The Pennsylvania packet, or, The general advertiser — Lancaster, Pa.;Philadelphia, Pa., 1782-02-26 00:00:00, page 4

latte in London Britane, towrfhip, Chester county,
near the pl nation where the Honorable John Evans,
Esquire, rtfides, containing upwards of 220 acres,
near one half w hereof is well timbered woodland, the
remainder cleared and under good fence, upwards of
12 acres excellent meadow, watered by a never fail.ng
itteam running through the land, which will admit the
making of more meadow at a small exp^nce ; there are
two log tenements, barn and stabling on the premises ;
the fruition i± convenient for bringing the product to
market, bei% about 9 miles from Chrifliana-bridge,
id miles from Newport and 15 from Wilmington, "nd
in the neighbourhood of feveial good grist mills. Tne
pefent tenant, John Hahn, will (hew the premises H
any person applying to him.
Arid, Twelve acres and a half of excellent UPLAND,
Ist ly cleared and under good cedar post and rail fence,
situate ahout 3 miles and a half from Philadelphia, on
the ro<d leading to George Gray's ferry, adjoining
land of Samuel Rhoads, Esquire.
If any petfon is desirous of purchasing, the owner
will take Specie, Bute Money, Merchandize or Coun
try Produce in payment, and the firft mentioned pre
mfs will be fold with or without a considerable ftnek.
For father particulars enquire of WILLIAM
SHEAFF, at the corner of Market and Fifth-ftreets,
Fr ad^pnia.
N. B. Said WILLIAM SHEAFF also has to dif
poh 0, at hit Store, by wholesale and retail, Old Me
dei:a, Lifboa and Sherry Wines, Jamaica Spirits, Weft-
Indr, Rum, Coniac Brandy, Cherry Brandy and Rum,
LoT and MuLo-ado Sugars, Clover and Timothy
Seed#, and a few C fkiof Tanners and Lamp Oil.
Whereas Mary Worrall, wife of
the übferLur, bAs sloped from his bed and board,
these art therefore to forewarn all perform not to trust
account, asl find p^y no debta of h^r con
tr^in, ver this d % te. BENJAMIN WORRALL.
N^r Providence to wnship, Caefter county, Feb. 18,
1782
TO BE SOLD,
A strong, neat, well finished, two Story
WOODEN HOUSE,
In an agreeable Part of the City. The Back Buildings
„. 0- B ick. Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 11,
The Province-Island Ferry, with
the Dwelling-House, Barn, Stables and Garden. Alto
fity acres of Meadow, chiefly upland ; to be let fe
parstely or together. Enquire of JOHN SELLES, at
Mr. John Duffield's store, in Watcr-ftreet, a few doors
below Mirket-ftrect.
A small Plantation in Moyo.
menfiu 9 t ?wa(htp, adout one mile from the city, con
taining 15 acers of choice land: There are on the
pemifes, a good brick house and kitchen, a large new
barn and ftaah, a good bearing orchard of the belt ap
ples. It has been mostly occupied as a garden and
very handy to attend the mrket. For terms apply to
' JOHN STAMPER.
To be ST LD at Public Sale,
SATURDAY' Jie fecund Day of March next, at
it o'clock at noon, *t the Coffee House, A
Two Stoiy Frame Tenement
^ n LOT of GROUND, situate on the weft fide of
Thirl rr^t, and on the luuh fide of Poplar-lane,
in the Northern-Liberty of Philadelphia, containing
in brexhh, on Third-ft, eet, 45 feet, and extending m
de; th 215 feet to Charlotte hreet, ard in br^d^h on
ChaHoit- ttteeb62 feet, bounded eaft>ar&y by Third.
f+reet, northwardly by Poplar-lane, wertwaidly by
Chr latte ftrret, and fouthwardly by ground o' Gabriel
Gifho; fubje& to a ground rent of 41. 8s gd. lawful
money of Pennsylvania per annum, Immediate posses
sion will be given, : Fehrua y 11.
To be Sold and n^ay be entered on thi
Spring,
That Plantation, late the Pro
perty 0! Michael Thomas, defeat d, fit'a'e in the
t w/fhipof Upper Morionano courty of Phdadphis,
comiibg 165 ac es of rx ell n't Laos, adjoining the
river Shykil, bout ixo ties toerto? c^ a ed, the
rrfl well rmb r r d. Thesis on said p ^e, two go d
dw hilg hofs, two barns, Itebhs and other cut
h-us $, a good spring house, &c. all in good repair,
Glut 8 a res of grind me&do^, an •;chard of ahout
ico taring appttrees, with oJnr fruit trees <f vari
ous kin^s; there is on hid Place, a commodious
merchant mill er<&ed on a never failing fprng of'-wa
ter eupty n itfeif into the river Schuylkill, from
which muy advantages do ariie; the taill is alio in
£ ,O! repair. Tae pa.mens wi Ibe mile esfy. Any
0 ron inclining to purcbaie thefme, m*y he farther
ifarmed by applyi g to JACOB WALKER, in Tre
ddtin tnwnlhtp or to SAMUEL CALLEY, in New
town tbwidhip, Chefier county. Feb. 6.
To be Let by rhe fubicriber, and may
be entered on immediately,
To be SOLD by Private SALE,
(But if not Sold before the 10th of March next, then
to ce Let) ard m<, be entered on the 25th of March,
A valuable Plantation, fi-
Philadelphia; Printed and Sold by DAVID C. CLAYPOOLE, in Market-hired.
T 0 BE LET,
Strayed away on Wednesday
morning lift, a Yellow DOG, his feet and part of his
legs white, one fide cf his neck" white, and a white
streak between his eyes; he is of a large breed, bat
quite young and playfull. Any person who will de
liver him to the Printer will receive the thanks of the
owner, as well as a handfume Gratuity for their trou
ble. Feb. 8.
TO BE LE T, A
Lot in the Northern-Liberties,
containing be ween 8 and 9 Acr^s. Apply to kO
BERT HAZLEHURST, in Second ftreat, between
Arch and Race-streets. Feb. 11
FOR SAL E,
A TWO ft&ry Brick HOUSE, having four rooms
on a each floor, and good cellars under the whole
house. Also a Wooden Tenement on the feme lot,
which is 47 feet an Second-street, and 200 feet deep,
situate between Queen and Christian ftrertr, Southwark;
fubje& to a ground-rent ot 51. 2s. 6d per annum.
For further particulars enquire o' C, W. BEALE, at
the corner of Third and Lombard ftretts. Jan. 21,
TO BE SOL D,
By the Subferibeis, living in Philadelphia, the following
Plantations and Tra&s of
* The owner believes a whi<efyot to be cm the right
fi Ie of the Dog's neck.
Oie other Plantation, adjoining the above and Pot
tens Town, containing 183 acres, the greatest part of
which is cleared, with a (efficient quantity cf woodland
remaining; an apple orchard, &c.—Both the above pla
ces lay on a great public road.
One other Plantation near the above, rented to and
in the poffiffijn of Chriftopber Teets, containing about
223 acres, on which ?ie a log dwelling house, barn,
orchard, meadow, &c. and a fufficient quantity of
woodland i,ell timbered.
One other Plantation, within two or three miles of
Pitts Town, in the county aforefaid, containing about
261 acr^s, with meadow and other improvements there
of, now under rent.
One other place, near the last described, containing
68 and a half acres; with some improvements thereon
and under rent. AU the above may be entered on the
2d day cf April next enduing.
Also, three Lots(No. 3,4, and it,) of excellent hot-'
tom land, capable of making the finett meadow, laying
in the Great Swamp, near Morris town, in Morris
connty, and date aforefaid; each Lot containing 98
acres. Thete may be entered on at any time.
All the above described Plantations and Trn&s of
land are situated in a fine heathy, thick fettekd part
of the country have ever, advantage of mills, ftorts,
markets anft good neighbourhood, &c. &c. and are to
be Sold at Privrte Sale; but if they or any of them,
should not be difyofed of by the 12th day of March next
ensuing, then they will be Sold at Public Veudue, o&
or near the premiers on the said :2th day of laid month
of March.
A Quantity of the
Very best BEAVER,
ONE Plantation near Potters Town, in the county
of Hunterdon, in the flats of New-Jeifey, con
taining about 420 acres of very good land for wheat and
other grain, or graft; now occupied by and rented to
Joseph Everett; whereon are a dwelling house, a large
barn, an apple orchard and other fruit trees, &c. with
a suitable quantity of laid land cleared, and the re
memder well timbered.
Also one other Trsa of Land in the county of
Sussex, in said state of New-Jersey, near Hacketts town,
containing upwards of 300 acers of unimproved Land,
and will be Sold very cheap.
One Lot of excellent rich land, fit for the icythe, in or
near the city of Perth Amboy, with about 8 acres which
produces the heft of grass and hay.
Two Trails of Lad, nearly adjoining each other,
in the township of Plumfted, in the count, of Bucks,
and state of Pennfylvaria, containing about 49 acars.
Also, one other Tri& of excellent good unimproved
Land, called Minheim, in the township of Muncy, in
the county of Northumberland, in Pennsylvania, on
Muncy-creek, within 20 or 30 miles of the town of
Sunbury, containing about 300 acres,
The purchasers paying Oue third of the money down
may .have a reasonable length of time to pay the re
mainder, with interest, by giving security if required.
For all which indisputable titles will be given.
PETER & ISAAC WIKOFF.
Philadelphia, January 26, 1782.
TO BE SOL D,
A well improved Plantation,
beautiful', fiiuteri on the White-Marib rud, between
12 and 13 mi es fra# ibis city, containing 115 acres, 22
and a half of which is well watered meacow, 35 or 40
acres of woodland and th remainder plowiand ; all un
der good fence and in fi-ft; order. For terras enquire
of the Printer. Philadelphia, Feb. 9.
TO BE SOLD, by
John Redman,
In Water-street, between Arch andßace.ftretts.
Land, viz.
MATHEW HOLLENBACK.
Fish-Kill, Dec, 31, 1781.
your next paper.
WHEREAS captain Mitchel, of the New-Jersey
line, of the continental army, now comman
dant of Wyoming, has frequently abused me, and en
deavouring to injure my chara&er ; I take this oppor
tunity to inform the world, that his character may be
come as public as it is fcandelous.
When he abused me, 1 Miked him his reafon,-.-he
gave me none. I then demanded fdisfaaion, but re
ceived for answer t^at I was a damn'd rascal, and he
would horsewhip me: be likewise procured a number of
whips, which he said was for that purpose, but never
attempted to lift them up in my presence, though I
frequently put myfelf in his way.- -After all this abuse,
without any fatisfaaion, (and as 1 have supported a
chata&er both in public and private life) I lent him a
challenge in writing, which he treated in the fame Cow
ardly ungentl man like manner as he had me before ; all
which I now make public to the world, in behalf of aft
injured character. J am, &c.
The highest Price is given
for clean Linen and Cot
ton RAGS, by the Printer
of this Paper.
TO BE SOLD A
Healthy, strong Negro Wench,
about 24 years of age, with a female CHILD two
years old, (he can cook, wafn and iron well, is fit foe
town or country work. Enquire of the Printer.
For the Army and Navy, made and fold, on the most
reasonable tai ins by REBECCA YOUNG, in Walnut
ftreet, ner Thi'd-ftieci, Philadelphia.
At Ms. FORD'9, in Atch-ftreet, determined to give
the full*# fa*it(team to the Public, whom he is de
voted to fe% piep fnk>Qe MINIATURE LIKE
NESSES, for the two months following, at the very
moderate price of Twe Guinea#.
FIS H-K I L L, January 10.
Mr. Loudon, please to give the following a place in
COLOUR S,
N. B. If the perted who may employ him should
not be fatiitied with the goodness of the liken*fs, he
will demand nothin, for the piece. Feb. 16.
French, and Britilh Writing Paper,
Plain Letter Paper,
Gilt Letter Paper,
Dutch Quills,
English Quills,
American Ink-powder and liquid Ink,
Britilh patent Ink-cake, and liquid Ink im
bottles, fit for immediate use and for
carriage.
Ladies,]
Compting-houle,l
Common, , Penknives,
Double and j
Single bladed J
Irifo Wafers, for public offices and sealing
of letters,
American Waters of the fame kinds,
Dutch red and black Sealing Wax,
Black leather and paper Inkholders for tra
vellers, &c.
Brass Inkholders with Penknives and Cases,
Middleton's blacklead Pencils,
Receipt Books,
Wrapping Paper,
Parchment of American and British manu
failure,
Black leather Pocket Books, with Memo
randum Books,
Battledores and Shuttlecocks,
Playing Cards,
Meflage Cards,
The above Articles are of the best Qua
lity, and may be had, in large or small
Quantities, on reasonable Terms, tor Cath.
In Market-street, Philadelphia ;
A good Aflortment of Americans
TO BE SO L D, BY
David C. Claypoole,
Mr. Verstille,
ALL KINDS OF