The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1781-03-13 00:00:00, page 1

To be Sold by Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-houfe, on Saturday the 14th of April
nexr,
A very valuable Trad of Land, contain
ing s'oacres, situate on the river Lehei; h (a branch of
the Delaware) about four miles from Bethlehem : the
foil is excellent, and is capable of being improved to
great advantage.
Likewise, A Brick HOUSE, in Secord street, one
door from the corner of Chefnut-ftreet, 15 feet in front
and %o feet in depth, now in the tenure of Thomas
BiVan.
For further particulars enquire of WILLIAM
BINGHAM, or DANIEL BENFZET, in Ph la^elph a .
TO BE S IT
or Exchanged for country Produce, or im
ported Goods,
AVERY valuable FARM, with two elegant
feats for country boufes upon the Delaware, 13
miles from this city, on the Bristol road. It is well
wooded and watered, and has a fufficient quantity of
meadow. The improvements are, A good tenants
house, barn, and fomeout houses, with a thriving young
orchard. A credit will be given for a ccmfidera ble part
of the money, if required. Apply to HENRY WARD
PEARCE, Esquire, Cecil county Maryland, or in
Philadelphia to TENCH COXE.
Also a HOUSE in this city, in a good stand for bufi.
mess, and a very valuable FARM near Trenton, to be
disposed of in the fame way.
At the Southwark Auction-Store,
Ori THURSDAY the Fifteenth Instant, March, be
twixt the hours of Twelve and One o'clock,
A two story brick House & Lot of
GROUND, thereto belonging, situate in Third-street,
betwixt South and Shippen-fireet ; the House is in good
repair, has a good Cellar with a boarded floor, a
Pump of good Water very convenient to the door, with
the privilege of a four foot alley. The Lot is 24. feet
in breadth on Third-ffreet, and So feet deep. The
premises are hdw in the tenure of Mrs. Elizabeth Paik
infdn, who keeps tavern therein, it being well situated
for that purpose. A good and Sufficient title will be
given the puichafer, and it is free from any incumb
rance, save a small Ground-rent of 61. 7s. 6d. curren
cy, per annum.
WILLIAM BROWN, Auctioneer.
To be Sold by Public Vendue,
at the Plantation late of JACOB HARMAN,deceafed,
in Upper Derby township, Chester county, at 12 o'clock,
on THURSDAY the 15th day of March, instant,
sundry Hoi fes and Cows, a Waggon, two Carts, a Rid
ing-chair, a Sleigh, Ploughs, Harrows, and a large
Collection of other farming Utenfilt.
WILLIAM WEST, ,
JONATHAN BROWN, , Executors.
MORDECAI LEWIS, J
State of New-Jersey, February 20, 1781.
Wanted to compleat the Fires
at BLOOMSBURY FORGE, nine miles from Durham
Furnace, SIX FORGE MEN, that can be well recom
mended for their judgment and fteadirefs; and as the
subscriber intends driving on fail Forge, double handed,
in the most spirited manner, the greatest Encourage
ment will be given, by proper application made against
the iff. day of May next: Forge-men without families,
or wi h imall ones, will be most acceptable 1 Alio,
TWELVE good WOOD GUTTERS, 'who shall be
Employed for any time agreed on, with their refpe&ive
balances discharged monthly, if required. By
GEORGE ROSS, junr.
To be fold, a Lot of Ground,
fitlate in the town of Dover, Delaware state, wti the
HOULES be!~rin, to it, confiding of a large conve
ni^nt two Rory rick Dwelling-heufe, four rooms on a
floor, a good Cellar under the whole, brick Kitchen
with worooms below and three above, adjoining : Al
so, a Meat hi efe, Stable, Carriage house, all of brick,
and several other necessary improvements, pleasantly
situated on the weft fide of the Square. For terms Ap
ply to me, in Dover. THOMAS NIXON.
To be Sold by Au&ion,
VOL. X. ]
TUESDAY,
illl^^^
GENERAL ADVERTISER.
Published every TUESDAY and SATURDAY.
Four Hundred Dollars Reward.
n ANAWAY from the subscriber, in Strawberry
alley, on Monday the 26th of February, an Ap
prentice BOY, named MANLY SMALLWOOD, by
trade a Shoemaker; he is 17 years of age, 5 fe,t 3
inches high, Am made, thin visage, brown strait hair,
a little knockneed, speaks faft : had on when he went
away, a brown coattee and jacket of the fame, buck&in
breeches, home-made shirt, good fhees and ft^ckings,
small caftor hat ; it is supposed he will ende vour to
get on board force vessel in the harbour, therefore all
matters of vessels are forbid to erry him off at th ir pe
ril. Whoever takes up said Bay, and brings him to
roe, or secures him in any goal in this state, shall have
the above reward, and all reafonahle expences paid by
me, JOHN BYRNES.
TOBE SOL D,
The following Plantations in
Bucks county, 20 miles from this city, and about one
and a half miles from the Cross-roads, vizi
One containing 204 acres of Land, 20
acres oi ^hich is meadow, 60 acres woodland, with ve
ry good improvements thereon, now in the tenure of the
Reverend Mr, Irwin:
One containing about 50 acres, good
Land, with a Grist mill thereon, now in the tenure of
Edward Taylor. For Terms of Sale apply to JOHN
CAMPBELL, at the corner of Market and Water
ftreeCT
TO BE SOL D,
By Richard Wells,
In Water-street, opposite the Tun Tavern,
Bett Liver Oil, in barrels and ke^s.
Cotton in bags, Pepper in kegs,
Coffee in barrels, Bohea Tea,
Spermaceti Candles, in boxes,
Linked Oil by the barrel.
WANTED to RENT,
A three story Brick House,
Between Arch and Pine streets, as near the Water as
possible, for which the Rent will be paid in Specie.
Enquire of the Printer.
N. B. If the house had Tables, &c. it would be more
convenient.
TENCH CenrE;
Has for Sale, in Wa'nut.ftreet, near Second-street,
Old Sherry, English Cheele, Bottled Porter,
Spanish white Sugar, Brown ditto, Spanish Snuff: Also,
some fine fhir'ing Linens, Cambricks, Lawns, Nan
keens, Broadcloth, Bindings, Pink and Sky-blue
Gauzes ; and a Quantity of Indian Corn.
Carries on theßufinefs in Fourth
ftreet, between Arch and Race Afreets, opposite the new
Dutch Lutheran Church, where he makes and repairs
all ferts of CARRIAGES tn the neatest and best man
ner. Gentlemen who choofc to favour him with their
orders, from the neighbouring states, may depend on
having particular attention paid.
fames Newport,
Has removed to his new Diftiilery and Grocery Store,
the second door above the Bank-meeting, in Front
ftreet.
He continues to Sell, as usual, Wholesale and Retail,
Brandy, Annifeed Water,
Geneva, Orange ditto,
Weft-lndia Rum, Cinnamon ditto,
Philadelphia ditto, | Mint Cordial,
And SPIRITS of WINE, proper tor medicinal Ufet,
or for raising the Proof of Rum, &c.
N. B. Particular Encouragement is given to those
who purchase of him to fell again.
George Bringburft,
coAC H MAKER
From Germantown,
or, The
the
To be fold, a Negroe Lad,
eighteen years old, c pable of any fort of house work,
or taking ca eof hories ; be is well tempered and ho
nest: Also, a Riding CHAIR and Harnefe; the Chair
has ftsef Springs. Enquire of the Printer.
To be fold, a likely Negroe
FELLOW, about 19 or 2© years of age, fit tor either
town or count-v business. Enquire of JOHN MUR
RAY, in Pine-street.
A Woman qualified to
aft as COOK, or superintend ihe Affairs of a Kitchen,
may meet with a place, by applying to the Printer.
Wanted, a Wee Nurse with a
young Breast of Milk, either to take a Child out, or if
a single woman and come into the family would answer
as well. Enquire of the Printer.
A young Woman would be glad
to serve as Child or Chamber MAID, in a Rented
Family. Apply to the Printer.
TO BE SO LD, A
Healthy, strong Negro Wench,
about 27 years of age, fir for to &n or country work.
Enquire of the Printer.
Was taken up, crefpaffing on the
place cf John Honeyker, on the Paffyunk ioad, a small
dark Bay HORSE. The owner is desired to prove his
pr%eity, pay charges and take him away.
JOHN CLAYSER.
A young Man who has a know
ledge of ACCOUNTS, may meet with Employment
by applying to the Printer.
Wanted Immediately,
Tn a small Family, a Young WOMAN
well recommended, that underftabds house work - good
Wages and Encouragement will be given, if de
ftrving. Enquire to the Printer.
Notice is hereby given to James
FORESI TH, an officer in the continental army, to
ceme in fix weeks from this date, and take away the
HORSE COLT he left with me, in Bristol township,
Philadelphia county, when the enemy was at Philadel
phia, or the fame will be fold for the expence.
Feb. 28. ADAM BAKER.
Cocaheco township, Lancaster county. Feb. 21st, i 7 Bi 4
Whereas Sarah, my wife, eloped
from me yesterday, without any just provocation : thia
is to forwarn all perfens from trusting her on my ac
count, as I will pay no debts of her contra&ing after
this date. ABRAHAM HORSEBARGER.
TO BE LET,
Fifteen Acres of Grass -Ground,
near the City.
Apply to JOHN or TENCH COXE. Feb. 14.
At the corner of Second and Race-streets,
A quantity of excellent salted BEEF, in tierces and
barrels: also, a few calks of Madeira and Teneriff
WINES.
To be fold by Robert Elliot,
Six, Seven or Eight Hundred
POUND S,
For which good landed Security will be given.
Apply to the Printer.
Wanted to Borrow,
MARCH 13, 178^
[NUMB. 715.