moreens,
Cambleti,
C^imancoe#,
Princes Stuff,
Cambricks,
India jeans,
Mullins,
Chain and plain Gauzes,
G'uze Handkerchiefs,
Catgut,
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
On MONDAY the Frith of March, at TEN o'clock
in the Forenoon,
TOBE LET,
Fifteen Acres of Grass-Ground,
near the City.
Apply to JOHN or TENCH COXE, Feb. t 4.
Also, —Rum, by the Hogshead, Loaf-
Sugar, Coffee, Chocolate, green ^ ea,
Indigo, Powder in Calks, and a great
Variety of other Articles.
Table-Cloths and Nap
kins,
Cotton and thread Hose,
A variety of farfnets and
Persians,
Taffeties and Mantuas,
Mode,
Ell-wide Persians,
Striped silk and Cotton,
An Assortment of Scotch,
French, and English
Threads,
Tully Gartering,
Black knit Breeches Pat
terns,
Women's silk Mitts,
An Assortment of Rib
bands,
Quality Binding,
Tapes and Bobbins,
Needles,
Knives and Razors,
Fitted Shoe-Buckles,
Watch Chains and Seals,
Sleeve Buttons,
A large Assortment of
Children's Books,
Elegant China, Bowls,
Writing and wrapping-
Paper.